Bible Gateway interviews Mark Hitchcock, author of “Corona Crisis”

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Bible Gateway interviews Mark Hitchcock, author of “Corona Crisis” How does the coronavirus outbreak relate to the vivid, end-time biblical prophecies about plagues, pestilences, and pandemics? Jesus listed “pestilences in various places” as a sign of his coming. In the prophecy of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, the fourth rider kills one-fourth of the earth with pestilence and the “wild beasts of the earth.” How does the coronavirus foreshadow what lies ahead? Bible Gateway interviewed Mark Hitchcock (@markhitchcock) about…

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Christianbook announces they are back up and running after COVID-19 closure

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Christianbook announces they are back up and running after COVID-19 closure The Christianbook distribution center was closed in mid-April due to the Peabody Massachusetts-based business being located in a COVID-19 hotspot.  All employees were paid during the closure and the business has reopened with all CDC requirements in place to keep employees safe as they efficiently process the backlog.  “We remain committed to exceptional customer service and are excited to serve our customers again,” stated President/CEO Ray Hendrickson.

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The Good Book Company releases book to help Christians pray powerfully during COVID-19 pandemic

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The Good Book Company releases book to help Christians pray powerfully during COVID-19 pandemic  The coronavirus pandemic has left most of us feeling unsettled, concerned, and very aware of human frailty. It has driven many of us to our knees; we know that as Christians we should pray. But this is such an overwhelming crisis that it leaves many of us feeling unsure how to pray, or what to pray for. Rachel Jones, author of Is This It? and other…

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BISG examines publishing supply chain in Covid-19 report

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BISG examines publishing supply chain in Covid-19 report Organized in response to the pandemic, the Book Industry Study Group hosted a 90 minute video chat April 9 to discuss the results of a survey about the impact of the Covid-19 on the publishing supply chain. The survey showed an industry reeling from canceled orders and loss of revenue, layoffs and furloughs of staff, and the potential loss of a significant number of independent bookstores. Read More…

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IVP builds community through #ReadTogether and Together at Home webpage

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IVP builds community through #ReadTogether and Together at Home webpage WESTMONT, IL—As everyone sets out to physically distance from one another, IVP is working to bring people together with #ReadTogether and Together at Home, two online tools to stay hopeful in community during the coronavirus pandemic. The Together at Home webpage brings together articles, podcast interviews, books, free webinars, study guides and excerpts, and other resources to build community, foster spiritual growth, and alleviate fears and anxiety. “How does one maintain hope in the…

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BISG launches COVID-10 book industry survey; free webinar this Friday

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BISG launches COVID-10 book industry survey; free webinar this Friday To better understand and share how the book industry is responding to the spreading COVID-19 pandemic, BISG has distributed a brief survey to its members.  The answers will create a framework for a discussion led by members of the BISG board on April 9 at 11:30 a.m. ET. Read More…

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ECPA develops Industry Resource webpage for COVID-19 crisis

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ECPA develops Industry Resource webpage for COVID-19 crisis ECPA has set up an online Resource Center to help the industry learn what Christian publishers and industry service providers are doing to navigate the COVID-19 crisis.  The web page includes resources, news, and updates from ECPA members and retailers. ChristianBook, Parable, and Munce have all contributed updates.  “The more we can learn from each other, the stronger the Christian publishing industry will become,” states ECPA president Stan Jantz.  To contribute to…

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