Shakin' in My Boots

Last fall, after several years of stumbling through process of writing, editing, and publishing a book, Let Your Light Shine finally hit the shelves (well, at least Amazon, Crossbooks, and any other of "your favorite online retailers"). It was exciting--very exciting--but also super intimidating and my worst nightmare came true...speaking. What I mean is, I was under the impression that if I wrote a study, I wouldn't have to get up in front of people and verbally teach the thing. Self-study was what I was going for. What was I thinking? That just doesn't seem to be the way the times are rolling.

So, by January, there I was, up in front of my Bible study girlfriends teaching the thing! I lost about 8 pounds! In all honesty, I loved my personal study time as I developed lessons to go along with each chapter, but it was the presentation that killed me. I found it much more intimidating than regurgitating and facilitating what other Bible study authors had created. Still gives me butterflies. However, my fear and trepidation has led to a book known by only very few and I do believe the message enclosed is one that the Lord gave me to share.

So, still hiding behind the written page, I've decided to take one small step forward and begin to present lessons from Let Your Light Shine on this little blog. If you are one of my dear friends (and likely you are, if you're reading my blog), and you have a copy of my book, then hopefully these lessons will supplement your reading and study nicely. If you've stumbled upon my blog and don't yet have a copy of Let Your Light Shine, I'd be happy to send you a copy if you contact me at maldo555@yahoo.com. Either way, I pray you are blessed through these lessons and ultimately may you and I "with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, [and be] transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit" (2 Cor. 3:18).

Beginning tomorrow, look for regular postings with lessons from Let Your Light Shine. Thanks for reading and tell your friends!