A Hot Time in Tampa!

I had a rough time getting there (reduced to tears at one point), but . . . wow! What a fabulous time at General Conference in Tampa. It was wonderful to work with the staff and authors at the PPH booth . . . and did they ever take good care of me! I appreciated all the snacks and drinks, but even more, the high-quality printing job and promotion work they did for me. I highly recommend them as contract printers with a standard of excellence. The McNalls were great to work with.

The staff prepared eye-catching displays and promoted the release of the third printing of Gates & Fences: Straight Talk in a Crooked World with its beautiful new cover. I enjoyed sharing with so many people the concept that biblical boundaries were established by a loving Father for the blessing and protection of His children.

Many conference attendees expressed an interest in having me speak to their youth, singles or ladies -- and I look forward to "Affirming Faith" with others whereever the Lord opens the door.

The day before I left Michigan, I received the first shipment of Quilting Patches of Life, which I promptly made room for in three different pieces of luggage. The book was very well received and I quickly sold out of the quantity I was able to bring.

Hey -- Bev, Robin and Faith -- you were great roomies! Thanks for making the travel arrangements.

Ascend 2007

Here's a photo from the Ascend 2007 Worship Arts conference at Zion Christian church in Troy. The conference was awesome, and I was delighted to be a part of it along with Martha Munizzi, Donnie McClurkin and the Michael Gungor band. The theme for the conference was "The Power of Purity" which amazingly, is also the theme for the upcoming National Day of Prayer coordinators retreat I will be attending next month in Colorado Springs.

I was so pleased to be asked to speak at the conference. The Lord directed me to the topic "Surrendering to the Fire" -- an eye-opening look at the purpose and process of spiritual purification. Examining the holy calling of people involved in worship ministry, the workshop explored the Biblical concepts of altar fire, God’s burning passion for unadulterated intimacy, and the practical application of surrendering to the leading of the Lord as we minister before His presence and His people.

You're invited to the premier . . .

It's a party celebrating the release of Quilting Patches of Life.

Thursday, October 11, 2007
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Faith Apostolic Church of Troy
6710 Crooks Road
Light Refreshments will be served.

Contributing authors will be joining us with pens in hand to sign copies of this encouraging book that will be available to the public at the event. It will be a great time -- a meet and greet and eat! I hope to see you there!

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