Tag: truth

Follow Pastors and Ministers who Follow Jesus

We often hear President Trump say the word “fake” when referring to the news. While I don’t particularly agree that the news is always fake, I do think there is a lot of fakeness in our world today. There are fake friends/people/politicians, fake ads, fake agreements, fake information, fake promises made, fake/false looks circulating the internet, and, unfortunately, yes, fake preachers.

My writing is not fake. I write to reveal truth, mostly about the Lord, to prove He is real. The stories of my journey with the Lord show how He truly worked in my life and helped me.

As much false, negative press that is circulating today about the clergy, there are many who are seriously serving Jesus Christ and changing lives. I talk about three of them in my newly released book, “OMG! What’s Been Done with Jesus? Bringing Christ to the Forefront.”

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My brother Ron, who taught about Jesus Christ

One clergymen is my brother, Ron, whom I followed most of my teenage and young adult life. Ron was adventurous, risky, and funny. But, I noticed changes happening in Him. He was separating from close friends and becoming more involved in God and the church. Hmmm! I followed him from church to church; where he went, I did too. He ultimately became a licensed minister, established his own church, and is now a foreign missionary to Africa.

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Ron & wife, Cynthia
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Ron preaching; He was my fav for a long time! 🙂
Bishop Rochford & his wife, who invited me to receive Jesus Christ

In one of the churches where I followed Ron, I frequently heard a minister preach, Rev. Robert Rochford of New York. He and his brother often came to speak at our small pentecostal church in Philadephia. His delivery was firey, eloquent, relatable, and spoken with emphatic diction. One day, his preaching changed the trajectory of my life at age 16 or 17; I personally met Jesus Christ and invited Him into my heart. I tell this story in the chapter of my book, titled, “My Salvation Story.” (I was happy my brother shared this pic with me. :).

Then there are clergy members who have the place where all this happens! Bishop & Mother McCleod, Founders/Pastors of Greater Deliverance Temple, the church where I accepted Jesus Christ into my heart.

See, that’s what clergymen do and why the church exists–to do what Jesus Christ did–save souls and change hearts. Clergy speak the word of God, the Holy Spirit comes alongside them and confirms the word to you, and then offers you an opportunity to believe and receive it. It’s progressive; one network leads to the next. We’re not in a clergymen’s presence or church by happenstance. Something is taking place–in you, for you.

Listen to, follow the preacher, pastor, minister, priest, reverend, bishop, etc. who is saying and doing the same things Jesus said and did. You will know it’s not fake because you won’t be compelled or feel forced to worship them, only Jesus, who touches and moves your heart when He shows up. Each of these ministers have impacted my life; I’m 64 now and never looked back.

You can read my new book on Amazon by clicking https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GN36VDZG.

Be blessed until next time. 🙂

Surviving Those Life Whammies (Sheesh!)

The last day of January—already. These days seem to fly by fast now. Thank the Lord, I made it through holiday and New Year’s celebrations without my 3rd eldest sister, whom we buried in early December. Her absence was noticeable. She was boisterous, funny, and active in my family members’ lives. Her death was another one of those life whammies for my family; we weren’t expecting it. So, my January days were up and down, with a barrage of emotions. We have questions, don’t we, in those unexpected life events? They abruptly change everything and leave us in a state of wonderment. What do you do in such seasons of life?

Merriam-Webster defines a whammy as “a potent force or attack; specifically, a paralyzing or lethal blow.” That’s what my sister’s death was to my family—a lethal blow.

Interestingly, I received an email from Pastor Chuck Swindoll of Insight for Living Ministries. He was beginning a study entitled, The Mystery of God’s Will. “That’s it,” I excitedly thought. “I need this study.” I immediately jumped in and listened to the first video. Boy, was it right on time! The very first session started putting things into perspective regarding my sister. No, God didn’t audibly speak to me about why she died, clarify His reasons, or answer my specific questions. You see, in the Bible, there are just simple precepts and principles by God, or stories in which you may see your situation. Characters in the scriptures have some of the same feelings as you. I was amazed! The study runs until February 18, although you can listen to the videos at your leisure. There are even notes to download where you can discover additional scripture and record your thoughts. Here’s the link, https://insight.org/broadcasts/library.

This is what I do when I’m confused by life. It’s where I run in this age of misinformation, deception, and lies. A lot is being broadcast today. This is also the purpose of my blog: to inspire people to read the Bible and find answers about God, get direction in life, find hope, successfully overcome life’s challenges, and navigate through those life whammies that fall upon all of us at some point. God’s word truly uplifts because its contents are true. Are you searching for some truth, or do you need answers to your dilemma, for your problem? Pick up the Bible and start reading—at any place in it. You’ll see! 😊

Be blessed until next time. 😊

P.S. Prayers for the whammy thrown at the families of the 67 people and military persons killed in the D.C plane crash.