For the past two years I've been working on a new book. I'm not at liberty to share details about its title or content right now, but that will be coming later in the year. It's very different than anything I've written before and I'm very excited about it.

I'm also almost done. The finish line is in sight. My "drop dead" deadline is May 7th. That's the day I have to hand off my revised manuscript to the line editor. Between now and then I'm reworking chapters based on helpful feedback from my editor and several close friends.

If you think of me, please pray for me that God will sustain me in this final sprint. That he will give me his words. And that I'll work with joy.

Email List: One more thing...if you're interested in getting updates on the book in the next year, samples from chapters and information on book-related speaking I'll be doing, please take a second and sign-up for our Book Email List.

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Scott Moonen | April 28, 2009 9:17 AM | Reply

Crucial decision: should I say I'm married, or should I say I'm a professional? ;)

Mandy | April 28, 2009 9:48 AM | Reply

Thats so cool. Well God bless you and your book project!

Ricky Alcantar | April 28, 2009 11:18 AM | Reply

Praying for you man.

Josiah Faas | April 28, 2009 11:22 AM | Reply

That sounds intense. Prayers bro.

Justin Taylor | April 28, 2009 12:44 PM | Reply

Joshua,

Thanks for the many hours spent working on this book. I'm confident God will use it to edify, encourage, and even evangelize many.

Your brother in Christ,

jackie | April 29, 2009 12:41 AM | Reply

hahaha pls make sure they sell it in singapore! ahah ur books really sell well here!

Kindra R. | May 4, 2009 2:42 PM | Reply

I'm looking forward to the book! And I'm praying for you.

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