Posted on 12/03/2022 3:42:28 PM PST by OneVike
I've been a Freeper for 25 years come next February, and I must admit that my knowledge and understanding of things has been immensely effected by the many great minds who are part of this great forum. Whether it's about politics, science, history, or religion, FreeRepublic has been to me, what many Colleges used to be. I have witnessed many a great mind debate other great minds, and I have witnessed my share of knock down, drag out, leave no prisoner, fights between Freepers who would die on their cross of beliefs. Probably the biggest was the battle of the long-knives. This is not an insult, but rather a compliment to the way this forum has truly effected me, and many like me, in our understanding of the world throughout the last 25 years.
It's been an somewhat unorthodox education, but it has enabled me to gain the knowledge, experience, and courage to write the book I published this past week. My book is titled, “Sleuthing The Scriptures.” It is a Christian book that contains many commentaries I have written over the years. Most deal with topics I have dove deeply into for the purpose of helping others understand GOD’s Word. It has long been my passion to open up the Scriptures and explain them in a way most Christians can understand. Too often theologians write in a way than only seminary students and other theological professors can grasp.
Many who have read my work, understand that I try to write in such a way that it makes it easier for Christians who are still drinking milk to understand. I try my best to explain things in a way where the reader will not need a lexicon or dictionary handy to understand what I am conveying. If something needs a deeper explanation, I will do so with proper notes to help bring the point to a solid understandable conclusion.
As I do with all my writing, I try to emphasize the importance of doing one's own investigation by reading the Word to be sure I am not taking Scripture out of context just to force a point I wish to make. I'm only human, so I pray for guidance to keep me humble, and above all, I fear leading others astray more than I desire recognition for my writing. Too often wolves in sheep’s clothing will twist Scripture to sway gullible young Christians away from Christ, because they are children of the devil who only wish to destroy one’s faith.
In the book I just wrote I have added some devotional Psalms I have written over the years along with a short story I pray will bless the hearts of those who read it. As a bonus, I have included something I have never published before. It is a theory I have pondered for many years about the day our Lord visited His father’s House when He was 12 years old. If I am correct on my theory, then this a portion of Jacob’s was fulfilled on that very day Jesus was baffling the religious scholars in HIS Father’s House.
This theory is one I have been working on for 35 years. I do plan on writing a separate book on this, but I offer my theory as it is in a 29 page chapter near the end of my book. There are a quite a number of good friends I have shared my theory with, some are Freepers, along with some pastors from various different denominations who have weighted in on my thesis. Its these well respected men who have suggested I expound upon my thesis in a book so I can offer a more in depth explanation than a mere chapter can offer. Which I am in the process of doing.
I share the information below as a way to thank FreeRepublic and my fellow Freepers for my success, because if FreeRepublic never existed, well then I never would have reached the point where IU could write, let alone get a book published.
As of this morning when I woke up, my current paperback book was ranked #34, while my Kindle e-book was ranked #17 on Amazon's New Releases for Christian Education. They were ranked lower at #9 and #13 respectively, but Amazon numbers change quite frequently, and the sale of one or two books can make a big difference in the ranking of the competition. When I consider the millions of books listed by Amazon, I will accept my ranking in this category. Over all on the actual best seller list, I have been as low as 145,000, and as high as 490,000 . This only 5 days after I published my book, a new book is eligible to be ranked in the new release categories for 30 days, so that's free advertising as long as I can stay in their top 20 list which is on their first page. True, it's a niche category, but hey, I get the free advertising.
No problem.
I do not think I got pinged.
I think I just read your post and wondered what the Long Knives issue was all about.
I recall the name Lucian Goldberg, but I do not recall the context, even after your reference to the website.
Congratulations on your first book.
I have learned more on Free Republic than in all my years of public and private education.
I’m having a hard time figuring out how I might’ve helped you. I see only one FRMail from you, I may have sent you prayers a while back when you were looking at some staggering medical bills (IIRC).
At any rate, congratulations!
Congratulations!
I arrived at Free Republic on Bush v. Gore election night in November 2000.
I had my original FR account on auto-sign-in for four years.
I bought a new Dell and sent my old computer back to Dell for recycling.
The next time I tried to log in to FR, it rejected my usual low risk password, and I had to start over as a Newbie.
Poof - four years of Seniority disappeared.
I was not a FR pioneer, but I would have been here on Day One if I had known about it!
No worries friend, I saw the post but happy you pinged me. I am impressed that you persevered to write a book! I ordered one! I pray GOD’s favor on this work of your hands and heart! May GOD be glorified. In Jesus’ name!
Nice work... well done.
Congratulations, Chuck!
I did see the post but haven’t commented yet. keep me on your list, Brother.
(((HUGS)))
Praise the Lord and pass the ammo!
I’m so happy for you, Chuck. A job well done, I know. (And I plan to find out for myself, btw.)
Thanks for the ping, I’ve been looking for something on a similar topic & will check your work out.
I kid. Congrats!
Congratulations!
Lol
I didn’t want you to think I was pandering.
:)
Freepmail me any time you wanna talk about writing.
I have “some” experience. (I think I’m at 30 books including a #1 NYT bestseller, thousands of columns, and a dozen screenplays). I also know novelist Brian Freeman (”Bourne”) pretty well, and have some small insight into novels.
I to look to FreeRepublic for my continuing education growth as a citizen and for growth as a Christian.
I thank you for your efforts to further the spread the word of God.
And as an aside you show that even something as evil as Amazon can advance the Kingdom of God.
Congratulations and good luck with future success.
If you would ever like to record this as an audiobook, let me know. I can offer you a lot of pointers as I have recorded many, many audiobooks.
You will reach new customers who otherwise won’t(simply because they can’t) make time to read - they are too busy. But they will gladly listen to you either at the gym, on plane flights, and many other scenarios.
Convenience is an untapped resource. Convenience, convenience, convenience.
Try GRAMMERLY
Strange loss of password
I’ve gone thru 3-4 computers since signing on (’98) and have had no problems at all.
Good for you! Congratulations!
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