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Energion Authors at Gonzalez UMC Fall Festival

Energion Publications Staff — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:13:46 +0000

Energion Publications authors Bob Makar (EnerPower Press imprint) will be displaying and signing his books at the Gonzalez United Methodist Church Fall Festival, October 3, 2009 from 9 am to 4 pm. Henry and Jody Neufeld will sign books from 11 am to 1 pm as well.

All are welcome!

A Quandry for Christian Authors

Henry Neufeld — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:21:27 +0000

I believe those of us or teach, preach, or speak have a duty to make our lives representative of the gospel. By that I don’t mean that we become salvation by works perfectionists; our work is surrender, letting Jesus live through us.

It’s often difficult to portray that in words. If one is forceful, one can be seen as arrogant. If one is gentle, one’s words may be ignored. If one uses an extensive vocabulary and tries to education, one may be seen as talking down. If one avoids all the big words, one may also be failing to teach the big concepts.

In a post today Brian McLaren quotes a letter to him from someone who thinks he’s talking down. Now I haven’t read the book in question (Everything Must Change), but I have read some of McLaren’s work and never got this impression. To be fair, neither did the letter writer, in reading books that I have also read. But his view changed with Everything Must Change.

I wrote a bit about this in relation to speaking God’s word on my Threads blog today, and I have also been considering the relationship of the proclaimer to the message proclaimed in studying 2 Corinthians.

Any suggestions or comments?

Amazon.com Announces Kindle DX

Energion Publications Staff — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:22:37 +0000

What was only rumor yesterday is an announcement today–the Kindle DX is available for pre-order.

Connect this to our announcement of Kindle releases yesterday, and it makes some exciting news for Energion Publications as well!

Watch for an announcement of our next Kindle release here, which will be the Kindle version of When People Speak for God.

Understanding Inspiration and Avoiding Manipulation

Henry Neufeld — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:35:47 +0000

In my book When People Speak for God, one of the key issues I discuss is how one hears God’s word. One must test and discern when God is truly speaking. Claims are easy to make–people do so every day.

The proposed course of action violates ethical or moral standards.
“God’s words” come to a person in the course of debate.
“God’s words” deny established scriptural standards.
“God’s words” are presented in a divisive way, or introduce an element of divisiveness.
The person who presents God’s word reacts angrily to having that word tested by others.

I list these and expand on them in the chapter of my book, Practical Considerations of Hearing. It is not enough for someone to think they have heard from God; what is said needs to be in accordance with good ethical principles and be verified.

A study of inspiration–how God speaks and reveals himself to people–can help you resist false claims and avoid manipulation.

(When People Speak for God is on sale this week, with autographced copies available for $15.00. Details here.)

The One-Ended Telephone Cord

Henry Neufeld — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:52:08 +0000

One of my favorite metaphors for the divine-human combination in the inspiration of scripture and the working of the gift of prophecies comes from the story of the One-Ended Telephone Cord. This links to a story I wrote on my personal blog back in 2005, but I’ve been using it for even more years than that.

Why do I mention it now? It goes with my special offer for autoraphed copies of my book, When People Speak for God.

For details, see the special offer here.

On Biblical Inspiration

Henry Neufeld — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:26:39 +0000

Since I’m featuring my own book this week, and offering autographed copies of it, I thought I’d do some linking to some of my material on Biblical inspiration and the gift of prophecy that is available on the internet.

Back in 1997 I wrote a lengthy statement of belief and supporting essay on Biblical inspiration at the request of colleagues at Pacesetters Bible School. The primary question was why I reject Biblical inerrancy, yet advocate a very central role for the Bible in Christian life, study, and decision making.

The result was this statement and the essay Inspiration, Biblical Authority, and Inerrancy.

Book of the Week Offer: Autographed Copy

Henry Neufeld — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:11:11 +0000

I’m getting back to the Book of the Week plan, and this week’s book is When People Speak for God. Since I’m the author, I’m going to make a special offer. We’ll have this for direct sale for $15.00, which is $3.00 off the regular cover price, but I will also offer to autograph any copies ordered direct. In order to get an autographed copy, you will need to make your order directly from us–not from a retailer, then e-mail us with your name and address so we can match the order. Include any information about the autograph, such as who it is for and so forth.

Follow this link to order your book at the discount price. This offer will end July 6, 2008.