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Christian Keynote Speaker at Bill Linn’s Memorial Service 

God and his timetables are not our own. His way are beyond our understanding, his methods are perfect, and His plan for our life is incredible.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11  

My dear friend went to be with the Lord this week. His wit, enthusiasm for life, his service in World War II in the Pacific, his heart, and his passion. I have heard it said many times that as we age, we become ever more like what we truly are. If this is true ten Bill Linn was indeed a great man. Though I have only was blessed to have known him since June 6, 2005, I have been able to walk alongside him during good times and in bad, in joy and in tribulation and yet Bill remained steadfast in his faith, undeterred in his journey and insightful beyond words. 

Bill frequently recounted to me the time when he met his wife of 50 plus years and consistently recalled with great clarity those beautiful legs. He had a sense of humor that was unsurpassed and appealed to all ages. Bill also would share of me what he would do when he would do when he got to Heaven. He planned to lay down by the still waters of the River of Life, under the shade of a tree, with a fishing pole in his hand, but no hook on the end. Bill enjoyed life, treasured it and enjoyed many deep friendships along the way.

Bill served our country when honor and valor ruled our land and integrity and a handshake were indeed a man’s bond. He is unequivocally a key part of the Greatest Generation. He is my friend and I will miss him. 

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 Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!  

CPA Fees Should Not be a Mystery

Serving Norcorss and Beyond as an Award Winning CPA for Decades

A typical small business fees annually to do your corporate and personal income tax return, tax planning, miscellaneous questions throughout the year, and help get your year-end data ready to prepare your corporate return would be approximately $1300.

One of the biggest issue facing business owners is the handling of all of the payroll tax issues, reports, payments and reporting deadlines. To that end I recommend that all business owners use a payroll service with a good contact in the industry being Ms. Staci Graham at E-Chx who can be reached at 404.242.2645.

Having adequate liability and property insurance is also a key issue for business owners to address ASAP after they get their business started as having the right insurance can be critical. Though the “corporate veil” if you respect it and treat it as required will do much to protect you personally from regular tort liability, having adequate insurance coverage, deductibles, limits and co-insurance will help to make sure you liability/insurance issues do not derail your otherwise well-run business. For insurance consideration issues I suggest you interview Ms. Kristina Insley at 770.513.2264 or feel free to review their web-site at www.fnins.net

Though we have client fees ranging from the hundreds to the tens of thousands, a CPA should be able to give, as with all of your vendors, a predictable and determined range of what your annual fees should be. Dealing in good faith with all of our vendors is critical as a Body of Believers so that we may well represent Jesus Christ in the marketplace. The Bible commands that our scales and measures should be just and valid and it is not only appropriate but fair to make a reasonable and market profit on all goods and services rendered.

John Dillard is an Christian Speaker/Author and Certified Public Accountant. To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ and for his latest book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey visit http://www.john-dillard.com/ or all John Dillard CPA today at 770.814.9304

 Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!  

Handling Difficult Circumstances…Taking Christianity Into the World

Perhaps you are having a hard time with a person at work, maybe there is a naysayer in your social or Bible study group who always speaks negatively regardless of what is being discussed. Maybe you are a teacher, parent, boss, or worker and are facing troubling circumstances and challenges to your spirit and your soul. It is a these times when I most strive to center myself in the love of Jesus relying upon his wisdom and strength to both get me through and to encourage others.

“An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.”

Proverbs 12:25

As a CPA I often face challenging circumstances ranging from job loss, IRS Representation Issues, Back Taxes, Offer in Compromise and owing large amounts of taxes to either the IRS or state of Georgia. It is during these times that my clients need me the most and when I strive to be the most attuned to the Holy Spirit to speak and send words of encouragement perhaps when someone around you needs it the most. Therefore be sensitive to the needs of others and the promptings of the Spirit to help out those in distress.  Recently I received this note from a client when I sent along such words of encouragement to encourage you, to encourage others. Be still and listed to God, and He will direct your words to those who need them the most.

How profound is the prompting of the Holy Spirit! You will never really understand how the Lord just used you… for me. Everything is so overwhelming ..and I felt like I was going under and then…. you send this.

How do you thank someone whose heart is in tune to the will of God? Keep allowing his illumination in your life to touch others. He has used you to calm the heart of his child and that is priceless.

Thank you, John.

To read more about John Dillard CPA and his CPA practice, business consulting and IRS representation visit http://www.hiscpa.com/

To read about his books A Voice of One, Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s and Charleston Dawn and his speaking ministry visit http://www.john-dillard.com/

Award Winning Atlanta Keynote Speaker John Dillard CPA’s to appear at the GAYA /Georgia Book of the Year Awards

Overcoming Life’s Challenge’s, God’s Way, is Subject of Mr. Dillard book

Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s has been nominated for the Georgia Book/Author of the Year Award in the Specialty Books Category.  The event is sponsored by the Georgia Writer’s Association; to read more about the event visit http://www.georgiawriters.org/content/view/26/29/

About Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey

A  believer’s life is often fraught with trials and tribulations leading to both defeat and victory. Life’s tragedies, your personal 9/11’s come into our lives seemingly in waves as we face obstacles, which both challenge our confidence and test our faith. Time stood still as the towers fell on that fateful day on September 11, 2001 and lives all over the world were changed forever and the world as we knew it would never be the same.  It is only by the power of an almighty God that we are to persevere.

When tragedy befalls our life, God shares his wisdom with us so we might overcome the world. By leaning on him in the darkness that befalls us, we are able to rise above circumstances that otherwise might cripple our lives. There will be times when you will feel abandoned by all those about you who choose to criticize rather than support and encourage you. We all need a “safe place to fall,” a family member or a brother or sister in Christ who will comfort us in our time of need. Come along one man’s journey as he loses it all becoming both mentally and physically challenged at every turn discovering God never leaves his side and indeed believes in him even during his darkest times. God has a unique calling on our lives and it is through Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s we are able to become more like him.

Two thousand years before the birth of Jesus Christ there lived an ordinary man who, despite challenges that face him, continues to believe in God. Despite ravenous trials, which arrive in quick succession, Job never deters in his faith choosing to believe God would ultimately redeem him. Living in the land of Uz near the desert land between Damascus and the Euphrates River just northeast of Palestine, Job lives his life in pursuit of God while doing His work and bidding. Our lives need to be built on the rock of our faith in Jesus Christ, as it is our belief in Him, which will enable us to withstand life’s trials. Whether our trials are of our own doing or that of others we can discern how to see God’s hand in every event. Though we may not always know why bad things happen we can always find a triune God standing in the gap along with us. The Bible teaches we are to build our life on Him who was the cornerstone and became the capstone and it is in our reliance on Him alone we are able to pass life’s tests.

As we see how one man despite all odds and all those who would turn against him stays true to his faith. Job’s story is one of a man who loses it all, his family, his wealth, and the support of his wife and friends. Yet Job stays true to his faith and to a God who not only restores him, but also gives him much more than he originally lost. Learn how to lean into the pain by seeking God’s will to overcome all that comes your way. God does not promise that our life will be easy but he does say that with him our yoke will be light. Read along as one man, Job, stands, despite the heat of tribulations clinging to his faith when all those he thought he could count on desert him. This story will inspire and motivate you to grow in your relationship with God by leaning on him during life’s fiery trials.

To read more about John Dillard CPA and his CPA practice, business consulting and IRS representation visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ To read about his books A Voice of One, Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s and Charleston Dawn and his speaking ministry visit http://www.john-dillard.com/

In a Twinkling of an Eye…Taking Christianity Into the World

I have known many who were here today and then gone tomorrow, as God calls those he loves home. Maybe you have a friend today that you have unresolved conflict with or need to reach out to. Perhaps there is someone in your life that you have not told you love them lately or could there be something in your own life, that you still need to ask God for forgiveness and to repent.

“…in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.” 1 Corinthians 15:52

Our lives here are not guaranteed beyond the present moment. So we should like innocent children, fear from sin and worry by total reliance on God as our Lord and Savior. Matthew 6:34 advises us to live in the present and to not let the troubles of tomorrow unduly worry us. I was reminded recently, by the below letter, of how precious life is and how we should value each and every moment.

What a difference a day makes!  Last week sure didn’t go as planned, but I got to see the hand of God in a very intense way.

Take care,

God has a plan for your life. All you have to do is to tune in, stay connected by prayer and study and He will lead you to where He wills and desires. In the Matchless Name of Christ!

To read more about John Dillard CPA and his CPA practice, business consulting and IRS representation visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ To read about his books A Voice of One, Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s and Charleston Dawn and his speaking ministry visit http://www.john-dillard.com/

Walking  the Walk; Talking the Talk…Taking Christianity Into the World

As part of the Body of Believers we are all called Lay People. Some of us seem to have gotten the impression that being a Lay Person means that we “lay down” and do nothing more than attend church on Sunday. Though honoring the Sabbath is one of the Ten Commandments, being a Christian “just on Sunday” is not what we are called to do. Whether you serve you community locally or globally, being the Hands and Feet of Jesus is when you are best able to see Christ in action and great miracles and life changing events both in you, those you serve with, and to whom you serve.

 In the Old Testament, Nehemiah is not only a great example of Leadership 101 but also a calling to all Believers, regardless of age, status, stature, gender or location to step out and accomplish great things in God’s name. God is A Voice of One exhorting you to accomplish great things in God’s name. God did not call us to a life of passivity but one of boldness, where be in great confidence march forward under the power of Christ and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Several years ago, while attending Northpoint Community Church I was blessed to meet a woman who was on fire with God. The Holy Spirit softly called to her leading her to long-term overseas missions. God did not call her to visit for a week, a month, or even a year. He called her to change who she was, what she did, and where she lived. In answering God’s calling fully she sold everything she owned including her home in Buckhead, complete with a tennis court, pool, acreage and a lake view to go overseas and to live in poverty. Laying down her life, living in abundance and in freedom, Rebecca chose to go where Christ led. For the first several years Rebecca, lived in China and has since moved to Thailand where she presently serves, while fulfilling the Great Commission.

Though Rebecca does visit the U.S. to gain strength as well as financial support, her home is where God directs. Her letter is incredible, her story is legendary as Christ is right in the middle of it. I encourage you to be still after its reading, let God touch your heart and to seek what God would have you do as we all look to Take Christianity Into the World.

“Sawhatthikha” (Greetings) from half-way around the world in Thailand!  Many of you have heard me tell the story of the precious girl (one of my
“daughters” God has given me) that God had me meet in the bar brothels when I first came to Bangkok almost 3 years ago.  It was amazing how God built our relationship considering I could not even speak her language when I
first met her.  I visited her in the bar brothel for almost a year.  God
made me feel so much love for her and as my Thai language skills progressed I was able to pray with her, witness to her, love on her, and be her mother and her friend.  I think you will feel very blessed to WATCH HER VIDEO.  It will be 10 minutes and 55 seconds well spent.  You will need to have some tissues handy.  I want you all to know how MUCH God used you in her life…You all supported me financially and prayerfully to be able to come serve in Bangkok so God could direct me to this prostitute.  Because of you partnering with me, God used my relationship with this girl to bring her out of the bar brothel to NightLight where she gets to go to church service every day and have Bible Studies, prayer ministry and work making jewelry in an environment of unconditional love.  Because of you helping me to stay in Bangkok, this once prostitute is now saved, baptized and a praise and worship leader in our NightLight church.

Please click on this link below: http://www.xpmedia.com/geSepQEH4KlT
There is a picture of a beautiful Thai girl with black hair and bangs.  It is 10 minutes, 55 seconds long. “Khaw pradjao ouypon khun kha”  (God bless you) Love, Rebecca  

To read more about John Dillard CPA and his CPA practice, business consulting and IRS representation visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ To read about his books A Voice of One, Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s and Charleston Dawn and his speaking ministry visit http://www.john-dillard.com/

Seven Wonders of the World…Taking Christianity Into the World

Sometimes in life we forget the truth ignoring what is before our very eyes. This video will do much to help remind all that God is so very cool. God gave the best gift of all; love and forgiveness allowing us all to be saved alone by our faith in Jesus Christ. 

John Dillard is a Christian Speaker/Author and Certified Public Accountant (All Rights Reserved). To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ (An Atlanta CPA firm) and for his latest book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey and to learn about his ministry visit http://www.john-dillard.com/ 

Christian Business Leaders Summit 2009..Taking Christianity Into the World

Christian Business Leaders Needed for Summit in Uganda for October, 2009

Christian Business Leaders in Uganda are putting the final touches on their walk of faith in having the first ever Christian Business Leaders Summit. Below is the organizers letter I just received. Pray what God would have you do as we Take Christianity Into the World.

Thanks John for really obeying the voice of God and fixing us in your busy schedule. Regarding the preparations; we are in final stages of the event website for people to register from other countries and pay for the attendance.
 
People are waiting for you John to speak out to them. But John is it possible that God can use you to get other Business leaders in the USA to come with you and we can have time for them. But this time we shall request that they pay for their tickets and we shall cater for the accommodations;
 
We need as many business leaders to network and birth big things in Africa, This is going to be an annual event. Please, we are also believing God for finances because we still have a deficit to have the budget serviced. So if God can use you or other friends of yours to somewhat to sow a seed in African Christian business leaders, We shall be grateful to receive it.
 
Different professionals and Business leaders have welcomed the idea, it being the first time such a summit is organized in Uganda and East Africa. We have booked the Venue and we are still believing God to finish the payment, we have taken a step of faith.
 
Please in case of anything please you can call me (I am back to Uganda, though I will be in Tanzania (another east African country) mid June. I am
on +256712758040 or You can call the committee media and promotions manager on +256752980060 he is called Paul or Pr. Ronnie Mutebi on +256752909025.
 
Hoping to see you in Uganda. God Bless. Humphrey.

The Name of the Event is Christian Business Leaders Summit 2009. The dates are October 8th to 10th 2009. We expect 200 Business Leaders and will be in Kampala Uganda.

To read more about the summit and how you can participate visit http://www.hiscpa.com/blog/2009/03/19/christian-speakerauthor-john-dillard-cpa-to-speak-at-the-uganda-christian-business-leaders-summit-2009/ or contact Humphrey Mutaasa of the CBLS organizing Committee.

John Dillard is a Christian Speaker/Author and Certified Public Accountant (All Rights Reserved). To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ (An Atlanta CPA firm) and for his latest book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey and to learn about his ministry visit http://www.john-dillard.com/ 

Christian/Author & Business/Speaker John Dillard CPA Keynote Speaking and Lunch & Learn…Serving Atlanta, Georgia & Beyond

In my pursuit of speaking engagements, I am looking to promote and offer:

-Free tax and business advice to entrepreneurs. To gain a feel for what I do feel free to visit www.HisCPA.com Just a small sampling of what we can over includes:

Entity Selection and Incorporating in Georgia  http://www.hiscpa.com/article2.html
Tax Analysis of LLC vs. S Corporations        http://www.hiscpa.com/article6.html
IRS Representation/IRS Tax Problems      http://www.hiscpa.com/irs-audit.html

Offer in Compromise/Back Taxes    http://www.hiscpa.com/offer-in-compromise.html
CPA/Tax Services                                                http://www.hiscpa.com/
Financials/Financial Statements             http://www.hiscpa.com/what_we_do.htm
Bookkeeping/Accounting                   http://www.hiscpa.com/keeping-books.html

Corporate Income Taxes/Tax Returns        http://www.hiscpa.com/tax-services.html

Personal Income Taxes/Tax Returns          http://www.hiscpa.com/tax-top-ten.html
Payroll Administration                                  http://www.hiscpa.com/payroll-tax.html
Retirement Planning                             http://www.hiscpa.com/retirement-planning.html

Financial Reporting                            http://www.hiscpa.com/attestation-services.html

Strategic Business  Checklist            http://www.hiscpa.com/business-checklist.html  

Atlanta CPA & Beyond                          http://www.hiscpa.com/tax-services.html

An Award Winning CPA                        http://www.hiscpa.com/pressrelease1.html
 

-Engagements to Christian churches, congregations and groups looking for Christian Inspiration using my books as a back drop and how I take Christ along with me to work. To read more visit www.John-Dillard.com Topics we can over include;:

Overcoming Life’s Obstacles; God’s Way   http://www.john-dillard.com/lifes-911s.htm
Exhorting Lay Ministers Accomplish God’s Will http://www.john-dillard.com/voiceofone.htm

How Believers Can Take Christ Along to Work  http://www.hiscpa.com/

Christian Decision Making http://www.hiscpa.com/blog/2009/05/20/christian-decision-makingtaking-christianity-into-the-world/

Tips to Successful Ministry Financing http://www.christianpost.com/blogs/cpa/2009/02/church-ministry-and-business-financing-11/index.html

Check out our Blog on the Christian Post http://www.christianpost.com/blogs/cpa where over one million Believers visit monthly

John Dillard is a Christian Speaker/Author and Certified Public Accountant (All Rights Reserved). To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ (An Atlanta CPA firm) and for his latest book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey and to learn about his ministry visit http://www.john-dillard.com/ To contact John Dillard CPA (Atlanta Christian Author/Speaker) today call 770. 814.9304 proudly serving Duluth, GA, Gwinnett County and Beyond.

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC, 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone    http://www.hiscpa.com/    http://www.john-dillard.com/

Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!

Serving Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta,  Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Walton, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Henry, Newton, Bartow, Walton, Rockdale, Barrow, Spalding, Coweta, Dawson, Douglas, Fayette, Newton, Paulding, Spalding, Walton, Henry, Paulding, Douglas, Coweta, Canton, Covington, Douglasville, Druid Hills, East Point, Forest Park, Griffin, Lithonia, Mableton, McDonough, Milton, Mountain Park, Newnan, Powder Springs, Stockbridge, Union City, Villa Rica, Winder, Woodstock,  Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Marietta, East Point, Gainesville, Snellville, Buckhead, Buford, Peachtree City, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, Gwinnett County, North Fulton County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Forsyth County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Duluth, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Milton, Norcross, Snellville, Roswell, Buford, Cumming, Grayson, Lake Hartwell, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Loganville, Lilburn, Dunwoody, Gainesville, Decatur, and Beyond

Atlanta Keynote Speaker Author John Dillard CPA to Speak on Behalf of Navajo Family Missions

Atlanta Keynote Speaker Author John Dillard CPA to Speak on Behalf of Navajo Family Missions words of gratitude, love and thankfulness for  years of  service of Pastor Tommy Willingham to Sugarloaf United Methodist Church. Join us in a Farewell Dinner for Pastor Tommy & Dee Willingham at a special Dinner at the Diner. The date is Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at the church’s Worship Center. To read more and to make reservations visit http://www.sugarloaf.org/upcomingevents.da

John Dillard is a Christian Speaker/Author and Certified Public Accountant (All Rights Reserved). To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ (An Atlanta CPA firm) and for his latest book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey and to learn about his ministry visit http://www.john-dillard.com/ To contact John Dillard CPA (Atlanta Christian Author/Speaker) today call 770. 814.9304 proudly serving Duluth, GA, Gwinnett County and Beyond.

“Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!” What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 Why are these verses here? Learn how His CPA became a Christian Accounting firm visit http://www.hiscpa.com/christian-CPA.html