For we speak here of a less-specific devotion, a passage of time and experiences accompanying the indefinable communion of one soul with another. We speak here of the groanings and mutterings and confidential whispers that make up a steady dialogue the faithful disciple has with his Master. This is the conversation Brother Lawrence called "an habitual, silent, and secret conversation of the soul with God."

About Us

Mission Statement

Acknowledging the Lordship of Jesus Christ, by means of the gifts and skills given by Him, we are called to write and make available, free of charge,

Our Philosophy

As serving believers,

we do not own ourselves;

"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me." Galatians 2:20 nasbu

everything we are, everything we have, everything we accomplish belongs to Him;

For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. Romans 11:36 nasbu

our sufficiency is by His power, thus for His glory;

Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:11 nasbu

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 nasbu

because the Lord God gave us His very best, in the person of Christ, we owe Him our very best, serving Him with excellence;

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 niv

since everything belongs to the Lord, our personal calling is to give away, freely, whatever we produce in His name.

For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for I am under compulsion; for woe is me if I do not preach the gospel. For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if against my will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me. What then is my reward? That, when I preach the gospel, I may offer the gospel without charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel. 1 Corinthians 9:16-18 nasbu

Biography

We are David and Linda Lampel, and we live in a large country house in the rural area outside Winterset, Iowa, in the middle of the United States. Our home is surrounded by fields of corn and soybeans, and by dense woods that are home to deer, raccoons, possums, wild turkeys, and myriad birds of all shapes and colors.

The tranquility and beauty of this place contribute to what we do. In fact, we believe that the Lord brought us to this home because He knew that here we would best be equipped to serve Him and others.

Both of us work at home--Dave with his writing, and Linda (now retired) with her needlework and crocheting projects that are given to charities. Now that she has been unshackled from the business world, Linda has expanded our gardens, and has returned to baking all our bread-- and spending more time with our family of five cats. The Lord has given us a good life, and we are most grateful to Him--especially for our 37 years together as husband and wife.

Contacting Us

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Our first priority is to ensure that our resources get into the hands of those who wish to read or use them--and always for free. We do not charge for any of our resources. Our first and most important payment comes from the Lord--in the privilege we have of serving in His name. But if the Holy Spirit is speaking, and you wish to contribute to this work, we want you to know that your gift will be very much appreciated, and put to work covering our expenses. To express our appreciation, we have prepared some special "thank-you" gifts for those who contribute. Visit our Contribution page for details.

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