--- In Spatula_Ministries@yahoogroups.com, "munchie653"
<munchie653@...> wrote:
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> --- In Spatula_Ministries@yahoogroups.com, "tpettee" <tpettee@>
> wrote:
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> > I have been sitting here for about 3 hours, trying to figure out
just
> > what to write! What can I say that would be worth reading? I want
to
> > run around and tell Everyone to go out and get the Tribute DVD so
> > they can be inspired as much as I have been. For years I've been
> > told by everyone to write a book! Our life has been filled with
sooo
> > very many trials. But I could never figure out why anyone in the
> > world would want to read a book about so many "negative" and/or
> > hurtful things. And... I couldnt even think about writing a book
that
> > was so depressing without having possitive applications to daily
life
> > that would also show my testiment of my faith in Christ and show
how
> > He has worked in our lives Through It All! Then I started reading
> > Barbara Johnsons books! Often I have been so caught up in the
trauma
> > and drama, I forget that there is someone to help me carry the
> > burden - Jesus! Barbara's books and tapes have been such an
> > inspiration to me for over 15 years now. It is hard to not pick up
> > one of her books before I pick up my bible because she shows such
> > practical applications of God's word in simpler terms. Words I can
> > understand more easily sometimes than scripture. I was just
> > devestated to learn of Barbara going home to heaven. I had never
met
> > her personaly, but I KNEW the world had lost a very special
person.
> > Facing today, for me, was just horrible beyond words! But when the
> > kids brought in the mail, I discovered a DVD of the Tribute to
> > Barbara and her memorial service had arrived. And just in time
too!
> > I needed an uplift! Once again, God found a way to uplift my weary
> > spirit and give me a renewed joy and hope for tommorow and its
> > challanges to come. A friend was here for the holidays. She lost
> > her son 4 yrs ago. The police say it was suicide and she has never
> > accepted that because she beleived that people who commit suicide
> > don't go to Heaven even if they were saved. So, as my friend spent
> > many hours of the holidays crying for her son, I shed tears with
her.
> > It was so awesome to see the Tribute DVD where during one of her
> > speaking engagement clips Barbara talks about suicide victims and
> > God's love for them and how he welcomes them with open arms into
> > Heaven. I can't wait till tommorow to call my friend and tell her
not
> > to worry anymore! Since I learned of Barbara's journey to heaven,
I
> > have had a hard time not crying. I couldnt figure out WHY so many
> > tears! Afterall, she has eternal life! What is my problem I asked
> > myself, and my husband was begining to wonder why also! Then
today,
> > I realized part of the reason! My moms name was Barbara, she also
> > died with cancer and when my kids watched the Tribute DVD with me
> > tonight, they said WOW she looks like grandma! Whatever you may be
> > facing in your life, there are messages for you not only in God's
> > Word, but also in Barbara's Books.
> > And of course, Im here too if you need to chat or a prayer!
> > Sincerly, Tpettee
> >
> I am new, though,I too, have read many of Barbs books and have been
> through soooo many trials, some times it's hard to feel loved by
God. I
> started reading her books because I was having so many problems
with my
> four teenagers. They're grown now but many problems still remain and
> it's heart breaking. I also have an emotionally abusive husband who
all
> but ignores me when he's not picking on me. I also suffer from
> Fibromyalgia and he never believes anything is wrong w/ me. I wish I
> could find a peaceful and emotionally safe place to go for awhile.
> Believe it or not, I've known the Lord for 33years! My son, later,
went
> through some sexual identity problems, but he had a gay sponser in
A.A.
> He is married now and has 3 boys. I actually spoke with Barb over
the
> phone during that period. Now I have a 14y/o grandaughter who grew
up
> with her father's family who believes she is gay. She asked me if
you
> could really be a Christian and be gay, at the time I didn't know
she
> was speaking of herself. My baby girl! Why did God allow them to
have
> her!? But then I thought, maybe she still would've felt this way
and
> I'd blame myself, and in His Omnicience kept me from raising her.
> Anyway, I've struggled w/ depression for 40yrs. It's really hard
for me
> right now. I'm very weepy. Thanks for sharing so I know I'm not
alone!
> Also, I too believe a Christian who commits suicide is still saved.
> Either Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship or Chuck Smith
of
> the original Calvary chapel said that they couldn't be in their
right
> mind at that moment. I don't believe this because I plan to commit
> suicide so don't worry! Anyway, may you feel His presence.
Munchie
>I meant to say I don't plan to commit suicide!!!!