Comments on: Can you do for Christianity what Michael Hyatt did for Thomas Nelson?

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:04:55 +0000

They also do the New Century Version, but I don’t know anything about it.

For a while, Thomas Nelson was the only one making NKJV, which meant I was stuck with them if I wanted that version. I like NKJV because it’s what I started with when I became a Christian and most of my Bible memorization is out of it. I don’t want to switch because that would throw all the wording out of whack.

Still, I’ve heard good things about the TNIV, but I’ve only skimmed through it briefly. I’ve also really liked the English Standard Version.

All that to say, though, I like other versions for reading, but when it comes to actually studying the Bible, it’s going to take a lot to get me to switch out of NKJV if I can help it.

-Marshall Jones Jr.

By: David Knapp

David Knapp — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:13:45 +0000

I am fond of my TNIV Strive Bible. Leather cover, which I could never afford. I got it for free when I began working at a Christian bookstore. The only cover I have had fall apart is my NLT which I believe Tyndale puts out.

Which versions do T. Nelson put out? Is it only the KJV and NKJV?

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:16:56 +0000

That’s a fantastic testimony. I know many bloggers/writers are inspired to start by other bloggers – that’s certainly been the case for me as well. It’s such an encouragement to see the community spread and open up, especially with all the interaction that goes on.

I’ll check out your blog right after I finish writing this. Thank you for venturing into the comments here.

Also, you’re right on with what you said about God’s absolute love: “it’s perfect, complete, and real!”

-Marshall Jones Jr.

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:12:05 +0000

And yes, whichever way this goes, it’s a continued testament to what I originally intended in the post: that the human side of a company/religion is crucial… and we’re continuing to see that here. Thank you so much.

-Marshall Jones Jr.

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:09:45 +0000

Yes, as I said, I clearly don’t have an objective sample size, but I’ve noticed the trend. It’s a shame… especially with this tremendous customer service. I’m looking forward to giving Thomas Nelson another shot, though.

Thanks for adding your thoughts, Bernard.

-Marshall Jones Jr.

By: patriciazell

patriciazell — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:46:55 +0000

Michael has been a real blessing to me since last summer. Through his posts, I gained enough confidence and knowledge to launch my own blog. Until I started reading his blog, my book never went beyond the proposal stage. Through what I have learned and am learning from him, I’ve written about 3/5 of my book online. I can’t thank him enough.

Now, can I do for Christianity what Michael has done for Thomas Nelson? Yes, I can. I believe one of the biggest challenges facing believers in Christ is the push to put doctrines and commentaries above God’s absolute love. Through what I am writing on my blog, I hope to focus readers on the power of God’s love and on what Christ has done for us on the cross. I know people argue about whether we are in the endtime or not, but no one can deny that there are enough nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons on our planet to destroy the human race. We are in trouble, and unless God’s absolute love is manifested in our lives and unless we take our places as sons of God, life as we know it may well end. The place to begin overcoming the evil and the trouble in our world is with God’s absolute love–it’s perfect, complete, and real!

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:00:07 +0000

Happy to do it. Our goal is to engage with customers wherever they are comfortable engaging.

By: Bernard Shuford

Bernard Shuford — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:55:29 +0000

Wow, Mr. Hyatt, I really didn’t intend to treat this as a customer service forum, but your gesture is highly appreciated and speaks well of you and Nelson. I will email you. Thank you.

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:41:49 +0000

Bernard, I apologize for the hassle. If you will email me the product number from the spine or the title page and the color, along with your mailing address, I will gladly replace it free of charge: mhyatt at thomasnelson dot com. Thanks!

By: Bernard Shuford

Bernard Shuford — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:28:59 +0000

I have a Nelson KJV Study Bible and have treated it very well. However, recently the pages in the middle of Psalms (basically the middle of the physical Bible) have begun to fall out. That is really disappointing.

Not that this is the point of this article, but I thought it was just me