Griffin Speaks
NIX FAMILY BOOK SIGNING
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Mrs. Nix was not a licensed or ordained minister but she was a witness who thoroughly enjoyed sharing her testimony of God's goodness and grace to everyone, everywhere. The authors began writing the book many years ago and it is a dream come true. The sermons by the author and co-authors are different in style but illustrate biblical verses by drawing on their unique experiences and perspectives. The sermons are meant to teach and reach all audiences, regardless of race, gender, or denomination. Preaching is a tremendous task and the minister who undertakes such a major responsibility shares a message from his or her own knowledge, interpretations, and experiences. As such, the authors present these sermons in a way that addresses the deepest need and aspirations of the human spirit.
The book offers good news and hope for today, despite depressing news and bad reports. The Inspiration of the Holy Spirit provides both inspiration and information. This book should be in everybody's home. The cost is only $20 for paperback and $30 for hardback. The book signing will take place, immediately after the morning worship service and Rev. Dr. Echol Nix, Jr. will be morning preacher. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. About the Author and Co-Authors: Rev. Dr. Echol Lee Nix, Sr. is a distinguished educator, counselor, former pastor, and evangelist. At an early age, he learned the valuable lessons of hard work, commitment, and sacrifice. He vigorously embraced opportunities to better himself and rose from rural and humble beginnings in Montevallo, Alabama. He has held several teaching and administrative positions at secondary schools and at colleges and universities, including Carver, Lee, Texas A& M, Selma University, and Alabama State University.
Rev. Dr.
Echol Nix, Jr. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion
at Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina. He serves on the Board of
the Baptist World Alliance (Commission on Ethics), the North American Paul
Tillich Society (American Academy of Religion) and is a member of the
Springfield Baptist Church in Greenville. He is a native son and graduated
from Carver High School. Mrs. Annie
Mae Nix was an amazing and wonderful woman. She inspired countless
people with her powerful testimony and her personal example of courage,
faith, and hope. She had the ability to “walk with kings and queens but
did not lose the common touch.” She was a pillar of strength for her
family, for her church, and for her community. In fact, Mrs. Nix was an
inspiration to all. She not only “talked the talk” of being a faithful
believer, she “walked the walk” by loving God with all her heart, mind,
and soul and by living a good life through dedicated service to others. She
was the kind of person King Solomon had in mind when he described a virtuous
woman as “more precious than rubies and who reaches her hand out to the
needy. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he
praises her.”
In the words of my dad, “You must honor the chair whether it is sitting, walking or lying down.”
Greg Griffin is a free lance writer. You can read his previous articles by visiting his web page at www.greggriffin.com or write to him at P.O. Box 250194 Montgomery, Alabama 36125-0194.
