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"Why do people choose the substitute over God himself? Probably the most important reason is that it obviates accountability to God. We can meet idols on our own terms because they are our own creations. They are safe, predictable, and controllable; they are, in Jeremiah's colorful language, the 'scarecrows in a cornfield' (10:5). They are portable and completely under the user's control. They offer nothing like the threat of a God who thunders from Sinai and whose providence in this world so often appears to us to be incomprehensible and dangerous . . . [People] need face only themselves. That is the appeal of idolatry."

- David F. Wells

Monday, November 3, 2008

The Second of Many Crass Self-Promotional Posts to Come

Posted by Jared @ 1:26 pm CST
Filed under: Literature, Crass Commercials, Meet the Thinklings, The Gospel

I got the signed contract back in the mail today. So I guess now it's really real.

My book The Unvarnished Jesus will release from Kregel in Fall 2009.

I'm pretty pumped.

Of course, I won't think it's REALLY really real until I'm holding a printed book in my hand, but that's me being me, I guess. :-)

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Comments on "The Second of Many Crass Self-Promotional Posts to Come":

1. Chris - 11/03/2008 1:52 pm CST

That.

Is.

AWESOME!!

Congratulations, Jared.

2. Milly - 11/03/2008 2:08 pm CST

what Chris said!

3. Les - 11/03/2008 2:18 pm CST

I can't imagine the absolute elation of holding a published book that you have written in your hands. When I say congratulations, know that I'm speaking from DEEP. I want to buy a signed copy!

May it sell like "Purpose Driven Life."

4. Jonathan - 11/03/2008 2:22 pm CST

Congratulations, Jared! That is really, really exciting.

5. jen - 11/03/2008 2:37 pm CST

Woot!

I already know that I want at least 4-5 autographed (please?) copies to give to family and friends.

6. Bill - 11/03/2008 2:57 pm CST

I cannot wait! May this be the first of many published books authored by you!

7. Jared's Mom - 11/03/2008 3:05 pm CST

Okay, I think I'm going to cry again.This is so exciting!

8. Daniel Ross - 11/03/2008 3:13 pm CST

Many congratulations to you. I'll buy one or more just so I can brag to my friends that I know an author. ;-)

9. bif - 11/03/2008 3:29 pm CST

I second everything Bill said! Awesome! Having a printed, published book in your hands will be just un-freaking-believable!

I, too, will buy at least one but like so many others I will want it autographed.

10. Lee Anne Millinger - 11/03/2008 4:21 pm CST

I can't wait to buy a copy! And tell all my friends that I knew you when. Well, sort of. Knew you in a bloggy sort of way.

11. Lauren - 11/03/2008 9:27 pm CST

woah. this is so neat. I feel like I know a real live author. but I don't. but it still feels like I do! I'm so excited for you. I can't wait to grab my own copy!!

12. Pigwotflies - 11/04/2008 9:43 am CST

Woo hoo! That's really exciting! Congrats Jared!

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