Sorry there have not been any posts lately. My entire writing focus has been on my book that is soon to be released (hopefully by our 220Conference June 22-24). Starting today I will begin posting excerpts from my book that will give you a taste of what is coming. Extreme passion to be a disciple of Christ is going to consume you as you read these little rough drafts of what God is birthing in my spirit. Below is the opening paragraph from my chapter entitled “Committed to His will”. Enjoy!….
The Cross, the Cross, the Cross! We need the Cross every day of our lives. It is the anchor of our souls. It keeps us from drifting into the lazy waters of compromise or the rapids of youthful lust. This same marvelous Cross is also the compass for our Christian lives and the symbol of our quest. It is the central point of all humanity and the magnet that draws everyone to its gruesome reality. Once we have embraced a life of brokenness and surrender at the Cross, we can now move forward without the evil shadow of selfish ambition constantly plaguing our attempts at obedience to Christ. We can break free from fulfilling our own agendas and desires while daring to put it all under the banner of our “destiny”. So many times good hearted people spend years chasing after things they think are the will of God, and when it ends in mess or disaster, they get bitter and never attempt to follow God’s will again. It is like a young man who sees a young woman he greatly desires but she is not someone whose in time or step with him spiritually. He marries her because he thinks it is the will of God and then, when it ends in disaster, blames God and never cares to hear of God’s plan for his life again. This may seem to be an extreme example but in so many ways this happens every day (much to the delight of the enemy).
I cannot wait Pastor Joel! I am so excited! I plan on purchasing one as soon as it is released! You are an anointed man of God, who has changed and impacted my life in so many ways.
God Bless and Keep You,
Bradley Barker Pensacola, FL
PS- glad you started blogging again!! :)
Great! I can’t wait to buy the book Pastor Joel!
I’m excited!
P. Joel, AWESOME! Can’t wait to read it – I know it’ll be well worth not getting to read your blog all these times!!!
We do need the cross to keep a clear direction for our every day lives. Amen we even need it to keep our focus on the lost or else our burden for the lost just becomes a burden for people to to good instead of despratley wanting to see people saved!!!
Pastor Joel,
A delayed thanks for your hospitality during our, Youth Pastor Dustin and I’s trip from Denver this past January! Looking forward to reading “Coming Soon,” like the title already.
Stay strong and your constantly in our prayers!
Way to go, Pastor Joel! I remember reading about one of Billy Graham’s early crusades when no one came to Christ. He began to seek the Lord as to the reason why and the Lord showed him that he had not mentioned the cross in the message. Without the cross, our lives would be like a spacecraft lost in space without the wherewithal to return to earth. The cross is a must for everyone who wishes to enter the Kingdom of God!
Looking forward to the book!
i am realy looking forward to the new book what is called and can you buy it in Christan stores
yay! I know its going to be powerful!
P. Joel,
I look forward to the book & to the conference. Every event I attend there starts something new in my life, & when the book is released, it will be such a pleasure to blend what I’ve heard in the podcasts with what the Lord is telling you now. I’m so grateful that when I was called out of darkness I was deposited at a church like Bethany. Apostle Dutch Sheet’s word was confirmation that exciting times are here for the body of Christ, & it will be exciting to see what happens in your healing & ministry.
I’ve missed the blogs, but getting the book will be worth it!! It’s amazing how God uses you to minister to the old as well as the young …… but the anointing of God has no boundries …… it reaches every hungry heart!!!
Cant wait for the book Pastor Joel!! Will it be be available to purchase online?
looking forward to it. Can’t wait to read it
I love that you are so commited to writting. God has had a book on my heart about Fatherless kids and the impact. I keep putting it off but I am inspired that you are just doing it. I know you are a Lakers fan so keep them in prayer!!! Your daily devotional struck me in such a way today! It was exactly what I needed tohear before I made a dumb decision that could effect the path God has cut out for me.. Thank you!!!!!
Amen. I am a member of our north campus boldly going through discovery and attending journey. If it were not for the cross I would not have been allowed to crossover. Through all that Jesus teaches us through you Pastor Stockstill I have learned there is no lazy in discipleship. We thank you for your being a strong leader through all of your challenges. We thank the Lord that the sparkle is back. We believe and know that the Holy Spirit of Christ Jesus will continue to lead you and Amy into a beginning full of joyful,healthy,and spiritual happiness. We thank our Lord Jesus because all of this is possible because of the cross. All who agree say,Amen.
WOW!!! Whatta a blessing already!! And haven’t even read the book yet!! Keep’n an eye out for the release of this BEST SELLER!! Thankyou Pastor Joel!! N GOD bless you!!