SUDDENLY HOME

When I started Shining Remnant in December 2010 the sole purpose was to reach genuine followers
of Yeshua in cyber fellowship and touch souls so damaged by the established churches
that they would find encouragement to bury the past and turn to their Saviour Yeshua
HaMashiach - Jesus the Messiah -  our Hebrew Lord and coming King.

Shortly after I left my Facebook site I was contacted by a Christian cyber friend with an invitation to join her new site "Believers Prayer Ministry"   Donna Jean Braman is a true daughter of the King and we
had had many discussions on the Facebook site and prayed continually for Israel and all Christians facing persecution and death for their witness in the Middle East and around the globe.

Yesterday I learned Donna had been killed in a horrific head on car crash.   I was
devastated by the report she was just a couple of miles from her home after spending Shabbat training children aged 5 - 15 in Davidic style Flag worship and dance, the first of weekly training session which would ultimately have led to a performance at The Feast of Tabernacles this Fall.   It is reported - "the children loved Donna and they had invited their friends for the next session the following week".  Sadly that was not to be, but hopefully someone will pick up the baton and continue her work.

May her ministry site live on to encourage those "left behind" in the challenging days ahead.
We truly need the gift of discernment as the world spits out false prophets,  dubious leaders and twisted doctrine.

Donna, your smile will never be forgotten, may Yeshua use you mightily in His Kingdom.
Until we meet again - Shalom

Nobody

There were billions of angels there,

saints and holy men kneeling in prayer.

Pilgrims stretching mile upon mile,

dancing children exchanging a smile.

Laughter mingled with shouts of praise,

and then I met the Saviour's gaze.

Naked I came, and naked I stand,

is this the place, heaven, this land?

He said he'd be there at the narrow gate,

my Lord and King who decides my fate.

I'm nobody, yet he carries me through,

as I search the crowd for the friends I once knew.

T. Hills

2003

And in a day that never ends, 

we will worship, praise and party with friends.

Until that day    SHALOM  

  

Hypocrisy

Luke 6 - 46

But why do you call me Lord, Lord

and not do the things I say

  

I could write a book on the antics of professing Christians who regardless of denomination are responsible for the empty pews, decline and disintegration of once thriving churches.   Hardly surprising both the Jews and the Moslems hate Christians, the world has witnessed appalling bloodshed by many who profess to follow Jesus,  and surely God will ultimately demand a "reckoning" for the lives of the innocents who died in gas chambers and the wicked atrocities on both sides of the denominational divide.  

Jesus warned "Not everyone who says to Me Lord, Lord shall enter the Kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven and in Matthew 5 -  five times He said "You have heard it was said

.....................................but I say.     He taught LOVE not HATE,  PEACE not WAR.      

Hypocrisy

I say one thing, and do another,

love myself and hate my brother.

Perhaps before I trip and fall,

your teaching Lord I should recall.

Failing this, I join the crowd,

those that hurl abuse out loud.

Inflicting pain, each hammer blow,

part of the mob that watch the show.

Humanity, wounded pride,

hold the sword that pierced Your side,

anguished cries that plead forgive,

Your sacrifice that I might live.

There can be no excuse for me,

I know you Lord, You set me free.

All my guilt and sin You bear,

in silent gaze, tortured stare.

My failure nails You to that tree,

still your love flows endlessly,

and as the dark clouds cross the sun,

You die for me, the battle won.

Talitha Hills

2003

        

        

GOD INCIDENCE not coincidence.

My bible looks as though it has really been through the mill.   Cross referencing back and forth between
old and new testament has done nothing for its appearance, but I love my Jack Hayford NKJV Spirit Filled Life version.  

One evening as I reached for Psalm 83 (a prophetic witness regarding current events in Israel)  I became aware the jacket covering my hard back edition was upside down.   I decided to have a tidy - and as I replaced the original cover I noticed three names in the panel of editors and contributors.     Reinhart Bonnke, Bill McCartney and Raleigh Washington.

It never ceases to amaze me how the Lord has sent the words of these men into my life at various
stages of my spiritual journey and how they have encouraged, strengthened and inspired my walk.
Bill McCartney and Raleigh Washington turning the spotlight on my Hebrew Lord.

But there is one unknown humble servant of Yahshua who will pass unrecognised through the halls of fame and celebrity in this world,  both religious and secular.    This diminutive widow walks the city streets and alleyways wrapping her arms around the unwashed, unloved, so called dregs of society, telling them "Jesus loves you - repent - and He will help you turn your life around".

In the most expensive street in the city she knelt to pray for a young man in the gutter whilst a parade of the successful and wealthy in their immaculate fashion drifted in and out of the exclusive designers stores literally ignoring the wasted form with obvious contempt.    Having established he wasn't quite dead even the police left her to minister to the man who she eventually revived with a much needed drink,  some food, practical advice and gentle witness.   She is truly "A pure flame"     Matthew 23.15
reflecting Her saviour's compassion for the poor, hungry, broken and fallen, shining His light in this very dark world.

Without the love of God (not merely church growth) and a love for people (not merely heads to count) at its core religious enthusiasm can only ultimately inflict deep scars and permanent damage on the Christian witness in a community city or nation.    (Reinhart Bonnke - from Aflame with Passion for World Evangelism)


In James Robison's article "Restoration"  he quotes Ezekiel v 11 - 12 - and comments
"God, then and now, wants His people to be directly related to Him, hearing from Him, responding to Him and living from His abundant life. 
HE HAS NEVER WAVERED FROM HIS COMMITMENT TO RESTORE THE INTIMATE LOVE RELATIONSHIP THAT WAS LOST IN EDEN.
Surely the Lord will bless all those involved in this wonderful study bible which has touched so many lives.


It takes seed planted by the written word or someone like Audrey reaching out in genuine love, without personal agenda, to fan the flame and bring the prodigals home.    Rauna May (the Canadian evangelist) once commented "don't be surprised if people spit at you when they realise you are a Christian - they have been badly hurt in the past by so called Christians.  
Amos 5.21 - 23 -  Its not ritualistic, empty sacrifices and mock solemnity, but it is all about getting hands dirty and following in the footsteps of the Shepherd King. 

I salute my dear sister in the Lord and am ever grateful for her friendship and guidance.    Although she is now 77 years old Audrey continues her street mission to reach the lost boys all victims of this world.    May the Lord be a mighty hedge of protection around her  and may He hold her in the palm of His Hands until the day when He will surely say "well done - good and faithful servant"

Victim

News flash on my T.V. screen

another boy dies in his teens.

He'd had enough and who would care,

the final trip - his empty stare.

His choice to follow friends and peers,

drown his sorrows, fight his fears.

Did they tell you little one,

success achievement equals fun.

There's nothing more to life than this,

the world portrayed as endless bliss.

You couldn't hack the winning scene,

became part of the dealer's dream.

Learning from a tender age,

to demand the current rage.

Coloured box that filled your space,

childhood lost without a trace.

Manipulation of the mind,

standards of the mass defined.

She tried to help,

she came to say,

Jesus loves you, please just pray,

and as your young life ebbed away

you left this world, forgiven.

Talitha Hills

2003

      

Although I was not aware of Audrey's street mission in 1994 she was directly involved with the distribution of the Reinhard Bonnke's booklet Minus to Plus which started my journey home to the Father.   For the last twelve years I have been privileged to be her sister in Yahshua as she continues to mentor many people through the battles and temptations most Christians continue to attract.   I thank the Lord for His messenger.      I am honoured to be her friend and know she is precious to the Lord.   Her crown of glory surely waits in His Kingdom to come.