A. Knight

Love and War

February 11, 2010October 21, 2016 A. Knight

Love and War, by John and Stasi Eldredge, published by WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Company.

While there were some things that I have a different opinion of, for the most part while reading this book–I said WOW. Relevant–Powerful–Motivating.

I have one question. WHERE was this book 28 years ago? John and Stasi have gone beyond skimming the surface of the sometimes rough waters of marriage and dove straight down to the heart of so many problems we have as couples.

While some writers may hint at some issues they’ve endured as a married couple, John and Stasi get real. The honesty shared in this book will absolutely shine a light in the dark places of your life where you thought up to now were hopeless. From the nit-picky–to the really difficult relational issues. They cover them all with a rare honesty that will have you recalling many of your own problems–even those you simply brushed aside thinking there was no help for them.

If you read and enjoyed Wild at Heart (written by John) or Captivating (John and Stasi), LOVE & WAR is the book you should read as a married couple! I would even recommend it to be read before you tie the marital ~~knot~~ bow. It is the vitamin tonic that will help stave off many marital diseases before you are maritally destroyed. You will even find yourself chuckling at the ridiculousness of some things they share, that is until you remember some of your own laughable times of marital bliss.

Not only will this book help the individual, but it will be a great tool for young married Sunday School classes. Read it as a couple, but my advice, get two copies–I have a tendency to highlight and write my own notes by the author’s words! My husband would rather read a book before I get my hands on it!

This will make a great Valentines gift for any couple!

This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.

Missions

Jesus Lives~by Sarah Young (Book Review)

February 10, 2010October 21, 2016 A. Knight

Sarah Young has once again given us heart compelling words to challenge us daily to dig deeper into His Word. The devotional, “Jesus Lives”, published by Thomas Nelson Publishing Company, is written with a Voice that speaks to our hearts with reflective scriptures to ponder daily.

The style of writing speaks to me, as if He alone had penned them for my day. I believe that as she has written these daily devotions, her heart was minute by minute in tune with His–for our lives. With entries entitled “Abiding in Him, Brokenness, His Faithfulness, Freedom in Him, Renewing Your Mind, Trials, Trust Wisdom and Worship”, just to name a few, it is clearly the best gift to give someone. Recently, I specifically chose this book to send to a friend to share the blessings and Scripture tucked inside.

Your heart will be blessed by this book. The tender love from our Father to each of us is felt with each word. Sarah Young is also the author of, “Jesus Calling” and “Dear Jesus, Seeking His Light in Your Life”.

Blessings on your week!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

For Sisters of Faith

October RETREAT! Make your plans NOW to attend!

February 8, 2010 A. Knight

We have come a long way–to get to this place today. Sisters by Heart is here!

Announcing the 2010 Sisters of Faith Retreat! Head on over and get the scoop and spread the word!

This will be a retreat YOU don’t want to miss!

Want more of God in your life?
Want to connect with some awesome sisters of faith?
Need prayer for specific areas of ministry?
Do you need victory over situations?

THIS retreat will bless your socks off! Anointed speakers! Anointed teachings of things that will HELP you grow and GO for Jesus Christ!

Come on! What are you waitng for? There is time now to get registered!

Missions

The Air That I Breathe

February 6, 2010October 21, 2016 A. Knight

Under an almost leafless tree, you will find me parked in my car at lunch.

On most days.

Today was one of those days.

As I was sitting there, mulling over the fact that I could not enjoy the sunshine and breeze that was evidently going on by the stirring of the grass and limbs of the tree—because I had to “work” inside all day, it hit me. Like the sunshine beaming down.

Why not? Why can’t you, for just this moment in time, roll down your window and feel the breeze blowing and feel the sun’s warmth?

Well, duh! I can roll my window down! How simple would that be! And for just these few moments, enjoy the weather provided.

With not another minute to lose in my mully-grubbing heart, I rolled down all four windows and the breeze instantly rushed in, carrying with it the sweet promise from heaven–His love.

His love can be felt anytime we make ourselves open to Him. Available to Him.

How often do we sit inside our lives with the windows of our soul rolled up tight–refusing to breathe the freshness of the Holy Spirit? I have found myself in such condition. Breathing in only the stale -stagnate air of flesh. The air that depresses and even kills the spirit man.

But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. Titus 3:4-7 NIV

I believe that the enemy of our lives wants us to keep the windows of our heart rolled up tightly against the love that HE so lavishly affords us! Through the gift of His grace, we are heirs in Christ Jesus! All the reason in the world to keep those windows rolled down and breathe in His gifts! Life eternal! Life divine!

Are your windows open?

Are you breathing in His Holy Spirit?

What are some things that block the Holy Spirit from penetrating our lives?

This post was originally written by me for The Internet Cafe`–where you will find your cup of devotion for the day! Used by permission.

For Sisters of Faith

I Still Trust Him

February 4, 2010October 21, 2016 A. Knight

So….here we are.
Angie and Aimee. The oldest girl and the baby girl.

Our picture is forever altered. For there was a face that fit right in the middle. Wanda’s.

We carry on.
In Faith.
Forever Trusting.
Always believing….in Him.
After all, we do have a job to do.
Share His truth.
With everyone we can.
All who will recieve.

“And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15

We will be her voice. We will share the love of Christ with others. We will carry on.

I feel that both Aimee and myself have a new found determination to do more. Go further. Carry more. Tell more. Be more for Christ, Who was all for us.

We began with the T-Shirts. They speak a message.

Sisters we are….faith we have…Christ we share.

And the verse? “Wait on the Lord. “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.” Psalm 27:14

I can’t tell you what she saw when she took His hand and entered in….but I can tell you what I felt. I felt the glory of God as I have never experienced it before.

I felt—more than saw….a glimmer of His Presence as the heavens parted for her to make her entrance as He extended His hand. As a conductor lifts his arm and completes an emotionally riviting piece of music….sweeping His arm upward, reaching higher for the highest note to be heard…I felt her move in spirit to the “higher places” with the Father. The beginning of the most beautiful song heard imaginable.

Sisters of faith…and sisters that have not yet decided to accept His love….Accept Him. Accept His love. Accept His Gift. Christ Jesus’ life. His sacrifice. Accept Him today!
I intend to hear that song for myself. Her song as well as mine. For we each have one you know. At least it’s what I believe. Whatever I need to change in my life…I will change. Whatever He chooses for me….I accept. He is my all. My Savior. My Father and soon coming King.

If Wanda could tell us something today…it might be:

“Sisters, the cross will be heavy at times, but you will never have to carry it alone. The Lord will be your guide…as He was mine. Remember the past victories and rejoice! Remember the countless blessings and take heart! There truly is joy in the morning!

Within myself, I had no strength, but through the power and strength of trusting in God—He gave me what I needed. Everytime. You can make it to the end! You can finish the race!”

Keeping the faith and following Him,

For Sisters of Faith

Basking In The Light

January 27, 2010 A. Knight

The porch swing at my mother’s is a favorite place of reflecting. Yo-Yo, the spoiled cat, likes to attend his daily regimen of grooming while bathed in the light filtering through the screen.

There has been many pouring of heart and soul on this porch for more years than I can count. I have been prayed over and read to, prayed for in the quiet dawn, and as the hush of dusk fell on the grounds. The Light was present.

I have felt the power behind the prayers prayed from this porch. God heard. AND He answered. There are days, I need to sit on that porch of prayer and peace. I need to feel the Light.

Today, I have felt the strength that comes from prayer—the power and anointing is ours when He reaches down, through and into our lives and meets the need.

The need? There have been times I couldn’t put a name to it. Have you ever been in that place? Where the prayers you pray seem to stop at the ceiling? The urgent need of your life remains nameless to you, all the while He knows the need of your heart.

I’ve been there more than once. There have been times recently when I have needed to sit in that place. That place in the Light. Even though I can’t get to that porch today, I can get to the cross. Unload and unwind. Allow the fingers of the Holy Spirit to kneed away the frustrations of life and apply the balm that soothes and strengthens.

Strength is gathered. Soldier boots are pulled on and laces tightened. With the renewed strength for the journey, we carry on in a run now—headed for the finish line. Doing all we can for the cause of Jesus Christ!

“You save the humble, but your eyes are on the haughty to bring them low. You are my lamp, O LORD; the LORD turns my darkness into light. With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall.” 2 Samuel 22:28-30 NIV

Keep running the race—I believe I see the Flagman waving us in just up ahead!

Missions

January 26, 2010 A. Knight

Changes coming soon.
New things on the horizon.
Be on the LOOKOUT! 🙂

Don’t forget my other home: The Knightly News!

“For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay. Habakkuk 2:3 NASB

Missions

The Revelation Song

January 26, 2010 A. Knight

No words necessary.

He loves you.

He did then, and He does yet today.

What are you waiting for?

faith

Worthy Is the Lamb

January 22, 2010 A. Knight

Missions

The First Annual Marianna First A/G Sisters of Faith Retreat!

January 19, 2010 A. Knight

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What a time we had! I wish I could adequately share with you the awesome power of God as He covered His daughters on Friday night and again Saturday morning as Connie shared her heart! She brought forth the Word in a power-packed way! We gobbled it up!

The anointing of the Holy Spirit was rich–and the tears fell from all our eyes as we each in turn, pondered our own lives and hearts before God.

This is just a sample of the fun and fellowship! Enjoy the photos–we have no pictures of the actual service or prayer times, but know this….it was life changing for every heart there!

Jeff said I looked different when I got home…if he only knew the joy that overflowed this past weekend! I could only share bits–I’ve got to roll this over and over in my heart. I am forever changed! More in love with Jesus than ever before!

Now, I will NOT let the cat completely out of the bag….but there will be news VERY SOON about the 2010 Sisters of Faith Retreat. (Formerly known as the “Bloggers Retreat”)

I will tell you this much….it will be in Marianna, Florida at the West Florida District Assemblies of God Campgrounds …. and the dates?? Oh, yes! October 8-9!

Start making plans and tucking back a few dollars a week! Registration costs and info will be forthcoming!

I cannot wait to see what God is going to do!