TESTIFY THROUGH THY TRUTH…THY WORD IS

TRUTH…JOHN 17:17

Candice-My government name

Candace-(As named by my mother’s OBGYN nurse) Queen Candace of the Ethiopians ~Acts 8:26-27

Candus-Spelled this way by my father as an indication of the unity of he and my mother(…still not clear on why?).

Deborah-Wise and brave, Deborah was one of the judges who ruled Israel.

~ Judges2:6

IN OBEDIENCE TO THE GREAT HEAD OF THE CHURCH, I WILL

SHARE MY TESTIMONY…

Who is the Great Head of the church? Christ

Why do we need to be in obedience to the head? In reverence, acknowledgement and obedience to the creator of good things…Giving honor to God who is the Head of my life…”He” comes from

the word Head of the church and that is Christ.

When and why do we render testimony? When we experience an unction within ourselves to humbly submit to the desires of our

creature, it is time to die.

In Obe(die)nce…Die to “self” in order to experience the new birth…If any man/woman be in Christ he/she is a new creature/creation,

behold old things pass away and all things become new…

~2 Corinthians 5:17

WHEN I LOOK BACK OVER MY LIFE, AND I THINK THINGS OVER, I

CAN TRULY SAY THE LORD HAS MADE A WAY….I HAVE A

TESTIMONY……

The potter saw a vessel that had been broken by the wind and the rain…but

he sought out with so much compassion to put it together again…I

was that broken vessel that no one though was any good…but I cried Oh Lord, you are the potter and I am the

clay make me over again today.

~Poem/song by unknown Author

THE MOLTEN CLAY MAY BE READY FOR MOLDING:

The(ABC’s) “Clay-Be-Sees” Characteristics of Christian Character Building:

Attentive-Hebrews 2:1 Committed-Psalms 37:5 Dependable-Colossians 1:10 Efficient-Ephesians 5:16 Friendly-Proverbs 18:24 Generous-Deuteronomy 16:17 Honest-II Corinthians 8:21 Joyful-Ephesians 5:19 Kindness-Ephesians 4:32 Loyal-John 15:13 Merciful-Luke 6:36 Obedience-Deuteronomy 13:4 Patience-Psalm 33:20 Responsible-Romans 14:12 Supportive-Galatians 6:2 Thrifty-Proverbs 14:24 Understanding-Psalms 119:34 Wisdom-1 Kings 3:9

ATTENTIVE-HEBREWS 2:1 Paying attention to the respecting the

person by giving genuine courtesy and consideration to God’s Word or a person’s words

Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.

COMMITTED-PSALMS 37:5 Giving the Lord control of my life

Commit thy way unto the LORD: trust also in him: and he shall bring it to pass.

DEPENDABLE-COLOSSIANS 1:10

Being reliable and trustworthy

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.

EFFICIENT-EPHESIANS 5:16

Making the most of every situation

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

FRIENDLY-PROVERBS 18:24

Desiring to know and help others

A man that hath friends must show him/herself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.

GENEROUS-DEUTERONOMY 16:17

Giving to others because God has given to me

Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which he hath given thee.

HONEST-II CORINTHIANS 8:21

Being truthful and doing what is right

Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

JOYFUL-EPHESIANS 5:19

Being filled with happiness in Christ

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.

KINDNESS-EPHESIANS 4:32

Showing a loving attitude towards others

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

LOYAL-JOHN 15:13

Showing my commitment to a person or cause at all times

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

MERCIFUL-LUKE 6:36

Showing more kindness than justice requires

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful

OBEDIENCE-DEUTERONOMY 13:4

Willing to do what God requires of me

You shall walk after the Lord your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and you shall serve him, and cleave unto him.

PATIENCE-PSALM 33:20

Going through a difficult situation with calm endurance and not complaining or losing self-control

Our soul waits for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.

RESPONSIBLE-ROMANS 14:12

Knowing and doing what is expected of me

So then every one of us shall give account of herself/himself to God.

SUPPORTIVE-GALATIANS 6:2

Giving strength and courage to those with troubles

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

THRIFTY-PROVERBS 14:24 Using money wisely according to God’s

principles

The crown of the Wise is their riches…

UNDERSTANDING-PSALMS 119:34

The ability to know the meaning and reasoning behind a certain situation

Give me understanding, and I will keep the law…

WISDOM-1 KINGS 3:9

The ability to make good judgments

Give the servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad…

IN SHARING A PERSONAL TESTIMONY, IT IS ALWAYS GOOD TO KNOW WHAT IS ONE OF THE FAVORITE ITEMS THAT A PERSON LIKES:

ONE OF MY FAVORITE FOODS IS

FRUIT Proverbs 17:6-Children’s children are the crown of

old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

Proverbs 11:30 states: The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life: and he that wins souls is wise.

Point of wisdom for Fathers:

F-Fathers R-Render U-Understanding while I-Instructing with T-Temperance

I FOUND THE ANSWER…OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST BY WHOM WE HAVE NOW RECEIVED THE

ATONEMENT. ~ROMANS 5:11

JOHNNY LANGE

Verse one: I was weak and weary, I had gone astray, walking in the darkness, I couldn’t find my way. Then a light came shining to lead me from despair, all my sins forgiven, and I was free from care.

Chorus: I found the answer, I learned to pray. With faith to guide me I found the way. The sun is shining for me each day, I found the answer, I learned to pray.

I FOUND THE ANSWER…OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST BY WHOM WE HAVE NOW RECEIVED THE

ATONEMENT. ~ROMANS 5:11

JOHNNY LANGE

Verse two: I was sad and lonely, all my hopes were gone, Days were long and dreary, I couldn’t carry on, Then I found the courage to keep my head up high, once again I’m happy, and here’s the reason why.

Chorus: I found the answer, I learned to pray.With faith to guide me, I found the way. The sun is shining for me each day, I found the answer, I learned to pray.

I FOUND THE ANSWER…OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST BY WHOM WE HAVE NOW RECEIVED THE

ATONEMENT. ~ROMANS 5:11

JOHNNY LANGE

Verse three: Keep your Bible with you, read it every day, Always count your blessings and always stop to pray. Learn to keep believing and faith will see you through, seek to know contentment, and it will come to you.

I found the answer, I learned to pray. With God beside me, I found the way. The sun is shining for me each day, I found the answer, I learned to pray.

FAMILY UNITY IS THE KEY

JAISA AND I AT JENNY AND ERIC'S WEDDING

HAVE YOU SEEN HER? SHE IS A KING’S KID. SHE HAS BEEN ADOPTED IN THE

ROYAL FAMILY OF GOD

THE GIPSON FAMILY UNIT ASSEMBLED AT

MY NIECE’S BABY CHRISTENING IN KALAMAZOO