Greetings and God bless you!
I am Kathy, for whom the Lord provideth. For I truly believe that out of what the enemy meant for evil in my life, the Lord has brought reconciliation, freedom, and deliverance. I have seen the Lord’s blessings emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually, and financially.
I was abandoned by my husband, but not forgotten by the Lord. For nearly 15 years, the Lord has delivered me from financial despair and repeatedly provided abundance for my family. I first became associated with Spirit & Truth Fellowship (then CES) while attending nursing school and supporting my three young children on public assistance or welfare more than 10 years ago.
Initially, I have to admit, I was not ready to give my money to this ministry, but I was willing to serve. I had limited financial resources and little trust in any organizations or men, but I did have a heart for children and a desire to serve. So, I started by attending conferences and giving my time by helping with Children’s Fellowship. As I met the families and partners of Spirit & Truth, I began to see God’s grace, mercy, and vision for setting people free with the truth of the Word of God.
I wanted to do more -- I wanted to help. Initially, I literally gave a “widow’s mite.” Then I decided to become a Partner. The definition of partner according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is “one who plays on the same team as another; one of two or more persons contractually associated as joint principles in a business.” I wanted to do the Lord’s business and be part of setting captives free and reconciling others to Christ. Through the years, the Lord has opened miraculous doors for me and my family.
For example, even when I graduated from nursing school, I was told I would have to work second or third shift as a new nurse. As a single mom with three young children who would need me home in the early evening to help with homework, and attend their school events, this was unthinkable to me. I would profess to my fellow nursing students that God would provide a great daytime job for me—and He did. My first job was in public health, working weekdays, no nights, no weekends, no holidays. God provided the perfect job to meet my family’s needs.
My children, Jordan, Jenee, and Hunter have each been blessed to travel on foreign mission trips to Honduras, Australia, Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Israel. The Lord has provided cars, sports camps, Christian camps, and even vacations for each of them. Even now, I am using my nursing background and working in sales, and the Lord has continually surprised me by His goodness and blessings. Against odds, the Lord has caused me to prosper.
A pastor of another church once asked me why I stand with this ministry. I told him that it was in this ministry that I was encouraged to learn, grow, and walk out in my giftings, talents, and ministry. Spirit & Truth Fellowship International is about helping others be who God has created them to be as individuals and live in the fullness of their callings. This ministry empowers people to not only understand that we have the power of God, but also to walk in that power to the degree that one feels inspired and moved to do so. If you dance, dance for the Lord. If you teach, teach the truth with passion and conviction. If you encourage, encourage one another unto good works, empowering others not caretaking and disabling them.
Now I am passionate about giving not only my heart and time, but finances as well. The way I see it, I am tired of the Enemy, Satan, crippling the Church. Think about it—Satan has already convinced many churches that women should not teach, thus silencing half the body. The Enemy has convinced many that speaking in tongues, prophecy, and miracles died with the original apostles, thus disempowering the Church [To read some empowering articles on these subjects visit www.TruthOrTradition.com]. And he has convinced many others that churches and ministries are not to be trusted with our hard-earned money, thus keeping the Church financially poor and unable to accomplish the visions and missions the Lord has set before them. Ultimately, who really pays the price for that? It is we, the Church.
I say let us silence the Enemy, empower the Church, give freely and generously, and trust that the Lord will provide for each of us liberally. Praise God we are no longer under the bondage of the law, but are free to give as each of us has purposed in our hearts (2 Cor. 9:7). We are free to sow generously and reap endless benefits now and in the age to come. I see our young people at the Teens & Twenties Camp, Family Camp, and Live Out Loud, and am inspired to sow for their future. I am encouraged by their passion and energy to walk out in power and faith. I want to equip them with the tools, resources, camps, books, tapes, music, and facilities necessary to continue to minister to the broken-hearted and unsaved.
I stand with Spirit & Truth because this ministry has stood with me. People have prayed, taught, loved, encouraged, reproved, and mentored me and my children through the years. This is not just a ministry; this is my spiritual family. I stand with my brothers and sisters in Christ and fight for a brighter future, for stronger marriages, and for bold and courageous youth who have hope and faith in a personal Savior, Jesus Christ. I can’t imagine giving to a greater cause than reconciling others to Christ.
I have never once regretted giving a gift. I have, however, regretted not giving one. Our God is so big, so gracious, and so full of blessings that I love to give generously, knowing that He will bless me unexpectedly, over and above my expectations. I am convinced that I cannot out give God.
May you share in the joy and intimacy of a personal relationship with Christ our Savior and our heavenly Father.
Walking in faith and liberty,
Kathy Lunardini
Richland, MI
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