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O My Soul: Part 2

2011-12-08T13:18:00.001-05:00

Just as the tongue is an unruly member, so the mind (the seat of the soul), too, can run amuck; wandering into unauthorized places , (called imaginations), entertaining vain things; like “the lusts of the flesh, and ...the eyes, and the pride of life.” [Jas 3:8; 2 Cor 10:5; 1 Jn 2:16] Pastor once called imaginations “image-nations,” referring to the “legion” of thoughts that encamp within

Jenelsie's Corner (#243)

2011-11-05T22:51:00.002-04:00

Dear Grace and Truth Family, Unto our Lord we can say together on this day: Bless the Lord, o my soul and all that is within me (HIS SPIRIT), bless His Holy Name. Bless the Lord, o my soul, and forget not all His benefits Who (our Lord) forgives all our iniquities; who heals us of all our diseases; Who redeemed our life from destruction; who crowned us with lovingkindness and tender

O My Soul: A Prelude

2011-11-05T22:48:00.000-04:00

Speaking further to the “rest” promised to the soul, that would respond to His drawing; the Lord began afresh to make real what He is doing IN us. [Matt 11:28-30] We were reminded that His “rest” is a finished activity, being actualized (by His Spirit; the administrative agent, of the Godhead). [Pastor] Man was made “a living soul” that he might learn to “know” the refreshing of the “

What Did He Say?

2010-11-25T09:06:00.001-05:00

“Thou art My Son: this day have I begotton Thee. Ask of Me, and I shall give Thee the heathen for Thine inheritance.”[Ps 2:7b-8] As a “joint heir,” “seated in heavenly places in Christ;” yet left in the earth to finish the work of the harvest, what did you hear Him say to you?[Rom 8:17; Eph 2:6; Jn 17:15, 20] “For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.”[Rom 11:29] “Wherefore I put

Jenelsie's Corner (#212)

2010-11-20T09:09:00.002-05:00

My Grace and Truth Family, Indeed the “word of the Lord” to us, as a part of the Body of Christ, comes to past. Last Sunday as HE spoke to us about the “worship of faith”, the Holy Ghost clearly described what faith involves when it is sent to us. HE emphatically stated that every word (logos) is spoken deliberately to us. Our LORD intends for HIS spoken “word” to stay

No Doubt About It

2010-10-28T22:18:00.001-04:00

The “soul” is the residence of the “mind,” “will,” and “emotions,”… and the “mind” (the “Stronghold Of Doubt”) is a battlefield, suitable for combat (a turf worth fighting for).Thanks be to God, that the “weapons of our warfare are not carnal (fleshly), but mighty through (the Spirit of) God to the pulling down of strong holds; casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself

Jenelsie's Corner (#211)

2010-10-28T22:11:00.001-04:00

Dear Grace and Truth, Blessings to you from our Father and the Lord Jesus! Another year has past, and we remember the faithfulness of our covenant-keeping God. Everything that we experienced since our last celebration was in His plan. According to His purpose, all things worked together for good. Who has separated us from the love of Christ which we have and know today?

Jenelsie's Corner (#210)

2010-10-23T22:08:00.000-04:00

Dear Grace and Truth Family, Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! This grace which has been given to us by Father God through the Lord Jesus is a marvelous thing! God Almighty has come to us; we don’t have to strive to get to HIM. HE is present with us moment by moment because HIS SPIRIT resides in us. HE has brought us into a covenant

"Faith," A Finished Work, In Process

2010-10-22T22:14:00.000-04:00

The Holy Ghost has been labouring intently, in our midst, earnestly contending for the “faith” which has been deposited in us.[Jude 1:3]“Faith” is so central to our being joined to His covenant Life that He declared; through His servant David: “The Lord will perfect that which concerneth (us):” and David concluded “Thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever.” Amen?[Ps 138:8] The Lord; who is “the

Jenelsie's Corner (#209)

2010-10-15T23:12:00.001-04:00

Dear Grace and Truth Family, Our time of “celebration” seems to have come again quickly. During this week-long acknowledgement of our Father’s faithfulness in providing for His ministry through this part of the Body of Christ, our song of worship is “We give ourselves away.” HE has sent HIS WORD throughout the year to wash us, and teach us, and correct us, and establish

The Ministry Of Faith

2010-10-14T23:23:00.001-04:00

It is written: “As the rain ..and the snow from heaven cometh down, (and) watereth the earth ...that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void (without fruit), but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”[Isa 58:10-11] Such is the “ministry of

Behold, God Is (Our) Salvation

2010-10-10T23:30:00.000-04:00

When you take into account Merriam-Webster's definition, and the definition of the 'church at large;' salvation is: “the saving of a person from sin, or (sin's) consequences; something that saves.” Kind of like nullifying the “sting” of death, or revoking the judgment of “guilt;” and it's inescapable sentence to the “lake of fire.” The Hebrew/Aramatic and Greek New Testament dictionary renderings

Jenelsie's Corner (#208)

2010-10-08T23:17:00.002-04:00

My Grace and Truth Family, What a fellowship our Father God has given to us, the church—HE is with us! Isn’t this a wonderful truth: our Lord Jesus and the Father are one, and we (the church, the body of Christ) are one with the Lord; then we (the church) are one with the Father. HE sealed the fellowship by sending HIS SPIRIT and filling the “body”, never to leave nor forsake us. Great is

When God Speaks

2010-10-03T13:39:00.000-04:00

When God Speaks Jesus said it: “It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God.” And, Peter got it right; when he declared of the Lord: “”Thou (alone) hast the words of eternal life.” [Matt 4:4 ; Jn 6:68(alone, implied)] Imagine that, our very life and destiny is in the Lord's mouth. When Mary spent time at

Jenelsie's Corner (#207)

2010-09-24T13:33:00.001-04:00

My Grace and Truth Family, Most recently, the “Word” spoken has worked in us by the Holy Ghost to bring this body of believers into oneness with the voice of the church, the Body of Christ. Out of the mouth of the saints in the earth is a resounding praise and adoration to the risen LAMB. The voice of the Body of Christ choruses with the creatures which are in heaven

The "Double Portion"

2010-09-23T13:37:00.000-04:00

Just before Elijah was to be taken up into heaven, by a whirlwind, he gave Elisha (his successor) a parting wish; asking, “What shall I do for thee, before I be taken away from thee?” And Elisha said: “I pray thee, let a 'double portion' of thy spirit be upon me.” [2 Ki 2:9] Then Elijah made a prophetic statement, when he said: “If thou see me when I am taken away from thee, it shall be so unto

Jenelsie's Corner (#206)

2010-09-17T00:04:00.000-04:00

My Grace and Truth Family, Whenever we become weary (tired and having run out of strength) in doing well (that which we understood was the “thing” to do) as to become faint (a state of loss in courage), our LORD gives STRENGTH. HE does not despise our weariness or faint heartedness, and neither should we! As a matter of fact, HE likens what we are experiencing to a farmer

Where Is The "Power?"

2010-09-16T00:20:00.000-04:00

The Holy Ghost was waxing fervently, in the midst of the congregation; on the Lord's day, speaking of the “power” that works IN US. [Eph 3:20, cf Col 1:29] He said: In the dispensation, in which we live, we are “no more a “tent” but a “building;” made of “lively” stones” ...not made by hands; but quickened, energized, and animated by the Spirit of God, for the witness. [1 Pet 2:5] “That the

Jenelsie's Corner (#205)

2010-09-10T22:00:00.001-04:00

My Grace and Truth Family, These Words were given to strengthen us to trust our SAVIOR: “Many there be which say of my soul, ‘There is no help for him in God.’” Take note that the words were spoken against the soul—the emotions, feelings, and thought patterns. Now hear the response of the chosen of God, the elect of God: “But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of

The Days Of Elijah

2010-09-09T21:55:00.001-04:00

Declaring “Thus saith (the word of) the Lord.” In the midst of the “days of awe;” a 10-day period of sober (Hebrew) self examination, and repentance; between Rosh Hashannah-the Jewish New Year (08 Sep 10), also known as the Feast of Trumpets; and the Feast of Yom Kippur- the Day of Atonement (18 Sep 10), the local body of the “church” is coming together to call on the Lord

Jenelsie's Corner (#204)

2010-09-03T21:41:00.003-04:00

Dear Grace and Truth Family, Think about this: We are living in the hour that the Lord Jesus referred to when HE said “true worshippers shall worship the FATHER in spirit and in truth.” We, the Body of Christ—the church, are the vessels who offer up “true worship”, which was the Father’s intention from the beginning. HE now has given HIS SPIRIT to us through HIS SON to bring “true” worship

Do Not Be Bewitched

2010-09-02T21:52:00.001-04:00

The word of the Lord to the congregation, at Grace & Truth, recently, was: '(many) have been tricked into trying to undertake the work that the Holy Ghost is ordained and equipped to DO IN/THRU (you)' ...saying further: “Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now made perfect by the flesh?” Selah. [Gal 3:3] And the answer is, Nay, rather “the blessing of

Salted With Fire

2010-08-29T21:54:00.001-04:00

“Salt is good...” and how well do we know it. Some (hypertensive) people can't live with it; while others can't live without it. On a spiritual level, Jesus said: “If the salt (has) lost it's savour/taste/flavor/strength how shall it be salted (strengthened)?” Then Jesus followed this

Jenelsie's Corner (#203)

2010-08-27T21:18:00.002-04:00

My Grace and Truth Family, Greetings to you in the name of the FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST! We can all rejoice and be exceedingly glad for the unspeakable gift from our Father—the Holy Ghost. The plan and purpose of our God always included our salvation by Jesus and being filled (baptized) with His Spirit. Let us hear and hear again what He has spoken to us in giving relevant understanding

The Miracle At Cana

2010-08-19T21:56:00.000-04:00

John's account of the miracle of the turning of water into wine; at the wedding in Cana, signifys the ways and means of God; to save us (“by the washing of the water of the word”), and “cleanse” us from all unrighteousness (by the blood of the Lamb), and fill us with His Spirit; that we might be able to walk in the “newness of (His) Life.”[Jn 2:1-11; Eph 5:26; 1 Jn 1:9; Rom

O, What A Foretaste!

2010-08-12T11:31:00.000-04:00

On the day of Pentecost, when Peter stood forth; before the amazed and mocking crowd, and declared: “This is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I WILL POUR OUT OF MY SPIRIT UPON ALL FLESH...” the pattern foretold in Ezekiel's prophecy of the “dry bones” was fulfilled. [Acts 2:16-17] This forecasted Pentecost

Jenelsie's Corner (#200)

2010-08-06T21:45:00.000-04:00

Dear Grace and Truth, Blessings to each of you in the name of our Lord! We are hidden in Christ Jesus—in this world but not of this world. Our provision is promised, as our LORD is also the KING of all kings. Riches, dominion, and power belong to HIM for HE is heir to the throne of God. However, our FATHER made us joint-heir with the Lord so riches, dominion, and power

Jenelsie's Corner (#199)

2010-07-29T12:53:00.001-04:00

My Grace and Truth Family, Saints, our Father God remains faithful to perform His Word—though we may “think” differently for a season. The Holy Ghost is at work to bring our minds into “oneness” with the Lord Jesus Christ about His greatness in and through us while we go through situations. So don’t draw back or turn aside from the “hearing” of His WORD. The WORD affects

Salvation, The Witness

2010-07-29T10:00:00.002-04:00

It is written: “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” [Rom 10:13; Joel 2:32] The Apostle Paul continues: “How shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent?” [Rom 10: 14-15a] Scripture

Jenelsie's Corner (#197)

2010-07-24T10:00:00.000-04:00

My Grace and Truth Family, Do you recall our Lord saying to us in a recent Sunday morning service that “He hears us”? The Lord God Almighty, our Father, hears us when we speak to Him. And “I”, the new creature, heard Him. What a strength I received from those Words! So there has been boldness in me by the Holy Ghost to broach subject matters long avoided whenever I

To Explore, Or Receive

2010-07-22T10:00:00.001-04:00

...That is the question, when it comes to the correct “response” to the “wind” of the Spirit.[Jn 3:8] We are re-learning that: “as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons (daughters) of God”[Rom 8:14] Being “led by the Spirit” is to “yield your members” to, or receive, the Spirit's leading versus usurping the Spirit's authority, and trying to second guess

Earthly Things vs. Heavenly Things

2010-07-14T09:54:00.002-04:00

[Jn 3:11-13] Jesus, “the word made flesh,” is a visible example of an invisible reality.[Jn 1: 14, 1-5] We are coming to understand that “through faith; (the substance of things hoped for & evidence of things unseen), the (visible) worlds were framed by the (invisible) 'word' of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.” Selah. [Heb

If Ever...

2010-07-11T09:56:00.000-04:00

If ever there was a people, called from before the foundation of the world; alien from the commonwealth of Israel; strangers from the covenant; destined to be grafted into the “vine” (which is Christ Jesus), and move Israel to jealousy; we, the “body” of Christ, are that “peculiar people.”[Eph 2:12; Rom 11:17; Jn 15:5; Deu 32:21; 1 Pet 2:9] If ever there was a place, meant

The War

2010-07-04T00:41:00.002-04:00

In the arena of life, it has been said: winner's never quit, and quitter's never win. So fight on, and “war a good warfare;” knowing that “the battle is not yours, but the Lord's.”[1 Tim 1:18; 2 Chr 20:15] You see, we do not volunteer or choose to join the Lord's army; we are “the elect ...whom He has chosen,” enlisted, conscripted, with a “calling” that is “without

Jenelsie's Corner (#192)

2010-06-24T00:00:00.000-04:00

My Grace and Truth Family, The recent ministry to us of truth about God as our FATHER is “mind-blowing”! Of course, this is not the first and only WORD HE has delivered to us regarding His fatherhood, but with the ground plowed and seed planted deeply, the root system is developing. The harvest of this incorruptible seed shall come forth! The harvest manifests transformed

A Word of Revelation: Out Of Pastor's Mouth

2010-06-20T00:00:00.000-04:00

Out from a word, on “Living In Today-Pt 2,” came a revelatory illustration of two opposing laws (“gravity” & “aerodynamics”); that were made for our spiritual stability/sobriety; even our very survival, on this terra firma, that the Lord created (remember “offenses must come”) [Matt 18:7] In Pastor's own words, the Spirit painted this attention getting portrait; by calling

Jenelsie's Corner (#191)

2010-06-18T00:00:00.000-04:00

My brothers and sisters, What can be said about the Word of the Lord which has been sent to us? This Word, sent from our Father, is conforming us into the image of His Son—our personal cry and desire is to be “like Jesus.” The conformation is really nothing like we imagined, is it? And we are being washed in our minds by the water of the Word. Our Lord Jesus said that

Today!

2010-06-17T00:00:00.001-04:00

There is something about “Behold, NOW is the day of salvation” that rivets our focus on the importance of priorities. [2 Cor 6:2] When Paul said he was “forgetting (yesterday, ie) those things which are behind,” he was setting the standard whereby our steps, too, would be ordered of the Lord.[Phil 3:13; Ps 119:133] Jesus taught us: “therefore take no thought for (tomorrow).

Jenelsie's Corner (#190)

2010-06-11T00:00:00.000-04:00

My Grace and Truth Family, As you consider the goodness of our Lord in His supply of your need, isn’t it “something” how HE has blessed so many times over? So much stuff has been made available to us or literally handed to us that our desire for one more thing is merely out of our lust. Yet we carry the attitude as if HE has failed to come through as the “provider” that

That We Might Be Partakers

2010-06-10T08:54:00.000-04:00

Talk about “power to become sons (and daughters) of God;” this is one “exceeding great and precious promise” that only God Himself could bring to pass.[Jn 1:12; 2 Pet 1:4] After all, think about it, how is it that God, thru Christ (our Creator) can change the “nature” of whosoever believes...and how can any man who is in Christ become “a new creature?”[2 Pet 1:4; 2 Cor 5:17

Jenelsie's Corner (#189)

2010-06-04T11:30:00.001-04:00

Dear Grace and Truth, The opportunity to spend a couple of days with my dad was such a blessing. I saw him in a different light this time; I heard his words with a different “ear.” He moved throughout the house with a purpose, and he spoke with an authority. At one point, for no apparent reason, he reached into his pocket and placed a “little something” in my hand while

Salvation, A Comma At The End Of Faith

2010-06-03T05:00:00.001-04:00

Speaking of comma's, we have been learning that there is no way to put a period on “the word of faith;” because it is an unfolding revelation. [Rom 10:8] The moment one feels that you have a grasp on the Lord, you begin to discover that you really haven't “apprehended that for which (you have been) apprehended of Christ Jesus.” [Phil 3:12] Although faith is a necessary

Pharaoh, A Necessary Accessory

2010-05-27T12:19:00.000-04:00

...appendage, accomplice to the manifestation of “the riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy, which (God) has prepared; so that (all) may see how very great His glory is.” Talk about a holy adornment. King David said: “Let Thy priests be 'clothed' with righteousness; and let Thy saints shout for joy.”[Rom 9:23 KJV/TLB; Ps 132:9]] I know

The Foolishness Of Preaching

2010-05-20T09:53:00.002-04:00

Ordained by God to confound the wise, and save the lost. “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” [1 Cor 1:18] You might ask How is it that something so gruesome as a brutal lashing and crucifixion can have such a redemptive result, in the life of whosoever believes? The answer was foreshadowed

Let Us Pray (Reflections Of The National Day Of Prayer)

2010-05-13T20:00:00.001-04:00

Father, we say Amen! To the “government” being upon the shoulders of your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ; [Isa 9:6] and we say Amen! To “the kingdoms of this world (becoming) the kingdoms of our Lord (God), and of (Your) Christ.”[Rev 11:15] Your “word” is “true,” [Jn 17:17] and 'it' is our “shield and buckler;” [Ps 91:4] so that “we can boldly say (Amen! to) 'the Lord is (our) helper,” and (we) will

The Power In The Gospel

2010-05-09T20:00:00.003-04:00

Strong's Concordance rendering of the Greek root of the expression of “power,” mentioned in [Rom 1:16], is 'dunamis;' which translates as DY-NO-MITE! Force. When it comes to “the gospel of Christ,” God, our Father, has fore-ordained that the preaching thereof would be endued with explosive, Spirit filled, “power” to save every one that believes. Having been “translated from the power of darkness

Jenelsie's Corner (#188)

2010-04-30T20:15:00.000-04:00

Dear Grace and Truth Family, I’ve experienced several “selah” moments this week. One in particular involved providing therapy to a 27 year-old young man who lived through being shot down in war while serving in the Marines. He is now totally dependent upon others for his daily care, having suffered severe brain injury and the loss of movement in his limbs. How our Lord

Jenelsie's Corner (#186)

2010-04-24T00:00:00.000-04:00

My Grace and Truth Family, My inspiration throughout this week has been to listen to, or “re-ear”, several of the messages and teachings our Lord has given in recent months. In my hearing, I was amazed at how clear and relevant His WORD was to us. I began to reflect upon the times when I was perplexed in a certain area, and the times when I doubted the Lord, and even when the Holy Ghost had me

The Inheritance Revealed

2010-04-21T00:00:00.000-04:00

We have been reminded that God {our Abba, Father} has “predestined us unto the adoption (to Himself) by Jesus Christ” and sealed His choice by giving us “the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father;” becoming “joint heirs (of the kingdom of God) with Christ.”[Eph 1:1-6; Rom 8: 15-17] It is written [1 Cor 2:9-10a]: “Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of

Jenelsie's Corner (#185)

2010-04-17T00:00:00.000-04:00

Dear Grace and Truth Family, My sisters and brothers, I’m truly discovering the virtue of worshipping our Lord in the midst of a hectic schedule or in the midst of an overwhelming situation. Even with cares and anxieties speaking loudly, the Holy Ghost provokes praise with the anticipation of His power and grace being manifested. So you might ask, “How does your faith work ‘in the midst’?” As

Jenelsie's Corner (#184)

2010-04-10T00:00:00.000-04:00

My Grace and Truth Family, I pray that the grace and peace from our Father and Lord Jesus be multiplied to us. May we know HIS strength to trust HIM to walk us according to His counsel, being persuaded of HIS foreknowledge in all things. I pray that we would experience HIS WORD as a light to our path and a lamp for our feet. May our eyes be singly focused on HIM while the Holy Spirit works in

Which He Wrought In Christ

2010-04-07T00:00:00.000-04:00

As the spotlight of the Spirit began to illuminate the significance of the resurrection; I was smitten by the “power” of God's “workmanship ...wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead.” [Eph 2:10; 1:19] Leaving no stone unturned, (CHRIST) PURCHASED (OUR) SALVATION ON CALVARY [Lk 23:33] In the prophetic words of a song: HE WOULD NOT COME DOWN FROM THE CROSS JUST TO SAVE HIMSELF; HE

Jenelsie's Corner (#183)

2010-04-03T12:33:00.000-04:00

Dear GTF Family, All of the computers and necessary technology are up and running now so I could return to you. Thank you for your indulgence of this brief rest. In all this business about moving, I’m yet seeing the hand of our Lord. Even down to the smallest details, HE makes Himself known, for His thanksgiving and praise are worthy at all times. The Lord knows all

Pitch It!

2010-03-28T00:13:00.000-04:00

Upon reflecting on the “word” of the Lord, spoken in the midst, I heard the Spirit say: “If your religion is standing in the way of your relationship with Christ, Pitch It!!!” It is written: “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this ...to keep (oneself) unspotted from the world.” [Jas 1:27] Which reminds me of an old hymn lyric: NOTHING BETWEEN MY SOUL AND MY SAVIOUR, NAUGHT

Jenelsie's Corner (#182)

2010-03-12T19:16:00.002-05:00

My Grace and Truth Family, The half has not been told about the work of the Holy Ghost in me for the past three weeks. The experience that He has given has been filled with continual revelation of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Yes, eternal life has been made manifest to me again and again in the person of the Lord Jesus. I remember when we were waiting to receive the approval

Who Do You Say He Is?

2010-03-11T10:33:00.000-05:00

A question that is easier asked than answered. Now, this space doesn't allow for a lengthy deliberation. So, suffice it for us to say that, unless the Father reveals Jesus to us as His “only begotten Son,” and draws us to Jesus (as Saviour and Lord); we have no hope of coming to know Him.[Jn 6:44] The beloved Apostle John wrote, to the church, to declare Jesus, the Word; which he and the other

His Faith On Display

2010-03-11T10:29:00.000-05:00

Does “Have you considered my servant Job?” have a familiar ring? Can you image, or fathom, God's purpose in spotlighting Job's testimony of being a “perfect and upright man that fears God, and avoids evil?”[Job 1:8] Well, I think one thing the Lord intended to illustrate is that: “many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord deliverers him out of them all;”

He Is All Our Righteousness!

2010-03-03T11:18:00.000-05:00

“That we might be found IN (Christ), not having our own righteousness ...but that which is through the faith of Christ” (the Tree of Life).[Philippians 3:9] Unless the Lord perfects our faith, our labor becomes a vain effort; for without Him we can do nothing. After all, Christ is “the author and the finisher of our faith” (not us); that we might be called “trees of righteousness, the planting of

Jenelsie's Corner (#180)

2010-03-03T11:14:00.000-05:00

Dear sisters and brothers, Here is a sobering and comforting Word from our Lord: whatever trial or temptation you’re experiencing this day, it is under the m-e-r-c-y of our Father—the Father of mercies. The Lord has tempered every situation so that, as His children, we are not consumed or swallowed up. While in the trial and in the temptation, He is compassionate and

Jenelsie's Corner (#179)

2010-02-19T22:05:00.002-05:00

My Grace and Truth Family, Yes, blessing and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! I give our Lord ‘thanks’ for you all, and make entreaty for you with all joy. Also, I’m thankful for the fellowship we experience with each other through encouragement and testimony of the faithfulness of our Lord to work in us to bring His Word to pass. The WORD preached and

"Faith" is "A Gift"

2010-02-14T02:11:00.000-05:00

“Don't be misled, my (dears). Every good ...and perfect GIFT is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” FAITH, a GIFT “from the Father”...”not of works, lest any man can boast.”[Jas 1: 16-17; Eph 2:8] ThenSingsMySoul: ALL (WE) HAVE NEEDED (HIS) HAND (HAS) PROVIDED. Unless Abba, our Father, gives (

Jenelsie's Corner (#178)

2010-02-14T02:09:00.000-05:00

My Grace and Truth Family, I want to share with you how our Lord manifested Himself to me in this past week:While driving from home to home in the Mercury Tracer (Ricky’s first little car), I made a mental note that the car was not equipped with a CD player, tape player, computer, nor MP3. Since I have become spoiled by at least one of these amenities being at my

Eternal Life

2010-02-06T01:19:00.000-05:00

The Spirit of the Shepherd, who gives “eternal life” to His sheep, spoke volumes in the midst of Grace & Truth on Sunday.[Jn 10:27-28] I heard the Lord say again: I AM (the) “living water...whosoever (drinks) of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst (again);” and, ” I AM the bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for

O The Glory!

2010-02-06T01:16:00.002-05:00

So, the take away from the “word of the Lord” unto the “church” was, “When (they) were ONE, making ONE sound (of praise and thanksgiving unto) the Lord, THE GLORY of the Lord filled the house of the Lord.” [2 Chr 5:13; 1 Ki 8:11] It was all about the “presence” of the Lord; represented by the Ark of the Covenant (where His presence was manifested), in “the Most Holy Place”

The "Vision" Revisited

2010-02-06T01:02:00.000-05:00

We were reminded, and eloquently so, that: “Where there is no 'vision,' the people perish (run wild/TLB, or wander aimlessly/CES);” which is a stinging reproof to those among us who have been slack to even search out, consider, and become acquainted with God's 'vision' for Grace and Truth Fellowship.[Prov 29:18] The “vision” is a map (a guide, a 'spiritual' compass, an

Jenelsie's Corner (#177)

2010-02-05T20:51:00.000-05:00

My Grace and Truth Family, Holy Father is wonderful to give us another opportunity to present our bodies to Him again today. The Lord spoke to us at Ashton Gardens Assisted Living Facility on last Sunday, saying that as we present, HE renews our minds. He supplants our own wayward thoughts with the truth of His Word and brings to light the Life given through Jesus Christ.

Jenelsie's Corner (#175)

2010-01-22T20:53:00.002-05:00

My Grace and Truth Family, Let me share with you a testimony so awesome about the care of our Father: During work last week, I found myself calculating dates in my head (a seriously hard thing for me to do) which were necessary to complete documentation for my patients. I did not have the usual gadgets at my fingertips to pull up the dates quickly and accurately. So I

Jenelsie's Corner (#174)

2010-01-15T22:09:00.000-05:00

Dear Grace and Truth, Our God is so awesome! As I was listening to the jingle on GTF’s radio, the Lord spoke these words to me: “I’m not slack concerning any of my promises. Is there anything too hard for me?” How excited I was to hear those words coming from the FIRST and the LAST, the LORD of lords, the GREAT I AM! The Spirit of the Lord unfolded the vision for

When You Are Converted

2010-01-12T21:52:00.000-05:00

When You Are Converted “Strengthen (your) brethren” [Lk 22:32] This is the Lord's commandment to Peter, when He said to him; after the resurrection, “Feed my lambs, Feed my lambs, Feed my sheep;” which speaks to Abba's purpose to use us to “exhort one another daily.” [Jn 21: 15-17; Heb 3:13] It is written that, after His ascension: “He gave some apostles, and some

Jenelsie's Corner (#173)

2010-01-12T18:58:00.002-05:00

Dear Grace and Truth, In this New Year, our Lord has us “positioned” to cry to Him and to hear His voice; to look to Him, the Lord Jesus, who is the author and finisher of our faith. We are in “place” to give Him our worship with our knees bowing and our tongue confessing HIS LORDSHIP. HE has made us ready to receive the next portion of His will and purpose in us to the

Jenelsie's Corner (#172)

2010-01-12T18:57:00.000-05:00

My Grace and Truth Family, Greetings in the name of our Lord! We have been preserved and provided for throughout the year of 2009. The Word of the Lord has been rich as He has taken us step by step from faith to faith, glory to glory. We all have testimony of the Holy Ghost decreasing the “me” in so many areas so HE would increase. In 2009 He has caused and is causing

Jenelsie's Corner (#171)

2009-12-30T15:41:00.002-05:00

My Grace and Truth Family, Oh, that we would be strengthened to live in the vision given to us as a ministry: “Jesus Christ: the Son of God is Lord…that in all things HE might have preeminence.” Our purpose for existing as ‘Grace and Truth’ is so that we will fulfill the calling to present, express, and demonstrate the reality of JESUS as LORD! Step by step each of us,

Jenelsie's Corner (#169)

2009-12-30T15:38:00.000-05:00

My Grace and Truth Family, What grace we have as believers in the fellowship with the Lord Jesus. He is our “gate” to God Almighty--Jehovah, the Great ‘I AM that I AM”. On last Sunday, our Lord declared, for our hearing again, that our God is also our FATHER, even our DADDY! Throughout the week, each time I heard Him with replaying the tape, the words, “Father and

Jenelsie's Corner (#168)

2009-12-30T15:36:00.001-05:00

Dear Grace and Truth, The Lord gave us a vivid picture of how the Holy Spirit works in us as new creatures while we were in service at Ozzie’s Restaurant. During the comely time of worshipping our Lord, the spotlight was placed on Jacenta for our learning. Pastor explained that when she yielded herself to bring praise to the Lord, the sound began as a weak, trembling voice. Then the WORD was

Born Of A Virgin: Part 2

2009-12-30T15:25:00.002-05:00

GTF Elder C. Edward Smith We are learning that as “the word was made flesh,” such that we could “behold” His glory; it is Abba's purpose that Christ be BORN/brought forth/seen/manifest IN us, and thru us; that the glory of His life would be revealed IN us. The pattern (“that God was manifest in the flesh”) was inescapable, such that the outcome (that we be “born again” of

Born Of A Virgin: Part 1

2009-12-30T15:23:00.003-05:00

GTF Elder C. Edward Smith “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When, as His mother, Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.” [Matt 1:18] I awakened the morning after the Lord's day with these musings, bubbling in my spirit, concerning the unique distinction between Christ's (virgin) birth and Adam's (supposed virgin)

Be Born IN Us Today!

2009-12-30T15:21:00.000-05:00

Be Born IN Us Today! “Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail th' encarnate Diety,” the “word was made flesh;' for all mankind to see. [Jn 1:14] The angels had a mighty miracle to herald on that holy night: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” [Lk 2:11] Why was He born? To “save us from our sins;” and to prepare His

And I Saw

2009-12-04T14:32:00.000-05:00

GTF Elder C. Edward Smith “And John bare record, saying, I SAW the Spirit ...descending and remaining on Him ...which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. AND I SAW, and bare record that this is the Son of God.” [Jn 1:32-34] Coming to what pastor calls 'the comma' in what Abba is speaking (by His Spirit) in the midst, regarding “Seeing IS Believing;” we turned the

Jenelsie's Corner (#167)

2009-11-28T12:01:00.000-05:00

Dear Grace and Truth, Well, this first set of holidays has passed us, and we can relax from all the “work” that has been involved. For some of us there was a break from our “routine” of prayer and fellowship with the Lord, as we would describe it. Returning to that “place” is usually also a “work” that can take us right up to the next holiday. Be reminded, however,

Believing Is Seeing

2009-11-25T11:55:00.000-05:00

GTF Elder C. Edward Smith Here's another sermon note: The “way” of the Lord is to send (speak) a “prophetic vision” (for us to “rest” in) before the promised victory, that is to follow after. There is a pattern, from the garden of Eden to the garden of Gethsemane, that “the word of the Lord (of death, and life after death) is tried,” and proven. [Ps 18:30] From “thou shalt surely die” to “

Jenelsie's Corner (#166)

2009-11-19T21:56:00.000-05:00

Dear Grace and Truth, The depth of understanding our Lord is imparting to us is a wonderful blessing to be treasured. HE has given the way—in all our getting, get an understanding of ‘who’ the Lord Jesus is and ‘what’ He has done in us, the church. In the beginning the plan was made that the church, or the people of God, would receive clarity about our new life in His

Stand Ye Still & SEE

2009-11-17T20:36:00.000-05:00

GTF Elder C. Edward Smith Sunday, November 15th, 2009 For the record, allow me to paraphrase a significant outline point, to our ongoing teaching on “Seeing IS Believing:” (Jesus) The “Word” Was Sent (“made flesh”) For (our) Vision. The Apostle John wrote (by the Spirit of God) that “we beheld His glory (we SAW Him with our eyes), (even) the glory as of the only

But We See Jesus

2009-11-07T17:14:00.002-05:00

Saturday, November 7th, 2009 GTF Elder C. Edward Smith As the Spirit labours, so patiently, with us to open our eyes of “faith;” the “light”(“word”) of revelation is beginning to illuminate our path, as a lamp unto our feet. We were reminded that, “in the time of trouble,” God's people turned their eyes toward the Lord, and prayed; And Abba's response was: “Be not afraid nor dismayed by

Jenelsie's Corner (#165)

2009-11-05T23:34:00.000-05:00

My Grace and Truth Family, When our Lord sent His Word on last Sunday, a stronghold in my mind was pulled down. My ears were opened to hear HIM speak, “Don’t ask for an increase in horses…more arrows…as a remedy or an answer to your current circumstance.” My dependence on the ‘natural’ is so subtle that the WORD, which is quick and powerful to the division of even my thoughts, must illuminate

Seeing IS Believing

2009-11-04T00:16:00.000-05:00

Seeing IS Believing GTF Elder C. Edward Smith Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 Here are some “apples of gold” excerpted from the “word” spoken in the midst of our Celebration Cruise; for your edification. The Lord saves His people BY A “WORD.” [Ps 107:20] Part of the reality of being a Christian is the ability to see (or perceive clearly) the unseen (ie. things that are

Jenelsie's Corner (#162)

2009-10-15T10:09:00.001-04:00

Jenelsie Howell Thursday, October 15th, 2009 My Grace and Truth Family, We, as a body of believers called “Grace and Truth”, have been blessed with the preaching and teaching of the engrafted Word of our Lord, which is able to save our souls. The Lord Jesus has asked this question: What profit is it for a person to gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Our cry unto Father God is

Jenelsie's Corner (#161)

2009-10-09T21:34:00.001-04:00

My Grace and Truth Family, I heard a TV advertisement on last week which promoted an “unbreakable” bond between doctor and patient. After chuckling to myself, I remembered what our LORD has spoken to us about HIM being our “healthcare provider”. HE established a bond between “doctor and patient” unparalleled by none other in the earth. A life was given, and blood was

Striking Contrast

2009-10-09T21:22:00.000-04:00

Friday, October 9th, 2009 GTF Elder C. Edward Smith In a “word,” that has been ministered in the sanctuary: “Earing The Lord,” it has been established that “FAITH COMES BY HEARING, AND HEARING”(emphasis by the Holy Ghost)[Rom 10:17] O, that the Lord would allow that we would have “ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.” For, you see, there is greater

Jenelsie's Corner (#160)

2009-10-02T17:47:00.000-04:00

Jenelsie Howell Friday, October 2nd, 2009 My Grace and Truth Family, Can you reflect just a moment on the awesome presence of our Lord in our midst on last Sunday? You’ll give Him a glorious praise and thanksgiving for His mighty act towards Elder Smith. He gave us His prescription for our infirmity. The Lord was given the preeminence, and He reconciled all

Jenelsie's Corner (#159)

2009-09-27T00:39:00.000-04:00

Jenelsie's Corner (#159) Jenelsie Howell Sunday, September 27th, 2009 Dear Grace and Truth Family, I have so much to tell you about the “walk” the Lord led me through concerning my eyes. My sight is now restored—glory to our Father and Lord Jesus! Please receive my appreciation to each of you as you hoped with me, believed with me, and waited with me until the fulfillment of His promise.

Show & Tell

2009-09-24T10:21:00.002-04:00

Show and Tell GTF Elder C. Edward Smith Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Regarding the “out-working” of the “in-working” of HOPE, we were told that “what God does He proves” ...not in order that we might SEE {proof of His power to do}; but in order that He might SHOW {display His power to do}, as a witness that “this is done;” for all to see how “done” it is. Although “hope that is seen is

Jenelsie's Corner (#158)

2009-09-20T01:04:00.003-04:00

Jenelsie's Corner (#158) by Pastor's Wife, Jenelsie Howell Sunday, September 20th, 2009 Dear Grace and Truth, We can certainly say that as part of the family of God, we are experiencing distresses, woes, trials, and even temptations. Of course, our Daddy said “there would be days like these” and our Lord and King, Jesus, gave us a new life which includes “overcoming” as we walk through the

Faith Availeth Much

2009-09-12T21:20:00.002-04:00

Faith Availeth Much GTF Elder C. Edward Smith Saturday, September 12th, 2009 Wisdom spoke (in our midst) that there is a “spiritual” sustenance that the Lord ministers to the church; via the Holy Ghost, that will actually put in check “the law of sin and death,” in our members; to sustain us (in these bodies) for the witness. Hence, that we may “be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His

Jesus Paid It All

2009-08-22T11:00:00.002-04:00

Jesus Paid It All GTF Elder C. Edward Smith Saturday, August 22, 2009 I OWED A DEBT I COULD NOT PAY. HE PAID A DEBT HE DID NOT OWE. I NEEDED SOMEONE TO (WASH) MY SINS AWAY. AND NOW I SING A BRAND NEW SONG, AMAZING GRACE. CHRIST JESUS PAID THE DEBT THAT I COULD NEVER PAY. Truer words could not have been penned to convey the revelation that “what God requires He provides” (ie. Jehovah Jireh

Jenelsie's Corner (#156)

2009-08-21T16:00:00.001-04:00

Jenelsie's Corner (#156) Jenelsie Howell Friday, August 21, 2009 Dear Grace and Truth, Peace from our Father through our Lord Jesus Christ. Cease from your works of trying to find rest for your souls. The Lord Jesus bids us to come to Him when there is anxiety, cares, worry, and the like. Our Lord has made it possible for our minds to stop stirring with agitation over troubles. He speaks

Jenelsie's Corner (#155)

2009-08-16T00:00:00.005-04:00

Jenelsie's Corner: #155 Jenelsie Howell Sunday, August 16th, 2009 My Grace and Truth Family, Our faithful God and Father has brought us through another week. For some the week was uneventful, as we see it, but for others the week was filled with trouble and trials. Whatever we walked through or did not walk through was by the grace of our Lord. He orchestrates the day that the Holy Ghost

Jenelsie's Corner (#154)

2009-08-02T10:00:00.002-04:00

Jenelsie's Corner Jenelsie Howell Sunday, August 2, 2009 Dear Grace and Truth Family, How wonderful our Lord is to supply the FAITH we need, for we walk by faith and not by sight in the Kingdom of God. He sends His word to us, and we hear them, receive them, believe them, hope in them—this is our faith; we wait on Him to perform the very WORDS sent. Our confidence is in Him and not on any

You Were Chosen

2009-07-25T00:00:00.002-04:00

You Were Chosen GTF Elder C. Edward Smith July 26, 2009 On the sixth day, of creation, God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have dominion over the (works) (of) (our) (hands)” [Gen 1:26; Ps 8:6] Afterward, King David, “the sweet Psalmist of Israel” declared: “O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me...You saw me before I was born and scheduled each

Jenelsie's Corner (#153)

2009-07-19T10:00:00.002-04:00

Jenelsie's Corner Jenelsie Howell Sunday, July 19, 2009 My Grace and Truth Family, Our Lord says for us to draw close to Him, and He will draw close to us. So how do we draw close to Him? Well, the “closeness” occurs through a process, which is a familiar concept to us regarding the “way” of the Lord. Let’s be reminded that He starts the process, however, through the “work” of His Spirit

Jenelsie's Corner (#152)

2009-07-12T09:00:00.004-04:00

Jenelsie's Corner Jenelsie Howell Sunday, July 12, 2009 Dear Grace and Truth Family, Our God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). He put His Spirit within us so at any time or place we can cry out to “Abba, Father.” Whenever trouble (care, worry, calamity) comes to us, we have access to our God. He has said that He shall supply our every need according to