Why Creep When You Can Fly!

One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.
Helen Keller

I LOVE YOU!!!!!!

Here's to all my friend's and family!!!

Just Let if Unfold

Bro. Morton preaches a message, "Just Let It Unfold".
If you have attended his church for any length of time you have heard him and others use the phrase, "just let it unfold", or, "that's just how it unfolded". There are deep messages to these phrases, that unless you have heard him preach it, one might not understand the full intention of these phrases. It was a time in his life that was very difficult and painful, yet he spent time with a wise old preacher that helped him understand, that it "takes a long time to get a gate" (smile). Bro. Gunn wrote "Unfold My Life" in response to this message, as well as Bro.Spell with "When God Unfolds the Rose". I want to share this poem with you as I continually do my best to submit to God's will and not that of my own. Maybe this will bless you as well.

It's just a time rosebud,
A flower of God's design;
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine.



The secret of unfolding flowers
Is unknown to such as I.....
The flower God opens so sweetly,
Would in my hands fade and die.


If I cannot unfold a rosebud
This flower of God's design...
Then how can I think I have wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?


So I'll trust in Him for His leading,
Each moment of everyday.
And I'll look to Him for His guidance
Each step of the Pilgrim Way.

For the pathway that lies before me
My heavenly Father knows.
I'll trust Him to unfold the moments
Just as He unfolds the rose.

Author Unknown

Just a Day In The Life of Jeff

Hi all,
I proudly suggest this blog for your reading. This is the son of Beth "Leppo" Saling, an old friend of my from Truth Tabernacle. We were like sisters back in the day, and still love her so much.
I am really so proud of Jeff and his accomplishments. I babysat him when he was little. He has grown up to be a handsome young man and clearly he loves God.
Makes me feel old!
Check it out!
http://jeffreysaling.blogspot.com/

I’m Trying, But…

I’m trying, but…
what I want to do,
I don’t do enough of,
and what I don’t want to do,
I do too much of.
I know the rules for a Christian life,
according to the Bible,
and I’m trying; I really am, but…
heaven and eternity seem so far away,
and the rampantly materialistic world
presses in so close
from every direction, every side,
that I get distracted.
Focus, focus, focus!
I need to focus, laser-like
on a simple, God-centered life.
Do I really need
to make that frivolous purchase,
instead of giving the money
to someone who needs it
so much more than I do?
Can I watch that TV show,
read that book, listen to that song
that contains (and promotes!)
even a little bit
of what the Bible forbids,
without being corrupted?
Do I do enough
to love and help and encourage others?
Pride always hovers,
eagerly waiting
to subdue and conquer humility,
so I think too much of myself.
I know the rules;
the Bible makes everything clear.
Forgive me, Lord;
I’m trying, but…

Romans 7:15
Matthew 6:19
Matthew 22:39
Philippians 4:8


By Joanna Fuchs

Happy Father's Day!!

First off, I wanna say Happy Father's Day to my wonderful husband. In the past two years, I must say, he has done more fathering than I think he knew how! He has always been a great dad to the girls but now that they are older, the role changes from being daddy to little girls to adults he has made wonderfully. (lots better than I did). He really has come through for them in some of the most difficult times they have faced to date. Nathan, you are amazing! I love you with all my heart and can't wait to see where God takes us!

Secondly, I want to wish Happy Father's day to my Dad. He accepted me as being his daughter when the most pain revelation came to him when I was 8 years old, that I wasn't his biological daughter. He still paid child support and and did the best he knew to do.
I love him dearly! Thanks for loving me too!

Thirdly, I 'd like to honor my Spiritual daddy, Jack Burgess.
At the age of 13, I recieved this prescious gift of the Holy Ghost. My family did not share like Truth, but Dad and Mom Burgess have nurtured me, taught me, prayed for me, and loved me as thier own for the last 26 years. Dad, I apprciate all the times you've called me from pay phones and church phones while on the evangilistic field, to check on me and remind me you and Mamma love me. Everytime you came to California, you set aside time to spend with me and do stuff. We have laughed togehter, cried together and prayed together. Thank you for never giving up on me and teaching me Truth!!! You have shown me what kind of daddy God can be if I let him!!! I love you more than you know!

And finally, to the most faithful Father of all. Thank you Lord for being patient with me. When I would cry and tell you I didn't want you to be my father because of my misconception as to the meaning of that role had been. You have been there, I just didn't see you, you have loved me, but I wouldn't accept it, you were and are trust worthy, I just wouldn't trust you. Thank you for revealing youself so gently and absolutley! Thank you my Heavenly Father for being God!!!!!

Remeber, You are Special!!

Seventeen years ago yesterday a very life changeing thing happened to me. I recived a call from my uncle who informed me that my biological father was trying to contact me. Of course this took me back some as I tried to find him at age 18, right before I married. I had thougt about him since I was 13 years old when I found out my paternity was not as I supposed. The call was very scary, however, my uncle produced a phone number in which I could call if I choose to. So, I called, his wife answered the phone and drilled me on all kinds of things, quite understandably, and I did my best to answer. Ron, my bio-father's name, was at work, but as soon as he came home she would give him my number to call.
I waited by the phone nervously as now I was a wife and mother of two wonderful young children, I wondered what it would be like to speak to your "father" for the first time.
Well, it has been a long painful road, and alot of lessons learned.
Ron and his wife now choose not to have anything to do with us and that is a great hurt, since 3 other times during the last 17 years he has done the same for years at a time. But I must say, the best thng about it is getting to know my GRams!
My grandmother was not the typical grandma since I was the only grandchild, and she had just met me at 25 years old. But she was the grandmother God had picked for me. She did not have Truth, but loved God the best she knew how,better than some Apostolics I know.She read the Bible all the time, rarely read anything else just for pleasure. She and I were alot alike in our personalites, however sometimes she would say, "you are just like your dad!".
She tried her best to let me know I was special not only to her but God. She's been gone now for almose 5 years, and I still miss her terribly, but I know I am still special, even in the midst of rejection.
Psalms 139:17-18 says, "How precious are your thoughts to me. Oh God, How great is the sum of them, If I should count them, they would be more than the sands...."
Thus I trust I am speical to God and will do my best to follow the path before me,"as He unfolds the rose".

Jesus is so Awsome!!!

God is so amazing!
Yesterday He once again revealed His marvalous works! Sunday morning there was such a sweet spirit in the service. We prayed for each other and God worked in so many hearts. God really used Adam, the worship leader, in a mighty way! I spent the afternoon reading my Bible and anticipating our evening service. I wasn't in the least disappointed, that's for sure! God moved in such a powerful way. Eveything from Bible reading and each song, God's hand was on. Katrina (my youngest) had the verses to the "Revelation Song" and was so incrediably anointed. Music practice went pretty rough, so we all knew God was up to something. None of us could of imagined the glory that was about to fill the house. Our young people recived a powerful touch, along with many others in the congregation. It seemed that things were coming to a settling in the Spirit, then the guys,started singing "Let it rain, Let it rain,open the floodgates of heaven.....", accapella, the came another wave of the Holy Ghost across the church.
His arm is not short and His promises are sure, and He deserves ALL the praise and honor thats due unto HIS NAME!!!!
Thank you Jesus!

Psalms 23:1-6

The Lord [is] my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Valley Deaf Festival!!! Catch the Wave!!

Today was the 21st annual Valley Deaf Festival in Clovis Ca!!
This is one of the largest events for the d/Deaf and hard of hearing community in the valley. As I have for several years, I attended and had a blast!!!! I really don't realize how many people I care about in this community untill we are all together.
One thing I love is all the hugs!!! That is part of the culture, when you greet a person, it's with a hug.(Appropriate hugs that is!!) It's like one big family.
Catch the wave was the theme this year and it was Hawaii at it's best,(for not actually being there). They had all sorts of dancers representing the islands. I 'm glad I don't dance!!! My hips would be out for sure!!!! LOL
The older I get, the more blessed I feel that God, in HIS infinate wisdom, led me down a path that allowed me to learn this beautiful language and be involved in an amazing cultrue that the Deaf share.
I have a good career and love the people I serve!
God is good!!

Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want. ~Margaret Young

Spring Will Come!

No winter lasts forever; no spring skips it's turn."
Hal Borland

I Want So to Belong

O God, I want so to belong;
teach me to accept.
I want to be close;
teach me to reach out.
I want a place where I am welcome;
teach me to open my arms.
I want mercy;
teach me to forgive.
I want beauty;
teach me honesty.
I want peace;
show me the eye of the storm.
I want truth;
show me the way to question
my unquestionable convictions.
I want joy;
show me the way of deeper commitment.
I want life;
show me how to die.


Loder, Ted Guerillas of Grace (San Diego, CA: LuraMedia, 1984) p.72.