Coffee Talk » Setting the Stage of the Kingdom, Part II a blog with John Paul Jackson

Nov 30

Setting the Stage of the Kingdom, Part II

Category: The Kingdom

“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your Kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” Matthew 6:9

Jesus knew that until the stage was set for the introduction to the Kingdom, the chances that the message of the Kingdom lasting much beyond His crucifixion was very small. But, if the stage was set, belief in the Kingdom and faith in the Kingdom would be entrenched. Jesus set out to do this in His disciples. The same is true for you.

The entirety of the Kingdom message then and now rests on the shoulders of faith. Faith is kindled by understanding and understanding is often enhanced as we become curious about knowledge and what makes knowledge - knowledge. We see the system of the how, when, where, and why, of the Kingdom. The Centurion soldier is an example of this type of understanding of the Kingdom system and faith in it. Subsequently, when Jesus saw the Centurion’s understanding of the system and the resulting faith He marveled.

THE FAITH OF THE CENTURION

From the moment I was first assigned to Jesus, and told to keep an eye on the Hebrew Rabi, I knew this man was cut from a different cloth than the rest of the self promoting Hebrew teachers. Day after day, whenever this man came to Capernaum, I would gladly fulfill my assignment and watch everything He did.

Over time I began to observe something almost magical happened as this Jesus would walk the streets. He was humble and soft spoken yet he carried a radiance about Him. At first, I wondered if everybody saw the light or was it just my own imagination responding to a deeper magic than I had been familiar with? Like me, Jesus carried an authority. However, this authority reached far beyond my own. It encompassed not only the known world but moved and shuffled an invisible world that, until now, I had no clue existed. Moreover, the authority Jesus carried seemed to disrupt everything the other Hebrew leaders thought.

After some months of watching this man I recognized there were two types of people who were affected by His presence - the proud, who became angry, and the sick who became whole. The proud, as if driven by some invisible entity, would become agitated and angry when Jesus came around. Funny, but I could actually see that spiritual being in their eyes. In a strange way, it was their heightened repulsion to the Hebrew that actually attracted me to Him.

The other type of people I observed being affected by Jesus were the sick. They had a very different reaction to the Hebrew than the Scribes and priests had. I saw the response of the sick in their eyes as well, but what I saw was not anger, it was hope. Hope that this man, with just a touch, would change their life.

As I took it all in, I had the distinct impression that something far more important was happening. There was an invisible fortress being forged. Perhaps even a Kingdom was being established. I easily saw that Jesus didn’t try to capture the heart of the leaders, but He certainly captured the hearts of the people.

I was keenly aware that invisible forces always seemed to react when this man came near and there was often a conflict between the hope of the person and the presence of the dark invisible spirit. Without fail, when this man would simply come near to someone afflicted by these spirit forces their eyes would light up and hope within that person would cry out. I watched as each time Jesus reached out His hand to touch each one, the spiritual entity left and the person was healed.

I was amazed, I had never seen or even heard of anything like it. This invisible world was not my imagination, it is very, very real and so tangible I saw it transpire right before my eyes. In some way or to some extent, I came to understand that this invisible world must be responsible for the entire affliction that I was seeing in my friends and others.

I had just finished wiping the dust from my armor when I received the message that my trusted servant had an accident. My heart stood still and then broke as I was told my servant was paralyzed and in unbearable pain. My heart was so heavy, I could hardly follow the Hebrew. This was not just any servant, this servant had been with me for years. He even saved my life when I was young. Over time, we formed a bond and I did not want to lose my friend.

Immediately I knew the only hope for my servant was to ask the Hebrew if He would heal him! But, how could a Roman citizen, let alone a Centurion ask a Hebrew to help him do anything. What would my peers think of me if I stooped so low? Just as quickly as the thought came, it just as quickly left. My love for my friend overcame every argument I had. But, now as time had raced by, I had to act quickly, my servant was dying.

I ran toward Jesus and shouted, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented.” It was then that what I hoped would happen actually did happen. Jesus simply looked up at me and said, “I will come and heal him.” But time was of the essence. I knew there was little time before my friend died. I was concerned that if Jesus took the time to walk there my servant might not be alive when He arrived.

It was then that another strange moment happened. It was as if an invisible force caused me to remember the reality of the invisible world and all the wonders I had seen take place. I absolutely knew that if Jesus would use His authority He could just speak to that world and my friend would be instantly healed. Time would no longer be an issue.

So I answered Jesus and said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to this one, “Go,’ and he goes; and to another, “Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”

I’ll admit I was startled at what transpired next, the Hebrew marveled at what I said. He actually turned to those who were following Him and spoke to them saying, “Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel! The next words the I heard were beyond the scope of my hope - they were life transforming.

In one statement, in an electrifying moment of time, all my questions about the Hebrew Rabi were answered. I will never forget the love in the Hebrew’s eyes as He said to me, “Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you.”

Tears flooded my eyes, my legs were no longer heavy, my heart was alive again. I immediately ran for home. Just as I expected, while I was approaching my house, my servant, my friend came running to meet me. In the wonder of that moment we both discovered that he was healed the very moment Jesus spoke it. We are both forever changed. Nothing can ever change the truth that this Hebrew man called Jesus rules a Kingdom far superior to any earthly Kingdom, my servant and I experienced it.

THE KINGDOM WAS TO BE THE FOCUS OF THEIR PRAYERS

So is it then any wonder that when the followers of Jesus asked Him how they should pray, Jesus gave them the core focus of the prayer in the words - “Pray like this, Your Kingdom Come, your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven …” (Matthew 6:10). Prayer justifies God in releasing the Kingdom to those who ask, and because we asked God is righteous in doing so. A darkened world is waiting for His light.

THE KINGDOM IS TO BE EXPECTED

At His last Passover meal, on the eve of His crucifixion, Jesus reassured the disciples that He would share with them the fellowship and happiness to be found in the Kingdom (Luke 21:22-30). He further promised He would appear to them once again on Earth, in His glory, to bring the blessings of the Kingdom to those it had been prepared for (Matthew 25:31, 34). Thus the Kingdom is here and the Kingdom is coming.

WE ARE TO SEEK THE KINGDOM

MATTHEW 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”

The Kingdom is not neutral, it does not just happen, we have to seek it. But seeking the Kingdom does not work without seeking the accompanying attribute of righteousness. Righteousness is the substance that separates us from darkness. It is what justifies God acting on our behalf and adding to us things we did not even know enough to ask for - “all these things” that will be added to you are priceless, and they are part of life in the Kingdom. Righteousness cannot be obtained nor lived without taking up your Cross to follow after Jesus. The denial of self that the Cross represents is part of the cost for the deeper authority and power of the Kingdom.

THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS A PRESENT REALITY

Because the Kingdom begins within us, the first evidence we experience in the Kingdom comes from and is found within us. The reality of Jesus descending into the core of the Earth after His burial to forever change Sheol is unmistakable. In parallel with that, you can understand that as the Kingdom began in the bowels of the Earth by breaking the authority of the tyrant, the Kingdom via the Holy Spirit, beginning with in you by braking the authority of the tyrant and what he took years to build in you. The Kingdom changes everything from the inside out, after that the evidence of the Kingdom’s existence is seen on the outside.

Luke 17:20-21 “Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; 21 “nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.”

THE EVIDENCE OF THE KINGDOM WITHIN

Those who allow the Kingdom to work its work within their lives experience righteousness, peace and joy which are fruits of the Holy Spirit. God gives this fruit to those who yield their life to the rule of the Holy Spirit within them. Then, as the Kingdom forms it rule within us, these fruits spring up from the deepest chasms of our inner being. They then begin to form an internal foundation that character, all gifts, and spiritual authority can be built upon.

Romans 14:17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

The stage of the Kingdom is being set within us and faith is building. Once the foundation is dry, and we understand the internal setting of the Kingdom, we can embark on other more obvious Kingdom matters.

Blessings,

John Paul

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224 Comments so far

debra November 30th, 2010 10:24 pm

Now… This is amazing “The stage of the Kingdom is being set within us and faith is building.”the foundation is set….the cross and us…We are the chess pieces in place…Thank you John Paul
Mark Benver December 1st, 2010 5:39 am

John Paul,

Loved reading the perspective of the centurion! Jesus’ authority and power are indeed far above and beyond the boundries set up by the visible world. Blessings!

Mark
winnie dennis December 1st, 2010 4:55 pm

jp may GOD the Father ,in the precious name of Jesus continue to bless and keep you.thanks for all that you do for the glory of God.be bless.

winnie
Art Hernandez December 1st, 2010 5:09 pm

I recall how John Wimber spelled Faith, RISK.
What I have learned from these blogs & from what I have just read, the deeper I enter through the rooms of mistery my relationship with the Father grows. This is how
I spell Faith, RELATIONSHIP. Because of this
I can believe. Because I know Him and I know
He knows me! Aloha Uncle
CeAnn Snodgrass December 1st, 2010 7:46 pm

Dear John Paul,

This was VERY encouraging to me. I seem to be in an endless loop of trying to change my choices. Somehow your retelling of the Centurion’s story has helped to put the emphasis on a different syl-LA-ble.The picture isn’t clear yet, but hope is stronger. Thank you taking the time to share.

Also, please know I love it when your blog entries are long… there is more to chew on, so to speak.

CeAnn
Shaun Brehm December 2nd, 2010 5:35 pm

A chat-room fireside chat would be really cool.

-Shaun
Linda Burns December 3rd, 2010 1:46 am

Mr. Jackson, (John Paul)

You “out did” yourself on this post!!!

I loved the way you stepped inside the centurion’s sandals and let us “know” him…as a man, as a leader, as someone wanting to grasp who Jesus truly is.

Perhaps in the coming days, the Lord will let you step into other people’s shoes in the Bible and let us have a fresh look into their heart???

God is releasing you into new areas of ministry. As you pour out into our lives—He pours more into you!
Praise God!!!

Thank you—

I never participated in that fireside chat, Shaun, but it sounds interesting. Something is being offered in January on a Thursday night. Is this what you are referring to?

Well we’re going to the state swim meet in a few hours. I’ll catch up with y’all in a day or two.

Love, Linda
laydownyourcrown December 3rd, 2010 8:36 am

Hi John Paul,

I think you made a very important point about understanding that was revealed through you story of the Centurion. Understanding is the key that unlocks the faith needed to walk in the Kingdom.

In the parable of the sower, lack of understanding was the first thing that the enemy used to steal the Word. The Word did not plant in their hearts because they lacked understanding. Jesus said that “Seeing they may see and not perceive. And hearing they may hear and not UNDERSTAND…”(Mark 4:12 and Isaiah 6:9, NJKV). For this reason, I believe that the Word tells us in that although wisdom is the “principal thing”, “in all your getting, get UNDERSTANDING”(Proverbs 4:7, NKJV) for “understanding will keep you”(Proverbs 7:11, NKJV).

That’s why concerning the Kingdom it is very important that we understand that the Godly Kingdom is not subject to the earthly one. I think this is often a barrier in us getting understanding. For this reason the Word says:

“5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
And lean not on your own UNDERSTANDING;” (Proverbs 3:5, NKJV)

I think that this is something the Centurion understood. He understood how a Kingdom and a King worked here on earth. However, he realized that the Godly Kingdom was GREATER than the earthly one which tried to bind his servant to death. Therefore, using his understanding of this, he was able to use faith to access heaven on earth. Once we as believers get this revelation through understanding, I believe that we can access the faith needed to walk in the Kingdom of God
heart2hear December 4th, 2010 1:29 pm

Hello to my Coffee Talk Family. I’m sitting here this Saturday morning at my favorite coffee shop looking out the window at the pouring rain …

In my younger BC days (early 20’s) I had a fascination with windsurfing. Since I’m a native of California, I discovered early on that there are many great places to go windsurfing here in the SF Bay Area. After 2-3 years of windsurfing I ended up becoming an instructor for a very well known and popular windsurf shop here locally.

I taught every weekend for two years from early April until late September (approximately 6 months). As those times have come and gone, I cannot help but remember the many conversations I engaged in with people who had come to the school with a desire to learn to windsurf.

Much to my dismay I discovered that out of the 600 plus people who took classes on windsurfing each season – only five percent of them would return the next year. And even fewer people would go on to enjoy the exciting sport of windsurfing!

It wasn’t until I was 26 years old when had an amazing visitation by the Spirit of God, that I came to personal faith in Christ Jesus (Yeshua). There is a favorite quote of mine from The Confessions of Augustine, speaking of his salvation experience, where he writes: “I came to love You late … You bathed me in your light, You wrapped me in Your splendor, You sent my blindness reeling. You gave out such a delightful fragrance, and I drew it in, and came breathing hard after You. I tasted, and it made me hunger and thirst; You touched me and I burned to know Your peace.”

The Psalmist said; “taste and see that the Lord is good.” (Psalm 34:8) During this last number of months it seems as though the Holy Spirit has been placing an extreme emphasis on this issue of discernment – more than anything else. I have come to the conclusion that “seeing” has to do with perceiving and perceiving has to do with discerning. “Tasting” is all about experiencing, and when we experience something we gain new understanding.

In Part 1 of: Setting the Stage for the Kingdom, John Paul said; “as the concept matured, it would define the WHERE and HOW, the Kingdom operates.” I’ve come to understand that discernment comes from wisdom, tempered by love (Phil 1:9-11) through knowledge that’s been ‘deposited into our spirit’ as a seed, and over time matures within us. And discernment primarily has to do with what’s going on in the invisible realm of the spirit.

Getting back to my experience as a windsurfing instructor, I discovered after much inquiry that the reason why 95% of those people who initially had a great interest in windsurfing. Yet, never returned the following season; was that they simply could not perceive, discern or “see” the wind.

However, I realized that I could point out to those who truly had an interest, that even though they could not see the wind, they could see the effects of the wind. In the end, that little bit of teaching them how to SEE the EFFECTS of the wind broke through all of their mental barriers, enabling them to understand – and that made all the difference in the world.

Jesus said in John 3:8 NIV/Msg: “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, ‘rustling through the trees’ but you cannot TELL (discern) where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone – ‘born from above, by the wind of God, the Spirit of God’”

The other day as I was “Nurturing Silence in my noisy heart,” I thought I heard the Holy Spirit say: “This gift of discernment is so important, if I would only ask for it, He would give me this gift.” More than any other gift, I’m now aware more than ever before of my NEED for discernment, so that I can SEE the where, when, why, and how, the Kingdom of God operates in the world around me.

If it’s difficult to discern the “wind” in the natural realm, how much more difficult is it to discern what’s going on in the invisible realm of the spirit - unless we have the gift of discernment operating within us?

See you on the trail
Shirley C December 5th, 2010 2:02 pm

John Paul writes:

From The Words of The Centurion:

“I was amazed, I had never seen or even heard of anything like it. This invisible world was not my imagination, it is very, very real and so tangible I saw it transpire right before my eyes. In some way or to some extent, I came to understand that this invisible world must be responsible for the entire affliction that I was seeing in my friends and others.”

Earlier this morning, I received a word from the Lord, through scripture and posted it in our online prayer room related to the above passage after I received a dream from God preparing me for the hospital ministry that I was going to encounter later on in the morning:

Ephesian 6 -Finally be strong in the Lord and mighty in power before you enter into battle put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes for we do not fight against flesh and blood or each other but against rulers, authorities, and powers of the dark world & against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms and stand your ground ♥, ♥, ♥, ♥, ♥, ♥, ♥

The Dream:

I had a dream last night that was a little strange but I believe that the Lord was using this dream to prepare me for the hospital ministry today. In the dream I was placed in this yellow bus, that was full of darkness and blackness and the strange thing was that I thought I was suppose to drive this bus but someone else who looked like a passenger from the back of the bus was controlling the steering wheel. There was a steering wheel attached to one of the seats located in the back of the bus. I kept waking up and going back to this dream. Thats when I took notice as to what the Lord was trying to tell me. Well in the dream we went to this undisclosed location to drop some children off. When I got off the bus, I noticed it was a nice glorious day and I went around the back of the bus to see if there were children still on the bus. I immediately got translated to where the kids were and found that someone was trying to tie them up (these were special needs children that I knew in the natural). I got a worried look on my face and the spirit lifted me back to the outside of the back of the bus. When I looked more closely to the back end of the bus on the inside, the darkness inside of the bus seemed to increase in intensity, but I managed to see nails on the inside of the bus hanging down from the ceiling located in the center of the bus in the form of a cross (note: by the way this bus was yellow on the outside and it was a special needs bus). And I thought this is wild because this bus is so dark but yet I can still see the cross in it all. So I got a little frightened about the increase of darkness and I wasn’t sure where the person went that was helping me drive the bus. At this point, I was beginning to wonder what side that this person was on either the empire of darkness or the Kingdom of God. So, I realized at this point that I may be in a dream and everything will turn out ok, lol So what I did was remain outside of the bus, and I turned the bus on to set it free. I figured that if the bus could drive itself away on its own, it would be the better thing to do. After I realized this fact, the bus that I was hoping to set free from its darkness including the driver, I called for another bus and was hoping and praying that the runaway bus that I set free wasn’t going to crash into someone. The strange thing about this dream was when I started the bus it looked like it knew exactly where it needed to go. It had a route programmed within it. Instead of taking a left it took a right and it seemed to be able to understand the traffic signals and everything. My overall concern was that I did not want the other driver to know anything about what I did not even the bus company. A voice from above said to tell the bus company when calling for a bus replacement to tell them and the other co-driver that the bus was stolen and I didn’t know where it went and that this would be all they need to know in order to put out an APB on the bus. I also made sure that I had my cell phone and identity on me before I started the bus. The other thing was I left the other bus drivers info on the bus so that their identity would be discovered. I felt that in the dream all points were covered and so I woke up.

In My awakening life it was time for me to go to the hospital to pray with the patients and to distribute communion within an hour of getting up for the day. And when I entered into the room of a patient named in room 115 I was taken back a bit when I entered the room of this patient. The room was all dark and he was all scrunched up and deformed and in a coma, and in this room was occultic, satanic paraphanalia and there was satanic music coming forth from the CD drive of this persons computer, cursing the patient. I literally felt that I was in the clutches of hell and that this person was a prayer away from being snatched away from it. So I prayed in the spirit and offered up communion for this poor souls salvation in the chapel on his behalf. I believe the bus that I set freed in the dream was this mans life. God sent me to him and wanted to fill me in regarding the state of torment this patient was suffering while he was in a coma. I believe members of his family want to curse this man to death so they wouldn’t have to take care of him It was a tough situation. I put the Lord in the driver seat with this one. We are truly cities of God on a hill.

Again in the words of the Centurion Quoted By John Paul:

“I was amazed, I had never seen or even heard of anything like it. This invisible world was not my imagination, it is very, very real and so tangible I saw it transpire right before my eyes. In some way or to some extent, I came to understand that this invisible world must be responsible for the entire affliction that I was seeing in my friends and others.”

Blessings,
Shirley C.
Linda Burns December 6th, 2010 12:27 am

The region that I live in has been believing for “transformation” to be birthed. We’ve been “pregnant” with this desire for many years…Line by line, here a little–there a little–God has been helping us shoot for this goal. Hallelujah!!!

Tonight several churches came together to listen to Pastor Doug Abner and his wife from Manchester, KY share how transformation is happening in their area of eastern KY. It began after they reached the state of desperation in ‘03. They are now called “The City of Hope.”

As I was listening to him share–I was thinking that transformation is just another example of releasing “the Kingdom” into everyday life…It is not a list of dos and don’ts, but simply being available to allow Jesus to be seen through us to the world around us.

When we repent for being lukewarm, satisfied and comfortable—and become desperate crying out for kingdom reality—we are going to see a change. We will be transformers and kingdom releasers wherever we live.

Glory to God!!!

Love,
Linda
Linda Burns December 6th, 2010 1:12 pm

heart2hear,

That was a grrreat word on reminding us about the wind of the Spirit!

I remember standing on the shore watching my husband and two of our teenagers attempting to wind surf. They could get out into the gulf—but they could not get back in. Their instructor had to keep swimming out to where they were–and bring ‘em in.

Shirley,

Do you still have that link that you sent me last Christmas with the “beebop” prophets: Jackson,Goll, Johnson and Jones decked out in their Christmas gear dancing? You need to post that link here on Coffee Talk and let everyone get a “kick” out of it…

John Paul, Have you had your prophets/ apostles
meeting yet? I’ll pray for God to move and show Himself mightily and clearly during your time together. I just thought about it and can’t remember the date.

Everyone be blessed!!!

Linda
Linda Burns December 7th, 2010 2:23 am

This is the Hanukkah season where the Jewish people celebrate the “miracle of the lights”…

We Christians celebrate and perceive that JESUS (YESHUA) is the LIGHT of the world.

We need to allow HIM to uncover and release HIS light that is inside us to our world.

Here is an awesome song by Marty Goetz:
“Arise Shine” (Isaiah 60)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?-KsELjQU2GYo&feature=more_related

Shalom y’all,
Linda
Linda Burns December 7th, 2010 8:41 am

I double checked myself this morning.
Marty Goetz “Arise Shine” om you tube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsEjQU2GYo
JRobe December 7th, 2010 11:42 am

oh how I LOVE this post!! …deep truth dripping with spirit! You could’ve expressed it a million different ways I’m sure, but I’m so glad you chose this one. First read through is always larger than me, but that’s what I crave… something that makes my spirit swell before my head has a chance to reason it away! Will spend a lot of time with this one… so much to pursue!
heart2hear December 7th, 2010 12:35 pm

Hello Linda and friends

As I’ve said in the past, I never claimed to be the brightest bulb in the pack or the sharpest tool in the shed. With that said, I would like to share a recent story, from an experience, of growing in discernment.

As I mentioned before I recently moved into a new apartment, and it’s exactly the kind of place that I’d been searching for. The last several weeks though – especially November 16-18, just a week before thanksgiving, I seemed to be experiencing an intense amount of spiritual warfare.

I awoke Saturday morning November 18th with a heightened sense that something was going on that required an intense amount of prayer – the warfare seemed to hit a fever pitch that morning. And I felt prompted to go and talk to my new landlord – thinking that perhaps this warfare may have something to do with them?

After spending an hour or so talking and praying with them I discovered what all of the spiritual conflict was all about. Their son had a home that was on the market for sale, for more than a year, and he desperately needed to sell it. He only had one potential buyer, that showed any interest at all, and they just happened to be meeting that afternoon to sign all of the paperwork to complete the sale of his home.

It wasn’t until the following Saturday Nov. 27th after Thanksgiving that I was able to catch up with my new landlord and find out how things went with the sale of his son’s home on Saturday Nov. 20th. Only after the fact did I finally realize what the conflict was all about.

At first I thought I was just being attacked (Why is this happening to me? I would wonder.) But now, that I’ve begun to ask God to give me discernment EVERY-DAY, I find that it’s becoming easier to pray.

Because for the first time I have realized that much of the spiritual warfare that I’ve experienced, in the past, has NOT been a direct attack against me per se.

But an indirect attack, that had to do with someone else that required me to pray. And the level of warfare that I was experiencing was simply to try and shut down any effort that I was trying to make, in prayer, on their behalf. And NOT like what I’ve always thought that it’s been in the past (i.e. “I’m just being attacked because the devil wants to destroy me”)

My new landlord did not have any kind of real relationship with their son and his wife and family for more than fifteen years and for the first time ever, they were able to come together for Thanksgiving, and enjoy the company of their son and his family. They were as happy as could be.

Needless to say I have developed a good relationship with my new landlord and I have learned an extremely valuable lesson about prayer and discernment.

Instead of doing what I’ve always done - in the past; asking God for discernment ONLY in the midst of a crisis.

NOW, I ask God to give me discernment – EVERY DAY!
joanne December 7th, 2010 4:54 pm

I love walking in the shoes of the Centurian with you.

Oh that we would walk in that peace and love, knowing Him, loving Him, shining For HIM.
Cynthia Powell December 9th, 2010 11:45 am

“Jesus gave them the core focus of the prayer in the words - “Pray like this, Your Kingdom Come, your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven …” (Matthew 6:10). Prayer justifies God in releasing the Kingdom to those who ask, and because we asked God is righteous in doing so. A darkened world is waiting for His light.” JPJ

This post reminds me of all my childhood songs especially, “Jesus is the LIGHT of the world”, Hallelujah! may we drink from that eternal well that never will run dry, many blessings
heart2hear December 9th, 2010 3:34 pm

I think that I’m gaining some new insight on the level of spiritual warfare that I’ve been experiencing lately.

Last night I had this amazing, unusual, very interesting and intense dream: In the dream I awoke to the sound of a powerful storm going on outside of the place that I’m living. The noise of the storm going on outside – in the dream – was so loud that it stirred me to get up and walk to the window.

Still dreaming, I got up and walked to the window to look outside at the black storm clouds that were swirling around outside. I saw flashes of lightning, and as I looked at the black clouds I realized that what I was seeing was this huge black dragon. As I looked out the window, its face turned towards me and I could see the dragon clearly. It was bigger than anything I’ve ever seen! From head to tail it was bigger than a football stadium!

Still in the dream, I opened the window and yelled out at this black storm cloud/dragon: “YOU SHALL NOT COME NEAR THIS HOUSE!” and then I declared a blood line hedge of protection of the blood of Jesus/Yeshua around this house. I was surprised at my new boldness.

As I watched, immediately the skies cleared and any residual warfare that I’ve been experiencing, in this last week lifted, and my room flooded with God’s Peace!

There is POWER in the Blood of Jesus!
Linda Burns December 10th, 2010 4:36 pm

heart2hear and y’all,

There is indeed “power” in the blood!!! I love the song, “Mary Did You Know” and on you tube there are a lot of versions of that song with videos from The Passion movie that shows the blood of Jesus that brings healing, deliverance, salvation, etc. to us.

Thank YOU LORD for YOUR blood that was shed for us.

I’ve always wondered how much foreknowledge Mary had regarding her son, JESUS. We know she kept and pondered many things…

Thank YOU LORD that you arose from the dead and are ever living!!!

My Christmas tree is decorated in jewel tones (representing the rainbow colors around the throne). My tree skirt is a gold piece of material (representing the glory).

Yesterday I found a royal blue and crimson velvet tree skirt with Matthew 1:21 written in gold: “She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus because He will save His people from their sins.”
I felt the Holy Spirit wanted me to add that to my tree…Hallelujah!!!

I pray that you will maintain love,joy , and peace during this season of the year and that the business and activities won’t stress you out.

Love,
Linda

PS: Shirley, you will have to put that “link” on this blog—I don’t know how to transfer it here…
Shirley C. December 10th, 2010 7:11 pm

Hi Linda & Family:

Oh, shucks Linda…your putting me on the spot Ok you asked for it and heres the link:

MERRY CHRISTMAS JOHN PAUL FROM ALL OF YOUR FAMILY HERE ON COFFEE TALK. ENJOY LINDA MADE mE DO IT….HO, HO HO

http://www.dancingsantacard.com/en/?santa=155776

Love Shirley C.
Nancy Perales December 11th, 2010 2:52 am

Hi heart2hear

VERY POWERFUL!!! Loved what you shared…..

Blessings,
Nancy:)
Shirley C December 11th, 2010 10:19 am

I think that I am finally getting it:
THE KINGDOM OF GOD FROM WITHIN US IS PULLING US CLOSER TO OUR FUTURE - ” THE FUTURE GLORY”♥, ♥, ♥

Blessings!
Shirley C.
cm December 12th, 2010 2:40 pm

Shirley C,

I like the way you said it Shirley, it made me understand all of this with excitement.

When you said: The Kingdom of God from within us is pulling us closer to our future.

I like the sound of that a lot!!!

Thank you short, sweet and to the point!
laydownyourcrown December 12th, 2010 7:16 pm

Hahahahaha! That card was hilarious! My stomach hurts! Thanks for sharing, ladies
laydownyourcrown December 12th, 2010 7:18 pm

Btw Shirley and Linda,

I always thought John Paul looked as sweet and nice as Santa Claus lol! (With the all white hair and beard) Maybe there is some relation? j/k Love you, guys!
david December 12th, 2010 9:59 pm

increase the fire now
Linda Burns December 13th, 2010 2:09 am

Hi Y’all,

A winter front moved into our state this weekend. (Brrrr! “Baby, its cold outside!” )

We decided to visit a small rural church this morning instead of driving 25 miles to our church in the city…

The pastor’s message was “Do We Look For Another” on John the Baptist questions about Jesus while in prison.
He quoted Matthew 11:4-6:
“Go tell John the things which you hear and see: the blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them. Blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”

The pastor spoke the “kingdom” several times, but it was head knowledge not preaching the reality of the kingdom in our lives today. God was credited with the bad things (sickness, poverty, storms, etc.) instead of these things being the result of Adam’s disobedience. It was like we will get through it the best we can…what will be will be.”

During the service they sang Charles Wesley’s “Oh for a Thousand Tongues To Sing” and one of the verses speaks about miracles that Jesus did. Did they understand what these “lyrics” meant as a testimony of the kingdom?

Sometimes it is good to visit your past denominational roots–and thank God that at some point (God only knows how He opened our eyes and ears to see and hear that the kingdom is becoming a reality—not just a past account from 2000 years ago.)

I’m not putting these people down. I am just thankful He moved me out of there. Thank God the Holy Spirit is helping us grasp and understand the manifestation of the kingdom becoming reality in my life. Hallelujah!!!

Whew!!! I got that out of my system!!!

I hope you all are enjoying the Christmas fun watching that clip…Do you think Elijah moved like that in his day!?! Thank you, John Paul, for being a sport and letting us share this with everyone…
I realize that Shirley and I are now at your mercy and owe you big time for this liberty…

Are you taking off for the month of December or is the Holy Spirit downloading another great post???

Everyone be blessed today!!!
Love,
Linda
Cynthia Powell December 14th, 2010 4:22 pm

hahahahaha! Oh,my! Shirley and Linda, all 6 of my grands (ages 2-12) were laughing hysterically at this:
http://www.dancingsantacard.com/en/?santa=155776 and my 2&4 year old thought that really was a Santa, hahahahahaha! I just had to come back to see if there were any new post and look what I found, my tickle box turned over and you all are sooooooooo funny! Just think, now my grands will want to see this every year along with this one: lol!
http://youtu.be/RRJTvuIP-7I now pray my strength in our LORD! oh, my stomach, too! lol hahaha!
Linda Burns December 15th, 2010 6:36 pm

Thank YOU LORD for all the forerunners in the linage of Judah who completed their callings and destiny so JESUS would come into our world at the perfect time…

JESUS birth released HIM into HIS destiny chosen before the foundation of the world. Because HE lived–fulfilled and completed HIS destiny—we are able to be released into our destiny when we are born again. Hallelujah!!!

Help our vision be fresh!!! May YOU invite us to enter into the glory realm and experience all that YOU want to release in to destiny YOU have called us to.
Glory!!!

Here is my personal Christmas card to y’all, my precious family of Coffee Talk. Let us experience HIS glory and see the Kingdom established here on earth as it is in Heaven.

http://www.jewsforjesus.org/judaica/christmas/ecards/pickupcard=349794566

Much love,
Linda
Linda Burns December 17th, 2010 1:12 am

Hey Gang!
Evidently my Christmas card didn’t load right. It was not the star of David on top of a tree…

One of my favorite verses is Proverbs 25:2 “…It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.”

If you would like to search out his card follow me:

go to http://www.jewsforjesus.org

Hit the resources button at the top of the page

to the left of that multimedia will appear and scroll down and hit e-cards

When the e-card section comes up go to select a gallery

scroll down and hit Christmas e cards

When the Christmas cards show–hit the card

KAVOD—GLORY

Kavod is written in Hebrew.

The card shows an artist’s depiction of God’s glory breaking through the heavenly clouds.

Underneath it says : “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth (John 1:14)

Then I wrote this message “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” Luke 2:13,14
Yeshua—Messiah—Jesus—Merry Christmas
Love, Linda Burns

This is the card I felt to send…
karen December 17th, 2010 7:02 am

Iam so excited even before i read this ,the best ever and now it is happening wow, and little old me does not understand anything , but i have a fun time often laughing ,times are serious but oh things are happening, the word and the spirit are together.
my twin says to me , do i have fun and i laugh even more she makes me laugh so much and she loves the word, something happened and well what can i say it was supernatural, so i say to her , you have so much peace ,that transpasses ALL understanding , boy we have just come through something, didnt think we would make it , but here we are.
Sent the invitation to kendall so we are waiting i love the lords prayer and say it oftrn it is so simple like me , but oh so profound what more can i say .i often get misunderstood but hey so what as long as we keep loving others and dont you just want to give His love away, that is the key.Jesus is the only way so thank you and guess what ? we are in a church called Fathers house isnt that such a wonderful name , we being children in our fathers house depending upon Him, litterally children see you soon.
laydownyourcrown December 17th, 2010 11:16 am

Thanks for sharing the card again, Linda! It’s wonderful how the Lord uses in as a messenger of good tidings lol! I wanted to thank you for sharing proverbs 25:2, as its the scripture the Lord gave me prophetically through my pastor three 1/2 years ago. The Lord said that as a scientist in the natural I loved to search things out, but in the Spirit, I would search out His mysteries. So, it holds a special place in my heart. And the Lord knows I do search until I find an answer lol! Thanks, for sharing
laydownyourcrown December 17th, 2010 11:21 am

Oh in the spirit of searching and seeking the Savior and His Kingdom this season, thought I should share the song “I Will Search” by Israel Houghton. I absolutely love the acoustic version of this song. The link is below. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3GfBggjlL8&feature=related
Anonymous December 17th, 2010 5:14 pm

Anyone notice that God’s test all seem to be endurance tests and not speed tests?

The Bible talks about running the race, but then I can always imagine Paul the Apostle mentioning the story of the tortuise and the hare! (yes I know, that story isn’t in the bible, but its still a good example)

Mark 13:13 (King James Version)

13And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

Wow

-Shaun
Shirley C December 20th, 2010 6:34 am

Hello All:

Christmas is coming and before you know it chronologically it will be going and coming back again before we know because time is getting short and we are all receiving a quickening within our spirit as we prepare for His return. While we are waiting for this anticipated joyful event,we have prepared an awesome christmas medley of worship songs on Bog Talk Radio. So enjoy, “All Ya’All this special broadcast. Merry Christmas from me and my husband

Blessings!
Shirley C.
Shirley C December 20th, 2010 6:36 am

Re: Christmas Worship Broadcast - I forgot the link :): http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wscirofaithtalksliveprayer/2010/12/20/faith-talks-live-prayer–christmas-worship-2010–a-miracle-testimonywith-dr-shirley?a=y

Merry Christmas

Shirley C.
Shaun Brehm December 20th, 2010 12:36 pm

HAH.

I think someone posted this verse already once but it just really hit me. Another ref. to the race not being won by speed:

Eccl 9

11 I have seen something else under the sun:

The race is not to the swift
or the battle to the strong,
nor does food come to the wise
or wealth to the brilliant
or favor to the learned;
but time and chance happen to them all.
Linda Burns December 20th, 2010 7:38 pm

John Paul,

You need to put Sid Roth’s link on Coffee Talk so your friends can watch you on his TV show this week.

I couldn’t pick up the show on my computer–except at one point–it looked like you were standing in front of an audience and all the green “orbs” were floating and manifesting…Then it clicked off.
What was going on there? It wasn’t stage lights doing that!!! Maybe you can explain what this means…

I’ll go to the library next week to watch the shows. We don’t have satellite or cable, either… I live in the country and they are actually talking about having a town meeting sometime after the first of the year to see if we can get fast internet in our neck of the woods…

You have been “silent” this month…Is this the time to keep “quiet”???

I hope everyone of you are getting your last minute preparations done for the holidays…All our kids and grandchildren will celebrate together…

What are some traditions that you all enjoy during this time of the year?

Love to y’all,
Linda
debra December 20th, 2010 8:26 pm

John Paul Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Mark Downham December 21st, 2010 4:13 am

“The entirety of the Kingdom message then and now rests on the shoulders of faith. Faith is kindled by understanding and understanding is often enhanced as we become curious about knowledge and what makes knowledge - knowledge.” - John Paul Jackson

“Faith is the Eye that can see hidden things” - Ephrem the Syrian http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephrem_the_Syrian

Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

“From the moment I was first assigned to Jesus, and told to keep an eye on the Hebrew Rabi….”
laydownyourcrown December 21st, 2010 5:19 pm

Amen, Mark! I like that quote by Ephrem the Syreian, and it is sooo true! Open the eyes of my heart, Lord. I want to SEE you

22 “The LAMP of the body is the EYE. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of LIGHT. 23 But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!(Matthew 6:22-23, NKJV)

130 The entrance of Your WORDS gives LIGHT;
It gives UNDERSTANDING to the simple. (Psalm 119:130, NKJV)

17 So then FAITH comes by hearing, and hearing by the WORD of God.(Romans 10:17, NKJV)

Since Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights, and Jesus is the “Light of the World”, it seems fitting, lol! Btw Linda, in that clip when JP was preaching, supernatural lights manifested and moved to and fro across the meeting while JP was preaching. He doesn’t know if they were angels or not, but Sid believes the were
Linda Burns December 21st, 2010 8:01 pm

laydownyourcrown,

Thank you. That is amazing!!!

When “occurrences” like that happen, what goes through your head and heart John Paul?

Our ears are attuned to what you will say…

There is always one in the crowd…

Love,
Linda
Linda Burns December 23rd, 2010 9:18 am

Hi Gang!

Has anyone heard from Holly?

She has been such a faithful writer, but hasn’t joined in with us in a long time. I hope that she will be under a roof–with food and heat and not outside in the cold elements…

There will be so many “wanderers”–without blankets and food. Many will be like Mary and Joseph trying to reach a destination and they are overlooked because some person in society snubs them or won’t go the extra mile to help them…

May all of us have “Divine” appointments and allow Daddy God to “touch” someone through us this season.
It is sad that Christmas to many is a time of sadness and having the blues.

I pray you all will have joy and hope and faith and love overflowing…

Those of us who have figured out a way to connect–in spite of us trying to be anonymous — I thank all y’all for the unexpected cards that I’ve received. Thanks a bunch…

I’ve still got three grandkids to buy for…I’ve been a slow mover this Christmas—so I’m off to wherever the Spirit directs me…

Love to all,
Linda

You know I have a heard time with you tube: But see if you can go on there and find

ALABAMA singing “Christmas in Dixie”—that will be my little song from me (in AL) to ya” today…
Nancy Perales December 23rd, 2010 11:29 pm

So well said Linda, and so lovingly received….

I’m baking cookies, husbands upstairs wrapping presents… and my Son is filming. He’s a film guy ya know. He graduated from college with a BA in Film Science…His call is to be a powerful prophetic voice helping to bring the secular and christian film industries together to help make Godly films for all to see. He’s making a video diary of this Christmas since he has been away at college for the last 3 years. We are enjoying the warm fuzzy feeling of family being all together.

I want to wish you all a most BLESSED MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A NEW YEAR FILLED WITH JOY, LAUGHTER, PEACE, PROSPERITY, GOOD HEALTH, POWER AND AUTHORITY AND THAT YOU RECEIVE ALL THAT OUR HEAVENLY FATHER HAS IN STORE FOR YOU;)

CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF JESUS OUR LORD AND SAVIOR:)

Nancy Perales
One of Those December 24th, 2010 10:32 am

Merry Christmas and a happy new year! May you receive all that you desire and more.
Shirley C December 25th, 2010 11:10 am

To All Ya’All:

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE ♥, THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE ♥, WE WILL REJOICE & BE GLAD IN IT ♥……

Blessings!
Shirley C.
debra December 26th, 2010 12:38 am

John Paul We are missing your amazing posts… Happy New Year to you and your family Come back soon…
Shirley C December 27th, 2010 3:56 pm

To My Family On Coffee Talk:

I hope and pray that all ya’all had an awesome Christmas with your family and friends. Did everyone survive the blizzard of 2010. We finally got hit on Sunday night. During the blizzard of we lost our electricity around 8:30 p.m.EST. We were out of mans power (electricity) for 20 hours; had emergency equipment all except a generator; had the skills and the knowledge on how to shelter in place; text some friends in our prayer chat room asking for prayer, however, we forgot to do one thing, lol :). At about, 2:00 p.m. Monday afternoon, we had enough and decided to “PRAY” asking our heavenly Father to give us the victory and within a few minutes after we prayed, the lights came back on,lol :). Our God is the God of “CRISIS INTERVENTION ♥” THE LORD LOVES TO BRING THE KINGDOM OF GOD INTO CRISIS SITUATIONS THROUGH PRAYER
IT’S SO SIMPLE BUT YET SO MYSTERIOUS

Blessings!
Shirley C.
Anton December 29th, 2010 6:43 pm

Wow. Can’t wait for the BOOK!

This is incredible. I love reading Kingdom insights that something in you “gets”, and which speak to the “deeper magic” one has always known to be true..
Linda Burns December 31st, 2010 5:43 am

Hi Gang:

This is the last day of 2010 and a day to reflect on this past year. I hope all of us saw growth this year and that we bettered our world a little bit by the things we did for the Kingdom’s cause…

As I shopped this year, I noticed that the false new age peace symbol ( the broken upside down cross) had emerged again. It comes in cycles.

The first time I noticed it was when I was in high school in the late 60’s. I looked it up and Wikeppedia (sp) calls it “Nero’s cross” referring to the Roman emperor who persecuted Christ and His followers.

The world wants peace, but the world’s peace brings tribulation…There is no “true” peace outside of Jesus Christ…Satan tries to imitate peace–and many follow fashion trends and wear this symbol–not knowing that it does not represent the peace that passes understanding. They are wearing a dark distorted image.

Personally, I don’t even wear a cross. It is too valuable for me and I think we are to walk the life of the “cross” and a laid down life—not wear it as jewelry. That is just me–I don’t mind it on others.

As the year is ending and a new year will begin–I pray that each of us will experience His peace. May it be the rule of our hearts and minds as we make decisions for the future.

I leave you with this taken from John 12:25-27
“These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. Peace I leave with you. Peace I give to you not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

Receive His gift of peace as your gift for the coming year.

Love to y’all and I look forward to sharing with all of you in the coming days…

Linda
Shirley C January 1st, 2011 3:54 pm

To My Coffee Talk & Sweet Tea Family

HAPPY NEW YEAR 11-1-11 A PERFECT DAY FOR A NEW BEGINNING and a year of ever increasing faith ♥. We did a very late New Years Eve Broadcast with one of my prayer warriors Jimmy from North Carolina. This show was so powerful regarding revelation for 2011 that at least 3 times we went off the air for no apparent reason when airing “LIVE” . We drove a faith vehicle right into 2011 using persistent and persevering faith be blessed. There is much to look forward to regarding the Kingdom Of God this year of 2011. John Paul where are those new postings we are hungry for more postings :)…

Faith Talks Live Prayer- New Year 2011 & The New Heart The Kingdom & You Pt. 2:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wscirofaithtalksliveprayer/2011/01/01/faith-talks-live-prayer-new-year-2011–the-new-hea

Blessings!
Shirley C
Shirley C January 3rd, 2011 5:25 am

John Paul:

Happy New Year! I believe that the dream that I am about to share in its entirety will bless you and the people that have been coming to this Blog. This dream is significant as it pertains to the Body Of Christ and the Kingdom Of God in this hour Ready get your seat belts on. We are going for a ride….yehaaahh

The Dream:

I was taken to a place that had high tension wires & a Radio Tower. At the base of the radio tower was John Paul Jackson reading something in a chair. He looked like he was at the base of a radio tower and in his office at the same time. He was weeping at the same time. He was reading something that looked like it came directly from heaven and he was praying, saying give her what she needs for her son, Joshua. It wasn’t a regular book it was a white material blanket that was shaped like a book and when it was open, a lot of light came forth from it with shiny gold lettering. It was spectacular and full of the Glory of God. And then the scene changed to the radio tower. The scene with John Paul suddenly faded and went away and it was just me standing near the radio tower. The ground was shaking. There was so much power coming from the radio tower. So much power that I had to get down on my face and pray in the spirit. I had a feeling that God was behind this at this point And so I didn’t think twice about covering my face and lying prostrate before the Lord, leaning not on my own understanding but praying in the Holy Ghost. God was establishing something in the spirit. Then I heard electricity and felt it going through my body and up my spine in low doses going forth. Then the Holy Spirit beckoned me to look up. The radio tower grew so tall and it was reaching beyond the heavens and I was able to look up and see the top from the low position that I was occupying and I saw the most amazing thing, electricity was going out from the two points at the top of this radio tower. Streaks of electricity that looked like streaks of lightening was coming forth from this Radio Tower side by side in a parallel fashion shooting across the skies coming from heaven and going throughout the earth and affecting the air. The radio tower was silver.
Also, I forgot to mention that I heard the footsteps of the Lord walking behind me and around me prior to looking up. As they were getting closer and closer to me thats when I could also feel, see and hear the electricity. And then, I had the courage to look up and thats when I saw the electricity going forth across the skies coming from heaven and then as the foot steps were coming closer to me, I saw at ground level strong bare feet and the hem of His garment passing right before me. It was the Lord as big as the tower. The Lord was wearing burlap/muslim material the external part of the Lords robe was white and underneath the robe was blue, when I saw this before His Spirit directed me to look at my right thigh.

And then I looked at my right thigh in the dream and the Lord had drawn 3 symbols on my right thigh by this light and it was a symbol of a key, a barbell from the gym, and an Indian Arrowhead ( I was born with a birth mark in the shape of an Indian Arrowhead on my right thigh). Upon awakening the Lord immediately gave me the interpretation for the 3 symbols on my thigh and the significance of why He drew these symbols upon my right thigh. These symbols were lit up in the form of light subcutaneously, just under the skins surface and then He said the most unusual thing. Upon awakening, I ask the Lord what was the meaning of these three symbols on my right thigh including why the right thigh thing And He showed me in the spirit: the significance of the right thigh meant priestly anointing and apostolic authority that He is releasing mightily this hour especially through the media and new media; He will come in power and in Glory once His people assume a low place; He is our High Tower, GLOORAAYYY & THERE IS NO OTHER that should occupy that place; He is bringing balance to His Bride In His Body; There is a revival coming to “THE FIRST NATION PEOPLE: The Cherokee Nation; Navajo, and the First Nation Tribes North of Us; He is going to right the wrongs and will go back in history to right the wrongs and to fulfill the original intent on the real reason the pilgrims came to this nation. This will be the beginning of revival and the Great Harvest. Like the Africans, the First Nation Peoples will sent out to the 4 corners of the earth and will be used in a mighty way to minister to and to stand with Israel. The First Nation people will also be given wisdom from on high to heal the racial division that still exist in the Body Of Christ here in America.

The Lord said that He was my ” High Strong Tower” and then I said, thank you and then I woke up. I feel a stirring and a lightness within my spirit as I am sharing this with you. Lord thank you for being a strong high tower for your people in Jesus Holy Name - Amen & Amen ♥

Blessings In the New Year 2011
God’s Year!
Shirley C.
s ann January 3rd, 2011 11:42 am

Shirley,
I am so thankful for the dream the Lord gave you. I feel so richly blessed because of it.
May our Joy be full,
s ann
Linda Burns January 3rd, 2011 12:49 pm

Shirley,

That was an awesome dream!!! I would love to hear the interpretation of it—hint! hint!—as I know everyone else would…

Maybe the “master dream interpreter” will make an exception on this particular dream and give the interpretation right here on Coffee Talk Blog.

John Paul, It has been a long time since November 30th. The manna you provided, while wonderful to eat, is getting a little stale…I’ve even smeared it with peanut butter to get a new taste from it…

We understand your busyness, and the month of December, but we are looking forward to new and fresh kingdom bread being released. If you listen in the spirit you can hear us banging our cups and mugs on the table…

I know my computer here at home will not pick up your ISD course starting this week. I’m going to ask my brother if I can come to his house and use his computer if it is convenient. I don’t know any other way to participate…

You might advertise that ISD course here on Coffee Talk in case other people who participate on this blog don’t know about it.

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

Love y’all,
Linda
laydownyourcrown January 3rd, 2011 2:50 pm

Woooow Shirley,

Thanks for sharing you dream. I definitely felt a lightness reading it I am in agreement with the lowly place. The Lord is definitely looking for vessels empty of self to serve Him without an agenda.

I also wanted to say that I really enjoyed hearing your husband’s testimony about being healed from CML. I am currently pursuing a master’s in human genetics, so I found your husband’s healing of particular interest considering that many geneticists are evolutionist, and even more so because “gene therapy” has failed so horribly. Praise God for methylating our old DNA and activating the spiritual DNA that makes us partakers of the divine nature. Your husband is definitely a witness to this!
Holly January 3rd, 2011 2:59 pm

Hello Everyone, Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Linda for asking about me. We are inside and warm. But still being stretched in our faith as the Lord hasn’t opened a door for us to be around many people or have anything to do. Lots of boredom! But bunkering down in the Word!
My son Nathan is having car trouble. He lives on his own and is only 20. He’s been struggling on his own since he was 17. Right now he is sick from having to walk home in freezing temperatures and facing losing his job if he can’t get to work. He does not want to end up like me and he is very scared. Please everyone pray for Nathan. That the Lord will reveal his greater purpose in having the car break down on Christmas eve at 12:00 midnight. Nathan needs to know Jesus!
Shirley, during my time of visitation from the Lord and while living in a tent on the ground by the Naugatuck river where the Indians once lived, I had many gifts of visions and miracles with Indian spirits. I am convinced that Jesus does have a big plan for the Indians in his kingdom and that they have watched the white man take their land and they are “weighing in” on the judgment that has come to America. There blood cries out for justice in this land and I am happy that the Lord has shown me him Tom-Tom drum beat that is now alive and beating throughout this land. GLOOOOORRRRAAAAYYYYY!!!!!!!~!! BLESSINGS, holly
Shaun Brehm January 3rd, 2011 3:11 pm

Shirley I want to say “Amen”
Amen.

I’ve picked up on something similar to that especially related to the Native Americans.

-Shaun
laydownyourcrown January 4th, 2011 11:37 am

Happy New Year, JP! Saw you again, on Joni’s Tabletalk. I seriously had no idea that it was not scriptural to directly wage warfare on principalities and powers in high places! I have never done that, I usually pray to the Lord to send His provision, His justice, and His hosts when needed, but that is good to know so that I never do try it. Thanks for the prewarning
cm January 4th, 2011 12:15 pm

ALL ABOARD!

It’s time to board the Train.
debra January 4th, 2011 4:55 pm

John Paul…Missing your Coffee Talk…alot You have great insight, open the word to deeper meaning,and I feel more in love w/ Jesus… Thank you God bless you Debra
Mark Downham January 5th, 2011 4:08 am

“I seriously had no idea that it was not scriptural to directly wage warfare on principalities and powers in high places! I have never done that, I usually pray to the Lord to send His provision, His justice, and His hosts when needed, but that is good to know so that I never do try it.” - Laydownyourcrown.

Wisdom.

1 John 2:27 As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit–just as it has taught you, remain in him

Jude 1:9 But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”

[The issue of what claim the devil had over the body of Moses is not directly addressed in Scripture - but appears to be an outrageous and grossly deceptive claim, based on the act of rebellion committed by Moses in striking the rock, BUT fully refuted (and rebuked) because Scripture is clear, GOD bodily buried Moses Himself...and thus hte LORD had already laid an irrefutable claim to his body cf. Deuteronomy 34:5,6 Then Moses, the servant of the Lord, died there in Moab, as the Lord had said.6 He buried Moses in Moab in the valley opposite Beth Peor, but even today no one knows where his grave is.]

Luke 10:20 However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in Heaven.
Linda Burns January 5th, 2011 12:58 pm

John Paul,

I really have appreciated participating with everyone on Coffee Talk. Like everyone else–I hope as you weigh the merits of continuing this blog that it will be “valuable”
enough to continue…

Most of my Christian life has been “hidden” as He has taken me through the “dying to self” process—a process I am still going through.

I think to most people I may be “weak” because I have taken the role of a “servant.” He has made me weak–but at the same time He has developed His inner strength in me.

When God brought me to Coffee Talk, it is when He started releasing me out and letting me test my wings.
He allowed me to start expressing myself and I have enjoyed the daylight and the freedom that I have gained as a participant and follower.

I have never shared with anyone but a couple of close friends that I participate here. I don’t think anyone in my church knows–except my husband and brother. I am not trying to be secretive or mysterious, but God hasn’t told me to share this with others.

Many people may be like me—there is a lot inside of us that the Holy Spirit has downloaded and it is a blessing that He has provided a place we can release a little so He can fill us back up to overflowing..

We joke with you, even try to manipulate you :), but we hope you will share with us and keep this line open for those of us who need to express ourselves and gain insight from the wisdom that God has put inside of you.

Love y’all,
Linda
Mark Downham January 6th, 2011 10:30 am

Linda,

Your insights are great and I wondered how you knew all this stuff and I finally decided it must because you have laid your head on the chest of the LORD Jesus Christ, Like John and received an impartation enabling you to become a Theologian of the Heart and His Heart.

This is not as way out as it sounds - Urs Von Balthasar, the Roman Catholic theologian wrote most of the Apocalyptic and Mystical streams of his Theology based on the Encounters in Contemplative Prayer of his friend and muse, Adrienne Von Speyer and it was Ignatius of Loyola - founder of the Jesuits and ignatian Spirituality, who believed in using Imagination in Mystical Prayer and what better place to start than Scripture and John 13:23.

Amanda Butel http://www.ajbutel.com, posed this question in her ‘Overshadowed’ - E-book:

“I don’t know about you, but I want to be recognized as a Revivalist… not because of works alone, or theological prowess, or a charismatic demeanor, but because of the transforming power of His anointing upon my life!

So where then can His anointing be found?” -AJ Butel

The Lord’s breast:
the knowledge of God.
Whoever rests on it
will be a theologian.

Evagrius, Ad Monachos 120.

John 13:23 There was at table one of his disciples, the one dear to Jesus, resting his head on Jesus’ breast.

You have to become a Theologian of the Heart, to find and receive His Anointing, because we are dealing with [an] Impartation [of Wisdom] from a very different perspective.

Interestingly, Gregory Collis OSB, a Glenstal Abbey Monk in his recent book, ‘Meeting Christ in His Mysteries: A Benedictine Visison of the Spiritual Life’, said this in commenting on John 13:23:

“John the one who drew out the mystical depths of the Incarnation [in his Gospel and Letters] by resting in friendship on the Heart of the LORD”….and clearly you have.

Increase in your Anointing.

Mark
laydownyourcrown January 6th, 2011 10:30 am

Amen, at Mark! Never thought about it that way, but it may have just been the leading of the Holy Spirit that I didn’t try it.

Also, JP I agree with Linda. I’m missing the blog Hope you do decide to continue it because although it is just a taste of what God does through your ministry, it is more than a lot of us get at our home churches. So, thanks! I do greatly appreciate you as a mentor in the body of Christ.

Holly, I will be praying for your Nathan, too
cm January 8th, 2011 11:58 am

I don’t believe John Paul stop posting, I do believe the Lord tells him when to start the next season.
alita edwards January 9th, 2011 8:32 am

I just this a.m.was lead to this blog and have been reading and studying for hours…may we have some more please,as I am hungrier then ever.
Shirley C January 11th, 2011 9:50 am

John Paul & Family:

Early this morning as I was waiting on my husband as he was preparing for the day and at the point of putting his shoes on….. after 5 minutes went by and not hearing a sound, I was led of the lord to ask, honey what are you doing, aren’t you getting ready for the day? And he simply replied, ” I am meditating and putting on my shoes”, lol and the I replied with the following quote below,

THE MEDITATION OF THE SHOE - LOL:

” TO PUT ON THE SHOE OR TO TAKE OFF THE SHOE…..THAT IS THE QUESTION. BUT, BLESSED ARE THEY WHO PUT ON THE SHOES AND WHO BRING THE GOOD NEWS OF THE KINGDOM ♥, ♥, ♥”

Have an awesome day putting on them shoes

In His Loving Name,
Shirley
Gail Noe January 11th, 2011 2:29 pm

Praise God and thank you John Paul for the blog on the Kingdom. I did not realize until I checked Coffee Talk after a few months of not that I am hungry for this Truth. I have been so blessed by what you have posted so far and am waiting for more. Also, I was deeply blessed and many ways by the blog on the Tabernacle. Thank you for your obedience. Gail
One of Those January 11th, 2011 2:54 pm

I just took a theology test and one of the essays was about prayer. What do you say to someone who is sick with cancer and is surprised that you want to pray for them because of how they understand God’s immutability? That is, He is unchanging in the perfection of His purposes, character, plans, and nature. If He is unchanging and he knows the end from the beginning to include knowledge of all the decisions we will make, what is the point in prayer? From James 4:2 we see that there are cases where lack of prayer can mean missing something we could have had so there is definitely a point to prayer. However, we do not always know the exact will of God. We know his will where it is clear in Scripture and we know he has a permissive will (allowing us to do things against his prescriptive or known will). There are many individual situations where his will is not known by reading scripture.

I’d say we can pray along the lines of his known will through scripture with confidence. Even so, I don’t believe we have the right to declare when they will come to pass. Sometimes I think we can pray and have the answer be ‘no’ just as when Paul asked for his ‘thorn’ to be removed. Sometimes I think we can pray and be answered immediately. Sometimes I think we can pray and need to be persistent (Luke 18:1). Sometimes I think our prayers will not be answered in this life.

Over the last couple of years I’ve experienced things in my life which move me to consider just how little influence and impact I have on this life…of course apart from God. “All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: “What have you done?” Da 4:35. It is only because of him, for him, and through him that anything good is accomplished in this life. And, I don’t even get to choose who, what, where, and when I am to be.

On the other hand I’m convinced it doesn’t mean we roll over and let the clock tick on by in our lives. We can still pray and participate in bringing his kingdom on this earth. We are made in his image and the Holy Spirit is present in us to continue the work Christ began in the earth. The Holy Spirit is here to continue the work of Christ, not here to simply make us feel good.

I have been up down, left and right in my beliefs in years past. I’m trying something different for a year: Covenant obedience regardless of experience. I think too much emphasis has been placed on experience in our times creating a lack of stability in the word. My expectations were too high on experience and I have been sick with hope deferred. My hopes were in the wrong place. Regardless of what I might experience this year I will pray every day for my daughter’s healing. I will pray for hers and our justice. I will take his end of the bargain as written without needing external support. Like Abraham I may never see my prayers answered in my lifetime but obedience to the covenant is not dependent upon what I experience but upon me upholding my end of the bargain…obedience.
Shirley C January 12th, 2011 11:04 am

Hey everybody:

Are you all enjoying the fresh fallen snow of heaven?
Today, my first born son JP, not John Paul but Jean-Pierre just blew my mind a few minutes ago regarding the significance of 2011 & our birth year. This is of prophetic significance. God is moving thru time to establish something within us starting this year 2011. If you were born before the turn of the century and before the new millenium take the last 2 digits of your birth year & add it to the age you will be this year, it will = 111 for everyone the fullness of times. God is resetting our biological time clocks to get us ready for something new. He is establishing greater unity within our DNA and there will be a greater flow of this unity between the believer and the things of heaven and a greater unity between each other. This year we are all the same age ♥ Lord bring on the flow of unity in the spirit, your awesome!

Blessings!
Shirley
cm January 12th, 2011 1:11 pm

JP,

I just bought and listened to your Keys to Receiving God’s Justice.
Thank you JP, I am asking God for Justice.

Great Teaching!
Gail Noe January 12th, 2011 1:54 pm

John Paul - My apologies for not extending a deep thank you for the blog on the tabernacle. Where I worship at House of Prayer for All Nations, we celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles and have been for many years. Each year we build a tabernacle to the best we can from the Spirit of the Lord. In 2009, the Lord blessed us with your comments about the meaning of the pillars. Amazingly, our tabernacle that year before we got your comments was of the tabernacle with 4 pillars!!! This was my first intro to the blog on the tabernacle. We studied all the comments carefully and applied them to our understanding and celebration that year. What a blessing! I continued downloading your comments and sharing them. Three years ago, I had built a tablernacle on a very small scale with 2 of my grandchildren as I help homeschool them. I learned what I thought was quite a bit, but it did not come close to what you have shared. Again, thank you as I continue to wait for more on the Kingdom. Gail
debra January 12th, 2011 10:36 pm

I watched John Paul last Sunday Live on webcast…. He said he was shut away working on this next book W/ dead- lines come up soon…So I pray he will get it all done and be back to us, Coffee Talk soon… He is missed
Nancy Perales January 14th, 2011 1:30 am

Hi One of Those……I’m so proud of you, you will see breakthrough as you continue on that path, praying for emily always and you and family

In HIS LOVE,
Nancy
Mark Downham January 15th, 2011 5:30 am

“He [John Paul Jackson] said he was shut away working on this next book W/ dead- lines…”

“In one statement, in an electrifying moment of time, all my questions about the Hebrew Rabi were answered…” - John Paul Jackson

Bodies like Bright Stars [cf. Philippians 2:15]and do you see him labouring like Hercules with the text on into the dead of night, trying to wrestle the words into the right configuration and his thoughts like some innner constellation and he gets up in frustration and leans into that John 3:8 Hurricane waiting for that one statement, that one electrifying moment of insights unravelled….and I wonder what is keeping him on his feet and then I understand - Your Word has kept us on our feet (Job 4:4 (freely translated)).
Linda Burns January 16th, 2011 11:35 pm

Hi Y’all,

A couple of days ago a friend of mine surprised and blessed me with the print: “I Have Been Waiting For This Time” by prophetic artist Priscilla McMahan. this print came with a pages of symbolism, scriptures and a prophetic word.

You can view this print at McMahn Prophetic Art. I felt it was a “now” word and I will share her prophecy:
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“I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS TIME

I have been waiting for this time. This time of My Spirit ministering upon the earth in My people, to My people, for My people with great power. I am pouring out My Spirit out over all the earth. Rejoice, My faithful ones. This is a time of great victory. This is a time of empowerment–greater than ever before. It is the culmination of the ages. Look at the painting and what do you see?

You see Jesus and the earth, and the lightning. But I say to you, these are the emblems of the Holy Spirit and His power. Yes, you see Me, Jesus. Keep your eyes always on Me. It is in this hour that I am drawing you into greater intimacy with Me, your Bridegroom. I desire your worship, your attention, and your love. I desire your obedience.

Do you see the River of Life, of renewal, of revival, flowing from My innermost being? It flows out of My people in greater volume than ever before. No river on earth compares to My river. It is the river of blessing, of healing to you and to the nations. It is a river of purity and cleansing.

Do you see the continents surrounded by the seas? All the people of the earth shall be aware of My Glory. All shall know the Glory of the Lord as I fill My people with My Glory and cover the earth with My Spirit. See the size of the waves around the nations. They will wash over the shores and cover the lands. This is the mighty Holy Spirit flowing in waves over the earth. The mighty wind of the Spirit is blowing over all the earth.

Do you see the fires? The fire is the powerful flame the Holy Spirit kindles in My people, purifying, refining,empowering, healing, delivering.

Do you see the lightning-like shafts coming from My hands? That is power going wherever I send it. It is the Glory of God invading the earth. Power that can do whatever needs to be done in any and every situation.

See the people around the earth with their hands raised in praise. They are My saints, My beloved children, My bride–worshiping and exalting Me, thanking Me for what I am doing. These represent all My people of every nation and every tongue.

The purple in the background represents royalty. I am the King and you are the royal priests and children of the King. What appears to be clouds represents angels–legions of angels coming to be part of the work of the days ahead–clouds of angels.

Do you see My body appears to be ascending into the earth’s atmosphere? This is the former and latter rain as in Joel’s prophecy. Pray for the rains.

My presence is going to become so evident in your lives and circumstances you will become aware of My presence all the time. Those of you who will yield to Me totally and be obedient will move in great power to do My will. That as Paul said, “Nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me.” Your joy shall be great for you shall do even greater things than I did, for we will do these things together.

Open your hearts to receive what I have for you. Receive from Me today. I want to empower you in many ways, I want to set you free.

Yes, I have been waiting for this time, for you to be commissioned in My service–given gifts and anointing for specific works. So much I have to give to you. Receive from Me.”

—prophetic word released by Priscilla McMahan.
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Isn’t this an awesome word? If it can be posted–that is fantastic–if only You,John Paul, can read it and can’t release it here on the blog–may you be blessed and encouraged by it.

Love y’all,
Linda
Linda Burns January 18th, 2011 2:00 am

I’ve been asking God to add more depth and dimension to who I am in the kingdom. These past couple of months I’ve been re-evaluating my role as an intercessor/prayer warrior.

I believe God has deposited more inside of me and wants me to do more than just pray…

Lately I’ve been removing myself from some of the active prayer groups that I’ve participated in the past. I don’t need to add more prayer ministry groups.

I’m not sure exactly where the Spirit is directing me, but I am feeling the stirring and slight shaking…

I want to be available and allow Him to make the adjustments in me–breaking strongholds–and for His help in removing the little foxes and hindrances–that are keeping me from fulfilling my destiny.

I want to be fit and ready for my Master’s use in this season that I’m entering.

I want my territory enlarged and for Him to open new and unique ways for me to minister. I don’t want to stay comfortable. I don’t want to have reached a plateau and remain there.

Prayer has “defined” me so long, but I want new challenges and to grow in new areas. That prophecy confirmed some things that I feel is on the horizon.

God give me “guts” to step into the new.

“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected: but I press on that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended, but one thing I do, “forgetting those things which are behind and reaching toward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
—Philippians 3:12-14

What are some of the challenges and new vision that you guys are experiencing?

Shalom y’all,
Linda
JDC January 20th, 2011 5:43 am

Hi One of those,

I was encouraged by your post.. moved i think by the resolution in your tone to trust apart from experience.

“Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Blessings

JDC
laydownyourcrown January 20th, 2011 12:06 pm

Hi Linda,

I definitely understand what you are going through. I feel like the Lord wants me to do more for His Kingdom, and that it is time for me to step out of my comfort zone. I took the first step by deciding to send out a weekly devotional to individuals I know do not attend church as a form of encouragement throughout the week and to give them a hunger to seek God. I sometimes wonder, am I going in the right direction? And then He reminds me of all of the things He spoke to me previously, and then I know I am in the right place.

We often love the “hearing” of what God is going to do, but it is the “doing” part that can be difficult. In these times, I definitely pray for “faith” to keep seeing what He previously showed me and “confidently expect” it to come to pass.

I am looking forward to seeing how God uses you. I know it is beyond anything you could imagine :

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.(Ephesians 3:20-21, NKJV)

p.s. JP, I would love to take the ISD courses, but my school schedule will not allow me the time to do so this semester. I look forward to joining in the summer. Thanks, for providing them
Linda Burns January 20th, 2011 8:07 pm

John Paul Jackson says:

“The stage of the Kingdom is being set within us —–and faith is building.——-
Once the foundation is dry,——–
and we understand the eternal setting of the Kingdom,——-
we can embark ——-
on other more obvious Kingdom matters.”

My question is: How many concrete trucks were used to pour this foundation?
How many cubic yards were poured?

It sure is taking a lonnnnnnnnnnnng time for this foundation to dry……..

We’re ready to embark and enter in. We want to see what the Holy Spirit is going to build on this foundation that has been drying and being set ——almost two months. ahem!!!

laydownyourcrown hang in there. What are you studying this semester?

My husband and I started attending an eight week class last night on “Symbols, Dreams and Visions.” I’m making myself available for “new” things…

Love y’all,
Linda
Shirley C January 21st, 2011 12:20 am

To The Lord’s Beloved Bride:

Hello, family just coming into a season of stripping away. My Lord, the woodworker of heaven has stripped me of the former exterior with sand paper from on high and getting me ready for the new shalaque. With this new shalaque there is a new season for me. The hunger for the new season has gone beyond this blog. A cry, thirst and hunger has been unearthed within me for an authentic life giving community. The Lord through prayer has giving me a glimpse into what it will look like and our role in it. The Lord has shown me that without a live-in Holy Spirit community The Kingdom Of Heaven will not be released in power and Glory. The Lord is preparing a very Holy place for His people to occupy in the days ahead through the formulation of life giving communities where His people can be formed into His image and likeness. Our Lord is saying in this time of waiting and surrender that the days of 9-5, 5 days a week ministry is over for the ministry that He truly desires for each one of us is formed from within a cultivated heart fully surrendered unto Him 24/7. Now comes a 24/7 Holy habitation. This “Holy Habitation” will be the densest in live-in communities where the partaking of the communion meal is the central point of everything. The Lord is calling forth families of faith through communities spread throughout the earth to usher in the Kingdom upon the earth. This blog for the last 3 years has been the preparation for the next season in me and my husbands life, vocation, and ministry. Its been a powerful & wonderful experience journeying here on this blog with John Paul and all ya’all here on the blog especially my new prayer partner and friend Linda. I am going to miss everyone here. I feel the season for coming to the blog has come to an end. The new season for me is silent prayer and intercession. A ministry mentor friend of mine who the Lord used powerfully to train me up in evangelism through the media had taken his life on the same day that Gabriel Giffords got shot and so there was a double shock that catapulted me further into the season of intercessory prayer. In case you didn’t realize it folks we have an enemy that doesn’t like what we are doing for the Kingdom and he will not stop at nothing to distract you from God’s purposes especially now. But, we need to be obedient and so in obedience to what the Lord is calling me to do, I must say goodbye reluctantly and remember this one thing, I will be praying for “All Ya’All……..See you on the trail and in the ISD classes
michael January 21st, 2011 4:51 pm

I’m not sure if my site is working.
Are we still on Nov 30 2010 ?
Linda Burns January 22nd, 2011 1:42 am

I was going through some old folders with papers I have copied from different ministries. I found a set that I copied from Streams on Sept. 27, 2008. One was the e-letter from that month: The Coming Perfect Storm and I
also had copied the Streams home page featuring the photo and logo of Coffee Talk. Underneath it said “Have a heart-to-heart with John Paul. Click here to read his latest blog on Coffee Talk.”

I didn’t ever read anything on Coffee Talk until May ‘09 when I started participating…God knew that I would participate in ‘08, but I didn’t until ‘09…

I remember sending a Wisemen Christmas card that I had put gold glitter in. I had felt led to send one to John Paul—I guess December of ‘07. The card reminded me of the priests and prophets of old–not wisemen from the east. I didn’t know anything much about Streams, except reading and listening to tapes and you had come to my church with RT Kendall…

And to my amazement when I started blogging finally in the time and season that God released me to participate—you all were in the midst of the tabernacle following the course of the high priest.
It is amazing how God ties–what seem to be random non important moments—into a piece of the puzzle that He is assembling for our destiny…..

I say all of this to say:

Shirley, I have been very blessed to get to know you and draw close to you as a friend and sister in the Lord here on this blog. I release you to step into that next phase of your life–your journey–the call on your life…

Maybe at some point on the mountain–our paths will cross at some new point…

Like the commercial–what is it Motel 6? We will all leave a light on for you and there will be a place for you among us, should you ever want to visit…

All of us are in a limbo state on the blog–not knowing exactly what is going on–but I will hang out here until I have a clear directive to move on…

You all can catch Dr.Shirley Canniff on her open group Facebook prayer line where she takes the fragrance of Christ to her world.

Love to all,
Linda
Shirley C January 23rd, 2011 4:44 am

Dear Linda & Et. Al:

Thank You for the open door and the shining light. Oh, let me clarify one thing, I will be coming reading the Blog posts and not posting however, I will be spending more time praying behind the scenes at “Faith Talks Live Prayer Chat” on Face Books with the team regarding the posts and the peoples response to the posts along with the other requests that have been coming in. Let’s see what God does if there are going to be anymore more posts. Only God knows

Be Blessed!
Shirley C.

Be Blessed
Linda Burns January 24th, 2011 6:39 am

I read something on Facebook yesterday that struck a chord with me.

Dr. Mark Chironna said: “There are defining moments in your life when it dawns on your consciousness that if you fail to speak; the future will fail to emerge as it is intended to. Your voice, speaking the appropriate words at the appropriate season can change everything.
If you fail to speak, someone else will close the gap with words that can create an entirely different outcome for all involved. Make a difference for such a time as this.”

I think that these are wise words of encouragement for all of us–to speak here on this blog or be available to speak wherever and whenever God has something to say through us. Hallelujah!!!

There is power of life and death in the tongue…May our words be “seasoned” and “timely”…and full of life!!!

Love,
Linda
laydownyourcrown January 24th, 2011 1:14 pm

Hi Linda,

I am actually studying Human Genetics. Pray for a job upon graduation, please I also hope that new class releases greater anoiting and revelation into you and your husband’s lives, too

Also, Shirley I am excited about your new season, even though I am sad that you will not be blogging *tear*. I guess that’s a part of growing up…If you do check in a see my post I wanted to know, what exactly is a “live-in community”?
karen January 25th, 2011 5:56 am

just had our birthday and wow i got a DAB radio which my son bought for me , we cant watch tv as we dont have a tv lisecenc anyway he tuned us into chistian station called TWR transworld radio uk, he isnt a christian yet, but he knows and respects that i am, have you heard of steve brown oh such a nice guy.His program is called keylife, and when you get his message you have hit the jackpot hey presto!
So here i am at the local library, trying to get his web page , cant get in so thought i would pop on here and see what my dear friend John paul has to say cause i love him too, not many are they ? But i love everyone its raining here in the UK but you know what? I’m singing in the rain just singing in the rain ,what a glorious feeling just singing in the rain, I’M DANCING IN THE RAIN i havent any money i dont have a job , am just a nobody poor as can be but i am singing and dancing in the rain cause i am singing and dancing with the most beautiful marvelous dancer and singer there ever could be for He alone taught me to sing and dance out of depression out of depravation out of rejection, out of abuse and right out of this dark world into his glorious LIGHT. JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD . lOVE IS THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL
Linda Burns January 25th, 2011 3:54 pm

Karen and All Y’all,

When I read what you posted, it made me think of our Shepherd who “restores” our soul. He takes us through the process defeating the enemy who has attacked each and everyone of us in various ways over the years. Praise God, He, has a Masterplan for our lives!!!

“The threshing floors shall be full of wheat, and the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil. So I will “restore” to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten,– the crawling locust–the consuming locust–and the chewing locust, My great army which I sent among you. You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; and my people shall never be put to shame.” –Joel 2:24-26 NKJV

Go to youtube and be blessed and soak with David Brymer (IHOP music) singing RESTORATION

the 9:58 min version by Yustos Anthony

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7LcyQOLVS_U

or a short 3:02 version by Sheljena

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_rKLMO0IcJ8&feature=related

Enjoy and lets join Karen in her (ours, too) restoration dance.

Lots of love,
Linda
Linda Burns January 31st, 2011 5:13 am

John Paul and my my fellow bloggers:

During the summer of ‘96 in the midst of a season of turmoil the Holy Spirit downloaded a 25 chapter book (manuscript) to me. It was a fictional account of a modern day “Ruth” and I called it “The Covering”…

In the book the main character was believing God was going to cover her with a particular quilt that she had seen at a distance and had caught her eye…not knowing where the quilt went after seeing it.

Finally this prized quilt, that no one knew about but her, is given to her. This is when her true ministry that she had been destined for began…

After I wrote the book–God told me to put it on a shelf in my closet. He then after a year directed me to give it to Him and I threw it away. I had peace releasing it.

I came to find out that woven in the midst of my writing were key points of a vision for my own life. I have seen different points of that book come to pass, without me doing anything to make it happen…over the years.

Back in the early ’90’s my aunt before she died gave me several small “treasures” of heart value–not monetary value. In amongst these treasures was a bundle of quilted material squares that my great grandmother had sewed and pieced together.

I was not into quilting and I did not know what to do with the bundle. We were in the process of moving away from the area due to my husband taking a job. We were downsizing for the move.

I gave these valuable pieces to my best friend who had a love for making crafts. I figured she might use them for one of her projects.

After we moved my friend and my path didn’t cross for twenty years (two decades). Even when we moved back to this region, our paths did not cross. A few days ago we ran into each other in Hobby Lobby (a craft and gift store) and she invited me to come for lunch and we set a time for that.

When I got to her home, she overwhelmed me and surprised me by giving me a finished quilt made up from the pieces that my great grandmother had done. She told me the quilt had been sitting on the top shelf of her closet for five years…..

Even though Donna put this quilt together–I recognized the loving hand of God and His perfect timing. This is a “sign” that I have completed the former vision and the chapters of that book of my life.

It is now time for the sequel and the Holy Spirit to download (He probably already is in the process)of the new (latter) vision that I am to live out. It won’t be a “fictional” account. It will be “reality” and directions for releasing the Kingdom to my world with what He will anoint me to do. I am excited!!!

Participating here on Coffee Talk has been part of that vision. Here on this blog–I have learned to recognize the value of small happenings in my life and verbalize it by writing it down here.

I learned that for me–I am not to write “fiction”–always write the truth–seasoned with love and a small bit of salt.

Like all of you–I don’t know what the status is of Coffee Talk and John Paul, you are being “very quiet” about it…. ….I don’t know if Coffee Talk will be in the sequel and what God is writing on my heart–or if He will take me down a different path.

Like the men on the road to Emmaus–my heart has burned being in the Lord’s presence here on this blog—walking through the dark mystery rooms and discovering His glorious illumination that is supernatural not man made.

Now we have come out of the darkness into His “Sonlight” and are being released to follow the Lord of the harvest into His field (His Kingdom work and our destiny)…

At times it is my nature to be a mother hen–worrying about all you chicks here on the blog. God told me that I am not your “savior” and I don’t have ownership of this blog–I’m just a participant alongside y’all.

I guess in the days ahead we will gain insight into what our mentor has in mind for the future of this blog and what God plans to build on the foundation that has been drying and setting…

I treasure your friendship that has developed these past months. Thanks you for putting up with my ramblings and I’ve enjoyed your ramblings in return…

I got to write all of this, because there is “space” available. Keep posting your thoughts here until we are told to stop…

Love to y’all,
Linda
Holly January 31st, 2011 3:01 pm

Thanks family for all the words that have kept me encouraged over the last couple years. I, too, feel that God is moving me to a more contemplative life. Laying my head on the breast of Jesus and learning from him. We have intimate moments where we experience the liberty that is ours as his children and heirs to his kingdom. I visit many churches and hear a lot of people giving themselves title. I see a lot of books regarding “warriors”. But I live in the real world not the “church” world. And I see warriors in people who do not even know the Scripture. And I see the Apostolic being restored to the church by men and women who are homeless and messed up. When I visit the churches, I am visiting Laodicea, the lukewarm church. It really sickens me. The things we learned on this blog are the things that need to be remembered, the simple devotion to Jesus, our King. And a life that is laid down daily to death to this world. People are way too busy. They need that time to lay on the Lord’s heart and just be. Every one take a deep breath and just breathe. Calm down! We feel like if there isn’t anything happening then we are forgotten. Not true. The Llllloooonnngggg time the Lord is taking is very needful. He is the Shepherd of our hearts. He knows what he is doing. I am going through the same things. Thank you all again for your prayers and support. And laydownyourcrown for remembering my Nathan. He really does need prayer as now his job at Blockbuster is closing. WE are entering perilous times my brothers and sisters and we need the training the Lord is bringing us through. The Lord bless you Shirley and Linda you have really been great. And to all you others who have shared here. Jesus plant and water and bring you all a harvest in his time. I really love you all! Blessings, Holly
Shirley C January 31st, 2011 8:15 pm

Ok, I am cheating a bit today. The New England snow is the culprit. I have more time on my hands these days. I just need to know one thing John Paul where’s the beef or should I say deer meat , lol. We are waiting for downloads from the Kingdom. Even though some of us if not all who come to this blog hear from God occasionally some more than others. We need another piece to the tapestry and that my brother/friend is you Ok, Linda I think John Paul got the message loud & clear this time around What makes this blog special is everyone who has sowed into the fabric of this blog over the years and now the ISD courses too, oh what a 5 course meal this would be if it continues…From the desk & studio of the outspoken one

Shirley C.
Linda Burns February 7th, 2011 2:16 pm

“Therefore HE is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to GOD through HIM, since HE always lives to make intercession for them.” Hebrews 7:23

I want to share “joyous” news. Yesterday my husband’s brother and his wife were baptized. This couple is in their late 50’s and their hearts were softened to receive JESUS as their SAVIOR,finally, after all these years.

Y’all keep holding on for those loved ones and friends to come into the Kingdom!!! You never know—today could be their day of salvation!!!

At my church Malcolm Hedding, executive director of the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem, was once again a guest speaker yesterday.
He reinforced the urgency of all of us spreading the kingdom message and provoking jealousy in others so they will desire salvation…

In some major areas and nations–God is not in the process of straightening them out, but allowing them to become more crooked…thus hastening the fulfillment of prophecies and the Kingdom being established once again.

It was a “clarion” call–wake up and be about the Father’s business because the days are shortening.
Hallelujah!!!

I send blessings to y’all from my post in Alabama,
Linda
Holly February 9th, 2011 11:37 am

Dear JP, Can I get your help in writing a book? I feel that I can be of better use to my God and this nation if I were not poor. My children are now suffering and this has really made me mad. You have all the tools to helping a recently homeless person get on their feet by writing down my experiences. I need guidance in this and believe the Lord put this on my heart to do. Thanks, Holly
debra February 9th, 2011 8:24 pm

come back there to see if there is a new date for the next post…. missing them alot
Linda Burns February 10th, 2011 11:48 pm

John Paul and Coffee Talk Family:

I’m sending y’all a Valentine’s Day card. Holly, I will be believing and expecting to read your book. May the Holy Spirit be the author through your pen on paper…or your clicks on the computer keyboard… Do you read The Elijah List? A few days ago there was an article on finding a publisher. You might check that out, too.
Linda Burns February 11th, 2011 12:15 am

The Valentine card can be viewed at:

http://www.dayspring.com/ecards/card.asp?id=9101535-EF119

Love,
Linda
Holly February 15th, 2011 12:36 pm

Hello Family,
Have much encouragement as I began to write. Sovereign Lord Jesus moved through my pen as I was writing about Nat Turner, a slave, prophet, who led a revolt. Seems like writing is bringing back to the forefront all the miracles that have happened in the last two years. Something very wonderful is going on this I know. The Spirit is on the move, I’m sure of it!
Pray for me as I don’t even have a computer and my hand is already tired. Linda, couldn’t find the article you spoke of, but if you could find it and share with me, thanks. Love to All, Holly
laydownyourcrown February 15th, 2011 5:49 pm

Thanks, once again Linda for an awesome card ! I just want to say that yesterday was one of the best Valentine’s Day ever for me, because I personally received a Valentine from the Father.

Recently, one of sister’s in Christ quit her job at the Lord’s instruction, so the Lord prompted me to give her $50 and a word of encouragement that He would provide for her. I personally knew this to be true, because for 3 months I was unable to pay my mortgage and the Lord provided for my family. I told the Lord after that experience, if I ever knew someone had a need and I could meet it, I would do everything I could to help that person.

Well, yesterday, a lady who I ride the bus with every morning (and talk to about the Lord with) gave me a card and said that the Father told her to give it to me. It said “The Fathers Love” with a big red heart and had $50 in it! The card really blessed me because I know that the Lord was pouring out His love on me yesterday, especially since I recently got divorced last year, so it meant a lot to me. I personally know Him as Jehovah Ishi, my husband. I just wanted to let everyone know that He is indeed faithful and He loves to do little silly things like this that touches our heart. This week, ask God to reveal Himself to you in a silly way that only you can understand The things that we find insignificant are sooo significant to Him, and He enjoys revealing His love to us in the small details
Shirley C February 16th, 2011 2:15 am

Hi Linda & All’ Ya’all:

Thank you for the wonderful Valentines card. It means so much for the simple fact that Valentines Day just happens to be my wedding anniversary in which we (hubby and myself) received a simultaneous vision of the face of the Lord over the nation of Haiti and the North, Northeast portion of Africa which is Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt. So pray for those specific nations, the Lord is in control of this situation all for the sake of Israel, the apple of His Eye! Well here is a link to our first radio documentary based on the true story “Raised from The Dead With Reinhard Bonnke”
Shirley C February 16th, 2011 2:19 am

Sorry, I forgot the link:

Raised From The Dead With Reinhard Bonnke:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wscirofaithtalksliveprayer/2011/02/16/faith-talks-live-prayer-documentary-raised-from-the-dead-with-reinhard-bonnke

In His Love,
Shirley C.
Linda Burns February 16th, 2011 1:39 pm

Holly,
That article “Become A Published Author” appeared on Feb. 8, 2011 in Elijah List. Looking for a Christian Publisher…Get your free guide Xulon Press: Call 1-866-381-2665
I don’t know anything about the integrity of this company, but I think it has some merit because it was advertised on The Elijah List.
Let the dam break and the waters pour forth for your book!!!

laydownyourcrown,
That was a beautiful event you shared with us! I claim “Ishi” as my beloved, too. I will be on the alert for my unexpected valentine,too!!!

Shirley,
Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby! Aren’t you the romantic, having a valentine anniversary <3 <3 John Paul can be caught “live stream” at the conference this week at Mahesh Chavda’s web. I think it starts this Thursday night.
Holly February 18th, 2011 2:40 pm

Hello Everyone,
I feel like I’m visiting my friends when I come here. Linda, you have been on my heart. I have been reading prophesies in a litttle pamphlet called Prophecy, Being a book containing several outstanding prophecies given by god’s spirit to certain select servants of his. Many of the words have encouraged me. Speaking of the mysterious and hidden virgin church that is soon to be revealed, I believe the time is at hand. The Holy Spirit is again bringing consolation. 2 Corinth. 1:5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ. Now if we are afflicted, it is for your sonsolation and salvation, which is effective for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation.
david February 21st, 2011 11:43 pm

did anyone notice 103 comments this is psalm 103 i forgive all your sins and heal all your diseases glory to the Father of lights more love and joy more power fire mercy nowwwwwwwwww SHALOM
debra February 23rd, 2011 9:35 pm

It is now sad to come back….I miss this page w/ new info….it was the highlight of my week… could it be over and no one said so??? Praying that John Paul is missing us too…Thanks
Linda Burns February 24th, 2011 1:02 pm

John Paul,

I have been watching and listening to the “Releasing The Eagles” conference at the library these past couple of days. Yesterday Bart Malone mentioned that your parents are not in good health and at this time they are living in your home.

In your book, “I AM” 365 Names of God, you dedicated this book to your parents: “To my parents, Robert and Esther, who first taught me all the treasures hidden in the names of God, and that God is still demonstrating the inseparable nature of His acts, His glory, and His names today.”

I felt that all of your friends and family here on Coffee Talk should add our prayer strength and help lift up your arms as you and Diane go through this time.

May the angels hover over them, Robert and Esther, ministering to them. May the Holy Spirit inside them continue building them up inwardly. May they see You, as Stephen did, standing up to greet them, when they are released to come into and rest in Your presence. They have lived full lives–enriching and touching many–grant their last days on earth to be full of peace that no pain can rob them from knowing You are with them.
Strengthen their heirs, their loved ones, as they wait on You to move on their behalf. We believe You are the miracle worker!!!

Hallelujah!!! Thank You, Lord!!!

“O God, You have taught me from my youth; and to this day I declare Your wondrous works. Now also when I am old and gray headed, O God do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation. Your power to everyone who is to come.” –Psalm 71:17,18

Love and Prayers,
Linda
cm February 26th, 2011 2:17 pm

It sure is taking a long time for that foundation to dry:)

I am sorry to hear that your parents are not in good health. I live in my parents home and care for them, and it is difficult, especially when raised with parents who knew there was a God, but did not live for Him.
My prayers are with you because it is a huge undertaking, I have prayed many prayers and cried many times, and in it all I know the Lord is here,in my situation with my parents working a greater work in me.
Linda Burns March 1st, 2011 11:36 am

I went to a church in the northern region of my state last night where Guy Peh,of Reconciliation Ministries from Dallas, was ministering. As I was standing in the healing line, he spoke a word over us. He gave an account of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11-17.

Jesus told the ten lepers to go present themselves to the priests and as they went they were healed.
One, “saw” that he was healed–his body was smooth.
He came back glorifying God — with a heart of thanksgiving.

Jesus remarked that only this one foreigner came back giving God glory. He told him to arise and that his faith had made him well (whole).

The nine were healed of the disease—but the one who gave glory and thanks received the “creative miracle” in his body. Body parts that had fallen off–must have been supernaturally put back.

In the natural I have been believing for the generational curse of diabetes to be broken in my family line. I’ve been believing this for myself on a personal basis.

This past year I’ve had some teeth to break and one to fall out, and I know this is a result of that disease. I’ve been believing and asking for a “creative miracle” in my life in my mouth.

I don’t want just the disease of diabetes to be cured–but I want the outward sign of the creative miracle to manifest…I am not trying to be presumptuous, but I believe He is the healer of all diseases…

As I listened to that word last night, something “ignited” in me. There is the level of “healing” and then there is the level of “supernatural creative miracles.”

Jesus has given us the word to go into all the world–releasing His healing to many areas of life…this is part of the Kingdom mandate.

I want to experience this as “reality” and have the authority to pass what I have received, freely, to others so Jesus can make them “whole” and completely well.

Hallelujah!!! Glory to God in the Highest!!!

Love,
Linda
(accepting the call to walk in the supernatural)
Shirley C. March 1st, 2011 7:15 pm

Dearest Linda:

The Lord our God who sets the stars in motion and the planets in their places and is still doing it with His right hand, I saw Him the other night when I went to heaven and His right hand was creating new solar systems and He was having fun doing it. I watched in utter amazement and was clapping to show my appreciation for the work of His hands even though I was only allowed to see His right hand and sleeve. His hand was red in heaven. This must mean redemption. Our God, daddy, Abba wants you to know that you are the work of His hand and that He will grant you your request. You just have to ask Him and He will do it for you because He loves to do these things for you and His children. He enjoys it and it makes Him very happy to please His children and provide for them. here is a recent broadcast we did. It will bless your socks off…..

“The Awe Of God & The Coming Wave Of Revival”

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wscirofaithtalksliveprayer/2011/03/01/faith-talks-live-prayer–the-awe-of-god-the-coming-wave-of-revival

In His Love,
Shirley C.
Linda Burns March 2nd, 2011 6:57 pm

I was in a Christian book store today and bought a neat card. I couldn’t find it as an e-card but here is the message taken from a Day Spring card:

“When the time was RIGHT,

the sea parted
the walls fell down
the lions went hungry
the sun stood still
the waves were calm
the stone was rolled away
the clouds were parted
the Lord ascended…
And when the time is RIGHT
the King of Kings will return.

God is never early
and He’s never late–
He’s always on time.
His plan for you is good.

For I know the plans I have for you. declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” —Jeremiah 29:11

May this be “confirmation” to y’all!
Love,
Linda
david March 4th, 2011 1:09 am

Brother John did you go out for coffee and forget to come back to the blog i love the message on fear and faith having the same factor it is just what i needed to hear today be blessed be filled more MERCY NOW SHALOM
Linda Burns March 4th, 2011 5:38 pm

David and Y’all–

This is the third time I am attempting to type something on this blog.. I forgot I was at the library and I have to put in my name and email address.

I know John Paul has a lot of irons in the fire–with conference speaking, writing books, travel, family issues, etc.
Maybe he has not had the time to shop for coffee and his canister is empty… ???

I mailed him a pound of coffee this morning and it should arrive early next week at Streams… I don’t drink coffee, so I chose a coffee randomly.

Let’s pray the Holy Spirit will “inspire” him to communicate a few lines with all his friends when he gets “perked” up from drinking fresh coffee and enjoying the aroma.

“J A V A ” great day in the Lord !!!

Love,
Linda
david March 6th, 2011 1:31 am

thank you Father of lights for the new pancerass and no more blood sugar problems right now in Jesus name thank you Father for sending the part down from the warehouse in heaven right now seal this work in the Blood of Jesus right now let the body feel the heat of the Holy Spirit and Fire in the affected area now as the new part comes in to the body Shalom any other needed parts to the dna level come now in Jesus name Thank you Daddy Shalom
Linda Burns March 8th, 2011 10:13 am

David,
You released a powerful word!!!!!!!!

I pray I am able to “receive” what I believe to be true. (It is always easier to believe for others than oneself.) Hallelujah!!!

Your obedient word will touch many… May God in return minister to you in the area that you need His touch and specific answers.

Love,
Linda
Linda Burns March 10th, 2011 6:07 pm

I noticed that John Paul is ministering at a conference in Holland this weekend. Let’s lift him up as he walks on foreign ground. May the word he delivers “activate” many into the supernatural, and into having more vivid dreams and visions.

Maybe he will have opportunity to drink coffee in an outside cafe and view the tulips if they are in view.

Praying for all y’all,
Linda
david March 16th, 2011 12:08 am

Amen two or more agree it is done SHALOM FIRE NOW HEALING FOR JAPAN NOW RELEASE HEALING AMGELS TO JAPAN NOW
Linda Burns March 17th, 2011 5:46 pm

My oldest daughter, Julie, called last night with a prayer request.

She was sitting in a pediatrician’s office talking with an older woman (in her 70’s). This woman had a small baby with her. The baby’s mother is dead and she and her husband (are the grandparents) and are responsible for little 8 month old “Grace”…

She told my daughter that regretfully they feel they should find a home for Grace, because of their age.
Julie told them that she and Tad had adopted two children several years ago and had been blessed by this.

They had tried for years to adopt a “baby” but finally decided on two children who happened to be first cousins.

This woman has called Julie and wants her to adopt “Grace”.

This is a “suddenly”–Julie and Tad are in their 40’s–The kids are 10 and 13.

They want to know God’s will about this situation.

We know that Jochebed released her baby to God and he floated down the river to the “home” God wanted Moses to grow up in…

I don’t think it is any accident that this baby is named Grace. I think that is a prophetic name for this child who will grow and walk in grace during her lifetime.
I think she will have a powerful testimony –God knew her before she was formed—and He knows where she is to be placed in the home and family that He chooses.

So many couples are crying out for children and they get lost with red tape and the bureaucratic system.

Lets pray in agreement that God will work out all the details and place this precious little Grace in a loving godly home.

May these grandparents, enjoy their granddaughter growing up, even if she is in another family. Daddy God show Yourself mightily in this situation!!!

Hallelujah!!!

Love,
Linda
Holly March 24th, 2011 2:07 pm

The Lord is declaring today March 24, 2011 as the ushering in of the Great Catholic Revival.
Stop Abortion
Increase in Midwifery Vocation
Calling forth of ALL Clara Barton’s:
You are needed on the front lines of battle. Reach out to the homeless and the street people. The Lord is revealing the true Church. And they are the one’s dying out in the streets. And being tortured in prison’s all around America.
All MaMa Bears Roar: It is time for Boldness.
Somebody needs to tell Rick Joyner to repent. He is not being given the Mandate to prepare the people for these perilous times.
I am being used as a vessel of the Lord. I am one who has borne chastisement and will offend no more.
I have been stretched beyond my human capabilities and am being used as a robot of information. There is a mountain of information that now needs to be dispersed.

The Lord is ushering in Revival and he is here in Waterbury, CT. He is all over this region. This is where the focus needs to start restoration. It is time for all the lukewarm Laodiceans to repent. Get your hands dirty. Or you will face a worse Judgement than the one that I have experienced. Imprisonment, mental torture, homelessness, Confinement, and loss of all material possessions. You do not want to face the Judgment that is coming upon you. Trust me. Somebody better get in touch with me very quickly. Time is really run out on you guys. The Lord is with me in a very supernatural way. I don’t have any way to do all that he is giving me without your help. Books and materials need to be published. There is One King, the Lord Jesus Christ. And He is leading this Army, the army of Joel. No kidding! Get real, real quick or else. I don’t know how else to tell you this, but those of you who think are sadly mistaken. The Son of Man Comes in an Hour when you think Not. Think Not the Son of Man, Cometh! Hearken unto Me, Church!
Holly March 24th, 2011 2:09 pm

phone number: 203-528-2878
cm March 24th, 2011 6:21 pm

Linda,

I do believe nothing is by accident, it sounds like a divine setup by the Lord for little Grace. I will pray with you, and come in agreement that little Grace will be with your daughter.
Sydney March 28th, 2011 12:17 pm

Dear Linda, I am not one who is greatly “experienced” in hearing from my Lord…but He IS communicating with me and I am learning to “hear”,and trying to obey when I sense His leading…as in this note. I read your post about Grace, and as I began praying in agreement with you, I began weeping and felt what I am coming to understand His presence to often feel like, pour over me from my head down my body with a sort of warmth to it. I do not “know” what this means, but thought I was to at least share it with you…which is an experience all in its own…with my pecking and stumbling style of emailing. I had somehow convinced myself it was not something I needed to learn, and now occasionally see the need…and it takes so much effort to do a few lines correctly that I usually dont. I know that sounds silly to most, in this day and age, but I am needing to learn all kinds of things these days that I thought unnecessary in my earilier walk with the Lord…GOD GRANT US “ALL” ALL THE “GRACE” WE NEED IN OUR LIVES, with my love and prayers I send this post, SYDNEY.
Linda Burns March 28th, 2011 12:30 pm

Wow! There are “120″ Comments! Are we endued with power from on high at this point in the blog?

John Paul,Is it possible to start a new page for comments? It takes awhile to scroll down this long page–especially for some of us who have slow computers. You can continue with the next number–if you’re looking for numbers…

cm, Thank you for your prayers! There is power in agreement! I’m not praying for my daughter to adopt this precious baby–but that “Grace” will be placed where God wants to place her.

I was in some meetings this weekend where a well known prophet, Jeff Jansen, released to me a confirming and comforting word to send to these grandparents through my daughter—He said that God is taking care of this situation with Grace. Hallelujah!!!

Holly, I am going to call you! Shirley surprised me and called me a few weeks back and we chatted and prayed with each other…I think we talked almost two hours…

HE is opening new lines of communication. Praise God!
We’re going to another level…

My home phone is (256) 446-6430 if anyone needs to reach me. My email is lbpraying4u@yahoo.com and I’m on Facebook.

God bless y’all !!! We’re still “family” on this blog.

Linda
Holly March 28th, 2011 12:39 pm

Hi everyone,
I just read what I wrote and it sounds very harsh.I’m sorry about that. I need to stay very humble. This isn’t going to be easy but it will be worth it. I know King Jesus will bring us all through it. He will even use our mistakes. I just want to encourage everyone to be bold in your faith. Because the lines are being drawn in the sand right now. I can’t express to you how much Jesus hates religion. He despises it. And if you are in a dead church that is not bearing fruit, then get out. Go to the streets, go back to your old church as salt and light, go and learn from the Lord. Matt. 11:28 Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Blessings, Holly
Shirley C. March 28th, 2011 5:01 pm

Whoa Holly:

Or should I say, your lioness (highness) lol :). Lord let your Kingdom come upon, Holly. Holly your speaking my language and more than that, you are speaking God’s language. We have gotta talk on the phone. My friend from Ireland Briege and myself are in the process of doing a series on “The Return Of The Prodigals” and it seems that the Lord has alot to say as to how He will use the church in these last days. Alot, is beginning to happen here in Boston with the Cardinal. The Cardinal is in the middle of revival and he isn’t silent about it Hallelujah. And also Pope Benedict wrote a 2 Volume series on Jesus of Nazareth and clears the air of the lie that the church blamed the Jews for the crucifixion Jesus, so much that it has opened up dialogue between Natanyahu and the Vatican. Could it be that the church is coming into a Blessing because of its stance with Israel if so watch out This will be a jaw dropper for sure. Stay tune for ……:)

Blessings!
Shirley C.
Shirley C. March 28th, 2011 5:06 pm

Here is our latest release on “Faith Talks Live : The Return Of The Prodigal’s with Briege Carroll “Identity & Destiny” Pt 3 ”

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wscirofaithtalksliveprayer/2011/03/26/faith-talks-live-lent-dr-shirley-canniff–briege-carroll-the-return-of-the-prodigals-part-3

Enjoy & See You On the trail

Shirley C.
Mark Downham April 6th, 2011 3:39 pm

“Somebody needs to tell Rick Joyner to repent. He is not being given the Mandate to prepare the people for these perilous times.” - Holly

So, he would like a Mandate - Mandates are like Mantles, they descend on you like liquid fire….and your whole Life catches Fire.

Luke 9:22a And he said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law…

Acts 9:16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name

1 Corinthians 4:13b Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world….

Is that the kind of Mandate he is so eager to embrace?
Linda Burns April 7th, 2011 12:23 am

“My BELOVED spoke, and said to me: “Rise up my love, my fair one, and come away. For lo, the winter is past, The rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth; The time of singing has come, And the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. The fig tree puts forth her green figs, And the vines with the tender grapes give a good smell. Rise up, my love, my fair one, And come away!” –Song of Solomon 2:10-13

I love the beauty of springtime! It is so encouraging to see the resurrected power coming to barren land and nature. It is like hope turning to faith…

John Paul,I enjoyed watching the live web stream –finally– at the library. Thank you for letting us view a gem from the 301 class. Will we be able to pick up April 7th’s “live” class in the archives—if we can’t get anything but a blank screen at home… Maybe I can watch it “live” from a friend’s home.

Holly and I talked and prayed last week and it was a real blessing! She’s called me back and left a message so I am going to return her call.

Hope all of you are seeing “new” growth after the winter season we just passed through. I’ve been rereading a lot of our previous posts. I’ve caught a lot of info and revelation the second time around…and I smile reflecting on all y’all–where we’ve been–and where we are heading towards.

Laydownyourcrown, heartohear, Sydney, Shirley, Mark, Holly,cm, debra, Cynthia, etc. Keep the lines of communication open…

Shaun Brehm, Did you notice that JPJ will minister in Woodstock, Georgia in August? Is that close to where you live?

Tonight,I am mostly rambling–but just needed to check in.

Be blessed with Heavenly riches!!!
Linda
Holly April 7th, 2011 12:59 pm

Shirley,
We have to talk! This is so exciting. Here in Waterbury is an old run down little Jerusalem up on a mountain, called “HolyLand” There is a large cross on the top of the mountain and a small replica of Jerusalem. It is owned by the Catholic Church. I need to find out who owns it and it needs to be restored. The Lord gave us a scripture in I believe Ez. 11;23 that he is going to rise up from the midst of the city and rest on holy mountain. His glory is going to rest there. I lost your phone number if you can text me or call me again. It was a real special day when you, Linda, and Shirley called me. The Lord is saying we are going on to the next level. As you said, This is His revival. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated. The prodigals are really a distinguished lot. Welcome them in every way. They are so tired as are we all. But strength will return as we show mercy to the poor. Read book of Daniel. He will raise up the basest of men until we learn that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men. Blessings to you all. Holly
Linda Burns April 7th, 2011 9:11 pm

Just watched the “live” ISD class and it was tremendous!!! I encourage y’all to sign up for these classes and see the “kingdom” message continue from this new format…
Thank you John Paul for giving of your time and sharing yor insights and experience with us.
Shirley, I heard your question…and JPJ answerd. As he shared–Let’s help each oth reach the purpose for which God created us.
I’ve got lots to selah: pause and think about.
Love y’all,
Linda
A friend let me use her computer at her business tonight so I could tune into the live web cast.–God provides… Hallelujah!!!
Linda Burns April 10th, 2011 5:01 am

Last weekend three of our grandchildren spent the weekend with us. They ranged from 6 to 14.

We went to a park and had a picnic. It was a beautiful day for flying kites, throwing frisbees, skateboarding, walking, running, playing and soaking up the sun. We came home and capped off the evening roasting hot dogs and making s’mores in our backyard over a campfire my husband had built.

Sunday morning the kids were getting ready for church. Our 14 year old grandson chose to wear a tee shirt that depicted sculls all over it. I’m think to myself–will someone at church get offended with this shirt?

All of a sudden it hit me. I said, “Hey Brody, if anyone asks you about the shirt you are wearing–tell them these are the dry bones in the valley waiting for the breath of God to come into them.” He smiled and said he’d do that.

Brody is very sensitive and an artist. I declare he will paint and draw for God’s glory and will impact his generation. God’s spirit is being released over and in him. Hallelujah!!!

Today,I’ve been praying for each of us who have, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, etc. Like John Paul said in the ISD class the other night–let’s visualize each of them heading towards God’s destiny and not the worlds corrupted ways.

God woke me up and said to write this–so I’m being obedient. Be encouraged—not discouraged!!!

Love,
Linda
Shirley C. April 10th, 2011 4:36 pm

Hi Linda, Hi Holly:

Thanks John-Paul for answering my question. I almost fell off of my chair, lol. My husband ran into the studio and asked, “Are you that Shirley, is that your question and I said with a smile, yeah :). I like the diagram that you drew and the explanation. Diagrams are always good whenever one describes spiritual things. I just got off the travail trail and am recovering thanks be to God, Hallelujah Holly, I have seen that Cross in my travels when I would go back and forth to New York and always wondered if I was having a vision or something, lol :). I need to hear the story behind that Cross and need to know about the property. Is it for sale or something, interesting, wow. Well, this is the season where we are going to start the hydroponic vegetable garden. Whole and organic food grown from the ground may be tainted due to the radiation coming from Japan and our cell phones, lol I will Face Book you my number and we can talk. I am trying to put together a passover seder online on April 19th….at sundown. I will also be posting the menu in the prayer room. God is good, all the time God is good. Linda, I also need to phone you too at some point. So much to talk about and pray about, oh wow. We all need to meet sometime this summer. God will make a way where there is no way. Bless you and thanks one more time, John Paul for answering my question. A Big Holy Ghost hug to you and my brothers and sisters here at Coffee Talk. Maybe we should all plan a trip to Streams and catch up with one another and be a part of the “Live Audience”

In His Lo e,
Shirley C.
From Massachusetts
Holly April 11th, 2011 12:55 pm

Hey everyone,
Linda, Your post sounds exactly like you are walking in the beautiful Spirit of our King Jesus. All the signs are here. Your day with your grandchildren is what the Lord wants us all to be doing. You are a real neat lady and I bless you and your family and just bless, bless, bless everything you do. My husband is an artist and I agree with you for your grandson. The Lord showed me a couple years ago about the skull. Its a beautiful part of his creation of the human body. The most important part where the mind is located. The part that Satan corrupted in the garden. We need to all be bold and take back the skull that Jesus made and not give any more ground to the enemy. In fact, we are taking back the ground. So wear your skulls boldly not only the kids but Grandma’s too. and give all the glory to Jesus, our King. Shirley, I got a call from a Catholic church here in Waterbury last night. And I was reminded that this church is a basilica. It is one of the 4 minor basilica’s and holds a lot of authority in the Catholic Church. Pray for an open door to unite with the priests there and for timing to be right. Meanwhile still doing research on Holyland. The Lord is about to move mightily in CT. and I believe the Boston area as it is the seat of intellectualism. There is so much more, I’ll look for you on facebook so I can get more personal.Thanks JP for letting us chit chat. Love you all, Holly
Linda Burns April 12th, 2011 4:15 pm

Y’all,

Here is an awesome short drama to watch on YouTube. It is The Ramp’s Chosen releasing “Breathe/Prophesy” listed by propheticguitarist. This song is written by Todd Ganoviski.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOr931PTCfo

Here are a few verses, but read the whole chapter. The last verse (28) says “The nations will realize that I, GOD, make Israel holy when my holy place of worship is established at the center of their lives forever.”

Ezekiel 37:1-14 (The Message)

“GOD grabbed me. GOD’S SPIRIT took me up and set me down in the middle of an open plain strewn with bones. HE led me around and among them–a lot of bones! There were bones all over the plain–dry bones, bleached by the sun.
HE said to me, “Son of man, can thesen bones live?”
I said, “MASTER GOD, only YOU know that.”
HE said to me, “Prophesy over these bones: “Dry bones, listen to the message of GOD!”
GOD, the MASTER, told the dry bones, “Watch this: I’m bringing the breath of life to you and you’ll come to life. I’LL attach sinews to you, put meat on your bones, cover you with skin, and breathe life into you. You’ll come to life and realize that I am GOD!”
I prophesied just as I’d been commanded. As I prophesied, there was a sound and, oh, rustling! The bones moved and came together, bone to bone. I kept watching. Sinews formed, then muscles on the bones, then skin stretched over them. But they had no breath in them.
HE said to me, “Prophesy, son of man. Tell the breath, “GOD, the MASTER, says, Come from the four winds. Come, breath. Breathe on these slain bodies. Breathe life!”
So I prophesied, just as HE commanded me. The breath entered them and they came alive! They stood on their feet, a huge army.
Then GOD said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. Listen to what they’re saying: “Our bones are dried up, our hope is gone, there’s nothing left of us.”
“Therefore, prophesy. Tell them, “GOD, the Master, says: I”LL dig up your graves and bring you out alive–O MY people! Then I”LL take you straight to the land of Israel. When I dig up graves and bring you out as MY people, you’ll realize that I am GOD. I”LL breathe MY life into you and you’ll live. Then I’ll lead you straight back to your land and you’ll realize that I am GOD. I’ve said it and I’LL do it. GOD”S Decree.”

I feel that GOD is releasing HIS breathe into many of our “hopeless” situations. Open your mouth and let HIM blow a fresh breath of HIMSELF into you.

Hallelujah!!! Thank You!!!

Love,
Linda
debra April 13th, 2011 8:27 pm

Holy Land USA is an abandoned 18 acre park in Waterbury, CT. It opened in 1958 as Bethlehem Village, representing a miniature Jerusalem and Bethlehem. It was one of Connecticut’s biggest tourist attractions in the 1960s and 1970s with 50,000 visitors per year. Info about the park….Holy Land was built by John Baptist Greco, a Waterbury lawyer. The 50′ cross was designed and built by Frank Veto Lyman in 1956. It was replaced in 1968. The cross was once lit up purple for Lent and red for the Christmas season. Holy Land closed in 1984 and the plaster, wire caves, and structures are now in miserable shape. Some local residents would like the place to be restored while others want it razed and turned into a park. The cross, which is highly visible from I-84, was replaced in 2008. It is lit with spotlights rather than being lit from within.
One of Those April 15th, 2011 2:25 pm

I’m coming up for air after months of hospital time with my daughter. We were afraid this time we were going to lose her….new perspective on life…and death…and purpose…and God…and, well everything. Anyway, I’m looking back here and it seems this blog is over but you haven’t said so. I would have thought you might post that it is complete if your intentions were to not continue. Is it left hanging open because you will return here? Or, has the foundation been laid and left while you have “[embarked] on other more obvious Kingdom matters” elsewhere?
david April 17th, 2011 11:40 pm

Jesus fed 5000 and 7000 plus women and children and with leftovers we have a prodical daughter married to a prodical son in law from the streets Glory to the Father for grace for all that is happening He gets the glory they ran into a housing issue and are with us now the prophets are speaking truth get ready for the shaking matt 24 stay intimate with Jesus He will carry us thru donot despise the prophetic word let the Father sort it out for you it is designed so that you hear His word to you and obey it for life my sheep hear my voice and obey His mword is worht more than 1000’s of pieces of gold and silver His word out of His mouth listen to the still quiet voice i love you i love you i love you SHALOM
david April 17th, 2011 11:41 pm

Bless FIRE MERCY JOY for the moderator NOW
Anonymous April 19th, 2011 1:40 pm

Hope all y’all are having a wonderful week leading up to a grand Easter !!!

Here are two songs I wanted to share with you from youtube. One is an “oldie” from the 70’s when some of us were Jesus fanatics (we still are)…

2nd Chapter of Acts: EASTER SONG

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gggPpVtEKQ

and then

New Song: ARISE MY LOVE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMHyGH0RgCA&search=

I’ll send a card later on this week.

Love and prayers,
Linda
Linda Burns April 19th, 2011 1:48 pm

Hi all y’all,

Here are two songs I love. One is an “oldie” from the 70’s when I and several of you were labeled Jesus fanatics–and we still are to this day. Hallelujah!!!

2nd Chapter of Acts: EASTER SONG

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gggPpVtEKQ

and then

New Song: ARISE MY LOVE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMHyGH0RgCA&search=

I’ll send you a card later on.

Love and Prayers,
Linda
Linda Burns April 19th, 2011 2:06 pm

The first song showed–You will have to look up the New Song: ARISE MY LOVE on You Tube.

Here is my card to “you guys”

http://www.dayspring.com/ecards/card.asp?id=9961756-86F46

or the retrival code is: (9961756-86F46) at:
http://www.dayspring.com/ecards/pickup.asp

Blessings of God chase you down!!!
Linda

PS> Let’s pray for John Paul for his ministry trip to Hong Kong in a few days.
Holly April 25th, 2011 1:12 pm

Hello,
The whole world is taking a lie detector test right now! You are all hooked up to the machine and you are being asked the question, “Are you a true believer in Jesus Christ?” If you are then act it. My husband saw the trumpet blast that came from Holyland and the glory has been poured out. And on Saturday, a friend brought me some apple vinegar for health reasons. After we received the vinegar, the Lord visited us with great impartations of his glory. The glory is truly flowing down from this holy mountain, and the street people are all out today shining bright and restoration has begun. We need help here. Hope somebody is listening and taking this seriously as it is the truth. Love, Holly
Holly April 27th, 2011 12:42 pm

Special thanks to Linda,
Your prayers were deeply felt and had a true deliverance miracle. Thank you so much for your heart of compassion. Love, Holly
Sydney April 27th, 2011 5:02 pm

I’m finding it interesting how many times a week I find myself coming to this site”just to see”…Not real sure what I expect to find…but I look as foreward to all ya’lls comments and insights, prayer needs and praises,as I did John Pauls’ posts. Linda, thank you for all you give here. It means more than you know. I had heard the desire for God to “breathe” on and in us at least 3 or 4 times from various sources the same week (or so) you had mentioned it. Such a confirmation…you are such a blessing. I know you had left your # here ,once, for Holly…not just anyone, but I have a personal prayer request that I honestly dont know who to ask for prayer from. I too live in the “Boonies” so to speak, without prayer support…the kind that is Spirit led anyway. SO I compleately understand if your not comfortable having a stranger call, I could email, I’m just better at talking than pecking out details on the computer. (even though it’s only about four words) Thank you for giving it consideration…and again, thank you for your encouraging posts and cards and utube inspirations!!!!! much love, Sydney
Linda Burns April 28th, 2011 7:46 am

On December 9, 1971 I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior at a David Wilkerson crusade at the Florence coliseum. He truly was a man sent by God–a real modern day John the Baptist–a man of “vision”… I know we are all sad that he died yesterday, but we rejoice that he is receiving his reward from his Father…Let us pray for his family.

Sydney, I don’t mind you calling me or e-mailing me. It will be a joy to talk and pray with you. Feel free to contact me.

As John Paul has stated there really has been a shift in the weather patterns. Tornadoes touched down in communities and cities near to where I live yesterday.
Many places are without electricity–there is a lot of flooding, destruction and loss of lives.

God is, has been, and will always be on the throne. He is not the culprit of destruction. He gives “life, and life abundantly.” Hallelujah!!!

Love to y’all,
Linda
david May 3rd, 2011 10:02 pm

MOre Joy NOW FIRE BLOOD SMOKE OIL of JOY for the spirit of heaviness put on the Garment of PRAISE NOW Shout to the LOrd all the earth it breaks the heavy yoke when you shout to the Lord FFIIRRRREEEEENNNOOOOWWWWWWWW SHALOM sound the trumpet call for a fast from worry HE did not give us a spirit of fear but LOVE JOY AND A SOUND MIND NOW PASS IT ON
david May 4th, 2011 11:47 pm

HOLY SPIRIT PLEASE BLESS THE MODERATOR NOW
Linda Burns May 7th, 2011 3:28 am

“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that
tribulation produces perseverance;
and perseverance, character;
and character, hope.

Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”

–Romans 5:1-5
Linda Burns May 7th, 2011 12:40 pm

Coffee Talk Family:

“Thank You Daddy God for all the “mothers” and special “women” that over time, You placed in our lives–whether for years– or just for a season in time…

Thes women may have birthed us physically–adopted us–they may be an aunt–a grandmother–a neighbor–a teacher–a “spiritual” mom–a friend–a boss–a co-worker–etc.

We know we are who we are today–because you sent these women into our lives. They saw the tiny seed of potential hidden in the dirt clods. They watered and cultivated us–and encouraged us to grow.

We are able to stand, with leaves and blooms today, because of their nurturing touch…

Here is a Mother’s Day card:

http://www.dayspring.com/ecards/card.asp?id=10423671-2A989

or click this link below and enter the retrieval code (10423671-2A989):

http://www.dayspring.com/ecards/pickup.asp

Love y’all,
Linda
Linda Burns May 9th, 2011 4:01 pm

There is a small book that has very profound truth written in a simplistic manner. It is called “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson. I try to read it every year or so–it takes less than an hour to read it through.

This morning I took it down and reread it…I thought about Coffee Talk Blog.

We all have gotten accustomed to the cheese (or wine) that John Paul gave to us for a couple of years. We did not realize that after the November 30th post–that there would no longer be fresh cheese (or wine)posted from the source.

All of us have reacted in different ways to the loss of the cheese (wine)…

One of the characters, Haw, ventures out to find a new source of cheese and he comes back to his friend, Hem, to tell him of his findings–hoping Hem will venture out…

There is a scripture in Luke 19:13 where the nobleman says “Occupy till I come.” in the KJV and in the NKJV it says “Do business till I come.”

I am a watchman, and watch the horizon from my post…I come back to Coffee Talk to give reports–as a witness about the way God is having me release His kingdom to my particular world of influence…

We are no longer in the “dark night” but the Holy Spirit is leading us toward the bright light of noonday. Praise God!!!

This blog has not shut down–but it has changed directions. We have gone from being taught and equipped to actually releasing the kingdom message.

We still can give “reports” on our exploits here. We can keep in touch with each other even though the cheese (wine) is located elsewhere.

I encourage everyone (y’all) to join the ISD classroom that John Paul is teaching. There will be a live stream class this Thursday night and you can pick it up the next day, if you can’t make it live. (The fee is only $10 a month.)

This is new cheese (wine)…We have to move and shift when God tells us to so we don’t become stagnant and bitter. Let’s not eat cheese that has grown stale and molded. (nor drink the wine down to the dregs.)

There is fresh cheese–new varieties of cheese (wine) that Jesus wants to serve us through this ministry…It just looks different and has a new “sound” to it.

Love y’all,
Linda
Shirley C. May 11th, 2011 11:44 am

Dear Linda:

I like the sound of the new wine being poured into the new glasses within our hearts. I agree with Linda, there are new opportunities opening for God’s people, especially here on the blog. There is an old fashion desire in me that just won’t let go to express the Kingdom of God through the written word. I believe that there was a reason the Holy Spirit had the Apostle’s write down the inspired words in the year 350 AD. I believe that it has something to do with “Spirit to Spirit Communication”. When we quiet our spirits down, relax, meditate on the word of God and turn to the Holy Spirit, we can hear “His” still small but powerful voice echoing in the chambers of our hearts. This spirit to spirit communication is necessary in establishing the flow needed to bring the nuggets from heaven that the Father wants to release to the Bride in this hour of salvation history. That being said, here is a recent video concerning eternity from Sid Roth. Sid roth interviews Dr Renny McLean on “Eternity Invading Time” . Enjoy! Take it away Renny, lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i711GJzm7KU&feature=autofb
Linda, keep the posts going God is doing a powerful work in you. Thank you for the mother’s day card. God Bless you with much “Love & Compassion”

In His Love, Shirley C.
Linda Burns May 18th, 2011 12:06 am

Hi Gang!

I have been thrilled to see the state of Alabama emerging from the ashes of destruction. Our Christian governor has declared that all the states are going to look at Alabama and see God manifesting in the lives of the people here…There is an excitement in the air in the midst of the tragedy…

At this point I can’t give you a full report, cause my heart is too full, but continue to pray for miracles to manifest the glory of God in the days ahead.

People poke “fun” of the Bible belt—the deep South.
I am telling y’all that it is not a “dusty” Bible being seen in our state–but the WORD that is alive and the Kingdom being released!!!

John Paul, As I have been cleaning closets, the basement and the attic, gathering items to give away, I’ve been listening to cassettes on your “How To Be A Prophet…Without Being A Jerk”…I am gleaning information about being “pastored.”

There is that funny picture of eye glasses, big nose and shaggy mustache and eyebrows on the cover. (Did this influence you to grow your beard and mustache… Just kidding!!!)

God bless you all and may we come into our inheritance
that He has prepared for us.

Love y’all,
Linda
Holly May 19th, 2011 1:13 pm

Thank God Linda,
I know what you are talking about. I just had the same experience. I laid in bed all week, just like a woman giving birth and I watched as the Kingdom of God and his Christ was birthed right in my bedroom. Surrounded by loving deceased family members, and the love of a few close friends, who brought me gifts to make me feel safe and comfortable, I saw the Kingdom birthed on this planet. It is birthing through the Italian descendants here in Waterbury,Conn.through my grandmother’s line. Her name is Rafiella Charity Capazutto. It is too humbling and glorious to even speak of these things, but I do not know what to do. It was being written down by my pen in very miraculous handwriting, the pen of a small child in Catholic grammer school. Many tributes were paid to people all over the globe but unless I have a way to publish the information time will just tick away and we all still have a lot of work to do. Jesus is very serious about the situation of this country; America, an Italian name. We are the biggest and strongest nation to ever inhabit this planet. National pride must be restored. Every one fly your American flags proudly as Americans just like we did after 9/11. A young man, a friend to my son Nathan came to my house yesterday, and released soo much power and fire on this blessed event. He is a true prophet but thinks of himself as a really messed up teenager. He had run away from the hospital to come to me and needs help. His name is Marcus. He told me he looks Roman and his name is Roman. And the events that I am witnessing are because of the beating and crucifixtion that was given to “OUR SON” by the Roman soldiers.I also see in his name that the Anti-Christ is soon to make his move in trying to mark-us. Please take this seriously and anybody who can help us here in Waterbury, CT. the needs of the poorest of the poor truly exist here. One of God’s top generals, a man who has suffered terribly through homelessness for many years also came by to bring strength and encouragement to me when the most difficult moments of the birthing process were upon me. The Lord fulfilled the desire of my heart to become a midwife only I never expected to assist in the birth of his Kingdom which is what I searched for my entire life. May our blessed Lord and King continue to release his kingdom in every state in this great nation. Thanks to Shirley’s phone call this morning to catch me right at the moment I needed a friend the most. Also thanks to St. John’s Episcopal Church, where the soup kitchen provided a very special lunch today given by C.C.L. Label Manufacturing Co. of Shelton, CT. Barbara, who runs the soup kitchen was seen saying, “Oh what a beautiful day!” Supernaturally, the soup kitchen was packed with people today and they were able to have 2nd’s and 3rd’s. Joanne, who works for Maturity Works was a bright spot with her big smily face and made sure everyone was enjoying themselves. Judy who works by the door and has an incredible story herself of years and years of adventures really brightened my day. And my friend Tom Nolan was there as he often is even though he is suffering with a back ache from which he cannot find relief. I hope people are really hearing this, and praying about how the Lord might want to use them in this inner city as well as many others suffering blight, unemployment, and really bad addictions in cities all over the USA. My friend Brian Gibbons who has worked tirelessly with the homeless population is exhausted. He works for the state. And they cannot get the job done without the help of true good Christian people. Also it is Foster Care awareness month and the system is in a state of shambles. Every one needs to step up to the plate if they too want to see the kind of miracles that I am blessed too see. Lastly, I want to thank my dear husband, Richard, who lights up my life and has kept me loved, safe, and laughing all these years. Thank you everyone here for letting me get this out. Blessings, Holly
nameless May 19th, 2011 1:25 pm

years ago watching christian TV I would hear pastors say ” I feel the presence of the Lord” I began to try to get into the presence of the Lord. I would pray long hours, read for hours, trying to get into the presence be cause of the Joy of the Lord. First whether we feel it or not, we are in the presence of the Lord. As for the Joy of the Lord there is nothing like it, but while trying so hard, the Lord showed me that I was coveting his Joy I worked hard and long to get it, but after all it is his Joy not mine. Then he showed me we walk by Faith not feelings. I would gauge the Lords Love for me by my feelings. to him who has ears to hear, let him hear!
Linda Burns May 27th, 2011 5:12 am

Our home is in the country in an area surrounded by many trees. A few weeks ago I walked outside to a deafening roar that has remained constant ever since…The “13 Year Locust” (cicadas) have emerged.

These locusts/cicadas live hidden underground for thirteen years and they all emerge above ground at the exact same time (that’s why they’re so noisy…)

God is so awesome!!! He spoke these little insects into being with a particular unique timing and lifespan…You can learn a lot from observing nature.

I recently read Aaron Evans book “The Emerging Daniel Company” and it confirmed many things to me. There is a group of people that have been hidden in the “dark nights” (right, John Paul) being formed and trained by the Holy Spirit.

At God’s appointed time–something will click in their spiritual DNA–and a company of people–a great army will arise from the obscure into the brightness of God’s purposes…

As I have listened to the emergence of the cicadas—something stirs inside of me. Can you imagine what that noise–that sound–that all of creations is waiting and longing to hear…I want to come forth with that company of believers and be released into the Kingdom’s harvest field. Hallelujah!!!

“…but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.” Daniel 11:32

Growing brighter,
Linda
Shaun Brehm June 2nd, 2011 4:21 am

As I watched, this horn was waging war against the holy people and defeating them, 22 until the Ancient of Days came and pronounced judgment in favor of the holy people of the Most High, and the time came when they possessed the kingdom. -Daniel 7:21

Maranatha
Janet June 4th, 2011 7:35 pm

Hello
This is not really a comment but more of an attempt to communicate with JP Jackson. I found out about you from an endtimes website and after watching you on youtube I came to learn a lot about dreams and visions and even purchased an audio. I have been plagued by a lot of dreams and visions but I am writing mostly because I am under some intense spiritual warfare and when you said you see spiders in dreams you need intercessors I thought I need an intercessor like you. Even last night after litsening to you I saw spiders in a dream but it related more to a celebrity in the music industry I saw spiders coming out of the speakers they use when they go on tour and the spiders falling on people in the crowd. Anyways when that happened and I woke up I heard a black cat crying a very eerie cry and when I prayed in Jesus name it shut up. That reminded me of a dream I had before about this celebrity last year also and her husband when I woke out of my body and found a black cat molesting me on my bed and I tried to kill it and it grew bigger but I hurt it so bad and took it down a portal in the ground to the underground…long story, and i was met by this celebrity couple very popular in holywood and they tried to recruit me to be in their group. Anyways I have very bad nightmares sometimes it includes

*People throwing darts at me
*People attacking me with knives
*People shooting at me with machine guns
*Attack by black bulls
*Attack by lions
*Attack by snakes
*Attack by dogs and black cats
*Attempted kidnap by occult people
*Kidnapper tells me there is a price on my head
*Being rescued by Jesus from trap set up by Kings and Principalities of air, rulers of the sea etc
*Witnessing things that disturb me eg women eating feaces
*Sexual attack by demons
*Being injected while awake by a demon twice with a strange liquid
*Attack on my finances in dreams
*Attack on my car and having car ruinied a couple of days after
*Being attacked by angel of death telling me im going to die

Too many to count. I feel like there is people in occult world, powerful people that have been trying to kill me but they have been unable to do so.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ME.

my email is daughterofyahweh2011@gmail.com
I got that name from someone in a dream they said not to be said that I am daughter of yahweh.

Thanks for all.
Linda Burns June 7th, 2011 4:47 am

Hi Y’all,

Over the last few weeks my husband, Benny, has been “bed ridden” due to herniated disks that possibly have ruptured…He is not finding relief from medicine, shots, etc. and is crying and howling with pain… Benny is normally a strong active man–so this adds to his frustration…

I am trying to be “strong” for him, but it is effecting me with weariness and not feeling sharp… sigh!!!

I’ve been praying and asking GOD what is going on. HE spoke to me and said “transition”………..

HE is shaking up our comfort zone that we have found in the safe harbor. HE is showing us there is a need for us to venture out to the ocean where the big fish are. We are to batten down the hatches, mend the nets and get sea ready…

We have to be ready to cross the sand bar at just the right out going tide so we can flow through the channel out to sea…We must be alert to the Holy Spirit’s leading and moving.

The children of Israel had to stay on the bank of the Jordan River–alert–ready to follow behind the priests carrying the ark of the covenant as they stepped into the water at GOD’S command. They gained passage to the other side at the set time.

Benny had a dream night before last. We were ministering in a healing line in a Latino country.
An interpreter told Benny the man in front of him was in extreme pain in his back. Pray quickly for him because he can’t stand long..

Benny told him to lie down and he’d pray for him. The hurting man said “Si!” and Benny began praying for him and woke up.

He did not know it his own condition caused the dream–or if GOD was showing him the future. He just knows he will have more compassion for people with back problems after this. I was glad we were being used by GOD somewhere.

Please pray that we will find the inlet we are to get through into the deeper places. Thank you!!!

Welcome back Shaun! Janet, I am praying for you. I’ve had many phone conversations with some of you who participate on this blog…It is enjoyable to be able to communicate in different ways with my friends that GOD has blessed me with here on Coffee Talk.

I got to the library today and watched the 6/2 ISD class. It is always very good!!!

Well I guess I’ll go catch a few winks of sleep…

Love to y’all,
Linda
Linda Burns June 11th, 2011 2:36 pm

I’m at the libray waiting for a prescription to be filled for Benny.

There is a song that has been swirling around in my head and heart for several days… I thought I would share it with y’all.

So many of us are going through tests and tribulations–some major–some minor…In the midst of these times is when JESUS is to rise up and show the world HIMSELF…
HE is our personal answer and the answer for the world.

This is a simple song… Let the melody and words
inspire you and give you peace.

Love to you guys, who are “the church”
Linda

“Let The Church Rise From The Ashes”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lccGQtXkCu8
Shaun Brehm June 13th, 2011 1:36 pm

Janet,

From a Christian perspective I recommend you contact a local Pastor or support group.

From a spiritual perspective all of the dreams are “baiting” and one thing you dont want to do is focus on that sort of thing. Dont make those types of dreams a major subject of communication. Do not try to interpret them.

Sincerely,

Shaun Brehm
Linda Burns June 15th, 2011 12:18 pm

Hallelujah!!!

My hubby is healing!!!

Sunday I took a prayer cloth to church and had the intercessors, my pastor and some elders anoint and pray over it. I put it under Benny’s back.

Monday, Benny was supposed to get an epidural and have a shot put in his spine. He was in such excruciating pain that they admitted him to the Huntsville hospital and operated on him Monday night. He had a ruptured disk and fragments that were taken out.

When they rolled him back to his room from recovery Benny cracked a joke…I knew God had “touched” him through this.

The prayers of the saints were heard—and quick results came after laying that cloth on Benny’s back.
Thanks to all of you who prayed with me!!!

Love,
Linda
BobF June 15th, 2011 3:37 pm

Linda, I had a vision that my church was standing at the Jordan and ready to cross over and when we stepped out. we to our suprise walked on the water. Yea! it was cool because in the vision the children began doing hand stands and summer-salts, as we went over to the promise land.
For Benny I pray, new disc and cushion, (his/your mountain)peace and no pain in his back in Jesus name. Amen.
Linda I pray such as I have I give to you. Recieve my healing anointing in Jesus name and take the pray I prayed to Benny, to him. He be able to minister that which he overcomes, the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy. You have been blessed with all spiritual gifts. Use them amen, Amen!
Bob
Linda Burns June 18th, 2011 1:32 pm

Coffee Talk Men:

I speak for all of us gals who write on Coffee Talk.

May all y’all–you guys–you brothers enjoy and be honored on Father’s Day.

May all of us bless and remember our earthly fathers, our mentors and spiritual fathers.

Most of all we bless and praise and worship our Heavenly Father “Daddy” God !!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is a card:

http://ecards.dayspring.com/ecards/card.asp?=10856345-9605E

or use this retrival code
(10856345-9605E)
http://ecards.dayspring.com/ecards/pickup.asp

Love,
Linda

PS> Thank you for the “encouraging” word BobF. I showed it to Benny. May God return a blessing to you.
Shaun Brehm June 30th, 2011 5:13 pm

I just wanted to bring encouragement to John Paul.

Its a wonder that people who scoff at prophecies do so with the attitude “if that is what God mean’t it wasn’t that ‘grandious’”

Ironically those are the same people that when something REALLY bad and extremly earth shaking happens they say “how can a loving God bring this on us?”

I’m saying: “Well you guys were not moved by the gentle wispers so dont blame THE MOST HIGH when he shouts.”

-Earth Quakes
Linda Burns July 1st, 2011 5:07 am

John Paul,

As I was praying for you early this morning–I saw David playing the harp before Saul. In I Samuel 16:23 the Word says the distressing spirit departed from Saul and he was refreshed as he listened to this music.

God has commanded the harpists in heaven to play and release this sound over you–to release you from pressures and heaviness of heart that you’ve been experiencing from many different areas and issues of life.

Listen!!!

Allow this soothing melody to penetrate and let HIM lift your burdens…

Writing in obedience,
Linda
Shirley C. July 5th, 2011 9:39 pm

Dear Linda:

That is a huge confirmation. May God Bless you for your obedience in speaking His word of truth in season and out of season.

In His Love,
Shirley C.
Linda Burns July 8th, 2011 11:56 am

Chuck Pierce had a confirming word this week on the “sound” from Heaven that he released on Elijah List:

YOUR THOUGHTS WILL CONTEND WITH MY SOUND!

“Many of your thoughts have been contending with Me. I am going to spill an understanding of Me into your thoughts. As I spill this understanding into your thoughts that are conformed to this world, worldly patterns will begin to be removed from your thinking processes.

“You are not seeing your circumstances the way I see your circumstances. You are not learning and leaning deep into that which I have assigned y0ou to do at this time. Allow Me to spill My glory into your thoughts.

“This is going to be a week that I am going to be extending and establishing your boundaries for the future. Do not look at where your feet are planted now, but begin to walk and begin to turn to Me. Begin to agree with Me for these boundaries. Have I not told you they will fall in pleasant places?

“These boundaries will encompass what is now darkness. As My boundary extends, so the light from you will extend. So rejoice and don’t look at this as a hard time, for I am establishing your boundaries for the future.

“There’s a sound that is producing an identity in God’s people for today. There is a sound today producing and forming an identity for God’s people today that will cause the enemy’s ears to tingle. Harden not your heart! The Word of the Lord is sharp and quick and pierces even unto the dividing asunder of soul and spirit.

“Your identity that has been locked up, I will unlock. There is a sound going before you to unlock what has not been unlocked. There are cells in your structure that have never been activated that will produce a full identity of why I made you.

“The sound of Heaven will create the sound of a people who represent Me in the earth. There is a sound that is becoming one with my breath. There is the sound that will create a glory realm that has not been seen and draw many into that glory realm.”

–Chuck Pierce July 6, 2011
Linda Burns July 10th, 2011 5:56 pm

I have had grandkids visiting all week from Kentucky and this afternoon after church I finally got to go to the library and watch July’s ISD class. That was a good word on the prayer of a righteous man being effective. (James 5:16)

Ray Hughes has been doing a conference at my church (which I missed) this weekend. This morning he was sharing on releasing sounds that cause God to move on your behalf.

One of the sounds we make is “clapping”—

He said this clap is not applause, but like a “high five”…..You raise your hand and slap the palm of someone else. This is a clap of agreement and your sound sends sound waves to heaven.

I thought that was neat. I thought of the scripture in Matthew 18:19 & 20:
“Again, I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”

Now with that “visual” I can see a few “high fives” among intercessors being added to the prayers… I think prayers should be spontaneous–not monotonous.

Praying always,
Linda
Linda Burns July 19th, 2011 1:23 am

Hi!

I have heard that if you do the same thing for 21 days that it becomes a habit. How many of us continue to return here to Coffee Talk everyday hoping there is something new to read? We are creatures of habit…

This past weekend I went to a prophetic destiny conference that was wonderful. The speakers encouraged us to participate on blogs. We have the opportunity in a small way to “minister” and “touch” people through our posts. These posts can move around the world–and go places–we often can’t get to in the natural.

I know all of us, who are reading this blog, have a message from the Holy Spirit that needs to be expressed by our unique personalities. I miss reading your posts.

John Paul, Saturday night on my Facebook screen a note popped us saying “Give John Paul Jackson a recommendation.” I put a little note in. I guess this was to encourage people to sign up for your Facebook page. I hope many of you are signed up for the page.

Your new CD on “Power and Authority” is awesome. I encourage y’all to listen to it.

I feel like a cheerleader today—cheering you on. One time the Lord gave me a word about cheering. The cloud of witnesses are in the stands and yelling “1st and 10 do it again.” We’ve got to cover more yards for the kingdom before we score the final touchdown. They can’t enter without us…

When I married my husband , he was a high school coach.
All those years before that, I had gone to football games and yelled out with the others around me–”1st and 10–do it again”—I had no idea they were talking about gaining 10 yards on the football field. :O (That’s a little trivia I threw in for free )

May you enjoy His Sonlight today!!! Get a “glory” tan, while you are at it.
Love,
Linda

Psssss! Don’t forget to come out of hibernation and wish a certain coffee drinker, dreamer and writer another birthday on July 30.
Sydney July 30th, 2011 1:32 am

Dear linda, i just tried to write you a quick note…having just read your most recent post…which you wrote on the 19th, and it came up today, the 29th…this i know because i am one of those who checks this blog almost daily…and as i have said before, not sure what i am looking for, but so love it when you(or any of the rest of the family) have left a treasure. So i began to type and…it all disappeared…which happens more often than i care to recall…since i dont know why it happens and knowing how long it takes me to type even one sentance!!!!! Any way it is very late at night so i am going to try to get a post done tomorrow…just in case Holy Holy Holy Spirit is the one prompting me…being sooooo very much a babe in the prophetic…with way more questions than revelations. But linda my friend,iwant you to know how much i love you for your honest and real cheerings. I for one was a cheerleader(albeit in junior varsity) and i led others in that 1st and 10 cheer without knowing what it was for a long time. Oh my, that is quite an admission…maybe it has something to do with my reluctance to “speak” when Holy Spirit is urging me to…wondering if it is Him…or if i am justgoing to be parroting something i hearrd and dont know what i am talking about. OR…maybe i just need to be delivered from a tormenting fear i picked up in 9th grade!!!!Who knows…? I did end up quitting cheerleading, but i dont want any of us to do so in the things of the spirit, the need is too great and it is pretty hard to become “Dread Champions” if we give up just cuz its hard. Thank you again, linda for your cheers…this girl is encouraged by them. Happy Happy Awsome Birthday to you John Paul…Your cheer-LEADING has been one of our greatest gifts…and its not even our birthdays. BLESSINGS TO ALL OF YOU WHO ARE READING THIS TODAY…Jesus is truely crazy in love with you…yes you. Love, sydney
Shirley C. July 31st, 2011 12:20 pm

Did it just slip my mind in the middle of the hustle and bustle of life and ministry or did someone just have a birthday here on “Coffee Talk”? Someone who use to write in on a regular basis but suddenly pulled a suddenly and stopped writing here on the blog altogether. Well whoever you are I thought that I would stop by and wish him and anyone here who visits this blog occasionally on a regular basis who had a recent birthday on July 30th…HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY MORE IN THE FUTURE, LOL.

In His Love,
Shirley C.
Linda Burns August 3rd, 2011 3:52 pm

Hi Sydney and Shirley!!!

We need to “chat” again soon…We can still fellowship because God brought our paths together on this blog. It is an “open” not exclusive group who break bread and drink from His vine…

Yesterday on Facebook (8/2) Bob Jones had a good word:

THE INVESTORS

“In the early morning hours of July 30th, in a dream vision, I saw a man step out of the great cloud of witnesses of Hebrews 12:1.

‘Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with the endurance the race that is set before us.’ (Heb.12:1)

Hebrews 12:1 says we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. Down here on earth we are surrounded by that great cloud of witnesses and they are watching us. They have a right to observe us because they have invested their lives in us while they were upon the earth. We are investments.

This man that stepped out of the great cloud of witnesses had joy unspeakable and full of glory all over him. In heaven the Father had revealed to the Son a thing He was going to shortly do upon the earth. There’s great joy in heaven now yet heaven has not revealed this to the earth but it will be revealed very shortly.

Heaven is waiting for us to make a commitment to Jesus so the Father can commit things to us. From what I was shown, we’re on the verge of some of the greatest healings of all time. We’re getting ready for joy and gladness to fall upon the dedicated Christians because there’s such an abundance of blessings. I believe this abundance of blessings will begin before the end of this year. So commit your life fully unto the Lord so this abundance of blessings can come upon you.”

http://www.bobjones.org/Doc/Words%20of%202011/2011-08_Investors.htm

There is an awsome picture you can view featuring men and womens pictures in the clouds…

Love and Prayers to y’all,
Linda

PS> God made it possible!!! John Paul, I’m getting to attend the prophetic school conference in Woodstock this weekend that you and Marc Lawson are ministering at…
All Y’all know I’ll report back to you next week on “highlights” on what God did.
Lashanna Thomas August 6th, 2011 9:33 am

Please talk more on Jezebel we have so many in our church
Linda Burns August 10th, 2011 1:56 am

Hi Guys!!!

I enjoyed the conference that John Paul ministered at this past weekend at North Gate Church in Woodstock, GA. I encourage y’all to get his CD on “Power and Authority” and hear what the Spirit is saying.

God gave me a “moment” in time with John Paul. I don’t know if he noticed, but I was holding a McDonalds “Sweet” Tea glass … (I still don’t drink coffee.)
He repeated to me a few lines from my last post—so he evidently is still “reading” our posts…even though he is not writing on this blog.

I encourage you to keep on writing and give him something to read…

On one of the walls at North Gate, it was covered with wheelchairs,crutches, braces, canes, crutches, etc.
There was a little sign that says “Jesus is King over North Gate.” They mentioned that these represent “trophies” taken back from the enemy.

Most of these items, which represent healing and creative miracles which took place, happened as members from that church prayed outside the walls of the church. They released the Kingdom, and they have evidence on the wall that God answered their prayers.
I thought that was neat!!!

Sunday morning as I was eating breakfast in my hotel, a young couple (early 20’s) sat down next to me. I began chatting with them and found out they were going to the Dominican Republic to be missionaries. They are Baptists.

They have not gone to Bible School but are answering the call to go…eager beavers for the Lord.

Before I got up to leave, I asked them if I could pray for them. Their eyes got big and they seemed a little stunned that I would pray for them in the lobby dining area, but then they said “yes.”

I prayed the normal stuff peace, protection, provision, etc., but then I felt led to pray that God would surprise them and let them see the miraculous as they minister on the Island. I pray that they would meet the Holy Spirit and He would come alongside their ministry. They hugged me when I stood up to leave.

For the third time I have received a prophetic word that “now” is the time for me to enter into the ministry that God has destined for me…and not to worry about my age. I am fixing to be 60 in a few weeks–my age must be showing…

I do want to fulfill whatever this ministry is that I’ve been called to and I feel that a new chapter in my life has begun. Pray that God will”confirm” exactly what I am to do…

I know Rebekkah was faithful to water those camels. That wasn’t pleasant. She sweated and there were probably a lot of insects pestering her. I am sure there wasn’t a sweet fragrance from the camels and they spit gooey stuff–probably even at her.

As God watcher her being obedient and “gracious” under unpleasant surroundings–He was smiling because He knew that tomorrow she would be heading out on the adventure to fulfill her destiny and to own those smelly camels…

God smiles because He knows what is ahead for each one of us…as we remain faithful.

Love to y’all,
Linda
david August 11th, 2011 12:41 am

Shalom mishboOca thats family in hebrew be filled now with Dads PEACE JOY FIRE MERCY NNNNNOOOOWWWWW BE HEALED NNOOOWWW ACCEPT THE BODY PARTS FROM HEAVEN NOWWWWWWW THANK YOU FOR COOPERATING WITH THE ANGELS TODAY IS THE DAY DADDY HAS MADE LET US SHOUT FOR JJJJJJJJOOOOOOOOOOOOOYYY RIGHT NOW IT BREAKS THE HEAVY YOKE NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWW BE FREEEEEEEEENOW SHALOM LOVE U ALLL LOVE YOU DADDY
Shirley C. August 19th, 2011 1:57 pm

This is my 2nd draft. The first one was sent prematurely

Coffee Talk Blog Family:

If you follow John Paul on Face Book or Twitter, you will see a memorial post regarding his mother Esther Naomi Jackson. She had passed away after a long bought of Pneumonia. If you go to the Streams Ministry site you will see his mother’s picture and click on that and it will take you to a eulogy that John Paul had written regarding his mother. It is so touching. Here is the link: http://streamsministries.com. Feel free to offer up your condolescences here or even through the Streams Ministry email located at the bottom of the Eulogy.

My Condolescences:

Dear John Paul:

I offer my condolescences for your recent lost,John Paul. I have heard so much about the wonderful gift of motherhood and mentorship that she has brought into your life and the lives of others as you mentioned on Sid Roth several times and then I read your heart touching eulogy regarding your mother which confirmed what God had spoken to my heart in regards to the godly impact that she made in your lives and the lives of others who had the God given privilege of getting to know her and your father. Yep, I know where you get your looks I see your face in her saintly face. When I saw her name posted on Face Book, I couldn’t help but smile to see that she shares the same name as my daughter Naomi who also came back from the dead when she was 5 Instead of Esther Naomi, her name is Naomi Esther. Your mother has a beautiful name that reflects the beauty that God has instilled within her being. I know what it is like to lose your parent and loved ones all of a sudden. My mother had passed way from lung cancer at age 59 in 2002 and she look liked she was in her thirties and we recently lost our great niece, Nolee from a drowning incident on August 7th, 2011, 2 days before her 1st birthday. When I saw your mothers picture it looked like she was in her fifties instead of 80. You can definitely tell that she had spent her time upon this earth living in the Glory of God, lol. John Paul, no matter what age you lose a parent and I lost two over the years, you always feel like you lost mommy or daddy and what are we going to do now that they aren’t here with me anymore. Lord, I sure do miss them. Where are they now? Why did they have to leave me here all alone? What are we going to do during the holidays? After all, they made the holidays very special. Are they really in heaven? Well, I sure do hope so and I hope that they are in a better place. And I sure hope that they are praying for me right now because, I sure could use their prayers here. I am sure going through alot right now. It hurts at first, you feel abandon and shocked that it happened suddenly and when you least expect it and then as you reflect on the many blessings of their life and how it has impacted and affected others for the good then you can stand back with a huge smile with blessed assurance on your face and look into the open heavens and know that God has a very special place for your mom in heaven and she is there praying, routing you, your family and your ministry on and waiting for that day when you will finally see her face to face standing by the side of her Beloved Bride Groom King extending her arms open wide to you as walk forward towards her and Jesus embracing both her and “Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

In His Wonderful Love,

Shirley C. from
Stoughton, Massachusetts
cm August 19th, 2011 2:43 pm

JPJ,

May your mother rest in the Lord, she is now walking the streets of Gold with her Lord and Savior.
Linda Burns August 22nd, 2011 12:40 pm

John Paul and Diane,

May the Comforter “comfort” you and your family during the loss of your precious mother, Esther Naomi Jackson.

“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give you.

Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” –John 14:27

She is in the Presence of her Father and Jesus… And Esther has joined that cloud of witnesses ever rooting for you to continue to fulfill your calling and destiny…She’s “bragging” to the others about her eleventh hour son.

I know you have a “void” because your true intercessor
has gone to heaven. I will be honored to continue to pray for you, and I am sure others will help pick up the baton of intercession for you as well. It will not be easy to pray, as she would pray for you from her mother’s heart.

May joy come from your tears,

Linda and Benny Burns
Linda Burns August 25th, 2011 11:26 am

John Paul,

I am still praying for you and your family…

I wanted to share with you, that your little eaglet (me) is going to test my wings.

I am going to start my own blog in a few days or weeks.
It will be called “A Flame Burns”. A young man, Matt, from my church has designed the header for me. I am praying which blog site to put it on.

Coffee Talk is the only blog I have participated in so I am checking into available sites and see which one the Spirit directs me to.

I will still read Coffee Talk, but I have to release what is inside of me–and hopefully, one or two people will be touched by something I say or they post…

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to “chat” these past two plus years and hopefully I ministered a bit here, too.

I have made wonderful friends here, that not only I write with, but we have talked on the phone, too.

Please pray that I am led to the site I am to write from and that I will please my Beloved Lord.

Love y’all,
Linda
Shirley C. September 1st, 2011 9:48 pm

Dear Linda et al:

I got your message. I was just writing a note when you called. I figured I’d post it here because it was something universal to the greater Body of Believers here in the Body of Christ. Linda, in answer to your question regarding the message that you had left, we are fine and we got back our electricity after Irene came dancing in and knocked out the electricity, lol. We were down for 3 days like the Lord had spoken as Irene was coming up the East Coast. It was like a retreat. I didn’t realize how noisy electricity was, lol. It even increased His creativity within me and you too and others here. Linda, I think that it is great that you are looking into writing your own blog. God is awesome. I think as you sit under an open heaven, you will be amazed as to what He will give you in the downloads from heaven. I also, see you spoon feeding it to those who come to eat here on Coffee Talk, almost like a Coffee Talk extension. I am sure that John Paul would not mind it if you quoted from some of his postings here mixed with some fresh insights from heaven as well. I can’t wait as to what you will write. Let me know when you start. I’ll post some of what you write in the document section of our 2 prayer groups on Face Book. Well, for the sake of those who are not on Face Book here is the article that I felt that God wanted me to write, regarding “The Ministry Of Integrity”. I’ll call you tomorrow, Linda

Article:

Have you ever visited other ministry web sites and after reading their ministry mission and vision statements left their site questioning and wondering what is it that they want to communicate to the people of God or people in general? And is it all about them or is it about the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the impact that His life has made in the life of the average ordinary individual receiving ministry. I visited this site and was blessed to see how the Lord has expanded and made clear to this particular ministry in question and the true nature of their calling in relation to their mission and vision for ministry. And then I went to their endorsement section I was horrified that the person while endorsing their ministry, was putting down another ministry in order to puff up their ministry. And the distturbing thing was this person did not even bat an eyelash about the nature of the endorsement and posted it like it was business as usual. As I was reading this disturbing endorsement, I was left with the question in my heart is this ministry a ministry of integrity? Does the one making certain assumptions of the other ministry that was coming under fire have full knowledge of the other people that were victims of this woman’s criticisms regarding the integrity of the other ministry in question? If there were some misunderstandings of the ministry in question does this person who allowed the posting have the right as a follower of Christ to post the attack in order to promote their ministry and condoning the gossip of sin in regards to the one giving the endorsement. And if this person who allowed the posting was truly called into ministry where is the forgiveness factor? Where is the integrity? Where is the love? As, I pondered on these questions as it related to the content of the website in question, the Lord began to speak to my heart by saying that this is what breaks His heart regarding how believers respond to one another’s ministries. And then the Lord further went on to say, tell my people that they cannot build their ministry on a web of lies, gossip, slander, and deceit for this is not the ministry of integrity that He has called the Body of Christ to. This way of responding to one another will not hold up in the Kingdom Of God. God knows the truth as He is our witness. We as christian believers, or followers of Christ are called into the ministry of integrity. Always leaning towards building up and edifying our brothers and sisters even if we perceive them as having wronged us and others. We as followers of Christ should always endeavor to wait on the Lord and to always seek to build others up in prayer and never aim to put down others in order to puff up our ministries. This is the way of the world and we are called to be not of this world. In my own expereince as a follower of Christ there have been many times in my life in which man has put me down in a group of people when I would give words of comfort that was edifying but because it wasn’t part of their agenda, they didn’t receive it. However, the way that I responded in those situations, even though at the time, I perceived it as an offense, I either dealt with them head on concerning the offense or if I wasn’t able to approach them, I would go right to the Lord in prayer on their behalf. Going to the Lord in prayer proved to be the greater blessing. I did not go public because it was a private issue. I did not gossip which is a sin against the Body of Christ and humanity because it violates the law of love and freedom in Jesus Christ. Instead, I went to the Lord in prayer and then He Blessed me with greater discernment. In this awesome walk with Yeshua, we all go through times of testing regarding integrity especially when we are called into ministry. The question is are you passing the test and can He truly trust you with greater knowledge, and greater giftings regarding the Kingdom of God and ministering to His hurting Body. If we choose to do the latter and ignore the ministry of integrity, we give into to the arena of gossip, contention and strife and fall due to pride. Pride goes before a fall. This is how ministries fall before they even start. They may start with good intentions but if there are flaws in character it will be the first to be revealed in the magnifying glass called ” Ministry”. The Body of Christ is called to a higher dimension of integrity in walking with our brother and sister no matter the season of relationship. This is a call to honesty and integrity which is something that the Body Of Christ is lacking these days. We each have an assignment to the ministry field that He has called us to before the foundations of the earth were laid. You have your ministry field assignment that the Lord has blessed you with and we have our ministry field assignments and we should endeavor to encourage each other and to everyone that comes across our paths like the people that we have been called to mentor to encourage them to be obedient to what the Lord has called them too. Another criticism that was also part of the so called endorsement mentioned above in this note, was this person making the endorsement was suggesting that this other ministry was messing with this particular persons anointing and that they better watch out. Furthermore, I asked the Lord if this could be possible and He again spoke the foillowing words to my heart, ” the individual believer in their own right can mess with their own anointing, by the very words of their mouth and what they allow into their eye gates and ear gates from others.” As I was reading the endorsement, I suspect that this person’s friend doesn’t even know the other ministry in question and so she was in error for writing the endorsement in the manner that it was written and the other follower of Christ receiving the endorsement was acting in the wrong for allowing it to be posted on the website because it was posted in a spirit of gossip and it misrepresented the ministry of integrity as it served to dishonor the integrity of one ministry at the expense of the other. In order for the Kingdom Of God to be released in power and in Glory, we as followers of Jesus Christ, Yeshua Hamaschiach have to leave our offenses behind and nail it to the Cross of Jesus once and for all and to walk in complete forgiveness and healing in our calling as soldiers of the Christ in time and eternity for this is the true way of the Cross.
Linda Burns September 3rd, 2011 10:49 pm

Hi John Paul and Gang:

The other day on Facebook John Paul was quoted on his “page”: “You may be disappointed if you fail–but you will be disheartened if you don’t try. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.”

After a bit of travail–blood, sweat and tears–my new blog was released earlier this week. I am experiencing “relief”

Right now my post may appear a little messy but that is usual after the birth of a baby.

Let’s say–I am trying out a new recipe in a new kitchen. I have new pots and pans and have to learn to adjust to the oven that I am using. When this cake comes out it may appear a bit lopsided and crumbly–but hopefully the flavor will be pleasing.

Shirley C has made the first comment…and Holly has contacted me on my wall on Facebook. She says she will write comments after a time of refreshing in California. Y’all are the ones I am used to communicating with…

John Paul, It is a bit frightening to climb over the safety wall and leap out of the nest as I test the strength of my wings…but it is liberating, too.

I hope some of y’all will bring your coffee mugs over and visit some. I’ll still see you here on Coffee Talk until the coffee pot is unplugged.

My site is:

http://aflameburns.wordpress.com

Love,
Linda
JR September 12th, 2011 7:27 am

Dear, John

God bless you and your ministry in Jesus name! I have heard the series of the Prefect Storm, and how the Lord lead you to name it the “Prefect Storm”. This has been the Prefect Storm for God’s Glory to manifest in a powerful way around the entire earth AMEN! There has never been a time in history of God’s Glory on earth so powerful! God is shaking the nations! Oh this is glorious! In my church there has been a rise of jobs, healing, and salvation better than before the Prefect Storm. God is pouring his spirit upon ALL flesh!
cm September 12th, 2011 12:39 pm

Will you ever post again:)
Linda Burns September 21st, 2011 4:10 pm

Hi Y’all,

My husband and I are training to be SOZO counselors (A wonderful inner healing ministry birthed at Bethel in Redding, CA)… Something “clicked” and we believe this aspect of ministry is needed in so many people…

Yesterday I had my personal SOZO and I do see the hand of GOD, Jesus and the Holy Spirit directing all the steps of my life throughout my life…

I was thinking of Him being the Master Potter and the Great Artist creating out destiny.

Listen and watch “You Are My Masterpiece” painting by eileenypa, created to Julie Meyer’s beautiful song, “Paint Your Picture”:

http://www.xpmedia.com/n10p4Efire6o

As we have been in the dark nights–God has faithfully been at work creating us into the image of His Son…Hallelujah!!!

Still on the canvas and potter’s wheel,

Linda

PS> John Paul, will you be ministering in Sedonna, AZ this week? I’ll keep you in prayer.
Shirley C. September 24th, 2011 6:54 am

Hey Everyone & Linda B.

This is DJ Dr Shirl here, lol…I just had a special request from Linda Burns From Townes Creek, Alabama - “Turn Around Look At Me” Linda, fter reading your posts and your comment on my Face Book wall, I went back and found the Vogue’s “Turn Around and Look at Me”. I got the sense that Jesus was saying to His Bride, your looking for someone thats not there, but turn around(Repent) and look at me (Jesus). Here is the link, enjoy! “Turn Around Look at Me” ♥ http://youtu.be/nWxm5YRmzEU

Yep, I gotto get back on the potters wheel this weekend with Elijah House Ministries at Metro West Bridge Church. See you at the wine press - Love Shirley C
Linda Burns September 29th, 2011 2:35 am

Shirley,

Thank you for releasing songs that your listening audience enjoys. I am glad that Jesus transforms our lives from being shy and insecure to being bold for His kingdom’s work. He makes us significant…

John Paul, When you were on TBN a few weeks ago-you released a word for a “Benny”…My husband, Benny, claims that word was for him. He has told that to several people…He felt a “witness” in his spirit. Hallelujah!!!

God surprised me this week… My blog finally has color and a flame burning on it…I am praying to “hear” what I am to write. Do any of you have any suggestions or advice?

The new year has arrived on the Jewish calendar. May you hear the shofar blowing in your spirit. Rejoice that our names are inscribed in the Book of Life and on His hand. “LA SHANAH TOVA TIKATEVU”

Rejoice in His goodness!!!
Linda
Linda Burns October 10th, 2011 2:12 pm

To my fellow Kingdom warriors:

A few months ago Streams promoted Aaron Evans book on the Emerging Daniel Company. I know many of us have felt we have been called to this company of believers (called by different names) for many years—waiting on God’s time to be released.

Here is an awesome two minute video by Dutch Sheets with a declaration for the “Reformation Generation”…

http://youtu.be/HlloQxhr5vo

Keep yourself in the ranks–releasing His Kingdom!!!

Listening for the sound…

Linda
Linda Burns October 25th, 2011 3:12 pm

This past weekend at my church we had a minister’s and leadership conference. Charles Carrin was our speaker. He is spiritual father to many of us in the region that I live. He has come up from Florida and ministered numerous times–with mighty signs, wonders and miracles following his ministry.

He had to leave the service Sunday morning at noon to catch a plane—he walked out leaving all these people on the floor. It was a typical “Charles Carrin” exit.

Before the Lord sent me to participate on Coffee Talk, the Lord had me pouring my heart out to Charles with monthly progress reports as I was growing in the things of the Lord…

He is in his early eighties. Still has the “fire” in him…I thank the Lord that I was touched by this precious man of God.

He, R T Kendall and Jack Taylor are writing a book on word plus spirit equal power that will come out in 2012. These three men participated in Word, Spirit and Power conferences for many years.

Awhile back someone asked “Brother Charles, looking back over 62 years of ministry, if you had the opportunity to do it again, what would you change? What would you do differently?—D.C.”

1) First of all, I would do nothing until I had been filled with the Holy Spirit. I would lock myself in with God and not come out until I was absolutely sure that His anointing and empowering were on me. As a young pastor, I knew nothing about the baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit. That loss was tragic to me and my congregations.

2) I would develop a life style of prayer that was unrelenting. My “closet” would become more important than my pulpit; my private devotion more prized than my public preaching. My meditation more valued than my ministry. My continuous conversion to Christ and death-of-self would become my greatest pursuit. I would be more concerned about “glowing” than showing.

3) I would zealously commit more Scripture to memory and seek its deepest meaning. I would let the Bible speak for itself rather than listen to others’ claims about it.

4) I would seek to love everyone more eagerly, more generously, more obviously.

5) At the same time, I would waste no effort on insincere Christians and “false brethren.” While I would cultivate a merciful spirit, I would confront and expose religious tradition, falsehood , and abuse without hesitation. I did not always know to do that. Everyone suffered because of it.

6) I would focus on a “Kingdom” ministry and nothing on denominational division. In my later years I came to see the hypocrisy of denominational division; it is a delusion for which truth and integrity are needlessly sacrificed. Good men reject each other for the sake of a false, sectarian identity. Being “orthodox” for the sake of protecting myself, or others, would never again be a consideration. I would become radical for God rather than remain a decoy for the devil.

7) I would more boldly preach against pride, self-centeredness, false piety, and egotism in my church and leaders; instead I would expect genuine humility, godliness, sincerity, in all who worked with me. I would absolutely stop the “elitist” spirit in deacons, elders, etc. Everyone holding church authority would submit to deliverance ministry and discerning of spirits, or not function.

I would scripturally fight church politics as a deadly disease.

9) I would never again allow church leaders to usurp a God-given vision for the sake of protecting their own appearance and self-esteem.

10) In many ways i was naive; too trusting. I would never do that again; instead, I would base my trust on people’s “verified” integrity and not on my assumptions about them. Were I to repeat my ministry, I would seek to be “wise as a serpent, harmless as a dove.”–But, I would definitely be more wise.

11) I would seize every opportunity to learn from older ministers, to explore their hearts and minds, and learn from their successes and failures. I would
devour as much information as possible from every stream of church history and intensify my education in those areas that directly benefited the Kingdom of God.

12) In my personal life, I would more carefully expose everything to the investigation of the Holy Spirit, to Scripture, godly advisors, and my heart-convictions. A God given ministry is too valuable to be wasted on self-deception, religious hobby horses, or the previous generation’s theological prejudices. I would want to hear what “the Spirit is saying to the churches” and move forward with that alone.

Thanks for asking. There is much, much more to tell. Charles Carrin”

He read this to us and someone made copies of it. I felt the weightiness of these words from this apostle. I am sharing them with you so each of us and examine ourselves.

Blessings to all y’all!!!

Linda
Shirley C. October 28th, 2011 10:16 pm

Hey To You’ All:

There are strange things happening everyday, lol One of the strange things that has happened that the Lord brought to full circle is this particular happening regarding Tom Jones, the celebrity singer/performing artist. In my younger days like everyone else of the female persuasion, I always liked Tom Jones, the way that he moved and sang his songs. Every time, I heard him perform his usual Tom songs, I was always wondering in the back of my mind why he wasn’t singing gospel with a voice like that and all that soul, lol Well at the time I was thinking that, I was around 12 years of age and trying to make sense of entertainment and why people did what they did and how they got to the point of fame. And for some reason even at that particular point in my life I somehow knew in the back of my m ind that I would someday meet Tom Jones. I would even pray that it would be before the year two thousand and when I was 39. I was so specific with God at the time. Somehow the age 39 was standing out and so I turned it into a prayer, little did I know that it was God’s way of telling me that he was arranging a divine assignment. A message that he established in my being since before the foundation of the earth was laid. And to be honest with everyone here on the blog, I thought it stemmed from the same universal crush that every female in the universe had on Tom because of his suggestive moves and powerful voice and powerful persona, I know you all know what I am talking about….lol However, God was orchestrating an event that was to occur. He knew that when I reached the age of 39 I was going to be sold out for him instead of for Tom Jones so when I got the command to go to a concert that he was to host which was “The South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset, MA…I didn’t want to go because I was more of a worshiper and I despised worldly music at this point and then the Lord commanded to go because he wanted me to give Tom Jones a message. The Lord further told me that He will put the words in my mouth when I go and so i did and here was the account:

‘During intermission at “The South Shore Music Circus”, the Lord has me stand by the entrance where Tom Jones will be going through to get away from the crowds. It was an eight octagon tent. God knew where Tom was going to exit. I waited and was praying for dear life that I don’t get this wrong and that I would be opened to the complete leading of the Lord, then Tom shows up with one security guard and I was waiting on the other side of the rope near his picture (marquis) with my Benedictine Cross. I was led to extend my right hand, OI felt fire of the Holy Ghost in my bones, heaven has definitely opened up. As I extended my right hand to Tom, we were the same height, lol, I planted my hands on his hard “Pecs” apparently Tom still works out, lol and I said in my loud soprano voice, “JESUS LOVE YOU TOM JONES” AND SO Do I and here is the testimony. I hear that Tom Jones is now singing Gospel Music these days and proclaiming Jesus. The way it should be. Here is a song from his recent CD, “Praise To Blame” from Sir Tom Jones ( the Queen knighted him a few years ago from his work in music and charity. Here is the link. Enjoy ♥ The song is called “Strange Things” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8HIk_1vZnus

There are strange things happening everyday!
Shirley C.
Linda Burns November 9th, 2011 2:40 pm

John Paul,

I just visited your new web site: http://www.preparingforthe perfectstorm.com

Thank you for your obedience in sharing with us on what the Lord has revealed to you on things that will happen in the coming days, months and years. I encourage y’all to “bookmark” this site.

God does not want his children to be “ignorant” but “wise”… Hear and read what the Spirit is saying in this day and age.

Dutch Sheets and Ray Hughes ministered at my church and our region this past week. They both felt it is the timing of the Lord to cross over into your destiny and enter into the promised land.

Dutch said God wants us to become His “shofar” and He wants to blow His breath through us and make His sound through us.

Ray said God wants us to be “fascinated” with Him…Let’s keep our eyes fixed on Him and behold Him as our Beloved…

11-11-11 is upon us……….. Are y’all sensing a major paradigm shift that we will experience ???

Hope each of you are busy doing the work of the Kingdom. It is almost a year since JPJ put a post here (Nov. 30). He has started the ISD classroom and this new web page for the kingdom during this year.

Bring your reports that you have done for the Kingdom this past year…We’d all love to hear!!!

Love y’all,
Linda

PS> Here is a song for today. Jesus Culture “Your Love Never Fails” Click on you tube, if it doesn’t down load here:

http://youtu.be/X_2qG22SPwU
Linda Burns November 20th, 2011 4:37 am

Hi Y’all,

This is our week to celebrate Thanksgiving in the US. I am thankful that this day is still set aside for this purpose–even though many have clouded the meaning.

In the book of Revelation in the midst of the activity in the throne room–thanksgiving is being released…

When the leper came back to Jesus with thanksgiving–he was “sozoed”—made “whole” in every area of his body, soul and spirit…

May we never grow calloused and indifferent to our Maker and Redeemer…

Let us be known as a generation with a thankful heart that praises and worships! Hallelujah!!!

Listen to this old song by Don Moen “Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart”:

http://youtu.be/BAo2iZ9vWHg

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!

Linda
cm November 21st, 2011 8:55 pm

Oh! How I want to cross over and enter my promise land!
Anonymous November 22nd, 2011 8:53 pm

It has been 1 year…wow How I would run to these teachings YES they were dearly loved…and how sad when it ended but I think it might be time to go back and re-read them… gems… so glad it is still there and some of you too Happy Thanksgiving Debra
Shirley C. November 26th, 2011 1:53 pm

Dear Linda & All The Dear Ones:

I had an awesome thanksgiving God was at work and here is the testimony. God writes straight with the crooked lines of my life and His mercy is indeed rewriting my life. Enjoy!

My Testimony:
Y THANKSGIVING MIRACLE ” HIS MERCY IS TRULY REWRITING MY LIFE” - BY DR SHIRL

Both my husband Jeffrey Canniff and myself had been believing God for a mighty creative miracle for my childrens biogical father, and the first line of defense had to do with forgiving the one who had betrayed me the most, the one who fathered my children in the early days of my youth. We found out that my children’s biological father who is an optometrist (eye doctor) who gave his life to the Lord after he married the woman of his dreams, had come down with a serious bacterial infection that had destroyed 7 of his heart valves and were causing a series of blood clots in his lungs and in his brain. In October he was faced with the possibility of death during the brain surgeries and heart surgery. The ultimate decision for the doctors was to decide which to do first the brain or the heart surgery. He still had the deadly bacteria in his body and also needed to be on blood thinners to control the blood clots. All along many people were praying for the wisdom of the Doctors including us. So, they decided to perform surgery on the brain first in order to control the hemorraging that was taking place and they were surprised of the recovery after the surgery. They still needed to wait 7 weeks for the brain surgery to heal and the infection to clear up before they will perform any additional surgeries regarding the heart but after flying him out to the Debawkey hospital that was famous for performing this kind of surgery, and looking at his charts and after thoroughly examining him, the surgeons came to the conclusion that they needed to perform the surgery sooner than later or else they would lose him. His heart was on its way to dying and so was he. He was a walking time bomb. He still was not out of the woods yet because they needed to work on the 2 heart valves that were the worst. They had to freeze his body to the point of near death and perform the surgery with the vital organs outside of his body. When they opened him up they found 5 other valves that also needed repairs. In our prayer time both Jeff and myself prayed a prayer that Jesus would completely restore him and I also prayed for the Lord to perform a creative miracle within him and on his behalf that will astound the doctors. I also prayed with his sister on the phone as they were performing surgery on him. She is also a doctor but of infectious diseases from another hospital and she being a christian did not know that we can pray in this manner and she kept saying to me as I was praying that the doctors know what to do and she is placing her faith in the doctors and I kept telling her that Jesus is the Great Physician who works through the doctors and it is better to place your faith in Jesus working miracles through the hands of the doctors indirectly or through Jesus himself. I also felt impressed of the Lord to say as we were praying that in this case a miracle from Jesus is what this situation needs. But before I prayed, the Lord asked me to forgive him of how he treated me and the children when we were living together out of wed lock when we wereyounger and to make sure that when he comes out of surgery, she (his sister) is to tell him that I totally forgive him, even if he is in a clinically induced coma because he will still be able to hear and this would help him in the healing process. After recovery, he asked to see his children who are now ages 27 and 30 and their aunts flew them out to see him and there was much healing, restoration and reconciliation and the Fathers Love happening for all three of them as they spent the whole week of Thanksgiving with him at the rehabilitation center in Houston, Texas. The funny thing is that particular center is in the middle of the desert. How prophetic that they had to go to their father in the desrt to receive healing, lol. The other thing that I did not expect was their father thanked me for raising the children the way I did, and he apologized to me on the phone and asked for forgiveness of the way he treated us in the younger years. I did not expect this. This was a God surprise and I said that all was forgiven and that we were young and didn’t know any better but God now is using this opportunity for him to get to know his kids as adults and to impart his fatherly blessing under the blessing of almighty God so they can go on with their lives. We also prayed for a strengthening of his marriage to his wife who has helped build a successful medical practice in El Paso Texas. All I know in my life is - “GOD IS WRITING STRAIGHT WITH CROOKED LINES AND MERCY IS REWRITING MY LIFE. I HOPE AND TRULY PRAY THAT ALL’YA” ALL ARE HAVING AN AWESOME THANKSGIVING> THIS IS MY THANKSGIVING MIRACLE TO YOU.

Bless You All,
Shirley C.
Linda Burns November 29th, 2011 1:39 am

Shirley,

Thanks for sharing your testimony with all of us! Miracles do happen and God can turn a heart of stone
into flesh.

Hi to cm and Debra! Let’s hear from some more of you!

Friday after Thanksgiving at the supper table my daughter and her husband blessed me with an early Christmas gift. They gave me a Nook Tablet……..
I now have a receiver for wifi (even though it is not available “yet” in my home) I have used it at the library , Hardee’s and McDonalds…

I had them load my isd class, coffeetalk blog along with my e-mail, my aflameburns blog on wordpress, facebook, twitter, etc.

Evidently it is time for me to step into the higher speed… I patiently waited, and God provided! Hallelujah!!!

This may not sound exciting to y’all—but it was a tremendous blessing from God!!!

John Paul, can you send a “short” word to your coffeetalk blog family—we’ve faithfully waited a year…

Everyone, Have a wonderful week!!!
Linda
cm November 29th, 2011 2:20 pm

Wow! Shirley C gotta love that miracle.

Like John Paul said at the end of his last blog. The stage of the Kingdom is being set within us and faith is building. Once the foundation is dry, and we understand the internal setting of the Kingdom, we can embark on other more obvious Kingdom matters.
We have to go back to move forward, now your foundation is dry now you can go forward into the more obvious Kingdom matters. Restoration God is good!
Shirley C. November 29th, 2011 8:18 pm

Linda:

Now we can loan each other books on our Nook Tablet’s. Barnes and Nobles has free classes to understand the full use of the Nook’s on Wednesday evenings usually on the Starbucks side Yep, God is definitely in the business of turning hearts of stone into a heart of flesh or simply replacing it altogether as He aims to write straight with crooked lines. Hey, its feeling like a ghost town here. Are we the only ones living in this town lol - TTYS (Talk to you soon) - Shirley C.
Sydney December 6th, 2011 9:37 am

shirley and linda, i have tried replying twice now and my computer shuts this site off. i love you both.
Sydney December 6th, 2011 9:59 am

doing this in small pieces …shirley im praising Him for your foundation “restoration” this is a much needed repair in so many of our lives…i read your post to my girlfriend whose first husband gave her newly born again heart a monstrous pounding…she is watching the “healing traumas” series Jonn Paul has made available, by Elijah House…so this miracle of yours was a timely testimony to the grace of our Father who is willing to rebuild renew and restore ANYTHING we are willing to give Him,yeah? thank you for your obedience, many will be healed because you stepped out, i bless you and your hubby and kids and their fathers family…you two are such an example to so many of us who have broken families…im praying some day my husband and i will be able to pray for my childrens biological fathers too…that healing may come to all the generations…Father i hand You my crooked lines too. linda im so excited about your Nook…now i pray for the “Hook UP At Home” yes and amen woooooohoooooo love, sydney
Linda Burns December 12th, 2011 3:32 am

This past Friday (Dec. 9) I celebrated my 40th spiritual birthday. I am still young in the Lord and look forward to entering into the next season. I will have to be like Caleb and go after “my” mountain in my next forty years……..

Sydney, thank you for sharing with us your testimony! It encourages everyone to see God continuing to work in us and not leave us broken and needy. You will be able to have that moment of healing and forgiveness with the father of your children…

My husband and I are altar workers and prayer counselors. Sunday we were praying for different people. At one point He motioned for our pastor to come meet a woman, who had just given her heart to the Lord…Some of us gathered around her and continued praying for Amber.

We asked her if she would like to get baptized today. Without any hesitation, she said “yes!” I led her to the changing room. She told me this was her first time to visit our church. Her friend had invited her to come this morning.

She told me she had been crying steadily for three weeks and had not been able to sleep. I told her God had been “softening” her and preparing her for this glorious moment in time. I told her to remember and mark this day as her birth in Jesus Christ.

As she was changing her clothes, there was a knock on the door. A woman was there with a little 8 year old girl. The mother said “Emily wants to get baptized. She gave her heart to the Lord a few days ago.” I smiled and told her that I would get little Emily an outfit to be baptized in.

It was a spontaneous moment for Amber and Emily…I don’t think either realized when they awoke this morning–that they would be taking a dip in the water—rising as new creations, but God knew.

This was a “kingdom” moment and a day to rejoice!

I hope y’all remember when you came home to Daddy God. May we always be thankful that He chose us and loved us, when we were yet sinners.

Listen to Chris Tomlin sing “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

http://youtu.be/p8YRapsaRfE

Love to all and hope you are enjoying the days leading up to Christmas.
Linda

Shirley, CM, etc. Let’s keep chatting with each other!
Shaun Brehm December 12th, 2011 10:12 am

Call me crazy but i’ve felt a change in the spirit today.

Something lifted.

-Shaun
Shirley C. December 14th, 2011 5:10 pm

Hi To Everyone:

This is too good to pass up. My Mother In-law Nannette thought this was an awesome story so she encouraged us to share this with our friends on Face Book and any other Blog that we visit. This should get all of Ya’all in the mood for Christmas,lol. This is not a story about me and my husband but nevertheless it is a real story that captures the reality of family, fun and christmas Enjoy!

THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT - BY ANONYMOUS

My husband and I had been happily married (most of the time) for five years. But hadn’t been blessed with a baby. I decided to do some serious praying and promised God that if he would give us a child I would be a perfect mother and love it with all my heart, and raise it with His Word as my guide. God answered my prayers and blessed us with a son. The next year God blessed us with another son. The following year, He blessed us with yet another son. The year after that we were blessed with adaughter. My husband thought we’d been blessed right into poverty. We now had four children, and the oldest was only four years old. I learned never to ask God for anything unless I meant it, as a minister once told me, “If you pray for rain, make sure you carry an umbrella.”I began reading a few verses of the Bible to the children each day as they lay in their cribs. I was off to a good start. God had entrusted me with four children and I didn’t want to disappoint Him. I tried to be patient the day the children smashed two dozen eggs on the kitchen floor searching for baby chicks. I tried to be understanding when they started a hotel for homeless frogs in the spare bedroom, although it took me nearly two hours to catch all twenty-three frogs. When my daughter poured ketchup all over herself and rolled up in a blanket to see how it felt to be a hot dog, I tried to see the humor rather than the mess. In spite of changing over twenty-five thousand diapers, never eating a hot meal and never sleeping for more than thirty minutes at a time, I still thank God daily for my children. While I couldn’t keep my promise to be a perfect mother (I didn’t even come close), I did keep my promise to raise them in the Word of God. I knew I was missing the mark just a little when I told my daughter we were going to church to worship God, and she wanted to bring a bar of soap along to “wash up” Jesus,too. Something was lost in the translation when I explained that God gave us everlasting life, and my son thought it was generous of God to give us his “last wife.” My proudest moment came during the children’s Christmas pageant. My daughter was playing Mary, two of my sons were shepherds and my youngest son was a wise man. This was their moment to shine. My five-year-old shepherd had practiced his line, “We found the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes.”But he was nervous and said, “The baby was wrapped in wrinkled clothes.” My four-year-old “Mary”said,”That’s not ‘wrinkled clothes,’ silly. That’s dirty, rotten clothes.”A wrestling match broke out between Mary and the shepherd and was stopped by an angel, who bent her halo and lost her left wing. I slouched a little lower in my seat when Mary dropped the doll representing Baby Jesus, and it bounced down the aisle crying, “mama-mama.”Mary grabbed the doll, wrapped it back up and held it tightly as the wise men arrived. My other son stepped forward Wearing a bathrobe and a paper crown, knelt at the manger And announced,”Wear the three wise men,And we are bringing gifts of gold, common sense and fur. “The congregation dissolved into laughter, and the pageant got a standing ovation. “I’ve never enjoyed a Christmas Program as much as this one,”Laughed the pastor, wiping tears from his eyes. “For the rest of my life, I’ll never hear the Christmas story without thinking of gold, common sense and fur. “My children are my pride and my joy and my greatest Blessing,” I said as I dug through my purse for an aspirin. Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him Master. He had no degree yet they called Him teacher He had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer. He had no army, yet Kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today. Feel honored to serve such a Leader who loves us. If you believe in God and in Jesus Christ His Son, pass this on to others & wish them a” Merry Christmas!!!

GOD BLESS, All YA’ ALL!
Dr Shirley C.
Shirley C. December 16th, 2011 2:44 pm

This one is for you Linda:

This morning when I woke up I heard the Lord speak to my heart and He said I love you and then He sent me a dozen roses literally in my path. A wind blew a bouquet of roses right into the streets that I was driving and I drove over them, lol. It was all happening way too fast. I told my husband if I wasn’t on the time clock and if the traffic was light, I would have pulled over to the side of the road and and picked up those dozen roses and driven off. But I didn’t so forgive me Lord and thanks for thinking about me and loving me right where I am. I thought you might like to know how much the Lord will move heaven and earth just to prove a point to His people. Someone needed to hear this or read this, lol. Have an awesome day. Thank you my beloved Bride Groom King ♥, ♥, ♥

Blessings,
Shirley C.
Linda Burns December 19th, 2011 3:25 pm

Blessings to y’all at this most wonderful and glorious time of year!!! (We’ve gone over 200 posts…are we going to try for 300?)

Here is a Christmas card from me to you guys

http://ecards.dayspring.com/ecards.asp?id=12577475-B3CCF

Remember it is ok to use the phrase: “Merry Christmas” when you interact with people…;)

Love,
Linda

You can also try

The retrival code is (12577475-B3CCF):

http://ecards.dayspring.com/ecards/pickup.asp
Shirley C, December 21st, 2011 5:15 am

Hi Linda & Family:

Wow, I can’t believe that we are here at this place and time already, whooosh! Weren’t we here at Christmas a day ago last year, whoa. Talk about a day is like a 1,000 years to the Lord. He wasn’t kidding when He wrote that on the tablets of heaven on the heart of Kingdom David. There is a strange thing going on in the people of God. Can you feel it? The realities of heaven are finally beginning to break in, in the hearts of people of God, we are at the beginning stages folks of things breaking in and breaking forth. This is the time that we were born for. I am glad to be alive at this time. Bring it on Lord aint no stopping us now He and we are on the move, lol :). I like what our friend and friend of God, John Paul wrote in his December e-letter, “God and The Apple Pie” The Importance of Choice” - he said, “Do Not Be Afraid of Mistakes You, as an architect, employ everything you have (all of your skill, your knowledge of God’s Word and His ways, your discipline, your wisdom, etc.) to design the building God has called you to build: the destiny that God purposed you for. He created the spiritual and natural laws of the universe, put a destiny within you and then told you, “Now I am going to give you choices in this. You can get to do this.” What has God told you to do? What architectural design waits on your table? In the process, don’t be afraid of making a mistake. The “owner” of this building project has an incredible love for you, and He is stronger than you are — He is fully able to keep you from falling (Jude 1:24). So keep your eyes on Him. Watch Him and see what He is doing. Then make your choices and step forward, holding firmly to His hand”.

Well I know in my heart that is for me and I am not letting go of His Hand. As a matter of fact its being held together by the power of His Love and gorilla glue, lol…nothing can separate us…..and there aint no stopping us now, lol.

Well anyway as we approach this new season full of Glory and expectation of heavenly things, I just want to shout again from the roof tops, “MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL YA’ALL and I do have a surprise from my friends from the North Pole. Let’s give it up for “Dancing Santa” and his friend “Rudy” the bell ringer. John Paul, you know what I’m talking about by now, lol -GOTCHA, lol, lol :),
JESUS CHRIST ROCK’S our world and you do too, lol

http://youtu.be/MvyN7F6wwkM

It’s evolving….lol -

Bless All of Ya’ All
With A HOLY, HEALTHY & MERRY CHRISTMAS,
& AN AWESOME NEW YEAR 2012,

IN HIS LOVE,

Shirley C.
Linda Burns December 30th, 2011 7:40 pm

Fellow Coffee Talk Participants:

Spend time with God in the high places this year. Allow Him to do that “new thing” in your lives. He desires to reveal hidden treasures to you in secret—so you can come down from the mountain top, shouting and singing His glory to all.

“Thus says God the Lord, Who created the heavens and stretched them out, Who spread forth the earth and that which comes from it. Who gives breath to people on it, and spirit to to those who walk on it.
I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness and will hold your hand: I will keep you and give you as a covenant to the people, as a light to the Gentiles,
To open blind eyes, To bring out prisoners from prison, those who sit in darkness from the prison house.
I am the Lord, that is my name: And my glory I will not give to another, nor my praise to carved images.
Behold the former things have come to pass, and new things I declare; Before they spring forth I tell you of them.” —Isaiah 42:5-9

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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for my card to you

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Lots of love,
Linda

(I’m the one on the ground—I am not a skier. ha!ha! )
Linda Burns December 30th, 2011 7:58 pm

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Linda
Linda Burns January 7th, 2012 11:59 pm

Hi!

A lot of you guys may be like me–you’ve bookmarked Coffee Talk Blog. You come to this site and if there are no new posts–you go to other sites without checking the Streams home page on a regular basis.

The other night I felt impressed to go to the home page and I noticed that John Paul has a Declarative Prayer listing that I had not seen. I clicked it…and found it to be awesome!!!

I encourage all y’all to listen and watch this short 3:43 minute video. I floated in the glory clouds and I think you will, too. It is a wonderful word of encouragement!!!I’d transfer it to this leave a comment post if I knew how to do it so you could access it without leaving Coffee Talk.

Since the new year, 2012, has started I’ve been shut away with God. He’s been drawing me aside and revealing Himself in fresh ways. I wrote an unction to write a short post titled Jesus is “more” on my blog this afternoon.

A song that came out several years ago has been ringing and vibrating in me as I concentrate on Him.

Jesus surpasses everything we think about Him… We limit Him in so many ways because we can’t grasp the wondrous attributes of who He is, was, and shall be throughout eternity.

Listen to Sandy Patti and Larnelle Harris singing “More Than Wonderful”

http://youtu.be/6CcebZCl_DM

Love to y’all!
Linda

PS> I got a notice that you can catch JPJ this next weekend at Matt Sorger’s conference. You can pay $15 for the live web streaming if anyone is interested.
Sydney January 8th, 2012 7:57 pm

dear linda, im laughing as i read your card…mainly because i had no idea a camara caught one of my more memorable ski moves…the one that after i landed on my backside i continued sliding …fully incapable of slowing down, let alone stopping…for at least 100 yards on a icy stretch of mountain that felt to me to be an 80 degree angled “luge(sp?) runway”…as large numbers of happy,upright,skiiers swooshed and sped by as if dodging me was just a normal part of the course…like a tree to manuver around…only i was spinning and sliding with poles and skis flying in various directions and varying speeds…which made their missing me all the more impressive. This was in the days when we could only afford night skiing…and we would bundle up in thickly lined nylon overalls topped with nylon down filled jackets…cuz it was sooooo cold, all of which decreased any chance of recovering from a fall…as well as giving those riding the skilifts above your particulair crash site some entertainment on their chilly ride to the top of the mountain. now the actual degree of the mountain slope and length of the slide may be less than what it “felt” like…but your card made me chuckle, and even be grateful that some of my more ungraceful falls in life took place before so much was caught on video…but even more…they were all caught in His unfailing grace and He rescued me by His Rightious Right Hand…and your scripture…along with the fact that He will hold our hands is the hugest confirmation of what i felt He has been saying to me personally. Thank you for sharing this…and may you be continually led in this next season…and loved more than you ever thought possible. from my heart, sydney
Shirley C. January 15th, 2012 5:21 pm

Hi to all:

John Paul:

It was good to hear you give testimony during Matt Sorger’s conference this past weekend, that you spent time with your dad as he went home to Glory. What a blessing to be able to witness such an awesome part of the Christian mystery and to actually watch one of your loved ones, namely your Father doze off into the arms of HIs Lord and Savior in complete, surrender, peace and contentment. May your family experience this same peace in this delicate time of remembrance ♥

In His Love,
Shirley C.
Jeffrey C.
Shirley C. January 16th, 2012 6:27 pm

John Paul - Someone had emailed me this video from Israel and when I listened to it, I couldn’t help but consider what your father is experiencing in this transition from earth into heaven. I thought this video would be appropriate to acknowledge the beauty of the heavenly creation that your father is experiencing on his way into the Father’s heart as he soars through the heavenlies Enjoy! http://youtu.be/ehbgf-IsGE8

Blessings,
Shirley C.
Linda Burns January 19th, 2012 2:37 pm

John Paul,

“Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.”
Then He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.”
Jesus said to him. “Let the dead bury the dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God.”
And another also said, “Lord, I will follow You, but let me first go and bid them farewell at my house. But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” —Luke 9:57-62

John Paul, Thursday night I noticed that you wore glasses during the ISD broadcast on January 12th. Now I find out this is the day your father graduated to glory…You never mentioned that your father had died that day or was about to. You faithfully carried on the work of the kingdom and the sadness in your eyes was hidden from us.

Friday night at the Matt Sorger conference you did not mention that your dad had died the day before. You proclaimed the word to the audience. Saturday morning you paid a wonderful tribute to him as you released the news of his passing two days earlier.

I attended a conference in August in Georgia. You preached three services. It was Sunday morning where it was announced that your mother was in Intensive Care in Texas and we prayed for your parents. She went to heaven a few days later.

Thank you for being a true follower of Jesus Christ!

I know that it was noted in heaven, that during the time you needed to be consoled and uplifted, that you were found faithfully following the Master. People would have understood you canceling these services, but
you put this in the Lord’s hands.

In Mark and Luke Jesus says “No one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel’s, who shall not receive a hudredfold now in this time—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life. But many who are first will be
last, and the last first.” —Mark 10:29-31

Jesus is not insensitve to our needs and situations that we find ourselves in. He is the God of love and compassion. Jesus just wants to know that our spirit, soul and body is following Him wholeheartedly.

You live a lifestyle that reflects a true follower of Jesus and it is a witness to many.

I am keeping you and Diane and all concerned in my prayers. I rejoice that He is in heaven with your mother and Jesus.

This song came to me. I never met your parents, Robert and Esther, but I feel they are experiencing this as they walk the streets of gold…

“Thank You” by Ray Boltz

http://youtu.be/1lVzeS5i8WQ

God richly bless you!!!

Linda Burns

PS> We will pray for your trip to India in the next few days! May God protect you and release you to do mighty exploits for the kingdom! We look forward to the reports!!!
cm January 20th, 2012 5:24 pm

John Paul Jackson,

I too lost my father on Jan 12,2012 I have been one of your followers sense 2007, when the Lord sent me to The Arts of Hearing God conference in Northern Michigan, where I reside.
I have been taking care of my sick father for the last three years, it has been my ministry helping him, so he could reach his finale destination (heaven). It would be too long to write what I mean, but there was a mountain in his way. I found a poem I would like to share with you it sure helped me pay Tribute to a great man.

Dads Poem

You never said “I’m leaving”
You never said “goodbye”
You were gone before I knew it,
And only God knew why.

There are no words to tell you
Just what I feel inside
The shock, the hurt, the anger
Might gradually subside

A million times I’ll need you
A million times I’ll cry
If Love alone could have saved you
You never would have died

In Life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still
In my heart you hold a place
That no one could ever fill

It broke my heart to loose you
But you didn’t go alone
For part of me went with you
The day God took you home

Things will never be the same
And all though it hurts so bad
I will smile whenever I hear your name
And be proud you were my Dad.

Sincerely,
Claudette
Sydney January 23rd, 2012 3:10 pm

dear john paul & family, i never know quite what to say when someone finds heaven gaining the very smae loved one they have just lost on earth, even though i just experienced that very thing with a long time friend of my family, words are elusive to say the least. in the past this quandry would stop me from saying anything…and i dont want to continue in that selfish bent. so i want you to know that i am praying Gods immense comfort and peace over everyone of you…as well as all who knew your Father, and were touched by his life. im including this same prayer in regards to your Mother too, since i chickened out writing you anything when she graduated. i lost my Dad a little over a year ago…and nearly lost my Mom three times this last year to pnemonia…but she is still here, and i am so greatful. after you lost your Mom i had a wakeup call that each moment with her was a gift… not a given. she recently had a very bad run in with a large flying piece of plywood…and many skin cancers removed and i have had the privlidge of staying with her 24/7 the past 3 weeks…and getting a crash course in servanthood,nursing mega wounds(without the comfort of passing out!)the prayer of faith…even stubborn faith(without the comfort of running home where the pain wasnt so in my face)and many levels of being humbeled(without the comfort of denial!) im sure you all passed these tests far better than i have…and im not too proud to ask for prayer for Gods enabling me in honoring all these “gifts” in a much more honorable way. thank you all so much for the examples you have become in so many of our lives because you have chosen to be vulnerable and transparent in a world where it would be easier not to…im sure your dear parents had much to do with your being more concerned about us others than yourselves. may their legacy affect a thousand generations to come. sincere love, sydney ayers
Linda Burns January 23rd, 2012 4:27 pm

John Paul,
I made a mistake …You didn’t wear glasses during the ISD class. You wore them during the India 2012 report.
Forgive me for mixing the two…

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sydney,
I enjoyed your skiing report! It made me chuckle! I love it when God takes the natural and enhances it with spiritual truths. A lot of times I find that I do something and find out later that God uses it in an entirely different manner.
His thoughts and ways are so much higher than ours…

I spoke with Holly on the phone Saturday. She and her husband rode a Greyhound bus to CA. (A four day trip from CT) She says she is out there for a while getting made whole. laydownyourcrown is doing well, too. She is still believing for a job to open up in her field.

Last week I was praying and fasting. I kept seeing a door shut and hearing the sound of a door shut behind me in my dreams. I believe God is closing out the old season and I am in the process of seeing a new door or window open for the next season… This morning I dreamed I climbed out on a roof to gain a better view and prospective…

On facebook this morning you wrote a quote: “Character is more important than any gift, for it determines both the ceiling and the longevity of that gift.”

I am believing my past ceiling and its limits is now becoming the floor for my new season…

What do you believe the Holy Spirit is doing in your lives at this time?

All of y’all enjoy the Lord today!!!
Linda

PS> Remember to pray for the kingdom to be released as John Paul and his team minister in India.
Linda Burns January 31st, 2012 2:51 pm

cm,

That poem was very touching! I am so glad to know your name is Claudette. As we get real before each other and become vulnerable, our friendships go deeper and deeper…Keep sharing from your heart with all of us.
May God turn your mourning into joy!

Sydney,
Your hands are full. Give your “load” to Him. His yoke is easy and His burden is light.
I will try to catch you at home on the phone. Glad we connected on facebook.

John Paul,
We all hope to hear a tremendous testimony on what happened in India. I know you just have a few days left in that country. Can you give us a report on the next ISD class?

Since the new year has begun I have been spending much time in prayer and soaking…

Let the Spirit speak to you today as you soak in His
presence:
“Penuel: Face to Face (In The Presence of YHWH)”
—Rick Pino

http://youtu.be/X-wL-0EWonU

Love to y’all,
Linda
Linda Burns February 6th, 2012 3:35 am

1–”He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2–”I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God; in Him will I trust.
3–”Surely, He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4–”He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shall thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5–”Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day.
6–”nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7–”A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
8–”Only with thy eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
9–”Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge
even the Most High, thy habitation;
10–”There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
11–”For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
12–”They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
13–”Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder; the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
14–”Because He hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high because he hath known My name.
15–”He shall call upon me, and I will answer him, I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.
16–”With long life will I satisfy him, and show him My salvation.”
—Psalm 91:1-16

Wednesday night after church my husband, Benny, and I were in our bedroom around 9:30 PM. He was working a math puzzle and he asked me to fix him a bowl of ice cream.

I went down the hall and entered the kitchen. As I rounded the refrigerator, I encountered a man dressed in a hunter’s camouflage jacket holding my purse…

He immediately jumped backwards–threw his hands up in the air. He said “Don’t hurt me–I am not a thief!”

I said let me get my husband in here and started calling for Benny. When he came to the kitchen and saw the man–he thought he must have had car trouble and had come to our door for help and I had let him in…
Then it dawned on him that this man was an intruder.

All I can tell you was that a peace came into the room. Benny has people skills and knows how to defuse conflict from being a principal.

The man put my purse on the table–said he had found it in the bend of the road. I looked in my purse and the contents were tossed around inside. I started putting my cards and id in my wallet. I noticed my VISA was missing.

As Benny is listening to some far-fetched stories, I call and report the stolen VISA in the presence of this man. Benny even gave the man a sheet of paper and got him to put his name, address and phone number. We knew it would be false–but we got his prints and a sample of his writing.

There is a scripture in Matthew about agreeing with thine adversary–we were doing this. We did not confront this man and he walked out of the house on his own accord.

Benny and I just looked at each other—because we knew that God had “arrested” this man. Whatever evil he had planned, he could not carry through.

A few minutes later he walked back into the house. He handed us the VISA card and a Lowe’s card. (I had forgotten I had Benny’s Lowe’s card in my wallet.) He said he found these cards outside.

We did not call the Sheriff’s department until the next morning. They were shocked when I told them what had transpired the night before.

One of the officers looked at me. He said you live in the country. Your lights were on in the house–your vehicles were in the carport. This man came inside to rob you, knowing he would have to confront whoever was inside. This could have been a tragedy.

All I could do was explain that God controlled the situation. He showed his power to protect and defend us.

Hallelujah!!!

There is a lot I have left out–but it brings joyful tears to my eyes and thanksgiving in my heart having experienced this amazing protection by Daddy God!!!

I do admit that after wards, I have experienced some fear and felt “violated” by the intrusion, but I start praising God and tell the devil that we got the victory!!!

I pray we passed that test!!! Praise God!!!

I know this might lose something in the translation, but I had to share this with you!!!

Love and Prayers,
Linda
Shirley C. February 15th, 2012 5:49 am

Hey Linda:

This is an awesome testimony about the love of God. I felt that in this situation Father God wanted to show you His goodness in “THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH”. I also believe that this man could of been an angel unawares or a watcher, watching out for your own good. For the Father has given you and me and others His angels to guard us and guide us in all of our ways lest we dash our foot against a stone. Lord, I thank you again for Linda and Benny’s powerful testimony of the goodness of God in the midst of a potentially dangerous situation. May we all come to know God’s goodness in this season of crossing over the threshold to the other side. This is not what I intended to write so I know that the Father is truly behind this. As I am writing this my husband and I have just celebrated our 9th anniversary on Valentines Day. We both marveled at the goodness of God in all this because we made it through the fire to the other side despite all odds that were coming against us in relation to our past lives and the adjustments that we had to make in our early days. We have learned so much about ourselves as individuals, as a couple and especially how God views us as we serve one another and His people in our bond and context of our marriage. No one said it was going to be easy but if our marriage should reflect the marriage that we have in the spirit with Jesus Christ our Bridegroom King on this earth as the battle is being fought on our behalf as heaven is drawing nearer to the earth than we are in good company and we look forward to an awesome future as a couple, as His Bride and as member’s of the Body Of Christ for we serve an awesome God.

Well, this being said as things escalate in the world in which we live, I believe that we are in the beginning of a great victory that is about ready to happen as the tides shift in the spirit and to God be the Glory. I had a dream within a few hours of writing this account. The Lord took me back to the High School that I attended some years ago, specifically to the track and field that I used to practice track and field on. The funny thing was I had to board a plane a fly to the field and when I got onto the field there was the old group of people that I practiced with (they were the mediocre team), the old team and there was a new group of people that I was told to practice with (the champions). The champions were of an unusual manner and demeanor because some of the team members were from the New England Patriots who have a history of winning 3 super bowls. I and the team members were preparing for a race that was coming up and for this reason the practices had to be at night on a lit field. Before the practice drill begun, I was asked to lead the team in a tribal dance in two co-centric circles representing a wheel within a wheel. It appeared in the dream at this point that my assignment was to choreograph the people of the inner circle to do certain movements and also to give a different set of dance instructions to the external circle of people on the outside and somehow this was to get both groups insinct with each other. When the two groups were doing what they needed to do in this configuration, it gave me enough momentum to start running the track around them for the two groups were in the center on the football field. I also need to mention one other thing Tom Brady was in the center of the field before this all began doing leg and hamstring stretches and then I was instructed to work alongside of Tom Brady, the quarterback and when this happened then I received further instruction on how to coordinate the dance this not only gave me enough momentum to run swiftly around the track, it also gave me enough momemtum soar high above them. As I was soaring I am thinking in my mind, that I am running faster and faster but because of the momentum, this is actually lifting me up higher and higher as the two teams are coming together to do the dances that were prescribed for them in this hour. As, I am soaring higher and higher, the track that I am running on turns into a big aircraft and I am still running now I am running on the track in the aircraft and now I am observing the dancers on the ground from the airplane. I panicked a little because I seemed to be by myself. Nobody was flying the plane, it was flying by itself and it was flying over route 93 North, the Northeast expressway of Boston. This disturbed me because the aircraft was flying itself with me in it. I thought to myself, I should be down their on the track with the teams and not up in this aircraft and I though to myself, if I don’t get help very soon, I will be flying way off course and nobody will be able to locate me and thats when I called out to my husband. My husband somehow appeared and help me land the plane inside of a tunnel underneath the bridge and all I could think about was how I was going to get this plane to Logan airport before the rush hour traffic. I was instructed to wait for someone to arrive and it will be cleared before the rush hour traffic and everyone will be fine and thats when I woke up. I want to know what this is about. I know that it is a huge dream and it is also a Body of Christ dream as well as an individual dream. I would appreciate if some of you can reading this can give an interpretation to this dream. I know God will Bless You when do you do. I woke up with a sense of peace.

Blessings,
Shirley C.
Shirley C. February 15th, 2012 12:28 pm

Hi, All myth husband and I received a dream interpretation from the Lord concerning the dream which we believe has two components a personal and a Body of Christ interpretation. I will give the Body Of Christ interpretation: In the dream posted above, I felt that there was something in it personally for me and then for the Body of Christ. Much of it has to do with praying and intercession in the secret place like you said and then with others. I felt that the choreography was something that the Lord Himself has or will give to me or whomever (this part is a Body Dream) many faceless people in it. but also clear and distinct people. I believe Tom Brady is a type for (Holy Spirit). The instruction was to go alongside of Him to get some instruction and work with the quarterback who is the Holy Spirit and when given these instructions in the time of praying and waiting in the night season, then when He ( the Lord says run, I am to run). There definitely is the dying to self here because as the Holy Spirit was pointing Tom Brady out to me as the assigned quarterback, I instantly felt unworthy in the fulfillment of the assignment because He was a 3 time Superbowl Champion and I wasn’t. Then the Lord pointed out to me the meaning of 3 being Trinity and the fact that the real Super bowl Champion is the work of the trinity…..Father, Son and Holy Spirit three in one, who always gets the job done and who won the Victory of redemption over 2000 years ago at Calvary…the biggest Superbowl ever in the history of mankind. I am also getting something regarding the wheel within the wheel in Ezekiel which is the movement of the Holy Spirit of God within the Spirit of Man. The fact that this happened in New England and in Boston speaks volumes with what the Lord wants to do in Boston and New England through the strategic intercession of the believers of both camps. But there is a work He is doing in the hearts of the two camps because there is still much discension and contention and an unwillingness to work and walk in unity regarding the things that the Lord is calling all parts of the Body too. I have been awoken up in the wee hours of the night to early morning praying and interceding for different parts of the Body of Christ and the the world in my quiet times with the Lord and He is about ready to do some awesome things in this new season of crossing over. I know that vehicles many times in dreams mean ministry and I wasn’t thinking place when on the track. I have also been praying that the Lord would put believers who have lost their focus and need to get back on track, get back on track to the place that God has called them to because the mission of the new season and the success of this new season will have much to do with each individuals ability to step into and surrender in total obedience to the call of God in their lives.

The plane flying high as I am running the race, means elevation and promotion in the spirit and in the things of life as it pertains to the Kingdom advancing. I believe the Holy Spirit was flying the plane and thats why I got peace even when feeling a bit strange and undone in the process.

I also felt at the time when I was uncertain as to the direction that this plane or ministry was going that I should petition my husband (The Lord) who had the likeness of my husband Jeff but was God himself. Jeff was not in the dream directly, I called Jeff (the Lord disguising Himself in the form of Jeff) on the cell phone and the Lord, acting in the form of Jeff through the phone landed the plane underneath the Bridge of 93 North. I ask the Lord why 93 North when I woke up and He gave me Psalm 93 immediately as a directive as to what He is planning for His people in the New England area in the heart of Boston. North means a word coming forth from heaven from Psalm 93.

Psalm 93: The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty, the Lord is robed in majesty and is armed with strength. The world is firmly established it cannot be moved. Your throne oh Lord was established long ago, you are from eternity to eternity. the seas have lifted up, oh Lord, the seas have lifted up their voice, the sea’s have lifted up their pounding waves. Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea, the Lord on high is mighty. Your statues stand firm, holiness adorns your house for endless days, O Lord

So Father, I give you permission to move on behalf of myself and Jeff and the place that you have called us to occupy as we place our trust in you and as we wait on you in much prayer and supplicationAnd Lord, I also pray this on behalf of the Body of Christ as well in Jesus Holy Name, I pray amen and amen

Blessings,
Shirley C.

P.S.: I am open for anything else that the Lord shows you regarding this dream.
Linda Burns February 29th, 2012 12:17 am

John Paul,

I loved the partners letter this month! Thank you for sharing with us some highlights from your trip to India.I know we will enjoy the film clips when they are ready…

If some of you need encouragement,there is a wonderful prophetic song sung by Misty Edwards. She is singing as our beloved Savior and Lord.

It is the truth!!! Jesus is well acquainted with us. He knew us before the world began–He knows us now–and He knows us for all eternity. He knows we are a work in progress throughout all eternity ever coming to know Him…

I thank God for Romans 11:29: “For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” We may give up on ourselves–have doubts about becoming who He says we are–but He is faithful and unchanging in His love and destiny He has called us to. Hallelujah!!!

Listen to and read the lyrics at the you tube site. Let Jesus love and encourage you today!!! Jesus knew what He was getting into…”

“I Knew What I Was Getting Into” by Misty Edwards

http://youtu.be/RWa_YYOF3fs

Blessings to all y’all!!!

Linda
Shirley C. March 1st, 2012 1:21 pm

Hi John Paul:

Yeah God I am very thrilled for obvious reasons to see from the partners letters that God moved and is still moving powerfully in the people of India through Streams Ministries. We will keep praying and interceding for God’s provision and will concerning your ministry to India and that God will raise up those who are called to be stewards to this nation and that it will be more than enough to keep these girls off the streets in Jesus Holy Name Well anyway within the past 24 hours again, I was coerced to look down memory lane one more time at one my childhood memories of watching Saturday morning cartoons and childhood variety shows of yester year. Yep,they certainly don’t make them like they use too was a euphenism that kept echoing within the chambers of my mind and heart. Did I arose your curiosity as to what I am getting ready to talk about? I hope I did, lol Well by now, all ya’all must be reminiscing at this point and remembering some of your own Saturday morning experiences staring at and day dreaming about what was being watched by your innocent eyes on the boob tube, lol. Some of it was in color and some of it was in black and white television. I rememebered watching something green on TV, called the Green Hornet with Bruce Lee who was the character Kato, then there was Bat Man and then there was Voyage to The Bottom of the Sea, and then there was Green Acres, Dick Van Dyke, Leave It To Beaver, The Andy Griffin Show, The Jetson’s, The Flintstones, I Love Lucy, The Honey Mooner’s, Luney Toons, and then there was Gilligan’s Island and by the way are they still on that Island with the USS Minnow? And did Ginger or even MaryAnn end up marrying the mad Professor, the Dr Killdare of the Island, oh well only God knows, lol. Now lets speed up in time to the news of what has just transpired within the past 24 hours. The lead singer of the Monkee’s, Davy Jones, died of a massive heart attack on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 in Florida, when all of New England was getting hit with a massive snowstorm (the orginal forecast). I don’t know where you all were when you first heard the news, but I was in my bus listening to the weather on 1030 WBZ, when the newscasters broke in with the news that Davy Jones had just passed away of a heart attack at 66 years of age, not too old and still very young and of course I was left there with a barrage of childhood memories of watching Davey Jones and the Monkee’s on Saturday Morning cartoons and again on reruns on channel 56 here in the Boston area. I also was left with a question, what did Davy Jones leave behind in such a short lived life and the Lord said that he left a seeded message and a legacy to our generation every Saturday morning and in order to understand this, look to the ending credit of the Monkee’s Variety Show. Even prior to this the Lord gave me a dream that was very much like a show with, the ending credits, “The End” which could mean, “The End Times”, “The End of a Life Message”. This dream had a group of men in the dream and I wasn’t making a connection. A group that everyone laughed with and laughed at, a group that was often times not understood, but was an answer to the problems of the day and that group was the Monkee’s. They had a message to a generation gone wild after the end of each show and that was simply this:

IN THIS GENERATION, IN THIS LOVING TIME, IN THIS GENERATION WE WILL MAKE THE WORLD TO SHINE, WE WERE CALLED TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER. THIS IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED. WE WERE CALLED TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER. WE MUST BE WHAT WE ARE GOING TO BE AND ALL WE HAVE TO BE IS FREE…WE ARE NOT WHAT WE INTENDED TO BE, WE GOTTA TO BE FREE, IN THIS GENERATION, In THIS GENERATION, WE GOTTA TO FREE, WE GOTTA TO FREE, WE JUST GOTTA BE FREE ♥

Here is the video that I am talking about concerning the prophetic message for this generation. Pay attention to the end credits concerning calling -

Blessings Shirley C.
Linda Burns April 1st, 2012 3:55 pm

I am at the library on this beautiful Palm Sunday afternoon…

May we continue to sing and shout “Hosanna” to our King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

The last posts I have submitted have not shown up here on Coffee Talk… I continue to check this site out to see if there is any “movement” with fresh oil, wine and manna from some of you faithful friends. (I guess I do not want this blog to end (hint! hint!))

Since Easter is coming up, I send this song to all y’all. There is power in the blood of Jesus !!! There is resurrection power made available to all of us as Jesus, our Lamb, died and rose from sin’s grip for us.
Hallelujah!!!

http://youtu.be/tSvyuCaL9pc

Easter Blessings to John Paul, The Streams Staff and you guys…

Love and Prayers,
Linda
Shirley C. April 8th, 2012 8:17 am

John Paul:

I want to let you know that I read received and read ”
Biblical Principles Concerning Ethics and Protocols Relating to New Testament Prophetic Ministry originally compiled by you, Marc Dupont and edited by you, Marc Dupont, Lauren Sandford, John Sanford, Jim Goll, and Bobby Connor and I give it 2 thumbs up and a couple of big toes and that prophetic thighs as well ♥

To John Paul & the Rest of the Coffee Talk Gang whereever you are in your journey of “Faith” Happy Resurrection Day ♥ To All of my friends, family, and comrades, who are truly lovers of each other and our Dearly Beloved Bridegroom King, Yeshua Hamaschiach ♥ For this one thing that He did for us because He first loved ♥ us and now it is up to us to first love ♥ Him in all that we do for each other and for all of mankind all because of this one thing:

“THE TOMB IS EMPTY! “ALLELUIA” ! OUR LORD & SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST Has RISEN FROM THE DEAD! “ALLELUIA”! YES HE HAS TRULY RISEN “ALLELUIA” FOR HE HAS TRULY RISEN INDEED, ALLELUIA ♥

Be Blessed In The “New Spring Time”
In His Love Always,

Shirley C ♥
Linda Burns April 22nd, 2012 3:54 am

John Paul,

I appreciate your willingness to go to the nations as a spiritual father to mentor and raise up sons and daughters. You are being used with a “kingly” and apostolic anointing to spread and release the kingdom.

In the next few days you will be embarking on a strategic trip to Poland. Let all of us remember to cover you in prayer these next couple of weeks. May God release a “now” word for this nation that He sends you to. May you have many “Divine” appointments and doors open for you in amazing ways.

I was at a Ruling and Reigning conference this weekend with James Goll and Che Ahn as the featured speakers. Che Ahn said: “The great commission is not just a suggestion…”

A time for a great harvest is on the horizon–God is about to release and transfer the wealth of the Gentiles to the Christians. This wealth will be used for God’s purposes to finance this great spiritual awakening and harvest. God has been developing character and maturity in Christians so they can handle this wealth. (Isaiah 60)

Just before Jesus ascended into heaven, He said: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature…” Mark 16:15 and other Gospel accounts.

Many people have a desire to see the gospel spread, but they have not had a specific call to go the nations. Many don’t have the faith to believe, even when called. Many are limited to staying at home.

I think it is wonderful that we can “Go” to our neighbors. We can “Go” by being available to be “marketplace” ministers releasing the kingdom to our world. God can direct us to people with needs in stores–restaurants–parking lots–ball fields–the workplace–anywhere–any time–any hour–any day…

People are using the internet–and can touch the world witnessing and sharing His kingdom right from their own home computer or phone. It is amazing how fast you can release the good news these days!

May we be awakened from our slumber–our dullness–our procrastination and be about our Father’s business while it is still light…

Listen to this powerful song “We Speak To Nations” and hear the clarion sound. Maybe we will be visited by an harvest angel. All things are possible.

http://youtu.be/1nJbJdbmmPQ

Love to y’all,
Linda Shirley I liked your <3 ’s…Thank you for showing me how to make them from a < and a 3…
One of Those May 3rd, 2012 9:09 pm

I know this is closed down now. I’ve thought to say a final word myself. I don’t know what you meant by ‘don’t give up’ but I have nothing left. Your poll right now is about whether prayer makes a noticeable difference in your life. My answer is “NO!” It is in fact the foundation upon which I cannot build any other structure of belief upon God as described in the Bible. I feel like I just found out I’m not Cinderella after all…there is no glass shoe or prince or ball to attend. All my life I tried to believe in God…seek him…learn about him…but I really do not think it is possible. Now, with the fairy tale shattered it is immensely difficult to redefine how to live life and what it all means. Some may hear voices, dream dreams, see visions, and have weird experiences but I very much live in a physical world where the lack of answers to prayer is the glaringly obvious reality. I cannot force myself to believe anymore. Did I give up? I don’t know. Perhaps there is nothing to really give up on. I tend to think I’m just facing reality. No one has been there in my deepest darkest need and no one responds to they years of prayers. That speaks louder than rattled off verses or platitudes. So I suppose that end this story. Time to find a new book.

Setting the Stage of the Kingdom, Part II

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