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Monday, August 19

VOTE

Here we are, standing at the threshold of, literally, the most important elections of our lifetime. We as Christians must pray, fast, and get involved, and we have got to encourage everyone in our lives to be involved as well. We cannot stress this enough!

       The great American Patriot John Peter Muhlenberg (in 1777) wrote, "Brethren, we came to this country to practice our religious liberties, and if we don't get involved, we're going to lose them."
Leading up to this election, the number one question we have received from our Christian brothers and sisters is, "How can I get involved and help others recognize the closest-to-godly candidates on the ballot?" With a burden to provide an effective resource to answer their call, we went into prayer and, by the leading of The Holy Spirit, have written and produced an easy to use Christian Voting Guide. Your enclosed copy offers twelve crucial points to help equip voters with key Biblical principles for choosing the closest-to-godly candidates on the ballot.
As we were in prayer about the upcoming elections, The Holy Spirit also revealed a crucially important message that, quite frankly, shook us both. "When someone knowingly votes for a political candidate who stands in opposition to God and His Word, that Voter becomes an accomplice to the decisions that politician makes as an elected official! That Voter will be held accountable to God for offenses committed against God's people throughout the time that politician is in office. The legal description of this is 'Being an accessory before the fact.'" We cannot stand idly by when we have the Truth to provide to those lacking this knowledge.
Would you join us in getting this timely resource into the hands and hearts of as many folks in your social circles as you possibly can, before the upcoming November elections? With only a short while before it's time to cast our votes, we have to act NOW!
Our supply of brochures is limited so please contact us ASAP if you would like some copies by mail. Also, a number of folks have called to request the following print files of the Voting Guide. These files are quick and easy to send and receive in e-mails, to post on your social media pages, or to use to print out copies that can be passed along to others. Please take advantage of this opportunity and resource today. The election day is just weeks away!
We must ALL get involved! "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my works." James 2:14-18.

NOTE: With your TTM Voting Guide in hand, compare itemized credentials for each candidate in your own zip code at https://home.iVoterguide.com/



  Dr. Alva Jean writes, "Dear Keith, Bren, and Team,
My staff and I received your TTM Voting Guide. I must tell you, it is the finest Christian voting guide that I've ever seen. It is well-written and leads the reader straight to the point. It doesn't mince words, and delivers a timely message for this hour we are in. I thought you would like to know that I presented copies of your guide to the pastors of our city-wide pastoral council and they raved about it! I'm forwarding the e-file to all of my pastor friends and associates as well. THANK YOU VERY MUCH."
Dr. Alva Jean Chesser, Charlotte, NC





If there has ever been a time that we must "pray without ceasing", keeping our minds stayed on Jesus Christ, it is now. As our Father has been drawing the wickedness out of the dark "hiding" places, exposing it in the LIGHT, we all must be steadfast, building up The Family of God. If we stand together in prayer for/with one another in these final hours, we keep our spiritual eyes focused on becoming One in The Lord Jesus Christ. By our keeping focused on taking "the narrow way" each and every day, we protect ourselves and everything we hold dear in The Kingdom of God from compromise by countless indulgences of this world. If we submit to The Holy Spirit's leading, He is our Best Friend and Comforter Who keeps us clean and ready to be used by God everyday, in spite of distractions and "cares of this life" all around us. Be encouraged to press through, stand strong, and reach out to those whose focus has been weakened or broken by all that is happening in the news and world today.
In the fulfillment of our Father's promises and plan for our lives, this as a most strategic season of opportunity to perform our key role in this "final harvest of souls"! Each one of us has a responsibility to "seek FIRST" our Father through our Lord Jesus Christ, by the Wonder-full Holy Spirit's lead, to work side-by-side with The Holy Trinity to step out in faith and fulfill God's call on each of our lives. We must constantly focus on stepping out in faith to fulfill our function in the Body of Christ, together as The Family of God, making our steps count as we make our way to the finish... all for our Father's Glory in the mind, heart, and lives of everyone around us and in the world.
As we in The Army of Jesus Christ find ourselves in this final push just before the great trumpet sounds, we must take our thoughts captive, practice self-control, ask The Holy Spirit to meet with us in the pages of God's Holy Word, hydrate by the Living Water of His Word, and FOCUS on His LEAD. The proper context for all of our thoughts, words, and deeds will be found in God's Word, through The Person of Jesus Christ, and The Holy Spirit's tutelage as we meet with Him in The Gospel Jesus Christ preached. For it is only as we put on the mind of Christ that we will be able to be transformed into His likeness, which is the reward of walking *with* Him.
Remembering who we are, Whose we are, and that it is by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that "the war is won for us already", we keep focused in this fight to everyday overcome our enemies in the spirit. In turn, we stay alert to the needs of those around us who need help to find their way. Then, when The Great Conquering King returns in ALL of His Glory with The Mighty Host of Heaven at His Side, we will bear the abundant fruit of sowing the sweet seed of God's Word into the fertile soil of people's ears and hearts everywhere. All of us have got to put our ALL in the fight to finish our work with pure Focus, Fearlessness, Love, Discipline, and every single thing we've got in us that God has given... to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus! And don't be concerned with what the person next to you is doing; You do your job, and you do it with everything you've got, knowing in your heart that WE WILL WIN in our living Life with Christ!
Once we are in daily pursuit of becoming ONE with God, our wisdom and understanding *in Him* changes everything! Always remember that because, "Your focus on working *with God* will lead you to overcome worldly obstacles, and to inherit rewards that go far beyond your greatest expectations!" Watch and see!

From the bottom of our hearts we express how eternally grateful we are to our TTM Family of Faithful Contributors, by whose love for Jesus Christ, passion to see His Name magnified, and ongoing generosity this project is made possible. We want to also thank you for hearing the call, with us, to invest in Prayer and Voting. We would be remiss to go without offering you the opportunity to become a part of this campaign and many more projects like it. Aside from the writing, editing, and research that goes into a project like this, there are outside costs for things like printing and postage also. We invite you to prayerfully consider helping us. The opportunity to sow your seed into high-yield projects (in the spirit) is too good to not share with you. For your convenience we provide self-addressed envelopes upon request, and we also accept PayPal donations from "HERE" and from our paid TTM channels and website. All gifts are tax-deductible and very appreciated.
Our prayers are fueled with hope and expectation for fulfilling our spiritual assignments in this world, through sharing The Gospel of Jesus Christ and The Gospel Jesus Christ preached... greater than ever before!

If you have yet to invite Jesus Christ into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, or if you have allowed something or someone to come between you and God, now is your time to get right with God. Right there where you are, pray this prayer to God, then REST-ASSURED and watch what God does...

          "Dear Father God, in the precious Name of Jesus Christ, the King of kings and The LORD of all lords, I lay my life at Your Feet. I come before You, confessing that I am a sinner, and I ask for You to forgive me of all my sins - those that I know I have committed, as well as those that I am not even aware of.  I ask that You come into my heart and be my Lord. I lay my life, and everything in it, at Your Feet, and ask that You please take me and begin to change me to be like YOU. I ask that You redeem the time that has passed, and allow me the opportunity to become exactly what You have predestined me to be, from before the foundation of the earth. I commit my life to You now, and thank You for receiving me as Your own. In the wonderful Name of Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God, I pray, Amen."  And AMEN (So be it)!


            WELCOME HOME!

            If you have just prayed this prayer, we want to congratulate you for making the greatest decision that you'll ever make! By accepting Jesus Christ, or rededicating your life to Him, as your personal Lord and Savior, you have begun the wonder-full process of being grafted into the family of God, and we welcome you "Home" to God's Family. We would also like to invite you to contact us so that we can send you information that will help you begin growing in your relationship and daily walk with God. We would encourage you to begin attending a Holy-Spirit-filled, full-Bible focused church right away.


            We advise you to begin reading The Holy Bible daily, whether you understand it or not. Always remember, God's written Word in The Holy Bible is LIKE NO OTHER BOOK that has ever been written! When we rendezvous with The Person of The Holy Spirit as we read what God has written there, it becomes stored in our heart for The Holy Spirit to access it to bring to our remembrance.  You will find that the Scriptures will become applicable to whatever you are going through, at any given time!

            There are wonderful Bible teachers that can, especially early in your walk with God, help you to receive good teaching and encouragement right away. Though informative, those Bible-teaching programs are never to be a substitute for close relationships with people who love and serve God. At times, the transformation process that you have now begun will be difficult, and you will be tempted to go back to your old ways of living your old life. It will be during times like these that hanging out with strong Christian friends and mentors will be crucially important. There really IS strength in numbers! (Selah)

            And remember... growing in Godliness requires purity of focus, staying steadfast, immovable, and uncompromising in the faith of Jesus Christ... and now more than ever, no matter what, Keep PRESSIN' IN! You might consider using our book  LETTERS FROM THE FRONT, the special collection of keys to defeating hindrances that have kept many of God's servants from walking with the confidence and authority that Jesus Christ died to provide for us! Twelve life-changing chapters include:


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Sin Makes Ya Stewpit!
The Cart's Before the Horse
The Crisis of Eroding Integrity
The Fruit's on the End of the Limb
Too Quick to Compromise
The Rarest of All Breeds!
Please...Stop Stinkin'
Three Keys to God-Pleasing Faith
Let It Go
Understanding the Fear of The Lord
Into the Secret Place
Give to Give


  To help you further your fight to victory through the battles that confront every one of us in these turbulent times we live in, get your copy of our book, " LETTERS FROM THE FRONT." In this collection of 12 letters written from the front lines of battle fought in the spiritual, natural, and theater of the mind, Keith's Scripture messages will build your faith and help you reach God's full potential for your life.
"LETTERS FROM THE FRONT"
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We pray God uses this message, and all of our resources, to fan the flame in your heart for Christ Jesus, His wonder-full Ways, and His Plan and Purpose for you in this life. We are eternally grateful for our loving Toward The Mark Family of sponsors who make this blog, and all of our resources, possible by their faithful prayer and monthly financial support! If you have any questions about our work, or if you would like to make a special tax-deductible donation, place a special order for any of our books, magazines, or CDs, or to share a testimony or prayer request with us, please  e-mail us. Also feel free to write a letter and mail it to TOWARD THE MARK, P.O. Box 1152, Yorktown, VA 23692-1152.
With love we lift you to The Lord in our prayers, hopeful that you have determined to, "Suit Up" and Focus-Lead-Overcome. We appreciate you eternally for taking part in our work by downloading this Pressin'IN *TowardTheMark* Blog!

Your Servants in Christ Jesus,

    
To Show GOD BIG in a World that Sees Him small… 
sums up the reason Keith stepped out in faith to focus on reaching the lost and strengthening believers everywhere, through Toward The Mark, Inc.  Keith and Brenda's prayer is that you will be encouraged and edified by the Secrets from God's Word that Keith recounts in our written and recorded products.

We couldn't do this without the help of our friends!
This blog message, along with the complete collection of original podcasts, music, blogs, books, CDs, and other Bible-based resources of Toward The Mark, Inc. is made possible by the faithful prayer and financial support of the TTM Sponsorship Family. We'd like to invite you to come on-board, to become a part of the TTM Family as well, by becoming a monthly financial partner. Your support will go toward fulfilling our God-given calling to help provide effective, contemporary outreach tools that are available to everyone, the churched and un-churched alike, all who desire to know more of the love, truth, and salvation of Jesus Christ. We invite you to partner with us, as we, "press Toward The Mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 3:14)

Keep PRESSIN' IN!


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Friday, January 12

Turning The Tide Of Imitation And Lies LIVING OUT The Gospel Of JESUS CHRIST

Raising The Bar To God's Word Of Truth To Fulfil His Will In All We Say And Do  

        Each one of us, individually, must exercise ourselves unto godliness, raising the standard of God's Word, Christ's Nature, in our own lives; and we must remind ourselves that, in these trying times, we are not wrestling against flesh and blood, but against spiritual wickedness, and that the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly, but mighty through God.

Jesus said, "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven (Matthew 5:13-16)."

How can each of us accomplish any of this? To begin with, we must recognize that we can do nothing of ourselves, but we can do all things through the Spirit of The Lord. Then, as we follow The Holy Spirit of Truth as He leads us in-to absolute all Truth, we can increasingly enter into the living power and knowledge of God's Word; for it is His Word that makes us free! "If ye continue in My Word, then are ye My disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free (John 8:31-32)."

Through the Word of God, we must submit unto the true fulfillment found only in Christ Jesus. Then, through the truth of the Word of God, we can expose the imitations offered by the world for the lies that they are, and reveal the true fulfillment of Jesus Christ through our personal testimony, witness, and example.

As Jesus said, "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto Me (John 12:32)." What did He mean by that? When Jesus referred to being lifted up, He was not only speaking of the type of death that He would suffer on the cross at Calvary. He was also referring to the truth that if we are baptized- that is, saturated- in Him, and live His righteousness daily, He will draw all men to Himself through us.

The enemy offers imitations of the flesh, through his willing models of the flesh; but as partners with God, we are meant to offer the true fulfillment of Jesus Christ, through being a willing model of His life!

So, how do we get more "Clues to a Fruit-full Life" in The LORD?

LISTEN NOW:

"The LORD gave the word: great was the company of those that published it (Psalm 68:11)."


Your friends, servants, and TTM Family in Christ Jesus,
    
To Show GOD BIG in a World that Sees Him small… 
sums up the reason Keith stepped out in faith to focus on reaching the lost and strengthening believers everywhere, through Toward The Mark, Inc.  Keith and Brenda's prayer is that you will be encouraged and edified by the Secrets from God's Word that Keith recounts in our written and recorded products.

 
We couldn't do this without the help of our friends!
This blog channel, along with the complete collection of original podcasts, music, blogs, books, CDs, and other Bible-based resources of Toward The Mark, Inc. is made possible by the faithful prayer and financial support of the TTM Sponsorship Family. We'd like to invite you to come on-board, to become a part of the TTM Family as well, by becoming a monthly financial partner. Your support will go toward fulfilling our God-given calling to help provide effective, contemporary outreach tools that are available to everyone, the churched and un-churched alike, who desire to know more of the love, truth, and salvation of Jesus Christ. We invite you to partner with us, as we, "...press Toward The Mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 3:13-14)

 
Keep PRESSIN' IN!



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Keith and Brenda "Becoming God's End Time Executives" on Keith Shealy's Between The Lines Podcast Channel

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We pray God bless you with a 100-fold return for your generosity!


  To help you further your fight to victory through the battles that confront every one of us in these turbulent times we live in, get your copy of our book, " LETTERS FROM THE FRONT." In this collection of 12 letters written from the front lines of battle fought in the spiritual, natural, and theater of the mind, Keith's Scripture messages will build your faith and help you reach God's full potential for your life.
"LETTERS FROM THE FRONT"
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We pray God uses this message, and all of our resources, to fan the flame in your heart for Christ Jesus, His wonder-full Ways, and His Plan and Purpose for you in this life. We are eternally grateful for our loving Toward The Mark Family of sponsors who make this blog, and all of our resources, possible by their faithful prayer and monthly financial support! If you have any questions about our work, or if you would like to make a special tax-deductible donation, place a special order for any of our books, magazines, or CDs, or to share a testimony or prayer request with us, please e-mail us. Also feel free to write a letter and mail it to TOWARD THE MARK, P.O. Box 1152, Yorktown, VA 23692-1152.
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Tuesday, October 31

Crashing Satan's Party Night With The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

          God gives us everything for knowing and exposing what the enemy doesn't want us to know.

The overwhelming truth of the matter of what's known by most as "Halloween" is its foundation which is based on demons and darkness of Hell. This fact is not only set to begin on the Earth in the hearts of those who choose to accept it as "innocent fun" but is also to keep us participating in what actually goes against anything of our Father and Creator God, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and our Comforter and Counselor Holy Spirit. Those who choose the dark, unclean spirits of this world are in danger of all-out death and destruction. As for us Shealys, we won't stand silently by while we see folks who are, knowingly or not, offering themselves to the spirits that come to advance Satan's vindictive agenda. Instead of allowing him to hide in the shadows or masks of darkness, we are, and will continue to be, standing and speaking up to shine Christ's Light and Life of salvation to all who we know and meet. The joy and privilege we have is to use our physical being and talents to the glory and Gospel of Christ Jesus, which is utterly... priceless.

        So, talking about the message we are here to share, is it correct to say we look forward to having fun on the events of October 31st? Yes! And, even more than the fun we get to have, we love sharing The Light of God in Christ Jesus, along with everything He brings in His wake, in every day and part of our lives! On events like Oct. 31st evenings, we choose to counter the darkness, specifically we are "unmasking Halloween", by offering The Gospel of Jesus Christ, endearingly naming this occasion "Jesus Christ is The Light" night at the Shealys.


          Having the opportunity to see and get to know hundreds of kids and parents who have come to count on us to be here sharing printed and spoken portions of The Living Word of The Living God, we are personally grateful. We always ask The Lord God to bless each life that we are able to touch, counting on His blessing to go to each individual who receives a pocket-sized Bible or Scripture-based book we have been able to provide, prayed over from our hands and hearts to theirs. That's hundreds of lives He is able to touch, change, and, prayerfully, save in the Truth of The Gospel of Jesus Christ! Then, in the interactions we so enjoy, and rejoice in having, we really never know when we have also delivered a revelation or prophetic word The Holy Spirit laid out just for the ones we have spoken to. We will only know, truly, when we get to stand before Christ Jesus one day... what a day, glorious day, that will be!

          As we pray, praise The Lord, and offer The Gospel of God's Love in Christ Jesus, these are some essential Truths Father God wants us to make sure our kids know:

1. God always wants you to be close to Him.
2. There’s nothing to fear in opening your heart to Him.
3. You are individually, uniquely hand-made by God.
4. He will always be there to hear you and help you.
5. His love for you is eternal and completely yours.
6. God’s Love is an unconditional gift from Him to you.
7. He loves you as-is, perfectly designed for His plan in Creation.
8. His strength active IN you enables you to do greater things.
9. His Voice guides you step-by-step to find real Life.
10. He wants to do in you what is priceless in this Life.
11. God is our Father bringing new Life through life’s trials.


          Jesus Christ IS The Light. And the world's darkness can't touch what He shines INto and through. In Him is Life where no devil or darkness can prevail! Being His kids is an eternal gift we are here to proclaim by sharing, reflecting, and presenting our personal testimonies of His presence and work in every day of our lives. Knowing the love, fulfillment, joy, and countless more qualities we get to gain in this Life with Father God, through our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus, we want to lead everyone we can to Him, sharing His enormous blessings and inheritance He offers to us all, everywhere, to the ends of the earth. If we all can be loved in His Family, filled full with His joy, and more, what a celebration to be jointly made free from whatever darkness once had us bound! We, the entire team of Toward The Mark INC, can speak to the worldly bondages because we're no different from any other person being born into our human nature in sin, far outside of our Loving Savior, searching for freedom, wholeness, and spiritual Life. As we have said time and time again, and will say countless times more, "All you really need to do is tell what Christ Jesus has done for you."

          The Lord's Will is for all of us, each one, to desire a life lived with Him, not to compromise where we fall into the trap of being bound by this world of darkness or death. We continue to press "Toward The Mark" for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:13-14)! Our gratitude is endless as He continues to answer our prayers, pouring Himself in so He comes pouring out from us, again and again. Thank you for coming by to fill your heart, mind, will, and emotions with the everlasting Love of God in Christ Jesus, because He loves you and so do we.

          Satan and his minions are frauds. Although Satan presents himself as having some great and powerful offerings, he can do nothing beyond what his Creator God allows him to do. This also applies to all of the fallen angelic host. They will eventually be imprisoned in Hell, along with those who have rejected Absolute Truth - The Lord and Savior Jesus Christ - to instead follow the ways of death, being yielded to the sin that stole from them the years for which God had so many wonder-full things planned. Such people will experience complete separation, eternally, from God in Christ Jesus. Despite the misconception that the multitudes will stick together until death and beyond in "partying in the things of sin and Satan on this earth", the hereafter for them will be NO party.

 “But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.  But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with The Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.  The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”  (2 Peter 3:7-9)

          Every single cell of our being can become consumed with the reality that God is so close to us here on earth - He is "at hand", literally a reach away. While we have a pulse, we have a will and the privilege to choose to accept God and reject Satan and all he has to offer to his agents - loss, torment, ultimate destruction, and death. In our experience Satan goes to devious extremes to blind us from that fact.

          Until our heart stops beating, we have a choice to make and a will to choose. God has gifted us with the privilege to accept the great sacrifice that His Son Jesus Christ paid, so we could have eternity to spend with our loving, joyful, peace-filled Father in Heaven. Only when we have glimpsed into Hell, or have had the unfathomable honor of standing in the Divine Presence of Almighty God, can we even begin to perceive the infinite enormity of what Jesus Christ has freely given of Himself, for each of us!

God has no desire that people should go to the eternal place of torment, but that every one of us be saved. So, He has provided The Way of escape, His Name is Jesus Christ..

“Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die....”  (Ezekiel 33:11a)

          So, how does one escape an eternity from that most terrifying of all places? You must receive the Gift of Faith to believe the Truth of the Gospel. You must repent by turning away from your sins, and ask Jesus Christ to come into your heart and to be your Lord and Savior.

          You might ask, How do I do that? It is simple to begin your salvation journey starting with this prayer from your heart:  "Father God, in the precious Name of Jesus Christ, The King of all kings and The Lord of all lords, I lay my life at Your feet.  I come before You confessing that I am a sinner, and I am asking You to please forgive me of all my sins -- those that I know I have committed as well as those that I am not even aware of.  I ask that You come into my heart and be my Lord and my Savior.  I lay my life and everything in it at Your feet, and ask that You please take me now to begin the process of changing me into Your likeness.  I ask that You redeem the time that has past and allow me the opportunity to become exactly what You have predestined me to be from the foundation of the earth.  I commit my life to You now, and thank You for receiving me as Your own.  In the wonderful Name of Jesus Christ, the Son of The Living God, Amen."

So that you have a better understanding of why it is necessary for you to pray that prayer of commitment to God from your heart, I would like to bring to your attention this story found in the book of John.

"There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto Him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.  Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.  Nicodemus said unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?  Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit . Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.  The wind blows where it listeth, and thou hear the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goes: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?  Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and know not these things? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.  If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?  And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.  And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:  That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.  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."  (John 3:1-16)

          As you can see, only God can offer us eternal life, peace, and joy! All who end up like Satan will experience death and eternal suffering. So, the next time you hear someone say that Hell is going to be a party, like "Hallow's Eve" or Halloween, let them know that they have been given the wrong address. Then tell them that the  only eternal CELEBRATION will be held in God's house and that He is personally inviting them to prepare to come.

 

          We are grateful for the wonderfully fruitful opportunities The Person of The Holy Spirit is blessing us with, to glorify the Great Name of our Father and Lord Jesus Christ, opportunities we simply could not take advantage of if not for the passion and support of our TTM partners to magnify Jesus Christ by sending us into this final hour's harvest! On behalf of the two of us, and those we are reaching, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking part in our work, friendship, and all our family of faith has been doing to encourage and reach this end time's generation with The Gospel of Jesus Christ... and with The Gospel Jesus Christ preached! Your friends and servants in Christ Jesus,


To Show GOD BIG in a World that Sees Him small… 
sums up the reason Keith stepped out in faith to focus on reaching the lost and strengthening believers everywhere, through Toward The Mark, Inc.  Keith and Brenda's prayer is that you will be encouraged and edified by the Secrets from God's Word that Keith recounts in our written and recorded products.

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