Ask the Author: Scott LaPierre
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Scott LaPierre
I would like to include verse 21 also, but if I have to keep it two sentences, here are the two most terrifying sentences I can think of...
Matthew 7:22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’
Matthew 7:22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’
Scott LaPierre
Hmmm, none of the books that I have planned for the future would be considered mysteries. They're all nonfiction Christian books drawn from my sermons.
In 1 Corinthians 13:12 Paul said, "For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known."
Paul was saying that on this side of heaven, we don't see (or understand) everything fully or completely. This leaves us with certain questions or "mysteries." In a number of my sermons, which could become books, I deal with theological concepts that could be considered "mysteries."
In 1 Corinthians 13:12 Paul said, "For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known."
Paul was saying that on this side of heaven, we don't see (or understand) everything fully or completely. This leaves us with certain questions or "mysteries." In a number of my sermons, which could become books, I deal with theological concepts that could be considered "mysteries."
Scott LaPierre
My favorite fictional couple would have to be Caleb and Catherine Holt in Fireproof. They were on the brink of divorce, and I like that they fought back to keep the covenant they entered into, not just with each other, but with God. While it’s fictional, their story does reveal the truth that if two people will put forth the effort they can have a “healthy, joyful, Christ-centered relationship.”
Scott LaPierre
Since my books come from sermons, my motivation comes from having to preach each Sunday. Fortunately, since I love studying God's Word and preparing sermons, the inspiration comes easily.
Scott LaPierre
Make time to write and commit yourself to it. If you allow something to regularly prevent you from writing, more than likely you'll never reach your goal.
Scott LaPierre
Feeling like my books are helping people. My prayer for Marriage God's Way from the beginning has been that it will strengthen marriages and exalt Christ. I have already received a number of encouraging e-mails about that happening.
Scott LaPierre
Since my writing situation is a little different than most authors - I use material from my sermons - I don't think I deal with writer's block. The biggest issue for me is finding the time to turn the sermons into books.
Scott LaPierre
A book about trials, taken from a number of sermons I preached last year.
Scott LaPierre
I wrote Marriage God’s Way using material from almost 25 marriage sermons I preached in 2014 and 2015. My sermon notes are much closer to manuscripts than actual notes.
I took those transcripts and compiled them into a manuscript that was over 100,000 words in length. During the first major edit, the manuscript was brought down to 80,000 words. It was painful to see so much material removed that I thought was good, but the book was definitely the better for it. When Tedd Tripp endorsed Marriage God’s Way he suggested taking it down even further to a length people look for in a marriage book. The process of refining and trimming began again, and the manuscript was taken down to 60,000 words (about 250 pages). Again, painful, but again, it improved the book. Now I believe Marriage God’s Way is a polished product.
I put about 30 hours of studying into each sermon, which means Marriage God’s Way is the result of about 750 hours of studying God’s Word, and countless hours of writing and editing. I believe it contains the best information from my messages, and I hope you’ll check it out. Allow God’s Word to provide you with a Recipe for a Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Relationship.
I took those transcripts and compiled them into a manuscript that was over 100,000 words in length. During the first major edit, the manuscript was brought down to 80,000 words. It was painful to see so much material removed that I thought was good, but the book was definitely the better for it. When Tedd Tripp endorsed Marriage God’s Way he suggested taking it down even further to a length people look for in a marriage book. The process of refining and trimming began again, and the manuscript was taken down to 60,000 words (about 250 pages). Again, painful, but again, it improved the book. Now I believe Marriage God’s Way is a polished product.
I put about 30 hours of studying into each sermon, which means Marriage God’s Way is the result of about 750 hours of studying God’s Word, and countless hours of writing and editing. I believe it contains the best information from my messages, and I hope you’ll check it out. Allow God’s Word to provide you with a Recipe for a Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Relationship.
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