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Post by Webmaister on Jun 15, 2007 17:49:00 GMT
I have just designed a GlescaPals webpage for a new book, by Bob Park a Glesca man. "Going for Broke on Jesus” is not a religious story in as much as stained glass windows, high church and ceremony are concerned. Bob was never in a church before he became a Christian except to get married and even then he was drunk. Jesus was nothing more than a name in the history books. Bob had dragged his wife and kids through hell for years and deserved nothing; every minute of his day would be spent seeing how much booze he could get down him. he was totally convinced that his future as a family man was doomed... Bob prays the book will encourage people to appreciate the problems alcohol abuse can cause to family life, but most important, the BOOK is NOT an argument FOR OR AGAINST DRINKING, it is the story of how a childlike faith in jesus restored a broken home and TURNED BEER BOTTLES INTO FURNITURE. |
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Post by jamesy (r.i.p.) on Jun 15, 2007 18:05:03 GMT
People often mock street 'Bible Thumpers' as they are referred to scathingly, and unfairly . Although I have never been strongly religous neither have I ever decried anyone who has or has adopted strongly religous views during the course of their life. It takes more than the average amount of courage to share with everyone your experiences and your beliefs and what led you to these. I look forward to reading this book at some point and I congratulate Mr Park on producing it.
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Post by carlin on Jun 15, 2007 18:24:30 GMT
I have just e-mailed the author to order a copy.
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Post by Webmaister on Jun 15, 2007 19:05:12 GMT
good on you Carlin darlin ;D
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Post by carlin on Jun 21, 2007 10:56:12 GMT
I've finished reading this, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is written in a nice easy-flowing style, with contributions from his wife, which I thought was most appropriate. How she managed to stick by him, I'll never know!! Whether you enjoy it or not may depend on whether you have faith or not. However, at the end of this read, you can have nothing but admiration for the author, who not only turned his life around but went on to use his life to help others. |
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Post by Webmaister on Jun 16, 2008 20:56:12 GMT
Thats 1 year past already since I introduced Bob's book to Glesgapals.
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Post by Webmaister on Jun 23, 2008 16:35:26 GMT
Free Postage
“Going for Broke on Jesus” only £8.50p and you can order it absolutely free of postage from this web site.
Simply complete the order form and I’ll be happy to send you a copy. (Applies worlwide)
I simply wish to bring my true moving story to as many as possible before the good Lord calls me home.
Regards, Bob Park author
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Post by Webmaister on Jun 25, 2008 7:40:26 GMT
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Post by jim cairney (r.i.p.) on Jun 26, 2008 17:46:38 GMT
Have placed my order and paid the cost of the book and I encourage those pals who can afford it to do so. It will help to pay costs for pals who cannot afford it. Bob is posting it registered so I hopefully will get it, Can't wait
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Post by happy on Jun 27, 2008 2:07:23 GMT
I just placed my order i don,t mind paying as that is not very much money for a good book ,glad for Carlins report on it, and if you think someone might benefit from reading Bob,s story it will be worth the money..josie
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Post by mags on Jun 27, 2008 11:45:27 GMT
I have also ordered it like you Josie if someone gets help through this book then thats a good job done plus it will also give others insight into other peoples lives and struggles.
I am sure many people have had them in life I hope Bob's book sales do well and what an acheviement in doing what he has done I always say everything happens for a reason in life its just we don't always understand at the time.
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Post by jamesy (r.i.p.) on Jun 27, 2008 17:50:31 GMT
Fair point Mags, I sometimes wonder though.
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Post by jim cairney (r.i.p.) on Jun 27, 2008 18:14:42 GMT
ye know mags, I Allan is always telling me to keep quiet, cos I share my life with everyboday and anybody who asks. Parts I am so proud of, I could burst, but others?  . I envy people who lived this charmed perfect childhood. I believe we should share our experiences, cos you never know, the person you are talking to, may be going through what you went through last week, and just needs a wee bit of encouragement. |
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Post by glesgablues on Jun 27, 2008 22:03:36 GMT
I just ordered the book from Mr Parks, I look forward to reading it.
Hope ave done the right thing?? And it dis'na put a stoap tae ma occasional hem! Enjoyable.....
Chardy sipping!!!Ha!
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Post by SunnyJim on Jun 28, 2008 10:59:44 GMT
So will we take yer name aff the September swally list Glesgablues.  |
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Post by glesgablues on Jun 28, 2008 22:47:13 GMT
Ha! Ha! Very Funny Sunny.......the answer is NAW!!!  LOL! |
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Post by SunnyJim on Jun 29, 2008 0:43:31 GMT
I purchased a copy tonight. |
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Post by mags on Jun 30, 2008 12:11:13 GMT
I had a lovely email from Bob and I say everyone has had some raw deals in life but I believe everyone has the right to view their opinions and speak their minds as we only get one chance at it .
Life is a precious thing, which I believe many take for granted and abuse it but people can always get help if they need it and I always say there is no one who is perfect but we can all but try to help others who are less fortune and sometimes it takes a big blow in life to make you love it more so I say to Bob well done you as you have been a very brave man.
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Post by amethyst on Jun 30, 2008 12:21:02 GMT
BRAVO Mags! I feel the same.
Amethyst
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Post by rockenscot on Jul 1, 2008 13:24:57 GMT
I said it on another thread, but it's worth repeating. You Pals are a very caring group.
Offering it for free, buying the book snd saying you will pay to defray the costs for others who can't afford it, passing it along - fantastic!
Pax et Bonum
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