BK:
Looking out the nearest window, describe the scene you see.
I
see the 2 acres of my backyard still covered with snow, even though
we’re in the middle of April.
BK:
Tell us about your office. Is it a mess like mine, or is everything
in its place? I wouldn’t
say it’s a mess – I prefer to see it as organized chaos.
BK:
What is a must-have, such as coffee or a favorite pen, that you need
to write? I need my cat
Puddin’ and my dog Gus. They’re my writing partners. We can’t
get started until Puddin’ is on top of the bookcase and Gus is
curled up around my feet.
BK:
Do you like to write in silence, or do you need music or background
noise? It varies. Most of
the time I require silence, but on rare occasion I crave 1950-1960s
Rock & Roll music – on rather loud I might add.
BK:
As a writer myself, I'm always curious how other writers get through
stumble blocks. When you find a story not flowing, or a character
trying to fight you, how do you correct it?
I have yet, after 30 years of writing professionally, come to a
stumbling block. I assume that’s because I write non-fiction. And
it’s a good thing I do, because to be honest, I am not terribly
creative.
BK:
How did your writing journey begin? I
started writing when I was around 8 years old. I had received a small
toy printing press as a Christmas gift and started writing a
neighborhood weekly “newspaper.” I was hooked from that point on.
BK:
Tell us one thing you've done in life, that readers would be most
surprised to know. That at
one time I was the youngest bank president/chairman of the board of a
national bank in America. I am also a Christian writer, lay minister
and counselor. Most people find that a strange combination, but
that’s my history.
BK:
What can we expect from you in the future? I
will continue to write Christian books that help people understand
the joy of a true relationship with our Savior.
This
or That...
Coke
or Pepsi? Pepsi.
Night
Owl or Early Bird? Early
bird.
Fantasy
or Mystery? Mystery.
Pen/Paper
or Computer? Computer.
Pizza
or Burger? Burger.
Rock
or Country? Rock.
Chocolate
or Vanilla? Chocolate.
Beach
or Mountains? Mountains.
Thank
you so much for having us as one of your stops today. It has been
great getting to know more about you and your book, and wish you the
best of success! Thank you,
and God bless.
Mrkvicka
believes the only hope for betraying adulterers is the Word of God.
This is what he tries to do with his books and counseling – ensure
that as many as possible know what a true evil adultery is, and that
they know it before-the-fact, as it is far easier to avoid the evil
than to get back once the line has been crossed.
His
efforts on behalf of families, understanding adultery, and the
devastating effect of divorce on children has earned him a United
States Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.
He
started writing professionally in 1980.
Author Links -
Website: www.EdwardFMrkvickaJr.com
Book Genre: Religion: Christian Life
Publisher: Tate Publishing &
Enterprises
Release Date: Sept. 2011
Book Description: 'Thou shalt not commit adultery' (Exodus 20:14).
Have you found yourself contemplating committing adultery? Are you
currently in an adulterous relationship? Have you been affected by an
act of adultery? If you answered yes to any of these questions, No
Innocent Affair: Making Right the Wrong of Adultery is the tool you
need.
An avid student of the Word, Ed Mrkvicka addresses the fact that
adultery is one of the main contributors to the destruction of the
American family and seeks to reverse this terrifying statistic.
Mrkvicka posits that few who engage in adulterous relationships
realize the enormity of the cost of infidelity, both to themselves
and innocent people in their lives.
Beginning by comparing God's view of adultery to society's view, No
Innocent Affair explains in frank yet loving terms that unrepentant
adultery is more than just an innocent affair. It is choosing Satan
over Jesus and death over life. Mrkvicka desires to lead adulterers
to repentance and eternal life with Jesus Christ.
Most importantly, No Innocent Affair takes you on a step-by-step
biblical progression that leads to the sin of adultery being forgiven
and salvation reclaimed.
Infidelity is no easy subject to discuss, but it is one that must be
addressed. Follow along on this exploration of the consequences and
ways out of adultery.
Excerpt:
Nothing
could be clearer. Unrepentant adulterers will not spend
eternity
in heaven.
So
if you’re thinking about committing adultery, don’t. The cost
to
everyone, especially you, is just too high. Adultery is more than
physical
lust
or an innocent affair and/or choosing another person
over
one’s spouse. Adultery is choosing Satan over Jesus, death over
life,
and hell over heaven. But God does not condemn us to that
fate.
Instead, if we will follow the step-by-step instructions culled
from
the Bible and offered in this book, He forgives us so we may
be
saved. Of course, as with all things God asks of His children,
our
obedience is rewarded far beyond what we deserve: “Then shall
the
King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my
Father,
inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of
the
world” (Matthew 25:34).
If
you’re in an adulterous relationship, end it. Now.
As with all
sin,
adulterers must first admit it and then quit it. Thank God we
can
be forgiven, but only if we repent and make right that which we
have
made wrong.
Lastly,
no matter how far removed we are from the Light of the
Lord,
we must never forget the life-affirming words of Jesus in Luke
15:7.
“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over on sinner
that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which
need no repentance.”
