More neat stuff God is doing!
 

As a growing church, we have folks from all different backgrounds attend. Our desire is to help them draw closer to the Lord and, hopefully, help them make a commitment to Him. We preach the word and let them deal with it. I fully believe that God's word will not return void and will accomplish that which it is intended to do.

Than being said, in the next 3 weeks, I will have the privilege of marrying 3 young couples who are currently living together and also had the privilege of baptizing 2 of the couples. Some may disagree with the patience we use when dealing with these good folks, but I trust the Lord and He has proven that He will do the work if we simply preach the truth and love the "devil" out of them, so to speak. Folks don't always respond as quickly as WE want them to, but the life miracles I have seen in the past few years shame me when I think of my lack of trust in God's word and my impatience with some folks.

EG: An X rated book store located across the street from NLC wanted to expand. We objected and were in the paper for not being tolerant etc. The paper even editorialized against NLC and told folks not to attend! No kidding! I made a visit to the editor on that one. The store expanded and we did nothing further to oppose them. Just didn't feel it was right at the time.

Fast foward: The daughter of the store owners started attending our Youth group and was afraid for anyone to know who she was. We loved her unconditionally and she gave her life to the Lord! After about a year or so, her Mother attended on a Sunday morning, yes, the store owner, and when I saw her, I hugged her and told her that I was glad to see her. After some time, I baptized her and 2 weeks ago, she was one of the ones who received the HG at Bible Study!!! To see this woman with her hands in the air and tears down her cheeks week after week simply "melts" me! She left the store some time ago due to her husband having an affair etc. The store has moved down the street because it can't afford the rent....and will soon close. (I'm confident)

All of this because we were patient and loved people unconditionally. I believe this is an atmosphere when God can do what He desires in lives...we just have to allow Him to do it!!! :D

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That's awesome!

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Now that's a wonderful post. Our God is so good.

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Praise God ............... I love to hear that kind of stuff. God is truely awesome.

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Wonderful testimony! Love works wonders. :)

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You know, God knows what he's doing!!

Thank you for being patient enough and letting him do HIS work!

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Wow I love stories like this! I know it must have been difficult dealing with what the paper said about your church. But the Lord and your patience prevailed! Yay God!

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Good stuff!!

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Awesome!

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A good report makes the bones fat. :)

Good report.

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Great report! We sure do learn the power of patience and love when we get older.

Thanks for sharing.

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Most excellent!

And that's the way it's posta be!

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Inspiring story...thanks for sharing.

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I'm sure you saw this lady when you & Bro. Alvear were here. She always sits in the 2nd row and worships w/all her heart! I know she was touched by your testimony!! :D

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Hey are they having an out of business sale?

Just er never mind sorry....

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Thank you for sharing this! It warmed my heart and bolstered my faith.

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Eventually! Do you want their web site.............er never mind...sorry! LOL

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So good to read something inspiring...lately some things on the forum have bothered me lots...Yes, 2nd row I have a picture in my mind...do think I remember.

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Nothing like miracles to boost your faith! Or is it the other way around? LOL

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sorry for injecting levity into a serious thread.

Happy for them, proud of you.


So many would have written them off.


The gospel changes lives.

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It does indeed! He is still on the throne!


This morning, the lady I mentioned earlier, had her sister and husband in church and in tears they were telling me that they wanted the Lord more in their lives!

"You shall receive power after that the Holy Spirit has come upon you!" :D