Lifted up into His Holiness

By Mary Panhorst

Mary Louise Duke was born in 1944, in Caraway, Arkansas. She married Robert E. Smith; they lived in Louisiana, Michigan and Illinois, before moving to Paragould, Arkansas. He passed away in 1990.

Mary and Robert E. Panhorst; married: May 5,1991 and resides in Paragould: He is an honorable step Father to five grown children: And grandpa to their Children. All, live in Paragould, except; Susan price and family resides in Alaska.

Mary and Robert is faithful to God and their church; they witness everyplace they go, of the goodness of God; and they plan on taking as many as possible with them to Heaven: And Mary looks forward to; experiencing the peace of heaven; one day for all... eternity!

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jan 18, 2012
• ISBN: 9781468530803

Mary Panhorst

I was born in Caraway, Arkansas to Earl and Eula Duke, in a farming Community. The church I grew up in was three miles from our home. Buffalo Chapel Baptist was sitting just slightly off the Mississippi County line, but we resided in Craighead County. In order to get to church, we walked down the county line road. We didn’t get a car until I was a teenager. The nights were cold, wet and challenging as we walked every step with much anticipation of finally reaching home-only to come home to a cold house. Daddy would make a fire in the stove, while we all stood around it, until it got red- hot; then we would make a run for the beds. It didn’t matter what the weather was like, we went to church: For my parents were the glue, in which held the church together; they held most of the offices at church, mainly because they were the only members who were that dedicated. My Grandmother Duke lived on the county line, close to my Aunts and uncles and cousins-it was like a small colony: And the church was the main attraction for all. I have one sister, Earlene and Four brothers; Doyle, Larry and Danny: And Melvin Eugene whom were born and passed away before, we were born. Later on in life, we moved to Osceola, Arkansas. Church work was still the main attraction in my family’s life; by that time, the children were all adults and had lives of their on, except me, I had developed juvenile Arthritis at age twelve and were not able to work at the present time. Later on in life, I discovered my calling; a caregiver. I had been baptized in the Buffalo ditch behind Buffalo chapel Church as a teen, but sadly, afterwards, there didn’t seem to be any change, so later on after marriage and children, I received Christ as my savior and later, received the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. It is needless to say, The Holy spirit led me to a Full gospel church: It is in this spirit-filled church that, I learned about the baptism in the Holy Spirit; then begin to desire more of him: I received all he has for me, as he breathed on me, filling me with His anointing power, according to Acts 2:38. I was called into the ministry later on and had the privilege of studying under the teachings of Rev. Carter Grind staff at Souls Harbor Full Gospel church. I am presently attending Souls Harbor after returning from attending other churches of the same faith. I am still amazed at the teaching of my pastor. I have the privilege of being able to have my husband Bob, who has studied through the Assemblies of God College, as my own personal biblical consultant. God has blessed him with the ability to understand the biblical outline structure. I understand the grace of God more effectively so, we have spiritually helped each other. We have a desire to carry out the Great commission.

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© 2012 Mary Panhorst. All rights reserved.

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Published by AuthorHouse 1/13/2012

ISBN: 978-1-4685-3079-7 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4685-3080-3 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2011962903

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Contents

LIFTED UP INTO HIS HOLINESS

-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

FORWARD

THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER IS LIKE AN OPEN BOOK

GOD ALLOWED ME TO EXPERIENCE A REVELATION OF HELL AND HEAVEN

WHAT DO YOU SEE IN YOUR SPIRITUAL REFLECTION?

EVERYTHING REQUIRES PREPARATION

DON’T MEASURE YOUR SELF-WORTH BY OTHERS’

I AM TRULY SUPER TODAY

THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE, LET’S REJOICE!

CHRIST IN YOU IS THE HOPE OF GLORY

DISCORD HINDERS THE CHRISTIAN WALK

IT TAKES THE WORD AND THE SPIRIT TO GROW

SIMPLE GIFTS COME FROM THE HEART.

THE TRUE MEANING OF A BLESSING

GOD TAKES THE LAME AND OUTCAST AND MAKES THEM KINGS AND PRIESTS

A GOOD MAN’S STEPS ARE ORDERED BY THE LORD

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS A PERSON-NOT A FORCE

DON’T ALLOW EVERYDAY THINGS STEAL JOY

DIFFICULT TIMES FORCE ACTION

DON’T MISS YOUR MOMENT WITH GOD

HE IS A RIGHT-NOW GOD

BELIEVERS NEED SPIRITUAL TABERNACLES SWEPT CLEAN ON A DAILY BASIS

PROMOTION COMES ONLY FROM THE LORD

SIN BRINGS PLEASURE ONLY FOR A SHORT WHILE

LORD WHO SHALL DWELL IN YOUR HOLY HILL?

DON’T LET ANYTHING DESTROY YOUR STALK.

FOCUS ON CHRIST DURING TROUBLED TIMES

THE SUPREME REVELATION

THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING

HELP! MISSING PERSON

IT’S IMPERATIVE TO BE FAITHFUL TO YOUR CHURCH

FAITH PUT IN ACTION, WORKS

PRAYING FOR OUR CHILDREN

GOD IS IN CONTROL OF YOUR SITUATION

GOD CARES ABOUT THE SMALL THINGS

A WILLING VESSEL FOR GOD

COVETING DEMONSTRATES LACK OF FAITH

GROWING UP SPIRITUALLY

JESUS SET US FREE FROM THE BONDAGE OF SIN

LAUGHTER OF AN IRRATIONAL MANNER

A PRAYER OF RELINQUISHMENT

THE LORD REQUIRES HUMILITY

LET’S WALK THIS PATH OF LIFE IN HONESTY AND RESPECT

LOOK FORWARD, DON’T LIVE IN THE PAST

A CHOSEN VESSEL

MADE ALIVE WITH CHRIST

LAST WORD

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

LIFTED UP INTO HIS HOLINESS

(Eph. 2:6)

Rev. Mary L. Panhorst

God allowed travel to Hell and later: experience the peace of Heaven; in his presence: He sent me back; it was agonizing to live in a carnal world, again.

-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-

The sermons in Lifted up into His Holiness

Was published by the Paragould Daily Press;

From: yr. 1995- 2011. Mary continues to

Write Articles as The Holy Spirit directs.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

I was born in Caraway, Arkansas to Earl and Eula Duke, in a farming Community. The church I grew up in was three miles from our home. Buffalo Chapel Baptist was sitting just slightly off the Mississippi County line, but we resided in Craighead County. In order to get to church, we walked down the county line road. We didn’t get a car until I was a teenager. The nights were cold, wet and challenging as we walked every step with much anticipation of finally reaching home-only to come home to a cold house. Daddy would make a fire in the stove, while we all stood around it, until it got red- hot; then we would make a run for the beds. It didn’t matter what the weather was like, we went to church: For my parents were the glue, in which held the church together; they held most of the offices at church, mainly because they were the only members who were that dedicated. My Grandmother Duke lived on the county line, close to my Aunts and uncles and cousins-it was like a small colony: And the church was the main attraction for all. I have one sister, Earlene and Four brothers; Doyle, Larry and Danny: And Melvin Eugene whom were born and passed away before, we were born. Later on in life, we moved to Osceola, Arkansas. Church work was still the main attraction in my family’s life; by that time, the children were all adults and had lives of their on, except me, I had developed juvenile Arthritis at age twelve and were not able to work at the present time. Later on in life, I discovered my calling; a caregiver.

I had been baptized in the Buffalo ditch behind Buffalo chapel Church as a teen, but sadly, afterwards, there didn’t seem to be any change, so later on after marriage and children, I received Christ as my savior and later, received the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues.

It is needless to say, The Holy spirit led me to a Full gospel church: It is in this spirit-filled church that, I learned about the baptism in the Holy Spirit; then begin to desire more of him: I received all he has for me, as he breathed on me, filling me with His anointing power, according to Acts 2:38.

I was called into the ministry later on and had the privilege of studying under the teachings of Rev. Carter Grindstaff at Souls Harbor Full Gospel church. I am presently attending Souls Harbor after returning from attending other churches of the same faith. I am still amazed at the teaching of my pastor.

I have the privilege of being able to have my husband Bob, who has studied through the Assemblies of God College, as my own personal biblical consultant. God has blessed him with the ability to understand the biblical outline structure. I understand the grace of God more effectively so, we have spiritually helped each other. We have a desire to carry out the Great commission.

FORWARD

Let me share in the beginning: I am humble servant of the Most High God and I’m attempting to use my God-given talent in order to bring supernatural words of wisdom to others through my spiritual encounters with the Holy Spirit: And as a result of ministering the gospel through these written words upon his guidance.

I knew as a child that God had given me a writing talent; every moment possible was spent writing on anything in my sight: Often, I must confess; the door frame was the most convenient place to write-much to my Mothers’ dismay.

In my teen years, stories and poems begin to form in my mind; they emerged into my adult-hood and many were published: And as a member of the Paragould Ministerial Alliances, I began to write religious articles for the Daily Press, and still write for the paper. The readers have shared how they have been blessed through the every-day simple sermons, which the articles projected to them.

Now I am a senior citizen and have a settled mind on the direction that God is leading; it is apparent that it’s time to share my writings with other Christians, or perhaps with others, who are in need of spiritual direction. My hope and prayer is that you all will be able to feel His presence in the words of this humble book.

THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER IS LIKE AN OPEN BOOK

I can talk from years of experience on the subject concerning mothers; young children; and Sunday mornings: I gave birth to five children and raised four. My parents raised my oldest daughter. I had her while living with them. This is a long story, but will attempt to explain. I was living at home and almost grown; and still depending on them for living expenses, because I had been partially crippled since age twelve with arthritis. I had also been sheltered from the world as a church kid I believed every guy was honest and truthful like my dad and brothers and uncles and cousins. I found out the hard way.

One fall day, I heard a car stop and a door open and close: I looked out and saw a tall dark and handsome guy walking towards the house. I thought; now here is my future, someone wants