Forever Fellowship

"Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth." 1 Timothy 2:4 KJV

Once we know the truth, God expects us to share it with others so that they too may be saved... Here's my story:

2-21-2009 Are you really ready??

I must admit I was a little disappointed by the very minimal return on this website from the emails I sent out. I am not sure if any of you looked at the website, and given it any thought, or if you just hit the 'delete' button without giving it a second thought. I realize that there is a comfort zone, and when stepping out into uncharted territory and giving your all to someone you don't yet know can be difficult in itself. But, you must remember that God made the comfort zone, and He made it to be explored, and He has known you since even before birth, however He wants to know your heart while you seek His. I am saddened that when Jesus comes up in conversation the subject gets quickly changed. I will have all of you know I AM PRAYING FOR YOU, because if you haven't accepted Christ you are blinded to what you could see. If you have accepted the Lord and are just doing it on a more private level, I encourage you to not be afraid to share your faith. Help others along the way as God has helped you. Lead others into the golden light. One question: are you really ready for the coming day? Jesus is coming back and you don't want to be left behind when He does. so as always, may God bless all who seek Him in all righteousness.....

2-13-2009 Happy Valentines Day Lord!

Being as tomorrow is Valentines Day I have been thinking about holidays, and Christmas came to mind. This was the first year (actually 2008) we didn't address any of the presents under the tree for the kids as coming from Santa. Our walk with Jesus has been not quite a year yet but almost. It feels already like it has been an eternity though for how far we have come as a family. Well back to the Christmas thing. I believed in Santa Clause when I was younger. Actually it was probably until I was around 11 or 12 that I found out he wasn't real. This was also the age I had begun to grow up and learn what things were right and what was wrong. So the point is, I didn't know Jesus until I was 21. That is 10 years after I stopped believing in Santa Clause. My point here is this: While we know there was a gift giving "saint" called Nicolas, he was not the "magical" being we make him out to be today. And in fact, all the belief that is poured out towards him could be invested into Jesus, the One who is real. It is sometimes devastating for kids to find out Santa is not real. Why put them through that trouble. Plus, Christmas is a time when we remember the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Christ in Christmas) It makes me wonder why people spell Christmas as Xmas. I thought it was just a shorter way of spelling it, but then I realized it is because people take the name of Christ out. Instead of celebrating our Lord we write notes, some pray, and give gifts to a fantasy being. If you plan to tell your children about Santa Clause, please tell them the truth. Tell them about the tradition as St. Nicolas as a giver but not as a judge of right and wrong. (if you're good you'll get presents from Santa....) Sounds a little like someone is trying to replace God??? And be sure to include the story of the wonderful birth of Jesus Christ, and the real reason we celebrate Christmas as a giving holiday, because Christ was born and gave His life for us. So with it being Valentines Day tomorrow, I would just like to remind everyone while you are spending the day with your sweetheart, remember it is the Lord who brought you two together, and He deserves some praise on this beautiful day as well. After all He is the Lord of love.... Happy Valentines Day to you Lord!

1-20-2009 I am Not Perfect.....

Since I have taken on the new approach to bringing the truth about sin, and preparing for Christ's return I have to make my point that I too am a sinner. I have said many times I do not claim to be perfect and I do not claim to be living without  sin.

The point I am trying to make by telling you this, is that no matter what your sin is, Christ died to cover it, and you can be forgiven. It does not matter what you have done, it is not too late to make it right. I have learned this and would like you to have a chance as well. I am not bringing these things up in hypocrisy, rather am supplying knowledge of the Word of God that I have discovered. I can't stress enough that it is not too late - but after you die, it is too late. I hope today's blog has given you peace of mind to know that we are all human, but we have a great Lord of mercy just waiting with open arms to forgive and invite us into His family. The only sin too big for Christ to carry is the unforgiven one!

1-13-2009 Divine Healing

I have seen several eye doctors in the past and was told different things but they all agreed on one thing, I was going to have to be on eye drops the rest of my life. I would never be able to wear contacts. Now I have had glasses since kindergarten so you can imagine my desire to try contacts. I was eventually diagnosed with chronic dry eye. I have been living with severe burning, itching and red eyes. With eye drops there wasn't much relief either. I had been praying to the LORD for the healing of my eyes and I received the blessing one night during worship when thick tears ran down my cheek. I praised God immediately and accepted my gift. On the 3rd day however, doubt crept in. Satan saw vulnerability and began to question "Are you sure God healed you? Are you sure it isn't temporary?"  I felt such a feeling of sadness and regret that I had allowed Satan to tempt me into doubt. I immediately started praying and asking forgiveness and crying out to Jesus. I found comfort in Gods word, "... for I am the LORD who heals you."

1-2-2009 What's New??

I want you all to know that I am new in my Christian faith as many of you are. It was only a few months ago that I picked up the Bible and started reading it. Over the past few months I have come a long way and I focus on that more than how far I have to go, and I encourage all of you that are just like me, to think that way too. Sometimes you may not feel any different, or that things are not changing as fast as you'd like them to, but keep the faith. It is a slow and long process. Things change one thing at a time. Even if you can't see the difference, other people probably can and as long as you look back at where you were and focus on how far you've come you will see the difference. Trust in God's Word, it will transform you life in ways you never thought possible. Myself and many others around the world are proof of that.

I had never given any thought to Jesus Christ in years past but now He is the last on my mind when I go to bed, and the first when I wake up. My dreams are filled with His presence and I talk to him many times a day. Whenever I am feeling upset or down, I just talk and pray to Jesus and sometimes even sing to Him, and within minutes I am soaring on the wings of the angels. He is the most powerful and wonderful person that has come into my life and I praise Him daily for He alone can lift us up out of the darkness and shadows of life. What a beautiful way to live. "Thanks and Praise to you LORD Jesus Christ."

12-30-2008 Total Happiness is not a myth!

I have been tuning into the OneThing08 conference on IHOP.org for the past 3 days and it has been the most awesome experience of information download, preparation tools, and just fellowship with God. Through the worship songs I have been at peace and allowed to let my mind drift off into the Holy Spirit. Through the teachings I have learned so much and had so many things clarified. I had so many questions that were answered.  I am now neither afraid of the end times nor trying to deny what will be. I am excited to receive the rewards of God's promise and a life with Jesus in the flesh. We may have experiences now that are nothing short of miraculous but I believe we are in for something so much more, a sort of happiness that can not be contained. I have been praying and asking for the direction of the Holy Spirit and to really feed into God's Word and I feel I am coming to a deeper level of understanding. I am such on a level right now that I pray everyone will begin to strive for. Everybody can live a life with the guiding of the Holy Spirit, but first they must believe and receive Christ as their Lord and Savior. 

Now I pray for all of you "LORD I ask that you touch the hearts of many and come into their lives and into their homes and just touch them as you have touched my life. I ask that you send your Spirit to battle in them the demons that are holding them back today from getting to know you. I just pray that each and everyone one out there will be made known of the sins in which they done, and have the desire to change it, and that they be forgiven and repent and live new lives walking in your light. Jesus I pray and ask it in your Holy name, Amen..."

12-26-2008 November+Rain, can you hear me Lord?

One night while laying in bed I wanted to know if God could hear the prayers I was thinking and not saying. I thought "If you can hear me God, make it be sunny all day tomorrow and then rain for no reason." When I woke up, sure enough it was sunny and just beautiful all day, as it often is in Texas, but also it doesn't rain that much. When the evening rolled around I was out walking my dog when I felt it sprinkling. It was caught between a sprinkle and a light rain. I knew that was the best of the rain since it was sunny all day with no signs of a change in the weather. The rain didn't last too long and I knew that was God himself. He hears all, you don't have to wonder if he is listening.

12-25-2008 It Starts With A Question.

Coming from a background of missed chances of fellowship with God, rebellion, and anger I was headed down the wrong path. I had never prayed before, and didn't know much about Jesus, but I believed in God. Almost spontaneously Jeff and I  made the decision to move to Texas. It was here that we started getting to know Jesus Christ. After accepting what Christ had done for us, confessing our sins, asking for forgiveness and repenting of our old behavior, life has been much easier. Almost immediately while I was asking forgiveness I felt a rush of complete weightlessness. It was like all the sins were gone, off my shoulders and the weight of carrying those around got to be so heavy. We have been attending Cornerstone Church every Sunday now for a few months. Our daughter goes to Sunday school there and is learning about Jesus. Just last Sunday in fact, Jeff and I were baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. We have been given a new view of life. One that is filled with hope, light and direction. We are not perfect, but are certainly making a true effort to live by the Word of God. We now know what it feels like to be living. I only wish we would have come to Christ sooner, but this was God's plan for us.

I started this online fellowship and Bible study group because I believe God has blessed me already in so many ways and now it is time for me to give back to Him by drawing others to Christ as I have been drawn to Him. I have come into the light from the darkness that was consuming my life, and I pray that you too will walk into the light of Jesus Christ and be saved! 

God bless you, Sarah

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