Showing posts with label birth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birth. Show all posts

Monday, June 19, 2017

The Simple Gospel. Shared in an open field in North Carolina. For all to come to Jesus.

 Representing the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, ISRAEL

The Simple Gospel. 
Shared in an open field 
in North Carolina. 
For all to come 
to Jesus.

(Photos by Steve Martin  June 18, 2017)

 Depicting the sacrificial death of Yeshua (Jesus) by crucifixion on the tree, in Jerusalem, ISRAEL

 Displaying the resurrection of the Messiah (Christ) on the third day in Jerusalem, ISRAEL.

 The Ten Commandments, given to Moses (Moshe) to guide us in this life, and to point us to the Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus the Christ) and His salvation for us.

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Monday, November 16, 2015

Hannah, Jonathan and Levi - He cometh soon!

Mama Hannah (Martin) Avalos and Papa Jonathan Avalos 
- with Levi Zachary Avalos - in preparation

Celebrating Marriage and New Life!

We are greatly looking forward
to Levi Zachary Avalos
arrival in mid-Janurary, 2016!

Shower time - Nov. 15, 2015

Thank you for Your love that rains down Lord!

 Our prayer for Levi Zachary Avalos
- with Hannah, Dad & Mom
Nov. 15, 2015

Steve, Laurie, Hannah & Levi (in hiding...)

Hannah and younger sister Christen 


Mama Hannah (Martin) and Papa Jonathan Avalos 
- being fruitful and multiplying!


Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Israel Laments, Palestinians Celebrate US Ruling on Jerusalem

Israel Laments, Palestinians Celebrate US Ruling on Jerusalem

Tuesday, June 09, 2015 |  Israel Today Staff
The US Supreme Court ruling on Monday that Americans born in Jerusalem could no longer list their country of birth as “Israel” in US passports had the Jewish state fuming, while the Palestinian Authority celebrated the decision as a justification of its narrative regarding the holy city.
The ruling invalidated a 13-year-old congressional law that stipulated Americans born in Jerusalem could list “Israel” as their country of birth. In a 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court determined that Congress had overstepped its authority in enacting the law, and had encroached on the President’s power to set foreign policy.
Justice Antonin Scalia, one of those to vote against the motion, said it was a “leap worthy of the Mad Hatter” to suggest that putting “Israel” on the passports of those born in Jerusalem would prejudge the outcome of Middle East peace talks.
The Israeli government issued no formal response to the ruling, but Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat noted that “just as Washington is the capital of the US, London is the capital of England, and Paris is the capital of France, Jerusalem was and will always be the capital of Israel – but more than that, it’s the heart and soul of the Jewish nation.”
Israeli legal expert Attorney Nitzana Darshan-Leitner told Arutz Sheva radio that the ruling was “a real kick in the face of every Israeli citizen, that such a great friend of Israel’s does not recognize its rights.”
But more than that, Darshan-Leitner warned that the Supreme Court had handed the White House and State Department a major victory in the battle over who sets the foreign policies of the United States.
While the overwhelming majority of Americans and their representatives in Congress are supportive of the Jewish state, the White House and State Department are typically seen as being much less so. Giving full authority over foreign relations to the administrative branch without allowing for checks and balances by the legislative could spell trouble for Israel.
Unsurprisingly, the Palestinian Authority was thrilled with the ruling.
“The decision sends a clear message that Israel is an occupying power in East al-Quds (eastern Jerusalem), the West Bank and the Gaza Strip,” said Palestinian Authority spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh.
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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Bonnie Jones: An Overshadowing of the Holy Spirit Taking Place in the Church

Bonnie Jones:
The Elijah List

Steve ShultzRecently I heard the Lord say, "God's hand reaches out through all eternity taking a seed of Himself and places it within the womb of woman, where new life begins and conception takes place.

There's an overshadowing of the Holy Spirit taking place right now in the Body of Believers. There's been a sifting in the Church and shifting in the Spirit for several years now and it's finally come to culmination."

Normally the Church is referred to as being feminine. However in this passage "the womb of woman" represents the Body of Christ. The sanctified imagination is our spiritual womb. It's the place where we conceive, and the seed of belief is sown into our womb. It's only what you hope for that your faith will produce.

I'm comparing this revelation in Mary's visitation with the angel in Luke, chapter one. The Archangel Gabriel came to Mary saying, "And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus" (Luke1:31).

The true Body of Believers have been like the young, Virgin Mary, whose response was that she knew no man (verse 34). These Believers resisted the dictates of man, the lust of the world, and died to self-gratification. For all that is in the world – the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life – is not of the Father but is of the world (1 John 2:16). (Photo via Wikipedia)

The Overshadowing

And the angel answered and said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. Luke 1:35

I feel this is where the Church has been. But now her desire will be for her husband the Lord. And He shall rule over her because the Body of Christ has yielded her will to His.

Then Mary said, "Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38

Mary mixed the WORD with her FAITH and connected with the anointing. This is where the true Body of Believers is today. The Holy Spirit of Truth is overshadowing them and conception is taking place. The birthing is going to be glorious.

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These babies will be more mature than we were at our spiritual birth because everything has accelerated. That which took ten to fifteen years to understand, they will get it in a very short time. The overshadowing of the Holy Spirit will be that of Isaiah 11 and the Church will be delivered from the religious spirit.

The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. His delight is in the fear of the Lord, and He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes, nor decide by the hearing of His ears.Isaiah 11:2-3

We Must Not Grow Weary!

Recently in a dream, I saw the new birth taking place at the time of Rosh Hashanah. In this dream Bob, a young pregnant couple and I arrived at the Emergency Room parking lot. To my surprise, church leadership met us there and entered the hospital with us. They took a seat in the waiting room awaiting this baby's birth.

I asked Bob why leadership was present for the birth of this baby. He said, "This will be the first baby of the New Year born in the Church, and leadership doesn't want to miss it!" The young woman experienced a sudden sharp pain, and immediately the couple was taken to delivery. Bob and I walked into the waiting room only to find that leadership had fallen asleep while waiting. End of dream.

I believe this baby is coming quicker than we think. The timing is significant. Jewish New Year or Rosh Hashanah starts September 24th at sundown. Although at times we've all felt weary we must not fall asleep. The delivery is right at hand. (Photo vix pixabay)

Leadership as well as the Body have labored long and hard for this birthing; so it's time to perk up and stay on guard. We haven't run ahead of the Holy Spirit and now we can't lag behind. We're right on target.

From what I've seen, this baby is going to be powerful. Conceived in love and truth, she, the Church, will possess power and might. She will preach, pray and prophesy. She has been anointed from within the womb and will be a holy terror. She will possess the fear and awe of God and not fear man or the devil.

Bonnie Jones
The Prophetic Ministry of Bob and Bonnie Jones

Website: bobjones.org

To contact Bonnie Jones send your inquiry to:

Bob and Bonnie Jones Ministries
White Horses Publishings
P.O. Box 838
Pineville, NC 28134-0838

Bonnie Jones has a great love for the Lord, the Word, and the Cross of Jesus. She loves children and enjoys blessing them with a gift of joy, truth, love, and encouragement. Bonnie moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2001 to attend Morning Star School of Ministry; in 2005 she met Bob Jones and they were married the following year (Bob Jones went home to be with the Lord earlier this year). Bonnie moves in a seer prophetic gifting as well as healing and miracles. Her passion is to see women set free from the fear of man and step into their gifts and calling.

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Thursday, April 3, 2014

Chuck D. Pierce: "This is a Season of Glory Change!" And "Dragons Are On the Move"

Chuck D. Pierce:
The Elijah List

Newsletter Dated Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Chuck D. PierceDear Glory Movers:

This past weekend was just incredible. The overall word was "This is a season of Glory Change!" Ask the Lord about the changes coming into your life. Can you receive a new move of His Glory?

Below is a prophetic word that came forth Sunday morning. Also notice the picture reflecting the "dragon storms" moving across the United States when this word was being given.

"A Glory Change I'm Bringing Into the Land!"

"This is not the same as you've seen in the past. This is not the same as what you've asked for in other seasons. 

This is a different Glory – a Glory change that I'm bringing into the land! You will shudder at the changes that are on the way in your land and in other lands and with other people!

"For this is a time that the blood that runs deep will now be sanctified. This is a time that My Spirit will go deeper than I have gone in the past. For this is a time of birthing what is new, but yet bringing forth that which is old, and treasures will erupt! Treasures will erupt! Treasures will erupt!

"I will bring forth what has not been seen, and I will cause your gifts to come alive in ways they've never come alive. You will feel the shuddering birthing pains within you, and from that you will bring to birth the change that is necessary for you to enter into this season.

"So know this: Dragons are on the move, and even the Great Dragon is now mounting up. Nations that will align are now aligning. So watch carefully and look deep into the circumstances around you. For these are days of great change.

"Watch the signs on your road for your road is now changing. New opportunities are coming. Watch now, for I will realign your path!"

Three Dragon StormsNote: According to Airing NewsThis is a really unusual weather situation, according to the National Weather Service: Three low pressure systems in line over the entirety of North America. NASA Goddard describes them as "three atmospheric dragons." 

(Photo via Airing News)

Blessings,

Chuck D. Pierce
Glory of Zion International Ministries

Charles D. "Chuck" Pierce serves as President of Global Spheres, Inc. (GSI) in Corinth, Texas. This is an apostolic, prophetic ministry that is being used to gather and mobilize the worshipping Triumphant Reserve throughout the world. GSI facilitates other ministries as well, and participates in regional and national gatherings to develop new Kingdom paradigms. 

Chuck also serves as President of Glory of Zion International Ministries, a ministry that aligns Jew and Gentile. He is known for his accurate prophetic gifting which helps direct nations, cities, churches, and individuals in understanding the times and seasons in which we live. Chuck and his wife, Pam, have six children and seven grandchildren. 

He has authored over 20 books, including the best-sellers Possessing Your InheritanceThe Future War of the ChurchThe Worship WarriorGod's Unfolding Battle PlanInterpreting the TimesRedeeming the Time, andTime to Defeat the Devil

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

A Special Word to the Women of God - Francis Frangipane

Francis Frangipane -
A Special Word to the Women of God
Intro From Julie A. Smith:

Women fulfill many roles, whether personal or professional: mother, wife, best friend, and ministry/business leader to name some. AND there is one role they are especially good at as Francis Frangipane shares here – being intercessors that birth revival. Women naturally birth and can also do the same spiritually, by birthing revival movements on the earth.

Francis Frangipane shares a great word of how women have birthed movements on the earth through prayer...BUT that doesn't excuse men of their prayer role as Francis explains. Both men and women – be encouraged in your roles of intercession and the importance of it in this day. I've talked with people who've told me that they are being called like no other time to fasting and prayer in this hour.

Blessings,

Julie A. Smith, Managing Editor
The Elijah List


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Francis Frangipane:
A Special Word to the Women of God

Before I begin this message, let me provide a short disclaimer: although I do encourage women to move freely within the order provided by God in their local churches, my goal is to exalt and celebrate a primary grace that God has placed specifically within women, which the Lord Himself has used in past times to release revival.

The Genesis Distinctions

When the Lord created humankind, He placed unique graces in man and separate but equally unique graces in woman. He told Adam to name the species of life on earth "and whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name" (Genesis 2:19). 

This "naming" was much more than calling the dog "Spot." Adam was created with an organizational, administrative capacity that enabled him to identify and define the world around him. By naming the living things, Adam not only brought them into his consciousness, but he introduced order and structure to the human experience. 

Adam did not create the world, of course, but by defining the things God brought to him, he helped establish reality.

Within the genetics of this original man, there also existed the powerful, but dormant, qualities of the woman.

While Adam slept the Spirit took from the man a rib. Fashioning it into a woman, the Lord created for Adam a companion. Not only was she suitable for him, but she powerfully expanded man's creative capacities. Indeed, the woman brought many new graces into Adam's world that did not formerly exist – the foremost of which was the power to conceive and give birth.

It is important to remember: God created male and female in His image, according to His likeness (Genesis 1:26). Of course, in certain ways, both Adam and Eve as individuals possessed reflections of the divine nature. 

They each could think, speak, dream and create.

However, it was in the union of Adam and Eve, in their mutual respect of one another's strengths and graces, that mankind would possess a more perfect expression of the fuller nature of God.

As Adam beheld this first female, he said, "This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man" (Genesis 2:23). 

The term woman was a delineation used by Adam, identifying her as a unique variation in the species of man. My wife says, "Think of her as the upgrade." In some ways, she is right, for the nature of the woman was twice refined. Adam was created of earth; the woman emerged not from the earth but from the man. She is both more complex and emotionally sophisticated.

Soon Adam began to understand the greatest power of his counterpart: her ability to conceive and bring life into the world. Recognizing this quality, Adam named her Eve, which meant "life." Eve would play an integral part in the unfolding of life's new beginnings. "She was the mother of all the living" (Genesis 3:20).

The Power of a Woman's Prayer

The Lord gave Adam a primary ability to name and establish reality; He gave to woman the unique capacity to conceive and then birth reality. The primary strength of each gender is that man establishes, woman births.

Remember, these qualities are not merely "human": they are reflections of the divine. Man's ability to bring order to one's world, to take what was random and give it definition and structure, is a divine facility. 

Woman's ability to conceive and incubate life, and then deliver life through birth, is also an aspect of the divine nature.
Note also that Adam named the woman Eve (or "Life") before they had children. God gave the woman an ability not just to have babies but to release life in a variety of its expressions. In fact, one translation says that Eve means to "enliven."

Alone, Adam had been downcast; it was not good that Adam was alone. Eve enlivened Adam in ways no other creature on earth could. 

Adam could build a house; Eve made it a home. When Adam named Eve "Life," he was not only speaking prophetically of the first mother, but he was speaking out of his own experience: Eve brought life into the structure of Adam's world.

We are speaking in generalities here, but when we observe the spiritual realm, we see this same divine encoding replicated in the ministries of men and women. 

Jesus laid the foundation of the Church with twelve men whom He called to be apostles. This didn't mean there would never be women in leadership, but that one of the better skills given man from God was the ability to bring order and structure. 

By the same token, prior to Christ's birth we find Anna, a prophetess, engaged in much prayer and fasting.

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In my opinion, it is quite possible that this woman was not alone in her intercession, but the leader of a prophetic prayer ministry that lived in anticipation of her times. 

Women excel in intercession, in spiritual sensitivity and the release of new beginnings. Note: this does not excuse men from prayer! 

Actually, some of the Bible's best examples of intercessors are men! We are speaking in generalities in reference to the spiritual tendencies of both genders. Neither distinction is more important than the other. 

Both are absolutely vital for the unfolding of God's will upon the earth.

Today we are fighting the advance of satan in many arenas. Whether the topic is wars and terrorist attacks or the ever-increasing expansion of iniquity in our world, we need revival

To possess a national awakening, the "birthing" power God has placed in women must be released.

All the efforts of man to establish laws and govern righteously will not truly transform our culture. We need something greater; we need the presence of God poured out.

I believe the Holy Spirit is raising up a prayer army of women who are rising in power on behalf of their families and nations.

My Mother's Prayers

I personally know the power of a woman's prayer: my mother's. In the late sixties, I was a very lost young man living in sin and rebellion. 

Judging from my appearance, I looked hopeless. Yet in spite of my outward condition, my dear Catholic mother stood before God for me.

Resist as I did, divine power, uniquely escorted to Earth through her prayers, began to hunt me down. Her cries were relentless and unceasing; often she would pray through the night for me. 

She was pregnant with prayer for her son. In 1970 God finally answered, and during the Jesus Movement revival, I came to Christ.

Years later I asked the Lord about the Jesus Movement revival. As you may know, it has been part of my assignment to help engender citywide unity and establish prayer, things that precede revival. 

Yet, to my knowledge, no citywide unity or organized prayer fueled the Jesus Movement. So I asked the Lord how revival could occur without a prayer movement at its source. The Lord quickly corrected me, saying that there was a great prayer movement: He had heard the prayers of a million praying mothers, each crying to Him for their children.

From all denominations, in a "unity of desperation," God heard the cries of believing mothers. His heart was touched, and as a result, multitudes of sinful kids found repentance and salvation in Jesus Christ. 

This is the army God desires to release again today, but now with more vision, more power from the Holy Spirit, and with the support of men as well!

Women of God, the fact is, Heaven needs you! You have been created by the Almighty to birth breakthroughs on planet Earth! 

God has uniquely designed you with a latent ability to release life through your intercession. Together with you, we men can build and establish, and we are learning to pray, but you have a special grace to release new spiritual beginnings

Whether your prayer focus is for your husband or church leadership, whether you are interceding for your children, city or nation, you possess in your spirit the seed-realities that, through prayer, can release God's life into the world.

Yes indeed, a battle rages; there still exists "enmity between [the serpent] and the woman" (Genesis 3:15).

Satan especially hates you because it was your seed that bruised the serpent's head. It is amazing to me that God chose to bring His Son into the world, not through the heavens nor even through a woman impregnated by man, but through a woman made pregnant by God! God Himself came to earth through the woman's power to give birth!
Today the Lord is giving women a new grace, a new confidence against the powers of Hell. Out of their oneness with Christ, these godly women will prayer-birth powerful ministries on earth, both male and female. They will release new beginnings to the Body of Christ.

I also want to commend and personally thank the many women's ministries and prayer groups that have stood with me, interceding for my life, my family and my ministry. 

Many, many times I have suddenly experienced divine protection or unexpected spiritual breakthroughs. 

When I questioned the Lord, He's said, I'm answering the prayers of [such-and-such] ministry.To each of you, I say a special thank you. In a unique way, you have been a mother to me. May the Lord multiply His grace toward you and give you the desires of your hearts!

Finally, Revelation 12:1 speaks of a "woman clothed with the sun." This word is not only talking about Israel or the Church. It also reveals how the Most High sees spiritual women: They are honored and crowned with distinction – pure and clothed with the glory of God. With confidence, they tread upon the powers of night. 

Dear army of praying women, it is your inherent destiny to birth that which shall rule the nations.

Adapted from Francis Frangipane's book, This Day We Fight!

Francis Frangipane
Ministries of Francis Frangipane

Francis Frangipane is the founder of River of Life Ministries in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and has traveled throughout the world ministering to thousands of pastors and intercessors from many backgrounds. Francis' heartfelt prayer is to see established in every city Christlike pastors and intercessors, united before God, revealing the love of Christ to their communities. 

Since 1985, he has written fourteen books, plus a number of study booklets. Over the past decades, Francis has served on a number of other ministry boards. However, in recent years he has gradually resigned from these various boards. 

As of June 2009, he has also retired from his position as senior pastor of River of Life Ministries. In this more simplified life, Frangipane is devoting himself to prayer and the ministry of God's Word.

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