The place you eat as the new altar of Jesus

In the Old Testament, we notice God always had a place in which His people could know He was with them. Exodus 40:34-38 says the glory of the Lord was with Abraham and the children of Israel from the time of the erection of the Tabernacle down the line of his descedents. We know David wanted to build another Temple for God, but he had too much blood on his hands because of all of the wars he had fought. Solomon, David's son, would build a house for the Lord God in 1 Kings 5:5.

The Old Testament continues with God's people taking sacrifices to a set place to God in which they knew the God they worshipped dwelled amoung them. There were specific instructions for how the Temple would be built, who could enter and care for it, and the types and times of sacrifices that could be offered. This worked well for many years. Then corruption creeped in and the people were in need of a new way to worship. Now enters Jesus in the New Testament.

Jesus began his ministry by preaching "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matt. 4:17. Jesus ministry consisted of telling those who had been in control of religion that God's people were no longer going to be living by the Law of Moses but, the commandments of God would now be written on the heartof man. No longer would there be a need for a priest to go to God for his worshippers. Everyone could come directly to God. The body was now the temple in which God would dwell in each individuals.

This of course casused a lot of anger from those in power. The loss of power continues to bring out the beast in individuals. Now let's fast forward to the death of Jesus.

On the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples asked Jesus where did he want them to prepare for the Passover? They did as they were told and prepared the Passover. It is written while they were eating Jesus declared the bread as His body and the wine as His blood. The last thing Jesus did with His followers was to have a meal at a table.

After Jesus' death the Jews were being hunted down and persecuted. To avoid being found out they would meet at different houses to worship. In Acts we see a fellowship of believers devoting themselves to teaching and to the breaking of bread and prayer. They broke bread in their homes and ate together Acts 2:42-47. Paul writes when he sends Pheobe to Cenchera for her to greet those that meet in houses Romans 16:5, he addresses a problem in the household of Chloe i 1 Cor. 1:11 and the examples continue.

The importance of who Christians eat with is addressed in 1 Cor. 5:11-12 "But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat."

The first established church after Jesus' death was the home. The place where everyone gathered to remember the sacrifice of Jesus, the table. In the Old Testament, after God had delivered Israel out of bondage from Egypt he told His people "Hear O Israel! The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you SIT at home and when you WALK along the road, when you LIE down and when you GET UP. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates." Deuteronomy 6:4-9. This was in regards to the Law of Moses.

The new covenant Jesus brought was told to be remembered by the disciples each time they broke bread "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." Luke 22:19.

In the same way, when we gather together as worshippers of Christ we are to sit at the table of fellowship and break bread and remember the sacrifice given. Today we have churches with altars and altar tables with the word "REMEMBRANCE" inscribed on it and we take the Lord's Supper as often as the church we belong to decides.

But what about that new temple? Your body. When and where do you meet with Jesus daily? The Old Testament was not rendered obsolete but as a primer for the lower level student. God instructed His people to remember what He had done for them daily as they sat, walked, etc. Don't you believe the same applies for Jesus' sacrifice?

Science has proven that families that eat together have children less likely to get into trouble and have stronger family bonds. The kitchen has been called the heart of a home. People say the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Paul considered breaking bread so important that he said do not eat with fellow Christians who are not living according to God's word.

Think about your home, the original place of worship after Jesus' death. Think about Jesus' last meal with His disciples. Think about what conversations occur around your kitchen table if any. Think about the importance of fellowhip around the meal.

The Kitchen table; the place to meet Jesus; to talk about all that He has done for you and your family. Why can't the kitchen table be a place for the glory of the Lord?

Gene Cranick: Flames of Religion

Everyone has sounded off about whether or not the fire department should have sat by and watched Mr. Cranick's home burn to the ground.

There are those that believe the fire department did the right thing and we can assume if they were in the same situation they would have done the same.

There are thsoe who can not phathom sitting, watching a man's life go up in flames without trying to help.

As with any national tragedy, the Bible is being brought into play.

On the radio show, Focal Point, newsman Brian Fisher expressed that responsibility keeps people out of dire situations. You must contribute and pay for services rendered; there are no free rides. Listeners called in to the program in agreement, offering the parable of the Ten Virgins. In this parable, ten virgins (5 called wise and 5 caled foolish) were tasked with waiting for a bridegroom to come to their town. They had containers lit requiring oil. 5 of the virgins had a reserve of oil in case they ran out before the bridegroom came. 5 virgins believed the bridegroom would come on time and did not have a reserve. As the time progressed, the unprepared virgins ran out of oil and asked the virgins with an excess of oil if they could borrow some. They were told no and pointed in the direction of the nearest store. While the 5 virgins went off to purchase more oil, the bridegroom came, greeted those 5 virgins that were there to welcome him; and entered the building set aside for the event. When the other 5 virgins returned they saw the others gone and knew the bridegroom had arrived. They knocked on the building scheduled for the event to find they were locked out and denied entrance. LESSON: do not be caught unprepared for Jesus' return or you will be denied entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Gene Cranick was unprepaired for the fire that consumed his home. He had ample time and access to what he needed to be prepared. Gene Cranick would be denied.

Brian Fisher really argued personal responsibility. He stated Mr. Cranick must have not valued his home like others who paid the insurance fee of $75.00 and thus had to suffer the consequences of his actions. It would not be fair for those who had not paid to receive the same service as those who did pay. Firemen do not work for free.

While I listened I thought about Jesus. You, know the old "What Would Jesus Do?" thing. My thoughts turned to when Jesus and his disciples were going through a grain field on the Sabbath and were hungry. They picked some heads of grain to eat. The Pharisees (Members of a Jewish sect pledged to uphold the oldest traditions of Israel. In Jesus' time they were the most powerful party - political or religious - among the Jews), saw this and and told them what they were doing was unlawful. It was considered doing work on the Sabbath according to the Law of Moses.

Jesus went on to give an example of King David who had done the same when he and his men were hungry entering the house of God eating consecrated bread(Jesus was displaying his knowledge of Holy Scripture too). Jesus went on to say He desired mercy not sacrifice "For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath." Matthew 12:1-8.

In essence Jesus was saying a man's salvation and life is greater than a law. Galatians 5:22 states "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law."

Jesus' ministry was about a transformation of heart and living which centered around knowing there is only one true God, Jesus was the gateway; the door to that God and living in a pleasing manner of service and worship which included mercy, faith, and love which went far beyond any law.

So who is right and who is wrong when it comes to what happened to Gene Cranick's home? Scripture, as always, can be used for each side of opposition. Your agenda seems to be key when quoting and interpreting Scripture these days. I guess it is your nature and your character that will answer the issue of "how should the situation have been handled."

In the Bible, 1 John 3:17 says, "If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?"

We can go on and on about this story, of a man who has suffered loss, truely at his own hand. But, there has to be a tug on your heart strings just a little. If it were your elderly mother who did not pay or the family with a special needs child who had not paid or even your local beloved physician who had not paid; would we have stood by and watched their home burn to sunder. The truck was there, able to perform the service; looking on at the fire's destruction. The neighbor and homeowner were insisting they would pay, just use some WATER on the fire.

Laws are in place to prevent chaos. We must abide by laws. But, is there a law that dims when it is put up against mercy and love of a fellow human being?

Victim of Eve Syndrome?

EVE SYNDROME DEFINED

Are you a victim of Eve Syndrome?

How many of you out there are suffering from what I have labeled as the Eve Syndrome?

Well, since it is a relatively newly discovered ailment; I better define it so you can diagnose whether or not you may be suffering from it. Let's first look at what does the word "Syndrome" means:

syn•drome (sndrm)n.

1. A group of symptoms that collectively indicate or characterize a disease, psychological disorder, or other abnormal condition.

2. a. A complex of symptoms indicating the existence of an undesirable condition or quality.

b. A distinctive or characteristic pattern of behavior: the syndrome of conspicuous consumption in wealthy suburbs.

The word syndrome is Greek = sundrom meaning concurrence of symptoms, from sundromos, running together: sun-, syn- + dromos, a running.]

Now we need the definition of EVE:

In the Judeo-Christian and Islamic traditions Adam and Eve are the parents of the human race. Genesis gives two versions of their creation. In the first, God creates "male and female in his own image" on the sixth day. In the second, Adam is placed in the Garden of Eden, and Eve is later created from his rib to ease his loneliness. For succumbing to temptation and eating the fruit of the forbidden tree of knowledge of good and evil, God banished them from Eden, and they and their descendants were forced to live lives of hardship. Cain and Abel were their children. Christian theologians developed the doctrine of original sin based on the story of their transgression; in contrast, the Quran teaches that Adam's sin was his alone and did not make all people sinners.

The Fausset's Bible defines Eve below:

("life".) from ADAM.) Man's "help meet," i.e. a helper suited to and matching him. Formed from "one of Adam's ribs," taken by God from Adam in a deep sleep; type of the church formed from the opened side of her Heavenly Bridegroom (from whence flowed blood and water) in the death sleep, so as by faith in His atoning blood, and by the cleansing water of His Holy Spirit, to be "bone of His bone, and flesh of His flesh" (Ephesians 5:25-32; 1 John 5:6). See Genesis 2:21-22, "the rib built (the usual Hebrew word for founding a family: Genesis 16:2; Genesis 30:3 margin) her up into a woman"; not as Speaker's Commentary, "the side He built up," etc. For God "took one of them," therefore "side" (tseelah), "sides," must be used for rib, ribs. So in the ancient version, "Woman was not made out of his head to top him, not out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved.

He was first formed, then Eve (1 Timothy 2:13), of the man and for the man (1 Corinthians 11:7-9); teaching the subjection and reverence which wives owe their husbands. Yet Eve's being made after Adam, and out of him, makes her 'the glory of the man.' If man is the head, she is the crown; a crown to her husband, the crown of the visible creation" (Henry). Her finer susceptibilities and more delicate organization are implied by her being formed, not out of dust as Adam, but of flesh already formed. The oneness of flesh is the foundation of the inseparable marriage union of one man with one woman (Malachi 2:15; Matthew 19:5). She was made from Adam's rib, to mark her oneness with him. Their unity is at once corporeal and spiritual of the profoundest kind, of heart as well as of body.

"This is now (Hebrew this time, as contrasted with the creatures heretofore formed besides Adam) bone of my bones," he exclaims in joyful surprise; and, with the intuitive knowledge wherewith he had named the other creatures according to the? natures, he names her "woman" ('ishah) as being taken out of "man" ('ish). She was the complement of man, of one nature, and in free and willing dependence on him. Thus, marriage is the holy appointment of God, based on the relations by creation between man and woman. Celibacy is not a higher, holier state (Hebrews 13:4). Eve's greater weakness and susceptibility to temptation appears in Genesis 3 and 2 Corinthians 11:3.

Her first error was in harboring mentally for a moment the possibility insinuated by the serpent, of God not having her truest interests at heart ("hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree?"), and of the "other" professing friend being more concerned for her good than God. In her reply to Satan she attenuates God's gracious permission ("of every tree of the garden thou mayest FREELY eat"; "we may eat of every tree"), she exaggerates the one simple prohibition ("thou shalt not eat of it," and "thou shalt surely (she leaves out the "surely") die "; "ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die"), and omits the certainty of the penalty. This leads to her unbelief toward God, credulity towards Satan. Eve became viewed as easily deceived, and thus she easily deceives.

Eve was created and seen as last in being, but first in sin. Satan began with "the weaker vessel." She yielded to his deceits; Adam yielded to conjugal love. So, the woman is sentenced next after Satan, and Adam is sentenced last. In Romans 5:12 Adam is made the transgressor; but there Eve is included too. Adam represents the sinning race as its head. But as for Eve, she shall be saved (through) with childbearing," i.e. through suffering her part of the primal curse in childbearing. And as for man he shall be saved through having to bear his part, the sweat of his brow.

Yea, the very curse will be a condition favorable to her salvation, by her faithfully ("if they ... the women ... shall continue in faith and charity") performing her part, childbearing and home duties, her sphere, as man's is public teaching and public duties (1 Timothy 3:11-15). (See ABEL; CAIN; SETH.) Her name Chawah, "life", implies both her being mother of all living and her being mother of the promised "Seed of the woman" who should give LIFE to the human race now subjected to death. Adam as a believer fitly gives her this name directly after God's promise of life through "the Seed of the woman." Otherwise her name ought to have implied death, which she had caused, not life.

Bibliography Information

Fausset, Andrew Robert M.A., D.D., "Definition for 'Eve' Fausset's Bible Dictionary".

bible-history.com - Fausset's; 1878.

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EVE SYNDROME defined by: Dorothy Guyton

1. Not being seen as anything other than alive to help support another’s life and well- being (husband, child) not knowing to support your own life is high priority.

2. Putting yourself second to all others including strangers because you were created second assuming there was status associated with creation placement even though the one created first could not be happy on his own.

3. You find it strange to be your own glory while a child, teen, young woman, before marrying and becoming your husband's glory.

4. Accepting that you are a deceiver and easily deceived; prone to fall and stumble over and over again without support.

5. believing you are a contagion unto death.

6. Trying to perform every remedy or act in order to find forgiveness and acceptance.

7. Feeling the heat of shame when the word "Eve" is ever mentioned.

8. Continually proclaiming your weakness and susceptibility to the world

ON A MEDICAL CHART YOUR SYMPTOMS WOULD READ as FOLLOWS:

Anxiety, exhaustion, weakness, inability to walk on her own, host to several parasitic beings, anemia from the parasites, contagious, prone to hot flashes, and dual personality of saint and deceiver.

Find health and healing. Ask yourself "What does your internal self- image look like?"

God created you, He loves you and He forgave his wonderful fallen creation a long time ago. It is time to fall in love with you again, the prescription and treatment for EVE SYNDROME: forgiveness by self.

The Politics of Prayer

My latest book is ready for purchase and just in time for those going to the polls on November 2, 2010 and later in 2012.

There have been scandal after scandal in the headlines of government officials and leaders of churches not living up to the Christian values they proclaim. What are the masses of onlookers supposed to think?

Well, you are supposed to THINK in general.

Our trust and faith should not be tied up in those calling themselves our leaders. Our trust and faith belongs to God. In His word God has told us no one is in a position of power or leadership unless He ordains it.

We may ask ourselves - surely when Hitler was in power, God did not ordain that? Well, when Moses went up against the Pharoah of Egypt God said that Pharaoh was put in that particular place for God's own particular reason and He knew that Pharoah would harden his heart.

Why would God have such a man over His choosen people? Without that particular Pharoah we would not have had a chance to read about God's miracles of saving the Israelites from bondage.

Even though it may not seem like it, God is in control at all times over all nations. It is the behavior of his followers that is more important than the corrupt leaders.

The 21st century has dealt us some serious blows. The people are enraged at the government and the Christian leaders are concerned with their own political agendas. What are the Christians to do?

The Politics of Prayer examines the importance of prayer and wisdom when turmoil abounds. Many people, including Christians are wondering 'how can I survive this economic time and leadership I do not agree with?' The answer for all of our troubles has been to rest and trust in God. All things fade away but He and His word are everlasting.

For a true perspective on how to live today as an example of Christianity when all others are trying to solve problems through their own devices, read this book. it will renew your mind and spirit as you walk daily with the Lord.

And, after reading the book, don't forget to vote.

Names Of God Sufficeint for all our needs

Every once in a while I like to remind myself of all of the names of God. He has so many because He is all things, intimate and personal for us. Sometimes our prayers or as Israel used to do: our "cries" to the Lord need to be as specific as when Jesus called Lazarus to arise from the dead. If Jesus would have said "man come forth" the tomb would have emptied of all of its dead men. God said come boldly to His throne and we can also come specifically to his throne.

http://www.child-bible-lessons.com/names-of-God.html (source of the names of God)

Why do we have different names of God? When we pray or refer to God it is usually as the Lord, God or our Father. But did you know that God actually refers to Himself in the Bible with other titles? There are many Hebrew names that are linked to the specific circumstances of how God is revealing His power and glory to His people.

The Lord's name stands in for His purpose, reflecting His qualities,character and attributes. For instance, if we are praying for a healing we would use the title Jehovah-Rophe or Jehovah-Rapha,"the Lord God heals".(Psalm 147:3)God wants to heal not only our sicknesses and physical health but also our emotional health or even our 'land' can be healed.

'Rapha' means restoring something to it's normal state. Another of the names of God we call on is El Roi. We use this name if we are seeking God to open our eyes and reveal to us that even though men may not see our good deeds, God sees it all. El Roi or "the God of seeing" means God sees the afflictions or suffering of His people and if we humble ourselves and call on Him, He will come to our aid.(Hebrews 2:18)

God is also referred to as the Jehovah-Sabaoth or the Lord of Hosts which is the title of "the Commander to the Angelic Host and the Armies of God". We may call on Jehovah-Sabaoth if we have lost all hope and are defenseless and in trouble, feeling trapped like we have an army of enemies surrounding us on all sides.(Isaiah 36-37).

As you can see, we use the specific names quite frequently to help us in our current circumstances. If we are having difficulties making ends meet we would call on the Jehovah-Jireh or "the Lord will provide". Because God always provides for our needs at the appropriate time. Abraham named the place on the mountain where he was ready to sacrifice his beloved son Isaac "The Lord will Provide", because at the last moment God provided a ram to sacrifice in place of Isaac.(Gen 22:1-19)

Here are some other Hebrew names of God that we can call on at the appropriate times:

El Shaddai- "God all sufficient" This could be used in unison with Jehovah-Jireh because God supplies all our needs at the prescribed time according to His riches and Glory in Christ.

Jehovah-Nissi- "The Lord our Banner" This often refers to the banner of God on the battlefield. His banner over us signifies His presence, His power and His provision. Remember Songs 2:4 which refers to His banner over me is love?

Jehovah-Shalom- "The Lord our Peace" The way we gain God's peace over our lives is by trusting Christ and obedience to His commands which results in a 'wholeness' in our relationship with God and with others. Sometimes this is called a 'peace that surpasses all understanding'.(Romans 5:1)

El Elyon- "The most high God" God is sovereign which means that God is in charge of the entire universe ALL the time. God is so in control of our lives that nothing can happen without His permission.(Psalm 57:2) No fortunes, evil dictator's plans or worldly circumstances can thwart His plans.

Continue to pray to God in thanksgiving and worship, but know you can also hide your troubles and fears in Him and have peace that He is able to meet the needs of His children.

Witchcraft and the Bible.

Well Saturday Night Live had to do it. The news reports that they spoofed Christine O'Donnell Witchcraft confession. Republicans say it is not fair for Democrats to use the past history of candidates, but isn't that the way politics are played. To be a politician, one must keep their lives clean from anything that can be used against them such as whether Bill Clinton inhaled or not. POLITICS seems to be the devil's playground these days.

What does the Bible have to say about all of this hocus pocus?

Exodus 22:18 explains in its section of public responsibility "thou should not suffer a witch to live" The Salem Witch Trials went overboard and did not suffer any woman to live and thus we lost valuable folk cures for ailments. Those tried and true home cures bit the dust or one could be seen as a witch able to cure people of sicknesses.

Deuteronomy 18:10-12 under the section of detestable practices tells us "There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire (child sacrifice), or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch. Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the Lord; and because of these abominations the Lord thy God doth drive them out before thee."

It is clear that witches were recognized as people not sanctioned by God. Whether they had real power or not did not matter. They were not the type of persons for God's people to hang around with. I always found the story of the Witch of Endor funny. Saul himself had put a prohibition (actually expelled them from Israel) on going to furtune tellers, but when he needed a wise word he went to a witch to help him to contact Samuel who was dead. He needed Saul's counsel in a matter bothering him. The Philistine Army had set up against Saul and he was frightened by their number, so he consulted the Witch of Endor. To me, when the witch was able to raise the spirit of Samuel from the dead, she seemed shocked herself. The spirit of Samuel spoke to Saul and told him "tomorrow you and your sons will be with me." 1 Samuel 28:1ff.

It is clear through the words of the Bible that there was a such thing as witches. 1 Samuel 15:23 states that "rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubborness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king." This was Samuel speaking to Saul before Saul banned withcraft. Now we may know why he chose to do so.

We often state that the Old Testament is of a time so far removed until it cannot be used in the 21st century in the same way. Let's look at how witchcraft was viewed in the New Testament and see if it can be applied to life today.

In Galatians 5:16-21. a section of the chapter begins speaking about life by the Spirit. The people are told to live by the Spirit. Then a list follows telling the reader the acts of a sinful nature which are obvious: "sexual immorality (adultery), impurity and debauchery (fornication), idolatry and witchcraft, hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy,murders, drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God."

What does this word "witchcraft" really mean in Galatians? It is defined as pharmakeia from medication (pharmacy), by extension magic or sorcery. It signified the use of medicine, drugs, spells; then, poisoning, then witchcraft as in Galatians and Revelation 9:21 and 18:23. In socery the use of drugs whether simple or potent, was generally accompanied by incantations and appeals to occult powers, with the provision of various charms, amulets, etc., professly designed to keep the applicant or patient from the attention and power of devils, but actually to impress the applicant with the mysterious resources and powers of the socerer.

So in essence the New Testament believed that witchcraft was used more or less for the sorcerer to be seen or held in high esteem by those seeking them out. The trick was "I can help you with MY powers" which of course was contrary to the fact that it is to God we look to for help.

There is a form of witchcraft practiced on others today. When people spend a majority of their time figuring out how to manipulate people into doing their bidding by hook or crook. They find ways to get you under their spell.

As Halloween approaches, many Christians will rail against the paganism associated (they believe is pagan. Do a study on the origin of Halloween [or maybe I will for you in another post]) of this time. One day of dress up for kids ususally allowing for play and imagination is seen as courting the devil. In truth, we do far more damage then the Halloween candy fest by our trying to make ourselves into gods each day and by disobeying His word which he likens to witchcraft.

Today, many people are turning to the 'religion' of Wiccan. It is one of the fastest growing religions of the 21st century. We must ask ourselves why would someone seek such a religion with a stigma. We are quick to say because they are 'evil' but many people will tell you that they are looking for a religion of peace, harmony and love. We must ask ourselves is this the face of Christianity today (peace, harmony, love)?

So today we have vampires, witches and socerers and Christians fighting in the political arena. Who is left to spread the Good News of God?

Linda Smith, Pastor: Interview

Well let's thank Linda Smith for being the first to grace us with her interview. She also sent us a picture, but I was not able to upload it. As you read her interview, keep her and her dedication to serving God in your prayers. The purpose of these interviews is for growth and encourgement. You can contact Linda at: www.powerhousechristiancenter.org

1. When did you realize God wanted you to serve in this capacity. How long have you been in the ministry?

In 1980. I have been in ministry since then but formal study and ordination began in 1982.

2. Does your denomination (if one) encourage women/you to be a presence in Christianity? Where was your source of encouragement?

I was not, at the time of my call, in a denomination. The mentors in my non-denominational church were my encouragement other than God. There were other women ministers there.

3. Have you met any opposition to your calling and how do you handle it i.e. prayer, teaching?

Of course, I have had opposition, not only due to gender, but just because I'm Christian. I handle it according to the word of God and the leading of the Holy Spirit of God, whatever means that entails.

4. In one of my blogs I recounted a man saying all that sit under a woman's teaching will go to hell? How would you address a comment like this?

I wouldn't address it. He's wrong and my sense is he won't listen to a woman tell him differently. I'd say a prayer for him.

5. What is it you want people to know about you as a woman and servant of God?

Nothing. I want to exhalt my Lord Jesus, and if I do that well, all else will fall into place.

6. What would you say to a woman fearful of her calling?

I would tell her what scripture says, that God did not give her the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.

7. **Your fashion sense as a woman.* We all dress in accordance to God's teaching (no exposed breasts, thighs, etc.), but do you wear the loud colors, patterns, boots?

I express my freedom in dress as long as it's decent and does not block others from hearing God's message.

Now tell me her interview was not powerful! This is what I have noticed many women called to the position of minister expressing; the Spirit of God and His kingdom. Many people who believe women are trying to be men, have not really dialogued with a woman pastor. God is thier first and foremost thought and spreading His word.

Linda was direct and to the point and I bet her ministry is just as direct and to the point: God. How wonderful that she emphasizes God and not self. I had shivers as I read her responses. It's all about God and when we lose that focus there will be turmoil. I say thank you for being a worker in the fields. The harvest will always be great but hopefully, more workers will be encouraged to labor for God.