Living in a fallen world
In this ET issue we interview Dr Paul Tautges, Consulting Editor of a new series of booklets from Day One Publications. Paul is author of several counselling books and pastor of a church in Wisconsin, USA. Here we ask him about HELP! booklets, just released in the UK.
ET: You are Consulting Editor of this helpful-looking series; how did the concept come about?
ET: Tell us about the bitten apple logo.
PT: Of course the bitten apple takes us back to the Garden of Eden and, specifically, the fall of man. As a result of mankind’s rebellion against God, we now live in an imperfect world universally affected by its curse. The Bible does not identify the fruit that Adam and Eve ate, but since an apple is typically what comes to mind, it serves as an effective and eye-catching logo.
ET: So, how does that influence the topics that are addressed in the series?
PT: Understanding that there are trials that come into our lives according to the good and wise plan of God, as well as ongoing battles against the power of indwelling sin, we seek to include titles that will be of help to people in both realms of suffering.
ET: What makes these booklets distinct from other counselling booklets?
ET: How do you imagine these booklets being used?
PT: All believers will benefit greatly from them and be helped in their own struggles, but also equipped for ministry to others. Churches will find them useful for their congregations. To aid this, a custom-designed display unit is being offered as a gift with quantity orders, making for discreet takeaway at a church facility.
ET: Do you plan to produce other titles in this series?