Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
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Helping to Change the World Word by Word
If I were to attend this particular book fair, I’d probably pass out from the sheer weight of history and uniqueness. The prices, however, could be fatal.
Enjoy today’s video about one of the world’s greatest antiquarian book shows. [It is ten minutes long, so sit back and enjoy!]
Your initial draft is often done with energy and care. However, its persuasive strength will only come through revision. This stage is the least fun and the hardest work because it requires a different kind of attention. It is here that your writing begins to truly shine. Revision involves careful thinking. Books are written over time, and chapters done five weeks ago may no longer be easily …
Sometimes you just have to switch things up and see your creativity in a whole new light. Enjoy today’s “switch” video!
Clear explanation can provide the foundation for persuasive writing. But explanation alone often proves insufficient. Readers may understand an idea at an abstract level and still remain unmoved by it. Story introduces another dimension, allowing the reader to see the idea in motion and to recognize its presence in everyday life. Let me make sure I don’t confuse the issue. So let’s first explore …
I saw this photo and created the following poster for your “edification.”
When a reader moves through a piece of writing, they are evaluating it with questions that operate behind the scenes. They are asking whether the writer can be trusted, whether the argument holds together, and whether the ideas are good enough or clear enough be repeated to someone else. These questions will shape a reader’s response at every stage. Trust develops first, and it develops quickly. …
Today is the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. For many of us, it is still a vivid memory. Instead of our usual “Fun Friday,” it is appropriate to reflect on the sovereignty of God, who is never surprised by the wickedness of men, but still loves us and has provided for our redemption. Take a moment and let this song sweep over you. It’s based on the …
It is with mixed emotions that I share the news today that Dan Balow, our beloved colleague and one of the most admired and respected leaders in the world of Christian publishing, has decided he is ready to embark on the next chapter of his life and will retire on September 15. He has had a long and fruitful career. Over the years, Dan has worked on the business side of the industry, including …
The Power of Surrender I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Let all bitterness and wrath …
A great song about books! I tried to enable closed captions, but if the lyrics don’t appear, you can find them under the video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8fKjItF-j0.
