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CHRISTIAN CONVERGENCE
225 members
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Unveiling Ministries
23 members
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Attitude Adjustment!
111 members
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Sharing Jesus
31 members
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Miracle Grow
392 members
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Seven Day Creation Story
Replied Aug 21
2 Corinthians 4:18 because we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
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- Gender
- Female
- State/Province
- Ontario
- Country (not County)
- Canada
- Occupation:
- Retired from regular work, Working for my King!
- I'm here to...
- Share with and encourage other Christ followers
- Interests:
- Spending time with God, studying HIS Word, singing, praying, worshipping, spending time with family, cooking & eating, gardening, scrapbooking, reading Christian books.
- I'm passionate about...
- My daily walk with Jesus, and discovering more and more about the pure and holy nature of God.
- My story with God
- My background is Roman Catholic. I never knew growing up that I could have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I was living for myself, doing whatever I pleased, gambling, drinking, partying, telling off-colour stories, dabbling in the occult, yet still going to church on Sundays.
The first time I read the Bible was in 1979. For six months, I was travelling by train four hours a day to get to my job in another city. During this time, I read the New Testament over and over, and really enjoyed reading about Jesus. I found the stories amazing. Even though I was reading the Bible, the revelation of God's truth did not get through to me.
Then in 1997 I had another nudge, while exercising. I distinctly heard a voice say: 'Seek ye first the kingdom of God.' It was so bizarre, that I looked around to see who was talking. No one was in the house. I made a note in my journal, of what I heard that day.
Then in 2003, on April 12th (exactly five years ago today), I was attending an Alpha Course where we could ask all the hard questions. We were discussing 'Who is Jesus?' and 'Why did He die?' I realized that I needed to make a choice. The facilitator said that I could be sure of where I would go when I died, and I wanted to be sure. I was at home all by myself, when I invited Jesus into my heart. He came in so lovingly and I experienced real forgiveness for the first time in my life. I was exhilarated and joyful, and I still am.
My husband, Tony did the Alpha Course with me, and said the sinners prayer the following week, but he did not have the experience of being saved until later. It happened on January 6, 2005, while he was listening to a taped message by Jack Frost, 'Hindrances to Receiving the Father's Love'. He then had the awareness: 'It's not about me, it's about Jesus'. What an amazing revelation. Now God had his attention, and his heart. You really know when God has a hold of you. We are both so thankful that we can serve our King together. We are growing in His love and knowledge. God is so Good!
The two most exciting things in my life were when my daughter, Carla, gave her heart to Jesus on October 1, 2006, after I prayed with her, and God delivered her from anxiety. My son Rob and his wife Pam both gave their hearts to the Lord on July 1, 2007 when we were visiting them. We drove 8,000 km on that journey, and it was a pleasure. All the stories are amazing. These precious ones are all on fire to spread the love of God to others. Thank You, Jesus! You are the One who saves us all. Now we are praying for household salvation. There are still a few more to come.
- Other stuff about me:
- My husband and I both have a heart for mission work. In January, 2009 we began to build a home in Jequetepeque, Peru. We plan to serve God, wherever we are, here in Canada, or at our home away from home in Perú. God is great!!!
I choose to serve God, and day-by-day am learning to live in His will, and to trust and obey HIM. HE is my King!. I do not lose sight of the fact that I am a sinner saved by HIS grace. I am a grateful daughter and I know what I've been saved from. I plan to live in blessings from now on, and to occupy until He comes for me, or until I go to be with Him.
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The Holy Spirit is Grieved by Wrong Conversations and Conduct
The Holy Spirit is HOLY. Words matter to Him. Conversation is important to Him. Our conduct and behavior is monitored continuously.
Seventeen Facts Every Christian Should Know About Grieving the Holy Spirit -
1. The Holy Spirit is easily grieved and offended.
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear. And grieve not the Hol… Continue
Posted on July 13, 2009 at 4:08pm — 4 Comments
The Holy Spirit is our Only Source of True Joy, Peace and Love
The Holy Spirit is the Source of Joy. His Presence brings joy. His fruit is joy. His Wisdom increases our joy. He is the Spirit of Wisdom. The pursuit of money, or having it does not produce joy. We cannot depend on our loved ones to create an atmosphere of happiness.
There are five misconceptions about joy. Many think joy comes from people, promotion, progress, power or possessions. The wise person discovers the trut… Continue
Posted on July 3, 2009 at 6:26pm — 2 Comments
The Holy Spirit is the Author of the Word of God
When you quote the Bible, you are quoting the Holy Spirit. He is articulate, brilliant and authored the words of God to us today.
He inspired holy men of God to write under His leadership. ‘All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for… Continue
Posted on June 11, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment
The Holy Spirit Created You
Think of your incredible body that functions miraculously.
‘I will praise Thee for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are the works; and that my soul knoweth right well;
(Psalm 139:14)
The Holy Spirit considers your body His dwelling place.
‘What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?’… Continue
Posted on June 10, 2009 at 7:25am — 2 Comments
The Holy Spirit is a Person
John 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit who leads you into all truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it isn’t looking for Him and doesn’t recognize Him. But you know Him because He lives with you now and later will be in you.
Ever since Pentecost, the Good News of the Kingdom has been proclaimed in the whol… Continue
Posted on June 9, 2009 at 8:10am — 4 Comments
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Hi dear Sister, Last night I taught the lesson on healing in the alpha group and it was a powerful time as we considered that when God heals some one it is a glimpse of the coming kingdom when sickness will be eradicated. The lesson was so important for us because we need to become a healing community that fosters total healing for those who come into our midst.Father I join with a mothers prayer for Carla to receive healing and health in her body. Father our lives are in your hands so we rest and trust you, eve through the hard times. In Jesus name amen.
In the love of Jesus
Bob
It is a real happy surprise and blessed to see you on my page after so long no contact with you. I miss you so much and pray that all is well with you all there in Jesus blessings always. I myself have a very tight daily schedule nowadays that I can not be long in this site and in the internet. Got many problems on my hand to pray hard for. Having unsaved family and other are christians but still living in sin, while the Maranatha is coming soon. God bless you abundantly always in everything dearest sister.
With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel BIn Christ,
Pastor Remegio C.Blanco
harvestermission@yahoo.com
I am Rev. O.D.Ananda Rao Samuel; full time Christian gospel worker.
About my self :- My parents dedicated me to JESUS CHRIST when I was born. And i am also dedicated my life to CHRIST service.
India is “Hindu” religious country. In my country most of the people worship IDOLS. These people not accepting JESUS CHRIST.
Indian papulation 115 cross, 80% Hindus ; 13% Muslims ; 4% Sikhs and last 3% Christians.
There is so much God’s work in my country. And Christian gospel workers, Evangelists and pastors are getting so many troubles by Hindu religion people.
If any way to serve JESUS CHRIST message until my last breath.
I am only one son to my parents. And I have one sister who slept in Jesus Christ long ago while she was at 2 years old. And we hope she reached safely in to the hands of JESUS CHRIST.
My sister is named "SHRINE BASILICA”. Since she was invited by Jesus in to his hands my parents started a ministry by her name. And the ministry is called "BREADS”:-"Basilica Rural Evangelical and Development Society" since 1982.
In this ministry with out any support we preach gospel and do out reach ministry.
August 23rd 2008 one HINDU religion Elder killed by militants. With out any reason IDOLS worship people attacked and killed so many people nearly 174 Christian believers died and destroyed 12 churches. These incidents are telecasted BBC&CNN and another news channels. With these details I would like to invite you to India to witness my ministry and to take part in helping the needy.
I hope you would encourage my ministry in all aspects please pray for me and my ministry
In His service
Rev.O.D.Ananda Rao Samuel
{BREADS}
INDIA
Cell: - +919848443495
Res: - +918812-233355
shrinebasilica@yahoo.co.in
pastor.odarsamuel@hotmail.com
Oh that you would burst from the heavens
And how the mountains would quake
But you would make the nations tremble
All your enemies would learn of your fame
How then shall we be saved
How can we be saved
Since the world began
No ear has heard, no eye has seen
A God like you, Oh, a God like You
Since the world began
No ear has heard, no eye has seen
A God like you, Oh, a God like You
Like autumn leaves we all wither, we all fall down
Swept away by the wind, swept away
Oh have mercy on us father, father
Please don't remember our sin
How then shall we be saved
How can we be saved
Since the world began
No ear has heard, no eye has seen
A God like you, Oh, a God like You
Since the world began
No ear has heard, no eye has seen
A God like you, Oh, a God like You
Oh lord you are our father
We're the clay but you're the potter
We are all formed by your hand
According to your plan
Since the world began
No ear has heard, no eye has seen
A God like you, Oh, a God like You
Since the world began
No ear has heard, no eye has seen
A God like you, Oh, a God like You
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