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Rhoni
05-19-2008, 06:10 PM
Sister Alvear gave me an idea. I think it would be good to share with each of our sisters the men in your life that have influenced your life...for the positive. Women tend to get their self-esteem from their fathers so that is a good place to start.
1. My biological father donated the sperm that made me who I am today. For that I will be eternally grateful.
2. My adopted father - the Dad who raised me taught me a strong work ethic, and was always supportive of me. He didn't sy too much but when he did - I listened because I knew it was important.
3. Bro. Buller, Bro Condon, Bro Hugh Rose, Bro R. Trapani, and Bro T.F. Tenney. They gave me wonderful memories of Ohio campmeeting and wonderful sermons that I carry with me even today. Chior practice at Buckeye Lake wa so much fun with Bro. Buller!
bethola
05-19-2008, 07:09 PM
1. I must give honor to Bro. Bobby Hendricks, Bro. David Adams and Bro. Doug Vandiver because they taught me how a Christian Father would raise a family. They loved me in spite of me!
2. The Pastor of my youth Rev. James Thornton taught me how to have a servant's heart....even when I didn't want to have one! LOL
Beth
Rhoni
05-19-2008, 07:27 PM
4. Bro. T.L. Craft, the man of steel and velvet. He taught me that it is all right for men to cry.
5. Rev. Paul R. Kearney my home Pastor was an excellent teacher. I was so blessed to have such a good foundation in the word.
6. Bro. Dan Lewis...the first one at JCM that understood how intelligent I was and knew how understimulated I was at JCM. Thank God for his classes that stretched me outside my box.
Rhoni
05-19-2008, 07:34 PM
7. The late Rev. L. William Schmidt. He was the only man to that point in my life that allowed me to excell at the things I had a passion for. He and I understood each other and he gave me the freedom to try my wings and fly. He called me a "mover and a shaker". The one thing he said about me that I didn't understand until recently...he said I was somewhat inflexible. Change is very difficult for me. I always wanted him to preach my funeral because I felt he was the only one who knew me. He passed away before I did, but I had the privilege of interpreting his funeral for the deaf that go to the church in Indianapolis, Calvary Tabernacle, where the funeral was held. My interpreting was fitting, and I felt the loss.
Rhoni
05-19-2008, 07:37 PM
8. Rev. Richard Martin; he counseled me through the roughest part of my life. he always had a passion for restoration for those in previous ministry. He was ahead of his time. I appreciate him so much.
Rhoni
05-19-2008, 07:40 PM
9. Rev. Jerry Galloway, my Pastor while going through my graduate program at Indiana Wesleyan University. He is a humble man who loves God and has an affirming and encouraging spirit. He helped me get my healing and strength back when I was almost ready to give up.
Rhoni
05-19-2008, 07:47 PM
10, 11, 12, & 13: Dr. Jerold Jeffers, Bro. Rashidi Collins, Bro. Jonathon Suber, Rev. Anthony Ballestero: for years of pouring into me healing, word, prophecy, and affirmation.
Rhoni
05-19-2008, 07:50 PM
14 & 15 Bro. Hancock & Bro. Kershaw; for caring and encouragement.
16. Rev. Jim Baker: for Pastoring me. This is no easy task.
**I think it funny when people accuse me of not liking or respecting men...
Rhoni
05-19-2008, 07:54 PM
Male friends who have impacted my life:
Rev. R. E. Strange
Rev. Edward Kozar
Dave Holman [my first male best friend]
Louis Wooten
Jerry Harper [taught me sign language which has been a blessing to others as well as myself through the years]
Davis George
Terry Craig
Larry Sims
Lynn Sizemore
Kenneth Collins
Jim Griffin
Daniel Byrd
Rhoni
05-19-2008, 07:57 PM
I guess this can be my own personal blog:)
nahkoe
05-19-2008, 08:03 PM
1. My dad. His choices didn't do a whole lot more than hurt me, but I have never been able to escape the fact that I am so much like him. I've faced a lot of the same forks in the road he did. His choices helped me make my own decisions. And, I have to admit that being so much like him, walking too many of the same paths, being in far too many of the same situations, knowing him, has given me empathy. You can only see the outside, you can't know what's on the inside unless you take the time to dig a little. What you find there may surprise you.
2. Dan Hauge. Baptist pastor who put up with my attempts to convince him the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and speaking with tongues was still for today. He taught me to study for myself, to dig in, and how to use study tools to help get more out of the Bible. At 15 years of age, I couldn't have learned anything more important. (I never did convince him though..lol)
3. My best friend, Ronzo. I met him when I was struggling to get my feet under myself. He's walked with me and held me up when I couldn't stand on my own two feet. He's taken every opportunity to direct me to God and spent a lot of time teaching me who God is, both Bible study and by demonstrating the character of God. Right now, his influence in my life is the greatest, as it's the most current.
4. Well, except for possibly our pastor. :) Robert Allon has had quite an influence on my life lately. He's said the words that undid what I thought I knew about God and made room for me to learn who and what God really is.
Hoovie
05-19-2008, 08:36 PM
:didimiss
Mrs. LPW
05-19-2008, 08:52 PM
The men who have influenced my life are largely "nonames"... save for the Lord Jesus of course.
My father, not a perfect man by any means, but truly my dad! Loves me, and taught me right. Saved when I was still young, I never knew him when he drank or smoked or cussed or partied or fought. Still, his stories of his past and his conversion left a great impression on my life. I may be second generation Pentecostal, but because of his life and my mothers, I have a first generation experience of my own!
I know he'd be by my side in a heartbeat if I needed him. I know he'd lay his life down for mine without thought.
My brother, again, not a perfect man, but loves me and would be by my side in a heartbeat if I needed him.
My husband. Mr. LPW. Not a perfect man... lol.. but he's my hubby and he's stuck by me through thick and thin. Proving to me that Love and the Lord hand in hand can triumph.
My current Pastor, I know he cares of my soul, and I have availed myself of his biblical knowledge many tmes. I have been fed consistantly from the Word through him... R. Woodward.
The first Pastor my husband and I worked under... loved us and we knew it. the Late Gerald Perkins.
I also have another friend in the minstry who has played a big part in my life... he shall remain nameless.
They aren't men yet... but one day they will be. My sons. I realized when my first was born, that I could no longer sing "He's the ONLY reason I live... " any longer, and truly mean it in the absolute sense... Jesus is the only reason I live and breath, the only reason I have hope... but if there were nothing beyond this life.. I would still have reason to live. For my two sons.
I'm certain they will give me much over the years to come, but right now they give me daily joy, laughter and another great reason to continue pressing on and leading them in the upward way.
There aren't many men in my life... but the ones I have been blessed with, are good ones!
Great thread Rhoni...
Scott Hutchinson
05-19-2008, 08:52 PM
Only us SHs are a curious bunch we just had to sneak a peek to see what this is all about.
Hoovie
05-19-2008, 08:54 PM
Only us SHs are a curious bunch we just had to sneak a peek to see what this is all about.
Shhhhhhhhhh!
Mrs. LPW
05-19-2008, 09:08 PM
Shhhhhhhhhh!
... because we'd never know you were here otherwise.
Hoovie
05-19-2008, 09:12 PM
... because we'd never know you were here otherwise.
Whadda ya think I am - demented?
Sherri
05-19-2008, 09:14 PM
Whadda ya think I am - demented?
Well, you did sneak a peak at the women only thread!!!!:girlytantrum
Scott Hutchinson
05-19-2008, 09:18 PM
Curiousity did kill the cat you know,but hey cats have nine lives.
Mrs. LPW
05-19-2008, 09:20 PM
Men are always secretly interested in what is going on in women's minds. They just pretend not to be!
Scott Hutchinson
05-19-2008, 09:24 PM
Who is pretending ?
Hoovie
05-19-2008, 09:28 PM
Well, you did sneak a peak at the women only thread!!!!:girlytantrum
Have you so long been married and yet thou hast not known men??
Sister Alvear
05-19-2008, 09:32 PM
More men in my life...lol..
My pastor Rev. Bryan Taylor...he helped me through all those growing up years and coming to the mission field at 18...(barely 18)
Brother A O Holmes..encouraging me to be a missionary.
Bro. James Golf from Kanas city...
Brother C P Williams from Tulsa, Oklahoma...
more later...
Sherri
05-19-2008, 09:41 PM
Influential men in my life:
The Lord Jesus Christ
My husband, Eddie Cupples - the best teacher and most praying man I know
My dad, Don Graham - my best cheerleader
My son, Zac Cupples - it's very exciting to see him becoming a man
My grandpa, Bro. Paul Kloepper - my first pastor
A pastor friend, Bill Luther
Pastoral peers and good friends - Phil Goldsberry, Jeff Butler, Jerry McQuay & Lloyd Bustard
Bro. E. Ray Aldrich, Bro. Joseph Hedges, Bro. Robert Russell & Bro. Ernest Easton - pastors through my formative years
HeavenlyOne
05-19-2008, 10:36 PM
I can't say that I have any men who have influenced my life.
That's probably my problem.
Rhoni
05-20-2008, 05:13 AM
I can't say that I have any men who have influenced my life.
That's probably my problem.
They infuenced you more than you know :)
HeavenlyOne
05-20-2008, 12:39 PM
They infuenced you more than you know :)
Problem is, I've not had any men in my life to speak of. My first pastor was a big part of my life, but it was all negative influence. My dad was never a part of my life. Other pastors have been a part of my life, but really not in a big way. My ex husbands...well, let's just leave that alone. Didn't have male teachers in school. As a child and teen, I stayed away from men in general, especially older men.
My maternal grandfather was probably the biggest and only male influence on my life. Although we didn't see one another very often due to distance, I have many fond memories.
I'm jealous of 'daddies girls' and people who have fond memories of male influences. My mom was a daddy's girl, and LR is one also. I wish I could feel what they feel.
Esther
05-20-2008, 12:55 PM
The man that raised me until I was 6 still lives and I still call him for advice.
My husband, a man of intergrity.
Harry Haygood who is now deceased. :(
Not a lot of men have truly influenced me.
I think part of the reason is we moved so much as a child that I never had the opportunity to develop long and lasting relationships.
Rhoni
05-20-2008, 02:34 PM
I have more male friends through the years that I have relied on for many things but those stated are the most influential I supposed.
Recently I have made friends with: Daniel Alicea & Bro. Price and I hope that through the years we can be more infuential in each others life through our connection at Emmaus.
Blessings, Rhoni
Bella1
05-20-2008, 03:18 PM
Rev. HH Phillips-High Island Texas-my first pastor that I actually remember and I still keep in contact with his family.
Rev. Lonnie Jordan-High Island Texas-he still is my friend today
Rev. Ronald W. Smith-High Island Texas-Love him because he was and still is a Great man of God
Rev. Daniel Puckett-Winnie Texas-Wow! what can I say except he was a strong man (and very strict!)
Rev. Dale Gibson-Anahuac Tx,Mont Belvieu Tx, Oretta La-My Dad and my pastor for many years. Also very strict on us kids growing up, but has mellowed and now he says that he wishes he could redo alot of things over for saints and family alike. He and my mom also had a servants heart that you don't find many places today.
Rev. Jerrold Wallace-Moss Hill Texas-He and his wife taught me what commitment meant.
Rev. James Coots-Batson Tx-As my husbands uncle, Rev. Harold Davis, says: Once a Coots, Always a Coots!
Rev. Harold Davis-Hardin Tx-Uncle by marriage and truely a Man of the Word. He has been there for Raymond and I through thick and thin
Rev. William Davis (ie: Wild Bill of Waco) Uncle by marriage who truely has been a blessing to my husband and son
Rev. Jim Baker-cousin by marriage-love him and his humor-have never heard him preach, but his life has been an example for me
Rev. Jerry Ward-Houston Tx-Sweet man and good pastor
Rev. Scott T. Lewis-West Houston-No one (and I mean NO ONE!) can teach like this Man of God. His teaching on receiving the Holy Ghost and backing it with scripture is untouchable by anyone that I have heard teach and preach.
Rev. Rob McKee-Katy Tx-He truely has a servants heart. He teaches and preaches and lives humble. I have to say that I am calmer and more submissive to his teaching than any other pastor that I have sit under.
Rhoni
05-20-2008, 09:27 PM
Rev. HH Phillips-High Island Texas-my first pastor that I actually remember and I still keep in contact with his family.
Rev. Lonnie Jordan-High Island Texas-he still is my friend today
Rev. Ronald W. Smith-High Island Texas-Love him because he was and still is a Great man of God
Rev. Daniel Puckett-Winnie Texas-Wow! what can I say except he was a strong man (and very strict!)
Rev. Dale Gibson-Anahuac Tx,Mont Belvieu Tx, Oretta La-My Dad and my pastor for many years. Also very strict on us kids growing up, but has mellowed and now he says that he wishes he could redo alot of things over for saints and family alike. He and my mom also had a servants heart that you don't find many places today.
Rev. Jerrold Wallace-Moss Hill Texas-He and his wife taught me what commitment meant.
Rev. James Coots-Batson Tx-As my husbands uncle, Rev. Harold Davis, says: Once a Coots, Always a Coots!
Rev. Harold Davis-Hardin Tx-Uncle by marriage and truely a Man of the Word. He has been there for Raymond and I through thick and thin
Rev. William Davis (ie: Wild Bill of Waco) Uncle by marriage who truely has been a blessing to my husband and son
Rev. Jim Baker-cousin by marriage-love him and his humor-have never heard him preach, but his life has been an example for me
Rev. Jerry Ward-Houston Tx-Sweet man and good pastor
Rev. Scott T. Lewis-West Houston-No one (and I mean NO ONE!) can teach like this Man of God. His teaching on receiving the Holy Ghost and backing it with scripture is untouchable by anyone that I have heard teach and preach.
Rev. Rob McKee-Katy Tx-He truely has a servants heart. He teaches and preaches and lives humble. I have to say that I am calmer and more submissive to his teaching than any other pastor that I have sit under.
Dear Bella,
You must come and hear Bro. Jim baker preach. He is my Pastor and he was so anointed Sunday...he has a sense of humor and a heart of gold.
Blessings, Rhoni
Bella1
05-21-2008, 07:23 AM
Dear Bella,
You must come and hear Bro. Jim baker preach. He is my Pastor and he was so anointed Sunday...he has a sense of humor and a heart of gold.
Blessings, Rhoni
Hopefully I will get to hear him this summer. I will be singing in a concert in Cedar Hill (somewhere near Dallas) in July and I am hoping to make the Sunday morning service that weekend with my family.
GraceAmazing
05-21-2008, 07:53 AM
7. The late Rev. L. William Schmidt. He was the only man to that point in my life that allowed me to excell at the things I had a passion for. He and I understood each other and he gave me the freedom to try my wings and fly. He called me a "mover and a shaker". The one thing he said about me that I didn't understand until recently...he said I was somewhat inflexible. Change is very difficult for me. I always wanted him to preach my funeral because I felt he was the only one who knew me. He passed away before I did, but I had the privilege of interpreting his funeral for the deaf that go to the church in Indianapolis, Calvary Tabernacle, where the funeral was held. My interpreting was fitting, and I felt the loss.
Is he the one that pastored in Marion, Indiana for a while? Ruthie's dad? Sorry, that's just how I remember her. Oh, and the big gold things she used to wear in her hair and on her jackets. Oh, the things you remember. It was also interesting to see Rhoni that you attended Indiana Weslyan. How so very close to my hometown!!!
dizzyde
05-21-2008, 11:19 AM
1. My dad, Ron Mullings, from him I learned the meaning of integrity, how to be humble, and what having a servants heart meant. He modeled for me what the love of a husband should be, and how a man should take care of his family. After over 40 years of marriage, I have never seen a man love his wife more than my father loves my mother. No body better mess with my mom, and that includes us kids!
I also inherited a twitchy nervous tension, and a little impatience, LOL!
2. My brother, Jon Mullings, from him I learned the meaning of faith, and the power of vision. I watched a 15 year old boy look death in the eye without an ounce of fear or self-pity. There is no question that this man is my hero, he has allowed God to use him completely, and in the midst of madness, manages to be an amazing husband and father. And still maintain a crazy sense of humor!
3. My grandfather, Alvin Mullings, from him I learned the meaning of true Christianity, steadfastness of character, and unconditional love. A kinder, gentler man I have never known.
4. My "uncle", Don McCann. His love has been one of the unchangeable rocks in my life, a constant safety net.
5. My brother-in-law, John Cartier. From him I learned, not for the first time, the fallibility of first impressions. I was against my sister marrying him, I felt they were totally wrong for each other, but saw him buckle down and work on the things that needed to worked on, and love my sister completely in spite of the opposition he faced. And to do it all without holding a grudge. He is not a perfect man, but one who is willing to work on his problems and learn from his mistakes. He has become one of my closest friends.
6. Randy Duncan, my teen-age Sunday School teacher and mentor. He is the one who helped me start to build my relationship with God as a Teen-ager and he left a permanent mark on my life. I don't agree with the path he wound up choosing, but that does not negate his impact on my life, and I will always love him for that.
AmazingGrace
05-21-2008, 11:33 AM
Wow I dont know where to begin.
My Dad, He loved me the only way he knew how. He is such a quiet person yet always knew how to love. Even when my mother pushed me away and even out of the house at a very young age, my Dad was always there for me and taught me how to love unconditionally.
Rev. John Kershaw.
He is the best Papa in the world and one who taught me how to love, how to pray, how to study the word and how to be myself. If it werent for all the times my mom would just drop me off at the church and leave me there for hours alone and him making me and my sister sit on the floor in his office and read... read... read... (and what else is there to read in a pastors office other than Bibles and study material lol) and if we were tired of reading.. we could clean or pray.. or read or clean and pray... those years taught me so much... When I backslid.. he showed me how I was still loved by him and by God most of all... he is the one earthly person who never gave up on me!
Dan Dean,
He was my Sunday school teacher for years and years but most of all a sounding board for a little girl who thought she lost everything when she found out about her adoption. He and Becky cared for me and loved me no matter what and were always there for me and cared endlessly.
Patrick Smallwood.
My youth pastor. He came in at a very rough time in the history of our church and managed to show us all love and care and leadership we needed. He taught us how to grow among our trials and that no matter what everyone else was saying... we had to continue to live for God no matter what!!I know the first 2 months he was here he must have had at least 50 of our youth group at his house continually counselling us because of the mess he entered into yet... it didnt bother them one bit... it was what they were made for!
Rev. Richard Elrod
Rev. Richard Christian (boy was it a wild ride but we love them so much and do miss OKC so so much! definitely a growing experience)
Pastor AB Keating... Thank you for such a wonderful time and place of healing! Your impact on our lives will forever be there!
Rev. DG Hargrove.
There are so many wonderful things I could say about my pastor but I will simply leave it at... He is awesome!!!!
These are just a few but the ones who have made the biggest impact!
Rhoni
05-21-2008, 12:34 PM
Is he the one that pastored in Marion, Indiana for a while? Ruthie's dad? Sorry, that's just how I remember her. Oh, and the big gold things she used to wear in her hair and on her jackets. Oh, the things you remember. It was also interesting to see Rhoni that you attended Indiana Weslyan. How so very close to my hometown!!!
Yes, That is the church we also Pastored. Ruth Reider-Harvey is a good friend of mine. Back in the day I was her Youth Pastor. She and I used to shop together. She has such good taste in clothing and assessories:)
GraceAmazing
05-21-2008, 12:44 PM
Yes, That is the church we also Pastored. Ruth Reider-Harvey is a good friend of mine. Back in the day I was her Youth Pastor. She and I used to shop together. She has such good taste in clothing and assessories:)
In the church I grew up in we'd have those "Fellowship Rallys" on Friday night. The Marion church was in that rally circuit. I remember looking up to "Ruthie Schmidt" and telling my mom I wanted to be just like her! My mom was very conservative in dress (she wasn't allowed to wear red growing up, no open toe shoes, no splits in skirts, full skirts, etc.). So when I would say I wanted to be like Ruth, my mom would about have a heart attack!!! It was really funny...
Rhoni
05-21-2008, 01:00 PM
In the church I grew up in we'd have those "Fellowship Rallys" on Friday night. The Marion church was in that rally circuit. I remember looking up to "Ruthie Schmidt" and telling my mom I wanted to be just like her! My mom was very conservative in dress (she wasn't allowed to wear red growing up, no open toe shoes, no splits in skirts, full skirts, etc.). So when I would say I wanted to be like Ruth, my mom would about have a heart attack!!! It was really funny...
Sis. Ruth is very conservative and dresses less conspicuously today. She is a very sweet person. I admire her for standing when she has been through so much. She is part of the 'survivors' group.
Blessings, Rhoni
LaVonne
05-21-2008, 01:38 PM
My husband introduced me to Jesus...what greater thing could I ask for?! He's also a wonderful husband to me and father to our 4 boys.
My maternal Grandfather...I love him so...he's not a very personable man, but he taught me how to work hard, to do the job right the first time and he's always been there for me...to this day I can still drive over to the farm and know he'll be there.
Roger...a great "Dad" he's been to me for the past several years. He has shown me all the love my own father has not been able to. He's the most loving, gentle man I know.
Rhoni
05-21-2008, 02:09 PM
My grandfather was good to me when I went to JCM. He lived in Memphis and I would stay with him on any breaks from school. He always bought me jars of pickled [hot] okra to take back with me. He bught me a jean coat my Freshman year. I miss him.
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