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Learning to Lean – Pam Klopfenstein
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And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money, neither have two coats apiece. Luke 9: 3

I used to think that the disciples were different. That if they walked and talked with Christ they had it made. But as I began to study the scripture,    I realized they had hard times just as we do. Christ gave them the same instruction he gives to us today. He’s a never changing God.

We don’t need to take things on our journey, just as the disciples didn’t. They were given authority and power over great devils. Even when I find myself messing up big time in life, I’ve learned from it. God has given me the power, if I utilize it, to lean on Him for all things. What sets me apart from these same people who walked with God? Nothing.

We are to love one another even when we’re wrong. If we’ve been hurt, we are to lean on Him. If we’re wrong we are to lean on Him. Our journey is about compassion and love, even as Christ loved us.

When the Lord moves in our lives, things will be right. No one, as I’m learning, is perfect. God has mercy on us all.

Are you leaning on Him today for all of your needs? Are you leaning on Him for all of your spiritual needs? If not, consider this: For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Isn’t that wonderful news? Have you trusted in Him? If so, are you truly leaning on Him?

Pamela Klopfenstein is a freelance writer. She loves spreading the word about Christ and enjoys helping others on their journey. She has written devotions and articles for magazines. My Heart Will Forever Go On, is a true story about raising children with special needs and can be purchased on Amazon.com. She’s currently working on two novels and countless devotions. She lives in Ohio with her husband, Kurt, and her four children, Jeremy, Matthew, Da’laquan, and Da’oshia. Read Pam’s devotions.

Brotherly Love – Pamela Klopfenstein
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And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 2 Peter 1:7 KJV

One day as I was cleaning, I found my son at the dining room table, head hung low. “What’s the matter, honey?”

“Why do people say things to hurt others?” he asked. That was a question even I couldn’t answer. I’d tried for years. Tears dampened my cheeks as I sat beside him, wrapping my arms around him.

Being hurt by unkind words is a horrible feeling, and it leaves us with feelings of despair. Because we’re human, the natural instinct is to lash out and defend ourselves. But, as I told my son, silence is golden. Prayer is everything. When we belong to God, we have an advocate who is on duty twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. He never takes a vacation. That is where we can find our rest. We can tell him everything, including our hurts.

As we talked I thought of the struggles I’ve had with people’s remarks. I knew exactly how he felt. I thought about the instruction Peter gave us. We are partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world. And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity. And he said, He that lacketh these things is blind.

As Christians, we sometimes have to just put our blinders on and let the things others say go to the wayside, even when it hurts. That way we’ll never be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of Jesus.

Being kind to others is a simple task if we apply it. And we may spare another one from being hurt, especially a child, teenager, or a brother or sister in Christ. Life is too short not to offer words of encouragement along this journey.

So what does God expect from us? To love others even as He loved us.

Pamela Klopfenstein is a freelance writer. She loves spreading the word about Christ and enjoys helping others on their journey. She has written devotions and articles for magazines. My Heart Will Forever Go On, is a true story about raising children with special needs and can be purchased on Amazon.com. She’s currently working on two novels and countless devotions. She lives in Ohio with her husband, Kurt, and her four children, Jeremy, Matthew, Da’laquan, and Da’oshia. Read Pam’s devotions

Stolen Identity – Pamela Klopfenstein
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He that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. Revelation 2: 17 (KJV)

“What!” I said to the man on the other end of the receiver. “Someone stole my identity?”

I hung up the phone feeling angry, frustrated, confused, but most of all, betrayed. And when I learned it was a family member who did this to me—I was furious.

I went to the floor on my knees, crying out to God. My heart was broken. Why? Why does the world keep raining hailstones on me? I complained. It’s getting really hard to dodge them.

In the midst of my grief, the Lord reminded me of all the things He endured while He walked this earth. He’d convicted me for even complaining. But then God spoke again. “You had faith in me. The same faith Abraham had. You’ve eaten of that hidden manna, which is me, your Lord, and in return I gave you a white stone, and in that stone a new name.”

I realized what the Lord had given to me could never be taken away. No one could steal it because my soul was hidden away in Christ. That day I learned if I dwell on the negative issues in life, they would continue to hinder my emotional and spiritual well being.

Isn’t it amazing that when we feel let down by the issues in life, we can always turn to our Heavenly Father to be comforted through His word?

Are you feeling down today? Has someone hurt you deeply? Take it all before the Father. Pray, trust, and then give your life–all of it–to Him.

My prayer will always be: May I always be in the center of thy will.

Pamela Klopfenstein is a freelance writer. She loves spreading the word about Christ and enjoys helping others on their journey. She has written devotions and articles for magazines. My Heart Will Forever Go On, is a true story about raising children with special needs and can be purchased on Amazon.com. She’s currently working on two novels and countless devotions. She lives in Ohio with her husband, Kurt, and her four children, Jeremy, Matthew, Da’laquan, and Da’oshia. Read Pam’s devotions.

Get Your Lesson – Pamela Klopfenstein
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“I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, not yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.” Ecclesiastes 9: 11

I’m not a strong woman. I’m not rich or, by any means, fast on my feet. But I thank God everyday that I don’t have to be, in order to inherit eternal salvation. If it was left to the swift, or I had to be wise or rich, I wouldn’t make it into heaven.

God only has one condition—believe on his only begotten Son whom He sent and come to Him when He calls. I’m glad I got that chance.

When I was a little girl my mama always said, “Don’t get near the ironing board when I’m working because if you do and the iron should fall, you’ll get burnt.” Of course I was curious and I refused to listen. But I learned a lesson one day. On my right hand I have three scars on my digits to prove it. I got burnt because I didn’t heed my mama’s words.

Where are you today? Don’t let yourself get taught a hard lesson. Has God called to you? Have you heeded? “No man knoweth not his time; as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon him.” Solomon, the author of Ecclesiastes, said, “This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me.”

Pamela Klopfenstein is a freelance writer. She loves spreading the word about Christ and enjoys helping others on their journey. She has written devotions and articles for magazines. “My Heart Will Forever Go On,” is a true story about raising children with special needs and can be purchased on Amazon.com. She’s currently working on two novels and countless devotions. She lives in Ohio with her husband, Kurt, and her four children, Jeremy, Matthew, Da’laquan, and Da’oshia. Read Pam’s devotions.

Remission Not Regression – Pamela Klopfestein
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“And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.” Hebrews: 9:22 (KJV)

When my grandfather was diagnosed with cancer, the day turned out worse than I could have imagined, especially when the doctor said, “I can give you chemotherapy. It will buy you some time, maybe six months.”

A few months later, the doctor told my grandfather he had gone into remission. A smile lit his face because he realized he was given more time with his family, even if it was only a few weeks.

I’ve been a nurse for nineteen years and have heard countless stories from patients who say, “I’m in remission.” But these same patients later tell me the cancer has returned, and the sorrow that plasters their faces, breaks me to tears.

One day I was meditating. “God? Why do the doctor’s say remission?”

I meditated on this for quite some time. Finally, I approached my pastor about what was troubling me. He said a better term would be “regression.” When Christ died for our sins, he put us into “remission” and cast our sin-germ into the sea to be remembered no more.

I thank God for the day he put me into remission when I believed in his son, Jesus, whom He sent. I no longer have to worry about regression. There are times I may slip up and not let my light shine, or even backslide, but I’ll always be in remission because I didn’t do the work. Christ did it for me. I’m just resting in what He did.

What makes me even more thankful is that one of these days I’m going to my eternal home where there will be no more sorrow, or heartache, or saying “goodbye” to our loved ones.

My prayer is that the next time you’re faced with difficulties in life, you may find the peace that only comes from above. Keep your heart fixed on heavenly things—where the roses shall never die, God’s river will never run dry, and children will play on the hills of freedom.

Pamela Klopfenstein is a freelance writer and has had articles published in magazines as well as online. She started writing shortly after the death of her four-year-old son, Jonathan, who was disabled. My Heart Will Forever Go On, can be purchased at amazon.com or any other online bookstore. Pam enjoys writing about God and true-to-life experiences. She is a nurse by profession, an adoptive parent, and resides in Ohio with her husband Kurt, and their four children, Jeremy, Matthew, “Da’oshia,” (adopted) and Dalaquan.

Read Pam’s devotions.

A Brother in Arms – Pam Klopfestein
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“Thou therefore my son be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” 2 Timothy 2: 1-3 (KJV)

Night fell, and the only sound was the wind rustling the tree outside my bedroom window.

I moved to the edge of my bed, gazing out at the night sky blanketed with stars. I thought about all of the soldiers who had spent time in various wars to protect our country so we could have freedom.

While my mind ran through a list of the many soldiers, one in particular came to mind. His name is Benny Isabell. Benny served in Vietnam. He was wounded in action. He put his life on the line so people like me could have freedom–so my family could have freedom.

This thought alone reminded me of how Christ came and died so that the chains of sin that bound me could be loosened and I could go free.

I stood in the congregation of our church and stared straight ahead. There was Benny, our deacon, our piano player, our teacher who continues on the battlefield today for Christ. When he’s not teaching, he’s a man of few words, but he doesn’t have to say much because his humbleness and dedication to the church and to our Lord speaks volumes. Benny is steadfast in the building of God’s Kingdom, in helping strengthen families.

I’m thankful for all the brave soldiers who risk their lives daily so people like me can have liberty. But I’m also grateful for those brave soldiers who stand daily on God’s battlefield.

Benny is not only a brave soldier but my brother in Christ. Thank you, Benny, for agreeing to stand and serve with me.

Have you given thanks to those who fight for us and with us in the flesh and spirit? Have you put your arms around them and told them how much you love and appreciate them? Are you a soldier for Christ?

My prayer: Dear God: I always want to be in the center of THY will.

**Benny Isabell, a 1966 graduate of Lake City High School, entered the Army August 18, 1967. He took his infantry training at Fort Benning, Georgia and Fort Lewis, Washington before being transferred to Vietnam. Benny was injured near Chu Lia, Vietnam while on patrol with his unit, the 198th Light Infantry Brigade. He received wounds in the stomach and leg. He was awarded the Purple Heart.**

Pamela Klopfenstein is a freelance writer and has had articles published in magazines as well as online. She started writing shortly after the death of her four-year-old son, Jonathan, who was disabled. “My Heart Will Forever Go On,” can be purchased at amazon.com or any other online bookstore. Pam enjoys writing about God and true-to-life experiences. She is a nurse by profession, an adoptive parent, and resides in Ohio with her husband Kurt, and their four children, Jeremy, Matthew, “Da’oshia,” (adopted) and Dalaquan.

Read Pam’s devotions.

Unconditional Love – Pam Klopfenstein
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“ For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby, we cry, Abba, Father.” Romans 8: 15 (KJV)

After my son Jonathan passed away, I began fostering medically disadvantaged children, some born premature, drug exposed, and disabled. I spend time nurturing them to good health. I teach them how to crawl, talk, walk, or if they are blind, to see the world through my eyes. They have come from different backgrounds and cultures, but all have one common need—unconditional love.

I recently adopted one of my foster daughters. Once the paper work was finalized and she was given my last name, this scripture popped into my head; For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby, we cry, Abba, Father.

I, too, needed to be loved and adopted. God took me into His family and gave me an eternal home. He loved me when I didn’t feel worthy, and He did it unconditionally. We have an opportunity to help and encourage others and, by doing so, we are showing them God’s love and hope.

We are freed from bondage and adopted. Isn’t it amazing how God looks at us and sees perfection in our creation even in our imperfection? He loves us and nurtures us to health.

Now that you’re part of a new family, who will you love and nurture? Who will you invite into your family?

Dear God, thank you for all the blessing’s you’ve sent my way. May I always be in the center of thy will.

Pamela Klopfenstein is an aspiring writer. She teaches a class titled Handle with Care to foster parents in Montgomery County, OH. She’s a nurse by profession, a foster/adoptive parent for thirteen years. She contributes articles to Ezine online. Her article titled “Life Raft” will be published in the Angels on Earth magazine in their upcoming December issue. Pamela and her husband, Kurt have three biological children, Jeremy, Matt, and Jonathan (now in heaven), and have adopted their daughter, Da’oshia. They are currently adopting their foster son, Da’laquan. Read Pam’s devotions.

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Pamela Klopfenstein is a freelance writer. She loves spreading the word about Christ and enjoys helping others on their journey. She has written devotions and articles for magazines. “My Heart Will Forever Go On,” is a true story about raising children with special needs and can be purchased on Amazon.com. She’s currently working on two novels and countless devotions. She lives in Ohio with her husband, Kurt, and her four children, Jeremy, Matthew, Da’laquan, and Da’oshia. Read Pam’s devotions.