Thank you for sharing you story. It sounded much like mine. Drinking and one night stands or just drinking. Then one night in Felicianos on Newport peninsula I met a bartender named Jimmy Christmas. I made fun of his name and he seriously told me he'd changed his last name because it was Christmas when he had accepted Jesus. I had been to church over the years but still I was empty. My husband was killed in Vietnam. I was just 19 with a 26 day old baby girl. Restless and grieving and now Jimmy was telling me i wouldn't find what i was looking for there. He invited me to meet his van pickup at south coast plaza the next morning and I was curious about the passion he had, so I went. He took the group of us to a small chapel in Costa Mesa called Calvary Chapel. There I met Chuck Smith, Lonny Frisbie and Chuck Girard. Wow. Big change from Presbyterian or Methodist. I went forward during Debby Kerners song, "For those tears I Died". They then offered prayer to receive the Holy Spirit. I didnt even know there was one but I went to another room and received prayer. They were clear that Jesus alone is the baptiser and that I was not to seek a manifestation but Jesus Himself. Like you I felt the weight of the world lift off and felt like I was flying without wings so very free. That was 50 years ago July 2nd this year. I never looked back and can honestly say I love Him more everyday!
Joe, I read your story and saw several parallels to my own "spots". It is truly an amazing time to be a child of God today and a witness to the Awakening. We will face some dark days ahead and I look forward to more of your writings, more bright spots. God is on the move! 🙏💯❤️
I loved your story. We all have our path to Jesus and it's a comfort to know when people find THEIR SPOT. Thank you so much for sharing. It made my day. :)
Thank you so much Joe for sharing your story. God is patient with us as he takes our lives and guide us to his truth. When we come to the end of ourselves, that’s when we find God. Blessings to you my friend.
thanks so much! God bless
Thank you Joe, this is beautiful.
Thank you Deborah!! I really appreciate you!
Thank you for sharing you story. It sounded much like mine. Drinking and one night stands or just drinking. Then one night in Felicianos on Newport peninsula I met a bartender named Jimmy Christmas. I made fun of his name and he seriously told me he'd changed his last name because it was Christmas when he had accepted Jesus. I had been to church over the years but still I was empty. My husband was killed in Vietnam. I was just 19 with a 26 day old baby girl. Restless and grieving and now Jimmy was telling me i wouldn't find what i was looking for there. He invited me to meet his van pickup at south coast plaza the next morning and I was curious about the passion he had, so I went. He took the group of us to a small chapel in Costa Mesa called Calvary Chapel. There I met Chuck Smith, Lonny Frisbie and Chuck Girard. Wow. Big change from Presbyterian or Methodist. I went forward during Debby Kerners song, "For those tears I Died". They then offered prayer to receive the Holy Spirit. I didnt even know there was one but I went to another room and received prayer. They were clear that Jesus alone is the baptiser and that I was not to seek a manifestation but Jesus Himself. Like you I felt the weight of the world lift off and felt like I was flying without wings so very free. That was 50 years ago July 2nd this year. I never looked back and can honestly say I love Him more everyday!
That is such an awesome testimony Pamela! Love that!!
Joe, I read your story and saw several parallels to my own "spots". It is truly an amazing time to be a child of God today and a witness to the Awakening. We will face some dark days ahead and I look forward to more of your writings, more bright spots. God is on the move! 🙏💯❤️
I think you’re right LadyJ. There is a great awakening happening and I’m seeing more people trusting in God in these tough times. I pray it continues
I loved your story. We all have our path to Jesus and it's a comfort to know when people find THEIR SPOT. Thank you so much for sharing. It made my day. :)
Thank you for that my friend!! Glad I made your day. My heart just smiled!
Thank you so much Joe for sharing your story. God is patient with us as he takes our lives and guide us to his truth. When we come to the end of ourselves, that’s when we find God. Blessings to you my friend.
Thank you my friend. 😊