AMEN LORD! Bless Him! TGBATG!
"To every thing there is a season, And a time to every purpose under the Heaven!"
Ecclesiastes 3:1!
Thank you sincerely for a New Season (Time) Approaching!
Hallelujah!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
ONE WAY!
"ONE WAY!"
I'm Spirit Led Not Self Driven!
"For as many as are led by the Spirit of GOD, they are the sons (Daughters) of GOD!"
Romans 8:13-15 NKJ.
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MY SON
Just sharing some love! i'm sincerely an extremely proud Mother! indeed, it seemed like only yesterday when i wrote this poem in Dedication to my son!
"MY SON"
Dedicated to Christopher Hill!
"My Son, Oh how you are growing,
If only we could turn back the hands of time;
TICK…TOCK…
I pray the clock would stop,
Every minute of the day, the moments are too short,
can't we delay?
Before I know it, I'll watch you go away,
Off to school, junior high, and then college,
Just yesterday you were my baby and now you're a scholar;
Today you're a wonderous display of mystery, adventure,
curiosity and tomorrow's greatest expectation;
What will you hope for?
Maybe you'll become a musician, doctor, lawyer, or minister,
Oh, delay…delay the hands of time,
I want to hold you close until you're my baby no longer."
Valerie M. Allen
©1994
Dreams of Yesterday
Poetry Press
TGBATG!
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Travis AND Jackie Greene on Vimeo
AMEN! Too Beautiful not to share the Wedding Highlights of Gospel Recording Artist Travis Greene And His Wife Jackie Greene on Vimeo:
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
I AM INSPIRED
Non-Fiction/Inspirational
By Valerie Allen
© 2008
© 2008
I AM INSPIRED The Beginning is a good beginning and inspired book, off sprung from this inspired Article, I AM INSPIRED to an inspired (3) part mini reading series intended to inspire readers to inspire in spite of circumstances and situations.
"May you remain inspired to inspire!"
"Often time, it seems, dreams won’t come true, especially when you’re me; a tongue talking, Bible toting, Holy Spirit filled born-again believer, minister of the Gospel, who remorsefully, contrary to the Word of God, birthed a child out of wedlock. “But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let if not be once named among you, as becometh saints”. Ephesians 5:3.
Amazing as I remember like it was yesterday when my life seemed bleak after the birth of my second child. Trust, no one was more surprised than me to verify, I was six to seven weeks pregnant. And to think, I thought I caught the flu. At this point, you would think shame, embarrassment and depression were sufficient, but not so, soon after, my life took interesting turn of events.
But, where do I begin to tell the story? You’re right, at the beginning. Well, it was a beautiful spring day in May. No, I’m joking. Seriously in May 2005, six months after the birth of my second child, I received correspondence addressed to him. Long story short, I called the department of health, scheduled an appointment and followed through. However, I did not foresee the outcome of this unanticipated examination.
“Do you see his head”, posed the attending pediatrician, which was the very first question. “Yes”, I alarmingly replied. The shape and size of my son’s head was medically diagnosed as abnormal. “Cranial synostosis” is what she called it, meaning a rare birth defect, whereas two of my son’s soft spots had prematurely closed, causing his skull to mold into the shape of a football.
Although, I can’t say I didn’t catch sight of it, I just didn’t understand this was a potential problem. According to medical science, if not corrected, that condition could have possibly caused brain damage, mental retardation and other problems.
Needless to say, I became very worried. Correction, I was scared, yet, grateful. However, I found myself repeatedly repenting. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:9. More to the point, I sought God for an explanation. Then God led me to read John 11:4, where, I clearly heard God speaking through His word, “this sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.” Following that, God further revealed my son’s condition was my condition, in which I will elaborate more in upcoming e-book series.
Okay, back to this story, off to the specialist in the apparent need for craniosynostosis repair, which, in a nutshell led to skull surgery. Additionally, despite the fact, that the surgery was a success, the subsequent side effects were unexpected. The right side of my son’s head and face retained an intensive amount of blood and fluid, his right eye remained swollen shut for over thirty-six hours and during recovery, a portion of his right skull formed a weird shape like a “goose egg”, and shortly afterward, he was diagnosed with Ptosis, which is droopy right eye.
Moreover, given that one parent opposed surgery, can you imagine how guilty I felt believing I made a horrible mistake in consenting to surgery as more conditions arose. In the months following, my son lost the ability to utter words, which led to numerous assessments, tests and added guilt as I searched for additional answers.
For, I thought his lost of speech was accredited to the craniosynostosis repair. Wrong. Thank God! God led us across the path of a child neurologist who referred us to early intervention for speech therapy, ruling out Autism. We were then referred to a neurodevelopment pediatrician, whereas, unfortunately, my son was diagnosed with PDD Pervasive Development Disorders with Autistic Spectrum in regard to speech delay, behavior, etc. Simply put, my son was diagnosed with a wide spectrum of social and communication disorders, including autism.
How did this happen? I sought God again as there was no answer. Before long, therapy had begun as I constantly found myself repenting. Wait, that’s just the start. One month prior to that, upon sleep study test results, this same son was diagnosed with a mild case of sleep apnea, which appeared to have caused his heart to stopped beating for seconds at a time during sleep. He also was diagnosed with enlarged adenoids with excessive postnasal drip, minor swollen tonsils and so much more which meant extra doctor visits, increased medication, etc. And for myself, I cannot forget sleep deprivation and exhaustion as an enormous bonus.
The end result, however, caused me to believe, God was punishing me as written, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.” II Corinthians 5:10. By now my second child had seen well over one dozen specialists, in conjunction with over two dozen evaluations, tests and prescribed medication, including skull surgery and I admit my faith was vastly failing. “God is my judge,” that’s the meaning behind my son’s name. I stated again and again as I reminded myself that no weapon formed against him shall prosper, children are a heritage of the Lord and the fruit of the womb is His reward.
Nevertheless, as God was with him every step of the way, my two year old toddler was wheeled into surgery a second time, except, this time his tonsils and adenoids were removed. Needless to say, thanks are to God, the surgery was a total success! The recovery period was astonishing as in regard to the risk factors. I noticed considerable improvement.
On the other hand, I failed to mentioned, at sixteen months, this son was also formally diagnosed with Asthma, at two years and five months, and multiple test results proved he was allergic to pork. Wow. Be that as it may, to date, with God working through modern medicine, my son’s overall health and development has immensely improved. And we know that “all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28.
And, for that reason, although allergies, asthma, ptosis and Pervasive Development Disorder with Autism Spectrum conditions exist, I am indeed inspired. For, who would have thought, taking into consideration what look liked bleak years. I had thoughts ranging from abortion to erase the disappointment, shame and embarrassment to discouragement due to the unforeseen conditions, which stemmed depression; massive guilt, innumerable doctor visits, and prescribed medications; two surgeries and so forth. Who knew, God was creating an inspiring tale, only God {toot, toot}.
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts”. Isaiah 55:8-9. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11.
Therefore, I thank and praise God for being a loving and forgiving God as He has allowed me the honored privilege of being inspired by one of my dearest friends who thought enough to inspire me to inspire, as I thank her for constant encouragement and inspiration.
Second, I thank God for every test to testimony as this article is dedicated to my valor sons of God, for, whom by the grace and mercy of God, this article is published. “For, we are overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimony.” Revelation 12:11. I Love you.
Third, in addition to, so many to thank, I extend a huge thank you to those doctors, specialists, staff members, technicians, medical transporters, therapist, family members, friends and countless others who provided remarkable service and support.
And last, but not least, I Thank God for you, the readers who were inspired to read I AM INSPIRED. God Bless you as I pray you are inspired to inspire. I also beseech you to purchase the Book: I AM INSPIRED THE BEGINNING, regarding exclusive, candid details as highlighted in this article. Thank you. © All rights reserved."
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
15 Effective Steps To Using Your GOD Given Talents And Ablities
COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK
Tawayna Peoples, Newark, New Jersey:
I would definitely love to register for your course, FINALLY! Glory to God!
Tina Johnson Whitlock, East Orange, New Jersey:
Monday, November 14, 2011
GM SIs, stay in your position. There is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit that is moving through you in ways that you have never imagined but you MUST STAY IN THE POSITION THAT YOU ARE IN. DON'T SHIFT TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT REMAIN WHERE YOU ARE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS THAT ARE ABOUT TO BE POURED INTO YOUR LAP. ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF THEM THAT LOVE THE LORD AND WHO ARE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE. PEACE AND BLESSINGS!!!
Lorie Etienne, Newark, New Jersey:
I LOVED IT. Who ever participates in Steps to using your God given talents and abilities will be Blessed. I thank you Minister Valerie Allen. Because of your faith, you gave each of us an opportunity. May God continue to use you and Bless you abundantly! PRAISE GOD!!!
Edith Reyes, Akron, Ohio:
Blessings!
MOnique Davis, Maplewood, New Jersey:
I just sent to you my list. I will call you evening around 6-7pm tonight. Am enjoying the class!!!
Prophetess Shareta Berry, Durham, North Carolina:
I AM SIGNING UP FOR THE CLASS FOR NOV. 5TH.
Prophetess Adrienna Turner, Milwaukee, Wisconsin:
Praying for the vision for this ministry, God has planted ideas and I run with them and post it accordingly on the website. I really want a future business plan (what God has shown me already of a firm) and visionary plan for ministry. I have to ask Him per showcase or month what will He have me speak...now I want to go further...and pray Minister Valerie Allen can help; or will just wait until I hear from Him. I will also speak with DYRP leader; Lady Dee Dee Turner.
Yes, Lady Dee Dee Turner 1 in Christ Minister was listening in on the make-up class and said, "Wow that woman knows her stuff!"
Can't wait to share the concepts you blessed me and hope it does it for the ones who listen LIVE or ARCHIVES. My phone went dead a few minutes ago, charging now.
Yes, this helped a lot! I was able to write my next sermon based on this class. Bless U sister in Christ! Woo-hoo for what God is doing to do. I still have a review/study to do to put the pieces together for Friday. I just summarized.
Enjoyed class on Saturday!
Sorry, I had to leave shortly later to the Healthy Living Healthy Women. And it was great! I enjoyed the parts I heard. Thanks.
Minister Monique Wilson, Leesburg, Georgia:
Minister Allen, First I want to thank you so much for taking on this challenge that God has placed upon your heart to share with ladies as myself. If only you could have seen me on the other side of the phone and how my heart, mind and soul sponge up the anointing that is upon such wonderful women of God like you and Minister Flagg.
God has truly been dealing with me on staying focus on what He has called me to do and that is reaching OUT..and I'm destined with purpose to do my father's will.
Awesome session.
Barbara Black:
God bless you Minister Allen. I see your post here all of the time. I do not know All that you do, but the Spirit bares witness of your love for HIM. Fasting AND Prayers Key To Power With GOD Group.
Miesha Mansilla, Paterson, New Jersey:
All the glory goes to our Father, its all about helping one another to build up His Kingdom!!! It is a pleasure Minister Allen!!
Consuelo Colbert, Alexandria, Virginia:
I am excited and sad at same time last class Fri Nov 18 Hope all participants will keep in touch w each other so we can testify about what the Lord is doing in our lives !!!
I am getting insight into what my talents and abilities are I thank God for my conversation w/Minister Valerie Allen on yesterday Very fruitful and full of prayer.
God bless I love the second part of class Everything that was listed also came to my mind after I spoke on the phone in class I prayed and repented and threw it all away So I have a lot to work on Thank God He's not through working on me GB TGBATG PTL Sis Consuelo.
Thank you Min Allen and Lord willing I will be there for the end Nov 18th WHEW Indeed Never looked at Matthew 25 like that before Thank you Jesus for Your Word.
I appreciate prayer and help God bless you and thank you for this class.
Enjoyed tremendously looking forward to Oct 22, Doing my homework.
I so enjoyed the class and found out that other sisters have abilities similar to mine.
Robyn Plictha, Greendale, Wisconsin:
Bless you...what a wonderful class!!!! Thank you so much for praying for Cody!! Much gratitude and love!
I just sent to you my list. I will call you evening around 6-7pm tonight. Am enjoying the class!!!
Thank you so much sis for helping me figure things out today. I will do my assignment 2 and send it over. God Bless You!
So excited... thank you my dear...Dana keeps telling me that God is calling me for big things... I am anxious to learn. I don't have any business background. Just a nurse which I can't do no longer due to being disabled. I am SOOOO excited. Praise the Lord, God is my everything! Bless you my dear sweet! Thank you!
Thank you hon. Excellent program this morning, God Bless You on touching so many peoples life, including mine!
I when you have time, would like to share my abilities, they are very different, but I know God is calling me! Thank you so much!
Lady Diana Washington-Flagg, Newark, New Jersey:
TGABT...I have to give thanks to you for bringing such a powerful session via teleconference call...Pouring out Much! I can only wait to hear such a mighty Breakthrough of what is going to take off from these session how strongholds were broken of Lives being changed knowing their Purpose in Life! Awesome Awesome!!! I appreciate you Minister Valerie Allen for walking in Obedience that much abundance shall flow...Watch just how the Word Works! I'm excited!
Awesome Lesson being taught via conference call with Minister Valerie Allen I am so Loving it for real! You done made me tap into another area as if my plate is not full enough but it is actually going to be BEAUTIFUL within the home!
My daughter Cierra wants to open up her own Dinner where young people can come and eat, talk and share well let me tell you what I just told her to do create a list of what she wants to cook and we are going to go to the store shop and she is going to invite some over to dine...AWESOME!
Enjoy your Revival Tonight...I know tomorrow at class its going to be Hot & Popping...Excited! Got my package!!! YEAH!!!
Vernessa Blackwell, Waldorf, Maryland:
Thanks for such an amazing class with you and other amazing women of God.
Good Afternoon, Minister Allen: I would love to attend your virtual class on Steps To Using Your God Given Talents And Abilities. Please send me the information. Thanks.
Tie Jones, Atlanta Georgia:
I WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE.
HELLO FROM TIE JONES: I AM READY AND WOULD LOVE TO TAKE THIS VIRTUAL CLASS ON EFFECTIVE STEPS TO USING WHAT GOD GIVEN TALENTS AND ABILITIES GOD HAS GIVEN ME.
Praise God for you and this is going to be such a wonderful teaching and lesson.
Hello just wanted to confirm my registration.
Evangelist Cynthia Robinson, Newark, New Jersey:
God bless you Minister Valerie I would love to be in the class. Thanks for the invite.
Allison Simpson, Maryland:
Hi min Valerie you know it is interesting your are doing a study about talents because i can never seem to get it right. i was a speaker in high school and majored in film, i have no interest in it when i was in the world so i started to teach, well i lost my teaching job and have always been an artist but when i look at all my friends they are so advanced, married and everything but i couldn't seem to find my niche early on. in fact all of the foolishness in my fam contributed to me NOT pursing what i was good at which was art and design which i liked. (but i also like running my mouth too) anyway now i look at others a marvel how much they know and im unemployed and have no skills. to do design i would have to start over and its just not feasible at this stage of the game, pls keep me in your prayers. my mother never really followed her calling either she's a designer, too.
Cheryl Frazier:
Amen, I am willing to share how good God Is! He has Bless me with retirement this year. Amen.
Charles Mills:
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
Ruby Marie Walker-Owens, Fayetteville, North Carolina:
I wish I could attend, it is a "Wonderful" concept to guide and give knowledge.
Vicci Miller, Forth Worth, Texas:
Unable to attend but, thank you so much for the invitation.
Dorothy Todd, Mount Rainier, Maryland:
very good.
Brenda Washington, Pensacola, Florida:
I am so sorry I had to missed, but two weekend I was traveling and Friday night we were worshipping at another Church, and all this week we are having our relocation celebration with different Preachers Preaching the Word of God. Hate I had to miss, praying you will offer again, be blessed and much love to you.
Planning on attending.
EVENT
By All means, please check out the Archive (Double Hitter) from Prophetess Adrienna Turner's Broadcast, Friday, November 11, 2011 Titled: "Thankful for our gifts on Dream Your Midnight Hour. Show entitled: "Servanthood: Give Thanks for His Gifts" w/Prophetess Adrienna Turner and some concepts Delivered from GOD via Minister Valerie Allen online sessions (8 out of 15 steps) as Prophetess Turner reviewed Matthew 25 in Depth, as well as lesson taken from Her Book "God is in the Equation" page 77-78.
Click Here to listen: http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-91725/TS-553873.mp3.
Copyright © 2011. Minister Valerie Allen. All Rights Reserved.
Friday, September 16, 2011
THE SHIFT
Author Melissa Ewell Miller
September 11, 2011
A definite shift as taken place in the spirit realm. This shift has created a change in our spiritual foundation - a new step, a higher level that wasn't there before. This shift marks an elevation in the lives of those who've been appointed to go higher in this season. In the spirit this looks like a chunk of concrete that has been raised up about a foot higher than the surrounding ground. The problem is some of these people who God is moving up have one foot on the new, higher level and the other foot on the old, lower ground. They are stuck in transition – stuck between the old and the new, uncertain about moving forward while struggling with leaving the past behind. They feel the shifting, but they’re struggling with the release.
God says, "It's time to make a decision to let go of the old, embrace the new and Come Up Higher. For I have need of you – to tap into your gifts and draw from your anointing. I need to make a withdrawal from the investments I’ve made in your life over the years. As you step up, you will begin to experience broader dimensions of anointing, ministry and manifestations of my power and glory. There are impartations of grace and greater depths of wisdom awaiting you as you move to this next level. Much of these impartations will come as you seek me and some will come as you move into the midst of those who are operating at this higher level.”
Yes, this is your season, but to experience all this, you've got to take that step and move on up, firmly planting both feet where God has ordained you to walk - fully accepting this promotion and all that it entails.
In order to do this, you’ve got to release those attitudes, ideas and fears that have held you back and release those people who are not ready or able to move with you. You can see the new level and you desire to go there, but you keep looking back at the place where you were, longing to be in that comfort zone where your old friends and spiritual buddies reside. But you can’t stay there. You will no longer feel comfortable there because the shift has occurred. You can no longer hang out in those places of passionless mediocrity while secretly crying out for change in your prayer closet. That place of mediocrity will never change, because it’s a breeding ground for compromise, complacency and disobedience. It’s the place where half-hearted commitments, people pleasing and serving the flesh are acceptable and business as usual.
But because you have desired more of God, you required more of yourself, and God has changed you in the midst of that tainted environment. He’s heard your cries and He’s seen your obedience. He’s honored by your sacrifices and He’s responding by moving you to a level where you can now flow in efficiency and effectiveness without the hindrances that once held you back.
But know this: Understand that the sacrifice you made to get to this next level is now the new normal for you. As you answered the Lord’s call and set yourself at His feet, you entered into a season of separation in which you turned down your plate, turned off the TV and the phone and spent time pressing into the presence of God to seek His face and not just His hand. This prayer commitment, to seek this deeper level of intimacy with the King of Kings, was once a sacrifice, but now it must become a lifestyle because this is what it will take to maintain this new level of sensitivity and intensity. In short, to whom much is given, much is required so it’s necessary that you count the cost of what this will require of you as you step up to this new level.
Therefore, this day marks a day of decision for you. What will you do? Which will you choose? The Father is awaiting your answer.
“I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:"
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
“For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence. But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
LIFE QUESTIONS
By Mervin Delange
Isaiah 52:13: See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. Isaiah's four songs about a "suffering servant" are among the richest and most closely studied passages in the Old Testament (see Isaiah 42:1-9; 49:1-13; 50:4-9; 52:13-53:12) This chapter illustrates why the servant songs sparked fierce debates among the rabbis seeking to understand them. The first part stirs anticipation for a glorious time when God will restore the holy city and people will shout to Jerusalem, "Your God reigns!" It looks as if Israel will gain revenge on its enemies at last.
But the author goes on to explain how God will redeem Jerusalem by introducing the mysterious figure of the suffering servant, whose appearance is "disfigured beyond that of any human being".
Isaiah 52:14: Who is this suffering servant? And how will such a weakened person achieve a great victory, even bringing light to all nations?
Jewish scholars puzzled over these passages for centuries. Many considered them the most significant part of the entire Hebrew Scriptures, yet they could not agree on exactly what the prophet meant.
A Nation or A Person?
Sometimes the verses speak of the servant as the nation of Israel as a whole: "You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will display my splendor.”
Isaiah 49:3: In other places, the servant seems to refer to a specific individual, a great leader who suffers terribly.
Isaiah presents the servant as the deliverer of all humankind. Yet it portrays him as more of a tragic figure than a hero: "He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter".
Isaiah 53:7: An Answer From the New Testament.
The idea of the suffering servant did not really catch on among the Jewish nation. They longed for a victorious Messiah, not a suffering one. The image of the suffering servant went underground, as it were, lying dormant for centuries.
In a very dramatic scene early in his ministry, Jesus quoted from one of the servant passages in Isaiah: "Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. He began by saying to them, 'Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing' “.
Luke 4:20-21: At last, a link snapped into place for some, but not for all, of Jesus' listeners. The Messiah had come at last-not as a conquering general, but as a carpenter's son from Nazareth.
Life Questions:
If you had been a Jew in Jesus' day, would you have been disappointed in the Messiah? Why did Jesus choose to come as a suffering servant rather than as, perhaps, a triumphant army general?
Monday, June 20, 2011
Original or CopyCat (Perpetrator)?
This Blog is sincerely an inspired “food for thought” Word from GOD: Are you an original called By GOD or a copycat “capitalizing and duplicating” (coveting) one’s GOD’s given gifts and talents?
Often time, I’ve wondered: Why GOD, as I move forth in the power of your work, it appears, someone attempts to copycat? Is it capitalizing and duplicating, or am I provoking to love and good works? And, this is the Word in which GOD revealed.
Acts 19:1-20: Indeed, there is nothing new under the sun.
1And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passing through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples (followers of Christ),
2He (Paul) said to them (certain disciples), Have you received the Holy Ghost since you believed (in Jesus Christ)? And they (certain disciples) said to Paul, We have not so much as heard whether there is any Holy Ghost.
3And Paul said to them, Unto what then were you baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
4Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him (Jesus Christ) which should come after him, that is, (believe in Christ Jesus).
5(Now) When they heard this, they (certain believing disciples) were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost (the Power of GOD) came upon them (certain believing disciples); and they spoke with tongues, and prophesied.
7And it was about twelve men present.
8And he (Paul) went into the synagogue, and spoke boldly for three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.
9But when several were hardened (hearts), and did not believe, but spoke evil of that way before the multitude (spoke against GOD), Paul departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.
10And this continued over the course of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
11And God produced special miracles by the hands of Paul:
12So that from Paul’s body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.
Here it is:
13Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon themselves to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD Jesus, saying, We command you by Jesus whom Paul preached.
14And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, who did attempt to copycat, duplicate the power of GOD that was bestowed upon Paul by GOD.
Apostle Paul, born-again believer, preached, baptized, and cast out demons in the name of the LORD by the power of the precious Holy Spirit. He was, no doubt called by GOD to do the work he did unto the glory of GOD.
I also like to think of it as the Anointing of GOD. But, check it out, even the devil recognized the God given gifted and talented one(s).
15And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?
The evil spirit asked, WHO ARE YOU? Who are you capitalizing: copycatting and duplicating the power of GOD!
16And the man, in whom the evil spirit was, it (the evil spirit) leaped on them: seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, and overtook them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
WOW!
17And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
18And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds.
19Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.
20So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.
MY GOD! Let’s us provoke to love and good works, in otherwise, encourage, inspire, empower, and motivate the one who is called, Anointed in the power of GOD, By God, for the glory of GOD, instead of attempting to copycat, “capitalizing and duplicating” (coveting) one’s GOD’s given gifts and talents!
Selah.
Friday, June 17, 2011
The Word is Born! POEM
© By Evangelist Richard O. Adofo
Poem: Word is born
We have this saying: 'Word is born' the term implies that the individual is serious about what they are saying, or is telling a particular truth!
Poem:
They say 'word is born'
They say 'word is born' to confirm the truth
But they forget that the Word that was born is the Truth
They say 'word is born' to confirm the truth
Little do they know that the Word that was born has already confirmed the Truth
They say 'word is born' but forget that the Word was born before they were born.
The original Word that was born gave birth to speech including 'word is born'
The Original Word that was born doesn't originate from the word is born
The word is born originates from the Originator of the Original Word that was born.
They say word IS born
I say the Word WAS born
Doesn't that tell you that WAS was born before IS?
The say word is born to confirm a truth that is a lie
I say Word is born to confirm a truth that is has been the TRUTH.
So the next time you say 'word is born' i hope you recognize the Word that is Jesus that was born!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Trinity’s Hope
An Excerpt of “Trinity’s Hope” By Melissa Ewell Miller
Trinity woke early in the morning feeling relaxed and refreshed from her time in the pool. As she lay there thinking about getting up, a strange quiver ran through her belly when the image of the tall, dark thug with the deep brown eyes and the thick lashes drifted into her mind. He had done like she said and kept his distance at the party, although she secretly wished he hadn’t. He was hard to ignore, the way the muscles in his arms and back rippled when he swam.
He even caught her staring at him while he played water basketball and again when he was drying off with a towel. That time he caught her licking her lips, something she didn’t even realize she was doing until he did the same thing. Trinity turned over on her side, thinking about his lips and wondered what it would feel like to…
“Girl, what are you thinking?” Trinity scolded herself, jumping up from the bed. She paced the floor, hating that she was so attracted to a guy she had just met. Despite what everyone said about getting to know people, she could not let this dude get in her head and cause her to mess up. It didn’t matter that he was fine, or polite, or Daniel’s friend. Involvement with him could only mean trouble.
“Better to squash it now than cry about it later. I gotta be about my business, and that does not include being involved with that thug.”
Noting the time was a little before seven, if she hurried, she’d have time to run, eat breakfast, and be ready for the C-SET seminar that started at nine. She put on a pair of running shorts, a T-shirt, and her favorite running shoes. She slipped her room key, meal card, and cell in the pockets of her shorts then grabbed her white cap and pulled her braid through the back. When she got outside, she stretched her muscles then took off across the courtyard and settled into an easy rhythm, allowing her mind to run free.
ABOUT MELISSA EWELL MILLER
Melissa Ewell Miller comes from a long line of storytellers who has found a voice as a poet, author, and speaker. A native of Los Angeles, Melissa graduated from Southern University in Baton Rouge and spent several years teaching and working in the social services arena. Melissa is the visionary behind ManFast Ministries International and the author of ManFast: The Single Woman’s Guide to Purity, Faith and Love.
She is also the voice behind Trinity’s Hope is the debut novel of the Carondolette Family series―the heartwarming stories of love and romance the way God intended. Book #2, Destiny’s Journey, will be released in 2011. Melissa lives in Wichita, KS with her husband and children, where she creates writes, teaches writing classes to aspiring authors and conducts ManFast Ministries classes to single women.
Learn more about Melissa and Trinity’s Hope by visiting http://www.writtenworks.net. Learn more about ManFast visit http://www.ManFast.net. To book Melissa for speaking events and interviews contact Melissa@writtenworks.net.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
FREE INDEED! PART II
"Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:31-32).
I will stop right there: Jesus said to those Jews who did not believe in Him, "And because I tell you THE TRUTH, [for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me], you believe me not." (John 8:45, 42).
There it is…Jesus told the Jews the TRUTH (the fact) that He did not send Himself, But Our Father in Heaven sent Him for salvation, and many of the Jews refused to believe, case and point TODAY: many hear THE TRUTH, but do not believe and receive it.
Now catch this, there is hope for the believer (born-again Christian), to those Jews who heard and believed: Jesus said, if you continue (remain) in MY WORD (what Jesus stated has truth): "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1), then are you MY DISCIPLES (followers of Christ). And, you will then know the TRUTH (ME) And I (JESUS CHRIST) will make you free. Glory TO GOD!
Therefore, when the SON of GOD (THE TRUTH via THE WORD OF GOD) makes you FREE (liberated/unbound, limitless/released, uninhibited/emancipated, unrestricted), you are indeed saved from the bondage of hell (sin), YOU ARE FREE!
AND by this, YOU KNOW THE TRUTH and are A DISCIPLE indeed!
I feel a shout here –> Glory! . . . Hallelujah!
(To be continued).
Monday, May 16, 2011
FREE INDEED! PART I
I’d awaken this morning with the WORD in my heart and wondering if it was accurate to post online, so I decided to follow Peter and be bold as inspired to "walk out the of the boat"; wherefore, "THE TRUTH!" Blog Spot was birthed and I began where I believe the Spirit of GOD led me, The Introduction:
"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye (you) shall be free indeed. Jesus answered them (unbelievers, but tempting and unbelieving Jews in this case), Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth (commit) sin (knowingly do wrong) is the servant of sin (of your father the devil). And the servant of sin (an employee of the devil/slave to sin) abideth (reside/dwell) not in the house (of The LORD) for ever; but the Son (Jesus Christ, The Son of GOD) abideth (reside/dwell/withstand/live) (for)ever; that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting (eternal) life." (John 8:32-36, 44, 3:16).
Thank you Pastor Rebecca Simmons for the inspiration!
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