I'm sharing this to show the power, mercy, love, patience, kindness of God and hope that others learn from my mistakes. I also have to summarise as I there is not enough space for me to put it here.
Age 0-6: Born to atheistic family, witnessed biological father physically abuse my mother and siblings on multiple occasions. Mother and father divorced. Have not seen or spoke to father since.
Age 6 and onward: My mother met man who became my stepfather. Stepfather enjoyed alcohol and cannabis. Was mentally abusive toward mother which ultimately deals the same hurt and pain as the physical abuse. He got my mother on alcohol. Would often get drunk and slander my mother. He committed adultery on a few occasions but was not discovered until later on in the marriage.
Age 23: I partied in night clubs in the local town centre, went to Ibiza on a couple of occasions and began my own indulgence in cannabis.
Age 24: Close friend of mine committed suicide, sank into depression that lasted several years, addiction to cannabis increased drastically. Isolated myself and even contemplated suicide. However, I was also aware of the grief this had caused to my friends family.
Age 33: While pondering about death of friend and high on cannabis I had somewhat of an "out-of-body" experience where I saw a bright light, felt overwhelming love which was then followed by a great feeling of guilt. From that day I confessed Jesus was Lord however, I still walked in darkness while having "itching ears".
Age 34: My mother had 2 strokes and finally split from stepfather, quit my job to look after her physical needs.
Age 35: No job, no wife, no children, no home as I returned to my mother's home and during this time I heard the word "hypocrite" in a conversation, I realised I am one. Fully submitted to God & never felt more blessed and thankful knowing that I have found salvation in my Lord Jesus Christ. If anybody has questions feel free to ask. Take care all and may God Bless you in Jesus name.
I had a great mommy, she was my everything, she taught me everything, she had me in church and sunday school all my life till I got with one of my ex boyfriend he wasn't in church at all, everytime I was ready for church he would call or text either one saying church again I said yes I love church and of course the first few times it was ok with him but time went on and on till finally he said you can stay and talk too me or text him either way just trying too get me not go church, well as time went on I finally stopped going and I became a sinner and let me tell you when I stopped going things started looking and going so bad, I was loosing everything I mean everything, till couple months I couldn't go on I went too church with mom and I went straight too the alter and gave my heart back too Jesus, I felt so much better, few days later things started looking great again for me, I was getting everything back what I lost and I started thanking and praising God for it! Let me tell stay with God no matter what cause once you get out of his hands you will feel miserable I sure did and I never want too experience that again, now here I am still going of course we will have ups and downs but having Jesus in ours hearts makes it great, i'm blessed with amazing man of God and 3 wonderful childrens 2 boys and 1 girl so blessed, I hope this helps and touches someone, Keep serving the Lord he is so great and wonderful, Jesus loves you and so do I and God bless you all!!!!
Was raised up in the ways of the LORD since far back as I can remember. Was in church 6 days out of the week until I graduated elementary and went to public school. Church on Wednesday and twice on Sunday, Tuesday was Boys and Girls Club. Monday to Friday I attended school at the Christian Academy (at the Church). Time went on, it was Friday Night Youth Services in place of Boys and Girls club. So I thank God and give Him the Glory that I was raised up according to the Word. My Parents got saved, took us all to Church. When I was 10, one day out of nowhere I had the desire to play the Bass Guitar. After nine months of practicing Guitar and Bass Guitar, I was able to praise Him with an instrument during service. Traveled with our Pastor during the summer, he would minister the word, and we in music and song. As of right now My sister and I are still keeping on, serving the LORD. Striving, daily keeping away from the Sin Business. Glory to God on Earth as it is in Heaven. No man goes to the Father except through Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God. There are three (literal:1,2,3-Father, Son, Holy Spirit.............They are One (Figurative: One in unity by agreeing, They are God, They were there at the beginning, etc.).
I've had cataract surgery and now have glass lenses installed and can now see distance clearly. but close up must wear glasses to see! My understanding at this age-62 is...if God's doesn't do it, good doesn't get done! No matter how or in what manner God chooses to do it! God bless n Shalom.
I would like to share a real-life event as to how God worked in a person's life. There is a female who is I'd say middle-aged who works in another division which I usually go there about once a month. She works the night shift and when I arrive at 7 a.m. it is the end of her shift. I usually show up early so I showed up 30 minutes early. I had been doing A LOT of bible study and just felt moved to ask her if she was a "Christian." Her response and "body language" gave away immediately that she was not. First, she stated in a Studder Well I "grew up in a Christian home." My first mental response was that meant nothing. I felt moved to press a little more and I asked what "translation" you read? At this point, she is squirming in her seat as if I am a police investigator questioning her under a spotlight. Her response was "one of the newer ones." Which one I responded? She replied I am not sure but the King James is hard to read. I ended the questioning as I could feel in my Spirit that she was NOT saved!
Now the Lord later that day laid on my heart to purchase a book called "The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warran" It is a famous book that is basically kindergarten theology. So I went on online and ordered a used one in great condition only cost me $8.00. I kept the book in my car so I wouldn't forget to give it to her since I only see her once a month.
Now, a few days before I see this woman again I run into a Christian at Walmart... I was moved to speak with him and he shared something with me. When witnessing don't give too much.. Like a doctor don't overwhelm the patient with medical jargon keep it simple.
Okay so now today was the next month and I saw her. I pulled the book out and told her I have a book you might enjoy and you can have it. It is meant to be read one chapter per day for forty days. She thanked me and said my mother told me about this book The Purpose Driven Life. Even her mom knew she wasn't really saved. Amazing how God works isn't it?
Growing up in a Christian family where the word of God held the pride of place, my love for the word was very natural. At the age of four I had an idea what God was like and my explanation amazed my Sunday school teacher to recount it to my father some forty years later. Seventy years of living with books of all shades and topics what remained with me constant was the Bible. After writing some two dozens of books I turned my back on secular literature in 2014. In the late eighties I wanted to run a tabloid Herald of Peace in order to showcase the Bible stories including the Book of Revelation in graphic novel format, which I stopped since my marriage was floundering and I was not in control of situation at home. As a Christian I must live honorable life before God and man, which was not possible. So I had to move on. And God preserved as he did with Jacob,- from the house of Laban it was to rely solely on God who uprooted from one continent to another and set me up at my present place. I began a Bible blog and embarked on compiling Bible dictionary in three volumes, and in five months it was done because the Holy Spirit had taken over my life and looking back I see that my life was shaped even before I am born. So eighty years do not tell anything. Am I touting my book seriously? Not really. I present what I have received and may God open the hearts from vain things as he did with my life. Like five loaves in the hands of my Savior it shall feed many in his time. He taught me patience even while so much was going for me as an artist, hymn writer and one by one he shut me from them. Near blind He has opened wondrous things before me so I do not complain. He taught me contentment while I practised as an architect for twenty-five years and after closing my private practice I devote time for writing. Traditional publishers may not want to review the dictionary but I have written for His glory and I rest on his promises, Amen
I was in my mid twenties & felt like a complete failure. Nothing in my life was working out & everything I did fell apart. I felt alone like the entire world was against me. I couldn't find or keep relationships, friendships, or even jobs. I had severe depression and anxiety. It was so bad it literally caused me other health issues with bell's palsy & shingles. I was so bad I remember moving back home in with my parents. I knew that day, I was at my lowest breaking point. That night I laid in bed & prayed for God to tell me everything would be ok. I cried in agony asking him to take all the pain away & to just tell me that I was loved. I felt nobody cared & said if you tell me I'm loved I will make it God. All I remember was crying myself to sleep and waking the next day. I went to work, stocking shelves when I saw a lady who needed help. I went and helped her get something off a top shelf. I walked away with no thought in mind when she approached me & said I have something for you. She told me she had been carrying it in her pocket for a very long time because she felt she hadn't found the right person. She then handed me a baggie with a card & two stones in it. She then told me about the Lord & handed me the baggie which I placed in my pocket. I thanked her & after she had gone I decided to read it. I took it out my pocket read the saying & in bold letters at the bottom it said You Are Loved. I began to cry smile & thanked the Lord! Not only did he tell me, he had it hand delivered to me. I am now 41 & I still have it with me to this day!
Jesus set me free from the bar business and I got baptized in Jesus name Acts 2:38,39
Luke 24:47,48Mark 16:16,17 I received the Holy Ghost Acts 5:32Acts 2:4. 1 Corinthians 14: 2,22,39
John 3:1-6Acts 19:1-6. 1 Peter 3:21Proverbs 11:30. John 21:15 it is essential for Salvation to be baptized in Jesus name Acts 4:12 and be filled with His Holy Ghost power speaking in a brand new tongue Acts 2:4 , and live a holy life loving Jesus and loving others !
My name is Andrew and I have two testimonies I would like to share: my first is a truly amazing blessing from the Lord, I have had diabetes for around 15 year's and of those 10 have been by injection's. I prayed to our Heavenly Father for His healing upon me so I wouldn't have to take shot's for my diabetes's. I figured I would still have to take the pill's but as long as I didn't have to take shot. Praise Our Heavenly Father,He not only stopped me from not having to take shot's anymore but according to my Doctor my current A1C of 5.3 classified me as non diabetic. My prior A1C was 5.7 and my prior A1C's have gone up to 9.0. I was taking 180 mg. daily in shot's down to where I am currently at of 20mg. once a day. My Diabetic Doctor want's me to take the Pen shot for 2 week's to check. I'm already sure because I know my prayer's have been answered, Praise Be to God the Father our Creator who love's us and to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
My number two miracle of healing is so very amazing. I've been on oxygen 24/7 since 2007 right after I retired from the USPS after 27 year's. I had to use a concentrator and a CPap then a Bi-Pap, I had to use 7 liter's of O2 at night and when awake usually 4 unless I was struggling with breathing. My lung's are operating at 51% rate which is a mystery to me never smoked was active, my last test showed that I shouldn't have to be on oxygen 24/7 only at night with the Bi-Pap and here's the Miracle Healing of the Lord I use 1 liter when I sleep and I will stop that after I see the Respiratory people to adjust the Bi-Pap and I don't have to use oxygen at all during the day just like regular everyday people. I Praise God for His answering of my prayer's and for His Miracle Healing's!!! Glory be to the Father and to the Son our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the Blessed Holy Spirit now and forever more. Never ever stop believing in miracle's and most importantly in Prayer's and GOD'S Love. In Jesus name I pray, Amen .
An interpretation of chapter, 1 Corinthians 14 (PT 5).
Verse 26-33. An introduction is needed here.
The ancient church service consisted of 2 parts. Part 1 was when believers were kneeling down praying and singing to and praising God altogether. Part 2 was when they sat on their seats and were hearing the pastor preaching from the Scriptures.
Paul advices christians in Corinth to function their congregation in order. The most important thing is everything in the function of the church should be done for the edification of the congregation. When believers speak in tongues they should do it one after the other. But if there isn't no interpretation then they should keep silent and talk silently in tongues to them and God.
Prophets similarly should prophesy one after the other. It is possible that two of them could have a message from God at the same time. But they should not speak simoultaneously but only after the previous prophet stopped prophesying.
Verse 29, "Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge." Judge what? Judge whether the prophesy is true or not. How is that done? Mainly if the prophesy agrees with the written Word of God. Also other prophets who have the experience of prophesying, they usually can undersand if a prophesy is a real one or not.
Verse 32, "And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.".The Spirit of God doesn't force prophets to speak, they can allow or not allow their mouth to say what God puts in their mouth.
All the above take place in the first part of the church service, during the time of praying. Once the pastor is preaching, only him should talk from thereon.
Verse 33, "For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.". Very clear meaning.
Verses 34-40. Women can not be pastors but can serve the congregation as prophets (see Acts 21:8-9)
An interpretation of chapter, 1 Corinthians 14 (PT 4).
Verses 21-22.
Paul says that unknown tongues are a sign for non believers. How is that? The same way tongues were a sign that God is with apostles when on Pentecost the Jews from al over the world were hearing the apostles talking in their own languages. It served as a supernatural sign. Tongues are not a sign for believers, they are accustomed to it, there is no need to be proved to them that God is with them. But on the other hand prophesy serves as an important function in the church service.
Verse 23.
Let us all imagine that some people enter a congregation where every single one of them speaks in an unknown tongue. Wouldn't they think that this place is full of weird people, maniacs? So tongues are not to be excercised in the function of the congregation when gathered together. At least not loudly (we will see that later on).
But if a non believer enters a congregation where everybody prophesies then they will hear the heart knowing God, through the prophets, manifesting their secrets, their heart, and so they will kneel down accepting that God is between them.
A brother of mine, gone to the Lord now, a very active member of the Greek Orthodox church, a member of the antiheretical committe, once heard that there is a church in Athens where God speaks with prophets. So just out of curiosity he decided to visit those heretics, as he thought of them. When he entered the congregation people were down on their kneels praying. And suddenly he heard a voice, a prophet, "I called you from Thessalonike to show you my church" as well as many private things. From that time how could he ever disbelief that God was among them? And that was just the begining. After sometime he abandoned the Orthodox church and joined a small team of regenerated christians in his city That small congregation expanded to a big church.He eventually became the pastor of that church in his city.
We are told in ( Rev. 1:7) "Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him". He ((cometh with clouds)).
How can those that pierced Him see Him?
( John 5:28-29) v28 "all that are in the graves shall hear his voice". v29 "And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation". This happens when we meet our Lord ((in the clouds)) in ( 1 Thess 4:16-17) Those that have done evil come forth out of their graves to the resurrection of damnation which will be the wrath of God ( Jn 3:36) "the wrath of God abideth on him"
Now we look at ( Rev. 14:14-16) v14 "And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and ((upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man)), having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle" v15 "for the time has come for thee to reap; for the (harvest) of the earth is ripe" v16 "and the earth was reaped". The (harvest) is the rapture, the taking of the church the one shall be taken and the other left ( Mt 24: 40-42).
( Rev. 1:7) "He cometh with clouds" ( 1 Thess 4:16-17) "Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them ((in the clouds)), to meet the Lord in the air" ( Rev 14:14-16) The (harvest) of the church He sat on the cloud, also He is called the Son of man in these verses.
Now a look at ( Mt 24:29-31) v30 "And then shall (appear) the sign of the Son of man in heaven" v30 "and they shall see ((the Son of man coming in the clouds)) v31 "with power and great (glory)"
v29 "Immediately after the tribulation" the Son of man (appears) in the clouds with power and great (glory)
( Col 3:4) "appear with him in (glory)"
( 1 Pet 5:4) "when the chief Shepherd shall (appear) ye shall receive a crown of (glory)"
( 1 Jn 3:2) "when he shall (appear) we shall be like him"
I was thinking about my life, all the years passed. I reflected on the loss and heartache, the traumas and pain; the losing of my children and the hopes and dreams that died. I remembered aunts and uncles and grandparents that suddenly weren't there. All the effort I put in as a nurse, all the people I met and said goodbye to. I glimpsed at my childhood play and the long days in the sun or running over a snow-covered field with no cares for the years of anguish-tainted joy yet to come. And I spent most of those years in a Far Country, angry at God, angry that my lot had been dealt so unfairly, angry at every hurt and every paper-cut, blaming God for even the least of slights. 6 weeks ago a wave of overwhelming love and sadness and anguish and joy and tenderness and comfort and forgiveness rocked me inside and a sentence appeared in my head: "Shaun, come Home" I realized, like I really didn't know otherwise, that throughout all those long-ago moments of light and dark, Father and Son and Spirit watched me with an aching Love as I screamed and kicked and hated and, patiently, He whispered in the silence of my mind: it doesn't matter, just come Home. Since then, knowing exactly where that voice came from and to whom it belongs, I've been on a mission to return to the Love and Light of Our Friend Jesus, who is God. Today, the days of rain having finally stopped, I sat in the garden and read Ecclesiastes and, well, I'm still crying now; I know that everything was always in God's loving and tender care, and at the End of Everything, He remains and calls us Home, to rest.
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die...A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
I was baptized as a child into the roman catholic tradition. Refused entry into the priesthood at 15, and again at 17, because I simply asked questions about faith, doctrine, dogma, I left the 'faith' for many, many years, on a fruitless search for 'truth'. Forty-odd years later, around 4 weeks ago, I experienced a sudden, and unexpected inner explosion of ache/pull/urge/anguish/joy...I had to come Home to Jesus. What to do? The first port of call, of course would be the RC church. I went to Confession (that's a given) and attended Mass. I've been about 4 times, attended a 'bible discussion' and, as a result, had the scales ripped away from my eyes: hypocrisy, emptiness of conviction, scripture cherry-picking, wokeness, unquestioning popery and a failure of the people to even begin to make me feel welcome and included. Despite this the 'feeling' inside is stronger than ever. I know that God through His Spirit and with the unstopping Love of Jesus is urging me on to seek and find my place in the Church. People in my life are astounded by my conviction, are lost for words by my sudden commitment, and are listening patiently as I share the Faith. All I need now is a body of people to share my Love of Jesus with.
The Lord only hears the prayers of the righteous and the pope is not righteous have you not heard of some of the unholy acts the popes have done how can they be righteous they are not
Hi guys , so recently I want to get closer to God. I am trying to read an understand the Bible , I really want to be a follower of Jesus and understand his word so I may have peace in my life and protection from the enemy . I want to change so bad I know the devil is in so many things , but I love Jesus and he's there whenever I need him God has never failed me and sorry if I'm not making a lot of sense I'm still learning but I do accept Jesus Christ as my lord in savior and I'm committed to understanding his word , I want to to dissect the Bible and really get to know the word of God , I want to get to know Jesus on a personal level . For much of my teenage years I rebeled against him and didn't believe in it , but I am now saved
I would just like to say i believe i fell into becoming a lukewarm christian. I do began to fear the words depart from me i never knew you. I want to become closer to god not just for a spot in heaven but to have the lord in my heart. I dont think im saying the right things in this testimony the way i wanted to but i'll like to say i want to read the word of god , i want to remove myself from this evil world mentally. I ask for forgiveness for all the sins i have committed and i hope and believe god can forgive you if you are struggling with a sin. I began my journey in the beginning of 2023 to read the whole bible but i was stopping myself which i didn't know why. There was a point where i wasn't praying and then one day i had got on my knee's. I begin to cry and ask for forgiveness and asked the lord to allow me to seek him. I have done this multiple time due to me falling into a lukewarm stage but i decided to restart reading the bible and im not going to plan out seeking the word of god but truly following the lord from my heart. Im starting this journey to find the word of god , stop listening to secular music , remove lust and masturbation from my mind , and share the word of god
Hey guys my name is Andrew and my testimony description isn't a comfortable one.
At about 16 or 17 yrs old I was constantly having a strong urge to curse, blaspheme and disrespect God and anything about him. I followed Satan and did a lot of bad things to myself and others. I soon decided that doing what I was doing tearing up scripture, burning bibles wasn't the life I wanted. I became so evil I could not sit or be inside a church without my eyes burning. A few yrs later I had an urge to go to church again and that Sunday morning was sitting with the congregation and as the pastor gave the best sermon I have ever heard I felt jesus's hand on my shoulder then seconds later I rose out of my seat and walked to the alter and accepted christ as lord and saviour of my life after spending the first part of my life following Satan I ran Jesus's open arms and he led me through the right path.
Anyone that thinks the devil controls their life will continue with it unless you come to realize Jesus Christ is God and nothing will stand in his way if someone wants to go to him. Tell Jesus everything give him everything we owe him our lives.
My salvation is knowing that I am a child of God and that I have direct access to Him at all times. I don't need anyone to pray for me because God hears my prayers and yours just the same as he would the Popes. My prayers aren't eloquent nor are they recited Bible verses. Just me all by myself speaking to the Lord. I am witness to Matthew 7:7-8
I was a devout catholic, praying daily and often attending church while reciting various prayers regularly. My father began to drink heavily and consume various illegal substances. One day, my father used me as a front for crack-cocaine. My life was on the brink of failure and utter ruin. It was on this day that I lost my faith, and decided that even if God is real, he is not a God I deem worthy of worship.
Aug. 1st 2004, God lead me to His son Jesus, with a beam of light. I was sitting in a jail cell, again, for drugs, again, but this time I had messed up good, I was in the subfloor of rock bottom's basement. I had cars, homes, boats, motorcycles, lovely wife great job...& lost it all, because of my addiction to drugs. I had been to church on & off as a kid, but mostly off. I was arrested for drugs, while on probation for drugs. After a few months being in county jail one evening a little old Independant Baptist Pastor came to preach at the county jail, he pointed out truths from the Word of God like no one I had ever seen & heard preach, but when it came time to come forward, I didn't. Later that night when the lights went out, I was still reading the Bible & I got bummed, but I noticed a small beam of light that came through a little window in the door in the cell pod I was in that I used to keep reading & not long after in that dark night I trusted Jesus Christ as my savior & I haven't been the same since. I serve Christ in my church in my home, even online, like right now, I have been & will continue to live drug free until I pass away. I am blessed with a great church home & church family as well as a home where I care for my elderly mother & other family, there's a small & honest income. Five of my family members, that have or still do live in my home, including my son, my sister & her 9 yr old grandson. They all got saved because they could see that I am a changed person that I'm not the same man that I use to be & that I have true joy in my life from my relationship with Jesus Christ & they wanted that too. God has & continues to provide me with the right people & things & the places I & my family need to be to serve him for just like Joshua, me & my house, we will serve the LORD. THANK YOU JESUS!
My name is Renee, and I was raised into the Catholic church. As with many young adults, I have strayed away and began forming to the world and its evil works. During this time, I was facing many life challenges and even faced a battle with depression and anxiety. It was then that I realized I must find my way back to God. I began seeking help for my depression and I began seeking the Lord, I returned to church and even joined bible study groups. Over time, I was healed and slowly returned to the ways of this world. Although I did not suffer from depression and/or anxiety, I found that my relationships were not healthy. Relationships of work, personal and friendships. Without God fully in my life, it seemed that I was unable to live fruitfully.
I am now in my midlife and have been with the lord for a few years now, steadily, faithfully, humbly. I want to share that my life is so much more peaceful, relationships are better, life is better. My heart is pure, my soul is pure, my spirit is pure. I face life challenges as we all do, but our savior Jesus Christ in my life, challenges are easier to face because I now know that I am not facing them alone. I am stronger, wiser and guarded by our Lord Jesus. I have a church home and family and pray every day and throughout my day. I make sure to read my bible so that I may learn the Lord and grow closer to him. My life is better with God as my lead. I encourage anyone who does not have God in their life, to please let him so that you may live a fruitful life and have a blessed after life.
I would like to praise the Lord God and Jesus Christ of Nazareth, for keeping me sane in all trials I have been facing since 2021. God connected me with the right people to reach out to for counselling when I couldn't stand ,somedays, due to emotional pain of watching my business collapse in December 2021, losing all my investment capital.
Thank you Lord for a husband who keeps providing for our family, while I have no income. Thank you Lord for healthy children that love you. Thank you Lord for all the lessons I have learned since 2021, I thought I knew you Lord, until I lost everything, but still you did not cast me away, instead your grace sustained me since then to this day.
Thank you Lord that my season of trials is coming to an end in 2023 and that my relationship with you God has become better, deeper and stronger throughout.Thank you for wisdom and boldness you have given me throughout this trying time.I have learned to stand up for myself (and others)during this process and speak for myself (and others) against injustice and unfairness, with boldness, knowing that I have no money, power or earthly connections to back me up, but only your Holly Spirit and your Word(Bible) to guide me and be my witness. I'm wholly dependent on you Lord and I feel safe more than ever, Amen.
Thank you all for your prayers! God is so good!!! My gums and teeth are completely healed with no pain as well! Thank you all again for your prayers, and may God bless you!
An ex husband was abusive. I prayed hard for 9 years that the hurting will stop. One day, I came home and he had a kitchen knife , threatening to end my life, with no fault of my own. He's diagnosed from the USN with mental health issues with medications to take forever to calm him. I took my Bible and pressed it on him while saying , " In the Name of Jesus, Satan, get out of my husband", after I said this several times, he passed out and lost consciousness. Thank you Lord for your protection. I filed a restraining order against this man and was divorced a year later.
I'm 15 years old and I'm at a great point in my life. I'm currently attending a private Christian boarding school. I'm on track to graduate high school early and either join the United States Marine Corps or United States Navy and become a Navy SEAL. There's a beautiful girl I plan to marry when I'm older.
Truth be told, I have very strong Christian faith and devotion and a great relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior, but I used to struggle with faith all the time when I was younger, but I met two amazing women who led me to Christ, and I owe these women my life. I thank God for them every day.
Please pray for my friend Carrie's son he was found at KU in the bathroom on conscience bumped his head hes in the hospital and please pray for healing miracle
Khalid Mansoor Soomro is from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. He was an ardent follower of Muhammad until he decided to put a challenge to some Christian students at his school. This dramatic testimony tells the first-person perspective of how a Muslim convert came to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Khalid's Story
And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." ( Mark 16:15, NKJV)
I belong to a Muslim family. When I was 14 years old, I was studying in a convent school in Pakistan. My parents had forced me to learn the Qur'an by heart when I was seven, and so I did. I had a lot of Christian fellows (or acquaintances) at school and was surprised to see them studying because I had always found Christians to be of a low profile in the society.
I discussed and argued a lot with them about the accuracy of the Qur'an and rejection of the Bible by Allah in the Holy Qur'an. I wanted to force them to accept Islam. Often my Christian teacher told me not to do so. He said, "God may choose you as he chose the Apostle Paulus." I asked him to explain who Paulus was because I knew Muhammad only.
A Challenge
One day I challenged the Christians, suggesting that we each burn the other's Holy book. They should burn the Qur'an, and I should do the same with the Bible. We agreed: "The book which would burn, would be false. The book which would not burn would have the truth. God himself would save his Word."
The Christians were frightened by the challenge. Living in an Islamic country and doing such a thing could lead them to face the law and meet its consequences. I told them I would do it by myself.
With them watching, first, I set the Qur'an on fire, and it burned before our eyes. Then I attempted to do the same with the Bible. As soon as I tried, the Bible struck my chest, and I fell to the ground. Smoke surrounded my body. I was burning, not physically, but from a spiritual fire. Then suddenly I saw a man with golden hai
I was born again at 8 years old. My mother taught me the Word of God. My understanding was opened up by the Lord. I prayed through to Salvation and was baptized in the Holy Ghost with evidence of speaking in tongues. (Act2:4) I did not have disciples ship after this encounter. My parents were in and out of church. I made a lot of mistakes and I was in and out of church. In 2017 I began to studying the four Gospels. I fell in love with the Bible and most of all Jesus. I read the whole Bible and used a commentary for harder things to understand. He consumed my life and I have not been the same. A Orphan spirit was broken off my life and I realized I a child of God. I have no longer been in and out of church. I have been called into the ministry. My parents are back serving the Lord and he is moving in their lives. I give Jesus Christ Yeshua all the glory!!
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Age 0-6: Born to atheistic family, witnessed biological father physically abuse my mother and siblings on multiple occasions. Mother and father divorced. Have not seen or spoke to father since.
Age 6 and onward: My mother met man who became my stepfather. Stepfather enjoyed alcohol and cannabis. Was mentally abusive toward mother which ultimately deals the same hurt and pain as the physical abuse. He got my mother on alcohol. Would often get drunk and slander my mother. He committed adultery on a few occasions but was not discovered until later on in the marriage.
Age 23: I partied in night clubs in the local town centre, went to Ibiza on a couple of occasions and began my own indulgence in cannabis.
Age 24: Close friend of mine committed suicide, sank into depression that lasted several years, addiction to cannabis increased drastically. Isolated myself and even contemplated suicide. However, I was also aware of the grief this had caused to my friends family.
Age 33: While pondering about death of friend and high on cannabis I had somewhat of an "out-of-body" experience where I saw a bright light, felt overwhelming love which was then followed by a great feeling of guilt. From that day I confessed Jesus was Lord however, I still walked in darkness while having "itching ears".
Age 34: My mother had 2 strokes and finally split from stepfather, quit my job to look after her physical needs.
Age 35: No job, no wife, no children, no home as I returned to my mother's home and during this time I heard the word "hypocrite" in a conversation, I realised I am one. Fully submitted to God & never felt more blessed and thankful knowing that I have found salvation in my Lord Jesus Christ. If anybody has questions feel free to ask. Take care all and may God Bless you in Jesus name.
God Bless You all, and strive on.
Now the Lord later that day laid on my heart to purchase a book called "The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warran" It is a famous book that is basically kindergarten theology. So I went on online and ordered a used one in great condition only cost me $8.00. I kept the book in my car so I wouldn't forget to give it to her since I only see her once a month.
Now, a few days before I see this woman again I run into a Christian at Walmart... I was moved to speak with him and he shared something with me. When witnessing don't give too much.. Like a doctor don't overwhelm the patient with medical jargon keep it simple.
Okay so now today was the next month and I saw her. I pulled the book out and told her I have a book you might enjoy and you can have it. It is meant to be read one chapter per day for forty days. She thanked me and said my mother told me about this book The Purpose Driven Life. Even her mom knew she wasn't really saved. Amazing how God works isn't it?
Luke 24:47,48 Mark 16:16,17 I received the Holy Ghost Acts 5:32 Acts 2:4. 1 Corinthians 14: 2,22,39
John 3:1-6 Acts 19:1-6. 1 Peter 3:21 Proverbs 11:30. John 21:15 it is essential for Salvation to be baptized in Jesus name Acts 4:12 and be filled with His Holy Ghost power speaking in a brand new tongue Acts 2:4 , and live a holy life loving Jesus and loving others !
My number two miracle of healing is so very amazing. I've been on oxygen 24/7 since 2007 right after I retired from the USPS after 27 year's. I had to use a concentrator and a CPap then a Bi-Pap, I had to use 7 liter's of O2 at night and when awake usually 4 unless I was struggling with breathing. My lung's are operating at 51% rate which is a mystery to me never smoked was active, my last test showed that I shouldn't have to be on oxygen 24/7 only at night with the Bi-Pap and here's the Miracle Healing of the Lord I use 1 liter when I sleep and I will stop that after I see the Respiratory people to adjust the Bi-Pap and I don't have to use oxygen at all during the day just like regular everyday people. I Praise God for His answering of my prayer's and for His Miracle Healing's!!! Glory be to the Father and to the Son our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the Blessed Holy Spirit now and forever more. Never ever stop believing in miracle's and most importantly in Prayer's and GOD'S Love. In Jesus name I pray, Amen .
Verse 26-33. An introduction is needed here.
The ancient church service consisted of 2 parts. Part 1 was when believers were kneeling down praying and singing to and praising God altogether. Part 2 was when they sat on their seats and were hearing the pastor preaching from the Scriptures.
Paul advices christians in Corinth to function their congregation in order. The most important thing is everything in the function of the church should be done for the edification of the congregation. When believers speak in tongues they should do it one after the other. But if there isn't no interpretation then they should keep silent and talk silently in tongues to them and God.
Prophets similarly should prophesy one after the other. It is possible that two of them could have a message from God at the same time. But they should not speak simoultaneously but only after the previous prophet stopped prophesying.
Verse 29, "Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge." Judge what? Judge whether the prophesy is true or not. How is that done? Mainly if the prophesy agrees with the written Word of God. Also other prophets who have the experience of prophesying, they usually can undersand if a prophesy is a real one or not.
Verse 32, "And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.".The Spirit of God doesn't force prophets to speak, they can allow or not allow their mouth to say what God puts in their mouth.
All the above take place in the first part of the church service, during the time of praying. Once the pastor is preaching, only him should talk from thereon.
Verse 33, "For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.". Very clear meaning.
Verses 34-40. Women can not be pastors but can serve the congregation as prophets (see Acts 21:8-9)
Verses 21-22.
Paul says that unknown tongues are a sign for non believers. How is that? The same way tongues were a sign that God is with apostles when on Pentecost the Jews from al over the world were hearing the apostles talking in their own languages. It served as a supernatural sign. Tongues are not a sign for believers, they are accustomed to it, there is no need to be proved to them that God is with them. But on the other hand prophesy serves as an important function in the church service.
Verse 23.
Let us all imagine that some people enter a congregation where every single one of them speaks in an unknown tongue. Wouldn't they think that this place is full of weird people, maniacs? So tongues are not to be excercised in the function of the congregation when gathered together. At least not loudly (we will see that later on).
But if a non believer enters a congregation where everybody prophesies then they will hear the heart knowing God, through the prophets, manifesting their secrets, their heart, and so they will kneel down accepting that God is between them.
A brother of mine, gone to the Lord now, a very active member of the Greek Orthodox church, a member of the antiheretical committe, once heard that there is a church in Athens where God speaks with prophets. So just out of curiosity he decided to visit those heretics, as he thought of them. When he entered the congregation people were down on their kneels praying. And suddenly he heard a voice, a prophet, "I called you from Thessalonike to show you my church" as well as many private things. From that time how could he ever disbelief that God was among them? And that was just the begining. After sometime he abandoned the Orthodox church and joined a small team of regenerated christians in his city That small congregation expanded to a big church.He eventually became the pastor of that church in his city.
How can those that pierced Him see Him?
( John 5:28-29) v28 "all that are in the graves shall hear his voice". v29 "And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation". This happens when we meet our Lord ((in the clouds)) in ( 1 Thess 4:16-17) Those that have done evil come forth out of their graves to the resurrection of damnation which will be the wrath of God ( Jn 3:36) "the wrath of God abideth on him"
Now we look at ( Rev. 14:14-16) v14 "And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and ((upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man)), having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle" v15 "for the time has come for thee to reap; for the (harvest) of the earth is ripe" v16 "and the earth was reaped". The (harvest) is the rapture, the taking of the church the one shall be taken and the other left ( Mt 24: 40-42).
( Rev. 1:7) "He cometh with clouds" ( 1 Thess 4:16-17) "Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them ((in the clouds)), to meet the Lord in the air" ( Rev 14:14-16) The (harvest) of the church He sat on the cloud, also He is called the Son of man in these verses.
Now a look at ( Mt 24:29-31) v30 "And then shall (appear) the sign of the Son of man in heaven" v30 "and they shall see ((the Son of man coming in the clouds)) v31 "with power and great (glory)"
v29 "Immediately after the tribulation" the Son of man (appears) in the clouds with power and great (glory)
( Col 3:4) "appear with him in (glory)"
( 1 Pet 5:4) "when the chief Shepherd shall (appear) ye shall receive a crown of (glory)"
( 1 Jn 3:2) "when he shall (appear) we shall be like him"
( 1 Cor 15:51-52) "we shall be changed"
Compare with ( Rev 19:11-16) the white horse!
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die...A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
Jesus, I Trust In You
I would just like to say i believe i fell into becoming a lukewarm christian. I do began to fear the words depart from me i never knew you. I want to become closer to god not just for a spot in heaven but to have the lord in my heart. I dont think im saying the right things in this testimony the way i wanted to but i'll like to say i want to read the word of god , i want to remove myself from this evil world mentally. I ask for forgiveness for all the sins i have committed and i hope and believe god can forgive you if you are struggling with a sin. I began my journey in the beginning of 2023 to read the whole bible but i was stopping myself which i didn't know why. There was a point where i wasn't praying and then one day i had got on my knee's. I begin to cry and ask for forgiveness and asked the lord to allow me to seek him. I have done this multiple time due to me falling into a lukewarm stage but i decided to restart reading the bible and im not going to plan out seeking the word of god but truly following the lord from my heart. Im starting this journey to find the word of god , stop listening to secular music , remove lust and masturbation from my mind , and share the word of god
At about 16 or 17 yrs old I was constantly having a strong urge to curse, blaspheme and disrespect God and anything about him. I followed Satan and did a lot of bad things to myself and others. I soon decided that doing what I was doing tearing up scripture, burning bibles wasn't the life I wanted. I became so evil I could not sit or be inside a church without my eyes burning. A few yrs later I had an urge to go to church again and that Sunday morning was sitting with the congregation and as the pastor gave the best sermon I have ever heard I felt jesus's hand on my shoulder then seconds later I rose out of my seat and walked to the alter and accepted christ as lord and saviour of my life after spending the first part of my life following Satan I ran Jesus's open arms and he led me through the right path.
Anyone that thinks the devil controls their life will continue with it unless you come to realize Jesus Christ is God and nothing will stand in his way if someone wants to go to him. Tell Jesus everything give him everything we owe him our lives.
I am now in my midlife and have been with the lord for a few years now, steadily, faithfully, humbly. I want to share that my life is so much more peaceful, relationships are better, life is better. My heart is pure, my soul is pure, my spirit is pure. I face life challenges as we all do, but our savior Jesus Christ in my life, challenges are easier to face because I now know that I am not facing them alone. I am stronger, wiser and guarded by our Lord Jesus. I have a church home and family and pray every day and throughout my day. I make sure to read my bible so that I may learn the Lord and grow closer to him. My life is better with God as my lead. I encourage anyone who does not have God in their life, to please let him so that you may live a fruitful life and have a blessed after life.
Love,
Renee Wiggins
Thank you Lord for a husband who keeps providing for our family, while I have no income. Thank you Lord for healthy children that love you. Thank you Lord for all the lessons I have learned since 2021, I thought I knew you Lord, until I lost everything, but still you did not cast me away, instead your grace sustained me since then to this day.
Thank you Lord that my season of trials is coming to an end in 2023 and that my relationship with you God has become better, deeper and stronger throughout.Thank you for wisdom and boldness you have given me throughout this trying time.I have learned to stand up for myself (and others)during this process and speak for myself (and others) against injustice and unfairness, with boldness, knowing that I have no money, power or earthly connections to back me up, but only your Holly Spirit and your Word(Bible) to guide me and be my witness. I'm wholly dependent on you Lord and I feel safe more than ever, Amen.
Truth be told, I have very strong Christian faith and devotion and a great relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior, but I used to struggle with faith all the time when I was younger, but I met two amazing women who led me to Christ, and I owe these women my life. I thank God for them every day.
Thank you, Ms. Bonita and Ms. Renae
Josiah Skiff
Khalid's Story
And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." ( Mark 16:15, NKJV)
I belong to a Muslim family. When I was 14 years old, I was studying in a convent school in Pakistan. My parents had forced me to learn the Qur'an by heart when I was seven, and so I did. I had a lot of Christian fellows (or acquaintances) at school and was surprised to see them studying because I had always found Christians to be of a low profile in the society.
I discussed and argued a lot with them about the accuracy of the Qur'an and rejection of the Bible by Allah in the Holy Qur'an. I wanted to force them to accept Islam. Often my Christian teacher told me not to do so. He said, "God may choose you as he chose the Apostle Paulus." I asked him to explain who Paulus was because I knew Muhammad only.
A Challenge
One day I challenged the Christians, suggesting that we each burn the other's Holy book. They should burn the Qur'an, and I should do the same with the Bible. We agreed: "The book which would burn, would be false. The book which would not burn would have the truth. God himself would save his Word."
The Christians were frightened by the challenge. Living in an Islamic country and doing such a thing could lead them to face the law and meet its consequences. I told them I would do it by myself.
With them watching, first, I set the Qur'an on fire, and it burned before our eyes. Then I attempted to do the same with the Bible. As soon as I tried, the Bible struck my chest, and I fell to the ground. Smoke surrounded my body. I was burning, not physically, but from a spiritual fire. Then suddenly I saw a man with golden hai