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As Christians, we are to Try to be More Christ Like Each Day

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There are new things to look at on the site.

  1. The is a new trailer of the book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.” It is on the right side under the Amazon icon. Click on it to see what the book is all about.
  2. There is a new page forming called, “All About Writing.” That page will talk about publishing; have guest authors share, and discuss writing trends.
  3. I have posted two 5 star reviews of my book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World,” on the “All About Writing” page. Click on the All About Writing tab to also see all my other places you can connect with me.
  4. There is a new page called, “Publishing News.” This page will bring you news from around the world on trends, latest news on publishing, and any other things that may be interesting.

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Another shocking announcement! ( That got your attention!) “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World, ” is now out in eBook form. I You can acquire it at all the eBook outlets. It is only $4.99. Help it climb the www.amazon.com best selling list. You can even order it right from this site by clicking on the Amazon icon on the right.

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I have a podcast here that I did with John Kremer, the marketing guru. He invited me to share unusual places to sell books. Take a listen and hit those streets running: goo.gl/WGTF7

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Thoughts just for you….

As Christians, we are to Try to be more Christ Like. (Romans 8:29.)

This doesn’t mean that the day you accept Christ into your heart, that you are to be a perfect Christian. This is a gradual, lifelong, process that will only be completed when we see Christ face to face. (I John 3:2.)

To be “worthy,” of this calling means you want to do what is right and good, just as Christ would.

Some ways to grow more like Christ are:

  • Read the Bible every day, and understand what it means by searching the concordances, etc.
  • Speak to God each day in prayer and feel the closeness He provides, just like He did for Jesus.
  • Fellowship with other Christians, through your church, or in Bible study groups.

It is hard, at best, to survive in this unfriendly world, but when we try to follow the right path God has for us, it is much easier.

 

Remember:

You are not alone.

You are not forsaken.

You are not unloved.

Above all…never ever, give up!!

 

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Jesus Will never Give up on You

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There will be a huge announcement made about our bookstore in just a few more days. There also will be a big announcement about how this  site will be changing to a new format soon. It will be more for writers.

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I won’t be showing any more excerpts from the book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.” You can always go into the archives to find back excerpts I have posted.

“Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World,” reaches out to those who may be suffering from anxiety, fear, depression, addictions, self-doubt, hopelessness, and the many other usual suspects.

It is on a special sale right now in the bookstore. Check it out by clicking on the Bookstore tab at the top of this page.

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I will not be sharing an excerpt today. I want to tell you about a new adventure we will be having here.

We are going to slowly change this site into an author’s reference, and resource center.

It will have guest interviews; the sharing of ideas for marketing, and looking at the trends in publishing.

I will soon have a podcast that I did with John Kremer, the marketing guru. He asked me question about selling books in unusual places. He was very pleased with the taping, and I will be able to share the whole podcast with you soon.

I also have a trailer for my book that will be available on this site soon. It is on You Tube right now. Just go to You Tube and put in Signs of Hope-Doug Bolton. Let me know what you think of it.

I want to close with some thoughts:

Jesus didn’t give up on Peter, the adulterous woman, or the thief on the cr0ss. He won’t give up on you either.

Also:

You are not alone.

You are not forsaken.

You are not unloved.

Above all: Never, ever, give up!

 

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Be Fishers of Men. You Catch Them; He’ll Clean Them.

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Our bookstore is still carrying the great book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.” It is a very timely book that reaches out to those who may suffer from anxiety, fear, self-doubt, addictions, hopelessness, and the many other usual suspects.

I am sure you can think of someone who could benefit from this book. You could help them change their lives.

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I am sharing a chapter from the book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.”

This chapter talks to us about our need to reach out to others who may be suffering and show them the way to happiness.

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Chapter 62

 

Be Fishers of Men. You Catch Them; He’ll Clean Them

 

They went out and preached that people should repent.

Mark6:12

 

I loved this catchy bumper sticker when I saw it on the car ahead of me. I almost drove off the road trying to write it down!

I said earlier that fishing is one of my favorite pastimes. Catching fish is fun, but cleaning them has to be one of the most disgusting jobs in the world. The fish are slimy, and you have to clean out their insides—yuck! Kinda’ takes away the desire to eat the fish. But we always do, and the fish is always delicious. It is also good for you.

This is true for Christians today. We spend time going to church, trying to learn more about God so we can live for Him more effectively. We do our own growing and have close encounters with God. Almost as an aside, we want other people to be Christians, but we don’t want to get involved in their messy lives to help them get cleaned up. We’d rather have someone else do that part. It is an unpleasant job that takes courage.

We forget that there are many people outside (and even some inside!) the church who need to know God too. But we, His followers, don’t spend enough time sharing the Word with non-Christians. Our attitude is almost: “I am in this church protected from the outside, and the rest of the world out there can go to hell!”

We are commissioned to help as many people come to God as we can.

The obvious way to start spreading Christianity is in our own homes with our children. If we raise them in the way of the Lord, they will also raise their children the same way. I have been blessed in this way. My three children are all Christians, and their children love the Lord just as much as they do. Bringing them up in a Christian home is what made the difference.

For those who aren’t comfortable witnessing to someone, being a good example is always a proven way to lead others to Christ. If we are consistent in living out our Christian beliefs, others will say, “I want to be like him/her.” I love a quote that has been attributed to St. Francis: “Preach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary.”

Door-to-door or cold-calling, trying to pressure someone into a decision for Christ is not a very effective way of reaching others with Christ’s message. It’s much more natural to witness to others when the opportunity arises. When something happens that causes pain in someone’s life, we can let them know about the Lord and perhaps how He helped us work through a similar situation.

We’re not telling them they need to get down and confess all of their sins right there on the spot, but that they can turn to the Lord for help. The Lord will take it from there. He will clean up the “mess” in their lives while we can stay close, letting them know we’re there for them and are praying for them. They will want to know more about our faith.

We have brought them to Jesus, who will take over from there. We may need to stay on the sidelines to encourage them, but Jesus is the only one who can clean up the mess in their lives.

 

[Jesus said], “In the same way, let your light shine before men,

that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16

 

Further Adventures

Try calling on someone you know who is under stress for any reason. Just let them know you’re praying for them and how God has helped you through similar problems. You don’t have to try to lead them to the Lord right then. It may happen just because the person is ready to do that. Don’t fear praying with them to accept the Lord if they seem very open to learning more about how to do that.

 

Something to Ponder

Isn’t it funny how someone can be so fired up for Christ on Sunday but be an invisible Christian the rest of the week?