Love books? Love Christmas? Love contests? Then you are going to love this giveaway.
We are building a library of brand new books and media to give away to some lucky reader of Building A Theological Library on Christmas Eve 2008. The books will be donated by authors, publishers, retailers and by the Building A Theological Library website. We expect to add new items to the book jackpot about once each week. Nice, huh? (Yes, we will pay for shipping within the US.)
How do you enter the contest? Very simple, either (1) blog about the contest and link back to this post, or (2) mention it in a forum with a link back to this post. Then, use the comment section below to let me know where I can find your link and I will add your name to the pool of contestants.
Can't wait till December? Okay, we have scheduled 10 additional single item giveaways for those of you in need of more instant gratification. We will periodically use a random number generator to select from those who have entered the main contest and send them a copy of a book, CD, DVD, etc.
Eleven chances to win--approximately one giveaway each month with the BIG contest prize being awarded Christmas Eve.
You will find below some of the books in the library to be given away. Have fun, and stay tuned for updates.
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Current value of the library giveaway contest:
The Wit and Wisdom of Pastor Joe Brumbelow
: Favorite illustrations, personal stories, humor, history, folklore, and lessons learned from over 50 years in the ministry by his son David R. Brumbelow, Hannibal Books, Garland, TX; 2005.
This autographed edition was donated by the author.
Quotes about this book:
Dear David, Thank you, my friend, for the finished product - The Wit and Wisdom of Pastor Joe Brumbelow. I spent much time this morning reading, smiling, amening, and just nodding my head. It is a beautiful book, easy to read, and full of genuine spiritual wisdom. God is love. Jesus is wonderful. In His Dear Name. -Adrian Rogers, Memphis, TN. June 21, 2005
“You will enjoy this book. Some of the funniest stories you will ever read are contained in the pages of this volume. As I read these stories I laughed and you will laugh, too. You will laugh out loud…” -Foreword by Dr. John A. Hatch, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lake Jackson, TX.
“His sense of humor was contagious and his seriousness about the things that really counted was remarkable.” -Jimmy Draper, President, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN..
“Delightful reading of this book will refresh, teach, and inspire God’s people. ” -Franklin Atkinson, Th.D., longtime Bible professor at East Texas Baptist University, Marshall, TX.
“You will enjoy the warmth and emotion that permeate the pages.” -H. Edwin Young, Pastor, Second Baptist Church, Houston, Texas.
“It is absolutely beautiful. It came out much better than I ever imagined... Already it has been a source of illustrations for me.” -Paige Patterson, President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, TX.
“I laughed, I wept, I praised God repeatedly in its reading. I think you will too!…This is the kind of book you can sit down and read from ‘kiver to kiver’ (and many will, too engrossed to put it down), but at the same time it is the kind you can read a little, quit, pick it up later and not miss a beat. Or you could pick it up and start reading any place: front, back or middle. We heartily recommend it!” -Dr. R. L. Sumner, The Biblical Evangelist, North Carolina.
“This is a great book not only to read about a pastor’s life but all the real stuff everyone goes through. This book tends to help me have a better understanding in the life of my pastor and others.” -Customer Review at amazon.com; July 13, 2006.
“The Wit and Wisdom of Pastor Joe Brumbelow, by David Brumbelow, is filled with plenty of funny, down-to-earth, illustrations that will put a smile on your face, a laugh on your lips, and the truth in your heart. The book is perfect for pastors, Sunday School teachers, and all believers because Pastor Joe Brumbelow had a special gift: a knack for relating to people and teaching the Bible in such a way that anyone could understand it.” -Jeremy L. Green, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Joshua, TX.
“Throughout, you will be laughing, crying, and reaping lessons and anecdotes to use in your own ministry or with your own family. Wit and Wisdom is an easy read, an enjoyable read, and very helpful to both laymen and ministers.” -T. C. Pinckney, The Baptist Banner, Virginia, April, 2007.
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Joe E. Brumbelow (AD 1930-2002) was pastor in Old Ocean, Clegg, Cypress, Corpus Christi, Dawson, and Houston, Texas. He preached throughout Texas as well as in West Virginia, Oregon, Wyoming, Mexico, and Alaska. His ministry reached across barriers of age, race, and social class. Brother Joe was a personal soul-winner.
Wit and Wisdom contains short stories from the everyday life of a small church pastor. It tells of growing up in a small town during the 1930s and 40s. Stories include hunting, fishing, gardening, humor, outhouses, folklore as well as spiritual and family matters. Joe often used interesting stories and humor in his messages. Much of that humor is found in Wit and Wisdom. Also contains a chapter by Mrs. Joe Brumbelow to women and preachers wives.
“From a barefoot boy causing mischief in Damon, Texas to a preacher of the Gospel.”
Baptist Press (bpnews.net; 10-19-2005) printed a First Person article referring to Joe Brumbelow and the book entitled, How To Get A Life When Ministry Drains It Out Of You.
As a result of special gifts, The Wit and Wisdom of Pastor Joe Brumbelow was given to all 200 ministerial students at East Texas Baptist University, Marshall, TX in September, 2006. Wit and Wisdom was also given to the 205 ministerial students of Houston Baptist University in March, 2007.
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