Can God Trust You? Sermon by Bishop T.D. Jakes

James Fortune & FIYA - The Curse is Broken

Gena Foster and The Power of Prayer : Sneak Peek

Here's a video that my brother made while I was back home for celebrating family.
More video's to come.....

Hold on, He is going to do just what He said!

Hello,

I hope all are knowing that no matter what we go through in this life, when you are a child of God, striving to be pleasing in the sight of the Lord, and knowing that no matter what we go through that we are still blessed by God, and that their is something greater to look forward to.

I just wanted to stop by today and encourage you and myself, about the promises of God. Jesus tells us in St.John that he left us to go and prepare a place for us, and he didn't stop there, he also left us a comforter ( Holy Ghost) while we are yet still in this world waiting for his return. St. John14, 2-3

As we wait for Jesus to return, let us stay busy for the Lord.  Prayer is always in order, where we can't go, prayer can. Prayer can tear down the walls of depression, financial hardships, broken relationships, and lack of wisdom, if you want to know God more then ask, and believe what you ask ! James 1,5-6

Prayer has the ability to save, heal, deliver and set free!! So I say to you, Hold On! Don't Give Up! Don't Throw in The Towel! Jesus is going to do, just what He said!!

Have a Prosperous Life!!

In Jesus Name Amen

Isaiah 53:5, Psalm 34:4, John 8:36, Psalm 116:8, Psalm 103

12 Cases of Water

Corinthians 13:13

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

            I rest my head in Connecticut but my heart will forever be with New Jersey.  It is where I was born and raised, just a few miles from New York City.  My summers, however, were a different story.  I remember getting home from school on a Friday afternoon, packing my bag, and impatiently waiting for my parents to get home from work so we could quickly eat dinner and jump into the car to begin our weekend at the Jersey Shore.  Once the school year ended, the shore and all of its magic became our home.  It is where my most favorite childhood memories were made as we spent long days at the beach jumping the ocean waves, crabbed off our boat in Barnegat Bay, and spent what seemed like endless nights on the Seaside Heights boardwalk enjoying the games, rides, and food!  It was a time when summers felt as though they would never end…we were making memories that would last a lifetime. 

            On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy made her debut as she slammed herself into the east coast.  For the residents of New Jersey, especially those living at the Jersey Shore, devastation ensued.  The boardwalk on which I once spent endless hours was ripped up and washed away.   The top of the roller coaster I had ridden so many times was peeking out of the Atlantic Ocean.  My favorite food stand right in the middle of the boardwalk no longer remained; it was as though it had never existed. 

            Of course I was upset at the loss of the Jersey Shore and the boardwalk as I and so many others knew it, but I was even more saddened by all of the damage and devastation.  Thousands had to endure significant loss and destruction.  My family was lucky.  Our home in Toms River was significantly damaged outside and somewhat inside, but it could be fixed.  My parents were safe and our home and most of our belongings were not destroyed.  However, many of our neighbors, friends, family, and community had not been as lucky.  Some lost their entire homes and every single one of their belongings. 

            Living in Connecticut, my husband and I felt blessed only having to experience the loss of power and some trees.  However, as someone who loved spending almost every summer of her life at the Jersey Shore, I needed to do something.  One Saturday morning, after having a very emotional conversation with some childhood friends, I put a smile on and went to my boys’ hockey game.  While watching the boys play I was talking with my friend Cheryl, and I asked her if she thought it would be okay if I asked each of the families on our hockey team to donate one case of water.   Then, over the Thanksgiving weekend, I could bring the twelve cases of water to the Jersey Shore.  It wouldn’t be much, but it would be something, and it would absolutely help someone who needed it.  She suggested looking into having a fundraiser sponsored by the hockey league – I was intrigued – and that is when amazing things started to happen!

   Over the next three weeks, we witnessed extraordinary compassion, generosity, and kindness.  Family, friends, and strangers donated their time and money to help what began as a small gathering of needed items into a marathon of a fundraising event.  The organization we chose to receive our donations was The Church of Grace and Peace. It is a non-denominational organization that provides food, shelter, and financial support to those in need throughout Ocean County, NJ. The Toms River Police Department assured me it is a legitimate organization that has always and continues to significantly help so many, not only when disaster occurs, but all through the year.

      In just a short amount of time, we were able to collect over 50 cases of water, 50 boxes of diapers, 20 gallons of bleach, and MORE THAN 100 storage boxes FILLED with…non-perishable items such as soups, pasta, sauces, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, vegetables and tuna; paper goods; toiletries; cleaning products, crafts for kids; new gloves, hats, socks, undergarments, and blankets for men, women, and children; pet food and supplies, and many, many more desperately needed items.

            In addition to the boxes and boxes of donated items, we held a raffle which, in addition to monetary and gift card donations helped us to raise just over $11,000.00!  We used every cent of that money to purchase items suggested by The Church of Grace and Peace such as… coats, clothes, pajamas, and undergarments for men, women and children; popular items such as diapers, peanut butter and jelly; garbage bags; cleaning products, and more!  We also gave them $1000.00 in gift cards (in $25.00 increments) to CVS, Stop and Shop, Shop Rite, and Wawa (local gas stations). 

            Our efforts would not have been as successful without the tremendous support of our hockey league and all of its families, as well as local merchants, businesses, universities who donated thousands of dollars worth of items for our raffle.  In addition, local schools, families, organizations, and fellow hockey teams and leagues throughout Connecticut donated time, food, and desperately needed items. 

            One of our biggest concerns became getting all of this to New Jersey, but once again a kind and generous soul stepped up!  Someone who owns a local Connecticut trucking company gave us a 46 foot trailer to store the items and also volunteered to drive it down to The Church of Grace and Peace on the Friday of Thanksgiving weekend.  The delivery to NJ went very smoothly; we were met by many of my family and friends who helped us to empty the trailer and place our donations in a warehouse for distribution.  The workers and volunteers at The Church of Grace and Peace were amazed at the size of our donation and were incredibly grateful.       

            People I knew for years and strangers I only knew for a second unselfishly donated so much of their time, generosity, and compassion as they contributed to making a difference in the lives of so, so many.  I don’t think I will ever be able to thank everyone enough for all of their help to make fundraiser become the huge success it was.  It was very heartwarming and uplifting to know there are still people in the world who will absolutely give what they can when others are suffering and in need.  Peace, Love, Health and Happiness to All.

Take a look at the video

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151235394818926&l=2633003837674282886

The Power of Giving

Greetings, this year I will be sharing testimonies of people from many different backgrounds, but one of the greatest connections of them all is how God does something miraculous in their lives. I watched this testimony yesterday and wanted to share this good news with you. So today I leave a short video of what happens when a church believes in the power of giving. Watch this. 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. ">

My Name is Victory: Behold I will Do a New Thing By Sis, Ann Dillard

I can say that I have had the privilege of this beautiful woman  being a part of my life. I watched her go through the process, and I can say that is was truly amazing.  This testimony began in 2003 and she is still walking in it today. As we all know it is so easy to start something but not so easy to stick with it.  I hope that this testimony will help someone that may be struggling, and wants to throw in the towel.  Take it from Sis. Ann Dillard keep pushing because when God is doing a new thing in you, he will perform it to the very end. Be blessed

I AM TRULY A MIRACLE : BY MONIQUE SHAW

God laid it on my heart to tell this testimony of how God healed me. I've come to find out that a lot of times when we hear other people testimonies of what God has done for them, and how he has delivered them and healed them, it encourages and sends the message to keep the faith and hold on to God that he is going to do it for them.

At the tender age of 2 I had the deadly viral disease meningitis. When my parents decided to take me to the hospital, I got diagnosed with the disease. Doctor's told my parents that I didn't have that much time to live and if I did I would be on the down side of life. I would be in a vegetative state. But how many know that prayers of the righteous availeth much! It was people like my late Godmother praying for me Evang.Mildred Boyd ,my grandfather and late grandmother, my parents and other saints who interceded and went to God in faith and prayed for my healing. I wouldn't be here today. When men said I should have been dead God said it's not so, it's not my time.

Today I am healed from Meningitis. Hallelujah! The only thing I suffered from the sickness was losing hearing completely in my right ear. I am hearing just fine with that left ear. I am not in no vegetative state. I am in the right frame of mind, i have the activities of my limbs.

I am truly a miracle! If God did it for me he can do it for the next person. There is nothing to hard for what my God can do.

I don't know who may read this but I hope that this touches someone, and to keep on believing in God.

God is not done with me yet, he has more for me to do. I love God with my whole heart, my mind and soul. I will bless the Lord at all times!

I HAVE A TESTIMONY

As I look back over my life, and I think things over, I can truly say that I am blessed I have a testimony!

Greeting to all,

 I am very excited about the testimonials that will  debut through out this year. I know that knowledge is power, and when we are able to enlighten people with what we have gone through in our lives, it encourages others to press another day.

It is not all ways easy to deny yourself, but with the help of the Lord, through much reading of the word of God, prayer, fasting and discipline all things through Christ are possible.

Someone may say, " but I keep making the same mistake over and over again" and you know what, you are not alone. The great news is that God is still right there cheering you on as you keep pressing to get up that mountain because he knows that you can and will make it to the top. You may slip, you may get tired, but God is the rope that keeps you from falling. Take a break, catch your breath, take a drink of water, and start the journey again!!


*There is still room for more testimonies, so please feel free to leave me a message if your interested in being featured in " My name is Victory".


Be blessed and know that through God you are a Overcomer!

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death. Revelations 12:11
 

Question of the day? If God throws our sins in the sea of forgetfullness to never remember again, why do we want to know or shld I say remember?

Happy New Year!!!