TheShiningLight

Letters From Our Visitors

7 Aug
You make mention of your efforts being “pathetic” in that you have not the resources to produce the fancy booklets and materials the way the big boys do. James also realize that if you were one of the 1000 pound Gorillas you would not be conversing with me or anyone else on an individual basis. This is one of the significant differences between you and them. You may struggle with this and somehow feel inadequate. You said in another message that if you could reach just one person your efforts would have all been worth while. Well, I am here to tell you that you reached me. I am back on track, (at least to the best of my ability). I am growing with you and your work. I feel extremely blessed to be a part of the ministry that God is starting through you. I agree there is a little anxiety that I could lose touch if for some reason we no longer have internet access. Yet we would find a way. What did we do back before computers and the internet? I really do not think you should have these kinds of moments wherein you are doubting. Put that demon behind you and in faith keep moving forward. Those that are finding you are taken there by Gods Spirit!

You have my 100% support for what you are doing in the way you are doing it!

3 Aug 09

Dear James,
                        I hope this email finds you well. Congratulations on the new web sites, they are very good. There is one subject that you haven't covered on the main web site, and that is the erroneous practice of speaking in tongues.

People need to know that the gift of Tongues is the ability given by God for a person to be able to speak an earthly language so as the gospel could be spread to a foreign nation or peoples, not some strange gabble that no one understands.

Perhaps you could do a posting or perhaps a talk on this very misunderstood subject.

In regards to your poll on wether or not you should be sending out booklets or other written material, I think you have enough on your plate, with your web sites, your day job and your own personal studies, not to mention the cost. Anyway, that's just my personal opinion. I'm sure If it is meant to happen, God will supply the funds somehow.

Anyhow, take care and thank's again for your web sites.
        May the Lord bless and keep you,
        Regards from your brother in the Lord,

RESPONSE:

 I did cover the "tongues" question in the Pentecost Audio, which is very heavy on the Holy Spirit and issues such as this.  I shall mention that at the site today and look into an article on the same subject.
 
As for booklets.  It would be mainly a matter of lifting material from the site, such as on the Holy Days, and then editing it on the Microsoft Offifce to produce a proper format, remove links and give some polish.  Printing is expensive, but I want to at least get some quotes and examine my options.  It may come down to just printing off copies as requests come in and sending them out looseleaf style; until demand makes printing appropiate.
 
I know that the idea of asking for money is offensive.  They would be sent free.  Believe it or not, there are some very bitter people who would order a hundred to put them in the garbage.  To prevent this kind of damage I would charge for bulk shipments.
 
      

26 JUL 09
Almost a year and a half ago i found Ronald weinland's book. I believed in him until about two months ago when i realised i had also been veiwing your site and low and behold date after date that ron spoke about came and went. when i read about the phrophets they never seemded to be wrong, then how come is he? The many things he would speak about seems to always be about him, if his wife is the second witness how come he doesnt let her speak or we never hear of her. too many things to name. But my intent is not to condemn him but I finally found the courage to write you. I write you as a friend. For awhile i felt alone and sometimes still do, i know i am not alone.