(Note: I’m posting this on both blogs. Sorry if you received it twice.)
So … did you get out into the madness of Black Friday?
I’m never quite sure what to do with the day after Thanksgiving. After an overdose of turkey and being stuffed with stuffing, after football and naps and pumpkin pie, after pausing to be intentionally thankful, here’s this day sort of stuck in before the weekend. It’s not a normal day, but not really a holiday either.
Unless you’re a shopper. Then it’s THE DAY.
“Black Friday” sounds ominous, like a day to stay inside and hide. And that’s precisely my approach. I have a tough time getting excited about the notion of camping out, standing in line, getting up early, and battling crowds.
I hope the season brings huge success to retailers and small businesses who’ve struggled through recent economic hard times. But today I’ll do more football and some leftovers.
However, today kicks off a string of unofficial shopping holidays—Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. And since I’m the smallest of small businesses, I want to get in the spirit.
Seriously, my real goal is to get the story of Relentless Grace into the hands of readers who need hope, encouragement, and faith in new beginnings. I believe in the power of this story. But the words don’t make a difference when they’re sitting in boxes.
Shopping Season just wouldn’t be the same without a special offer, so here’s mine. Until December 15, 2011, I’ll make a 2-for-1 deal. If you order a copy of the book at the already-discounted price, I’ll toss in a second copy for free.
- We all know folks who’d enjoy an inspirational story with a subtle romantic twist. (Guys—think about those ladies!)
- We all know people who wonder where God went in the midst of a crisis.
- We all live near a detention center, shelter, or nursing home where people seek hope and meaning.
Books pass through many hands, especially those donated to jails and shelters. You may never know who was touched by the story, but I’m confident God will get your gift to someone who’s ready to listen to Him. I’m just asking for your help in reaching out to those who need to know about God’s Relentless Grace.
Here’s a comment from a young lady who wrote to me after I spoke at a jail (shared at her request).
I read your book the first day I was locked up. Someone gave it to me, and it totally changed my outlook. I’ve made a lot of really bad choices, but after reading your story I knew I could start over. I’m using my time here to learn to know God again. When I get out in a few weeks, I’m not looking back. They need more books like that in here. Thank you.
In addition to your purchase, you can help a lot by recommending this book to friends and linking to this post on Facebook and Twitter. Your word-of-mouth is the best word of all.
Have a great weekend. Thanks for your comments, notes, and support. You encourage me, and I don’t say “thanks” quite enough.
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