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What to Expect

Posted on September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 by Pam

Years ago I was having a casual conversation about demons after church (ha ha – no one has casual conversations about evil). I had no opinion but then a friend said, “Jesus believed in demons” and that settled it for me. I understand there are powers working against God and so I expect a bit of resistance to the idea of serving full time by way of missions. God has won, but the spiritual dark side still has an effect as we can see in the world today. I grew up in America and enjoy the freedom of expression but it is getting harder everywhere. I have never understood another person attempting to deny my right to have an opinion of God that is different from theirs. Every martyr is an example of resistance. What is between my ears belongs to me only and even a beheading does not cancel an opinion. It is worthless hostility and pure evil.

Today I read an article that suggested the following:

Christ’s followers are called to be alert (I Peter 5:8), aware of satan’s schemes (2 Cor. 5:10-11), and prepared to wage war in the spirit at all times (Eph. 6:10-17). How am I going to do this overwhelming thing? The Holy Spirit resides in me because I believe that Jesus is the Son of God and I have asked Him to be in charge of my life. Pray without ceasing. Pray for you and pray for me. God’s word is like a sword so come into your day swinging it! Do not grow weary of doing good and always be prepared to give an account of the hope that is in you. I’m so sorry, but have always been a fan of Star Wars. Even the saber is mysterious. It is good against evil but, although we contend with it, evil will not go quietly into the night. God, help us to be alert, aware, and prepared, and, oh yes, I still need my visa! We believe you are sovereign.

"Thoughts from a genuinely evaluative mind."

Pam writes so that must make her a writer. Recently retired, she can now fill days with family, friends, missions, writing, creating, and showing up for whomever needs her. Pam loves the Lord and people. The Bible is God’s love letter to us (and who does not need more love) so she studies and writes some more.

Pam lives in the Pacific Northwest but was home-grown in Southern California. She attended San Jose Bible College and finished a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry at UCLA. She became a teacher, then a Research and Development Chemist, then she built two successful real estate businesses in two states. Pam also pursued study at Fuller Theological Seminary and just completed six months serving in missions abroad.

Pam has two amazing children, married to two precious in-laws, and five sweet grandchildren. Pam is a gifted connector and communicator and the Northwest has the perfect climate for staying inside and writing – or baking! She has been writing since a wee one and is currently converting many years of blogging, by topic, into ten books. The first is a collection from 2011 titled, Beautiful Enough. The second is a yearly day-timer titled, Weekly Planner - Lessons in Life, Glory, and Grace. Number three is in progress with the working title, Christmas Today.

Ten facts about Pam in no particular order:

  1. On the team that developed an insulation for the Alaskan oil pipeline.
  2. Loves looking at homes, decorating, and has flipped five homes.
  3. Likes being tall.
  4. Films have helped define her vocabulary.
  5. Comes from Colorado tenement farmers with history traced to Wales.
  6. Was lost but now is found.
  7. Baking makes her happy – as does eating sweets with coffee, of course.
  8. She thinks mission work is the most important work in the world.
  9. The church started in Rome so she is learning Italian.
  10. Pam is a work in progress!

“I will be your God throughout your lifetime - until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.” Isaiah 46:4

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