Reprints! Yeah!

I know I say this often...but I'M SO EXCITED! "The Girl in the Dress" has been out two months and is already going into reprints! What an awesome response!

I had the pleasure of leading worship and speaking at the quarterly Pastors & Intercessors Network Ministry hosted by Zion Christian Church this morning.

And I'm working diligently on a new project on intimacy with God as revealed through the Tabernacle in the wilderness. It's a fascinating study that begins in the Garden of Eden and ends in Revelation. I can't wait to share more with you in the future.

Looking forward to two soon-coming speaking engagements. One in Frankenmuth and one in Kentwood--both in Michigan. And on a personal note, my stepdaughter is getting married and my oldest daughter's graduation open house is scheduled for the following day. Busy, busy, busy.

We loose an hour tonight...so I better get off Blogger and get some work done. Blessings to all...and THINK SPRING!

Aiming to be a Rat Race Escape Artist

I'm running
I'm running from the rat race
I'm running to the holy place
I'm running to the mercy seat
I'm running to my Savior's feet
I'm running to His warm embrace
I'm running to His smiling face
I'm running 'cause He gives me grace
I'm running to the holy place

Just a little poem to introduce a new project I'm working on. It began with a simple commitment to read the Bible through this year. From there it sprouted into a personal study on the Tabernacle that blossomed into a major project I can't wait to share.

I don't have the title yet, but I know at least one of the presentations/segments will be titled Shut in with God to Shine Among Men.

It's a study on intimacy with God--a theme that runs through the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. I have wept at the beauty I have found in the Word--God's plan for relationship, for a Bride for Himself. Someone to respond to His love--willingly, openly, without reserve. Someone to enter into the private chamber of His Holy Place and dwell in His presence among the angels.

So, I'm letting go of the frenzied pace
to enter in that secret place
to partake of delights yet unknown
Drawing near to the ark, the throne
'Til at last I pass through gates of pearl
And become forever Jesus' girl

Oh, yes, it's corny...

Did you expect something else? LOL! But there really is a lot of depth to what I'm studying. Here's a sample that will hopefully whet your appetite and give you something to think about:

Frankincense and myrrh are both harvested from trees slashed or wounded to release their sap. The Bible uses trees symbolically to represent people. If I am a tree, is it my life’s wounds that release the sap used to create the incense that mingles with my prayers before the Lord?

WELL...On the business side of things...

I've scheduled several events this year already (see schedule on sidebar) and have been requested for more that have not been finalized. I've been asked to speak in India and Kenya, and am taking these to prayer. The calendar is getting complicated with personal items as well. My step-daughter plans to marry one week from my first-born's high school graduation. Yikes!

So if you're planning an event and you haven't scheduled your speaker yet, let me know, so we can make sure your event gets on the Affirming Faith calendar before it's completely hijacked with other obligations.

Have a blessed day!