tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post113012480389341782..comments2024-03-24T03:21:03.154-04:00Comments on CAMPONTHIS: Thomas Nelson Publishers Needs a Biblical "Align"ment...which master do they serve?SJ Camphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130513646534059042005-10-28T11:34:00.000-04:002005-10-28T11:34:00.000-04:00Thomas Nelson, a self-proclaiming "Christian" publ...Thomas Nelson, a self-proclaiming "Christian" publishing house has come out with a book by Ed McMahon, Jonny Carson's side kick. <BR/><BR/>http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/product_detail.asp?dept_id=0&sku=1401602363<BR/><BR/>What in the world does this have to do with Christianity??Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770822482205703050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130369695136928032005-10-26T19:34:00.000-04:002005-10-26T19:34:00.000-04:00Hey we could call the whole series "Phunny Ligns"....Hey we could call the whole series "Phunny Ligns". =P~~~Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770822482205703050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130369618523439082005-10-26T19:33:00.000-04:002005-10-26T19:33:00.000-04:00I emailed Thomas Nelson. But I doubt they will car...I emailed Thomas Nelson. But I doubt they will care. They just want to be the top selling publishing company in existance and that necessitates having a wide audience. <BR/><BR/>Another idea for the new Lign of titles:<BR/><BR/>Bee-lign: the line at the cash register at your local the "Christian" bookstore for the hippest author of the hour. (Gotta get all that stuff that goes with the latest book--journals, mugs, t-shirts, cd's, notepads, pencils, bumper stickers, etc...its enough to cause muscle strain holding it all when in lign.)Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770822482205703050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130253730745531012005-10-25T11:22:00.000-04:002005-10-25T11:22:00.000-04:00cyd: Thank you for giving my speculative "desperat...cyd: Thank you for giving my speculative "desperate housewives issue" and "metrosexual issue" working titles. ; )<BR/><BR/>How about, "What's-My-Lign?," for the career college student who needs some vocational direction?<BR/><BR/>As I said, there are so many untapped markets out there for Nelson......unlimited profit potential for them! (Hope they're not reading this thread and getting ideas).<BR/><BR/>P.S. All your titles were great! (I respect that wit--don't you have some contributions to the football thread?)littlegal_66https://www.blogger.com/profile/09424599483109788899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130252701551985432005-10-25T11:05:00.000-04:002005-10-25T11:05:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.littlegal_66https://www.blogger.com/profile/09424599483109788899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130246435646735712005-10-25T09:20:00.000-04:002005-10-25T09:20:00.000-04:00How can anybody take these Bible-zines seriously? ...How can anybody take these Bible-zines seriously? I know we've become a shallow culture...but are we really that shallow? Have we lost all sense of reverence for a sovereign God? Oh yeah, I forgot, most Americans don't believe in a sovereign God. Hence, "Bible-zines"...<BR/><BR/>And so we see the continuing saga of Pelagius and Arminius wreaking havoc in the American culture.Mike Perrigouehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887588981071314757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130203749107631852005-10-24T21:29:00.000-04:002005-10-24T21:29:00.000-04:00Thanks for coming out to NZ Steve. I had some frie...Thanks for coming out to NZ Steve. I had some friends who went to the weekend event and they really appreciated it. The church here is in great need of bible-based ministry, the church you spent time with is somewhat of an anomaly. <BR/><BR/>Bible-zines are selling well here too!Scott Mackayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03251906149770959328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130192781864096722005-10-24T18:26:00.000-04:002005-10-24T18:26:00.000-04:00No one trembles at the Word anymore. It is being u...No one trembles at the Word anymore. It is being used as a massaging tool instead.<BR/><BR/>Why don't we tremble at these verses? Revelation 22:18-19<BR/><BR/>Feeling somewhat grieved that my New Geneva Study Bible is from TNP.<BR/><BR/>The Critical theory warmed everyone up to Dymnamic theories and now its water away or bust.<BR/><BR/>I will go to the site and contact!Bhedrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091896907803479900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130186682542226392005-10-24T16:44:00.000-04:002005-10-24T16:44:00.000-04:00Beloved Bloggers In Christ,I just finished speakin...Beloved Bloggers In Christ,<BR/><BR/>I just finished speaking to a customer service represenative from Thomas Nelson Publishing. She politely listened as I told her humbly that I was ending my relationship with TNP for numerous Biblical reasons. I'm ALIGNING myself 180 degrees from TNP. Very ironic, for today I received the audio Bible New Testament of the English Standard Version on CD. It is narrated by Gig Harbor, Washington native (The Evergreen State! YES!) Marquis Laughlin (www.marquisonline.org). It is easily the BEST audio version of the Bible I have ever heard! This is not hyperbolic exaggeration on my part, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. I STRONGLY suggest you add this audio Bible to your library.<BR/><BR/>The best prices including shipping and handling for this audio ESV NT Bible are as follows:<BR/><BR/>ISBN:1589263626<BR/>Overstock.com - $30.91<BR/>Amazon.com - $33.99<BR/><BR/>If you would like to hear before you buy, visit Crossway Bibles at www.gnpcb.org/esv<BR/><BR/>Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.<BR/>Colossians 3:16, The Holy Bible, English Standard Version<BR/><BR/>God Bless,<BR/><BR/>Des71<BR/>His Afflicted Ambassador<BR/><BR/>I am severely afflicted; give me <BR/>life, O Lord, according to your <BR/>word!- Psalm 119:107, ESV<BR/><BR/>Therefore, we are ambassadors for<BR/>Christ, God making his appeal <BR/>through us. We implore you on <BR/>behalf of Christ, be reconciled to<BR/>God. - 2 Corinthians 5:20, ESVDeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623774775591820628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130185394315882162005-10-24T16:23:00.000-04:002005-10-24T16:23:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Deshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623774775591820628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130178679718249992005-10-24T14:31:00.000-04:002005-10-24T14:31:00.000-04:00So where will Thomas Nelson go next? Who will they...So where will Thomas Nelson go next? Who will they market their next "BibleZine" to........the manufactured group of "desperate housewives" (whatever that means) that has been glorified in today's society and promoted by some of our television shows? They've already marketed <I>"Magnify"</I> to kids, <I>"Becoming"</I> to young women, <I>"Refuel"</I> to teenage males, <I>"Revolve"</I> (as sledge referred to) to girls, and <I>"Real"</I> to the "hip hop" crowd. How about one called, <I>"Surreal,"</I> for people who are obsessed with reality television? Oh, there's an endless supply of subcultures out there that Nelson could profit from! They <B>are</B> seeing those almighty $$$$$$$$$$'s, aren't they?<BR/><BR/>And Stevebo, are you giving Thomas Nelson your most recent mulligan, or should they be kicked off the golf course completely? (Under secular ownership, they certainly aren't playing in any kind of charity tournament these days).<BR/><BR/>P.S. I <B>tried</B> to be brief, but I failed miserably, didn't I? :-)littlegal_66https://www.blogger.com/profile/09424599483109788899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130178560607186882005-10-24T14:29:00.000-04:002005-10-24T14:29:00.000-04:00Since TN created this "BibleZine" for men, I'll tr...Since TN created this "BibleZine" for men, I'll try to keep my comments to a minimum, but Campi, you know how difficult that can be for me. (I'll split it into two posts). So, here goes, from a woman's perspective:<BR/><BR/>They should consider calling it "The Complete <B>'New-Age'</B> Testament For Men."<BR/><BR/>Exactly what segment of the male population is being targeted, here? Is it the males within the new "Metrosexual" movement? (By the way, the "mod trend" of "Metrosexual" is defined as this: <I>Of or pertaining to a straight, urban male who is eager to embrace and even show off his feminine side, especially when it comes to expensive haircuts, designer suits, and $40 face cream). </I>littlegal_66https://www.blogger.com/profile/09424599483109788899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130172653884781642005-10-24T12:50:00.000-04:002005-10-24T12:50:00.000-04:00I am not calling for political action... but bibli...I am not calling for political action... but biblical action. Biblical engagement on the issues is what we should be employing here. <BR/><BR/>Thomas Nelson Publishers has long forsaken biblical orthodox historical Christianity. Sadly, it is all about the money to them. For example, compare TNP to Crossway. Crossway is nonprofit; they are Christian owned, they are Reformed, and they are guarding the trust in the content of their material.<BR/><BR/>Nelson thinks that packaging will "make the Word of God come alive in a fresh new way"; that it equals relevancy, and therefore, impact. This is nothing short of a "stinking blasphemy" - good line Chad.<BR/><BR/>Grace and peace,<BR/>SteveSJ Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130164871717928042005-10-24T10:41:00.000-04:002005-10-24T10:41:00.000-04:00The scriptures call us to "lose" our lives. The e...The scriptures call us to "lose" our lives. The emphasis is on "losing" not "winning".<BR/><BR/>One also cannot find "priorities" in word or concept in the canon.<BR/><BR/>The Scriptures are self-relevant. Any effort to make it relevant imposes a damp veil on the glory of Christ.<BR/><BR/>This is, to paraphrase Mel Brooks, a stinkin' blasphemy. And that's putting it mildly. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880337516584157981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130163995815097992005-10-24T10:26:00.000-04:002005-10-24T10:26:00.000-04:00Are we asking for political action here? Steve Hay...Are we asking for political action here? Steve Hays would be proud ;-)<BR/><BR/>BTW Steve, is there any chance that you will record, "Asleep in the Light" on a future album? I heard you sing the song at GCC in 1997 (I think) and it was wonderful.Jonathan Moorheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687367307942260277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130144628691968092005-10-24T05:03:00.000-04:002005-10-24T05:03:00.000-04:00Since the guy shows his bare foot on the cover, it...Since the guy shows his bare foot on the cover, it's no wonder that there isn't some article about how to get a pedicure and still be macho.Matt Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193720758667809939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130127905643311442005-10-24T00:25:00.000-04:002005-10-24T00:25:00.000-04:00"The only thing Thomas Nelson forgot to do, is to ..."The only thing Thomas Nelson forgot to do, is to “align” its own publication with the Word of God."<BR/><BR/>Good point.<BR/><BR/>I've now seen 3 versions of the cover--the first two had dubious mention of women. Hmmm.<BR/><BR/>This goes beyond adapting a presentation to the culture-it adapts the message as well.pilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341946961084387134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1130127618488425782005-10-24T00:20:00.000-04:002005-10-24T00:20:00.000-04:00Steve, thanks for the call to arms!Aahhh...dear Mr...Steve, thanks for the call to arms!<BR/><BR/>Aahhh...dear Mr. Spurgeon....a prophet indeed.<BR/><BR/>Book title: The Church On The<BR/> Downgrade.....<BR/> ...at Hyperspeed!<BR/><BR/>A defender,<BR/>The DOGpreacherdogpreacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14126765017002042276noreply@blogger.com