Bold and Creative Love

Sedona, Arizona
Photo by Christine Tracy

Did you know Paul the Apostle liked talking to the “New Agers” of his day? He did. He was not afraid. He was creative. 

The story goes that this group loved to discuss new ideas and philosophies. They were eager to hear Paul's news. I can picture Paul, brilliant and with the Holy Spirit as his guide, pondering how to reach these people with the message of Christ. Paul looked around and noticed there was an altar “to the unknown God.” That was it. That was what he would talk about.

I think Paul actually loved the challenge. Boldly he followed the leading of the Spirit. Boldly he opened his mouth and taught about this God they honored with an altar but did not yet know.

God loves all people. He loves the ones who don't know Him yet. He loves his Church – even those that are, like the Pharisees, walking in judgment and condemnation and bringing great pain to Him.

The veil is about to be lifted and truth will prevail. The Church, the Bride of Christ, the love of God Himself, will walk in purity and love. It will be  the goodness of God that will lead people to repentance in this great revival.

Are we ready? We, His children, filled with His Spirit, are the carriers and purveyors of His goodness. Love - not fear, not condemnation, not judgment - but love will open doors to let the truth prevail.

Miracles? Yes! And more! Check out Bethel School of Ministry

Students Rick (left), and Chris (right)
with Bethel 's senior pastor Bill Johnson.

We loved our two years at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry in Redding, California. It was life transforming, inspiring, encouraging, building, and there we were launched into the amazing last half of our life. Though in Colorado now, we still miss everything about Bethel and will visit our "second home" often.


Those of you considering going, sending your kids, or supporting a student can ask us anything about it. We are so thankful to God to have been summoned and sent. So thankful that nothing that was "spent" on us by teachers, mentors, and supporters has been lost in the transition from school to life and work in our beloved Colorado. God is keeping us busy!

When we graduated - the main message was "go" - you have what it takes. Students  are equipped for the life God has called them to - whether business, arts, medicine, technology, industry, or church work. It's about carrying the Presence of the Father - loving Creator; the Son - forever with us as we walk out His example on earth; and Holy Spirit - our wisdom, comfort, and guide. Not taught - but imparted...not learned intellectually as much as spiritually and through sheer experience.

If you are considering BSSM, be sure to click on the links at the left to find out more. Consider a weekend visit to Bethel - where you will encounter love so amazing from the Friday night service, to the Saturday healing rooms, to time in the prayer chapel, to three inspiring, healing, prayerful, encouraging, worshipful services on Sundays.

You can't go for a weekend and not have God touch you in some way. Ask my daughter, Bess, and granddaughter Sami - or any number of friends that paid us a visit while we were there.

Is God summoning you to a meeting with him? I one-hundred percent encourage you to "go!"

Here's a short, two-minute youtube video about the BSSM experience. Yes!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc4zvoOYOac&feature=player_embedded