Monday, July 13, 2009

One of Our Class Authors

Darrell Stidham has sent us the preface to his upcoming book - Quotable Quotes - which will be published soon. Darrell has made the Class of 1958 proud!!!!! Read and enjoy -

PREFACE

No doubt, those who apply themselves in the service of God and man have used many inspiration statements to the edification for others. Collection of these quotes came through and by many venues. Pondering how God’s goodness comes in many ways to the tender hearts of his “lambs” inspired me to set these thoughts down in writing. While driving, meditating, and sometimes while talking with dear brothers and sisters, thoughts would register in my mind that I would jot them down upon my returning home from many trips.
I deeply regret as I now look back over the years when I begin to collect these quotes that I failed to attach scripture source and origin of these quotes. These are put in print that your hearts will be motivated to study and rightly divide the Word of God. From the great help derived from the sources of these quotes, I have been enlightened, strengthened, and humbled to which I will forever be thankful.
I intended just to use these quotes only for myself, but what could be gleaned from these by those more qualified than myself to expound upon and to help others bore greatly on my decision to have them printed. My prayer is that it will inspire many to go out each morning and gather their Omer full from studying God’s Holy Word.
I have been enriched greatly through studying, and no monetary value could be put to time spent in doing so. My one and only desire, and I ask nothing in return, is that you who read and glean from these quotes will be richly blessed in your work and labor of love, as I have been in the gathering of them.
Brother Darrell Stidham
We'll let you know when the book is ready for purchase.