His Heart Scribe Inspirations Devotional Magazine January 2014

His Heart Scribe Inspirations January 2014 edition of ~His Heart Scribe~ Magazine, published byDevotional Magazine -His Heart Scribe- Publications and Center Mark Ministries Out-Volume III No. 2 reach International.Glimpses of God’s Glory inSimple Places ... Our Cover Feature: Shanna Echols-WhiteON OUR COVER: Chief Editor:Shanna Echols-White CJ Higginbotham~A Note From Our Editor~ Additional Contributors:Cj Higginbotham—Page 3 Ethan Paredes, Sara Paredes, Dawn Davila, Prophetess Jo~A Look Back at 2013~ Ellen Stevens, Shanna Echols-White, Apostle Dr. Lee AnnJanuary— November Marino, MoMo Smiley, Shelter Me, Pastor Jeff Carr, Sheila—Page 4 Rene Martin, Lance Wallnau ...~Ethan Is Our Hero~Update on Ethan Articles Include — Apostolic Covering—Apostle Dr.—Page 5 Powerful, testimonies of God's grace Lee Ann Marino/ Apostolic Fellow-~Author’s Spotlight~ and mercy in the lives of His people. ship International MinistriesDawn Davila Devotionals that truly will bless you and Watchman on the Wall: Pastor Jeff—Page 6 encourage you to keep on pushing Carr/ Godsown Ministries, Inc.~Leaping Into 2014~ through whatever you may be fac- On Staff Writer: Charles W. WarnerProphetess Jo Ellen Stevens ing. Poetry that truly expresses the love Dawn Welker— Assistant typist,—Page 7 for and from the Father to each one of assistant formatter; assistant edito-~From ‘Meth’ to Messenger~ us His children. Powerful teachings, rial manager …Shanna Echols-White preaching and messages for a deeper, Ken Welker— Computer and Inter-—Page 8 closer walk with the LORD. An intimate net Infrastructure Manager …~The Apostle’s Corner~ look into the lives of those living with Eric Higginbotham— SubscriptionApostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino disabilities and in spite of their limita- Local Delivery Manager …—Page 12 tions continuing on with a life devoted Cj Higginbotham— Editor, Article~God Notes~ to serving. Authors that have given of Submission Manager, Publisher …MoMo Smiley their time to write the ~heart whispers~ Layout Design—Courtesy of : Di-—Page 14 from the LORD. And an up close look vine Designs by Cj~Glimpses of God’s Glory~ into the lives of those in service in God'sLife Interrupted by A Dog Kingdom.—Page 15 Staff: ~His Heart Scribe~ Publications~Watchman on the Wall~Pastor Jeff Carr We thank God for our faithful SUBMISSIONS:—Page 17 friends, contributors, and most of For comments, or questions. To~The Poet’s Corner~ all prayer partners for their sup- submit articles, messages or lettersSheila Rene Martin port! send your contact information—Page 19 Our Magazine Is Supported: email to:~What’s On God’s Mind?~ Through our local ministry and [email protected] Wallnau contributors to the ministry. ~His We are open to your submissions—Page 22 Heart Scribe~ Inspirations Devo- and encourage your feedback! tional Magazine is a bi-monthly SUBSCRIPTIONS: Subscr ip- publication by ~His Heart Scribe~ tions to ~His Heart Scribe~ Inspi- Publications Paradise, CA 95969 rations Devotional Magazine are USA. Copyright © 2011-2014 Cen- free by digital PDF (email, down- ter Mark Ministries Outreach Inter- load or web viewer) subscription. national. All rights reserved. Print- Issues are sent to partners, friends, ed in the USA. Reproduction in churches, ministries, wellness cen- whole or in part is prohibited with- ters, hospitals, biblical study stu- out the prior permission of the pub- dents, those incarcerated and by lisher. request. 2

A NOTE FROM OUR EDITOR I’m not sure about you all BUT I know that 2013 for us here at His Heart Scribe Magazine has been a huge learning and gleaning process! Many new ideas as well as advances however, this new level also leaves behind a year of tight transi- tions as well as a few tears. I’ve always heard that “nothing with great impact in God’s Kingdom comes without much warfare!” Now that we can breathe, we can also stand high onthat mountain top and proclaim that “WE MADE IT THROUGH!”Though there were tears— joy came in the morning. Though there werewounds— they are now beautiful victory scars. Though we may have beenweary— our strength has been renewed and we can see so much moreclearly at this new height!I want to take a moment and thank so many amazing messengers that theLORD led our way in 2013. Each so willingly shared their “heart whis-pers” with us! Although I cannot put each name here you know who youare and so does our Father!I am so very excited and cannot wait to see whom the LORD sends acrossour pages this year! We are truly in a year of celebrations, elevations, andaccelerations! The greatest advice I could give anyone is to lay your entirelife down in surrender to His will and give Him your entire heart forever!I pray that you will be blessed by our January 2014 issue!May all that the Father has in store for each of you be multiplied 100 foldand may those blessings run after you and overtake you!Happy and Most Gloriously Blessed 2014 and Forever!In His Love and Service,Cj Higginbotham and StaffHis Heart Scribe Publications 3

A Look Back at Our2013 Headliners ... 4

his past year was not an easy one. Ethan always soldiered on, even though there were many, many, many mornings of nausea, vomiting, weird symptoms thatcouldn't be figured out, 2 hospital stays, and even Nana getting diagnosed with can-cer as well. BUT I can top this list of many trials with even more blessings! I won'teven try to list them all. We are so incredibly blessed to be with each other thru eve-rything, and as healthy as we can all be. We love Jesus, and you, too. Friends andfamily, have a wonderful Christmas!(Mom) Sara Beth Paredes {facebook.com/ethanisourhero} {Those Smiles Say It All!} We love you Parades Family! His Heart Scribe! 5

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oors, doors, opened doors Our ceilings now becoming floors! Glory shining brighter still The hungry ones will all be filled!!Angels breaking through to thoseWho've spoken words that they were toldFrom the holy of holies, the mercy seatThese words in earth they did repeat!Like arrows flying toward their markGod sending them into the darkTo speak the words heard in the nightWords that bring love, words that bring light!Yes Angels going to bring to pass!The word made flesh alas, alas!Spoken from the prophet's lipsWith glory and with heavenly bliss!Gold, gold that is coming throughFrom all the trials that they've been through!Bowls being poured upon the earthOf the prayers that my people brought forth in birth!You'll see lightning’s and thunders and winds will blowBecause of these prayers of the saints of oldTogether with the saints on earthThey've filled up the vial, through the prayers they've birthed! (Continued on page 16) 7

“I remember the Our cover guest this month lived this. smell so distinctly in She didn’t have to research, interview, or that house ... the read about what “meth” better known as smell of piss and “Methamphetamine” will do to a per- dog and cat feces. It son’s life as they ‘knew’ it before the drug was horrific ... the was used.heat only intensified the smell. A Shanna Echols-White was one of the for-house that wasn’t even mine, alt- tunate ones who was completely deliv-hough I called it mine ... only be- ered, set free and healed from this horri-cause I had been living in it for over ble addiction. However, not before asa year ... existing there. I had chosen she says so humbly, “It cost me mythe front room because it was the house, car job and my kids. I walkedroom I had picked out for Stefen ... away April 29th 2007. 2 weeks to thewhen he came home ... home ... ha. day ... I felt the hand of God touch my‘what the hell?’ The agony in the pit body and the devil leave. I was instantlyof my stomach as I lay on the mat- healed of my addiction ... set free!”tresses we had put on top of my carone night ... we found them by a This month with the guidance from thedumpster ... the agony was the Holy Spirit we are changing our inter-worst pain I’d felt in my entire life. view protocol . I have had the pleasureCurled up in fetal position I’d cry and the blessing of speaking with Misshysterically begging GOD to let medie.” (Continued on page 9)“Screaming as tears flooded myface ... please ... just let me die ... Icould not take another day, hour orsecond without my kids ... time aftertime these were my days ... the life Ihad created ... the life I felt I de-served ... I knew I was going to diein that house ... maggots filled thefeces filled toilet ... there was no run-ning water ... dear GOD please ... letme die— I LIVED ... AMEN!” 8

(Continued from page 8) “My name is Shanna ... I’m 45 years old. I have 3 amazing sons, Clay-Shanna at great length on several occa- ton 26, Stefen 20 and Landon 2sions and in the following pages the fruit 1/2. I am a recovered meth addictof those messages she has agreed to share of 6 years. I say recovered becausesome of her “miraculous testimony” with that's what I am ... recovered ...each of you— our precious readers! not recovering. “On April 29th, 2013 I posted a photo I was your typical mother of two of me clean from an 8 year addiction sons who were involved in base- to meth. It took my job, my car, my ball and football and I was the house, my kids and nearly my life. I team mom. My entire life revolved posted this photo in the hopes it would around my sons and I loved it. I show that you can change your life. No was a medical assistant for a doc- matter what your addiction may be ... tor and had been for 6 years. I ITS NEVER TOO LATE! had an amazing life. The year was I had no idea that I would receive the 1999 and I was 31 years old at the response I did. I was not looking to time. I weighed in at 138lbs and become the poster child of recovery had never weighed this much in and in no way did I post it to waive a my life, my average weight was flag and say ... “look at me I’m clean 125. and sober.” It was a message of hope ... that's it ... nothing more. Being \"fat\" was one thing I was I have received messages from all over not going to be. I had tried a few the world asking for some sort of ad- different diets and for the first vice and I feel honored. I was given a time I was not losing weight like I responsibility I did not ask for but had wanted. I knew that meth have done the best I can to take on the would shed the pounds I wanted responsibility. I did not attend rehab and I decided I would buy just a and I do not go to meetings. I walked little, get rid of the pounds and away from being a junkie of 8 years ... move on. will power and my God.” I called my cousin’s wife in hopes that she would have an idea where I could buy the drug.” “I went straight to the needle.” (Continued on page 10) 9

(Continued from page 9—Shanna Echols-White) From No- “I took my kids to my vember of brother’s house. I could 1999 to not live in a car with them. February of As I drove away I still be- 2000 I lost lieved I would pull it all 25lbs. I had together while I continued more ener- to stick the devil’s spear ingy than I had had in years and thought this was the answer my arm.”to my prayers. House was cleaner, laundry was alwaysdone, and I was superwoman! “I ended up in a house that i squatted in for over$50.00 every two weeks turned into $100.00. I had 2 years. It was about 3no clue when I stuck the needle in my arm the first months after leaving mytime I was climbing in bed with the devil … I was. kids that I realized, truly realized that I was neverThe first thing to go was the job. Still, I continued to going to be with themuse believing I was still in control. All the while, ne- again. The pain and agonyglecting my children to let dope fiends stay at my of not having my sons, myhouse ... to shower, do laundry and to sleep. See, I life I had once had waslove helping people in need. I truly believed that unbearable. There are nowhat I was doing was a good thing. words.”The devil played on my weakness and where I was “I lived in this house not hav-vulnerable. I was blind to the fact I was neglecting ing any electricity, or water. Ithe 2 people that needed me the most. This was 3 slept on a mattress I had foundyears into my \"addiction.” But I believed I still in in the garbage. I had a dog andcontrol. 8 cats that lived in this house with me. They urinated andI had started dealing and was moving 1/4 to 1/2 oz. defecated on the floors of thea day. Time marched on and a few more years went house and the smell was horrif-by. Me and the boys had been evicted from house ic.after house, apartment after apartment. Webounced from motel to motel. I had burned every The toilet was taped off to keepbridge and lied to everyone I knew. I was evicted the maggots from escapingfrom the last house, knowing I could not rent from from using it over and overanyone in town with my history. with no running water. I had at this point been using the back- yard as my own personal toi- let.” 10

(Continued from page 10) thrown in ignorance and anger. I shelter you from the storms and I shield you from I would look into the mirror your fears. and the person looking back was not me. I was lost some- I am your friend ... where in this body. I would scream at the image pleading I walk with you daily and live in your for the \"ME\" I used to be. I thoughts. I feed off your failures, I revel in knew I was in there, some- your guilt. I thrive on your shame and where, lost. I was fighting for dance with your deceit. I keep you in dark- my sanity and fighting for my ness and take pleasure in your pain. I de- life. I knew I would never be light in your loneliness and wallow in your pretty again … sins. I laugh when you flounder and strike when you stumble.Shanna got out … Many don’t! I am your friend ...“I made the decision to stop putting methinto my body. On week 2 of being clean I relish in your anger and worship in yourGod lifted the desire and I have never and pride. I feed off your compulsion andwill never use again.” dwell in your isolation. I am familiar with your weaknesses and abuse your denial. I treasure your resentment and take comfort in your depression. I am your friend ... My name is— \"Your Disease.\"I am your friend … I am your friend ...The only true companion you have. I hold out my hand andI am with you when you are lonely; bring you faith. I awardI am with you when you are sad. you serenity and self-I am with you when you feel withdrawn esteem. I bestow upon you peace and ac-and when the world is cruel. I hide the ceptance. I wrap you in love and tenderheckler's words and block the missiles the shield of knowledge. I volunteer hu- mility and shower you with confidence. I bequeath spiritual growth, emotional ad- vancement and physical revival. (Continued on page 18) 11

yourself the followingquestions:· When was the last time I took on some-thing new and challenging? (I mean real-ly challenging, not just something youdon’t like or something you have an aver-sion to.)· Do I do things with people who are notmy relatives?· When was the last time I spoke with –or reached out to – someone who wasunsaved?· When I discover I disagree with a friendof mine, does that disagreement end ourfriendship?· When it’s suggested that I need to leavesomeone behind in my life or maybe stoprelying so much on family members,what is my response?· What is the one thing that I insist I can-not – or will not – give up, even if Godasks it of me? (Continued on page 20)12

“One of the greatest joys a woman ofGod can experience is the realizationthat she is not alone. Women today ex-perience overwhelm, intimidation, andstress as they try to pursue lives, jobs,relationships, and yes, even ministries.How can a woman of God discover trueinspiration?In Surrounded By So Great A Cloud OfWitnesses, join Dr. Lee Ann B. Marino,Ph.D., D.D. as she introduces you tosome of the most awesome Christianwomen found throughout Christian his-tory. In twenty-eight days, you willjourney from Biblical times to moderntimes, reading about some of Christiani-ty’s most powerful – and often unsung –history makers. See how God hasworked through women throughout his-tory as you gain empowerment andpurpose in your own walk with God.” About the Author Dr. Lee Ann B. Marino, Ph.D., D.D. is Apostle, Visionary, and Founder for Ap- ostolic Fellowship International Minis- tries and her women’s ministry, Women of Power International. She is also a Bi- ble scholar, theologian, and founder of Female Apologetics, a branch of apolo- getical study specifically relating to women and their role in the faith. Her main website is : www.powerfortoday.org 13

have discovered that place where I am deeply connected with You. It is a place within the deep reser- voirs of my heart where I am in continual 2 2~ way interactive, free flowing inward and eternal focused conversations with You!...How You interconnect and interact withmy heart, soul and spirit intercepting myinnermost thoughts and feelings interpret-ing them with Heaven's Language and in-terceding the inexpressible into the heart ofLove Himself ~ my expresser~feeler, mygo~between!...I LIVE IN A DANCE WITH THE SPIRITbecause YOUR SPIRIT is ALIVE IN ME! Itis a realm of life and peace ~ Shalom....It is the realm of pleasure to my DaddyGod's heart where His Spirit is living in meand I am living in His Spirit! You give melife because You are alive in me....I am pleasing and \"as I should be\" be-cause my I AM is as He should be IN me. Iam filled with righteousness because Yourrighteousness lives in me. Your love, identi-ty, worth, value, and righteousness is sodeeply ingrained within me that it has be-come my spiritual makeup / DNA....Your Spirit gives me inexhaustible lifeand your GRACE is the fueled up generator (Continued on page 27) 14

ver since a therapy dog visited than out. And in the time I was able to me in the hospital during my spend at home, I had to live in a germ-free first cycle of chemotherapy in bubble to protect my fragile immune sys- May 2011, I became fixated tem. As a substitute for a real dog, my on the idea of having a dog of mom found “Sleepy,” my childhood stuffed my own one day. dog in the attic. As embarrassing as it was for me to be toting a stuffed animal at age. . . hen you are talking to a dog 22, Sleepy was the next best thing to a real puppy. He made me feel like a kid again,about cancer, there are no judgments or safe and innocent to the cruelties of thetaboos. The therapy dog, a small energetic world.King Charles spaniel, jumped around onmy hospital bed playfully tugging at the . . . ix months after my bone marrowblanket on my lap. For the first time since Ihad fallen ill, I didn’t feel like I was being transplant, I finally got the green light fromtreated as if I were made of porcelain. The my doctors to get a real puppy. I promisedtherapy dog made me feel like a human my parents that I would take numerousfirst, and a cancer patient second. precautions to protect my health. The dog would wear disposable booties on walks, to. . . uring the first year of my cancer keep his paws as germ-free as possible. Itreatment, adopting a dog was out of the (Continued on page 21)question. I spent more time in the hospital 15

(Continued from page 7—Jo Ellen Stevens) https://soundcloud.com/doug-stevens/ doors-floors-glory-and-moreAnd no one able to denyTheir God is able to bring the supply! © Jo Ellen StevensTo do the works that are born of loveThey'll know, yes they'll know it's from above! Jo Ellen Stevens is a prophetic speak-Bringing life to those in need er, author, worshipSpreading seed and the poorest feed. leader, intercessor,With hearts like His they'll share the love She has ministeredAnd know that it was from the dove! with her husband for 23 years pastor-Yes, Holy Spirit will again arise ing, teaching, and leading prophetic worship.And gifts will emerge in the church's eyes! She is a prophetic author for Spirit Fuel. SheMiracles, signs and wonders again has taught many bible study groups and hasBringing forth His royal kids! led prophetic intercessory prayer groups. She operates in a prophetic anointing and in wordYes, the rain of His Spirit upon us once more of knowledge and word of wisdom. She be-Early and latter together will pour! lieves that every believer should be hearingReaper overtaking the sower 'twill be the Lord's voice and resounding His heart outAs soon as you speak it coming to be! of their intimate relationship with Him. She believes God called her many years ago to en-Yes, harvest begins in 2014 courage the body of Christ to arise and shineSo let us begin to train them to glean, with the glory of the Lord for such a time asThe ones who'll bring the greatest catch this no matter what their age, background orThe most glorious harvest we've ever seen yet! social status! She also believes that God has given us each a platform to use the gifts andAssemble together, it will take unity talents that He has given us to bring thoseTo usher in the age of the kingdom to be who do not know the Lord out of the kingdomThe day of Christ in you is near! of darkness into the kingdom of God and thatSo arise and shine the glory is here!! social media will play a great part in covering the earth with His glory! Jo Ellen is availableThe Kingdom age has now begun to speak in churches and conferences.The awakening of my manifest sonsThe sons of love and peace are here For more information, contact Jo Ellen Stevens via :Reformation drawing near!! e-mail at: [email protected] or onSo hear the prophets of my heartAnd so shall you prosper and never depart! Facebook:This is my word for 2014 https://www.facebook.com/joellen.stevens.9We've only started, and begun to see!! Website: http://dstevens7.wix.com/tcic#!books/cnec 16

ere we stand at the 4. In music, the resolution of a dissonance, precipice of a new year, is the carrying of it, according to rule, into a a new hope, a new de- consonance in the subsequent chord. sire, a new beginning, and what do we do 5. In medicine, the disappearing of any tu-with it, even before we enter into the mor without coming to suppuration; the dis-new year. We set ourselves up to fail, persing of inflammation.by making promises, we either can’t,won’t, or don’t keep, you know the 6. Fixed purpose or determination of mind;ones I’m talking about, the New Year as a resolution to reform our lives; a resolu-resolution. tion to undertake an expedition.RESOLU'TION, n. [L.resolutio. See Resolve.] 7. The effect of fixed purpose; firmness,1. The act, operation or process of separat- steadiness or constancy in execution, imply-ing the parts which compose a complex ing courage.idea or a mixed body; the act of reducingany compound or combination to its com-ponent parts; analysis; as the resolution ofcomplex ideas; the resolution of any mate-rial substance by chemical operations.2. The act or process of unraveling or disen-tangling perplexities, or of dissipating ob-scurity in moral subjects; as the resolutionof difficult questions in moral science.3. Dissolution; the natural process of sepa- 8. Determination of a cause in a court of jus-rating the component parts of bodies. tice; as a judicial resolution. (Continued on page 23) 17

(Continued from page 11—Shanna Echols-White) “I have to say … I feel very excited and feel like I've come a long way in my lifeI am your friend … from where I was 6 years ago. I applied to do volunteer work at the local pris-I will lead you out of the darkness into the ons here in Abilene. I was certain Ilight. I will carry you when you are weak would be denied, being a convicted fel-and escort you through honesty. I will pro- on and serving 4 years probation. I amvide tools for the battles and binding for proud to say that I received a letter to-your wounds. day from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice stating I have beenI am your friend … cleared to attend the Volunteer Train- ing/Orientation. My volunteer status isI will teach you abstinence and release you however contingent upon completionfrom your burden. I will initiate for- of the training program. I honestly feelgiveness and I will foster willingness. I will totally vindicated!! God is creating thenurture ambition and claim back your life. path I am suppose to walk and I feel extremely blessed!” I am your friend ... My name is \"Recovery.\"You May Be asking Yourself— “I have officially been invited to speak atWhat does recovery look like? two churches in Alabama I'm very excited and feel very honored”... “God saved me from the depths of hell. HE restored me and has given me a life I believed I'd never have! Faith is everything. Please believe there is hope … please surrender and know HE can and will save you! To all the addicts still suffering and know the guilt shame and self- hate … you are worthy and de- serve restoration! God Bless!”Brings power to the Scripture that (Continued onpage24) says, “Here I am LORD send me!” … 18

What you have You’re a new creation… gone throughdoes not have to de- You’re a people for His possession…fine you. You’re a royal priesthood…N othing and no one has the You’re alive to God…right to tell you whoyou are, what you All grace abounds towards you…can or can't do. All sufficiency is in you, through Him…T he only One who has the You’re anointed…right to tell you whoyou are, is our Heav- You’re the apple of God’s eye…enly Father, and Hehas only good things As He is, so are we in this earth…to say about you. You’re baptized into one spirit… You’re baptized into Christ and His death… You’re being perfected… You are the beloved… You are blameless… You’re blessed… You’re blessed with all spiritual blessings… You’ve got bold access to the throne of God… You’re as bold as a lion because you’re born again… (Continued on page 29) 19

(Continued from page 12—Apostle Lee Ann Marino) he questions on page 12 reveal to us about our comfort zones – are- as in our lives where we find ourselves complacent and at ease. Where is your comfort zone? Oh now, don’t sit there and shake your head, as if you don’t know what I’m talking about. Also, skip the part where you try to convince me you don’t have a comfortzone, and that you are above having them. Human nature demands we have a com-fort zone; it’s a part of adaptability. In order to survive, we like to know what iscoming next, and find ourselves gravitating toward those things which make uscomfortable. In a comfort zone, we find an immediate sense of security: we feel acertain level of control, and have a certain level of faith in our ability to control ourenvironment. uman beings like the feeling they are in things in the ministry as the main part of my control. It’s not something we like to work. A recent endeavor that was very muchtalk about or face, but it’s true. Sure, none of along these same traditional lines left me un-us like dealing with controlling people, nor comfortable in more ways than one. Where-do we like that sting of dominance we feel as prior I was more comfortable being a fig-when someone comes along who just has to urehead and standing on the sidelines look-have things their way…but there’s a truth in ing in, I wasn’t comfortable with that thisthat we equally dislike facing: we often create time. I felt like I wasn’t taking enough initia-that very existence through our comfort tive and wasn’t involved in the work in thezones. way I, as the apostle in the situation, needed to be. Were there reasons why the ceremoni- ow do we, as Christians – and especial- al role became such a focus? Sure. I was ly as leaders - create comfort zones for dealing with people that technically were notourselves? We all know that being Christian “my” people, I was dealing with decisionsleaders means going beyond what’s comfort- that were not just about me, but about othersable, especially if we study the lives of those involved – and the decisions ran the risk ofin the faith. We like to quote various passag- affecting others involved in a far larger way,es and encourage people to “go into the un- and I was dealing with being in a ceremonialknown” and “go beyond limits,” but we for- position that left me often questioning justget that many of those limits we encourage what my role was in terms of decision-people to go beyond, we ourselves don’t like making in the situation.to venture past them. (Continued on page 26) s God deals with me about comfort zones in my own ministry, I am realiz-ing how terribly uncomfortable He can makea comfort zone for us if we stay in it toolong. For many years, I have done certain 20

(Continued from page 15—Life Interrupted) . . . When my boyfriend Seamus is home from work, he shares the responsibilities ofpromised to wear gloves when walking and taking care of Oscar. But during the day,feeding him, vowed that he would never it’s just me and the dog.sleep in my bed and lined up four friendsto help take care of him when I lacked the . . . Oscar, unlike my caregivers, doesn’tenergy. care that I’m tired, feeling nauseous after. . . I spent months trolling animal my chemotherapy treatments. Every morn-adoption websites for the perfect furry ing between 6 and 7, Oscar scoots over tocompanion but as soon as I saw Oscar, I my side of the bed and begins the processknew I had to bring all four, of baptizing me with his tongue until Iwiggling pounds of himhome with me. With his soft wake up.white fur, tiny heart-shapednose, and hazel eyes, it was . . . Caring for Oscar is notlove at first sight. always easy, but trying to keep. . . But within 72 hours up with him has been some ofof living with Oscar, I began the best medicine I’ve receivedto wonder if I had made a huge mistake. I since my cancer diagnosis. Os-had meticulously geared up for his arrival car and I have even shared sim-(teething toys, a crate, and an armload of ilar experiences, and together,cleaning products and stain removers: we’ve slowly matured and grown more dis-check, check, and check). But nothing ciplined. He no longer pees on the Orientalcould have prepared me for the task of rug in my living room, and I have stoppedsprinting outside of my apartment building sleeping in until noon. Oscar just finishedat the crack of dawn with a peeing 8-week- getting his booster shots, and I will soon beold schnauzer-poodle mix. After a bone- getting all of my childhood vaccinations formarrow transplant and two and a half the second time (a patient’s immunizations are lost during a bone marrow trans- years of ongoing plant). chemotherapy, my muscles were weak . . . Walking up and down stairs used to and my energy non- be a chal- existent. lenge for us. . . . Walking Os- I felt weak car quickly became and unstable the most dreaded on my feet part of my day. Af- after spending so much time on bed rest. ter a few blocks, he And Oscar’s short, stubby legs meant thatwas warmed up and ready for a run in the more often than not, he would end up tum-park. I, on the other hand, couldn’t wait to bling rather than walking down the stairs.crawl back into bed. Now, we bound up and down the stairs with ease, taking them two by two. I’ve found that I do some of my best think- (Continued on page 28) 21

The REAL SECRET to ex-pansion and increase…notwhat you think.David's and Joseph's pathway to promotion...1. FAVOR put a PROPHETIC CALLING on David's and Joseph’slife.2. ANOINTING en abled th em to do thin gs they n evercould have done without Gods hand on them.3. CONTRADICTION pu t ir o n in to them .4. ENLARGEMENT on the in side pr epar ed them fo rpromotion on the outside. “Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: THOU HAST ENLARGED ME WHEN I WAS IN DISTRESS” (Psalm 4:1) . . . (Continued on page 30) 22

(Continued from page 17—New Begin- few understand is that the fill our wants or needs abovenings) choice we have boils down to, anyone else’s, we have forsaken will we follow God or not. God, putting ourselves before9. The determination or deci- --Deuteronomy30:19 “I call God. We take God out of thesion of a legislative body, or a heaven and earth to record driver’s seat so many ways informal proposition offered for this day against you, that I each day, over so manylegislative determination. We have set before you life and thoughts and decisions, and forcall that a resolution, which is death, blessing and cursing: the most part, we don’t evenreduced to form and offered to therefore choose life, that both know it. We fill our heads witha legislative house for consid- thou and thy seed may live:” ideas that— without God weeration, and we call it a resolu- cannot accomplish, though wetion when adopted. We say, a --Deuteronomy 30:20 “That try, we still fail at.member moved certain resolu- thou mayest love the LORDtions; the house proceeded to thy God, and that thou mayest What if the only resolu-consider the resolutions of- obey His voice, and that thou tion we set for ourselves is tofered; they adopted or rejected mayest cleave unto Him: for repent of our wicked ways,the resolutions. He is thy life, and the length of then seek God, not only to thy days: that thou mayest know what those ways are, but10. The formal determination dwell in the land which the also that we succeed in pleas-of any corporate body, or of LORD sware unto thy fathers, ing God?any association of individuals; to Abraham, to Isaac, and toas the resolutions of a town or Jacob, to give them.” What if when God showsother meeting. us our wicked ways, we get -Joshua 24:15 “And if it humbled and ask His for-11. In algebra, the resolution of seem evil unto you to serve the giveness? In this past year, Ian equation, is the same as re- LORD, choose you this day have seen the word repent, re-duction; the bringing of the whom ye will serve; whether peated constantly and consist-unknown quantity by itself on the gods which your fathers ently, in almost every messageone side, and all the known served that were on the other that came from God! Will wequantities on the other, with- side of the flood, or the gods of heed His warnings? Could itout destroying the equation, by the Amorites, in whose land ye be God is letting us know, timewhich is found the value of the dwell: but as for me and my is short? What if God wants usunknown quantity. house, we will serve the to put away our self- LORD.” indulgence, our religious spirit12. Relaxation; a weakening. ways, stop all the foolish bick-Obs. Even when we realize that ering, seek His truth His Word, there are only two choices in and walk the walk of life in Je- These are the corporate this life, follow God or not, we sus Christ?meanings of the word, resolu- still fail, even though many oftion and none seem to fit the us have made the same procla- What if God wants us todeclaration of change in hu- mation as the Israelites did put away our natural familiari-man beings, but all have some- long ago. ties, and seek His ways, thething to do with inanimate ob- righteous ways of God? Actu-jects. Could it be it works for -Joshua 24:16 “And the peo- ally, that is exactly what Godthe inanimate object because ple answered and said, God wants, He wants us to stop be-that has no free will of its forbid that we should forsake ing self-pleasing, and start beingown? We as human beings the LORD, to serve other God pleasing. Thishave been given, by God, free gods.”choice and free will, but what (Continued on page 31) We have to some degree, forsaken our Lord to serve oth- er Gods, and here is how we have, anytime we choose to ful- 23

(Continued from page 18—Shanna Echols-White)“I’m very happy to say that I have been Advocacy works! However, most that “advocate” to those addicted to methinvited by Reverend Jim to go to Cir- have never truly experienced thecleville, OH in September and speak at horrible phases of addiction. In this testimony God not only deliveredhis church. I can’t tell you how honored Shanna He also raised her up as a mouthpiece. The anointing that de-I feel, I am very excited. I never livered her resides through His pow-dreamed that my life would have er in her to reach out and set the captives free! She holds the anoint-changed so drastically on April 29th, ing to set them at liberty those who are still bound!2007 and once again on the same dateApril 29th, 2013. I prayed that I would (Continued on page 25)reach just one person that neededHOPE to change the way they were liv-ing. You cannot imagine the messages Ihave received since that day. I wish Icould share them with you, but ofcourse, I will not. Thank you to every-one for sharing the flyer … WE havechanged lives, given hope and savedlives. I cant explain the magnitude …we have reached every country in theworld. You should all feel proud be-cause it took all of us … waging this waragainst drugs! God Bless and lets keepfighting!” 24

(Continued from page 24) magnificent personality! Brings to mind a phrase I learned a long while back— September 29, 2013 near Circleville, “Some people come into your life and quickly OH via mobile go … others stay for a while, leave footprints on your heart and you are never the same!” “Good morning! I've been wondering and anxious to find out the reason Just for Today: I have found a new way God brought me to Ohio. This morn- to live. Today, I will seek to serve others ing I found out one reason why. My with love and to love myself. friend messaged me asking for pray- ers for him and his son Hayden ... he Shanna Echols-White is 18 and looking at 15 years in pris- This girl is really good! on. He asked that I speak today for them and my voice be loud and be So wonderfully refreshing the change in clear. I realized that my friend had her soul no longer consumed by the men- been following my post on Facebook tal obsession to start the day with crystal apparently because he knew I was on meth in a \"bowl\" … a journey. Sitting quietly and never commenting. He asked that I be his voice and I will. I'm asking for pray- ers today from all of you for Hayden and his father. Prayers for strength and prayers for continued Faith. I love you my dear friends!” Bythe“Word”oftheirtestimonies! Mind clear, thoughts happy, heart full Her God helps her fight crystal meth'sWhat we have found so phenomenal about familiar pull She's learning things aboutShanna is the delight she receives in making herself she never knew not allowing pastnew friends! If you have followed this one mistakes to make her blue ...and did some research you would know thatright away she is “anointed” to “draw” peo- She's like a flower who's petals Becomeple away from drugs and also away from magnificent as they approach full bloomthose things that concern them! She is truly ridding her life Of dread and glooma friend to the “never end” to so many …. Crystal meth no longer her higher powerThose she’s known for years and those she no longer living in that \"crystal\" tower ...has just met call her “blessed!” She truly ex-humes her God’s heart for His people! The Ramblings of a Recovering Addict —wounded and the hurting seem to flock to her written by: Crystal Wyeth (Continued on page 32) 25

(Continued from page 20—Apostle Lee Ann Marino) s God me think about Abram’s to leave his entire comfort has command in Genesis 12:1-3: zone and go somewhere dealt “The Lord said to Abram, new. God didn’t tell him with ‘Leave your land, your rela- where he was going, only me, I tives, and your father’s that his time there was up,came to realize the comfort home. Go to the land that I and he needed to move onzone just isn’t working any- will show you. I will make to the new territory. We fo-more. For a long time, I’ve you a great nation, I will cus on the obedience, whichheld to my own status bless you. I will make your is relevant, powerful, andquo. I tried to venture out, name great, and you will be yes, desirable, but we neverout of God’s timing, into a blessing. I will bless those consider the process thatother dimensions, and I who bless you, and whoev- went into that obedience.never had very good success er curses you, I will curse.in so doing. I came to accept Through you every familywhere I needed to be (even if on earth will beI didn’t understand why), blessed.’” (GWT) We love toand I’ve maintained the po- romanticize the experiencessitions I’ve been in. Now, of Abram because we knowGod doesn’t desire for me to the end result – we knowremain in that zone. God the intense blessings he re-wants to take me to another ceived and we receive as alevel, and that level is, in result – but we don’t thinksome ways, unknown for about all the things thatme. must have gone through his This experience makes mind when God asked him don’t question for a second that Abram had his doubts, thought twice about it, and wondered why in order to be blessed, he had to leave everything com- fortable and familiar to find it. The reason is simple: in our comfort zones, we really don’t need to be blessed, because we are in control. We know what is coming, we know where we are going, and we know what to ex-pect. Whether we like the circumstances we are in or not, we have a sense of control thatlimits us and our ability to experience and receive from God in new and differentways. The blessing of God doesn’t lie in our constant flocking to what we always know –it lies in the unknown, in those situations and circumstances that require us to rely uponHim, and only Him, and find Him in everything we see, do, and need. Blessing lies as wegive up control – and surrender to God.© 2013 Lee Ann B. Marino. All rights reserved. 26

~ the Powerhouse of Life within me —The day of my adoption was the daythat birthed and has woven YOUR I became Your child and Jesus becameRISEN LIFE with inside of me. Your my brother. Your GLORY is revealed innew life encompasses everything with- the deep recesses of my heart wherein the fabric of my being and has You translate and intercede upon myraised a new life in me by Your grace. behalf! —You are my BLESSED GO~ BE-— Spirit ~ lead me on in the dance TWEEN! Your daughter is forever,with You, my Abba, my Daddy God ~ eternally grateful sweet Spirit~ mymy sweet Jesus! You witnessed the day Daddy God! I am SO in love with You!of my adoption into Your family. You —A COLLAGE I PUT TOGETHER TOtestify to the day my heart was signed VISUALLY EXPRESS MY JOY …and sealed by Your Love signature ~giving me my NEW NAME! www.facebook.com/Momo.Smiles www.godsongsheart2heart.com—It was THAT day I became an heir tothe Inheritance I have in You ~ theFullness of GOD~ everything that Youare and everything You have is in me!—What treasures You have preparedfor my heart that I am enjoying in theHOPE chest You have filled within me. My God Songs are my God testi- monies (my Godstories) which have been inspired and born out of the Love Story God has written up- on my heart through the Gospel of Peace Message woven throughout all of Pastor James B Rich- ard’s books & my DADDY- GOD’S LIVING WORD ~ the BI- BLE! It’s a pretty sweet gift and blessed opportunity He has giv- en me to SING His Love Notes through The Gospel of Peace message to others through my Godsongs!! 27

(Continued from page 21—Life Interrupted) working on “heel” and other basic com- mands. When we leave my apartment, Os-ing during our early morning walks — car bounds ahead of me, tugging at histhose few hours after the garbage trucks leash as he guides me toward the dog park.have gone and before the coffee shops open For the first time in a very long time, it’swhen Manhattan is as asleep as it ever will not the cancer that leads. It’s Oscar.be. For that onehour each morn- Photo: Anne Franceying, I’m focusedon the now. well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/12/23/life-. . . Because interrupted-by-a-dog/?src=rechp&_r=0of Oscar, I havediscovered the Episode 2 is now available on DVD:Tompkins http://ShelterMe.tv/dvd/Square Park dogrun where we‘ve made lots of new friends. \"ShelterMe:Let'sGoHome\"(Ep.2)trailer:There’s Mochi, the terrier mix who likes to http://youtu.be/E6qcMrr5L_Mwrestle in the sand with Oscar. And Thel-ma and Louise, the shy brother and sister SHELTERME,Episode1,isonNETFLIXbeagle duo who prefer to watch the other http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/dogs play from a distance. I get my morn- Shelter_Me/70264887?trkid=13462100ing comic relief from watching Max, a gianthound, whose favorite extracurricular ac- DONATE a toy to a shelter pet:tivity is attacking the fur trim on women’s http://amzn.com/w/1TGMPDNBWZWOBwinter coats.. . . As for the dog precautions that I http://www.ShelterMe.compromised my parents, we have tried to Is the only dedicated site that lets anyonestick to most of them. I wash my hands create online profiles of shelter pets toregularly, and as my immune system has help them get adopted.grown stronger, we’ve graduated to wipingdown Oscar’s paws each time he enters the https://www.facebook.com/ ShelterMeTV apartment. It won’t surprise any dog owner that Oscar has wriggled his way into the bed, but at least he sleeps at the foot of it. . . . Although I was the one who rescued Oscar from an animal shelter, ithas become clear that he’s done most of therescuing in our relationship. We’re still 28

(Continued from page 19—Who Are You?) You are His fullness… You are His possession… You’re part of the bride… You are His workmanship… You are a Holy nation… You’re buried with Christ in His death… You’re a Holy priesthood… You can do all things in Christ… You’re increasing in the knowledge of God… You’re chosen… You’re inseparable from the love of God… You’re a chosen generation… You’re a jewel in His eye… You’re a joint heir with Jesus…Christ indwells you with all His fullness… You’re justified… You’re a coheir with Christ… The Kingdom of God is within you… You’re created for good works… You’re a King… You’re curse free… You’re a priest… You’re dead to sin… You’re dead with Christ… You’re a ruler… You’re declared Holy… You’re known by Him… You’re a disciple… You’re lacking in nothing… You’re the light of the world… You’re elect… You’re living by faith… You’re enriched… Everything works in your favor… You live by God’s word… You’re enriched in all knowledge… You’re a living stone… You’re made in His image… You’re faithful… You’re made rich in everything… You’re a fellow citizen… You’re more than a conqueror… You’re a new creation… You’re free… You’re of sound mind… You’re free from sin… He’s freely given you all things… You are ordained… You’re a friend of Christ… You are a different people… You’re fruitful… You’re the people of God… You’re gifted… You’re the pillars of God… You’re given all things… You are prepared for good works… You’re the habitation of God… You are protected, purified, raised with You have the mind of Christ… Christ in resurrection light… He’s at work in you… He is for you, not against you… You are redeemed… You’re healed… You’re hidden in Christ... (Continued on page 31) You’re highly favored… You are His body… 29

(Continued from page 22—4 Steps Out) ter revelations than thy dreams. Say not that the shades of the prison-house have f it weren't for life's chisel and ham- fettered thee; thy fetters are wings — wings mer there'd be no other way to lib- of flight into the bosom of humanity. The erate the happier, more authentic door of thy prison-house is a door into the and more enlightened YOU from heart of the universe.\" the marble. ou learn compassion for others eorge Matheson said: \"And have not through the distress God delivers you you and I a thousand times felt this from. God has enlarged you by the veryto be true? It is written of Joseph in the thing you sought to get out of. Sometimesdungeon that “the iron entered into his delivered through….sometimes deliveredsoul.” We all feel that what Joseph needed from … ALWAYS DELIVERED!for his soul was just the iron. He had seenonly the glitter of the gold. He had been He reproduces Himself through you.rejoicing in youthful dreams; and dream- Pass it on!ing hardens the heart. He who sheds tears —Lanceover a romance will not be most apt tohelp reality; real sorrow will be too unpo- “Deep inside every one of us is a longingetical for him. We need the iron to enlarge to live a life of greatness and to leave aour nature. The gold is but a vision; the legacy – to genuinely matter, make a dif-iron is an experience. The chain which ference, to contribute to somethingunites me to humanity must be an iron unique.. The Lance Learning Group be-chain. That touch of nature which makes lieves that people who find their God giv-the world akin is not joy, but sorrow; gold en voice can come together and createis partial, but iron is universal.\" access to new levels of innovation, prob- lem solving and productivity in the mar-YOUR LIMIT IS YOUR ENLARGEMENT! ketplace, society and among nations.” oseph’s dungeon is the road to lancelearning.com Joseph’s throne. Thou canst not lift the iron load of thy brother if the iron hath not entered intothee. It is thy limit that is thine enlarge-ment. It is the shadows of thy life that arethe real fulfillment of thy dreams of glory.Murmur not at the shadows; they are bet- 30

(Continued from page 29—Who Are You?) (Continued from page 23—New Beginnings) You are the righteousness of God in Christ… question comes to mind though, even as I write You’re a royal priesthood… this message, how can we ever hope to accom- You’re a saint… plish this, if we don’t first get familiar with Him through His Word? In this new beginning, You’re the salt of the earth… what if we chose to please God, seek His ways You’re sanctified… and not ours, and what if we stopped being so You’re saved… prideful and asked God to help us overcome You’re sealed… ourselves and stop up our hearing and obeying the call of the enemy, the father of lies? This isYou’re seated with Him in heavenly places… a prayer that God will gladly answer… You’re a servant of God… You share His authority… -James 4:3 “Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume It upon You’re the sheep of His pasture… your lusts.” You’re a shining star… You’re a son of God… God gave us every weapon we’ll ever need in You’re a son of light… His Word; but we must be willing to humble ourselves. You’re a steward of the mysteries… You are strengthened by Him… -James 4:6 “But He giveth more grace. You are the elect of God… Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, You are the friends of God... but giveth grace unto the humble.”Thefullnessoflifeandgodlinessbelongtoyou… -James 4:7 “Submit yourselves therefore to You are the righteousness of God… God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from You are the temple of God… you.” You’re the temple of the Holy Spirit… -James 4:8 “Draw nigh to God, and He will draw You are transformed… nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” You are a vessel of glory… You’re a vessel of honor… It’s pretty much as simple as that, so why do we make it so complex, let us repent of us, and You walk by faith… seek God, who is perfect in every way and every You walk in newness of life… day, Amen. Let this be our new year’s resolu- tion, this will truly bring new beginnings, and You are a warrior… choices that won’t fail ... You are the wise… You are witnesses… © Pastor Jeff Carr Godsown Ministries 31

(Continued from page 25—Shanna Echols-White) Stefen Blake Echols February 9, 2012Something many addicts rarely get to re-ceive is the “restoration” of all things that Dear Mama, you are appreciated …they once lost. Even today, many fight on a Shanna Echols-White. I love you sodaily basis for their freedom even after they much. I’m so proud how far you havehave recovered from their addiction. Not come. Even though there were dark“freedom” from the drugs but freedom to times with us Mama, I would neverlove, live and be completely whole again in trade for another one. The things I’vethe emotional area. So many lives are liter- been through made me who am I today.ally destroyed while this person is on that You taught me to be a gentleman and to“drug road” that nine times out of ten mostfamily relationships lost are never recov-ered.I do know this, if we surrender all our hurts love people. You are an inspiration toand wounds to God He will restore all that me and to people all over the world. Bewe have lost! NO matter what we have come proud who you are and who you havefrom! become. You’re incredible and I’m proud to say you’re my mother.“April 29th 2007 was the first day of Love you Mama—the rest of my life. I had prayed formy life and God answered my pray- Clay, Me and Stefeners. HE answered in such a way, Icould of never even imagined.My relationship with my sons was re-stored instantly. My relationship withmy family and friends was also re-stored, instantly.The devil is a liar, he told me I was My Sonsnot worthy. He taught me the deepestemotions of shame, guilt and self-hate. I will never forget where I was,AND where I will never be again.” 32

In 2011 I was given another mother. I had to establish a relation- blessing from God. I was given ship with her so that in 2011 she would a 3rd son. I knew his mother in choose me to be the mother of her son. addiction and met her in 2006. I didn't understand it all in 2006 but itThis was my rock bottom and the became so clear in 2011. I am so thank-times I prayed the hardest for the life I ful HE kept me right where I was. Asonce had. God had HIS own plan. HE horrible as it was at the time I am soknew it was not time for me to leave thankful.this life, I had to know this child's My reward is greater! Family—God’s RewardMom—Darlene Dad—DanStefen, Clay and Landon Dad & StepMom—Judy DSons L A A N N I D E O L NAnna, Daniel, Clay,Me, Landon, Stefen 33

“My son Stefen is a Junior at Texas Tech. and on about the Glory of God in my life,My son Clayton is a father to my grandson HE blesses me in ways every single day. Iwho was born June, 2013. I have been a am honored to share a part of my life withpart of so many beautiful things since my all of you today. I pray that you each of yourecovery.” find God, know God and trust God. HE will never forsake you. God Bless!” © Shanna Echols-White “On April 29th, 2013 I posted my before BLESS you precious one! We thank God forand after pic to celebrate my 6 year recov- your testimony and for your humbleness!ery. I had no clue it would change my life. May ALL that Father God has in store forThe pic went viral in 24hours and I was in you and your precious family be so abundanttotal shock. that you will not have room to contain it! I have had 100's and 100's of people In His Service, His Heart Scribe Inspirationsaround the world reach out to me. I want to Devotional Magazine!say this, this has been incredible. I havebeen a part of such an amazing beautifulthing. God connected strangers from everycorner of the globe. I have been blessed to travel to Slocomb,Alabama and Circleville, Ohio to speak. Thepeople I met on both journeys was lifechanging. They have all become family tome. There are no words for what I feel andwhat this has done to me personally. I want each and every one of you toknow from the bottom of my heart I loveyou. When I say this, I mean this. All of youfrom Facebook who have loved me, support-ed me, stood up for me, thank you!! You all have done more for me then Icould possibly ever do for you. I could go on 34

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