Today at solid rock where Kathy and I serve, several dozen (about 60+) people repented from living immoral lifestyles and turned to trust the Messiah of Israel! HalleluYah. I'm speaking of the second service - there are two in the morning and 1 at night. I don't know about the other two - I wasn't there. But each week we see at least a couple dozen repent and trust. Beautiful! And I see them growing over time and becoming powerful in Yahshua!

Hot tears of joy streamed down my face and laughter rushed out from deep in my being as I, between laughter, shouted a broken (because of the laughter) HalleluYAH - a victory shout! Whew, it was great to witness the working of the Holy Spirit to bring people to repentance and trust in Yahshua Messiah.

It gets even better! Two guests that our spiritual daughter Amy (dancing for YHWH) brought repented also! One ate lunch with us afterward and we spent the afternoon reading scriptures concerning the basics as she starts her new life. She was soaking it all up like a dry sponge. The Spirit came on her when we laid hands on her and prayed - she was shaking like a leaf in the wind! Hot tears poured from her eyes and she had the biggest smile I've ever seen, I think - well, it was big at least (I'm not saying she has a big mouth - Travis, don't laugh!). She is precious!

It is a super-joy to see fruit bearing fruit. It is one thing to see conversions, but when disciples are beginning to disciple and lead others also, it is more joy than I can express. Keep it up Amy! You and I are unedumicated and don't know much, but what Yah is showing us in his timing, but he's using the foolish ones to confound the wise. Someone will read this post, thinking themselves wise, and wonder why this stuff doesn't happen around them. Then they'll shrug and guess that it must be false - because, being so righteous and wise, if Yah isn't doing such in their lives, then it must not be for today and we must be liars or something - who knows - I've about heard it all now I think.

Some folks may think I'm racist because I'm against the synogogue of satan (not all jews, the ones who are anti-messiah and flagrant about it and say they are jews but are not). To my jewish (from Judah) brethren, even if you believe the talmud is good, I love you!

Some think I've went into "legalism" - not the ones at solid rock, they teach obedience to commandments. But, some from others churches who know me say I'm a legalistic "jew" now. They say I'm trying to be a "jew."

So go figure, on one side I'm trying to be a jew, and on the other I'm against jews. Neither are true, but oh well. Travis said that must mean I'm in the middle of two extremes. Good! I didn't put myself their - Yah did it! HalleluYah!

I praise Yah for a place (solid rock)where we are not criticized one way or the other. They are truly a people of the Spirit and have the fruit of the Spirit - oh, and the POWER too! Anyone in the area, or out but visiting, is welcome to come anytime and see for yourselves - if you can handle the poor pronunciation of Yahshua, "Jesus."

Babes in Messiah are soooo precious! Oh what a joy to have new brothers and sisters! The angels are celebrating with us!

I've been through some of the greatest testing in the past couple months that I've ever experienced - I guess that is the plan though - from glory to glory. At times it "felt" like I couldn't make it another step. The adversary was throwing everything at us but the kitchen sink. We were still very blessed, in good health, and no real harm. But just mental and spiritual assault - greater than ever before. It was weighing on us heavy.

But praise be to Yah he is our DELIVERER! He is my strength and my shield and he rescues me from my enemies! He has not let my feet stumble, neither has he let my enemies put me to shame, having victory over me. The giants look intimidating but the Spirit of Yah sinks that stone deep down in the skull and they fall hard! How wonderful is the sword of the Spirit!

Praise him in the dance! Praise him in the song! Praise him with the instruments! Praise him in the shout with a voice of triumph! Twirl in the presence of the Almighty, El Shaddai, for he is great and greatly to be praised! Leap for joy before him! Some may dance, some may cry, some may fall before his feet. Lift up your heads you ancient gates. Be lifted up you everlasting doors. That the King of Glory may come in! And he says, Rev 3:20 “See, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I shall come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.

Come on in Yahshua Messiah our Master and King!

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HalluluYah! For HE is my shield!

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