 I’ve been editor, publisher, copy boy, paste up artist and shpping clerk for 31 years now. When the Holy Spirit said “You don’t have to do all that anymore — offer it to Tammy,” I immediately went into separation anxiety… for about two seconds… I love publishing — getting the stories in, picking the photos and identifying the theme of each issue.... It’s so eternity-changing that I pine for the next issue every time I get a good story in from one of our readers or correspondents. At the same time, the birthing of each issue is a huge process: from getting the stories, calling on advertisers — new and current, arranging for the art and layout, coordinating with the printer, shipper, mailing service, subscription department and the financial accounting team to newsstand, bulk and donation copies distribution. With Tammy taking over editing I’m wondering if anyone would like to volunteer to help out in other areas listed above…ph 607.742.3407. Most importantly, we want to make sure that all of our readers know Jesus and have their eternal passports in order. In Matthew 25:31-46…the sheep and the goats illustration — Jesus gives a very clear picture of the end-time judgment and the criteria upon which all will be judged. Bottom line is… you don’t want to be a goat! It’s real clear to anyone with a clue that when the Bible says we all fall short — we don’t measure up to God’s standards — that it’s right on. Hey, I’ve been doing this bit for 37 years and I still need to ask forgiveness, and renew my mind everyday. Thank God that Jesus paid the price for my unworthiness on the cross. Romans 10:9,10 says that if I confess with my mouth and believe in my heart Jesus is Lord and God raised Him from the dead, I will be saved… I immediately and permanently shift into the sheep category and have eternal life with Him in Heaven! Praise God! Hallelujah! That’s even better than winning the Daytona 500, Winternationals and the World Series all on the same weekend!
So pray a prayer in your own words — telling Daddy God that you’re just a tad bit embarrassed about your behavior and that you really want to do better and thank Him that Jesus’ blood is running interference for you until you get it better in the groove. Tell Him you don’t want to burn in hell’s fires for eternity and that you believe that His Son Jesus’ blood atoned for (wiped out) all your sins and you’re gonna keep workin’ on it ’til you get it right. Then seal it with Jesus’ Name and guess what?… You just got born again!!!! If you did that, drop us a note because we want to send you a Bible, some really cool books on your God ordained authority as a believer and a free subscription to this magazine! Hey, it doesn’t get any better than this! God’s Best,
Roland & Dove A Word from Tammy Leigh Maxey Wow! I am still reeling over the news of this exciting opportunity! Roland has invited me to become the editor of CMI, beginning next issue! It all began with a small seed of faith, and an amazing God of miracles who was just waiting for me to allow Him a chance to show off… This time last year I first made contact with Roland and submitted a poem hopefully for publication in CMI. Well, Roland followed the prompting of the Holy Spirit, and a couple of months later asked me if I would be interested in doing CMI’s NASCAR column. Would I? Was he kidding?! There was no question about it! It debuts in this issue; “Revival in the Pits with RCR.” Just a few days prior to Roland’s call, I had laid out the desires of my heart before the Lord, only to realize He was due His turn too! So I invited Him to reveal to me what His desires for me were. A couple of days later the word “magazine” came to me. “What would I do and for and what magazine?” I thought… I pushed the idea away, however the next morning it came over me again, nagging at me until I finally gave in and began to consider it. That evening I told the Lord, “Okay God, if this is what You would have me to do, then send me confirmation and the next step.” Scarcely two hours later my phone rang — it was Roland. “I need to discuss something with you…” I am excited and nervous; but above all, I am ready. I look forward to hearing from you all, the readers, for feedback. I would also like to offer a challenge to you: Take a moment and ask the Lord what it is that He would have for you to do. You just may be surprised at His answer! I sure was!...
— Tammy Leigh Maxey |
