So often your posts & Pastor Mark’s & Greg’s speak directly to my heart as if the Holy Spirit directed you because He knew I needed to hear His Words❣️
Because of childhood abuse I have, and still do, battle with guilt & the feeling that I’ll never be good enough.
My mind knows that none of us are good enough & that only by the precious Blood of Jesus can we make it to Heaven, but my heart yearns to do more for God but my disabled body won’t let me do the things I want to.
I feel ashamed that I wasted my youth & now that I’m older & disabled I can’t do more.
I don’t want to just barely make it into Heaven with only wood, hay & stubble to offer our Lord Jesus...
I pray to know & do God’s will every day & yet my mind & heart convict me that I’m not doing enough.
Maybe this is a common battle many go through?
Or am I missing something important?
God bless you all so much for your kindness, prayers & support.
I am hoping to purchase many of your books to give to family & friends.
Love your level of honesty and humility Sheila! And in turn, I hate the condemnation that the enemy wants you to feel, and he has gotten really good at his job with all of us. Yep...🙋happens to me every, single, day. But only for a fleeting moment because I rebuke the enemy the moment he shows up. This makes me think of two amazing sayings that I remember every time those feelings of condemnation creep in:
1. Shame OFF you.
2. God doesn't call the qualified. He qualifies the called.
God never condemns us, but He does convict us and I have come to love those times he convicts me because He is teaching me just as a loving Father would. There was a time I was in church during a message from my pastor and I remember thinking "I wish I could be like that person. I wish I was worthy..."
The Holy Spirit interrupted my thought immediately with a "smack" that changed my thought process. I won't say it was audible but it was so profound that there was no question He said "Who are you to determine your worth to me?" Your worth to me was determined when my Son went to the cross."
😳...😔...🥹 That was conviction; not condemnation. And I love conviction because it is during those times that I am deeper in His presence than ever. I can feel Him and I don't ever want to leave that place. Keep me broken just like I am Lord. ;)
God bless you Steve. If we don't receive correction from God then we are not his. I love what you have stated. Many times, many of us don't feel that we are worthy. But Jesus wants us just as we are, and he can do the rest. Humility brings one to see that we are nothing without him. Paul says that Jesus humbled himself and became obedient even to the death of the cross. I want to be more like him. I want to show others love like Jesus did. No one has ever suffered like our Lord. One who was perfect, left a heavenly domain to take on the likeness of man, suffered so that we could obtain that wondrous place called heaven. Hallelujah to the Lamb of God who lives forever and ever.
Sheila.. you are most definitely NOT alone! I've been fighting a condition for a few years now that seems to have peaked and ended up knocking me down. But with all the quiet, still, alone time I have now.. I spend most of it with him.. which I love. And a little over a year ago, the Holy Spirit prompted me to start writing a letter to leave behind.. not just to my immediate friends and family.. but one that could be useful in whatever circles it might reach. Most of the watcher books and videos out there right now are sounding the alarm for what's coming.. and reaching people to get saved before the rapture. But I 100% believe God has called another group to focus on helping those left behind. (like me and you??😀) My husband is an atheist.. so it's been really easy to put myself in his shoes and think what questions he would have if he finally realizes there IS a God. (pre-rapture preferably!!!) My letter is more like a pdf/digital pamphlet I guess.. with TONS of general resources, and links to help answer specific questions. (Jimmy's book, "Where Are The Missing People" is on top of the list of course! His book is a must!) I also have several extremely liberal friends, who won't just be satisfied with the rapture and tribulation explanation. Even with something crazy like the rapture.. they will want- NEED- to understand so much more.. same with my husband. They will all have SO many questions.. evolution, homosexuality.. etc.. they will all want to understand more than "just" salvation to be able to wrap their heads around it. And searching from square-one sounds extremely daunting.. especially in a post-rapture culture. I've shared the gospel with all these people and they aren't open.. so I absolutely LOVE the idea that once I'm gone, they can know I never gave up on them.. and can offer them some help through some of it!
A letter with directions to the rest of it on my computer, are all on my desk. It's God's. He's perfectly capable of providing the messenger when the time comes.
All this blabbing wasn't meant to be about me.. sorry! I felt your entire note piercing my heart and got super excited to share how much YOU CAN DO❤️❤️❤️ Can you imagine getting to heaven and meeting tribulation saints who were saved because of something YOU left behind?? The fact that you're watching for Jesus' return, and WANT to do something for God right now makes you perfectly qualified❤️ It looks like you already have a newsletter..? Maybe you're already 10 steps ahead of me haha. I'm curious to check it out!
Sheila. God knows your heart and mind. Don’t let Satan keep you feeling guilty. He is a liar and cheater. God has special things for you to do to accomplish His Will for your life. Blessings 🙏💕
Sheila, you're not alone. I was also raised in a home by abusive parents. When I turned 18 my abusive mother threw me at a 28yr old man who was her friend. He kidnapped me for 3days. I ended up pregnant. Married him, had another child. It was a 13yr abusive marriag. I accepted Jesus privately the 11th yr in the marriage. After the marriage I was so damaged that I turned from G_d and towards the world. The world knew I was of G_d and rejected me. I turned to Jesus. He was right there. I repented. He forgave me. I worked 7 more years before I became totally disabled. Now I'm in bed most of the time. My body is also in distress, pain and suffering. Due to a doctor's abuse I won't be given any pain medication containing opiates. What that doctor did also left me with a heart condition. My abusive husband alienated my children from me. so I spend my days now literally using the bathroom 12-20 times in 24 hrs. In between I pray and meditate on G_d_s word. The autoimmune disease has affected my eyesight and hearing. I don't see well or hear well anymore. The Lord has shown me and had me hear heavenly things because I don't see and hear well in this world anymore. Jesus has forgiven and forgotten your past. If you need help doing so, ask the Holy Spirit. He will help you. Then start reading G_d's word whenever you begin to think those thoughts. Pray after. The Lord has gifts for you at this stage of your life. Don't let the devil make you lose out on them by having you filled with regrets. Yours in Christ Jesus.
Mrs. Sheila, I am so sorry for what you have gone through in your childhood. May God's peace and love envelop you and may he hold you tight to his bosom. Jesus loves you more than anyone and he is always near to help in times of need. Just recently, I broke my big toe and my foot is in a cast. It is hard depending on others to take me shopping when I need something or when I need to go to the doctor. I have always been independent, so it is a little different having to ask others for help. My husband and my sister are Godsends. I know that God can provide your every need even though you are disabled. Many times the challenges are in our minds. So God wants us to depend upon him. He will always provide. Love you dear. If I lived near you, I would help you.
You are truly a beautiful soul Hala & I too was always very independent & it’s hard for me to have to rely on my husband for everything.
I’m so thankful that God has sent him to me, because all of my previous experiences with men were bad & my husband is the Greatest man I’ve ever known, second only to Jesus❣️
Have you ever thought that if you hadn't been with those previous men who were so bad, your husband wouldn't seem as wonderful to you as he does? If you think of it and it makes you feel good, thank the Lord for the experiences. Then maybe you should share the thought with him.
Good morning TP family! Thanks for your prayers—We returned safely home from our trip overseas and have a lot to catch up on! TP never sleeps 😉 Love y’all
We had such a nice trip. We took our kids & my mom to Cabo for a week for my birthday. We try to take a trip yearly and this one fell on my bday. :) I woke up to the most stunning sunrise and a whale who decided to show off with about 20 breaches out of the water. It was so moving I had tears.... 🐋
I had quiet time on the beach just me & Jesus at sunrise. One morning I was just praising Him and just knew in my heart everything I was watching on the beach was praising too! The stunning sky, the fish, the birds, the plants, the huge whales 🐋!!! We were all celebrating the Master Creator! All of a sudden at 7:01 sharp as the sun peeked it’s face— a single whale started breaching over & over! I’ve never seen anything like it. He was worshipping his creator with every fiber at sunrise. I had tears pouring 😭 I was so overwhelmed!!! Lol God is everywhere and in every thing!!! 💛
My favorite vacation spot. Been years since I’ve been there. Before, I went 3-4 times. I would love to go again when I’m able. Right now, I’m my uncles care taker until the Lord brings him home. If I do get a chance to travel again, my heart now wants to go to Israel over even Cabo. Lord willing, and somehow provides the funds, I will go. If not, the new Jerusalem awaits us all in our future. A whole new Heaven and Earth. Money or Health won’t be an issue! Woohoo! Praise God! Glad you had a great birthday trip! God bless my friend.
Oh Kari! This reminds me of the song, "Welcome Home". I love that song and I am so glad you are back home safe. Many blessings to you my friend. Love you.
been watching the Chosen....I like how it "helps" us see and feel the humanity of Christ.....yes yes...of course they are filling in with a fair amount of possible projection....like when Jesus was found Rehearsing for a sermon( I just say to myself ...ummm I don't know about that ).....Is there anything you would point out that would be "harmful" in general ?
Hi Mike… I love The Chosen!! I’m like you—love watching the humanity of Jesus and his disciples living & doing life together. In my opinion… nothing harmful. It’s reaching millions and helping the lost fall in love with Jesus as their Savior. 💛
The only thing I would consider harmful is if we were to substitute the actor Jesus, with the Jesus of the Bible. When you come to know Jesus and the Word, you’ll spot a counterfeit pretty quickly.
I haven’t seen anything that egregious in The Chosen, but if I start hearing any hint of a false gospel or an “all roads lead to heaven” message, I’ll stop watching.
I watched the "TV Jesus" on YouTube when he gave a speech at the March For Life Rally. He made it very clear that he was TV Jesus, and not the real Jesus in heaven.
The producers of Chosen referred to their strategy as adding in "plausible fiction" - they used a panel of Biblical scholars to review/approve their scripts.
That’s great. I don’t have a problem at all with fiction as long as it stays within the confines of God’s word and who Jesus is. The Bible does say in John 21:25 “And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.”
So if they put the “many other things” in their movie, great! Again, just as long as it doesn’t contradict the clear message of the Gospel and the nature of Jesus Christ. That is exactly where the enemy loves to play and it’s why we have cults like Mormonism and Jehovah’s witnesses. If the enemy plays, it is in those two areas without exception:
And look at the reputation of the people behind the scenes! The public funds the seasons & episodes— it’s definitely changing hearts to Jesus. I just watched Season 3 episode 4!!! Wow💛
Like you Mike, I love the Chosen. I also like how the show has shown the humanity of Jesus. I think it makes Jesus more relatable. I enjoyed watching Season 3 Episode 1&2 on the big screen, and have my ticket to watch Episode 7&8 on the big screen on Feb 3rd :)
Jimmy, thanks for the many teachings and corrections to consider as we think to renew our minds…yes, it is a daily and yet even momentarily process. And so let’s all continue to “take captive each thought and bring it to obedience of Christ” and learn to reject it if I does not line up! (2 Cor 10:4-5)
Never before in my Christian life has the whole counsel of God (The entire Bible) been such a brightly lit neon sign in these last days. When I first got saved in 1985 I was young, stupid and full of unwise bravado. Got married in 89 and wishing what I know now could've known then. Fast forward to 2011 after being married 22 years I discovered my then wife was having an affair. I knew better but I left her life, gave her the house and went on a prodigal rampage. In 2014 I came to the end of myself and rededicated my Life to Christ. Since then God has restored my life big time and given me more than I could ever ask for. The main thing is not that I know God loves me. I know he knows me, everything about me, every facet of my life and he's doing an awesome work that I could not come close to doing without the indwelling of the holy ghost. I thank God for all you TPers and pastor Jimmy who spills richly his knowledge of the word of God and his complete transparency of past mistakes that shows we can be completely honest and God loves us mistakes and all and He never pushes on us what we don't want. We get what we put into him and make time for what is important. Thank God for this Platform and you guys and gals have an awesome Sunday.
Chris, you and I seem to have a lot in common, I also was saved in 1985. God bless you my brother. God is so merciful, even during the years that I strayed, he never left me.
That's awesome Hala! We strayed but God clung! I know he had to turn his head a few times from my sinful acts but he definitely knew what he was doing! Praise the living God!
So looking forward to a totally transformed mind. Miss hearing from Greg Laurie. Maranatha!
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-729230 Netanyahu: United front between US and Israel on Iran. Netanyahu spoke shortly after the visit of US National Security Advisor Sullivan to Jerusalem.
Dave, thank you for sharing these links. One day soon, we will meet face to face. All of us will get acquainted in that land where we never shall part. God bless you Dave and I hope you have an awesome day!
Amen 🙏! Amen 🙏. Love this post and Scriptures, Pastor Jimmy. Yes, we are live what we believe. Be sheep, and not goats. We discussed this topic on our ladies Sunday class this morning based on John 14. We will be known by our fruits, staying attached to the Vine. Yielding fruit for God’s Kingdom. Thanks for standing firm sharing God’s Word and honesty. Blessings as you continue to bear fruit for our Lord to us, the TP family. Excited for our Lord to come, but continue to
Be a blessing to Him and others ; and Salt and Light for His Kingdom. 🙏🔝🔜
Hi David, I follow these surveys as well. Barna surveys include a decline in a Biblical worldview. My approach in countering the trend is to introduce the variation principle. Variation (gap between perfect and not-perfect) is a natural part of God's design. The quality profession has validated that working towards "more perfect" produces better results and less harm to the individual and society. People can say they do not believe in God but how they address the variation principle? If interested, a summary of the concepts on my personal website: https://successthroughquality.com/
Hi Tim, Thanks for sharing. Just took quick look.. this definitely has my attention and will dig into later. I wasn't familiar with the variation principle.
Happy Sunday TP family, thanks Jimmy, taking every thought captive.... We went to Mount Hope Church this morning, definitely not a mega Church.... We had a good experience, fellowship was sweet, Holy Spirit too. Pastor preached on “overcoming” from Revelation 12. It was interesting, and wacky in parts, but an encouraging word. Christians there from all walks. We will visit again. Gotta love the Body of Christ.... 🌺
Those of you here, including the Pastors & guests of course, that have had the privilege of meeting and/or growing up around the Christian Giants are so fortunate❣️
I wish I could hang out just one day with any of them❣️
I was raised in an independent baptist church and attended in my youth on Sunday, Sunday night, and Wednesday night Bible study. I attended a christian school where we had chapel twice a week. I was in a wonderful teen youth group. I went to christian Bible camp in the summertime. In all that time I heard no more than more than 5 sermons on the rapture. Just lately I read Jimmy Evans' Tipping Point. Wow! There's so much more! This is our Blessed Hope!
Everday our world gets more unspeakably corrupt! Even our precious children aren't safe when we send them to school. Evil is good, good is vile! I have been reading Dr. Ken Johnson and Josh Peck's writings on the Ancient Essenes and their prediction that 2025 - 2075 is our final Jubillee period before the millinial reign is so comforting as I see Satan unleash his demons on this earth. Come Lord Jesus. MARANATHA
The first thing I'd like to comment is that Jesus tells us to come to Him as we are. That statement lets us know that He wants us to change and will help.
I privately accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior in 1993. I formally(publicly) accepted Jesus, and was baptized in 2003. There weren't many outward changes, except one. I read my Bible daily. I kept it close by whenever I could have it near me. I still did everything else. I smoked, and drank alcohol. What I had talked to Jesus about was, when He wanted me to stop those things to have the Holy Spirit help me. At the time I was in a very abusive marriage. I asked Him to make a way out. My husband and I had a metal fabrication business we worked together. The Lord put a job before me with a Christian family owned company. They hired me. In the years after I developed a autoimmune disease, alcohol and cigarettes aggravated it. I wasn't a heavy drinker maybe a 1 or 2 drinks at a time when I would occasionally drink. 1-3 cigarettes a day. The way Jesus explained it to me is, if you have a gallon of water and drop a tiny drop of food coloring into the water, what happens to the water? I then asked Him to have the Holy Spirit help my stop. It took no effort on my part. There was alcohol and cigarettes in my home. There still are, as I live with a Christian who isn't as far along. It doesn't bother me. I have no cravings. No desire for either. Now the Holy Spirit is helping me to say what Jesus would have me say. Not say anything He wouldn't want me to say. I was amazed observing the Holy Spirit in me in action this evening. All praise, glory, and honor to Holy Spirit forever and ever Amen. Yours in Christ Jesus.
I have heard that we are in the Jewish year 5783. I’ve also heard that it has been around 6000 years since Adam and Eve were created. Wouldn’t we still have 217 years to go to get to 6000? I feel like we are at the very end. What are your thoughts?
Me too. Truly need an expert to speak to this. Have done some minimal research... consensus seems to be that the Jewish calendar is off by about 200 years.
Thank you so much for this post Pastor Jimmy.
So often your posts & Pastor Mark’s & Greg’s speak directly to my heart as if the Holy Spirit directed you because He knew I needed to hear His Words❣️
Because of childhood abuse I have, and still do, battle with guilt & the feeling that I’ll never be good enough.
My mind knows that none of us are good enough & that only by the precious Blood of Jesus can we make it to Heaven, but my heart yearns to do more for God but my disabled body won’t let me do the things I want to.
I feel ashamed that I wasted my youth & now that I’m older & disabled I can’t do more.
I don’t want to just barely make it into Heaven with only wood, hay & stubble to offer our Lord Jesus...
I pray to know & do God’s will every day & yet my mind & heart convict me that I’m not doing enough.
Maybe this is a common battle many go through?
Or am I missing something important?
God bless you all so much for your kindness, prayers & support.
I am hoping to purchase many of your books to give to family & friends.
Love your level of honesty and humility Sheila! And in turn, I hate the condemnation that the enemy wants you to feel, and he has gotten really good at his job with all of us. Yep...🙋happens to me every, single, day. But only for a fleeting moment because I rebuke the enemy the moment he shows up. This makes me think of two amazing sayings that I remember every time those feelings of condemnation creep in:
1. Shame OFF you.
2. God doesn't call the qualified. He qualifies the called.
God never condemns us, but He does convict us and I have come to love those times he convicts me because He is teaching me just as a loving Father would. There was a time I was in church during a message from my pastor and I remember thinking "I wish I could be like that person. I wish I was worthy..."
The Holy Spirit interrupted my thought immediately with a "smack" that changed my thought process. I won't say it was audible but it was so profound that there was no question He said "Who are you to determine your worth to me?" Your worth to me was determined when my Son went to the cross."
😳...😔...🥹 That was conviction; not condemnation. And I love conviction because it is during those times that I am deeper in His presence than ever. I can feel Him and I don't ever want to leave that place. Keep me broken just like I am Lord. ;)
Thank you brother Steve for letting me know I’m not alone.
I need to pray more but sometimes I just feel like I’m repeating the same words & petitions every day.
I also need to read my Bible more but I have trouble with my mind wandering
I don’t know if it’s an attack from satan or the medicine I’m on or the physical problems & pain I have.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with me, they help me look forward to hearing from God.
God bless you so much brother.
God bless you Steve. If we don't receive correction from God then we are not his. I love what you have stated. Many times, many of us don't feel that we are worthy. But Jesus wants us just as we are, and he can do the rest. Humility brings one to see that we are nothing without him. Paul says that Jesus humbled himself and became obedient even to the death of the cross. I want to be more like him. I want to show others love like Jesus did. No one has ever suffered like our Lord. One who was perfect, left a heavenly domain to take on the likeness of man, suffered so that we could obtain that wondrous place called heaven. Hallelujah to the Lamb of God who lives forever and ever.
So well stated! Thank you Ma'am!
Sheila.. you are most definitely NOT alone! I've been fighting a condition for a few years now that seems to have peaked and ended up knocking me down. But with all the quiet, still, alone time I have now.. I spend most of it with him.. which I love. And a little over a year ago, the Holy Spirit prompted me to start writing a letter to leave behind.. not just to my immediate friends and family.. but one that could be useful in whatever circles it might reach. Most of the watcher books and videos out there right now are sounding the alarm for what's coming.. and reaching people to get saved before the rapture. But I 100% believe God has called another group to focus on helping those left behind. (like me and you??😀) My husband is an atheist.. so it's been really easy to put myself in his shoes and think what questions he would have if he finally realizes there IS a God. (pre-rapture preferably!!!) My letter is more like a pdf/digital pamphlet I guess.. with TONS of general resources, and links to help answer specific questions. (Jimmy's book, "Where Are The Missing People" is on top of the list of course! His book is a must!) I also have several extremely liberal friends, who won't just be satisfied with the rapture and tribulation explanation. Even with something crazy like the rapture.. they will want- NEED- to understand so much more.. same with my husband. They will all have SO many questions.. evolution, homosexuality.. etc.. they will all want to understand more than "just" salvation to be able to wrap their heads around it. And searching from square-one sounds extremely daunting.. especially in a post-rapture culture. I've shared the gospel with all these people and they aren't open.. so I absolutely LOVE the idea that once I'm gone, they can know I never gave up on them.. and can offer them some help through some of it!
A letter with directions to the rest of it on my computer, are all on my desk. It's God's. He's perfectly capable of providing the messenger when the time comes.
All this blabbing wasn't meant to be about me.. sorry! I felt your entire note piercing my heart and got super excited to share how much YOU CAN DO❤️❤️❤️ Can you imagine getting to heaven and meeting tribulation saints who were saved because of something YOU left behind?? The fact that you're watching for Jesus' return, and WANT to do something for God right now makes you perfectly qualified❤️ It looks like you already have a newsletter..? Maybe you're already 10 steps ahead of me haha. I'm curious to check it out!
Love & prayers🥰
Dear sister Monica,
What a wonderful idea to leave a letter to my loved ones who are not saved & whomever may find it when I’m gone❣️
I wish I could afford every book Pastors Jimmy & Mark have written, I love books & how they teach❣️
I love their in depth topics with Bible references & yet they make every topic so easy to understand.
They have blessed untold millions no doubt & I am one of them.
I cherish all of you my TP family & thank you so much for caring & helping me with great ideas.
God bless you my sister & thank you for prayers.
🙋🏻♀️💙✝️🕊️
LOVE this Monica!!!
Hallelujah Monica. God is using you in times like these. I say, "hallelujah!"
Sheila. God knows your heart and mind. Don’t let Satan keep you feeling guilty. He is a liar and cheater. God has special things for you to do to accomplish His Will for your life. Blessings 🙏💕
Thank you so much Gladys 💙
I appreciate your thoughts & prayers & will keep looking for His Will for my life.
God bless you sister 🙏🏼💙✝️🕊️
Sheila, you're not alone. I was also raised in a home by abusive parents. When I turned 18 my abusive mother threw me at a 28yr old man who was her friend. He kidnapped me for 3days. I ended up pregnant. Married him, had another child. It was a 13yr abusive marriag. I accepted Jesus privately the 11th yr in the marriage. After the marriage I was so damaged that I turned from G_d and towards the world. The world knew I was of G_d and rejected me. I turned to Jesus. He was right there. I repented. He forgave me. I worked 7 more years before I became totally disabled. Now I'm in bed most of the time. My body is also in distress, pain and suffering. Due to a doctor's abuse I won't be given any pain medication containing opiates. What that doctor did also left me with a heart condition. My abusive husband alienated my children from me. so I spend my days now literally using the bathroom 12-20 times in 24 hrs. In between I pray and meditate on G_d_s word. The autoimmune disease has affected my eyesight and hearing. I don't see well or hear well anymore. The Lord has shown me and had me hear heavenly things because I don't see and hear well in this world anymore. Jesus has forgiven and forgotten your past. If you need help doing so, ask the Holy Spirit. He will help you. Then start reading G_d's word whenever you begin to think those thoughts. Pray after. The Lord has gifts for you at this stage of your life. Don't let the devil make you lose out on them by having you filled with regrets. Yours in Christ Jesus.
Much love to you Mrs. Ellen. You all are lights for me. Thank God for each of you.
Hala I'll be keeping you in my prayers.
God bless & heal you Dear Ellen🙏🏼
Thank you so very much for sharing your testimony.
I’m so thankful that God speaks to your heart often & I can feel your love for our Lord Yeshua❣️
I’m having trouble focusing, I think it’s an attack on all of us by satan these days?
I need to spend more time in prayer & God’s Word & I think I need to meditate on His Words & worshipping Him.
Thank you for sharing with me❣️💙
God Bless you! It sounds like your doing enough.. you have Jesus in your life , your doing enough .. just keep praying and reading your Bible !🙏✝️
God bless you & thank you Teresa, I am thankful for Jesus being in my life & yes I need to pray & read my Bible more. 💙✝️🕊️
As do I need to pray and read my Bible more! ❤️✝️
Mrs. Sheila, I am so sorry for what you have gone through in your childhood. May God's peace and love envelop you and may he hold you tight to his bosom. Jesus loves you more than anyone and he is always near to help in times of need. Just recently, I broke my big toe and my foot is in a cast. It is hard depending on others to take me shopping when I need something or when I need to go to the doctor. I have always been independent, so it is a little different having to ask others for help. My husband and my sister are Godsends. I know that God can provide your every need even though you are disabled. Many times the challenges are in our minds. So God wants us to depend upon him. He will always provide. Love you dear. If I lived near you, I would help you.
You are truly a beautiful soul Hala & I too was always very independent & it’s hard for me to have to rely on my husband for everything.
I’m so thankful that God has sent him to me, because all of my previous experiences with men were bad & my husband is the Greatest man I’ve ever known, second only to Jesus❣️
Although Jesus is fully man & fully God❣️
Bless you sister Hala🙏🏼💙✝️🕊️
Have you ever thought that if you hadn't been with those previous men who were so bad, your husband wouldn't seem as wonderful to you as he does? If you think of it and it makes you feel good, thank the Lord for the experiences. Then maybe you should share the thought with him.
Good morning TP family! Thanks for your prayers—We returned safely home from our trip overseas and have a lot to catch up on! TP never sleeps 😉 Love y’all
Welcome home ❤️
Thank you Steven!!
I’ve been wondering how you’ve been. Did you have a nice trip? Great to see your name on here again.
We had such a nice trip. We took our kids & my mom to Cabo for a week for my birthday. We try to take a trip yearly and this one fell on my bday. :) I woke up to the most stunning sunrise and a whale who decided to show off with about 20 breaches out of the water. It was so moving I had tears.... 🐋
We missed you Kari. Happy you had a blessed and restful family time.
Welcome home Kari!! Glad you had fun and refreshing too! God is so good! 🌺
I had quiet time on the beach just me & Jesus at sunrise. One morning I was just praising Him and just knew in my heart everything I was watching on the beach was praising too! The stunning sky, the fish, the birds, the plants, the huge whales 🐋!!! We were all celebrating the Master Creator! All of a sudden at 7:01 sharp as the sun peeked it’s face— a single whale started breaching over & over! I’ve never seen anything like it. He was worshipping his creator with every fiber at sunrise. I had tears pouring 😭 I was so overwhelmed!!! Lol God is everywhere and in every thing!!! 💛
God is so good to us & blesses us when we least expect it.
So happy you had a wonderful trip❣️
God bless you 🙏🏼💙✝️🕊️
Amen Kari!
Happy Birthday Kari ! 🎂🎈🎁 Hope it was a good one. We missed you.
I missed y’all! It’s so important to unplug but so wonderful to be back w my fav TP fam! Lots to catch up on…. 💛
Wow sounds like an amazing birthday and you deserve all that goodness. Glad you were blessed and refreshed.
Love that Justin… blessed & refreshed!
My favorite vacation spot. Been years since I’ve been there. Before, I went 3-4 times. I would love to go again when I’m able. Right now, I’m my uncles care taker until the Lord brings him home. If I do get a chance to travel again, my heart now wants to go to Israel over even Cabo. Lord willing, and somehow provides the funds, I will go. If not, the new Jerusalem awaits us all in our future. A whole new Heaven and Earth. Money or Health won’t be an issue! Woohoo! Praise God! Glad you had a great birthday trip! God bless my friend.
Art, how is your uncle doing? I'm sorry if I've missed your update. I'm still praying....
We have hospice care set up at home now. Doing all I can to make him comfortable and love him. This is hard.
It is so hard. OK... Art, I'm praying brother. Keep us updated. We sure love you 💛
🤗🤗Glad you're home!
Hiya Steve-o .... thanks so much!
Welcome back Kari! Happy Birthday!
Thank you my friend.... and thanks for the bday wishes!!! I missed my TP family!
Oh Kari! This reminds me of the song, "Welcome Home". I love that song and I am so glad you are back home safe. Many blessings to you my friend. Love you.
It’s so good to be back home safely & feeling renewed! 💛 I love that song too
been watching the Chosen....I like how it "helps" us see and feel the humanity of Christ.....yes yes...of course they are filling in with a fair amount of possible projection....like when Jesus was found Rehearsing for a sermon( I just say to myself ...ummm I don't know about that ).....Is there anything you would point out that would be "harmful" in general ?
Hi Mike… I love The Chosen!! I’m like you—love watching the humanity of Jesus and his disciples living & doing life together. In my opinion… nothing harmful. It’s reaching millions and helping the lost fall in love with Jesus as their Savior. 💛
Me too! And agree. :)
The only thing I would consider harmful is if we were to substitute the actor Jesus, with the Jesus of the Bible. When you come to know Jesus and the Word, you’ll spot a counterfeit pretty quickly.
I haven’t seen anything that egregious in The Chosen, but if I start hearing any hint of a false gospel or an “all roads lead to heaven” message, I’ll stop watching.
I watched the "TV Jesus" on YouTube when he gave a speech at the March For Life Rally. He made it very clear that he was TV Jesus, and not the real Jesus in heaven.
The producers of Chosen referred to their strategy as adding in "plausible fiction" - they used a panel of Biblical scholars to review/approve their scripts.
That’s great. I don’t have a problem at all with fiction as long as it stays within the confines of God’s word and who Jesus is. The Bible does say in John 21:25 “And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.”
So if they put the “many other things” in their movie, great! Again, just as long as it doesn’t contradict the clear message of the Gospel and the nature of Jesus Christ. That is exactly where the enemy loves to play and it’s why we have cults like Mormonism and Jehovah’s witnesses. If the enemy plays, it is in those two areas without exception:
1. How we are saved.
2. The nature of Jesus Christ.
Now I love the Chosen even more!!! They are changing the world....what a time to watch the series and fall deeper in love with Jesus.
I also love “The Chosen” & it blesses me often.
If they do something that I think is questionable I say a little prayer that if it is wrong then the Holy Spirit will let people know.
But when you are making a movie then they have to fill in the gaps.
None of us are perfect, especially me, & I know the movie has saved many people & drawing people closer to Jesus.
And look at the reputation of the people behind the scenes! The public funds the seasons & episodes— it’s definitely changing hearts to Jesus. I just watched Season 3 episode 4!!! Wow💛
Like you Mike, I love the Chosen. I also like how the show has shown the humanity of Jesus. I think it makes Jesus more relatable. I enjoyed watching Season 3 Episode 1&2 on the big screen, and have my ticket to watch Episode 7&8 on the big screen on Feb 3rd :)
Jimmy, thanks for the many teachings and corrections to consider as we think to renew our minds…yes, it is a daily and yet even momentarily process. And so let’s all continue to “take captive each thought and bring it to obedience of Christ” and learn to reject it if I does not line up! (2 Cor 10:4-5)
Amen the battle of the mind will be FINISHED
Praise God...
Never before in my Christian life has the whole counsel of God (The entire Bible) been such a brightly lit neon sign in these last days. When I first got saved in 1985 I was young, stupid and full of unwise bravado. Got married in 89 and wishing what I know now could've known then. Fast forward to 2011 after being married 22 years I discovered my then wife was having an affair. I knew better but I left her life, gave her the house and went on a prodigal rampage. In 2014 I came to the end of myself and rededicated my Life to Christ. Since then God has restored my life big time and given me more than I could ever ask for. The main thing is not that I know God loves me. I know he knows me, everything about me, every facet of my life and he's doing an awesome work that I could not come close to doing without the indwelling of the holy ghost. I thank God for all you TPers and pastor Jimmy who spills richly his knowledge of the word of God and his complete transparency of past mistakes that shows we can be completely honest and God loves us mistakes and all and He never pushes on us what we don't want. We get what we put into him and make time for what is important. Thank God for this Platform and you guys and gals have an awesome Sunday.
Chris, you and I seem to have a lot in common, I also was saved in 1985. God bless you my brother. God is so merciful, even during the years that I strayed, he never left me.
That's awesome Hala! We strayed but God clung! I know he had to turn his head a few times from my sinful acts but he definitely knew what he was doing! Praise the living God!
God bless you and your ministry. Looking forward to reading your new book. Come quickly Lord Jesus🙏🏻♥️✝️
Nice message pastor. Thank you for continuing to minister the truth to the family.
So looking forward to a totally transformed mind. Miss hearing from Greg Laurie. Maranatha!
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-729230 Netanyahu: United front between US and Israel on Iran. Netanyahu spoke shortly after the visit of US National Security Advisor Sullivan to Jerusalem.
Dave, thank you for sharing these links. One day soon, we will meet face to face. All of us will get acquainted in that land where we never shall part. God bless you Dave and I hope you have an awesome day!
Ditto Hala! :)
Amen 🙏! Amen 🙏. Love this post and Scriptures, Pastor Jimmy. Yes, we are live what we believe. Be sheep, and not goats. We discussed this topic on our ladies Sunday class this morning based on John 14. We will be known by our fruits, staying attached to the Vine. Yielding fruit for God’s Kingdom. Thanks for standing firm sharing God’s Word and honesty. Blessings as you continue to bear fruit for our Lord to us, the TP family. Excited for our Lord to come, but continue to
Be a blessing to Him and others ; and Salt and Light for His Kingdom. 🙏🔝🔜
More evidence of the falling away...
https://currently.att.yahoo.com/news/losing-religion-why-us-churches-090033401.html Churches are closing at rapid numbers in the US, researchers say, as congregations dwindle across the country and a younger generation of Americans abandon Christianity altogether – even as faith continues to dominate American politics.
Hi David, I follow these surveys as well. Barna surveys include a decline in a Biblical worldview. My approach in countering the trend is to introduce the variation principle. Variation (gap between perfect and not-perfect) is a natural part of God's design. The quality profession has validated that working towards "more perfect" produces better results and less harm to the individual and society. People can say they do not believe in God but how they address the variation principle? If interested, a summary of the concepts on my personal website: https://successthroughquality.com/
Hi Tim, Thanks for sharing. Just took quick look.. this definitely has my attention and will dig into later. I wasn't familiar with the variation principle.
Happy Sunday TP family, thanks Jimmy, taking every thought captive.... We went to Mount Hope Church this morning, definitely not a mega Church.... We had a good experience, fellowship was sweet, Holy Spirit too. Pastor preached on “overcoming” from Revelation 12. It was interesting, and wacky in parts, but an encouraging word. Christians there from all walks. We will visit again. Gotta love the Body of Christ.... 🌺
Thank you Pastor Jimmy, and God Bless you! God bless us all here at Tipping Point!
Love you sweet V!!!
Those of you here, including the Pastors & guests of course, that have had the privilege of meeting and/or growing up around the Christian Giants are so fortunate❣️
I wish I could hang out just one day with any of them❣️
And we love you sweet Kari. What a blessing you are to this platform.
Thank you Hala for the fb comment too! You’re the best💛
I was raised in an independent baptist church and attended in my youth on Sunday, Sunday night, and Wednesday night Bible study. I attended a christian school where we had chapel twice a week. I was in a wonderful teen youth group. I went to christian Bible camp in the summertime. In all that time I heard no more than more than 5 sermons on the rapture. Just lately I read Jimmy Evans' Tipping Point. Wow! There's so much more! This is our Blessed Hope!
Everday our world gets more unspeakably corrupt! Even our precious children aren't safe when we send them to school. Evil is good, good is vile! I have been reading Dr. Ken Johnson and Josh Peck's writings on the Ancient Essenes and their prediction that 2025 - 2075 is our final Jubillee period before the millinial reign is so comforting as I see Satan unleash his demons on this earth. Come Lord Jesus. MARANATHA
The first thing I'd like to comment is that Jesus tells us to come to Him as we are. That statement lets us know that He wants us to change and will help.
I privately accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior in 1993. I formally(publicly) accepted Jesus, and was baptized in 2003. There weren't many outward changes, except one. I read my Bible daily. I kept it close by whenever I could have it near me. I still did everything else. I smoked, and drank alcohol. What I had talked to Jesus about was, when He wanted me to stop those things to have the Holy Spirit help me. At the time I was in a very abusive marriage. I asked Him to make a way out. My husband and I had a metal fabrication business we worked together. The Lord put a job before me with a Christian family owned company. They hired me. In the years after I developed a autoimmune disease, alcohol and cigarettes aggravated it. I wasn't a heavy drinker maybe a 1 or 2 drinks at a time when I would occasionally drink. 1-3 cigarettes a day. The way Jesus explained it to me is, if you have a gallon of water and drop a tiny drop of food coloring into the water, what happens to the water? I then asked Him to have the Holy Spirit help my stop. It took no effort on my part. There was alcohol and cigarettes in my home. There still are, as I live with a Christian who isn't as far along. It doesn't bother me. I have no cravings. No desire for either. Now the Holy Spirit is helping me to say what Jesus would have me say. Not say anything He wouldn't want me to say. I was amazed observing the Holy Spirit in me in action this evening. All praise, glory, and honor to Holy Spirit forever and ever Amen. Yours in Christ Jesus.
I have heard that we are in the Jewish year 5783. I’ve also heard that it has been around 6000 years since Adam and Eve were created. Wouldn’t we still have 217 years to go to get to 6000? I feel like we are at the very end. What are your thoughts?
Great question Barbara, I’ve been wondering the same thing! 😇
Me too. Truly need an expert to speak to this. Have done some minimal research... consensus seems to be that the Jewish calendar is off by about 200 years.