People of the Way Ministries

We at People Of The Way Ministries is following the real name of God. Yahweh, Yahshua, Elohim, we hope you to will.....

POWM is ready to get back to Yahshua business. It's time to Glorified him....Phoenix, Az.

What a great Year we had, we are looking forward to 2021.

Gale Sayers, .All-American halfback sadly died today.

POWM was honored to know Mr. Sayers and participate with him in community outreach events. Gale grew up in modest surroundings in Omaha, Nebraska, chose to attend the University of Kansas, where he became an All-American halfback before being selected by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1965 draft. He later became the youngest man ever into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, at age 34.

We will miss Gale Sayers and all joy and integrity he brought to everyone around him.

The following few pictures were taken during Gale's 2014 fundraiser in Chicago that POWM was honored to attend and support, and 2015 fundraiser in Phoenix, AZ with POWM.

People Of The Way, Ministries is looking for a few good Soldiers, for Yahshua.....big show coming to Phx Az. 2021....Gospel.....

We at People Of The Way Ministries are sadden concerning the behavior Of Our Country. Yet we seek healing for those people that have been Murdered, harm, injured, beaten, arrested, confused by this man made sickness......May Yahshua heal Our Hearts and our Country.....All Men are Created equal........May we be restored.

P.O.W.M. enjoyed Central District Laymen 2020 Town Hall Breakfast. Many Pastors came out.....Bro. Hart in the house.

Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord - Daily Bread
I gazed out at the rolling, green hills in Lancashire in northern England, noticing the stone fences enclosing some sheep dotted around the hills. Puffy clouds moved across the bright sky, and I inhaled deeply, drinking in the sight. When I remarked about the beautiful scene to the woman working at the retreat center I was visiting, she said, “You know, I never used to notice it before our guests would point it out. We’ve lived here for years; and when we were farmers, this was just the office!”

We can easily miss the gift of what’s right in front of us, especially beauty that’s part of our everyday lives. We can also easily miss the beautiful ways God works in and around us daily. But believers in Jesus can ask God’s Spirit to open our spiritual eyes so we can understand how He’s at work, as the apostle Paul wrote in his letter to the Ephesian believers. Paul yearned that God would give them the wisdom and revelation to know Him better (Ephesians 1:17). He prayed that their hearts would be enlightened so that they’d know God’s hope, promised future, and power (vv. 18–19).

God’s gift of the Spirit of Christ can awaken us to His work in us and through us. With Him, what may have once seemed like “just the office” can be understood as a place that displays His light and glory.

Where do you see God at work around you? How does seeing the world through spiritual eyes help?

(Daily Bread)
I’m inspired by country singer Tim McGraw’s song “Live Like You Were Dying.” In it he describes some of the exciting “bucket list” things a man did after receiving some bad news about his health. He also chose to love and forgive people more freely—speaking to them more tenderly. The song recommends that we live well, as if knowing our lives will end soon.

This song reminds us that our time is limited. It’s important for us to not put off for tomorrow what we can do today, because one day we’ll run out of tomorrows. This is particularly urgent for believers in Jesus, who believe that Jesus may return at any moment (perhaps in the very second you’re reading this sentence!). Jesus urges us to be ready, not living like the five “foolish” virgins who were caught unprepared when the bridegroom returned (Matthew 25:6–10).

But McGraw’s song doesn’t tell the whole story. We who love Jesus will never run out of tomorrows. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die” (John 11:25–26). Our life in Him never ends.

So don’t live like you’re dying. Because you’re not. Rather, live like Jesus is coming. Because He is!

Desmond Doss enlisted to serve in World War II as a non-combatant. Though his religious beliefs prevented him from carrying a gun, Doss ably served as a combat medic. In one battle, he withstood intense and repeated enemy fire to pull seventy-five soldiers in his unit to safety after they had been injured. His story is told in the documentary The Conscientious Objector and dramatized in the film Hacksaw Ridge.

A roll call of the heroes of Christian faith includes such courageous characters as Abraham, Moses, David, Elijah, Peter, and Paul. Yet there are some unsung heroes like Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, who risked their standing with the Jewish leaders to take Christ’s crucified body and give Him a decent burial (John 19:40–42). This was a bold move from a fearful, secret disciple of Jesus and another, Nicodemus, who had previously dared to visit Him only at night (vv. 38–39). Even more impressive is that they took their faith-stand before Jesus rose victorious from the grave. Why?

Perhaps the manner of Jesus’s death and the events that immediately followed (Matthew 27:50–54) crystallized the fledgling faith of these fearful followers. Maybe they learned to focus on who God is rather than what man could do to them. Whatever the inspiration, may we follow their example and exhibit courage to take risks of faith in our God—for others today.

In what ways have you lived courageously for your faith in Jesus? What can you do differently that might show your faith to the world?

Courage [is] not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. Nelson Mandela

Daily Bread reads "“You’re going to be an exchange student!” I was seventeen and thrilled to hear I was approved to study in Germany. But it was only three months before my departure, and I had never taken a class in German.

The days that followed found me cramming—studying for hours and even writing words on my hands to memorize them.

Months later I was in a classroom in Germany, discouraged because I didn’t know more of the language. That day a teacher gave me wise advice. “Learning a language is like climbing a sand dune. Sometimes you feel like you’re not getting anywhere. But just keep going and you will.”

Sometimes I reflect on that insight when I consider what it means to grow as a follower of Jesus. The apostle Paul recalled, “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.” Even for Paul, personal peace didn’t happen overnight. It was something he grew into. Paul shares the secret of his progress: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:12–13).

Life has its challenges. But as we turn to the One who has “overcome the world” (John 16:33), we discover not only that He’s faithful to get us through but also that nothing matters more than closeness to Him. He gives us His peace, helps us to trust, and empowers us to go the distance as we walk with Him.

In what ways will you focus on Jesus today? How can you encourage others to draw near to Him?

Thank You for the peace You give me as I turn to You, Jesus. Help me to stay very close to You today!"

The name above all names
The name of Antonio Stradivari (1644–1737) is legendary in the world of music. His violins, cellos, and violas are so treasured for their craftsmanship and clarity of sound that many have been given their own names. One of them, for instance, is known as the Messiah-Salabue Stradivarius. After violinist Joseph Joachim (1831–1907) played it, he wrote, “The sound of the Strad, that unique ‘Messie,’ turns up again and again in my memory, with its combined sweetness and grandeur.”

Even the name and sound of a Stradivarius, however, doesn’t deserve to be compared to the work of a far greater Source. From Moses to Jesus, the God of gods introduces Himself with a name above all names. For our sake, He wants the wisdom and work of His own hand to be recognized, valued, and celebrated with the sound of music (Exodus 6:1; 15:1–2).

Yet this deliverance of strength in response to the groans of a troubled people was only a beginning. Who could have foreseen that, by the weakness of crucified hands, He would one day leave a legacy of eternal and infinite value? Could anyone have predicted the resulting wonder and grandeur of music sung in praise of the name of One who died—bearing the insult of our sin and rejection—to show how much He loves us?

In what ways can you see the hand of a Master patiently shaping your life to put His name on you? What is He doing today to remind you that you’re His child?

Father in heaven, please do something in and through us today that helps others see that we owe everything to You. (Daily Bread)

One spring after a particularly dreary winter during which she helped a family member through a long illness, Emma found encouragement each time she walked past a cherry tree near her home in Cambridge, England. Bursting out at the top of the pink blossoms grew blossoms of white. A clever gardener had grafted into the tree a branch of white flowers. When Emma passed the unusual tree, she thought of Jesus’s words about being the Vine and His followers the branches (John 15:1–8).

By calling Himself the Vine, Jesus was speaking of an image familiar to the Israelites in the Old Testament, for there the vine symbolized God’s people (Psalm 80:8–9; Hosea 10:1). Jesus extended this symbolism to Himself, saying He was the Vine and that His followers were grafted into Him as branches. And as they remained in Him, receiving His nourishment and strength, they would bear fruit (John 15:5).

As Emma supported her family member, she needed the reminder that she was connected to Jesus. Seeing the white flowers among the pink ones gave her a visual prompt of the truth that as she remained in the Vine, she gained nourishment through Him.

When we who believe in Jesus embrace the idea of being as close to Him as a branch is to a vine, our faith is strengthened and enriched. (AWFYT)

Ali was a beautiful, smart, and talented teenager with loving parents. But after high school something prompted her to try he**in. Her parents noticed changes in her and sent her to a rehabilitation facility after Ali eventually admitted the impact it was having on her. After treatment, they asked what she would tell her friends about trying drugs. Her advice: “Just turn and run.” She urged that “just saying no” wasn’t enough.

Tragically, Ali relapsed and died at age twenty-two of an overdose. In an attempt to keep others from the same fate, her heartbroken parents appeared on a local news program encouraging listeners to “run for Ali” by staying far from situations where they could be exposed to drugs and other dangers.

The apostle Paul urged his spiritual son Timothy (and us) to run from evil (2 Timothy 2:22), and the apostle Peter likewise warned, “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith” (1 Peter 5:8–9).

None of us is immune to temptation. And often the best thing to do is to steer clear of situations where we’ll be tempted—though they can’t always be avoided. But we can be better prepared by having a strong faith in God based in the Bible and strengthened through prayer. When we “[stand] firm in the faith” we’ll know when to turn and run to Him.

In what area(s) are you particularly susceptible to temptation? What has helped you to resist? (Our Daily Bread)

Dear God, there are so many temptations out there. Help us to watch and pray so that we won’t fall. And thank You for welcoming us back when we do.

You can only stand strong before people if you discipline yourself to spend time before God In prayer

POWM Cynde , Chester, Phip, Marsha, wishing all the Mothers Happy Mother's Day from Sacramento, Ca. Street Fair.

POWM Bro.Hart & V.P. Cynde Lee enjoyed The Valley Of The Sun....we are snow birds. Thank you....family.

POWM Bro. Hart & The Wolf, Cecil Hard Fighting Soldier....At Kingdom In The Valley....Pastor Steelers Church....

People Of The Way Ministries, Bro. Hart visited South Phx. Missionary Baptist church, Rev. Black 61 years Anniversary, what a service Pastor Mackie Preached......Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church's Pastor.....

Come on out and join your community on Saturday....

Introducing HONOREES / PERFORMERS / SPONSORS / MC'S - Saturday Feb. 16th, doors open 4pm, show 5pm - 9/pm. Tickets at:
Arizona Informant Newspaper, 1301 E Washington St.
Natural Impressions Barber, 1418 E Washington St.
Mrs. White's Golden Rule Cafe, 808 E Jefferson St.
Chester Hart 602-517-8352
www.eventbrite.com Evening of Celebration Honoring our Community

Tickets for An Evening of Celebration are available at:
Arizona Informant Newspaper, 1301 E Washington St
Natural Impressions Barber, 1418 E Washington St
Mrs. Whites Cafe, 808 E. Jefferson St
Chester Hart, 602-517-8352
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Tickets for An Evening of Celebration are available at:
Arizona Informant Newspaper, 1301 E Washington St
Natural Impressions Barber, 1418 E Washington St
Mrs. Whites Cafe, 808 E. Jefferson St
Chester Hart, 602-517-8352
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Airing live on Sonoran Living abc15.com 9 a.m. Tuesday 2/5/19.

Come out and support MLK Day Maragret T Hance Park in Phoenix Arizona.....9am until 4pm.... tickets available for February 16th Gala..... don't miss out

People Of The Way Ministries, will be Hosting Gospel Fest 2019, at GWCMC Feb. 16, Are You ready Phx Az.?

Wishing
Chester Hart a happy birthday yesterday! A July 1st baby in Phoenix Arizona

Father, into your hands we commit our family and friends, asking you to keep them safe in soul and body, and to be present in their hearts today as a spirit of power, joy, and rest. We pray for those we work with, those around us, those nearby who are unknown to us, and all those beyond, whom we don't know but who are dear to you, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen

During times of such hardship for all of us, when evil is hard at work in our lives, let us have ears to hear and minds to receive our Lords promise " for I know the thoughts that I think toward you says the Lord thoughts of peace and not evil to give you a future and a hope". Jeremiah 29:11. Hope provides the energy, and brings relief based on the conviction that things will improve. Amen