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Hello, welcome to the Shope family blog page. We have been ministers of the Kingdom of God since 1968. Natives of the state of Florida, currently residing in the Tn mountains.
We are undenominational in scope, for many years in the tent ministry and pastorial service. Having raised are four children in the evangelistic field. Our travels have took us through much of the southern states, also Mexico and the Bahamas.
We proclaim, Christ in you the hope of glory! Word of Life Ministry
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
1. LIKE PAUL, I wll forget those things which are behind and press forward. (Phil 3:13)
2. LIKE DAVID, I will lift up my eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help. (Psa.121:1)
3. LIKE ABRAHAM, I will believe God and have it counted for righteousness. (Rom. 4:3)
4. LIKE ENOCH, I will walk with God in such a way that it pleases Him. (Gen 5:24)
5. LIKE JEHOSHAPHAT, I will prepare my heart before God in the midst of insurmountable circumstances. (2Chron 20:2-3)
6. LIKE MOSES, I will choose to suffer afflication with the people of God instead of living in sin. (Heb. 11:24-25)
7. LIKE DANIEL, I will pray to God regardless of a kings decree. (Dan. 6: 10-11)
8. LIKE JOB, I will be patient through the trials of life. (James 5:11)
9. LIKE JOSHUA & CALEB, I will refuse to be discouraged even when in the minority. (Num 14: 6-10)
10. LIKE JOSEPH, I will turn my back on seductive advances. (Gen. 39:12)
11. LIKE GIDEON, I will move ahead by faith in spite of humanly-hopeless odds. (Judges 7:7)
12. LIKE AARON & HUR, I will uphold the hands of my spiritual leaders. (Exodus 17:11-12)
13. LIKE ISAIAH, I will fully consecrate myself to the Lord for any service. (Isa. 6:8)
14. LIKE ANDREW, I will strive to bring my siblings and others to Christ. (John 1: 40-42)
15. LIKE JOHN, I will become a close and trusted friend to Christ. (John 19: 26-27)
16. LIKE STEPHEN, I will pray for the forgiveness of those who do me harm. (Acts 7: 59-60)
17. LIKE TIMOTHY, I will diligently apply myself to the study of God's Word. (2Tim. 2:15)
18. LIKE JESUS, I will be willing to die to self to bring forth much fruit for God's glory. (Matt. 16:24 and John 12:24).
Realizing that I cannot hope to accomplish these things in my own strength. I will rely upon Christ, for "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." The indwelling Spirit of God gives both the desire and the ability to fulfill His will for our lives.
Have a Safe, Healthy & Happy New Year
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your many blessings, and help me to be content with Your daily provision in my life. May we all be content with Your daily provisions. Thank You for Your wonderful gifts of love, joy and peace, which cannot be purchased with any amount of money. I am most grateful. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Dear Heavenly Father, I do want to be close to You, so help me to spend the time in prayer, and reading Your Word in order to make that a reality. And Lord, when You do speak something to my heart, help me to obey You and not resist the things You are asking me to do. Lord, I also want to be a peacemaker, so fill my mouth with Your Words of wisdom when I encounter an opportunity to minister to those who are opposed to each other. Also, help me to remain in peace with those in my circle of acquaintances. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Dear Father God, I am ever so grateful to have access to a reservoir of wisdom, counsel, and guidance in knowing You. I know when I have a problem I can ask You how to solve it, and You always have the perfect answer. Thank you for sending my answers in many different ways, and through many different people. I have been very blessed by the family of God, as they have reached out to help us in so many ways. I do appreciate the prayers of Your people. I also thank you for speaking to people to help us financially in this ministry. Lord, bless each person back in the form of their need. I thank You for my brothers and sisters in Christ. Bless them all and meet their needs. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Just dropping by to say HI! and to wish you a wonderful week.
May God watch over the work that you do this week, may it be for His Glory and the holiness of all; may it serve mankind and help us reach His Kingdom ~~~ Christi