Random Book Signing Thoughts

I went to Julie Klassen's book signing at LifeWay books this weekend. She's pretty much a rockstar of historical fiction and I am but a plebian, but she let me stand next to her table while she signed, kind of like a pathetic little puppy. But hey, I never claimed to have any shame whatsoever and I managed enough self-control to not pee on her shoes.

Here's the super cool thing...see that picture? Check it out, dudes and dudettes. That's little ol' moi's poster right smack next to el rockstar. Somebody slap me because I think I may be dreaming. Or I might be living in an alternate universe, not sure which. At any rate, I'm thrilled to pieces.

While I was worshipping at church later that evening--hang with me here because it really does tie in--I got to thinking about attending Julie's book signing. It was super easy for me to attract possible customers over to her table, telling them about how great her books are and what a sweet deal they'd get by buying a copy right then. But, if I'd been the one signing, I'd never call people over to my table. What's up with that? Why is it so easy for me to draw attention to someone else? To "sing the praises" of one of my favorite authors?

Because we were created for worship. No, not of authors. Sheesh. My theology isn't that far off center, and yes, this is a lame analogy. But the point I'm making is that it's natural to draw others to something that's beautiful, whether in a small way like sharing about a great book, or in an eternal way like sharing about Jesus. And what better time of year than Christmas to spread the great news of God coming down to Earth?

2 Corinthians 9:15

Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.