We loved you so much
that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of
God but our lives as well, because you had become
so dear to us.
~1 Thessalonians 2:8
I mentioned on Monday that I was working on a new book. In hindsight, that was only partially true. I technically started this book almost 2 years ago, but I finally have the determination to sit down and finish it. I would be honored if you would join me on the journey.
If I could describe my new book in one sentence, it would be 1 Thessalonians 2:8. My working title is "Faith Talk", but let me back up and give you a little bit more history:
A few years back I was talking to my sister on the phone,
and she innocently said, “A true friend tells you the truth, even when you
don’t want to hear it.” I’m sure that she has no idea that such a simple
sentence would be the founding for an entire book. I wrote the introduction
immediately, and have been working on it on and off ever since. It’s a book
that I’m writing mainly for my siblings, but also for anyone who has always
wanted to explain their faith to a friend or family member but has never had
the words to do so. Its a message full of love, caring and grace, and intended for Christians to give to
those that they truly value.
The bottom line is that I love my sister (and all of my siblings) so much that I truly desire to share with them not only the gospel, but also how it has effected my life. And for anyone who knows me, I am a far better writer than speaker. Every time that I have tried to tell my family about my faith I seem to lack the words, this book is my way of fixing that, because I want them to know the truth of the faith that I live by.
That is the idea and goal of my book all wrapped up in a neat little package. But I am still a long way from being done, and I would love to hear your thoughts on this project.
Wow! This sounds like it will a book well worth reading. I am going to check out that survey.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great idea for a book, I pray you finish, I think it would be a blessing to many! not just your family
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