LONGWOOD, FL-What's all the buzz about David Silk's Bee Parables (paperback, 978-1-60266-219-3)? The book takes a fascinating look at the honeybee world and its parallels to the other side of the honeycombÑthe Christian community. Building upon concepts in 1 Corinthians 12, the book encourages believers to have an active and healthy role within a Christian community. It does this first by explaining interest facts about honeybees and then encourages a similar response among believers. Individual bees, each dutifully performing their designated tasks, contribute to the wellbeing of the entire colony. Likewise, Christians are reminded to faithfully use their God-given abilities to make a contribution toward the overall growth and wellbeing of their fellow believers. The bees need each other for survival. Christians are challenged to take their individual roles within their churches with equal seriousness.
"Because honeybees are so interesting, readers will be more likely to remember that believers should likewise function in a spirit of mutual support and cooperation," says Silk, who combined his seminary education with a lifelong interest in honeybees and more than 10 years of personal beekeeping experience to produce Bee Parables. He believes the scriptural truths presented in the book will give readers a fresh perspective on the church and their own role within it.
David Silk has worked for the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission for more than 23 years. He and his wife Brenda live in the suburbs of Philadelphia and attend Storehouse Church.
Xulon Press, a part of Salem Communications Corporation, is the world's largest Christian publisher, with more than 3,900 titles published to date. Retailers may order Bee Parables through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. Salem Communications is the country's leading Christian communications company with interests in radio, Internet, and magazine publishing.
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2007