Eric Metaxas speaks on Dietrich Bonhoeffer – Meet the Author

This is very exciting and an amazing opportunity to hear and meet the author of one of the most inspirational books on our 9/12 Project reading list. Eric Metaxas is the author of Bonhoeffer and he will be in central Kentucky next week. If you are not aware of Bonhoeffer’s story you must come and hear about a real hero and martyr, if you have heard or read this book I know you will be there to learn more and meet the author in person.

Wednesday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. Eric Metaxas will speak on Dietrich Bonhoeffer at Tates Creek Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Kentucky. The lecture, hosted by Trinity Christian Academy. To make reservations, call Anne Briggs at 859-475-1478 free and open to the public

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Thursday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. Eric will speak about Dietrich Bonhoeffer as part of the Chautauqua Lecture Series at Eastern Kentucky University. O’Donnell Hall Student Success Building. For more information: http://www.chautauqua.eku.edu/ free and open to the public

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Eric Metaxas is the 2011 recipient of the Canterbury Medal awarded by the Becket Fund for Religious Freedom. Previous medalists include Archbishop Charles Chaput and Elie Wiesel. He has written for Veggie Tales and has authored numerous best selling books. Metaxas is most well know to us and the audience of Glenn Beck as the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, which was recently named “Book of the Year” by the ECPA. Bonhoeffer has often been highlighted on Glenn and is on the 9/12 Project must read list. This book won the 2011 John C. Pollock Award for Biography awarded by Beeson Divinity School and a 2011 Christopher Award in the Non-fiction category. Called a “biography of uncommon power,” Bonhoeffer appeared on numerous 2010 “Best of the Year” lists and was featured in the Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, The New Republic, Harper’s, Kirkus (starred review), NPR, FoxNews, C-SPAN’s Book TV, Christianity Today, The Weekly Standard, and First Things.

Essential Trait - by Dr Brooks

By Dr Brooks,

If you are going to be a successful leader in the future, you must develop this trait. It is not just a nice thing to have, or a good thing—it is essential; it is vital.

Without it you cannot be a statesman and the world will be led by whoever has it—whether they are virtuous or not, good or evil, dedicated to moving the cause of liberty or some other cause.

You will probably not like to hear what I have to say about it—because it will mean that you have to change, and change is hard; I didn’t like it when I learned it–because I had to change. Jefferson probably didn’t like it either, but he did it. Lincoln probably didn’t like it; but he did it. You must have this trait if you want to be a successful learner and become a leader.

The nation must have leaders with this trait if it is to stay free.

So, if I say things you don’t like, ignore that. Don’t ask, “Do I like what he’s saying?” Ask, “is it true? And what changes will I make because it’s true?”

Each of us needs this trait because each of us wants to fulfill our mission in life, to really make a difference in the world. So, even if it is hard to get this trait–and it is–it is worth it, and it is important.

The vital trait I speak of is attention span.

The 5000 Year Leap - Dr. Skousen

The 5000 Year Leap will take you by the hand as you discover the ideals of the Founding Fathers and their 28 principles for success. The values explored in detail by Dr. Skousen range from the Founder's prerequisite that the Constitution was designed for a moral people, to a government empowered by the people with checks and balances, along with an understanding of the critical nature of fiscal responsibility and family values. This book sums up the secrets to what James Madison called a miracle.

“I beg you to read this book filled with words of wisdom which I can only describe as divinely inspired. You will find answers to questions plaguing America, and more importantly you will find hope. I know I have!” --Glenn Beck

This book is the quintessential book that everyone must read if you read nothing else. There is a reason this was the first book that Glenn recommended, Sherriff Mack promotes it as transforming, Dr Brooks claims it as vital, and we continue to say you must read this book. Personally I gained an understanding and appreciation of our freedom given to us and this is the book that woke me up to how our current government is seeking to take power and gradually take away the freedoms granted to the people of the United States. If you have not read it please consider it now, if you have read it please consider reading again.

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