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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
10 hours ago3 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
1 day ago1 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
2 days ago2 min read

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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
10 hours ago3 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
1 day ago1 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
2 days ago2 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
5 days ago2 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
6 days ago2 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 314 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 253 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


God Met Us in Cuba
First and foremost, we want to thank all of you for all the prayers and financial support that you provided for our team. Your support...
Ron and Star Nelson
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Perseverance
Let the testing begin, every day our faith is tested by someone, or the evil one. However, James tells us to persevere on times of...
Ron and Star Nelson
Dec 4, 20232 min read
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