Something bothers me

[Sister Alvear]

I will try to be more missionary minded....ha...

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

Maybe I am getting old and full of gripes…...but some threads and even some people seem to bother me especially lately. It is NOT my place to rebuke anyone and not even my nature. However this is a ONENESS forum and as ONENESS people most of us believe in God and His miracle working power.

At the very beginning let me say I am aware there are the false and things like that. HOWEVER in all sincerity I believe and know God answers prayers, works miracles and heals. I do not believe all sickness is a result of our sin or some judgment of God or something like that. I am not against doctors or medicine. Common sense would come in handy in most cases!

I came to Brazil over 42 years ago with a little suitcase and a promise of 25 dollars a month...In reality I lived where I was not really wanted, ate whatever and had no car...I was so young people laughed at the thought that a girl barely 18 would be a missionary...
Things I will never tell on a forum I went through but remained faithful to the call.
My first car was an old Volkswagen bug that a missionary bought me. My experiences going into many villages alone and lonely was heart rendering. No one but I and God knew everything I faced HOWEVER through it all God opened doors.
I had no money and many times went hungry and made little mud bricks with pagan ladies to build the first church I ever built. I had no idea how to build a building and no money to pay someone to help me...each time I needed to know something I would pray and God would speak to me in a dream how to do it.
God would speak to me many times especially during those early years what to do how to do it and even cities and people to visit.


I KNOW God answers prayer…I know He speaks to the human heart. I know He heals and fills people with His Holy Spirit. I know He heals and is a present GOD of miracles.

For over 42 years I have trusted him and He has answered. Just as recent as on this trip he moved on someone’s heart to help us with gas money. NO ONE but God knew we did not have enough money to get where we were going. He was the only one we talked too about this but HE talked to someone else…
Several years ago when 12 masked men broke into our house and kidnapped our son, stole our car and about everything that was of any value THEY could have killed us…afterwards we learned that gang both killed and raped women….While guns were pointed at us I asked permission to say something and it was granted. I held the arm of the man holding a gun pointed at me and told him the story of Jesus… In my heart I know that Jesus did not let them kill us for we were not ashamed to preach HIM to hardened bandits and God softened their heart…No physical harm was done…and after locking us in our room and taking our son they let him OUT and told him to go unlock his parents that they were good people.

I think it is ok for us to discuss, wine or grape juice, women preachers and things like that as long as we are kind to each other even when we differ but some attitudes seem to even doubt and make fun of those that still believe in the God that can do all things.

I do not agree with foolishness and brain washing people and teaching people that their church is the only church they can be saved in. I do not agree with cliques and clans that

promote that they have God’s latest revelation and to visit some church they consider less in doctrine would e spiritual adultery. I agree some leaders go beyond limits and abuse their power and lord over God’s lambs but that does not make me doubt for one minute that God does not have a real to things the devil tries to fake….fake tongues, fake miracles, fake healings and whatever.

If I never see another miracle and if He chooses to never hear another prayer I pray I will walk through the darkness KNOWING He still does and can do anything he wants t do. He is bound by HIS word and promises to each one of us.
Just because he does not kill everyone that lies to the Holy Ghost does not mean that God is not a God of judgment for he is. However His mercy is beyond understanding and that is why people have trouble with the grace message. Both grace and mercy have limits. Even saying that I can still say His graces goes far beyond what my little mind can fathom.
I stand in need of a miracle even today but if he does or does not give me what I think I need I will know in my heart all things work together for those that love Him and those that are called according to HIS purpose.

I deeply love so many of our posters…and pray for many calling them by name. I love our forum and hope in some small way my tiny candle has helped light some dark path for someone on AFF.
Dear ones WE ALL desperately need each other and need to learn to love and forgive and he loved and forgave…
Please forgive me if I offend in word or deed....

Well said. I had consider starting a similiar post.

[U376977]

Sis. A. Beautiful testimony. Have you written a more complete biography? Perhaps a blog with your experiences. I dearly love reading missionary stories and this little bit of your life blessed me today. Thank-you so much.

[Sister Alvear]

and thank you for such knd words...well I guess I need to write a blog or prayers. something..most of what I write or thin I write it on this forum...De remember us in your prayers...this week and a part of next we are in a little town by the Amazon jungle...my son just got internet by radio at his house...he is so excited. Last night I have the opportunity of seeing a little indian lady pray in her own way. So exciting to see what God is doing.

[Sherri]

You do definitely need to write a book.

[misspresley]

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

and thank you for such knd words...well I guess I need to write a blog or prayers. something..most of what I write or thin I write it on this forum...De remember us in your prayers...this week and a part of next we are in a little town by the Amazon jungle...my son just got internet by radio at his house...he is so excited. Last night I have the opportunity of seeing a little indian lady pray in her own way. So exciting to see what God is doing.

Your posts give me the opportunity to "see" what God is doing in your part of the world. Your ministry stretches to this forum and our lives are richer after reading the latest news. I always look forward to seeing what God has done for the people your family ministers to. Thank you!!

[Sister Alvear]

Originally Posted by Sherri

You do definitely need to write a book.

my sweet friend...we were just talking about your kindness last night....

[helen_febus]

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

Maybe I am getting old and full of gripes…...but some threads and even some people seem to bother me especially lately. It is NOT my place to rebuke anyone and not even my nature. However this is a ONENESS forum and as ONENESS people most of us believe in God and His miracle working power.

At the very beginning let me say I am aware there are the false and things like that. HOWEVER in all sincerity I believe and know God answers prayers, works miracles and heals. I do not believe all sickness is a result of our sin or some judgment of God or something like that. I am not against doctors or medicine. Common sense would come in handy in most cases!

I came to Brazil over 42 years ago with a little suitcase and a promise of 25 dollars a month...In reality I lived where I was not really wanted, ate whatever and had no car...I was so young people laughed at the thought that a girl barely 18 would be a missionary...
Things I will never tell on a forum I went through but remained faithful to the call.
My first car was an old Volkswagen bug that a missionary bought me. My experiences going into many villages alone and lonely was heart rendering. No one but I and God knew everything I faced HOWEVER through it all God opened doors.
I had no money and many times went hungry and made little mud bricks with pagan ladies to build the first church I ever built. I had no idea how to build a building and no money to pay someone to help me...each time I needed to know something I would pray and God would speak to me in a dream how to do it.
God would speak to me many times especially during those early years what to do how to do it and even cities and people to visit.


I KNOW God answers prayer…I know He speaks to the human heart. I know He heals and fills people with His Holy Spirit. I know He heals and is a present GOD of miracles.

For over 42 years I have trusted him and He has answered. Just as recent as on this trip he moved on someone’s heart to help us with gas money. NO ONE but God knew we did not have enough money to get where we were going. He was the only one we talked too about this but HE talked to someone else…
Several years ago when 12 masked men broke into our house and kidnapped our son, stole our car and about everything that was of any value THEY could have killed us…afterwards we learned that gang both killed and raped women….While guns were pointed at us I asked permission to say something and it was granted. I held the arm of the man holding a gun pointed at me and told him the story of Jesus… In my heart I know that Jesus did not let them kill us for we were not ashamed to preach HIM to hardened bandits and God softened their heart…No physical harm was done…and after locking us in our room and taking our son they let him OUT and told him to go unlock his parents that they were good people.

I think it is ok for us to discuss, wine or grape juice, women preachers and things like that as long as we are kind to each other even when we differ but some attitudes seem to even doubt and make fun of those that still believe in the God that can do all things.

I do not agree with foolishness and brain washing people and teaching people that their church is the only church they can be saved in. I do not agree with cliques and clans that

promote that they have God’s latest revelation and to visit some church they consider less in doctrine would e spiritual adultery. I agree some leaders go beyond limits and abuse their power and lord over God’s lambs but that does not make me doubt for one minute that God does not have a real to things the devil tries to fake….fake tongues, fake miracles, fake healings and whatever.

If I never see another miracle and if He chooses to never hear another prayer I pray I will walk through the darkness KNOWING He still does and can do anything he wants t do. He is bound by HIS word and promises to each one of us.
Just because he does not kill everyone that lies to the Holy Ghost does not mean that God is not a God of judgment for he is. However His mercy is beyond understanding and that is why people have trouble with the grace message. Both grace and mercy have limits. Even saying that I can still say His graces goes far beyond what my little mind can fathom.
I stand in need of a miracle even today but if he does or does not give me what I think I need I will know in my heart all things work together for those that love Him and those that are called according to HIS purpose.

I deeply love so many of our posters…and pray for many calling them by name. I love our forum and hope in some small way my tiny candle has helped light some dark path for someone on AFF.
Dear ones WE ALL desperately need each other and need to learn to love and forgive and he loved and forgave…
Please forgive me if I offend in word or deed....

Amen, great post Sister.

[Sister Alvear]

thank you my precious sister.