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Jesus--Our Blessed Hope

If you haven't felt the birth pangs yet, I'm not sure how much more it will take to wake up to the Truth. It's been a difficult couple of years, to say the least. Everyone can feel that there is something bigger going on behind the scenes. My thoughts? Spiritual warfare at its finest. Satan working overtime to take as many souls away from God as he can, because he knows his time is short. But he's not looking to bother those that he has already won. He's coming after the lukewarm; those sitting on the fence. He seeks those that know Jesus, but don't really know Jesus.

Do you really know Jesus? Do you have a relationship with Him? Do you talk to Him daily and live righteously as He taught us? When you fail, as we all do, do you seek His forgiveness? Do you know that He is coming back? Do you want to know the details of when and how? Click this Link and learn more.

Don't let these trials and tribulations get you down. Looking at the world, you may feel as though there is no hope; that things will never be the same. Well, that may be true, for those that don't really know Jesus. But for those of us who do, we have hope. We have the Blessed Hope (Titus 2:13). We know what awaits us. When He returns for His bride (Matthew 25), we will be ready and waiting with our lamps lit and plenty of oil! Then, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, we will be with Him. He will call us up to meet him in the air. (1Thessalonians 4:16) And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Come quickly, Lord Jesus! Maranatha!

2020...A Wild and Unprecedented, but Predicted Year

My friends, 

It has been way too long and it's time that I reached out and fill you in on the past year of my life. So much has changed that I honestly don't know where to begin. I can only tell you that within this past year, the Lord has put it on my heart to dive deeper into my faith and with that, the devil is working overtime to stop me.

Last Fall, I followed the desire in my heart to learn more about End-times Bible Prophecy. It has always fascinated me. The more I studied, the more I discovered that we were seeing signs of the End-Times developing right before our very eyes (and this was prior to Covid-19). I took notes, and from the notes, I created a little booklet that breaks Bible Prophecy down into 7 topics. Please click on the Link to read: Seven Topics on End Time Prophecy.

Excited to share my booklet, I decided to start with my home Bible Study group. We finished up the Book of John in November 2019, and our next study was to begin the Prophecy booklet. Not a week later, my sweet and precious mother, (who was in excellent health for an 87 year old--caring for my 92 year old father) had a massive stroke that left her paralyzed on her right side. 

As you can imagine, my father, brother and sisters, and I were devastated. We were not only worried about my mother, but now we needed to take care of dad too. And so began the scheduled routine, of either staying at dad's to care for him, or visiting mom, who after a couple weeks went into rehab at a local nursing home. It seemed chaos, but the Lord pressed it on my heart to try to schedule in my Bible Study. And so I did so. 

The study soon caught the interest of the group and everyone was excited to hear about our Lord's soon return. We completed the study in mid February. Meanwhile, two of my sisters moved in with dad to care for him, while mom continued with therapy. Physically, she was making great strides. Her right side grew stronger and stronger every day. She fought us tooth and nail, but we encouraged...almost forced her to keep fighting. Unfortunately, the damage to her brain from the stroke was pretty severe and mom could not retain short-term memory. 

And then Covid-19 hit. Bible Prophecy truly coming to pass, before our very eyes. My little booklet coming to life. The Lord's Word, coming to pass. The stage being set. While the world went into lock-down, eyes were being opened and many began to realize this was more than just a dangerous virus. 

Our minds could hardly comprehend what was happening across the globe. My momma; she lost all hope. She could not understand why we stopped coming to see her. Our visits outside her window, just made it worse. Explaining that there was a pandemic over FaceTime worked for the moment, but in the next breath, she cried so brokenly over not seeing her 5 children and her husband. It was heart wrenching.

Meanwhile, dad's health declined even worse with the knowledge that his beloved was not coming home. On May 1st, we got the call. Mom had had another serious stroke and there was nothing we could do to help her. She now had damage to both the right and left side of her brain. She could no longer swallow and we decided not to give her a feeding tube. She had suffered enough. Fourteen days later, my momma passed, surrounded by her children, and her 2 brothers. Two and half months later, dad decided to join her. He stopped fighting and let go, so he could go be with her and the Lord Jesus. 

What a year. Too many losses, too much pain, yet the bittersweet memories are more than I can ask for. Now, my siblings and I cling closely to each other, praying to find comfort in our mutual pain. 

At the same time, the world has fallen into mass chaos. Covid, lawlessness, riots, earthquakes, hurricanes and the constant fight over Israel. It's not just coincidence. Why were the demons working overtime to stop me from sharing the Good News of His coming? Because he wants you to not be prepared. He doesn't want you to get your affairs in order and your heart ready for the Lord. He wants you to stay in your sin without repentance, so that when Jesus returns, you are not expecting it.

Jesus is coming. Get ready. Stay ready! 

Welcome 2019!!!

Be blessed this 2019!!

Welcome to 2018!!

Happy 2018!

Hoping and praying that God Blessed your Christmas with Christ Presence and His Blessings.

Let us bring in the new year with His Peace and Love.

May He guide our ways, so that we may be a light in the darkness! 

Welcome 2018!

Pray for those in need!

    

 

Brothers and sisters in Christ, 

The past few weeks have been pretty devastating. Between the hurricanes, forest fires, mass shootings, and earthquakes, we have lost many loved ones and so many are still suffering. If there was ever a time for us to pray, this is it! We have never needed Jesus more than we need him now. The hearts of men have grown cold, selfishness is at an all high, and if we don't show our true Christian hearts in what we do and say, those who are sitting on the fence, may fall on the wrong side.

Let us band together and show our true Christian attributes! As in the words of our Lord Jesus, "Love one another, pray for those who persecute you, be perfect even as your Father in Heaven is perfect!" Surely, we cannot be absolutely perfect, but strive for it! If we all tried to be the very best we can be, if we put our selfishness aside, if we loved the way we're supposed to, this can be a better world! When natural disaster hit, we can help each other. When evil strikes, we can combat it with love. Fightback with goodness, kindness, faithfulness. 

I believe in Love. I believe that true Love can conquer all. Let's be there for each other, if not in person, than in prayer. Remember, where two or more are in agreement in prayer, Christ will hear us! Pray for healing, pray for salvation, pray for love to conquer all! 

Thank you!!

Yours truly, 

Adriana

What is Love?

     

  What is love? 

We can take a good guess at what love is. Love is our spouses, our families, our friends and even our pets. We love our houses, our cars, our clothes and maybe even our jobs. We love music and movies, books and our smart phones. We love pizza!

Love has become a word that is used so often, we've watered down it's meaning. What about loving those that are not so easy to love?

You see, God tells us to not only love our family and friends, but he challenges us to love our enemies. To even go as far as to pray for our enemies. Got ya, there! Didn't He?

Love is not easy. Love is not a feeling. Love is a choice. It is making a decision to continue to Love ... no matter what. To love so much, that you would even sacrifice your life -- not only for those you love and who love you in return, but even for those who reject you and persecute you. Sound familiar?

That is what LOVE is.

In the words of St. Paul to the Corinthians,

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."

I love these verses! They speaks volumes and volumes on what LOVE really is!  

It's the Holiday Season.....

Merry Christmas 

and a

Blessed New Year!!

Don't forget to keep Christ in Christmas!!

Temptation to Sin

We are all called to holiness.

We are all called to be 'perfect' as our Father in Heaven is perfect.

But what happens when you want to take control of a situation that is out of your hands?

What happens when you try to do what is right, and fail at nearly every turn?

What happens when the person you love the most may be in harms way and the only way to help is to step above the law. Not just the laws of man, but the laws of God?

In 'Temptation to Sin', Laura, Tony, and Nonno Nino, find themselves asking these same questions. Find out what happens, in the continuing saga of, "The Fathers' Sins"

Star Wars vs Spirit Wars

 

Let's face it! We come to this same spiritual battle every single day. It's no wonder the movie, "Star Wars" is such a hit. For sci-fi, it sure 'hits' home. Do you choose to fight for good . . . or evil. God gives us a choice. He doesn't force us to stay on His side (the Good Side). He allows us to have free will. It is then, up to us.

What we should keep in mind, as we go about our days, is that the evil one is ever waiting for us to make even the smallest mistake. So that, then, through guilt, he has ensnared us. Don't be fooled! The pathway to "the dark side" doesn't always appear "dark". The evil one has a way of manipulating us, tricking us, and slowly luring us in. 

As one once said, "What can men do against such reckless hate?" (King Theoden--Lord of The Rings.) :) We must put on the armor of God!! 

 

Ephesians 6:10-18New International Version (NIV)

The Armor of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God,so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Are we living in the End Times?

Hello Friends, 

With all the crazy, whacked out, unimaginable things happening in our world today, it is no wonder that so many of us are wondering if Jesus is around the corner, returning for the Second Coming. For the most part, I try to live my life like the 5 virgins who kept their lamps burning throughout the night, waiting for the Bridegroom to return. I don't want to be caught off guard. No, no one knows the time of Christ's return, but what we do know is that he gave us a heads up and told us what to look for. I can't help it! But, I'm looking for those signs and I'm seeing them in the headlines of the news daily.


There has been a "falling away" from God, as described in the Bible, like never before. The love of men, has grown cold, just like Jesus described. The rise of the anti-christ (anything that leads you away from God) is at hand. Things that the Bible describes as good is now considered evil and visa-versa. It's NUTS! If we don't take a stand as Christians, we will be held accountable.

I know it's scary to stand, it seems, alone for our faith. But we must persevere. Jesus promises us crowns in Heaven for standing up for his truth. Yeah, we may be ridiculed. We may even be persecuted for believing in the Holy Word of God. Just remember, that's exactly what happened to Jesus, when He died on a cross for us. His death, was our salvation. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this subject. Please leave me a comment!

Have a blessed day and Stand Strong For Christ!!

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SUMMER 2014!!

 

 

How I came to believe in Jesus Christ

Have you gone to see

"God's Not Dead?"

 This movie inspired me to witness to all my family and friends what happened to me as a young 16 year old. It's not uncommon for Christians to have to defend their faith in public schools. My advice? Stand firm in your faith and ask God to reveal Himself to you. It may not be how you expect it . . . so hold on to the seat of your pants! Expect the unexpected.

Spring!!

Welcome Spring!

So happy to be exiting this retchedly long winter. With so much to look forward to this summer, I ask God to bless you and watch over you. Enjoy the warmer weather! 

 

Happy New Year 2014!!

 

 

 

 

God Bless your New Year with His love! May He guide your daily walk, hear you every prayer, be your dearest friend!

 

A Happy New Year to all!

Ready for Publishing!

'The Fathers' Sins' Ready for publishing!!

I know . . . it's about time! But by the Grace of God, in just a few short months, I will be holding a copy of my first novel in the palm of my hands! I cannot contain my excitement at the thought that my novel will be out there for anyone interested to read it. I just want to thank all of my family and friends who have supported me in advance. I will let you know when and where it will be available. Thanks again for believing in me and encouraging me! God's blessing to you all!
 

Don't Lose Your Muse!

 

What inspires you?

Life can sometimes make you lose your muse. I know this because it's happened to me more times than I can count. The most important thing is staying focused on what's most important. When God's timing is right, He will give you what you need to follow your dream. I'm counting on that.

Stay focused!

Don't lose your muse!

 

Following your Dreams

Listen to your heart!

There is nothing like pursuing the one thing you love to do most in your life. It brings you the greatest satisfaction and the purest joy. Only then do you know that it comes from God--when His blessings are overflowing and above what you ever dreamed they could be.


Feeling hot hot hot!

Summer is smokin'!

Summers like this don't come around too often in  Michigan...so enjoy it!

We sure are!

Prayers Please

You know those old folks I'm always writing about????

Please, pray for my mother-in-law Josie.

She needs your prayers!

Christmas

 

May the Spirit of Christ

be with you this Season

and always!!

Back to Business

When you pick up a cross

you have to drop everything else!

Summer fun

Summer, Summer, Oh so fun!

Just don't forget God . . .  

Who gave his only Son!

 

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