MaryAnn

, Female

Canada

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Gender
Female
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Canada
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Retired from regular work, Working for my King!
I'm here to...
Share with and encourage other Christ followers
Interests:
Spending time with God, studying HIS Word, singing, praying, worshipping, spending time with family, cooking & eating, gardening, scrapbooking, reading Christian books.
I'm passionate about...
My daily walk with Jesus, and discovering more and more about the pure and holy nature of God.
My story with God
My background is Roman Catholic. I never knew growing up that I could have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I was living for myself, doing whatever I pleased, gambling, drinking, partying, telling off-colour stories, dabbling in the occult, yet still going to church on Sundays.
The first time I read the Bible was in 1979. For six months, I was travelling by train four hours a day to get to my job in another city. During this time, I read the New Testament over and over, and really enjoyed reading about Jesus. I found the stories amazing. Even though I was reading the Bible, the revelation of God's truth did not yet get through to me.
Then in 1997 I had another nudge, while exercising. I distinctly heard a voice say: 'Seek ye first the kingdom of God.' It was so bizarre, that I looked around to see who was talking. No one was in the house. I made a note in my journal, of what I heard that day.
Then in 2003, on April 12th, I was attending an Alpha Course where we could ask all the hard questions. We were discussing 'Who is Jesus?' and 'Why did He die?' I realized that I needed to make a choice. The facilitator said that I could be sure of where I would go when I died, and I wanted to be sure. I was at home all by myself, when I invited Jesus into my heart. He came in so lovingly and I experienced real forgiveness for the first time in my life. I was exhilarated and joyful, and I still am.
My husband, Tony did the Alpha Course with me, and said the sinners prayer the following week, but he did not have the experience of being saved until later. It happened on January 6, 2005, while he was listening to a taped message by Jack Frost, 'Hindrances to Receiving the Father's Love'. He then had the awareness: 'It's not about me, it's about Jesus'. What an amazing revelation. Now God had his attention, and his heart. You really know when God has a hold of you. We are both so thankful that we can serve our King together. We are growing in His love and knowledge. God is so Good!
The two most exciting things in my life were when my daughter, Carla, gave her heart to Jesus on October 1, 2006, after I prayed with her, and God delivered her from anxiety. My son Rob gave his heart to the Lord on July 1, 2007 while while we were visiting him. We drove 8,000 km on that journey, and it was a pleasure. All the stories are amazing. These precious ones are all on fire to spread the love of God to others. Thank You, Jesus! You are the One who saves us all. Now we are praying for household salvation. There are still a few more to come.
Other stuff about me:
My husband and I both have a heart for mission work. Last winter we built a home in Jequetepeque, Peru. Hopefully it can be used as a respite for missionaries in need of a rest. We plan to serve God, wherever we are, here in Canada, or at our home away from home in Perú. God is great! HE is good all the time!

I choose to serve God, and day-by-day am learning to live in His will, and to trust and obey HIM. HE is my King!. I do not lose sight of the fact that I am a sinner saved by HIS grace. I am a grateful daughter and I know what I've been saved from. I plan to live in blessings from now on, and to occupy until He comes for me, or until I go to be with Him.

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  • Pastor Bob B


    I am speaking Sunday in our adult sunday School on the the out pouring of the Holy Spirit in our study of the book of Acts. I am the fill in teacher and it seems i get to teach on my favorite subjects. Well have a great time and get ready for the next wave of the Holy Spirit. I

    I will leave you a video that was from last April with a prophetic word about the election coming up in November in the US.

  • Deborah Sue Schenfeld

    Maryann.
    I sure do like these trees on your page. It reminds me of Coos Bay, Oregon. Was my joke insulting to Canadians? I simply cut & pasted it from a website. I could have changed it to a Texan I guess. Feisty females are pretty universal, I'm thinking!
  • Yoel charan

  • Pastor Bob B

    Wow the little story was just what i needed as I am helping a friend bring another friend to Christ. I will put this one in my blog also because it will be so useful. Thank you dear sister.
    In the love of Jesus.
    Bob
  • Pastor Bob B

    Wow what a prayer, I was so moved and found myself praying it out loud and will be praying through it again for it is also a prophetic Word of the mighty Body of Christ that is being formed in the Earth. I also place it in the group, Becoming a Revivalist...
    You are such an inspiration. Bless you dear sister, God is opening up a well in your life that is just bubbling over with the Holy Spirit.
    In the love of Jesus.
    Bob
    I Know Who I Am
  • mary jamieson

    yes i too felt it was right on the button warfare gird yourselves its iis the lords battle the victory is already won those who will bw ashes will not suffer part of a word from the lord to the body 15yrs ago
  • Patch

    MaryAnn,I Am ready to join this army< I will pray & wait for his message. God Bless .....Patch
  • Patch

    MaryAnn ,great story about the man invited to supper & aws worried because of how he looked,what I did get out of this message is we have Grace,now we most walk The walk and lissen to the messages from Jesus......God bless..Patch
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  • Pastor Bob B


    Hebrews 3:6 but Christ was faithful as a Son over His house whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end.

    Hebrews 4:14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

    Hebrews 4:16 Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

    Hebrews 6:11 And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end.

    Father God we come before you and thank you for the wonderful salvation that is ours through Jesus Christ. Holy Spirit help us to hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end. Help us to us hold fast our confession and draw near with confidence to the throne of grace to find mercy and help in our time of need and may we realize the full assurance of hope we have until the end.
    In the name of Jesus we pray.

    In the love of Jesus
    Bob
  • Pastor Bob B

    Hi MaryAnn, I am glad that you encouraged me to look up the vidio about the throne room. I have seen it before, but it really spoke to me again. I want to always remember that even those who oppose me can be a tool in the hands of the Master. God is so much smarter than we are and we need to trust in His wonderful wisdom and receive grace to respond in his will.
    Have a wonderful evening.
    In the love of Jesus.
    Bob
  • Pastor Bob B



    Psalm 100 >>
    Bible in Basic English
    1 Make a glad sound to the Lord, all the earth.
    2 Give worship to the Lord with joy; come before him with a song.
    3 Be certain that the Lord is God; it is he who has made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep to whom he gives food.
    4 Come into his doors with joy, and into his house with praise; give him honour, blessing his name.
    5 For the Lord is good, and his mercy is never-ending; his faith is unchanging through all generations.

    We should always be keeping in mind the goodness of our God. For he is even kind to evil men, and to those who have hard hearts. Luke 6:35b

    Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?Romans 2:4

    Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth;Exodus 34:6

    It seems that we find it hard for us to comprehend the goodness of God. God shows His kindness to us when while we were still his enemies, then he sent Jesus Christ to die for us. His kindness and goodness provided a way for us to be saved. Jesus while He walked upon this Earth showed the world the kindness and goodness of God. His kindness and love to us frees us from the power of sin and death. May we remember to praise him for his goodness alway.

    FOR THE LORD IS GOOD
  • Pastor Bob B

    Hi Maryann, I discovered christiantube and found a song I just loved. It is kind of rocking so you better get you shades on.lol
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  • Pastor Bob B

    Hi Maryann, I discovered christiantube and found a song I just loved. It is kind of rocking so you better get you shades on.lol
  • Pastor Bob B

    I am overwhelmed by a video that iI discoved today From a ministry called
    A City Upon a Hill. To see the video go to; www.cityonahillproductions.com
    then tv and Poluted video. I think every church needs to see it. The other videos are powerful also. We as the Church need to get back to the place where we are truly the Body of Christ on the Earth.
    In the love of Jesus.
    Bob
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  • mary jamieson

    hi mary ann sometimes when i dont know what gods will is in a situation i pray (YOUR PERFECT WILL BE DONE ABOUT THIS DEAR HEAVENLY FATER AND THEN WAIT AND HOPE TO TAKE THE RIGHT STEPS EVEN IF IT IS HARD)
  • Pastor Bob B

    Hi Maryann, I love what you wrote at my Blog;
    HIS Word promises we will be persecuted, yet we need to get over ourselves, and do excellent work for our excellent God, whether we feel like it or not.

    The feel like it or not is where we get into trouble. I find that if I have the joy of the Lord as my motivation that it make it easier to live the excellent life the we need to be living. And where does the Word of God say we live by how we feel any ways?

    We showed the City On A Hill video last night at prayer and my heart broke as I realised how polluted the Church has been. I hope you get a chance to view it. If i forgot to send you the web address here it is; cityonahillproduction.com then click TV at the bottom of the page, then polluted.
    I was also touched by a new video that came out of Newlife church Collorado,
    It is such a healing song for a church that has suffered so much in the last 2 years. The pastor falls into imorallity and there was a shooting at the church where 2 lives were lost. It was as if God was saying to them I am still in controll and I will bring you through to victory.
    In the love of jesus.
    Bob
    OVERCOME
  • Ratan

    Dearly Beloved in Christ,
    I hope all is well with you I have been constatntly praying for you.
    Right now I am in a Mission trip to my home state.
    well,Ever since I landed in this place i got oppotunity after opportunity to preach. After preaching on sunday, I visited a friend of mine on monday. When I reached that place, I understood that he built a prayer hall to pray everyday with people around him. They were all Roman catholics. They were chanting their rosaries. I sat at the back and praying Lord can You give me five minutes to share your love with them. Miracuolously my friend called me to the front to share for five minutes and I was excited. I just shared for five minutes and they were all blessed so much that they asked me to stay that night, so that the next morning they could arrange a prayer meeting, so that I can speak to them. in the morning around twenty RCM people gather including children and i shared about salvation through Jesus Christ and they were all blessed beyond measure. God was awesome. people gave their lives to Jesus as I saw smiles on their faces. Ohhhhh Glory to God. Again on this friday, saturday and sunday I will be preaching in one of the valley of our state. its a mountaneous area. do pray that people will be blessed and many would come to the saving knowledge of CHrist Jesus.
    I am coastantly praying for you and for your Business.
    I remain, hoping to hear from you at the earliest.
    Be blessed
    Son, Ratan
    Ever since I landed in this place i got oppotunity after opportunity to preach. After preaching on sunday, I visited a friend of mine on monday. When I reached that place, I understood that he built a prayer hall to pray everyday with people around him. They were all Roman catholics. They were chanting their rosaries. I sat at the back and praying Lord can You give me five minutes to share your love with them. Miracuolously my friend called me to the front to share for five minutes and I was excited. I just shared for five minutes and they were all blessed so much that they asked me to stay that night, so that the next morning they could arrange a prayer meeting, so that I can speak to them. in the morning around twenty RCM people gather including children and i shared about salvation through Jesus Christ and they were all blessed beyond measure. God was awesome. people gave their lives to Jesus as I saw smiles on their faces. Ohhhhh Glory to God. Again on this friday, saturday and sunday I will be preaching in one of the valley of our state. its a mountaneous area. do pray that people will be blessed and many would come to the saving knowledge of CHrist Jesus.
    I am coastantly praying for you and for your Business.
    I remain, hoping to hear from you at the earliest.
    Be blessed
    Son, Ratan
    Ever since I landed in this place i got oppotunity after opportunity to preach. After preaching on sunday, I visited a friend of mine on monday. When I reached that place, I understood that he built a prayer hall to pray everyday with people around him. They were all Roman catholics. They were chanting their rosaries. I sat at the back and praying Lord can You give me five minutes to share your love with them. Miracuolously my friend called me to the front to share for five minutes and I was excited. I just shared for five minutes and they were all blessed so much that they asked me to stay that night, so that the next morning they could arrange a prayer meeting, so that I can speak to them. in the morning around twenty RCM people gather including children and i shared about salvation through Jesus Christ and they were all blessed beyond measure. God was awesome. people gave their lives to Jesus as I saw smiles on their faces. Ohhhhh Glory to God. Again on this friday, saturday and sunday I will be preaching in one of the valley of our state. its a mountaneous area. do pray that people will be blessed and many would come to the saving knowledge of CHrist Jesus.
    I am coastantly praying for you and for your Business.
    I remain, hoping to hear from you at the earliest.
    Be blessed
    Son, RatanEver since I landed in this place i got oppotunity after opportunity to preach. After preaching on sunday, I visited a friend of mine on monday. When I reached that place, I understood that he built a prayer hall to pray everyday with people around him. They were all Roman catholics. They were chanting their rosaries. I sat at the back and praying Lord can You give me five minutes to share your love with them. Miracuolously my friend called me to the front to share for five minutes and I was excited. I just shared for five minutes and they were all blessed so much that they asked me to stay that night, so that the next morning they could arrange a prayer meeting, so that I can speak to them. in the morning around twenty RCM people gather including children and i shared about salvation through Jesus Christ and they were all blessed beyond measure. God was awesome. people gave their lives to Jesus as I saw smiles on their faces. Ohhhhh Glory to God. Again on this friday, saturday and sunday I will be preaching in one of the valley of our state. its a mountaneous area. do pray that people will be blessed and many would come to the saving knowledge of CHrist Jesus.
    I am coastantly praying for you and for your Business.
    I remain, hoping to hear from you at the earliest.
    Be blessed
    Pastor Ratan
  • Carla

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  • Ratan

    Last two three days I was in a mountain area, infact in a valley. The bus travelled or four hours to reach that valley and two hours alone it travelled on the mountains. atleast it travlled from one mountain to another mountain, altogether may be upon twenty mountains . well, i had the previlage to stay in a childrens home and share the word and stories with them on saturady evening. around 150 children weer there. they made me to sya a story, sing three songs and also i had to teach them 2 songs. alter on unday I preached in one of the largest church in that valley. it was a baptist church. I was invited ewll by the pastor but He questioned me about my ordinations, degree age, maritl status, ministry experince and denomination. I just said. i am bible-believing and have call from God. LAter a very old man came to the dias, he lost his sight and also hearing. he called me and sid i am the senior pastor who has established this church, who has given you the authority to come on to the dias or pulpit, do you have ordination, he went on and finally said okay preach but carefully. i humbled myself anf preached with authority of the Scriptures. after my preaching he called me again and said, do you like to have lunch with me at my home! oh I said Glory to God. It was gods favour. Infact i am a charismatic preacher but god annoited me to preach to the baptist in their style. many came t me after the service and appreciated me and said we need such a timely message, for a time such as this. Oh All glory to god. Later they also asked me to preacah to their youth in the evening in English service. so I preach in two languages and God used me FOr His Glory, giving me favour, Both from Him and Men aswell.
    i am back to home, but will be travelling to aother place and then i have to do a ot of purchasings like bibles, cd's and clender and many other things for the church. i thank you soooooo Much from the bottom of my heart for supporting me in all the ways possible. May the good Lord Bless you.
    I hope you are doing great. i love you all.
    Be Blessed & Stay Blessed
  • Pastor Bob B

    Thank you for your prayers for the US. May God have mercy on us and give us good leaders to lead our country.
    in the love of Jesus
    Bob
  • Yoel charan

  • Pastor Bob B

    Stay in Christ! Don't let evil get the upper hand! Conquer evil by doing good.
    What a great message , many think that putting on the armour is saying a prayer, but it is as you wrote putting on the Lord Jesus Christ like cloths. Living in christ, walking with him and having the mind of Christ and make no provission for the flesh. We have all we need to live in victory in this life, we have His power and His presence. We have Holy Spirit, We have all we need and we can defeat our opposition. Praise God for all He has provided for us!
    In the love of Jesus
    Bob
  • Pastor Bob B

    Hi Mary Ann,
    It has been a very hectic week, filled with all kinds of opertunities to trust God.
    I am so glad that God is in my life!!!! Thank you for your prayers and kindness.
    I won't go on about my trials, but choose to share with you a blessing I received Saturday.

    It was 2 years and 4 months ago that me and my wife separated after 25 years of marraige. The first 4 months I lived out of state in Maine. During that time God brought a few awesome brothers and sisters in the faith into my life. One of them was a man named Jerimy who had just got saved and joined a home group that I was part of.
    Norm had hurt his back and went to a physical theropist(Jerimy) who he invited to his home group. Jerimy came to the first meeting early and Norm led him to the Lord.

    Saturday while talking to Jay another wonderful man of God I met in Maine told me he had some one he wanted me to say hi to, it was Jerimy, on fire for God. What joy to see God growing up others in the faith.

    When I came back to Vermont I went to Physical theropy and guess who my theropist Andrew was trained by? Yep Jerimy.
    I was hoping to let Jerimy know that I had planted seeds in Andrews life for 4 months in theropy.

    God is so wonderful in how He strives to reach lost souls. I thrill to be part of it.
    In the love of jesus
    Bob
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  • Pastor Bob B

    Prayer for safety, assurance, confidence
    Based on Psalm 91
    by Bob Bushman

    Dear Father in Heaven, I thank you that I dwells in the secret place of the most High, and shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, You are my refuge, my safe place and my fortress, my tower of strength and my God; In You will I trust. You will take me out of the bird-net, and keep you safe from wasting disease.
    You shall cover me with his feathers, and under his wings shall I trust: Your truth shall be my shield and buckler. I will have no fear of the evil things of the night, or of the arrow in flight by day, Or of the disease which takes men in the dark, or of the destruction which makes waste when the sun is high. I will see a thousand falling by my side, and ten thousand at my right hand; but it will not come near me. Only with my eyes will you see the reward of the evil-doers.
    Because I have said, I am in the hands of the Lord, the Most High is my safe resting-place; No evil will come on me, and no disease will come near my home. For He will give me into the care of his angels to keep me wherever you go. to keep you in all your ways, so that my foot may not be crushed against a stone. I will put my foot on the lion and the snake; the young lion and the great snake will be crushed under my feet.
    Because You Father God have given me your love expressed in Jesus Christ, You will take me out of danger: You will put me in a place of honor, because I has kept your name in my heart. When my cry comes up to you, You will give me an answer: You will be with me in trouble; You will make him free from danger and give me honor. With long life will I be rewarded; and You my God will let him see your salvation. Salvation that has been freely given to all who believe though Jesus Christ.
    In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
  • Christy Gabriel

    Dearest Sister MaryAnn
    HOW ARE YOU ? It had been a long time since you were on my page. Pray that everything is fine with you and all of your family. Just feel missing you dearest. And please know that you are always in my heart and prayer. Just stay blessed in Jesus' way and God bless you abundantly always.

    With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B
  • Christy Gabriel

    Dearest Sister MaryAnn
    You are most welcome and just know that I pray for you that whatever you do for the Lord will be succeeded for His glory only. Thank you for leaving a comment on my page. I miss you a lot. Just stay blessed in Jesus' way and God bless you abundantly always my dearest sister.

    With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B
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  • Christy Gabriel

    Dearest Sister MaryAnn
    Please pray for another new will be built Tiberias Church in Jakarta.

    With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B
  • Carla

    Hi Mom,

    Just stopping by to say 'hi'. Thanks for last night! The food was amazing as always....and it was really great seeing everyone.

    The song playing right now on your page is "I lay every burden down at the foot of the cross". That means Joshua also.....

    Come by my page and see my Christmas theme....Lots of Love, Carla
  • Pastor Bob B

    Hi Mary Ann,
    I just wanted to stop and say hi, I am greeting new comers and am keeping really busy as I am befriending all the new guys who join. So please don't think I forgot ya.

    We are gearing up for December 6th in our church. We are having a elder from Gateway Church in Conn. that we met when were visiting last summer during the revival. He is a prophet and his ministry to all of us who went down was life changing. We are having a pot luck lunch at a home of one of our member and we are going to seek the Lord with no time restrants. This is a huge home so we are hoping for most of our church to come which is 80+.

    Please pray also for my wife Cheryl who told me today she was going to go. This is a miracle for she has been backslidden for a long time. I know God is working in her life and that he is married to the backslider. Even after 2 years of separation I know God can restore our marraige.

    So pray for Vermont that we will find the grace to bring revival to this dry and thirsty land.
    We just had 10 churches come together and had The power Team in the area for a week. They went into 13 schools and had nightly meetings. many came to Christ. Pray for the kids who were saved and went home to non Christian families.

    Well I will let you yo go for now. We are celebrating our thanksgiving this week and I am so thankful for those like yourself and Carla who have enriched my walk with the Lord more than you will ever know until heaven.
    In the love of Jesus
    Bob
  • Pastor Bob B

    Hi MaryAnn
    Thank you so much for your prayer and your kindness. It is exiting to hear that you are heading out to do the work of the Lord in South America in Puru.
    Please put me on your update list. My e-mail is bobjbushman@yahoo.com.

    We will all miss you, but our hearts rejoice in the fact that you are doing the work of the Lord.
    I pray that God will cause your time to be fruitful and that He would give you special grace and use you in a powerful way. Father you are doing a wonderful work throughout Puru and South America. Let your wonderful anointing uphold MaryAnn as she goes forth. Also confort her heart as she is away from family and friends. God you are so wonderful and we rejoice in all that you are doing in our live. In Jesus name I pray Amen.
    In the love of Jesus
    Bob
  • onlyjesus

    What are you talking about?
    HE WHO INVOKES BLESSING ON HIMSELF (LAND)……… SHALL DO SO BY SAYING, MAY THE GOD OF TRUTH…… BLESS ME. ISAIAH 65:16
    Did you know you can bless your self by what you say? The bible says: ‘He who invokes blessing on himself…. Shall do so by saying.” may the God of truth…. Bless me, because the former trouble is forgotten” Two important truth is taught in this scripture.
    1. Your own words have more power to affect you than any body else. Ultimately, it is not what others say that counts; it’s what you say to yourself after they get through talking! You always have the last word.
    2. You will never enjoy what God has for you in the future while you are still living in the past. To enter the Promised Land, you must first leave the wilderness .So, come into agreement with God; begin to say what He says about you .This is not small matter. What you say from the time you get up in the morning until you go to bed at night not only influences your day, it influences the entire outlook and direction of your life. If you have been praying asking God for specific answers, you can affect the out come by making sure what you say lines up with what He says. In other words; get in harmony with God.
    Your body is God’s temple, so be careful what you allow to come out of your mouth (1corinthians 3:16). Fault-finding and negativity destroy and tear down, but scripturally based, faith-filled words open the door to God’s blessings. That is why Paul writes: Let’ no … worthless talk (ever) come out of your mouth, but only such ….. As is ….beneficial, Ephesians 4:29). So before you sound of ask yourself; is this beneficial?
    If you continue to say; I am poor you will remain poor forever but if you continue to say iam rich in Christ Jesus, He will continue to bless you. Our tongue is like a fire according to the bible. You can read James 3:6 or read from verse 1 to the end to understand the scripture well. Every morning say something Good to someone and to yourself. There is great blessing in this. Please give it a try and your life will never be the same. Let us have positive mind about the kingdom of God and so shall it be onto us. Jesus loves you so do i.
  • Debbie

    Dear MaryAnn,
    Thank you so much for that comment it really means alot and the HUGE reminder...if the enemy is telling me "you're no good"...KEEP DOING IT! Changing your "mind" isn't as easy as it sounds when you're so use to the negative thoughts...I realize now how the enemy has manipulated me in that way. The other thing you said I am also struggling with "One Step At A Time"....I have the tendency when I do something to go overboard, then I take on too much, overcommit...than don't get anything FINISHED! If I give my all to one thing instead of scattering my efforts among several, what a difference that could make. I've been reading alot about spiritual warfare and the mind & emotions, I see where I've gone wrong in many ways with my thinking. I have also had many revelations that I can't wait to share with you and Carla. I will hopefully find out for sure today about one of the opportunities....I AM SO EXCITED! Even though I stil have a little of that nagging feeling of "not being good enough", I 'm still standing. Thank you so much for your comment and encouragement. What a blessing you are. I also want to apologize for not getting back to you sooner, I had a house full of people for four days.
    Love in Christ
    Debbie
  • Carol Weaver

  • onlyjesus

    All things work together for good.
    For the bible says there is time for everything under the sun. I used to ask myself a lot of question and always need solution for such question when they come into my mind.
    Have you ever felt terribly sad and because of the tremendous problems and heaven burden you carry in life? Do the situations surrounding you paint a bleak future, making you feel apathetic, unhappy, and uncertain? How much time and energy have you spent all day and night wrestling with your troubles yet failing to find the needed solution?
    Now, think about this, where in this world can you ever find lasting peace and happiness? Most probably you will give up the search pure happiness and settle down with a cleaver taunting remark that such place still exists, in the mind at least.
    So how do you go about your life that is continually peppered with adversities? The bible teaches how we must view the problem we struggle day by day. From the truth I found in the bible, all of us can learn how to deal with frustrations and how to practice prudence in other to enjoy life somehow, with relative ease and contentment. We are getting to the end of the year; most people are worry about what to eat and drink and what to wear. Have you ever sad down and thought about what you have achieved this year? Have you ever thought about how you can come closer to God? What we need to learn is how we ought to deal with both (happiness and sadness) experiences with prudence and profound understanding.
  • Debbie

    Dear MaryAnn,
    I am hoping you receive this before your trip, and may your trip be blessed, and may you be a blessing. I knew there were good people in the world...I have come to the conclusion we "need" God to direct us to them. On and after 9/12 I kept saying "the way people are being should be the norm" , people were kind, unfortunately it took a tragedy and it didn't last...people forget quickly.
    So...great minds think alike: Joyce and you. I have that book "Battlefield" that you were telling me about. On page 34 there is a sub-title..."Don't Give Up" -"when the battle seems endless and you think you'll never make it, remember that you are reprogramming a very carnal, fleshly, worldly mind to think as God thinks. Impossible? No! Difficult? Yes!" Then on page 35 it says"Moses pointed out to the Israelites that it was only an eleven-day journey to the border of Canaan(the promised land), yet it had taken them forty years to get there. The Lord God says to us, "You have dwelt long enough on this mountain"....Joyce says." Have you dwelt long enough on the same mountain? have you spent forty years trying to make an eleven day trip?" WOW...Thank you for the advice of the book, it is really hitting home with me. Everyday God is revealing more and more information to me about my life and why things have happened as they have, I have to say some things are hard to accept, but I do because I know it is from the Lord. You and Carla have helped so much in this journey "back", you two have used words that sound exactly like they are coming from my grandmother (I trusted her and she was a great comfort to me, since losing her i've been lost...I know why now why I have felt so lost... which I will share with you another time). Things like I'm proud of you, choose to be happy, don't waste time being discontent(she would use the saying "don't despair"), Most importantly I have needed encouragement, you and Carla have given me that. Also given me a reason "not to give up", you have no idea how close I was to giving up.
    I really didn't want to go on and on...I just wanted to thank you for all you have done, I feel very blessed to know you and your daughter. Have a safe trip...I would love to do missionary work, what a blessing you are. I will keep in contact while you are gone, I would love to hear about what you are doing!!! From the bottom of my heart, through the love of Christ I am saying "You have made such a difference in my life".
    Much Love In Christ,
    Debbie
  • Christy Gabriel

    Dear Sister MaryAnn
    MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY ALWAYS.

    With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B
  • Carla

    Hi Mom,

    What a lovely surprise to hear from you...Give my Love to Avis....I know you be blessed while you are there..and will also be such a blessing to others...I am glad to know you can access your page here occasionally. Lots of Love to Tony also.

    We were at a funeral today....Brenda's mother-in-law passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was a catholic. Joshua came along...and even shook people's hands, he was being 'shy' but polite and cute! Praise God! It was a bit of a battle this morning getting him to put clothes on as he wanted to go in his pj's...but he then cooperated. We got to the bottom of his apprenhension....and it turns out he was nervous that he would have to see a dead person or a skeleton because the grandma had died...Kids minds work in ways that we don't think of.... Anyhow...Lots you guys, hope to talk soon. I will also email you this message...
  • Patch

    Thank You for your prays,I'm coping as best as I can with this Illness We all have our Crosses to bear,I study the Bible everyday,I'm trying to connect the old Testament with the new Testament,would you know what would be a good study bible to use? will how are the both of you doing,always praying for everybody,what a great gift your prays are your gift doesn't go unnoticed. God Bless You ......Patch
  • Pastor Bob B

    MaryAnn you have been a source of strength and encouragement to me in the past year. I know you are away, but I had to take a moment to leave you a note because your prayers, your love and encouragement have ment so much to me.
    In the love of Jesus
    Bob
  • Carla

    Thank you so much for your encouragement. Love you so much and miss you. Perhaps you can post some new pictures as you are there...

    Lots of Love to you both....
  • Patch

    MaryAnn Thank You for the Info on the Bible,I also wish you a very Merry Christmas. ,It's so nice to hear instead of Happy Holiday. I know the Holy Spirit has blessed you with so many gifts,You have been an inspiration to me! God Bless....Patch
  • Pastor Bob B

  • Deborah Sue Schenfeld

    Mary Ann, We wish you & yours a very Merry Christmas & blessed New Year! Love, Deborah
  • Carla

    here are some beautful flowers to spruce the new renovations up a bit... :)


    Mom...I know you are checking these messages occassionally.. I love you and miss you. I have laringytis...It's amazing how the boys listen to me more when I have to whisper..hmmm...I wonder what our Lord is wanting to teach me in this..

    LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU BOTH SO MUCH... Selfish me wants you home... :)