Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Praise Report

I will never fully appreciate the impact of what God is doing with the message He has given me but every now and then He gives me a glimpse. While searching the Internet last night, I discovered that the Christian Leadership Alliance had placed my website on their list of Recommended Websites. They described it as " A new and innovative annual appeal program for congregations."

The CLA is an association that serves more than 8,000 members working in more than 4,500 organizations worldwide. The former Christian Management Association and the former Christian Stewardship Association joined together in April 2008 to create Christian Leadership Alliance—the nation's leading resource for enhancing the organizational effectiveness of churches and para-church ministries.

A link to their website is included under "Sites you might not know about."


Also, an online book store in Australia and 2 in India are carrying the workbook for sale.

Praise God!


Larry

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Internet Bible Study - August 2009 - A Love problem

Internet Bible Study
A LOVE PROBLEM
This lesson examines the traditions surrounding Valentine’s Day and then draws parallels to Christian practices in offertory giving. It suggests the premise that our relationship with God is a love affair and that giving is a fundamental expression of love. Trouble in our attitudes toward offertory giving reflects problems in our love relationship with God.
Reference Scripture:
John 3:16
Supporting Scriptures:
Mt. 20:28 (Jesus gave his life)
John 15: 13 (greatest love – give life for friend)
Ephesians 5:25 (husbands love wives like Christ who gave himself for the church)
Romans 8:32 (God gave his son for us)


Click on the link to the Internet Bible Study to review the full text of the lesson. The link is contained in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog.


Don't study alone. This is the world wide web. Invite a family member, friend, someone from another state or another country to join you.



Please keep praying for this ministry.

Larry

Thursday, July 09, 2009

Coming Soon; More Than the Gift - A Love Relationship




The input received has been invaluable. The book is a better manuscript because of your input and prayers. We've gone to press. The book will be available from Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com at the beginning of August.

My goal was/is to remain faithful to God's leading and message. I believe I have done that. I have no agenda other than obedience. I would never have chosen this topic on my own. Yet, I am excited and humbled by the revelation that I have received. I am planting this seed in obedience and look to God for its watering, increase and harvest.

From my perspective this is not about me. It is certainly not about self-promotion. Yet, I have come to realize that from God's perspective, I am the project. Each assignment is always part of His plan to advance the kingdom within us and conform us into the image of Christ. Please pray that the book will glorify our God, bless the body of Christ and that the process will help accomplish in me that which God intends.

Yours In Christ,
Larry

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

New Book Update

I just signed off on the manuscript for More Than The Gift - A Love Relationship. It will be published in August and available on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. This is an important step in this ministry. I sense that this book is a key component in the work God is accomplishing in His kingdom through this ministry. Please pray that this seed bears fruit.

I feel led to explore and utilize a variety of marketing initiatives. I pray for discernment. Attached is the July You Tube Video.