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If Your New Here…

Posted by Jo on November 7, 2011 None comments

If you are new here and you are wondering what that Romans Road Page is all about up there…

^^^^^^^^ yeah, that one up there    ^^^^^^

It’s all about “The Plan Of Salvation”.  What? You don’t know that is? Well, I will tell you!

We all are born and we all die right?  Easy question….

Most of us wonder what is going to happen to us when we die, right?  Another easy question…

Well, the answer to that question is this, we either go to heaven or hell…those are the options, according to the bible.

Heaven = pleasant, happy, fun, blessings, family, food, sunshine, Jesus, God

Hell= unpleasant, sad, no blessings, loneliness, deprivation, satan, evil

Both are for ETERNITY one you are there folks, there are no second chances, once you die, the choice has been made, there is no going back…

This is the thing.  You must know Jesus Christ as your personal Savior in order to go to heaven! Plain and simple.

You have to realize you are a sinner (we all are Romans 3:10)…

You have to realize that there is a penalty for that sin (sin always has consequences Romans 6:23)…

You have to accept that Jesus paid that penalty for you (when He died on the cross Romans 5:8-9)…

You have to realize that He is your only way to heaven (you can’t do anything to get yourself there Romans 10:13, Romans 10:9-11 )…

It’s as simple as that.

Most people say a simple prayer, something like: “Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner.  Please forgive of my sins and save me from hell. Take me to heaven some day when I die.  Thank You Jesus for what you have done for me. Amen.”  Or something along those lines.

The important thing isn’t “what” you say, it’s that you mean it and believe it in your heart, because “saying” a prayer isn’t going to get you to heaven!! You must believe!!!

That, my friends is “The Plan Of Salvation”

Has there been a time in your life that you accepted Christ as your personal Savior?  I would urge you not to wait! We aren’t guaranteed another day friends.

Hugs and Prayers

This Post Is A Must Read…

Posted by Jo on October 1, 2011 None comments

If you only read one post I ever post, please let it be this one.  I beg of you. This might just be the single most important post I will ever post.  Okay, maybe the second most important.  Because the posts I post about salvation are probably the most important…

But this one is very important!

I want you to realize that we are in a fight! A fight against the devil and evil! Yes,  the devil! He is waging a war against us and if we are not careful and vigilant, he is going to win!

You think I’ve lost my mind don’t you? Look around you, friends…

Look at all the pastor’s wives fighting cancer or some other life-threatening or life-altering illness right now, do you think that is a coincidence?

Look at all the “men of God” being accused of “sexual deviance”, do you think that is coincidence?

Look at all the marriages in ruins, do you think that is coincidence?

We are in the fight of our lives, people, do we not realize this? The devil is after us and our families and I don’t think we even realize it!

Hold your dear ones close friends.  Yes, even when they hurt you.  Even when you think they have done the unforgivable.  Jesus forgave you!

Husbands, pray for your wives.

Wives, pray for your husbands.

Church members, pray for your pastors.

Pastors, pray for your church members.

Parents, pray for your children.

Children, pray for your parents.

EVERYONE, pray for EVERYONE!!!

She’s not my “little” girl anymore….

Posted by Jo on June 15, 2011 None comments

Well, we recently went through a rough spot, you might call it, with our daughter, but she seems to be coming around now.   She’s 14…need I say more??  Probably not…

She has always been a good child and always wanted to please her dad and I, but lately, she has wanted to do her own thing and didn’t really care what we had to say about it.  It was really kind of exasperating.  She felt like we were being unfair and refused to see our point of view about a situation.

My husband prayed with her and had her do some praying and extra bible reading and I really think she is coming around now.  I am thankful that she does have a tender heart and that she has a heart for God and want to do right.

Although My husband and I are far from perfect parents, we have raised our daughter right and she knows what she is supposed to be doing and not supposed to be doing and I just have to trust that if we lovingly but firmly guide her back when she begins to stray that God will keep her where she needs to be.  So far so good, I will continue to pray for her and guide her the best I can and leave the rest up to God…

Looking For Answers….

Posted by Jo on March 10, 2011 1 comments

I haven’t been around lately to visit the blogs I normally read and comment on.  With good reason, too.  I have had some fairly serious health issues as of late.

It all started last Thursday when I fell and hit my head while getting out of a nice hot bath.  I hit my head and lost consciousness.  I thought everything would be fine til I started throwing up.  That was my first trip to the ER.  They did a CT scan that day and it came back negative for bleeding or swelling in the brain.

Friday I was sore and had some dizziness, but no loss of consciousness.

Saturday, I had another fall after passing out.  Back to the ER!!  Another CT scan, too.  This one showed something abnormal, but still no active bleed or swelling.  The ER Dr. suggested I see my family Dr. and schedule an EEG.

Sunday was uneventful as far as passing out, but I was not feeling well at all and everyone kept telling me I didn’t look or act like myself…

Monday I went to the Dr. in the afternoon, after passing out once in the morning.  The Dr. reviewed the CT scan results and said the abnormality looked like I had either suffered a mild stroke at some point or there had been some kind of seizure activity.  He wasn’t sure what to  make of it and ordered an MRI.  He did some neuro tests and everything seemed fine.  I passed out two more times that afternoon/night.

Tuesday we waited for a call from the Dr.’s office about where and when the MRI would be.  I passed out a total of 4 times that day. The Dr.’s office called around 5pm to tell us my MRI was to be at 7:45 in Grand Rapids. So a little after 6, we headed out for Grand Rapids.  When we got there I was fine, but I am EXTEREMELY claustrophobic and eventually fell apart.  I cried and couldn’t breathe and almost couldn’t get it done.  But I pulled myself together (with a little prayer and a lot of deep breathing) and got the MRI.  It took about 30 minutes.  I got to keep the little mask they gave me (I was afraid of opening my eyes while in the scanner, so they gave me a sleeping mask so if I did, I wouldn’t freak out). It’s kinda silly but I was really proud of myself for getting through the test!!!!   :)

Wednesday I passed out 3 times.  I got really emotional yesterday, too and cried a couple of times.  When I am sick or not feeling well, it really wears on me.  Plus, I don’t like having to be “taken care of”.

Today is Thursday…I guess I had one episode of passing out very early this morning, which I do not remember at all(1 AM), but I have not passed out at all since I have been up .  I have been awake since 7 and haven’t had any problems.  My head feels very heavy and I have a dull headache,  but none of the intense pain or tingling that usually precedes a black-out.

So, we will wait for the MRI results and we know that whatever the results tell us, God is in control and has a purpose for whatever has happened and will happen!! I also have an appointment for an EEG scheduled for April 11th.  So, we will see what comes of all this.

Thank You for all those who have sent their happy thoughts and prayers my way, they are appreciated and coveted.  And a big thank you to my husband who has been right by my side since all this happened and takes such good care of me…last night I cried and told him I was sorry he had to be here to take care of me instead of being out and about doing what he wanted to be doing (working at camp). He chuckled and said I am doing what I want to do, I’m taking care of you…he melts my heart….<3

God’s Promise to Us All…

Posted by Jo on February 10, 2011 None comments

If you could have God’s promise that YOU would go right to HEAVEN when you die, would you take it??

 

 Let me show YOU how YOU can have This Promise!!

 

 ALL HAVE SINNED

 ROMANS 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no not one.

 ROMANS 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God.

 GOD’S PRICE ON SIN

 ROMANS 6:23 a For the wages of sin is death.

 THERE ARE TWO DEATHS

 REVELATION 21:8  But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liarsshall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

 OUR WAY OUT

 ROMANS 5:8-9 But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.  Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.

 GOD’S PERSONAL PROMISE

 ROMANS 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

 Take God at his word and claim His promise for your salvation.  Bow your head right now and sincerely ask Jesus Christ to forgive your sins and to save your soul. 

 Saying a prayer does not save you!!  You must believe what the Bible says and mean it in your heart to be saved!!!

 ROMANS 10:9-11  That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.  For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.  For the scripture sayeth, Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed.

 Once you are eternally saved, you are always eternally saved…

 HEBREWS 13:5b…for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

 If you have read this and accepted Christ as your personal Savior, CONGRATULATIONS on getting that taken care of, you’ll be so glad you did!!  Please leave your name in a comment so that I can pray for you !!! And also find yourself a good, Bible (King James) preaching Church where you can grow in your faith!!

 

Heaven Is A Wonderful Place!!

Posted by Jo on January 4, 2011 1 comments

DO YOU KNOW FOR SURE HEAVEN WILL BE YOUR HOME??

We “preach” at our kids all day long about making the right choices and decisions for themselves, but are we sure we have told them about the most important decision they could ever make?  Have we told them they can know for sure that they can go to heaven someday when they die?  Some of you may not know that yourselves, I realize that.  BUT YOU CAN KNOW…there are just a few things you need to do in order to know that!!  The actual work has already been done, but you must accept what has been done!!  Let me show you…

  • First, you must realize that God loves you. ~ John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosever believeth in Him should not perish , but have everlasting life.” Whosoever means anyone and everyone who believes!!
  • Secondly, you must realize that everyone is a sinner. ~ Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” All means every single person!!
  • Thirdly, you must realize that sin has a price that must be paid. ~ Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.” When you have a job, you earn a wage (money)…when you sin you earn a wage (death or separation from God in hell) .
  • Fourthly, you must realize that Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead to pay your sin debt for you. ~ Romans 5:8 “But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
  • Finally, you must pray, ask Jesus Christ to be your Saviour, and claim His promise of eternal life. ~ Romans 10:9, 13 “Thas if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised  Him form the dead, thou shalt be saved…For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

If you or anyone you know isn’t sure they would go to heaven when they die, please read/share this important information with them.  I know it can be a daunting task, but isn’t it worth it to be secure in where you/they will spend eternity? Because, hey , we WILL ALL have to spend eternity SOMEWHERE!! I prefer HEAVEN!!

Do You Know?

Posted by Jo on November 4, 2010 None comments

DO YOU KNOW FOR SURE HEAVEN WILL BE YOUR HOME??

We “preach” at our kids all day long about making the right choices and decisions for themselves, but are we sure we have told them about the most important decision they could ever make?  Have we told them they can know for sure that they can go to heaven someday when they die?  Some of you may not know that yourselves, I realize that.  BUT YOU CAN KNOW…there are just a few things you need to do in order to know that!!  The actual work has already been done, but you must accept what has been done!!  Let me show you…

  • First, you must realize that God loves you. ~ John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosever believeth in Him should not perish , but have everlasting life.” Whosoever means anyone and everyone who believes!!
  • Secondly, you must realize that everyone is a sinner. ~ Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” All means every single person!!
  • Thirdly, you must realize that sin has a price that must be paid. ~ Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.” When you have a job, you earn a wage (money)…when you sin you earn a wage (death or separation from God in hell) .
  • Fourthly, you must realize that Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead to pay your sin debt for you. ~ Romans 5:8 “But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
  • Finally, you must pray, ask Jesus Christ to be your Saviour, and claim His promise of eternal life. ~ Romans 10:9, 13 “Thas if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised  Him form the dead, thou shalt be saved…For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

If you or anyone you know isn’t sure they would go to heaven when they die, please read/share this important information with them.  I know it can be a daunting task, but isn’t it worth it to be secure in where you/they will spend eternity? Because, hey , we WILL ALL have to spend eternity SOMEWHERE!! I prefer HEAVEN!!

Do You Know??

Posted by Jo on September 30, 2010 None comments

DO YOU KNOW FOR SURE HEAVEN WILL BE YOUR HOME??

We “preach” at our kids all day long about making the right choices and decisions for themselves, but are we sure we have told them about the most important decision they could ever make?  Have we told them they can know for sure that they can go to heaven someday when they die?  Some of you may not know that yourselves, I realize that.  BUT YOU CAN KNOW…there are just a few things you need to do in order to know that!!  The actual work has already been done, but you must accept what has been done!!  Let me show you…

  • First, you must realize that God loves you. ~ John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosever believeth in Him should not perish , but have everlasting life.” Whosoever means anyone and everyone who believes!!
  • Secondly, you must realize that everyone is a sinner. ~ Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” All means every single person!!
  • Thirdly, you must realize that sin has a price that must be paid. ~ Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.” When you have a job, you earn a wage (money)…when you sin you earn a wage (death or separation from God in hell) .
  • Fourthly, you must realize that Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead to pay your sin debt for you. ~ Romans 5:8 “But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
  • Finally, you must pray, ask Jesus Christ to be your Saviour, and claim His promise of eternal life. ~ Romans 10:9, 13 “Thas if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised  Him form the dead, thou shalt be saved…For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

If you or anyone you know isn’t sure they would go to heaven when they die, please read/share this important information with them.  I know it can be a daunting task, but isn’t it worth it to be secure in where you/they will spend eternity? Because, hey , we WILL ALL have to spend eternity SOMEWHERE!! I prefer HEAVEN!!

God can do anything With anyone!

Posted by Jo on September 11, 2010 1 comments

THIS IS THE VERY FIRST POST I EVER MADE ON THIS BLOG, I HAVE EDITED IT TO MAKE IT ACCURATE FOR TODAY

I believe that we wives and mothers set the spiritual tone in our homes. At least that’s what I have been taught. You know the saying, “When Mom’s happy, everyone is happy”. Do you ever have one of those days where you just want to crawl under the covers and hide all day?? I have those often.

I am thirty-five years old. I have been married for almost 17 years. I have a 13 year old daughter (almost 14) and a would be 16 year old son.  He was killed in an auto accident at ten years old. He would have been 16 August 15th. His name was Elijah. And though we miss him very much EVERY day….we find strength and peace in the fact that he was saved and is now in heaven. So I deal with the loss of my son everyday.

To add to that, I am Bipolar, have Borderline Personality, and OCD. Whoa!! You think I must been on twenty five prescription drugs don’t you?? I am on NONE. That’s right NONE. I read my Bible everyday, I pray to the one TRUE God everyday, and every time the Church doors are open, I’m there. That is how I treat my mania, depression and neurotic behavior!!

Now I’m here to tell you , I still have bad days, just like anyone else. BUT I am also here to tell you , I could never get through the tough times without my Lord and Saviour. I also have a wonderful husband that takes very good care of me!! I had a not-so-great childhood and I have a lot of abuse in my past (physical, emotional and sexual), but I don’t let that determine who I am. I used to, but I have given all of that to the Lord and I now I choose to be happy and content. Yes, some would say I have every right to be bitter and sad because of my circumstances, but I believe that that would hurt only me and my family and most of all God. After all, he has given me so much to be thankful for. Everything that has happened to me in my life has made me who I am today, and I kinda like who I am and where I am. So to regret anything in my life or wish it hadn’t happened would be like saying I don’t like where God has put me and what He has given me. I need to have a positive attitude and a thankful spirit.

We, as humans are all sinners, deserving hell. I know that sounds harsh but it is Biblically true. So anything above hell is a bonus in my way of thinking. God sent his only Son to die on the cross so we wouldn’t have to got to hell. I don’t even deserve that!!!! So, any blessings I receive above that, I am blessed or as some may say “lucky” to have!!

So, in conclusion, remember that anything you have that is good in your life, you have God to thank for it. AND I think we all have more than we deserve!! And also remember that anything bad that has happened, for one reason or another, God has allowed that too.  So the next time we don’t want to crawl out from under those covers, let’s try to remember what God has done for us!! Thanks for reading, Have a Happy Day, God Bless!!

our house…

Posted by Jo on September 8, 2010 None comments

so, we had a young couple come look at our house the other day…not the one we live in here at camp.  the one we own in town that is up for sale.  we were having a yard sale when they came to look at it.  they seemed very nice and they seemed to like the house.

today i got a call from our realtor.  the young couple put an offer in on our house.  i am only going to say that it was $10,000 less than what we are asking for the house, which is already priced  $12,000 less than what we paid for it and has a newly renovated bathroom and an enclosed porch that was open when we moved in.

i was a little offended if i am going to be honest.  the house is worth twice what they want to pay for it and they are taking advantage of us.  we really would like to sell our house, and we have been praying for that to happen, but we are not going to give it away…we can’t afford to.

thankfully we have a friend who is going to rent the house,  giving her a bigger house for her and her 4 kids that is closer to her church and closer to the kid’s school.  we are happy that she will have more space and the rent we will get will pay our bills and help with yearly taxes.

the moral of this little story?? when God closes a door, he always opens another.  He may not answer our prayers exactly the way we think He should, but He always answers them!!

Decisions

Posted by Jo on September 2, 2010 None comments

DO YOU KNOW FOR SURE HEAVEN WILL BE YOUR HOME??

We “preach” at our kids all day long about making the right choices and decisions for themselves, but are we sure we have told them about the most important decision they could ever make?  Have we told them they can know for sure that they can go to heaven someday when they die?  Some of you may not know that yourselves, I realize that.  BUT YOU CAN KNOW…there are just a few things you need to do in order to know that!!  The actual work has already been done, but you must accept what has been done!!  Let me show you…

  • First, you must realize that God loves you. ~ John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosever believeth in Him should not perish , but have everlasting life.” Whosoever means anyone and everyone who believes!!
  • Secondly, you must realize that everyone is a sinner. ~ Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” All means every single person!!
  • Thirdly, you must realize that sin has a price that must be paid. ~ Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.” When you have a job, you earn a wage (money)…when you sin you earn a wage (death or separation from God in hell) .
  • Fourthly, you must realize that Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead to pay your sin debt for you. ~ Romans 5:8 “But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
  • Finally, you must pray, ask Jesus Christ to be your Saviour, and claim His promise of eternal life. ~ Romans 10:9, 13 “Thas if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised  Him form the dead, thou shalt be saved…For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

If you or anyone you know isn’t sure they would go to heaven when they die, please read/share this important information with them.  I know it can be a daunting task, but isn’t it worth it to be secure in where you/they will spend eternity? Because, hey , we WILL ALL have to spend eternity SOMEWHERE!! I prefer HEAVEN!!

Home, Eternally Speaking…

Posted by Jo on June 3, 2010 None comments

DO YOU KNOW FOR SURE HEAVEN WILL BE YOUR HOME??

Did you know you COULD know for sure…many don’t!!  There are just a few things you need to do in order to know that!!  The actual work has already been done, but you must accept what has been done!!  Let me show you…

  • First, you must realize that God loves you. ~ John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosever believeth in Him should not perish , but have everlasting life.” Whosoever means anyone and everyone who believes!!
  • Secondly, you must realize that everyone is a sinner. ~ Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” All means every single person!!
  • Thirdly, you must realize that sin has a price that must be paid. ~ Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.” When you have a job, you earn a wage (money)…when you sin you earn a wage (death or separation from God in hell) .
  • Fourthly, you must realize that Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead to pay your sin debt for you. ~ Romans 5:8 “But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
  • Finally, you must pray, ask Jesus Christ to be your Saviour, and claim His promise of eternal life. ~ Romans 10:9, 13 “Thas if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised  Him form the dead, thou shalt be saved…For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

If you have already accepted Christ as your Saviour, Congratulations!!  IF you are saved and on your way to heaven and you haven’t yet gotten into  good, Bible believing, Bible preaching Church, I would do so as soon as you can and find out how you can serve those in your community.

If you have just asked Jesus Christ as you Saviour as a result of reading this , please leave me a comment so I can pray for you.  You should get into a good, Bible believing, Bible preaching Church just as soon as you can and find out how you can serve those in your community.  I would also suggest you talk to someone about scriptural Baptism.  If you have questions about that, I can help you, just let me know!!

If you know anyone who isn’t sure they would go to heaven when they die, please share this important information with them.  I know it can be a daunting task, but isn’t it worth it to be secure in where you/they will spend eternity? Because, hey , we WILL ALL have to spend eternity SOMEWHERE!! I prefer HEAVEN!!