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June 9, 2008
Stone Kingdom,
I wanted to let you know that I am a Baha’i, and
cannot afford more material, but I thank you for [the several years of]
Feed My Sheep you have sent me. Please take note.
Kathy
Nebraska
June 8, 2008
Dear Mr. Bruegman [sic],
I am ordering “Hope Beyond Hell” to satisfy my
curiosity. I have studied the bible for close to seventy years and it is
hard for me to believe the Lord intends to redeem all the sons of Jacob,
but the scriptures do say that.
Jesus told the pharisees that our belief is
our works and Revelation says we are judged by our works.
It goes on to say those whose names are not written in the “Lambs’ Book
of Life” was cast into the lake of fire.
It goes on to specify that “all liars,” shall have
their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, this is the
second death. A liar is described as anyone who denies that Jesus is the
Son of God and carries divine blood.
When it is so clear in scripture I’m curious to
know how anyone can think otherwise.
Sincerely,
Lady in Wyoming
[James replies:
Dear Lady,
I am glad that the Lord caused you to be
curious enough to order
Hope Beyond Hell. At least, in your case,
you will be given an opportunity to see those scriptures you quoted in
perhaps a new light. I received today also another letter similar to
yours from a gentleman, who, like you, has been a Bible student for many
decades. However, in his case, he is so certain that everyone cannot be
saved that he will not order the book, Hope Beyond Hell, to even explore
the possibility that he has been mistaught. Nor do I have any record of
him ordering my book,
Sacred Secrets of the Sovereignty of God,
which would at least give him a solid foundation on which to explore
further the possibility that the Bible really does teach universal
reconciliation. I pray that you will read
HBH
with an open mind. - James]
June 11, 2008
Dear Christian Friends at Stone Kingdom Ministries,
Thank you for sending a copy of the June 2008 Feed
My Sheep as well as the other related information. I enjoy the reading
of it all. The FMS topic, Should
We Come Out of Babylon?, was excellent. I really needed that to
clear up some questions I had about our being in bondage. I thank our
Savior Jesus for his grace, mercy and peace. Thank you for your
excellent research that you do. May the Lord Jesus continue to speed you
in your ministry.
Sincerely,
Gentleman in California
January 26, 2008
Dear Sir,
I have been remiss in the support of your ministry. Life throws
us curves sometimes, and mine is in upheaval and turmoil. My marriage of
40-plus years is probably not going to survive. I have reached the end
of my rope. I am not able to continue receiving your tapes in good
conscience.
I have always been a strong believer in the headship of the
husband in the home. In my case, though, it has fed my husband’s
tyrannical bent, his critical spirit, and his verbal abuse towards me.
He uses the scriptures as ammunition to tell me how short I fall. I no
longer have love or respect for him.
I have put off writing for too long, in part because I have felt
too overwhelmed by all that is going on right now. Writing also means I
must face the issues at hand. Thank you for your generous spirit in
sending your messages with receiving nothing in return. Should I find
that I can support your ministry in the future, I will write to have me
placed back on your tape ministry mailing list.
Thank you,
(name and address withheld)
Reply by James
W. Bruggeman
Dear sister
in Christ,
I am very saddened to hear of your situation, particularly of
your husband’s abuse of the headship responsibility. It is distressing
to know also, that from my perspective (i. e., from my mail) such
failure on the part of Christian husbands is all too common. I pray that
our Father’s will be done in your (and other’s similar situations).
Incidentally, as time permits (and please be patient), we are going to
upload many of my Bible teaching lectures to this website for free
listening from your computer and/or downloading to CDs or MP3 for
listening later.
January 5, 2008
Dear Sirs,
Enclosed is a check for the following books:
The Rapture Plot, The Rapture in
the Light of Tabernacles and
The Rapture of the Saints. I’m glad you offer these books, as the
Left Behind “Christian” fiction novels have done much damage to the
Body of Christ. Thank you very much.
Stephen
New York
Via email 11/21/07
James, last night we had a Bible study with our
three grandsons, using chapter nine in your book [Sacred
Secrets of the Sovereignty of God]
I thought you'd be interested in the email I just got from the
twenty-year old. We've certainly been blessed by that book and
have shared it with others. Looking forward to Part 2.
Hey Grandpa,
Just doing a little follow-up research on the thelema/boulema topic, and
I went and found all the places boulema is used. It isn't used at all in
the old testament, and it's used about 34 times in the new testament. I
noticed one of the verses was the one I mentioned about Jesus saying,
"not my will but thine be done." What I forgot was the first part of
that verse. "Father, it thou are
WILLING (boulema), remove this cup from
me; nevertheless, not my will but thine be done." Luke 22:42. I just
thought that really cleared it up. Jesus' desire was that, if it aligned
with His Father's plan, that he could skip being crucified. But he knew
that God's boulema superseded his thelema, so he submitted to that. Just
a little thought. Thanks again for that Bible study last night. It was
very interesting, and shed a new light on things for me. Hopefully I'll
be able to use this evidence someday as you did with your friend. See
you tomorrow! It's my boulema to eat a lot of turkey! Hehe...
As you can imagine, it really does a grandpa's
heart good to get this kind of response. Toward the end of the
study we looked up I Tim. 2:4, "Who will have, desires, wishes
(depending on the translation)
{thelema}
all men to be saved. . ." to which the church world says, "Sure, He
wants them to be saved, but unless they accept Him they won't be, and
they'll go to hell." But then you can show them that not only does
He
thelema them to be saved, but that's also his
boulomai,
as proven in 2 Peter 3:9.
--Gentleman in Washington state
Comment from James Bruggeman: It does this teacher-writer’s heart good as well. I am very grateful to
you for sharing that.
October 17, 2007
Dear James:
You are an amazing Bible instructor and we are learning more and more
from your CD lectures. May the Lord of all things continue to bless your
ministry.Regards,
Couple in Washington (state)
October 12, 2007
James,
Sacred Secrets fo the Sovereignty of God—What a fantastic book! It is
full of truth, well-written, informative and easy to read. Your writing
style is blessed with truth, wit and love, leaving no doubt who is in
charge. I’m looking forward to the next two books.
Thank you.
Blessings,
Janice T.
Maryland
10/4/07
Stone Kingdom Ministries,
You really must have me mixed up with someone else!!
Please don’t send any more silly literature to me—someone who thinks for
himself.
S. O. Neill
Illinois
Comment by James Bruggeman:
We are more than happy to take you off the mailing list. We appreciate
you letting us know we are wasting valuable resources mailing to you.
Actually, we did not have you mixed up with anyone else. One of our
means of reaching out to potential new readers is through buying mailing
lists from commercial brokers. If you have ever bought anything through
the mail, you can be sure you are on their lists which are for sale.
October 1, 2007
James,
I found Tapes 534 and 535 (Introduction and Survey of the
Covenants of the Bible) to be the most valuable tapes to explain
our position in the world and have redirected my efforts. I
understand what you are teaching. I started out in the patriot
movement, also.
Lydia,
Tennessee
From Kenya
September 27, 2007
Dear Soul Winners,
We humbly thank and give glory to the name of the Lord who
considered you faithful and called you to be fishers of men, we
are are praying for you for the wonderful work you are doing.
We were so much thrilled by your website and the message there,
please we are requesting that you can extend more of the same to
our young ministry. Please send us your spiritual materials via
our mail and we request you to come here in Kenya to teach,
train us and learn more about the word of God from you. We shall
be blessed to receive your humble reply.
Yours for souls,
Pastor George Mokebo.
P.O. Box 266-40204,
Ogembo-kenya
September 21, 2007
Dear James,
The Lord has
blessed me through your CD’s and I look forward each month to
the messages. Sometimes you bring new thoughts, sometimes
puzzling thoughts, but always food for thought. It has been at
least 45 years since a very dear, motherly friend introduced me
to the Israel truth. I have to say it was the most marvelous
experience I have known other than my wonderful encounter with
the Lord when I truly cried to Him with my whole heard—“Lord, be
merciful to me, a sinner”—and He changed my life completely. I
have never looked back!
God has been with
us, my late husband and me, through thick and thin. He has seen
us through the death of a choice, 17-year-old son, senior in
high school, outstanding athlete, honor-roll student, etc.,
through personal illnesses, financial crises, etc. and taught us
many things along the way.
The book
[Sacred Secrets] I
ordered was for my son-in-law, to whom I explained the Israel
identity a few years ago, and he accepted it wholeheartedly and
has been studying and listening to various teachers and
preachers of the message on the computer, TV and books. We have
great fellowship over the Word and its many wonders and attend
the same church with all its frustrations.
I am now speaking
(when the time seems right) with one of the church elders. He
says he wants to understand but just can’t see how it can be. I
am searching for just the right book or article for him to read,
but carefully. The Lord has to do the work to open him to the
truth. Well, I didn’t expect to take up so much of your time to
read this letter—I could go on and on—ha, but it should give you
a little more insight into one of your listeners. Thank you.
Shirley R.
Illinois
P. S. Check
enclosed to help with the recent expenditures which I know have
turned up for you.
September 20, 2007
Dear Dr. Bruggeman,
I have been
meaning to pay for a subscription to
Feed My Sheep, but lack of
finances kept me from doing it, but the story of Mormonism
tripped the trigger as well as the
Sacred Secrets of God. In
time I will contribute more but as of right now $ (withheld) is
all I can afford. I am 100% disabled veteran unemployable from
the Vietnam era circa 1965. I have been getting the Feed My
Sheep for a while and I find them to be very truthful, more so
than they teach in the church. So keep up the very good work and
I will continue reading and learning. Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
F.W., Colorado
September 18, 2007
Dear Pastor Bruggeman,
I feel God is really going to bless your book,
Sacred Secrets. It has
brought great joy to my daughter, (name withheld). I think it is
the first time I ever got her to read a good book. It was
God’s timing. Her son died this past June from overdose of
prescribed drugs. I’m shocked at how fast things seem to be
happening. I feel God is going to surprise us all.
J.R.
Oregon
September 17, 2007
Dear James,
Sacred Secrets of the
Sovereignty of God will definitely be a STUDY item for me.
Not a pre-amble to any daily devotions and prayer session. I
will not take issue with anything you write. But the book will
make me think, over and over. I usually scan the last few pages
of a book first. That will not work with this book. [Absolutely correct on that, Judy! –JWB] I have never kept a
journal, but may have to have one with this book.
On page 7 you mention that Delberta Hill’s questioning of your
beliefs made your theology (and life) different. I am not to
chapter 9 yet, but I have to ask, “Who IS in charge?”
[Precisely the point, my dear friend. –JWB]
Quantum mechanics has come into my thinking recently because the
pretend grandson in grad school at Johns Hopkins University has
much about that in his courses this semester. There was a
reference to the topic in the index to your book!!! And my
cardiologist must be very familiar with the topic…I do not want
to mess with the subject. [Oh, but I think you will be delighted
that what I have to say concerning it is not in the
stratosphere, but is quite comprehensible.] You may get pages
from my journal as I have questions but a reply is not
necessary. I will ponder those for a while.
Judy G.
Tennessee
8 September 07
Dear Pastor Bruggeman,
The best that ever happened to me was to discover where our
people originated and then to realize that our Father
“conciliated the world,” just like the Prodigal Son. We are all
“saved.” It gave me much peace.
I was also raised a Catholic and a graduate of (name withheld—a
Catholic college). (I was always rebelling.) We attended a Ron
Paul meeting this past week here locally and we’re helping at
the Spokane fair. The groups are forming all over the U. S.
(ronpaulmeetup.com). He is mostly banned from the media but
people are working for him anyway.
Thank you for the monthly thank-you letter concerning the
hazards of bisphenol-A (plastic bottles). We were actually using
two supposedly “safe” bottles. I’ve made copies of your letter
for all our children and hope they care. I changed to glass
containers several years ago. I have tried to make this short,
but there is so much to be thankful for!
May God bless your word. It was a great pleasure to attend
Barley’s conference and speak to you for a few minutes.
Lady in Idaho
September 7, 2007
James,
Sacred Secrets is an
amazing book! Can’t wait for the other books in the trilogy!
Sherri S.,
Illinois
August 31, 2007
Dear James,
I am about 1/3 way through your book on the
Sovereignty of God—it is
great! I love the section on “free will”…it is so plain based on
His Word. Your ministry has been such a blessing to me!…and I am
excited at what the Father is showing me through His Word, the
Israel ministers and the dreams and visions He gives me to
confirm His Word! I look forward with great
anticipation…standing on tiptoe…to the year 2008!
Blessings,
Hila H.
Maryland
August 24, 2007
Dear brother James,
I thought you did a great job on your book [Sacred
Secrets]. I found it really interesting how you pointed out
the cause and effect in society form one’s personal
understanding and position on the sovereignty of God. Take care
and God bless!
In His love,
Don G.
Minnesota
August 2007
Dear Pastor
James,
God is Good! How thankful I am for His lovingkindness and
blessings unto me. Last year on July 4th, my Daddy
passed away. He was a very independent man and he passed away on
Independence Day. The first of this year I retired from [company
name withheld] and have one of my two older dogs with me now.
Since then I have been most busy with the purchase of our family
home and the process of repairs and restoration that an older
home needs. Now I am finally at more of a place of rest and
gratitude for everything. I grasp a little, sometimes a little
more how great is His love for me. How I would love to spend the
remaining days of my retirement and life being anointed with the
Holy Oil of His Presence, to reside in His Kingdom of Love.
Perhaps you have read Hannah Hurnard’s “Annexed to Heaven.”
Here
is a copy.
This is a longing of mine, like Hanna, to be annexed to heaven;
to have my total personality and thought life to be invaded by
the King of glory, love, sweet Jesus. I am so far away. Please
pray for this reality. Do I ask a lot? Many rich and wonderful
blessings of His perfect love unto you, James and your family.
Janet M.
Kentucky
[Dear Janet,
Yes, you are asking a lot—but I believe our Father
also wants to give a lot! And I believe He will—is even
now—beginning to answer your sweet and humble prayer. Thank you
for Hannah’s lovely writing. We will post it on our website.
James]
July 28, 2007
James Walter Bruggeman,
I have read your book, “Sacred Secrets of the Sovereignty of
God,” and have had many questions answered that it seems I have
waited a life time to hear. Thanks for a great work, and I also
thank my Heavenly Father for allowing you to pass my way in this
life. Looking forward to the other two. Hope you will reserve a
copy for me and notify me when they are ready.
Your brother in
Christ,
W. B., Georgia
July 25, 2007
Dear James,
I have finished reading your masterpiece “The
Sacred Secrets fo the Sovereignty of God” and I love it. I
had been desiring a book to back up all the tapes and CDEs and
this is it. This book is right up there with “The
Secrets of Time.” Many thanks for writing this book. It will
be used as a text book in the future.
M.H.,
Massachusetts
July 25, 2007
Dr. James:
Thank you for all your work. Your book is great!
Love,
Diane, New Mexico
July 20, 2007
Dear James,
Thank you for your ministry and newsletters. I have enjoyed and
learned much from the study in FMS about David. I am keeping the
newsletters in a notebook so I can review the info. Enclosed is
an offering and order for some books. God bless and encourage
you today.
Sincerely,
Deanna, Idaho
July 9, 2007
Dear James,
Thank you so much for your book
Sacred Secrets of the
Sovereignty of God. You have done a magnificent job. It is very
readable and nails everything down so well. You have backed
everything up with great research. I read it almost completely
through in the first two days after receiving it. Please send
#A-102 on cassettes of the Sovereignty of God. Enclosed is $… to
cover costs. Also, send one copy of your book to (name
withheld).
Thank you,
[Pastor] Ernestine Young, Idaho
Grateful
July 9, 2007
Brother James,
I received your book, “Sacred
Secrets…” on the sixth of July. It was more of a blessing
than you will ever know. Thank you very much. I praise Yahweh,
in the name of His Son, Yeshua, for letting me know that I’ve
not been forgotten, although I know in my heart and mind HE
never forgets one of His. Yet, when He puts it in the heart of a
minister whom I’ve studied under via tapes, literature, and FMS
since 1991 (or thereabouts) to recognize me with a gift and a
personally handwritten letter, it is truly humbling. Years back
I finally understood Yah’s sovereignty over all things, just not
as in-depth as you’re taking it in your book.
Again, I praise Yahweh in the
name of Yeshua, and I thank you. Num. 6:24-26 Yeshua is supreme!
Sincerely,
Michael
Prisoner in Georgia
Note to prisoners from James
Bruggeman: I chose to give my book to three prisoners among
the many on our Prison Ministry mailing list. We simply do not
have the funds to give away more. But I will offer the book at a
25% discount, plus free shipping (via Media Mail) to any
prisoner.
July 7, 2007
Dear James,
During the years we have known
you, we have always been pleasantly surprised at your treatment
of any subject you chose. Your diligence in research,
organizational skills and presentation of material is
unsurpassed in my judgment. We thank you for
[Sacred Secrets].
Lady in Tennessee
Reading “Sacred Secrets”
Again
July 7, 2007
Dear James,
Re: “Sacred
Secrets of the Sovereignty of God” What a treasure!! I’ve
started reading it for the second time. You write in such a warm
informative style, adding a little touch of humor there and
there. I love it!
You have fleshed out some of
the concepts I have learned from other books and added a new
dimension of learning. Your style of writing makes me feel as
though I’m being tutored personally. I’m so blest to have
“found” you and your ministry. My journey from the time I left
“my church” to your teaching was a rather long and rocky road.
But what a grand award was waiting at the end of that trip.
So I’m resting now in the
awesome teaching and understanding that I’m receiving from our
heavenly Father through His disciples, one of which is you, dear
James. And you are doing a fantastic job. I thank you with joy
and gratitude and I’ll keep reading if you keep sending. God
bless you, dear one, and your family of loved ones.
Lady in Wisconsin
We Inherit Death
From Adam
July 4, 2007
Dear James,
I read/studied “Sacred
Secrets” including the footnotes and most of the Appendices.
I believe you achieved your goals. It is both interesting and
informative, not “bogged down with technicalities.” It is so
well written. In my opinion, it is the best book ever written on
the subject! It is concise and easy to understand. It follows
precept upon precept and biblically dispels false beliefs. I
felt that the textbook style of the book helped me to keep in
mind key points.
Thank you for your
excellent definitions of terms and explanations of concepts. I
believe in the total sovereignty of God and universal
reconciliation but have been unable to explain it to others. Now
with greater understanding, I can. I will highly recommend
“Sacred Secrets.”
One secret I did
not know was that we inherit mortality and death from Adam, not
original sin. “We are not mortal because we sin; we sin because
we are mortal.” Wow! I was amazed! I remember being at an
infant’s funeral and the priest saying that babies sin otherwise
they wouldn’t die. I remember thinking “How can a baby sin?” I
felt so sad that he said that. My heart went out to the grieving
parents. What a blessing it is to know the truth of Romans 5:12!
When I read
Appendix 6 in connection with Chap. 5: “Do We Have Free Will?” I
read “All God is saying is, ‘Just bow down and worship Me. Have
no other gods—including your self with free will—above Me’ and I
remembered/sand the song “Here I Am to Worship.”
“Here I am to
worship,
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that
You’re my God
You’re altogether lovely,
All together loving
All together wonderful to me—”
Amen.
God bless you.
Kathy Evers,
Wisconsin
"Thank you for
pursuing me"
May 8, 2007
Dear Pastor Bruggeman,
I thought I needed to write to both apologize and
thank you! When by my request, you sent your tape and CD
catalog, etc. I was turned off—thinking you were a New Ager
worse than Gaia-worshipping Al Gore and his ilk…so I tossed out
what you sent me (and sent you a note to take me off your
mailing list).
Thankfully, you sent a reply and later an offer for CDs and
the books on UFO’s, etc. [The Hunt for Zero Point
and
Alien Intrusion]. Happily, after reading the books, and
receiving the "ISOS" CDs [From Inner Space to Outer Space
lecture series], I now know your teachings are a great
blessing!!
I’ve since just started to "get into" my latest CD ministry
from you and look forward to more in the future. Meantime, I’m
enclosing a small gift to help your ministry and also thank you
for pursuing me.
Sincerely,
Lady in Nevada
An
Important Review
April 18, 2007
Dear James,
Always my thoughts of you and your loved ones come with hopes
and prayers that all are well. I’m especially enjoying your new
tape/CD series God’s Unchangeable Purpose with Israel. I
think it is important to review this underlying message of "our"
identity because, I’m assuming, more and more younger people are
hearing this from a qualified minister for the first
time.
As many times as I’ve heard the so-called basics from so many
different ministers, I never tire of hearing this message again.
Many times I hear something I may have missed or did not
understand as clearly and so some of the message is almost a new
revelation. At any rate, I’m enjoying this "review" thoroughly.
Lovingly,
Lady in Wisconsin
Adding to His
Scriptural Arsenal
February 8, 2007
Dear James Bruggeman and all the friends at Stone Kingdom
Ministries, who I pray for daily,
Thank you for sending copies of the "FMS" newsletter and
related information. I always look forward to receiving the
newsletter. It was brilliantly put together. I would never have
asked the question if Abram and Sarai had committed incest
because I did not pay attention to all of what was being stated
in scripture. So I thank you for bringing all of these
fascinating facts that I glossed over, to add to my scriptural
arsenal.
I bless all of you for being there to help in my spiritual
growth.
In Jesus’ name,
Gentleman in California
January 29, 2007
Dear Mr. Brugman (sic):
I would like to point out that the flying saucer, as you have
it pictured, would not accommodate humans. [Note by James
Bruggeman: I don’t know what picture she is referring to
unless it is to the one picture on the cover of the book, The
Hunt for Zero Point.]
Put some sides on it. Put lights all around the circle. Plan
for the top to lift straight up to reveal the people inside as
if they are inside a gazebo.
The one I saw was a beauty but the people inside were a
little on the scary side. They spoke perfect English, but they
also spoke a language like French. I assumed it was from
French-Canada.
Sincerely,
Lady in Wyoming
Incest in
the Church?
November 17, 2006
James,
Enclosed is a donation. I believe you were right in the
message of incest in the church in your last newsletter. My wife
told me several years ago that God showed her that there was
spiritual incest in the church we were going to, which was the
largest charismatic church in our area.
God bless,
Gentleman in Louisiana
Reassured...
November 9, 2006
Dear Mr. Bruggeman,
Just finished reading and re-reading FMS Issue #95 and I have
been reassured about the episode at the conference. I was told
that since I couldn’t "walk" without a walker I must have a
demon. They also said I must talk in tongues and lay prostrate
on the floor to worship God.
Needless to say, I wasn’t pleased with their Pentecostal
attitude. I’ve had no experience with such talk after being in
the Worldwide Church from 1962 til 1992—then I started looking
for the truth all over again. Finally, God led our small group
to (name withheld), so these people really hurt me deeply, but I
realize I must forgive them and go on.
So you see why I appreciate your words of encouragement on
the phone about the situation. Continue in your (our) work for
the glory of God’s kingdom,
Sincerely,
Lady in Illinois
Comments by James Bruggeman:
The treatment this lady endured
at the hands of the "Pentecostal" folks at the conference
represent in my view an abuse of the truth of Pentecost. There
is a lot of flim-flam, fraud and charlatanry and outright
ignorance in the Pentecostal-charismatic movement, but one must
be careful not to throw the baby out with the bath. I commend
her for realizing she must forgive the erring brothers and
sisters whose words were offensive.
Opened His Understanding
October 16, 2006
Hello James,
I thank God for your ministry and teachings that have given
me a clearer understanding of the Passover, Pentecost and
Tabernacles teaching. Also the types and shadows of the Old
Testament that you have shared, has opened my understanding.
…How do I get signed up for your monthly tape ministry? Please
send me
Biblical Mathematics – Keys to Scripture Numerics.
Blessings
Gentleman in Missouri
Feels Son is a Chosen Vessel
July 15, 2006
Dear James,
A beautiful H-O-T morning - one of many we already have
endured with many more forecast - THANK YOU LORD!
Sweatin's good fer ya (ha, ha) - gets rid of poisons.
J
NOW to what's REEEALLY on my mind...I ordered the
ISOS tapes and 3 videos recently. Weeell, my son, who
nis anti-church, anti-preacher (so to speak) but VERY
considerate and loving while following God's commandments
sometimes to his own hurt (a LIVING epistle), was curious
about the Nazi UFO video and "borrowed" it. A couple days
later, he "borrowed" the other two - no comment. I might
add, all this without me trying to stuff them down his craw.
I thought, "Thank you, FATHER!" This son is extremely
disillusioned with organized churchanity, as am I, the
kindergarten hellfire and brimstone forever 'n ever "torture"
kind, so I was pleasantly surprised when he asked to borrow the
videos. Onward and upward! I wanted to share this
with you, while requesting your prayers for me and ALL my
children, especially for this son who, since birth, has been
"different". By different, some people interpret that to
mean homosexual. No! My son is not. I feel he
is a chosen vessel. We ALL are in certain ways -
pawns in the Master's Hands, so to speak, but this son is
special. I covet your prayers.
Bless you and your family, James, and all those involved in
the kingdom ministry.
Biblical Mathematics whammied my curiosity.
Looking forward to satisfaction resurrecting it. Thanks
for everything!
Love,
Lady in Arkansas
[James' response:
Dear Lady in Arkansas:
Your family is in my prayers. Thank you for the
report on your son's interest. Obviously, he has been in
God's "witness protection program" - to borrow a thought from
Ron Oja. His is special indeed to have been given to
question the fairy tale of Christian orthodoxy ("churchianity").
When he sees that the Bible is in fact wholly true and contains
such astounding "modern" scientific concepts as quantum physics
et al, he will become a potent witness for Christ and His Word.
I might recommend that he listen to our tapes/CDs "The
Truth About Hell, Soul and Spirit."]
Near-Death
Experience (NDE) and
Out-of-Body Experience (OBE)—
Heart Stopped for 98 Minutes!
[Note by James Bruggeman: The following is
one of the responses to our most recent set of lectures,
entitled
Near-Death Experiences and Out-of-Body
Experiences (CDs/Tapes #507
&
508; or videos:
V-115 or
D-115. We strongly recommend
that one order the video version in order to better
comprehend the material. See
V-115 or
D-115.)]
July 14, 2006
Dear Bro. James,
Just a quick "hello" as we think of you
often and appreciate your ministry so very much!
Hopefully we will see you in person on
August 26th at your Twin cities Bible conference.
[Name withheld] is recovering well from the
replacement of a bicuspid aortic heart valve which we didn't
know he was born with. Most cases have to be replaced
between 40-60 years of age and he is 70, so we are blessed that
he didn't have the common sudden death from that condition.
He was called "Lazarus" some years ago by a prophetic ministry
and we always wondered how that might unfold in God's plan.
Perhaps no heart beating for 2 hours, 38 minutes qualifies in
some way.
Anyway, when he talked to Father about a
peek at the other side he wasn't all that specific so was a bit
surprised at what he saw.
Hope your summertime is especially blessed.
In Christ,
Couple in Minnesota
[Note by James Bruggeman: And now follows
the gentleman's account of his NDE/OBE]
Reflections of My Near-Death and
Out-of-body Experience
by [Name withheld by James Bruggeman]
June 28, 2006
Before sedation for open heart surgery, the
last thing I recall or remember was saying goodbye to Margaret
and being wheeled to the operating room. The period of
time during surgery is totally blank in my mind. The first
sensation that I felt after surgery was the vibration of being
carried on a wheel bed going over rough terrain: slightly
descending, slightly curved, filled with mud holes and filth and
a lot of slipping and sliding as groups of pigs would go by,
fighting and squealing. By the time we got to what
appeared to be the end of the tunnel, there were hundreds (no
ideas of the number) of pigs crowded together, semi-darkness,
mud and filth, noise. I don't remember the stench, but
guess it was there. At this point was my first mental
calculation. I realized that my heart surgery must be
over. I knew that I had been given part of a pig heart,
and that I felt exactly like one of the pigs. It was a
terrible feeling to be here after a lifetime of searching for
God and desiring fellowship my my Lord and Savior, Jesus.
The uncertainty was frightening. Did I commit some
unpardonable sin? Would I ever feel anything other than
being a pig? Then, I realized the depth of despair that
would prompt one to cry out like Jesus did " My god, why have
You forsaken me?" I was experiencing to a small degree
what it must have been like for Him to be saddled with the sin
of the world.
Back to the scene: The
descending tunnel came to an end or was intersected by a valley.
This valley was semi-lighted, a misty grayish, tan twilight.
I'd never seen anything like it on earth. The valley was
fairly shallow, easy to cross. There was an eerie silence,
but yet, at least at first, there seemed to be various stations
of activity taking place throughout the valley and on the bank
across the valley. At the time I had no idea what was
going on - the setting was like a fair, only the activity was
carried on quietly. My feelings at this time were like
being buried alive, all the finality of the sentence of death,
struggling for air, and filled with anxiety and fear of how long
this would last. Gently, I felt like something was lifting
me and carrying me slowly across the valley, maybe six to eight
feet above the ground, to the other bank where I was allowed to
stop, suspended for a while, and observe. by now, all the
activity seemed quiet. I slowly began to be lifted a
little higher and was carried back across the valley -only at a
little higher level, but constantly ascending. Then, when
I was back across the valley, I was stopped and held again-
maybe one to two stories high - for a short time of observation.
Next, I felt myself being lowered to very near ground level and
transported back across the valley at this lowest level.
At this time I was also experiencing that I needed to exercise
my will to relax and not struggle to hold on to life. As
we passed through the valley this third time and I was carried
to the grassy bank - I was left to rest on the ground. by
now there was much more peace, kind of like falling asleep when
one is sick or uncomfortable.
My next awareness was totally within the
realm of the recovery room. During the time of this
out-of-the-body experience I felt like I was in tow places at
once (had two consciousnesses); One down in the cavern and the
other up in the recovery room. I could hear what was going
on, but couldn't respond very well.
One other insight into what it was like
"down there" - as previously illustrated - the tunnel of descent
ended or was intersected by a valley which seemed to run nearly
parallel to the tunnel and across the valley was - a very dark
cavern, so dark that it seemed like darkness sealing it. I
did not see very far up or down the valley. It is possible
that the descent of the valley had some relation to the dark
cavern. I was not shown much about the dark cavern, only a
dark spot, but by the spirit I perceived it to be a place of
storage or a place of no return.
At some time during this experience I also
prayed the prayer "Father into thy hand I commend my spirit." It
may have been during the third time crossing the valley, I'm not
sure though. These two prayers that Jesus spoke from the
cross have taken on a whole new depth of meaning for me.
There is a difference between the despair of the soul and the
identification in spirit with the Father's plan.
Waking Up to the Truth
Posted: July 16, 2006
Dated: March 17, 2006
James,
I'm really enjoying reading "The Real Lincoln".
-- Talk about waking up to the truth. This book makes
everything about our nation's "Civil War" so clear. Now I
understand why the term "Damn Yankee" means something around
here. I also have the perspective on why our federal
government is what it is today.
We pray the holy-days were a blessing for you
and your family
Couple in Virginia
...A Real Blessing
June 28, 2006
Dear James-
Thank you for all the taped messages you are
sending our way. They are a real blessing. May
Yahweh keep blessing you with truth.
In Yahweh's Name
Couple in Oklahoma
Words Cannot Express...
June 13, 2006
Dear James,
Words cannot express my
gratitude to you and to God for you and for all those who teach,
exhort, publish and proclaim the GOOD NEWS to feed and to
build up the Body of Christ!
He loves you – and so do I-
Lady
from California
Wants to Be an Overcomer
April 21, 2006
Dear James,
Well, I asked for it. I want to be an overcomer, so what did I
expect. Maybe the hotter the fire-then the quicker the dross
burns off. My prayer is for God to do whatever it takes to train
me into a mature sort.
I was almost ashamed to send this small amount, but maybe He is
just cutting away any pride I may still have.
James, it won't hurt my feelings if you take me off the list for
a while. I know what I'm sending won't cover your expenses.
You're in my prayers every day
Press on
Gentleman in Georgia.
We do serve a great God!
March 28, 2006
Dear James,
Please send me the 2 tapes you offer in your current letter
on the study of Essential Oils. Enclosed is a check for
the postage and handling.
Life goes on for me. It is a huge problem sorting out
63 years of a marriage in order to downsize to move.
I have found the LORD to be merciful in this situation.
I wonder how people survive without Jesus in their life.
My prayer is for His soon return to rescue his "blind" people.
I thank the LORD that He put you and your ministry in my
life. Years ago the Holy Spirit promised to teach me
Himself and He has been so faithful to put His ministers in my
path to open up His Word. We do serve a great God!!
Blessings!
Lady in Mississippi
Ministry Is
Comforting Blessing
March 2006
Dear Bro James-Greetings in Christ!
Just writing to let you know that you and your ministry are a
comforting blessing to my wife and I. Your last NL was almost
beyond words. It was oozing with great revelation on restitution
and the greater plan of salvation.
Love Ya
Gentleman in Pacific Northwest
Sharing
"Forgiveness"
March 16, 2006
Dear Pastor Bruggeman,
Thank you for your series on "Forgiveness". It has been a big
help to me and I’ve loaned it to a Mormon friend because their
church was doing a series on the same subject. I’ll let you know
if I receive any positive comments.
May God bless you and yours!
Lady in Idaho
Life is Delicious
in Jesus
February 20, 2006
Dear Pastor James Bruggeman and Roxanne,
The river that flows from deep within and through me is
wondrous as I am cleansed and created anew in Christ Jesus in
His Water of Life, the Holy Spirit.
From His Throne of Grace, each day He seems to whisper to me
to come into His gates with gladness and joy, and into His
courts with Praise and Thanksgiving, in worship and adoration of
Him. And as I begin the first steps, He leadeth me by His
Spirit, along the path of life. And as I go along the way, Jesus
reveals His Love and Care for me in amazing and simply beautiful
ways as I melt in His Love.
Life is delicious in Jesus
He is Perfect Everything
There is no turning back now!
Heavenly Father thank you for Thy Kingdom of Love and Heaven
in James and Roxanne and Thy ministry unfolding. Bless each of
them exceedingly in Jesus Holy Name.
Lady in Kentucky
Enjoying the Tapes
February 19, 2006
Hi-
I’m surely enjoying your tapes! I play them over and over.
The Sovereignty of God
and
the Ages and Jubilee.
God bless you-and keep it up.
Sincerely
M. in Oregon
Turned Their Lives
Around
February 17, 2006
Dear James,
My wife and I regret that sickness along with bad weather
have prevented us from attending recent SKM gatherings. In
addition to your insightful teachings, we miss assembling
ourselves with likeminded brothers and sisters.
Presently, we can not make any plans to be in attendance at
your Philadelphia weekend. You have an outstanding group of
speakers lined up and certainly they will bless all in
attendance.
We also regret that we have overlooked a love offering to
SKM. Enclosed is a check that we hope will make up for our
shortcomings.
Thank you for continuing to send us your Feed My Sheep.
Yahweh bless,
Couple in Alabama
P.S. James, preparing to write this note, I came across a
letter to you in My Documents dated Feb 2005. This was a
watershed year. You introduced me to the concept and yes,
reality, of praying for our enemies. It turned my life around
completely. Thank you again and praise the Father that through
His Holy Spirit a work of Sovereign Grace took place.
P.P.S. We continue to mention Roxanne in our prayers and
trust that she will be restored to perfect health.
Inner Space
Series "Way up there"
October 17, 2005
Dear Bruggeman,
Inner Space series is
way up there and way out there! There aren’t many Bible teachers
who go to the length and depth that you do to clarify
scripture—you’re a huge asset in my quest for truth and
understanding. Every time you open your mouth I learn something.
So glad I’m on the tape ministry! Yahweh bless you and your
family always.
--Pam, OK
P. S. True Wealth is Scriptural Knowledge and Spiritual
Discernment.
STRIVING FOR
OVERCOMERSHIP
September 28, 2005
Dear Mr. Bruggeman,
I have enclosed some money and orders for a couple of items I
would like. Going over the order forms I see many interesting
items.
I want to thank you for the
Feed My
Sheep teachings. They are exciting. I’m new to
the Israel identity message, but I have to confess that it’s
thrilling to think that I might be one of God’s chosen people—it
changes my whole outlook on life! My heart’s desire is in Rev.
17:14 to be "called and chosen, and faithful." I have been
reading the book of Revelation over and over. I’m trying to
figure it out. I want to be aware of what’s coming on the earth
and I want to be ready when Jesus comes!
Just want to mention that I am of German and English descent
mainly and I think French by my paternal grandmother. (However,
I don’t glory in the flesh!) My constant prayer is "Father, I
want to know your truth. I don’t want to deceive myself and I
don’t want to be deceived by someone else. Please, may Your Holy
Spirit teach me Your truth."
I am 77 years old and I feel I’ve wasted my whole life
because I have gone my own way and done what I wanted to do.
However, I do believe in spit of that, that God has been guiding
my life. Does Joel 2:25 refer to people like me? I accepted
Jesus as my Savior when I was 12 years old and I thought I was
OK, but in recent years and months I believe the Holy Spirit has
been showing me how far short I am of the Kingdom of God. I want
more than anything to be an overcomer. I want to be pure
and clean, body, soul and spirit. I know I still have some
things to overcome in my life, things that I have not been able
to do. I am open to learn what God has for me.
I thank you for your ministry. I eventually want to get your
book on the Stone Kingdom. I am not able financially to give a
lot but there are a few extra dollars with this order. May God
continue to guide you and your ministry; I need to learn more.
Sincerely,
Robert—AK
RESPONSE TO ROBERT IN ALASKA
[Dear Robert,
I joy with you in learning your true physical identity as
being of the seed of Jacob-Israel. However, and as you noted, we
do not glory in the flesh. We are not saved by race, but by
grace. Knowing that we are of the seed of Jacob brings with it
great responsibilities, but being of the spiritual seed of
Christ is even more important—infinitely so, since it brings us
eternal life.
As you have no doubt learned from our studies in the
FMS's, being an overcomer is a daily striving and one of the
most critical characteristics of being an overcomer is being
able to forgive—everybody for everything! I myself still
struggle with it and am compelled to go frequently to Father’s
throne and beg (pray) for his grace and mercy to enable me to
forgive those who offend me, and equally important, to show me
whom I may have offended and act accordingly. Go in the peace of
our Lord Jesus Christ.
James Bruggeman]
August 12, 2005
Mr. Bruggeman:
Your UFO series [ From
Inner Space to Outer Space]
has been a fantastic listening experience. My husband, Mother
and I have enjoyed every tape. I don’t know how we got on your
mailing list, but I’m sure glad we did! Your "Feed
My Sheep" paper is very
enlightening.
May God bless you and your work,
Couple in Idaho
[Answer: I don’t know how you got on our mailing list either.
People often send us names of friends or acquaintances for us to
send our material to, and sometimes, they prefer we do it
without mentioning who suggested them. Of course, we honor that.
In any case, we are glad the material is an enlightening
blessing to you all.
—James W. Bruggeman]
Prayer Answered—She
Appreciates Job Now
August 1, 2005
Dear Mr. Bruggeman,
Just wanted you to know I think about your ministries a lot.
I really enjoy listening to your tapes. Although I haven’t been
able to attend your services for a long time, I wonder if you
remember me asking for prayer on my problem of anger, greed and
envy. Well, I think God answered my prayers. I was terminated
from my job of 8 years where I made good money. I think God took
away my job as an answer to my prayers of help.
I have begun work at the [name of restaurant and location
withheld for privacy]. I was very devastated and depressed
for a while about the loss of my job. Now I realize it was to
teach me to humble my self, to make me appreciate my job now,
where I have to work harder, work faster, and walk a large
amount. I am very thankful for my job now.
Since I have to work Sundays, I can’t come to the service,
but can hardly wait for your tapes. Will try to send my tithes
regularly now.
Sincerely,
Woman in Atlanta area (name withheld)
The Ephraim Question
August 2, 2005
Dear Mr. Bruggeman,
You are an awesome Bible teacher! Question:
The "America is Ephraim; Great Britain is Manasseh" theory
[Tape/CD #483
&
484: Who Are Ephraim and
Manasseh Today?] is thought-provoking and makes sense, but
in Rev. 7, Ephraim (and Dan) are omitted from the "sealing"
process. I wasn’t too concerned when I thought it was "them"
over there, but now that it might be us, that’s a
different story. I’m concerned! Joseph and Manasseh are
mentioned, but not Ephraim. Do you suppose that to mean none of
those who are of the tribe of Ephraim (exclusively?) will be
made to understand the truth, or the country as a whole? I felt
certain I was being "sealed" (given the knowledge to comprehend
what’s going on). I just wondered what you thought.
Enclosed is a tithe and an order. Yah bless,
—Lady in Oklahoma
[Dear Friend,
As I stated in the tape/CD lecture
Who Are Ephraim and Manasseh Today?,
I am not being dogmatic about my identification of Ephraim as
the USA; but I certainly see some flaws in the "orthodox" (if we
may use that term) British-Israel understanding of Ephraim as
Great Britain.
Insofar as your question about Ephraim and
Dan being omitted in the "sealing" in Revelation 7, I hold to
the Historicist interpretation of prophecy. We believe that the
book of Revelation has been progressively being fulfilled
for the past 2,000 years. This is in contrast to "futurists,"
most of whom hold that everything from approximately chapter
four onward is yet future and will be fulfilled in a brief 3½ or
7-year period when "The Antichrist" comes to power, etc. In our
view, the "sealing" of the tribes was fulfilled many centuries
ago as the dispersed Israelites migrated from east to west and
had the "seal" of Divine protection as they migrated. This is
discussed in detail in the book,
Dan, The Pioneer of Israel,
written by a British-Israel exponent from over a hundred years
ago, Col. J. C. Gawler. The book is available from us.
The words translated "seal," "sealing,"
etc. are from several different Hebrew and Greek words and have
different meanings, depending on the context. The most important
"seal" for us individually is that which occurs when a person
becomes a believer (i.e., repents, confesses Christ, is
baptized, etc.). Study the following verses in their context.
Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted,
after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your
salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed
with that holy Spirit of promise,
Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy
Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation
of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them
that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ
depart from iniquity.
Also, study "Feed
My Sheep" issues 9 through 20 for greater depth
regarding the work of the Holy Spirit vis a vis the salvation
process.
— James W. Bruggeman]
July 11, 2005
Dear Pastor
James Bruggeman,
Here is hoping you will know how thrilling this message is for
me. Recently, I turned 62 years old and work for Kroger as a
bagger and have full-time benefits. I live with my Dad, who is
90, and in fairly good health. We have two wonderful dogs that
keep him good company when I am away. I do not know what Daddy
believes or what is in his heart, except that he will tell me
that he “lives in the horse and buggy days.” That’s all he wants
me to know. I have told Dad that Jesus is my salvation and the
Hope of my life.
So until hearing your tape [albums] on
The Doctrine of the Ages
and [The Laws of] Jubilee,
The Sovereignty of God,
Hell or Nothing [i.e.,
final annihilationism –JB], and
Universal Reconciliation, I
have been living in the shadows of misunderstanding and not
understanding God’s Holy Word. Now the wonderful Blessing of the
Good News Gospel of Christ Jesus in Yahweh, our Eternal Father
from the Beginning and Forever is mine! Even though I have had a
love union with Jesus, through His Holy Spirit since my
twenties, I have been wandering around in the wilderness. Now
this glorious message is an answer to my earnest desire of a
hearing and understanding heart. To follow Jesus, being led by
His Spirit moment by moment, thought by thought, so that His
Will will be my will. To be an Overcomer and to be in His barley
harvest. To be consumed with His love, His high calling.
Now you can see my thankfulness and gratitude and joy in
learning the knowledge of His Truth of salvation for every
man—of all—of everything. My heart sings with Praises and
Gladness and Worship to our Creator and Savior. That is why I am
sending you this check—to express to God my joy and delight in
Him.
Blessings of love,
Janet, —Missouri
July 8, 2005
Dear James,
Your time is necessarily regimented; therefore, I always
hesitate to write to you, placing more burden on your time. You
cannot be personally involved with all who contact your
ministry.
Your teaching so often confirms many thoughts the Holy Spirit
has conveyed to me. Plus, you have filled in many gaps in my
comprehension of God’s word and plan. You and Stephen Jones are
a dynamic duo mightily used by God to enlighten those who have
been chosen to receive. Through Christ we have been endowed with
like learning.
I’ve been so blessed by our ministry, so I wish to commend you
for your open honest, and the love and obedience to our Father
that makes it all possible. For so long, I was looking for God’s
truth in all the wrong places. I was allowed to seek and search
out many false trails before finding the way, all for a purpose,
I suppose.
I loved your quip about the Baptists in the liquor store. As you
know, too much serious teaching becomes dull, dry and
potentially boring causing the listeners to lose focus. Finding
balance in all things is where harmony resides and positive
results ensue.
How my heart longs for the restoration of all things! All six
branches of Babylon the Great have components of the good, the
bad, the ugly, the insidious. No regime that is openly evil and
controlling can endure. But a government that pretends to care
can exist indefinitely by brainwashing its populace into
supporting it. Bread and circuses truly make the majority
content and compliant.
Because of our youth-obsessed culture, I’ve been thinking
someone should write a book titled “Someone Needs to be the
Grandma,” or “Where Have All the Grandma’s Gone?” I only
attended school through half of my sophomore year, changed
schools frequently—five in the fourth grade. Therefore, I
wouldn’t presume to attempt such an endeavor. …
With love in the Lord,
Lady in Washington State
[We get
letters from persons with post-graduate degrees who do not write
nearly as well as you do, dear sister. So my judgment is that
you are well-qualified to write the book which you suggested.
—James Bruggeman]
She
Was Truly “Surprised by the Voice of God!”
[This
letter concerns a woman’s testimony of how God spoke to her,
helping her through difficult times. To protect her and her
family’s privacy, we have edited the letter, changing names,
ages, etc. –James Bruggeman]
June 5, 2005
Hi James,
I love this book, “Surprised
By The Voice Of God”! So many questions have
been answered. I just have to share this one with you. Last
fall, September, 2004, I was tired so Benjamin (6 yrs. old) said
he would tell me a story so I could go to sleep and he would
keep watch so nobody woke me up until I was ready to wake up,
(bless his heart). He told a story, I fell asleep, and he did
keep watch. Here’s the good stuff: just as I was waking up, but
not opening my eyes yet, you know that state of being awake but
not fully awake, I heard a voice say, “Cathy I love you.” I
opened my eyes, thinking I was going to see George standing
there. But he wasn’t! Nobody was in the room except for me and
Benjamin. So I asked Benjamin if Daddy had come in and left. He
proudly said, “No, I didn’t let anyone in ‘cuz’ I knew you were
tired.” Then I asked him if he had just whispered something to
me. He again said, “No, I have been very quiet for you Mommy.”
Then as I started to think about it, it wouldn’t have made sense
for Benjamin to say it just that way because my name was
said and not Mommy. When I heard the voice I wondered if it was
a dream, my imagination, a word from God or simply nothing.
As you know, George and I have had our struggles,
but now matters seemed to get worse daily since I had heard
those words. By Christmas it was terrible, and in January it
grew even worse. With each month our marriage seemed to be
falling apart. I called you to ask for the Atlanta group and
anyone else to pray for us. I called friends and asked for
prayers and of course I prayed too. I had a book called, “The
Power of a Praying Wife” and I read some of it and said some of
those prayers for George with an “attitude”. Then I would put
the book down and say,” I did it”, meaning, I did my duty and
nothing more. Other times I would pray with true and sincere
love in my heart for George and myself and our family. I noticed
during these times of “love prayers” I had just asked people to
pray for me so I wouldn’t become hard towards George.
Then the really hard part came. All this time I
could endure the coldness, the bad things he would say about me
to his family, co-workers and anyone who would listen, but now
my child was hurt! He wasn’t hurt physically but in his heart.
It was our youngest one’s 4th birthday. George went to a
co-workers party and had too much to drink. He came home
slightly drunk and all the children could see and smell it. All
the children were disappointed and the youngest one didn’t even
care about her birthday no matter how hard we tried to make her
happy. After cake and ice cream, George went to sleep in the
easy chair. I drove to Sharon’s, a dear friend, and took my
youngest one with me. I cried to Sharon and she comforted me and
prayed with me. At the end I said, “I just can’t give up, not
now, but I feel so broken and I don’t know how much longer I can
go on like this.” I went home and cried myself to sleep.
The whole next day I cried on and off, I felt so
hollow. I didn’t know if I could go on, but I couldn’t quit
either. Sometimes during the day I would be talking with the
children and I would have to walk away because I would just
start to cry for no reason. The children were all so worried.
But then, just in the midst of all this, the Lord seemed to
whisper to me, “Your oldest son needs you.” I couldn’t believe
it! In the midst of my heart ache and tears, when I felt like I
had no more to give I had to go to my son and help him! I didn’t
think I could do it. After a few minutes I did manage to go
upstairs to Bill’s room and talk with him. He did need me. ( We
are very close and share a lot of our thoughts but on this
particular day he never would have asked me to help him because
he knew how upset I was; he is very sensitive to my feelings.) I
was glad I went to him and it felt good to think on the troubles
of others for a time. As I walked out of Bill’s room he asked if
I would be all right. I assured him I would be. All through
these months I held on to the voice that said, “Cathy, I love
you.” I wondered if God gave me the words in order to say that
George loved me, or was God saying He loved me. It didn’t
matter, I just needed those words to hold on to.
On May 4, 05 I was reading out of “Surprised By
The Voice Of God” and on page 131, as I was reading, I wrote a
short version of what I just wrote to you. I kept reading on the
same page and I read these words, “When God speaks in an audible
voice, you can be sure the powers of hell will rise up to
challenge that voice. When God speaks to you most clearly, it
usually means you are going to go through such a difficult
experience that later you will need to be absolutely certain
that God had spoken to you. In fact, the clarity of the voice
may be the main thing that gives you the power to endure the
subsequent testing.”
How awesome is that! I hung on to those words
given to me months earlier and that is what brought me through
so many hard days. Plus all the prayer warriors out there that
were holding our family up to the Lord. Maybe someone out there
had asked God to give me a hope and He gave me those blessed
words, “Cathy I love you.” I may never know. But one thing I do
know. God does speak to us in various ways and I am so humbled
by the gift of hearing Him speak to me.
I want to thank you, and everyone who prayed, for
being a part of my miracle. George and I have a ways to go, and
maybe it will take a life time to accomplish an understanding of
each other, but it will be worth the effort. If the Lord
impresses upon any one’s heart to continue to pray for us,
please do so. I hope to leave a legacy of a life long marriage
to our children and grandchildren. To give them a hope for the
future and to get wisdom so we can train up our children for the
Lord’s service. I feel very inadequate for such a job, but the
Lord has given it to us and we need to do our best for Him and
for His Kingdom.
James, you have helped me through many tears over
the years. You have helped me to understand George better and
not to judge him harshly. You have been truthful with me. Every
time I asked you if I was wrong, you would tell me if I was
wrong, or if I was heading in the right direction, or if I had
to be patient and wait on the Lord’s timing. I am very grateful
for all your service over the years. You are a true servant for
the Lord and I pray for you and your family regularly. I am
blessed to know you and I hope to one day meet your wife and
children. I pray the Lord will greatly bless you with an
abundance of wealth, not just in money but also in knowledge and
love and all for the betterment of His kingdom.
Thank you doesn’t seem enough, but it is said
with a full heart and I am truly grateful for all you have done
and are doing. My family wouldn’t be growing in the knowledge of
our Lord if it weren’t for your teachings. We all look forward
each day to sitting down and listening to your tapes. It is what
keeps us going each new day. God Bless you and all you do.
Your friend,
Cathy
May 31, 2005
Dear James,
I was interested in your explanation of Isaiah 41:10-20. I had
taken Isaiah 41:10 & 13 as my life verses after severe
depression in 1985. It had become such a comfort to me but I
never saw what you brought out about the Lord not only
holding our hand, but He guides and empowers
our hand. How precious and comforting this is to me.
I would like to help support your ministry, but being a widow, I
can do very little. Hope [the enclosed gift] helps.
Sincerely,
Audrey, FL
May 17, 2005
Dear James,
After listening to your personal
testimony tapes [Could You Forgive God?, tapes #257,
258—This pair are free upon
request. –SKM] a second time, I felt a need to respond.
Could anyone experience this and not be mightily moved? It seems
our earthly dads had much in common.
Eight years ago I was led through
three days and nights of reviewing my life. It was during a time
of extreme family distress and trial, during which I experienced
three periods of emotional breakdown. Than God, I was given the
ability to see no doctors or take drugs. For three nights while
trying to sleep, I was forced to view my life like a movie
playing in my mind. This brought a whole new perspective to my
thinking, and made me acknowledge all the crippling hurt and
rejection and loneliness and hopelessness I had felt from my mom
and dad and brother. I was 53 years old, and felt like that
scared little girl again. I had forgiven them years ago, but I
had no awareness of the suppressed depths of pain still abiding
within.
Now I have come to know the peace
that passes understanding, and the genuine healing that full
forgiveness and release of pain affords. When I think of my
family now, I feel warmth instead of hurt.
How awesome is our Lord’s plan for
each of us, how painful the death of the god of self, yet so
necessary. We would never consciously choose to encounter these
demons of the past, but as we are enabled to fully comprehend
how vital this healing is to our spiritual growth—we can truly
thank and praise our Father for causing us to be freed from
these crippling burdens. God bless you for baring your soul in
obedience to our Lord. In doing so, you have—and are blessing
and freeing many others. We all carry a tremendous burden of
heavy baggage that only the love and mercy of our Lord Jesus
Christ can release.
I’m so thankful for being led to
your ministry. After recently receiving a few of
Ron Oja’s tapes through Stone
Kingdom, I have also been blessed by deeper teaching he has been
given… We are being reduced in self, prepared for the time of
"Christ in you, the hope of glory" to shine through. As long as
the god of self is reigning in my heart, I am an unfinished
work. Any area of my life that desires my will, not "Thy will be
done," is as yet unrestored. When the feast of Tabernacles is
fully realized, we will be free at last, free at last!
With love in Christ,
Diana, WA
May 11, 2005
In reference to the
Sovereignty of God album: "What
a blessing and what a jewel! Thank you…"
Janet, KY
May 3, 2005
RE:
Joseph the Overcomer series:
Dear James,
I just finished listening to your
tapes 13 and 14 [SKM audiotapes #477,
478: Jasher: Israelite
Terrorists in Ancient Egypt.] Excellent! I wonder if it
occurred to you that Manasseh’s two cases of subduing Judah in
Jasher is prophetic of Manasseh as the United States subduing
Judah as the European monarchies (scepters) in World Wars 1 & 2?
I have the 1840 version of the book of Jasher [SKM
#B-127],
and had read it before, even noting this dominance over Judah,
but didn’t make the connection until I heard these tapes.
--Don, WA
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