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Make a Stand & Share The Message of Christ!

Since our last catalog, I have personally taken hundreds of calls from customers who have tearfully recounted how God used the message of a print to minister to them. Those calls are humbling because we are merely the vessel and I am so honored at what He chooses to do with us and pour through us.

I do, however, have a concern. I’m concerned that many of our churches, Christian bookstores and average Christians are shying away from pure presentations of the Gospel. I’m continually given several rationales that go like this: “I don’t want to offend my neighbors when they come over” or “People will think I am narrow minded”. The saddest statement of all came from a bookstore owner that did not want to carry a print of Christ because “people who put that up on their wall actually have to believe this stuff”. Absolutely. Yes! That’s the point. We really do believe “this stuff” – the Message that God sent His Son, Jesus Christ to live and die for me making the way for me to be forgiven of my sins, reconciled to God and guaranteed of eternal life with Him. I personally believe it with all my heart, soul and being. And why? BECAUSE IT’S TRUE. True for me and equally true for you.

It is not the “Legend of Jesus” that we believe. It is not the “Story of the Cross” that we remember at Easter. It is Truth. It is the life, death & Resurrection of the very Son of God – the ONLY Savior and Lord. He is inescapable. Many may choose to mock Him or ignore Him but the Bible promises a day when every knee will bow and every tongue confess “Jesus is Lord”. Let no one deceive you, the Message of Christ is not a fable or a hope… it is the Truth. And we all need to start acting like it.

My encouragement then is to make a stand. Make a stand in your lives, in your purchases, in your family and in your home. Surround yourself with the Message of Christ and be not ashamed to present that Message to friends, neighbors, co-workers, repair men, delivery drivers and even the various wacky cults that come knocking on the door. Let your home, office, work, and school proclaim loudly from the walls the Message of Christ and that you are not ashamed of the Gospel.

Posted on September 6, 2010 2:32 PM

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On Sale: Walls of Inspiration

Save Over $20 on all Walls of Inspiration Pieces

We are happy to announce that for the first time, we are reducing the price of all of our Walls of Inspiration Pieces. Normally these popular items are $129.99, but we have lowered the price to $105 from now until September 1st.

About The Walls of Inspiration Collection:
The Walls of Inspiration are new renderings of bestselling Christian Paintings by Ron DiCianni & Chris Hopkins in a new affordable, easy to care for format. Each piece comes in a color coordinated Colorbox format designed by Colorplak. This innovative new style is ready to hang, needs no framing and is so durable it can be cleaned with household products! Each Walls of Inspiration Colorplak presents the original picture with a stylized verse reference incorporated into the image.

Be sure to take advantage of this special offer before it's over!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WALLS OF INSPIRATION COLLECTION

Posted on August 17, 2010 8:59 AM

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New Ron DiCianni 2011 Calendars at Tapestry Productions

We are so happy to announce that the brand new Ron DiCianni - A Year of Faith Calendar have arrived!

The Ron DiCianni calendars were one of the best sellers of 2009 and we couldn't wait any longer to make the 2011 calendars available. We have received countless calls and emails on how much these calendars helped with witnessing to family & friends.

This brand new calendar features a brand new collection of Ron DiCianni's prints including:

• Lord, Teach Us To Pray
• If Two Agree
• Only The Cross
• In The Garden
• Messenger
• Jesus Prayed For Me
• Never Alone
• The Storm
• The Touch
• Welcome Home
• The Refiner's Fire
• Simeon's Moment

We have both individual and wholesale bulk versions of the calendars for sale on our website.

Be sure to buy you calendar before they are all gone!

Click here to browse the selection

Posted on August 2, 2010 12:30 PM

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Thanking God Everyday

Far too often do we only reach out to God when we need or want something. "Lord, please help me pay my bills." As a child I remember praying for God to allow me to win my games. There is of course is nothing wrong with asking for anything from God as Luke 1:19 says ""So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." However, prayer with God does now always need to be a 911 call, a 411 call is equally as welcomed.

Spending time with God is so important for spiritual health. We can't continue to live in the world, and expect to have a close relationship with Christ.

As we go about our lives we are constantly blessed. Did you eat today? Did you have a place to sleep? Thank God for what you have. Let Him know that you are his child, and witness his blessings in your life. Begin to thank Him for everything in your day. You will be so surprised at how long you can go on thanking Him for everything in your life. In my prayer journal, I like to list 5 things that I am thankful for everyday. This also keeps me on alert throughout my day to see His blessings all around.

By remembering to both Thank God and let Him know your prayer needs, you will begin to see God's presence ever more clear in your life.

Print : Lord, Teach Us to Pray by Ron DiCianni
Click here to buy the fine art print

Posted on July 28, 2010 10:33 AM

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Ron DiCianni Speaking in Barstow Sunday July 18

Ron DiCianni will be traveling to Barstow, CA this weekend to speak at two locations.

At 9:00 am Ron will be speaking at Barstow Marine Base Memorial Chapel, and at 6:00 pm at Crossroads Assembly of God.

For more information, you can contact Crossroads Assembly of God at their website www.barstowassembly.com.

Posted on July 15, 2010 1:26 PM

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Read The Bible in One Year

Have you ever read The Bible in one year? Have you ever wanted to? I have attempted to do this with many new year's resolutions, but have given up at some point. However, I still dream of a world where everyone that I come across with will have read the Bible each day. Can you imagine how wonderful this would be?

Recently I found a tool online and thought it would be a good idea to share with the Tapestry Productions family. I have been using this to help get me back on track. On CBN's website they have a service that will email you everyday with a passage to read. This is a part of their online Bible service that is completely free.

Recently, we discussed how to set up your own devotional space. Remember to follow those tips while you read the Word.

It is also a good idea to read the passages from a study Bible. Many time in our lives we visit the same passages over and over, and begin to skim over the true meanings. By reading these passages with a new perspective, you may be given new insights into the nature of the passage.

To learn more or to sign up for the emails, please visit http://bible.cbn.com

Posted on July 6, 2010 3:42 PM

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Looking for Ministry Profiles

Here at Tapestry we take our mission very seriously, and hope to do everything possible to increase the Kingdom. We are very excited to launch a new section of our blog... Ministry Profiles. Tapestry is looking for Ministries from around the world that are doing their part to help people dedicate their lives to Christ.

Maybe you are reaching out to a new group of people, or using Ron DiCianni's prints for ministry. Whatever you story is, we want to hear it.

Please email us at blog@tapprod.com with your story.

Remember to include:

Name of Ministry
Location
Mission
Website
Photo or Logo (if possible)
Description of your Ministry/History

Looking forward to hearing your stories!

Posted on June 28, 2010 11:22 AM

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The ABC's of Salvation

This past Sunday, my pastor helped remind us of a simple Sunday school lesson that many of us have been taught, the ABC's of salvation: Admit, Believe, Confess. This simple little lesson is what many new believers and those who have not committed their life to Christ need to hear.

I have heard it too many times; my friends who I take church say "sure, I would like to be a Christian, I would like to be saved, but there are too many rules." This happens when they hear a message about everything that need to cut out of their life. But this is not what being a Christian is all about. Being a Christian is your relationship with Jesus Christ as your personal savior, and living your life for Him!

The ABC's of salvation are
1. Admit:
Admit that you are sinner and that you can not free yourself.
Rom 3:23

2. Believe :
Believe that Jesus Christ died for you.
Luke 5:32

3. Confess:
Confess that Christ is Lord and your only way to Salvation.
Acts 19:18

It really is that simple to start your new life. Becoming a Christian is something that you can do right now! When you go through life with Christ by your side, you are not afraid of the challenges that face you. And the best part is that at the end of this life, you will spend eternity in his presence.

Posted on June 28, 2010 9:42 AM

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Evangelism on The Internet

The internet today has to grown to play enormous role in our daily lives. Everyday over 1 billion people access the internet for everything from social networking to shopping. Many Christians have embraced the internet and have been able to use its power to reach an amazing amount of people. However, in the Christian community, there still remains the idea that the internet is the devil's playground, full of sinful websites.

In this day in age, we need to use the internet to carry out our calling. Can you think of a greater way to reach the world than the world wide web? Each person who uses the internet has a great opportunity to share their faith with the world, and bring those who can connect with them to Christ.

Here are some of the online evangelism ideas from OurChruch.com from their recent, 20 Ways to Share Your Faith Online series:

1. Use your Facebook to share your faith
They suggest posting Bible verses and devotional thoughts on your page for your friends to see. You can also comment on group or friend's posts with appropriate Christian resources.

2. Starting a Blog
Blogs are free and easy to create and generally come up pretty well in search engines. Everyday people search for answers to all sorts of questions from divorce to parenting. If you share your thoughts from a Christian perspective on the subject, imagine the impact that you can have on someone's life.

3. Post Videos
Many churches today have embraced digital technology and have begun to post videos of their sermons. Post these videos on your Facebook profiles, blogs, and anywhere else you can think of. If you church has not been able to post videos yet, help them. YouTube is completely free and easy to use.

You can view the entire series on 20 Ways to Share Your Faith Online on OurChurch.com's blog blog.ourchurch.com, or Click Here.

Posted on June 22, 2010 10:27 AM

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The Resurrection Mural Receives Prestigious Honor

Ron DiCianni's Resurrection Mural was recently honored by The Art Renewal Center as one of the top 100 pieces of Fine Art in the World. The selection comes as part of the 6th International 2009/2010 ARC Salon Competition and is open only to selected masterworks from top artists.

We can only thank God for the incredible recognition of what many are calling the definitive masterwork on the subject of Christ's Resurrection. The impact of this mural is reaching far beyond the Christian community, and is beginning to impact the lives of those around the world.

As a part of its award process, The Resurrection Mural will be displayed on the Art Renewal Center’s website as well as in their catalog.

About the Art Renewal Center:
The Art Renewal Center (www.ArtRenewal.org) is dedicated to promoting and encouraging excellence in the visual arts and has long been a champion of technically well crafted and especially pleasing fine art worldwide. Established as a reaction to the growing trend in modern art to abandon technique and instead strive for shock value and bizarre trends couched as novelty, the ARC champions Fine Visual Art in the vein of the Renaissance Masters.

Posted on June 18, 2010 10:49 AM

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