Acts 3:15, How To Make An Author Smile
I stumbled upon a conversation yesterday on Hubpages where someone listed Revelation: The Way It Happened as one of the “top-3 Christian must-read books.” Don’t know who the guy is (somebody in the UK), but he knows how to make me smile! 
Which leads me to today’s verse:
You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead.
Yeah, I authored a book. Big deal. Jesus is the author of life, and look what kind of critical review he got for his work.
Sometimes while operating a historical-critical blog I tend to lose perspective. Some would say my writing is controversial, and my book about Revelation is no exception, but I hope ya know I ain’t dissin’ my main man. Jesus, with his dream of a Kingdom of Heaven on earth, remains my Christian inspiration. In him was life, and that life was the light of men (John 1:4). So, back to the topic: How do we make an author smile? Here is how we make the author of life smile:
I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. That comes from John’s Gospel, the topic of my second book … a 180-degree reversal from the vengeful dreams of Revelation. It’s due out in January, and hopefully will fall next to Revelation on somebody’s top-3 list.
Fantasy Football, Anyone?
Put on the whole uniform of the Team, that ye may be able to stand against the blitz of oncoming linebackers. Don the hip pads of truth, the shoulder pads of righteousness, the cleats of preparation. Don’t forget the facemask of faith and the helmet of salvation. Then clutch the pigskin with much Spirit, for that is what the Play Book of your Coach in Heaven demands.The River of Life
Twice before Lee Harmon has written about Christian topics, once on the gospel of John and once on the book of Revelation. But the question people keep asking him is this: As a liberal Christian, why do you care so much about the Bible? Others wonder whether he is truly a Christian at all.
The Way It Happened
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| Revelation: A love story gone awry. | The Gospel: A love story set aright. |
What really happened 2,000 years ago? How did a persecuted minority of end-time believers known as Christians, with their dreams of Armageddon and a conquering Messiah named Jesus, evolve into the largest religion in the world? Author Lee Harmon explores the period in which the New Testament was written in his books about John's Gospel and Revelation.
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About Lee
Hello! I'm an author, historical Jesus scholar, book reviewer, and liberal Christian, which means I appreciate and attempt to exercise the humanitarian teachings of Jesus without getting hung up on any particular supernatural or religious beliefs.
The Bible is a magnificent book that has inspired and spiritually fed generations for thousands of years, and each new century seems to bring a deeper understanding of life’s purpose. This is true of not only Christianity; through the years, our age-old religions are slowly transforming from superstitious rituals into humanitarian philosophies. In short, we are growing up, and I am thrilled to be riding the wave.
I avidly read all thought-provoking religion titles. New authors: I'd love to read and review your book!
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Hi! While Lee writes the articles and reviews the books, I edit, organize, and maintain the blog. The views expressed here are Lee's but I'm his biggest supporter! :-)
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