World Blog: Your best book deal now
"Joel Osteen, the pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston and the author of the best-seller Your Best Life Now, has signed what could be one of the richest nonfiction book deals ever. The New York Times reports that his $10 million-plus 'co-publishing agreement' with Simon & Schuster, which is similar to lucrative deals the publisher has inked with Stephen King and Dr. Phil, could surpass nonfiction records set by Pope John Paul II, Alan Greenspan, and Bill Clinton."You know, I just don't care what happens with Osteen...how much money he gets, what record he's breaking or who he's surpassing. What saddens me is the record number of people being influenced by his name-it-and-claim-it theology.
Labels: David C. Price
posted by DAVID C. PRICE at 3/15/2006 10:00:00 PM
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2 Comments:
I must tell you that as I teach, and as I prepare for class, and as I look for hope around me, I find it in very few places. But your blog is a continual refresher for me, and I thank you for your willingness to respond to the Truth.
It's too bad we don't know each other personally, because I bet we'd like each other.
And I wanted to tell you to be encouraged. I am praying for you and your family. Hold fast to Him. You said it best when you said that you are under His Sovereign control. Pray through 1 Peter 5:6-7 and Phil. 4:6-7. I have heard these verses since I was able to listen, but more and more they resound as I walk through this life. To know that God's peace outruns, surpasses any doubt or fear that I have, it is quite beyond me, and for that I rejoice. I will pray for this precious little life that is growing.
Mike
Wow, thanks Mike. The fact that this is a blessing in even a small way means a great deal to me. I would count it as an honor to be able to meet you and, who knows, perhaps God may allow it someday. I appreciate your words of encouragement and your prayers.
Soli Deo Gloria!
David
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