Showing posts with label Christian Business. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christian Business. Show all posts

Monday, March 17, 2008

Jesus Christ and March Madness

This is my favorite time of year. Spring brings new life all around. Winter is over and we can start getting outside more. It also brings Easter and March Madness. I really enjoy the college basketball playoffs. It showcases talent and effort, in a winner take all atmosphere.

Easter showcases a winner take all scenario as well. Jesus Christ went against the powers of this world and what looked like a total failure on Good Friday turned out to be a complete victory on Easter Sunday.

The Bible clearly states you shall have no other gods before Me. I want to challenge you (If you are like me and are excited about March Madness) to spend more time with Jesus than you do with your bracket.

We are so distracted here in the United States. We have the freedom to pick and choose what we do with our time and money. Pick someone you can share Jesus with this in this season of new beginnings and make an effort to "connect". Don't just try to "share the Gospel", commit to being a better friend, brother, daughter etc. God will give the opportunity after you have spent some time just hanging out with them.

Try wearing our clothing line as you make an effort to connect. Think about a Final Four party. Jesus went where the people were. I guarantee most people will be watching the Final Four. It may be too late to order from us this year for a Final Four party but pray about getting a shirt or hat and wearing it around your friends and family. Ask God to give you the right words or give them a tract that comes with your purchase.

I am excited about what God is doing in my life. Get excited about God and you will be able to say the same thing. Basketball is exciting because both teams are trying to come out victorious. We watch because we are do not know who will win.

Jesus Christ has already won the victory at Calvary. He defeated evil once and for all. This victory is as powerful today as it was over 2000 years ago. Now you and I need to share the victorious life in Jesus Christ with everyone around us. Make a difference in someone's life today.

Have fun too, I will pick my bracket this year. I will also enjoy watching the games but remember, put God first in all you do. God instructed you through His word to have no other gods before Him. He did not say, "Shut yourself in a room and think of only Me." Take Jesus where the people are and make a difference in their lives.

Monday, February 25, 2008

Powerful Christian Clothing

Why powerful? Because we try to base everything we do on scripture. This can be a little tricky and will probably offend some people. Every business needs a standard of practice and we use the Bible as our guide.

With that said, I want to reintroduce a powerful scripture and one I have tied much of the reason for continuing on with this clothing line.

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, the word of their testimony and they did not consider their lives unto the death. Revelation 12:11

What a powerful picture of a true believer (for keyword purposes I love the term Warriors for Christ).

There are three distinct attributes for the above mentioned Warrior for Christ.

1. The blood of the Lamb. Jesus blood is where the power begins and ends. Without the blood there would be no victory.

2. The word of their testimony. Each "Warrior" has a unique testimony they can use to defeat Satan.

3. A sacrificial life. Without a complete and total death to self you remain a target the enemy (Satan) can attack. He has no power over a "dead man".

As you can tell this verse has incredible power, but like all scripture, it is only powerful when applied to your life. So before any Christian Clothing item can be used, you must first decide to be used of God.

Appling the Bible to your life using something as basic as: Prayer, Wear and Share Christian Clothing that makes a difference in .

Friday, February 22, 2008

Why I Wear Christian Clothing

Have you ever tried to teach a subject you didn't know? I love to teach, but I have found I am most effective teaching something I have actually done or have studied.

Let me give you an example; my daughter asked me to help her with her cheerleading cheers one day. She knew I coached her brother in many different sports, so she wanted me to help her with her sport. I readily agreed, because as general rule, I want to help whenever my children ask.

I failed miserably that day, not because I wanted to, but because I did not have a clue about cheerleading. (We did have a great time as my daughter taught me.) My point is, good intentions are not worth much if you teach your student something entirely wrong.

Christian Clothing is a subject (much like cheerleading) I knew very little about. By divine intervention (an answer to prayer) I find myself in the clothing business. Did I pray for a clothing business you might ask? No, I prayed for an idea to make money. God gave me a Christian Clothing Company.

So instead of taking this idea and mass marketing it to everyone, everywhere, I made a couple of shirts for myself and then some friends (who saw my shirt and wanted one). Here's the whole story.

I still know very little about the clothing industry. I have become a student and my goal is to learn more each day. One thing is certain, this logo works to start a conversation about Jesus. So why write this? As a teaching example, this is how people react to the clothes with the One Drop of Blood logo.

People ask, I share. Usually, it is someone I am in close personal contact with during my day. Some examples are: waiters, golf partners, clients, or people I see at the store. Each encounter is different, but almost all of them start the same, with a question, "What is that on your shirt?" That is why I wear Christian Clothing.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Christian Clothing for Doers of the word

Christian Clothing today is mostly about proclaiming the fact the person wearing the clothing item is a Christian. How does that proclamation help anyone unfamiliar with Jesus Christ and His gift of salvation?

In my experience with non-Christians, (I was one for 30 years) most believe in order to become a Christian they will have to fall in line like their "crazy" neighbor and never do anything "fun" again. In other words they will have to live by a new set of rules and standards.

As most Christians (not all) know, it is about a personal relationship with Christ, not obeying a "rule book". Jesus Christ "obeyed" all the rules of the law for us. He took all of our broken rules (past, present and future) and paid the price once and for all.

That is the Good News and it is what the world needs to know. So what does that have to do with Christian Clothing? The Bible teaches, not to cast your pearls before swine.

So, are we instructed to tell everybody we come in contact with about Jesus? (Here is where I get off the "witness to everybody" reservation.) I believe we are to tell only those whom the Father is currently drawing to Himself. (See John 6:44) Now, if you are wondering who the Father is drawing, I believe all you need to do is ask Him.

This is a prayer God will answer. The problem some believers have with this idea is, it requires action and participation in God's word. This is where One Drop of Blood can help.

We have found that many believers need a little help hearing from God, so we have created a Christian Clothing Line that helps you fulfill the Great Commission and be doers of God's word.

How many times has someone asked you about Jesus while wearing any item in your current wardrobe?

Our challenge to you is as easy as 1, 2, and 3:

1. Find a Christian Clothing Line.
2. Purchase an item that will start a conversation about Jesus.
3. Then give them your personal testimony or a gospel tract.

Quit being hearers only, it is time for Christians to get off the pew and into the world.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Effortless Evangelism using Christian Clothing

Free Yourself From Your Burden

Why are you afraid of telling people about Jesus? There are many reasons you might use but why not just destroy all of those excuses with action? We have coined a phrase Effortless Evangelism. We use something you do every day (put on clothes) and we help you put on Christ daily.

Jesus promised in Matthew 11:30 "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Why should you ever struggle when talking about Jesus?

My guess is, you have been witnessing your way, not "yoking up with Jesus". By witnessing your way, you get to carry your burden. Or worse, you have been trying to witness like someone else.

God made you unique. He gave you unique skills and personalities. Why would you ever try to be like someone else?

Here is a radical concept; why not be yourself around the people you come in contact with everyday? Then, if the opportunity presents itself to share Jesus, do it from your heart. Sharing Jesus with people should be an extension of who you are, not something you must do. That is what we mean by Effortless Evangelism.

Sharing, when asked, to people you know or come in contact with during your day. Not going door to door talking to people you have no rapport with or may not even know. That to me is not effortless on any level.

I have not read anywhere in the Bible where Jesus went door to door. Do you think God forgot to use this powerful witnessing tool or maybe He did go door to door but forgot to record it in His word?

No, Jesus just lived His life and people followed. He then poured Himself into His followers (not randomly to someone behind a door). Jesus taught, He preached, and He healed those who came out to meet Him. A person did not have to "get saved" before he shared, but most did to come to Him. That defines Effortless if you ask me.

Why not try something different today? Be yourself, someone will follow. If not, relax and take a walk through life, someone is at least watching.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Wear Christian Clothing

God Started the Clothing Industry

You say, 'I want to give God the glory in my life.' Why not start with the clothes you wear?

Have you given much thought to what God would have you wear? After all, did you know, it was God who started the clothing industry. For the whole story reread Genesis 3:1-21 but here are the highlights:

Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings. (Genesis 3:7)

Adam's attempt to hide his nakedness got him a covering. When God next sees Adam He realizes that Adam has sinned and things will never be the same. God then pronounces curses (the consequences of everyone's own actions). After God finished handing out His punishment for disobeying Him, he did something for Adam and Eve.

Also for Adam and his wife Eve the Lord made tunics of skin, and clothed them. (Genesis 3:21)

Since the fall of man, clothes are now required. Did God kill just any animal to make the first clothes? You have probably never thought about this before. God is perfect and He made the perfect choice as a covering for Adam and Eve. There is no record of what animal was killed but an animal died and their sin was covered.

Think about Adam's assignment; He gave a name to all of God's creatures. He named the animal and probably knew which animal God killed to cover up their nakedness. (My personal opinion is God used a lamb that probably followed Adam and Eve around every day) Regardless of what animal it was, something had to die. This was a big deal to them.

So what does all this have to do with you? You have to wear clothes. It is against the law to go out in public without clothing. Why would you not use this necessity to bring God glory? My guess is you have never really thought about it before.


Your life is made up of thousands of decisions every day. Small decisions can make a huge impact on your life. You can probably think of a few you have made that changed everything.

Let's look at one small decision you make every day. The clothes you wear. This decision can be based on your style, current fashion trends; many things can influence your decision. You may just grab what is clean. Without much thought, you buy clothes you like, to make you look good. The decision about your clothes has all been about you.

Now, take your eyes off yourself for a minute and let me ask you a question. Have you ever helped someone out?

Now think about this question. Have you ever truly helped someone out of a terrible situation? Remember how good you felt just being able to help. Now think about what Jesus said about the world around you. The road to life (Heaven) is narrow and few find it but the road to destruction (Hell) is wide and many travel on it. Hell is real and many of the people in your life may be traveling on the road that leads to destruction.

Why not make a decision to make a difference. Stop worrying about what someone might think and start seeing the clothes you wear as another tool to reach the people in your life for Jesus Christ. Have you ever prayed for God to use you? Clothes are a necessity; why not start using the clothes you wear to give God glory?

God's promises in the Bible are all true. In Matthew 5:13 Jesus said My yoke is easy and My burden is light. Light and easy is a promise from Jesus to anyone who will be lead by Him. If witnessing seems hard maybe you need to hook in to Jesus' yoke and work His way.

God started the clothing business. Since the fall of man, clothes are now required. Who do you think controls the clothing industry? Why not start looking for Christian clothing companies you can support?

Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost. Why would you continue to support clothing companies that never acknowledge God? Let this serve as a challenge to you. Find a Christian clothing company that will not only cloth you, but can be used to reach those in your life on the wide road that leads to Hell?

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Christian clothing to seek and save that which is lost

Why did Jesus come as a man? Wasn't it to seek and save that which is lost? Jesus completely defeated Satan at Calvary. He took back everything that was taken from Adam at the Fall.

What does that mean to you? It should mean that you do not have to walk in fear or condemnation while you are here on Earth. Jesus won the victory, we as believers must now walk it out.

I have SO much to say on this subject but my main point is, if you have declared Jesus Christ Lord of your life you are on the winning side. (If you can't declare Jesus Lord of your life go to Way of the Master and find out how.) It is time you learned how to walk as a winner.

The first step, is start imitating everything you see Jesus do in the Bible. He gave you an example to live by, so start living. Jesus said who the Son set free, is free indeed. Stop living to please man and start living to please God.

Jesus came so all men might have an abundant life in this world and the world to come. Your job as a follower of Jesus is to tell everyone the Father is drawing to Himself, about His Son Jesus. Why tell people about Christ whom the Father is not drawing? Do you think Jesus went door to door "begging" people to follow Him? Remember to always imitate Jesus (not man).

How will you know who God the Father is drawing? One way is to wear any item with our Christian logo, pray to God, ask Him to lead you and then wait for a question. This of course is not the best way, but in my experience, most believers are so caught up in this world they need some help hearing from God. One Drop of Blood helps you know who the Fathers is drawing.

When was the last time anyone asked you about Jesus? Why not try something different and watch God work. I guarantee you will be well pleased.

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Christian Clothing with a Purpose

Before I get too deep in talking about why God wants to take back the clothing industry He created, I must first introduce you to my God.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. He means what He says, and everything He said, some 2000 years ago, He meant.

God the Father is good all the time and is only good. I get so tired of hearing people (as well as insurance companies) calling a tornado or a hurricane, or any natural disaster, an "act of God". The world God created was perfect. Satan is the one who comes only to steal, kill, and destroy.

The Holy Spirit is our Helper, Comforter and leads us into all truth.

So when there is anything stolen, if anything dies or is destroyed, let's start giving credit where credit is due. Satan is the "thing" behind all the death, disease, and destruction. If it is bad from now on, let's call it an "act of Satan".

I know that didn't have much to do with Christian clothing but I had to get that off my chest.

Now, God is God and I know when He decides to do something, it gets done. With that in mind, He has given me a unique logo for a specific purpose; to empower the church to fulfill the Great Commission. (Again, you can check us out Christian T-Shirts or Christian Polo Shirts)


We will give God all the glory and at the same time help believers seek and save that which is lost.

In my opinion, all clothing companies need to be Christian clothing companies, giving all honor and glory to God. Right now I see the clothing industry as a loud mouth giant screaming insults to my God. (I am not talking about the people in the clothing industry) I am talking about the demon behind all the fleshy, trashy looking clothes they (clothing industry) are giving us to put on our children.


For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12

One more thing you need to know about me, I love Jesus Christ. He is my Lord and Savior. I hate Satan and everything he does and everything he stands for.

Until next time, start thinking about the clothes you wear. Why not wear Christian clothing? Let's quit being just hearers of the word and start doing something. Remember Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God and the gates of hell will not prevail against Him or His church.

Friday, September 21, 2007

God Created the First Clothes

Also for Adam and his wife the Lord God made tunics of skin, and clothed them. Genesis 3:21



The above verse clearly shows God was the inventor/creator of the clothing industry. I have been challenged to consider everything I do as having a positive or a negative influence. (Not much wiggle room for people who see grey in everything.)

As an introduction, my name is Greg Ryan and I have been given a gift from God. A unique logo that instead of shouting, "I am saved." It whispers, "Do you know Jesus?" I have determined to give my testimony through this medium as a way to help seek and save that which is lost.

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. Revelation 12:11

There is little or no real computer skills here and I know Nothing about the clothing industry.
(I need to fix my header but don't yet know how.)

So God has me here, in my weakness (God has assured me through His word He will be strong.)

You can check out the logo at http://www.wearchristianclothing.com/

My next post will explain (I hope) why God has me here.