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.
You sound like I was. Many a brilliant minds have come and gone through the years. The Freeper wall of Fame is full of them. Many were good friends, and I tear up sometimes thinking of them.
Thanks
Mine changed also. Been around a bit longer than may be indicated and lurked from the beginning—probably or almost.
Congratulations, OneVike! May the Word reach many who are dying without it through your book!
Yes, whether it would go the way of adds as support or not.
Lucian Goldberg left to make money, Jim stayed to keep it on donations.
Ever see how cluttered and out of control Luciane.com became.
She was one of the originals, and it was the heart of the battle.
Thanks Freak.
Congratulations!
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From your mouth to God’s ears my FRiend.
Despite guys around here like arrogantsniper (misnamed “humblegunner”) I like it here.
Good for you.
I hope it does well.
Thanks you. I am already working on Volume II
I have a piece of sunny beach at the North Pole I'd like to sell you. Great for surfing!
Hey, it's modern writing. If two words sound somewhat alike, they may be used interchangeably. Worrying about what words actually mean is so old-fashioned.
Tsk
I’m looking forward to reading it.
You’re a talented writer.
My first and only book, “A World Away” isn’t selling and I don’t really care. It’s about my father’s travels during the first months of World War II. Actually, he wrote it, and I resurrected it.
Really don’t care.
I am an old fart. Sorry if effensive.
Probably just read posts and comments for a while before registering a user name.
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