Preston Gillham

I fully anticipate that in a week or so you would get the announcement of the birth of No Mercy. But right now we are still in the delivery room. The process is currently going well, yet, we would be remiss to ease on prayer.

While we all await eagerly, I am going to take the opportunity to share what No Mercy has meant to me, and ultimately why did I volunteer for the Head Prayer Tribeswoman position.

Among other things, No Mercy is about doubting God in midst of difficult circumstance and what transpires when a Believer makes unbelief his or her dwelling place. In the last two years I have found myself in difficult circumstance. More times than I care to admit I doubted God’s love, His care for me, and His willingness to deliver me. Just like the main character of No Mercy, I found myself in a pit of darkness, slowly edging towards the precipice of despair. As only a loving Heavenly Father would have it, with perfect timing He put in my hands an early manuscript of the book. I began to read and could not put it down. I would wake up at 4 a.m. without an alarm and would grab the book. God was speaking to me through No Mercy. He talked to me about my circumstances: He did not cause them, but was using them to draw me to His heart. Hearing Father through the book brought me renewed joy, determination to persevere, and hope that I will make it thought the hard times. After all, someone else had been there before me and had made it on the other side.

I know that there are many people in prolonged difficulties – financial, relational, professional, physical. These are the people that we need to pray for. Father wants to speak hope and life into their weary souls. Pray that nothing hinders their access to the book and life and freedom is multiplied in their lives.

Be blessed until the next time,

Reny Madjarska

Head Prayer Tribeswoman

The various pieces of No Mercy’s introduction into the world are pretty much ready to go as soon as the product is in hand.

So far, so good. Except that the printing company has made what appears to be another clerical-level error that has thrown printing behind another week or so.  In addition, Preston’s personal technology melted down this morning—Outlook, all email accounts associated with the publisher, store, and fulfillment. iPhone wigged out. Connectivity destabilized.

This a vivid example of enemy resistance: to bring distortion of communication, to create confusion. Just pray fervently. Our Heavenly Dad has everything under control and He will take care of it.

Frustration and loss of time aside, I am actually delighted of the opposition and resistance. It does confirm that we are on the right track and our prayers are not in vain. Be encouraged Tribe. We are apart of work so important that the enemy of God will spare no effort to derail.  So, off to prayer.

Be blessed on your knees,

Reny Madjarska

Head Prayer Tribeswoman

I titled this post “marketing” but it is more than marketing that is the matter of prayer. The focus this week is the overall strategy of distribution and promotion of No Mercy. Clearly, God can accomplish it anyway He pleases. He can spread the word like a wild-fire and it will be cool to watch. But He may use the methodical, deliberate steps of a carefully thought out marketing plan. Either way, the prayer and the goal is one: as many people as possible to hear about No Mercy, buy it, read it, and pass it along to their friends. Pray as you feel led. I am leaning towards the ‘wild-fire’ idea.

On another note, as the book gains popularity, so would Preston’s name and persona. The transparency and honesty of his writing will not remain unnoticed. That will represent a huge change in his and Dianne’s lives. The demands on thier time and attention will multiply. The more effective the writing, the greater the opposition of the enemy. Would you talk to Father about this? Specifically for protection and preparation of Preston and Dianne’s heart, mind, body and spirit.

Be blessed this week,

Reny Madjarska
Head Prayer Tribeswoman

This week demands special attention in our prayers as far as Preston and the No Mercy team are concerned.

Preston is away on a ministry assignment casting vision, direction, change management and leadership development plan for a couple of organizations. This type of work is intense by its nature. At the same time Satan expends a great deal of effort to derail the leadership and staff of any effective ministry. Pray for productive meetings which will propel the work of these groups forward.

No Mercy is approaching release dates. The electronic book is coming to life as I write this. The prayer here is that the final e-version is such that people pass it along to their friends while they are also stirred to purchase the printed version.

The communication channels are in process of development. We do not have a well oiled machine yet. We need prayers for that. The eCommerce package, including the online store component, merchant services and other plug-ins need a lot more work. Father knows how all the details need to come together, so we are asking that He makes it clear to those involved.

Praying alongside you, be blessed,

Reny Madjarska
Head Prayer Tribeswoman

Thank you for continuing to pray faithfully while I was away. Preston, thank you for leading the Tribe well.

I spent eight days in Israel tracing the steps of Jesus’ life and ministry. Most of the original sites have been destroyed but a few places where Jesus actually walked still remain. One of those places is the courtyard where Jesus was beaten and the crown of thorns placed on his head. Realizing that I am standing on stones ones covered with the blood of Christ, my heart was asking, “What was it like to be touched by God while he was in flesh.” Instinctively I placed my hand on one of the stones as if seeking a transfer of that knowledge and experience.

Many people are hungry for the touch of the living God. Many know him but many more just know about Him. They do not know his heart, his lavish love, his reckless pursuit of our hearts. And this is the story of No Mercy. As we continue to pray for the release of No Mercy and for Preston, please pray for the hearts of people who ‘have God all figured out’ and for those who long to know God deeper. Please pray not only that their lives are transformed, but also, that they respond by giving the book to others and sharing it with tenacity.

It is critically important that the book gets into the hands of people. So, please pray that all obstacles hindering distribution are cleared out, that the word gets out and channels of communication multiply.

As one touched by God, be blessed,

Reny Madjarska
Head Prayer Tribeswoman