This Year-----2011

    I hadn't blogged in a while,but I have some things in my heart.
       When I was growing up (yes, back in the day) there was a pastor who walked the neighborhood (no typo...he walked} and checked on all the residents, chastised all of the hard-headed kids,helped anyone in need, visited all of the sick in the hospital with a desire for visitation  ...not just "his members." His name was Pastor Foster Covington.. He didn't have a contract and lived in the neighborhood where the church was.   In fact he lived in a word that's foreign to most young folks-the parsonage of the church. The pastor didn't control the finances of the church; deacons where chosen by the membership-men full of the Holy Spirit.This was God's divine way of doing things. He  (pastor) gave himself over to the studying of God's word and laying before the Lord for divine instructions.
      True men and women of God are recognized because of the anointing of God, not a "name tag." They live a  holy and righteous life and are "set apart" by God.They choose to live holy - free from sin. This is not to say that they won't error, but repentance is a necessary thing for them to do when needed.It is not important that they be out front or center stage. They walk in humility , knowing that in due season God will elevate them.They will carry themselves in such a way that people will know that there is something different about them. Whether in a three piece suit or-shirt and shorts the anointing is there.The anointing is what makes the difference! God's anointing destroys yokes. It cannot be bought,it can't be reproduced, it can't even be copied. People have tried but to no avail. The bible states that there is nothing new under the sun.........
      The church should be a place for the (sin) sick to be healed and delivered. Old people use to call the church the hospital. Now it is almost like a circus in some places. Please don't think that I am speaking of every church. I am not. I am just sharing things that I have observed.Songs are sang about God's power and how we need more of it, but we're doing nothing with that which we have. The book of Revelation talks about the seven (7) different churches- we see these churches at work today.
        Four letter words and three letter words use to not be a part of the church. Clarification? Four letter words were referred to as curse or "cuss" words. The alcoholic would would not even walk in front of the church when drunk, but would swiftly cross to the other side to continue his /her journey.Now curse words are spewed from pulpits like gathering at the club or anywhere else.Three letter words....they can be just as dangerous or more so.Example? CEO,COO....those three letter words, giving pastors complete control of churches. We know of cases where people have trusted the pastor because he/she was a pastor and the membership lost the whole church and the operation of it by blindly trusting.It is God who has all power, because He's God! Wisdom#101.
Let's not even talk about the open sin in God's house....well maybe just for a minute. It is running faster through the church than the church mouse. It is from the pulpit to the pew, and sadly in every organization - deacon board, mission, kitchen, program, greeters and even janitorial ministry. It use to be (yes, back in the day) that heads were turned the other way if it was assumed that someone was in sin. Let me clarify this. There is a difference in committing a sin and practicing sin. Yes, I hear  your thoughts...lol. 1John 1:9 states that He is faithful and just to forgive us if we repent of this sin.When we error, that is one thing, but to practice sin is different. If you remember (back in the day)we had lead pencils and we practiced math (arithmatic). We  would write those numbers over and over until we got it right. We would then have it down and would proceed to the next problem and would write the practiced number correctly. Now it seems that sin is not only "slipped" in but now heads are turned toward sinners and we don't only wave them in ,but welcome them in.
       So I said all of this to not say so much,but to ask a question of my friends. Would you commit to helping me pray daily for our church. There is no plural on this because it was intentional. The bible states that (1Corinthians 12:) that we are many members but one body. The crooked places have to be made straight. People in Wichita (and everywhere else) know that we are saved and live that way.They can't bring ungodly things in our house or do such. No compromises.....we live holy. We tell them that they are welcome to come to our house as long as they abide by our rules. This includes or children and grandchildren.This is how God's house should be- His house,His rules. We have given power to the enemy,he hasn't taken it. But it's up to us to take it back .Jesus is soon to return! We have to get our spiritual man right -that's the house that he's coming back for! God bless you!!!!!Thanks in  advance! Merry Christmas and Happy and Prosperous year!!!I love you!











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I'm healed from my past!

    If you had the "Leave it to Beaver"  or the "Cosby Show" childhood, I praise God for you! That is not what my childhood was like. We resembled the perfect family if you were looking in the natural realm,but in the spiritual realm we were all messed up!I had a wonderful dad, mom and older and younger brothers. I was the only girl and was somewhat spoiled. We had the latest and greatest toys and always plenty to eat. But I had a secret.

      At the age of five my oldest brother (now deceased) started visiting my room when my parents were gone.He would touch me in "forbidden" places and threaten to beat me up if I told it.After a few years, he got paid for the neighbor boys fondling  and doing sexual things to me.My "following"  grew to include boys at school and church-yes I said church!

         1 Corinthians 7:18 says "flee sexual immorality." Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. To flee means to R  U   N!!!!!!!! As a child there was no way out! I was told that if I told anyone they wouldn't believe me.As we know satan is the father of lies,and that's one that I heard over and over until I believed it! Even though I didn't open the door for the enemy to come in, it didn't get closed for years. 

          I became promiscuous and associated sex with love. If a man told me he loved me and desired to sleep with me, I did it. There were no emotional or physical ties,but that spiritual tie or soul tie was something else!

I was so good at faking orgasms and acting fulfilled until I could have had the first realty show.Get paid for sex? Nope...not me...not even a happy meal!  
          Do you remember the Samaritan woman that Jesus busted out about the many men in  her life:? Her name could have been "J." Before you turn your nose up at me in disgust,count your body bags! If you didn't sleep with him/her but thought about it,that counts. If you think it, it's like you've done it,because sin starts in the mind!    I wish I could tell you that Jesus blinked and I was healed and delivered from  my past  instantly. It took prayer and fasting and a group of believers coming together in His name,putting their faith with mine. And........God did it.  Of course men that I had been involved with years ago began to show up at my doorstep with the very familiar line of how they couldn't get me out of their minds.Before my deliverance,I fell and I failed! But after God delivered me, my body was the temple of the Holy Spirit! Satan was defeated! I was truly washed, sanctified and justified in the name of Jesus! God is the one that completes us. On top of all of this, He healed me from my past!    
            Ladies and gents, every time you sleep with someone, you are giving a piece of you away.Is that possibly why back in the day we called it "getting a piece." I had to through that in! You are also receiving the spirit that the other person has. Your soul is being knit to the other person.When you lay down with a person,you are giving up your power. The other person is also getting the precious gift that God reserved for the husband / wife that He has ordained for you. My husband knows all of my past (good,bad and the disgusting)!I also know his. We are open and honest with each other about everything. When the enemy uses someone to bring up my past, I don't argue.I simply let them say what they have to say and then introduce them to me...the new creature!
               How do you know for sure that you're healed? It's just like when you have a sore and the scab  forms on top. It may look okay, but touching it causes you to flinch or wince with discomfort or pain.When "touching ", speaking of or remembering    your sinful past is numb or dead,you just may be healed! Pain is an indication that something's out of order.Salves and band aids sometimes just cover up but don't get to the root of the situation.  Ask God to make the crooked places in your life straight.No matter what the sin, God can deliver! I live holy because the word of God says "be holy for I am holy!"   My body is now the temple of the Holy Spirit!!!!!    It is my prayer that my testimony will help bring you closer or realize that there is a sore spot in your life that needs to be healed.Then and only then can you walk in victory. God bless you!                           

Can you say I submit?

I   One of the fastest ways to see a very sweet lady's smile turn  into what sometimes seems like down right scary is to say   you have to "submit" to your husband! Have you ever noticed that beautiful bride come strolling or floating down the aisle on her wedding day? She is so very peaceful;joy  and excitement are just bubbling from her as she radiates that gorgeous smile.-that is until she hears the pastor say          S_U_B_M_I_T!!!!!!!!!!!! The atmosphere changes. If it could be illustrated through music, it would go from music "fit for a queen" to music from "monster bash!.                                                                                                                                        
     We all want to obey God in every area of our lives,right? Take a deep breath. I have now messed some of you up,because I used the word O B E Y!!!! Some of you don't like that one either,because it's too close to submit! The bible is very clear about submitting and obeying. I believe that we would not make most of the messes that we make in our lives if we would submit and obey. I wouldn't have made them.                                                                                                                                                        
          The word submit means to give over to or to yield your authority to (fill in the blank).  James 4:7 states Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.  If you have trouble submitting to your husband, it may be because you haven't submitted to God!    Let me back up and insert this one sentence. I am talking to married people. Ephesians 5:22 states wives submit to your own husband, as to the Lord.. If you do not submit to God you may not want to announce that you are waiting on your husband or your Boaz as so many say now. If he is a Godly man and you are a Godly woman,it should be a no-sweat situation. This is not a place to try to submit.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          I          I was one of those proud women who would boldly state that no man would ever tell me what to do! I made my own money,cooked my own food, cleaned my own house and paid my own bills! How messed up was my thinking? Totally against the word of God!If I hadn't of submitted to God (it took a while),I wouldn't have the husband that God has truly blessed me with.When he follows God,you will be glad to follow him.But just to help those who still sre talking sideways and turning their necks,verse 21 says submitting to one another in the fear of the Lord. But don't use the word of God as a weapon against your mate. The word is designed to be used against satan--no,you are not married to satan!                                                                             Want to really please God? Submit every area of your life to Him. After that, it won't be uncomfortable submitting to your husband. Take it a day at a time. Practice,practice and more practice. Practice obedience  and submission to God and when it's time submitting will be something that you cheerfully do.If I can,anybody can. God bless you!

Who is Sista J?

         My name is Jeanette and I wear many hats.I am first of all a servant of God. I am a pastor, happily married to Pastor Thomas Price II!!!!We go by a lot of names,but our names that we love the most (besides Thomas and J.) are Paw-Paw and Gin-Gin!We have seven beautiful grand children. (I guess I'd better mention the children also. We have four (five,six,seven eight,nine plus) children and we thank God for them,because without them we wouldn't have our grand babies! Thomas says that if we knew grand kids were   so great we would have skipped having kids and went straight for the grand kids!
          When I was a single parentour oldest son Broderick brought a young man to the house to stay with us.  His name was Keith and he changed my life!He was having a hard time,and where I thought I was helping him,he helped me! Isn't it funny how sometimes we have our heart set on being a blessing to someone and God will use them to bless us! God gave him the name Sista J for me and even gave him the spelling! He brought Quincy and then other young men showed up.Sometimes I didn't know who was in the house!I was a single mother with a sixteen year old son, a nine year old son and   more teenagers than I can remember.  When I say that I didn't ask for a youth ministry,that is a understatement. I was youth director at the church and that was safe. At the house, I had a lot of kids who had been hurt (some by church folks),who had habits and hangups,trust issues,addictions. When I tell you that God was teaching me (and showing me) agape love!