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While Christmas day is nearly upon us, Michael Furlonger wanted to share with you what Christmas is (and why it's so important). While in this video, he didn't jump deep into the theology of "Who, What, Where, When and Why" of Christmas. Michael read a short portion of scripture. Needless to say, Jesus Christ is the reason for the season. While business and commercialization of Christmas often gets in the way, Jesus Christ was a promised hope to save mankind. And without getting further into the theology, Jesus Christ's birth was a miracle and his life was foretold long before that. So while we are stressing about the Christmas season, let's take a moment to relax and praise the Lord God, Jesus Christ.

In today's short video, author Michael Furlonger shares on why he loves Christmas. He loves that Jesus Christ takes center stage. While Jesus Christ should be preached and worshipped at every Sunday service, sadly, that's not the case. But, Christmas is the one time of year that people put away their self-centeredness and look to Jesus Christ who was born to die on a cross for our sins. Check out https://christianwritersbookstore.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgFguc9diPeXXlJsQVJKP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/

In today's video, author Michael Furlonger takes a step away from promoting some great Christian authors on the website to offer a challenge to you as an author (beginner/ unpublished, or pro). Michael challenges you to take part in his 12 Days Of Challenges. In this challenge, you are expected to write something completely original. Although Michael said 5- 10 pages, maybe try for 2 or 3. When writing short pieces, unconnected to another book you have written, your brain will be liberated to think clearly. It's a great challenge to get those juices flowing. Check out https://christianwritersbookstore.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgFguc9diPeXXlJsQVJKP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/ Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/

In today's unplanned video, author Michael Furlonger shares on his excitement for upcoming videos in the month of December. While many of the videos will be book trailers, some will be previews of the audio books. Michael shows also that there are two ways for you to find books. You can either search for books based on the format that you like, such as Apple Books, Audio Books, Kindle Books or Paperback Books. But you can also look up books based on genres. Be sure to check it out at https://christianwritersbookstore.com/ You can also listen to our videos on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgFguc9diPeXXlJsQVJKP Or follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/ Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/

In today's episode, Michael Furlonger talks about what is looked at when an author joins ChristianWritersBookstore.com. With Christmas coming, the month of December will be showcasingasing books and other great content available on ChristianWritersBookstore.com. If you would like to read more about the standards that authors are expected to agree to: https://christianwritersbookstore.com/scriptural-guidelines/ Check Out https://christianwritersbookstore.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgFguc9diPeXXlJsQVJKP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/

In today's episode, author Michael Furlonger took time to thank the growing community on ChristianWritersBookstore. While the YouTube channel remains small, there has been a great growth in the free memberships on the website. When people join the website, Michael has been sending out personal emails welcoming people to the site and sharing how they can connect with Michael. He also shares a sign up form for people who are active writers, bloggers and content creators on how they can get the most out of their membership and some tips mentioned in previous videos. Also, with Christmas coming up, Michael is encouraging people to consider purchasing books from ChristianWritersBookstore.com. In the month of December, Michael will be sharing more on the work done by the great Christian authors on ChristianWritersBookstore. The website will also put up a link for some merchandise as well as customizable ones that may be nice to give away to loved ones this season. Check out more at https://christianwritersbookstore.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgFguc9diPeXXlJsQVJKP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/ Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/

In today's episode, author Michael Furlonger recaps on building an important character. Using Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series, Michael shares on how giving characters a back story helps to shape the world that an author is trying to create. Michael's example of a character is Tom Bombadil from Lord Of The Rings. Although a minor character in the books, he doesn't carry the story forwards, but his character does have a part to play in the broader scheme of "building" Middle Earth. Check out https://christianwritersbookstore.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgFguc9diPeXXlJsQVJKP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/ Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/

Author Michael Furlonger shares on the common belief that we are the heroes of our own story. And while, in a certain perspective, that is true, Michael considers Tolkien's Lord Of The Rings series again and Tolkien's hero of the story wasn't who we think it was. Check out https://christianwritersbookstore.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgFguc9diPeXXlJsQVJKP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/

In today's episode, author Michael Furlonger carries on from episode 40 where he tells about how even the smallest "character" in our lives have a role to play. Michael shares on how. even though he feels like his own life story is small and insignificant, he sees that his story might be motivation to someone. Take his advice, get a piece of paper and a pen and start writing your story. Check out https://christianwritersbookstore.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgFguc9diPeXXlJsQVJKP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/

In today's episode of ChristianWritersBookstore YouTube channel and podcast, author Michael Furlonger shares on step number three from his White Board Tips. In this tip, Michael challenges you to actively and purposefully be on social media (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc). In today's world, spending hours scrolling through social media is a breeze, but Michael is challenging you to promote yourself and your book. He asks that you comment below with your accepting of the challenge to be a daily, weekly, or monthly content creator. In this case, you are to do it with a purpose.

In today's episode of ChristianWritersBookstore YouTube and Podcast, author Michael Furlonger shares his recommended 4 email (automated) campaign to promote and sell your book. While you can have longer campaigns, Michael recommends a 4 email (month long) campaign to draw in your audience. ChristianWritersBookstore offers a discount service to authors because many email marketing companies only offer the automated features for free for the first month.

In today's episode of ChristianWritersBookstore Youtube show and podcast, author Michael Furlonger shares an accidental secret. One of the unique benefits that published authors love about ChristianWritersBookstore is the Free Preview icon on the Author Pages. While Michael has tried to share the unique HTML code, people were unable to apply it to their Wordpress blogs. In today's episode, Michael shares on the secret that makes it much easier. If you are not yet a member, be sure to join ChristianWritersBookstore.com. There are more courses in the Members Only section that will offer more great secrets.

On today's Episode of ChristianWritersBookstore YouTube channel and podcast, author Michael Furlonger shares how you can get involved with ChristianWritersBookstore and shares on the importance of building an email list and being social online.

On this episode of ChristianWritersBookstore YouTube channel and podcast (you can listen to this on Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgFguc9diPeXXlJsQVJKP), author and founder of ChristianWritersBookstore Michael Furlonger shares that, while he wishes to continue making videos offering support on writing and creating, he will be moving forward in helping authors and bloggers (podcasters and merchandise creators) on how ChristianWritersBookstore wants to help you build your fanbase and make sales. While Michael wants to help authors build their platform and share the Christian faith, he wants you to remain focused on the fact that God is our main audience and we should aim to honor Him.

In today's episode of ChristianWritersBookstore YouTube and Podcast, author Michael Furlonger shares about the dangers of fiction/ fantasy books being mixed in with theology. Michael addresses Bethel of Redding California where their "students" call it the Christian Hogwarts (Harry Potter school). Michael goes on to read scripture from 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and Romans 12:6-8 where Apostle Paul addresses spiritual gifts. We must be careful as Christian authors not to allow the riches and the grace given to us by the Lord Jesus Christ to be mixed with a world of fantasy.

In today's episode of ChristianWritersBookstore YouTube and Podcast show (available on Spotify), author Michael Furlonger continues to share on his hesitation to publish his fantasy books. While he understands that fantasy and fiction are works of the imagination, Michael contemplates whether his fantasy words have a meaning. Michael also brings to mind the Harry Potter books. While he sees the story of the books as no more than a boy going to school (with a "magic" no different than Star Wars), he personally draws the line when he considers the spells and incantations of the school.

In today's episode of ChristianWritersBookstore YouTube Channel and podcast, author and founder, Michael Furlonger, shares on why sound doctrine is vitally important, especially when you're writing Christian fiction. In this video, Michael shares on the popular Left Behind book series, turned movie series. Specifically, Michael brings up the new movie Left Behind: The Rise Of The Antichrist. Admitting to not seeing the movie, Michael shares a short clip from the trailer whereas a man says, "I prayed that the Lord would leave me behind." Michael shares his concern with this unbiblical story line.

In this episode of ChristianWritersBookstore YouTube and Podcast video, author and founder Michael Furlonger shares on his views of magic in Christian fantasy and his own personal conviction. Michael shares on his full support of the works of Christian authors C.S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien as they create world and races of people and magic. Michael's personal question is, "Is writing a magical language appropriate?" This is what held Michael back from completing his fantasy series.

In this episode of ChristianWritersBookstore YouTube & Podcast, author and founder, Michael Furlonger shares on his own experience as a Christian author. He shares on his personal responsibility to write biblically accurate theology, even in a fiction book about a Christian family. In his book, I Am The Sinner, the family deals with the loss of their oldest son/ older brother. Now with a hole in the family dynamic, the younger brother tries to fill in the gap left by his older brother. While trying to be a mature protector of his sister in highschool, he begins having dreams about his brother and a little girl in Heaven that offer emotional support. Michael's problem is that it is not sound doctrine. Our only mediator is Jesus Christ (1 Tim. 2:5). And following other "spirits" (characters in dreams) as a guide, we are inviting demons. Be sure to follow us: https://christianwritersbookstore.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgFguc9diPeXXlJsQVJKP https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/ https://www.instagram.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/

ChristianWritersBookstore YouTube and Podcast discusses how author Michael Furlonger felt convicted between writing fantasy as well as writing "Christian fiction". Michael shares on how he was equally convicted to postpone his fantasy series as well as his Christian fiction because he felt responsible for providing accurate doctrine and theology, even though the book was fiction. He goes on to consider Tolkien's Middle Earth (The Hobbit and The Lord Of The Rings) as well as C.S. Lewis's Narnia series as Christian books even though they do not have a Christian theme. Be sure to join us at https://christianwritersbookstore.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgFguc9diPeXXlJsQVJKP https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/ https://www.instagram.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/

In today's episode of ChristianWritersBookstore YouTube podcast, author Michael Furlonger considers the stories of Genesis 11 (The Tower of Babel) and 12 (the calling of Abraham) from the perspective of creativity. Intro 0:12 Tower Of Babel - 1:46 Call Of Abram- 3:46 In Genesis 11, the Tower of Babel tells us of human pride and arrogance. Michael considers the consequences of pursuing creative ambitions without acknowledging God's sovereignty. In Genesis 12, we are introduced to Abram (Abraham), a man called by God to embark on a journey to create a nation that would bless the world. In this case, God promises to make Abram great. While ChristianWritersBookstore has hundreds of books, not all with a "Christian narrative", each author is a professing Christian. Be sure to join us at https://christianwritersbookstore.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgFguc9diPeXXlJsQVJKP https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/ https://www.instagram.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/

In this episode of ChristianWritersBookstore YouTube, author and founder Michael Furlonger shares on the importance of Bible translations and interpretations. While he encourages the reading and sharing of the scripture, an inaccurate interpretation is not appropriate. In the example given, an author shared that 3000 people put their faith in Jesus Christ because of the miracle of Peter and John healing a lame man at the Temple (Acts 3:1-10 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts+3%3A1-10&version=NIV). However, the 3000 who turned to Christ is shared in the chapter earlier after hearing Peter preach. 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” 40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A37-41&version=NIV) While there is much in the scriptures that have often been the cause of much disagreement, ChristianWritersBookstore aims to be a home for all of them, but this doesn't include a complete disregard for appropriate study and interpretation. This is why it will not allow The Passion Translation whereas one man, Brian Simmons, believes that God told him to translate scripture. Imagine a husband and wife talking with someone and every time the husband spoke says, "What he really means is...." Is that not offensive? Check out Mike Winger's video dissecting this translation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ2HrBT3ZgA Be sure to check out https://christianwritersbookstore.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgFguc9diPeXXlJsQVJKP https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/ https://www.instagram.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/ Michael Furlonger's book: https://christianwritersbookstore.com/product/god-the-master-of-sin-and-satan-the-beautiful/

On this episode of ChristianWritersBookstore video, author and founder Michael Furlonger shares on the importance of genuinely building the relationship with your audience (and fellow authors). When you engage with other people's content, you are standing out in that person's platform. This might compel the person to join your channel, or email list, or it might cause other commentors of that same video/ feed/ reel to look you up. And now you're building a relationship with even more people.

In this episode of ChristianWritersBookstore YouTube Channel, author and founder Michael Furlonger shares on the importance of being active on social media as an author, or aspiring author/ artist. Michael shares how he sees a lot of authors spam social media with posts saying, "Buy my book. Buy my book." This doesn't engage your potential readers or help you build an audience. Simply put, try to help others before you help yourself. The example used is when a new member on a Facebook writer's group joins, welcome them and ask about their writing style or topic. Secondly, Michael offers advice on the importance of having an email campaign to gather email addresses in one way or another. ChristianWritersBookstore.com offers a service of setting up an automated newsletter for one month worth of emails, which Michael believes is *typically* ideal (it may vary depending on whether it's a single book or a series). Tips include: Email #1- Introduce yourself and the book that you wrote Email #2- Introduce the main character of your book Email #3- Share an action scene or conflict of that main character Email #4- While this is typically the end of a newsletter, Michael calls this the "Make The Sale" email. Ex. "There's so much more that happens in (character's) life. Will he ever complete the task? Buy now." Be sure to check out more at https://christianwritersbookstore.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgFguc9diPeXXlJsQVJKP https://www.facebook.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/ https://www.instagram.com/ChristianWritersBookstore/