Interview with Joy Wilson, owner of Book22.com
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What has been the biggest surprise for you since you started Book22?
The biggest surprise to me was to find out just how many Christians were frequenting local, "Sex Shops." They have written me time and again thanking me for providing a clean non-offensive and anonymous place to shop.
Do you feel like in doing this work your faith is growing? Are you learning new things about being Christian and being sexual through this work?
Yes, and yes. I am forced to really study scripture to know God's word on the matter; my heart's desire is to be a good servant first and foremost. But, I come up against ridicule occasionally and I am not a thick skinned person- so I have to know where I stand with the Lord on this issue. The biggest thing that I struggle with is not making my "brother stumble" with the work I am doing. On the other hand the biggest blessing is just how much freedom there really is in Christ, this includes the gift of sex!
Do you see your business as being part of the adult industry?
Yes, I actually do see us as part of the adult industry. I buy from manufacturers that sell to other "adult" stores so some of the products we carry are the same (except I ask for no card board backing with nudity or obscenity.) I have had wonderful opportunities to witness to my sales reps and show the love of Jesus, they are definitely in the Adult Industry, so I guess I am too.
What is your response to people who say that neither God nor the Church would approve of what you're doing, or people who say you are doing a disservice to Christianity by talking about your faith in relation to your business.
I love this question, it gets me all fired up! I know without a doubt that I am not doing God a disservice. A strong prayer life and knowledge of His word guide me and it was Jesus who led me to creating Book22 in the first place. At times when others put doubt in my head and on my heart I would just go to Him. I have laid Book22 at His feet and if He wants it to stop operation, the business would be shut down immediately. Book22 means a lot to me but, nothing compared to my desire to follow Him.
I am not naive enough to think in the big picture of things (war/famine/natural disasters) that Book22 is so needed or important. I am however, convinced that the work I do here at Book22 has saved a marriage or two. That means a lot to me. I have also been able to minister to people I would NEVER have been able to reach otherwise, and THAT is what I am here for!
What has been the biggest surprise for you since you started Book22?
The biggest surprise to me was to find out just how many Christians were frequenting local, "Sex Shops." They have written me time and again thanking me for providing a clean non-offensive and anonymous place to shop.
Do you feel like in doing this work your faith is growing? Are you learning new things about being Christian and being sexual through this work?
Yes, and yes. I am forced to really study scripture to know God's word on the matter; my heart's desire is to be a good servant first and foremost. But, I come up against ridicule occasionally and I am not a thick skinned person- so I have to know where I stand with the Lord on this issue. The biggest thing that I struggle with is not making my "brother stumble" with the work I am doing. On the other hand the biggest blessing is just how much freedom there really is in Christ, this includes the gift of sex!
Do you see your business as being part of the adult industry?
Yes, I actually do see us as part of the adult industry. I buy from manufacturers that sell to other "adult" stores so some of the products we carry are the same (except I ask for no card board backing with nudity or obscenity.) I have had wonderful opportunities to witness to my sales reps and show the love of Jesus, they are definitely in the Adult Industry, so I guess I am too.
What is your response to people who say that neither God nor the Church would approve of what you're doing, or people who say you are doing a disservice to Christianity by talking about your faith in relation to your business.
I love this question, it gets me all fired up! I know without a doubt that I am not doing God a disservice. A strong prayer life and knowledge of His word guide me and it was Jesus who led me to creating Book22 in the first place. At times when others put doubt in my head and on my heart I would just go to Him. I have laid Book22 at His feet and if He wants it to stop operation, the business would be shut down immediately. Book22 means a lot to me but, nothing compared to my desire to follow Him.
I am not naive enough to think in the big picture of things (war/famine/natural disasters) that Book22 is so needed or important. I am however, convinced that the work I do here at Book22 has saved a marriage or two. That means a lot to me. I have also been able to minister to people I would NEVER have been able to reach otherwise, and THAT is what I am here for!
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