This is a reminder of upcoming events: Our blogging/essay contest. Discussion of this has been light so far, which surprises me, since we’re offering a $25 B&N gift card as part of first prize, and who wouldn’t want one of those? In addition, it’s a contest for doing what many of you do anyhow-blogging! The…
From Christian Archy, forthcoming by David Alan Black: … Evangelist Tom Skinner once said, “Let’s be honest. We tithe to ourselves.” What he meant is that most of the money we contribute to the offering plate is used for facilities and programs designed for ourselves and our families. Very little is dedicated to evangelism or…
Energion Publications will host a blogging/essay contest. Entries are open immediately and will close November 2, 2009 when Dr. David Alan Black‘s new book Christian Archy is released. Judging will take place during the first week of November, and winners will be announced by November 16. To enter, simply write an essay in answer to…
Energion Publications authors Bob Makar (EnerPower Press imprint) will be displaying and signing his books at the Gonzalez United Methodist Church Fall Festival, October 3, 2009 from 9 am to 4 pm. Henry and Jody Neufeld will sign books from 11 am to 1 pm as well. All are welcome!
From Christian Archy, by David Alan Black, coming November 2: There is perhaps no clearer example of the church’s misguided appropriation of the world than the god of nationalism. Instead of simply following Jesus, whose kingdom is marked by powerless love, we have attempted to use Christianity to support worldly power. And this means that…
From Grief: Finding the Candle of Light, p. 2: Grief is a journey. While this is no surprise to anyone seeking answers by picking up this book, I pray that readers may discover what I am discovering: I go on because I have Hope in a tangible, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. This book is…
From Preserving Democracy by Elgin Hushbeck, Jr., page 42: But again this is impossible, as a 100 percent effective tax rate is impossible.1 The point here is not to show that we will reach a 100 percent effective tax rate in any particular year. Any number of assumptions could have a very large effect on…
The first reading of Nick May’s forthcoming book Megabelt has been scheduled. Date: October 30, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Axis Venue, Northstar Church, Panama City, FL Link to directions: On Northstar Church web site In addition to the reading, copies of the book will be available for sale and the author will sign.
EnerPower Press author Bob Makar will be honored at a reception at his home church, Gonzalez United Methodist, on September 20, 2009. More details here. EnerPower Press is an imprint of Energion Publications.
Brian McLaren links to some good advice for writers from Margaret Feinberg. To the “write, write, write” and get good criticism let me add: Listen to criticism self-critically, but use your own judgment. I’m an editor and I have accepted things other editors hated. Editors are human too; we have our likes and dislikes.
