About the Book
Book: Have You Heard from God Lately? 30 Messages from Heaven to You
Author: Keon Lindsey
Genre: Bible Study/Devotional
Release date: March 15, 2024
Who is God? Does He care about you? What does He want you to know? What is your purpose on Earth? Why is your life not perfect? Is there any hope in this out-of-control world? Can you actually know God?
Have You Heard from God Lately? 30 Messages from Heaven to You helps you discover the answers to these all-important questions. The messages are organized to progressively build your understanding of the God of the universe so that you can relate to Him. Why? He wants to give you the wonderful life you were made for but cannot reach without Him.
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Author Interview
1. Why did you choose to write about this particular topic?
In September 2019, I took a new look at my favorite book in the Bible, Hebrews. For the first
time, I prayed through it—that is, reading a few verses, thinking about the meaning, and basing
prayers on the meaning. When I started Hebrews 2, a warning caught my attention. That is, if
the messages God gave through angels were 100 percent true, and Jesus who is superior to all
angels came to bring us the message of salvation, we had better pay attention. That made me
think about the messages God had given leading up to and after Jesus. Those messages are
vital for life on and after Earth, so I wanted to capture some and share them with others.
2. How do you balance writing time with other things?
Finding time to write is a challenge. I have a job and family that need time and attention so I
have to carve out minutes for writing when I can. Typically, I’ll do that early in the morning while
the house is still quiet. You might find it hard to believe, but I wrote Have You Heard from God
Lately? in 15-30 minute increments over 18 months!
3. What types of research do you do?
Since I write Bible based books, most of my research is looking for passages in God’s Word that
relate to my theme or outline. There is also a fair amount of investigating word meanings and
passage context using Bible dictionaries and commentaries. I take the Bible very seriously so it
is important for me to accurately convey and discuss the amazing things God has said.
4. How long does the researching stage usually take?
Once I have a book idea, I’ll do initial research for maybe two weeks. I’ll use that information as
a basis for major themes and research more as I write individual chapters. Sometimes I’ll have
to stop writing for several days to investigate a subject in more detail to ensure the chapter is
accurate and fits with larger themes.
5. Was there anything you found particularly interesting while researching?
Yes, I was fascinated that the Lord told us multiple times in both Old Testament and New
Testament that He is the only God. Why is this important? The Bible tells us that it is highly
offensive to the Lord if we worship anything or anyone else, even if we put ourselves in His
place. Because the Lord is the only God, the only Creator, and the only Savior, He deserves
our love, our worship, our loyalty, and our obedience.
6. Do you have any usual writing habits?
Some readers may find it interesting that in this electronic age, I still write my outlines and first
draft by hand. Physically writing my thoughts lets me get them down faster without concern over
spelling, grammar, and readability. Once I’m done with the draft, I’ll read it to my computer and
let it do the initial typing. Even though I have to make a ton of corrections to the talk-to-text
version it gives me a platform to consider readability. I’ll usually read and update the typed
version twice before I let anyone else see the draft book.
About the Author
“Throughout my life God has been the source of my success and my sustainment in failure. I’ve experienced His great love and want others to know the joy that He provides.”
Keon Lindsey is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Pilot, PMP, Business Finance Expert, Black Belt in Karate, and has a master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering. More importantly, he has studied the Bible over 40 years and taught Bible studies for adults and youth.
Keon writes to inspire others to dig into God’s Word and find satisfaction for their souls. His first book, Seeking the Lord, a 30 Day Start to Your Journey, was published in 2020. His second book Have You Heard from God Lately? 30 Messages from Heaven to You was released in 2024.
More from Keon
How would you like to get a personal letter from someone? Most people like real mail, especially if its from a person who truly cares about you. What if that letter not only shared their affection but it revealed the answers to some of life’s most profound questions? God has written you such a letter, the Bible! Actually, the Bible is a collection of all God’s written messages to you.
This fact was impressed on me as I read the New Testament book of Hebrews. It opens with a bold statement. God had given messages to humanity in ancient times through prophets and angels. Finally, God sent Jesus, the Ultimate Messenger with the ultimate message that is vital for every person.
This captured my attention and made me wonder how the previous messages in the Bible led up to Jesus and His message? Researching that question took me on an exciting journey of discovery, encouragement, and warning in God’s Word. The result is my book, Have You Heard from God Lately? It summarizes major Bible themes to help you navigate the amazing Book. I hope it inspires you to open God’s letter and realize just how much He cares for you!
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Giveaway
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3 comments:
Sounds like a great devotional
Thanks so much for interviewing me! I appreciate the opportunity and the support you give to authors and readers.
This looks really good. Thanks for sharing.
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