In His Presence

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:29:45 -0500

Stand Still

Episode 87

But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the LORD’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you!” Then King Jehoshaphat bowed low with his face to the ground. And all the people of Judah and Jerusalem did the same, worshiping the LORD.II Chronicles 20:17-18 New Living Translation

Nations as well as individuals should seek God. Abraham Lincoln is especially remember for his plea during the civil war when he asked the Senate to join him in repentance , fasting and prayer for America. “We have forgotten God.” He told them.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/Stand%20Still.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:12:43 -0500

Can You Handle The Truth?

Episode 86

But Micaiah said, "As surely as the LORD lives, I can tell him only what my God says." II Chronicles 18:13 NIV

The crowd is not always right and there is not always safety in numbers. There is safety in the truths of Jesus Christ.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/canyouhandlethetruth.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:39:33 -0500

Wise Counsel

Episode 85

The king answered them harshly. Rejecting the advice of the elders, he followed the advice of the young men and said, "My father made your yoke heavy; I will make it even heavier. My father scourged you with whips; I will scourge you with scorpions. II Chronicles 10:13,14

Leaders should seek out the will of God, the wisdom of God, the patience of God and perform their tasks with the love of God operative in their lives sharing that love with others.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/wise%20counsel.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:31:22 -0500

The Gift of Family

Episode 84

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalms 133:1

Unity and peace are beautiful gifts that make life fuller and more meaningful, gifts that every family should have.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/The%20Gift%20of%20Family.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:59:51 -0500

Start At The Beginning

Episode 82

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. Proverbs 9:10 (New Living Translation)

Start at the beginning, learn to love and fear God and he will indeed grant wisdom and grant insight and understanding beyond your years and imagination.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/Start%20at%20the%20Beginning.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:00:28 -0500

Valiant Men Of God

Episode 81

When all the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead heard of everything the Philistines had done to Saul, all their valiant men went and took the bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh. Then they buried their bones under the great tree in Jabesh, and they fasted seven days. I Chronicles 10:11-12

The valiant are not there for the glory, they are there to get the job done. In the time of trouble God will bring forth the valiant men unafraid to risk all for the cause that God has laid on their heart.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/Valiant%20men%20of%20God.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Wed, 21 May 2008 05:16:05 -0500

Only The Beginning

Episode 80

He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David, not turning aside to the right or to the left. II Kings 22:2

Many of us face great challenges , some of us are at the crossroads of life. We know that the decision made at this point can impact us for years to come. What direction? What is the next step?

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/Only%20The%20Beginning.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:29:08 -0500

Anonymous

Episode 79

Then Josiah said, "What is this that I see?" The men of the city told him, "It is the grave of the man of God who came from Judah. He is the one who said that these things would happen which you have done against the altar of Bethel." Josiah said "Let him alone. Let no one move his bones." II Kings 23:17-18a New Life Version

There are thousands willing to serve in the limelight and glory but how many will labor in the low places with little or no recognition? These are the ones who God honors, those who serve without fanfare or praise.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/Anonymous.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:31:02 -0500

I See You

Episode 78

The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good. Proverbs 15:3

God sees everything we do. We may cover our eyes and our deeds but we cannot hide from Him.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/I%20See%20You.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:24:04 -0500

How Great is Our Faith

Episode 77

Now the just shall live by faith: Hebrew 10:38a

Faith is asking God ,believing in our heart that he is able to do every good thing. But it is also listening to him, listening to what he is doing in a given situation.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/How%20Great%20Is%20Our%20Faith.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:13:00 -0500

The Power of the Book

Eposide 76

Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the secretary, "I have found the Book of the Law in the temple of the LORD." He gave it to Shaphan, who read it. Then Shaphan the secretary informed the king, "Hilkiah the priest has given me a book." And Shaphan read from it in the presence of the king. II King 22:8;10

Confrontation with the Word forces all of us to make a decision, will we ignore it, bury it, discard it and put it out of our minds or will we hear it, allow it to change us and align ourselves with God’s purpose. The choice is ours.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/The%20Power%20of%20the%20Book.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:40:17 -0500

Remember me Again

Episode 74

Then Samson prayed to the LORD, “Sovereign LORD, remember me again. O God, please strengthen me just one more time. Judges 16:28a New Living Translation

. Blind, defeated, but with his hair now grown back Samson the prisoner was brought out to be ridiculed. The Philistines rejoiced but Samson‘s heart turned to God once more. He remembered to call on the name of his Father God and God answered.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/Remember%20me%20Again.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:07:45 -0500

The Passion

Episode 73
Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. Luke 24:45-48
Unique in all history is the week of Christ’s Crucifixion. The Prayer in the garden of Gethsemane, the betrayal, the arrests by the solders. The time had come. Jesus prayed to his Father for strength and moved forward knowing what was ahead for him

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/The%20Passion.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:35:12 -0500

Super Heroes

Episode 75

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37 New International Version

Plain clothes civilian that miraculous changes into the superhero when dangers threatens makes for exciting reading or viewing but this is real life and we are the plain clothes Clark Kent. We are more that conquerors.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/Super%20Heroes.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 08:37:42 -0500

Will You Bear My Cross?

Episode 72

As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. Matthew 27:32 NIV
Simon could no doubt hear the mocking, and see the suffering of the man of sorrows. Simon could feel the quiet, strong spirit of Christ and the comfort Christ tried to give his followers even as he was on the way to his own death. This was no ordinary man.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/Will%20you%20bear%20my%20cross.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 08:42:28 -0500

Entreat Me Not to Leave You

Episode 71
So Naomi returned from Moab accompanied by Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter-in-law, arriving in Bethlehem as the barley harvest was beginning. Ruth 1:22 NIV

The Lord doesn’t have to alter the past to bring blessings to your future. You are where he knew you would be and if you allow he will guide you to where he wants you.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/Entreat%20me%20not%20to%20leave%20you.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:42:13 -0500

The Undeserved Gift

He was despised and rejected by others, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem Isaiah 53:3 New International Version

People are not always as they appear. Isaiah 53 paints a very real picture of the coming Christ and it is not a pretty one. The prophet speaks not only of the pain of his great personal sacrifice but also of other people’s reaction to the Messiah

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/The%20Undeserved%20Gift.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:37:35 -0600

You Are Loved

Episode 69
Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I I trust you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. Psalms 143:8 New Living Translation

Like a diamond, love has many facets and features. At the center and the most critical elements are the benevolent affection of God for his children and the reverent affection due from them to God.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/You%20Are%20loved.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:44:09 -0600

A Changed Attitude

Episode 67
When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” John 5:6

Maybe it has always happened this way before but God may be doing a new thing in a new way. Let’s be open to the move of God however he chooses to come,

.http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/A%20Changed%20Attitude.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:10:07 -0600

Possess The Promises

Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land which the LORD swore unto your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give unto them and to their seed after them. Deut. 1:8

What has God promised you? Search his word. If you live for Him all the promises of the Book are yours. Read them. Memorize them, own them for the promises are yours to claim and possess.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/Possess%20The%20Promise.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:21:38 -0600

Time To Move

The LORD our God said to us at Horeb, "You have stayed long enough at this mountain. Deut. 1:6

Are you ready to move away from a place of safety to move forward in Christ?

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/Time%20To%20Move.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:36:36 -0600

The Greatest of These

Episode 63

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
I Corinthians 13:13 (NIV)
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At its best love opens us up to the Spirit of God who transforms our own selfish nature into a mirror that reflects the nature and image of God.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/The%20Greatest%20of%20These.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:26:07 -0600

Trust

Episode 62

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. Psalm 56:3

Replace fear with hope. Replace doubt with faith. Replace loss with the love of Christ and know that at the time you need Him most the Lord is there with you.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/Trust.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:28:13 -0600

Caught in the Thicket

Episode 61

Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son. Gen.22:13

What is it that you love more than God. Know that he will require it on the altar at the place called, The Lord will provide

.http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/caught%20in%20the%20thicket.mp3

essiejohnson@nonelikehimanywhere.org (Essie Johnson) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:52:04 -0600

Brothers

Episode 60

But Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him. And they wept. Genesis 33:4 NIV

In spite of everything God is still here, turning what was meant for evil into good.

http://74.52.133.2/~jeanmarc/Brothers.mp3