BOOK SERIES by Steven James

If you are not acquainted with Steven James, may I introduce you to his best selling Patrick Bowers series...

       

Reviews shed a small light on his talent:  Steven James is a master Storyteller that knows how to deliver a top-notch thriller.  Each book begins strong, hits hard, and never lets up.

Steven James locks you in a thrill ride and he doesn't let up.

I read The Pawn (thanks Anne, for your facebook post - where I first heard of the book) and immediately bought the next two:  The Rook and The Knight.  I will purchase The Bishop and the Queen...after I catch my breath! 

Raw talent is:  When an author can hold your attention with people, place, and plot - and yet there is an absence of foul language.

James includes God in his books...ahhh...refreshing!  A christian author, yet a brilliant suspense writer.  This is exactly what we have looked for in pleasure reading!  Fiction? Yes.  Riveting? Absolutely.

This series is a must read.  Add them to your collection - ebooks (as mine are) or hard copy.  You won't be disappointed!

So....check out the video of The Pawn:
http://www.stevenjames.net/resources_pawn.htm


Then be prepared to shop! 
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Make the Enemy Beg!

Moshe Yaalon

We Will Retaliate Until They Beg Us to Stop  (Deputy PM Moshe Yaalon vowed no mercy for Gaza terror gangs who continue to fire rockets at Israel's south.)

I love that statement.  It shows guts!  It says, enough is enough!  It states: Enemy, you don't know who you are dealing with!  That is not a declaration of a wimp!  It is a powerful, yet small,  nation of God saying that they will make their enemy beg them to leave them alone!   I love it!

As believers, we must acknowledge the complete work of Jesus Christ when He came to earth as a baby in a manger, shed His blood on the cross, defeated the devil and snatched the keys of death, hell, and the grave.  Remember that Jesus has been given ALL authority in heaven and earth and that believers have authority to resist, rebuke and withstand the enemy! 

The Bible tells us that we struggle not against flesh and blood, but against demonic forces. Ephesians 6:12, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

John 10:10  The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.  The enemy of our soul fares far to well - as he plots, plans and promotes our destruction.

Two paragraphs from a study by Bob Deffinbaugh provides vital information.

As Hitler’s appetite for power and territory grew, his army began to march across Europe. In some cases, the fight could hardly be called a battle. The German army advanced, with its tanks and with technologically advanced weapons. In some of the underdeveloped nations, their armies made a futile effort to resist Hitler’s aggression, fighting back with spears and even rocks. It was no contest at all, because these nations were not equipped for the battle.

The same could be said of Satan, and those whom he opposes. Many of his victims do not even know there is a war going on. They make easy prey. Christians should know that we are in the midst of a great spiritual struggle, although many seem not to believe it. And even more distressing is the fact that many who consider themselves “in the war” do not understand the nature of Satan’s schemes, of the weapons which he employs, or of the weapons which God has provided for our defense.

Luke 10:19  Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you.  

Spiritual warfare is resisting, overcoming and defeating the enemy's lies (in the form of deception, temptations and accusations) that he sends our way.

Yaalon continued:

"Anyone threatening us is risking his life. We will retaliate until they beg us to stop," "They have to realize that the consequences of the rocket fire are not worth it.”

We have a raging enemy and we are sleeping, spiritually.  We throw rocks and pebbles made of complaints and criticism - when we should be declaring the Word of God with boldness.  By utilizing our authority in Christ, we can bravely shout to the one hurling rockets of abortion, drugs, strife, depression, weariness,and hopeless.... We Will Retaliate Until They Beg Us to Stop.

Take courage:  The devil can tolerate only so much Truth.  Know that he will flee when resisted!

Instead of falling apart...Instead of wringing your hands...Instead of giving up on your children...Instead of being destroyed over finances...Instead of being an easy prey...
Pick up the Sword of the Spirit and quote it until the enemy begs you to stop!!

Believers, be brave. Put the enemy under your feet!   Put your foot on his neck and make him beg!

Arise Church!  You are a giant on this earth!  Seize the moment!  Retaliate in the Spirit Realm with "It is Written"....Make the adversary beg you to S T O P !

FLOW with the Spirit of God

Flowing in the Spirit will change your life dramatically.  The word FLOW simply means to proceed continuously and with smooth movements...as characteristic of fluids.  God made it possible (through Jesus Christ) for us to live, not only the life He has designed for us, but also to live the life we dream about and this is done by flowing in the Holy Spirit on a daily basis.

Psalms 139:16 (New Living Translation)
You saw me before I was born.
Every day of my life was recorded in your book.
Every moment was laid out
before a single day had passed.

Acts 17:28 "in him we live and move and exist."  The key to flowing with God is found in Galatians 5:18, "...if you are led by the Spirit."
Romans 8:14, ...for all who are led by the spirit of God are children of God."
God has great plans for you but in order to experience His provision, you must flow with Him.  You do this by "Yielding".  Yielding means:  To give up, as to supserior power or authority - Yield to the promptings of the Spirit of God. 

Philippians 4:7 ...then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.  His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."
If you have that peace that passes all understanding, there will be a lack of strife in your life. Can you imagine the change in your home, in your job, in your own spirit if there is a peace that passes all understanding?

Determine:
I'm going to Live inside of God's plan.
I'm going to be Led by the Spirit of God.
I'm going to Follow the life plan God has for me.

Maintaining an active flow with the Holy Spirit will relieve stress, calm fears and lessen anxiety. How you start your day will determine your flow for that day.  To flow in the Spirit we must make quick adjustments, moves, or shift our weight in order to follow the flow of the river...as a boater in the rapids.  When an obstacle arises, it can block your flow. That means it's time to make that shift - or adjustment in your thought process. 

Here are three points to use in maintaining a flow in the Spirit:
1.  Start the day by praying in the spirit...
2.  Take checkpoints every couple of hours....say..."Lord, all I want is your will today...all I want is to flow with you today."
3.  Maintain that spirit of meditation and prayer so that you can listen to the voice of the Lord and he can direct you.

The greatest change will be in you and around you as the Spirit of God helps you to flow with what He is doing.

When God opens the heaven, when He starts creating, it is always in abundance because He can do exceedingly, abundantly above what we can ask or think.  In fact, everything about God is continuous action, continous creation.  There can be a continuous flow of strength inside of you simply because you have been designed by Him to Flow in His Spirit. 

Search these examples from the Word and you will gain great understanding of the flow of creative energy:
...The multiplying of bread and fish
...The continuous flow of oil in the widow's vessel
...The Universe is continously in existence
...The sands on the sea are placed for a perpetual decree as a boundary to the oceans
...In tithing, God says that he will pour out a blessing you cannot contain, coming from the open windows of heaven...

There is a beautiful, consistent flow of the Spirit of God...in creativity, in sustaining creation, and in guiding you toward a rich life...yes,even  while you are on this earth.

Jeremiah 31:12 The Message Bible:
...the people will climb up Zion's slopes shouting with joy,
their faces beaming because of God's bounty --
Grain and wine and oil,
flocks of sheep, herds of cattle.
Their lives will be like a well-watered garden,
never again left to dry up.
Young women will dance and be happy,
young men and old men will join in.
I'll convert their weeping into laughter,
lavishing comfort, invading their grief with joy.
I'll make sure that their priests get three square meals a day...
and that my people have more than enough.  God's decree.

You can flow in the Holy Spirit.  Your life can be better.  You can change.  You can become all that you long to become.  God is closer than you believe - and He does want to connect with you.  Nothing would please Him more than to be your constant companion....flowing in the anointing of His Holy Spirit. 

Jump into that river. 
Make adjustments as needed during the day. 
Move and exist in Him....and flow.

Do it.
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(Portions of this study was found many moons ago - not a clue as to the author of a few points mentioned here...not a clue...therefore, it is not possible to give credit where credit is due)
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