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Prayers for Oppa: From K-pop to J-pop, A Devotional for Performers & their Fans
A compact, meaningful prayer tool geared toward the East Asian entertainment industry, Prayers for Oppa contains 20 devotionals on topics of interest to § Giving an outdoor concert on a rainy night? Check out Performance Safety. § Feeling pressure due to the expectations of others? Flip to Discouragement. § Wondering if you're presenting yourself to the public in a way that brings God glory? Find what you need in the Fan Service and Image sections. Each devotional includes prayers and applicable Bible verses for fans as well as for § Is your favorite performer sick or injured? Turn to the Healing section. § Are they going through a tough time in their career? Go to Difficulty Getting Work. § Want to support them in their efforts to share their faith? Try Social Media, Sharing God with Others or Taking a Stand. With its emphasis on cultivating a strong relationship with God through prayer and reading the Bible, Prayers for Oppa offers performers and fans a more meaningful connection with one another and with God.
116 pages, Paperback
First published October 30, 2013
About the author
Teresa Santoski
1 bookA committed Christian and an enthusiast of East Asian pop culture, Teresa Santoski combined these passions to write "Prayers for Oppa," a devotional prayer book for performers and their fans.
Teresa worked in the newspaper industry for ten years, most recently as an arts and entertainment reporter. She continues to write her award-winning humor column, Tete-a-tete, which has developed a devoted following since its debut in May 2008. She currently works as an editor for two international Christian magazines and blogs as a member of Bible Gateway's Blogger Grid.
Teresa holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Wellesley College and a graduate certificate in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. She resides in New Hampshire.
Teresa worked in the newspaper industry for ten years, most recently as an arts and entertainment reporter. She continues to write her award-winning humor column, Tete-a-tete, which has developed a devoted following since its debut in May 2008. She currently works as an editor for two international Christian magazines and blogs as a member of Bible Gateway's Blogger Grid.
Teresa holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Wellesley College and a graduate certificate in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. She resides in New Hampshire.
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March 9, 2014
It’s Not Just for Oppas! I just finished previewing Teresa Santoski's Prayers for Oppa: From K-pop to J-pop, A Devotional for Performers and Their Fans. It’s only fair to tell you that I know Teresa. She and I are part of the same fiction critique group. It’s also fair to say that we had no input on this particular work, which Teresa wrote during a brief hiatus from our group.
I remember the night she returned and told us Prayers for Oppa was being published. She was so excited. I also remember our response. "Prayers for who?" She patiently explained the name. (It’s in the book, so I won’t explain it here.) Then, when she described her intended audience—East Asian performers and their fans—she was met by a table of blank faces all thinking, “Huh? Why would someone in New Hampshire write a book for East Asian performers and their fans?”
But Teresa knew what she was doing. And she did it, as she does all things, well. As I read each of the topical devotionals, I found myself applying the lessons, prayers, and verses to my life. And believe me, I am about as far away from a J-pop or K-pop performer as one can get. And since I’m not even sure I’ve heard that style of music, I can’t consider myself a fan.
But I am a fan of Teresa’s. Prayers for Oppa is a well thought-out and prayed-over devotional. Her topics are universal. Her writing style is simple and intelligent. Her message is kind, not condescending. She speaks the truth in love.
Usually when I review a friend’s book, it goes on a special shelf in my office. Not so with Teresa’s. It’s sitting by my Bible to use. Whether you are an East Asian performer, a writer, a pastor, a teacher or a plumber, this devotional will speak to your soul.
I remember the night she returned and told us Prayers for Oppa was being published. She was so excited. I also remember our response. "Prayers for who?" She patiently explained the name. (It’s in the book, so I won’t explain it here.) Then, when she described her intended audience—East Asian performers and their fans—she was met by a table of blank faces all thinking, “Huh? Why would someone in New Hampshire write a book for East Asian performers and their fans?”
But Teresa knew what she was doing. And she did it, as she does all things, well. As I read each of the topical devotionals, I found myself applying the lessons, prayers, and verses to my life. And believe me, I am about as far away from a J-pop or K-pop performer as one can get. And since I’m not even sure I’ve heard that style of music, I can’t consider myself a fan.
But I am a fan of Teresa’s. Prayers for Oppa is a well thought-out and prayed-over devotional. Her topics are universal. Her writing style is simple and intelligent. Her message is kind, not condescending. She speaks the truth in love.
Usually when I review a friend’s book, it goes on a special shelf in my office. Not so with Teresa’s. It’s sitting by my Bible to use. Whether you are an East Asian performer, a writer, a pastor, a teacher or a plumber, this devotional will speak to your soul.
December 11, 2014
Loved it!
Such a wonderful learning tool. I loved learning just how to pray for my favourite artists as well as friends and family. Love this!
Such a wonderful learning tool. I loved learning just how to pray for my favourite artists as well as friends and family. Love this!
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