Meet Martin
Endorsements
Martin Davis came to our church, Christ United Methodist, to share his seminar
Ashes into Gold: The Journey of Spirituality. The seminar was given
twice, and those in attendance were truly blessed. I came to know Martin
first by teaching his book, The Gospel and the Twelve Steps, to a
support group here at our church. We all developed a closer, more intimate
relationship with Jesus Christ as we continued along our spiritual journey
with Martin's book as our guide. I have received many encouraging comments
on Martin's seminar, Ashes into Gold, and I am happy to help promote
this material in any way I can.
--Barbara Chapman, Director of Adult Min., Christ United Methodist Church, Jackson, MS
Ashes into Gold is a window of hope for all who experience suffering through loss, illness,
or disappointment. It is a vessel of God's reassurance to those who struggle
to trust Him, and a reminder of His promise of peace to those who surrender.
Martin Davis is an intelligent writer and gifted communicator. His
sensitivity to the needs of participants makes the seminar very personal and
relative to each individual. Martin's sharing of his own journey provides an
environment of security and acceptance where growth and healing can begin.
Ashes into Gold was a tremendous help to me personally, and I know
God will use it to work in the lives of others. I am glad to have the
opportunity to tell others about this seminar.
--Pam Magee, Lay Leader, Rivercrest (Baptist) Fellowship
Thanks so much for your seminar, Ashes into Gold: The Journey of Spirituality.
The feedback I have received from the participants is excellent. Great job!
I look forward to you doing the seminar at the Dwelling Place again next
year.
--Sr. Clare Van Lent, Director, The Dwelling Place, Brooksville, MS
Martin Davis, in his seminar, Ashes into Gold: The Journey of
Spirituality, brought to my attention the beautiful metaphor of
journeying toward maturity that leaps out of the Exodus saga. Therein we
find a spiritual road map that begins with where we begin—in slavery to our
sin. Ashes into Gold leads us on a progression toward freedom,
examining many of the hazards of the desert along the way. I found myself
along the way and looked back at the footprints in the sand to see many of
the places I have been. So much like the journey of the Hebrew people, we
reach the brink of the Promised Land, God's prescribed place of dwelling for
his children. We, just as the Hebrews, decide for ourselves to step out in
faith and enter, or scurry back to the desert. Sadly many Christian people
today have pitched their tents in the sand. Some have abandoned the task
altogether and retreated into Egypt. Martin Davis encouraged me to rely upon
God's providential provision in my dark night of the soul, to examine the
very nature of this spiritual journey, and press on in the wake of the
pillar of fire when the night is the darkest.
--Ted Dukes, Pastor Paul Truitt Memorial Baptist Church, Pearl, MS
The most helpful concept for me was "letting go." I had never thought of looking
at Desire as something to let go of, but now I realize how much I am holding
on to Desire. The story of plowing the field with no concern for the harvest
is a word picture I will never forget. The portrayal of "His Majesty, the
Baby" is something that I do not want to look at but I know I must. That,
too, is a word picture I will never forget. Also, I found the description of
the stages of spiritual development very helpful.
--M.T. Clinton, MS
The most encouraging impression I carried from the seminar was that we must
continue through the wilderness. If we turn back, we will never know the
wonderful blessings God has in store for us. The story that opened the
seminar brought me to tears because Martin Davis was describing me. I am
thankful for Martin's insight and ability to help others.
-S.J.N. Ph.D., Jackson, MS
The opening fairy tale is powerful. Martin Davis' presentation is open, honest,
and real. It is important to me that Martin predicted no quick and easy
fixes but rather portrayed our struggles as a part of a spiritual journey.
The story of the children of Israel, the Red Sea, etc., is a great
interpretive item.
--J.R. Brandon, MS
The opening fairy tale is a great analogy which will be food for thought for a
long time. I also liked the description of the two threshold guardians, Fear
and Desire. The word pictures make the concepts easier to grasp.
--P.R. Brandon, MS
