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Who is Jesus to You?
"But what about you He asked. Who do you say I am?" Matthew 16:15 NIV Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ. As we open Your Word, remove every distraction and help us see Jesus more clearly than ever before. May this not simply be a lesson about Him, but an encounter with Him. Reveal to us who He truly is and what it means to follow Him. Transform our hearts as we behold Your Son. In Jesus' name, A

Ron and Star Nelson
3 days ago3 min read


We Have This Treasure
2 Corinthians 4:7 (CSB) "Now we have this treasure in clay jars, so that this extraordinary power may be from God and not from us." Heavenly Father, Thank You for reminding us today that our greatest possession is not found in what we own but in who lives within us. Thank You for placing the priceless treasure of Your grace, Your Spirit, and Your gospel into our lives. As we pause during this noonday hour, quiet our hearts so that we may recognize the incredible privilege of

Ron and Star Nelson
Jul 223 min read


A Heart of Flesh
"Lord, Keep My Heart Tender" Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, thanking You for another opportunity to gather in Your presence. Thank You for Your mercy that greeted us this morning and for Your faithfulness that has sustained us throughout our lives. Lord, before we ask You to change our circumstances, we ask that You change us. Search our hearts today. Wherever pride has hardened us, soften us. Wherever disappointment has discouraged us, restor

Ron and Star Nelson
Jul 134 min read

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“God’s Got a Blessing with Your Name on It”
“The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” – Proverbs 10:22 (NKJV) Have you ever found yourself in a...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 11, 20252 min read


When You’re Feeling Spiritually Flat: Rekindling the Flame
Key Scripture: “Fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you…” – 2 Timothy 1:6 (NIV) There are days—maybe even seasons—when our...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 10, 20253 min read


I Can See Clearly Now: Confronting Spiritual Blindness
Inspired by Mark 8:22–26 "I see people; they look like trees walking around." These were the words of a man in Mark 8 who had just...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 9, 20253 min read


🌿 When Dry Bones Live Again: Finding Hope in Your Valley
Ezekiel 37:3 – "He asked me, 'Son of man, can these bones live?' I said, 'Sovereign Lord, you alone know.'" There are moments in life...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 8, 20251 min read


Keep Calm, Stay Relaxed, Keep Going
Life doesn’t always come at us gently. At times, it crashes in like waves—unpredictable and overwhelming. But even in those moments when...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 7, 20252 min read


Tell Me Where It Hurts
When God Invites You to Be Honest “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3“The Lord is close to the...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 5, 20252 min read


Belly Experiences
When Rock Bottom Becomes Sacred Ground “From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. He said: ‘In my distress I called to the...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 3, 20252 min read


“Lord, Whatever You’re Doing in this Season, Please Don’t Do It Without Me”
Have you ever witnessed God move powerfully in someone’s life and felt a stirring in your heart, whispering, “Lord, I want to be part of...

Ron and Star Nelson
Mar 31, 20254 min read


What Do Unbelievers Really Think About Christians?
When you hear the word “Christian,” what comes to mind? For those who follow Jesus, the answer might be words like “redeemed,”...

Ron and Star Nelson
Mar 25, 20253 min read


Faith, Resilience, and the Legacies of Two Spiritual Pioneer
In the annals of Christian history, we find stories of ordinary individuals achieving extraordinary things through faith and...

Ron and Star Nelson
Sep 4, 20242 min read


I Will Trust The Lord
Good morning, Saints. The Hymnologist wrote I will trust in the Lord until I die... The beauty of this Hymn is the passion, peace and...

Ron and Star Nelson
Aug 6, 20242 min read


How is your Spiritual Walk Towards Sanctification Going Today?
Everyday we have a choice to serve God or our flesh. Life brings many challenges and temptations that force us to walk according to the...

Lori Pearson
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Obedience to Serve
The call to serve, and obey God must be consistent if we are to be relevant in the Kingdom of God. Keeping God’s commandments require an...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Does Anyone Really Care?
Yet another sleepless night…, your mind focusing on the “What ifs?” …, or, the pain that has your stomach tied up in knots… What do you...

Ron and Star Nelson
Mar 14, 20241 min read


A MESSAGE FROM SSOJ FOUNDER RON NELSON:
Recently, Star and I attended a mission conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We took the time to visit the site of that tragic event...

Ron and Star Nelson
Mar 13, 20245 min read


Who/What is your “Go To”?
More month than money? Fears rise. Not so good news on the other end. What’s your first response? Friends, shopping, a little drink,...

Ron and Star Nelson
Feb 26, 20242 min read


MORE of God in 2024
Reader, please join me in doing a very simple hand gesture: start with a normal posture, spread both your palms outwards and lift them up...

Ron and Star Nelson
Jan 31, 20243 min read


Mental Health in Zanzibar
I have the opportunity to travel to Zanzibar 2 Feb - 12 Feb 2024 in partnership with Tributaries, Sowing Seeds of Joy SA, and Africa...
Naomi Meyers
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Black-Eye Peas, Greens, and CornBread A New Year's Day Tradition
I frankly was amazed to see many from both races in America post on Facebook a traditional meal eaten on New Year’s Day as black-eye...

Lori Pearson
Jan 1, 20243 min read


Returning Home to Serve
Nurturing Hearts and Community: Reflections on My Time in Mendenhall, MS Taking on a leadership role for the first time can be a...
Tamika Miller
Dec 4, 20233 min read
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