My Journal, July 2006

As mentioned before, we have bible study almost every morning and we love it. We are still in Clinton, IN staying at Horseshoe Lakes Thousand Trails, Inc. resort and the park manager here is very nice. We have a campfire ring so he brought us some free firewood. We thought that was pretty cool since nothing is free anymore except the love of Jesus Christ. So of course that night we built a campfire and it was enjoyable. This was actually the parks Independence Day show and we could see the fireworks from our campsite. It was a good show. This particular Sunday after church services we had hot dogs and chips. Then everyone went to the park and Calvary Chapel played softball with the "House of Hope". This is an organization that has a program for alcoholics and drug addicts. They help the people stay off the bad stuff by teaching them about and filling their minds with Jesus rather than booze and drugs. It is a really neat place and is very successful at helping the people stay clean once they leave. It is very warm out these days as it is the middle of summer and it sure is humid in Indiana. :-) I started reading a book called, 'Falling in Love With Prayer', by Mike Macintosh. So far I really like it. We are continuing to help out at the church (Calvary Chapel) over the summer and we are excited about it. Also during this month, we went to Chicago twice to see my husbands youngest daughter. She is in the Navy and is now stationed in Rhode Island. We are very proud of her.
I noticed that my husband and I are learning more scripture everyday. Between our morning bible study and our own personal readings that we do, we are learning a lot. I try to pray unceasingly like the Apostle Paul says - I know God can hear me because we are so blessed and He always answers our prayers. I am very excited about walking with Jesus and am very hungry for the Word (the bible). The more we read, the more we learn and that brings great joy to my life. JOY stands for J=Jesus, O=others and Y=you. I love my Lord my God very much, yet I do fear Him. I don't want to do anything to upset Him. I praise Him for His glory and blessings. Just remember that there is always something to be thankful for. God Bless!
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My Journal, June 2006

I will be sharing my personal journal on a month by month basis. I hope you get some good insight from it as it is about my walk with Jesus. Like most people, we (my husband and I) have our morning coffee before bible study. The two combined just seems to start the day off great. Our current book we are using for bible study is the 'New Believer's Bible' that we got from my twin sister for Christmas of 2005. It is an awesome book and Calvary Chapel bookstores carry it or you can order it on-line at http://www.harvest.org/. Although we did not have bible study today, we did watch a really good movie on 'Praise the Lord' channel called, "Jacob". What a great movie. We had ordered 5 books by K.P. Yohannan and they are good books. His first book is called, 'Revolution in World Missions'. This book explains how he got started as a missionary and then started 'Gospel for Asia'. You can get more information on this at http://www.gfa.org/. He has some very profound books for new and continuing Christians. We were in Lynchburg, VA at the time and we always attend a Calvary Chapel wherever we go. (See my profile for more information on this). Met some nice people there and had lunch with them on Fathers' Day. On June 20 we finally watched "The Passion of the Christ". Although it was intense and there was too much violence, it was okay. There was some scripture left out and that was a letdown for us. We left Lynchburg on 6.23.06 and went back to Clinton, IN. We had gotten close to the Calvary Chapel group there last year and it was good to be back. We fellowshipped awhile and I checked out a book to read called, 'Improving Your Serve' by Chuck Swindoll. It has some study guides in it and I am really looking forward to getting started. Also, my husband and I both always read the bible or some christian news before bed. It really helps us get a good night sleep. I hope this is all not too boring. Stay tuned for July's journal news. God Bless!
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Real Freedom

As we ride the twisting roads and sense the freedom that we have on our bike, do you want to sense the same freedom in your daily life? Have you tried to find this freedom in many ways, only to be left with a sense of emptiness after a time?
Real freedom does not depend on the external circumstances of life but comes from a sense of peace deep within. There is only one way we can gain peace and that is to be in a right relationship with God, through His Son, Jesus Christ. There is, however, one problem that keeps us from gaining the freedom we desire - sin. Man is sinful by nature which causes us to miss the best that God has planned for us. Man also deliberately chooses to run his own life leading who knows where. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) All we, like sheep, have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:6)
Sin, accordingly, will lead to separation from God. In this condition, we cannot experience the abundant life which God planned for us. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23) We deserve to be eternally separated from God because of our sinful nature. But God has made it possible for us to choose to have the abundant life now as well as forever in Heaven with Him. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. (John 3:36) The solution, of course, is Jesus Christ. When Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose from the grave, He paid the penalty we deserve for our sins. His death and resurrection made it possible for us to live the abundant life. For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit. (1 Peter 3:18).
Dear Jesus, Please come into my heart and save me from my sins. I want to begin to experience a life full of real freedom that only You can provide. I know that Jesus died on the cross for my sins. I than You for that truth and ask You to forgive me of my sins. Thank you, Lord, for the sacrifice you made for me. In Jesus name, Amen.
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How to Know Jesus Christ as Your Personal Lord and Savior

Realize you are a sinner.
Romans 3:23, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
1. No one is good enough to go to heaven. Romans 3:12, "...there is no one who does good, not even one."
2. Being forgiven gets us to heaven, not being good.
Realize the wages of sin.
Romans 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord."
1. The wages of sin is seen in Luke 16:22-23, "...the rich man also died and was buried; and in hell he lifted up his eyes, where he was in torment...."
2. The wages of sin or the gift of God. Which do you want? It's your choice.
Realize you are loved.
Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
1. Jesus took our sins and gave us His righteousness. II Corinthians 5:21, "For He made Him (Jesus) who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might became the righteousness of God in Him."
2. The death of Jesus, if received by faith, will make you as if you had never sinned. Romans 5:9, "Much more then, being now justified (totally cleaned) by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him."
Realize that accepting salvation is up to you.
Romans 10:8-10, 13 "The word is near you, it is in your mouth and in your heart," (that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming): 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.
For whosoever will call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
1. If you believe that Jesus died for your sins and was buried and rose again (you don't have to understand this, just believe it), then ask Jesus to forgive you and save you.
2. How do you ask for salvation? With your mouth-from your heart.
Pray this prayer:
Lord Jesus, I know You love me even though I am a sinner. Please forgive all my sins as Your Word has promised. Come into my life now and be my Savior and Lord. I thank You for saving me.
Amen
Read Romans 10:13
Realize that now is the time.
II Corinthians 6:2, "...now is the day of salvation."
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The Christian Motorcyclists Association

This is a non-profit organization dedicated to reaching people for Christ in the highways and byways through motorcycling. CMA is not a Christian club or a ride group designed to segregate Christians from the influences of the world, but rather it is a ministry designed to thrust you into the mission of spreading the light of Jesus into the darkest areas! My husband and I first saw part of this great group when we went on the 'Rolling Thunder 2006' ride to Washington D.C. It was a very moving experience and an awesome day! The CMA group handed out free water and Christian bibles, pamphlets and stickers. They also had little bags with kleenex, hand wash, mints and gum in them and those were free also. It was there way of helping to do ministry work for Jesus and spreading the good news also. The main purpose of this ministry is to share the Gospel with motorcyclists. This is achieved by attending motorcycling events, rallies and/or tours, developing relationships, offering support and skills as servants and conducting worship services. Thousands of people have come to Christ as a result of these efforts. By combining their love for the Lord and motorcycling, CMA offers a great opportunity for fellowship with other members and CMA chapters through Christian rallies, rides and meetings. Their proven experience in the field of "highway and byway" evangelism has been used to develop training through their winter Seasons of Refreshing Conferences and the Ministry Team program. The credibility and reputation CMA has earned through the years in the motorcycling world offers you identification with a group that has proven itself. Most of all, CMA offers you the opportunity to work with a respected motorcycling organization to open doors for the Gospel presentation to motorcyclists.
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A Baptism

My husband and I attended a Baptism Ceremony on Monday, 9.3.06 at Calvary Chapel, Terre Haute,IN and there were five people baptized. This church is just one of many Calvary Chapels we have visited throughout our travels in the United States. We were here last year at this same time and the people at the church welcomed us and became our very good friends and family. Pastor Dave Hole and his wife Tammy are super people and are filled with the Lord. You can go to this church and not only be welcomed with open arms but also feel the acceptance of the people and the joy and peace they have there. It is way cool. The 5 people baptized just started attending Calvary Chapel and they are Patrick and his wife Sherise, whom Pastor Dave married 2 Sundays ago, Gibby and his wife Bev and her 5 year old son. It was a very moving experience. All that were baptized were full of smiles even though they were cold. Pastor Dave baptized them in his pool and the water was not warm. :-). After the baptisms, we had a big hot dog roast and also made smores. We were all filled with joy and happiness that only living with Jesus can bring.
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My Journal

I have been keeping a journal of all of the blessings we have received from Jesus and our daily walk with Him since the early part of this year. Our life seems full of more joy and peace than ever before. Because we travel full time, I always email my mom updates of my journal. Instead of just copying these to you, I want to rewrite them and add some new and exciting information to them. My future posts are going to be on special and exciting events that take place in our lives, but they will still be mentioned in my journal notes so I can keep on rolling. Are you all ready to read more?
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My Goal

CHECK THIS OUT! YOU MIGHT LIKE IT! I am a Christian and my husband and I are thinking of becoming missionaries. We have bible study together every morning and it just wouldn't be a great day if we didn't. You see, you do not have to be a 'religious freak' to enjoy the word of the bible and to share it with others. People look at us and our faces are shining. Why? Because we are filled with peace and joy. Because we belieive that Jesus died to actually SAVE us is awesome. Think about it. The bible is all facts. How could anyone back in that century write the way the prophets did without some kind of learning or guidance? My goal is to share this good news and to help people realize that the little thing their missing in their life and the emptiness they occasionally feel is that they do not have Jesus in their life. I repeat, you do not have to be a fanatic to love Jeus. Here are a few versus from the bible that are very interesting. Isaiah 7:14 states that 'Seven hundred years before Chist was born, Isaiah predicted that He would be born of of virgin.' Daniel, ch.9 states 'We are told the time of His birth'. Micah, ch. 5 states, 'The place of HIs birth is revealed'. In Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53 it states, 'The fact of His resurrection. You see, there is no way the prophets in the New Testament knew this because it was centuries later. My husband and I are currently helping out at the local church in Clinton, IN and are thinking of going to bible college in Murietta, CA when we go back this winter. We are considering decipleship. It would take us a year to do that but we are excited about it and feel that is our calling.
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Christian News

Spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. Welcome! Please look forward to future exciting news about Jesus and the love he has for us. There are so many out there in the world that really need Him and not only don't know it but don't know how to even get started. That is what I am here for. My husband also is a Christian, that is why I married him, and has so much love for the Lord and is a good teacher for me as I am for him. We plan on going to bible college in Murietta, CA. We hope next year is the right time. We believe on waiting for the Lords' instructions and if you know how to watch for signs throughout your daily life, you too will notice that when things just happen to go your way, or they don't, think about it. Why? Please read my ongoing teachings that I learn daily and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to comment. Your comments are always welcome!
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