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Strong Faith in Christ: Standing Firm Without Wobbling

2026-02-01T15:42:00.003-06:00

Strong Faith in Christ: Standing Firm Without Wobbling in our faith regardless of Circumstances

Purpose

This discussion is designed to help women grow strong, steady faith in Jesus Christ—the kind of faith that stands in pressure, stands in loss, stands in confusion, and stands in victory—without sliding backwards, doubting God’s character, or quitting when life gets hard.

1) What Strong Faith Really Is (And What It Isn’t)

Strong faith is not a personality trait. It’s not pretending you’re okay. It’s not denial.
Strong faith is confidence in Jesus Christ and in God’s Word—especially when feelings and circumstances don’t agree.

Key Scriptures

Hebrews 11:1 — “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
2 Corinthians 5:7 — “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
Romans 10:17 — “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
Mark 11:22–24 — Jesus teaches believing prayer and expectation.

Faith grows when you:

Hear the Word
Believe the Word
Speak the Word
Act on the Word
Endure until the promise manifests (or until God gives direction)
Personal Experiences, Miracles, and HIs manifestations in our lives

Strong faith is rooted in who God is by the Word of God, not in what you see. We don't see him, but through the Holy Spirit we can know Him. It is faith to know it is him who is speaking to us at times.

It requires trusting that the inner prompting or message is truly from Him. While some may think hearing makes faith unnecessary, biblical teaching suggests that hearing His voice requires faith to discern, accept, and act on the message, often resulting in obedience.

John 10:27 (ESV): "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me".
John 10:3-4 (NIV): "...The sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out... his sheep follow him because they know his voice".

Discussion Question #1

Where do you notice your faith “wobbling” the most: finances, family, health, rejection, waiting, when things go wrong, when you thought you heard God's promises and it does not come about, fear, or spiritual warfare? Why do you think that area is the hardest?

Have you ever had a promise that didn't come about, and it hurt, and felt let down by God? How did you handle it? Did it set you back, or did you push through?

Through getting through, did it increase your faith or cause more doubt in your faith that you had to regrow in trust in God?

2) Why Faith Wobbles: Common Causes

Many believers love Jesus, but still wobble because of hidden weaknesses that the Lord must be strengthened in us. Like pealing away the wrong beliefs, wrong concepts, and possibly dying to self relience.

A) Faith wobbles when you interpret God through circumstances

If your emotions lead your theology, your faith will rise and fall. The gospel is not based on feelings, emotions, but God's Word - He is all truth.

Scriptures

Isaiah 55:8–9 — God’s ways are higher than ours.
Psalm 34:19 — “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”

B) Faith wobbles when you don’t renew your mind

A mind full of fear-thoughts will fight the Word. It is important to memorize the Word of God and tuck it in our hearts. There may be a time when we don't have the Word. The Prime Minsiter of Canada, is saying that the bible is hate speech. They may, in the near future, the bible may end up being outlawed. In Riverside, California, besides Minnesota, a church, Harvests Church was attacked where Erika Kirk, the wife of slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, is expected to speak. The rioters were mocking the people. Would that shake your faith if that happened to your church? Why or why not?

The Word is pwoerful and even breaks down the Defective" Neural Pattern strongholds of the mind, but literally breaks down neurotransmitters and regrow healthy neurotransmitters.

Scriptures

Romans 12:2 — Be transformed by renewing your mind. We grow our faith in Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:4–5 — Cast down imaginations and bring thoughts into obedience. Removing barriers that keep us from going deeper in our faith. One of the concepts that hurts our faith is bitterness. The more we replay the strongher the stronghold becomes.

Negative Strongholds are -

Biblical Definition: In the New Testament (2 Corinthians 10:4-5), "strongholds" refer to entrenched, false belief systems, arguments, and lofty opinions that hinder a person from knowing God and experiencing true freedom.
These spiritual strongholds often manifest as repetitive, destructive thought patterns (e.g., fear, anxiety, anger, self-loathing). Science calls this a "hard-wired" brain pathway, where repeated thoughts create strong neural networks that make certain emotional responses feel automatic.
The "Defective" Aspect: When we consistently believe lies (contrary to God's Word), we build a "fortress" of thinking that causes the brain to function in ways that lead to anxiety, depression, and destructive behavior, rather than peace and joy.

Regrowing" with God's Word

Neuroplasticity and Biblical Renewal: Science confirms that the brain is not fixed; it can change based on experiences, thoughts, and behaviors—a concept known as neuroplasticity. God’s command to be "transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:2) describes this process.
Rewiring the Brain: Just as negative thinking builds unhealthy neural pathways, meditating on, speaking, and obeying Scripture (God's Word) allows the brain to create new, healthy pathways.
Burning" the Old: Jeremiah 23:29 describes God's word as a fire and a hammer that breaks rock. In the context of the mind, it burns away false beliefs and replaces them with truth, essentially "reprogramming" the brain.

The more we know and live God's Word the stronger our faith to trust God. God speaks to us

through his word, impressions, visions, dreams, internal prompting of the Holy Spirit, through

other people, checks, through his voice, God can speak through life situations and nature.

Question, does god speak to you in any of these ways or differently? Are you a feeler,

Again,

Scripture: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:2).
Result: Replacing fear with faith, and bitterness with forgiveness, literally rewires the brain's chemistry toward peace and joy.

Here are five ways to hear God based on different spiritual bents:

The Feeler (Emotional/Empathetic): God speaks through deep emotions or physical sensations, often highlighting a burden, a sense of peace, or an impression about a person or situation.
The Seer (Visual/Imagination): God communicates via internal pictures, visions, or by highlighting mental imagery, often during prayer or worship.
The Thinker (Rational/Scriptural): God speaks through the "still, small voice" of quiet reasoning, or by illuminating specific passages of Scripture that provide divine wisdom and direction.
The Doer (Pragmatic/Situational): God directs through open doors, closed doors, or "uncanny coincidences" that align with divine purpose, providing a practical, logical path forward.
The Meditator (Stillness/Awe): God speaks in moments of quietness, reflection, or through the wonder of nature, allowing for a deeper sense of presence.

Question: What is your spiritual bent? It can be more than one, but your strongest bent.

C) Faith wobbles when you try to carry life alone

Isolation makes battles heavier than they need to be.

Scriptures

Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 — Two are better than one.
Galatians 6:2 — Bear one another’s burdens.

Discussion Question #2

Which one hits you most: letting circumstances define God, unrenewed thinking, or trying to fight alone? What would change if you addressed that one issue first?

3) The Foundation of Unshakable Faith: Knowing God’s Character what HIs word says about Him and what he says about you?

Question: Most of the time, do you believe God's word what he says about you? Does what negative words others have said over you interfere believing God's Word? What are some times where you could not trust God's word if ever? What did you do about it?

Faith becomes steady when you settle this:
God is good, God is faithful, and God cannot lie.

Key Scriptures

Numbers 23:19 — God does not lie.
Hebrews 13:8 — Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Lamentations 3:22–23 — His mercies are new every morning.
Psalm 145:9 — The LORD is good to all.

When you truly know God’s character, you stop asking:

“Will God come through?”
and start declaring:
“God is faithful—even if I don’t understand the process.”

Strong faith says:
“My life is not proof of God’s absence. The cross is proof of God’s love.”

Romans 8:32 — If He gave His Son, He won’t withhold what you need.

Discussion Question #3

What false belief about God have you battled (even quietly)—for example: “God is harsh,” “God forgot me,” “God helps others but not me,” or “God is disappointed in me”, God doesn't see me, I am cursed? What Scripture corrects that lie?

4) How Faith Gets Strong: The Training Process

Faith is strengthened the way muscles are strengthened—through resistance.

A) Trials can strengthen faith (when you respond correctly)

Scriptures

James 1:2–4 — Trials develop patience; you become mature and complete.
1 Peter 1:6–7 — The testing of faith is more precious than gold.

Trials do not mean God hates you. They can mean:

You’re in training
You’re being purified
You’re being positioned
You’re being strengthened
Going up higher

B) You must learn endurance

Scriptures

Hebrews 10:35–36 — Don’t throw away confidence; you need endurance to receive the promise.
Galatians 6:9 — Don’t grow weary; you will reap if you don’t faint.

Strong faith doesn’t quit because it feels slow.
Strong faith refuses to interpret delay as denial.

Discussion Question

Think of a season that tested you. Did it strengthen you or harden you? What would it look like to respond differently if a similar test happened again?

5) The “No Wobble” Lifestyle: Daily Habits That Keep Faith Strong

Habit 1: Feed your faith daily - It just not only Sunday going to church. We have a responsibility to fuel the flame.

Faith cannot stay strong on one church service a week.

Scriptures

Matthew 4:4 — We live by every word of God.
Joshua 1:8 — Meditate on the Word day and night.

Practical:

Read, listen, or speak Scripture daily—even 10 minutes consistently builds strength.

Habit 2: Guard your gates (what you allow in)

What you watch, listen to on TV or negative from someone else, and dwell on will either feed fear or feed faith. Can we be in faith and fear at the same time? If yes, how. Is fear a lack of faith?

Scriptures

Proverbs 4:23 — Guard your heart.
Philippians 4:8 — Think on what is true, pure, lovely, and of good report.

When things don't go right, it is easy to get negative because we are looking at the circumstances instead of looking ahead. We know God knows our future because Jesus as the "author and finisher of our faith" is Hebrews 12:2.

Discussion: Speaking negative, how is that a form of fear and lack of faith?

Author" (or pioneer/leader) implies Jesus initiates our faith, while "finisher" (or perfecter) means He completes, sustains, and brings it to maturity.

Habit 3: Speak faith, not defeat

Your mouth can either agree with hell or agree with heaven.

Meaning, biblically-rooted concept indicating that the words you speak have the power to either produce life, blessing, and God’s will (heaven) or bring destruction, curses, and negativity (hell).

Aligning with God’s Word - It is Agreeing with Heaven (Speaking Life)

Aligning with Hell - Agreeing with the Enemy: Agreeing with hell means speaking words of fear, doubt, unbelief, lies, slander, and destruction.

Scriptures

Proverbs 18:21 — Life and death are in the power of the tongue.
Mark 11:23 — Believe and speak to the mountain.

Habit 4: Pray with Scripture

When you pray God’s Word, your faith lines up with His will.

Scriptures

1 John 5:14–15 — Confidence when we ask according to His will.
John 15:7 — If you abide in Me and My words abide in you, ask.

Discussion Question

Which habit is weakest right now: Word intake, guarding your gates, speaking faith, or praying Scripture? What simple change can you start this week?

6) Standing Firm When You’re Under Attack

There are moments when faith wobbles because the enemy pushes hard through fear, condemnation, confusion, or exhaustion, or distractions like your job trying to get a project done under a timeline.

A) Put on the armor of God (daily)

Ephesians 6:10–18 — Stand, resist, and pray.

Pay attention especially to:

Shield of faith — extinguishes fiery darts
Helmet of salvation — protects your mind
Sword of the Spirit (Word of God) — your offensive weapon

B) Resist the enemy—don’t negotiate with him

James 4:7 — Resist the devil, and he will flee.

C) Don’t let condemnation steal your confidence

Condemnation makes you feel disqualified from believing.

Scriptures

Romans 8:1 — No condemnation to those in Christ.
Revelation 12:10–11 — Overcome by the blood of the Lamb and testimony.

Discussion Question #6

When your faith is attacked, what is your default reaction: withdraw, worry, complain, overthink, or seek God? What would “standing” look like in one real situation you’re facing?

Closing Declarations to Speak Together

Use these as a group:

I believe God is faithful even when I don’t understand. (2 Timothy 2:13)
I will not be moved by what I see. I walk by faith. (2 Corinthians 5:7)
God has not given me a spirit of fear, but power, love, and a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)
No weapon formed against me shall prosper. (Isaiah 54:17)
I will stand firm and I will not go backwards. (Ephesians 6:13)

Optional Group Activity (10–15 minutes)

Each woman chooses one “faith-wobble area.”
Find one Scripture promise for that area.
Write a 1–2 sentence faith confession using that Scripture.
Pray for one another in pairs.

Trusting God in Difficult Times: Walking Out of the Dark with Hope

2025-07-29T20:49:00.005-06:00

Trusting God in Difficult Times: Walking Out of the Dark with Hope

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Have you ever walked through a season so dark that it seemed like God was silent? When everything around you seems to fall apart—your finances, relationships, health, or mental peace—you might begin to feel isolated, rejected, or even abandoned by God. But beloved, there is hope in God, even in your darkest valley.

You are not alone, and this season is not the end of your story.

Step 1: Acknowledge Your Pain but Don’t Stay There

God doesn’t ask us to pretend everything is okay. Even Jesus wept (John 11:35). David poured out his complaints to God (Psalm 142:1–2). You have permission to cry, grieve, and express your pain to your heavenly Father.

But don’t pitch your tent in the valley. Psalm 23:4 says,

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.”

Notice that: you walk through, you don’t live there. Your pain is real, but so is your deliverance. God is with you, even when you can’t feel Him.

Step 2: Refuse to Believe the Lies of the Enemy

In times of trouble, Satan whispers lies:

“God has abandoned you.”
“Things will never get better.”
“You’re being punished.”
“You’re all alone.”

But God says:

“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)
“Though weeping may endure for a night, joy comes in the morning.” (Psalm 30:5)
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” (Psalm 34:18)

Combat those lies with the Word of God. When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He responded, “It is written” (Matthew 4:4). You must do the same. Feed your soul with truth, not fear.

Step 3: Call Upon the Name of the Lord

You may not know what to pray or even feel like praying. But even a weak cry is powerful when it's directed toward God. Romans 10:13 says,

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

He doesn’t need fancy words—just an honest heart. Cry out:

“Lord, I need You! I don’t understand this, but I trust You.”

God hears. He responds not to our perfection but to our surrender.

Step 4: Remind Yourself of God’s Faithfulness

When you're in the middle of the fire, remember the times God brought you out before. He didn’t save you before just to leave you now.

Lamentations 3:21–23 says,

“Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”

Speak out loud the testimonies of your past deliverances. Praise God not because you feel like it, but because He is worthy—and praise shifts the atmosphere.

Step 5: Trust God’s Timing, Not Yours

Waiting on God is often the hardest part. But delay is not denial. His timing is perfect—even when it seems slow.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 says,

“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.”

God sees the full picture. You may be in the wilderness now, but your Promised Land is coming. Wait with expectation, not despair.

Isaiah 40:31 promises:

“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles…”

Step 6: Walk by Faith, Not by Feelings

Faith is not a feeling—it’s a decision to trust even when you can’t see the outcome.

2 Corinthians 5:7 says,

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

Your emotions may scream doubt, but your spirit must declare truth. Trust is built one step at a time. As you move forward, God meets you in the steps.

Step 7: Surround Yourself with Godly Encouragement

Don't isolate yourself. The enemy works in isolation, but God works in community.

Hebrews 10:25 reminds us:

“Do not forsake assembling together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encourage one another…”

Talk to a mature believer. Join a prayer group. Read books that build your faith. Soak in worship music. You were not created to endure trials alone.

Step 8: Expect God to Bring You Out

God is a Deliverer. He does not abandon His children in the storm.

Psalm 34:19 promises:

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.”

Your suffering is not wasted. God is refining you, strengthening you, and preparing you for something greater.

Romans 8:28 declares:

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him…”

This is not just a platitude—it’s a promise.

Final Encouragement

When things don’t go right, and you feel alone in a dark place, don’t give up. You’re not being punished—you’re being positioned. God has not forgotten you. He sees, He knows, and He is working behind the scenes.

Declare this over your life today:

“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1)

No matter how dark the valley, hope in God will never disappoint.

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The Glory of the Lord - Maintaining it and Walking in it

2025-05-20T21:20:00.007-06:00

Encountering the Glory of God: Living in His Presence

The Glory of the Lord - Maintaining it and Walking in it

Throughout Scripture, we see glimpses of the glory of God—majestic, overwhelming, and transformative. When Ezekiel witnessed it, he wrote:

“Like the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud on the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness all around. Such was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. And when I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard the voice of one speaking.”
— Ezekiel 1:28

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This awe-inspiring vision echoes other biblical encounters. In Exodus 33–34, God reveals Himself to Moses. In 1 Kings 19, He meets Elijah—not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a still small voice. Neither Moses nor Elijah beheld the fullness of God’s glory. Like Ezekiel, they experienced only a partial manifestation. Yet, even that was enough to bring them to their knees.

Isaiah 6 gives another powerful example. When Isaiah sees the Lord on His throne, high and lifted up, he cries, “Woe is me! For I am undone... for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!” The seraphim cry out, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!”

Every time God’s glory is revealed, the response is the same—humility, worship, and awe.

The Glory in Visions and Encounters

Daniel also experienced divine encounters. In Daniel 7, he sees the Ancient of Days on His fiery throne. In chapter 10, a glorious man appears, and Daniel is left without strength, trembling in the presence of the vision. These are not mere stories—they are testimonies of what it’s like to be in the presence of the Most High.

God still reveals Himself today—through dreams, visions, the Word, and a tangible shift in the atmosphere. Sometimes He speaks. Sometimes He anoints, commissions, or touches us deeply. The key is to remain in His presence.

Remaining in the Cloud

Like Israel followed the cloud by day and fire by night, we too must keep our eyes fixed on the presence of God. We must learn to dwell in the secret place, resisting distractions and staying attuned to His leading.

This world is not our home. We are passing through. Jesus invites us to “Learn of Me.” Learn who He is. Learn what pleases Him. As we grow in relationship with Him, His presence becomes more consistent and powerful in our lives.

Worship is vital. We are created to worship Him. As we worship throughout the day, we maintain an awareness of His presence.

Let God lead. Don’t move without Him. Sometimes we must wait—just as Elijah waited for the whisper. In that stillness, God often does His deepest work.

Transformation Through His Spirit

The Spirit of God lives in us. We become one with Him. When we yield, He prunes us—cutting away mindsets, habits, and traditions that hinder His work in our lives. Pruning is not pleasant, but it’s necessary.

Wisdom says, “Wait.” Don’t react from the carnal mind, but seek the Lord’s perspective. If He says wait, wait. If He says move, obey. Sometimes He’ll direct you to pray for someone, reach out, or speak a word of encouragement. The Spirit sees what we cannot.

When the Spirit moves, it’s like a key unlocking new realms. God whispers mysteries. He speaks truth into our spirit. We must develop a listening heart. We don’t want just a “listening ear,” but a hearing one.

Hearing God’s Voice

Look how God spoke to the prophets of old. He is still speaking. In these days, we need to hear His voice more than ever. If He directs, we must follow. If He corrects, we must receive it.

Samuel is a great example. As a boy, he heard God’s voice but didn’t recognize it. Eli taught him to respond, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” Samuel became a powerful prophet because he listened.

God wants to speak to you too—through His Word, His Spirit, dreams, visions, and more. I often ask God questions and He responds, whether through Scripture or a deep knowing in my spirit.

Understanding Through History and the Word

Even historical insight enhances our understanding. Take the vision of the leopard with four heads in Daniel. Historically, this represented Greece, which was divided among four generals after Alexander the Great. Antiochus Epiphanes, one of those rulers, desecrated the Jewish temple—foreshadowing the antichrist. Understanding history brings depth to prophecy.

Walking in Power and Purpose

The more we allow the Spirit to move, the more God can use us. In times of darkness, God raises up prophetic voices. Elijah performed eight miracles; Elisha, with a double portion, performed sixteen.

When people cry out, the glory comes. But before that glory comes, there is always a time of waiting.

Gifts for His Glory

God gives us spiritual gifts—wisdom, prophecy, healing, discernment, and more—not just for ourselves but to minister to others. Sometimes, I’ve received a word of knowledge or insight that sets someone free—something only they and God knew. This is love in action.

We don’t need to be prophets to hear God. But we must be willing. Waiting on the Lord renews our strength. It prepares us to walk in demonstration of the Gospel.

Prepared for the King

Think of Esther. She waited, prepared, and found favor. Her obedience saved a nation. You don’t walk on sapphire stones in the throne room unless you’re invited. Holiness prepares you.

The closer we draw to God, the more understanding He imparts. Suddenly, what was once a mystery becomes clear.

Final Thoughts: Stay Close, Stay Ready

The angels of Heaven are ready to help us enter the glory realm—but we must take the right steps. Worship opens doors. Intimacy invites His presence. As Gayle and I have discussed, His glory walks in when true worship comes forth. Some even hear angels sing.

Challenge for Today:

Get a journal.
After prayer, say: “Here I am, Lord. I’m listening.”
Write what He speaks.
Read the Word, meditate on a verse, and ask Him about it.
Share what He reveals.

Bottom line: Stay close. Stay in His presence. Let Him speak, shape, and send you.

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Seven Realms of Heaven

2023-12-21T21:18:00.004-06:00

7 Heavenly Realms

Heavens is always plural in Hebrew, with seven levels of heaven noted in Scripture. The names are Vilon, Rakia, Shechakim, Zevul, Maon, Machon, and Aravot.

1. Vilon is “That stretches out the heavens as a curtain (Vilon), and spreads them out as a tent to dwell in.” Isaiah 40:22. Vilon retires in the morning comes out in the evening, and renews the work of creation daily. Vilon is the universe, going beyond what we can see with telescopes. Vilon is the word for curtain used in the Talmud, but a synonym, doq, pronounced like coke, is the word used in Isaiah 40:22

2. Rakia is where “God set them in the firmament (Rakia) of the heavens.” (Gen 1:17[19]) This is a reference to the stars, sun, moon, and planets: outer space, where the various heavenly bodies move in their prescribed orbits and /or maintain relationships in constellations, solar systems, galaxies, etc. Rakia is the part of the heavens that can be seen.

3. Shechakim is from “He commanded the skies (shechakim) above and opened the doors of heaven, and He rained down manna upon them to eat.” (Psalm 78:23). This is where the millstones that grind manna for the righteous are located. His Word is still miraculously feeding us. Shechakim is the atmosphere.

4. Zevul is the location for “I have surely built you a house of habitation (Zevul), a place for you to dwell in forever.: (1 Kings 8:13) This is the location of celestial Jerusalem and the temple with the heavenly altar where Michael offers a sacrifice. How do we know that Zevul is this place? Because “Look down from heaven and behold the habitation (Zevul) of Your holiness and Your glory.” (Isaiah 63:16)

5. Maon is where “The Lord will command His loving kindness in the daytime and in the night his song shall be with Me.” (Psalm 42:8). This is where His ministering angels stay, singing in the night. We know that this is heaven because “Look down from your holy habitation (Maon) from heaven.” (Deuteronomy 26:15)

6. Machon is the location of the storehouses of snow, rain, hail, whirlwinds, storms, etc. “The Lord shall open unto you His good treasure…” Deuteronomy 28:12. We know that this is heaven because “Hear in Heaven, the habitation (Machon) of Your dwelling…” (1Kings 8:39)

7. Aravot is that in which are righteousness, judgment, and charity, the storehouses of life, of peace and of blessing, the spirits of the righteous, with which the Lord will hereafter revive the dead. Those living here include the Ophannim, Seraphim, holy Chayyot, the ministering angels, the Throne of Glory, and the King of the Universe. “Cast up a highway for Him Who rides upon the clouds (Aravot)’ His name is Yah. (Psalm 68:4. The storehouse of life contains the force of life for all those yet to be born because when God finished creation (Genesis 2:1. He had made everything that would ever be - including your descendants. The spirits of the righteous are the dead who are sleeping with their fathers.

Notice that the first three represent the universe, the visible night sky and sun, and the atmosphere. These are natural, physical things even when beyond the range of telescopes.

Each of the other four levels is both physical and spiritual. Three levels are translated Habitation, but we need a different clue. Three levels are populated: Zevul, with the celestial Jerusalem; Maon, with bands of ministering angels; and Aravot, with various heavenly beings, the Throne, and the spirits of the saints. That is the level Paul referred to, the third of the populated levels, in 2 Corinthians 12:2.

Can a christian be possessed

2023-12-21T21:13:00.008-06:00

Can a Christian be possessed?

The word possession is what we get hung up on. Christians can be totally possessed by an evil spirit but not possessed. If someone has gone through horrific abuse and they switch to another personality, then that is possession. The devil may have a stronghold and reigns attached to you that is influencing you.

Strongholds are mainly in believing lies about your identity and who you are in Christ. We believe the lies because the person does not know how to discern the good and evil quoted in Hebrews 5:13-14.

Scripture References of Angels in the Bible

2023-11-07T11:28:00.002-06:00

Scripture References of Angels in the Bible

Raphael:

3 Baruch, 4:7 1
Enoch 10:4; 20:3; 32:6; 40:9; 54:6; 68:2-4; 71:8-9,13
Apocalypse of Ezra 1:4; 6:2
Apocalypse of Adam and Eve 40:2
Sibylline Oracles 2:215
Testament of Solomon 5:9 (24 in F.C. Conybeare's translation); 13:6 (59 in Conybeare); 18:8 (75 in Conybeare)
Tobit 3:16; 5:4; 7:8; 8:2; 9:1; 9:5; 11:7; 12:15

Michael:

Daniel 10:13; 10:21; 12:1
Jude 9
Revelations 12:7 3
Baruch 4:7; 11:2,4,6,8; 12:4,6-7; 13:2-3,5; 14:1-2; 15:1,3; 16:1,3 4
Baruch 9:5 1
Enoch 9:1; 10:11; 20:5; 24:6; 40:9; 54:6; 60:4-5; 68:2-4; 69:14-15; 71:3,8-9,13 2
Enoch 22:1,6,8-9; 33:10; 71:28 (Recension J); 72:1,3,8-9 (Recension J) 3 Enoch 17:3; 44:10
Apocalypse of Ezra 1:3; 2:1; 4:7,24; 6:2
Life of Adam and Eve 13:3; 14:1-3; 15:2; 21:2; 22:2; 25:2; 29:1-3; 43:3; 45:1; 51:2
Apocalypse of Adam and Eve 3:2; 22:1; 37:4,6; 40:1-2; 43:1-2
Sibylline Oracles 2:215
Testament of Solomon 1:6 (5 in Conybeare); 18:5 (73 in Conybeare)
Apocalypse of Abraham 10:17
Apocalypse of Sedrach 14:1
Martyrdom and Ascension of Isiah 3:16
Testament of Abraham 1:4,6; 2:2-14:7
Testament of Isaac 2:1
Testament of Jacob 1:6; 5:13
Vision of Ezra verse 56
Gnostic Texts (Nag Hammadi Scrolls)
Apocryphon of John 17:30

Gabriel:

Daniel 8:16; 9:21
Luke 1:19; 1:26 3
Baruch 4:7 1
Enoch 9:1; 10:9; 20:7; 40:9; 54:6; 71:8-9,13 2
Enoch 21:3,5; 24:1; 71:11 (28 Recension A); 72:1,3,8-9 (Recension A) 3 Enoch 14:4 (referred to as Angel of Fire); 17:3
Apocalypse of Ezra 2:1; 4:7; 6:2
Apocalypse of Adam and Eve 40:2
Sibylline Oracles 2:215; 8:455
Testament of Solomon 18:6 (74 in Conybeare)
Vision of Ezra verse 56
Apocalypse of Elijah 5:5
Testament of Jacob 5:13
Questions of Ezra (Recension B) verse 11
Gnostic Texts (Nag Hammadi Scrolls)
Gospel of the Egyptians 52:23; 53:6; 57:7; 64:26
Zostrianos 57:9; 58:22

Uriel:

3 Baruch 4:7 (Phanuel in ms Family B)
Testament of Solomon 2:4 1
Enoch 19:1; 21:5; 27:2; 33:3; 40:9 (as Phanuel); 54:6 (as Phanuel); 71:8-9,13 (as Phanuel); 72:1; 80:1; 82:7 (text tells what Uriel's in charge of)
4 Ezra 4:1
Apocalypse of Ezra 6:2
Apocalypse of Adam and Eve 40:2
Life of Adam and Eve 48:1,3
Prayer of Joseph verses 4, 7
Sibylline Oracles 2:215,225
Apocalypse of Elijah 5:5
Testament of Solomon 2:4 (as Ouriel) (10 in Conybeare); 7 (as Ouriel) (11 in Conybeare); 8:9 (as Ouriel) (40 in Conybeare); 18:7 (as Ouriel) (75 in Conybeare); 27 (as Ouriel) (93 in Conybeare)
Esdras 4:1; 5:21; 10:28
Gnostic Texts (Nag Hammadi Scrolls)
Apocryphon of John 17:30 (as Ouriel)

By: Traci Morin Ordained Minister, Coach, Writer, Public Speaker, Leadership Mentor

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A Woman financial exploitation of vulnerable adults

2017-03-21T10:02:00.011-06:00

Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults

Fraud Against Seniors

This woman, Brenda Groffo, has financial exploitation of vulnerable adults like my dad. She is stealing from my dad financially. If anyone knows where this woman lives, please let me know. She has taken my dad for a lot of money. More money than I will ever see in my lifetime. Brenda Groffo is an evil person.

She has lied to him and almost got him to marry her. I believe he has told her how much life insurance there is. She even knew when he went to the hospital. That means they are watching him.

She has two social security numbers. She is a criminal, so don't rent to this woman. Don't do business with Brenda Groffo, whoever she is. Don't buy anything from this woman. My dad bought her the dress and shoes she is wearing. He even bought her a $10,000 diamond bracelet. She asked for the receipt to sell it for drugs. Do not trust this woman, Brenda Groffo. She is part of organized crime that prey on the elderly. There are laws against taking advantage of the elderly like she did to my dad.

We hired a private detective on her and learned much about this woman's history. The last time I heard, she had moved to Pennsylvania from Texas. Probably running from the law.

Is stealing from the elderly a felony? Yes, it is a crime to steal from the elderly. My dad was heartbroken when he finally figured out this woman.

She is part of an organized crime in the Dallas area. Please help and contact me at tracimorin7@gmail.com. Thank you!

Brenda Groffo, you need the Lord for ruining people's lives. I will not be taking this down.

50 Reasons we are living in the last days

2011-07-26T22:19:00.004-05:00

50 Reasons Why We Are Living In The End Times:

1) Increasing instability of nature.
(Matthew 24:7 & Luke 21:11)

2) Increasing lawlessness and violence.
(Matthew 24:12)

3) Increasing immorality.
(Matthew 24:37)

4) Increasing materialism.
(2 Timothy 3:2)

5) Increasing Hedonism.
(2 Timothy 3:4)

6) Increasing influence of Humanism.
(2 Timothy 3:2)

7) Depraved entertainment.
(2 Timothy 3:4)

8) Calling evil good and good evil.
(2 Timothy 3:3 & Isaiah 5:20)

9) Increasing use of drugs.
(2 Timothy 3:3)

10) Increasing blasphemy.
(2 Timothy 3:2)

11) Increasing paganism.
(2 Timothy 3:1-4)

12) Increasing despair.
(2 Timothy 3:1)

13) Signs in the heavens.
(Luke 21:11,25)

14) Increasing knowledge.
(Daniel 12:4)

15) Increasing travel.
(Daniel 12:4)

16) The explosion of cults.
(Matthew 24:11)

17) The proliferation of false christs.
(Matthew 24:5)

18) Increasing apostasy in the Church.
(2 Timothy 4:3-5)

19) Increasing attacks on Jesus.
(Romans 1:18-19)

20) Increasing attacks on the Bible.
(Romans 1:18-19)

21) Increasing persecution of Christians.
(Matthew 24:9)

22) Increasing occultism.
(1 Timothy 4:1)

23) Wars and rumors of wars.
(Matthew 24:6)

24) Weapons of mass destruction.
(Luke 21:26)

25) Increasing famine.
(Luke 21:11)

26) Increasing pestilence.
(Luke 21:11)

27) Computer technology.
(Revelation 13:7)

28) Television.
(Revelation 11:8-9)

29) Satellite technology.
(Revelation 11:8-9)

30) Virtual reality.
(Revelation 13:14-15)

31) Unification of Europe.
(Daniel 2 & 7)

32) Far Eastern military powers.
(Revelation 9:16 & 16:12)

33) Movement toward world government.
(Daniel 7:23-26)

34) Regathering of the Jews.
(Isaiah 11:10-12)

35) Re-establishment of Israel.
(Isaiah 66:7-8)

36) Reclamation of the land of Israel.
(Ezekiel 36:34-35)

37) Revival of Biblical Hebrew.
(Zephaniah 3:9; Jeremiah 31:23)

38) Re-occupation of Jerusalem.
(Luke 21:24)

39) Resurgence of the Israeli military.
(Zechariah 12:6)

40) Re-focusing of world politics on Israel.
(Zechariah 12:3)

41) Russian threat to Israel.
(Ezekiel 38 and 39)

42) Arab threat to Israel.
(Ezekiel 35 and 36)

43) Denial of the Second Coming.
(2 Peter 3:3-4)

44) Denial of creation by God.
(Romans 1:18-22)

45) Outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
(Joel 2:28-29)

46) Translation of the Bible into many languages.
(Matthew 24:14)

47) Preaching of the Gospel worldwide.
(Matthew 24:14)

48) The revival of Messianic Judaism.
(Romans 9:27)

49) The revival of Davidic praise worship.
(Amos 9:11)

50) The understanding of Bible prophecy.
(Daniel 12:8-9)

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