Letter From Brother James
Dear Friends,
Our ministry more than anything desires to Love Others as Christ has loved us. In doing this we are discovering the Power of God in Totally Recovering and Delivering those we pray for. With the fruit of Gods Love within we are seeing His Authority manifest over and over. We are here for you to pray counsel and encourage. Call us today and one of our Overcomers In Christ Ministry Team Members will be available to assist you. God Bless You and Remember God Loves You and We Here at OIC In ternational Love You Too!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
LETTERS
A Letter From Brother James, OIC
Last nights meeting at the Library opened my eyes to a reality lost in Christianity Today. People need Love along with help. To help but not truly love as Christ Loved nothing is gained for the Kingdom of God.
The meeting was attended by 9 Adults and 6 Children all in various stages of growth in Christ all needing the Love of The Living Christ not religion. And I realized it is Gods desire to fully secure through His Love those in need; physically, spiritually, emotionally and provisionally.
Out of the 15 people 5 were homeless 3 of which were children. Where is the Love.
Something to think about!
Last nights meeting at the Library opened my eyes to a reality lost in Christianity Today. People need Love along with help. To help but not truly love as Christ Loved nothing is gained for the Kingdom of God.
The meeting was attended by 9 Adults and 6 Children all in various stages of growth in Christ all needing the Love of The Living Christ not religion. And I realized it is Gods desire to fully secure through His Love those in need; physically, spiritually, emotionally and provisionally.
Out of the 15 people 5 were homeless 3 of which were children. Where is the Love.
Something to think about!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
LETTERS
Dear Chaplain Woody,
I looked at your website for Esteem Ministries and would like to know how I may be of assistance to you and OICI?
Robert
Dear Brother Robert,
I am passing this on to Woody who will be in touch. Thank you for your interest.
In Christs Love,
Brother James, OIC
I looked at your website for Esteem Ministries and would like to know how I may be of assistance to you and OICI?
Robert
Dear Brother Robert,
I am passing this on to Woody who will be in touch. Thank you for your interest.
In Christs Love,
Brother James, OIC
Thursday, September 23, 2010
LETTERS
Dear Annie,
I've been reading your writings for awhile and they are a great encouragement to me. Thank you I am glad to see you are doing what God has called you to do.
Rebecca
I've been reading your writings for awhile and they are a great encouragement to me. Thank you I am glad to see you are doing what God has called you to do.
Rebecca
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
LETTERS
Dear OIC International,
The Series by Beck, The Law of Mercy, is blessing my heart. I thank God for the work you are doing.
Lisa
Dear Sister Lisa,
Thank you we love hearing from our readers. God Bless You!
James
The Series by Beck, The Law of Mercy, is blessing my heart. I thank God for the work you are doing.
Lisa
Dear Sister Lisa,
Thank you we love hearing from our readers. God Bless You!
James
Saturday, September 18, 2010
LETTERS
POSTED ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!
Marsha Board Rudolph, James is my Christian friend and brother. His is a wonderful ministry to help anyone overcome by drugs or alcolol. Prayers are with you, James.
GOD BLESS YOU MARSHA HOW ARE THINGS IN KENTUCKY? I REMEMBER YOU OFTEN IN PRAYER AND AM THANKFUL YOU PRAY FOR ME BROTHER JAMES, OIC
Marsha Board Rudolph, James is my Christian friend and brother. His is a wonderful ministry to help anyone overcome by drugs or alcolol. Prayers are with you, James.
GOD BLESS YOU MARSHA HOW ARE THINGS IN KENTUCKY? I REMEMBER YOU OFTEN IN PRAYER AND AM THANKFUL YOU PRAY FOR ME BROTHER JAMES, OIC
Friday, September 17, 2010
LETTERS
THIS IS AN EXCERPT FROM A LETTER RECEIVED FROM A SISTER IN CA.
.....I am , however loving the news leter. I have a new "coffee" routine in the morning and pour over every word. Your sweet, christ filled faces really start my day off with a smile. The WORD is so poingnant, thoughtful and uplifting. I grew up in church but yet sometimes I still wonder what did I ever do without Christ?????? These are the best and happiest of my life. God and I are in constant conversation. He has done fantastic miracles in the life of this little girl - despite what she has done. And now I shudder to think I might have even a pinky outside his will. I KNOW I am Loved, I KNOW Heaven is my home and even tho I ofen come to Him like a child I have finally learned I am not the biggest disappointment he ever created. I try real hard tho
Who else who could create a life like this?
Vickie
Dear Vickie,
Only Jesus Dear Sister, only Jesus.
.....I am , however loving the news leter. I have a new "coffee" routine in the morning and pour over every word. Your sweet, christ filled faces really start my day off with a smile. The WORD is so poingnant, thoughtful and uplifting. I grew up in church but yet sometimes I still wonder what did I ever do without Christ?????? These are the best and happiest of my life. God and I are in constant conversation. He has done fantastic miracles in the life of this little girl - despite what she has done. And now I shudder to think I might have even a pinky outside his will. I KNOW I am Loved, I KNOW Heaven is my home and even tho I ofen come to Him like a child I have finally learned I am not the biggest disappointment he ever created. I try real hard tho
Who else who could create a life like this?
Vickie
Dear Vickie,
Only Jesus Dear Sister, only Jesus.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
LETTERS
Today is a question posed by a friend who has witnessed a very hurtful time in my life:
Question:"Why is this happening to you if you are trusting Gods Promises?"
Answer: "This is not outside of Gods will. I have loved sincerely. He is causing a deeper repentance in my life and in others, where it will end I can only trust
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Question:"Why is this happening to you if you are trusting Gods Promises?"
Answer: "This is not outside of Gods will. I have loved sincerely. He is causing a deeper repentance in my life and in others, where it will end I can only trust
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
LETTERS
Hiya James,
Just wanted to let you know that your last devotional (well a couple of the recent ones actually!) have really spoken to me with current issues I've been having...
I've finally managed to get some skype credit, and would love to give you a call soon...need some advice from a brother I know I can trust. If you could please let me know when I can call, I would be so very appreciative...
lots of love, beck xx
Dear Sister Beck,
We are a Mutual Admiration Society. You've also ministered to me so much at times when I felt I couldn't keep going. Thank you dear Sister I know many will be helped by your new series. CALL ANYTIME!
In Christ Love Your Friend Brother in Tribulation,
James
Just wanted to let you know that your last devotional (well a couple of the recent ones actually!) have really spoken to me with current issues I've been having...
I've finally managed to get some skype credit, and would love to give you a call soon...need some advice from a brother I know I can trust. If you could please let me know when I can call, I would be so very appreciative...
lots of love, beck xx
Dear Sister Beck,
We are a Mutual Admiration Society. You've also ministered to me so much at times when I felt I couldn't keep going. Thank you dear Sister I know many will be helped by your new series. CALL ANYTIME!
In Christ Love Your Friend Brother in Tribulation,
James
Sunday, September 12, 2010
LETTERS
Dear Brother James,
I was separated for 17 months from a man I'd been married to almost 15 years. It was 15 years of hell on earth. During the 17 months I was happy and I was being healed and I was never afraid. Then he started increasing his promises that if I would come back to him things would be different. I forgot how bad they use to be and I went back. And now they are worse than ever. What do I do?
Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,
Leave and don't look back!
In Christs Love and Service,
Brother James, OIC
I was separated for 17 months from a man I'd been married to almost 15 years. It was 15 years of hell on earth. During the 17 months I was happy and I was being healed and I was never afraid. Then he started increasing his promises that if I would come back to him things would be different. I forgot how bad they use to be and I went back. And now they are worse than ever. What do I do?
Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,
Leave and don't look back!
In Christs Love and Service,
Brother James, OIC
Thursday, September 9, 2010
LETTERS
Dear James & Annie,
I saw your newsletter sign-up on a flyer at the library. I remember you both from another ministry. I am glad you are both doing well. I've heard so many rumors and so much gossip but I see you are still doing the work God gave you to do. You are in my prayers. Keep up the good work.
Brother Gary
Dear Brother Gary,
Thank you we will.
In Christs Love,
Brother James and Sister Ann, OIC
I saw your newsletter sign-up on a flyer at the library. I remember you both from another ministry. I am glad you are both doing well. I've heard so many rumors and so much gossip but I see you are still doing the work God gave you to do. You are in my prayers. Keep up the good work.
Brother Gary
Dear Brother Gary,
Thank you we will.
In Christs Love,
Brother James and Sister Ann, OIC
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
LETTERS
Dear Brother James,
Can you lose your salvation?
In Recovery
Dear In Recovery,
There are simple Biblical Truths to that question. The best answer would be "IF" you are saved you are going to be saved. Salvation is a Recovery process. We have been given the Power to become Sons or Daughters of God if we have received Jesus and believed on His Name (see John 1:12). You are also instructed that you must "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling. The most important thing is to understand you must be diligent to know Gods Word of Truth.
Jas 1:18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures
1Pe 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
and
2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Its the Word of God received in the Spirit of Understanding that will save you. Keep Studying, Praying, Obeting and Trusting Gods Promises.
In Christs Love,
Brother James, OIC
Can you lose your salvation?
In Recovery
Dear In Recovery,
There are simple Biblical Truths to that question. The best answer would be "IF" you are saved you are going to be saved. Salvation is a Recovery process. We have been given the Power to become Sons or Daughters of God if we have received Jesus and believed on His Name (see John 1:12). You are also instructed that you must "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling. The most important thing is to understand you must be diligent to know Gods Word of Truth.
Jas 1:18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures
1Pe 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
and
2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Its the Word of God received in the Spirit of Understanding that will save you. Keep Studying, Praying, Obeting and Trusting Gods Promises.
In Christs Love,
Brother James, OIC
Saturday, September 4, 2010
LETTERS
Dear Brother James,
I was reading your devotionals and saw where you lost two of your children. I too have lost a child in a car wreck. I have you in my prayers please pray for me.
Loren
Dear Sister Loren,
There's none greater suffering than the loss of a child,
I will have you in my prayers.
In Christs Love,
Brother James, OIC
I was reading your devotionals and saw where you lost two of your children. I too have lost a child in a car wreck. I have you in my prayers please pray for me.
Loren
Dear Sister Loren,
There's none greater suffering than the loss of a child,
I will have you in my prayers.
In Christs Love,
Brother James, OIC
LOVING AS CHRIST LOVED IN YOUR MARRIAGE James, OIC
LOVING AS CHRIST LOVED
IN YOUR MARRIAGE
Brother James, OIC
Joh 15:12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
Eph 5:21-24 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thin.
Eph 5:25 -32Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. Eph 5:28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
God today is building His Church a Spiritual Body of believers. Christ today is saving those who would be God the Fathers out of darkness, separating them from entanglements, covenants, fellowships and partnerships with the world.
The greatest visual example of this is when a man and woman are truly yielded to God in marriage. In this you see the love of Christ protecting and you see the support of the Church Body yielding to her husband.
These marriages are rare today I have been fortunate in seeing this in living examples like our own Chaplain Woody’s marriage; the mystery of Christ and the Church revealed. I believe I myself have this in me and it is my hope for each of you that, if you are experiencing difficulties in your relationships that you turn fully to the study of Gods Word while steadfastly committing the scriptures above to your life and your marriage.
This is not to say every marriage that has a marriage license is of God nor is it to say that everyone married by a preacher is of God, it is to say that you that are of God, if you both turn fully to obeying Gods Word will know the mystery, the inexpressible joy of Christ and The Church.
Yielding to God is your allowing Jesus reign in your life. For some it means a moving from and replacing in totally different surroundings for their walk to be complete in Christ.
Mat 10:34-40 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
And this means that those that want Gods best must break the yokes that keep them looking back.
Php 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Jesus meets each of us where we are at, and He places us where He wants Some He will leave in unequally yoked marriages others He will divide the house where the person that is His can be at peace. That is His business, and He knows the reasons why.
1Co 7:15 But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.
IN YOUR MARRIAGE
Brother James, OIC
Joh 15:12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
Eph 5:21-24 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thin.
Eph 5:25 -32Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. Eph 5:28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
God today is building His Church a Spiritual Body of believers. Christ today is saving those who would be God the Fathers out of darkness, separating them from entanglements, covenants, fellowships and partnerships with the world.
The greatest visual example of this is when a man and woman are truly yielded to God in marriage. In this you see the love of Christ protecting and you see the support of the Church Body yielding to her husband.
These marriages are rare today I have been fortunate in seeing this in living examples like our own Chaplain Woody’s marriage; the mystery of Christ and the Church revealed. I believe I myself have this in me and it is my hope for each of you that, if you are experiencing difficulties in your relationships that you turn fully to the study of Gods Word while steadfastly committing the scriptures above to your life and your marriage.
This is not to say every marriage that has a marriage license is of God nor is it to say that everyone married by a preacher is of God, it is to say that you that are of God, if you both turn fully to obeying Gods Word will know the mystery, the inexpressible joy of Christ and The Church.
Yielding to God is your allowing Jesus reign in your life. For some it means a moving from and replacing in totally different surroundings for their walk to be complete in Christ.
Mat 10:34-40 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
And this means that those that want Gods best must break the yokes that keep them looking back.
Php 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Jesus meets each of us where we are at, and He places us where He wants Some He will leave in unequally yoked marriages others He will divide the house where the person that is His can be at peace. That is His business, and He knows the reasons why.
1Co 7:15 But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.
Friday, September 3, 2010
LETTERS
Dear Brother James,
I have been in 12 step recovery meetings for almost a year and have stayed clean but it seems I cannot win with my sponsor. I've met someone who I like and my sponsor tells me I am not ready for a close relationship. Is this type of counseling in the Bible?
Mark
Dear Brother Mark,
No its not. And where there appears wisdom in theory to tell people no relationships for a year in reality it's imprisonment. I am not saying it is permissible to cross lines of intimacy that's reserved for marriage. I am saying right relationships are healthy and taught in Gods Word. We are in a time where dark and ungodly counsel is given in recovery programs and sadly by many Christians. Gods Word warns us:
1Ti 4:1-6 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils. Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
Please see link to 12 Step Heresy.
In Christs Love,
Brother James, OIC
I have been in 12 step recovery meetings for almost a year and have stayed clean but it seems I cannot win with my sponsor. I've met someone who I like and my sponsor tells me I am not ready for a close relationship. Is this type of counseling in the Bible?
Mark
Dear Brother Mark,
No its not. And where there appears wisdom in theory to tell people no relationships for a year in reality it's imprisonment. I am not saying it is permissible to cross lines of intimacy that's reserved for marriage. I am saying right relationships are healthy and taught in Gods Word. We are in a time where dark and ungodly counsel is given in recovery programs and sadly by many Christians. Gods Word warns us:
1Ti 4:1-6 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils. Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
Please see link to 12 Step Heresy.
In Christs Love,
Brother James, OIC
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
LETTERS
Dear Brother James,
Is it possible to quit sinning? The Word seems to imply so.
A Reader
Dear Reader,
To quit sinning is not a possibility for the flesh. But in the Spirit the New Creation cannot sin (see 1 John 3:9). Read todays Day To Day With Jesus for more insight to the Spirit of Christ being formed in you and receive Freedom from the Shame and Guilt that not identifying yourself as the New Creature in Christ a New Creature that cannot sin.
In Christs Love,
Brother James, OIC
Is it possible to quit sinning? The Word seems to imply so.
A Reader
Dear Reader,
To quit sinning is not a possibility for the flesh. But in the Spirit the New Creation cannot sin (see 1 John 3:9). Read todays Day To Day With Jesus for more insight to the Spirit of Christ being formed in you and receive Freedom from the Shame and Guilt that not identifying yourself as the New Creature in Christ a New Creature that cannot sin.
In Christs Love,
Brother James, OIC
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