Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Testimony from a friend in USA-Danny
Several years ago, a preacher from out-of-state accepted a call to church in Houston, Texas. Some weeks after he arrived he had an occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area.When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change. As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, 'Yo u'd better give the quarter back.. It would be wrong to keep it..' Then he thought, 'Oh, forget it, it's only a quarter. Who would worry about this little amount? Anyway, the buscompany gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept it as a 'gift from God' and keep quiet.'When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door,andthen he handed the quarter to the driver and said, 'Here, you gave me to much change.'The driver, with a smile, replied, 'Aren't you the new preacher in town?' 'Yes' he replied. 'Well, I have been thinking a lot lately about going somewhere to worship I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change. I'll see you at church on Sunday.' When the preacher stepped off of the bus, he literallygrabbed the nearest light pole, held on, and said, 'Oh God, I almost sold your Son for a quarter.' Our lives are the only Bible some people will ever read.This is a really scary example of how much people watch us as Christians,and will put us to the test! Always be on guard -- and remember--You carry the name of Christ on your shoulders when you call yourself 'Christian.' Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. I'm glad a friend forwarded this to me as a reminder. So,I choose to forward it to you - my friend. God bless you; I hope you are having a wonderful day! If you don't pass this on to anybody,nothing bad will happen; but, if you do, you will have ministered to someone. The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not PROTECT you... Stay FAITHFUL and Be GRATEFUL
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Dont tell me you cant sing!
Lets get one thing straight here. Who is the Chief Musician! We'll think about it. Have you said his name yet?
Thats right its Jesus. Did he tell you to criticise those who love him in the way they worship him>NOPE.
In the book of Psalms and in Proverbs its sing a new song, it does not talk about your vocal gymnastic abilities before a crowd. It comes from the purety of the heart. Its the annointing
that breaks the yoke. Delight and support people, who sing a song unto the Lord. If you dont like there tune, seek the Lord to change your attitude and dont become a stumbling block to another person delighting in the Lord. I often think about Paul and Silas and wonder if they sang in key or out of key. ITs not important! They delighted the King of all Kings with a pure heart and sang with all of there might. If thats you, Do not be ashamed to sing out praise, the Key on this earth is not important as the Key in Heaven. One pure hearted worshipper can move a mountain
encourage and sing psalms and hyms to each other. Its not about the next big thing, Its about
the purety of praise to Jesus.
If you need to repent for hurting someone who wants to worship Jesus, humble yourself before the Lord and ask him forgiveness. If you judge them by what you see, you repent before the Lord for that destructive spirit that would wound another member.
That tall poppy syndrome that hounds alot of Christian Churches in Australia is demonic and repentance is needed. People dont accept Jesus to be controlled and bound, they accept Jesus
to be free.
Prayer and intercession makes you focussed. Its a vital link we need to be desperate to have in
our lives all the time.
Thats right its Jesus. Did he tell you to criticise those who love him in the way they worship him>NOPE.
In the book of Psalms and in Proverbs its sing a new song, it does not talk about your vocal gymnastic abilities before a crowd. It comes from the purety of the heart. Its the annointing
that breaks the yoke. Delight and support people, who sing a song unto the Lord. If you dont like there tune, seek the Lord to change your attitude and dont become a stumbling block to another person delighting in the Lord. I often think about Paul and Silas and wonder if they sang in key or out of key. ITs not important! They delighted the King of all Kings with a pure heart and sang with all of there might. If thats you, Do not be ashamed to sing out praise, the Key on this earth is not important as the Key in Heaven. One pure hearted worshipper can move a mountain
encourage and sing psalms and hyms to each other. Its not about the next big thing, Its about
the purety of praise to Jesus.
If you need to repent for hurting someone who wants to worship Jesus, humble yourself before the Lord and ask him forgiveness. If you judge them by what you see, you repent before the Lord for that destructive spirit that would wound another member.
That tall poppy syndrome that hounds alot of Christian Churches in Australia is demonic and repentance is needed. People dont accept Jesus to be controlled and bound, they accept Jesus
to be free.
Prayer and intercession makes you focussed. Its a vital link we need to be desperate to have in
our lives all the time.
Counting the Cost!
Hi everyone,
I am making the leap which has been in my heart for over 5 years todo. My husband David is
supporting the move and the obstacles in front of us seem overpowering. However the call is greater.
Its a blessing that David and I will be spending two weeks in America and we will be spending it with His Father and Stepmother. Both of whom I am so looking forward to meeting.
On my return I will be opening up a womens ministry group on Paltalk which will meet the needs of lots of wonderful sisters I know worldwide who are to busy with Family at times to be able to go to a building and Meet with people.
Its comfortable, Holyspirit accessable and definitely inspiring being able to minister and share on line.
I will go into prayer time, work some more on the book and get it ready for printing.
Please keep us in prayer as in regards to finance to clear debts. They are minimal in comparison to many of you. For me it is astronomical. hahaahahah
new beginnings and a clean slate to move forward. Its better to choose life eternal and live
according to what Jesus said then to scour in a hole of disillusionment and discouragement and selfishness.
I am making the leap which has been in my heart for over 5 years todo. My husband David is
supporting the move and the obstacles in front of us seem overpowering. However the call is greater.
Its a blessing that David and I will be spending two weeks in America and we will be spending it with His Father and Stepmother. Both of whom I am so looking forward to meeting.
On my return I will be opening up a womens ministry group on Paltalk which will meet the needs of lots of wonderful sisters I know worldwide who are to busy with Family at times to be able to go to a building and Meet with people.
Its comfortable, Holyspirit accessable and definitely inspiring being able to minister and share on line.
I will go into prayer time, work some more on the book and get it ready for printing.
Please keep us in prayer as in regards to finance to clear debts. They are minimal in comparison to many of you. For me it is astronomical. hahaahahah
new beginnings and a clean slate to move forward. Its better to choose life eternal and live
according to what Jesus said then to scour in a hole of disillusionment and discouragement and selfishness.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Testimony of amazing Love
Sent: 21/06/2008 7:43 AM
Its Friday and i have just come home from the hospital after being in there for a whole 8 days, It was a time I had to walk to corridors of fear and road i have never travelled before, even in the middle of this I could hear the still strong voice of the lord encouraging me and felt the strong loving arms of my Jesus around me. My husband David went through the same battle as I did on another level, but just as fierce but I will let David share with you his testimony when He is ready.
The operation was amazing my surgeon I kept in prayer and I experienced the most incredible fear I had ever had in my life for two weeks after diagnosis I was trying to deal with hopelessness and knowledge that I had cancer of the uterous, its a cold defining place thats an absolute thief.. The miracle happened,wednesday night two weeks before the operation at a night service I was leading worship, and all of a sudden the presence of the Lord was extrodinarily tangible in my very fibre of my being, the more I delighted in singing and leading people to confess in the worship room "there is power in the blood, it was a nother musical plateau that resignated in my head and heart and spirit that was nothing but miraculous and I willingingly followed the direction. Of course its the Holyspirit leading :) as I did so. I was obliviious to the congregation also following but my voice went into get this ....top c operatic voice and seemed to climb and climb without wavering nearly made my eyes pop out hahahaahah. Well the higher I began to sing right up to ear piercing top notes, my mouth dropped even wider open and this icy cold air came rushing out of my being, through my mouth past my teeth, I felt like I had horse teeth and they were clattering like a horse thats the only way I can discribe it, as this was happening I heard the voice of the Lord say" Death leave this body" I knew instantly that the Lord had healed me. But I continued to have the operation because the promise of the lord to me, It was a painful emotional week, but the outcome was tremendous I was captivated in the hospital and through it have met many many people and extended the oportunity to share the gospel with them. What a priviledge even lying in bed, the Holyspirit would bring people along my heart grew even bigger in there to see the many cultures and share not only about Jesus but to pray and to show kindness and love to an individual that i know full well all glory goes to the lord, its all about him and his love for us know matter what broken state we are in. He is , we are and this wonderful scripture is deeply impregnated in every fibre of my being Isiah 43v18-19 he will do a new thing. And amazing thing is the new thing is the original thing I learnt when I was saved, The simplicity and power of the word of written word of GOd. A new love a deeper love for our Lord Jesus, an uncompromising stand apon what Jesus says without any hidden human agendas. As you know my faith has always been simple, and praise the Lord I have no intentions of maturing to pharisee status. been there done that. haahahahaha. We have so much to see and understand and walk the faith with so much more reality when we just listen and do and follow what Jesus said. If he did not say then we should not do it. My ladies group, today I start training them, I am taking them through a discipleship training program, that I went through many years ago probably hundreds hahaahah anyhow, I told them that I have a deep conviction
to teach them to witness, I want them out of the house cup of tea club and onto the streets training. One brother has joined the group
so its a new wind and I am being obedient to the call which I had been a deaf to for a long time because of choice and circumstance rather than obedience to what Jesus had said. When he forgave sin, healed me and delivered me. Jesus only asked one thing, preach the good news, heal the sick and set the captives free.Yeeeh ha . you just remember
you are loved.
Lots of love
Angelica
Isaiah 58:8Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.
The best is still to come
Its Friday and i have just come home from the hospital after being in there for a whole 8 days, It was a time I had to walk to corridors of fear and road i have never travelled before, even in the middle of this I could hear the still strong voice of the lord encouraging me and felt the strong loving arms of my Jesus around me. My husband David went through the same battle as I did on another level, but just as fierce but I will let David share with you his testimony when He is ready.
The operation was amazing my surgeon I kept in prayer and I experienced the most incredible fear I had ever had in my life for two weeks after diagnosis I was trying to deal with hopelessness and knowledge that I had cancer of the uterous, its a cold defining place thats an absolute thief.. The miracle happened,wednesday night two weeks before the operation at a night service I was leading worship, and all of a sudden the presence of the Lord was extrodinarily tangible in my very fibre of my being, the more I delighted in singing and leading people to confess in the worship room "there is power in the blood, it was a nother musical plateau that resignated in my head and heart and spirit that was nothing but miraculous and I willingingly followed the direction. Of course its the Holyspirit leading :) as I did so. I was obliviious to the congregation also following but my voice went into get this ....top c operatic voice and seemed to climb and climb without wavering nearly made my eyes pop out hahahaahah. Well the higher I began to sing right up to ear piercing top notes, my mouth dropped even wider open and this icy cold air came rushing out of my being, through my mouth past my teeth, I felt like I had horse teeth and they were clattering like a horse thats the only way I can discribe it, as this was happening I heard the voice of the Lord say" Death leave this body" I knew instantly that the Lord had healed me. But I continued to have the operation because the promise of the lord to me, It was a painful emotional week, but the outcome was tremendous I was captivated in the hospital and through it have met many many people and extended the oportunity to share the gospel with them. What a priviledge even lying in bed, the Holyspirit would bring people along my heart grew even bigger in there to see the many cultures and share not only about Jesus but to pray and to show kindness and love to an individual that i know full well all glory goes to the lord, its all about him and his love for us know matter what broken state we are in. He is , we are and this wonderful scripture is deeply impregnated in every fibre of my being Isiah 43v18-19 he will do a new thing. And amazing thing is the new thing is the original thing I learnt when I was saved, The simplicity and power of the word of written word of GOd. A new love a deeper love for our Lord Jesus, an uncompromising stand apon what Jesus says without any hidden human agendas. As you know my faith has always been simple, and praise the Lord I have no intentions of maturing to pharisee status. been there done that. haahahahaha. We have so much to see and understand and walk the faith with so much more reality when we just listen and do and follow what Jesus said. If he did not say then we should not do it. My ladies group, today I start training them, I am taking them through a discipleship training program, that I went through many years ago probably hundreds hahaahah anyhow, I told them that I have a deep conviction
to teach them to witness, I want them out of the house cup of tea club and onto the streets training. One brother has joined the group
so its a new wind and I am being obedient to the call which I had been a deaf to for a long time because of choice and circumstance rather than obedience to what Jesus had said. When he forgave sin, healed me and delivered me. Jesus only asked one thing, preach the good news, heal the sick and set the captives free.Yeeeh ha . you just remember
you are loved.
Lots of love
Angelica
Isaiah 58:8Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.
The best is still to come
You feel everyone hates you??
You are in Royal Company
Jesus said “If the world hates you know that it hated Me before it hated you.”(John 5:18) Truly, Truly, I say unto you, except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abides alone: but if it die it brings forth much fruit. He that loves his life in this world shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall have it unto life eternal.” (John 12:24-25)John testified: “Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hates you.” (I John 3:13) “ James testified, “Whoever would be a friend of this world is the enemy of GOD”(James 4:4)
Kick the Turkeys to the Curb in Jesus name.
How are you feeling today, you feel like something is just niggling at your feet, pulling you down and cant put your finger exactly on what is making you feel so unhappy. Use the word of GOd
rebuke the devil and kick it to the curb. An old preacher from Alabama I heard of use to quote years ago.
"If the Lord has called you fly with the Eagles then dont mess with the turkeys in the barn."
rebuke the devil and kick it to the curb. An old preacher from Alabama I heard of use to quote years ago.
"If the Lord has called you fly with the Eagles then dont mess with the turkeys in the barn."
What do you Afford?
Last night I had this horrendous dream, I never woke up with a cold sweat though.However I did wake with a stark reality to the demensions of Gods word and warnings. Television is voyeristic, especially if you sit there watching those Home and Aways, or days or our lives and many other mundane programs. Its a time waster, If you are bored ? thats a signal . Always remember Jesus is the same today as he was yesterday and the day before. He never changes or moves. Its us who move aside, its us who open our doors to violence and deception by the choices we make. We live in an incredibly spiritual world. Romans states we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but principalities and powers rulers of demonic places. If you have a family or even just yourself. You change the atmosphere of holiness in your place by the choices you make. If you have a TV what life does it breathe in your atmosphere? Is it life or is it death. The bottom line is! what you expose yourself to or your family or friends is either a thief and a destroyer to deception or its edifying to the Glory of the Lord. You watch seduction and death
you open the door for that violence and seduction to enter your house. In simple reality
its a thief- Choose life choose faithfulness to the one who sacrificed all to set you free. Jesus is faithful satan is not. Dont be a fool when it comes to what Jesus said. There is nothing band aide about him he is Holy and that is the ground we must stand on to walk with him.
you open the door for that violence and seduction to enter your house. In simple reality
its a thief- Choose life choose faithfulness to the one who sacrificed all to set you free. Jesus is faithful satan is not. Dont be a fool when it comes to what Jesus said. There is nothing band aide about him he is Holy and that is the ground we must stand on to walk with him.
Theifs in the music world.
WOrshippers and worship leaders either belong to the Lord or belong to the world.
I have sat in many churches over the years and watched and listened and watched and bowed my head in absolute brokeness because of what was before my eyes and going in my ears as people were singing these lyrics that were so incredibly selfish. Nothing about the blood or repentance or deliverance. Nothing that truelly exalted the King of Kings amongst the congregation. But it certainly moved there flesh.I could see the soulish spirit rise up like a snake. The Representation of Singers in WOrship is either to glorify the Lord or its to glorify the flesh. You make the decision.
I learnt an incredible lesson from a wonderful sister of the Lord years ago in Hong Kong, who was working in one of the hard areas. Men were getting saved there and they had come from areas of prostitution and really hard perversions. I was going to sing in this nice sundress and
lipstick that was red. It was a hot stinking day. And Jacky came to me and was so beautiful
but asked me to cover myself with a tshirt and take my red lipstick off and loud eyeshadow. The reason being, It was a stumbling block for these new brothers I enjoyed my few seconds of selfishness. I repented and quickly went about changing the situation and picture as I could see the bigger picture for the glory of the Lord. It was there salvation that was paramount.
This also applies to music for me. There are thieves in the courts of music, people who add verses to hyms songs that have been purged through fire and tribulation,conviction of holiness that are owned by the public domain free to all, and some people have taken it apon themselves to add there soulish verses and copyright it to themselves and get paid.
Judge according to the scriptures on all things, dont follow like a sheep the new "I am Holy Fad"
WOrship belongs to GOd, not to any denomination. Be with people of like faith, the faithful to Jesus and his word, not a cause. The diamonds in the Church are the elderly who have been faithful through the many storms they have come through and not sould out. Seek them out and learn.
Be desperate for Jesus like I am.
Godbless you
I have sat in many churches over the years and watched and listened and watched and bowed my head in absolute brokeness because of what was before my eyes and going in my ears as people were singing these lyrics that were so incredibly selfish. Nothing about the blood or repentance or deliverance. Nothing that truelly exalted the King of Kings amongst the congregation. But it certainly moved there flesh.I could see the soulish spirit rise up like a snake. The Representation of Singers in WOrship is either to glorify the Lord or its to glorify the flesh. You make the decision.
I learnt an incredible lesson from a wonderful sister of the Lord years ago in Hong Kong, who was working in one of the hard areas. Men were getting saved there and they had come from areas of prostitution and really hard perversions. I was going to sing in this nice sundress and
lipstick that was red. It was a hot stinking day. And Jacky came to me and was so beautiful
but asked me to cover myself with a tshirt and take my red lipstick off and loud eyeshadow. The reason being, It was a stumbling block for these new brothers I enjoyed my few seconds of selfishness. I repented and quickly went about changing the situation and picture as I could see the bigger picture for the glory of the Lord. It was there salvation that was paramount.
This also applies to music for me. There are thieves in the courts of music, people who add verses to hyms songs that have been purged through fire and tribulation,conviction of holiness that are owned by the public domain free to all, and some people have taken it apon themselves to add there soulish verses and copyright it to themselves and get paid.
Judge according to the scriptures on all things, dont follow like a sheep the new "I am Holy Fad"
WOrship belongs to GOd, not to any denomination. Be with people of like faith, the faithful to Jesus and his word, not a cause. The diamonds in the Church are the elderly who have been faithful through the many storms they have come through and not sould out. Seek them out and learn.
Be desperate for Jesus like I am.
Godbless you
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Something to think about!!
There is so much for us to learn when it comes to equipping and being used effectively in ministry.
The need to be pliable in the hands of the Lord, is not only a must have for the progressive believer but a way of life. Why do I say this, because I am continuing being challenged by the Lord, sometimes my flesh is extrodinarily weak and other times its strong. I spent a luxurious week on the Gold Coast, I was able to recouperate and really enjoy the birds flying and the tops of trees. How often do we afford ourselves even the simplist of luxuries. Our Heavenly Father, breathed life into this earth and there is healing in admiring his beauty and creation. There is an old saying "take time to Smell the roses" How true that is. I only say this to you to remind myself not to forget. We need Jesus, you need to see him through all things wether its the air kissing your face or the rain refreshing your smile. Take time to see and hear the beauty of our saviours heart.
The need to be pliable in the hands of the Lord, is not only a must have for the progressive believer but a way of life. Why do I say this, because I am continuing being challenged by the Lord, sometimes my flesh is extrodinarily weak and other times its strong. I spent a luxurious week on the Gold Coast, I was able to recouperate and really enjoy the birds flying and the tops of trees. How often do we afford ourselves even the simplist of luxuries. Our Heavenly Father, breathed life into this earth and there is healing in admiring his beauty and creation. There is an old saying "take time to Smell the roses" How true that is. I only say this to you to remind myself not to forget. We need Jesus, you need to see him through all things wether its the air kissing your face or the rain refreshing your smile. Take time to see and hear the beauty of our saviours heart.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Introduction!!
Hi everyone, I realize this is well overdue but its easier for me to blogg it with you and keep you informed with our escapades for Jesus.
The front picture is a beautiful one of David and I on the shores of a beach in Gisborne my home town over a year ago. It was Davids first trip to New Zealand and my first in many many years how ever it was a healing time as well as a sad time with the loss of my beautiful brother Richard.
I will be adding more pictures as I go with this blogg, I have beautiful photos of David in Israel and fishing ect I would love to share them with you.
love
Angelica
The front picture is a beautiful one of David and I on the shores of a beach in Gisborne my home town over a year ago. It was Davids first trip to New Zealand and my first in many many years how ever it was a healing time as well as a sad time with the loss of my beautiful brother Richard.
I will be adding more pictures as I go with this blogg, I have beautiful photos of David in Israel and fishing ect I would love to share them with you.
love
Angelica
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