tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post6984683840413859130..comments2024-01-06T23:42:50.856-08:00Comments on Writers' Rest: Would Jesus Market Himself?Molly Noble Bullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811325552308982572noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-36640618355920397802012-07-28T17:44:30.347-07:002012-07-28T17:44:30.347-07:00Amen, Penny!Amen, Penny!Connie Almonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01128392223880799585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-85514883403275321582012-07-28T13:58:45.149-07:002012-07-28T13:58:45.149-07:00Wow, Connie! What a great article! I, too, have st...Wow, Connie! What a great article! I, too, have struggled with this question many times. I have wanted to please God with every step of the writing process - from writing the first chapter to the continual process of marketing and all that it entails.<br /><br />Thank you for giving us a balanced post with Scripture to back it up. <br /><br />To God be the glory as we all seek to use our talents to impact His Kingdom!Penny Zellerhttp://www.pennyzeller.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-73952868386227522802012-07-27T05:21:55.660-07:002012-07-27T05:21:55.660-07:00Thanks, Molly. Good question about the carpentry b...Thanks, Molly. Good question about the carpentry business. I don't have a clue how that would look in those times. However, it is clear to me that God is okay with us letting others know what we are doing for Him ... as long as the goal is about Him and not our own glory.Connie Almonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01128392223880799585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-48283833688201761422012-07-26T19:43:18.051-07:002012-07-26T19:43:18.051-07:00Connie,
What a great and thought provoking articl...Connie, <br />What a great and thought provoking article. Thanks. <br />As a Christian, Marketing my work is a hard thing to do. I keep wondering if I should or shouldn't. I wonder how Jesus and Joseph marketed their carpenter business. Or if they did any marketing at all. <br />Love, <br />MollyMolly Noble Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811325552308982572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-2404385299484937792012-07-25T16:49:20.589-07:002012-07-25T16:49:20.589-07:00Teresa, Don't discount the silly, flip posts. ...Teresa, Don't discount the silly, flip posts. I need those as a reader and enjoy writing them myself. As I mentioned in another comment above, I've been reading the Gospel of John lately, and some things just stood out in how Jesus managed His ministry. Nothing is done without great "thought" by our Creator. It's not bad to market our ministry. However, the goal is best when it is to please God. Only God and author can judge our true motives. Thank you so much for the compliment. I did spill a little more blood on this one than typical. I wanted to make sure I wasn't encouraging unGodly practices. Especially while using His Word. God Bless!Connie Almonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01128392223880799585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-56027204610757726012012-07-25T09:47:18.330-07:002012-07-25T09:47:18.330-07:00All I can say, Connie, is WOW. After reading this ...All I can say, Connie, is WOW. After reading this I shudder at the thought of all the silly, flip posts I've written here. But that's vanity so I won't dwell. Anyway, beautiful and thought provoking. I'm even printing it off to send to a man I write to in prison. He's saved and growing beautifully in the Lord & I believe he'll get a lot out of this well-written article. Very enlightening.Teresa Slackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649279446549391739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-36599381516490634232012-07-25T07:11:23.030-07:002012-07-25T07:11:23.030-07:00Yes, Gail, our ministries are not just about writi...Yes, Gail, our ministries are not just about writing. In fact, I sometimes wonder if this journey for me has not been more about the connections made then being published. Only God truly knows. <br />Thanks, June. I've been reading the Gospel of John, lately, and this topic jumped out to me. That's why most of the references are from John.Connie Almonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01128392223880799585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-35706236815581623942012-07-24T16:18:17.923-07:002012-07-24T16:18:17.923-07:00Connie, I was so curious about the answer to the q...Connie, I was so curious about the answer to the question - would Jesus market himself. Your insightful article said it so well and summarized with the fact we don't want to hide our light under a basket. Great work, here. JuneJune Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08370414076458877071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-13080340531148642352012-07-24T11:18:28.311-07:002012-07-24T11:18:28.311-07:00Hi Connie,
An interesting post.
I think your blog...Hi Connie,<br />An interesting post.<br /><br />I think your blog struck on something with the fact that Jesus wants us to use the talent he gave us. For years in our society, it's been, as they say, the squeaky wheel gets greased. As to how that pertains to each individual, I suppose it depends on different situations, abilities and opportunities. For me, I like to think I take each day as it comes and do the best I can.<br /><br />I will say the memories that warm my heart the most don't come from writing or promoting it. They come from times spent with people I love.Gail Pallottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867438154973036168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-38277577556736859522012-07-24T09:38:41.155-07:002012-07-24T09:38:41.155-07:00Thanks, Carole. I am reminded of a time when David...Thanks, Carole. I am reminded of a time when David went into battle without consulting God--It didn't go well for him. We often think we know what God wants of us without consulting Him or His Word. I hope this is a reminder to do just that.Connie Almonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01128392223880799585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-31147004482813583132012-07-24T06:45:08.197-07:002012-07-24T06:45:08.197-07:00What a wonderful and balanced view of marketing! I...What a wonderful and balanced view of marketing! I've heard both sides many times, but this one gives credible reasons fro for getting our work noticed. After all, if God gave us a message, we shouldn't hide it under a bushel!Carole Towrisshttp://www.caroletowriss.comnoreply@blogger.com