Showing posts with label story. Show all posts
Showing posts with label story. Show all posts
Sunday, July 15, 2018
True Love Story
ENCOURAGEMENT !!!: True Story: Long ago, God made the heavens and the earth, and placed the first parents of humanity in the Garden of Eden. This couple disobeyed God, an...
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Miracle in a Storm
ENCOURAGEMENT !!!: A Miracle in a Storm: While grocery shopping Andy noted the weather was nice except for some lightening in the west. Suddenly, in the store, Andy hurried me into...
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
2Men and some Pigs
Did you ever read the true Bible story about two men and some pigs; and Jesus and the demons ?!
Read: Matthew 8:28-34.
Also Read: Luke 8:27-39
Read: Matthew 8:28-34.
Also Read: Luke 8:27-39
Monday, May 14, 2018
If You Only Knew
If you only knew how much the Father and the Son and Holy Spirit love you; you would live for, and love God.
Read the Gospel of Luke to learn the whole story: to learn of Jesus Christ's life and of God's love for you
Read the Gospel of Luke to learn the whole story: to learn of Jesus Christ's life and of God's love for you
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
The Third Coming - a book
ENCOURAGEMENT !!!: If You Can...: If you can find this book, Please Read! Available on Amazon The Third Coming (2006) by Celeste Perrino Walker. A story of a mom working 2 ...
Saturday, April 21, 2018
MORNEAU - Prayer
Have been reading superior books on intercessory prayer by Roger Morneau (1925-1998).
Roger was once a spiritist, he communicated with evil spirits; then he was converted to be a believer in Jesus Christ.
Mr Morneau has written 4 books. Three on prayer (Incredible Answers to Prayer series: true stories of God's power to change lives. Review and Herald Publishing,) and one on his conversion from spiritualism to Christianity (Charmed by Darkness, Pacific Press Publishing Association. This book also goes by a different title: A Trip into the Supernatural, Review and Herald Publishing.)
All are worth reading, and are available at the Adventist Book Center in your state, or they can order them for you.
Roger was once a spiritist, he communicated with evil spirits; then he was converted to be a believer in Jesus Christ.
Mr Morneau has written 4 books. Three on prayer (Incredible Answers to Prayer series: true stories of God's power to change lives. Review and Herald Publishing,) and one on his conversion from spiritualism to Christianity (Charmed by Darkness, Pacific Press Publishing Association. This book also goes by a different title: A Trip into the Supernatural, Review and Herald Publishing.)
All are worth reading, and are available at the Adventist Book Center in your state, or they can order them for you.
Monday, February 26, 2018
ENCOURAGEMENT !!!: Oatmeal & Brown Sugar - a story
ENCOURAGEMENT !!!: Oatmeal & Brown Sugar - a story: Andy and I ordered breakfast at a café, and I ordered “a large bowl of oatmeal and brown sugar,” the sugar was for sprinkling on top of the ...
Thursday, May 18, 2017
ENCOURAGEMENT !!!: Listen to the Lord!
ENCOURAGEMENT !!!: Listen to the Lord!: "I will hear what God the Lord will speak...." Psalms 85:8 [KJV] I fully believe the Lord can and will impress people; if He d...
Saturday, December 31, 2016
True Story
Long ago, God made the heavens and the earth, and placed the first parents of humanity in the Garden of Eden. This couple disobeyed God, and later their children became more and more wicked until finally God had to punish them.
But God still loved them all, and sent messengers to tell them of His love and forgiveness. But the people would not listen. After a long time Jesus came down from Heaven Himself to make plain how real His love was for humanity.
So, leaving behind all the glorious things of
Heaven, Jesus changed Himself into a baby, and grew up as all boys do. When He became a man Jesus went about telling people of His love for them, all the time healing and helping them in every way He could.
Jesus told them, that if only they would believe in Him, He would freely forgive them of all the wicked things they had done, and save them from the punishment that was theirs. He also promised to give them eternal life - to return for them, raise them from their graves, and take them to live with Him forever in the beautiful, peaceful Heaven!
This was wonderful!
But instead, they nailed Jesus to a big wooden cross, hanging Him up until He died. It was an awful thing to do to Jesus the King of Heaven. Jesus was buried, and came to life on the third day. He met with His followers, then after forty days returned to Heaven, promising to return for all those who believe in Him.
God does not punish the wicked now, instead He wants to give them another chance.
That is why Jesus delays His coming!
But His coming must be soon now!, all the signs listed in the Holy Bible point to Jesus' soon return!
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved!
based on Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories, vol. one, p 165-167, (Review & Herald, 1950)
Story title: What Charlie Heard
But God still loved them all, and sent messengers to tell them of His love and forgiveness. But the people would not listen. After a long time Jesus came down from Heaven Himself to make plain how real His love was for humanity.
So, leaving behind all the glorious things of
Heaven, Jesus changed Himself into a baby, and grew up as all boys do. When He became a man Jesus went about telling people of His love for them, all the time healing and helping them in every way He could.
Jesus told them, that if only they would believe in Him, He would freely forgive them of all the wicked things they had done, and save them from the punishment that was theirs. He also promised to give them eternal life - to return for them, raise them from their graves, and take them to live with Him forever in the beautiful, peaceful Heaven!
This was wonderful!
But instead, they nailed Jesus to a big wooden cross, hanging Him up until He died. It was an awful thing to do to Jesus the King of Heaven. Jesus was buried, and came to life on the third day. He met with His followers, then after forty days returned to Heaven, promising to return for all those who believe in Him.
God does not punish the wicked now, instead He wants to give them another chance.
That is why Jesus delays His coming!
But His coming must be soon now!, all the signs listed in the Holy Bible point to Jesus' soon return!
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved!
based on Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories, vol. one, p 165-167, (Review & Herald, 1950)
Story title: What Charlie Heard
Friday, April 3, 2015
Religious Liberty in Public School
Public elementary school, District 66 in Omaha, Nebraska, had many memorable, spiritual moments!
In sixth grade we discussed the Biblical Flood, the long lives of pre-Flood people, why Pilgrim women did not wear make-up, and how our weekdays received their names from paganism.
In grades 1 through 12 our class sang songs based on the Old Testament and this in Public School!
However, when I checked out a Bible from the school library the principal promptly reprimanded me, saying Bible reading was for the home!
In sixth grade all the students explained different aspects of their religion (Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Atheist). From these discussions the varied backgrounds understood each other better. We were taught everyone has the right to believe as they wish despite anyone's opinion to the contrary.
We were taught to believe in religious freedom, freedom of the press, freedom to assemble peacefully, and liberty of conscience.
In sixth grade we discussed the Biblical Flood, the long lives of pre-Flood people, why Pilgrim women did not wear make-up, and how our weekdays received their names from paganism.
In grades 1 through 12 our class sang songs based on the Old Testament and this in Public School!
However, when I checked out a Bible from the school library the principal promptly reprimanded me, saying Bible reading was for the home!
In sixth grade all the students explained different aspects of their religion (Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Atheist). From these discussions the varied backgrounds understood each other better. We were taught everyone has the right to believe as they wish despite anyone's opinion to the contrary.
We were taught to believe in religious freedom, freedom of the press, freedom to assemble peacefully, and liberty of conscience.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Christ will Freely Give
When the law of God and the Spirit of God have made the sinner conscious of his sin, let him come to Christ. The forgiveness that the law could not provide, Christ will freely give.
...The woman taken in adultery Christ did not condemn, for she already felt condemned and ashamed. She needed sympathy and forgiveness, and Christ was ready to grant it to her.
God Speaks to Modern Man, p 386, Arthur E Lickey
...The woman taken in adultery Christ did not condemn, for she already felt condemned and ashamed. She needed sympathy and forgiveness, and Christ was ready to grant it to her.
God Speaks to Modern Man, p 386, Arthur E Lickey
Friday, December 12, 2014
Demon Harrassment
Before Andy left on a business trip I mentioned two problems: 1) my clothes hangars would fall off the rod by themselves hitting me on the head; and 2) no matter how many times I straightened my dining chair it was always at a 45 degree angle. Andy made a joke about it, saying not to worry. Still, I was concerned; it seemed unnatural. While Andy was gone the bizarre episodes continued.
One night, while Andy was gone, our cat began howling and crawling in counter clock-wise circles. Being unable to comfort her I turned out the light and prayed and prayed, then I went to sleep.
At about ten minutes after midnight I was awakened by a loud commotion in the kitchen, it sounded like someone rummaging through the silverware! Sitting up in bed, and thinking the cat was into mischief, I was surprised to find her lying by my side shaking. Being terrified of a possible prowler I prayed, and walked towards the kitchen constantly praying.
While passing the study, where I wrote out Bible tracts, my blood ran cold and my heart almost stopped. Standing transfixed, I noticed a very tall man gazing out the window. He was no ordinary man, his size indicated that - who was he? His presence and appearance was chilling. Praying that I would not see its face, I shakily walked to the kitchen turning on more lights and praying only to find the silverware in perfect order. In the dining room my chair was again at a 45-degree angle from the table.
Going through my home and constantly praying I made note that the windows and doors were all locked and found no prowler. In passing the study the second time the man was gone and the windows were all locked from the inside. In the bedroom the cat was still shaking so I knew she sensed evil too, then I prayed some more and read Scripture and fell into a troubled sleep.
Telling an Adventist doctor about this experience she had me repeat the experience several times then called the Adventist pastor who was familiar with such things. In retelling the experience, and answering their numerous questions, both the Pastor and doctor were convinced I was not fabricating the story. The pastor assured me that demon harassment and demon possession were two different things.
The pastor believed that Satan was harassing me because of the Bible tracts I was writing and my witnessing program.
All praise to the Lord for protecting me!
One night, while Andy was gone, our cat began howling and crawling in counter clock-wise circles. Being unable to comfort her I turned out the light and prayed and prayed, then I went to sleep.
At about ten minutes after midnight I was awakened by a loud commotion in the kitchen, it sounded like someone rummaging through the silverware! Sitting up in bed, and thinking the cat was into mischief, I was surprised to find her lying by my side shaking. Being terrified of a possible prowler I prayed, and walked towards the kitchen constantly praying.
While passing the study, where I wrote out Bible tracts, my blood ran cold and my heart almost stopped. Standing transfixed, I noticed a very tall man gazing out the window. He was no ordinary man, his size indicated that - who was he? His presence and appearance was chilling. Praying that I would not see its face, I shakily walked to the kitchen turning on more lights and praying only to find the silverware in perfect order. In the dining room my chair was again at a 45-degree angle from the table.
Going through my home and constantly praying I made note that the windows and doors were all locked and found no prowler. In passing the study the second time the man was gone and the windows were all locked from the inside. In the bedroom the cat was still shaking so I knew she sensed evil too, then I prayed some more and read Scripture and fell into a troubled sleep.
Telling an Adventist doctor about this experience she had me repeat the experience several times then called the Adventist pastor who was familiar with such things. In retelling the experience, and answering their numerous questions, both the Pastor and doctor were convinced I was not fabricating the story. The pastor assured me that demon harassment and demon possession were two different things.
The pastor believed that Satan was harassing me because of the Bible tracts I was writing and my witnessing program.
All praise to the Lord for protecting me!
Friday, December 5, 2014
The Christmas Tree Song
In first grade, before Christmas break, we were taught the German song, "O, Tannenbaum" (Oh, Christmas Tree).
That same week Dad flocked our Christmas tree snow-white, he did this in the garage.
Deciding to be helpful I rode my tricycle around and around Dad and the tree, shouting and singing at the top of my lungs, "O, Tannenbaum."
Unfortunately, I never could get the German words right. My version was: “O Ton in Bomb, O Ton in Bomb, may Gooch in Diner Bladder Split!”
What we put our parents through!!
That same week Dad flocked our Christmas tree snow-white, he did this in the garage.
Deciding to be helpful I rode my tricycle around and around Dad and the tree, shouting and singing at the top of my lungs, "O, Tannenbaum."
Unfortunately, I never could get the German words right. My version was: “O Ton in Bomb, O Ton in Bomb, may Gooch in Diner Bladder Split!”
What we put our parents through!!
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
COUNTRY LIFE
Awhile back we were farm sitting near Aurora, Nebraska. As we were riding the horses down the country road some people drove by and did a lot of waving, pointing and hooting. Andy turned around to see what was behind us. What a sight! All the farm animals: a goat, dogs, cats, and chickens were following us! We turned the horses around and the farm animals followed us back to the barnyard.
After securing the farm animals we rode our horses on and came by an irrigated field. Andy said underground irrigation water was very cold and refreshing that came from deep wells, and he was serious because he grew up on a farm and knew such things. Being thirsty, Debra got off her horse and tasted the water as it came out of the pipes. The water was warm and tasted awful! After riding another 50 yards we learned why the water tasted so bad! - it was being pumped out of a green, murky, scummy pond! Luckily Debra did not get sick!
After securing the farm animals we rode our horses on and came by an irrigated field. Andy said underground irrigation water was very cold and refreshing that came from deep wells, and he was serious because he grew up on a farm and knew such things. Being thirsty, Debra got off her horse and tasted the water as it came out of the pipes. The water was warm and tasted awful! After riding another 50 yards we learned why the water tasted so bad! - it was being pumped out of a green, murky, scummy pond! Luckily Debra did not get sick!
The Elevator
Jeremy, an eight year old friend of ours, came to visit for a weekend. He is fond of fossils so we took him to the University museum to see their collection.
Jeremy had never been to a museum before and was very excited and kept us on the go for about two hours. When it was time to go up to the second level Debra suggested we take the freight elevator as her bad leg was aching. Jeremy seemed frightened by the elevator, let alone ride on it.
He asked, "Don't you know what this is, Debbie?" She assured him she knew what an elevator was. "Don't you know what kind of an elevator it is, Debbie?" "Yes, Jeremy, it is an Otis elevator. Now please get on," Debra replied.
Jeremy entered cautiously. The elevator slowly ascended. Unexpectedly its rear door opened and closed. Jeremy squealed and began bouncing around.
"Jeremy! Do you have to go to the bathroom?," Debra exclaimed.
"No!," he cried, obviously frightened by the elevator. "But when is it going to happen?"
"When is what going to happen, Jeremy?," Debra answered.
"You know, it!," he screamed.
"Jeremy," Debra said trying to remain calm, "I don't know what you are talking about. The main door will open any moment."
When we reached the second level the main door opened and Jeremy rushed out, skidded on the freshly waxed floor, and fell down panting.
"Jeremy!," she called, obviously concerned for his physical and mental state of being. "What is wrong?"
"Debbie! Don't you know? Can't you read the signs? It says fright elevator!"
Muffling her laughter she explained, "Jeremy, the sign says freight elevator."
"Oh," he replied, "let's go see some more fossils."
Jeremy had never been to a museum before and was very excited and kept us on the go for about two hours. When it was time to go up to the second level Debra suggested we take the freight elevator as her bad leg was aching. Jeremy seemed frightened by the elevator, let alone ride on it.
He asked, "Don't you know what this is, Debbie?" She assured him she knew what an elevator was. "Don't you know what kind of an elevator it is, Debbie?" "Yes, Jeremy, it is an Otis elevator. Now please get on," Debra replied.
Jeremy entered cautiously. The elevator slowly ascended. Unexpectedly its rear door opened and closed. Jeremy squealed and began bouncing around.
"Jeremy! Do you have to go to the bathroom?," Debra exclaimed.
"No!," he cried, obviously frightened by the elevator. "But when is it going to happen?"
"When is what going to happen, Jeremy?," Debra answered.
"You know, it!," he screamed.
"Jeremy," Debra said trying to remain calm, "I don't know what you are talking about. The main door will open any moment."
When we reached the second level the main door opened and Jeremy rushed out, skidded on the freshly waxed floor, and fell down panting.
"Jeremy!," she called, obviously concerned for his physical and mental state of being. "What is wrong?"
"Debbie! Don't you know? Can't you read the signs? It says fright elevator!"
Muffling her laughter she explained, "Jeremy, the sign says freight elevator."
"Oh," he replied, "let's go see some more fossils."
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Vacation Bible School
In the 1960's my church had Vacation Bible School during two weeks in June, from nine a.m. until noon. All the children would enter the sanctuary by two's singing “Onward Christian Soldiers” while following the Christian and American flags. In the sanctuary we would sing, pray and listen to a sermonette and a mission story. Then in our classrooms we would work on crafts and listen to Bible stories.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Jack
Many years ago I was at my friend Suzy's house. As I was leaving she received a phone call from her friend Jack who was threatening suicide. Suzy and I ran for her Galaxy 500. Racing through busy traffic I constantly prayed for our safety as well as for Jack's.
Arriving at Jack's trailer we rushed inside and found him lying on the floor, unconscious, surrounded by liquor bottles and pills. There was no way of knowing how much or what he had taken! As I checked for a pulse, Suzy’s brother, Bill, strode into the trailer. (Bill had listened in on Suzy’s phone conversation, and came to help).
Suddenly Jack awoke, seemed demon possessed, and tossed Bill into the hall. Then Jack smashed his fist through the trailer’s thin interior wall. Running outside, and darting in and out of the congested traffic, Jack dared the vehicles to kill him. When Jack ran towards the trailer Bill pushed me into Suzy’s car, ordering me to lock the doors; but Suzy refused such protection.
Seeing me Jack pressed his face against the window crying, “Why did you leave me, Jenny? Why?” The Lord restrained me from leaving the car to help Jack. I sat petrified while Jack cursed and kicked at the windshield, screaming like insanity itself. Praying for Jesus' help, He answered immediately in the person of Bill.
Struggling with Jack, Bill pushed him inside the trailer and ran for his car. Suzy jumped into the Galaxy next to me and we sped away, the tires threw gravel against the trailer. I could not control my weeping.
I do not know what ever happened to Jack. He was my age at the time of this story - just nineteen.
Arriving at Jack's trailer we rushed inside and found him lying on the floor, unconscious, surrounded by liquor bottles and pills. There was no way of knowing how much or what he had taken! As I checked for a pulse, Suzy’s brother, Bill, strode into the trailer. (Bill had listened in on Suzy’s phone conversation, and came to help).
Suddenly Jack awoke, seemed demon possessed, and tossed Bill into the hall. Then Jack smashed his fist through the trailer’s thin interior wall. Running outside, and darting in and out of the congested traffic, Jack dared the vehicles to kill him. When Jack ran towards the trailer Bill pushed me into Suzy’s car, ordering me to lock the doors; but Suzy refused such protection.
Seeing me Jack pressed his face against the window crying, “Why did you leave me, Jenny? Why?” The Lord restrained me from leaving the car to help Jack. I sat petrified while Jack cursed and kicked at the windshield, screaming like insanity itself. Praying for Jesus' help, He answered immediately in the person of Bill.
Struggling with Jack, Bill pushed him inside the trailer and ran for his car. Suzy jumped into the Galaxy next to me and we sped away, the tires threw gravel against the trailer. I could not control my weeping.
I do not know what ever happened to Jack. He was my age at the time of this story - just nineteen.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
O, What a Night!
The first night we moved into our current house we had excitement! About 2 a.m., we heard unearthly sounds outside the bedroom window. Andy said he'd go outside and check on the matter. After waiting thirty minutes I made a search of the house, but could not locate Andy! Stepping outside I called out, but he did not answer!
The horrible noises continued so after calling the police and telling them the situation I closed the bedroom door and sat on the bed. Five minutes later the phone rang. Rushing to the kitchen phone (the only phone in the house) I ran into a man in the hall! He grabbed me as I hit him over and over in the chest! The deep, raspy voice said, "it's me!," but it did not sound like anyone I knew! Finally the voice began sounding coherent - it was Andy! Seems he fell asleep in the spare room and the phone woke him, he had never gone outside! The call was from the police verifying my earlier call. Andy’s explanation that no one called did not convince the officers and they came immediately. The officers checked our property for signs of an intruder, but could find nothing. What a night!!!
The horrible noises continued so after calling the police and telling them the situation I closed the bedroom door and sat on the bed. Five minutes later the phone rang. Rushing to the kitchen phone (the only phone in the house) I ran into a man in the hall! He grabbed me as I hit him over and over in the chest! The deep, raspy voice said, "it's me!," but it did not sound like anyone I knew! Finally the voice began sounding coherent - it was Andy! Seems he fell asleep in the spare room and the phone woke him, he had never gone outside! The call was from the police verifying my earlier call. Andy’s explanation that no one called did not convince the officers and they came immediately. The officers checked our property for signs of an intruder, but could find nothing. What a night!!!
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Oatmeal & Brown Sugar - a story
Andy and I ordered breakfast at a café, and I ordered “a large bowl of oatmeal and brown sugar,” the sugar was for sprinkling on top of the cereal. The waitress questioned my order twice, looked confused, and went to the kitchen to discuss it with the cook.
When my oatmeal was served the entire wait and kitchen staff stood around waiting to watch me eat.
I felt like an idiot!
I was given a small mixing bowl of oatmeal and an equal amount of brown sugar! After sprinkling some sugar on the cereal I said, “That’s all the sugar I wanted, thank you.” Then the staff looked disappointed and left us to eat in peace.
When my oatmeal was served the entire wait and kitchen staff stood around waiting to watch me eat.
I felt like an idiot!
I was given a small mixing bowl of oatmeal and an equal amount of brown sugar! After sprinkling some sugar on the cereal I said, “That’s all the sugar I wanted, thank you.” Then the staff looked disappointed and left us to eat in peace.
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