A LIFE WELL SPENT

CAMP MEETING BURBANK 1839

DEDICATION

“A LIFE WELL SPENT ” is dedicated to the men and women in this book, (a compilation of many Christians who made an impact for God’s glory).  I submit this study with deep appreciation for the brave Christian soldiers who changed their world around them in the times they lived.  They caused others to be moved and touched by the living God who manifested Himself through their lives .

To live a life for Christ is a costly anointing, a sacrifice of love and devotion.  It is with great honor, respect and thanksgiving that I present this book to the public to glean from their lives.  I hope my readers will capture a glimpse of these great people of God and I am praying it will cause a hunger and desire to be conformed more and more into the image of Christ.  Please contact me if you would be interested in purchasing a copy of this study.

Dated: May 1, 2011

This book is available in rough CD format at present.  You can purchase this CD along with other books Rev. Joe Geertz has written on EBay   $8.50 + shipping

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FORWARD

God uses the common and ordinary to do extraordinary exploits.  This book was written as an overview of 138 men and women of God who made a difference.  They lived “A Life Well Spent”, and they made an impact on the Christian world of their time and set a precedent for us to follow.

These men and women were no different from you or me in many ways, but that which caused them to be set apart for God was their close and intimate relationship with the Lord and lives filled with faith, wisdom and power.  They were committed to the salvation of souls as the Lord led them. The people in this book were yielded vessels of God, and they displayed His character in so many ways. One of the things you will notice in this book is that the people are from every corner of the world, all walks of life and different denominations within the Christian faith.  Some were wealthy and were of means and some lived in poverty.  I love that fact.  God can, and will use us no matter where and who we are if we are but willing..

Some went through fiery trials, some through dire circumstances, and some through simple devotion to Christ.  As we study this book we will see a pattern developing of those who walked in joint effort with God with a common goal.  They shared the mutual purpose of loving God and loving those He sent them to minister to.  As we reflect upon their lives, let us ask God to use us for His purposes and pray that the fruits of our labor will be evident long after we are gone.  My hope is that you will find your calling in Christ Jesus and walk in the fullness of your own destiny.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Joseph Geertz is an ordained minister and was born and raised in the Muscatine, Iowa area, where Charles Parham grew up. Charles was born in 1873 and died in 1929.  Charles moved and then taught at a Texas University where William Seymour of the Azuza Street Revival was one of his students. Parham was also instrumental in the outbreak of the Tongues Revival in Texas.  His life intrigued Joe enough to do some studies on him which lead him to more studies of other men and women of God who made a difference in people’s lives.

JOE GEERTZ AUTHOR

Joe gave his heart to the Lord at a Baptist Bible camp at age six, and he attended a  Lutheran church as a child and young adult.  As a teenager, he held bible study in his High School.  He attended Freedom Acres in Minnesota to advance his knowledge of the word after high school, and then back to Muscatine to work in a Christian Coffee House Ministry.  After a falling away, he then went to Road to Christ Community for rehabilitation.  Joe graduated from Bible College at the Northwest Pacific School of theology, along with completing several bible courses.

He has done missionary work in India, sharing the gospel in several communities, and teaching about the gifts of the Spirit to pastors.  He compiled Basics Workbooks, “Foundational Doctrines” for pastors and had them translated in different dialects.  Reverend Geertz is just completing a book that has been eleven years in the making entitled “Transformed from Glory to Glory”.  It is about the attributes and characteristics of a Christian.

Joe has also created a Perfume and Spa Line of his own design.  He and his wife also create mostly one of a kind Jewelry pieces and lighted items for the home.  Their tent-making items are sold on EBay and Artfire.com.  They have found the marketplace to be an avenue God has placed them for evangelistic purposes, and have experienced fruit in this area.   

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He has been given a passion to teach and share on the Fire of God and also End time events. He and his wife Donna are available for speaking at church functions, conferences and retreats.

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