HIStory In the Making!

Some of my favorite verses in the Bible are those that relate to the peculiar nature of a Believer in Christ.  It is this peculiarity that baffles those around us- especially those who knew us prior to salvation.  In my case, it was my husband.  The book of John opens with a few of these verses surrounding the transformation of salvation.  The miraculous change in my heart at the reading of God’s Word at the age of 31, wasn’t anything I could have accomplished on my own.  I tried everything else- trust me.  Until I found the true love personified by Jesus- who chose me before I chose Him- I didn’t have it to give.  The imitation I gave fell far short of being sufficient and was entirely based upon my feelings, and how things were going.  Until I received forgiveness without measure for my sin, I couldn’t begin to extend it to those who had sinned against me. Until I experienced unmistakable peace in the midst of my circumstances, I couldn’t walk in it, nor attract anyone to it. 

We can understand the confusion surrounding this transformation in us, can’t we?  My friend, this kind of love is CONFOUNDING, and COMMANDS everything we are!   My pastor says “it doesn’t take much of a man/woman to become a Christian (in our fallen condition), but it takes all the man/woman you’ve got (to believe wholeheartedly in Christ)!”   2 Corinthians, 5:20, “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.”   This appeal begins in our homes- the very place it may be most difficult and likely to be the place you meet the most resistance, as it was in my case.  Don’t lose heart!

John 1:1-5; 10-13; In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was with God in the beginning.  Through him, all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.  In him was life, and that life was the light of men.  The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.  He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.  He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.  Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God- children born not of natural descent, or of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. 

If you know Christ as your Savior, this light in you is HIStory in the making. It’s the wonder of all wonders!  Let your light “so shine” before men, and leave the results of the eternal impact to Him. Remember the marriage triangle- God at the top, husband and wife at each corner on the bottom.  The closer we grow to our Lord as individuals, the closer our hearts grow toward each other in proximity.  Open your Bible, and breathe it in!  

Until we meet again.

Shannon

Blessed is she!

Greetings!

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” 

If we have spent any amount of time together, you know I often claim that verse as my “all-time pic” out of God’s word.  I love it because it personalizes her belief, and it is a statement of certainty.  I also love it because it has an eternal explanation point [!!!!].  Any time we see an explanation point in God’s word, that means “this is HUGE”!  

While this verse references a message delivered to Mary regarding the birth of a son to be named Jesus- the life application to you and me is the same.  Whether what “He has said to you” is with regards to your calling, a life long dream that’s only getting stronger, or resolution (yet no details on timing!) to shipwrecked dreams for your marriage, or family.  Whatever it is, you can count it.  If you know, because you know, because you know-  Hebrews 6:19 says  “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure”.    It is that hope that gives the peace that passes all understanding. 

I will close with a quote from my pastor which I regularly record on the inside cover of my Bible-”You can tell the size of Christian by what it takes to stop him”. 

Make it a great day!

Message from Shannon

Greetings! 

I have been asked several times to consider adding a blog to our web site to enable better communication with you, and recently decided it was time!  We average 8 visits per day, and while this site contains a great deal of information about me as a speaker, it was created for His glory.  I welcome you to connect with me to share your desires, praises (and set backs) for a mutual time of encouragement.  All posts will be previewed before publishing, and will remain private as appropriate.  While my work and travel schedule may not allow an immediate response, rest assured that I will enjoy hearing from you!

I have had the pleasure of speaking in at more than 65 venues over the last three years, literally all over our great state of Texas, and 15 others.  Regardless of the place, or the season I am in- my passion overflows when I see “the lights come on” for others out there.  It’s the mystery and magnificence of the live and active Word of God working right before my eyes!  John 1:1 says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”.  He’s speaking constantly.  While we each have a different set of circumstances- we share a longing for permanent promise and hope.  My friend, if you know Jesus Christ- “that” promise and hope is in you. 

In Him and in JOY!

Shannon

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