Thompson book Signing Aug 18
Michael Thompson book signing, storytelling, and discussion for "The Rector"
5:00 P.M. Aug 18th at the Delta Arts Aliance building, 104 S. Court Street, Memphis.
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Did Jesus lust?
I didn't want to cut this scene from my new novel, The Actress, but I couldn’t get it to fit without being contrived, forced into the story. Here it … [Read more...]
I Believe God Has a Sense of Humor. Do you?
You know I mostly blog on theology subjects. But once in a while, I try to bring a smile. Here are some church bulletin announcements that just … [Read more...]
Save The Cat!
It seems like every author wants their book to become a movie. And for good reason. It's how John Grisham got his career kicked off. The Firm was being made into a movie about the same time his book was released. It catapulted him into stardom. I'm … [Read more...]
5 Mistakes Satan Made in The Rector
Satan is clever, no doubt. But he's not immune to mistakes. He made five snafus, four that aroused Martha's attention, and one that led to his ultimate demise in The Rector, a new genre of Christian murder mystery with theology.
1) He preached a "prosperity gospel," which Martha and JJ Johnson recognized as being unbiblical.
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Where Does Evil Come From?
An Excerpt From The Rector.
As the teacher drove on, I began to wonder about all the evil in the world. “Father, I don’t understand something. Where does evil come from in the first place? How could God allow it? I thought He was completely sovereign.”
“He is. Let me explain it this way: God cannot … [Read more...]
Murder Mystery With A Message, “The Rector”
"The Rector" makes the"Fold"on The Clarion-Ledger's Faith section. Jana Hoops, provides an in-depth interview, a biography of Michael Hicks Thompson, a Q & A, highlights the book signing (on Monday, May 23 2016, at Lemuria Books in Jackson with A reading to follow at 6 p.m.), and an introduction to "The Rector."
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The Fool In The Bible
In Matthew 5:21 Jesus says: "You have heard it said to the people long ago ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment." Then, in verse 22 Jesus takes the commandment a step further when he says, "But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, Raca … [Read more...]
Stumped
I was asked by a radio talk show host: "What makes your book so unique?"
I was stumped (not the first time). I had to think fast. "Well ... if you boil it down you could say it's Christian fiction with a purpose."
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Two Ways In Which Jesus’ First Miracle Is Profound.
Why would Jesus turn water into wine for his first miracle? And why did he object when his mother asked him to do something about the empty wine jars? She said to him, "They have no more wine." She was asking Jesus to fix the problem. It's important to understand the … [Read more...]
