Useful even in the valley....Praise God!

Today  I was so blessed by the awesome choir from Fight For Families Fellowship under the direction of my beautifully talented cousin Kandi.  The choir was wonderful and the altar service was evidence that Jesus was lifted up....The Lord really moved at Mt. Hope Church in Salem, NJ today.

So afterwards I knew I had to go out in the streets.....I'm so overwhelmed right now because I haven't shared how I've been really feeling with anyone and I could have called any number of Pastors, Spiritual Fathers and friends....but I knew I was in this valley experience and I was just passing through.

With the gas leak at the church that has been fixed and needing a new heating system, all of this has  had an affect on my ministry activity in the streets.  And I'm going to be honest....I felt as if I was not very effective in ministry because I couldn't even have church for about a month....I didn't doubt my calling....God has done too much already for me to even consider that God didn't call me to the ministry....I know that I wear my father's mantel.  I also wear the mantel of ministry God has already placed in me....still I felt like I was just not holding up my end in the vineyard.  Simply put, I was questioning my effectiveness.

 That lasted for all of 4 seconds before I realized it was all the devil....I told him what bus to get on and what stop to get off on in Jesus' Name!   It's just a walk through the valley....His rod and staff are comforting me.  With great assurance I know that.

So back to the streets.....

A girl came up to me on Union St and wrapped her arms around me and said, "Don't act like you don't know who I am!"  I didn't have a clue but it turned out I knew her family.   There was a lot of drug use going on around...and she seemed to be a part of it all.  I talked to the guys first and invited them to church....but the Lord told me to sing to this young lady and her friend....I sang....The Lord said, "They won't forget this."  Sometimes a song is more powerful....and this time it was.

I ventured around the lower end of Olive St. and so many young people were hanging out.  I invited the group to church and of course I hear "I'm Muslim"  so I answer...."And I've been to your Mosques, I've been to Muslim Countries.....If we are all loved by God why so closed?"  He had no answer other than "I'm not into that."  I prayed for him. I ran into a young man that was blitzed out of his mind but God had given me a Word for him a while back and I told him he had promise on his life and he would be saved.  I asked him to take my hand.  I just said, "Confirm your promise to this young man in Jesus' name."  He said, "I'm Muslim" and withdrew his hand from mine.  I said, "I don't care what you are....Jesus is going to save you!"  And I walked away.

God was showing me that He is with me and for me to carry on....cause He would draw all men unto Himself!  I kept thanking God and praising Him in between encounters!

Further up the street on Olive I ran into a pack of young men and women.  I began to talk to them and the preacher rose up and I found myself really speaking things I had no intention of saying.  When I said that drugs are as the sin of witchcraft....They manipulate the mind so that you cannot even think about the gifts, goals and plans you really want for your life.  A young man stopped me and asked why did I say that, Marijuana wasn't wrong in his eyes.....and so we got into a conversation....it was deep, and God was in control of the conversation.   He gave me wisdom as to how to answer every question....They bought up the hypocrites in the church.... And why can't they believe in God and not go to church.

And finally I asked them, when was the last time you had a conversation like this....They said, "Never, really"  I said, "Well, isn't it evident that I was sent here to you by God because of His great love for you?"

They agreed....

I may go through another valley experience, it's okay....I came home hyped about what God has done....

I know He is faithful....He sees what the needs are....He will tend to His church!

As far as me.....I won't grow weary in well doing...because in due season I shall reap if I faint not!

I got it Lord, I got it....

Blessings!  Pray for Salem!  God is in Love with the people here!!!

And worship God while in the valley!  He's Abba....our Daddy!

Peace of Mind in Troubled Times

We as Christians are facing challenges that could be disheartening and downright frightening if the Bible hadn't warned us of all that would occur in the last days; still, the evil in this world can be unsettling to say the least.

Everyone can have an opinion today but Christians cannot....once we express ourselves, standing up for Christian values, we are labeled as "haters" and people are actually losing their jobs because they do not agree with the so-called political correct issues of today.

Isaiah 5:20 says, "Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter."

So how are we to navigate through a world that is becoming increasingly "Anti-Jesus Christ?"

Ephesians 6:13:  "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."

You are not standing alone!  There are warrior angels all around and at the sound of your worship, they go into action!  Your worship means you totally trust God against all odds and that very truth is how we defeat the enemy!  

Stand your ground because in the end, God Wins!

"Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them."
2 Kings 6:16

It Is Appointed Once For A Man To Die....

Today, Prince died.  As a musician I was saddened and shocked....as a Christian I wondered what the other side of death was like for him....

I went to the church to pray and afterwards I saw these tracts One Minute After You Die.
I figured what an awesome tract for today....

So I went out in the streets and passed out the tracts and everyone took one!  I didn't say anything to them except "Thank You"  and kept it moving.

I gave out every one and usually someone always says, "No Thanks"  or "I'm Muslim"  or they just walk away when they see me coming.  Death kinda stops people in their tracks.....It's real and everyone is going to die....

I prayed while walking home that the Holy Spirit would speak to them and enlighten their minds reveal the plan of Salvation as never before to them.

God is still saving people....we just have to keep sharing the gospel!

Keeping the Message Alive in Their Hearts

Yesterday our tent dweller and I Cleaned the stairwell of the church,  removing the tent and beer bottles out.   He hugged me and thanked Connie and me for caring about him throughout the winter months.   He asked if he could hug me...He is much kinder man since the first time I met him and I told him what I always tell him.... God has a real life waiting for you,  just come to Jesus and give him your life!  He listened intently.   He was very apologetic about the beer bottles and really helped me clean up!!   Nearby some guys were hanging out and looking like they were one drink away from the grave.   I talked to them about my Dad a bit..... They knew him and his message still rang true in their ears.... I know this because of how they responded to me.   My Dad told everybody about Jesus.    I think about the messages so many have received here.... The god of this world has blinded their minds so they cannot receive this glorious gospel.... But in the Book of Mark,  Jesus told the parable  of the Sower.... Seeds fall everywhere.... I just have to keep sowing the seeds....,  there will be a harvest!!!   The message.... The Good News is still alive and powerful!!!

There is so much work to do in Salem among people like these men.... I'm so glad I'm studying the book of Mark.... It's a thorough education on the teachings of Jesus.   Thank God for His Word!  Thank God for a heart and mind to share Jesus with the lost.

A Great Conversation!

Wow!  It's been a while since I have ventured into the streets....but today was such a beautiful day....I couldn't wait to take a Prayerwalk and see where God would lead me.

I walked quite a ways and then ended up on the corner of Olive St and Broadway where some guys were hanging out.  I prayed about what to say to the young men who were there and what came out of my mouth was:

"God Loves You, and when you feel something inside of you telling you that you need to make a change, if you feel something isn't right with your life and  you know it's God knocking....Just say "Yes"  Don't try to change yourself, just say Yes to Him and He will do all of the work.  He really loves you!"

A guy was on the phone and asked me what I said because he didn't hear me,  I pretty much told him the same thing.

This young man was the peer leader of the group.  He grew up in Salem but now lives elsewhere but comes back to talk to the young brothers, he used to be worst than all of them he told me.  He had the respect of all of the guys out there, I could see....  After I left him I knew why God chose him for me to spend time with.....And we blocked everyone out and really had a great conversation!  God is so awesome!

He didn't believe in the Bible, the Koran or any religious book because he felt they were created to manipulate and control "Our People."  I shared my testimony with him.  Because when you talk to people who don't believe the Bible the most powerful tool you have at your disposal is Your Testimony!  Who can refute what God did in  your life?  And so I spoke of the freedom I now live in, the peace of God that surrounds me that lives in me, the hope of eternal life and a love so strong that I had to stop and talk to him about it!

He didn't believe in the afterlife....He didn't know what happens after you die.  He said no one can know....who came back from the dead and told us what would happen?  No one!  I answered him with the Word...."It is appointed once for man to die.... and after death comes the judgement!"

I asked him to explain more of his belief system to me.  I listened and after he talked, Bible verses kept coming....after a while he got used to me answering him with references to the Bible.  I never interrupted him but I never forgot what he said, (Which I tend to do sometimes)  that was God storing up His Word in my head to give back when it was my turn to talk.

We talked about some of the horrible things that happened both of our lives.  The difference was between him and me is that God healed me, I chose to forgive and I live in Freedom.....He on the other hand told me he lives with rage....that unfair thing that happened to his family member makes him want to kill the person that did it.  That was another opportunity to share how powerful my God is to make things right that were oh so wrong, and how He is all powerful to heal and to save! 


He and I talked until it began to get dark outside.  I told him I didn't want to leave him but I have a curfew....  He then began to ask me to pray for the rage that lives in him .....I told him I would pray....We shook hands......

As I walked away towards home I prayed for him. I  prayed about the rage he feels and will continue to pray for him that God unravels the false belief system that will land him in hell and that God does miraculous things in his life.   You pray too!

It was soo good to be out there today!

Seeds and The Prodigal Sons....

This early evening was a beautiful time to walk through Salem.  I got to share the gospel with some very special people....Young men that God is married to....Backsliders....Prodigal Sons....

I realized while I was walking and praying before I encountered anyone that God was going to get the glory out of my time in the streets....I just knew it but I didn't know what He was going to do...I just asked Him to lead me as I walked....

I started out on Union St and talked to some young guys about a New Start in Jesus....If any man be in Christ Jesus He is a New Creation...the hugs, the Word....All good stuff!   Praise God!!!


I did the same thing on Olive St and walked down Broadway when I encountered my first young Prodigal who agreed with everything I said and was mouthing some of the Scriptures I was quoting....He knew the Word....He knew the truth but he was not Free.....The  Lord was ministering to him as I shared the Love of Jesus and how precious he is to the Lord.  I invited him to church and left him there remembering that God loved him....God had not forgotten him....

I encountered so many more people on the streets...all receptive to this glorious gospel of Jesus Christ!
The next group of young boys were hanging out on Walnut St and they were hanging out like they were practicing to be the "dudes on the corner."  I shared with them the greatness that God put in them...and that they will be all they can be and more once they give their lives to Jesus because He has great plans for their lives....It was a good talk and I invited them to church.

But when I turned the corner onto Wesley St there was another Prodigal Son....I didn't know who he was but he knew me.  He told me that he used to walk with Jesus but he left God.  He didn't even want to say the words, "I left God"  It was like it was something he didn't want to hear himself say.   He asked me to give him time....I told him, "Now you know I have no control over how much time you have..."  I walked and talked with him a little further and told him not to wait too long because Jesus is coming so very soon!

I turned up Olive Street again...which I don't normally do, if I hit a street, I go another way...but I got to the corner of Olive and Broadway and had a conversation with woman and a man that really needed to hear the gospel.  I gave them the Word in Love and they knew what I was saying was true.  They grew up in church....someone had planted the seeds already.....I happened along to water....God will give the increase.

I got by the Liquor store a few feet away and in a car were sitting two guys....they were brothers...someone had just left their car and they were cursing and carrying on...still the Lord had me walk up to the car....the brothers knew me and I knew them....I knew that they knew the Word of God I remembered them when we were all much younger singing in church and worshiping God.  They knew me too and after the ruckus that took place just before I approached their car, they looked like they weren't ready to hear about Jesus.....But I talked to them and told them it was time to get out of that life....I said you know the truth and you living a life that you know God did not call you to live....I reminded them that Jesus was coming....SOON!  They nodded and told me they knew what I was saying was true and I continued to give them the Word....It was amazing how quiet and attentive they were.  It was if the Holy Spirit was holding them captive as I shared Jesus with them....They avoid everything "Jesus" so as not to be reminded of who they are....Backsliders who God is married to....but it was beautiful....the whole scene...in front of the Liquor Store....Jesus being high and lifted up....the devil kept at bay...and the situation just before I got there with the cursing and carrying on....it was as if it never happened. God is so amazing!

I continued to walk, headed home and I encountered another Prodigal Son....I talked to him and he recognized me.....I talked to him about his soul and there was another agreeing with every word...someone had planted a seed....I was watering....

So many seeds have been sown in this town called Peace....So many Prodigal Sons....So much Love the Father has for them all.....Thank you God for this Saturday evening!  It was Fruitful!!!  God Loves Salem, NJ and He is at work here!!!

.....Angels pushed her towards me....

The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 2 Corinthians 4:4 <> <> I praise God for what just happened! I am not going to my personal page on FB for a few days because I am on a quest to know Him more, grow in Him more, I want more of Jesus! I need God to lead me as I lead Soul Saving Center's ministry in 2016....But I had to share what just happened. I was at the bank making a deposit and an elderly white lady leaves the counter and instead of walking around me as I was in line, she walked directly towards me....I thought to myself, "Is she going to walk over me?" But she walked up to me and said, "I hope nobody asks me how I'm doing because I've got 30 problems right off the back and I'm just getting started." I said to her, "Give them to God, He can help you." She said to me, "Aw, He can't help me, He's too tired." I was spiritually offended by her remark and then I was more angry at the devil for lying to her.... She slowly walked out the door with her cane, and I followed her... I quietly said, " Excuse me Ms, God is All Powerful! He can do anything! He Loves YOU!" She began to raise her voice at me, "I don't want to hear that!!!" I quickly responded, "You need to know that Jesus Loves You! the devil is lying to you! God is All Powerful to deliver you!" She kept yelling, she didn't want to hear what I was saying. I told her, "You walked up to me....God had you walk up to me!" She slowly walked off and I went back into the bank. When I got in my car, she was parked right next to me. I had begun to quietly intercede for her once I left the bank and when I saw her next to my car I really interceded for her. I came home and told my Mom what happened and she said, "She will never forget what you said. God is dealing with her." I realize angels pushed her in my way. God is getting her attention.....He doesn't want her to enter eternity without the chance to make Jesus Lord of her life..... As I seek God for Soul Saving Center and for all that he is placing in my heart....I praise Him for just letting me know that the war is always raging and He has counted me as one of His soldiers! Praise God!