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Worship Lifestyle - Who are You playing for?

In my days in the World, I went through a phase of loving Rush (secular rock band), and their musical epics, their musical stories. Besides being truly gifted musicians, they had a lot to say lyrically. In one of my former favorite songs, the lyrics are "All the world's indeed a stage and we are merely players." Who are you playing for?

This stage above happened to be the stage at the Israel worship concert several weeks ago, held at Life Center in Harrisburg, PA. It was only my second Christian concert, maybe third, if you include the two Christmas concerts I attended. It was an amazing night!

The idea of worship concerts is a strange concept to most in the world because the secular stage is all about glorification of the artist, of the musician and the persona that they play. However, worship glorifies God, and is all focused on HIM. The Israel concert did just that.

We lifted up the Name above All Names, and we praised the only One worthy. It was a glorious time in the presence, and I was so happy to be able to worship along side my sister, Darlene. We used to worship along side one another in the Nations of Praise Choir! We became such great friends and remain great friends to this day. Love You Darlene, but God loves you most! (couldn't resist)

The atmosphere in the room changed once we all began to lift our praise together. The air changed, the room became a temple, the praise became an offering, and it was a powerful night.

So I write to simply ask:

"Who are you playing for? Are you in the World? Are you OF the World? Is worship a lifestyle? Who or what do you worship?"

My Assignment...from God...

I have found some new Jewelers in the Kingdom who are all about pulling out the Gems that lie within us all. Their names are Keith and Michele Duncan, and they are His Call Ministries.

Check out http://www.hiscall.org/


I attended the Worshippers Arise! It was a worship fest the first weekend in August down in VA and was SO Blessed and ministered to, filled in the deepest way by the Holy Presence of God. The worship and outpouring I'm sure made God smile!


His Call Ministries offers a class, Kingdom Worship Institute for those who want more of God, and to go deeper in their own worship, in order to then to infuse their own circle of influence.
The first three weeks have BEEN Amazing and a powerful journey confirming my calling, vision and purpose.


I checked out the syllabus before I left, and was TOTALLY interested, but after experiencing last weekend, I HAD to enroll. Keith and Michele were gracious enough to allow me to start a week behind, and I am finally caught up with the reading and assingments...BUT I thought I would share one of my assignments simply to encourage you to answer the question for yourself...


"If you could do anything in the world and know that you could not fail (finances and personnel are not an issue), what would you do?


I would start the musical evangelistic ministry that is already in the beginning stages with the birth of the first CD and book.


I would go on the World Tour with a traveling church, stopping everywhere that would have me, no matter how big or how small, no matter how many people were there to hear, and share the music and testimony that God has given me. (Did you know that Worshippers Arise was my fourth stop?)



There would be afternoon outreaches on the street level to spread the Good News with little mini-concerts (just like the Crazy Love Block Party), complete with mini-testimonies. I would also love to see during the street level ministry, the people being fed and new clothes being given away to souls in need. There could be a prayer tent set up close to the musical/testimony area and then a clothing and food station close as well.

The evening would consist of ALL out WORSHIP Fests (just like the Pittsburgh event and the missionary benefit concert). The music and worship would start out the evening events. There would be dancing, flags and art, all sorts of fine arts praise and worship going on. Once the hearts were softened, testimonies could be shared, and the Word would be brought forth.

I would love to see entire Worship weeks and weekends devoted to people in various seasons, and life stages – have one for married couples, the middle-aged, singles, the youth, the young adults, the Body leadership, healing weekends, etc. There would be equipping sessions in the day hours, and then worship in the evening for people to soak. These would need to be televised or aired over the internet as well.

I have talked to some of you about Sisters In Service and doing a woman's event. Please be in prayer. I am planning on bringing this vision to life next Spring or Summer.

I would also use my travel time to continue writing parts of my testimony and sharing how God has revealed Himself in my life so that others would not feel isolated or alone.

I would continue to work with an arranger and co-writer to develop the many starts of songs that God has given me.

I would also like to start a production company and publishing company to help other Christian artists record their music and write their story.

I would start a charitable 501 c (3) to help orphans, both here in the US and all over the world. The music and the literary publishing company could support the charitable needs for the children. As part of this, I would love to have a whole educational program that is Christian based that would incorporate Biblical principles alongside reading, writing and other real life skills that are needed in third world countries. I would offer free education to the oppressed in third world countries, where often only those who can afford it are educated.

I would buy a fleet of Mercy ships and send the crew and missionaries forth into the lands where they are docked instead of expecting locals to be make it down to the ports. Medical missions would be supported.

I also would love to start worship schools to teach others of all ages how to worship – with each containing a full music school, art school, and dance school.

I would also love to start a free resort for pastors and missionaries to come and be filled.



Are you repositioned to LIVE OUT your own God-given mission and vision? What is the desire that God has placed within your own heart that won't leave you alone?



I love y'all but remember...God LOVES YOU MOST!!

Thanks to ALL!!!

Last Friday night, July 31, 2009 was a night that was such a victory for God! It was a night that proclaimed HIS restoration!! It was a night that glorified Him and lifted up HIS name, above all others! It was a night to celebrate that NONE of us EVER has to be an orphan, ever!! We need not live in fear! We can live in full confidence that HE loves us MOST!! MORE than any earthly parent, more than any spouse, more than any friend...HIS unfailing, everlasting LOVE, is the PERFECT LOVE WE SEEK!

I am SO happy to share that from the sale of the Gems merchandise, I was able to donate 85% of all proceeds, and I pray that God multiplies it for Elena as I know her need is great...BUT I know God is greater!! and I have seen Jehovah Jireh in my own life, so I know that HE will make a way for Elena so that she can bring the Light of Christ to Liberia!

I want to THANK everyone involved: Donnie on AV and his numerous hours of helping me set up, Al on sound (AWESOME FADING AL), Mary for all the decorating & design of the dessert area and baking, Joyce for manning the kitchen and baking, Callowhill Cafe and Karina for making the coffee, Nebin who helped out with the Gems table who was a total gem to me, Pastor Gustavo who supported my vision for this night, Cordie for all you do for me and for the cause, Michele for baking, Curtis, Donnie and Willie for tearing down and carrying the boxes to the car, Daniel for your prayers, Kerry Crespo for how you have equipped me to take the music forth and for enduring the countless hours of recording to get the CD done, Sharon and Dave for all your wisdom and encouragement (i love those jewelry boxes), AND for all who attended and supported Elena and I this night.

For me, this night was memorable for so many reasons -- but most of all - it was so awesome to be able to look out at all the eyes looking back at me, and feel the love you all were sending out!

Elena, though we are done with this particular fundraising night, your mission is rooted deeply within my mission...I will miss you when you go as your friendship means so much!

I just want to end this blog with a prayer OVER all who were there and attended and helped in any capacity ---

I pray BLESSINGS UPON YOU FOR THE SEEDS YOU HAVE SOWN, BOTH INTO ME AND ELENA AS WE BOTH SEEK TO WALK OUT, IN FAITH, GOD'S CALLING UPON OUR LIVES -- I PRAY GOD'S SUPERNATURAL POWER RAIN UPON YOU, REIGN IN YOU - THAT HIS SPIRIT BE POURED OUT UPON YOU, THAT HIS SPIRIT AND HIS HAND WOULD COVER YOU - I PRAY THAT AS YOU HAVE POURED INTO US, THAT GOD WILL POUR INTO YOU AND GRANT YOU GRACE, SUPERNATURAL UNMERITED FAVOR, IN ALL THINGS!

I love you all, but remember...God loves you MOST!!!

jewels

07/31/09

07/31/09 This is the listing in Christian Happenings... The concert is free but a love offering will be taken up for Elena as she prepares to return to Liberia with Orphan Relief and Rescue...

Gems from the Jewelry Box

Gems from the Jewelry Box

http://jewelspetrie.com/

This Friday will be the benefit concert for Elena Freas as she prepares to go back to Liberia and bring the Light of Christ to the orphaned children who desperately need to know they have been adopted!!!

A love offering will be taken and I will be donating a portion of the proceeds from any merchandise that is sold to Elena and her ministry.

It is an exciting time for me, as I prepare for this concert. God laid this event on my heart many months ago...long before the CD was even done.

I will be offline until after Friday, so if anyone needs me, hit me up the old fashioned telephonic way!!

PS - You may hear a commercial on WBYN 107.5 for this Friday's event with me speaking and The Reason accompaniment track behind it. Thanks Jen and Kathy for the time of fun and fellowship! Thank Kerry Crespo for that BEAUTIFUL arrangement on my performance track! It made a wonderful music bed for the commercial!

PPS - Join with me if you will...Please pray for this Friday's event - for Elena as she prepares to go, for her provision, covering and protection.

PPPS - I'm praying for The Band, including a horn section and a string section to bring the music from the CD fully to life for the outreaches that are coming! Where ever you are musicians, I'm praying for you!

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Crazy Love Block Party & Missionary Benefit Concert 7/31

The Crazy Love Block Party was crazy cool bringing the love of Christ to the peeps of Reading! It was an amazing time of ministering in song to all who were in earshot of the stage. The word is that 28 new souls surrendered to Christ for the first time and 2 people rededicated their lives as well. It was an amazing time of sharing the songs that God has blessed me with and lifting up His Name!

The missionary benefit concert "Bring the Light of Christ to Liberia" approaches on 7/31/09 7:30 pm, at Hope of the Nations, 134 N. 5th Street, Reading, PA. It is the third stop on the Gems Tour and I am anxiously anticapating this event. It was on my heart many months ago to help my missionary friend, Elena Pellizzaris-Freas as she endeavors to return to the orphanages in Liberia.

I once was an orphan of sorts myself and can relate to the rejection and complete abandonment that the children of Liberia face, though my biological mother and father did not leave me due to illness or civil war. Though being poor in America as a child, living in the campground for a bit before I was school-aged, is a far stretch from the Liberian poverty, I somehow feel connected to the children when I look at Elena's photos.

I thank God that missionaries are called to be the salt and light for these children so that they know that Jesus loves them, no matter what else has happened in their lives. I praise God that there are Godly people to tell them that they have an identity in Christ that surpasses any circumstance that they face in the physical.

I feel the call to be a missionary musically, and to take the Light of Christ forth through music and my testimony to all who would listen! I will shout about what God has done in my life and how He has restored me wherever He opens the doors for me to go, even to the ends of the earth!

I want to support Elena and her ministry as she has such a heart for the abandoned and lost! Please join us at the benefit concert at the end of the month!

The CD is born...

http://www.digstation.com/JewelsPetrie

This weekend was amazing. The Gems Tour kick off was a fantastic time of praise and worship and sharing my testimony along with the original songs. There was a young lady who surrendered her heart to the Lord on Sunday, which is truly what the focus of this ministry is about. The music and the book are simple tools, instruments which share God's message of healing and restoration.

I am more tired perhaps than I realize at this moment. Trying to catch up with email is taking a good deal of time.

I think I'm going to just fall into HIS arms and rest in Him for the rest of the night. Going back to work tomorrow should be interesting.

Remeber God loves you MOST!!!

Gems Tour Kick Off - Departure Day is here!

So this is it...all packed up, I think...I hope...I pray...

just noticed the time and won't be able to do a run through, unless i want to wake up my downstairs neighbor, which i don't ----

not sure my voice could take it anyway...
the last few nights when i have tried to run through the Praise & Worship or the originals, the bullfrog in my throat has been rearing his ugly little head...that little Jeremiah! crazy bullfrog!

anyway - i'm excited to be embarking on this new journey - heading into this new season...it's scary and exciting, all at the same time

am i on the water? am i walking?

DO I HAVE TO PUSH?

Working in the NICU afforded me the opportunity to attend many deliveries. There would occasionally be women who would have a momentary lapse of reason when it came time to push, as if they had a choice... But now, I think I understand why.

I just logged on the Disc Makers site moments ago and saw the following:

1Z 180 E67 03 9817 139 9

There were some little baby blue numbers beside the area where it listed the CD order that were not there yesterday. I quickly clicked on the link which took me to the UPS tracking site.

Type: MY CD GEM BABIES ARE ON THE WAY!!!
Shipped/Billed On: 05/28/2009
Service: GROUND
Weight: 15.00 Lbs

FIFTEEN POUNDS of CD's..."Do I have to push?"

I stand here on the edge of the birth of the CD and it's actual arrival. Soon I will be able to hold in my hands the creation. I think back to all the hard work, all the time that was spent in the process on the anvil and in the fire, all the pain that most of those of those songs were brought forth from, all the days of recording that were cancelled and all the days that were not, the exhaustion and the elation, the beauty and the pain, the stretching and growth that I have gone through, and the tumbles I have taken along the way. I think about all the people that have been a part of the journey, all those that have supported me and loved me.

God has surely been doing the pushing all along, in HIS time and in HIS way...and the pace has quickened lately - so much so, that it feels as if the last three years have passed by in the twikling of an eye. All of a sudden I find myself sitting here asking God "am I really ready?" as I wipe away the tears of happiness. Then, I feel His sweet presence and love surrounding me, giving me that gentle nudge out of the nest, with patient reassurance that I won't fall.

As I've been rehearsing for the first concert, which is rapidly approaching, the song The Reason has been messing me up in this one spot repeatedly. I haven't been able to sing it yet without crying.

Lord, You sent Your Son to die for me
Just for me!
That a highly favored child of Yours I'd be...

Those lyrics mean so much to me now, in such different way then when they flowed out of me, because I look back over the last several years and see HIS favor and how HE has granted me favor with man. I look back and can see how God has drawn me close and has been SO personal with me.

So, now as I prepare to take forth the message of His salvation, His restoration, and how HE is so real, I pray HE gives me the words to convey HIS love for us all. I pray that HE is able to use the book, the CD's, and my voice to sing and speak hope to the hopeless and love to those who feel unlovable.

I am ready to push - push on, press in and sprint to the goal...I can see it...it's right over the horizon!

The MASTER of the master

I knew it would be here waiting here for me, at my doorstep, thanks to a text message that carried the good news from my producer, Kerry Crespo. I arrived home around 10 pm on Sunday night, after flying as fast as I could back home to Reading. I could not wait to hear what I hoped would be the final master of the CD, with all the songs in order and all the levels adjusted.

I came running up the steps, like a little kid runs down them on Christmas morning, to find it sitting tucked nicely half-way under the mat. As I quickly approached the little stereo system I have, I hesitated for a moment. I looked up sensing God looking back at me, and began crying. I was so moved by this moment, by all that God has provided for me and blessed me with. I was overwhelmed by God's faithfulness. After the tears slowed, I put it in to listen to the final master - the final push before delivery...

It sounded OK here on my little JWIN at the crib but I thought I better take a listen in the car where I could really crank it up. I was trying to be nice to my downstairs neighbor and not blast him out on a Sunday night. So out the door I went, into the rain and wind, not really sure if I would just sit out front or go drive around. The first song is pretty rockin' so I felt the need for some speed.

As I headed up the mountain, my speed was suddently slowed to a snail's pace. The fog became so thick it was hard to see the road. I was trying to pay close attention to the double yellow lines, so as not to go tumbling off the mountainside.

As my ascent continued, the fog only thickened and my mind started recollecting just how long the journey of this birthing process for the CD project has been and at the same time, that it has been concurrent and running parallel to my rebirth and renewal through Christ. I had this realization that this place I am at spiritually and in the physical sense is exactly like my journey up the mountain.

My path has been like the fog-filled road: twisting, winding, with potholes, divots, bumps, and rough places, filled with fog all around, not exactly sure how I am going to get to where I am headed, and not able to see how God is going to make a way ahead of me. Yet, I have journeyed along in faith, knowing that HE would not let me fall, that HE would make my path smooth, and that HE would guide me and lead me the whole way to all that HE has for me.

As I sat at the top of the mountain that was completely consumed in fog, the song The Rock began to play. The first two line are:

On a quiet and rainy day,

The Rock, He called to me made me stay...

Those lyrics hit me in quite a different way because I realize in a new, fresh way that HE has called me, HE has kept me, and helped me travel onward and upward, always helping me to take the next step forward. Not once did I think about turning around that night to head home, or to come down out of the fog. I kept my focus on the yellow line, much like I have tried to keep my focus on God alone.

I didn't stop until I got to the top and as I sat at the first lookout spot, I watched the mountain breathe. Over the last several years, I've watched God breathe the breath of life into me...

I finished listening to the master and made my way back down to my little apartment with a deeper understanding that only HE is the MASTER, not only of my CD and this ministry that is being born, but HE will be MASTER over ALL things in my life.

The books are BORN -- the twins are here!!

Today was like any other day at work, with the phone busier than normal this afternoon...but my head was not really at work. I knew KC was working on mixing down all the songs, so my thoughts were more on the music than on corporate America.



As I left work, I was contemplating what decisions awaited me here at home. The last CD proofs were already done, but the sales tax license paperwork remains outstanding, as does the embroidery digitizing quote...



I walked up the steps and on the second to the last one from the top was a brown box from Xlibris. I thought it was the book markers and business cards. Then, as I started to open the box, I caught of glimpse of the cover art, which was way toooooooo big to be a book marker.



Then, as if I were a kid on Christmas morning, I tore into the box in a flurry and there they were: The soft cover and The hard cover edition of Gems from the Jewelry Box: God Loves You MOST!!! I looked at them - flipped through them - kept looking at them - and then looked at them some more. They are skinnier than I imagined they would be and the pictures are clearer than I thought. I keep looking at them...amazed by God's goodness...



I texted one person, then the next, and then received a phone call from this friend, and that friend. The evening has been filled with texts back with congratulations and well wishes...after the texts asking who I was were answered. It occurs to me that I have been in a book and CD bubble since December and haven't really been too communicative. No, it was even before that - maybe November or October even, and it is now the end of April. WOW!



They are really here, after all these months and it is really happening - this labor has been completed and I am the proud parent of two baby books. The hard cover has the cutest little dust jacket and the soft cover has its skinny little spine. AWE! So cute!!



It took a few minutes after I actually opened the box for the tears to come. I am overwhelmed by God's goodness and life changing power. For the longest time, I could never have imagined anything so cool happening in my life...a book --- and



Now, I await the birth of the octuplets, the 8 song CD filled with originals...



I await anxiously to hear all the songs put together in one package, and hear all the tweaks that are being done on the months of work, really years of work that have seemed to suddenly have flown by, the years that have brought us to this place musically. I can't wait to hear the fruit! Thank You KC!!!



I don't know how, but I have to try to sleep now - resting in God and all His promises...



Today's manna was pretty amazing - My God is pretty amazing!!



I pray you are all blessed and that you all rejoice with me as the next journey in terms of the book is about to begin as well...the teaching, preaching, and evangelizing that will go forth!



There are moments in life when you reach a point, and you know life will never be the same - this is such a moment and I thank God and those of you who are a part of it, those who have supported me along the way, and those who continue to spur me along!!



I love you all, but remember...God loves you most!!



jewels

It Starts...is this beginning of the beginning?

Tonight IT started, i think - I was actually in the kitchen (not cooking, no need to call 911). I was cutting strawberries, and just started...with one, and then the next, and just kept rolling. I didn't even come out to play the actual song accompaniment tracks until about half-way through. I ended up singing all the songs in the order that they will be on the CD...it was really just a time of worship until the last one. oops!!

The last song, Shine, happens to have a lot of lyrics. It is a fun one and I actually figured out how to growl -- HA HA!!! (funny because I'm so afraid of dogs) but it's the funnest thing, that growling is! It was the only song that I got lost on, instead of being lost IN. God is good though!

I'm getting excited to start on this new phase - the actual ministering of the songs and taking them forth. Though it is still quite something to grapple with, and though there are many more details to be worked out, I can't help but praise God for HIS goodness. It is overwhelming...HIS love and faithfulness! HE is awesome --

I went back to Psalm 18 last night - it is actually what The Rock is based on in part...though God didn't lead me there until after all the lyrics were written...funny how that happened. Most of the early songs would come all together with lyrics and melodies, and then God would show me/lead me to scripture that said the same thing.

The Rock - there actually was a rock in WV about 13 years when the song started...before i knew it was God - i had hiked up to this outcropping out by Beckley in some state park that was in the middle of South Nowhere, and was all alone - there was NO ONE around -- a frequent happening in many of my WV mother nature adventures...

I sat on this rock, and was so lost, and so sad, and really was really ready to fling myself off of it...i thought i had nothing to live for. I sat and watched this storm roll in, with leaves literally flying upwards, towards the sky - the clouds came in - thick, black - and the birds soared all above my head in the current - and all of a sudden I began singing...I wanted to fly away but something kept me from doing anything stupid...nothing but God - only i didn't realize it then --

That melody came back 10 years after it started...and now - that baby is born...like the woman who gives birth who is filled with joy - i haven't forgotten all the anguish, but it feels like it happened in another lifetime - and maybe that is because i am new! Amen!

He really did rescue me from myself, and from all my confusion, and brought me out of the depths of the deep blue sea. HE SAVED ME!!

Remember, God loves you most!

Last VOCAL DONE!! It's a wrap on THE RAP

Well, the last check mark was placed beside the last song...I LOOK UP!

How appropriate, as my help cometh from on High!

Last night, after I got home, I was so excited and so pumped I couldn't really sleep. I was up until all hours. Tonight, I'm exhausted as usual, but in a good way!

The reality of the book and CD seem closer than ever - and yet still feel so far away! The CD must be turned in very soon in order for me to actually get them in time for the 6/7/09 Allison, PA concert.

There is a...I'm not really sure I can even articulate how I feel right now...I'm at a loss for words!

I'M EXPECTING WITHIN THE NEXT THREE WEEKS

I am so excited to announce that I submitted the galley approval form this morning!!! (Thank You Lord!)


Sample copies of the hard back and soft cover editions should arrive within the next three weeks!!!


The editing phase of the book is FINALLY over...so, no more corrections! This has been a very trying time and has taken months to complete. There has been nothing easy about publishing this autobiographical devotional, just as there was nothing easy about pressing the send button after I initially wrote them to be emailed out. At the same time, there is nothing like the soul satisfaction of seeing this instrument brought to life!

This is a VERY early draft of the cover, and may actually be the first one that had words on the picture. This book cover grew and changed several different times, just as the inside contents have. The blank spot on the left is actually the back cover and is now filled with pics and some other things. Before starting on this journey, I had no idea what dust jacket flaps were.

It is a very humbling thing to see this all happening and coming together, but I pray that God will use all that I have been through to help grow His Kingdom. I know I am to share my testimony and live out the Great Commission! I am only a planting for the display of HIS splendor!

I sincerely pray that all who would read the pages would find God in them, and see how REAL HE truly is...see His restoring power, His love, mercy and grace in action.

In a world filled with spiritualism, where the general population knows more about movie stars than any scripture, I pray that His story through my testimony would shine and that believers would have a deeper walk in their own lives, and that all unsaved readers would turn their hearts over and accept Jesus, as their personal Savior...

I would always end all my emails with "Remember, God loves you most!!!" Thus, that is the subtitle of the book, because HE truly and deeply loves all of HIS people - no matter who they are or what they have done!! It is my prayer today that in your own life you have renewed belief, faith and knowledge of this fact!!

God Bless!

and Remember, God loves you MOST!!!

jewels

It's only a few weeks away...

This beginning of an end...It has been a long journey that has seemed to have suddenly speeded up within the last five months or so. The CD and autobiographical devotional will be fully brought to life within the next several weeks. It is approaching the end of a very long season of preparation, and approaching the dawn of the next.

The first song came in Feb. 2006 and my once-music-pastor, producer, arranger, and friend, Kerry Crespo started playing around with recording the originals that God blessed me with in October of that year. There were many canceled sessions and months where we did nothing. I never gave up hope, though there were times it looked with my human eyes as if the dreams and visions God had showed me, along with the numerous prophetic words spoken over me would never come to pass.

Now, we are sitting on the precipice of the CD release because GOD IS FAITHFUL and HIS WORD does NOT RETURN VOID. I only have one more vocal track to go. It actually has a dirty south beat behind it, and a rap. Most of the songs are really worship focused and jazz-infused, but there is a Southern gospel type jam at the very end and a rockin' song to start the whole thing off.

The book is still being edited. If anyone in the future finds any typos, please do not tell me. I have scoured over the 185 pages over and over and over again and can't continue to focus on that. It needs to be born. The labor pains have been just that - painful but like the scripture, the woman who gives birth forgets her anguish and is filled with joy.

The first concert approaches on 6/7/09 in Allison, PA, followed by a block party event on 6/27/09 at N. 4th and Madison (behind Hope of the Nations) and a Worship Concert in July at Hope of the Nations in Reading, PA to benefit a local missionary who is trying to get back to Liberia to do missions work (Thank you Elena for editing!).

I am so excited to see where God will take this, and it is my prayer that HE is glorified through it all...It is all for Christ's renown and I am so grateful for the opportunity to be used as a vessel.

You are welcome to join me on this journey and I pray you are blessed!