About: Rev. Kimberly Dreiman
- Website
- http://www.ringoffirebluejeansforjesus.info
- Bio
Author's Posts
Called Home by the Lord
May 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
My mother-Pastor Joyce Dreiman was called home by the Lord on Easter Sunday 2008. I thought that was a blessing because she went to be with the Lord on the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.
To give you a little background-Pastor Joyce was diagnosed with lymphoma (Cancer) and had spent approximately a year with chemo-therapy, radiation and surgery for treatment. They had told her the cancer was gone. Approximately 2 weeks later-she had trouble breathing, was very weak and had terrible pain. I called an ambulance on Saturday and she died on Sunday. I would like to
point out-that no-one is guaranteed another moment of life-so you must be prepared to meet the Lord or spend eternity in Hell.
Forgiveness
January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Many years ago I was a day care provider. The amazing thing about children is that they can be fighting one minute and then best friends the next. They don’t hold grudges and forgiveness comes from the heart. The Bible teaches that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and forgave those who nailed him to the cross. Luke 23:34 “Jesus said, Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
In today’s society many people have not forgiven people for things that may have happened many years ago. They hold on to the bitterness, hurt and anger-which eventually will lead to emotional and health problems. Forgiveness is the answer and letting go of the past. Yesterday is gone-nothing can be changed. Tomorrow has not arrived - so we must deal with today and focus on the positive. Stop and look at the life of Stephen-he was being stoned and asked the Lord to forgive those who were stoning him. Acts 7:59-60 “While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, Lord Jesus receive my spirit. Then, he fell on his knees and cried out, Lord, do not hold this sin against them, When he had said this, he fell asleep.” Today, you may not have someone physically throwing stones at you-but perhaps they are stoning you with words. Words cut and hurt. So, how do you deal with words and learning to forgive others? The first step is to give these problems to the Lord and to allow the Lord to take care of them. This is accomplished by praying to the Lord and focusing on doing things that glorify the Lord and help others. Sometimes, it may help to write a letter to the person who has hurt you or whom you have hurt. This gives you a chance to reflect on what you are saying and make any changes in the letter that may be needed before you mail it. Many times people do not realize they have hurt you. Reading the Bible and memorizing scripture is also a great way to focus on the positive. For example: Psalms 91 is a comforting scripture to read and memorize.
Finally, remember that God has a plan. Trials and temptations are part of life on this earth. James 1:2-4 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when ever you face trials of many kinds, because you know the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” The Lord will give you peace in your heart and the strength to walk through these trials-if you will trust and obey the Lord.
Jesus Is Calling
January 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Many years ago when I was around six-I had a best friend who lived in Vincennes, IN. She was my best friend and we spent a-lot of time together. Then, my grandfather went to be with the Lord and we moved to Olney, IL. At first, my friend would visit on occasional weekends. Eventually, she stopped visiting and the friendship became a memory. Now, almost 42 years later-I would not know her if I saw her.
The Lord placed it on my heart to share this story to point out that perhaps you had a personal relationship with Jesus and you have drifted away from the Lord. The personal relationship you had with the Lord may have included prayer and allowing God to be first in your life. Perhaps, you still believe in him-but you no longer have a close relationship with the Lord.
God never goes away from us. The truth is we lose touch with the Lord because we get too busy, blame God for bad circumstances or just simply allow ourselves to drift away. The Lord knew you before you were born and had a plan for you. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (NIV)
Jesus loved you so much that he died on the cross for your sins. He experienced Hell and Death for you. Jesus gave you eternal life by being raised from the dead.
This world has many temptations and sometimes people allow these to cause them to walk away from the Lord. The Bible teaches we are separated from the Lord because of sin. 1 John 1:5-10 “This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light: in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But, if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.” (NIV)
Today, if you have drifted away from the Lord-why not confess your sin and return to a right relationship with the Lord? James 5:19-20 “My brothers if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.” (NIV)
God is waiting to renew the relationship with you-His arms are wide open. Don’t wait-God is waiting with arms outstretched to give you forgiveness and to enjoy a new bright relationship with you.
Trials-Are You Suffering Today?
August 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.” (NIV)
The Lord has shown me over the past year that if we trust and obey-God will see us through trials and temptations. Last winter I had great plans for the year 2007 and soon learned God has the ultimate plan. Read more
On The Mountain-Top
May 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment
What Is The Purpose of Mountain Top Experiences?
In today’s society-people can recall events of meeting a celebrity, baseball player or some other event that was special. The most important event in a person’s life is when they ask Jesus into their heart and surrender their will and life to the Lord. The sad fact is few people can describe the moment they were saved and gave their life to the Lord.
Read more
Marriage Is For Today
April 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Marriage Is God’s Plan
In today’s society living together is accepted-but this is not God’s plan. The plan God had for marriage was for it to be a committed relationship between a man and a woman. This is shown in: Malachi 2:15 “Has not the Lord made them one? In flesh and spirit they are his. And why one? Because, he was seeking godly offspring. So, guard yourself in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth.” Matthew 19:4-6 “Haven’t you read, he replied that at the beginning the creator made them male and female and said: For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife and the two will become one flesh. So, they are no longer two, but one. Therefore, what God has joined together, let man not separate.” This scripture clearly shows that God wants two people to be committed to each other for life.
What Riches Are You Storing Up?
March 15, 2007 | 1 Comment
{mosimage} Jesus Is Coming Soon
The Bible promises Jesus will return for us as shown in I Thessalonians 4:13-18 “Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words.” The Lord will return for you and it might be in death or in the glorious return of Jesus-the point is that we must be ready to go no matter what the circumstances.
In today’s society many people fear death and there is no need for that. Death is just a new beginning with the Lord. I believe that a person who dies wakes up in new world of perfect peace with Jesus-if they have known Jesus as their Lord and savior. Death should not be a concern for the Christian. A Christian should be concerned about living a life Holy and pleasing to the Lord and reaching out to others to spread the good news of Jesus.
Sadly, many people spend their lives buying items that will someday be tossed by someone who is cleaning up after their death. Time is another thing that is wasted-many people try to build wealth and many times do not live to enjoy it. Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not store up for yourselves treasure on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:24 “No-one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” Today, I hope this article will cause you to ask yourself- “Are my priorities to put the Lord first in my life and to serve others or am I driven to collect earthly things and to store up wealth?”
The Escalator
January 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Where Will Your Final Destination Be?
Childhood memories are something I cherish and give thanks to the Lord for having such a wonderful childhood. One of the best memories I have is going to Evansville and Christmas shopping. The store had an escalator and I loved to ride up and down it. I would get on the escalator and it would take me to whatever floor I chose. People would choose to get off at different destinations.Just as the escalator had different stopping points-so does this life. The end of life stop for people will be Heaven of Hell! Some people have not even gotten on the escalator-they are lost and do not know the Lord. Others have gotten on the escalator and are beginning their journey with the Lord. The first floor stop would be salvation. On this stop – the person will have the opportunity to accept Jesus and receive forgiveness of their sins. After doing this – then a decision will have to be made to continue the journey with the Lord and proceed to the next level. The next level or stop would be to be baptized. Many people decide to stop and stay at this level with the Lord. The final step or level is faithfulness and service. This level requires a life being lived Holy and pleasing to the Lord and includes: a life of faithful service, prayer, Bible Study, communion and fasting. Someday the Lord’s escalator will stop for the final time. When this life’s escalator stops – where will you be? Will the final stop be Heaven or Hell? God has given everyone equal opportunity to board the escalator by accepting Jesus and then allows them to choose the floor the elevator will stop at or how far they are willing to go to serve the Lord.
Serving To Be A Blessing
January 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Importance of Serving
The Lord has given us the perfect example of being a servant-when he sent Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it.” (New Living Translation) In today’s society there are more people who want to be served instead of being willing to serve others. The motto for a Christian should be: “What can I do to glorify the Lord and help others to know Jesus?” Here are some points to think about: 1.) Do I know Jesus as my Lord and savior? 2.) Do I have a personal relationship with the Lord – Many believe they are saved simply by attending church faithfully, but this is not the case. The bible teaches you must be born again. John 3:1-6 “After dark one evening, a Jewish religious leader named Nicodemus, a Pharisee, came to speak with Jesus. Teacher, he said, we all know that God has sent you to teach us, your miraculous signs are proof enough that God is with you. Jesus replied, I assure, unless you are born again, you can never see the Kingdom of God. What do you mean? exclaimed Nicodemus. How can an old man go back into his mother’s womb and be born again? Jesus replied, the truth is no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of the water and spirit. Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives new life from heaven.” (New Living Translation) 3.) Do I have the humble attitude of a servant and am I willing to serve wherever the Lord sends me and wherever I am needed? People are willing to serve for a variety of reasons-but the most important reason is because the Lord called you to serve. A person who is called to serve will be a faithful and dedicated servant. Ephesians 6:6-8 “As slaves of Christ do the will of God with all your heart. Work with enthusiasm as though you were working for the Lord rather than for the people. Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free.” (New Living Translation). So, why not today make the choice to put the Lord first in your life and become a volunteer servant. The choice of volunteering should be taken seriously and the commitment should be kept. In today’s society many will volunteer-but few will show up faithfully to do the job. The Lord will return someday-will he find you being a faithful servant?
New Year
January 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment
A New Year – A New Beginning
The New Year will soon be approaching and
people will be making resolutions for the
New Year. Most resolutions will not be kept
because they are not realistic goals to be
kept.