Every year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books becomes livelier and brighter due to the growing number of attendees. From book lovers, casual readers, and literary collectors to authors and publishers, people gathered to celebrate literacy.
The largest book festival in the US opened its doors last April for a glamorous two-day weekend celebration with the bookworms. Held at the University of Southern California, many book enthusiasts, book lovers, and book collectors, as well as writers, established authors, and many more, attended the free event.
A lot of bookfair-goers went by the Citi of Books booth to check for their next read and potential favorite book. One of the books that were chosen was “Don’t Stay at Calvary: Why is the church of today so different from the church of the first century?” by Pastor Ronald A. Palmer. It was displayed on April 20th and 21st at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California.
The author, Pastor Ronald A. Palmer, a preacher with over 50 years of experience, shares an unexpected turn of events. After finishing his autobiography, a thought struck him: “Don’t Stay at Calvary.” This led him to explore the question of why the modern church differs so much from the early church.
He acknowledges that there’s no single answer to this complex question. However, his faith and experience compel him to share his perspective. This new book isn’t meant to be the ultimate answer but rather a “clear challenge” for the church.
The book “Don’t Stay at Calvary” suggests a call to action. The author urges the church to move beyond simply commemorating the crucifixion and focus on actively following Jesus’ teachings through service.
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