Saturday, August 14, 2004
3 HUGE Steps Forward
8-14-04
THANKS for your many prayers.
Various people I have met lately have said that they have been praying for me. That means to me that also so have many that I have not talked with recently have been interceding.
Our God is awesome. He knows how to weave together beautiful works in nature. Last night I watched a nature video about coral reefs. I was stuck with how our Creator has designed ways for plants and animals to live together in mutually beneficial relationships. I had known about that vaguely concerning reefs but here were close up pictures and amazing explanations.
That relates to the three HUGE steps forward. I have always highly respected how God designed interlacing systems in nature. That is how life continues in swamps, meadows and forests. I look to my creator as my primary role model. The following designs are imitations of how the Creator uses many factors to create dynamics of life.
What follows are three major parts of an unfolding mural related to the ministry God has been forming in my heart. It is time for this to go public here are three views. One relates to the next steps in ministry, another to the next steps in the tent making trade and the third is the flow chart showing how they are unfolding and compliment each other.
Again your prayers are requested. The image is that the army goes forward after the air force has bombed the enemy strong holds. I must do the dirty work. And your prayer allow me to move forward instead of being pinned down by enemy attacks.
Again I am on the brink of needing to go meet with prospective donors or financial partners face to face. That is frightening to me. Yet this time I will take with me what you find behind these links. That will give them ample evidence that their funds will be used wisely to advance the kingdom of God. It will set into motion other processes that will bring in funds more easily.
Proposal for a new ministry
http://www.osuonline.org/files/Prod_E2H/Proposal_for_a_new_ministry.htm
Seeking financial partner or donors
http://www.osuonline.org/files/Prod_E2H/Seeking_a_Financial_Partner_or_Donors.htm
Flow chart of both
This is a very large image so you will need to move down and to the right to see it all.
If the type is tiny then there may be an icon on the lower right corner to click.
This will be printed out and laminated to easily share in person.
Also I will be sharing it on a CD with a mind map viewer.
http://www.osuonline.org/files/EQ/blend/index.jpg
Recently God delighted me with a surprise donation online. So I know that service is still working. May God use it as one option http://www.osuonline.org/Feedback_Form.html
John 10:06 PM
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
TUESDAY BRIEFING from John S. Oliver on August 10, 2004
BLESSINGS
ALL glory to God in Jesus Name!
May you sleep soundly and enjoy sweet dreams.
May you gracefully transition from one chapter to the next in your life.
May you modify your habits to approach a better dynamic balance.
Amen?
COMPLETED
· Got the opinion of an expert about the transmission and clutch. He said this is to be expected of a vehicle with so many miles. Just treat it gently and fix it when it breaks. He does not think that will be soon. There are some parts that can prolong its life. May I afford those soon.
· God has made a way for me to begin to use and sell the air purification appliances. I recently learned of a way to split the profits with another dealer until I find a financial partner to get my own demo units.
· It is WONDERFUL to actually have the equipment in my residence that I have been hearing and reading about for 6 weeks. The air smells better. My sinus drainage is greatly reduced in just two days. After treating my bed the sheets they smell good. The mold in the bathroom will be sanitized while I am gone tomorrow.
· Today I talked with a man at length and learn how the unit greatly helped his aunt with major respiration troubles. His wife says that it has almost eliminated his snoring. Each year they would pass a bad cold back and forth for three weeks until they used this machine.
· Such true stories from those who have directly benefited help to strengthen my faith during these difficult days.
· I have been training a new person at the Help Desk. This happens rarely. I enjoy training and encouraging a new person. God used this to both remind me how far He has brought me and help to know that these awkward days of a novice in sales will also pass.
· Several times last week God reminded me of the deep love He has worked into my heart for seminary students. As I have looked back of the last four years I see the faces and remember the hearts of many students and graduates. I genuinely care about their season of studies and the many years that will follow. I want my life to poured out to serve these precious and often neglected souls.
· A student prayed for me and challenged me to sketch out the Big Picture of the ministry plus the next few practical steps in that direction. Over the weekend God quickly brought together many new and old ideas into a practical program. This can begin with no money and lead to the larger vision shared at the men’s breakfast.. I will share these with my board and directors and with my pastors. Then I will share them with you.
· Depression and despair are less but not gone. The financial stress is far too much for my human strength. I need to stop and pray for His help several times a day.
CURRENT
· Currently I am weaving together a flow chart to indicate a possible way to blend ministry with air business. Funds from the sale of the air purification equipment can pave the way to the online lay Bible institute and much more.
· I am seeking financial partners and/or donors to get things started. The flow chart will show how this is a wise use of funds.
UPCOMING
· I shall be placing the units on free demo at the two doors that God opened recently. May He open more doors and grant me a mutually profitable relationship with other dealers.
· A member of my home church is coming over to help me get on to a budget. I understand the theory and have the software but I do not have the habit yet.
· I will be attending the national conference next week 19th to 21st. May God fully prepare me to make the most of it..
· I have misplaced the vided and DVD from the men’s breakfast. May God lead me to it soon. And/or may I make another soon.
· My right elbow and wrist have been hurting again. I may have bumped an old injury. I have tried many things. May God guide me to His solution.
RESOURCES
Apple snails are fascinating http://www.applesnail.net/
Great software for graphic presentations http://www.smartdraw.com/
This company came highly recommended to me as a reliable mechanic. Tommy White Automotive 10333 Garland Rd. 214-321-2617 www.tommywhiteauto.com They give a ten per cent discount on labor to DTS students and staff.
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John 11:25 AM
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