Hello Brothers and Sisters in Christ !
I am so profusely sorry for having not updated the blog for the past week. But please know that arrangements have been made to rectify the issue should it arise again, which I pray it will not!
I had told myself that I in no way wanted to use this blog to use it as a platform to tell my own story.
However, with no posts for a week I believe I owe you all an explanation.
Those of you whom already know me are aware of my health dilemma. But, for those of you whom are unaware, I suffer from a combination of Auto-Immune diseases as well as a Neurological disease.
All of which are incurable, and have clinical symptoms that when active, trigger one another.
That's where I will stop, as I do not want this Ministry to be identified with my health, but with
Christian Fellowship.
All I know is that I am truly Blessed with the most amazing relationship with Jesus Christ, and Godly Fellowship with all of you ! This my friends is the very best medicine I could ever ask for.
It allows me to face virtually any health challenge with CHRIST, and find blessing in any day and under any circumstance! I have honestly grown through this diversity and am actually happy to have it be part of my life!
I've said it before many many times,.... " I am the healthiest sick man that you will ever meet ".
Truly, I can relate to the famous quote of Mother Theresa which goes like this :
" I Know That God Won't Give Me Anything I can't Handle,...........
I Just Wish he Didn't Trust me So Much ! "
Or,......." He didn't bring me to it,.....not to bring me through it ! " , Truly, it has been the vehicle by which I have developed a deep personal relationship with our Lord and Savior.
I move forward in life with the deep understanding of the scriptural verse that states
" By His Stripes,... I Am Healed ! ",...........and So Are You!.............PRAISE GOD !
So !, that said, ready yourselves for several page postings, and some truly exciting announcements. May God Bless your week,...and may you be blessed with the deep inner peace of GOD !
AMEN !
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Sunday Service
Dear Friends in Christ,
This past week has been blessed with Soooo much great news to share. Hence, the delay in delivering today's 'Sunday Service' message.
So,....in trying not to lose it's continuity entirely, I will leave you with today's message. In an effort to (not) convolude the short but Very powerful message, I will leave you this, and update everyone tomorrow.
Today's Sunday Sermon is presented by a truly inspirational young ' Next Generation ',....... Wow! I feel old ! Young Evangelist of Christ. Today's young people would be well served to listen to this young man.
In actuality " We ALL should " !
Young Christ driven people like this can change the world.
Talk about the Joy of Christ !!!.....................Amen ! He's really quite inspirational !
Enjoy the video,....it's great !, I will post some great updates for you all tomorrow !
GOD BLESS YOU !
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
How Great Is our God !!
How Great is Our God !!
It's not a question,.......it's a " Statement " !!!
The video below provides me with such a very DEEP understanding of " How Great Our God Truly Is "
I also reflect on the Jewish roots of our faith. Important components to our Old Testament understanding as it's prophecies prove out the ' doubter '. How very blessed we are to have been included with God's Chosen Ones!
Please don't forget to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Today's Messianic Jew initiative brings much happiness. Our Brothers and Sisters in Israel are enduring troublesome times right now. Many say ' prophetic'.
For more Information on the ' Fellowship ' of Christians and Jews, we visit and support the ministry of The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.
God Bless, and Have a great night !
It's not a question,.......it's a " Statement " !!!
The video below provides me with such a very DEEP understanding of " How Great Our God Truly Is "
I also reflect on the Jewish roots of our faith. Important components to our Old Testament understanding as it's prophecies prove out the ' doubter '. How very blessed we are to have been included with God's Chosen Ones!
Please don't forget to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Today's Messianic Jew initiative brings much happiness. Our Brothers and Sisters in Israel are enduring troublesome times right now. Many say ' prophetic'.
For more Information on the ' Fellowship ' of Christians and Jews, we visit and support the ministry of The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.
God Bless, and Have a great night !
HEBREW - How Great is our God / Gadol Elohai by Joshua Aaron
Paying It Forward !
Any chance we get to pass on something that touches you deeply and strengthens your relationship with God, we should consider a ' kindness ' if it results in the same.
Any chance we get to pass on something that touches you deeply and strengthens your relationship with God, we should consider a ' kindness ' if it results in the same.
Monday, August 11, 2014
God Will Never Leave You!
And,......once you actually 'find' Him, you will never want to leave Him.
One thing I am quite sure of is that God's endless and unconditional love for us,
is ALWAYS with us,.................even when we aren't necessarily aware of His
presence.
I'm pretty sure you will agree with me after viewing this You Tube.
The endless blessings bestowed upon us aren't always outwardly visible.
( another point depicted in this video )
For those of you with adolescent children, I'm sure you will agree that talking
with them about God and His unyielding Love for all His children, is a whole
different ball of wax than it was when our own parents spoke with us about
this topic. The world, and ways of the world have indeed changed,..........
and NOT for the better !
I was blessed with the viewing of this video when I walked in the living room
one morning to find my wife in tears. When I asked what was wrong, she simply
said,........' we are SO lucky to have a GOD who cares for us so deeply and
in so many ways '. So, she next replayed this YouTube she had just watched
which had brought her to these tears of joy. Well, no matter how much I hate
admitting it,...........she was right AGAIN !
The following day, we played the video for our 21 going on 35 year old daughter.
And I am as happy as a Father can be to tell you,...... as a result of this simple
video,......" Something Clicked ", in her pretty little blonde head !!!
I truly believe that seeing this video has enlightened her in such a way
that she is developing that PERSONAL relationship with Christ,
which as we all know is required of us if we are to be righteous in His Holy name.
I pray that viewing this video inspires you also, and that you might pass it on to
someone who perhaps doesn't quite get it.
With Warm Wishes that you are touched by the " Love of God "
Bill
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
God's Healing Hand
How often do we hear about a Christian's ' re-birth ', or personal relationship with Jesus Christ being initiated during life's darkest hours, at a time of deep physical sickness, or at a time we are completely broken that we finally turn to the Love of Jesus Christ as our ultimate remedy,..........(which He surely is)!
Today, it is with a heavy heart that I feel compelled to highlight the request for Prayer for ( a dear and compassionate friend/nurse, whom happens to be a Oncology Nurse of several years at the Oncology Infusion Center where I have personally been treated for the past 4 years ). Well,.....Karen has just been diagnosed with a very difficult cancer of the blood, and will begin Chemotherapy next week.
I tell you true, that having been a recipient of prayer for healing by my Church, congregation, Bible Study Group, and numerous other brothers and sisters in Christ, " The Power of Prayer is Strong ! ". It's effect on me personally has not only improved my overall health status on the 'physical' level, but the effect it had on the curative " Inward Holy Spirit " was so very significant, that it has enabled me to find blessing in even the most difficult moments of my own sickness.
To put it very simply, Prayer has instilled a personal outlook that makes me self-label myself as
' The Healthiest Sick Man, I've EVER met '. .......................PRAISE GOD !
So, I do indeed ask your help. I humbly ask that you pray for our Sister in Christ, Karen. Please pray that she sees that God has many ways to heal our damaged bodies, and that it is all based on the redemptive work of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Worry is one of the major causes of health issues and contribute to the challenges to overcome sickness.
It ages our bodies and minds, it causes ulcers and high blood pressure. Worry causes sleepless nights, it eats away at our minds, and drains us emotionally.
Worry is in fact stress, which has by numerous physicians been labeled as a great obstacle to regaining health, and may contribute to lengthened sickness.
We worry because we don't know if we are honest with ourselves in considering whether we have the Complete Faith needed to receive God's many promises.
This is why not only during times of crisis in sickness, but throughout our lives we must 'immerse ourselves in Holy Scriptures' so that we come to know God's merciful promises to us,...his children !
God's word tells us that He wants us " looking unto Jesus. the author and supplier of faith " (HEB. 12:2)
" Jesus is the source of all Faith " He is far greater and more powerful than any problem or sickness we will ever encounter. " God has dealt to every man, the measure of faith. " ( ROM 12:3)
If we keep our eyes on Jesus Christ, He will grow our faith. This, my friends, is the divine growth of faith.!
Growth to the point that we can realize Him as our complete sufficiency, to enable us to place our problems and sickness at the foot of the cross.
A true faith that lends the complete understanding that " By His Stripes WE are Healed" (ISAIAH 53:5)
In closing today, may I be so humble to ask that we pray in earnest for Nurse, Karen ( A true earthly angel of mercy), as well as all other brothers and sisters in Christ that may be facing a situation of serious disease without the utmost and highest faith in Jesus Christ. Through Him and With Him we surely can achieve anything!..........................................( inclusive of Holy Miracles ! )
Lord, please help her not to ever lose heart or hope in His ultimate ability to heal. For it is written,........
' I am the Lord God Who Heals You '
We ask that you restore full health to Karen and others afflicted. " Restore her health and heal all her wounds " ....(JER. 30:17)
Father, we see you as the one Sovereign Lord who forgives all iniquities, who heals all diseases, who redeems our lives from destruction, and crowns us with loving-kindness and tender mercies.
...........(Psalm 103:2-4)
Finally God,...(and I promise, this is the final,....finally). But God, you have anointed us to have healing virtue in our lives,....if we are only to ask. The Bible says 'we have not,because we ask not',(James 4:2)
So God, we ask you now for this Anointing to be activated in Karen's life as well as all those in need.
We, as Karen's Brothers and Sisters in Christ as you for your apostolic anointing of healing power, miracles, and virtue to be released through our fervent prayers to Karen. May these blessings be bestowed
and result in complete recovery so that she may continue to share her God given blessings of nursing, and become even further pleasing to your watchful eyes.
We Humbly ask this in the Holy Name of Jesus
Today, it is with a heavy heart that I feel compelled to highlight the request for Prayer for ( a dear and compassionate friend/nurse, whom happens to be a Oncology Nurse of several years at the Oncology Infusion Center where I have personally been treated for the past 4 years ). Well,.....Karen has just been diagnosed with a very difficult cancer of the blood, and will begin Chemotherapy next week.
I tell you true, that having been a recipient of prayer for healing by my Church, congregation, Bible Study Group, and numerous other brothers and sisters in Christ, " The Power of Prayer is Strong ! ". It's effect on me personally has not only improved my overall health status on the 'physical' level, but the effect it had on the curative " Inward Holy Spirit " was so very significant, that it has enabled me to find blessing in even the most difficult moments of my own sickness.
To put it very simply, Prayer has instilled a personal outlook that makes me self-label myself as
' The Healthiest Sick Man, I've EVER met '. .......................PRAISE GOD !
So, I do indeed ask your help. I humbly ask that you pray for our Sister in Christ, Karen. Please pray that she sees that God has many ways to heal our damaged bodies, and that it is all based on the redemptive work of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Worry is one of the major causes of health issues and contribute to the challenges to overcome sickness.
It ages our bodies and minds, it causes ulcers and high blood pressure. Worry causes sleepless nights, it eats away at our minds, and drains us emotionally.
Worry is in fact stress, which has by numerous physicians been labeled as a great obstacle to regaining health, and may contribute to lengthened sickness.
We worry because we don't know if we are honest with ourselves in considering whether we have the Complete Faith needed to receive God's many promises.
This is why not only during times of crisis in sickness, but throughout our lives we must 'immerse ourselves in Holy Scriptures' so that we come to know God's merciful promises to us,...his children !
God's word tells us that He wants us " looking unto Jesus. the author and supplier of faith " (HEB. 12:2)
" Jesus is the source of all Faith " He is far greater and more powerful than any problem or sickness we will ever encounter. " God has dealt to every man, the measure of faith. " ( ROM 12:3)
If we keep our eyes on Jesus Christ, He will grow our faith. This, my friends, is the divine growth of faith.!
Growth to the point that we can realize Him as our complete sufficiency, to enable us to place our problems and sickness at the foot of the cross.
A true faith that lends the complete understanding that " By His Stripes WE are Healed" (ISAIAH 53:5)
In closing today, may I be so humble to ask that we pray in earnest for Nurse, Karen ( A true earthly angel of mercy), as well as all other brothers and sisters in Christ that may be facing a situation of serious disease without the utmost and highest faith in Jesus Christ. Through Him and With Him we surely can achieve anything!..........................................( inclusive of Holy Miracles ! )
Lord, please help her not to ever lose heart or hope in His ultimate ability to heal. For it is written,........
' I am the Lord God Who Heals You '
We ask that you restore full health to Karen and others afflicted. " Restore her health and heal all her wounds " ....(JER. 30:17)
Father, we see you as the one Sovereign Lord who forgives all iniquities, who heals all diseases, who redeems our lives from destruction, and crowns us with loving-kindness and tender mercies.
...........(Psalm 103:2-4)
Finally God,...(and I promise, this is the final,....finally). But God, you have anointed us to have healing virtue in our lives,....if we are only to ask. The Bible says 'we have not,because we ask not',(James 4:2)
So God, we ask you now for this Anointing to be activated in Karen's life as well as all those in need.
We, as Karen's Brothers and Sisters in Christ as you for your apostolic anointing of healing power, miracles, and virtue to be released through our fervent prayers to Karen. May these blessings be bestowed
and result in complete recovery so that she may continue to share her God given blessings of nursing, and become even further pleasing to your watchful eyes.
We Humbly ask this in the Holy Name of Jesus
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Living with Joy Francis Chan 2014
Happy Sunday ! and Blessings in the Name Most High,
In an effort to create a 'regular' Sunday presence for our blog, strong consideration was geared toward the fact that on occasion, some of us may not be able to physically ' attend ' our home congregations.
Whether the Sunday obstacle be a sporadic work schedule, vacation, out of town wedding, or a home-bound patient, the devout seek the nourishment of the word and opportunity to worship.
That said, and combined with the fact that if I myself become tired in hearing my own words of ministry,.....you must also become tired of me!
Hence, we've chosen to regularly feature the sermons of endeared and revered Pastors from throughout history and the world. We pray you find Godly driven inspiration from our Sunday Sermons, and that our efforts result in helping you find that " Deep Inner Peace ", that is provided by aligning your heart with that of Christ Jesus.
God Bless !
In an effort to create a 'regular' Sunday presence for our blog, strong consideration was geared toward the fact that on occasion, some of us may not be able to physically ' attend ' our home congregations.
Whether the Sunday obstacle be a sporadic work schedule, vacation, out of town wedding, or a home-bound patient, the devout seek the nourishment of the word and opportunity to worship.
That said, and combined with the fact that if I myself become tired in hearing my own words of ministry,.....you must also become tired of me!
Hence, we've chosen to regularly feature the sermons of endeared and revered Pastors from throughout history and the world. We pray you find Godly driven inspiration from our Sunday Sermons, and that our efforts result in helping you find that " Deep Inner Peace ", that is provided by aligning your heart with that of Christ Jesus.
God Bless !
Today's Sunday Sermon
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Black Sheep or ' Lost Sheep ' ? ....pt.2
Blessings, in the name of The Most High !,
I hope you find inspiration in part 2 of the Black Sheep or ' Lost Sheep ' ? posting below yesterdays video. Combined with part one, I pray you find inspiration in the name of Christ.
I hope you find inspiration in part 2 of the Black Sheep or ' Lost Sheep ' ? posting below yesterdays video. Combined with part one, I pray you find inspiration in the name of Christ.
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged.
Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned.
Forgive, and you will be forgiven."
....Luke 6:37 ( NIV )
The parable of ' The Prodigal Son ' seems to me,...to highlight the need for Holy Discernment. (the ability to apply the knowledge gained from experience, and the wisdom, gained from the knowledge,...and,... apply a Holy Spirit driven response,.....shown to us in the ' steps ' of Jesus,...we will attain Holy Discernment.)
What a great example of God's limitless Grace, Mercy, and forgiveness ! (which by the way,...he expects from us )
Many readers of this parable believe the story is about the youngest son coming home to such unconditional love, and total forgiveness. The son that disregarded the respect of his Father, squandered his inheritance in sinful ways, and the driving force of unconditional fatherly love that is shown in his forgiveness
.
does this remind you of Our Father and Creators love?
Indeed !,.... But ask yourself,...whether the sins of the oldest son are just as serious as those of the youngest.
Perhaps his are even worse. For his are sins of the heart. He worked hard daily, respected his Father always, obeyed always,.....and sight-fully appeared to 'do the right thing'. But sins of the heart are not always that apparent. jealousy, self-righteousness, resentful, and judgmental.
These sins of the heart, are very dangerous, as they can lead to challenging the directives of Jesus Christ himself with regard to both forgiveness AND love. ' Love ' Your Neighbor ?
AND
Tell me if I'm mistaken, can we possibly be 'Honoring God our Creator' by 'stepping' in a direction other than those of Christ (get it? 'Step' With Christ Ministries ! ...'I crack my self up!' (sorry)!!! )
But NO,...we're not honoring God by stepping away from those footprints of Christ.
So, let's pray that when we next confront a situation that may lead itself to judgement,....that we use Holy Discernment in response.
Dear Lord God,
As you appropriate the many blessings you will bestow upon us today, we ask that you place special attention to the blessing of Holy Discernment. Help us to better ' step with Christ ' when addressing life's many challenges such as 'judgement'. ( help us realize that You alone are Judge )
Help us to ' keep WITH scripture ' and help us to ' keep IN scripture, so that we may be more pleasing in your eyes. And finally Lord,....please help us to never forget the vital importance of living a biblically directed life.
In Christ' Holy Name,
We Pray!...............................................and they all said ! AMEN.
Friday, August 1, 2014
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