I sure will! Love you, Deborah

Hello Kim,
I was wondering if you ever wrote that letter? I pray that you wrote in such a way that opened there spiritual eyes to what is really happening. In Christs Love,
Brooke

Halalujah! I'm so glad you kitty came back! I can't tell you how many times I've cried because my cat was out all night & I thought he was gone forever! I know it's a pet, not a person, but it still hurts your heart, huh? She's a pretty cat, I saw the picture. Our church had a farewell party for us. It was so-oo overwhelming. People said such nice things & hugged us & cried. I'm not use to anybody making a fuss over me. It was nice, but uncomfortable too. Bless you.

I'm doing good. A lot of mixed emotions; happy, sad, glad, excited, nervous, confident that God is in control & i am most certainly NOT! My ladies Bible study gave me a dozen white roses! WOW! Yeah, if you went to a church for that long, you know how I feel. I served in several different ministry & never missed a Sunday, unless I went to a wedding or something. I may not be on here too much when we are traveling. How are things going for you?

HOW ARE YOU DOING MY ANGEL... AND HOW IS THE FAMILY? I THINK OF YOU OFTEN AND PRAY FOR YOU. YOU ARE SO RESPONSIBLE AND I AM PROUD OF YOU.

GOD BLESS YOU


WHAT KIND OF FRAGRANCE DO YOU "SEND OUT" TO THE "UNSAVED"?

As a child we were completely safe and free to walk in the veld (in America you would probably refer to it as grasslands or fields)... Here we could relax and listen to the creaking of the Bluegum trees in the forest breeze and breathe in the heady aromas of Frangipani, Gardenia and Buddleia which grew there. There were ruins of an old house and these were probably the remnants of the garden which was once planted by a young and enthusiastic husband for his young wife and children to enjoy... The Frangipani tree would better be known by another name ... Temple Tree... but let us not get too scientific.

When I was reading the following:


"For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are saved...
--II Corinthians 2: 15

I thought about the smell of plants that I was familiar with as a child.... and want you to consider with me how a particular aroma can transport our senses from reality to a specific event or place... Mother's freshly baked bread or a typical South African "vetkoek". Now I am in a fix because I cannot even tell you guys what you would call it... In Holland they would probably call it "Oliebolle" - oil balls. This may sound "yucky" to you but we South Africans love this almost as much as our biltong (jerky) as you Americans call it.

It is, therefore, not surprising that Paul uses the idea of fragrance to portray the impact that our lives can have on the "unsaved"... This special "fragrance" could attract a "seeker" towards the knowlege of Christ Himself.


What are some of the qualities that constitute this fragrance to which he is referring? What kind of persons ought we be that people will desire to know us and what we are about? I think we could not formulate a comprehensive list here. But several come to mind as I remember people I observed to be effective witnesses and my own experiences sharing in the workplace. The three that stand out are:

Love, compassion, honesty, integrity, friendliness, purity and last, but not least transparency...

These are the qualities that could be seen in Jesus Christ. And I would like to do some introspection to see if any of these qualities are existent in my own life? If not I ask Jesus to come into my heart and fill me with all those qualities that He is seeking in us.

Possibly some people might think that the word "purity" means that we sound like "goody two shoes"... or "straight laced"... and "legalistic"...

And if we tried to live a life of purity, how would anyone of the world feel comfortable relating to us? Let me suggest that the purity born of a clear conscience and a single-minded seeking after God would be a strong attraction to those yearning for release from their sin. They may wonder what enables a person to be faithful in marriage or to live purposefully despite past sins.

Then I, as a Child of God could explain that this is the unexplicable GRACE of Jesus that empowers me to walk in PURITY.

If you ever meet someone (who is not necessarily saved) who will listen when you pour out your sorrows and woes... and weeps with you, and listens to you... patiently and they understand... then you have met a person who can actually "stand in your shoes" - and offers aid, regardless of the circumstances, then you have experienced and seen "compassion". And, as you talk to such a person, he begins to realize that his life has more value than he ever thought possible. His heart may be opened to accept himself as being worthy of God's love and forgiveness.

I've noticed that people love to be around someone who expresses his inner self freely when asked. Such a person may express such genuineness that others around are drawn to be more honest about their own struggles. This honesty then could permit them to reach toward God, who can meet their need.

I suspect few of us fit the picture of fragrance presented here. My hope is that by pondering on these things, our desire may be heightened to attain the potential we all have to be fruitful and fragrant. (Smile - ladies - without your expensive perfume)...

I am including a little wisdom for you to ponder upon... I find it so apt and true:

FRIENDSHIP:


FAKE FRIENDS: Never ask for food.

REAL FRIENDS: Are the reason you have no food.

FAKE FRIENDS: Call your parents Mr. / Mrs.

REAL FRIENDS: Call your parents DAD/MOM

FAKE FRIENDS: Have never seen you cry

REAL FRIENDS: Cry with you


FAKE FRIENDS: Borrow your stuff for a few days then give it back


REAL FRIENDS: Keep your stuff so long they forget it's yours


FAKE FRIENDS: Know a few things about you


REAL FRIENDS: Could write a book about you with direct quotes from you



FAKE FRIENDS: Will leave you behind if that is what the crowd is doing

REAL FRIENDS: Will kick the whole crowds butt that left you


FAKE FRIENDS: Would knock on your front door

REAL FRIENDS: Walk right in and say 'I'M HOME!'

FAKE FRIENDS: Are for awhile

REAL FRIENDS: Are for life

FAKE FRIENDS: Will talk bad about you with the person who talks bad about you.

REAL FRIENDS : Will knock the person out that talked bad about you


FAKE FRIENDS: Would ignore this

REAL FRIENDS: Will send this to all their real friends and hope to get it back!



If you were killed today, I'm sorry I wouldn't be able to come to your funeral, because I'd be in jail for killing the person who did it. (SMILE) :) :)



<:))))>
Your friend
Ramona P.

Hey Kim,
I'm glad to here about Texas. I kinda think this is a God-thing, as I prayed for you to have a more accepting, less stressful home environment to thive in! It is hard to leave the people you just got attached to, but you can still hold them in your heart in prayer, while making room for the new relationships God has planned for you! So, I guess you are on to the next adventure in your life also! God bless you & give you peace & favor & provision. We leave tomorrow. The computer will be down for a bit. Love & prayers, Deborah

GOOD NIGHT ANGEL AND GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU BE BLESSED AND HAPPY! FONDEST LOVE IN JESUS

<:))))>
Your friend
Ramona P.

ARE YOU PLEASING PEOPLE OR ARE YOU PLEASING GOD?


Do you realize that ucountable numbers of people are anxious to
Please the Crowd instead of God?

We all know that there are people who are "born dictators" and others are "attention seekers"...

When in a position of authority they do not consider anyone's feelings... Some Governments strive to please the people despite the millions who are hurt in the process... Others cause pain and suffering because of obstinacy and a self-centred attitude, and then you realise that this is because they do not know God.
Pontius Pilate wanted to please the people. So he freed Barabbas
for them. And Pilate told the soldiers to beat Jesus with
whips. Then Pilate gave Jesus to the soldiers to be killed on
a cross. Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent and yet he ignored this fact because he was trying to please the people!

-- Mark 15:15 (ERV)

Pilate knows Jesus is innocent, yet gives in totally to the wishes of
the mob -- he first has Jesus scourged ("flogged with a lead-tipped
whip") and then turns Jesus over to be crucified. Why does he do it?
Pilate has to keep Rome happy by maintaining order. To maintain order,
Pilate has to appease the crowd. Even though he has already pronounced
Jesus "not guilty" of any crime, Pilate has the final say. In his mind,
his word is law. In the eyes of the crowd, Pilate's word is law. Jesus,
however, knows that Pilate has no power to act, rule, or enforce his
verdict apart from God's granting him that power. Pilate is a puppet
who cannot recognize that he acts in concert with the crowd's will,
Rome's desire, and God's plan. Jesus is allowed to be crucified -- both
by Pilate, to appease the crowd which is being manipulated by the
religious leaders, and also by God, who is using this horrifying event
to save the world. If God can bring such a great redemption out of such
an unfair injustice, imagine what he can do with our suffering for his
sake.
Can any one of us imagine what it must take to sacrifice your child! I cannot!

TODAY'S PRAYER:
O God, you are the Almighty, the one in control even when I cannot see
Your control. Help me to understand that you will redeem every
injustice brought upon your people at your chosen time. Give me the
faith and strength to endure such times and the courage to live my life
in the hope that even if the scales of justice are not balanced in my
lifetime, they will be at the end of time. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

<:))))>
Your friend
Ramona P.

HELLO MY DEAREST DARLING!!!

HOW LOVELY TO HEAR FROM YOU... SO GLAD YOU ENJOYED THE LITTLE STORY. I FOUND IT SO BEAUTIFUL TOO.

HOW ARE YOU KEEPING AND I HOPE YOU ARE BEING BLESSED ABUNDANTLY.

HUGS AND A LOT OF KISSES FROM ME TO YOU



<:))))>
Your Friend
Ramona P.

Hello my darling child

I am so glad you sound happy! God bless you mightily whlle you study the Bible... I will pray that an angel is right next to you to guide you always. I am praying that all your dreams and prayers are answered. Please remember that you have a sincere and loving friend in South Africa.

I wish you were close by then I would give you one of my SPECIAL HUGS!

Here I give it to you - close your eyes and imagine!!! Sell my perfume... I use Chloe and it is lovely!!!

Fondest love in our Saviour Jesus


<:))))>
Your Friend
Ramona P.

HELLO MY SUGAR PLUM
THINKING OF YOU AND I WONDER IF YOU COULD SEND ME YOUR PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS... I AM SO AFRAID THAT I LOSE A PRECIOUS FRIEND!!!! 'COS I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.

My email add is : ramona@eject.co.za


FONDES HUGS AND LOTS AND LOTS OF LOVE


<:))))>
Your Friend
Ramona P.

Hi Kim,
Nice to hear from you! We got to Ark. 2 days before Thanksgiving, but just got the internet up & running yesterday. The weather is so damp & cold, (in the house too!) I've been cleaning & cooking for the kids & trying to get things organized & get rid of roaches & mice, (the cats are a big help with that!) Are you still going to move to Texas? I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. I can't believe it's coming up so fast! We are living on the edge of a forrest of pine trees. Beautiful! I like the rainstorms, but my joints don't like the cold. I'll adjust. God's grace is enough, right? Bless you dear.

Kim,
I'm so happy that things are going better for you now! Praise God! Yeah, i hear you about finding a good church, it's hard. We can pray for each other to find one, okay? I'm freezing, I'll write more tommorow. Lots of Love, Deborah

Hi Kim,
I'm doing okay. We've had a couple of nice days, almost warm! What part of Texas are you in? Did you mean your niece? Or is that your little girl? (I wasn't sure.) Did you guys get snow? Where we moved from in CA. just got 3 feet of snow for the 1st time in history! We missed it! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas also! Love & Prayers, Deborah

How are you doing Kim? I haven't forgotten you! It's nice here today, but when it's cold i can't type for long without my hands feeling frozen. Did you get your little girl back with you? Hope all is well with you guys. Love, Deborah

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...

Thank you for joining YOUTH CONVERGENCE:



Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth;

meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.---JOSUE 1:8
Many people keep asking these things:



Yes... The secret of life was already revealed to all of us as written in Josue 1:8
before, i never knew about this because i was totally blinded by the god of this world
1 Cor. 4:3-4--And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing,in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
But to those who abide in His Words
remain standing firm, whatever storms in life encounter...
The Word of God ( The Holy Bible ) is the manual of our life...it's difficult to use something like a computer if we don't know how to operate it and not reading the manual of it... same as our life... it will be difficult for us to carry our cross in life if we don't know His words and God's promises...in which can be found only in the bible ... That's why we must read it day and night, meditate His words... for God can also speak to us thru His Words.. and God is the Word itself! Jn. 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
So what is the secret of life that remains secret to others?Joshua 1:8 (Amplified Bible)
1. This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night,
2. that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it.
3. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success.

When we stop reading the bible, spiritual dryness comes...
then when here comes the trouble we can easily be defeated..

Today, as my kids watching Barney's show in TV.. which i saw a puppet show about the 3 little pigs who built their houses... I remember the Parable of the Two Builders ( Mt. 7:24-27 )Amplified Bible
So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts upon them [obeying them] will be like a [a]sensible (prudent, practical, wise) man who built his house upon the rock.
And the rain fell and the floods came and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.
And everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not do them will be like a stupid (foolish) man who built his house upon the sand.
And the rain fell and the floods came and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell--and great and complete was the fall of it.
Yes.. truly, Oh Lord, i said that moment that You are my great foundation and the center of my life... Without You, Your Words how could i stand firm... upon reading and meditating your Words, You give me strength to overcome everything.. No matter how many wolves will attack me I am very much secure for I choose to be in the best Foundation, inside this house (my heart and my soul)it's YOU that i put at the Center...


So we must always read the bible,and meditate His Words..for God is giving us wisdom and knowledge, directing us to the right path.And giving us prosperity in all aspect of life.. preparing us to be a victorious Christian!!!

Hello Kimmie!!!
I am so glad to hear from you... you have been in my prayers... I have asked Deborah if she has heard from you.
Sweetheart... you must stay in touch... I sent you a few emails but did not hear from you. I want you to know that I love you and think about you so often...

If you are going through a trial
And the burden is heavy for you
Surrender it all to Jesus
He knows what to do.

Increase your Faith every day
Keep pressing on and be strong
Faith will conquer every fear
God can fill your heart with song.

Even when you are so weary
And when tears dim your eyes
Trust in God to bring you through.
He is with you and hears your cries.

When discouragement touches your mind
And your heart aches with pain
God will lift the hard times from you
Be patient as He restores you again.

Pray to God for every moment
Lift your voice up in praise
It will help to lift your spirit
Let Him guide in all your ways.

Be blessedf and stay blessed... Ramona P.

Know that our Master and Savior is always there for you...

You’re Always There for Me


When the world comes crashing in
And chaos rules my mind,
I turn my heart to you, Lord,
And pure, sweet peace I find.


You lift me out of trouble
You comfort me in pain;
You nourish, heal and cleanse me,
Like cool, refreshing rain.


In times of joy and bliss,
When things are going right,
You lift me even higher,
And fill me with delight.


You listen to my prayers;
You hear my every plea;
I’m safe because I know
You’re always there for me.


Tons of love and hugs
Ramona P. I LOVE YOU BUT JESUS LOVES YOU MORE!

Red Ribbon

Hello Kimmie I just dropped by to say that I love you and am praying for you. I asked the Lord to bless you and your loved ones. You are very special and I was so happy to hear from you. Please let me know how you are? Fondest love and hugs Ramona P.

PLEASE KEEP ON SERVING THE LORD IN THIS SITE BECAUSE YOU ARE NEEDED HERE. GBY

With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B

PLEASE KEEP ON PRAYING FOR THE UNSAVED AND SINNING ONES ALL OVER THE WORLD. JBY

I am being made aware that Jesus is coming sooner than many think. Many will not be ready for His return. We need to be ready, wise virgins, keeping oil in our lamps.

Please do keep on praying for the request of mine down below, and I know I can count on you to do it:

Please "WIN the 10/40 WINDOWS" for JESUS CHRIST.
The 10/40 Windows (located between 10 - 40 degrees North of Equator - between West Africa to East Asia) need Missionaries, have no church at all, and there live about 40 percent of the world population. INDONESIA, my country is in the 10-40 windows though we have churches. Please also pray for ISRAEL and all over the world. Let's get on our knees, praying hand in hand with me for their revival. I look forward to the day when the Lord who I kneel to worship will be recognized by all the living and the dead as the One True Lord.
Thank you so very much

With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B

I am being made aware that Jesus is coming sooner than many think. Many will not be ready for His return. We need to be ready, wise virgins, keeping oil in our lamps.

With much love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B