The Gift Has Already Been Given!

Cold temperatures, the smell of hot apple cider and all the sounds of the season. Yep, I must admit this is my favorite time of the year......I love Christmas, I love everything about it.....Whether it's trimming a tree, baking, addressing cards, it's things we do because of the season and it's done because Jesus is the season! I always have the privilege of decorating at my local church. It is one of the things I like to do when off the road. It is a very festive time at our church.....Our congregation seems to enjoy all that is done. The more I can do to make things beautiful for the Lord is always such a joy! The season is filled with festive images, sounds and fragrances all for the Glory of God! We are celebrating a King so, whatever we do cannot compare to His royalty. Jesus is the reason for the Season, enjoy every moment, take it all in, making memories is a special task.....And, remember, Christmas isn't about the money you may or may not spend. The greatest gift has already been given...just embrace HIM! Our prayer is that each of you will experience Christmas in a very special way this season. Open your heart and allow the Lord to fill you with His love.....Slow down and take some quality time enjoying His presence....you will find that HE has been waiting on you!

From our home to yours, we wish you a blessed Christmas Season!
Dr. Shelia & Garry Isom

"CHASING THE LION"

I can't begin to put into words how awesome our crusade was this year. God absolutely overwhelmed us with HIS GLORY! I have had the privilege of being in some dynamic services but I don't think I have ever been in a service where the people could not move because of the presence of God. I witnessed people standing for over 2 hours weeping before the Lord without music or preaching, just standing as God ministered to people in His way. People fell at the alter without being asked to come. It was a time of visitation that I pray I get to see and experience again. This GLORY presented in the Saturday AM service as Dr. Larry Martin shared the story of the Azusa Street Revival. He shared about the life of William Seymour and how God used such a man of humility to usher in a Pentecostal wave that we are intensely still riding today! On Sunday morning and Sunday night that same GLORY was present.......Bishop Ron Webb could not minister the Word because of the intense presence of God that moved into the building.

Yes, it was a time of visitation! We gathered again on Monday evening, only to find a building filled with people from all denominations and race. People hungry for a move of God.....This is REVIVAL....it crosses all barriers and man made rules! It deletes our focus of time and reasoning. We just want God to come! What causes God to come? It's when people get "hungry!" God wants to invade the services that we gather to and somehow try to manage. He would like for us to get out of the way and allow HIM to do what HE does best!!! CHANGE LIVES! It's not about the preaching it's not about the beautiful music, it's not about product tables and special guest, or even the location, BUT IT'S ABOUT CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS CONDUCIVE FOR HIM TO FLOW IN!!!

I don't know about you, but I am still 'CHASING THE LION!" My desire is ever increasing and my love for HIM gets sweeter each day. JESUS IS COMING.....ARE YOU READY????? Time is passing quickly.......

A special thank you to those of you who came and supported this awesome crusade.......and I pray that you got exactly what you came for......MORE OF HIM! This ministry only bears my name....but IT'S ALL ABOUT HIM!!!!!!!!!

Moving in the Rhythm of Revival,
Dr. Shelia

THE CRUSADE IS COMING........

Well here we are half way through September.....which means.....the crusade is not far behind....
I sure hope that you guys are getting as excited as I am. I pray that God will completely take over every moment as we come into His life-changing presence. This is an opportunity to take advantage of these awesome meetings. Much prayer has gone forth and careful planning has taken place to bring just the right speakers to us. I believe that there will be a powerful and on time word for the house! Praise God! I believe that through this theme, "Chasing the Lion," God has some things to say to us. Don't miss your appointment....BE HERE!
October 21, 22, 23, 2010 services beginning at 7:00 PM each evening. Doors open at 5:30 PM for those desiring to pray. Saturday will be a special "Azusa Street Conference." Dr. Larry Martin will take us back in time to the life of that ole time Revivalist, William Seymour. Dr. Martin will impart a passion for revival like never before. This service begins at 11:00 AM.
So make plans now to join us.......And don't forget, if you cannot come, then join us at Light Source.com as we "live" stream all the services. We will be welcoming folks from all around the world to Experience Revival and together we will Chase the Lion of the Tribe of Judah!! SEE YOU THERE!
Dr.Shelia

Devotionals on Light Source

Hello Everyone, I pray that you all have had a wonderful summer. I can't believe how quickly it has passed, but it always does. As most of you know, we are now a programmer with Light Source.com. It has been a joy to be there, and the response has been very exciting. I want to inform you that we will be adding weekly devotionals to be posted each Wednesday. I would ask that you check them out and then respond and let me know what you think. I really want to contribute articles that will help and inform. I thought adding them on Wednesday would be a great "mid-week pick me up" to fuel the remaining week. Be watching out for them on Light Source. And, a reminder that our up and coming crusade is rapidly approaching. Those dates are, October 21, 22, 23, 2010. Check out the crusade link for added information. Hope the rest of your August will be great!.............Remember I am praying for YOU!

Blessings,
Dr. S

"It's A New Season!"

"IT'S A NEW SEASON, IT'S A NEW DAY............I am so excited about turning to the next chapter of our ministry journey! We launched a brand new program on Light Source July 16, 2010. Light Source is the leading provider for Christian video content on the Internet. Now my messages will be accessed 24 hours a day around the world. My spirit leaped to recall the many times I have prayed for the opportunity to preach this Awesome Gospel world-wide. Now, God is allowing me that opportunity, but with opportunity comes great responsibility. It is my passion to encourage others to go after God with a heart completely sold out to HIM. If we are complacent and lethargic in our effort to seek God, then our desires are going to wain for Him, and others will not be touched or moved by the God in us. We are all called to tell others of the love of God. You may not be called to a pulpit ministry, but each day we are given open doors to share a better way through Christ. I encourage you right now, to make a conscious effort to rededicate your life to God. Even if you are passionate about God's work and you are doing the work of the Kingdom, we still need times of evaluation and refueling. I pray that the messages that the Lord has laid upon my heart will instill a fresh zeal into your spirit....that you will receive a fresh impartation right now as the Holy Spirit rests upon you. Just begin to reach out and praise Him right there where you are and allow Him to touch you now...Jesus loves you, and He truly cares about you.......If you get a moment check out our new program, "Experiencing Revival." Go to www.lightsource.com
Click on my pic and program and then worship with me as I get into the Word!!!!!!!!

Blessings my Friend,
Dr. Shelia

THE KEY TO REVIVAL

Friends,
Recently I have been thinking more about revival than I ever have. It burns within me so much that I can hardly think of anything else. I long for the Lord to come and bring that awesome move that transcends our globe, where people are not just moved by a few chill bumps or a moment of glory, but where their whole world shifts to a point of no return. Our last crusade was held back in April in Oklahoma but back at the end of February God lead me into a 30 day purification and cleansing time. I am a woman of prayer, but this was indeed a very different call. As I fell before God each day in prayer and cried out, "purify me," God began to stir some deep seated unresolved emotions that I thought had been confronted. It is amazing how when you spend extra time in His presence what He will confront for you......In my weeping and brokenness I ask the Lord what was needed to see a great out-pouring of revival and the Lord gently spoke to my spirit, "Purity!" It's going to take purity of heart to see God move in a way that we have never had Him move. In America we have been so blessed to have most anything that we could ask or think. We have become a Nation that needs God less and less. This self-contained attitude has gotten this Nation in a mess! Material obsessions have stolen our love for God. Everything else is important and priority with God is now considered, "a way of the past." Now, a pure and Godly lifestyle has been replaced with a "religious duty" for maybe one hour on Sunday. Without a true relationship with God, one will find themselves drifting farther away from the truth. We will believe a lie and be dammed without recovery from the death that "Casual Christianity" can cause. SOUND THE ALARM......We are in a desperate and dangerous time, when men will be lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God. ( II Timothy 3 ) King David prayed in Psalms 51...."create in me a clean heart oh God and renew a right spirit in me..." If there was ever a time to wake up it's NOW...allow the Lord to shake you and break you so that you will cry out....."Lord Purify my heart!" Don't leave me this way.....I need to change!!!! God wants to send us REVIVAL......

OKLAHOMA CRUSADE

I just arrived home from a wonderful crusade. God certainly did grace us with HIS presence. If you were to ask me, "Well did He come in the way you desired?" I would have to respond, no. But, God did come and bless us. It was extraordinary...... but I am so hungry for God's touch that far exceeds what I have experienced already. Everyday I think about, God's presence being so intense that it consumes me to the point of no return. In that I mean, not returning to the old, carnal, satisfied state that we can sometimes find ourselves in. As Christians we need to keep the fire burning all the time. It must never go out! Satan desires that we all become robots that he has programmed and deadened to the voice of God. I am grieved that at times I hear people say, "Well I used to be on fire for God." "I remember when I was that excited about God!" Why do we allow this carnal nature and the things around us to move us into a mode of the mundane. We must pray and seek God faithfully. Jude says, "Building up our most Holy Faith, praying in the Holy Ghost." We have to have a consistent prayer life if we ever want to stay close to God and hear His voice. I know I am not satisfied. When I come out of a crusade, it only whets my appetite for more...... AND, He did come. We saw people come for re-dedication, healing, miracles took place. Those that needed deliverance from various things were made free by the power of God. It was wonderful ........but I want more!!!! I encourage you to get a fire burning and allow God to engulf you with the flames of REVIVAL!!!!!! There is much work to do!!!

Moving to the Rhythm of Revival,
Dr. Shelia

MIRACLES ARE STILL HAPPENING!

Recently I had the privilege of holding a revival at the Walmsley Blvd United Methodist Church. As always, wherever God leads me I pray for HIM to show up mightily in the services. I learned a long time ago that God doesn't just present His power to a particular faith of people, or a particular race of people, but He moves with a people that desires for Him to come. There is not a denomination or culture or race that has a monopoly on the power of God. Presently there is a powerful move of God taking place in the United Methodist Churches. Not all of them are embracing this touch of God, but some of them are tapping into the benefits of God's grace that has been made available without limits. I want to share with you a testimony of a dear woman that received a miracle during the Monday evening service. I pray that her testimony will inspire you to reach out for whatever it is that you are needing God to do for you...

"Hi, my name is Diane Burton. In March of 2009 I experienced a bad fall that broke my left leg at the tibia below my knee. After surgery and 6 months of rehab I still could not fully extend my leg. Rehabilitation professionals told me that this was the best they could hope to accomplish and released me. I walked with a limp and experienced pain until the night of March 1, 2010. The church I attend, Walmsley Blvd UMC had a three day revival from February 28-March 2, 201o with Dr. Shelia Isom. She spoke all three nights. At the end of the first meeting she said she was going to speak on healing at our next meeting. I came to the next meeting expecting something from GOD, I wanted my leg healed. After Dr. Isom preached the anointed Word of God on healing, the alter was opened for prayer. I went up! Dr. Isom anointed me with oil and prayed the prayer of faith over me, then I went back to my seat. All of a sudden while I was standing at my pew, I noticed that my leg was straight. I was able to fully extend my leg! I kept bending and extending my leg over and over. I hadn't been able to do that for over a year, now I can! Praise His Holy Name! Later that night I was able to get down on my knees and pray thanking GOD for his blessing of healing.

I remain blessed of the Lord everyday!

Diane Burton

Richmond, VA

After Diane came forward for prayer and received her healing, the people began to come forward for prayer as well. Her healing became a witness for others, that God was really able to bring about a miracle. Not only Diane received, but several others in that same service were healed instantly. Deaf ears, injured backs, nerve damage in the forehead and many others were touched.

Many people come for prayer to be healed. Some are healed and some are not! So the question still remains, WHY? I believe the answer is in Diane's statement when she said, "I came expecting!" Without faith and expectation you will never move God. Faith must be in constant movement, when it ceases to make a demand for our needs, then we remain without. I am still rejoicing with Diane about her miracle, it has only made me hungry for more. I speak this awesome touch upon your life today! It's yours, God delights in touching you right where you are. So, reach out, make a demand on your faith to really believe and EXPECT! NOW receive your miracle!!

"O Lord whet our appetite for more of YOU!

Dr. Shelia Isom

"DON'T STAY HERE!"

I recently received an email with this statement and it really got me to thinking. "Begin where you are but don't stay there!" Isn't this where we fail the most, not really sure what to do sometimes. It's so easy to become complacent and lethargic when trying to move forward. There must be a beginning, but what can we accomplish if we never move beyond the beginning. There are many reasons why people just don't move forward, but to accomplish God's will we must engage and become active. Faith is action, so then our faith becomes meaningless without movement. There are many fears and humanly that's pretty normal, however; there will never be a time when God requires anything less than a faith-filled life. So my friends, get ready for the ride of your life. God will ALWAYS ride with us, no matter how stormy the way may be and remember, without movement, you will stay right where you are. If you are willing to tolerate your position now you'll never do anything else. So, don't stay here!!!!

WILL IT BE A HAPPY NEW YEAR?

With each new year comes brand new challenges. For many, they would pray for a better year, for others they would report 09 to have been a terrific year, but for most of us it has been a very difficult year. The induction of a new President brought mixed euphoria. Suddenly we found ourselves hit with recession and devastation. Many were without jobs, and changes in health care has become a concern to our nation as a whole. So, what does this year bring? Is there a real chance that things will ever get back to "normal?" But hey, what is "normal?" One thing is certain, JESUS IS COMING! And may I add, NO ONE is responsible for where we are,this is a fulfillment of God's Word. Actually everything is moving forward according to the seasons that Jesus spoke of. What an opportunity for revival! The church must be awaken to the season of harvest. We must seize the opportunity to spread the good news to a world filled with bad news. People are frightened and searching for something that will assure them peace. What a peace it is to have that right relationship with our Father. No matter what happens around me I will not be shaken! He is my rock, my strength, my all in all! Show them that kind of peace and they'll think for sure you are on something!!!! YEP, THEN YOU CAN REPLY, I'M HIGH ON JESUS!!! So what kind of year are we going into? One that is uncertain....But Jesus is constant!!! Keep your focus, seek God with all your heart. There is much in store for those who remain committed and faithful. Is this going to be a Happy New Year?......well... we'll find out....but remember Jesus must be number ONE!