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Wednesday, April 11, 2018

At times, after I get home, I turn on the TV just for background noise. The TV is on but I don’t actually tune in, so to speak. However, while someone was promoting a movie one time, they showed a clip where a Priest was teaching and unexpectedly, he said one of the most profound things I have ever heard. Here I was, just coming home and going about my usual routine while having no idea that my entire outlook and mindset about something that characterized my Savior would change me so dramatically. I was listening but then I heard…two entirely different things.

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Why the Name

Saturday, March 31, 2018

My daydreams began as a carefree child and have never ended even though I’m no longer a child or carefree! Why do we want to grow up so fast? Perhaps, this is why I loved the story of Peter Pan because its narrative guides us through the adventure of those who never want to grow up and those who know you have to. However, it doesn’t have to be sad if you never lose your child-like wonder; the qualities of innocence, trust, delight in simplicity and dreaming you’re anything and anyone you wish to be. Wishes come true and so do dreams as one of my favorite songs defines, “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes.”

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Blog Fog

Sunday, March 25, 2018

Don't you just love when you don't take your own advice and are too ashamed to admit it after urging others to do something? Well, in a cyber world where we shame everyone from moms to poor dogs, I'm just going to be honest so shame me all you want! Do I need to wear a sign or hang one around my neck? If so, I'm ok with it! ...

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Daydream Mom

Sunday, March 25, 2018

Let's see, we left off with the question and the promise to answer. As I write, I promise you that my supermom cape was worn, torn, and tossed in the trash long ago. I realized that I could never be this character that was created in my mind which I claim was under the influence of the media and Martha Stewart! My perfect mom character lived in my daydreams where she would amaze my kids and all others!

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As He Said

Thursday, April 17, 2014

*special note - Even though I've posted this before, it is the only message for Easter that I could write. I don't know another way to express the significance of those three words that validate the truth - His truth.

Those three words are perhaps the most powerful in the Bible. I’ve heard many Easter sermons, but my favorite part comes from Matthew 28:6, "He is not here, He is risen…as He said." People and preachers alike get so excited by the phrase, "He is Risen," and I certainly don’t want to understate that, but when I hear, "as He said," it speaks volumes that excite me even more! In Luke’s version in chapter 24, verses 6 and 7, the angels were reminding the women of what He told them in Galilee. I love verse 8, "and they remembered His words." That was all the proof that they needed.

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Bonnie commented...

04-19-2014 @ 7:45 AM

Joni,

This is indeed a classic post that is worth repeating. I had forgotten about the post which leads me to question short term and long term memory. But that is what happens when we age. So at certain times I look at old pictures of family and reflect back to times when nothing in my body ached like now when I seem to have new aches ever day. But that is a part of life and we know we are blessed and this is only a temporary condition.

We have so much to look forward to, don't we?

May you and your family have a Blessed Resurrection (Easter) Day.

Bonnie Lou

LaRetha commented...

04-19-2014 @ 8:42 PM

Hi Ms. Joni

Wanted to wish you and Pastor and Ashton, Austin, Mother Parsley a Happy Ressurection day and everyone there at World Harvest Church. " As he said" beautiful post. He coming back again! Amen.

Love and prayers
LaRetha

Jim commented...

04-29-2014 @ 7:54 PM

I had your gracious family on my heart today and thought I'd drop through and let you know I am believing for every breakthrough you are petitioning God for. I love you all.

LaRetha commented...

05-05-2014 @ 11:02 AM

Good Morning

I wanted to wish you a very Happy Mother's Day! The weeks are flying by so fast I wanted to make sure I got my comment in your journal before Sunday. Mothers are so special I thank God for my best friend and mother everyday she is remarkable words really could not describe my mother all together Lovely and soooooo MUCH MORE we laugh, we shop etc. most important we are saved by God Grace! I finished reading your book I thoroughly enjoyed it. The chapter that resinated with me the most is Memories WOW! I agree. The memories about your grandmother are so precious. My memories of my grandmother she is the lady God used to teach us early in life about Jesus and his love she planted the seed and that's the reason my mom and I are saved today because of her being saved in 1969. She went home to heaven in 1982. I thank God for making the Gospel real to my grandmother so mom and I could have a example early in life. Mom is 67 and I am 41 this is our life living for JESUS!!!

Sincerely
LaRetha Townley

Dina commented...

05-12-2014 @ 12:14 PM

Hi Miss Joni!
Happy belated Mother’s Day! Happy Mother’s Day to Mother Ellen Parsley and a special belated Happy Birthday to Miss Ashton Parsley! Looks like you had lots to celebrate! I want to say a very, very special Happy belated Mother’s Day to my dear Mother! I am just so blessed to have her in my life in more ways than you cud possibly know! ---though she’s finally understanding that I am the mother now and she is the child because she is now the weaker vessel! Ha! Change is never fun, but nevertheless, we can’t stop it from happening. My mom had a wonderful Mother’s day and she has been praising God lots more. Thank You JESUS!

Michelle commented...

05-28-2014 @ 10:50 PM

Hello Miss. Joni:
Hoping all is well with you and your family. The toils of the road will seem as nothing when we get to the end of the way.
It brings joy to my soul to think on the faithfulness of God. Day after day He proves if we believe His promises perpetual peace will be our portion without a doubt.
I must testify: Two years ago my then 22 year old son moved in with a girl who pursued him since he was 18 year sold because she heard he choose to wait, save himself until he marry. He spent all kinds of money on him. Smh. After high school, he received a scholarship to the University of Toledo as a Bio. Chemistry major. Lost his scholarship after his sophomore year his Gpa. Fell below 3.6. Then One wrong move after another he ended living with this girl. When I found out I was livid. I was in my kitchen at the time I reached for my keys, because I was going to confront this girl. As I touched the keys the Holy Spirit said 'the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.' I went to my closet up stairs cried to the Lord you promised to keep what I commit to you against that day....I committed him before he was even born...Please do something... don't let all the sacrifices be in vain...I stood alone being ridiculed by family and acquaintances for my not approving the relationship. This Easter I sowed my Res Seed one issue I directed my seed to was the will of God be done in my son's life. Last week my son ended the relationship and came home to start over with God and to complete his education. Much more to be said but this is the shorten version. Will God do what He As He Say, I am convinced. .. I have come too far to back up, waver, second guess. Will Heal? Oh yes to the utmost... I had a medical crisis a month ago I sat on my bed panicking, out of my belly rolled the words; when I was on the Cross, you were on my mind'... The symptoms began to dissipate... There were no medical treatment for what was happening with me, But God!!! #greatisthyfaithfulnessohGod
Grace and Peace as you all press on the upward way...

Dina commented...

06-07-2014 @ 1:24 PM

Here I am to worship. Here I am to bow down. Here I am to say that your my God.
You’re all together lovely, altogether worthy altogether wonderful to me…Here I am.

Iesha commented...

07-02-2014 @ 10:46 PM

Joni,

Hi. I pray that all is well. I too can't imagine what they've felt when Jesus died on that cross. Someone had to pay the price and it was Jesus. Thank God that Mary was a woman after God's heart. She assisted God with His plan and now we can partake in this great blessing. Be blessed. I pray for daily. All is well

Dina commented...

07-14-2014 @ 9:53 AM

America need to follow the ONE TRUE GOD of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in so doing we need to bless His people, the God of the BIBLE of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob less America continues to be cursed by the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob! I pray that America chooses God's blessings and will call upon the God of Israel to help us in these confounding times as we turn completely turn our lives over to Him for help in these troubled times.

Nagy commented...

07-29-2014 @ 10:10 AM

Dear Joni,
I miss reading your wonderful posts.
Your writings always encourage me, sometimes makes me laugh and other times makes me cry .
Your writings are brilliant , thought provoking, real and talks straight to my heart.
I! Always makes my day special and much better .A wonderful and special treat to my soul .
Please keep writing !
Hope to see your next post soon !!!:)
With all my love,Gabriella

“A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence.”
Jim Watkins

Nagy commented...

08-30-2014 @ 3:25 PM

Dear Joni,
We would like to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!
My prayer on your birthday is for a life of happiness and health for you and all those around you!
You are dearly loved , Gabriella & Family

Dina commented...

08-31-2014 @ 9:37 PM

Happy Birthday Miss Joni!
I pray that you had a great day and that many more good years follow! You age gracefully and you are stunningly beautiful! I pray that your family prospers and that joy and laughter fills your souls.
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Naomi commented...

09-18-2014 @ 11:31 AM

Sister Joni,
It's amazing how God's truth remains powerful. You wrote this in April and God led me here today in September so he could speak to my spirit the very words I needed to hear. May God bless you and you family abundantly in Jesus name. Amen

Nagy commented...

10-28-2014 @ 11:38 AM

I’m so excited about the upcoming event, “Masters Welcome “in our Church. I’m so full of anticipation to witness thousands of souls being saved!
I would like to ask however reads “Jonis Journal” to pray for the cast as they work so hard to make this production a success and for Pastor Parsley for strength as he delivers the gospel message after every production. I would like to encourage everyone to attend to this production. I would like to encourage you to be there and be in prayer for souls, but even better, to invite as many people as you can!!!
I read this quote the other day and it touched my heart so deeply: ” The Gospel is not an alternative, it’s an ultimatum.” ~ Reinhard Bonnke. Saving souls is a lifestyle for a Christian, a constant motivation in life. If we lost our zeal for souls it would be a tragedy. I have unsaved family members, they live in Hungary. My father is an atheist and my mother is an alcoholic . I talk with them through Skype every week and I have been praying for them for 28 years. When I see them I see two lost souls trying to run from God. Oh, how I would love for someone walk up to them and present the Gospel to them or invite them to an event. I cannot be in Hungary so I reach souls here in the States. Every soul we reach is someone’s mother, father, children..etc.
The Gospel is the center of Gods heart, we cannot be any closer to God when we reach out for souls! At that moment we are in the perfect will of God. I hope many people go out of their way, and out of their comfort zone to invite people. This is the greatest Soul Winning opportunity in our Church!! Please be a part of it!!
Love as always,
Gabriella

Dina commented...

11-18-2014 @ 11:19 AM

YOU ARE GREAT! YOU DO MIRACLES SO GREAT! THERE IS NO ONE ELSE LIKE YOU, THERE IS NO ONE ELSE LIKE YOU…YOU ARE GREAT! YOU DO MIRACLES SO GREAT AND THERE NO ONE ELSE LIKE YOU-OOO-OOO, THERE IS NO ONE ELSE LIKE YOUUUU!

dawn commented...

05-10-2015 @ 3:14 PM

Thank you for the word this morning. You always give me hope and encouragement. Thank you

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