|| love of Jesus Christ ||

i believe any dwelling can be made a home.

any brokenness can be made whole.

and any life can be made sweet...

when transformed by the || love of Jesus Christ ||

{Tanisha's Story}

Seven years ago a baby girl was born...

I don't know much about this girl,

besides this:

~She was named Tanisha

and

~Jesus loved her before the world began.

I love the part of Tanisha's story that I got to be a part of.

It all happened on

{July 24th,2014}

at the Chitty's ranch.

 It was a rather windy day,

warmed by the New Mexican sun.

I was at the back of the chapel and Tanisha sat towards the middle.

I didn't notice her,

I didn't know her name,

and I didn't know her story.

That all changed over the course of several minutes.

For the next several minutes there were

{puppet stories}

{illustrations}

{songs}

{chalk drawings}

{preaching}

Then Bro. Chitty gave the invitation and invited the people who were wanting to ask Jesus into their hearts to come forward.

It was then I saw her.

I met her at the end of the aisle and took her hand.

I asked her what her name was,

and after some introducing,

I began talking to her about what she really came forward for.

I shared the plan of Salvation with her and then I prayed for her.

She told me she didn't know how to pray,

and I told her it was just like talking to God.

It was right after that, that I heard one of the sweetest prayers I've ever heard.

She asked Jesus to come into her heart and save her,

and once she got done talking about herself to God...

She prayed for her unsaved family members,

that they might come to know God.

I asked her if she had any questions,

and the first thing she could come up with was

"Can I get baptized now?"

So we talked about baptism and what it meant.

Then she said

"Do they baptism people here on the ranch? Will they do that tonight?"

She couldn't wait to get baptized.

She couldn't wait to follow God.

We talked for a little bit more and then we ended our conversations.

Before I parted with her,

I wrote her a few words in the cover of her brand new Bible, that she just received.

July 24th,2014

Today Tanisha asked Jesus to save her.  



{Navajo Trip}

 

 

 

good ole bus #1 at Shiprock

 

We just got back yesterday from New Mexico.

 

What a great week!! The Lord certainly answered prayer!!

 

There is so much I could say about this trip...

 

there were some highlights to the whole week though.

 

I had been praying for along time, that I would have the opportunity to lead someone to the Lord while on this trip.

 

The first time we went out on visitation I was able to lead a young lady, named Deanna, to the Lord!!!

 

What an answer to prayer...

 

but what does that Bible say?

 

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above that which we ask or think...

 

Not only was able to lead Deanna to the Lord,

 

but America and Tanisha, as well!!

 

America and I

Tanisha and I

 

please pray for these three and for the others who accepted Christ as their Saviour this week!!

 

There are many stories to tell, but you'll just have to wait til I can tell them in person!! :)

 

For now just enjoy some pictures I got while on the trip!!

 

Bro. Jarvis

a favorite...two boys reading their J&R's

Bro. Hector speaking on the cross and Christ's blood.

accepting the Lord as Saviour

Listening from afar off

singing the Monkey Song with Bro. Chitty

Puppets

Aztec Ruins

Home again...finally :)

 

In closing, I'll share a verse that the Lord showed me at the beginning of this trip:

 

And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

-John 17:3 

{Time of Departure}

It's almost time to leave... 

We fly out at 4:30 this afternoon!

I'm so excited to have the opportunity to go on this missions trip...

but missions trips don't just happen...

after you board a plane,

go somewhere far away from home,

give the Gospel to someone who doesn't speak your language,

spend time with a missionary.

I was just talking to a friend about this last night...

missions trips happen when you step right out your front door. 

Because your next door neighbor, co-worker, cousin, friend, {etc.}  needs to know about the Good News too. 

Don't wait for an opportunity to go to a foreign field to tell others about Him and His wonderful love...

You've been handed the opportunity to tell all you come in contact with.

Wow,what a privilege!! 

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.  (Mar 16:15)

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.  (2Pe 3:9)

{ I will try and update my blog as frequently as possible on this trip!! } 

Profiting from Labour

In all labour there is profit...

Proverbs 14:23

This past Sunday at church we had evangelists in. They are a father-son team. I heard them when I went to the LLC back in November...anyways I'll talk more about them being at our church later. 

The son on this team taught Juniour Church on Sunday morning. Two other teen girls and I helped them,along with his mom.

He preached on 2 Timothy 2...about being a vessel God can use.I needed this message as much as the kids did. I was so excited when he said where he was going to teach from because it is my favorite chapter in the Bible. 

When he gave the invitation at the end several kids raised their hands for Salvation. We took all the ones who raised their hands out of the room. I dealt with the boys and the evangelists mom dealt with the girls. Come to find out 2 out of the 3 boys were already saved and the one who wasn't sure said he wanted to talk to his parents. I did get to talk to the one girl about Salvation while Mrs. Caldwell dealt with the other one and they both accepted Jesus into their hearts!! 

I am so thankful for the opportunity God gave me!! 

It is so amazing to me that God doesn't need me,but He wants me!! 

Christmastime is Here

 It's been a long time since I've posted...sorry. It's been pretty busy around here. 

I have been preparing for Christmas and all it's joy that it brings.

I have been reflecting on the amazing love of God. To think that He would send His Son born in a manger many years ago.

Willing to give up His own precious Son as a gift to all men who will receive it.

I can't quite grasp all this love.

God sent His only Son,the One He loves so dearly,for ME!?!?! 

  Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.

2 Corinthians 9:15

May I have a heart of thanksgiving this Christmas season!!

lights

ice

cookies

manger scene

Merry Christmas Y'all!!!!

My Salvation Testimony

This post is a week late,but there wasn't much time to post last week.Last week at this time I was at the wedding reception of my sister.With all that being said...

Last Saturday was my 10th Spiritual birthday.

Wow.I can't believe that God would save me.

Indescribable.

I am so thankful that He loved the world so much that He sent His Son to die for the sins of the whole world.

Talk about A-M-A-Z-I-N-G  L-♥-V-E.

This is my story of how I came to Jesus.

On October 12,2003 we were riding in the car listening to Patch the Pirate Goes to Space.On this CD PeeWee realizes his need of the Saviour and then accepts Christ into his heart. It was at this point that I realized my need for the Saviour as well. Immediately after we arrived at home,I went straight to my room and right then and there asked the Lord to come into my heart and save me,so that when I die I know where I will spend eternity.

That is all it took,but oh how much it means to me.The fact that I KNOW that when I die,I WILL spend eternity with my Saviour gives me great peace.

For God so loved the world,that he gave his only begotten Son,that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

Amazing Grace,Amazing Love

Amazing Grace,Amazing Love
Amazing grace,how sweet the sound,
that saved a wretch like me,
I once was lost,but now am found,
was blind,but now I see.

Amazing love,how can it be
that Thou my God,
shouldst die for me?
I'll sing through out eternity,
Amazing grace,amazing love

Was it for crimes,that I have done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity,grace unknown,
and love,beyond degree

Amazing love,how can it be,
that Thou my God,
shouldst die for me?
I'll sing through out eternity,
Amazing grace,amazing love.

Amazing grace,shall ever be,
my song of praise,my highest call.
Love so amazing,so divine,
demands my life,my all.

Amazing love,how can it be,
that Thou my God,
shouldst die for me?
I'll sing through out eternity,
Amazing grace,amazing love.

He Lives!

1.I serve a RISEN Saviour,
He's in the world today:
I know that He is LIVING,
whatever man may say;
I see His hand of mercy,
I hear His voice of cheer,
And just the time I need Him
He's always near.
*CHORUS*
He LIVE'S,
He LIVE'S,
Christ Jesus LIVE'S today!
He walks with me and talk's with me
along life's narrow way.
He LIVE'S,
He LIVE'S,
salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know he LIVE'S?
He LIVE'S within my heart.
2.In all the world around me
I see his loving care,
And though my heart grow's weary
I never will despair;
I know that he is leading
thru all the stormy blast,
The day of His appearing will come at last.
*CHORUS*
3.Rejoice,Rejoice,O Christian,
Lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujah's to Jesus Christ the King!
the hope of all who seek Him,
the help of all who find,
None other is so loving,
so good and kind!
*CHORUS*
~Alfred H. Ackley
I am so glad that He does truly live,not Jesus alive from the grave,but alive in my heart too! Let's not just celebrate his resurrection at Easter,let's celebrate it the whole year!I hope you all had a wonderful Resurrection Sunday!

How Great His Love

1.How great His love,how great His mercy,to choose the path that leads to Calvary,to drink the cup of pain and sorrow,how great His love how great His love for me.

2.How great His love,the love of God the Father,to choose a plan that sends His only Son,to live with us,to walk among us,how great His love,how great His love for us.

Chorus:How great His love,how great His love,that he should call us His children,that He should give Jesus,how great His love for us,how great His thoughts,how great His love for us.

3.How great His love,how generous His compassion,to meet our need before we knew to ask,to call our name,to beckon us to follow,how great His love,how great His love for us.

How great His love for us,how great His love,how great His love for us.

*Ruth Elaine Schram