Hi friends,

For years readers having been telling me, “Paul, why don’t you write a commentary?”

You’re wish is granted. Check out my brand new grace-based Bible commentary at:

www.thegracecommentary.com

This is a new project and there is a ton of work to do. But hopefully there is enough material on the new site to give you a taste of what is to come. If you’d like a glimpse of the finished product, check out the entries for 1 John.

I’ve been working quietly on this project for years. It’s time to find out what you think. Is The Grace Commentary a tool you might use? Is it easy to navigate? That sort of thing.

My hope is that you will find it helpful as you grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus.

Grace and peace,

Paul

To celebrate Escape to Reality’s 11th anniversary and Chinese New Year and the invention of a vaccine and whatever else is worth celebrating in this wonderful days of hope, we’re repeating last year’s huge giveaway.

For the next three days you can get one, two, or seven of my books for a special pandemic pay-whatever-you-want price.

Which means you can get all these books for nothing!

Click on a book below to get this deal. You’ll get the book in 3 ebook formats to suit any and every device…

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As always, thanks for sharing the journey,

Paul

PS: Giveaways like these are possible thanks to generous supporters on Patreon or Donorbox. Thank you!

My new book, The Silent Queen: Why the Church Needs Women to Find their Voice, comes out today!

In The Silent Queen, I reveal God’s original plan for men and women to rule and reign in partnership. I show how God’s partnership plan runs like a golden thread throughout the tapestry of scripture, and I address those scriptures that have been misused to sabotage that plan.

Women have been told they are subordinate and men have been told they must rule alone, but that’s not what our Father said. In this book, I tackle the tough questions undermine our marriages, families, and churches:

• Should women stay silent in church?
• Can women teach, preach and pastor?
• What did Jesus think about women in leadership?
• Are wives helpmates?
• Should women submit to male leaders?
• Should wives submit to bad husbands?
• Are women more easily deceived?
• Is infidelity the only excuse for divorce?
• And much more!

I’ve been working on this book for two years and I can’t wait to share it with you. Here is some of the feedback I have received so far:

“You better repent of your false teaching!”
“It’s clear from scripture that women can’t lead.”
“You are very wrong. Your writing is dangerous, brother.”

Apparently this is a dangerous book!

Full disclosure: this book challenges traditional (i.e., unbiblical) ideas we have about women and their place in the world. It draws a line between what God said and what man made up.

One of my favorite comments came from a (male) beta reader: “This book removed blinders I did not know I was wearing.” That is my story too. I did not know I had blind spots until God revealed them to me.

For the first time ever, I am releasing a new book in three formats:

1. Ebook: Kindle, Kobo, Google Play, PDF

2. Paperback: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Book Depository (free shipping)

3. Audiobook: Audible (coming soon), Kobo, Bookbeat, Bookmate

Grab a copy of The Silent Queen for yourself and another for your pastor, mother, sister, daughter, son, and anyone else with a story or song to share.

Happy Christmas, and happy reading!

Paul

You Americans. One minute, you’re tearing yourselves apart over politics. The next, you’re joining hands in a national day of thanksgiving. You’re an enigma wrapped in a rootin-tootin’ riddle. When you shine, the world is dazzled. And one area where Americans truly shine is in their generosity. No other nation gives more. Today in America, it is “Giving Tuesday.” I don’t have any experience with this tradition, and my American readers may want to correct me if I’ve got it wrong, but it doesn’t seem complicated. On the first Tuesday in December, you give. You give time, resources, yourself and the world becomes a little kinder and more generous. Brilliant. I want in. So for one day only (Tuesday 1 December 2020) I’m giving my books away. You can get any book below in 3 ebook formats for any price you want, which means you can get them for FREE. Click on a book for more…   If you haven’t got these awesome books, get them quick. And if you have got them, tell your friends. But be quick. Giving Tuesday lasts for one day only. Grace and peace,Paul

Next week.

That’s when you could be reading a copy of my new book, The Silent Queen. But that can only happen if you are signed up as a patron by the end of this week.

What others are saying about The Silent Queen:

“I loved this book, and I learned heaps from it. I know you will too! You might even get set free as a result of reading it!” – Lyn Packer, author of Daughters of Eve

“Brilliant! Amen! Yes!” – Jami Amerine, author of Well, Girl

“A delight to read. Insightful, intelligent, and thoroughly thought out.” – Marg Mowczko, Australian theologian and writer

How do I get my name in The Silent Queen?

Sign up as a monthly supporter on Patreon or Donorbox in the next two days (before Oct 31, 2020) and I will thank you in the acknowledgements of the ebook version of The Silent Queen.

How much?

One lousy dollar.

You’ve probably got one in your pocket, all alone and friendless. Put that little guy to work and do some good. For every dollar pledged in the next two days, I will give away a copy of the book. The more you give, the more books we give away.

Become a supporter today and you’ll get instant access to all sorts of bonus materials such as my study notes and classic sermons from great preachers, PLUS these awesome extras:

– Sign up at the $10 level or higher and you will get an advance review copy (ebook) of The Silent Queen next week!

– Sign up at the $25 level and you’ll get the advance review copy AND a paperback book fresh from the printer AND your name will be printed in the acknowledgements of that book!

– Sign up at the $100 level and you’ll get the advance review copy AND a signed paperback copy of The Silent Queen. AND if you want me to add a personal message for that special someone, just let me know. AND as a special one-off bonus, you will receive a signed (and very rare!) copy of The Chocolate Gospel as well!

Patreon and Donorbox are easy to join and you can cancel at any time. But no books will be given away, and your name won’t be in them, unless you do it before the deadline: Saturday 31 October 2020.

Awesome!

Paul

Here is the world’s first glimpse of the cover of my new book:

Like it?

The Silent Queen: Why the Church Needs Women to Find their Voice, is my first proper book in two years.

And if you act fast, your name could be in it!

What’s the book about?

It’s about how God has given every one of us a story, a song, or a message that the world needs to hear. But if you are denied the opportunity to share your gift, your light will not shine as bright as God intended.

In The Silent Queen, I confront the lies that keep women silent and sidelined. In this book you will learn what Jesus really thought about women in leadership; why the Bible never said women should stay in the shadows; why submission may not mean what you think it means; why you should never compare your wife or yourself to the woman of Proverbs 31; and much more! It’s a book about marriage and church and fulfilling your God-given dreams.

It’s probably the most important book I’ve written.

What are others saying about The Silent Queen?

“I was stunned by the things I discovered in this powerful book.” – Sandra McCollom, author of I Tried Until I Almost Died

“A critical and essential masterpiece.” – Nate Tanner, evangelist at L3 International Ministries

“Reading this book, I had quite a few moments where the blinders came off – blinders I didn’t realize I had on!” – a (male) beta reader

Sounds good. When can I get the book?

The Silent Queen comes out at Christmas 2020. However, patrons and supporters will get advance copies a full month earlier.

How do I get my name in The Silent Queen?

Easy. Sign up as a patron on Patreon (USD) or a monthly supporter on Donorbox (other currencies) before October 31, 2020 and your name will go in the acknowlegements. Patrons and supporters enable me to write full-time, and I intend to thank them in my book.

Why should I put my name in your book?

Because more people will hear the gospel if you do. Patrons and supporters are the reason why everything on this website is free and why people in every country are hearing the good news of grace without charge.

How much?

People pay big money to get their names in a Lee Child thriller, but you can get your name in my book for next to nothing.

For a few dollars a month, you can become a partner in this message. And if you contribute a little more, you’ll get exclusive supporter-only rewards such as draft chapters, Q&A sessions, bonus materials, exclusive articles, insider access, giveaways, sneak peeks, etc. Here’s the deal:

– Sign up at the $10 level or higher and you will get an advance review copy (ebook) of The Silent Queen weeks before the book goes on sale.

– Sign up at the $25 level and you’ll get the advance review copy AND a paperback book fresh from the printer AND your name will be printed in the acknowledgements of that book!

– Sign up at the $100 level and you’ll get the advance review copy AND a signed paperback copy of The Silent Queen. AND if you want me to add a personal message for that special someone, just let me know. AND as a special one-off bonus, you will receive a signed (and very rare!) copy of The Chocolate Gospel as well! Did someone just say Happy Christmas?

What else you got?

The Silent Queen is full of good news for both men and women. I want everyone to be set free by the message in this book, so for every dollar raised in the next few days, I will give away one book.

Sign up at $10/month, and your gift means I’ll give away 10 books. Sign up at the $50 level and that’s 50 people who will hear the good news because of your investment. If you have been blessed by my writing and want others to hear the good news of grace, why not sign up as a patron today?

Being a patron is easy and you can cancel at any time.

Paul

PS: As an added incentive, the first 20 new patrons who sign up from today will get a personal thank you message from me!

Hi friends,

Just a gentle reminder that you have one day remaining to take advantage of our special offer.

“What special offer?”

Sign up as a patron before this weekend and you will receive my latest ebook, “Henry Moorhouse’s ‘The Good Shepherd’.” My book introduces the Victorian boy preacher, Henry Moorhouse, and his great sermon in easy-to-read language for modern readers.

What is a patron? Patrons are readers like you who contribute a small amount each month to become partners in this message.

Patrons are changing the way the gospel is preached, and patronage is not without benefits. Sign up on Patreon and you can get instant access to a suite of goodies, such as bonus articles, my personal study notes and draft chapters from forthcoming books.

Not only that, but I will match your gift by giving away a corresponding number of books. Sign up at $5/month and I’ll give away 5 books. Sign up at $100 and I’ll give away 100 books! The more you give, the more we give away. It’s that simple.

Don’t like Patreon? Sign up as a monthly supporter on Donorbox at any level and I’ll send you the free book.

Being a patron is easy and you can cancel at any time. But the Moorhouse special offer is only good until tomorrow. His “Good Shepherd” sermon is an absolute gem, and a powerful word of comfort for these unsettled times. Don’t miss out.

Grace and peace,

Paul

On its first day, Escape to Reality was viewed 20 times and I was stoked. Three years later it reached a million page views, and I was astonished. A few days ago, we passed 10 million page views and I don’t know what to say. Except, thank you. And wow. 10,000,000. There is nothing particularly significant about a number with seven zeroes, but it does give me the opportunity to thank every one who has read and shared my writing. As a way of saying thanks for the seven zeroes, I want to share my seven best-selling books with you for a special pandemic pay-whatever-you-want price. Which means for the next seven days you can get all seven books for seven big fat zeroes! ​   Thanks again, Paul PS: Giveaways like these are possible thanks to generous supporters on Patreon or Donorbox. You guys rock!

Hi friends,

I have TWO exciting book announcements to share with you.

1. The Chocolate Gospel ebook is now on sale

My latest book, The Chocolate Gospel, has just gone live on Kindle. You can also get it for your Android device and in PDF form here.

If you missed out on the Kickstarter project, you will not be able to get The Chocolate Gospel in paperback. But you can read my sweetest book on your device today. It’s comfort food that’s good for you. Check it out.

2. Free GITW Study Guide now available

Technically, my latest book is the one I wrote this past weekend. Here’s what happened;

On Saturday, I woke up with an idea. “Write a study guide for The Gospel in Ten Words.” This must’ve been from the Lord because I dislike study guides. Whenever readers ask for them, I say no. But Saturday brought a change of heart. I got to thinking about all the people who can no longer go to church. Maybe they are looking for some guidance in their private or online Bible study. I could help.

But first, I needed to find out if anyone actually wanted a study guide. I put a call out on social media. “Who would like a study guide for The Gospel in Ten Words?” Within 24 hours, 300 people had said yes. I was stunned.

On Sunday, I knocked out a study guide. You can get it here for free. Forgive me if it’s a bit rough. I’ve never done one before. The guide is a set of discussion questions for each chapter along with key points and scriptures to reflect on. If you have any suggestions on how to improve it, let me know. I may do a revised version later, but for now I felt a sense of urgency. It’s no virus vaccine, but might be your antidote to fear and anxiety.

Of course, the new study guide won’t make much sense unless you have The Gospel in Ten Words. The two books go together. If you don’t have The Gospel in Ten Words, you can get it in ebook form for a special pandemic pay-whatever-you-want price. If you’ve lost your job, please pay nothing.

We live in interesting times. Churches are closing and meetings have gone online. If you desire to grow in grace, The Gospel in Ten Words will help. This book reveals your true identity in Christ. It will strengthen your faith and give you a holy confidence that Jesus is greater than any storm we face.

Grace and peace,
Paul

The Chocolate Gospel is here! For the next two weeks, you can order my latest book on Kickstarter. And then it’s gone forever.

You cannot get The Chocolate Gospel on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, the Book Depository, or anywhere. It is ONLY available on Kickstarter and ONLY until the end of the month. If you wait until March 1 to order a book, you will miss out. You snooze, you lose.

This is a real book too. It’s a book you can share with friends. It’s the good news without any bad news. It’s the gospel without fish hooks; grace without pricetags.

Warning: Because I live in New Zealand, the prices shown on Kickstarter are NZD. But if you look closer you should see prices also listed in your local currency. The books are basically USD10 each, but the more you buy, the cheaper they get.

Don’t miss out! Grab your copy today, and while you’re at it, get some for your friends. Like chocolate, the good news is meant to be shared.

Check it out.

Paul

Ten years ago today I wrote an article called “Whose medicine are you taking? The dangers of taking scripture out of context.” I used this article to launch a brand new blog called Escape to Reality (E2R). Five hundred articles, 30,000 comments, and nearly 10 million page views later…

I’m kinda blown away by how this thing unfolded. Surely people are hungry for good news.

E2R is ten years old today. To celebrate our anniversary, I want to give you a free book!

• If you are an email subscriber, grab yourself a free copy of Letters from Jesus. (Link visible in email only.)

• If you are not a subscriber, sign up today and you’ll instantly get FOUR free ebooks

• If you are a pastor or church leader, join us in the Pastors’ Lounge and get a free copy of The Hypergrace Gospel

Enjoy your new book(s)!

The last ten years have been an adventure, but we’re only just getting started. We have not begun to scratch the surface of all that God has in store for us.

What’s coming next? God has given me a great big dream – a moonshot, if you will. If you want to know what’s in store, check out my audacious plan for the coming decade.

Let me take this opportunity to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to all of you who have shared the journey, particularly if you have taken the time to comment on or share my articles.

And special thanks to E2R’s awesome patrons and supporters. Your continued generosity makes giveaways like these possible.

Grace and peace,
Paul