VALE GERALD NORDSKOG

 

Vale Gerald Nordskog - June 21st, 1938 - April 9th, 2025

I was saddened to hear that Jerry has left us. But happy to know that he is safe in the hand of Jesus and secure in the Father’s hand, out of which no one can snatch him (John 10:28), not even death (Rom. 8:38-39). He can now see His Lord’s face in Glory above!

“Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.”

Jerry gave me my first break as an author when Nordskog Publishing Inc. published my From Mason to Minister: Through the Lattice book back in 2011. And then also published my Jefferson’s Tears book in 2018.

Gail, Dorothy,  Jerry

Jerry was very generous to me. He would kindly send me many books, those written by other Nordskog authors, many gems, which books I devoured with great interest, books that helped me to grow in the Christian faith.

Jerry, with his delightful wife Gail, had flown in from Los Angeles. Dorothy and I had jetted down from Brisbane for the weekend and to meet with them. Mr and Mrs Nordskog treated Dorothy and me to a wonderful evening meal in the penthouse restaurant of the Shangri-La, overlooking the famous Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. What a spectacular view, especially at night! As the waiter stood there, we all got Dorothy to sample the wine to see if it was to our liking! It was St Patrick’s Day, 2019, but there was not a Guinness to be seen, so I had to settle for a glass of fancy wine instead to wash down my juicy steak! What an enjoyable night, meeting and chatting with one of my heroes in the faith.

Jerry sought to be used by the Spirit to advance Christ’s Kingdom on earth. It said on their website,

“Nordskog Publishing is committed to finding and publishing meaty, tasty, and easily digestible books on Christian theology, American and Church history, and Christ-honoring true stories of men and women of great faith. Our authors seek to illuminate God’s Word and God’s Laws, applying these precepts and truths to all areas of life and living.”

Jerry worked hard in the Lord’s vineyard, multiplying the talents His Lord had given him. What great joy he would have experienced upon his passing as his Lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant … Enter into the joy of your Lord.”

Well done Jerry! You were an example to us all. We’ll miss you down here. Till we meet again.