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Posted by J.Ford in Vacaville California @ 04:30 on May 9 2009
Terry,
So much has been written, and said about your
leaving your assignment. But there has to be
that one special word that will arrest all of your
fears, doubts and weaknesses. Once this word
comes to you it will open up your spirit and will
make you whole. Receive it in Jesus name.
God is faithful. J.ford
Terry,
So much has been written, and said about your
leaving your assignment. But there has to be
that one special word that will arrest all of your
fears, doubts and weaknesses. Once this word
comes to you it will open up your spirit and will
make you whole. Receive it in Jesus name.
God is faithful. J.ford
Posted by Linda Borgen in Otis Oregon @ 16:39 on May 8 2009
Terry, you are a chosen son of God, highly favored, loved, and annointed by Him to bring glory to Him, and to lift high the precious name of Jesus in this dark and God rejecting time we are living in. The scripture says "When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will raise up a standard against him."Satan hates those who love God, and seek to glorify Him on the earth, but the Lord says to you, "Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. Who shall seperate us from the love of Christ?Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril or sword?....."For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor heighth nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to seperate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Paul wrote this. He called himself "the least of all the Apostles, because he persecuted the church of God even putting many to death, yet he was so convinced of God's mercy and perfect love, and the forgiveness Christ died to bring on the cross, He could make this awesome declaration to encourage all Gods children. Iv'e taken too much space already, know that our Father's love is greater. His mercy triumphs over judgement. His will, will be done in your life, and restoration will come through His great love and faithfullness!" For I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Terry, you are a chosen son of God, highly favored, loved, and annointed by Him to bring glory to Him, and to lift high the precious name of Jesus in this dark and God rejecting time we are living in. The scripture says "When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will raise up a standard against him."Satan hates those who love God, and seek to glorify Him on the earth, but the Lord says to you, "Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. Who shall seperate us from the love of Christ?Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril or sword?....."For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor heighth nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to seperate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Paul wrote this. He called himself "the least of all the Apostles, because he persecuted the church of God even putting many to death, yet he was so convinced of God's mercy and perfect love, and the forgiveness Christ died to bring on the cross, He could make this awesome declaration to encourage all Gods children. Iv'e taken too much space already, know that our Father's love is greater. His mercy triumphs over judgement. His will, will be done in your life, and restoration will come through His great love and faithfullness!" For I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Posted by Danielle & Michael in Hicksville, New York @ 04:45 on May 5 2009
We are Jewish believers in Messiah who also have been given a high calling, on national radio and public ministry. Much of your music has brought tears of repentance to our souls, especially the Live Worship CD (Even So). Your music and the gifts you have are clearly anointed by the Holy Spirit.
We are fully convinced and persuaded that you will one day return to ministry stronger than ever before. No pleasure in this world is worth loosing the kingdom of God for, especilly because we want to see you there! Love in Yeshua, two believers united in prayer for you.
We are Jewish believers in Messiah who also have been given a high calling, on national radio and public ministry. Much of your music has brought tears of repentance to our souls, especially the Live Worship CD (Even So). Your music and the gifts you have are clearly anointed by the Holy Spirit.
We are fully convinced and persuaded that you will one day return to ministry stronger than ever before. No pleasure in this world is worth loosing the kingdom of God for, especilly because we want to see you there! Love in Yeshua, two believers united in prayer for you.
Posted by AJ in Ontario, Canada @ 21:59 on May 3 2009
Wow, it broke my heart - I just got to know today. It is easy to point the finger. The reality is that we are all vulnerable to enemy attacks. The Lord warned us our walk with Him will not be a walk in the park. He asked each one of us to count the cost. It’s not about “ministry” – if you want to follow Jesus, then, “…DENY yourself, pick up your cross & follow Him DAILY…”. We’ve been programmed to worship God as a program…read your Bible, go to church, say your prayers & devotionals, do good, so on & so forth…it’s still a “works” mentality…
Christ is really simple & He has made it simple to us to follow Him. It’s all based on TRUST. Today we use the word “Trust” so easily & don’t even know what it means. What was meant to be so simple & Jesus-focused, men has taken & complicated & adulterated it with catechisms & doctrines.
Today as we stand, we have DIVIDED Christ by the doctrines of men. We have so many denominations because we have drifted away from the truth that is JESUS & focused on doctrines. Christ warned us in Mark 7:7
Paul saw this in his time too & appealed to them saying…1 Corinthians 10-12. Take a good look & see what we have today in the Christian world today. Most of it is not the truth, it’s some truth, but mingled in lies. Yes, many have gone out with “good intentions”, but good intentions are not GOD INTENTIONS. If you look at all the denominations, the commonality is not Christ, it’s all based on doctrines & when we drift away from Christ, it brings about division. Try bringing these denominations together in unity & you will see the doctrines come into play…forgive us Lord! It’s the pride of men! I know a lot of you will disagree, but that’s not the point…in the end, it will be about you & the Lord…you will be able to point no finger so let me end with this…from 2 Corinthians 13:5 “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith”
…may the Lord’s mercy & grace be upon Terry & his family & upon each one of you! He is coming…are you ready?!
Wow, it broke my heart - I just got to know today. It is easy to point the finger. The reality is that we are all vulnerable to enemy attacks. The Lord warned us our walk with Him will not be a walk in the park. He asked each one of us to count the cost. It’s not about “ministry” – if you want to follow Jesus, then, “…DENY yourself, pick up your cross & follow Him DAILY…”. We’ve been programmed to worship God as a program…read your Bible, go to church, say your prayers & devotionals, do good, so on & so forth…it’s still a “works” mentality…
Christ is really simple & He has made it simple to us to follow Him. It’s all based on TRUST. Today we use the word “Trust” so easily & don’t even know what it means. What was meant to be so simple & Jesus-focused, men has taken & complicated & adulterated it with catechisms & doctrines.
Today as we stand, we have DIVIDED Christ by the doctrines of men. We have so many denominations because we have drifted away from the truth that is JESUS & focused on doctrines. Christ warned us in Mark 7:7
Paul saw this in his time too & appealed to them saying…1 Corinthians 10-12. Take a good look & see what we have today in the Christian world today. Most of it is not the truth, it’s some truth, but mingled in lies. Yes, many have gone out with “good intentions”, but good intentions are not GOD INTENTIONS. If you look at all the denominations, the commonality is not Christ, it’s all based on doctrines & when we drift away from Christ, it brings about division. Try bringing these denominations together in unity & you will see the doctrines come into play…forgive us Lord! It’s the pride of men! I know a lot of you will disagree, but that’s not the point…in the end, it will be about you & the Lord…you will be able to point no finger so let me end with this…from 2 Corinthians 13:5 “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith”
…may the Lord’s mercy & grace be upon Terry & his family & upon each one of you! He is coming…are you ready?!
Posted by Mey Prado in Brazil @ 04:19 on May 3 2009
Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer, you shall cry, and He will say, Here I am. And if you pour out that with which you sustain your own life for the hungry and satisfy the need of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in darkness, and your obscurity and gloom become like the noonday. And the Lord shall guide continually and satisfy you in drought and in dry places and make strong your bones. And you shall be like a watered garden and like a spring of water whose waters fail not. This´s a promise to you! Believe the Church is thursty of a true woship. You have been blessed by God with so wonderful gift. It is not yours it is for the Church, please think of that. Jesus loves you, he has forgiven you, and you must to do the same, and then you will feel the harmony and peace that comes from Gods presence.
All your feelings will be totally changeged, anaesthetized by God´s hand. You know what I´m talking about. All sufering will be removed from your thoughts, and you will be risen up again to help, to love your precious family,and the Church around the world. Forgive yourself and forget all that hapened. Jesus will give you strength to do it.
I am nothing, I´m just a servant of God that decided to die for herself, to live to Jesus.
The Church of Jesus Christ is waitting and praying for you my brother.
With love
Mey
Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer, you shall cry, and He will say, Here I am. And if you pour out that with which you sustain your own life for the hungry and satisfy the need of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in darkness, and your obscurity and gloom become like the noonday. And the Lord shall guide continually and satisfy you in drought and in dry places and make strong your bones. And you shall be like a watered garden and like a spring of water whose waters fail not. This´s a promise to you! Believe the Church is thursty of a true woship. You have been blessed by God with so wonderful gift. It is not yours it is for the Church, please think of that. Jesus loves you, he has forgiven you, and you must to do the same, and then you will feel the harmony and peace that comes from Gods presence.
All your feelings will be totally changeged, anaesthetized by God´s hand. You know what I´m talking about. All sufering will be removed from your thoughts, and you will be risen up again to help, to love your precious family,and the Church around the world. Forgive yourself and forget all that hapened. Jesus will give you strength to do it.
I am nothing, I´m just a servant of God that decided to die for herself, to live to Jesus.
The Church of Jesus Christ is waitting and praying for you my brother.
With love
Mey
Posted by Ron Blechner in South Jersey @ 13:23 on Apr 28 2009
Terry and Greta: The power of Satan in this dispensation is evident in many things we see in our time. We all struggle as it is written and strive for perseverance. We all have our weaknesses and they are constantly probed by the evil one. My prayer for you Terry is one of repentance and humbleness. My prayer for you Greta is one of forgiveness and reflection. I have been where you are and I know of your pain. Our Lord is a Mighty God, WITH him who can defeat us?
Respectfully Submitted: Ron Blechner, Elder
Terry and Greta: The power of Satan in this dispensation is evident in many things we see in our time. We all struggle as it is written and strive for perseverance. We all have our weaknesses and they are constantly probed by the evil one. My prayer for you Terry is one of repentance and humbleness. My prayer for you Greta is one of forgiveness and reflection. I have been where you are and I know of your pain. Our Lord is a Mighty God, WITH him who can defeat us?
Respectfully Submitted: Ron Blechner, Elder
Posted by Mercedes Zaldivar in Scottsdale Az @ 20:33 on Apr 26 2009
I just found out about what happened and my heart hroke ,Terry do not give up we are all humans and we fail but don`t stay down do not let the enemy keep you down God will use you even greater to reach others because through this He will use you to reach out to broken marriages and they will be restored for Gods glory.Greta hold on to God`s hand and pray for your husband and love him for your love and forgiveness will lift him up.I know it is painful I went through this pain when my husband left me I`ve been praying for him 29years and I will not give up for God is faithful in His word when He says He will restore what the enemy took away from us He will.So hold on.My prayers are for you your children and Terry.
I just found out about what happened and my heart hroke ,Terry do not give up we are all humans and we fail but don`t stay down do not let the enemy keep you down God will use you even greater to reach others because through this He will use you to reach out to broken marriages and they will be restored for Gods glory.Greta hold on to God`s hand and pray for your husband and love him for your love and forgiveness will lift him up.I know it is painful I went through this pain when my husband left me I`ve been praying for him 29years and I will not give up for God is faithful in His word when He says He will restore what the enemy took away from us He will.So hold on.My prayers are for you your children and Terry.
Posted by Tim in Nanaimo, BC @ 19:51 on Apr 26 2009
Terry...
I was only recently given a CD of yours... though I've known some of your songs for years. This CD though, has just blessed my soul and touches my heart every time I listen. I then went to your website, and learned of your resignation, and inquired of the friend who gave me the CD, who then replied with this blog.
I am deeply disturbed by the judgemental comments both blatant, and those though well meaning, still judgemental.
The truth is, Jesus died for all of us... and for those who think they are righteous enough on their own merit have blatently belittled the effect of the cross of Calvary, and the undieing grace and mercy He 'daily' shows to each one of us.
We don't know your situation, and it's none of our business. Yes, it's sad that your home and family has broken up - but God's grace is sufficient and will carry you/them through.
The fact is, there will be many who judge you, whether or not you return to your marriage or your ministry... it's sad but it's true.
The good news, is that God's judgment of all of us was placed upon Jesus, 'once and for all'.
As a worshiper, leader and musician - I understand your heart - and though my situation is different, I may never return to public ministry again - but that doesn't stop me from worshipping, writing and sharing with those who know me and my heart... and therein, I am fulfilling the call of God on my life, and offering back to him the gifting 'He's' given me.
May the power of His Love and Grace enfold you today.
Terry...
I was only recently given a CD of yours... though I've known some of your songs for years. This CD though, has just blessed my soul and touches my heart every time I listen. I then went to your website, and learned of your resignation, and inquired of the friend who gave me the CD, who then replied with this blog.
I am deeply disturbed by the judgemental comments both blatant, and those though well meaning, still judgemental.
The truth is, Jesus died for all of us... and for those who think they are righteous enough on their own merit have blatently belittled the effect of the cross of Calvary, and the undieing grace and mercy He 'daily' shows to each one of us.
We don't know your situation, and it's none of our business. Yes, it's sad that your home and family has broken up - but God's grace is sufficient and will carry you/them through.
The fact is, there will be many who judge you, whether or not you return to your marriage or your ministry... it's sad but it's true.
The good news, is that God's judgment of all of us was placed upon Jesus, 'once and for all'.
As a worshiper, leader and musician - I understand your heart - and though my situation is different, I may never return to public ministry again - but that doesn't stop me from worshipping, writing and sharing with those who know me and my heart... and therein, I am fulfilling the call of God on my life, and offering back to him the gifting 'He's' given me.
May the power of His Love and Grace enfold you today.
Posted by John in Bristol, UK @ 23:55 on Apr 24 2009
Bless you Terry (and Greta), as your spirit-filled worship blesses us each day.
Bless you Terry (and Greta), as your spirit-filled worship blesses us each day.
The opinions expressed in the Reader Comments are not necessarily those held by Cross Rhythms.
I am very shocked at this incidence but quick to point out that God has already chosen Brother Terry for this work. Just like King David, He should acknowledge and confess this/any other sin and move-on with His calling. There's nothing the Blood of Jesus can not redeem! We are all 'work-in-progress in the Potter's hand - Eph 2:10 and Jer 18: 3,4.
I pray that Brother Terry and Sister Greta will submit to God in this difficult time so that they can effectively resist the devil cos that is the will of God for them.
Shalom!