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Fight the enemy with the sword of the Spirit

One of Ray’s swords

My husband Ray loves to collect swords and other weapons. Downstairs in his “man cave” (recreation room – a combination of his office and where he relaxes to watch sci-fi movies with our daughter Leah after his hard shifts at work), he has hung up swords, knives, guns, and other weapons on the walls, as well as his various certificates and ordinations from different trainings (he has done so many amazing things and is the most certified person I know!). He could tell you the history of each weapon.

Ray’s collection of weapons

Ray is a former combat-medic Marine (14 years in the military), a former police chief and policeman, a former fire chief and fireman, and a former SWAT team medic. He’s also been to Haiti five times for medical/security missions trips.

Ray Jones

After the catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake that killed an estimated 100,000 to 160,000 people, Ray flew there to help our pastor friend Dr. Jay Threadgill, setting up a medical tent and treating 200 to 300 patients a day.The medical clinic is now a permanent part of Fishers of Men Ministries. Ray has a black belt in Taekwondo martial arts. He’s been a paramedic for over 25 years. He’s been through a lot of hardship in his life. He knows a lot about warfare.

The Hands of a Woman:
Everyday Women In Everyday Battles

This is why I asked him to write the foreward for my book, The Hands of a Woman: Everyday Women In Everyday Battles–a book about 8 women’s true stories of overcoming their greatest moments of spiritual warfare through faith in prayer and by standing on God’s word.

This powerful book is available in print and is launching in eBook format at Amazon for your Kindle on Friday, October 20, 2015.

Ray’s Japanese sword

Ray’s swords are mounted on the wall of his man cave and on his mom’s antique ceramic table. But swords weren’t created to stay on a wall or in their sheath; they’re to be used to fight. As a Christian, your weapon is the Sword of the Spirit, spoken of in Ephesians 6–the Word of God.

When the devil tempted Jesus in the wilderness, Jesus responded to him, “It is written.” He used the word of God as his weapon against the enemy and it is our greatest weapon, too; God’s word stands forever. (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 50:8, 1 Peter 1:25)

In the movie War Room (I highly recommend it), the elderly prayer warrior Miss Clara said, “Very few of us know how to fight the right way.”

This coming week I’m having a free telecall about prayer and spiritual warfare and the soft launch of this new eBook on Amazon. Be sure to share with your family and friends! Stay tuned for details on my scopes at Periscope (follow me @bethmjones) and here at BethJones.net.

Beth Jones, International Speaker Amazon Best Seller Author

October 20, 2015 by Beth Jones

Blog, Faith, Marriage, Parenting, prayer, Speaking, Spiritual Gifts, Writing

2015 Is a Pivotal Year

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Do you have a Bible verse or “one word” for the new year?

At the end of each year, I take quiet time alone with God to pray about the upcoming year for God’s blessings, protection, and His presence with me and my family. I ask Him for His guidance and direction, and a Bible verse for the year. A couple of years ago, I heard from other entrepreneurs online about getting a “one word” or a “theme” for the year.

When I begin hearing a word or a scripture more than once, I know that God is speaking to me. He often did this in the Bible, to emphasize His point to His [usually willful, stubborn!] people.

Recently, I began seeing the words “pivot” and “pivotal” frequently, and I knew God was speaking to my heart. I believe these are my “words” for 2015, and that 2015 is a pivotal year for God’s people.

The definition of pivot is “the central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns.”

The definition of pivotal is “of crucial importance in relation to the success of something else.”

I believe God also gave me the scripture John 20:16, The Message, for 2015:

“Jesus said, “Mary.” Turning to face Him, she said, ‘Rabboni,” meaning “Teacher.”

In 2015, I believe we need to pivot – to turn around and face Jesus, hear His still small voice, and then go and tell others everything He is saying to us.

I share more about this word pivot/pivotal and this scripture in my video, which you can view by clicking here.

December 25, 2014 by Beth Jones

Following God's Calling Against the World Webinar

Blog, Faith, prayer, Spiritual Gifts, Travel, Writing

God’s Calling Africa fundraiser webinar

Following God’s Calling Against the World Webinar

Do you have a big dream in your heart?

My big dream is to travel all around the world, to speak at women’s conferences, for missions and pleasure trips. One of those dream places is Africa. Now I have the opportunity to go!

Pastors Patrick and Rose Mudenyo have asked me to speak at their women’s conference at their church, Revival Praise and Worship Church, in Bungoma, Kenya, East Africa, in December 2013. This is a legitimate, credible opportunity that I have checked into to make sure it is not a scam. Pastors Patrick and Rose are people of integrity, with 8 churches in Kenya, who help care for orphans in their home.

My precious friend Rochelle Valasek, aka “Shelley,” wants to go to Africa one day, too, and has created a fundraiser webinar to sow into this harvest field. I viewed it today and just bawled crying! It is so good and so encouraging about your calling and your puprose! You will love it and be so blessed.

She shares how when God calls you to go somewhere, you go! Jesus told His disciples, “Follow me.” They left everything and everyone they loved in order to follow Him. Shelley teaches on each of the 12 disciples who followed God.

To view the webinar, you must donate an amount of at least $5. If you feel led to donate more than that, you can. Just click on the Paypal donate button below and then you’ll receive the link to view the GoToWebinar.

Click on the Paypal donate button below to see this anointed webinar!

After you click the Donate button and enter your amount, you then have to click on the orange button which says, “Go back to Beth Jones,” where you’ll be taken to a GoToWebinar opt-in page to fill in your name and email address.”

If you have any problems, email Shelley at shelleyvalasek@gmail.com or me at elizabethdjones@gmail.com.

Please help me and my husband Ray get to Africa this year by donating to this fundraiser webinar. You’ll be sowing into an amazing opportunity for God to bless His precious daughters in Africa at this conference. Thank you so much for your support, prayers, and love! May God ABUNDANTLY BLESS YOU!

Beth Jonees, International Speaker/Author

Beth Jones, International Speaker/Author

Beth Jones, International Speaker/Author/Coach
www.BethJones.net

Rochelle Valasek

Rochelle Valasek, Speaker/Author/Life Purpose Coach
www.RochelleValasek.com

October 11, 2013 by Beth Jones

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I'm an International Speaker, Author of 30 books (and still writing!), traveler, wife to fire chief/paramedic Ray, and a blessed mom of 3 beautiful daughters, Heather, Eden, and Leah. I encourage women to use their gifts for God's glory, fulfilling their great purpose, and living a life they love. I help aspiring Christian speakers & writers to share their hearts' unique, powerful messages. The ocean is my happy place and place of peace and refilling. I love Jesus, my family, my cats Natalya and Nichodemus, traveling, chips & salsa, coffee, chocolate, nature, music, and art. My husband Ray calls me an enigma: I love to laugh and cry a lot. What about you? I'd love to connect more with you and hear how you desire to make more of an impact here for God's glory. Thanks for stopping by here. I pray you will find the hope, inspiration, and motivation you need to become all God created you to be. Dream big because we serve a big God!