Hello to all my Dear family and friends;
  This is a different email that Ive ever sent before, but this is the second time, Ive felt i need to do it,
only this last time (which was last night) i was awakened and  couldnt get back to sleep.
  Well let me start with; our God is good ,faithful and  never returns void!  Well im sure we are all aware
of His second coming, and where we might not know the exact time or hour, (MATTHEW 24:26)
we know the signs given to us .
in  Gods word, and that it will be soon. I have such a passion for losts souls, what im trying to say is we all need  to
be fishers of men. I mean that's why we are here right? maybe a neighbor, friend, stranger, or even family
 needs to be shown Gods awesome love through us. when was the last time, the one whom cursed us we said
  God bless you. or persecuted us , we went straight into  prayer over , (LUKE 6:28)instead of gossip or put downs,
 when was the last time we really showed Gods love in all areas of our life, behind the screen as well with
our immediate families .  The biggest burden upon me is lost souls, those whom are lukewarm (carnal) and
cold. to reach one soul even is one less soul going to hell. if we bestow Gods love upon these  precious people
 God will show up and do His part!  two special people that are near and dear to my life,  just rededicated
their lives back to Christ. Praise God!  which will call  Joe and  Mary.they were living lukewarm lives,
now Mary had a fellow person (who didn't show Gods love)come down on her for living a lukewarm live.
as well as calling her names and such. Well  Mary was hurt and  frustrated by this lack of love. and a
soul wasn't won back to Christ. Well this Mary called me  and I asked her well  if you died today
would you go to heaven. She responded "well yes I believe God looks at my heart" I answered well
God does look at our hearts, but that's not what gets us to the kingdom  of heaven .(MATTHEW  3:2)
it is written we must  repent, and turn from our sins being washed clean from them, giving our
hearts and lives... not just our hearts and live for Him. (EZEK  18: 21-23) I asked her would you like to do that right now?
I   added it is written Behold  I stand at the door and Knock,if anyone hears My voice and opens the door ,
I  will come in and dine with him  and he with me. ( REVELATIONS  3: 20) she cried
and said yes rededicating her live to Christ. soon after  Joe did as well AMEN. well this is a true
story , my point being we can either  be like the judgemental, hippicritical type which is not of Christ!!
and loose a soul, or we can use Gods love and the word of God to reach peoples lives.   so I encourage you
today to open up to someone in Gods love and reach the lost ,  we dont have to be preachers
to reach the lost,  if we do are part God will show up and do His! (AMEN)
 God bless each of you in all areas of your lives, may the Holy Spirit flow through you today
and  move through your lives in a huge way.. until we meet again ,for sure when the trumpet sounds. AMEN    XoXoXo you may reach sister Ophelia at ot3871@yahoo.com
she loves to pray and fellowship.

GOD WOKE ME UP AROUND 2 AM THIS MORNING & WOULDN'T LET ME GO BACK TO SLEEP. I HAVE HAD SUCH A BURDEN ON MY HEART THIS MORNING FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM SUICIDAL THOUGHTS,TENDENCYS,CUTTING,SELF MUTALATION, ETC...
THIS ISN'T SOMETHING FOREIGN TO ME. I HAVE COUNSELED A LOT OF PEOPLE & HELPED THEM THROUGH THIS ISSUE. I MYSELF HAD MY OWN PROBLEMS WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER, SO I KNOW FIRST HAND THIS STRUGGLE, & I ALSO KNOW HOW GOD CAN BRING YOU THROUGH. I DON'T TALK ABOUT THIS MUCH OPENLY, ALTHOUGH I HAVE SHARED IT WITH THOSE GOD HAS LED ME TO. I FEEL I NEED TO REACH OUT TODAY TO THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE, OR ARE DEALING WITH THIS, OR HELP THOSE WHO HAVE FRIENDS OR FAMILY WHO DO.
GOD SAYS IN JOHN 10:10 "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (KING JAMES)
I KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE WITH OUT HOPE, OR HAVE LITTLE FAITH. ALL WE NEED HOWEVER IS THAT MUSTART SEED FAITH, & GOD WILL GET US THROUGH. WE DON'T ALWAYS SEE HOW, NOR DO WE UNDERSTAND, BUT WE AREN'T TO LEAN ON OUR OWN UNDERSTANDING ANYHOW. PEOPLE WILL LET YOU DOWN. THAT'S LIFE. THEY MAY NOT EVEN REALIZE IT. WE MUST FORGIVE & MOVE ON, WITH OR WITHOUT THOSE PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES, & TRUST GOD TO DEAL WITH THEM IN HIS OWN TIME. PLEASE SEND ME A MESSEGE IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER PRAYER REGARDING THIS SUBJECT. REMEMBER THAT CHRIST LOVES YOU & SO DO I!!!

I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope.
JEREMIAH 29:11

FELICIA PLUNKETT
CO-FOUNDER
TAKE A STAND MINISTRY

Trina’s Testimony

I’ve known of God since I can remember, but I have never had a personal relationship with Him until over a year ago.

Growing up I went to church with neighbors sometimes and learned from different things my dad taught me. But life in my family was never lived completely by faith in Christ and accepting Jesus by faith was never an issue. But when your parents don’t understand it completely themselves what can you expect.

My mom and dad divorced when I was 14 and my brother was 5. We lived with my dad because my mom was an alcoholic and couldn’t take care of us. Childhood was over then because living with a dad you end up having to pick up the “mom” part and take care of the house plus helping him with everything. I can say now though that I can plumb a house, roof one, weld, etc.

About a year after graduation in order to get out from under my dad I moved in with a boyfriend that nobody approved of. I ended up pregnant and we married and I had my first child at the age of 20. This marriage was very abusive both physically and mentally. After about 3 years I divorced. A year or two after this his rights were terminated to my daughter for plenty of reasons. This all brought me to seek out God like I had never known.

It was just me and my daughter for a couple of years until I met Jason. We married and had another girl and he adopted my oldest then. My mom died 3 days after my youngest was born, but a couple of weeks before this she called to tell me she had been saved. All this happening like it did made my search even deeper. I had always thought of God a lot but only turned to Him when I needed Him. When we had our little family I started feeling an even more powerful pull toward God. I knew there was more and my kids needed this too.

I went to several churches and none seemed right. I prayed about it and the Spirit came over me and if you’ve ever felt this you know how amazing it is. I knew where to go after that and in this church I got into the Word and it touched my soul:

Hebrews 4:12 “For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit and attitudes of the heart.”

Over a year ago I accepted Christ and have been pushing forward since. I’ve never felt so alive in my life. I’ve never trusted God like this ever. I want everyone to know Christ this way.

Romans 10:9-10 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.”


God want's EVERYONE to come to Him, no matter where you come from.

God giving back my modesty and self respect. Salvation. I was born dead, and God gave me life after they pronounced me dead, I was told the story of being a miracle baby, my grandmother speaking in tongues over me, and my mother screaming out don't take my baby, when God gave me back my breath. (Thank-you Jesus). I was raised in a strong christian faith, However a lot of my family on my moms side, were the judgmental, I'm better then you type, My sister and I were raised by my mom, who married off and on, to abusive men, who took advantage of us, and abused us, I always love God ,prayed and read my bible, went to church, when I was 14, I fell away from God falling for my first love, After 5 years, of being with him, he left me.  I really fell into the world, I was always a modest person up to this point, I was 19, and didn't have any family to turn to. I fell into the wrong crowd, started drinking heavily, everyday and I needed money  instead of turning to God I turned to the world. I found a strip joint that wanted to hire me, against my better judgment coming from a Godly upbringing, and this is was the beginning of loosing my modesty and self respect. I then became a totally different person, I was still a good hearted person, I just didn't care if I was naked, if the man was married, or that I was totally going against all I was believed in. I did this for 2 years, before  I would marry My first unbelieving husband and have two children with him, I was married for 9 years, before he left me for another woman, I lost my girls in a custody battle, and completely fell into a depression, drinking hard, and smoking pot , I wasn't looking for a man, far from it, when I would then meet my Husband, who wasn't a christian. I fell into such a deep pit, of depression, It was the darkest place I have ever been in, I still prayed, and read Gods word, and nothing! It wasn't till 2007 when I truly gave my life over to God,and decided to give all to him no matter what I had to give up, or leave behind including my two beautiful girls who still live with their father . My husband wasn't taking a liking to my life changing decisions, and reluctantly decided to stay with me, regardless. we moved far away to a new state. My walk with God getting stronger and stronger, He started by talking to me again,giving me visions, and I already new how to speak in tongues, so I started using it a lot more, My husband has seen me change and transform into a totally awesome Woman of God, I started feeling ashamed of my dressing slutty still , and had to change my dressing, covering up my Breasts,  something I haven't had since I was 19 I am now 32, and it was 30 when I felt that way and  that I firmly gave my life over to God.  so 11 years of have lost my self respect and modesty. It reminds me of the story of Adam and Eve and them realizing they were naked. I only wish I had turned over my life to God the first time when I was 19. But God allowed all of my life's trials and tribulations, so I can be where I am now completely in Gods will and hands. Having my modesty back has really been eyeopening to my husband as he has seen my changes,and for the past year has prayed with me,at dinner, and for the first time, he was attacked my demons, He didn't know how to fight them, he said he got angry so He wanted to have Scripture to help fight them if it happens again,  so i gave him scripture to look up so he can refer to it. I just praised God for I have been along with others been believing for his salvation. God is so awesome, and is so powerful in my life, I am on fire!!!     If there is any one who would like prayer, or council . feel free to contact me at ot3871@yahoo.com. Love and prayers
             xoxoxo OPHELIA D. THOMAS xoxoxo 
               of Take A Stand MInistry
                           ISAIAH 42:9

u know wat i dont understand. why it is that a lot of ppl only pray wen they are in a rut. why ppl only think of praying to god when they need savin from a mess themself. god is THE definition of puttin others before yourself to have a deep burning desire to pray for others and worry about others well being before your own. but it is so easy to pray to him just to try and get get get for urself. why not try learning from the master and worry about someone else for a change. pray for someone else....then maybe all the problems you are havin for yourself that you just have to ask god to take away so you will have a better life wouldnt be there in the first place. bc god blesses those who stand in the gap for someone else. god blesses those who prays for the lost. it is better to give than to get......give a prayer...a simple prayer....want for someone else for a change. have faith.

Keri Rice of Take A Stand Ministry

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.. .. There is a word for those whom are dealing with deathly ill children.     For one God is ultimately in control! So start believing in His word, and promises, He promises to heal. (ISAIAH 53:5) But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities, the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and BY HIS WOUNDS WE ARE HEALED".N.I.V. He promises to restore.  (JOEL 2:25-26)I will repay you for the years the locust have eaten, the great locust,and the young locust, the other locusts, and the locusts swarm.My great army that I sent among you.(26)You will have plenty to eat, until you are full, and you will praise the name of the LORD your GOD, who has worked wonders for you;never again will my people be shamed.(N.I.V.) He promises to give us the what we ask. (1 JOHN 3:22-24)And receive from Him anything we ask,because we obey His commands and do what pleases Him. 23) And this is His command;to believe in the name of his Son, JESUS CHRIST, and to love one another as He commanded us. 24) those who obey His commands live in Him, and He in them. And this is how we know that He lives in us; We know it by the spirit He gave us. (N.I.V.) (LUKE 5:13)Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. I am willing He said. Be clean and immediately the leprosy left him. (N.I.V.) LUKE 8:50-56 Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus. don't be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.51, when he arrived at the house of Jairus, he did not let anyone go in with him accept Peter, John and James, and the child's father and mother. 52, meanwhile,all the people were wailing and morning for her. Stop wailing Jesus said. she is not dead, but asleep.53, they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. 54) But He took her by the hand and said, my child, get up! 55) Her spirit returned, and at once she stood up. then Jesus told them to give her something to eat. 56, her parents were astonished, but he ordered them not to tell anyone, what had happened. (N.I.V.)  These are the words that were in my heart for those who are going through, tough times, and Children are suffering deathly illness.  Start praising God for their healing, I love you all, My prayers are with you all.             xoxoxo OPHELIA D. THOMAS xoxoxo                   TAKE A STAND MINISTRY                             ISAIAH 42:9