Book Launch and Signing

On several occasions, I’ve written about the volume produced by the UT Christian Faculty Network, The Truth That Makes Them Free, a collection of essays written by UT faculty sharing their spiritual journeys. It was finally published this past fall.

We are finally having a launch party and book-signing event for it. Please come and tell others!

Date:                     Thursday, March 1, 2012

Time:                     5-7 p.m.

Location:              Hill House Austin

                             2104 Nueces

                             Austin, TX 78705

Phone:                 (512) 542-0035

Contact:               Professor Don G. Davis, Jr., Emeritus

Email:                   dgdavis@ischool.utexas.edu

Parking:                There is a parking lot adjacent to Hill House, on the north side

Service:                Wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres

Admission:           Free

Books:                  Will be available on site ($10; $5 for students)

Signers:                 A significant number of the contributors will be on hand to sign copies

The volume is on its second printing already. Join us for this celebration.

SDG

Centennial

This is the 100^th post of Scholar Redeemer, and done in 101 days. In that time, there have been 1486 visits to the site, not to mention folks who have subscribed to receive posts by email. It has generated 27 comments, in addition to email communication. The most popular topics have been my reviews of the Vibrant Dance, Martin Gaskell’s case (as soon as I get more info, I’ll pass it on!), and Bob Woodberry’s tenure situation. Even more exciting, the blog has had visitors from 26 countries across all 6 inhabited continents! See the following list:

US	1246		Hong Kong	1
Russia	41		Ireland	1
Slovenia	38		France	7?
UK	33		Qatar	2+
Germany	25		Singapore	2+
Canada	16		South Africa	1+
Croatia	12		Malaysia	1?
Denmark	10		Netherlands	1?
China	9		Philippines	1?
Australia	8		Ukraine	1?
Chile	8		Vietnam	1?
Spain	2		Panama	1?
Israel	2		Greece	1?

To me, this is both humbling and invigorating. The fact that so many folks around the world have stumbled across this in just over three months and chosen to read it at least once is incredible. Thank you! That so many have come back, is even more wonderful. Thank you again! I pray it has been a blessing to you, as that is the sole purpose of this silicon-based rag.

The profound thing about this list is that it reminds me that the church is truly global, that Christ came for ALL people, and is truly redeeming every tribe and culture. While 1500 hits out of 6-7 billion people is less than a drop in the bucket (and even smaller considering in includes repeat readers), it is still exciting to see the potential to reach a whole world from my laptop in my home or office or wherever I am. And Christ is greater still.

On to the millennial!

SDG