Happy Sunday y’all! Pastor Jimmy Evans this is one of my favorite posts you’ve ever shared with us…. Tears flowing! You are masterfully gifted at comforting your students and pointing us to Jesus. This is one of my favorite all time Bible stories when Jesus calmed the storm. It’s packed full of truth & promises… and He’s promised us He WILL take us to the other side. He will rescue us and we will live with him for eternity… in just a little while. I love this passage and wanted to share with my TP family on this special Day of Pentecost. “He told them, “You don’t get to know the time. Timing is the Father’s business. What you’ll get is the Holy Spirit. And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the world.” These were his last words. As they watched, he was taken up and disappeared in a cloud. They stood there, staring into the empty sky. Suddenly two men appeared—in white robes! They said, “You Galileans!—why do you just stand here looking up at an empty sky? This very Jesus who was taken up from among you to heaven WILL come as certainly—and mysteriously—as he left.” Acts 1:7-11 MSG 💛👑🔜
Perry I love this!! I had the great honor of knowing Corrie Ten Boom growing up and she stayed in our home! Can you imagine the impact she had on my life as a young girl. Honestly knowing her changed the trajectory of my life. Amen— “there is no pit we can be put in that Gods grace is not deeper” wow!! She was one of a kind angel on earth 💛
Of course as a child I didn’t fully understand how extraordinary she was but when I held her hand and watched the premiere of her movie the Hiding Place my eyes opened up. She was a gifted storyteller and we would sit for hours just listening to her stories and love for Jesus. She told my dad (Gary Smalley) to always have an tangible object when teaching and people would always remember what you say. He never spoke without an object …💛
That is awesome Kari. I have always loved Corrie Ten Boom. Such a gentle heart she had in the midst of all of her tribulations. We could all learn from her. I think that is just amazing that she stayed at your house. Wow!! What an honor that was.
Thank you. I have followed your dad for years such a blessing. Great that you saw Corrie and what a wonderful example of a victorious life full of God's Love she had. The quote has stayed with me for nearly fifty years.
Diana, I pray he will see the error of his choice and repent and that he will be among the praising saints circling the throne. Pray in agreement with my prayer Diana. ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD! 🙏🎚❤️
Yes, Carol, I do pray in agreement with you! I had taken my kids to a concert of his when they were young teens. They loved his music, too. We also had the privilege of seeing him in a local restaurant with his family back then - we lived in the vicinity. Some great artists have come from Indiana!
“Weeks and months” Jimmy Evans says. I would concur. If it is Rosh Hashanah of this year, then we have just weeks and months before the Lord returns for His Bride. Will we make it? For me it is time to put my life in the order like never before, with the focus on how I am feeling and how Jesus is going to handle that, (like the Disciples yelling in the boat) and what is Jesus wanting of me in the every moment, (once I stop yelling). Easier said than done. But He rules the raging of the sea… so He can handle it. Good to know. I’m all in. Lots going on around us that Jesus is very interested in. He has definitely got our attention. And He has work to do, through us. Time to settle down. 🌻
Amen Kris! We have a lot of work to do… steady the course. On a personal note we are in FL together as a family and we got hit with a huge tropical storm (Alex?) It had changed course and covered North Captiva Island. Our son was scheduled to fly and ferry over but we were told this would be impossible! So, we prayed and prayed big! God controls the storms and we asked the Almighty to dissolve this one enough for Michael to make it to us safely. Every time we saw 100% rain & warnings on radar we felt discouraged but kept on praying. His flight was very delayed but… he made it and was scheduled for 9am ferry. Guess what God did— He moved the storm and at 9am sharp the rain stopped 100%. Gone! God is so good all the time! Now, 100% sunshine and we’re all together! 💛🌊🏝
Oooo! Have been wanting to go to Florida again on vacation. We usually go to Destin or Gulf Shores, AL because we love the white sand beaches but to be able to see dolphins sounds awesome! Enjoy your time!
North captiva is BEAUTIFUL. Are you on the actual island? We vacationed on the island about five years ago. The kayaking in the morning brought a lot of sightseeing of dolphins. Enjoy! And great, faith building testimony.
Amazing testimony, Kari! We have a similar story from summer 2021. We were on a hugely-needed vacation in Marco Island, FL (we went shelling on Sanibel with our girls, then ages 9 and 6, right next to Captiva!), and Hurricane Fred was headed straight for us! We prayed, thanked God for our vacation and that Jesus is LORD even of the Sabbath! The next day, Fred took an abrupt turn (the less than 15% chance in the probability cone), and we basically got a little rain the last day of our vacation (by which time we had enough sun!). We had likewise prayed that God sets the boundaries of the sea and controls the weather, and He came through big time :-)
Love your story Jeremy… it’s so cool when the kids can experience big miracles! We came a day early and went shelling n Sanibel. Captiva is where the Bubble room restaurant my dad loved!! This time… we took the ferry to the island on N Captiva and must admit this is our new favorite. The island is lovely and quiet. 🐬
Praise the Lord!!! God loves us sooooo much, and loves to answer our prayers, as we walk by faith!! Enjoy! Headed to Boca Raton in a few weeks with our dear friends Sarah and Evan. Can’t wait! Looking forward to the sweet fellowship, and the many answered prayers!!! Love you! Enjoy your precious family !! 🌻
I agree with you on not yelling in the boat! Calming myself with the real reality that Jesus cares about us and He cares that the storm is raging. He is on the boat with us and we will make it safely to the other side. Accepting the fact that God is allowing what is happening around us to be, for His own reasons is hard to comprehend. But I don’t have to understand it, just trust His hand is in it. As long as we are still here, God has a purpose and reason for it. We have things to do, so praise the Name of Jesus and let’s go forward!
...only GOD. Praise His Wonderful Name ❣️❣️❣️I have a peace in my heart, that’s unexplainable, for my future but I’m terrified for my love one’s who haven’t committed their lives to Christ.
I can’t fathom living my life without Jesus Christ. I so love Him!!!
Every day we get new info on the news about the price of groceries, gasoline, utilities, going sky high from inflation gone crazy. Fear, fear, and more fear. The enemy is working overtime to terrify us about the future he has planned for us. I am so happy God did not give us the spirit of fear, but the Spirit of power, love and a sound mind. God has a future for us, not satan. I am grateful for His sweet Presence and reassurance to keep my heart full of His peace and hope.
Pastor Jimmy, I just learned during our first service today that we have you booked at my church to speak during Heartland's Seek Week in August! I'm so stinking stoked! Thank you for accepting. Our pastors love you and we love you! I'll be that voice you keep hearing yell "Whooot!" every 3 seconds. 🤣 This is going to be such a powerful and anointing time for everyone involved!
How cool! I saw Pastor Jimmy one time when he was still pastoring in Amarillo, TX. I enjoyed his sermon. I had seen him on TV before that, and he looked the same in person as he did on TV. Some people....I don't know what they do to them, but they don't look anything in person like they do on TV :)
Oh no kidding! I have no idea what they do but most people look completely different than all the effects and makeup they put on for the camera. I believe that PJimmy looks the same on and off because I get the feeling he knows how and still changes his own flat tires. His sermons are amazing even from back then. I listen to so many of his and Miss Karen's podcasts each day you would think his voice would be like nails on a chalkboard to me by now, but it sure doesn't.
Hi Donna! I am! I'm not there physically right now as I am working on my graduate degree and working in another city, but Indianapolis is where our home is and it's home to me. Actually on the northeast side out in the country. At least that's where we are for now until we decide to make our move to the Dallas area. How about yourself?
Hi Steve, I wondered because I had seen you were in IN and and then you mentioned Heartland Church, and I’ve been there before! I live on the NE side of Indy in the Castleton area. Oh, and I’m Diana, not Donna 🤗
I'm so sorry Diana. I didn't even pay attention as I was typing and I'm usually a stickler for the details. When I say Heartland, I don't mean the one In Indy. My church is in Carrollton, TX. They're actually different.
I know❤️i have other sources I follow like this one and a lot of people were saying 2am our time-9am israel time because that is the time Peter says they received the Holy Spirit.
But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them ..."Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning." ~ (Act 2:1).
Other translations say the third hour and that means 9am because israel does their times sunup to sundown.
I think we all feel the disappointment. But if we are still here that means there is "just 1 more" that needs to come back to the flock and you, or me, or anyone of us, could be instrumental in changing that one person's eternity. So, after I pull myself up from my bootstraps and let go of the disappointment, I pray that God will give me that 1 more who is in need of hearing His word and being pointed back to the flock. For me, focusing on His mission seems to take a lot of the sting out of the waiting. PERHAPS TODAY!
Keep at it! I nearly fainted on Friday when my bff FINALLY opened her eyes and could see what the world has become and asked God's forgiveness for her part in being accepting of several of the great sins that have destroyed our world. You just never know when that 1 more person comes back and what your part in their journey will be. Hang in there!
I know David, but I’ve learned recently that the second coming will most likely be FOT because of the one one knows the day or hour. No one knows the day or hour refers to the second coming not the rapture so it makes sense.
Amir says imminent, no particular date. Jimmy says that now and again too… but he leans heavily toward Rosh Hashanah, as it is the next Jewish Feast to be fulfilled. 🌻
Yesterday I posted about the message I received that I should kneel in prayer with my family at sundown last night. Well, both of my kids were busy with their friends and my husband, bless his heart, had worked on his truck's a/c trying to get it to work after it went out (miserable in the Texas heat and humidity) and then mowed the yard. He was fast asleep just after 7pm. Determined to not fail Him by ignoring His message again, I got down on my knees in the middle of the family room floor and began praying all by myself.
The show "The Chosen" has apparel that says "Get used to different" and I think I should really buy one of their shirts because last night became REALLY different, REALLY fast. I lifted my hands up to God in prayer and within a few seconds I felt a pressure on both of them, like they were heavy. Goosebumps came over my body and I felt a peace deep within my soul. I held my hands there for a minute but then thought maybe God didn't want my hands raised and was trying to urge me to lower them. Here's where the 'different' comes in. As soon as I lowered my hands to my sides, the pressure on my hands became even stronger. It took all of a millisecond to realize that the pressure was because His hands were laying on my hands!! I quickly lifted my hands again and could feel the pressure wrap around my hands. He was holding my hands! I immediately got very teary-eyed. When my dad (a devout Christ-follower) was in his final days, he told me that every time he got scared he would lift his hands and could feel Jesus laying His hands on them. I have really wanted to believe that's what was happening, but a skeptical part of me put that off as a symptom from his dementia. After last night I now know it was REAL and not a delusion. Jesus truly makes Himself felt to all who are willing to receive Him - and not just in their hearts!
Don't be discouraged that another day has passed and we are still on earth. We may not know the day or the hour but we DO know that He is walking with us and He is coming for us soon. And, He's making Himself visible to us in many different and unique ways. Continue to look up for our redemption is so near!
Hi Chris! Many years ago after the Lord drew my husband and I to Him not in religion but in a 24/7 relationship, a sister in the Lord in church was diagnosed with cancer. Before she had surgery many sisters had prayed for her. After the surgery I went up to the hospital to see her. She looked at me and said, "Carol I know you will believe what I share. I was so very terrified as they wheeled me to the OR. A great fear came over me and I felt paralyzed. Suddenly I felt a large hand take hold of mine and instantly the peace that only God can give wrapped around me like a warm blanket! I did not see the hand or the person that owned it but I knew it was Jesus. His hand held mine into the OR as I was anesthetized. Hours later in the recovery room when I was fully awake His hand was still holding mine and then as suddenly as it had come it was removed." Elizabeth who was in her early 60's lived another 20 years totally cancer free. I would imagine she felt His hand once again as she closed her eyes in sleep and crossed into eternity!
Chris the Lord always blesses our obedience even if our response isn't the first time He asks for it. GBU Chris.
Carol, Your friend's story brought me to tears. Her story of life is beautiful and impactful. Thank you so much for sharing. That's the kind of Christ-follower I want to grow into. Knowing without questioning or rationalizing. Obeying without feeling self-conscious or awkward. Just loving and accepting. I was with my dad throughout his final days and even after slipped into a coma, periodically that hand would go up reaching for Jesus. I'm sure that He held my dad's hand and was the first one to greet him on the other side.
Along these same lines - I was watching a Hallmark movie a little bit ago called One Summer. In the movie a teen was telling her new boss that her father was a vet who had been shipped home because his lungs were in bad shape. She said there wasn't anything the doctors could do for him. Her mom was on her way to pick up a prescription for him at the pharmacy when she was killed in a car accident. The teen said her dad went for a check-up after the accident and he'd been healed. Doctors declared it a miracle. The boss said - no, she didn't think it was a miracle. Instead, he just willed himself into getting well because he wanted to stay and take care of her and her brother. And with that I turned off the movie and am ready to cancel my subscription to Hallmark Movies. They just couldn't stay a decent movie channel without interjecting all this woke garbage.
Chris. Love story! Isn’t out faithful God Amazing 🤩! Isaiah 41:10. So, do not fear, for I am with you: do not be dismayed , for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my Righteous Right 🖐 Hand. Jesus is our Great I Am! Have a blessed week. 🌹
Chris, I love this! I can attest to feeling Jesus’s hand on you. The peace that comes over you is truly ‘the peace that transcends ALL understanding’
When I was in my early 20’s, I accidentally started a fire in my kitchen. I ran to the couch where my son was sitting and started out the door. As I left, I cried out ‘Jesus’ IMMEDIATELY I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was far to heavy to be my little boy’s! An overwhelming peace came over me and when I turned around the fire was out! Cabinets and walls charred, but no fire!!!
The crazier thing is, when I was in a counseling session about 20 years later, we were doing EMDR from a traumatic childhood event. My parents had gotten into a terrible fight and my dad was choking my mom. I was only 8 and that memory haunted me. In this EMDR session, the counselor asked ‘Where was Jesus; if He says He will never leave us nor forsake us, where was He’ I figured HE would have came to comfort my brother and I or my mom, but He walked over and put His hand on my dads shoulder and he let go of my mom!
I had completely forgot about Him doing that to me in the fire until that moment in counseling!
Wow, Kristi! The power of Jesus is awesome and amazing! I’m so sorry for what you went through but your testimony of Jesus’ presence is quite powerful and made my eyes leak.
The weight of His hands on mine was so odd at first I tried to discount it. But when He held my hands, well, there was no buts about what was happening. And that peace that flowed through me! It was like drinking hot cocoa after being outside in the freezing cold. I could feel it slowly run down my entire body. Amazing!
Thank you so much for sharing! I can’t tell you how much it means to me when others open up and share similar experiences.
Chris I just read your comment and so excited for you! You were obedient and he blessed you indeed. I love when we can feel him close physically. You did exactly what He wanted you to do. Love you sister…. The best is yet to come💛💛
Keeping us from the wrath. A couple of years ago I was told "something" was going to happen between September and October of 2025. Recently I discovered the Feast of Trumpets falls precisely on September 23rd on both the Hebrew calendar and the more accurate Torah Calendar. I can't imagine us still being here in today's insanity.
Okay, G. Profitt & Gladys...I’m on a mission to do the same!
Thank you, Tipping Point family. You have been such a wonderful blessing to me. I don’t know what I would have done if I hadn’t found Pastor Jimmy, his book and this amazing, biblical resource. My faith has grown so much in the past two years and I attribute much of that growth to this group’s loving & considerate interactions and Jesus filled wisdom & faith.
I’m not a very good memorizer so I have my work cut out for me! 🙋♀️🙏✝️
New International Version
Psalm 91
1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.[a]
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
3 Surely he will save you
from the fowler’s snare
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
5 You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only observe with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.
9 If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”
and you make the Most High your dwelling,
10 no harm will overtake you,
no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
14 “Because he[b] loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;
Hi Jo. I’m so proud of you ! Love Psalm 91. You Go 👧 Girl! When the Holy Spirit led me to memorize this chapter: I thought to myself; wow this is a long chapter. I praise and He helped me: and I started memorizing it verse by verse. I would practice one verse at a time and repeat it over and over. Then I would add another verse. I just continued to do that day by day and just kept repeating it over and add another verse. It took me about a month or so. So, don’t give up! You are hiding God’s Word in your heart and claiming His Promises! Hope this helps you to be an encouragement. Continue on and pray. Love Gladys
Your message brought tears to my eyes! Joyful tears. Thank you for the helpful memorizing hints! I will practice and won’t give up! Blessings to you, Gladys.
Keep me updated and I’ll connect to cheer you on. God is Good all the time and so faithful. Glad you are on the TP site ; I’ve only been a member for about six months and love everyone and their wisdom and comments. 🌹🙏🕊
G Profitt. I memorized Psalm 91 ; two years ago before the Covid pandemic started; and I pray it every day also. Yes God’s protection on His chosen ones. Waiting for His Return. 🙏
Happy Sunday y’all! Pastor Jimmy Evans this is one of my favorite posts you’ve ever shared with us…. Tears flowing! You are masterfully gifted at comforting your students and pointing us to Jesus. This is one of my favorite all time Bible stories when Jesus calmed the storm. It’s packed full of truth & promises… and He’s promised us He WILL take us to the other side. He will rescue us and we will live with him for eternity… in just a little while. I love this passage and wanted to share with my TP family on this special Day of Pentecost. “He told them, “You don’t get to know the time. Timing is the Father’s business. What you’ll get is the Holy Spirit. And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the world.” These were his last words. As they watched, he was taken up and disappeared in a cloud. They stood there, staring into the empty sky. Suddenly two men appeared—in white robes! They said, “You Galileans!—why do you just stand here looking up at an empty sky? This very Jesus who was taken up from among you to heaven WILL come as certainly—and mysteriously—as he left.” Acts 1:7-11 MSG 💛👑🔜
Steady the course!🌊
Great words and share sister. Thank you for such encouragement and God bless you today.
God bless you Justin! 💛
Amen - I love it - Amen!!
Amen Karen, God blessings be upon you and your family!
Great and wonderful word, blessings
Correy Ten Boom said having endures the holocaust an imprisonment, "There is no pit we
can be put in that God's grace is not deeper."
Perry I love this!! I had the great honor of knowing Corrie Ten Boom growing up and she stayed in our home! Can you imagine the impact she had on my life as a young girl. Honestly knowing her changed the trajectory of my life. Amen— “there is no pit we can be put in that Gods grace is not deeper” wow!! She was one of a kind angel on earth 💛
Wow, Kari, what a gift to have personally known Corrie!
Of course as a child I didn’t fully understand how extraordinary she was but when I held her hand and watched the premiere of her movie the Hiding Place my eyes opened up. She was a gifted storyteller and we would sit for hours just listening to her stories and love for Jesus. She told my dad (Gary Smalley) to always have an tangible object when teaching and people would always remember what you say. He never spoke without an object …💛
Oh my goodness! You have a famous dad, too! You are very blessed to have been raised in such a believing home!!
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That is so cool!
That is awesome Kari. I have always loved Corrie Ten Boom. Such a gentle heart she had in the midst of all of her tribulations. We could all learn from her. I think that is just amazing that she stayed at your house. Wow!! What an honor that was.
Thank you. I have followed your dad for years such a blessing. Great that you saw Corrie and what a wonderful example of a victorious life full of God's Love she had. The quote has stayed with me for nearly fifty years.
Thank you for saying that Perry. 💛
One of the best quotes!
Amen Perry!!
Psalm 89:9 - You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them.
Great verse!
IN THE STORMS OF LIFE THE ANCHOR HOLDS! FAITH IN JESUS IS OUR ANCHOR!
I have journeyed
Through the long, dark night
Out on the open sea
By faith alone
Sight unknown
And yet His eyes were watching me
The anchor holds
Though the ship is battered
The anchor holds
Though the sails are torn
I have fallen on my knees
As I faced the raging seas
The anchor holds
In spite of the storm
I've had visions
I've had dreams
I've even held them in my hand
But I never knew
They would slip right through
Like they were only grains of sand
The anchor holds
Though the ship is battered
The anchor holds
Though the sails are torn
I have fallen on my knees
As I faced the raging seas
The anchor holds
In spite of the storm
I have been young
But I am older now
And there has been beauty
That these eyes have seen
But it was in the night
Through the storms of my life
Oh, that's where God proved
His love to me
The anchor holds
Though the ship is battered
The anchor holds
Though the sails are torn
I have fallen on my knees
As I faced the raging seas
The anchor holds
In spite of the storm
I have fallen on my knees
As I faced the raging seas
The anchor holds
In spite of the storm
That's beautiful Carol! Did you write this?
No Chris those are the lyrics of a song written many years ago now. Here is the link:
THE ANCHOR HOLDS
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MSAc5Z2lprk
I love this song! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful song! Talented singer, such a shame he didn’t stay the course. 😢
Diana, I pray he will see the error of his choice and repent and that he will be among the praising saints circling the throne. Pray in agreement with my prayer Diana. ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD! 🙏🎚❤️
Yes, Carol, I do pray in agreement with you! I had taken my kids to a concert of his when they were young teens. They loved his music, too. We also had the privilege of seeing him in a local restaurant with his family back then - we lived in the vicinity. Some great artists have come from Indiana!
And the Anchor holds, though the ship is battered, the anchor holds, though the sails are torn, I have fallen on my knees, .... Love that song.
“Weeks and months” Jimmy Evans says. I would concur. If it is Rosh Hashanah of this year, then we have just weeks and months before the Lord returns for His Bride. Will we make it? For me it is time to put my life in the order like never before, with the focus on how I am feeling and how Jesus is going to handle that, (like the Disciples yelling in the boat) and what is Jesus wanting of me in the every moment, (once I stop yelling). Easier said than done. But He rules the raging of the sea… so He can handle it. Good to know. I’m all in. Lots going on around us that Jesus is very interested in. He has definitely got our attention. And He has work to do, through us. Time to settle down. 🌻
Amen Kris! We have a lot of work to do… steady the course. On a personal note we are in FL together as a family and we got hit with a huge tropical storm (Alex?) It had changed course and covered North Captiva Island. Our son was scheduled to fly and ferry over but we were told this would be impossible! So, we prayed and prayed big! God controls the storms and we asked the Almighty to dissolve this one enough for Michael to make it to us safely. Every time we saw 100% rain & warnings on radar we felt discouraged but kept on praying. His flight was very delayed but… he made it and was scheduled for 9am ferry. Guess what God did— He moved the storm and at 9am sharp the rain stopped 100%. Gone! God is so good all the time! Now, 100% sunshine and we’re all together! 💛🌊🏝
Oooo! Have been wanting to go to Florida again on vacation. We usually go to Destin or Gulf Shores, AL because we love the white sand beaches but to be able to see dolphins sounds awesome! Enjoy your time!
Amen! We loved the white sand: hard to go back! It doesn’t get hot like the brown sand on the Atlantic coast, which is nice for bare feet :-)
Exactly!
North captiva is BEAUTIFUL. Are you on the actual island? We vacationed on the island about five years ago. The kayaking in the morning brought a lot of sightseeing of dolphins. Enjoy! And great, faith building testimony.
Yes!!! We’re on the island no cars!! We are kayaking this week!
Amazing testimony, Kari! We have a similar story from summer 2021. We were on a hugely-needed vacation in Marco Island, FL (we went shelling on Sanibel with our girls, then ages 9 and 6, right next to Captiva!), and Hurricane Fred was headed straight for us! We prayed, thanked God for our vacation and that Jesus is LORD even of the Sabbath! The next day, Fred took an abrupt turn (the less than 15% chance in the probability cone), and we basically got a little rain the last day of our vacation (by which time we had enough sun!). We had likewise prayed that God sets the boundaries of the sea and controls the weather, and He came through big time :-)
Love Marco Island…. Praise be Jesus!! He loves us so!! 🌻
Love your story Jeremy… it’s so cool when the kids can experience big miracles! We came a day early and went shelling n Sanibel. Captiva is where the Bubble room restaurant my dad loved!! This time… we took the ferry to the island on N Captiva and must admit this is our new favorite. The island is lovely and quiet. 🐬
Only God 💖💖💖Praise HIS blessed name!!! Thanks for sharing
Praise God for answered prayer! He is soooo good!
The prayer of faith. That is what done the trick. Glad you and your family can enjoy some special time together. God is good!
Praise the Lord!!! God loves us sooooo much, and loves to answer our prayers, as we walk by faith!! Enjoy! Headed to Boca Raton in a few weeks with our dear friends Sarah and Evan. Can’t wait! Looking forward to the sweet fellowship, and the many answered prayers!!! Love you! Enjoy your precious family !! 🌻
Today we swam with a manatee 😅
Im on the same path, with urgency.
GBU dear Kris
Amen, Kris!
I agree with you on not yelling in the boat! Calming myself with the real reality that Jesus cares about us and He cares that the storm is raging. He is on the boat with us and we will make it safely to the other side. Accepting the fact that God is allowing what is happening around us to be, for His own reasons is hard to comprehend. But I don’t have to understand it, just trust His hand is in it. As long as we are still here, God has a purpose and reason for it. We have things to do, so praise the Name of Jesus and let’s go forward!
Amén and Amén. Be still and know that I am God.
Let's rejoice and be glad on this new day. Blessings to all. 😊🙌✝️
Thank you Pastor Jimmy. We all needed this message today. Hallelujah Amen. Gwen. South Africa. Cape Town
...only GOD. Praise His Wonderful Name ❣️❣️❣️I have a peace in my heart, that’s unexplainable, for my future but I’m terrified for my love one’s who haven’t committed their lives to Christ.
I can’t fathom living my life without Jesus Christ. I so love Him!!!
Every day we get new info on the news about the price of groceries, gasoline, utilities, going sky high from inflation gone crazy. Fear, fear, and more fear. The enemy is working overtime to terrify us about the future he has planned for us. I am so happy God did not give us the spirit of fear, but the Spirit of power, love and a sound mind. God has a future for us, not satan. I am grateful for His sweet Presence and reassurance to keep my heart full of His peace and hope.
Pastor Jimmy, I just learned during our first service today that we have you booked at my church to speak during Heartland's Seek Week in August! I'm so stinking stoked! Thank you for accepting. Our pastors love you and we love you! I'll be that voice you keep hearing yell "Whooot!" every 3 seconds. 🤣 This is going to be such a powerful and anointing time for everyone involved!
How cool! I saw Pastor Jimmy one time when he was still pastoring in Amarillo, TX. I enjoyed his sermon. I had seen him on TV before that, and he looked the same in person as he did on TV. Some people....I don't know what they do to them, but they don't look anything in person like they do on TV :)
Oh no kidding! I have no idea what they do but most people look completely different than all the effects and makeup they put on for the camera. I believe that PJimmy looks the same on and off because I get the feeling he knows how and still changes his own flat tires. His sermons are amazing even from back then. I listen to so many of his and Miss Karen's podcasts each day you would think his voice would be like nails on a chalkboard to me by now, but it sure doesn't.
Steve, are you by chance in the Indianapolis area?
Hi Donna! I am! I'm not there physically right now as I am working on my graduate degree and working in another city, but Indianapolis is where our home is and it's home to me. Actually on the northeast side out in the country. At least that's where we are for now until we decide to make our move to the Dallas area. How about yourself?
Hi Steve, I wondered because I had seen you were in IN and and then you mentioned Heartland Church, and I’ve been there before! I live on the NE side of Indy in the Castleton area. Oh, and I’m Diana, not Donna 🤗
I'm so sorry Diana. I didn't even pay attention as I was typing and I'm usually a stickler for the details. When I say Heartland, I don't mean the one In Indy. My church is in Carrollton, TX. They're actually different.
Oh, okay. Well darn! Was hoping it was up here.
Is anyone as disappointed and sad as me it didn’t happen today :( Pentecost was a very high watch day
The day has just begun …. in a twinkle!
I know❤️i have other sources I follow like this one and a lot of people were saying 2am our time-9am israel time because that is the time Peter says they received the Holy Spirit.
But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them ..."Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning." ~ (Act 2:1).
Other translations say the third hour and that means 9am because israel does their times sunup to sundown.
I just want to be with Him so bad it hurts
Samantha....I can only imagine how it must “warm the heart of our Master” that “we just want to be with HIM so bad it hurts”!!!!
I have to wonder how many people in this world feel that way!!!
I feel few😭😭😭
I hear you! I am disappointed too :(
I think we all feel the disappointment. But if we are still here that means there is "just 1 more" that needs to come back to the flock and you, or me, or anyone of us, could be instrumental in changing that one person's eternity. So, after I pull myself up from my bootstraps and let go of the disappointment, I pray that God will give me that 1 more who is in need of hearing His word and being pointed back to the flock. For me, focusing on His mission seems to take a lot of the sting out of the waiting. PERHAPS TODAY!
What a wake up call Chris. Such a good way to put that. I needed to read that. I have a few ppl in mind that I’ve been witnessing to and encouraging.
Keep at it! I nearly fainted on Friday when my bff FINALLY opened her eyes and could see what the world has become and asked God's forgiveness for her part in being accepting of several of the great sins that have destroyed our world. You just never know when that 1 more person comes back and what your part in their journey will be. Hang in there!
That's so awesome and encouraging!!
Thanks for your encouragement
That’s great Chris!!
The day isn't over til the sun goes down.
🙏🏻
The only good news there are still lost who must be found! We keep sharing the gospel until the twinkle!
Agree!
I know David, but I’ve learned recently that the second coming will most likely be FOT because of the one one knows the day or hour. No one knows the day or hour refers to the second coming not the rapture so it makes sense.
Amir says imminent, no particular date. Jimmy says that now and again too… but he leans heavily toward Rosh Hashanah, as it is the next Jewish Feast to be fulfilled. 🌻
I am! :) there are other sources too that say the same thing and that’s why I’m like 👀 lol.
Yesterday I posted about the message I received that I should kneel in prayer with my family at sundown last night. Well, both of my kids were busy with their friends and my husband, bless his heart, had worked on his truck's a/c trying to get it to work after it went out (miserable in the Texas heat and humidity) and then mowed the yard. He was fast asleep just after 7pm. Determined to not fail Him by ignoring His message again, I got down on my knees in the middle of the family room floor and began praying all by myself.
The show "The Chosen" has apparel that says "Get used to different" and I think I should really buy one of their shirts because last night became REALLY different, REALLY fast. I lifted my hands up to God in prayer and within a few seconds I felt a pressure on both of them, like they were heavy. Goosebumps came over my body and I felt a peace deep within my soul. I held my hands there for a minute but then thought maybe God didn't want my hands raised and was trying to urge me to lower them. Here's where the 'different' comes in. As soon as I lowered my hands to my sides, the pressure on my hands became even stronger. It took all of a millisecond to realize that the pressure was because His hands were laying on my hands!! I quickly lifted my hands again and could feel the pressure wrap around my hands. He was holding my hands! I immediately got very teary-eyed. When my dad (a devout Christ-follower) was in his final days, he told me that every time he got scared he would lift his hands and could feel Jesus laying His hands on them. I have really wanted to believe that's what was happening, but a skeptical part of me put that off as a symptom from his dementia. After last night I now know it was REAL and not a delusion. Jesus truly makes Himself felt to all who are willing to receive Him - and not just in their hearts!
Don't be discouraged that another day has passed and we are still on earth. We may not know the day or the hour but we DO know that He is walking with us and He is coming for us soon. And, He's making Himself visible to us in many different and unique ways. Continue to look up for our redemption is so near!
Hi Chris! Many years ago after the Lord drew my husband and I to Him not in religion but in a 24/7 relationship, a sister in the Lord in church was diagnosed with cancer. Before she had surgery many sisters had prayed for her. After the surgery I went up to the hospital to see her. She looked at me and said, "Carol I know you will believe what I share. I was so very terrified as they wheeled me to the OR. A great fear came over me and I felt paralyzed. Suddenly I felt a large hand take hold of mine and instantly the peace that only God can give wrapped around me like a warm blanket! I did not see the hand or the person that owned it but I knew it was Jesus. His hand held mine into the OR as I was anesthetized. Hours later in the recovery room when I was fully awake His hand was still holding mine and then as suddenly as it had come it was removed." Elizabeth who was in her early 60's lived another 20 years totally cancer free. I would imagine she felt His hand once again as she closed her eyes in sleep and crossed into eternity!
Chris the Lord always blesses our obedience even if our response isn't the first time He asks for it. GBU Chris.
Carol, Your friend's story brought me to tears. Her story of life is beautiful and impactful. Thank you so much for sharing. That's the kind of Christ-follower I want to grow into. Knowing without questioning or rationalizing. Obeying without feeling self-conscious or awkward. Just loving and accepting. I was with my dad throughout his final days and even after slipped into a coma, periodically that hand would go up reaching for Jesus. I'm sure that He held my dad's hand and was the first one to greet him on the other side.
Along these same lines - I was watching a Hallmark movie a little bit ago called One Summer. In the movie a teen was telling her new boss that her father was a vet who had been shipped home because his lungs were in bad shape. She said there wasn't anything the doctors could do for him. Her mom was on her way to pick up a prescription for him at the pharmacy when she was killed in a car accident. The teen said her dad went for a check-up after the accident and he'd been healed. Doctors declared it a miracle. The boss said - no, she didn't think it was a miracle. Instead, he just willed himself into getting well because he wanted to stay and take care of her and her brother. And with that I turned off the movie and am ready to cancel my subscription to Hallmark Movies. They just couldn't stay a decent movie channel without interjecting all this woke garbage.
Chris. Love story! Isn’t out faithful God Amazing 🤩! Isaiah 41:10. So, do not fear, for I am with you: do not be dismayed , for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my Righteous Right 🖐 Hand. Jesus is our Great I Am! Have a blessed week. 🌹
One of my favorite verses, Gladys! You are so right - He is always faithful and awesome! May your week be filled with blessings!
Be blessed as well.
Chris, I love this! I can attest to feeling Jesus’s hand on you. The peace that comes over you is truly ‘the peace that transcends ALL understanding’
When I was in my early 20’s, I accidentally started a fire in my kitchen. I ran to the couch where my son was sitting and started out the door. As I left, I cried out ‘Jesus’ IMMEDIATELY I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was far to heavy to be my little boy’s! An overwhelming peace came over me and when I turned around the fire was out! Cabinets and walls charred, but no fire!!!
The crazier thing is, when I was in a counseling session about 20 years later, we were doing EMDR from a traumatic childhood event. My parents had gotten into a terrible fight and my dad was choking my mom. I was only 8 and that memory haunted me. In this EMDR session, the counselor asked ‘Where was Jesus; if He says He will never leave us nor forsake us, where was He’ I figured HE would have came to comfort my brother and I or my mom, but He walked over and put His hand on my dads shoulder and he let go of my mom!
I had completely forgot about Him doing that to me in the fire until that moment in counseling!
Wow, Kristi! The power of Jesus is awesome and amazing! I’m so sorry for what you went through but your testimony of Jesus’ presence is quite powerful and made my eyes leak.
The weight of His hands on mine was so odd at first I tried to discount it. But when He held my hands, well, there was no buts about what was happening. And that peace that flowed through me! It was like drinking hot cocoa after being outside in the freezing cold. I could feel it slowly run down my entire body. Amazing!
Thank you so much for sharing! I can’t tell you how much it means to me when others open up and share similar experiences.
Chris I just read your comment and so excited for you! You were obedient and he blessed you indeed. I love when we can feel him close physically. You did exactly what He wanted you to do. Love you sister…. The best is yet to come💛💛
I'm trying to get out of the way of what He's trying to do. Not easy. Love you too
I woke up to the news of another shooting in the USA last night.
Peace be still. My heart longs for his return.
Jimmy, this was filled with truth. Psalms 23 is one of my favorite portions of scripture.
The Lord is my shepherd, I have all that I need.
He is our boat, our ancor, our sails.
Keeping us from the wrath. A couple of years ago I was told "something" was going to happen between September and October of 2025. Recently I discovered the Feast of Trumpets falls precisely on September 23rd on both the Hebrew calendar and the more accurate Torah Calendar. I can't imagine us still being here in today's insanity.
I recite Psalm 91 daily, (I now have memorized it) it reminds me of His protection, Love, and His Peace.
Okay, G. Profitt & Gladys...I’m on a mission to do the same!
Thank you, Tipping Point family. You have been such a wonderful blessing to me. I don’t know what I would have done if I hadn’t found Pastor Jimmy, his book and this amazing, biblical resource. My faith has grown so much in the past two years and I attribute much of that growth to this group’s loving & considerate interactions and Jesus filled wisdom & faith.
I’m not a very good memorizer so I have my work cut out for me! 🙋♀️🙏✝️
New International Version
Psalm 91
1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.[a]
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
3 Surely he will save you
from the fowler’s snare
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
5 You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only observe with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.
9 If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”
and you make the Most High your dwelling,
10 no harm will overtake you,
no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
14 “Because he[b] loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”
Hi Jo. I’m so proud of you ! Love Psalm 91. You Go 👧 Girl! When the Holy Spirit led me to memorize this chapter: I thought to myself; wow this is a long chapter. I praise and He helped me: and I started memorizing it verse by verse. I would practice one verse at a time and repeat it over and over. Then I would add another verse. I just continued to do that day by day and just kept repeating it over and add another verse. It took me about a month or so. So, don’t give up! You are hiding God’s Word in your heart and claiming His Promises! Hope this helps you to be an encouragement. Continue on and pray. Love Gladys
Your message brought tears to my eyes! Joyful tears. Thank you for the helpful memorizing hints! I will practice and won’t give up! Blessings to you, Gladys.
Keep me updated and I’ll connect to cheer you on. God is Good all the time and so faithful. Glad you are on the TP site ; I’ve only been a member for about six months and love everyone and their wisdom and comments. 🌹🙏🕊
G Profitt. I memorized Psalm 91 ; two years ago before the Covid pandemic started; and I pray it every day also. Yes God’s protection on His chosen ones. Waiting for His Return. 🙏
Thank you brother Jimmy Evans! So well said and when Jesus says let’s go over to the other side He means to get us there safely!! 🙏