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Devotion - “Use your time wisely” - Virgil L. Wilson Sr.
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MVP Ministries - Words to grow on/ Seldom - Danny Dean/Words of Encouragement by Big G
“A dead man can not respond” - Leroy Ford
Who are Spiritual Leaders Decaso Woods/Forecast Billy Henry
Testimony - Marshall Wortham/Shout Outs - MVP
MVP Presents - A Real Men is a Man Under Control Rev. Johnson
“Who hath warned you to flee the wrath to come” Jimmy Nash
Happy Father’s Day - Minister Arthur L. Stewart
“Listen” - Danny Dean
How God Called Me to Ministry Part 4 - Alonzo Fuller
“Hiding from God” - Pastor Ricky Barnett
“Making Excuses” - Joseph Junior Evans
“Two change of hearts” Elvis Robinson
“Somebody Is Listening” Minister Michael Howard
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Volume 5, Issue 10
Mailing List Members to Date: 500
July 15, 2013
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in my life since He called me to the ministry. Philippians Accomplishments, achieve- 4:13 is brought to my rements, and completions membrance as I ponder this are good in every area of achievement. Because I nevlife. Because of self-induced er envisioned anything of habits and lifestyles I’ve this magnitude in my life. never been able to accom- Being in prison there are a plish, achieve, or complete lot of distractions that the much in my life. But on enemy uses to throw us off June 29th, along with 26 course or cause us to quit. classmates, I received my So I thank God for strengthAssociate degree in Biblical ening me each week to go to studies from the Therapon class and grasp what was Theological Seminary & being taught by Dr. Carlin Bible Institute. and others. I knew God had put in my heart to come back to Eastham Unit from the Michael Unit, and I know He has used me in various ways since being back. But getting in Therapon (the only of its kind in TDCJ) and receiving this degree is something that is very special to me. I know this is something I can build on, but more importantly its something I can and will use to glorify God and edify the body of Christ. We often hear that God equips those He calls, and this is just a small part of the equipping He’s doing
So, I also thank Dr. Carlin fro his teaching and vision, but more so for his love for us. I thank his wife Mrs. Jeri for her encouragement, assistance, and love as well. I thank all the advance students who assisted and taught us as well. I thank all my fellow classmates who endured to the end with me as we supported each other. Last but not least, I thank my wonderful wife for all her support during our marriage, but none was greater than her being there for me for that glorious occasion. I love you so much Toots!
will be supporting the ministry for the cost to print the newsletter until we’re able to purchase our own printer. Be Blessed! V.L. Wilson Sr. ATTENTION: We need everyone to be in prayer about the means for us to get the newsletters printed each month. For untold reasons, I will no longer be able to do this at my job as I have done for the past 5 years and 9 months. We know God is going to provide a way some how, but for now we need prayer and possibly donations in the event we have to purchase a printer on our own. We thank you in advance for your prayers. Virgil & Shy Wilson Website: www.tdotlministries.org www.tdotlministries.com E-mail address is: tdotlministries@yahoo.com Phone: (214) 462-2009
A special thanks to all who
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The mission of “The Day of the Lord Ministries” is to embrace offenders, ex-offenders, and their family members with love through the various groups under our umbrella; to assist them in becoming equipped with the things they’ll need to be productive citizens, and loving family members.
Membership in The Day of The Lord Ministries includes all persons participating in any of the stated Ministries who choose to embrace our stated vision and values
To be an instrument through which the power of the Holy Spirit can minister to offenders, exoffenders, and their family members. Causing them to be self confident as they learn their purpose; to develop a new attitude toward their circumstance and rise above it.
“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 “USE YOUR TIME WISELY” For the most part we go through life taking each second, minute, hour, and day for granted. We live as if God has promised us a certain amount of years, and we know just how much time we have left. We all know that the scriptures tell us that no one knows the day or the hour of Christ return (Matthew 24:36-44). Likewise, none of us know when we may get sick, have a bad accident, or anything that will leave us unable to do things we use to. At that time we will have regrets of not accomplishing things we wanted to do. But if we use our time wisely and stop putting off until tomorrow what we can and should do today, our lives will be much more fulfilled. I know firsthand about not using time wisely! Days will turn into weeks, weeks into months, and months into years. That’s time none of us can get back, because time waits on no one. I wasted a great deal of the 13 years I’ve been incarcerated believing I was a failure and no use to God. But the only person that’s no use to God is the one who won’t believe in and trust Him. None of our time is used wisely if God isn’t the focus of it. Paul knew he had wasted a lot of time being ignorant to God’s way (1 Timothy 1:12-13). But once God opened his eyes to the truth, Paul used the rest of his time on earth wisely. You don’t have to wake up one day full of regrets, use your time wisely! Be Blessed, Virgil L. Wilson Sr.
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Remember it's not about us, it's all about Him!
THE DAY OF THE LORD MINISTRIES FUNDRAISER DINNER/SILENT AUCTION Please join us for an evening of great food, entertainment, fellowship and personal testimonies of those whose lives have been touched by The Day of the Lord Ministries. Brothers & Sisters in white please invite your family & friends in the “freeworld” and if you can’t attend please consider sending a donation to The Day of the Lord Ministries, PO BOX 543004, Dallas, TX 75354 or via PayPal: tdotlministries@yahoo.com. SEPTEMBER 21, 2013; 5:30PM-9:30PM SATURN ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST 3030 SATURN ROAD GARLAND, TX 75041 PLEASE RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 @ (214) 462-2009 OR EMAIL US @ TDOTLMINISTRIES@YAHOO.COM DONATION: $10.00 ADULTS/$5.00 CHILDREN Make Checks Payable To: The Day of the Lord Ministries Thank you, Virgil & Shy Wilson
Attention Brothers & sisters of “tdotl” ministries we need you
TDOTL Ministries will be hosting a fundraiser dinner to raise money for the ministries for 2013; newsletters, wives with incarcerated husBand’s functions, asst. Bro. & sis. in need, etc. We need your contributions for the silent auction that will be held the night of the fundraiser dinner. Please help us by donating drawings, wood work, leather goods, etc. to be auctioned off that night. most of all we need your prayers for god’s continued guidance for the ministry. Thank you, Virgil & Shy Wilson
M. V. P. MINISTRIES Men of Valor & Power
WORDS TO GROW ON
So much of human suffering is self-imposed and totally unnecessary. We become the choices we make, so make Godly choices!
Rev. Darnell Johnson MVP Ministries
Seldom in my life have I tasted real love; a love which contained no fear, a love built on truth, understanding and joy, a love which draws me near. Seldom in my life have I freely given trust; for I know only the pain of a lie, pain which sunk to the depths of my soul; as I urged sweet joy to pass by. I sat in a corner and watched with desire; as society emerged from the dirt, I made no attempt to hitch a short ride; for the deeds of my past still hurt. I try to see through the fog to the brightness of day; and embark on the road I should take, with patience I wait to love on ahead; as destiny directs my fate. From my past I strive to be set free; but I hold myself back through doubt, but with each passing day my confidence builds; exposing just what I’m about. As this fog slowly clears my image emerges; and I’m in tune with the man that I see, and I begin to realize that it’s my greatest task; to rebuild that man called...ME. No miracle is needed to accomplish this task; nor magic to reach my goals, my sincere devotion to be true to myself; and enhance the truth my life holds, as darkness approaches with the setting sun; and I review the lessons it taught, I can see so clearly the way I must take; to achieve the goals which I sought. Danny R. Dean #317365 - Goree Unit 1. “My beloved brother’s and sister’s in Christ, I wrap my arms of my heart around this precious moment… to share a brief word of “encouragement” to any & everyone who is currently “bleeding emotionally”. 2. “And I pray all who read this awesome newsletter will be encouraged & see God whole heartedly” 3. “I must truly say that Shy has help birth me on in the Lord to spiritual growth. It is because of her availability to the Lord that she is willing to birth life to the lost, hurting, insecure, and abused to give the spiritual Mother’s love that we need to face another day.” Humberto Garcia (Big G)
A DEAD MAN CAN NOT RESPOND! The month of June informed us that we were half way through the year! It seems that it was January yesterday. I come with a word of empowerment this month, encouragement and reproof! Let’s look at Luke 22: 28-30 here Jesus was talking to His disciples. Spiritually He was talking to ALL believers!!! He said: “you are they which have continued with me in my temptations”! With me now having a month and a few weeks to go before my exodus from the wilderness into the Land of Promise! I have truly continued with Jesus in His temptations! Because there has been some times over this 5 years that I have done, that I wanted to throw my hands up! brothers or so-called brothers have said all kinds of silly stuff about me. Many hurt my feelings to the core! People who I really thought had my best interest at heart! men who claim that they are the living word of God revealed. And every time I was tempted to lash out, go off, Jesus would say continue Rev. Ford you must walk as if you are dead. Sometimes I missed God or didn’t want to hear Him and acted out. Other times I heard Him and submitted to His voice! I’m leaving this place a man of God. My focus is on Christ and many of you will see me within 2 to 18 months! In the name of Jesus. Some of you will hear me on Gospel Radio, a few of you will actually see me on Christian TV. God has given me a date to minister on TV BLESS GOD. God have laid out my release and opened many doors for me to preach as soon as I’m released. He will do it for all of us if we continue with Him and be real about our walks with Christ. Did you know that every time Satan attack you it’s the seed of God, Christ that Satan is attacking? Matthew 4:1 says Jesus was led up to be tempted of the devil by God’s spirit! You and I are not being tempted because of who we are in the flesh! But because of who lives in us! we have to continue with Christ because our driving force is to get to the table where He will sat! vs. 30. Romans 8:2 KJV says for the law of the Spirit of LIFE in Christ Jesus have MADE ME FREE from the LAW OF SIN AND DEATH! if we go to a grave yard and dig up a dead man, curse him out, spit on him, punch him in the face, lie on him and do every manner of evil against him, do you know he will not respond? He will not respond family! If the true death and burial of Jesus Christ the seed of God is really in us! our flesh should be dying. We should be transforming into the image of Christ! We should not be lying on each other, hating one another, trying to turn the Chaplains against true men of God because we are fearful they may take our spot in the prison church. This is silly stuff brothers and sisters. Do you know God is not pleased with these behaviors? Truly dead Christians do not have these feelings, they do not play these games, you would not be trying to hog the drums, guitars, ministering time, etc. None of us got off the bus with the drum set or guitar. The choir does not belong to you. you will not get on the bus to go home with the choir, drums or guitar in your property! We need to get off this silly behavior in prison and in the church’s outside of the prisons! And to all of you who are being attacked from within the body, I want you to read Numbers 12:1-12 God got a spanking coming for your brother and sister who speak against you by what they do not understand about you! We should be dead and if dead none of it should matter! We are being attacked because of the seed of Christ in us! But guess what? If we continue with Him, I tell you the table in Heaven will be fat, that we eat from! God Bless You, do not quit for a dead man can not respond to the things of this world! Rev. Leroy Ford
WHO ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS? Spiritual Leaders are those who have a desire everyday for keeping God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit first, A spiritual leader is a person who:
Loves Everyone Always Delivers Everyday Righteousness Sharing the Gospel, The Good News of God and Jesus Christ. Spiritual Leaders seeks all the consultations of God lead by Jesus Christ with all and any decision making of their inner conscience from the Holy Spirit. Please remember this as a reminder when non-believers thinks living your life for Jesus Christ is just a myth another old...traditional story that’s been passed down from ancestors throughout generation to generations as a primordial type in the world view of people labeling it fiction or half truth, tell them or that person if you truly give your heart and life to Jesus right now, try Him and don’t put up a fight I guarantee you will never be the same again, you will be new, a Christian, a Spiritual Leader for God. In the book of John 8:13-31 verse Jesus speaks to non-believers the Pharisees who said to Jesus you bear witness of yourself your witness is not true, these Pharisees thought Jesus was fictional throughout this speech Jesus explained to them He was from above and they was from beneath. He told them they would die in their sins if they didn’t believe in Him, then at the end of Jesus sermon many Jews believed His words then Jesus said to the Jews who believed if you abide in my Word you are my disciples indeed and you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. Remember please be yourself only in Christ. If your not being yourself when sharing the gospel, you cannot overcome pity fraught. Do you know the truth in whom you are? And do you know that you need to consist on being a spiritual leader for God and Jesus all day and everyday? I’ll let you decide. Mr. Michael Kimmel please continue sharing the gospel with those you know and don’t know. Amen. FROM THE HEART MINISTRIES PASTOR DECASO WOODS
FORECAST Crisply blows the gentle cooling breeze, as I absorb it’s exhilarating, soothing embrace. The sun radiates above the far horizon, as I feel it’s warmth against my anticipating face. The air always tends to be so majestic, at this incredible juncture of the year. The flowers are in full blossom with natures bidding, and the flowing water are extremely crystal clear. How awesome, unearthly and breathtaking, this magnificent show of unlimited power. Everything fits so perfectly into it’s place, as if washed there, by an all knowing & seeing shower. It’s pretty evident to me, that all of this didn’t come about by happen stance. Contrary to a lot of evolutionist theories, which to me, deals with luck or chance. I believe it was a truly divine being, who contemplated and put such a beautiful plan together. As humans we have trouble explaining the sun, moon, and stars, the seasons, and something as simple as the weather. Written by: B. Henry Eastham Unit
TESTIMONY - REV. 12:11 Greetings my spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, just a few words to encourage you in the inspiring word of God. Almost twenty years ago I received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, but what people and family members didn’t know was I was illiterate when I came to Christ. A year later I went to jail, but God had a plan for my life and I couldn’t see it coming, but I begin to cry out to God for help. I would fall down on my knees and spend hours in prayer asking God to help me read His Word so that I might know Him. The Holy Spirit begin to work in me cause I desire to know the God that every one speaks of (James 4:3) the power of God’s deliverance brought me out of darkness and set me free from cursing and smoking cigarettes, weed and alcohol and other worldly sins. (John 8:36) God gave me a sweet passion to pray and call on the name of the Lord. When I arrived inside prison I didn’t know about my spiritual calling in the body of Christ. (Romans 11:29) About two and a half years later God’s spirit was pulling at my heart and a spiritual desire to pray for others and our chapel had just started a prayer team, so I was guided by the Spirit to put a I-60 to our unit Chaplain. I prayed over the I-60 and some weeks later I was called out for a interview with the Chaplain, Edward God had opened that spiritual door in my life. Have been serving as a overseer over the prayer team now for about fifteen years. God has given me a spiritual vision of God’s ministry for my life. Rev. Darnell Johnson and I was in Kairos group talking when the spirit spoke to me and gave me the name of God’s ministry. the name of the ministry is called Tag Team Ministries. (Acts 20:24) These are men I am honored to serve with on the prayer team with Bro. Decaso Woods, Josepg Eitel, Oscar Delupaz, Steven Johnson, James Hargrove, Darnell Johnson, Harver Predra, Marshall Wortham. These men stand in the gap in prayer on Beto Unit according to (Ezekiel 22:30) I take no self praise for any thing God has done in my life, but I keep serving Christ out of obedience and letting God guide my life. As I come to a close I pray that what I said will cause some one to look into his or her heart and seek God’s guidance. I want to wish my little brother in the Lord and his God fearing wife a Happy Anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Johnson, and may God keep your years ahead in marriage while the best years will come, please trust God. Happy Anniversary!!! Bro. C.W. Marshall Wortham #809513 Tag Team Ministries—Acts 20:24 George Beto Unit SHOUT OUT TO N-WING (BETO UNIT)
SHOUT OUT TO L-WING (BETO UNIT)
Hello N-wing! It’s Revy Rev! I miss you brother’s tremendously. Of course M.V.P. Ministries is on L-wing. We have had some great services here. I know, I know M.V.P. was founded on N-wing and that’s where God gave the vision in 2010! I call N-wing the M.V.P. Church—the brother’s told me you guy’s are still faithful on carrying on God’s work and I am proud of you all. Jay be the leader I know you are, Jamel, Little T, T.K., Coon, Big, Carol, Marcus, Bradon, Good Buddy, and all my brother’s know that I love you and keep you in prayer constantly. God’s work never ends, Lwing had darkness, but as I told you we are to be a light, and L-wing is lightening up!
L-wing, I want to thank you brother’s for allowing God to use you to accept M.V.P. on the wing. It’s amazing how God allows His tools to preach to a dayroom and watch the people in white listen to a man in white as they! But God! It’s not the man in white you see or hear. It’s the Word of God that is at work. L-wing, when Rev., came to the wing I came with boldness of my Lord Jesus Christ! Brother Leon, O.C, Givens, C.W., and many of you that I cannot remember by name (please charge it to my mind and not my heart). I love Jesus, that’s why I’m so hard, but loving at the same time. Because loving Jesus means I love you! get ready for God to move on L-wing in a mighty way! Many people doubted what has took place on L-wing. But like I preached, God loves the impossible so He can make it possible! God bless you guys, Oh, and to my celly Garcia, keep the faith - P.U.S.H.– Pray Until Something Happens
Love ya, Rev. D. Johnson
Love, Rev. Darnell Johnson M.V.P. Ministries
M. V. P.
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A REAL MAN IS A MAN UNDER CONTROL!!! WORDS OF VALOR & POWER Men of Valor & Power, never let your emotions dictate your actions. Always be just, walking in mercy, and being patient always. James 1:27 says, “Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” the only way to have a better home for our women and children, and a better neighborhood, a better community, a better city, a better state, a better world, is if the man becomes a true Man of God and stop being a man of the world! Then we will have a better way for our children, for our wives, and a better pay-off for all mankind!!! Rev. Darnell Johnson MVP MINISTRIES
WHO HATH WARNED YOU TO FLEE THE WRATH TO COME? During the last lockdown while sitting on my bunk I heard in my spirit, “Who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come”? About two days after hearing that I get a Bible study which was, “John The Baptist Prophet of the Highest”. I began to do the Bible study. This was God confirming what He had previously spoken to my spirit. In Matthew 3:1-2 the scripture states, “In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, Repent Ye: for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand”. In Matthew 3:68 the scripture states, “But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance”. vv 10-12 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: Therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but He that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: He shall baptize you with The Holy Ghost, and with Fire”. Now I have read these scriptures several times in my life, I have never seen three (3) different baptism in verse 11. Here the baptism of fire refer to God’s judgment which He inflicts on the unrighteous. This is why John the Baptist appealed to the unrighteous when he asked the question, “Who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come”? He called them brood of vipers. John is saying that the Pharisees and Sadducees was like snakes trying to get away from the fire. V. 12 “Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” The Apostle John is speaking about a farmer separating the wheat from the chaff. At harvest time the farmer separate the wheat from the chaff by throwing it into the air in a windy day and he will gather the wheat and put it in his barn and will burn the chaff. The chaff here represent the un-believers. The writer the Apostle John is saying that John The Baptist came baptizing with the baptism of repentance and those that repent and receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior, Jesus will baptize with the Holy Ghost. Those that don’t receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior will be baptized with fire that is God’s judgment which is the Lake of Fire (hell). (See 3:12;cf. Luke 3:17, Rev. 20:10, 14-15). Jesus takes away God’s wrath. In John 3:36 it states, “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”. You have been warned “Flee from the wrath to come”! Be Encouraged!!! Shared by Jimmy Nash Co-Pastor, The Church on the Rock Micheal Unit Shout Out to: Virgil & Shy Wilson, Bro. Carl Johnson, Pastor Bobby Holbert, Bro. James Hall, Bro. Cliff Gordon & Family, Bro. Greg White, Pastor Curtis Palmer, Pastor CC, Pastor Jarvis Douglas (Jabo), Bro. Jenkins, Bro. Weaver, Bro. Brown, The Bishop, The Bishop Garry Thomas, Robert Thomas, Bro. Chatman and Bro. Phillippi. I pray that God continue to bless all in Jesus name. Scripture: “For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he”. (Luke 7:28).
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY Honour thy Father and thy Mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. This is the first commandment of the 10 that was given, that has any promise. Which means it’s important to honour your father. Of course honoring your mother is essential to the promise. But I want to discuss the honoring of the father. Honor which is to show appreciation, respect or admiration. Some children are without fathers because they either were abandoned, rejected, or denied. So how can a child show appreciation, respect or admiration for someone they don’t see, much less at all know about. Every child longs to be with their father or at least know them. Every child, regardless of their situation wants a father they can be proud of and will be proud of them. But what does God expects from a Father? Ephesians 6:4 says; “Fathers provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Which means correct, do not punish. Punishment is from a principle of revenge; correction is from a principle of affectionate concern. When a child is loved by his father he feels special. That’s not how our Heavenly Father make His children feel. He’s always there for His children and wants a relationship with them. He wants to make His children feel loved and protected. God said in Hebrew 15:5 “I will never leave thee or forsake thee…” He’s a father that won’t abandon, reject or deny you. you can appreciate, respect and admire Him. even though we can’t see Him; He’s always there. So get to know Him; develop a relationship with Him, so you can admire Him. Because He is a Father that you can count on. Any male can father a child, it takes a Godly man to be a father to a child. Children spend time with your father, because the father wants to spend time with His children. God Bless: Minister Arthur L. Stewart (B9-7) Stringfellow Unit
“LISTEN” I sat quiet and listened; as the silence grew, enjoying the inner peace; as the cool breeze blew. My mind raced on; to another place and time, revisiting some past smiles; that I left a bit behind. I’ve buried much of the worst; of my memories back then, so I could open new channels; for me to live again. My past struggles had value; for they were a part of me, but for me to grow in Christ; is what truly set me free. I know I must keep watch; and forever be alert, for Satan doesn’t forget; especially the ones he hurt. Trials and tribulations; are just a breath away, waiting patiently to test me; to try and ruin my day. But I know without a doubt; there’s a way for me to escape, for He’s my guide, my counselor; protector of my fate. So I sit quietly and listen; to the soft whisper in my ear, and know within my heart; the presence of God is here. Rely not on myself; but on He who promised to keep open the book and ingest the word; for His kingdom I must seek, hear the flap of the angel’s wings; as he soar upon the wind. Set your heart on righteousness; and shake off this worldly sin, spread the word far and wide; shout with a mighty voice, point the way to forevermore; help promote this choice, the battle is long from being over; for the fight has just begun, just stand up tall within the midst; for the war He’s already won. Can you hear Him, don’t say a word; He’ll speak when your heart is sure, just strive to stay within His sphere; and keep your intentions pure. Fall down on your bending knees; and give Him honor now, do not worry on what to say; the intercessor will show you how. By: Danny R. Dean #317365 Goree Unit
“HOW GOD CALLED ME TO MINISTRY” - PART 4 Romans 12:4-8; Ephesians 4:11 Alonzo D. Fuller #604169, Clements Unit 9601 Spur 591, Amarillo TX 79107 I believe the greatest truth for anyone who is called to the fivefold ministry must know, there is a price to pay in order to fully walk in the fullness of the blessings of the gospel of Christ. As I previously wrote, there are some things each person called to the ministry need to be taught. There are principles, training and qualifications that applies to each ministry office listed in Ephesians 4:11. I have much to say and to offer, but in order to set a good example to honor and respect this ministry’s 1 page policy, my articles will be broken-up in parts as a continuation. One of my first lessons the Lord taught me was - what is a ministry gift? A ministry gift is resident within a person who is called by God to the full-time ministry to stand in one of the five ministry offices: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher. There is an anointing that goes with every one of these ministry offices. For instance, Virgil and Shy Wilson is a ministry gift. It requires a divine call from God before anyone can enter the ministry. god does the calling, and God does the equipping. As ministers of God stand in these different offices, the anointing of the Holy Ghost is distributed in different measures and works differently in each office. Anyone called to one of these ministry offices there is an anointing upon you whether or not you feel it. In my own personal experiences, I remember having some divine dreams, visions and revelations before I heard God’s voice calling me on April 5, 2005. remember the call was always there, I just so happen heard and received it on April 5, 2005. God would show me things before they actually come to pass. And there were times (many times) I would know things either about people or things without having any prior factual knowledge. This is why I wrote above, there is an anointing that automatically comes with each ministry office. If the call isn’t there, the anointing isn’t there. You don’t suddenly learn and know these things overnight. It will take time and spiritual growth to understand these things. I said before, we need a ministry equipped with supernatural gifts - supernatural equipment. Please don’t get caught up with names and titles. It’s very easy to do so. I made that mistake and cost me years of digging my way out. The ministry consist not in name, but in the power that the Lord Jesus Christ bestows upon a person to stand in a ministry office. I get amused at people who go around calling themselves by certain titles, because I can remember doing the same thing and it cost me greatly. I had no-one to show me nor help me (tears), but the Lord Himself. Putting a label on something doesn’t make it so. You can put a label on an empty can but that doesn’t put anything in the can. God and God alone appoints people into these offices. Man has no say, none whatsoever. To enter a ministry office requires a divine call. I cannot emphasize that any stronger than to repeat it over and over. It is our job to meet general characteristics that reflect the call on our life, and God requires certain qualifications out of each one of us. I will elaborate more clearly on the character, qualifications and training required of us by God, when I write separately and individually on each ministry office. I am thankful for God allowing me to go through certain experiences and trials to help and teach me about the gifts and the calling of God. Without these trials and tests, I wouldn’t qualify to speak on these things. When we are put in hard places and in difficult situations this is where we grow the most in God. Praise God!!! In my next submission, I will start with the Apostle’s Ministry, discussing the different classes and tanks of this ministry. with that said, Be Blessed.
“HIDING FROM GOD” Hello my Brothers and Sisters in Christ. The summer season is upon us. Please drink plenty of water, stay in God’s Word, and love one another. Please get your Bibles and let’s discover the truths of God’s Word. Let Us Pray: Heavenly Father, In the Name of Christ Jesus Our Saviour and Lord we present ourselves on the Altar, forgive us O 'Lord for our rebellion, sins of omission and sins of commission. Remove anything that hinders your blessings and miracles in our lives. Holy Spirit give us an infilling, and outpouring of your power, God please grant us Grace to be obedient to Your Word that we may stop hiding from You Father. In the matchless Name of Jesus the Christ we love and thank you. AMEN. In Genesis 1:26 (KJV) say we are made in the image of God and His likeness. The image of God should reflect goodness, power, and dominion. God’s likeness in us should show the spiritual resemblance of being made rationally and morally to our Maker. So the Christian story starts off saying: God created the world and is happy with what He made, “God saw that it was good.” Then on the sixth day God created man, later Adam was given a helper. In Genesis 2:23 the Hebrew word (‘ishah) or Ishshah signifies the Woman. The Bible clearly states Adam and Eve lived together in the Garden of Eden. Genesis 2:25 says “And they were both “naked” the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. Naked here is the Hebrew word (6174 Strong’s) Arown means integrity. In the beginning the pair are unashamed and they lived and moved without guilt, shame, or fear. They was no exploitation or threat. Adam and Eve had a life of intimacy with each other and with God. God gave them instructions to stay away from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. We go to Genesis 3:1 which begins the temptation of Satan upon God’s people. They are convinced to disobey God and rebellion is a reality. They way Genesis explains it, they had everything they could enjoy but they wanted what belonged to God! Sounds familiar huh? The sin has developed - death has been conceived, failure is birthed. Genesis 3:7 says: “And the eyes of the both were opened, and they knew they were naked; they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons.” Let’s look at naked here, (Hebrew 5903 Strong’s) eyrom. In Genesis 2:25 naked represent integrity, In Genesis 3:7 naked represent subtile. The nature of the serpent. Watch this somebody: When we operate in the image of God we operate in integrity, when we rebel against God we rake on the image of Satan and operate in a cunning nature. Babies nakedness is integrity - they never hide, adults always hide until they can cover themselves, because Satan used lust of flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life on Eve, he uses the same tactics on us today. Genesis 3:8-9 explains now they hear God call out and the pair hid themselves from God. Verse 9 God called unto Adam … Where art thou. The sound of God that had previously brought joy, delight, compassion, and comfort; now brings fear and shame in the mind of sinful man and woman. The next idea materializes “let’s hide from God” or let’s hide period. The question “where art thou” is to the believer as well today as it was to Adam in the Garden of Eden. Can I keep it real? God allows us to hide. Come on somebody! It is in hiding from God that God gives us one of His greatest gifts. God gives us the opportunity to reveal or examine ourselves. 2 Corinthians 13:5 speaks of ones self-examination. Keep in mind, God is looking for us to restore our relationship with Him. Adam blamed God for the woman, the woman (Eve) points to the serpent. How about us who do we blame when we hide from God? Do we have the idea that if we were examined, if God really knew us, or that if anyone knew us we would surely be rejected? This is the human condition, the first emotion experienced after the fall was shame not guilt. Shame id different from guilt. Guilt says “I made a mistake,” shame says “I am a mistake”. Shame like acid erodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change. No matter what place life has brought you to, or what you have done in your life, Jesus Christ can turn your mess into a miracle. If you do not get the miracle then something is wrong in your relationship with God. You are loved by God, He has not given up on you. Stop Hiding from God. That’s mt message! Embrace Grace in 2013. Covered In Agape, Pastor Ricky Barnett Common-Unity Ministries Beto Unit
*MAKING EXCUSES* At Jesus table there is joy, peace, love, compassion, cleansing and the bread of life. The devil will have you “Making Excuse” about why you can’t come to church, we need to stop “making excuses”! Step by step Jesus kept on walking to Calvary to finish what He came to do; man has left Him to stand alone. Jesus didn’t make any excuses to why He shouldn’t, but kept going to glorify His Father in heaven! We always be “Making Excuses” to why we shouldn’t leave from homosexuality, lying, stealing, fornication and all the lust of this world. And as Esaias said before, except the Lord of Sabroth had left us a seed, er had be as Sodom, and been made like unto Gomorrah. (Romans 9:29) Remember the things one say may cause a person to stumble and not seek the words of God. For by thy words thy shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. (Matthew 12:37) Because of God’s mighty power and grace in our lives we should desire to be faithful to tell His stories that we might inspire faith and obedience in future generations. Past stories of grace inspire future stories of faith...People stop “Making Excuses” why we shouldn’t answer to the calling and purpose that the Father in heaven is calling us to do. STOP! “Making Excuses” why we shouldn’t help a brother or sister to be better in whatever God has placed in their heart, stop tearing them down and start building he or she up!! If we hear the Word of God and by not doing is destroying the body which is the temple. But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and ruin of that house was great. (Luke 6:49). We are always “making excuses” of why we shouldn’t have our names placed in the “Book of Life” because of the lust of our own heart!!! Brother (s) and Sister (s) in Christ, we must live as if Christ died yesterday and coming back today!!! Written by: Joseph Junior Evans #604541 ~ Michael Unit ~ Writing for the Lord Ministry
“TWO CHANGE OF HEART” Just a small touch of God’s work at hand. When my mother was born she had some health problems. My mother had seizures really bad and a lot of them. The doctor told her she will never be able to have kids, because of the seizures. She has so many on one day that some one had to keep an eye on her at all times. At the age of 24 years old my mother became pregnant, and when she had my older brother God began the work in our lives. My mother didn’t have as many seizures as before. Yes, that’s right; give God the praise! Then she gets pregnant again at the age of 27 years old, not only did the seizures slow down even more, God was working a miracle in our family life. I was born with a hole in my heart, and needed surgery. By this time my mother had back-slidden; and I had a praying grandmother. My mother was listening to a radio broadcast on a Tuesday, and that Thursday I was supposed to have surgery. But God! My mother called the Pastor and asked for prayer that all would go well. The pastor told her “do not worry about your son, he’s already healed”! So, the pastor began to ask her how her heart was with God? My mother told him that she was a back-slider. The Man of God said, “let’s pray that you Ms. Steward get your heart back right with God, OK?” Then we will give thanks to Jesus for healing your son’s heart! So, my mother prayed that prayer, and took me back to the doctor on Thursday for surgery. When we get there the doctor checked me out one more time before the surgery, and said, “wait a minute”, “your son’s hole in his heart has closed up”! That’s right give God the praise! So, my family got a change of heart both spiritual and physical! My mother has been living for Jesus every since, and I have not had any heart problems since that day. So, remember God will take a bad thing and turn it around for good! So, guys and girls pray and ask God for a change of heart and watch Him move. He will change things in your life that no one else can; not even you! Elvis Robinson - Goree Unit
SOMEBODY IS LISTENING MINISTER MICHAEL HOWARD DALLAS, TX I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came over me; I was overcome by distress and sorrow. Then I called on the name of the LORD: “LORD, save me!” Psalm 116:1-4
I REMEMBER Hello to all my family! I must remember how great God has been to me. I can not even think of not believing that it wasn’t God that saved me from all the things of this world. I can truly and honestly say that I can relate to these scriptures. God heard my cry for mercy in time of addiction; not only drugs and alcohol, but being addicted to street life. Our main problem is we can’t let go! As I speak I invite the Holy Spirit to come inside me and let His words and not mine be heard. So whoever this message is for, even if it is myself, I receive it. The cords of death entangled my life so many times, there have been guns to my head, I’ve had a deadly car wreck, I’ve overdosed at the age of 13 and again at 14 on two different drugs. “BUT GOD”! I was overcome by troubles and fears. “BUT GOD” looked my way and gave me His favor! Because the love of Christ is always, He does not change. Through all this trouble in my life, I can truly believe that I am a child of God. Why do I believe this? For one, He has blessed me today. Second: Romans 8:35 says: who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? V.36; for your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered. The apostle list the adversities that God’s people have been experiencing for generations. Believers should not think it strange if they experience trouble, persecution, hunger, poverty, or danger. Because this do not necessarily mean that God has deserted us, nor that he has stop loving us, our suffering as “believers” will open up the means by which we experience more of God’s love and comfort. Apostle Paul assures us that in all these adversities we will overcome and be more than conquerors through Jesus Christ. Jesus conquered the world Jn. 16:33 and said we will go through tribulation but be of good cheer! If you believe Jesus you must believe Paul, cause Jesus said you will do even greater things that what He has done Jn. 14:12. So, do you see the truth? The Holy Bible is the only way for the “believers”. Family, my first night home the enemy sent a demon at me. That demon end up going to jail! I just hate the enemy is using my sister, whom once inspired me to follow Christ. That one night seem like I been home a year! Praise God! All my brothers who I know personally, I miss you all terrible! Because of our prayers, our studies, our emotional moments, our realness, and our love for Jesus. I miss that so much. I thank my big sis Shy, whom I love so much, I had a chance to actually talk to my big brother Virgil on the phone whom recently graduated college YEAH!!! AMEN! Praise GOD! We love you Bro! I thank God for the WWIH and BIC. You all have been such a blessing to me and my wife. Thank you all so much. Brothers and sisters, thank God for “monitors”. Having this monitor on my ankle really has helped me remember how far I have been brought by God. And I tell you the truth...God has shown me, that in a lot of situations I’m not ready. Just so I can turn to Him for guidance, because in these situations I had to make a decision; follow the fleshly thinking or the spiritual thinking. I choose the spiritual, because it cost too much to hang on to the fleshly thinking. Besides… I remember GOD turning his ear to my cry. AMEN! Be safe and don’t stop praising the Lord. Minister Michael Howard
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TRUTH’S TRUTH: Sometimes you gotta just move with it...rock with it...roll with it...flow with it...Everything is not meant to be understood.
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In the midst of rough and challenging times, a careful ear in tune to the Spirit is essential. There are times that action may be necessary; but there are also times in which we should be still. Because it's during these times that God speaks the loudest. Stay calm and listen. His delivery is always victorious.
W.W.I.H. Wives with Incarcerated Husbands
Provide a support group for women who have husbands/spouses incarcerated. Meetings held monthly to encourage and lift the wives of incarcerated husbands. (Refreshments typically provided) Please contact Shyrolon “Shy” Wilson at the ministry’s PO Box or have your wives to call (214) 462-2009 for more information or directions. NEXT MEETING: 3rd Friday of EVERY month @ 7:00PM - Building the Kingdom Community Church
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St. John’s Downtown UMC 2019 Crawford Houston, Texas 77002 Rudy and Juanita Rasmus Senior Pastors
One Man’s Treasure Clothes Closet 519 E. I-30 Suite #211 Rockwall, TX 75087 (214) 697-5152 (For those paroling to the Dallas area only)
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The Job Lead Generator: Victor Pratt Criminal B 6011 Harry Hines Floor 7 #112 UT Southwestern (214) 648-1740 criminalbackgroundjobhelp.com
BIC (Bound in Christ) BIC is founded by Liz Compton and is a support group for men and women… meetings are held every 3rd Sunday at Saturn Road Church of Christ 3030 Saturn Road Garland Texas 75041 (972) 271-2444
P.W.C. PRISON WIVES CLUB FREEDOM LIFE CHURCH 2435 E. Hebron Pkwy. Carrollton, TX 75010 NANCY FRAMPTON (972) 235-0955 NEED ENCOURAGEMENT, HOPE LETTERS OR PEN PAL A CUP OF WATER MINISTRIES P.O. BOX 161759 FT. WORTH, TEXAS 76161-1759
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The Day of the Lord Ministries, Newsletter: “The Spoken Word” has experienced amazing growth! PRAISE GOD!!! With all the inmates requesting to be added to the mailing list, we’ve reached over 500 “snail mail readers”, our postage expenses have increased tremendously. We do not solicit cash donations, but there are so many other ways that you can get involved and help. Pledging 10 x $0.66 stamps ($6.60) will help us reach more and more brothers and sisters in white. The next time you go to the post office… please ask for an extra 10 x $0.66 stamps and just put it in and envelope and send to: The Day of the Lord Ministries PO BOX 543004 Dallas, TX 75354 Thank you for your pledge. Together we can make a difference. _________________PLEASE SEND BOTTOM PORTION WITH YOUR DONATION_________________ Name:___________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ City: _________________________ State: _________________ Zip Code: __________________________ # of stamps donated: __________
Michael Kimmel: Hey Bro, whenever we shake off the lie the enemy tries to put on us, we become stronger and more of a light. Even though we fall at times, God lifts up and brings us to a place where we are able to receive of Him, even when we think it’s over. He is and always will be faithful to His Word! that include what the following says: “being confident of this very thing, that He who begun a good work in you Michael Kimmel, will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Phil 1:6 Be sure of this bro, there is no greater love than His and that’s what He has for you, “MUCH LOVE”, receive it and be blessed and keep on keeping on! Love you Bro. Big G!
To: Darnell & Amber Johnson Together as one, God has begun! Whether you see it or not, a new life has been formed! The two of you and Him in control, never leaving either one of you alone. He has given each of you something beyond anyone’s belief, yet that doesn’t count, for in Him is more than you two could dream! A love that matters, a life of hope being in God’s will, together as one! Happy Anniversary Rev. & Amber from someone who’s very appreciative of the both of you, With Love, Big G
LOVE YOU SHY! YOUR BRO “G”
ALMA ROSA DE GARCIA Thank you for everything you have been to me. May the God who made everything possible between you and I continue to be the sustaining portion of this relationship. As we look to Him for everything in our lives, I will always be ever so blessed with rejoicing to say you are the blessing of my life. God bless you and always remember; I LOVE YOU, ALWAYS & FOREVER!!! HUMBERTO GARCIA DE ALMA
I would like to send my love to my brother Mike Kimmel—keep your mind stayed on Jesus and thank you for the heart felt words in your writings. God’s Blessings cover you. Your Brother in Christ...Pastor Ricky Barnett - Beto Unit
Michael Kimmel, I just want to say that I thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for using you to deliver a message to me. (Great is Love towards us). I’ve just rededicated my life to God, well my life has always been His, but I’m now in fellowship with Him again in an intimate love relationship. I’m still learning to be in position. I had prayed about the young women he had placed in my life before I drew near to Him. See, I didn’t know how to stay in my walk with God and still be there for them. Most of them are in homosexual relationships and I found myself avoiding them, because I thought I “had” to separate myself from them. They always felt I thought I was better, because I never had the lust or desire to be with a woman. But I only wanted to understand why they do what they do. so, now after reading your article I understand I can still love them and show them the love of God inside of me. A baby in Christ, but strong in faith and love. Your Sister, Yolanda Wilson #1468610 - Hobby Unit I hope you are lead to continue obeying the voice of God because He has truly spoken through you.
To: Bro. Virgil, thank you for your awareness of the call and presence of God in the Prison Community. I hope these words of encouragement inspire strength in your times of weakness. Thank you & Shy for helping others as well as myself pay it forward. God has smiled on you. Your Brother in Christ...Pastor Ricky Barnett - Beto Unit ONE LOVE MINISTRIES - YOLONDA WILSON CALLING ALL BROTHERS-IN-CHRIST AND SISITERS IN CHRIST TO PARTICIPATE IN A 40 DAY FAST FOR RESTORATION & BREAKING DOWN WALLS OF BONDAGE DECEMBER 12, 2013 - JANUARY 20, 2014
**ALL ENCOURAGING MAIL NEEDED** There is ONE God and God is Love so I’m starting ONE LOVE MINISTRIES...I’m claiming this by faith...
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SHOUT OUT TO MICHAEL HOWARD (AKA) CHOCOLATE STAR (HA HA!!! - I got your message Bro.! Keep praying and talking to God about your own ministry and he will provide for you. thanks for helping the ministry out. God will bless you. I love you too Bro! I’m glad everything is working out for you. Bro. my bro is paroling to Dallas 8/9/13 to a halfway house. I gave him the ministry info. get him involved with the ministry also. He will need resources also. Please look out for him. It’s Lemar Ervin. The halfway house is 3212 E. Ledbetter St. El Shaddai Dallas, TX 75216 (Sylvia Hendrix (214) 374-0091) Thank you and God bless you and your family. Samuel V. Harris Lori and Andy, yall hang in there it won’t be long because our Father says so, be encouraged and trust in His name. Jeffrey
MOTHER DEAR, I LOVE YOU! “DU”
Patricia A. Phillips, thinking of you cousin on your B-Day. Love you! Danny Dupree Sr. Wanda Joyce, hope your B-Day is special cause you’re truly special to me. Love you cousin...Danny Dupree Sr. i Bless everyone who’s a part of this ministry. “god” Bless you all. danny dupree sr. To: Elvis Dean Robinson Hey Cousin, How you doing? Hope you got my letter. Keep your head up. I know you in the kitchen now. So, I know they been hearing the word of God? We all love you out here and waiting on you to come home. God bless you and stay prayed up! Your Cousin, Min. Michael Howard
I would like to give a special shout out to Sister Denise and Brother Marcos. Brother Marcos, the things that people do or say to hurt your loved ones is being done for a reason; the testing of your faith. I was behind those fences. It hurt so bad when I was done wrong by evil people. But it hurt 3x more when they disrespected or hurt someone I loved. And the only thing I had was Jesus. I had to be a man and not think like evil. Romans 8:28 and we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who has a purpose for your life, don’t let the enemy discourage you in no way! Amen, thank you Jesus! Min. Michael Howard
SHOUT OUT TO MRS. JAMECA HARRIS May God continue to work in your life and our families lives. Keep striving for your goals to better yourself, that goes for me too. Just remember I love you & I miss you! Your Husband, Samuel I’d like to say thank you to all the women who give their precious time to us down here, my prayers go out to you all. Jeffrey Wilson
Jodie, I haven’t forgotten about you, bro you’re in my thoughts and prayers, I’m standing firm on this end and I pray you are doing the same. Love you Bro. Jeffrey Danette Dupree, have a truly bless B-Day and year. I love and miss you, your Dad. Danny Dupree Sr. Emma Walker, “Aunt T”, it’s your day June 27th. Have a great day and think of me. I love you! Danny Dupree Sr. Pamela Duran, sister-in-law. Hope your special day is filled with all your heart’s desires. Love you! Danny Dupree Sr. To my Beautiful Wife, Queen & Snow Bunny Sandra Howard! I just want to thank you for always wanting to love me no matter what. Sometimes it’s hard for me to get use to certain things, and I ask you to forgive me Baby, no matter what God’s plan is for us. I just want us to be one in the name of Jesus. We need each other more than we ever have. Thanks for the small things Baby. That’s what makes you so special. Your husband, King & Chocolate
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To my Brothers on Goree Unit - I love you brothers! Man!!! You guys stay strong. Michael Green What’s up Bro? I miss you Bro, keeping you in my prayers. Keep sharing the gospel with our brothers. Tell Steve, Pshon, Kenny E, Grady, Wayne, Zealous, McCoy, Ol’Sam, Wooton and the rest of them I said Hello and I love them. I’ll get back with you soon. Pray for Brother Dontae (my brother) got sick again. Thanks man. God Bless _ Minister Michael Howard aka Chocolate *
Michael B. Robinson - Coffield Unit Mike,
Mauricio R. Broomfield Ronele,
If the storm don't cease and the wind keep blowing in our lives, Our souls are forever tied to the Source of the Storm, We may bend but we will never "GIVE UP" , Our mind, body and souls are forever like the tree planted by the sea, Whatever, May come our way we will not be move. Just "Hold-On" God will command the storm to cease and then comes the rainbow and sunshine, it will be brighter and shiner DAY''S over our future together. THIS STORM OF LIFE WILL PASS OVER, Your Mines and I Am Yours! Much Love, Michelle Robinson
July 3, 2013 “Happy Birthday Sweetheart” Pastor Anita Clark Smith
This Too Shall Pass, The harder the Fight ,The Greater the reward, Just Keep the Faith, Be Strong and Encourage. No Weapon Shall Prosper Against U. Yes the Devil and Enemies has seen your destiny is near , However God is in Control of your future, Don't Give Up and let the devil win over u, Your too strong to faint now , U will receive your reward in the end.. Your cover in the Blood of Jesus Christ.. I love u my Oldest Son and So do Our Lord Savior Jesus Christ. KEEP PUSHING, NO MATTER WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE! FROM YOUR MOM AND FAMILY, WITH EVERLASTING LOVE AND CARE. Mrs. Michelle Robinson, Daddy loves you yesterday, today and for everyday to come in our lives together. Beautiful, I just want to say THANK YOU for upholding your name of what you are to me; MY WIFE. You bring so much joy to my soul Yellow Bone plus your strength is truly my strength. Baby has to be an awesome God to create a wonderful relationship like the one you and I have. Plus we’re crazy over hill’s for one another. You have truly stolen my heart completely and truthfully I never want you to give it back either. Mrs. Robinson I love you with every part of my body forever. God is playing His part in our lives for our own better and for our good to make our future together bloom and grow within His name sake. You stay strong for Daddy “Mama Cat” because Daddy’s staying strong for you.
I love you and we always put God first in our life...I wish you many, many more birthday years. I can’t find words to tell you how much I love you, and how special you are to me… I will always love, honor, cherish and respect you… Once Again, Happy Birthday Love Always, Your husband, Pastor James Smith I’m almost home Beautiful. Your Husband Michael
James, Dear Son! I love you with all of my heart and so does your father. I feel truly responsible for your life path but there are no perfect parents. I hope that you find it in your heart to forgive both me and your Dad. Don’t allow this incarceration to define you. This is not who you are but where you are, take this time to allow God to minister to you. I have and always will believe in you. You walk with your head held high and know this too shall pass. This is only a minor setback. You are destine for greatness. Be blessed and know you are loved. Love Always, Mama
Hey Lemar! I love you brother-in-law. you’ll Be home in no time. Stay focused, keep God first and take care. Much love. Your sister-in-law, Meca
To: Samuel Harris Hi Hubby! I want to let you know that you are the one person that I can count on to bring smiles to my face through the mist of raging storms. I love you for being a gentle soul and my better half. You mean the world to me. I thank you for reaching out to our son after so many years. It’s not about the time, it means more to him to know that his father loves him and is here for him. You are a real man! So many walk away and never look back. You seen your error and came back to correct it. You are a stand up kind of guy. We love you. Love your wife, Jameca Harris
CONGRATULATIONS TO: VIRGIL L. WILSON SR. & THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2013
We are so proud of each one of you!!! may god’s blessing be upon you!!!
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