Lamplighter Needs a Special Person

Today was a beautiful day as the light fluffy snow changed the
landscape from a brownish green matt surface to a white satin finish. What
a wonderful imagination our God possesses. Can you imagine thinking up snow
when it didn't yet exist. I can't even imagine water, let alone snow when
there wasn't any. His ways and thoughts are just unfathomable.
Similarly, I have been searching for someone who also possesses a
compelling imagination, who is also gifted with persuasive communication
skills and loves to serve God and others. Today for example I was reading a
magazine from the organization founded by Dr. Spiros Zodiates. It is a
magazine for pastors and teachers. It is filled with excellent ideas,
articles, and resources. I had read an article several months ago on
literature and wanted to share it in my next enewsletter. So I called and
requested permission. In our discussion, I began sharing about my dad's
recent salvation experience after reading several of our Lamplighter books.
The editor was very interested and as one thing led to another, a door was
opened and a desire to review several Lamplighter books which could be
featured in their magazine.
Later that day I also had a phone meeting with a very friendly
Australian man who is in charge of choosing text books for thirty five
thousand children in public schools. He was looking for books that have a
moral focus without an overt Christian message. We don't have a many books
without an overt Christian message, but we do have about seven that could
fit in his program, particularly the Boys of Grit books. Can you imagine
influencing thirty-five thousand children with Lamplighter books!?
So that brings me back to my search. With my speaking schedule and
leading this organization, I do not have time to head up the marketing and
development. I need a special person who loves to connect; who loves to
imagine; who sees everything as an opportunity; who doesn't give up easily;
who loves the Lord and will do what it takes to get the job done. This
person also will need a love and passion for the Lamplighter mission and the
stories we publish. If I could choose a person for this position it would
be someone who loves the Lord and has a convincing passion to bring
redemption to a broken world. This person loves to share what they are
learning and reaps bountifully because they sow bountifully. Well, I
thought I would place this on my blog...you just never know how the Lord
might use this. "Father, please raise this person up in your timing."