Monday, October 08, 2007

New Release
Several Years ago I began to send out e-devotionals to the congregations that I was pastoring. It began as announcements with a thought attached and became a devotional. Now I write bi-weekly if not weekly, usually sharing a thought, a life event, or a prophetic insight, and some times something just plain stupid. This past week I decided to write a book using these devotionals, it won't be a novel or a spiritual revelation, no it will be a thought on paper, the rantings and ravings of a man on a journey, of a person with a passion to release something that is deep within his belly. I'm pretty pumped about this, this first writing will be a office produced experiment, my secretary will create a colorful cover, we'll use our church binding machine and it will be a short production, but it is a start and I'm excited. Inside of each of us there is something waiting to be released, something God has placed deep within us and is waiting to see what we do with it. Call a seed, a kingdom deposit, a gift or a talent, whatever it is, it's there and we all have it...whatever it is! If someone asked me what I would do if I could do what I want to do, I would write all the time and preach on the weekends. If I could live by preaching on Sundays and writing, it would be awesome...not that I don't like what I'm doing now...I do...I'm talking about that living your dream stuff we all have...Whatever I do, I want to be creative, to glorify God, to bless others, and to make a difference in other peoples lives! What's inside of you that needs to come out?

4 comments:

Sylvia said...

How do we know What it is that God as planted in us?Some times I feel that it has been planted to deep to find.Just when I think I know things well change on where my life seems to be going.

Neil said...

i think it comes out of relationship, development of our personal walk with God, learning to wait and listen, and also seeing the things that are right before us. What are the things you delight it? Where are you the most happy? How do find joy in ministering and serving? Those are beginning places, it's all in the process and in the timing! Just my opinion and thoughts!

Sylvia said...

How can someone get a copy of that book.I well buy one but I want you to sign it.Really like it when you come to Galesburg

Neil said...

I'll let people know when it comes out, the cost, and you can let me know here and I'll send you one!

thanks!