Hi Tessa-Why in the name of God would I be upset with you? Please know that you bring me joy and never heart-ache. Friends like you are difficult to come by, really.

Well, I must thank you for that little tidbit about your twin sister. I will start praying for her right away that the lord prepares her heart to receive the Lord. May all forms of resistance from the devil be overcome in Jesus name!

My sister, sometimes I just marvel at how accurate words you casually put across are. The rapture is real, is enshrined in the Bible...and anyone who denies the rapture of the saints (believer or non-believer) may as well take the whole Bible and throw it away altogether. What I would like to let you know is that this should not surprise you. the rapture is a mystery...God needs to illuminate your mind to see it. Here the words of Paul in 1 Cor. 15-51ff "Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed..."

A believer who rejects the rapture should pull off his gloves: his walk with Christ becomes without hope.

Keep on digging for the truth. You are admirable and a worthy role-model. In Christ-Pst. Bernhard

Tessa-Thanks for your reply comments. You always bless my day and I still wonder how you could conclude that I was upset with you. Gal, we are always happy in Christ Jesus...nomatter the circumstances! God bless-Pst. Bernhard

Hi Tessa , just wanted to stop by and say hello we havent really met but I feel a connection with you and would love to pray with and for you that this spirit of depression will be lifted off Gods people. Theres alot of people (christians and non christians) who dont understand and think we have little faith and thats why this happens. I believe it can be a chemical imbalance as well as many other things. I believe that God will use me and my depression to minister to others who deal with the same thing and I can tell them how faithful God is!! He is a mighty God and he heals whom He choses to heal. In Christs love angie

The Lord is near to those who have a brokenheart.
And He saves those who are broken in spirit.
Psalm 34:18

Hi Angie,

It is nice to meet, speak with you
Thank you, the most amaizing thing is God is waiting for us, he sits waiting for his people to ask him and yet we dont, another day goes by and yet again we dont ask God, imagine his disapointment, God has healed me, Paise and Honour be to God, yes I also agree it could also be a chemical imbalance, but nothing is to difficult for our Father, Jesus dies so that we may be healed, I know Satan will try again but I know now how to fight him, God said to me one day Tessa how do you fight the enemy if you do not know him, I started to look and listen when Satan attacks me and now I know, with the Lord's help, he shows me and guides me and I trust him completely, even when I dont feel like it or even have the energy I first plea the blood of Jesus over me, even if that is all I can do at the time and somehow the strength comes back. God said we need to stand together, and pray, thank you, I will pray everyday 10 o clock for depression, even if it is just a quick prayer I will stand and ask our God to bind that Spirit in the Children of God with you, he also said where two or more are gathered in my name, there I will be. God wants to be part of our lives in everything all the time.
In Jesus Name Love Tessa

God bless you!

Hi tessa-How did it go with Terry? Nice to see you active in the Net very early on a Monday. Confirms you care for the fellowship. God bless-Pst. Bernhard

tessa-those are wonderful news. i have always known that south africa has a special place in the revival of the whole of africa as a continent. let's all pray for the 60,000 men men as they meet and rend their hearts to Jehovah!

i am so happy for teresia...seems our prayers have been answered. will talk more later in the day. God bless-pst. bernhard

Hello Tessa!!
It was good to hear from you. Sounds like you had a full house the other day. Wow! Good for you! 2 teenagers, and a 4 year old? Good job.
Im doing ok. Just trying to keep busy so I dont sit and have the same pity party I have been having the last couple weeks. I hate it!! and believe me, I shake it off then it keeps grabbing on to my leg again and again! This time of year ever since I was born has always been a hard time. Thanks be to God though, because its alot better than it was. I tell you for years it got soo bad that I couldnt go to school,eat sleep or even function. Now I have God first and foremost, Im on some meds, I have a great family of Christ to back me up.a counselor and a bunch of great friends like you to pull me through! Its just been a little harder because of the responsibilities of raising children. Having your kids really is a good way to motivate you quickly to get your mind straight, but its still hard.
I thank you for all your help,love,comments and prayers,sister!!! You are awesome!
"Because you have made the Lord,who is my refuge,even the Most High,your dwelling place,no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling."~~Psalm 91:9-10
Thank you girl! I will talk to you again?
Paige

Hello Tessa-Nice to see you online. You are always a bearer of very good news. What does the Lord say today? I later got confirmation concerning the praying 60,000 in SA! God has started a revival that will blow all across Africa from down South Northwards.

We are actually in the thresh-hold of His coming. Maranatha!! Be blessed and let me hear from your end-Pst. Bernhard

Good morning my dear friend
Praise God for care and loves us so dearly! And the wonder is that implanted that love in our hearts so we can love others!!
Ah thank you so much for your sweet and kind words.
May you have a wonderful blessed day full of surprises from our Father!
Love in Christ
Nienie

Tesa- good to hear from you. i have been missing your inputs but I praise the Lord for everything!!

May His name be praised for the vision. Thanks dear for letting me know this for it confirms many things for me. My wife just had about a similar vision a few days back. She told me she saw a multitude of people of all colours assembled in a lush green field somewhere she could not tell-as if ready for some harvest!. Unlike you, Christ did not inform her of the meaning of the vision. now, you have given us the answer.

I think the idea you have is divine and noble. What I should advice is that we pray over it first...at least for seven days so that when we begin...it will not fizzle out as many discussions do. I am definately for this and will marshall more brethren I know who thirst for His return to enlist. You are surely angelic Tessa and i thank God for using you for He sees in you a vessel of honour.

I will now pray for your daughter. I trust that God will heal her. Good days and let's start praying that He gives us support, illumination and direction. love-Pst. Bernhard

AMEN SISTER TESSA!

Peace to you , Tessa the kids are fine the twins are doing great though they have running noses the older ones are fine as well thank you for asking I hope the Lord find you prospering and in good health my sister, your brother in Christ, David

Peace to you, Tessa. Yes he is returning for we are in the end times and must stand ready for His return and not be fooled by the antichrist who will be here before Christ But know that if you listen andd follow His leads and the Word you will not be ensnared by the false one and will stand ready , for we no not the hour of his return so be ever watchful and live life as if your next breath will be your last here, your brother in Christ, David

Tessa-God bless you...your prayers were answered and my pc is now tip-top. What would we really do without friends? I like your line which stated, "we cannot be with our friends at times...but nobody can ever block our being together with God".

Happy day and talk to you later-Pst. Bernhard

ThankGod for u and the love that God has lavish over us all to be one in christ,but we can not just enjoy this love for ourselves,we have the opportunity to share it toother in prayer.If u won't mind i therfore invite u tojoin mynetwork at watchmanprayernetwork.ning.com.God bless u

Tess dear-How I will miss you! seven whole days? Thanks for letting me know however...will pray for a memorable vacation.

Please, just remember that we are in the 3rd day on our journey to seek approval from His seat of mercy. When you come back, we can launch out into the deep!

I am surely going to miss a couple valuable friends for sister Pixie will also be away effective May 1st! Thanks for Rev, 14:14....it cleared something that I had not been able to lay hands on squarely. I hope Teresia is coming on fine. Pass her very kind regards. Never mind me though for I will still have my mom Nienie and all these wonderful friends God brought our way. We shall pray for you. In Christ-Pst. Bernhard

Thanks for this Tessa. it explains a lot of things to me. Will be back to you at length sometimes later. Terrific day in Christ Jesus. Remember to pray for Christy Gabriel and the country of Indonesia too. God's spirit will be there in a mighty way soon!-Pst. Bernhard

tessa sister! thank you for those words! i prayed for an answer and i got it straight from god thru you! i will do as he says no matter how hard ill find it i cant thank and praise him enough for those wonderful wordspraise jesus! im so lifted!

hello,my friend....for a week i wasn't able to spend more time in computer for i did lots of works in our house...but then doing my ministry as wife en mother of 5 kids doesn't mean to ceased worshipping God, for in everything we do we do it for the glory of God....hehehe a day is not enough to finish reading my emails en viewing all my join site... i really thank God for having internet...new tech....for its one way of doing our commission here in this world..God is good all the time!!!Kip n touch en Godbless........I love u all my friends...

Hello Tessa!!!
How are you doing? I hope you and your family are doing good. Did your daughter already have her birthday? What are you going to do? Gee, a birthday in May and Mothers day! Party month!! My birthday,my sons birthday,my cousins,my step dads 2 of my best friends and thier kids birthdays are all in December. Then you have Christmas and New Years so its a really HECTIC party month for us let me tell ya! So what do you have planned for mothers day. Is your church doing something special for all the mommies?
Anyway, I think about you and pray all is well wiht you. Im doing alright. I had some bad days, and some good days. You know how that goes. Im alright. God is keeping me going which is a good thing.
You have a lovely Mothers Day friend!!
Paige

Hello Sister Tessa-I am fine, God bless you! Kindly hold out...I will link up with you at length in the afternoon hours. I know we have a lot to discuss. lovely day in christ-Pastor Bernhard

thank you so much for those words,my God is an awesome God and i believe he will turn this around without me doing a single thing.i was going to fight this but im leaving it in His hands.His word is what i will follow and not what is in my head i wanted so much to be angry and im not! i told the truth and He knows it. thank you so much my sister x

Biblical Vitamins for our Spiritual well being.

When Anxious, take vitamin "A"
ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD TO
THOSE WHO LOVE WHO LOVE GOD, TO THOSE
WHO ARE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE.
( ROMANS 8:28 )

When Crushed, take vitamin "C"
CAST ALL YOUR CARES UPON HIM, FOR HE
CARES FOR YOU. ( 1 PETER 5:7 )

When Depressed, take vitamin "D"
DRAW NEAR TO GOD, AND HE WILL DRAW NEAR
TO YOU. ( JAMES 4:8 )

When Empty, take vitamin "E"
ENTER INTO HIS GATES WITH THANKSGIVING,
AND INTO HIS COURTS WITH PRAISE. BE
THANKFUL TO HIM, AND BLESS HIS NAME.
( PSALM 100:4 )

When Fearful, take vitamin "F"
FEAR NOT, FOR I AM WITH YOU, DO NOT BE
AFRAID, FOR I AM YOUR GOD. ( ISAIAH 41:10 )

When Greedy, take vitamin "G"
GIVE, AND IT WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU; GOOD
MEASURE, PRESSED DOWN, SHAKEN TOGETHER,
AND RUNNING OVER WILL BE PUT INTO YOUR
LAP. FOR WITH THE SAME MEASURE THAT YOU
USE, IT WILL BE MEASURED BACK TO YOU.
(LUKE 6:38 )

When Insecure, take vitamin "I"
I CAN DO ALL THING THROUGH HIM WHO
STRENGTHENS ME. ( PHILIPPIANS 4:13 )

When Lonely, take vitamin "L"
LO, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, EVEN TO THE END
OF THE AGE. MATTHEW 28:20 )

When Restless, take vitamin "R"
REST IN THE LORD, AND WAIT PATIENTLY FOR
HIM. ( PSALM 37:7 )

For Dessert,
WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH
BUT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE! ( JOHN 3:15 )

Hello Tessa!
How are you doing? I pray all is well. I think about you alot and I hope all is well. how is your son and daughter? My kids are ok. Still really having a hard time adjusting to each new season of motherhood, but God is gracious enough to help me and love me along the way. I am loving my new church more and more and finally feeling like Im more a part of the body there. I love helping out in childrens ministry alot, and Im meeting alot of mommy friends there which is great. The pastors asked me to paint a mural in thier foyer which Im nervous about, but I can do it in faith because I do believe that the Lord wants me to do this. That is why He brought me out this far. It was to paint for Him out here.
Anyway, I hope to hear from you again soon. you are loved and cherished here.
God Bless,
paige

Tessa,
I was so blessed to read your testimony. God's love radiates from your words. I have a passion to help others to learn who they are in Christ and to see themselves through God's eyes and you have learned that. Aren't you glad He just keeps loving us through our misconceptions and distorted self perceptions? I know I am. I love being loved by the King of Kings!
In Christ we are worthy,
Tangie

Hello Tessa!
Thank you for all the compliments. God Bless you like you have blessed me! I would be absolutely honored to do those pictures for you. Actually portraitures are #1 next to murals that I do. I draw alot of families but children moreso, and even thier pets. I will email some photos of the portraitures I have done to you. What is your email address? That way you can see some of my work. Im actually doing a few drawings for some friends of mine here on AAG. I have been blessed. Thank you for being interested in some artwork. All you need to do is send me photos, and we are good to go.
Anyway, IM sorry about your housekeeper. But its really good that the kids are helping and your daughter is cooking dinner for you!! That is great! You have raised them well my sister!! My husband would fall over dead if I cooked a meal for him!! Hee hee. Anyway, I am soo happy that you wrote back and I will talk to you again soon? God Bless.
Paige

Here is one that I did, but I just made her up.
Take care
paige

have a blessed day in the hands of our Lord

I thank God for u all and give God all the praise to have made us a family in Christ on net.I appreciate ur prayers and love,though i might not extend all my feeling on net,on my knees i pray God to bless and uphold us all to make heaven.You are all special to me God bless u

Tessa,

May God bless you wherever you are! Where did you disappear to? I don't see you anymore...Is everything alright? Will you please come back for the fellowship please.

I sincerely pray that you are ok. God bless your ways and your people. In Christ's love-Pst. Bernhard C.

Thank God Tessa!

I really miss you and was getting worried. I hope you will settle down real fast and that you will let all your friends know when you do this. Continue praying and remember our friend Christy Gabriel who is still not well as her BP remains high.

In Christ-Pst. Bernhard C.

If you woke up this morning
with more health than illness,
you are more blessed than the
million who won't survive the week.

If you have never experienced
the danger of battle,
the loneliness of imprisonment,
the agony of torture or
the pangs of starvation,
you are ahead of 20 million people
around the world.

If you can attend a church meeting
without fear of harassment,
arrest, torture, or death,
you are more blessed than almost
three billion people in the world.

If you have food in your refrigerator,
clothes on your back, a roof over
your head and a place to sleep,
you are richer than 75% of this world.

If you have money in the bank,
in your wallet, and spare change
in a dish someplace, you are among
the top 8% of the world's wealthy.

If your parents are still married and alive,
you are very rare, especially in this World
today.

If you hold up your head with a smile
on your face and are truly thankful,
you are blessed because the majority can,
but most do not.

If you can hold someone's hand, hug them
or even touch them on the shoulder,
you are blessed because you can
offer God's healing touch.

If you can read this message,
you are more blessed than over
two billion people in the world
that cannot read anything at all.

You are so blessed in ways
you may never even know.

My friend Tessa,

You know I miss you! I hope all is well.

Keep me updated on whether you are finally settled.

love in Christ-Pst. Bernhard C.

I’VE LEARNED…
I'VE LEARNED...that when you're in love it shows.
I've learned...that just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.
I've learned...that having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful
feelings in the world.
I've learned...that being kind is more important than being right.
I've learned...that you should never say no to a gift from a child.
I've learned...that I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help
him in some other way.
I've learned...that no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a
friend to act goofy with.
I've learned...that sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to
understand.
I've learned...that simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights
when I a child did wonders for me as an adult.
I've learned...that life is like a roll of toilet paper. the closer it gets to the end, the faster
it goes.
I've learned...that we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.
I've learned...that money doesn't buy class.
I've learned...that it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
I've learned...that under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated
and loved.
I've learned...that the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?
I've learned...that to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
I've learned...that when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that
person continue to hurt you.
I've learned...that love, not time, heals all wounds.
I've learned...that the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with
people smarter than I am.
I've learned...that everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
I've learned...that there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your babies and feeling
their breath on your cheeks.
I've learned...that no one is perfect until you fall in love with him.
I've learned...that life is tough, but I am tougher.
I've learned...that opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.
I've learned...that when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
I've learned...that I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed
away.
I've learned...that one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he
may have to eat them.
I've learned...that a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
I've learned...that I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.
I've learned...that when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little
fist, that you're hooked for life.
I've learned...that everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness
and growth occurs while you're climbing it.
I've learned...that it is best to give advice in only two circumstances: when it is
requested and when it is a life-threatening situation.
I've learned...that the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

I PRAY LORD THAT U WILL LEFT THE PEOPLE AND THE COUNTRY OF SOUTH AFRICA. THERE IS SO MUCH INJUSTICE IN THE WORLD. WE THANK U LORD FOR YOUR LOVE AND KINDNESS TO US. WHTHOUT U WE COULD DO NOTHING

Meaningful Life
If you’ve never asked the question
Who or when or why or how
Give your mind that great suggestion
Go ahead and do it now

You will find when you consider
All the options that abound
There is still but one conclusion
Where peace of mind is found

It’s not in education
In religion or in books
In retirement funds and IRAs
Or how the market looks

It’s not in status or in style
How low in golf you score
It’s not the running of a mile
Or who you’re working for

It’s not the price you pay for things
It’s not the jewels and fancy rings
It’s not the checks and credit cards
Secured by all those guns and guards

It’s not the beauty of your face
It’s not a matter of your face
It’s not the muscle on your bones
Your classy looks or great skin tones

What matters most in life today
Is where you stand along the way
Not what you have but what you are
How faith in God succeeds by far

God is the answer to the question
Of the who, when, why or how
And He gives the invitation:
‘TRUST IN ME AND DO IT NOW’’

You’ll find God meets your deepest need
With His kind words your soul He’ll feed
He guide your steps and makes things right
He’ll turn darkness into light…..

I asked God…

I asked God to take away my pain
God said, No
-it is not for me to take away,
But for you to give up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole
God said, No
-Her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience
God said, No
-patience is a by-product of tribulations,
It isn’t granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness
God said, No
-I give you blessings, happiness is up to you.
I asked God to make my spirit grow
God said, No
-you must grow on your own
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life
God said, No
-I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things
I asked God to helped me LOVE others,
as much as He loves me
God said…..
Ahhh, finally you have the idea.

God loves You!

Tessie hi!

I have counted 11 days without you. Nice to have you back. Still busy? We miss you dearly.

How is the business coming along? What about your family? Those are really many questions...not the best way to meet a friend.

Welcome back dear. In Christ-Pst. Bernhard C.

Dear Tessa,

I am happy to hear from you and happier still to learn that things appear to be under control now. I like the confidence you have in God because surely He will bless you...as He has always done.

I trust that you will not forget the plans we had in His service. Let us just be patient for His timing alone is what is always perfect and acceptable.

Be happy in all you do and may His hand forever stay by, in and through you! In christ-Pst. Bernhard C.

FROM THE FULLNESS OF HIS GRACE WE HAVE ALL
RECEIVED ONE BLESSING AFTER ANOTHER.
( JOHN 1:16 *NIV )

Always remember to count our blessings each day, and to
thank God for them! For no matter what we have, when we
look around us, we find others who have less! So never feel
sorry for ourself, instead start counting our blessings, for that
should cheer u up indeed.

Now we know that when things disappoint us, we are sad and
often depressed. However it is written that we should: BE
JOYFUL ALWAYS; PRAY CONTINUALLY; GIVE THANKS IN
ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR THIS IS GOD'S WILL FOR YOU
IN JESUS CHRIST. ( 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 )

Therefore, never feel that God doesn't hear our prayers
because a prayer isn't answered the way we want, or something
goes wrong in our life. For our Heavenly Father always knows
what is best for us, and: HE WILL NOT LEAVE YOU NOR
FORSAKE YOU. ( DEUTERONOMY 31:6 )

So my friend, remember to always: GIVE THANKS TO THE
LORD, CALL ON HIS NAME; MAKE KNOWN AMONG THE
NATIONS WHAT HE HAS DONE for you!
( 1 CHRONICLES 16:8 )

In closing, MAY THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS
CHRIST, AND THE LOVE OF GOD, AND THE
FELLOWSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT BE WITH YOU ALL,
now and always! Amen! ( 2 CORINTHIANS 13:14 )

Soul food for the Day: The CENTER...

The center chapter of the BIBLE is Psalm 118.. there are 594 chapters before and after Psalm 118
And if we will add this we will get 1188... in which the center verse of the BIBLE is PSALM 118:8
What is the significant of Psalm 118:8 in God's perfect will for our lives?
It is better to trust in the LORD, than to put confidence in man.-- Psalm 118:8


When things get tough, always remember faith doesn't get you around trouble..
it gets you through it!
When you relinquish the desire to control your future you obtain happiness...

Prayer:
Father God, bless my friend in whatever it is that you know he/she may be needing this day....
May their life be full of your peace, prosperity and power as they seek to have closer relationship with you. Amen...