We hope everyone enjoyed the 50% Savings on Hope Stands and Payne & Misery on 11-11-11, but it’s not over yet! It wouldn’t be a Sweet November if it were.
Starting this Friday, you can save 20% and receive an advance copy of our 2012 releases, The Faithful One and Tiger Moths! Use the code FBSave20 to save at Buy.ChristianBooksToday.Org, and hurry because supplies are Limited!
For one day only, we are celebrating the launch of our final books for 2011 with a special 50% sale for our Facebook and Twitter fans! Order a copy of Hope Stands or Payne & Misery using the purchase code on Facebook/Twitter, and SAVE 50%. This special offer ends 11/12/11 and is only available at BUY.CHRISTIANBOOKSTODAY.ORG so BUY TODAY!!
My two sons play baseball; and any time there is even a remote threat of lightning, all games are cancelled. If you look at the stats, about 80 people die per year from lightning strikes in the United States. With these kind of numbers, I’m very grateful that we do all that we can, to keep our children (and adults) safe. But here’s what I don’t understand: over 80 people die per day from suicides in the United States. And for every suicide there are 25 attempts. So what are we doing about it?
During my time as a pastor, working deeply with individuals and families on life issues, I have found something that is completely ironic to me. Too many people honestly think that they are worthless. I look at these same vibrant individuals, many of them being young people, and see so much life and potential. Yet, for multiple reasons, they can’t see their worth.
According to the research of Thomas Joiner, an expert on suicide, we are most likely to take our own lives when we face hopelessness that stems from a lack of belonging, a sense of being a burden and not seeing the purpose in our life.
What if we had a way to fight against hopelessness? What if we could point to a source of hope that is available to everyone and is not contingent on life circumstances? No matter how bad the situation is, hope is still as real and strong as ever. The more dismal the situation is, the stronger that this Hope stands.
Hope Stands: Ten Reasons Why You Must Not Give Up. An interviewer asked me to comment on my chapter titles. I admitted that my chapters did not give the reader “ten steps on how to find hope.” This is not a “how to” book, many of which infest bookshelves today. Quite frankly, someone in despair does not need a “how to” book.
The chapters in Hope Stands do not tell the reader what he or she has to do, but what has already been done for him or her. This revolutionizes the way we think about hope and how we help those in need. At some point in life, everyone needs to know about the treasure that is already theirs.
Hope Stands is unique; at the same time it is both a rigorous study of the Resurrection and a liberating journey into human crisis. It addresses issue such as love, belonging, sorrow, fear, doubt, failure, purposelessness, and envy. It’s a devotional not only for those struggling with life, but also for those who are wrestling with their faith. It’s a resource to share with those that you love.
I would be honored if you would read Hope Stands and recommend it to others through the influence that you have. To watch the book’s promotional video and to learn more about my ministry, go to www.hopestands.com. The official release date is 11-11-11.
Fighting together for those that we love,
Associate Pastor at North Suburban Church in Deerfield, IL
sam@hopestands.com
Well team, we have come a long way this year!! To show our appreciation and excitement to our friends and fans, we will be participating in an Exclusive Sales Event through our partner group, Christian Books Today. Thank you to all of our fans who have followed the company from day one and continue to pray for our success.
A special thank you to our interns and staff, without whom none of this would be possible. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication in 2011. 2012 is right around the corner!
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Starting on 11-11-11, we will post to this blog, Facebook and Twitter special coupon codes for you to use. You will have an opportunity to save up to 50% on the retail value of our books!! Pay attention every day, because each sale will be ONE DAY ONLY. That’s right, when you see the new coupon code pop up,Buy! We will only offer each deal for one day, and then we will move to the next one.
Excited?? There’s more!!
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We will also be giving away FREE copies of our books and selecting a Grand Prize winner to receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card and an autographed copy of Payne & Misery. The winners will be selected ONLY from our Facebook Fans, so LIKE US on Facebook today! We will select two current, “true blue” fans, two NEW fans, and the Grand Prize winner will be randomly selected from all fans at the end of the event.
So, what are you waiting for? Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Twitter, and Bookmark this blog to check for deals beginning 11-11-11!
New Christian Book Publisher Debuts with a Team of Authors, Virtual Volunteers and a Prayer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hillsboro, OR – June 13, 2011 – Christian book publisher Rochelle Carter, SPHR will be launching the first three Ellechor Publishing House novels on Wednesday, June 15, and she did it all just with the help of some willing volunteers and great authors.
Ellechor Publishing House was founded by Mrs. Carter in 2009 with the help of her first volunteers, Andrea Hall and Olson Perry. Since then she has built an impressive network of volunteers who shared in her vision for this innovative Christian book publishing company and were willing to do what it took to see it succeed. Assisted by only two paid contract employees, they have prepared six books for publication in 2011, and have an impressive schedule of thirteen books to release over the next two years.
Rochelle Carter will appear on BlogTalkRadio’s show “Live. Write. Launch!” http://blogtalkradio.com/LiveWrite with host Byron John on Wednesday, June 15th, at 2 p.m. Eastern. The exclusive interview will highlight Rochelle’s unique start-up style and feature one-on-one chats with the authors of her summer releases.
Callers are welcome to join the conversation during the show by calling (805) 243-1331. The live, Internet talk-radio show will stream from the host page at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livewrite/2011/06/15/live-write-launch-with-ellechor-publishing-house .
“This exclusive interview with Rochelle Carter is a must-listen for any aspiring publisher or author,” said John, host of the program. “Her success will catapult many first-time authors into the world of publishing, making them available to millions of readers worldwide. We hope to answer some of his fans’ biggest questions.”
An archive will be available at the same link immediately following the show or listeners can subscribe to the archives via the RSS feed located on the host page. Read more about the company and the discussion on Ellechor Publishing’s blog at http://www.ellechorpublishing.com/blog
About “Live. Write. Launch!”
“Live. Write. Launch!” is an interactive, live Internet talk-radio show that focuses on authors and writers of all genres and mediums. Host Byron John explores the careers, advice, writing style and personality of each guest. Callers are encouraged to call (805) 243-1331 to listen or ask questions. The stream and archives are available at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LiveWrite. The show is hosted on BlogTalkRadio.
About Ellechor Publishing House
Launched in 2009, Ellechor Publishing House, LLC is producer of both Christian fiction and non-fiction literature. They provide readers with top quality publications by focusing not only on the product, but on the providers as well. Beyond just book publishing, EPH ensures that writers have the support they need to develop, so they can provide quality manuscripts.
Press Contact
Alvetta Rolle, VP
559-744-ELLE (3553)
rolle.vp@ellechor.org
We are just two days away from the Official Launch of three fantastic Summer Reads from our debut Live. Write. Devotionals and Live. Write. Adventure product lines. We have had an awesome team of Authors, Executives, Contractors and Interns to get us to the point and we are forever grateful to each and every one of you. As we move into this new phase for Ellechor Publishing House, let’s all pray for the continued success and for increasing favor from an already awesome God!
The winner of Ellechor’s Valentine’s Day Giveaway drawing is Blissful Elegance Wedding and Event Planning! The owner will receive a FREE Signature “Chosen Woman” Tee along with her purchase of our soon to be released “The Boaz Factor: When You’re Ready for the Right One”.
Voted into the Finals by friends and fans during Ellechor’s Open Voting period on Facebook, “Acsah” sailed through the finish line as our Editor’s Top Pick and Award Winner! “Acsah” takes an incredible story from the Bible and brings it to life.
The Bible is full of wonderful depictions of True Love, and author Janice Rice reveals another that has gone virtually unnoticed! In our modern world that lacks morality, courage and honor, we can look back in Scripture to the story of two young people, Othniel and Acsah, who encompass these attributes. Amidst the turmoil of work and war, Othniel and Acsah grow older, sharing a close friendship. Soon, however, the struggles of family, war and cultural norms threaten the love developing between them.
Join them on their tumultuous journey as they battle forces that threaten to tear them apart. “Acsah” will be published in March 2012 with Exclusive Pre-Sales in the months leading up to its official release.
Written by: Jude Urbanski
Scripture Reading: Matt 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-17; Matt 11:1-19; Luke 7:18-35; Matt 11:20-30; Luke 7:36-50
These scriptures deal with profound events and questions. The centurion’s faith astonished even Jesus. John the Baptist asked if Jesus was the one they were expecting. Jesus heals, raises the dead and forgives the sinful woman who bathed his feet in tears and perfume.
I loved Jesus’ raising from the dead the only son of the widow of Nain. The young man sat upright and started to talk. Wouldn’t you like to know what he said? And then it says Jesus gave him back to his mother. Probably only truly understood and appreciated by someone having lost a child. Jesus cared for the mother’s plight.
The passage that sang to me though was Matt11:28-30. The one that starts with those beautiful words-’Come unto me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.’
These words are truly beloved by so many. Whenever we are tired, weary and burned out, Jesus helps us recover our lives and gives us rest. We feel the unhurried natural rhythm of God’s love. Jesus is gentle and humble in heart. His yoke is easy and his burden light.
What a sweet release to turn our burdens over to Jesus. How could an offer get better?
Written by: Jude Urbanksi
Scripture Readings: Matt 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-17; Matt 11:1-19; Luke 7:18-35; Matt 11:20-30; Luke 7:36-50
These scriptures deal with profound events and questions. The centurion’s faith astonished even Jesus. John the Baptist asked if Jesus was the one they were expecting. Jesus heals, raises the dead and forgives the sinful woman who bathed his feet in tears and perfume.
I loved Jesus’ raising from the dead the only son of the widow of Nain. The young man sat upright and started to talk. Wouldn’t you like to know what he said? And then it says Jesus gave him back to his mother. Probably only truly understood and appreciated by someone having lost a child. Jesus cared for the mother’s plight.
The passage that sang to me though was Matt11:28-30. The one that starts with those beautiful words-’Come unto me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.’
These words are truly beloved by so many. Whenever we are tired, weary and burned out, Jesus helps us recover our lives and gives us rest. We feel the unhurried natural rhythm of God’s love. Jesus is gentle and humble in heart. His yoke is easy and his burden light.
What a sweet release to turn our burdens over to Jesus. How could an offer get better?
