tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post8959459296109638377..comments2023-06-10T22:42:19.087+10:00Comments on Australasian Christian Writers: Intellectual property for the creative Christian – Part 1Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-70848792797649712922015-05-31T23:49:12.001+10:002015-05-31T23:49:12.001+10:00I'm sorry to hear Jenny. I have been taken for...I'm sorry to hear Jenny. I have been taken for very large sums of money by folks that were not Christian in my past so this is on the easier end of financial loss for me via people of any faith. Still, it just should be part of our community at all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16659046595158789206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-34160504172216186512015-05-31T23:45:59.585+10:002015-05-31T23:45:59.585+10:00It is sad Lynne. Christians are meant to be the ex...It is sad Lynne. Christians are meant to be the exception in a good way. It make it difficult for others who are trustworthy and a pleasure to do business with. The next client job I had was a breeze and complete opposite—and a Christian lady. But I did feel nervous after the sting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16659046595158789206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-76045533129475170272015-05-31T23:42:49.315+10:002015-05-31T23:42:49.315+10:00Rita, I'm so sorry to heart that. I like that ...Rita, I'm so sorry to heart that. I like that altered saying; you can live in a garage but it doesn't make you a car. The original,: “Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you an automobile.”<br />― Billy Sunday <br /><br />Once I heard God say to me not to worry about what others where doing and to "be the exception". I try to do that. If we individually do what we can to abide in Him and love others—we have done our little bit. The rest is up to the One with all the power to make big changes. <br /><br />Like he promised me, I pray the Lord blesses you (or has already) regardless of that publisher's dishonesty.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16659046595158789206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-59345407960563957622015-05-31T23:31:52.875+10:002015-05-31T23:31:52.875+10:00Yes Narelle, I will unmoving in financial agreemen...Yes Narelle, I will unmoving in financial agreements from now on—lesson learned! I agree also that there are time we have to go to court. This time God wanted the debt for some reason. I'm just glad I am not the one who owes Him!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16659046595158789206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-51886778898838895472015-05-31T23:29:51.098+10:002015-05-31T23:29:51.098+10:00Thanks Iola. It is my default position if I ever f...Thanks Iola. It is my default position if I ever feel hurt or disappointment to turn to prayer before any offense sets in. I think it is part of guarding our hearts and how we can keep them soft.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16659046595158789206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-86450735059267427662015-05-25T18:36:30.234+10:002015-05-25T18:36:30.234+10:00this happens in other issues too. I use to be a Cr...this happens in other issues too. I use to be a Creative Memories consultant and also did candles for awhile I had a couple of friends who were Christians who wanted some items assuring me they would pay but couldn't for a short time. I was happy to help them out but never did get he money. (You would think I learnt my lesson but when it came to the candles she wanted some so I ordered them only for her to then say she couldn't pay and didn't want them I still have some of them) I have actually found often its the non Christian's who are more considerate. It did make me more careful. (although I still have a lot of stock in the house). While its not writing its the same sort of issue.Ausjennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644698706787568679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-50462948886811365312015-05-25T16:44:45.013+10:002015-05-25T16:44:45.013+10:00Sadly, over the years we have found in our busines...Sadly, over the years we have found in our business that Christians are usually the most demanding clients, the ones who want the biggest discounts and the ones who generally take the longest to pay. It's a sad state of affairs. Sometimes it is difficult to let go of things like this but it's necessary for our spiritual and emotional health.Lynne Stringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03482326578634252234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-44982008508264248872015-05-25T16:28:31.189+10:002015-05-25T16:28:31.189+10:00What invaluable advice, Kayleen. So sorry you expe...What invaluable advice, Kayleen. So sorry you experienced such underhand dealing but so glad you've allowed the Lord to give you His peace. Ugh, as I think about it I can empathize, because it reminded me of the Christian publisher who took advantage of me in this way by not paying either an advancement or royalties and yet having the gall to make money from my full length novels. I can laugh about my naivete now, but it hurt when it happened. Thank the Lord He is able to remove any bitterness when we turn our hurts over to Him. Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-64575351313854644662015-05-25T09:26:14.351+10:002015-05-25T09:26:14.351+10:00Hi Kayleen, Thanks for visiting ACW and sharing yo...Hi Kayleen, Thanks for visiting ACW and sharing your expertise with us. I'm glad you're at peace with the situation you mentioned in your post. It would be lovely if Christians always behaved ethically in their business relationships. Unfortunately I do think there are situations and circumstances that can require Christians to seek legal advice, and possibly pursue legal action. in response to contractual and other issues in business relationships with Christians. Negotiating a fair contract with an upfront deposit and a defined payment schedule is a good way to help minimise the losses from clients who aren't fulfilling their financial responsibilities. Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-44290388692311944762015-05-25T06:47:07.183+10:002015-05-25T06:47:07.183+10:00Well said, Kayleen. There is something wrong if an...Well said, Kayleen. There is something wrong if anyone believes it's okay to take time off another person (time when you could have been working on a paying job), and it's even worse if that person is a Christian. But you also right in that it is best to turn these things over to God, no matter what we might feel.<br /><br />Thank you for being an encouragement this morning.Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.com