Hats off to Evangelist Yvett Freeman (To God Be the Glory)

We did not know Evangelist long, and we did not get to spend a lot of time with her, but the few moments we did are very memorable.  We will never forget how God spoke through this mighty woman-of-God on one occasion when she was visiting her brother's church-house.  Holy Spirit used her mightily, and it was a wonder to behold!  We remember breaking bread with her and her husband while visiting her hometown, Chicago.  We enjoyed their company so much because they were both so down to earth.

But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5 (NIV)

This One's for You Mama! (To God Be the Glory)

Johnnie Mae Baldwin was classy and brassy.  She was old school in the way she thought and did things.  She felt that you should go to the church-house on Sunday morning dressed appropriately, and you can bet that she was always dressed to the "nines."  She always dressed like a lady, that was the classy side.  Now, when you got in a heated debate with her, she could give as good as she could get.  That was the brassy side.  But, most of all she was wisdom and love.  She would say in her soprano style voice: "Baby, I know God's knowledge and wisdom and I'm telling you....."   Godmom was a heart person - she loved genuinely and deeply.  She loved God first and foremost.  Whenever we, her Godchildren left her presence she would always say: "Ya'll just love on each other till you can't love on each other no more!"

Today is her home going service even though she is already Home.  She surely will be missed.

He gives the childless woman a family, making her a happy mother. Praise the LORD! Psalms 113:9 (NIV)

HAPPY NEW YEAR! (THANK YOU JESUS)

This is a year to embrace.  This new year will bring many wonderful changes.  A Rhema Word is coming forth for the body of Christ - collectively and individually.  We, the children of God, are taking back the day, and even the night.  We are taking back what belongs to us.  "The Kingdom suffereth violence, but the violent take it by force."

God is a good God, and I am glad about it!  What about you?  He is the God of another chance, so let's take advantage of the mercy (spares us from what we do deserve) and grace (favor, gives us what we don't deserve) He is extending us once again, and strive harder to get it right in this new year.  God wants the best for us.  He has our best interests at heart.

We had some fights in 2012, and we will surely have some fights in 2013, but we are Christian soldiers.  Hey, it's already alright!  THANK YOU JESUS.

God is doing a new thing and we must get on board with Him and do our part.

Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?  I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.  Isaiah 43:19 (KJV)

A NEW YEAR IS COMING! (What About You?)

I pray to God that we all make it into the new year since no time is promised to us.  I reflect on one New Year's Eve time that reminds me of how precious time is, and how none of it is promised to us.  My uncle, by marriage, called relatives near and far to wish them a happy New Year.  Sometime between New Year's Eve and the new year time ran out for him, and he passed on from this place to another.

A New Year is surely coming, but will a new you come with it?  Sinners and saints can all get in on this.  We can all strive to be better, do better, have better, and want better for not just ourselves, but for the world at- large.  Let us come up to another level of better living from the inside - out.  If you are a sinner, you can truly be a better you by accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior over your life.  If you are a Christian, you can be a better you by praying more, fasting more, reading the Bible more.  The more we read the Bible the better we get to know God.

God is a good God, and I'm glad about it.  How about you?  He is the God of another chance.  So come on everybody, let's use this new year, and next chance to strive to get it right in all areas of our lives!

God Knows Our Needs !

Jesus was born in Bethlehem because God knew our need.  He knew that although He created us in His image, and put us in a perfect situation, in a perfect place, we would become imperfect.  He, Who never sinned, died for our sins so that (if we so choose) we could recieve salvation and be saved from sin.  But Jesus didn't just die for our salvation, that is just the being.  He also died for us so we could have a rich and full life.  God knew, and knows that we needed and will need Jesus from beginning to end in order to live the life He has planned for us.

The lord says, "I will rescue those who love me.  I will protect those who trust in my name.  When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble.  I will rescue and honor them.  I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation."  Psalm 91:14-16 (NLT)

Jesus Makes the Day !

As I was driving past a Baptist church, the sign on the front read  "Without Jesus, Christmas is a hollow day!" Wow, I really like that.  It expresses everything about the true meaning of this holiday; a holiday that has become more about the bottom line of each store than the life giving truth of what it's all about.

The prophets in the old testament had proclaimed the coming of a Savoir, One that would save His people and ultimately reign over all with love.

If it is not illegal or a sin, it is okay to celebrate Christmas any way we like, but we would do well not to forget Jesus, because He is truly the reason for the season.  We need to remember God first, and everything else will not only be added, but also blessed!

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.  (Isaiah 9:6)

What an Attorney ! John 3:16

My lifetime friend, Stephanie, and sister-in-Christ, sent me this, and I had to put this on the blog.

I LOVE MY ATTORNEY.........

After living what I felt was a 'decent' life, my time on earth came to the end.

The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting room of what I thought to be a court house.

The doors opened and I was instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense table.

As I looked around I saw the 'prosecutor'.

He was a villainous looking gent who snarled as he stared at me. He definitely was the most evil person I have ever seen.

I sat down and looked to my left and there sat My Attorney, a kind and gentle looking man whose appearance seemed so familiar to me, I felt I knew Him.

The corner door opened and there appeared the Judge in full flowing robes.

He commanded an awesome presence as He moved across the room. I couldn't take my eyes off of Him.

As He took His seat behind the bench, He said, 'Let us begin.'

The prosecutor rose and said, 'My name is Satan and I am here to show you why this man belongs in hell.'

He proceeded to tell of lies that I told, things that I stole, and In the past when I cheated others. Satan told of other horrible perversions that were once in my life, and the more he spoke, the further down in my seat I sank.

I was so embarrassed that I couldn't look at anyone, even my own Attorney, as the Devil told of sins that even I had completely forgotten about.

As upset as I was at Satan for telling all these things about me, I was equally upset at My Attorney who sat there silently not offering any form of defense at all.

I know I had been guilty of those things, but I had done some good in my life - couldn't that at least equal out part of the harm I'd done?

Satan finished with a fury and said, 'This man belongs in hell, he is guilty of all that I have charged and there is not a person who can prove otherwise.'

When it was His turn, My Attorney first asked if He might approach the bench. The Judge allowed this over the strong objection of Satan, and beckoned Him to come forward.

As He got up and started walking, I was able to see Him in His full splendor and majesty.

I realized why He seemed so familiar; this was Jesus representing me, my Lord and my Savior.

He stopped at the bench and softly said to the Judge, 'HI, DAD,' and then He turned to address the court.

'Satan was correct in saying that this man had sinned, I won't deny any of these allegations. And, yes, the wages of sin is death, and this man deserves to be punished.'

Jesus took a deep breath and turned to His Father with outstretched arms and proclaimed, 'However, I died on the cross so that this person might have eternal life and he has accepted Me as his Savior, so he is Mine.'

My Lord continued with, 'His name is written in the Book of Life, and no one can snatch him from Me. Satan still does not understand yet. This man is not to be given justice, but rather mercy.'

As Jesus sat down, He quietly paused, looked at His Father and said, 'There is nothing else that needs to be done. I've done it all..'

The Judge lifted His mighty hand and slammed the gavel down. The following words bellowed from His lips.....

'This man is free. The penalty for him has already been paid in full. Case dismissed.'



I asked Jesus as He gave me my instructions where to go next, 'Have you ever lost a case?'

Christ lovingly smiled and said, 'Everyone that has come to Me and asked Me to represent them has received the same verdict as you, ~Paid In Full.'


 'Stop telling God how big your storm is. Instead, tell the storm how big your God is!