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Christmas Blessings

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon December 21, 2017
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Gospel of St John: 1.1-14

IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of that light. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his Name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth.

May the grace and truth of Christmas be with you throughout the holidays and beyond.

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Category: TheologyTag: Christmas, Theology

A Writer’s Magnificat

By Bob Hostetleron December 20, 2017
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How often do you thank God for the words you write? The ideas you’ve had? The things you’ve published? There is no better time to do so than the Christmas season, and the end of a year and beginning of a new year. And there may be no better way to do so than adapting the Magnificat as your prayer. The what? The Magnificat is a name given to the song of Mary after her cousin Elizabeth greeted her …

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Category: The Writing Life, TheologyTag: Gratitude, The Writing Life, Theology

Author Platform and The Laws of Attraction

By Dan Balowon December 5, 2017
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Whenever someone communicates anything in any form, the message will either attract or repel readers, listeners or viewers. All communication is like a magnet, with north and south poles. What you do in social media or blog for your author platform will either cost or earn readers. No matter what you do, the best you can hope for is a net positive, with more people friending, following and …

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Category: Marketing, Platform, Social Media, The Writing Life, TheologyTag: Faith, Marketing, Platform, Theology

The Damaged Reader

By Dan Balowon October 17, 2017
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Not like I am some overly sensitive guy, but often when I hear a sermon in church or some Christian presentation, I cringe when a pastor or speaker might say something to the effect, “Raising a family is the most important thing a married man and woman do in their lives.” I agree it is very important, but I also think about the middle age couple four rows in front of me who had multiple …

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Category: Marketing, Reading, TheologyTag: Audience, The Writing Life, Theology

God Does Not Need Your Book

By Dan Balowon September 5, 2017
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The creator of everything, who spoke things into existence, who threw the planets across the solar system, tossed solar systems around the galaxy and blew galaxies across the universe like so many dandelion seeds, does not need anything. God does not need you to serve him in any way. He does not need your money. Or your prayers. God does not need your worship. Or your speaking ministry. God …

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Category: The Writing Life, TheologyTag: Faith, The Writing Life, Theology

Writing Thoughtful Books

By Dan Balowon August 15, 2017
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There has always been a hierarchy in fiction distinguishing “literary” from “popular” books, with lines drawn between both topics and reading levels.  Authors of each are different, somewhat like actors who work on stage versus those who work on screen. Comparisons of literary vs. popular and stage vs. screen are often done in a derogatory manner. Christian authors describing non-fiction might use …

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Category: Art, Faith, The Writing Life, TheologyTag: Faith, fiction, Nonfiction, Theology

Dark Friday

By Steve Laubeon April 14, 2017
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Contemplate the sacrifice. Contemplate the mystery. While you contemplate, listen to this instrumental piece called “Gethsemane” from Jeff Johnson’s album “No Shadow of Turning.” A new version of the piece can be found on Jeff’s album “Thin Places” You can listen to it at this link. Then please listen to this classical song “Go to Dark …

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Category: Christian, Personal, TheologyTag: Christian, Theology

The Danger of Discouragement

By Karen Ballon April 12, 2017
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Some days, I have to admit, it feels like I’ve been working and working, doing everything I’m supposed to, and yet, nothing ever changes—unless it’s for the worse. The struggles are still dragging me down. The sense that no matter what I do, nothing will change, weighs on my spirit. It’s days like that when the questions start… What’s wrong with me that I can’t get anywhere? How can I be losing …

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Category: The Writing Life, TheologyTag: Discouragement, The Writing Life, Theology

If Christmas Was Fiction, It Would Make No Sense

By Dan Balowon December 20, 2016
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When I have been part of a Bible study or discussion group, I am often affected deeply by the flawed nature of every human discussed in Scripture, except for the God/Man who came at Christmas. In a sense, it is base-level proof of the truthfulness and reliability of the Bible. The Bible as pure propaganda certainly wouldn’t include sordid tales of our predecessors screwing up more than they …

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Category: TheologyTag: Christmas, Theology

Christian Criticism

By Dan Balowon December 13, 2016
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Most agents to the Christian publishing world represent a variety of authors from a wide spectrum of theological thought, so we understandably have a little more forgiving attitude than others about differences between fellow believers. There is one type of book I have always felt uncomfortable representing…one which criticizes a certain theological stand, a particular church group or even a …

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Category: Book Proposals, TheologyTag: Theology
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