Signing the contract for my first book! It’s now official and I wanted you to be the first to know. Thank you for all of your support and for reading this blog. Kregel Publications contacted me a couple of years back after I finally decided to start a blog. The story is worth telling, so here goes:
While working on my MA in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, my professor, Dr. Clay Jones, told the students that we were to have a dialogue with a non-believer. The manner in which we were to dialogue was given as an option. Option #1: Hold an email conversation discussing the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. Option #2: Begin a blog. At first, I chose the email option mainly because I was apprehensive about putting my beliefs out there for anyone to critique. Soon, I became convicted and decided to take the plunge…so began this blog, Confident Christianity.
I have been challenged through the past few years by atheists, agnostics, and even fellow believers. Each pushes me to continue to learn and test what I believe to be true about reality. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. This Sunday, March 14th, brings another birthday. As another year passes, I find that I can think of no better thing I’d rather be doing with my life than what I am currently doing.
Confident Christianity is the result of much guidance and spiritual direction from many of my colleagues. With gratefulness I welcome the opportunity to put my thoughts to words. Your prayers and encouragement are felt and appreciated!
MJ
Go God! What a blessing you are to all of us … thank you for all you do!
Great to hear it.
Congratulations!
Exciting! Can't wait for it!
Yay Mary Jo! Congrats!
Congratulations! I have recently discovered your blog and have some catching up to do. Since I review Christian books, perhaps I will have a chance to do so for yours in the future. God bless and best wishes.
Abigail – Thanks!
Albert – Hello! Thanks for the good wishes.
That's wonderful news. It is encouraging to hear your story and to be able to rejoice even at a distance in this great opportunity to share what you have learned with a broader audience.