"Framework" Book is Here

The first 1,000 copies of Generation Word's new book Framework for Christian Faith has been delivered. 2,000 more copies will arrive in the next day or so. We have shipped out the first wave of request coming from the United States and hope to ship to foreign countries early next week. We are burning the CD that is found on the inside of the back cover and placing the sealed, self-adhesive vinyl case in each of the 3,000 books. The response has been positive if not very positive and giddy. People get a twinkle in their eye and a look of amazement on their faces when they see this book for the first time. I think the potential for this book is tremendous. It is now just a matter of getting it into the hands of as many people as we can. This book has been described as a college textbook written for the common man. The two bookstores that I personally contacted took the books immediately and placed them on display in two different locations in each of their stores. Generation Word, of course, continues to hand the book out at no charge upon request realizing that people will continue to support our efforts to bring spiritual revival to America. Our goal is to empower believers with biblical literacy which will result in the renewing of their minds and the renewing the soul of our nation.

Here are some pictures of Ben, Hawkeye, Zac and Miku unloading the books. Miku took most the pictures since the boys enjoyed being in the pictures. I was still at work at the DCG middle school shop when the semi pulled up in front of our house. Please contact me if you want a copy.

Ben and Hawkeye



Miku

Zac

Ben and Zac

Hawk, Toni and Zac

Ben Preaching

Hawk checks out the new book

Toni and Zac with the new book

Hawkeye

Toni

Galyn Wiemers
http://www.generationword.com/

Book Delivery

I received a call this morning from the truck company delivering the Framework for Christian Faith books. They were still in a warehouse in Buffalo, New York as of 9:30 this morning. Since they left the printers in Maryland last Tuesday, I was hoping they would be here by today or tomorrow. The shipping company said they would be delivering them on Wednesday. I was disappointed since we planned to begin mailing the books on December 23.

The truck company wanted to know if we had a forklift at our facility. I explained to them that our "facility" was my home, our "warehouse" was my garage and our "forklift" was my sons and any friends they could find to carry the books.

So, we will start filling request for the book on Thursday. If you want a copy of this 556 page "encyclopedia" send me your mailing address. I can also send you a copy of last years book Hope for America's Last Generation.

According the latest statistics and this article (you must read this) there has never been a better time for a book like Framework for Christian Faith. The extent of biblical illiteracy is unbelievable. I hope to comment on this article later.

Galyn Wiemers
http://www.generationword.com

MP3, Projectors and the Bible School

Thanks to my friend Tim Vaniman the conversion of audio messages from .wav into .mp3 is going fast. Tim is converting them faster than I can get them uploaded. So far we have together converted about 320 messages in about two weeks. Tim is converting the Isaiah series and the Book of John now. He has already finished Genesis, Revelation, Romans, Eschatology and probably more by the time I finish posting this. All these mp3 audios can be found on a growing list at http://generationword.com/mp3.html .
Another advance we are trying to make in the ministry is the use of a projector for the Bible School classes. I am thinking that projecting some of the images in the book onto the wall during class will be an advantage both for the on-site class and the online classes. I am thinking of having a LCD projector on my left side with pre-designed charts, maps, etc. and an overhead projector on the right to scribble on while I teach. The white board just doesn't communicate to a larger group nor on the web videos. My son Ben has gone shopping for a computer screen that I could write on to replace the overhead projector. Here also, things are moving faster than I can keep up.

If you are waiting for the new book, Framework for Christian Faith, then this may be the week. Delivery of the first 1,000 copies is scheduled for Monday or Tuesday. Another 2,000 copies will follow later. We will get them in the mail as soon as we get them. We have had requests for this book from 10 countries so far. Email your shipping address to gw@generationword.com and I will make sure you get a copy at no charge.


Galyn Wiemers
http://www.generationword.com

Techniques for Faith

Telling yourself to have more faith is like a little league coach telling his players, “hit the ball, hit the ball!” but never teaching them the grip, the stance, the follow through, etc. Being told game after game, “You’ve got to hit the ball, son!” is not going to develop a great batting average.

Believers need to exercise faith in times of disaster but also, in times of success. A person of faith should respond to situations by using the three techniques of effective faith.

FAITH FOCUS: This is where you apply 1 Peter 5:7, “Cast all your anxiety on God” and focus on a promise such as “all things work together for good.” (Rm. 8:28) This step by itself is not faith anymore than a good looking batting stance is a home run. The purpose of the faith focus technique is to reverse your concentration away from the distraction and toward God so that you can enter His rest.

FAITH REST: By holding on to a promise of God you have cast your anxiety on God and are ready for Hebrews 4:10, “He who enters God’s rest also rests from his own work.” In this place of faith rest you have peace in the midst of problems or success (“the worries of this Life” or “the deceitfulness of wealth” Mt. 13:23). Here you rest from your “own work” (schemes, plans, etc.) and wait to hear God. You can not hear God If you remain frantic or distracted.
David writes in Psalm143:8: “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go."

FAITH EXECUTION is what you do after God reveals his plan for you. You handle the situation God’s way. You heard his word while in the place of rest, now you are ready to emerge to fight the giant, flee to the mountains, build the ark, wait for the promise, or endure patiently in hope. You will have the strength to do whatever God wills because you are living in faith.


Galyn Wiemers
http://www.generationword.com