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GOD's Word Is His Word

8/28/2021

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Back a long time ago, people took each other for their word, or at their word. If you gave someone your word, it was a commitment that you would do what you said you would do.

Well, GOD's Word, the Bible, is GOD's Word, or commitment to us. I had this little revelation just a few days ago and I had to share it with you. I love to think and know that GOD's Word truly is His Word!

The Bible is chock-full of the Lord's assurances for us. There is covenant after covenant in there. These are GOD's Word, His bond, with us. Hallelujah!!

Have you ever thought about the fact that the Bible is GOD in written form? Well, it is! And, John 1: 14 tells us that The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. That is Jesus! Isn't this amazing and mind-blowing?? I think it is!! 

I am so grateful to Papa GOD for these little insights!
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Crowder is Powerful

7/17/2021

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I just love David Crowder. His music is haunting and speaks deep to my soul. There are times when I just listen to the words and feel them so powerfully. I am especially in love with his I Know A Ghost album. Every song has it's own vibe that draws you in. I listen to one song and think how amazing it is, only to be knocked out by the next one. The whole album blows me away. Over and over and over.

In the world of 2021, my personal anthem has become Crushing Snakes. I think it should be the anthem for every red pilled Christian. 

Here are the lyrics:


We’re not afraid
Terrors of night
Arrows that fly by day
Ten thousand may fall but we
We will remain
We’re not afraid
A promise of God
Can never be torn away
Walking on hands of angels
Crushing snakes
Safe under the shadow of His wings
Our fortress and our strength
Our fortress
We’re taking back our freedom
Our battle has been won
We have been liberated
Back from the dead, we’ve come
Do you see Him
King of Heaven
Champion of all creation
Eyes of fire
Voice of thunder
Tearing through the sky in wonder
Dressed in light we
See Him coming
On a horse that’s white like lightning
Do you see Him
Piercing through the sky
Breaking through the darkness
Do you see Him

Listen to Crushing Snakes Here
The song Ghost is also crazy good. Again, the lyrics speak to me so personally right now. Check them out:

His Ghost is a fire
A holy flame burning wild
Burning through the night
Burning with the light of a billion stars
His love is like lightning
Cracking through the sky and
Burning through the rage
Burning through the pain of a billion scars
Get ready
All the stories are true
His Ghost is inside me
A holy fire burning wildly
Burning through the things
That need to be erased to liberate my soul
Get ready
There’s an empty tomb
Get ready
There’s a Ghost in the room
Get ready
Even mountains move
Get ready
All the stories are true
He’ll heal you
He’ll heal you
He’ll heal you
He’ll heal you
We’re ready for Your fire to fall
We’re ready for Your voice to call
We’re ready for Your lightning come
We’re ready, into Your arms we run
We’re ready, let the heavens part
We’re ready for the angel songs
We’re ready for death be done
We’re ready for Your kingdom come
We’re ready, like a waiting bride
We’re ready for Your bread and wine
We’re ready to burst to life
We’re ready for You to set things right
So come on
Come on
Come on
We’re ready
We’re ready
We’re ready

Listen to Ghost Here
Yes, Lord - we're ready!
Shop Crowder Music Here
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Grow Your Faith

5/20/2021

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As someone who is growing in my faith and spirituality, I feel like I am still in the adolescent stages of growth. And, I have a very long way to go to get to the adult stages. As such, I look to our Father, Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit for guidance. I also look to others here in our earthly sphere for wisdom and learning. 

In the last few months I have been spending time engaged in listening to three great men of GOD who have incredible ministries. I have been tuned in weekly and soaking up extraordinary teachings and insight into GOD, His Word, and current events. And, I wanted to share all three of these ministries and resources with you.

First up, we have Elijah Streams, which sprang up from the Elijah List. Created by Steve Shultz, the Elijah List was started as a way of connecting the prophets by computer. This was before the words "internet" and "world wide web" were being used by the average consumer. And Elijah Streams is a natural by-product of this list. On Elijah Streams, Steve interviews modern day prophets and they share a plethora of information across an array of subjects.

Thanks to Steve and Elijah Streams, I have learned about Robin Bullock, Kat Kerr, Donna Rigney, Nathan French, and Johnny Enlow. I look forward to listening and learning more from all of these great people.


Elijah Streams
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Second, we have Global Spiritual Revolution Media. In ministry for over 40 years, the Global Spiritual Revolution Radio Media Group is, "CONSERVATIVE IN THOUGH - THEOCRATIC IN SPIRIT - GOD & COUNTRY."

Hosted by Dr. Bishop Larry Gaiters, their aim is to impart thoroughly researched, spiritual, revelatory knowledge. The Gospel of truth. Which in turn you can share with friends, relatives, and other students hungry for the "WORD of GOD".

Let me tell y'all something - Bishop Gaiters will completely blow your minds. Every time I listen to him, he imparts new and astonishing intelligence. I can't get enough! Be prepared for jaw-dropping impartation.
Global Spiritual Revolution Media
GSRM YouTube
Finally, there is HIS GLORY. HIS GLORY is God's Worldwide Ministry, a Christian outreach and Christian ministry bringing the WORD of HIS GLORY to the world! Founder, David Scarlett, came to the WORD after getting a taste of Heaven and a vision of JESUS after a near death experience. The ministry was formed to bring "the WORD of HIS GLORY to the world." Through David's severe trials and tribulations, our loving GOD provided love and redemption. The primary mission of HIS GLORY is to provide hope and bring our Savior's sheep into the fold.

Pastor Dave has a slew of programs you can watch and learn from. My two favorites so far are Grace & Glory, where Dave talks to Amanda Grace, and Mac Bear & Cheese, Simple As A Child, where Dave and his son break down GOD's Word! Mac & Cheese, as I refer to them, are great foundational teachings and learning.​

HIS GLORY
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Revival Is Coming!

2/20/2021

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I am part of a remanent of believers who knows that revival is coming. I have been praying for a revival in some form or fashion for a few years now. However, I have friends who have been praying for this revival for many, many years. One dear friend of mine has been praying for this revival for almost 30 years! (Wow! That is more than half of my life!) 

Well, folks, the time is now. We are standing on the precipice. A great awakening is upon us. Actually, it is already beginning. Thank you, Lord!!!

This world is crying out for help and hope. We, as a people, are desperate to be saved and for a saviour. The chaos and turmoil we have been living in over these last few years has finally reached its boiling point. What we need is God. 

And, praise the Lord, God hears our cries and He is answering us! True revivals are taking place all across this great nation of ours --from east to west. People by the hundreds are pouring into churches and tents and they are getting saved! They are being healed from sickness, disease, and addiction. They are becoming children of God--our brothers and sisters in Christ! Hallelujah!!

And, I truly believe this is just the beginning. Oh yes, we are just getting started. Hundreds, even thousands--dare I say millions more will be saved before everything is said and done. The Lord our God is doing awesome things in this land. May we all go out and be a part of it.

Watch this Flashpoint video from February 9 and it will give you a taste of what is happening. The dams are about to burst open wide. And, I can't wait. Thank you, Lord for letting us witness this. I pray that eyes all over the world will be opened and that an unprecedented amount of lives will be saved. I hope you will join me in this prayer!


Flashpoint Feb.9
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Watch God Work

1/23/2021

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In our modern world, we don’t really get the chance to witness amazing miracles or acts of God. At least, not in the way I think of them. (You know, like the ones from the days of the Bible. Personally, I think we witness many miracles, we just don’t realize it.)

At any rate, the miracles that I think about God doing, the huge Biblical ones that I am sure pop into everyone’s heads are the following:

• The parting of the Red Sea
• Daniel in the lion’s den
• Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead
• Jesus himself overcoming death on the third day

There are, of course, tons of others. The Bible is chock-full of them. That is one of the reasons I enjoy reading my Bible—you realize just how expansive and amazing our Lord truly is.

So, the reason I wanted to write on this topic today is because I believe that we may soon get to see some of these miracles for ourselves. 

Many believers have been praying for a revival in our land, and I think it is happening. Our country has turned so very far away from God. It is my belief that He is calling us back. If we keep our eyes, ears, hearts, and minds open, we will see Him do wondrous things. 

Mario Murillo is already having tent revivals in California that are bringing in thousands of people. Many of these souls are getting saved! Praise God!

In my heart, I believe many more will be coming. We will see things happening in this country that many won't understand or believe, so don't be alarmed. It is just God working to turn our hearts back to Him. I, for one, think it will be a glorious time. Just watch Him work!

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A Great Awakening

12/18/2020

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We know good from evil and truth from lies. We know our rights don't come from the government, but from God. And, we will fight to the death to protect those rights.

America is the last bastion of freedom in the world. And, we will not fall. It is time to stand with our Founding Fathers and invoke the power of "We the People" and the power of God. We are the Patriots. Join us!

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#stopthesteal #americafirst #godwins #resist #holdtheline #wewin #trump2020 #fightthegoodfight #theplottostealamerica
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Broken is Beautiful

11/7/2020

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A while back I learned about the Japanese art form of Kintsugi.  Kintsugi means "golden joinery." It is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer mixed  with powdered gold. The philosophy behind this is to treat the breakage and repair as part of the history of the object, rather than to just disguise it.

Isn't this just beautiful?

As you can see from the photo above, I think it makes this once ordinary bowl breathtaking, don't you?

This is what God does for us as human beings. He takes our brokenness, our hurts, and our sorrows and with His heroic love He starts to make us whole. The Lord's love is not just any old love, His love is a triumphant mix of mercy, grace, tenderness, forgiveness, and kindness. His love heals us. His amazing and potent love; His combination of ingredients makes us golden. 

Over time, as we bask and grow in His love, we will go from glory to glory. And, as such, we will become more and more like Him. One might even say more golden. (See 2 Corinthians 3:18) This is what it means to grow spiritually in Christ. And, I don't know about you, but I want to be more golden--more like Him.

And, we are all broken, aren't we? Each in our own way. Some of us are more broken than others. But, praise God, He can heal us. All we have to do is ask Him. I know that sounds too easy--too good to be true. But, it IS true. How do I know? Because, not only does the Bible tell me so, but I have personally experienced it for myself. 

I may be broken, but because of God's love for me, I am now beautifully so! My cracks are being sealed with God's golden love for me. His love makes me whole. 

And, as typically happens with me, this reminds me of a song I need to share with you that reinforces this thought: Beautifully Broken by Plumb. 

Here are the lyrics:

Every tear, every doubt
Every time you've fallen down
When you're hurting, feeling shame
When you're numbing all your pain
When you've lost your way
And feel so far away
You're not

You're beautifully broken
And you can be whole again
Even a million scars
Doesn't change whose you are
You're worthy
Beautifully broken

Every fear of being loved
For who you are no matter what
When you're stumbling, with each step
And you're haunted by regret
And the darkness closes in
Just listen

You're beautifully broken
And you can be whole again
Even a million scars
Doesn't change whose you are
You're worthy
Beautifully broken
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You're beautifully broken (beautifully broken)
You're beautifully broken
Oh, the god who made the stars
Is the god that made your heart
And he's holding you right…

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