"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him." Romans 5:8-9
We did it! Talk about getting it done. Thank you so much for your prayer and generous financial contribution to attend the ASI event!
It was a tremendous and eye-opening experience! I saw the many branches to the tree that God is using to finish the work and to share the message about God's love to the ends of the world. The leaders of ASI have this thing about one person with an idea, which God takes, blesses, and multiplies. The whole time I'm thinking, why didn't I know about this before? I had the opportunity to meet like-minded people determined to bring more souls into the kingdom through innovative companies. This event marks a new direction. God has cracked open a bright opening on a new path. Knowing what He has done in the past, I can't wait to see what else He has in store as we co-labor together.
The theme of the conference was the character of God. The fabric of God's character threaded with mercy, justice, and truth. And when Jesus comes back to get us, His people will have His name on their forehead, they will reflect His character.
Our messages were brought by Steve Wohlberg and Christian Berdahl. Christian's voice sounds like an angel. He was also a dynamic speaker. His powerful story will be posted soon. One can see how God took him out of a life riddled with attack and healed and blessed him. We studied that we must connect first with Jesus. Not start with "do's and don'ts", but rather admit that we NEED Jesus. You can see that God can take any past and transform us into what He meant for us to be.
God has blessed with many divine connections. God blessed with four new board members!
Caron Oswald: VP for Comm., Special Projects, and Volunteering (CCC)
Nelson Ernst: Director of GLOW
Scott Mayer: Little Light Ministries (Battlefield Hollywood)
Milton Coronado: Artist and Pastor (Author of Changed)
Many 'art tracts' were shared personally with the ASI attendees. I also had the opportunity to meet a young artist who is part of the 'Misfits' in the Finish the Work team. Many ministries were represented and it was amazing to hear what God is doing all over the world. One that really stood out for me was the new launch from ASI of the One Day School, they will soon begin building schools in just one day beginning in Zambia this year. I am committing five percent of my art proceeds to this cause. There were so many testimonies! God just needs us to be willing and does He move.
This convention gave another glimpse of God's abundance and goodness. This event was truly a blessing and another leap on the journey to spreading the gospel through art. Let's continue with fervent prayer and action!
Many blessings!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
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