I've been blogging at Real Live Preacher since 2002. In 2004 I quit my job as a web designer to devote half of my life to blogging/writing. I used to see those as two different things. Now the line between them is blurred. Making even half a living as a writer isn't easy. I've tried a lot of things. I write for various publications and take what comes in that way.

Since 2004 some very nice people have become "Friends of RLP". That means they send a little money to help support my writing and blogging. There are two ways to become a Friend of RLP:

1. You can give a single donation amount of at least $60.
2. You can use paypal's monthly payment service to allow paypal to take a little money out of your account every month.

Details for how to make donations are at the bottom of this page. Whichever you choose, I'm very grateful.

Becoming a Friend of RLP should be something you do if you want to. I've never pushed hard to make money at this or intend to. It's a thing you can do if you want to.

As a meager way of saying thanks to those who have supported my writing and blogging financially, I do a few things for Friends of RLP.

If you become a Friend of RLP, you'll need to create a rlp user account. I then upgrade that account to rlp friend status. Doing that does several things for you.

1. If you have a blog, you are listed in my Friends of RLP blog list. Whoever posted last comes up at the top. Check it out.
   
   
2. You gain access to my more personal blog. This is a new feature at Real Live Preacher. Some postings will only be viewable to Friends of RLP. There's a new flickr box for subscribers that gives you access to some photos, if you're interested in that. My intent is to run ideas by the subscribers on this personal blog too, getting feedback in the comments.
   
   
3. I have a library of audio files online that Friends of RLP can access. Those used to be hard for me to make, but they are much easier now. Sometimes I read my essays and talk a little bit about the inspiration behind them. Here's a sample of an audio file from the subscriber archives and a video I made for subscribers last Christmas. The video is kind of long and rambling, but it's the sort of thing I'll be doing.

Thanks for your support and help over the years.!

Donation Methods

Note: Though I use Paypal for Friends of RLP, you do NOT need a paypal account.
You may use any major credit or debit card.

Make a Donation ($60 or more makes you a Friend of RLP)

 

Or Sign Up For A monthly gift. (Also makes you a Friend of RLP)

Paypal has a handy monthly payment program. When you sign up, money will be automatically drawn from your debit or credit account. Note: Keep your signup information to make canceling easy for you, should you need or want to cancel.

Note: Canceling is easy. There is a handy button for that purpose at the bottom of this page.

Unfortunately, Paypal does not currently have a monthly payment button that lets you select the amount and how often you wish to give. I have some amounts listed below, all as a regular, monthly gifts. However, if you wish to give some other amount, say $23.67 each quarter, just email me and I'll build you your own custom button. Yes, just for you.

Select an amount you would like to give each month. Subscription instructions will follow

$5   $10   $15   $20   $25   $30   $35   $40   $45
$50   $75   $100

 

Canceling Your Subscription

Use this button if you setup a monthly payment to RLP, but wish to cancel.

Thank you for your kind support,

Gordon Atkinson (rlp)

IMPORTANT: Whatever money you give is certainly not tax deductible. Nor is it payment with intent to receive services. This is just friends helping a friend. For that reason, I NEVER delete anyone from my friend list. It's really not about the money. So if you pay for awhile and need to stop, you never stop being a Friend of RLP.