Tate Publishing Authors make Bestsellers List

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Tate Author Candee Fick and her book Pigskin Parables were recently mentioned in a terrific article in the New York Times concerning Christian publishers and football. Pigskin Parables combines aspects of the game of football, personal anecdotes, practical examples and Scripture to illustrate biblical truths about life from the perspective of Fick, the wife of a high school football coach.

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Tate Publishing Author Chronicles Life of Silence and Success

SHAWNEE, Okla. —

Former University of Oklahoma Sooner defensive end Eric Thunander will tour the hometown public libraries of the Pioneer Library System this week to discuss his autobiography, “Silent Thunder,” released in June by Tate Publishing and Enterprises.

Thunander, a member of the 2000 National Championship team, was one of a few deaf athletes to play at the Division I level at the time.

“Silent Thunder” chronicles Thunander’s life from surviving chronic childhood abuse, unimaginable tragedy and foster care to finding acceptance and a family at The University of Oklahoma.

 
Although football helped Thunander realize his personal dreams, it ultimately contributed to the lowest point of his life when a head injury ended his career. Depressed and broken, Thunander left OU and began a downward spiral to a nearly fatal low. Through perseverance, determination, forgiveness and the timely intervention of OU coaching staff and campus friends, Thunander climbed his way back up to pursue a new set of dreams.

 
In a forward to the book, Bob Stoops calls the work “a compelling story of a man faced with many trials, none of which could extinguish his dream.”

 
At the library presentation, Thunander will speak and sign to share his personal insights on the topic, “What It Takes to Be a Champion.” He also will have copies of “Silent Thunder” available for purchase and autographing.

 
For more information about Thunander or his book, log on to www.silentthunder.net. For details about the library tour or for information about Summer Reading Programs for all ages, call or visit a hometown public library or log on to www.justsoyouknow.us.

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From FaithWriters.com

On Sunday night, January 5, 2003, the author had just returned home from preaching a sermon on Revelation. He could not stop thinking about it. As the Lord spoke to his heart, his life was changed forever.

“Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple. And He who sits on the Throne will dwell among them.” (Revelation 7:15 KJV).

The words that seemed to be staring him in the face were “dwell among them.” So he began in Genesis and read through Revelation, searching for more confirmation of this concept that the only thing God has ever wanted to do wasdwell among us.

Stevens found seven distinct places where he says, “…God has, is, and will dwell with His People.” (P.8)

1. The Garden of Eden

God walked and talked with Adam and Eve. His interest laid a foundation for communication. The author reminds us that God wants to be with us and that we need to ask His forgiveness and not hide from his presence as the first two humans did.

2. The Tabernacle of Meeting

“As a result of Adam and Eve’s fall, God was no longer able to dwell with man as He had done before.” (P.19)

Mankind was separated from a holy and righteous God as a result of the sin of disobedience that happened in the Garden of Eden. This brought a curse upon all of mankind. In God’s mercy and desire to fellowship with us, there had to be a method to remove the sin. The shedding of blood was the way to make atonement. An animal would have to be sacrificed for humans to enjoy God’s presence again.

“God had chosen the nation of Israel to be his people (Deuteronomy 7:6) and He wanted them to build Him a sanctuary, which would be called the Tabernacle of Meeting (Exodus 27:21). The word ‘tabernacle’ in Hebrew means dwelling place. Wow! Once again, God was going to be able to dwell with his children.” (P.21)

3. The Word became Flesh

As a result of Israel’s ultimate disobedience and pulling away from God, He made a new covenant by sending Jesus Christ to earth to dwell with His people and eventually to be a living sacrifice for mankind’s continuing sins.

4. The Spirit of Truth

After Jesus completed his earthly task and then was crucified, as promised, he sent the comforter–the Holy Spirit.

“Sometimes life is going to get dark and cloudy and we are going to have to go through some storms. But always remember, just because we can’t see Him doesn’t mean that HE isn’t with us. And may we remember what Jesus told His disciples, and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (P.53)

5. The One Who Sits on the Throne

After Jesus comes back to take His church home, there will be a seven year period called the Great Tribulation when God will pour out his judgment on the earth. Those who have repented and accepted Him as Lord and Savior will dwell with Him in heaven.

“Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (Matthew 24:44).

6. The Millennium Reign

“His first coming was as a babe in Bethlehem and led to Him giving His life on the cross to set up His spiritual kingdom. But His second coming will not be the same. This time it will not be as a babe, but as conquering ‘King of Kings and Lord of Lords’ to set up His earthly kingdom.” (P.65)

We will reign with Him here on earth for a thousand years (Revelation 20:6).

“Until Jesus sets up His kingdom on the earth, the world is only going to get worse and worse, but the good news is we win in the end because of what Jesus did at Calvary and one day we will be royalty and the earth will be ours forever.” (P.75)
7. The Tabernacle of God

John’s vision showed him the old heaven and earth will pass away.

“And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, ‘Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God.’” (Revelation 21:3).
Mr. Stevens has done a fine job in reminding us how God yearns to dwell with His people, and how He always has made a way for that to happen, and continues to do so.

“What’s really important for us to know is God wants to be with us. And we must be careful and not hide from His presence as Adam and Eve did.” (P. 88)

This reviewer says, ” Well done, and Amen!”
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Enron Executive and Loyal Friend of Ken Lay Tells Personal Insider Story

Cindy Olson climbed the corporate ladder to become Executive Vice President of Global Human Resources and Community Relations for the hugely successful Enron conglomerate.

Tate Publishing offers this gripping, honest account of the collapse of the giant and reveals Olson’s role from the first moment the financial state of the company was questioned to her testimony in the trial. The Whole Truth; So Help Me God: The Other Side of the Enron Story is scheduled for release in the Fall and the announcement has created a high interest for interviews and news stores featuring the author.

Olson counted Ken Lay as her personal friend and mentor until his recent death, she remains friends with his wife. The book focuses on the author’s personal walk with God throughout the ordeal and how she found purpose and peace after Enron.