“Paul”

Romans 12:9 [Let] love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
 The book of romans was designed to lay a solid foundation for our Christian faith. If the foundation is built right, then the Christian life can be strong. This book in the bible has intrigued me for years. I will only highlight a little of it here in this blog (chapter1,1-16) however I do hope you will read the entire book as it does relate to a lot of people’s lives. In the book of Romans you will find how God spreads His good name by showing the world His grace.


This book is about the most remarkable man and His heart, his life and his death. This is one book that all Christians should hold close to their hearts. This book is allowing me to see life like I never have before. As I have been thru some terrifying times in my life of late, and I fell short from Gods word as I allowed others to drag me into their own lives struggles. I got pulled in, but I did nothing to escape, I only added to it, unfortunately allowing it to affect my health. I found myself being hurt mentally, but more importantly physically, taking me away from the situation was what God had in store for me but I didn’t adhere to His warnings, I stayed and joined in and added fuel to the fire by trying to get answers, silly answers at that, as to who it was that said what, which led me to lying to get the answers. As I prayed later I found it was too late to take back what I had done, all I could do was apologize and then give it to God for my own forgiveness. The book of Romans reminds me I should have walked away, and trusted God to handle the situation and followed my calling as Jesus had blessed me with. I am now recovering from the effects it had on my body, understanding more now than ever that this heart of mine only ticks as long as God allows it too, that I should never take even one breath for granted. I know God will put me back out there to bring souls to Him, but only when He knows I am strong enough to walk away from Satan’s ways.

To all those that hurt me, and that I hurt I ask for forgiveness and I pray they accept my apologies in Jesus Name.


The book of Romans centers on the Gospel of Christ (Rom. 1:16, 17). Paul is deeply concerned that his readers understand how a sinner may be received as righteous by a righteous God; and how a justified sinner should live daily to the glory of God. This amazes me every time I read it. God wants you to know that He accepts you, no matter what kind of sin you have created; He wants you to admit your sin and ask Him for His forgiveness, so that you can start to live a life after Him. This book is basically Paul’s theology. He is here (Rome) to do what God sent Him to do, then He will move on as He says, he wants to go to Spain. Paul is only a man, but because of what God called him to do, he is a man used to preach Gods gospel. He was brought up as a child to know who God was, the spirit of God lives in Him, just as it does each of us. However Paul’s teachings come from God and only God, it is important that you know this. You can’t go and teach Gods word from what you hear, unless you hear it from God. Paul is putting himself in line with other great men and prophets of God. One difference may be that in the OT they were servants of God, Paul considers himself a personal servant of Christ Jesus. Paul saw who he was, he was a mere table server for the Lord, and his mission was to teach about God, then move on. This was his calling. Paul was there to keep the church going. Are you called by God? Are you following His word, His message to you? I was, then I got lost, but I didn’t go far, because God called me back in line, to continue bringing the lost sheep back home. I hope you will find interest and take time to get into a bible study and find out what all Paul did have to say in the book of Romans. I will continue teaching this book as long as the Lord leads me to. Paul’s job was to teach all, to leave no one out; he did not discriminate against anyone, as I will not either. The word of the gospel is for all of us; it’s our job to get the word out there as it was Paul’s calling. Paul says he was ready and eager to go to the Romans. It was more than an obligation for him to speak to the Romans. It was a privilege. It was a great opportunity. He wanted to do it.


Thank you for showing interest in what the Lord is leading me to do; I pray for you each and ask for Gods favor in your life.

God’s Beauty

God’s Beauty

In Pictures

&

Word

Beautiful pictures, wouldn’t you say?   All I see when I look at this is how much God must love us,

This is the kind of beauty we see; however real beauty is  in how the Lord sees’ things.


Real beauty is on the inside.
1 Peter 3:3-4 (King James Version) 3Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.


Physical beauty without the Lord's Spirit is nothing.
Proverbs 31:30-31 (King James Version) 30Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Physical beauty is temporary.
Psalms 39:11 when thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah


The closer we live to the Lord, the more our outward appearance is transformed and made beautiful.
Acts 6:15 and all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.

The Lord helps us reflect His beauty.
Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh [himself] with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth [herself] with her jewels.

God created the beauty of the heavens and the earth. The Lord is the Master Artist and we as His children can also use our gifts and talents to become artist.

God loves us all, We are surrounded with His beauty, but is your heart full of God’s beauty?

“Is God talking to you?”

You just know when God has spoken to you. Never doubt or let anyone tell you differently. There are so many false prophets these days you have to work even harder to get Gods truth out there for others. God planted a seed inside of me many years ago; I have felt this seed growing. When I was a teenager I wanted God to talk to me so bad, I wanted what others had. I wanted to be able to walk for Jesus and spread His name. I remember the first time God spoke to me and I knew it was He. I have felt Gods calling on my life for many years, but I have not known what to do with it or how to use it, until January 2010 when God spoke to me and said if you write it I will give you the words and encouragement. I was amazed at how God led me and directed me thru my first book, Heavens Door, and now that I am writing the second book, I am just elated that God says I am not thru with you my faithful servant. I have always believed in God and how He uses people in many different ways, I just never felt deserving, now as I am growing more with Christ I am figuring out God’s plan for my life.
Last night I had someone question why I write, that no one reads it that is lost, only those that know God already. This brought tears to my eyes, not because I knew he was wrong, but because His faith in God’s power showed in that statement. See Jesus just told me to write it, He would do the rest. I TRUST THIS! He has given me an open internet; He puts people around me that are lost. I know without any doubt that this tool will be made available as God sees fit. This same person is having so much mistrust in our churches of today, which I have to agree with him to a certain point, however fully I do not. My church is my heart; it is about me taking the time to get into Gods word, in prayer, and putting myself in reach of individuals that I am able to see living a life for God.



I listen as God talks, and I am praying for healing for this young man’s heart and turmoil that he has been put through. He is hungry for God’s love and understanding.


Hearing God's voice is something we all long for. Maybe He is talking to you right now and you just do not know what to do with it. First, I suggest you get in prayer and let God know you just are not sure, that you are scared. He wants you to hear Him. I know for myself, I never take it for granite, I listen, and then I pray about it. A couple of years ago I met a person who was telling me how excited they were about purchasing a new used truck. I got chills all over my body and did not understand what was happening, when out of my voice I spoke; please do not buy the black truck. This person was stunned, they said I did not tell you it was black and why shouldn’t I buy it? You just wanted to burst my bubble. They left abruptly.


Two weeks later to that day, I ran into this person again, they said they had been trying to find me; they had to tell me that after they had talked to me they got scared and did not buy the black truck. Two days later the guy that did purchase the truck was killed in a freak accident, they told me they just had to go to the dealership when they saw it on the news to see if it was the truck they was going to purchase. It was! They wanted to thank me for saving their life. I responded, I DID NOT, GOD DID, please give all the glory to God.



After this event, I never doubted when God has spoken to me. I will just be a witness for God and continue sharing His word, and continue Trusting Jesus to use me as He sees fit. Do not miss your opportunity to be a vessel for God.



Do you want to hear God's voice? If you do, it is possible you are hearing Him already, for He may be the one giving you the longing to hear Him. Jesus does talk to you! It is up to you if you listen.



God bless you my friends!

“Why should I let you in?”

Matthew 7:14 "Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”
Do you know for sure that you are going to be with God in Heaven? If God were to ask you, “Why should I let you into My Heaven?” what would you say?

Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." (John 14:6) As a Christian, it is not you that claims the only way to heaven it is thru Jesus, because it was Jesus Himself who claimed it. Did you know the bible encourages us as Christians to examine our self to see if we really are in the faith? (2 Corinthians 13:5)

You will know you are saved, when you are.
Why should God let me into Heaven, I have two answers, I am saved by the Grace of God, and secondly, God died on the cross so that I may live.

I love God with my entire heart and soul, I profess I am a sinner and I thank Him for forgiving me for these sins. Those stripes He bore were because of my sin, not His; those nail driven holes in his hands were because I am a sinner, Not HIM! He came back to earth and walked as a man so that He could take our sins and leave them on that blood stained cross.

None of us has any legal rights to heaven, for “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Rom 3:23-24. We do not “deserve” heaven, and nothing we can do can change that. It is only through the blood of our Savior and Creator that heaven becomes attainable. By accepting Jesus’ offer through faith, we can, and we will, be saved! “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16-17


I thank you Jesus! PRAISE YOUR HOLY NAME!

I AM YOUR DAUGHTER, I AM SAVED, I WILL NEVER BE GOOD ENOUGH OR SINFREE TO GET INTO HEAVEN ON MY OWN, HOWEVER I AM BLESSED, BECAUSE I DON’T HAVE TO, WITH YOUR GRACE AND BLOOD YOU OPENED THE DOOR.



Will you knock at His door? Why should He let you into Heaven? What will your answer be?

"Death"

Dad will live in my heart and the memories will be forever. A day of reflection as today my heart is full of memories of my dad. He was the glue that held our family together. The holidays come and go now as dad is away at rest with the Lord. My thoughts are on the day we laid him to rest and the words I was given to share. I hope in some way this will help you if you have lost a loved one.

Think of daddy stepping out onto a mountain And finding it to be Heaven!
Think of  dad taking hold of a hand and finding it to be God’s!
Think of  dad breathing new air, and finding it to be celestial air.
Think of dad feeling invigorated, and finding it to be immortality.
I have has passed from a storm and tempest to an unbroken calm, I have woken up and realized I am now at home in Jesus’ Arms.
Daddy loves you!

As I shared that at his casket my heart was ok, for I knew he was safe now from all harm the earth offers, he would suffer no more. A few months later I was so sad and heartbroken and I sat down and read this over and over. I now know dad has been reborn; there will be no more tears for him to cry, and no more sorrow to suffer. I know everyday he has a smile. Most importantly I know he will be waiting with open arms when my day comes to go home. As I write this today, I feel the Lords presence. I know I am not alone.

If you too have lost a loved dad, mother, sister or brother, or even your own child, please know that God will fill the emptiness and help you to have joy in your heart again. I think the most I have learned from death is that God only loaned them to us, and we so often take them for granite. Take time to tell those that are still here how much you love them.

John 14:1-2"Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

Revelation 21:4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."

Isaiah 41:10, 13 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. . . . For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

God bless you my friends, today, tomorrow and always!
Dads tombstone reads "We Love You Daddy"

"His Hand"

This Christmas, may His Hands touch your heart
with healing and your life with blessings
As He cradles you in love all the days of your life
with his blood stained hands
The Hands that made the world and gave
the sun and moon their light
The same tiny hands of a baby born one cold December night …
The Hands that stilled the wind and tamed the fury of the sea
are the calloused Hands of a carpenter who lived in poverty …
The Hands that held the power to break the binding chains of sin
are the gentle Hands that washed the feet
of tired and dusty men …
The Hands that cleansed the leper,
healed the blind and raised the dead are the same praying hands of one, who cried,
 "Not My will, but Thine instead …
The Hands that shaped the universe and flung the stars in space
the nail-pierced hands of a dying man who
suffered in our place …
The Hands of our Creator, Lord and King of Heaven above,
the Savior's Hands, forever reaching out to us with love.
This holiday season give him a gift, the gift of your love
And forever will you be touched by His hands.



God bless you each this Holiday season!

“Angel Gabriel”

The Angel Gabriel brings about good thoughts. As I was lying around today, I thought about the Angel that appeared when my dad was dying and how it comforted dad, he said it gave him peace. I wonder now, was that the Angel Gabriel? Did God send Him to comfort my dad? Tears stream down my face as I remember the days of past. Will your heart be open to receive when your angel appears before you?


The angel Gabriel appeared when there was an extremely important message from God. Daniel15And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man. Daniel816And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision. 17So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision.


1. Daniel 9:20And whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God; 21Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation. 22And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding.

2. Luke 1:5-38. 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. 7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years.


8 So it was, that while he was serving as priest before God in the order of his division, 9 according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot fell to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. 10 And the whole multitude of the people was praying outside at the hour of incense. 11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.


13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. 14 And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth. 15 For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb. 16 And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. 17 He will also go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, ‘to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”


18 And Zacharias said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years.”
19 And the angel answered and said to him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and was sent to speak to you and bring you these glad tidings. 20 But behold, you will be mute and not able to speak until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words which will be fulfilled in their own time.”
21 And the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he lingered so long in the temple. 22 But when he came out, he could not speak to them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple, for he beckoned to them and remained speechless.
23 So it was, as soon as the days of his service were completed, that he departed to his own house. 24 Now after those days his wife Elizabeth conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying, 25 “Thus the Lord has dealt with me, in the days when He looked on me, to take away my reproach among people.”


The Angel Gabriel showed up at times when God summoned him to go and take care of things. There is a lot more in the above scripture, but it would take a book just to write about it. I do hope you will pick up your concordance and research Gabriel and the other angels in the Bible. The Lord sends us Angels during different times in our life to help us to get through things. Angels appear before us during worship and praise service, they are sent to provide, protect, and deliver and to care for us at the death of a loved one.

May God bless you this day! I pray that you receive all the Lord has to offer.

"CHRIST"mas

The Christmas season is here! Our calendars are already full, our bank accounts are closing in on empty and our hearts and lives are crowded with things we deem important, but have we made room for Jesus?

Christmas is not a date on a calendar. Christmas is a way of life that celebrates the presence of God in the simple, ordinary happenings of daily life: where we go and what we do.

I cannot even imagine not having Jesus in my life. I do not always understand the trials in my life, life does not always seem fair, but I do know that when I do cry out to Jesus, He fills every empty place with his bountiful love and understanding. He sends comfort and peace to me. It is so easy to sit back and feel sorry for ourselves especially this time of year, when you do see others life full of joy and happiness. What you do not see is what is going on within their hearts and souls.


I pray that your life is filled with God's peace and joy this holiday season. I know it has been a difficult year for many of you. Remember - God is with you. Giving is of the heart, maybe all you have to give is a smile, and believe it when I tell you that sometimes that is all some of us need. Take some of the chores off your calendar and spend a day with someone who is lonely or less fortunate than you are. If you are a grandparent, take a child and just enjoy what they have to offer, spend some time baking sugar cookies, while giving the parent a break. Spend a day at a Christian ministry serving others, reach out and enjoy life. Christmas is about the birth of Jesus. Let us quit making it about stressful things that retailers have made it over the years. Today I feel so blessed to say I know Jesus, He is my life. I am human and I often forget to take time and thank Him for all that He has given to me, so I ask for His understanding heart to forgive me and to continue loving me.


Christmas is not just a date on a calendar; it is a way of life as long as you celebrate the life and presence of Christ our Savior.


Father, today I celebrate the reality of your presence in my life. Thank You for sending Your Son to earth as a tiny baby in a manger. I celebrate the birth of Jesus and the gift of life that He brings. I choose to receive your gift of love and forgiveness for my sins. I now surrender everything I am or ever hope to be to You. Please take control of my life and direct my paths. Amen!