My Book, Collector's Items & Elvis Sightings

I received a “Certificate of Registration” today from the Library of Congress, United States Copyright Office.  It’s a nice, simple but authoritative-looking document informing me that my book is officially registered and copyrighted with the Library of Congress.

It’s pretty exciting!

Upon reviewing the certificate I quickly looked up my book on Amazon.  You know how a book can be ranked as one of the top ten best sellers?  Well, my book is ranked as one of the 2.1 millionth in sales.  In other words, 2.1 million other books are selling better than mine.

Whew!  What a relief.  I was afraid that I might have slipped in the rankings.  It’s good to know that I’m still in that 2.1 million range.  (Insiders in the publishing industry have told me that Rick Warren is getting very nervous and he’s been crying a lot.)

The great news for the 37 people who own my book is that it is certain to become a very rare collector’s item that could, someday, be worth slightly more than $11.95—perhaps as much as $12.35.  (That’s if you keep it in really pristine condition; and I’m entangled in some type of controversy involving verifiable Elvis sightings.)

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That's A Very Good Question! - Now Available On Kindle

My new book, That's A Very Good Question! is now available on the Kindle format!

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That's A Very Good Question Podcast

I talk with Vic about my newly published book and I read an excerpt on the podcast.  Take a listen!

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E-Flash From Dan, June 28, 2012

Dear E-Flash Friends;

I posted this thought online yesterday and it got some fun responses:

Sometimes I stand back and look at the people that God has brought into my life and think, “Boy, what an unusual, interesting, diverse, fun, zany band of characters!”  Then I smile and joyfully thank God for each one!

God has blessed me with wonderful relationships and, of course, many of the relationships that are most precious to me are in the church body here in Oak Lawn.  I thank God for each of you!

I’m writing this message early in the afternoon on Thursday and it’s already 99 degrees outside.  It’s exciting!  I can’t wait to go outside a bit later this afternoon and fry an egg on the sidewalk here at church.  Well, that’s what everyone else is planning to do today, right?

But before the egg frying, I want to let you know that I’m still working on the message for this Sunday, July 1^st.  The title is:  “Jesus Is The One” and it’s based on John 1:29-34.  It’s a great passage in which John the Baptist testifies to the truth that God has revealed to him regarding Jesus.  The message is going to be challenging and very encouraging. 

And the worship team has some great things planned, too.  (They always do a great job of leading us in worship, don’t they?)

Oh, I know it’s a holiday weekend but come on!  I’m really hoping that you are going to figure out a way to be able to make it this Sunday (9 or 11 am) because I know you will be blessed if you’re here.

By the way, thanks to everyone for being so supportive of my new book, “That’s A Very Good Question!”  Here is a link to a podcast in which I talk with Vic about the book and read a brief excerpt from it.  I hope you can take a moment to listen.

Link….  http://visitusonline.org/scmedia.php?type=mediaplayer&loc=visitusonline.org/media/media/mediaplayer.php&id=20120628010616555246

Be safe and have fun (yes, it’s possible to do both)!

Hope to see you Sunday.

Love and blessings,

Dan

E-Flash From Dan -- This Sunday, June 24th

Dear E-Flash Friends;

You know that God can communicate a message using all kinds of different methods, right?  He can even work through supernatural methods.  That’s one of the privileges of being God.  (It’s amazing what you can do when you’re All-Powerful!)  But God frequently uses human messengers to communicate His messages. 

I’m bringing this up because we're going to be looking at a very interesting messenger of God this Sunday, June 24th.  In fact, you could consider this man to be a herald for the coming King.  The man’s name is John.  He’s called John the Baptist because his ministry also involved baptizing people.  What John has to say involves a message that is relevant, encouraging and inspiring for all of us.  I really hope you can come out this Sunday, I know you'll be blessed if you can be here.

The worship team is set to deliver some great music and help us praise God in song.

Also, immediately following the 11 o'clock service (approximately 12:15, or so) I will be having a book signing for my newly published book, "That's A Very Good Question!"  I’m excited to debut the book right here in our church.  Many of you have been tremendously encouraging to me regarding my first effort as an author and I am truly thankful for your support.  Thank you!

(I told Nadia that I would not be storing boxes of books in our basement for the next 15 years, so, if you can be here for the book signing it will be very helpful to me in that regard, as well.)

Hope to see you Sunday!

Love and blessings,

Dan

Book Signing Event, June 24, 2012

Dear E-Flash Friends;

Many folks have been kind enough to ask me about this and I am pleased to announce that we will be having a book signing event at the First Church of God, Oak Lawn, IL, for my newly published book “That’s A Very Good Question!”

The book signing is scheduled for Sunday, June 24, 2012, after the 11 o’clock service (approx. 12:15pm, or so).

There will be books available for purchase at the book signing event ($11.95) or if you would like to order a book in advance it is available on Amazon.com or BarnesAndNoble.com  (Go to either site and type “Dan Marler” into the search field.)

Many of you have been incredibly supportive of me in this first attempt at a very big project and I appreciate that tremendously!

Love and blessings,

Dan

E-Flash From Dan, 5/25/12

Dear E-Flash Friends;

Sure, I know it’s a holiday weekend.  But we have some great services planned for this Sunday and I hope that—if you’re going to be in town—you will be able to gather together with us and give honor to God.  Time with God and with God’s people always makes every holiday even better, right?  Even though I can’t hear you, I’m quite certain that you just said “yes!”

This Sunday, we will be finishing up our series on the book of Galatians with a message titled:  “By The Way, What Really Matters?”  I truly believe it will be an encouraging and helpful message.

Before Sunday even rolls around, though, I have an opportunity for you to hear a “God story” from one of our brothers in Christ.  The God Stories Podcast 2 can be heard by clicking on the link below.  On the podcast, I talk with Kevin Durr.  Take a listen, you will enjoy it and be blessed by it.

Link…  http://visitusonline.org/scmedia.php?type=mediaplayer&loc=visitusonline.org/media/media/mediaplayer.php&id=2012052507050810D3C3

I’m praying that you will have a safe, happy, restful, fun, interesting, joyful, peaceful, exciting, faith-filled weekend!   (I know, I know, but I can pray for it anyhow because God can do miracles.)

Love and blessings,

Dan

P.S.  One more thing… final revisions are being made right now on my new book and it will be available soon!  I’m really excited, as you might imagine.  The title of the book is:  “That’s A Very Good Question!”  Click on this link to get a few more details.   Link…  http://danmarler.blogspot.com/2012/05/thats-very-good-question-my-new-book.html

That's A Very Good Question -- My New Book, Available Soon!

I’m very excited!  Final revisions are being made and my new book should be available in several weeks.  Check out the cover of the book in the picture.  The title is: That’s A Very Good Question – Answers To Tough Questions.

Here is what it says on the back cover…

Pastors are asked lots of questions about the Christian faith—in fact, they are asked some very good questions. Like these:

• What convinces you that there is a God?

• Can God do anything?

• What’s the difference between blind faith and reasonable faith?

• What’s the point of praying?

• Can you explain God’s timing?

• How can someone who has been really hurt extend God’s grace?

This book provides answers to these tough questions and many others as Dan takes a look at some of the more interesting and difficult questions that he has been asked in his many years of pastoral ministry and offers answers that are biblically sound, understandable, witty, and encouraging. You’ve probably asked some of these “very good questions” yourself.

The book will be available on Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble,com and through Westbow Press.

I’m really hoping that you will make “That’s A Very Good Question” part of your summer reading!