It’s always a pleasant surprise to receive advance copies of my work in the mail, and Saturday was no exception. I opened a package containing three copies of the February 2012 issue of ec magazine. I love writing for ec, not just because my friend Mandy is a its fantastic editor, but also because it’s a great devotional resource for teens who are serious about their faith.
Enter February’s issue.
If you can’t tell from the cover, the issue’s theme is living out the faith we confess. I contributed the introduction on Authentic Faith, which compares surface-level Christianity with the kind of faith that changes lives.
Here’s a little excerpt from the article to whet your appetite:
“We live in a Christian nation. At least, that’s the label we’ve given ourselves, but in many cases, we are Christians in name only. In no area is this truer than the Bible Belt, where good boys and girls faithfully attend church with their parents and say grace over Sunday lunch every week. They go to church, sing hymns, and even pray on occasion, but it’s all a façade. Their faith is practically nonexistent, and it’s evident in the choices they make.”
You may purchase the February 2012 issue of ec online from LifeWay. If your church has a subscription, you should see some copies in magazine racks soon.
Until next time, grace and peace.
Look what arrived in my mailbox the other day. Proof that I actually DO work from home! As a writer, there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing my name in print, especially when my article makes it onto the cover. Love it!
I wrote this summer jobs feature for the May 2011 issue of ec magazine. I’ve written for ec several times before, and it’s always fun to get an e-mail from Mandy {a sweet friend who also happens to be the editor} in my inbox.
The article includes tips and stories on how to land a summer job, from the application to the interview to the money. The top 10 list of jobs for teens to avoid {not pictured below} is an added bonus. I was really pleased with the way the article turned out, and I hope you’ll check it out. Here’s a little sneak peek for you:
You may purchase the May 2011 issue of ec from LifeWay Christian Resources. For all of you Southern Baptist folk, you’ll probably see some copies on a literature table at your church pretty soon.
Happy reading!
Until next time, grace and peace.
I spent the summer of 2003 as an intern in the communication department at LifeWay Christian Resources. While there, I wrote several articles and press releases that various publications picked up. The list of links below is a smattering of those articles spanning a broad range of topics.
Montgomery LifeWay Christian Stores Commit to Pray for U.S. Soldiers on Active Duty
LifeWay ‘LINKS’ Ministries, Churches to Internet with Web Site Design Service
Rookie Children’s Sunday School Teachers Learn Tips for Success at Ridgecrest
Acts of Kindness, Demonstrations of Love Lead People to Christ
Insights Assessments Provide Useful, Accurate Strengths Profiles for Churches, Families, Couples
To read more articles I wrote at LifeWay, go to lifeway.com and type “Leslie Ann Shoemake” into the search field at the top right corner of the page.
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