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Hello Friends,
This is the Day! Enjoy it...This is the Way...Walk in It. This is the Light..don't be afraid. these words of inspiration bring Hope...with Courage to Carry on no matter what comes.
It is uplifting to you even when you lift up another...Healing comes in many ways. Know that life comes out of death and wisdom comes from above and within!
Thanks for letting me share with you whether by this method or another.
I just returned from Peculiar, MO, near Kansas City, where there were services with Pastors Mike & Linda Cronk. God's Presence was evident in many ways to us. I appreciate those who drove long distances to attend on Saturday evening and Easter Morning. This was a new beginning for those there and will be experienced and known in different ways. May His Kindness and Grace be abundant in you that were not able to be there for whatever reason. Reach out and partake of God's provisions where you are and expect The Kingdom that is Within all to be manifested.
Nuggets of Truth..Remember what God Remembers and Forget what God Forgets!
Extending His Love, Harold & Louise
Hello Friends....
Yes.. Spring is here in the Gulf Coast area. Lent or Spring begins on Ash Wednesday and covers 47 days. Seven of those days are not counted as Lent. It is an annual event. For people of different ages, there are different rules. But in nature, Spring is here and will gradually move northward until an appointed time & the cycle returns and we do it again.
This Spring weather with sprouting of flowers & trees. Vegetables will be planted and harvested for the benefit of all. Seeds planted in soil with water & fertilizer with needed sunshine. At the same time, removing grass, having fences and more. Some things come back automatically. From hand to machine plantings with some things done from aircraft with a GPS system are used. Finally harvested, packaged, sold, shipped, bought, etc.
Now Paul said: "I planted & Apollos watered." So it is in God's systems. We must know how to work with the Word of Truth in a way that reaches all and takes care of every stage. May we have the Wisdom of God to do our part in such a way to reach all, where they are, as we should, and "God will give the Increase."
Nugget of Truth. You can't force love, you can only foster it. "....Great Peace....love and nothing shall offend them,"
Harold & Louise
Hello Friends,
I imagine that the word you are hearing so much about is "stimulus" as this is the topic recently. There are those who like the present version and others who wish for some changes. Have your wondered if you will receive a benefit in some way or is it something that you don't care about? Yet all in the U.S. will be affected in someway even to our children, grand children and great-grandchildren.
This should get all of us thinking about the great promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (Israel) for God made a commitment to them and to All the families of the earth even every one of us that He would "bless us" by turning everyone of us away from our iniquities (KJV).- bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways. Act. 3:26 NIV This is a one-way covenant. God is responsible for the turning.
Just think about this, you can look at the News and be upset or turn them another way and see what God's Plan has to say. This works in all areas of our lives. Check it out.
I was in a Conference recently where former Church of Christ members are listening and learning, as we all are, about God's Redeeming Plan for All. I just learned of a family who has been searching God's Plan living less than 2 hours away. We will be getting together soon.
Conference in Elizabeth, LA Mar. 28-29, near Oakdale, LA Hwy 65. Off I-10 & I-49.
Easter weekend I will be with Pastors Mike & Linda Cronk in Peculiar, Mo-(Kansas City Area.)
NUGGETS OF TRUTH : turning pain into pleasure & tragedy into triumphs.
We are loving everyone like God loves them, Harold & LouiseHello again my friends,
Here we are "In times--in '09" In these times, we are in Changing Times--a New Year, a New Administration of our government, a different view of finances-economy, not only in our country, but around the world. There is a much uncertainty in what man has promised and no one knows when the uncertainty turns again to certainty.
Yet in the Higher Order of things, that we do not know, but expect, our confidence is in the Lord who has already said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." The former thinking has much uncertainty, but The Word of the Lord is certain and is sure. He has spoken of "Abundant Life." Discover that.
Our lives are guided by 'fear' or by 'hope.' "Hope is helpful, healthful, calming and with confidence-faith" Our Faith in God is steadfast, constant, reassuring and filled with happiness. These are not 'generic'words or phrases, but generating words which have the power of fulfillment.. It is like a certainty of directions to where you have been before and you 'know' with no doubt. These words are given us by the Spirit of The Father.
Be a dispenser of encouraging words to those who want a "drink" and then find that they have a river inside. Then you will see that it is more blessed to 'give'. Give hope, encouragement, joy, happiness, peace, and confidence.etc Most like something that is "free"---so give to them what they really need.
Nugget of Truth--Every decision you make creates a consequence or a 'benefit.'
Our Love for God and all that He loves, Harold & Louise
To our many friends at this Great Season:
It has been good to share with you News and Nuggets each month and it is especially great when I hear back from some of you concerning the Nugget for the month. A Nugget or A Pearl found and purchased, was Lost but found, hidden yet revealed WITHIN. So The Truth is not far from anyone of us for all the treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge are hidden within you which is near and revealed from within you which is near...It is in your Mouth....say it, understand it &reveal it.
Your fears, disappointments, sorrows and unhappiness that are within and are changed when you begin to really realize, for the 1st. time, that He has made each one of us to be overcomers. So without a "test" there is no testimony. Then comes Joy and Peace...... continue this sentence of thoughts in your own way "................................................................................................................................."
Then, if you will, let me know what you found, or understood for the 1st time....I will be looking forward to hearing from so many of you...if fact all of you.
The Nuggets were first this time. Send me your "Nugget of Truth." That will be your gift to us - Harold & Louise
Hello Friends, Yes it is the time that people are thinking of the Christmas Celebration of Joy, Peace & words by cards and e-mails and gifts. The economy of our American system is the #1 topic.
The real topic that all should be talking about is the Economy of God. Has God's system of government, The Kingdom of God, given any the cause of fear or failure? Or do you look at His Economy as one of Total Victory in All things as He has so broadly declared? Man-made religion gives the opinion and doctrine that God may somehow be able to secure 10% and losing 90% of his creation. That doesn't sound as though God's Economy is secure.
This Government shall prevail through Love, Mercy and Grace in and by His Determinate Counsel and Foreknowledge. Acts 2:23 What an Economy to Celebrate. His Will shall be done in Heaven and to the uttermost parts of the Earth!
I recently read a book about Judas who seemed to be discarded & rejected as we have heard from childhood. This is a great time to understand this subject. I highly recommend it.
Do yourself a favor and see the economy of God in action. If we can see the purpose of God in Judas' very important role, whom Jesus called "Friend," then we will become more open and not condemning.
JUDAS ISCARIOT: REVISITED AND RESTORED
DISCOVERING GRACE IN AN UNLIKELY PLACE
Author Ivan Rogers
You may order this book from Good Report Ministries or any other major book distributor
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Thanks to all who helped us travel and speak to so many this year. The Good News is being declared, understood and shared.
Nuggets: Paul's 5 words: "Ye are complete in Him."
Peace to All, Harold & Louise
Hello Friends,
I've been busy going first to Houston and ministered along with my friend and brother, Bishop Carlton Pearson. I ministered on the "goodness of God," the "nature of God" and man's view of such including 'hell'. The 'religious' has made God in their image...and what a mixture of God do people declare. I met some new friends. Then a few days later, I was asked to attend a conference in South Carolina and was privileged to meet and share with them as well showing the difference in How the Bible Begins and Ends and the way Jesus ministered Before and After Calvary. Two trips..2000 miles.
In less than a week, we will be celebrating our American holiday, "Thanksgiving." That has always been a wonderful time for families to get together. Yes, we should spend time and thought concerning being "Thankful." Even in the midst of the 'global' conversation and to most individuals, the "economy", will be mentioned for sure. We must be thankful that we can be thankful for more than we have imagined. " In All things, give Thanks." Make the effort to see how many things you have to be thankful for. It will be a surprise.
It is in darkness, that light is appreciated, in the tough times, we discover where our strengths are and in our most difficult and trying times that we can realize our overcoming abilities. "We can do All things through Christ which strengthens us." Let us develop the habit of being "thankful." Others will notice our speech and our attitudes.
Nuggets of Gold...Tolerance & acceptance are welcomed by friend and foe!
Mercy and Grace to All, Harold & Louise
Hello Friends,
Today is NEW to all of us. This is the first and only time we will have this day in real time. Some will record it with sound, print and memory. To some it will be a happy day or a sad day or a new beginning . In any case it is a "new" day. What are you going to do with it? It is up to you and what you allow. Do your part to make it productive with no regrets. You are creating it! Face it with Peace and Contentment and you will be stronger.
Perhaps you are thinking of The Economy of your household, or that of our nation and/ or of the world. Make it the most powerful day...and each moment a great delight. This will make it better than it would have been. Watch what you get in return. "Set your affection on things above, not on things of the earth. Col. 3:1
So it is a NEW day and it is a NEWS day. What is "news?" We are told the "gospel" is good NEWS...Good News is really Good Information. Information that was previously Unknown. It is NEW. It being an unknown, it was a MYSTERY. So then The Gospel is GOOD NEWS. (See the meaning of the word "news" in the dictionary.)
That being the case, The True Gospel is NOT BAD News or Bad Information. The Gospel of God is the Mystery of God made known. The solving of the mystery is going on...Open the Mystery to others that they will hear for the First Time "THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT GOD AND HIS PLAN FOR ALL. This being true, then all the misinterpretations of His judgments, hell, lake of fire and such like makes for Bad News. God Is LOVE.
Christ in you the hope of glory has been a mystery, but NOW it is made manifest-known. Col. 1:26 This Good news was previously Unknown. Now it is Known.
Nugget of Truth: There are Unknown Unknowns, Known Unknowns and Known Knowns!
Tell the Good Information-make it Known, Harold & Louise
Hello Friends,
This is the time! Maybe you need to hear this to make your 'push' to finally start that which needs to begin in your life. There is planting time, watering time, growing time, and harvest time. Anything faster than that is a miracle when the "plowman overtakes the reaper." Amos 9:13--read this verse. Since you have "the seed"...begin the first step NOW!
Yes we are in hurricane season with another one named "Ike" is on the way. We know this by cycles, by history, and by weather patterns and forecasts given by the media. These also bring balance to the system. Many years ago, there was no advanced knowledge and there was much devastation. Now with knowledge by man means, we all can prepare better. Some will not take advice and suffer the consequences.
Now we also know, that God is Good, merciful & compassionate, does not count trespasses and filled with love for all the world---this is "Good News." Let us tell it clearly to all. Some will hear and be satisfied with God's Goodness, etc., being filled with His mercy now, while others do not yet understand for they have heard the Bad News so long that they are dull of hearing and most have never heard. So let us try to discover another way to tell the Good News and wake them out of their sleep.
Nugget of Truth: YOU DON'T HAVE AN OLD PAST, BUT A NEW FUTURE!
Great Peace to All,
Harold & Louise
Dear Friends,
Recently, I e-mailed a flyer concerning The Summit in Atlanta, GA from Sept. 21-24 hosted by Bishop Carlton Pearson. Check it out again and make your plans to be there. Notice the speakers scheduled. You may register from my site, www.HaroldLovelace.com Make your plans shortly. There seems to be much interest in the meeting.
I flew out the last day of July for Las Vegas (The Meadow), NV. I knew the person, that my wife and I met in GA who invited me there and I met a new group that I had never heard of before. It was great to meet all these people in the desert. It made me think of the different ones in the Bible from Moses to John the Baptist in the desert which is also called "wilderness." In the days before air condition, wells and pipes for water and dams to channel and control it properly it was a most horrible of conditions. But "the desert shall blossom..."
Some may feel that their life and air is so much of hot air, like an oven and they find means to make it a most colorful and a comfortable place. One day while there, I was driven up into the mountains about 5000-6000 feet above sea level and there the sun was bright, but the cool air at that height was so pleasant. And so it is with God, when things seem so unpleasant, just change to higher heights and find His fresh air so refreshing. Remember that in the desert place, where food seemed impossible, they were given "manna." So find your place and His provisions.
Ignorance is the "lock" and knowledge is the "key." Jesus said: "Woe unto you lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge; ye entered not in yourselves. and them that were entering, ye hindered..---stopped, got in the way.
Nuggets of Truth: The love of God is so strong that it always wins in every case and condition. "The word of the Lord tried ..Joseph.. until his word came."Ps. 105:19
Peace, Harold & Louise
Dear Friends,
Today is a beautiful day where we live...bright, sunshine, warm to hot, but have cold air so we are comfortable and "confident." Some are having bad weather or are hearing a bad report concerning loved ones, health, jobs plus hearing about FDIC and bank failures. Some have fear not knowing if they are sure or not in their investments while some ignore it because of no investments or not having any knowledge of a large bank failure yet. Their troubles will begin to get large when they hear or read about an area that may bother them. In the meanwhile others will hear and relax and say, "We are covered--no trouble--we are not included in a failure but included in a better plan--we are ok." They speak from the knowledge that they are "confident."
For those who have "knowledge" and have secured all that they can will move ahead being "confident" that it will work out and while others are filled with "fear" and uncertainty.
The same thing happens to so many when they are not "confident" in the "outcome of the Lord." So many are not certain that their sins, iniquities, transgressions are not counted against them anymore. They have heard "bad news" so long until they have lost confidence in Biblical teachings, themselves and in God--so they are near to giving up on anything good happening.
Today, let me encourage you and you encourage others who are not certain about God and His Ways. Yes, you are qualified to tell "good news." We are his ambassadors to speak for Him and His goodness to all.
Consider what Paul wrote in Philippians 1:2-5, " Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer or mine for you all making request with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; being CONFIDENT of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:"
Nugget of Truth: Your confidence is in the Lord and in His word. So it is not your activity, it is His. "He" has done the work in you and "He" will perform it. It's all about "HIM!"
What more can we say? -- Harold and Louise
Hello Friends,
Today is a marvelous day, and more so if you consider that it is. What have you put into this day, or maybe didn't put in this day? Each day we make decisions that are affecting our future and also could clear up the past if it is needed to rectify and build bridges.
Since the May News & Nuggets, I have gone to LA, TX, OK, AR and MS sharing with others the wonderful Truth that brings Life and Peace. To see the gleam in the eyes of those who are more tuned to the Higher Potentials that is attracted to them. They become a great dispenser of the Light that is in them and increases the Light to show the Way more clearly.
In this Light, things become easier to see, handle, understand and declare. Even a reflection will bring attention and make the way clearer. It will bring freedom to think, understand and to speak.
Each of you carry "a key" that will help another. What God has gifted you with, be sure to use it often and you will see that you will begin to expand with other "keys" as well. You have "the answer" that will help you and others. Watch---pay attention to the thoughts you express as you bring forth from "rivers of living waters."
I am scheduled by some Catholic leaders who are interested in hearing, understanding, and becoming more equipped to share "the love that never ends." This is unusual, but to the Spirit of God, it is what is needed for all of us in this special time.
Notice what Apostle Paul wrote..."..first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men." This was his exhortation....
Nuggets of Gold.."Consider" the lilies "How" they grow.. Consideration is the first step to understanding God and man!
Reflecting His Love, Harold & Louise
Hello Friends....
Today, we in America, are celebrating Memorial Day referring to those who served in the military in some capacity, with some surviving and others gave their commitment to our country.
This causes celebrating in different ways...and to some it is just another holiday and a time for travelling and/or having a picnic.
There is a similarity in this to the cause of the death of the son of man and the son on God and it is celebrated in various ways. Yet to all He brought life. Most celebrate and not knowing "why." Maybe to them it is a "doctrine" that they remember and are proud of believing a certain statement.
He came to do The Will of the Father. The Father's will and pleasure is what this is all about. "But the time cometh, when I shall show you PLAINLY of the Father." Jn. 16:25 We must remember that "the Father reveals the son and the son reveals the Father. Mt. 11:27 Jesus came to reveal and bring what is hidden to understanding in light. This is more than remembering but to a "knowing relationship."
Consider this in all things...."What would The Father Do? If any do not understand, then ask The Father to Reveal Himself to you and then through you.
May your Memorial Day not be a long history and changed each year to another day so most can have a 3-day weekend. Keep in mind..The Problem, The Promise, & The Purpose by and for the Father.
Nugget of Truth.. All Truth goes through stages, first it is ridiculed, then violently opposed and finally accepted as self-evident !
In His Unlimited Love..more than an offer, His Gift is given...no strings attached,
Harold & Louise
Greetings my friends,
Now the world is pondering about The Pope, Presidential Candidates, Economy, Food Prices, Health Insurance, Education, the War, & Weather and more. But for us who Know that The Lord God Knows all in advance and is doing all His Pleasure, we should be at Peace.
Jesus said that the Lawyers-religious leaders have taken away the "Key of Knowledge." We must see that what has been done, must be corrected. "The Key of Knowledge" and Wisdom must be returned and understood.
This is not the time to be telling "what you don't believe" but of declaring, with assurance, what is to be believed and declared. Being through their mind...alienated, having the understanding darkened from "the life of God: through ignorance and the blindness of their heart." But you that have been taught of Him...that you put off the "former conversation...be renewed in the spirit of your mind...and put on the new man/mind." Eph. 4:17-24 etc.
Our differences, opinions and misunderstandings comes from us not being fully equipped. Can we be equipped or not and if not, we must consider the results..?
It takes more than fish sandwiches, water to wine at a wedding or walking on the water. Paul never saw any of these but was certain that the Lord appeared to him. After this, Paul said, "What will you have me do?" Paul was changed. When one has a true encounter with the Lord, he is not interested in telling what he does not believe, but what he "knows" by the divine encounter with God to turn him from "blindness and bad conversation. "You now see and know and clearly tell The Truths of God and His Will-Purpose for All.
Nugget of Truth...God's Love is stronger than all sin, transgressions, trespasses and all evil--He will do all His Pleasure, "to bless you in turning away every one of you from his Iniquities." Acts 3:27.
Greeting to Friends:
As we move from the winter to the spring season, it is gradual and yet disturbing with strong winds-even many tornadoes, snow, flooding and unexpecting changes. What would we do if there were no detecting devices to inform and forewarn? Or we have a device, but don't have it turned on, or the batteries dead or removed? Compare this to not being able to hear The Word in any manner and we miss out. Then we could say, "We've never had a problem before, so why should we "know?"
The Word....we are too busy to get involved. What if we say, "I don't have time to pay attention...let somebody else do those things etc. Then all the things we need to know, understand and have available for our good, we miss out on NOW.
It is time for us to "rightly divide the Word of Truth." We become responsible people and you will see the results. Just because we hear some form of the gospel, doesn't mean we have heard "the ways of the Lord."
I pray that each of us will become more sensitive to the important things..not be just a casual believer or doer.
Have you noticed in Rev. 14...they worship the beast and shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the Lamb and they are tormented "day and night." What an unusual situation. Most who like to hear about these things don't pay attention to the words "day and night" and think about the torment in fire and brimstone mostly. Do they notice that they have always thought that they would be so busy in hell and hurting and didn't realize that they are to be worshipping the Beast at the same time? Yet this says day and night...while in Rev.. after the second death there is "no more night." So it appears that this situation of worshipping "day and night" is an experience IN "time" not waiting till there is no more delay.. Think about it...dig a little deeper...see what this is really saying. After all, , this is in the book of "Revealing."
Nugget of Truth... The Light swallows up the darkness in man's understanding. Remember, we are the Children of the Day..
Peace to all --- Harold & Louise
Greetings to friends,
Truth is so exciting...no disturbing thoughts, worries, wonderings or wanderings--not knowing where you are going or what is unfolding and being manifested in His 'timing' for humanity and particularly for each of us.
As we move, grow, develop, adapt and change we see-understand the potential that has been hidden that is now being manifested-revealed...These things have moved from "darkness to light." Who would want to stay "stuck in the mud" with the same surroundings all the time..? Boring for sure.
Some would say, "we don't need the Bible any more." So could they say, "we don't need a map any more." As long as you stay in the same familiar surroundings, but let someone move a street or highway sign or change an exit number..then you become uncertain and need a map or a GPS device in your auto programmed from start to finish...great! Then changes are made...then what? So it is with The Book...there are discoveries and unveilings that have been hidden sometimes for "ages" but is now revealed...then you need to take a "fresh look" into The Book and ask for guidance and directions. On an occasion, Moses-the law was read, a veil was upon their 'heart' but the veil is taken away in Christ and now we see-understand. Make adjustments and move as His Presence moves/advances.
To keep up with the times Bishop Jim Swilley began, last week, a "blogsite" where you can read and respond on a variety of subjects. Bishop Swilley's METRON Blog
New doors are opening and people are responding to The Love that Corrects and Cures (heals) All.
Nuggets of Truth...The leaves of the tree were for the cure-healing of the Nations-more than Israel. (therapeia Gk, #2322--Ethenos-Gk. #1484. Think what "the fruit" does!!!!
Great Peace--Love...Nothing Offend,
Harold & Louise