By: Mak

Mak — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:59:09 +0000

Thanks for dropping by Matthew, I really did appreciate what you had to say, my critiques were more a matter of personal taste than actual literary criticism. I very much appreciate that you wrote the book and hope people take it to heart As for Piper, I don’t like his ideas about SO MANY THINGS that it tends to be a red flag for me but my reference to that was more to simply point out that I was surprised with your approach.

By: Matthew Elliott

Matthew Elliott — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:53:57 +0000

Thanks for the honest words! In writing a book, it is always difficult to know how dense to make it. The first few drafts conveyed much more in a way that was much more theological, outlined, etc. For a denser read, read Faithful Feelings! The problem we faced was tackling a subject that is so misunderstood by so many in a way that was both engaging and convincing and not just for theologians. No easy task. So after about six drafts … Feel is what we have. One of the first editors I talked with said the task of taking the heavy theology and making into a really popular book was impossible - he is the best in his field and said “I have never seen it done.” So in a way if it was too easy reading perhaps that is a compliment in a funny sort of way. For Piper, he is one of the few that has a good understanding of how God made us to FEEL, did his PhD on Love your enemies. Warmly, hope this provides some window into the writing of FEEL. And glad you thought the book was valuable, I hope it gave you some idea how to love Him with all your heart mind and soul a little better. Matthew

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By: Mak

By: Matthew Elliott