THE LORD'S BASEBALL GAME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A TRUTHFUL TALL TALE:  Freddy and the Lord stood by to observe a baseball game. The Lord's team was playing Satan's team. The Lord's team was at bat, the score was tied zero to zero, and it was the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs. They continued to watch as a batter stepped up to the plate named 'Love.' Love swung at the first pitch and hit a single, because Love never fails.

 

The next batter was named Faith, who also got a single because Faith works with Love.

 

The next batter up was named Godly Wisdom. Satan wound up and threw the first pitch. Godly Wisdom looked it over and let it pass: Ball one. Three more pitches and Godly Wisdom walked because he never swings at what Satan throws.

 

The bases were now loaded. The Lord then turned to Freddy and told him He was now going to bring in His star player. Up to the plate stepped Grace.

 

Freddy said, 'He sure doesn't look like much' Satan's whole team relaxed when they saw Grace. Thinking he had won the game, Satan wound up and fired his first pitch. To the shock of everyone, Grace hit the ball harder than anyone had ever seen!

 

But Satan was not worried; his center fielder let very few get by. He went up for the ball, but it went right through his glove, hit him on the head and sent him crashing on the ground; the roaring crowds went wild as the ball continued over the fence . . . for a home run!

 

The Lord's team won! The Lord then asked Freddy if he knew why Love, Faith and Godly Wisdom could get on base but couldn't win the game.

 

Freddy answered that he didn't know why.

 

The Lord explained, if your love, faith and wisdom had won the game, you would think you had done it by yourself. Love, Faith and Wisdom will get you on base but only My Grace can get you Home: ‘For by Grace are you saved, it is a gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 Psalms 84:11, For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.

 

I pray that the Lord add a blessing to the readers and listeners of this story.

 

The Diver

 

No matter how religious you may or may not be, this story can give you chills, make you fall on your knees and call out the name of Jesus in praise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I would like to share this story with you and invite you to share this story with others.

 

Phil. 4:13 states:  I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. A young man who had been raised as an atheist was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend.

 

The young diver never really paid much attention to his friend’s sermons, but he heard them often. One night the diver went to the indoor pool at the college he attended. The lights were all off. The pool had big skylights and the moon was bright; there was plenty of light to practice by.

 

The young man climbed up to the highest diving board. He turned his back to the pool and positioned himself onto the edge of the diving board. As he extended his arms out in preparation to dive into the pool, he saw his shadow on the wall. The shadow of his body was in the shape of a cross.

 

The man felt a strange sensation going through his body; it was as if someone was speaking to him. Instead of diving, he knelt down on the diving board to pray. He finally asked God to come into his life.

 

As the young man stood up again on the diving board, a maintenance man walked into the indoor pool area and turned the lights on. The pool had been drained for repairs.

 

Without Him, I will be nothing. Without Him, I am nothing, but with Him I can do all things though Christ that strengthens me. Phil 4:13.

 

If you Love Jesus, and are not ashamed of all the marvelous things he has done for you, please remember this story and send it to family and friends, saying, yes, I do Love Jesus. He is my source of existence and my Savior. He keeps me functioning each and every day.

 

I pray that the Lord add a blessing to the readers and listeners of this story.

 

 

Bounced Checks Blocks Blessings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every dollar that comes into a church for offering and tithes is a blessing.

 

Some Pastors wrongfully pressures the congregation into giving more than they can afford. The members sometimes want to please the pastor so much, that they write a check and stand on faith; according to some who have written bad checks, in hopes that the money will come before the Church deposits the checks.

 

Some people write a check on an account that they are aware in advance does not have the funds to cover the check. Legally speaking, this is a crime and the Bible teaches us to follow the law of the land.

 

Every time you write a bad check you break the law and God's law. Most of the time, this issue goes unreported and the business or Church accepts this as a business loss. As such, people continue to write bad checks where ever they can get away with it.

 

Last year I watched and disapproved of a Pastor who stood on the pulpit and called off a list of names of members who had written bounced checks for tithes and offering. I did not like what this Pastor did, as when the members did not come forward to make the checks good, the Pastors called out their names in the next service each Sunday until they paid.

 

I felt bad for the members. I thought this Pastor should forgive the checks and move on, not knowing the details or the frequency of the check writer or the damage it may have caused that Church's account.

 

This story re-surfaced recently when a visiting Pastor wrote a bad check to our Church which bounced and due to extremely bad timing of this check it caused a back lash in our account causing other checks to bounce.

 

As a Pastor who follows the Word, forgiveness was in order. This visiting Pastor was informed of our forgiveness and as such this Pastor gave their Word that they would pay the bank charges by overnight mail. We took this Pastor's word. The replacement funds never arrived. Our emails went unanswered and our phone calls went unreturned. Now when I see the Pastor on line, she blocks me because seeing is a reminder of what she did wrong.

 

 Therefore someone else's blessing were blocked by the dishonesty of this Pastor. It was hurtful to the Church and someone that this visiting Pastor never met.

 

When you write a bad check to a church - you block the blessings of someone else, especially if the Church donate funds to families with emergencies, including food and clothing for their children. It is a terrible thing to have a contribution check bounce, especially if that contribution causes a gift to a family in need to bounce.

 

Brothers and sisters in Christ: We are held to a higher standard than people in the world. Always do the right thing. If you know anyone or if you have written a check to a charity or a church and it has bounced, do the right thing, pay the fees the church incurred in your error and replace the check immediately. They should not have to ask you as you know the check bounced before the charity or the Church is informed.

 

Accidents happen and when they do, as Christians we have to always do the right thing and be honest and truthful.

 

Share this topic with others. What's in the dark always comes to light. Don’t force a Pastor or Charity to come to you for writing bad checks. Don't block the blessings of another.

 

I pray that the Lord add a blessing to the readers and listeners of this story.

 

 

This Story Was Reported in the News
THE COAL MINER'S STORY

    Many of us have heard about the tragedy of the Coal Miner’s accident where 13 men were trapped underground and eventually a majority of them died. The accident was likely due to a lightning strike that caused an explosion, sealing 13 men in the mine. But many of us do not know
this side of the story...

    When the news was announced about the Coal Miners entrapment under ground, the family members and friends of the miners flocked to the church and began praying to God asking that He save their family members, friends - the coal miner’s lives.

    Then word came that the miners had been found. Witnesses in the church stated  that the spokesperson came inside the church and announced that of the 13 miners, 12 were found alive and one was dead. They announced the names. The family members and friends of the 12 miners shouted, rejoiced and thanked God with a loud roar of praise. A huge celebration began. Praise beyond description. Children were dancing in the isles and everyone was very happy that they would soon be reunited with their loved ones. There was singing and praise as if the people had witnessed the resurrection.

    While they praised the Lord, the small one family stood to the side grieving for the loss of their family member, the one coal miner who did not survive. It was suggested that everyone embrace the grieving family and support them for their loss. The family members of the 12 miners, who were said to have survived, did not heed the suggestion. It was said that only one person comforted the grieving family.

    The witnesses present stated that a few minutes later, it was conveyed that something was very wrong with the original report. The people were allowed to believe that the original report was correct. There was such confusion due to media interception of cell phone calls, information and with everyone wanting to believe the best. It was unbelievable and devastating for the people to learn that they were lead to believe that the wrong information was correct.

 

When officials came back to the church and stated that a mistake had been made and then the correct information as - of the 13 coal miners that were trapped, 12 of them died and only 1 survived. The only survivor was of the small family member who was left alone to grieve by themselves.

    The witnesses present said suddenly the family members of the 12 coal miners who were presumed to be alive / now dead, were very angry and in full grief.

 

When the congregation got the
corrected news from the officials, people who were praising God in full jubilation only minutes earlier, openly, loudly and with gladness as if they had witnessed the resurrection (when they thought their prayers were answered) cursed God, when they realized that it was not the Lord’s
will to spare the lives of their loved ones.

    A rescue worker said in the hearings, that he may have said "They're alive" during the confusion of finding a survivor. He apologized to the dead men's families, who have since released a statement, saying they don't hold him responsible.

    The Pastor was said to be present when the first incorrect news arrived as well as when the corrected news was announced. He remarked to the press days later that he did not know if doing a sermon on Sunday would even be in order. Suddenly there was no more praise or thanks to God from the family of the 12 whom actually had perished in the tragedy.
 

 

The Minister Who Refused to Listen

A Minister once announced in Bible study classes that she had a visit from her son who had died. This familiar spirit that was impersonating her son appeared to the minister in her bedroom one night. It told
her that he was ok. She recalled feeling a sense of peace and happiness to learn that her son was ok.

That same night, this familiar (demon) spirit visited her granddaughter in the other room. It frightened the child immensely. When the members in Bible study class and the Pastor leading the class attempted to explain to the minister that this was not her son, that it was a familiar spirit (demon) attempting to
deceive her and gain her trust, the minister did not believe the pastor or the members in the class.

Evenly the Minister verbally accepted the information, but it was clear by her body language and her facial expression that in her heart, she believed it was her son coming back from the dead to console
her. She was wrong. This minister needs to SHUT THIS DOOR! Failure to do so will result in many other familiar spirits entering through this door to deceive her and eventually began a reign of torment
and terror in her life and the lives of her family members.

What You Do Not Know Can Harm You

A woman living in Colorado purchased a small paperback book from a thrift store. She recalls how her and her friend, a Minister raced with each other to get to the book. She won the race and bought
the book for less than one dollar. The book was filled with short stories of voodoo practices and wrath brought upon unsuspecting people in Louisiana by Priests and other people who practice this
form of witch craft. The woman found the book to be interesting and began reading chapter after chapter while she sat in her bed at night.

Within minutes of reading this book, her bed levitated. Water glasses and the plate of food that her daughter was eating and drinking slide from one end of the table to the next. Their dog began barking at something that only he could see. The bedroom room became so cold, that she could see her breath.

 

The woman called her friend the minister while the bed levitated above the end table where the
telephone base was located. Only then did the Minister reveal that the book and what ever curses that were attached to the book, had been unleashed into the woman’s house, simply by the curiosity of her reading the chapters. They prayed and wrapped the book up. She forbidden her daughter, demanding that she never read the book.

Unbeknownst to the woman, her daughter read the book. Evenly, the family had to move from this
home and burn the book. Clearly, what they did not know, hurt. They inadvertently evoke the ghosts,
familiar spirits attached to this book when they brought it into their home and began reading it. We do not have permission to speak with the spirits of the dead in any way shape of form.


The Library Book     

 

Note:  Specific detail relating to this story have been omitted per the request of the families effected per their request.

In the early 1970s a teenager checked out a book about ghosts from the school library. The book told story after story of ghostly stories, some funny, other scary. She was so drawn to the book that she
renewed the book loan so often that the librarian would not allow her to check it out again. Not to be
out done, the smart teenager told her sisters, brothers and cousins about the book. Within days, the teen's cousins, sisters and brothers were each taking turns checking the book out from the school library. This caused the book to remain in their home for almost a year. When the Librarian caught on to this plan, she interrupted the family from checking out the book.

 

The teen could not be out done, so she then informed her friends and neighbors and they soon began checking out the same book, kept it in their homes for extended periods of time. Soon the book was in of their homes for years circulating back and forth.

Within weeks of having the book in their home, the teenager, her family members and friends would begin memorizing the text and acting out the paragraphs as it they were reading a television and movie
script. They memorized the entire book.

Many supernatural disturbances began to occur including ghosts sightings resembling their family members that had past on, ghosts in the shape of fire, evil spirits with major facial and body
deformities, loud noises erupted - including screams, shouting and yelling throughout the day and night and heavy furniture was tossed around the living room. By the time their grandmother learned of the presence of the book in their home, these torments had been going on for years. The same things
were happening as well in their neighbor's homes, as the teenager's friends were helping her to check the book out of the library and would also bring it to their homes and memorize the text.

The grandmother instructed the children to never bring the book back in the house. Little did she know that some of the children were still taking turns checking the book out from the library and
hiding it in the homes of their neighbors.

Eventually the children obeyed, as they began to mature and learn in Sunday school and during revivals at church that what they were doing with the book, helped to keep the tormenting going in their homes which had grown to demon possession. By then it was far out of control. It did not end until many
years later when all of the children became adults and moved out of the house. But the grandmother and some of the children, who were later adults continued to be followed and tormented for years even after the house was condemned and torn down by the city. Some of the children now adults were so profoundly effected that they can't speak on the subject to this day and others in the family continue to live in fear.  SHUT THE DOOR!