Bulletproof Faith

The deadline is approaching on our contest.

Whenever you buy a copy of Bulletproof Faith: A Spiritual Survival Guide for Gay and Lesbian Christians before Dec. 31, 2008, you’ll be entered in a contest to win a 1G iPod Shuffle. We’re giving away two iPods, so  chances are good you’ll get an extra gift this holiday season!

Go here for details.

Good luck!

The Advocate.com is featuring an excerpt of Bulletproof Faith on their Web site.

Check it out here.

Bulletproof Faith: A Spiritual Survival Guide for Gay and Lesbian Christians has been named one of the best spiritual books of 2008 by Spirituality and Practice.

Check out the full list here.

Here’s a link to their earlier review of the book and a link to an excerpt they posted.

This is a nice little Christmas present! Thanks to the folks at Spirituality and Practice for this honor!

I have been quoted in a piece over at Huffington Post about President-Elect Barack Obama’s selection of Rick Warren to give the invocation at his inauguration.

Check it out here.

Carl McColman over at Anamchara has given Bulletproof Faith a thumbs up.

Here’s an excerpt:

I am writing this review of Bulletproof Faith as a heterosexually-married Christian, and I am speaking to the majority of Christians who do not identify as gay (for those gay and lesbian Christians who happen read this review, I trust you do not need my encouragement to buy and read this book). I think every Christian needs to read this book. I say this because I believe most “straight” Christians have no idea how much suffering their gay and lesbian friends and relatives suffer as they try to make their way in a faith that all too often is explicitly hostile to their very being.

Read the full review here.

Kathy Belge at About.com’s Lesbian Life section has posted an interview with me in two parts.

Part one is about the book.

Part two is on surviving the holidays.

Whew! What a day!

Wow, two great reviews in one day!

A friend once accused me of being a “piss-poor feminist” so I’m glad to get a good review from Feminist Review.

Here’s an excerpt:

Bulletproof Faith is an easy read, a loving read, actually. It is as much of a protective shield—coating the reader with images of a mysterious and perfect Creator—as it is an empowering how-to guide for healing from miscommunication, hate, and self-doubt. Chellew-Hodge’s work exudes confident and practical steps for those silenced and marginalized because of their sexual identity. She tackles how language is used to dehumanize the lives of the GLBTQ population, facing those who hate you, and the art of “surrendering” for true strength and peace. Chellew-Hodlge consistently advocates for trust, self-worth, and patience.

Read the whole piece here.

The folks at the United Church of Christ News bureau has written a very nice review of Bulletproof Faith. Check it out here:

Here’s an excerpt:

With much practical first-hand experience, recommended spiritual disciples and end-of-chapter spiritual survival tips, “Bulletproof Faith” entices readers beyond the verse quoting mentality of interpretive defense and toward cultivation of a positive – faith and experience based – proposition of GLBT rights.

“Bulletproof Faith” will not replace the many fine books aimed at biblical defense of GLBT issues. That isn’t its goal. Yet, it contains a good introduction to the biblical texts and provides enough information for those who want to given an answer, and a starting point for dialog, to those who question their backing of GLBT rights from a perspective of faith.

Check out the full review here.

With Christmas approaching, what better gift to give those you care about then a “Bulletproof Faith” – a faith that lives fully into its authentic self without fear, argument, or apology? You can do that, and get a little something for yourself in the deal.

From now until December 31, 2008, when you order “Bulletproof Faith: A Spiritual Survival Guide for Gay and Lesbian Christians” through Amazon.com using the link below, and send me a copy of your Amazon.com receipt you’ll be entered into a random drawing for a 1G iPod Shuffle. There will be two lucky winners, so follow the instructions below to enter.

But wait, there’s more. When you send in your Amazon.com receipt you’ll also receive a free download of the workshop that started it all – “Spiritual Self-Defense for Gay and Lesbian Christians.” Recorded on November 7, 2007, this tele-seminar teaches you:

• How to take the sting out of any attack
• The best way to answer any words of hatred or condemnation
• Keys to avoid being dragged into a pointless religious debate
• Spiritual practices you can do today to reclaim your authentic self,
  and much, much more!

We’re selling this seminar on the Whosoever site for $19.95, but it’s yours for free when you order “Bulletproof Faith” now from Amazon.com.

Here are your instructions:

1. Order the book using this link:

http://tinyurl.com/6q9sbr

2. Copy and paste the Amazon.com receipt and use the form on this page to send it to me:

http://www.whosoever.org/bpfcontest.shtml

3. You’ll be entered into our drawing for a 1G iPod Shuffle and I’ll send you a link to download your free tele-seminar – along with a free 24-page workbook.

Give the gift this Christmas that can keep giving for a lifetime – a bulletproof faith. Offer ends December 31, 2008. iPod winners will be notified on January 2, 2009.

Thank you for your support and have a Merry Christmas!

Blessings,
Candace

Hi all, I’ve added a couple of more dates to my appearance schedule. If you’re in the area, please come and say, “Hi!” Oh, and buy a book or two!

• December 7, 2008: Virginia-Highland Church, Atlanta, GA. I’ll be preaching on Sunday. This is historic because this is the formerly Southern Baptist church that my father pastored in the early 1970s. I never thought I’d have a chance to preach there. Come see history in the making if you’re in Atlanta!

• February 27 - March 1, 2009: South Carolina Book Festival, Columbia, SC. This is my first appearance at any book festival and I’m excited. Please come out and see me if you’re in the area!

Keep up with all upcoming appearances here!