elebrate Freedom! With the Fourth of July just around the corner, we want to invite you to take some time with us to contemplate freedom, independence, and the men and women who help to secure that for us through their military service.
Of course, freedom and independence have more meaning to the Christian since we celebrate our freedom from the penalty of sin every day! Without Christ, we couldn’t know true freedom, and that’s the message you’ll find in July’s issue of JournEzine.
We have another reason to celebrate, too. Our new book, Women of Passions: Ordinary Women Serving an Extraordinary God is now on sale and available to you at a special introductory price. Click Here for more information.
We pray you will find you will find at least one or two stories that will bless you and remind you just what a precious gift freedom is. We encourage you to share this special issue of JournEzine celebrating freedom with your friends and family.
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Heavens to Betsy!
Donna Emery
Donna’s presentation of this familiar historical personality is unique and will undoubtedly offer you a fresh perspective on Betsy Ross and the birth of the American flag.
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A Tribute to the Few Who Sacrificed For the Many
James Snyder
Rev. Snyder, a syndicated columnist, certainly hits the nail on the head with his article giving tribute to “the few” who sacrificed for our national liberty, and “the One” who gave His all for our spiritual liberty.
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Freedom Forsaken
Deborah Porter
An exhortation to the Church: “Remember God’s Grace!” Deb takes a candid look at the abuse of freedom and issues a clarion call to resist controlling churches and walk in the freedom purchased for us all at Calvary. This is a not-your-usual “freedom” message you won’t want to miss.
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Independence Day
Danette Kettwich
Written as a tribute to her Grandpa Fritz, Danette writes about Independence Day from her perspective.
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Freedom
John Reynolds (Soldiers Bible Ministry)
John’s article gives us another historical perspective of freedom—a 6blessing sorely overlooked and taken for granted.
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If My People
Sylvia Hensel
Based on II Chronicles 7:14, Sylvia’s passion becomes obvious as she shares from her heart.
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Battle Ready
John McGough
“Gladiator” (the movie) has given John some special insight into the battles we face as Christians.
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Celebrate Freedom
Patti Katter (Christian Military Wives)
Patti shares her heart about the precious gift of freedom. She also helps non-military families understand a few of the special challenges faced by the wives of husbands deployed overseas.
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Promises That Are True
Tracy Finney
We all tend to settle into our little religious boxes, and so admits Tracy. Her article admonishes us to consider the Truth of God’s Word and consider His great and precious promises.
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Just Let Me Serve!
Jan Ross
Jan’s article exposes her heart for service AND the birth of a new affiliate ministry. Learn how Soldiers Bible Ministry became part of Heart of God International and see how God answers the deepest prayers of our hearts.
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A Salute To Our Troops
Jim Sutton
As citizens of a free country, we have the right to be ‘for’ or ‘against’ the government’s decisions. Whether we are in favor of the war or not, we don’t have the right to withhold a tribute to our troops. John says it well in his article, A Salute to Our Troops.
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Freedom
Jerry Ham
A short yet well-written poem relating freedom to God’s grace.
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Heart of God International News
Jan Ross
With so much going on in the ministry, some major highlights have been captured in a news-column format. Take some time to learn what’s happening through the ministry of Heart of God International.
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Greetings from India
Pastor, Heart of God in India
Pastor wrote a letter specifically to all our partners and friends. We have published this letter as part of this month’s ezine so our readers will hear his heart and understand the value of their prayerful support.
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Tunes for Troops News
John Reynolds (Soldiers Bible Ministry)
John shares the most recent news about a new program developed to provide musical instruments to overseas military bases. You’re going to want to follow this project and get involved at some level. Don’t overlook this article!
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Christian Military Wives News
Patti Katter (Christian Military Wives)
Wow! What an honor issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. Congratulations, Patti and Christian Military Wives!
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A Special Seasonal Recipe
We invite you to decorate your table this Fourth of July with this special seasonal recipe.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read this month’s issue of JournEzine, an outreach of Heart of God International Ministries, Inc.
Contact information is included for many of our contributing authors; please feel free to give them feedback—writers THRIVE on it and grow from it as well. We encourage you to submit articles for future issues; submission guidelines and topics for future issues are found under the “Submissions” tab at the top of the page. We’d love to include your thoughts, experiences, and testimonies as we continue our “journey” through this life as “one” in the Lord Jesus Christ.
God bless you! May your life be filled with the blessings of God in every way … spiritually, emotionally, physically, relationally, and every way!
Jeanice McDade & Jan Ross
Heart of God International Ministries