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Bestselling author Tim Wesemann founded Foolish Words, a full-time writing and speaking ministry in 2000, after serving as a Lutheran pastor for eleven years. An author of 30 books for children, youth, and adults with more than 1,500,000 copies in print, Tim’s published works also include magazine articles, devotional resources, pastoral aides, greeting cards, song lyrics, curricula, and dramas.

In 2007, Tim’s book Jack Bauer’s Having a Bad Day: An Unauthorized Investigation of Faith in 24: Season One (Cook) landed on CBA’s top 50 Best Sellers list and twice in the  top 25 list in the “Christian Living” category. It was also a finalist in Outreach magazine’s Resource of the Year Award – “Small Group Outreach” category and in the Christian Living category of the 2007 Christian Retailer’s Choice Awards.

Tim has published with Multnomah (Swashbuckling Faith: Exploring for Treasure Thru Pirates of the Caribbean);  Zonderkidz (The Book of Cool and two volumes of  Dr. Devo’s Lickety Split Devotions); Beacon Hill Press (Being a Good Dad When You Didn’t Have One); Concordia (Seasons under the Son and Lessons in Dadhood); and CTA-Christian Tools of Affirmation (19 titles), including his latest release, Grieving with Hope.  His work has been translated into French and Chinese. His gift books, small devotionals, and children’s picture books have sold over a half million copies through CTA-Christian Tools of Affirmation in St. Louis, MO.

Tim’s ministry includes speaking at a variety of events and venues. He has also entertained groups as a Christian comedian.  Early in his career, Tim also made stops along the way as a whitewater canoe guide, an on-air radio announcer/DJ, and a weekly humor columnist.

Tim and his wife Chiara have been blessed with four children, ages 22, 20, 18, and a one year-old foster child they hope to adopt.

If you’re interested in having Tim speak at your event contact TimWrite@aol.com.

Tim’s FAVORITE …

Dessert: Chocolate Chip Toll-House Pie or Chocolate Chip Toll House bars

Desert: Sahara

Small Appliance: Microwave

Popcorn: Orville Redenbacher

Sports Moments: Any of the ten Cardinals World Series wins; Appalachian State over Michigan (football) on Sept. 1, 2007; Mark McGwire’s 62 home run (witnessed in person, but now it’s lacking some luster); 2008 Olympic Synchronized Swimming events (I just wanted to see if you were paying attention).

Tivo©ed Season Pass Programs: 24; The Office; Mad Men; The Name’s the Same; all the Law & Order shows; The Closer; and yes, some years I get into American Idol (but if you tell anyone, I’ll deny it.)

Movie starring Tom Hanks: Forest Gump

Play/Musical: Les Miserables

TV Show on Which I Appeared:  Wheel of Fortune

Letter of the Alphabet: (Tie) A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,R.S.T.W, and Z

Math equation: 7 x 7

Card Game: Pinochle (double deck)

New Game: Farkle

Shade of Blue: Blue

Page in a Book: (Tie) 89 and 114

Drink: Water (or Vanilla Pepsi)

Remote Place: In my hand, so I can change channels

Typo: Tpyo

Sound: A young child’s laugh

Cooking Utensil: Colander (Because it doubles as an Advent Colander!)

Biblical Person (besides Jesus): Elijah

Font: Book Antiqua 12 pt., bold

Age: 3 years 4 months

Bible Passage: Zephaniah 3:16-17