Eric’s Writings

Category of writings by Eric L. Hepperle including essays, fiction, songs, poetry, instructions, processes, technical writings, news reports, etc.

Healthy Options in Geneva: Inside the 3rd Day Market & Milling Farmers and Makers Event

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FINALLY—A local Farmers & Maker’s Market in Geneva, AL! I visited a first-of-its-kind Farmers and Makers Market in Geneva, AL. It was hosted by 3rd Day Market & Milling, a local shop working hard to add healthier, more intentional food and lifestyle options in a town that’s mostly been running on barbeque, Mexican, and meat‑and‑three […]

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Event screenshot for Prophet Timothy Dixon's April 11, 2026 Zion's Assembly of the Lord grand opening in Headland, Alabama with Julie Green as guest

Celebrating God’s Work in Alabama: Meeting Prophets, Famous Friends, and Renewing Faith (4/11/2026 Journal)

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Famous Friends, Prophetic Voices & Rock in Geneva Today I’m heading to Headland for Prophet Timothy Dixon’s new church opening (with Julie Green flying in!), catching up with friends like filmmaker Isaac Medeiros and actor Jesus Payan, and maybe even checking out a local metal band at Geneva River Fest. Faith, community, and a few

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YouTube thumbnail of President Trump giving the Easter televised short message where he honors Jesus Christ (via White House channel 2026)

Watch: Trump Declares Jesus Christ as Lord in Powerful Easter Address

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Watch President Trump’s powerful Easter message where he boldly declares Jesus Christ as Lord before all heaven and earth! “This Holy Week I’m proud to join with Christians across the country… to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Trump highlights surging church attendance among young people and ends: “May God bless

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Photo of Eric Hepperle standing in front of a fallen cedar tree at Hepperle Homestead that was toppled by the Geneva Tornado of Jan 25, 2026

The Geneva Tornado & 5 Miracles Part 3 – Photos and Aftermath

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📅 Date Written: 2026-02-21 Dear Reader, It has been almost two whole weeks since I promised you photos of the Geneva Tornado that occurred on January 25, 2026 in Alabama. Eunola, AL to be precise. Well, the wait is over! Below is a curated set of 16 photos that will show you the damage that

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Map of Geneva Tornado path from channel 4 First Alert Weather showing the tornado drove straight from downtown geneva through Eunola (where Hepperle Homestead is located). (Downloaded from Ryan Dugger's Facebook on January 27, 2026).

The Geneva Tornado & 5 Miracles Part 2 – Tall Trees at 45 degrees

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📅 Date Written: 2026-02-10 Dear Reader, As I sit here in my tiny-shed office with Vornado heater turning off and on every 5 minutes to try to maintain 68 degrees, and my timer set to 15 minutes, I’m wondering what I can tell you in just fifteen minutes. Perhaps I should just share what it

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Photo: Hepperle Homestead Geneva Alabama well pump Jan 26, 2026

The Geneva Tornado & 5 Miracles Part 1 – When the Well Broke Down

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📅 Date Written: 2026-02-08 Dear Reader, I’m writing today about how GOOD GOD IS! He is ABSOLUTELY GOOD and there is no doubt in my mind of that! I’m prepared to tell everyone about the 5 miracles He did for us the week of the what will surely be known to historians as the freak

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Composite thumbnail of still images from bystander and commentary videos of the Alex Pretti shooting and earlier ICE confrontation in Minneapolis.

Alex Pretti ICE Shooting Part 1: What We Know So Far (Jan 28, 2026)

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📅 Date Written: 2026-01-28 Preamble Since writing the analysis below, additional footage and commentary have surfaced that slightly changed how I view Alex Pretti’s behavior before his fatal encounter with ICE. I’ve shared those updated thoughts in a separate follow‑up post, but I’m preserving this original write‑up as a snapshot of what I believed based

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Why I Write: Reasons for Writing and Notes on Audience

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Greetings, Dear Reader, Or “Bretheren”, or friend, or self … Whatever “catchy” intro phrase I’m choosing to use today. I like “Dear Reader” because it was something my idol/influence Stan Lee, creator and writer of what eventually became Marvel Comics. My thoughts are somewhat fragmented and somewhat cohesive. I am naturally analytical — prone to

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Newspaper Clipping: ASOM at Trinity, Geneva, AL 2018-02-07 (article and photos by Eric Hepperle)

ASOM Brings Music Ministry to Trinity (Geneva Reaper)

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Article Background & Summary I attended Trinity church in Geneva, AL early February of 2018. Their guests were a troupe of expressive dancers, singers, and musicians from the Atlanta School of Ministry. ASOM has locations across the US that seek to draw runaways and other disadvantaged youth and to rehabilitate them through art, music and

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