Last week I had an email from a subscriber that touched my heart in a special way.

She wrote:

I have always enjoyed reading your newsletter. You have a way of explaining your faith journey by your simplicity. Your way of explaining the message is not heavy, not over anyone’s head. Just there. Where we as the reader can understand it in layman’s terms. I know, for myself, the “Ah moment”, or as you put it ”God-incidences “, are clearly presented and well received. Thank you.

It touched my heart because 30 years ago, I felt God calling me to quit my job in Corporate America to start sharing my faith online, full-time.

It was a crazy move to many. The Internet was still in its baby crib, and one of my close relatives was furious at me for quitting my job for THIS.

“But not everybody’s ON the Internet!” she said.

I replied, “I’ll start with the 30 million that are on it and work my way from there!”

This year, 30 years later, there are 6 billion people connected to the Internet, 75% of the world’s population.

I’m still trying to make a dent. (Later I’ll share how you can help me keep going, if you’d like.)

But after 30 years, I still get notes like the one above from people who are moved by my way of sharing my faith online.

And 30 years later, my ministry is still “in the black,” which in accounting terms is very good, meaning my assets still outweigh my liabilities. (I would be “in the red” if they didn’t!)

I’m surprised, honestly, because when I quit my secular job 30 years ago, I had a wife, three kids, and $1,500 in the bank. I’ve since had three more kids and still have about $1,500 in the bank. Hallelujah!

That’s thanks to many of you who have helped us stay afloat for the last 30 years.

I feel like the customer in this cartoon.

There’s a creek by my house called “Money Creek.” I’m told it’s called Money Creek because there’s a bank on each side. :)

Every time I drive over that creek, I turn my palms upward and say, “Thank You, Lord, for the money You’ve given, and I pray for more to keep on going. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

I could have more than $1,500 in the bank today. But I just keep my hands open, trusting that as I pour out the money He gives into the people and projects that are on my heart, He will fill them with more.

I’m so thankful to God and all those who have helped me for 30 years. And I’m praying for more to keep on going.

If you’ve been touched by this ministry in some way over the past year (or past 30!) would you consider a year-end gift to help me keep going?

I’d love it. God would love it. And readers like the one above would love it.

I only ask for cheerful gifts. My ministry is always freely available, with no obligation. But if you’d LIKE to give, I’d love your support.

“Let each one give as they decide in their hearts, with gladness, not sorrow or obligation. For God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Thanks so much!

Here are 3 ways to give.

ONLINE via…
PayPal, Credit Card (pokey@theranch.org)
Venmo (Eric-Elder-18)
or Zelle (pokey@theranch.org)

CASH or CHECK to…

Eric Elder Ministries
25615 E 3000 North Rd
Chenoa, IL 61726 USA

STOCKS to… (you get the deduction without paying taxes on gains, and we get the donation… win-win!)

Brokerage: Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Account Name: Eric Elder Ministries
Account Number: 7071-2759
DTC Number: 0164

Thanks for helping in so many ways! :)

Love,

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