My NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER to my readers’ group
November 29, 2024
Dear Reader,
Greetings from Richmond, Virginia – to you and your family!
To my friends in the U.S., Happy Thanksgiving! And to all of you, blessings as we begin this joyous Advent season.
It’s been a while since my last monthly update, so this one is a bit longer—i have much to share!
In keeping with my annual tradition, i’m thrilled to announce this year’s release of a four-week series of Advent short stories. These will be available for free on my weekly blog and podcast over the next four weeks.
This year, i’m revisiting and updating four of my Advent stories from 2019. Here’s why: first, i’ve made significant changes to the posts; second, they now feature higher-quality audio recordings for those who prefer to listen. (Please note: the links will become active on their respective release dates.)
The four posts are as follows:
November 27th: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Joseph’s Story)
Read the Story | Listen to the Story
December 4th: Away in a Manger (Achim’s Story)
Read the Story | Listen to the Story
December 11th: Silent Night (Moshe’s Story)
Read the Story | Listen to the Story
December 18th: We Three Kings (Balthazar’s Story)
Read the Story | Listen to the Story
These stories are part of my collection Little Did We Know, a book of 25 short stories written to help you prepare for personal and family celebrations of Christmas. All of these books can be seen by CLICKING THIS LINK. i hope you will check them out if you haven’t already.
Books for the Advent season
Exciting News: A New Release!
After much anticipation, i’m delighted to announce the upcoming release of the twelfth and final book in The Called series: A Psalmist Called Asaph.
In ancient Israel, an unassuming Levite named Asaph lived a life of quiet obscurity. He might have seen himself as flawed and unworthy, yet his name has echoed across centuries.
Asaph’s psalms and melodies were sung in both the joy and sorrow of Israel’s people. Today, they continue to inspire and comfort the church in moments of worship and reflection.
This captivating narrative tells the story of an ordinary man chosen by God for extraordinary purposes. Journey with Asaph as he serves in the shadow of kings, wrestles with his faith through trials and triumphs, and discovers profound truths that shaped the psalms he penned. Through his life, we’re reminded that God can use even the most ordinary among us to leave an eternal legacy.
The book will be available as an e-book, paperback, large print, and audiobook. It’s currently in editing and will be available for pre-order by the end of next month. (i’ll share the pre-order link as soon as it’s ready!)
Further information about the book is available on my website by CLICKING THIS LINK.
A Personal Update
Because of your support and encouragement throughout my writing ministry, i feel a deep personal connection with each of you. That makes it imperative and difficult for me to share a significant development in my life.
Over the past several months, during my pause in monthly updates, i was diagnosed with metastatic (stage 4) lung cancer. i am now on home hospice care and will be concluding my weekly blog and podcast postings at the end of December. Additionally, i’ve placed all other writing projects on hold.
On September 25th, i shared a blog post about the profound peace of God that has filled our hearts during this journey. i pray it will be an encouragement to you, no matter where you are in your own journey. You can read it by CLICKING THIS LINK.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Please know that mine remain with you as well.
i pray these weekly posts and stories will continue to inspire and challenge you … yours … and those who come behind you … as you walk with the Master.
Because He lives,
ken
But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in Him you will have life by the power of His name. John 20:31 (NLT)