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Hi to all our members,

We know a thing or two about some who have shared some things about themselves, but we know there are more members we don't know much about.  We love to know people's background, where they're from, what they think about many things, etc...How's about sharing some things about you we don't know?  Please don't feel pressured to respond if you're uncomfortable, but we look forward to hearing from all who would like to tell us about themselves. 

I'll give it a go, first.

My name is Kab Brewer.  I was born in Washington D.C. at George Washington Hospital(one of my favorite Presidents)in 1960.  I was born and raised in the Church of Christ religion.  My parents and older brother and his wife are still members.  When I was 15 years old, my Dad retired from the federal Governmnet and moved us back to his and Mom's home state of Oklahoma, where the wind still sweeps down the plains.  LOL! 

After another 13 years of defending a doctrine that never seemed to fit with Scripture, I left.  From what the Church of Christ religion taught, I couldn't see how I would ever make it to Heaven on my own, so I finally gave up trying.  A few years later, I decided to pick up my Bible and started reading on my own, unemcumbered by cofc or any religious doctrine.  After several invites from a customer I visited his congregation...Council Road Southern Baptist.  That's where my eyes started opening up to some of the Truths of Scripture that I couldn't reconcile with the cofc doctrine.  I met Glenda there.  She was part of the administration.  I stole her away and we moved our business to Red River, NM and added another business.  After four years we sold our businesses and home and moved to Lake City, CO and opened up another business.  During this time we attended and were active in the teaching and music ministry programs of Southern Baptist congregations wherever we lived.

Without going into all the details, family brought us back to Oklahoma in 2002.  We ended up in Hunter, OK because it put us halfway between our parents who were/are getting elderly and need our help.  I work for Garfield County and spend a great deal of time behind the wheel of a Semi.  I have much time to meditate on Scripture going down the road, so I enjoy it.  Glenda works at home doing incredible things to our house with her designing skills and making me work to keep the weight off with her gourmet cooking.  She does more for us at home than I do at work for the county.  Did I mention she spoils me to death?  Glenda and I are active, fellowshipping with believers online because the closest Grace Chuch is over an hour away.

Glenda and I are coming up on our 12th year together and looking forward to our 82nd year.  I'll be a spry 118 years old by then.  Glenda happened to run onto Les Feldick in 2004.  I came home from work one day, and she said, "Kab, you need to listen to this guy."  She was flipping channels and happened on Les Feldick.  After hearing him speak for a few moments she hit the record button.  We've been right dividing ever since. 

We love the country and are looking for a home on an acreage like we've had in the past.  We love animals and have had cats(we have three, presently), dogs, a cockatoo, and seem to attract all manner of strays.  We both love to study history and Scripture.  One of Glenda's favorite Scriptures is Jeremiah 29:11.
"For I know the plans I have for you, 'declares the LORD,' plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
One of my favorites is 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."

Now you know more about us than you probably wanted to.  LOL!

Tell us some things about you.  Anyone?



 

   

[Christine]

Hey Kab,

I will chime in. I found Christ in 1973 when my brother shared the plan of salvation with me. I was twenty six yrs old and had already led a rather tumultuous life. Two failed marriages, a suicide attempt, and emotional ups and downs that would make a sailor nauseous were among the boatload of garbage I carried with me into this new journey. One of my customers ( I was a hairdresser at the time) was a Christian and she invited me to come live with she and her family, so that I could see for myself the Christian life in action. It was a wonderful experience and a good start for an emotionally fragile gal who hadn't had much stability in her life.

While living with them I went to Bible School and really enjoyed having the opportunity to study the Bible under many of the Christian authors I had read. I was an avid student and went on to teach Bible studies of my own and to be active in Churches that I attended.

It always bothered me that I never really understood about Israel. I mean, what was the big deal with them anyway? Why did God include them in the Bible, other than for really good visual aids as to how He deals with people in differenct ciircumstances.  I really never did get it. I also was concerned that although I studied the Bible, I never really saw the BIG PICTURE. I sort of picked and chose the verses that lent themselves to whatever situation I was in and applied them without knowing or understanding WHY. I simply didn't know how to study the Bible as God intended.

One day I ordered a book, being an avid reader of anything Christian, called "Things That Differ" by CR Stam. I was literally mezmerized. I could NOT put it down and sat there reading it with my mouth hanging open. Here was a guy that explained the Bible so that you could actually understand what was going on and why....AND he showed me why the Nation Israel had the position she had and what happened to change that status, and he used the scriptures to do it.

I was soooo excited that I began sharing with my husband these things I was learning...and he said "This is the piece that has been missing!" I couldn't have agreed more. We have been rightly dividing the scriptures ever since.

I cannot tell you how much it has meant to me to find the key to the scriptures and how wonderful it has been to see all the pieces fall into place as we simply do as God instructs by STUDYING these things in the prescribed manner. Now we don't have to jam square pieces into round holes to try and MAKE them fit. Understanding that God had two programs for the two realms He created, and how WE fit into His plans and purposes has proved to be THE most exciting discovery of our lives.

We are now committed to "making ALL men SEE what IS the fellowship of the MYSTERY..." and are honored to do so in the company of many who have joined us in that common goal.

[NewDawn]

Hi!

It's awesome how we look for the truth and God brings it about!!   

John and I were both brought up catholic, except he was the more fortunate one, he got to go catholic school! Haha!!

I was doing hair too Christine, while John was in the Air Force.  We had no idea our paths would cross, but God had different plans for us! 
The year we finally met was late in the late 90's.  Even though I was a Believer at that time, I didnt know how I should live.  John wasn't a Believer when I met him, as a matter of fact, he had no interest, he was pretty much a loner.  I hung out with those I thought were my friends, but was getting tired of that scene. 

When I decided to quit doing hair, I wanted to get another job that would take me away from that the atmosphere that I was in being a hairdresser.
One thing that was funny, the area that I worked at, when I did hair, John lived about 5 minutes away and he never once came in to the salon for a haircut, though he knew of the salon!

I got a job at Honeywell, that's where John happened to work at.  I was working days but was offered a night position, and being a temp, I had to take it.  John worked nights too.
One day I was in the break room and I saw this guy with an unsual hairdo.  Of course the first thing I noticed, haha!  He combed it like someone from the 50's, a high stack!
I thought right away that this is the guy I was going to be with.  After he got over the shock that I was interested, lol, we went out.  7 months later we were married.

I left Honeywell and worked for Intel, John followed shortly.  From there on out, every job we had, we worked together.  Same company, same hours and shifts.  Up until now, when I got out of the electronics business, we had worked together.  We never got tired of each other, never fought, never disrespected each other in front of others.  We loved it! We had not been a part from each other for 17 years.  Thank You Lord!!!

John became a Believer during the first years of our marriage.  He was so excited! 
That's when we became involved in the Charismatic or Prophetic church.  For 6 years we went to this church, and also to one called School of the Holy Spirit.  We're we learned how to propheci.   

We both felt there was someting more, but didnt know where to go or who to talk too.  I thought that we were in that "It" church all that time!
We finally stopped going to church all together and haven't been to one since.

One day I started low carb.  I was searching the internet to find anything low carb.  I found some sites and didn't care too much for them, then I finally found one that I really liked.  And who should I meet!  Glenda! We talked and really hit it off!  She introduced me to rightly dividing truth!  I didn't want to accept it at first, but the Lord softened my heart to this and I realized that this IS the truth! 
Glenda and Kab have been so gentle and patient with me as I was trying to get what they were saying to me.  It wasn't easy for me at first, but then I read something that showed me exactly what I was believing and it wasn't pretty! No matter what I said, if it was in error, they always treated me with love and kindness. 

After realizing what I had known as the truth, then finding out it wasn't for today, I cried so hard because everything I learned before was bogus!  Except for the the DBR of our Lord!  I did believe that!!!

They led me to Les and watching his teachings have been an eye opener for John and I as well. 
And now we've been led here! 

I thank God for everything and all we've gone through and being led here to the friends He has given us!  I have a younger sister and an older brother who believe.  I have another sister and brother who haven't shown interest yet.  My dad wants to believe and he say's he does, but he still goes to a catholic church and has no intention of leaving.   But then again God may had different plans for him! I'm waiting on my mom to come around too.

Okay, I've said my peace.  Thanks for starting this Kab thread!   

Love,
Diana
 

 

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Christine

I cannot tell you how much it has meant to me to find the key to the scriptures and how wonderful it has been to see all the pieces fall into place as we simply do as God instructs by STUDYING these things in the prescribed manner. Now we don't have to jam square pieces into round holes to try and MAKE them fit. Understanding that God had two programs for the two realms He created, and how WE fit into His plans and purposes has proved to be THE most exciting discovery of our lives.

Amen!  Glenda and I feel the same way.  We can just read the Bible now and let the verses say what they say without having to "spin" the meaning to fit any religious tradition. 

Christine

One day I ordered a book, being an avid reader of anything Christian, called "Things That Differ" by CR Stam. I was literally mezmerized. I could NOT put it down and sat there reading it with my mouth hanging open. Here was a guy that explained the Bible so that you could actually understand what was going on and why....AND he showed me why the Nation Israel had the position she had and what happened to change that status, and he used the scriptures to do it.

This book ought to be in every right divider's library.

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Diana

Okay, I've said my peace.  Thanks for starting this Kab thread!

It's interesting to hear how folks came to right dividing. 
You mentioned witnessing to your family, Diana.  I think it's the same with everyone in that family is probably the hardest group to talk to.  I think the main reason being that they see all we have been through; all the things we've done wrong;  things we still may be doing that affect our witness; and with the older ones in our family, they may feel like they "know" more about Scripture than we do...as if their age were the only qualifier for wisdom. 

I know there are other stories out there.  Anybody else?

[Christine]

Diana

Okay, I've said my peace.  Thanks for starting this Kab thread!

It's interesting to hear how folks came to right dividing. 
You mentioned witnessing to your family, Diana.  I think it's the same with everyone in that family is probably the hardest group to talk to.  I think the main reason being that they see all we have been through; all the things we've done wrong;  things we still may be doing that affect our witness; and with the older ones in our family, they may feel like they "know" more about Scripture than we do...as if their age were the only qualifier for wisdom. 

I know there are other stories out there.  Anybody else?

My mom has been fighting God her entire adult life. She is now in the (literal) last days of her life and in failing health. Cannot eat, and has to be fed baby food and cannot move (confined to a bed.)

I am going to be putting together something to read to her over the phone...did I mention she had a stroke and no longer can TALK?? Please be praying for God to open her heart  and mind and eyes as she contemplates her own death and where she will spend eternity...I really covet any prayers with regard to my Mom as this WILL be the last chance she has to respond to the gospel.

Thank you in advance...My moms name is NATALIE.

[NewDawn]

You betcha Christine!  I'll be praying for your Mom!! <<<HUGS>>>

I agree Kab about the age thing qualifiying them for wisdom!  I was telling my dad about how he is a Babe in Christ and he said, well how can that be, I'm old.  I give him scripture to show what I'm talking about and, I think he's finally getting it. 

My dad thinks that because my mom reads the bible that she knows all about it.  My dad was reading Psalms and thinks he knows all about it!
I refuse to talk to him about scripture or the Lord because he has his own "ideas" about what it means and Who He is.  We get into some heated discussions because he say's some ridiculous things.  I'm thinking it's better if I don't say anything, than try to get him to see the truth.  I'm letting the Lord do that!!  I just keep praying for him!!

Love,
Diana

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Christine

I am going to be putting together something to read to her over the phone...did I mention she had a stroke and no longer can TALK?? Please be praying for God to open her heart  and mind and eyes as she contemplates her own death and where she will spend eternity...I really covet any prayers with regard to my Mom as this WILL be the last chance she has to respond to the gospel.

Absolutely, Christine.  Glenda and I will keep her in prayer.  Didn't you tell me your Mom lives in California?

We're in the same boat with my parents.  They are of the Church of Christ religion and are elderly and extremely frail.  I don't think they comprehend what I'm saying when we talk about Scripture anymore.  My Dad's memory has been failing miserably this last year.  We gave them a "Two Minutes with the Bible" devotional book for Mother's day.  They use it every morning.  I'm hoping the message will penetrate years of cofc indoctrination.

 

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Diana

I just keep praying for him!!

Sometimes that's all you can do, Diana. 
People say when all else fails...pray. 
Why wait till all else fails? 
We should be praying before we do anything else.
We have to ask for God's help to get it...and we know we can do nothing without His help...and the way we ask is through prayer...so that's where we should start.

[Lu]

Diana

I just keep praying for him!!

Sometimes that's all you can do, Diana. 
People say when all else fails...pray. 
Why wait till all else fails? 
We should be praying before we do anything else.
We have to ask for God's help to get it...and we know we can do nothing without His help...and the way we ask is through prayer...so that's where we should start.

Well said, Kab, I agree.
Prayer should always be our first response.
Whatever the problem, prayer is the answer.

YFIC,  Lu

[Lu]

Praying for you and your Mom, Christine.

God Bless,  Lu