Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year

Luke 2:17-20

Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.

John 12:26

If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.

This time of year it is not difficult to focus on Jesus. We see nativity scenes in front of churches, we see special television shows about the birth of Christ and we hear messages that tell us again the very familiar story of Christ’s birth. What about the rest of the year? Do we focus on Jesus as a daily lifestyle? Is He the most important person we know and is He sufficient for our every need? Now this may take you off guard a bit just thinking about these questions. I have written many Christmas messages over the years and all of them share the Good News of Christ’s birth but this year is different. Our world has changed much where Christmas is concerned. Many people want to take the Christ out of Christmas but they can’t. He is the Reason for the Season. So where do you stand? We enjoy the festivities, the parties, the beautiful decorations and the Christmas carols. For many it has become so commonplace to hear the songs that we do not listen to the words. We do not celebrate the Christ of Christmas like we used to do in this country. That is so sad. Well, we will celebrate Jesus as the Reason for this very special season. At our house church Saturday the theme of our time together was focusing on Jesus. When we focus on Jesus that means we read the Word and we read His instructions to us. We abide by those instructions and we walk each day in obedience to Christ. John 12:26 is pretty clear. Take time this year to reflect on your life and see if you focus on Jesus. If we look at our circumstances and not the truth of the Word then we will live in fear, anxiety, worry and dread. But if we focus on Jesus, on the promises of the Word and His love for us, then the circumstances of our life will take a back seat to the joy of serving a Risen Christ and our lives will take on new meaning and purpose.

This year has been a busy one for us. We made 3 trips. One trip was to Colorado and Missouri for 5 weeks, another to San Antonio for 2 weeks and then a 7 week trip to the East Coast. I have written in earlier blogs about those times of ministry. We just returned from San Antonio after spending Thanksgiving week with our daughter and family. Oh the joy of being where Father wants you to be. Focusing on Jesus our Savior and walking in obedience to our Father’s plans and purposes for us.

May each of you experience the truth of Christmas this year, Jesus Christ the Hope of Glory! Listen closely to the Christmas songs, greet those you meet with a Merry Christmas and love with God’s love the people He brings into your life. It will truly change your life.

We love each one of you and thank you for praying for Christ’s Kingdom Ministries and for us personally. We look so forward to the New Year with all the opportunities to focus on Jesus.

Charley & Karen

Christ’s Kingdom Ministries Matthew 6:33

chasnkt44@att.net

Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord. Praise The Lord! Psalm 150:6

Psalm 8

Dear Prayer Partners! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! We just returned from a 7 week trip to the East Coast of the United States. What a beautiful country we have and what amazing people we met! From Alabama, to Florida, from South Carolina to Georgia, from North Carolina to Virginia to Tennessee, our Heavenly Father led us to keep His divine appointments. Each step of this journey was planned and the preparation had been made. Charley was blessed to preach in several churches and both of us spoke in a house church. The response was wonderful as we shared the message the Lord had been giving us for months in preparation for this trip. Earlier in the summer we had the privilege to help some dear friends move to Colorado and then for 5 weeks we spent time with many we knew in different leadership roles in churches and ministries. Then for a couple weeks in the summer we visited in our daughter’s home and spent time with one of our grandsons. Father continued to share with us that this next trip was coming and the middle of July He began to bring it all together. We had the opportunity to add several new pastors to our prayer list, to visit with an adopted daughter we had never met and to encourage missionaries on furlough. These are only a few of the many appointments Father had for us. During the 7 weeks our air bed developed a hole and after several attempts to patch it, we had to discard it. It had served us well for 6 years. Then our laptop computer crashed. This was not just a glitch but apparently the hard drive completely died. It had served us well for 7 years. We truly believe that satan tried his best to stop us but it didn’t work. Praise God!! Our Father cared so bountifully for us as we walked the path He had for us. A precious family we were visiting provided us another air bed even better than the one we had. Father told us to buy a new computer and after much input from several knowledgeable people, including our son in law, we purchased a new laptop. Father said He would provide the money as we had not planned to have this need when we began this trip. Sure enough within two weeks of our purchasing the computer, we had the money to cover the cost. We had the computer shipped to South Carolina where we had precious family to receive it for us. It has been an amazing journey these past 7 weeks. We saw the power of God in people’s lives! We saw lives changed and relationships restored! We saw joy where there was sorrow and peace where there was struggle. We spoke the Word of God into people’s lives and they responded when confronted with the truth. There is no way to tell all the wonderful stories from this time of ministry but please know that your prayer support, financial support and love covered us as we traveled over 5600 miles in obedience to our precious Lord. He gave us strength, courage, the words to speak, arms to hold and peace. He gave us healing from allergies that attacked us and He gave us rest when needed for the journey ahead. Thank you for walking this season of our lives with us! Thank you for your faithfulness to our Lord. May the Lord bless you bountifully as you seek Him with your whole heart!

Charley & Karen Tackett

Christ’s Kingdom Ministries Matthew 6:33

http://www.welovepastors.org/ chasnkt44@att.net

Tell The Good News

In Romans 10:14-15 we read:
"How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!”

During April and May we had the privilege to help a couple we know move to Colorado. What a blessed time we had! We saw this as Father’s divine appointment for us and we knew that it was His plan. I could go into detail about all the preparations and how Father moved miraculously in this whole situation but the main point here is obedience. We were obedient to go where Father sent us and do what He told us to do. During that time of helping them, Father also sent us for ministry to many in the Colorado area who He had introduced us to years ago. Father gave us a list of those He wanted us to visit. He also told us He would add to the list as we were about His business. We shared and encouraged these folks as Father gave direction. Each one had a need in their life and the Lord sent us to speak His words of blessing. His divine appointments and timing were totally evident. Most people see this scripture above as only referring to preachers, pastors, missionaries who are called to go into the world and preach the gospel. But do you see this as pertaining to you? You may say: You are not a preacher! You are not a teacher! You are not a missionary!! Oh but dear friend YOU ARE ALL OF THOSE THINGS!! As you go into the world you are to teach, preach and share Jesus!! That is what Father desires of His kids! Speak His name! Love with His love!! Give His hugs! We are His arms and legs, His mouth and His eyes. Do you know how many times people have noticed our eyes or our smile and made a comment? Doors open through the power of the Holy Spirit and lives are changed by that power. He abides in us and we abide in Him. That means He dwells within us. Let Him out to the world around you!!

So dear saint of God as you go about your daily tasks, walk out Matthew 28:19-20:
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen

Thank you dear prayer partners for your love, prayers and financial support as we go into to all the world and share Jesus!! Our 5 week Colorado and Missouri trip was the first extended trip in several years but Father has already told us to stay ready to go again soon. Thank You Lord!! It is our desire to follow You to the ends of the earth!!

Love to all,

Charley & Karen
chasnkt44@att.net

Stand! Be Brave! Be Strong!

This time last year we had just experienced Father’s protective covering over our home. We had a flash fire in our yard from a downed electric line and as pictures would show, the fire only went so far and no more. Our home, shop and property were kept safe with only the grass being burned. This was an awesome testimony of God’s ever present care of His children. This year nothing as dramatic has happened yet we know even more that He is caring for us. Our needs continue to be met and He also keeps telling us that He loves us.

Dear ones, what Father does for us daily can also be yours. Our scripture for the ministry is Matthew 6:33. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” This is no magic formula. This is a lifestyle. It is how we live each day in victory! Also Father has told us to pray the prayer of Jabez each morning before we rise for the day. 1 Chronicles 4:10 says: And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested. As we have prayed this prayer for the past several years we have seen each one of the requests answered. Father has truly blessed us! He has cared for us spiritually, physically, emotionally and financially. He has enlarged our territory. We have many more adopted children and we have seen our influence for Him grow bountifully. We have taken back ground that the enemy has stolen through prayer and the Word spoken into life and death situations. His hand has been with us every step we have taken.

Father also has told us to pray the Lord’s Prayer each morning before beginning our day. Matthew 6:9-13 says, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” We praise You Lord!! We want our day to be totally under Father’s control. We do not want our own agenda but Father’s plans! He is our sufficiency and provider. Our daily needs are in His hands. Keep us safe from satan’s devices. Your Kingdom rule and reign in our lives with power and glory forevermore!! Amen and Amen! This is how we begin our every day! We also pray Proverbs 3:5-6 which says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Now we consider these verses our life verses. We desire to walk in divine healing, divine purpose, divine protection, divine calling and divine assurance that our Father is with us every step of this journey. If this is not your desire, then something very important is missing from your life. During these days there is much attack on our faith. We must pray fervently for our country, our leaders, our pastors and our people, brothers and sisters in Christ. God is on His throne!! His Word is true! We must stand together in faith and trust in Jesus, our Lord.

Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Charley & Karen

chasnkt44@att.net

Christmas 2008

Dear Family & Friends,
We thought we would put together a little yearly letter to let everyone know what an eventful year this has been. We had a wonderful Christmas and New Year with our daughter, Tamara, and family after the first of the year as they were in Pensacola with her husband’s folks for Christmas. It was fun spending that time with them and watching everyone receive their gifts. Tim and Caleb, our oldest grandsons, were in Alaska and we missed them but they had a fun Christmas with lots of snow and COLD!!

In February we were at our favorite restaurant for breakfast when we received a call from our neighbor informing us that our yard was on fire. We hurriedly returned home to find the fire out and 40% of our yard burned. None of our dwellings or property was burned. We praise the Lord for wonderful neighbors who called the fire department and picked up hoses to help fight the fire. The firemen arrived speedily and made quick work of stopping the blaze. We took lots of pictures to show how our home was protected. Even the fireman said that our home was protected by Father. In the spring we had a beautiful green lawn and no sign that a fire had ever happened. The cause was a downed power line that caught the dry winter grass on fire. We praise God for our home and His protection!

In the Spring Tim and Caleb returned to Texas with their dad and his family. We were so glad to see them! They had been gone to the cold northwest for 9 months and needless to say they had LOTS of stories. They had experiences that most children only dream about (chopping wood, snowmobiling, 60 below weather and Moose soup). Just get them started and they will talk your ear off!

Another change happened in our family when my mom had to go into a nursing home due to some health issues and passed away the end of July. It was hard to let go of mom but we knew that she was with Jesus. It was good to see many of our extended family at the services. It had been quite a while since we had visited. We used to have reunions but it has been a while since we have done that. The pastor who preached the message at her service gave an awesome word about our Lord. What a testimony of Father’s love! My mom was very instrumental in my coming to know Jesus as Savior and Lord.

Tamara (our daughter), her husband, Daniel, grandchildren, Gabbi and Zech plus Tom and Chelle, our son and his wife, came to visit the middle of October. They spent some time with my dad and just hanging out with us and each other. It had been several years since we had all been together. It was so much fun! We played games, ate and ate some more! Tom had to have his Texas barbecue fix so we all got to enjoy that! This was a very special time for our family!

We are so excited about the holidays! We spent Thanksgiving with Tamara and family in San Antonio and in December we plan to go to Tam’s for Christmas. Tim and Caleb are supposed to join us for Christmas. We would request that you pray for Tamara as she is experiencing some severe back pain due to two herniated discs in her low back. We pray healing over her back in Jesus name daily. Please pray wisdom for her and for Daniel. Tom and Chelle will stay in Alexandria, VA where they now live. They both work in the Washington D.C. area.

This has been a very busy year for Christ’s Kingdom Ministries also! Even though we have not made any long trips, we have made several short trips to East Texas to visit with friends and fellow servants for encouragement and blessing. Father is using us greatly in our home church to minister to our adoptive children plus pastors and leaders. Also we receive numerous calls and emails from around the world for prayer and encouragement. We continue to pray daily for many missionaries around the world in very dangerous areas and also pastors and leaders around the country who need a word of encouragement and a reminder of God’s Word.

We thank all of you for your prayers for us and for the ministry that Father has given us! Our Lord continues to give us direction that we will soon be traveling extensively so we stay ready for His purposes to be accomplished. Thank you to all who support financially this work and there is no way to adequately tell you what your giving has meant to us over these 9 years.

“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign to you: You will find the Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Luke 2:11-14

We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! Remember that Jesus is the Reason for the Season! We love you!

Charley & Karen

Christ’s Kingdom Ministries Matthew 6:33
Charley & Karen Tackett
P. O. Box 822101
Ft. Worth, Texas 76182-2101
E-mail: chasnkt44@att.net
http://www.welovepastors.org/

Weathering the Storms

Dear Prayer Partners,
Those of us who live in Texas just experienced a hurricane of great proportions hitting Galveston Island. There was quite a bit of destruction in that area and some destruction south of Houston and in Houston. During the summer months this is a common occurrence to have hurricanes coming through the Gulf hitting land in different areas. We had the privilege to host 9 members of our family during this storm as they fled to safety in our home. What a joy to welcome them and wrap our arms about them! Storms come in the natural realm and can bring fear and destruction. I am often reminded of the storm on the sea written about in the Word of God.

In Matthew 8:23-27 it says: Now when He (Jesus) got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. So the men marveled, saying, “Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”

What is Jesus telling us here? That when we trust and believe in Jesus as our Lord and Savior that no matter what storms come in our life (and they will) we can have NO FEAR and TOTAL CONFIDENCE in Him that He will take care of us. He has already provided all we need to weather the storms of life. Our family who came to stay with us knew they would be safe in our home but they also knew that their homes were in the hands of a loving Lord. All of their property was protected. When they arrived home they had trees and brush in their yards and power lines down but nothing was destroyed. We praise the Lord for His protection! How are you handling the storms in your life? Hopefully you are handling them with the Word of God which is truth and a total faith and trust in the Lord Jesus as your healer, provider, protector and Savior.

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Love and blessings,

Charley & Karen

chasnkt44@att.net

His Eye Is On Us

Dear Prayer Partners,

This has been a very busy month. So much has happened and we are so thankful that the Lord knows all that is going on in our lives and gives us His Word to keep us still and trusting in Him. Going through my mind are the words, ‘His eye is on the sparrow and I know He loves me’. That is so comforting right now. Father has given us many to hold, love, encourage, exhort (hold accountable) and help with preparing for each new day. That is an awesome responsibility and we very well know it. That is why we stay on our face before the Lord and seek His face daily. We want only to be used by Him for His good work! My mom’s health deteriorated during July. A little over a week ago she went home to be with Jesus. Her service was awesome and many friends and family came to celebrate her life. She lived many productive years and only in the last few was she unable to do the things she had done all her life. She remained always happy and with a beautiful smile and a thank you for coming to see her. We rejoice in her home going but are saddened at her absence with us. As we reflect on her life this scripture comes to mind along with the words I mentioned above.

Matthew 6:25-34
“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life; what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toll nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”

We have so much that Father has told us about the days ahead and the work He has for us to do. We choose to rest in Him and trust Him. We choose to speak Proverbs 3:5-6 every morning and allow the Lord to direct our steps. We choose to know that Jesus is Lord and that He will lead and guide us into His truth and His purposes and plans.

We love and appreciate each one of you. Thank you for your prayers, support and love! May the joy of the Lord be your strength today!

Charley & Karen
chasnkt44@att.net

Exciting News

Hello Dear Prayer Partners, our last article shared how awesome is the restoration power of our God. The picture displayed the grass that grew back where the fire we experienced earlier this year had burned part of our yard. May we share that our back yard looks beautiful! In 1 Corinthians 3:12-17 we read “Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay and straw, each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. If anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire. Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.” Those works that are not done under the power and presence of the Holy Spirit of God are burned up at the judgment seat of Christ as wood, hay and stubble. We, the children of God, will be purified by fire. In Malachi 3:3 it says, “He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer to the Lord an offering in righteousness.” Well, it is a joy to share with all of you that we continue in that purifying or refining fire of the Lord that is bringing the impurities in our life to the top so they can be removed and the pure undefiled metal will remain. It is a bit painful to be in the fire as all of you know but it is also liberating to be clean and pure for our Father to use in His daily work. Oh How We Love Jesus!!

These past few months have been very busy with ministry as we have spent many hours on the phone or computer sending messages to encourage and bless those people the Lord has given to us. We made new prayer sheets the other day and we have added so many more names to our lists. We had the joy of hearing reports just this month from missionaries in Europe who experienced the Tsunami several years ago first hand and have seen the power of God manifested in lives saved physically but also lives saved spiritually. The move of the Spirit of God is great in these countries hit by physical catastrophes. Do you know what touches us the most as we listen to these saints of God share all that the Lord is doing in and through them? It is their passion! Their passion is for Jesus and for the people who are lost and hurting. Though they have walked through great trial and seen death and destruction face to face, their passion and their love flows freely from their words and their actions. We in America are far removed from a lot of the world’s trials but in our own country we have experienced earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and fires.

Right now we are listening to our political candidates seek to win votes for the upcoming election and all we can really think about is What Does God want US to do? It is sad that we cannot believe everything that we hear. We must have wisdom from another source than our own minds and hearts. We want to help everyone we meet and yet the only thing that will truly help the lost and hurting is to receive Jesus as Savior and Lord and begin to walk in confidence that He is God! We thrill to hear of the thousands saved at Rallies in Moldova, Russia, the Middle East and other areas of the world where the Gospel is being preached to the masses. We thrill to hear of lives changed and hearts mended by the power of God. But we also thrill to hear of one person who decides to follow Jesus, no turning back to the old way of life but a desire to seek the adventure of being a Christian every day of your life. We rarely see the masses saved in our neighborhood but our witness is no less important than the evangelists who speak to the masses. Ask the Lord what you can do for Him today! Ask Him to show you His plans and purposes for your life. If you are His child, He does have a plan. Join Him in that plan! It is the MOST EXCITING LIFE you will ever lead! An adventure, a process, a covenant, a life lived with fulfillment and purpose.

Thank you for your prayer and financial support of this ministry! We seek to tell you in these articles what Father is doing because you care but human words are very inadequate for what Almighty God is doing.

We love you,
Charley & Karen
chasnkt44@att.net

It Is a New Season

Then He who sat on the throne said,"Behold, I make all things new." And He said to me, "Write, for these words are true and faithful."
Revelation 21:5

Dear Prayer Partners,
We have just celebrated Easter with all the flowers in bloom and the weather changing quickly! We see new life springing up all around us and we must know that our God has made all things new. This picture reflects the new life that is occurring daily in our back yard. What a joy to watch the birds feeding in this yard that only a few short months ago was black from the fire that almost consumed our property and our home! (See picture on previous blog article) As you can see new growth is happening! We have always thought our back yard in the spring was like a park. Well as we compare pictures from the fire we see all that the Lord has done for us. We praise His Holy Name for His protection of our home but also for the lessons we have learned through this experience.

On Resurrection morning we experienced a wonderful worship and praise time as we gathered with like believers in our church sanctuary to celebrate that Jesus is Alive!! The joy on the faces of all in attendance reflected the freedom they feel to worship our Savior because He is truly alive and His Holy Spirit is present with us daily. Did you have an opportunity to set aside some time to worship and praise Him? Did you reflect on this New Year and the new growth you see all around you in the nature that He created? What does this New Season mean to you?

The blackness of the yard a few months ago reflects the blackness that can happen in each of our lives if we do not have Jesus as Savior and Lord. In the Word it says in Psalm 107:10-12: Those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, bound in affliction and irons—because they rebelled against the words of God, and despised the counsel of the Most High, therefore He brought down their heart with labor; they fell down, and there was none to help.

Now we see green grass and new growth just as in a life given to the Lord through faith and trust in our Lord Jesus. In Ephesians 5:8-10 it says: For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. We rejoice that we live in the light and that we have hope for the future!

Thank you for your prayers during this time as we seek the Lord for His perfect plans for us and Christ’s Kingdom Ministries. It has been a busy year already and we know that we will continue to be useful for the Kingdom of God!

We love you all and thank the Lord for you daily.

Charley & Karen

chasnkt44@att.net

God Is On His Throne!

2008 is an awesome year!! Goodness it just doesn’t seem like it should already be Valentine’s Day!! Hello dear friends, WE LOVE YOU!! Thought I would get that out for all of you at the very beginning. So much has happened these past few months. We had a wonderful Christmas season with many in our extended family. We went to our daughter’s home the week after New Year’s and enjoyed time with her, her husband and two of our grandchildren. Two of them are in Alaska this year for Christmas and when we talked to them they were enjoying snow and watching lots of people riding snowmobiles. Truly they had a white Christmas!

We experienced much ministry through the holidays. We gave away many stuffed animals, Love Bears and other toys and clothing. It was a joy to end the holidays with an empty garage and the knowledge that many families had been blessed. It is so much fun to share Father’s love with those in need. January was busy with end of year reports and making new prayer lists and contact lists. We added new pastors, adopted children and others in 2007 to our lists for ministry. Our life is so full of the love of Jesus and the goodness of God!

A major happening in our life took place on January 29. We saw Father’s hand of protection over our home and belongings as we experienced a grass fire in our yard. The wind was very strong and it broke a power line in our back yard. We were told that the power line arced and started a grass fire at the back of the yard. Two of our neighbors immediately responded to the fire calling 911 and trying to hook up hoses to help fight it until the fire truck arrived. One neighbor ran across the street to notify our 80 year old neighbor that the fire was getting close to her house and while sitting on her front porch she used her portable house phone to call 911. Her house phone NEVER works outside her home except on this day it did. She also called us on this phone telling us quickly what had happened. The fire truck arrived within a few minutes. They were in the area checking out other downed power lines. When we arrived within 5 minutes of the call, the fire was already out. Our two neighbors were still in the yard praising the Lord for His protection. Above you will see a picture of the back of our home and how close the fire got but the Lord kept a ring around our home, our shop, our trailer and NOTHING was touched by the fire but our grass. One of our friends said that our grass would sure be green this year and we rejoiced with them. We are so thankful for your prayers for us on a daily basis. Our home was totally saved from the enemy’s attack through your faithful prayers. We have had so many people come and look for themselves of Father’s love and protection. We did find out that evening that about 17 homes were destroyed by fire northwest of the Ft. Worth area. We know the pastor of a church in that area and we contacted them learning that a family in their congregation lost their home to a grass fire. We have had the awesome privilege of helping this family during their time of need. Our church family has also joined with us to help with finances, toiletries, cleaning items and other necessities. They have a place to live, clothing and food that has been provided through caring people.

My title for this message is God is on His Throne and folks He truly is! As His Word tells us in Philippians 4:19 “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Also we read in Hebrews 4:16 “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

Thank You Lord for caring for this family in their time of need!! Thank You Lord for caring for us in our time of need!! We praise the Lord for His provision and His protection.

May you know today His love and His compassion as you walk through life with needs and situations that draw you to His Throne. He is an AWESOME GOD! He loves each one of us with unconditional love!!

Charley & Karen
chasnkt44@att.net

Thanksgiving 2007

It is a day of rejoicing! It is a day to be thankful! How many of us this time of year reflect on the year as a whole and come to the conclusion that this year has not been a year of thanksgiving? Financial upsets, family problems, relationship issues, lots of stress at work and other issues can cloud our thinking into seeing only the negatives in our life rather than the goodness of God. In the midst of the struggles our God, through His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, has been with us every moment of each day. When we have the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord the Word of God says that He (our God) will never leave us nor forsake us. That means during those trials our Father was with us as we walked through it. How do we think we got through all that has happened and still live and function in the world? God’s grace is sufficient for our every need. There are so many promises in the Word to deal with each issue of life. Our pastor mentioned recently that there are 30,000 promises in the Bible. Today as I reflect on Thanksgiving I want to speak some of those great and precious promises that Father has given us. We have watched many of our dear friends and family go through great difficulty this year. Yet when at their lowest they exuded the most awesome peace. One of the dear saints of God just left this earthly home and entered his heavenly home. Our church joined for many months in prayer for him as he battled cancer. We are very thankful that we had the privilege to join with hundreds of other people in prayer on his behalf. Father taught us about prayer through this young man’s life of faith. Our church will grieve his death but we will also be thankful for his life. He gave us a picture of God’s grace and mercy as he fought a good fight and he finished his race. He ran the race with courage and dignity and now he is dancing with Jesus in his heavenly home totally and completely healed. Hallelujah!! Thank You Jesus!! Your Word is true and perfect. Let us enjoy and praise the Lord together through these precious promises from His Word.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations. Psalm 100

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Psalm 103:1-5

The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

Psalm 103:8

I will lift up my eyes to the hills—from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore. Psalm 121

Take the time to study the Word of God and see all the numerous promises that our Lord makes to us His children. Be thankful and Be blessed daily as you seek the Lord.

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33

Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!!

We love you,

Charley & Karen

Christ’s Kingdom Ministries Matthew 6:33

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Christ's Kingdom Ministries 8th Anniversary

Dear Prayer Partners!
Christ’s Kingdom Ministries has been in existence for 8 years as of September 15! We have many fond memories of the early years, the months before we officially began and the years leading up to today. So much has happened during these 8 years. On the way to the courthouse in downtown Ft. Worth Father gave us the scripture for the ministry. We had no idea if our name was already taken. So Father told us to put Matthew 6:33 along with our name for the official name. When we arrived at the courthouse and filled out the papers sure enough Christ’s Kingdom Ministries was taken by someone else but Christ’s Kingdom Ministries Matthew 6:33 was not. Praise the Lord great things He has done!! This is truly His work! We registered and began receiving our paperwork to become an official ministry. That verse of scripture has been so vital to the work Father has given us to do. How can we do anything without seeking Him first? Matthew 6:33 says:
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness and all these things shall be added to you.”

During these 8 years we have traveled over 175,000 miles as Road Warriors for Jesus. We have experienced many divine appointments, prayed for thousands of people, adopted as spiritual children over 110 men and women plus their children have become our adopted grandchildren. We pray for each one individually and keep up with as many of them as possible through phone calls, emails and letters. We also have been given over 300 pastors and leaders to pray for and to contact and encourage as the Lord gives direction. Oh my goodness this is an awesome responsibility but a joyous opportunity daily to minister to these servants of the Lord. Our daily prayer list is over 1500 including many we have met along the journey of the past 8 years. We have seen so many answered prayers!! We have seen lives changed by the power of the Holy Spirit. We have seen people healed of addictions and marriages restored. Daily we get many phone calls and emails from folks needing the love of Jesus to pour into them through the Word of God as we speak the word Father has for them and as we hold and love people with Father’s love. To say we have fun doesn’t even speak of the amazing joy we experience being used of the Lord as we walk through this life. Our journey is unlike anyone else and yet we all have a calling of God to share the Good News of the Gospel of Christ and to love with God’s love unconditionally and compassionately.

Thank you for being prayer support for this ministry during any part of these 8 years! Thank you for being a financial supporter during any part of these years! The road has not always been smooth but it has always been sure as the Lord has led us down the path He has chosen for us.

We look forward to more years of service to our Lord. This past year we have been in Ft. Worth and very much involved in ministry. In April we took a short trip to Alabama for the wedding of one of our adopted granddaughters and spent some time with a pastor and his family. That was an awesome delight! This summer has been filled with ministry to people in our area whose lives have been disrupted by challenges of health, finances and the enemy’s attack on them and their families. We have seen two new ministries birthed and are a prayer support for them. The Lord has consumed our life with His work and we are so excited to see what He has planned for Christ’s Kingdom Ministries during this next year.

God bless you all as you serve our Lord where He has placed you!! Let us worship the Lord Jesus together and be fellow partakers of His blessings and His provisions.

Our new car is wonderful and has blessed our lives!! We took a trip to see our daughter and her family not too long ago and the car ran so well!! Each day is a joy to behold the beauty of Father’s creation and the experience of His peace and rest.

We love you,

Charley & Karen
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Are We Who We Say We Are?

Tonight as we crawl into bed again at 1 am, we are reminded anew and afresh why we do the work we do. There have been many nights in the past few months that we have found ourselves awake in the wee hours of the morning holding someone who is hurting and who needs a touch from the Lord. Our Father has given us His love and His precious promises to share with those in need. The times of reflection allow us an opportunity to see who we are and what has the Lord taught us that we can share with others. This night we have held a wife and mother as she cried due to intense emotional pain from a failed marriage, children who have gone astray and a life in limbo. What is her identity? Who is she really? Who are we? Are we who we say we are? Are we children of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Is God our heavenly Father or is He just someone we have learned to talk about and give pat answers to questions facing loved ones. We never want to just give pat answers to the needs in this world. We always want to share truth and know that what we share touches their heart life at its deepest point. We want to be real! We want to experience the joy of being a child of God and also allow ourselves to be identified with Him. We have been criticized for speaking about our heavenly Father as if He is our best friend, someone we talk to on a regular basis and someone we listen to daily. This is truth! When you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, the Holy Spirit of God comes to dwell within you. That Holy Spirit who Jesus said He would send as a comforter is our best friend. He speaks to us and guides us into all truth. We seek Him through the Word of God and through prayer. We see the Word in action every day. We see love manifested. We see peace experienced and joy expressed. We see miracles every day. It may be as simple as the miracle of unconditional love which was expressed tonight as we ministered to the woman who came to our door in need. We have chosen to live our life serving our Lord Jesus. We have chosen to follow Him daily by reading His Word and studying His Word. We have chosen to spend time in prayer seeking the Lord on behalf of thousands who need prayer and healing. This is a choice we have made. There are those who do not understand this choice but this is our life.

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7

Not a day goes by that we do not receive a phone call, email or a visit from someone in need either physically, emotionally or spiritually. Our Father has equipped us to help these people through Jesus our Lord, the Holy Spirit who lives within us and the Word of God as our guide. We give them the Word to help them with their problems. That is the only truth there is. We love our family, our friends, our church family and we want them to know of that love but we love our Heavenly Father even more. If that offends them then it will just have to offend them. We will serve the Lord where He wants us and where He leads us. Are we who we say we are? Yes, we are God’s servants on His journey through life and He is our guide. May the glory of the Lord be our strength! May we stand firm on the foundation of the Word of God and not waver. May we always show love and compassion to those in need! May we not compromise though people criticize and try to turn us off course! We will stay the course that Father has given us to walk. This past year has been the deepest faith walk we have ever experienced. Literally we have been totally dependent on the Lord for our daily bread. He has always been faithful to provide for us. He has shown us His love in a very tangible way. We are so thankful for His blessings! Our new car is running wonderfully! We just received a new roof on our house. We are of all people most blessed! Lord, we thank You that You sent your Son Jesus to die for us and that we have chosen to receive so great a salvation. We look forward to each day in service to our Lord. We shall be lights in the darkness and salt in the earth. May each of you experience this salvation and have confidence that no matter what happens in the world, you are safe in the arms of Jesus.

How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written:

"How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!" Romans 10:14-15

Love in Christ Jesus,

Charley & Karen

Christ's Kingdom Ministries June 2007 Newsletter

Dear Prayer Partners,
We thank all of you for your continued prayers for our transportation needs. Today we want to share with you the answer to your prayers. Our Father has provided us a new vehicle. Here is a picture of our 2000 Infiniti I30 series. It has a little over 89,000 miles on it. We are so excited to give our Lord all the honor, glory and praise for this gift! Several weeks ago we received a call from a dear friend telling us that he had found a car for us. He asked if we hated green and Charley told him “we love Jesus”. We both chuckled! That happened on a Friday. On Monday we went to the dealership to sign the papers on our car. This vehicle was provided for us by the Lord through several people who He told to help with our transportation needs. You hear people say that God gave them something, well dear prayer warriors, God gave us this car. We were handed the key and it cost us no money. We were blessed beyond our wildest dreams. Father has so many plans for us in the days ahead for ministry. He is beginning to lay out His perfect plans for us to travel. As He gives direction and provides the funds, we will be back on the road for Jesus.

We have been very busy here at home! Almost daily we are ministering the Word and sharing our hearts and lives with those in need. Love Bears have been distributed these past few months. We have several individuals currently making bears. In May, 60 bears went to a local orphanage. We are sending 200 bears to Mexico with our church’s Mission Team June 26-July 3. Also we will send many Cross Bookmarks with a verse in Spanish with the Mission Team to be distributed as the Lord directs. These are made by some precious ladies in California. It is so exciting to watch the Lord work in people’s lives and to follow His leadership and guidance daily.

We have been available while home to many in our area who need a listening ear and a prayer warrior! The attack is great on families! We have seen several marriages broken and much grieving for lives that have been turned upside down. Why is this happening in this prosperous and free country? We have watched people we know and love hurting due to the stress not only of work but finances. We have seen the eyes of children show confusion and distress as their parents move to separate and abandon the vows they took many years ago that only death would separate them. Pay close attention to the media and to the books in the stores and you will see a trend towards the sensational and the destructive. Only God can make a difference in these hurting lives. We cannot tell you the number of people who look at us and our relationship wishing they could experience this kind of love and compassion. We tell them that if they do things (live life) God's way then they too can experience love, joy and peace daily no matter what the circumstances in their life. What does the Word say to us? We must read and allow the Word to bathe our hearts and minds. Listen as we read from the Word:

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;

1 Corinthians 2:9-11
But as it is written: Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him. But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.

Philippians 1:27-28
Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God.

Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Thank you dear prayer partners for your unfailing prayers and love! You have walked with us for 7 years as we have followed the Lord’s direction for ministry. We know we will be traveling again soon but Father has not given us a date. He is continuing daily to reveal the direction and the people He wants us to see.

We will follow Proverbs 3:5-6:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Please pray for clear direction and for Father’s financial provision!

We remain fellow servants of the Lord Jesus Christ,

Charley & Karen

Easter Season

It thrills our hearts to read these scriptures during this celebration season! To many people they are so familiar and to some this may be the first time you have read them. Join us as we rejoice in the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for us as He gave His life a ransom for many and as He arose from the grave victorious over sin and death! Give your life to Jesus today and experience the abundant life promised in the Word to those who know Jesus as Lord and Savior.

This week we were so saddened by the events at Virginia Tech University. Please join us in praying for the families who lost loved ones and those who have been injured. Please pray for our nation and those in leadership who make the choices and decisions concerning the issues that are before us. We must take steps to take a stand for the truth of the Word of God.

Jesus Christ is Risen; He is Risen Indeed

John 20:1-18
Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him.” Peter therefore went out, and the other disciple, and were going to the tomb. So they both ran together, and the other disciple outran Peter and came to the tomb first. And he, stooping down and looking in, saw the linen cloths lying there; yet he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; and he saw the linen cloths lying there, and the handkerchief that had been around His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded together in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who came to the tomb first, went in also; and he saw and believed. For as yet they did not know the Scripture, that He must rise again from the dead. Then the disciples went away again to their own homes. But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. Then they said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.” Now when she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” She, supposing Him to be the gardener, said to Him, “Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God’.” Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that He had spoken these things to her.

John 17:20-26 Jesus speaking
“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You, that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me. Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You have loved Me before the foundation of the world. O righteous Father! The world has not known You, but I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me. And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them.”

Share the love of Jesus with those you meet and encourage them to read the Word of God and learn of His ways and His plans for them.

We love you all,

Charley & Karen

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Christ’s Kingdom Ministries February 2007 Newsletter

Dear Prayer Partners,
What an amazing year this has already been! Since the Christmas holidays we have been very busy with ministry to families over email and locally. We have several families in turmoil due to separation and pending divorce. We are watching the values that we hold dear from the Word of God being torn asunder by demonic attacks. One of the greatest culprits in this demise of marriage and the home is drugs. Several of the men involved are totally consumed by their drug addiction to the point that they have left their wives and children and continue to consume these very dangerous and deadly drugs. Another of the reasons for the turmoil in the home is infidelity. Basic trust is being broken. We have held many wives and children as they have wept over the loss of the husband and father of the home. We point them toward the healing found in the Word of God and the words that Jesus spoke. Several of those scriptures are:

John 14:1
Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.

John 12:44-46
Then Jesus cried out and said, He who believes in Me, believes not in Me but in Him who sent Me. And he who sees Me sees Him who sent Me. I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.

John 15:9-10
As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.

The bear ministry has been vital to sharing the love of Jesus with many families. The Love Bears are prayed over as they are made and as we receive them. We also pray over the people who receive them. The Lord healed one woman of a chronic medical problem as she held a bear and prayed for her daughter. Another woman received her bear in the mail and called to exclaim how thankful she was for the bear. She had surgery last year for brain cancer and continues to heal. There are times when Charley and I are both on different phones with people who need to hear of Father’s love for them. In a few short days we will send 125 bears to India to be given away in an orphanage. We are seeing God’s love in action in a very tangible way.

Father told us last year that 2006 was our year of Sabbath rest. We did not rest from ministry but from travel. In many ways 2006 was busier in ministry than the previous years. We continue to pray for and encourage pastors. It has been a blessing to encourage local pastors as they seek to share the truth of the Word with their congregations. Pastors are under great attack in this day. Father told us this year that He is purifying His Church! That means that what you are seeing in the news concerning pastors failing in many ways through sexual immorality is an example of that cleansing of the church. What is hidden will be revealed in the last days! Please pray for your pastor and for all the pastors that God has called to teach and preach to the nations. Their responsibilities are great in pointing people to the saving love of Jesus.

Please be in prayer for the Church, the people of God, to be drawn to the throne of God through the Word. Our lives must reflect the glory of the Lord and His Word! We are to be conformed to the image of Jesus. In order for that to happen we must be healed and cleansed of the things of the world so that we will reflect the love of Jesus.

This ministry continues to follow the Lord Jesus daily. We stay in His Word and on our face before Him so that we will be the light shining in the darkness. Just look around you at the news and the TV where you will see the darkness that envelopes us. We must:

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

Christ’s Kingdom Ministries is committed to sharing the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ wherever we go whether at home or on the road.

Christ’s Love Encourages and Restores!!

The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.
Numbers 6:25-26


In Christ’s love,

Charley & Karen

Who Will Stand for Me?

It is a New Year and with this New Year come possibilities, opportunities and successes and failures! Where is your heart in this New Year? Is it with the One who died for you and rose again to live forever? Where do you stand? Do you stand for what is right and good or do you stand with those who would tear down this country brick by brick until nothing is left of decency, honesty and integrity? We are faced each day with choices. We choose where we will work, we choose who we will marry, we choose where we will go and we choose our battles. We chose a long time ago to align ourselves with those who profess Jesus as Lord. We chose a long time ago to speak the name of Jesus to the world and stand as a Christian (Christ One). We choose daily to continue to stand for truth in a world that is quickly losing sight of the truth. In Psalm 94:16 it says:

Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? Who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?

God will stand for us! Will we stand for Him? Our ears are bombarded today with words from the media concerning the issues of the day. We are asked where we will stand on these issues. Where do you go for your wisdom to make these decisions? If you do not go to the Word of God then you do not have wisdom. If you do not go to your Heavenly Father then you do not have wisdom. There is only one source of wisdom for truth. Dear saints of God! It is time to stand up for Jesus in a world that is quickly falling into the pit. It is an individual choice. You can follow the crowd but that will only get you in trouble unless that crowd is a host of people seeking and following the Lord Jesus.
In 1 Corinthians 16:13 it says:

Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love.

Christians it is time to take our place as Children of God before a lost world and stand fast. In Ephesians 6:13-20 we are told:

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—and for me, that utterance maybe given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

In a song written many years ago by George Duffield & George J. Webb the words are:
“Stand up, Stand up for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross! Lift high His royal banner, It must not suffer loss.”

Get on your face before your Holy God and seek His wisdom for today and the days ahead in your personal life and also in the life of your country. We must have Father’s wisdom in choosing a new president, in listening to the rhetoric of today and knowing who is telling the truth, in our churches to know who are false teachers and who speak the truth. We pray for each one of you daily that you will be “soldiers of the cross” in a world slowly slipping away from the Cross.

Love and blessings to our dear partners! Please continue to pray for us as we also walk out this New Year as children of God following the Lord Jesus.

Charley & Karen
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MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

We join you in celebrating the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ during this Christmas season! What a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the past days and give honor, praise and glory to our Lord for taking care of us through trials and tribulations and also for just being with us every step of the road. We can see how He has protected us and how He has provided for us. It is fitting that we celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas so close together.

Let your hearts be stirred and softened to receive the good news of Jesus Christ this season and let your lives be drawn to the one who loves you more than words can say.

Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Psalm 103:3-5

We love and appreciate all of you and pray Father’s richest blessings for the New Year 2007!


Charley & Karen

chasnkt@worldnet.att.net

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!

During this very special time of the year, we want to say thank you to all of our prayer partners: family and friends. Thank you for your love, thank you for your prayers and thank you for your gifts to the ministry! This has been a very special yet different year for us in the 7 years of Christ’s Kingdom Ministries. Though at home the biggest part of the year, we have remained very busy with our work: touching lives in Jesus name! As most of you know the ministry is a 24/7 responsibility that we take very seriously. We experience phone calls at all hours of the night, surprise visits anytime during the day and divine appointments wherever Father leads and guides us. It has been a true joy to keep the appointments this year and see the power of God manifested! We have truly felt and seen your prayers during this time. Father told us not long ago that this was the Sabbath rest year for us only in relation to our traveling. Otherwise much has happened daily to show us His hand and anointing upon us.

Early in the year my grandmother died after several years in a nursing home. She was the life and love of the nursing home as she spoke to the residents of God’s love and showed it daily. She was the encourager for the rehabilitation area and also the encourager for the nurses. They loved to see her coming! We had a family reunion and celebration time at her services. She was a joy to her family.

Also our son returned from 7 months in Iraq protecting our freedom and we enjoyed several days visiting with him and his wife. We were so thankful to you for your prayers for him and for his safe return to us. We were blessed to spend Easter with our daughter and her family! Goodness those kids are growing!

We had my parents’ 60th wedding anniversary with lots of extended family present and lots of visiting. Family reunions are fun!

Needless to say it has been a busy year. It has been a year of deep study and prayer concerning the future of Christ’s Kingdom Ministries. Father has shown us His plans for the days ahead and we are so excited! We learned this year what it truly means to walk by faith and not by sight. When you are totally and completely dependent on the Lord for your livelihood, you learn real quick that He is faithful, He is able, and He does own the cattle on a thousand hills. We have sought daily to practice Proverbs 3:5-6:

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.

He has absolutely directed our paths this year. Ministry has been intense as many have come to us for spiritual help and love as they walked through difficult days in health, marriages and relationships. As a child of God we have given them the Word straight and uncompromised and the Word has brought healing, reconciliation in marriages and restoration of relationships. We have prayed diligently over our list of names daily and seen answers come over time and some immediately. We prayed over a young lady with a fractured arm and healing happened! We prayed over a woman with pain in her head, neck and arm and healing happened! All we did was to be faithful to pray believing and the Lord did the healing! We have sat and listened as several people have poured out their pain in their life due to unfaithful partners and seen the power of God bring comfort into their hearts. Some have continued on the path of divorce but their lives were drawn closer to the Lord in the process. The enemy of God, Satan, is busy trying to destroy Christian homes and we must fight against it. We fight by staying in the Word and on our face in prayer! We stand firm on what we know to be true and we walk forward always ready for battle. Paul the apostle said in 2 Timothy 4:7-8:

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

Stand firm dear children of God! Stand and be counted as children of the Most High! Finish the course that the Lord has laid out for you!

Jesus is coming soon! We await His appearing!

Have a wonderful, blessed, exciting and joyous Thanksgiving!

Psalm 100:4

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

We love you,

Charley & Karen

chasnkt@worldnet.att.net