Letters 2002

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2002 Letters to Friday Study Ministries

Ron, what a special message. (Sermon "The Flowers for the Crown"). It truly blessed me. What a great witnessing tool. How blessed you are. I will share this with others. 12/31/02

Happy, Happy, Happy New Year, Ron and Genevieve and Ron's mother. Have a joyous and safe one, and enjoy the coming of a New Year, and it is getting closer and closer for the Lord to come, so let us shout Hallelujah! I love you all, and hope the New Year will bring more prosperity, and good health, and a record attendance to the Friday Study Ministries. 12/30/02

Thanks for your beautiful sermon "Give me Oil". It ministered to me so that I can now deliver a wonderful sermon to youth in Juvenile Hall. Your explanation of the Lamp, Oil helped me to understand the need for Word and the Holy Spirit. Thanks. Rev. Sharon. 12/28/02

Dear Ron, Several month ago, I got an email from either you or Gen, asking if a picture of a spinning globe could be added to the site. Okay so several months later I have done this, let me know what you think, if you like it cool if not I can remove it.. 12/28/02 The "Spinning Globe" is on the Weekly Bulletin page of www.fridaystudy.org and it is wonderful. We thank Sandy, our Webmaster for all she does.

Feliz Navidad y un Prospero Año Nuevo 2002-2003
Happy Holidays and a Prosperous Year of 2003
Lucia. 12/22/02

Ron, Thank you for the new background colors.... I can read this weeks study and am once again a happy camper.... ((((HUGS))) Take care, Liz 12/15/02

Good message. (Sermon "Unity, Truth and Love"). Yvonne. 12/14/02

Dear Friday Study Ministries, I would like to ask you to add a link to our site AudibleFaith.com. We are a music ministry dedicated to distributing music from independant artists and churches from around the world. (a response was sent). 12/11/02

Dear Ron, Thank you so much for sharing your studies with me. They are very inspirational and encouraging. I pray for our Lord's continued blessing on you and Genevieve and your ministries. Gratefully yours, Mary T. 12/11/02

I really liked your illustration about the metal detectors in airports, in the sermon, "Unity, Truth and Love". Don A. 12/10/02

Ron, thanks so much for your invitation but cannot make that day, pray that it will be a blessed time with all your friends!   Mitch.   12/5/02

Friday Study Ministries is having an annual Christmas Event, celebrating Christ on December 15th. If you're reading this, you're invited. Contact ron@fridaystudy.org for details.

Hi Ron...... just a note to let you know that your studies are great however the last couple I could not read.... think it is the yellow background and light blue print.... but it is so hard to read......almost impossible..... couldn't be my old eyes could it? Just wondered if anyone else has mentioned that the text is hard to read..... Keep sending and I'll keep trying to read....Thanks..... Take care, Liz "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms" (1 Peter 4:10).   12/3/02

Thanks, Liz. We've passed this on to our webmaster. FSM

Dear Ron and Genevieve: I pray the both of you have a very blessed Thanksgiving also, and I pray I can be a special light as I help feed the homeless at my church this Thanksgiving. Thank you and God Bless You, Marilyn   11/27/02

Reference Sermon "The Lights of the City". To those that say "my church" my response would be but you are the Body of Christ so how can any church ever be referred to as "my church". My Pastor has a saying " the Church is us" (meaning the body). Keep praying that we will come to the knowledge of who we are in Christ. Yvonne. 11/25/02
Reference Sermon "The Puppy". Good Message. Yvonne. 11/25/02

Hello there! I have just found your website and absolutely love it. That's a lovely song that the girl sings! I have looked at various things on your site and I am impressed, but when my wife and I came to your 'humor' we had a really good laugh! We especially love the 'hare spray' joke! I too have a Christian site, in fact a whole group of them; we are Museltof Christian ministries, based in the UK and, if you want to have a glance, here are three of them; http://www.ourchurch.com/member/m/museltof/ - http://museltof.topcities.com - http://museltof.bravepages.com. Your Brother in the Faith, Robin 11/24/02

My, My, My, What a beautiful website. I found it as I was browsing. I teach a Bible class and we are on the Book of Acts. I was looking for resources. Imagine my joy as I click on your site and the soothing sound of Renee Bondi singing captured my attention. Your web site is so well done. Beautifully organized and easy to go from one area to another. I will be back to listen and to read. I have attached one of what God has put in my spirit to do as my Ministry. Use as God directs you. Be Blessed, Stay faithful. A Servant of Christ, Rachel. 11/24/02

Reference Sermon "The Puppy" 11/17/02. The Puppy was an especially good one. Steve. 11/20/02

Reference Sermon "The Puppy" 11/17/02. I really liked the Puppy. Pastor Davie. 11/19/02

Reference Sermon "The Puppy" 11/17/02. The Puppy was really cute. Don H. 11/18/02

I just read your post on the DIS mess board...and would like to know more about your church and the services....     Sincerely,   Marie. 11/17/02 A response was sent.

Reference Friday Study Acts 25:26-27 Now this I love .. perfect timing .. totally appropriate message. We read this passage so often, but not until you have sent this email did I consider the deeper meaning. Thank you. Nancy 11/16/02

Ron, I can't do very much right now because of my injury. I read your studies and sermons all the time and really enjoy them. To be in pain all the time is tiring and I need to be at home. Thank you. Geri. 11/12/02

Dear Ron, My parents and I started a church and at the end of our study we are to say short bible verses. We are new at this and we don't know them. i have tried to find sources online, but with no luck. Could you help? Frustrated. Cheri. 11/12/02. A response was sent.

Dear Ron and Genevieve, Decided to take a few minutes this morning to drop you a line and to Thank You for my Bible Study via the e-mail. Often I have wondered why HE brought me here to Palestine. The attachment I am sending is the result of HIM doing this. It touched me. God Bless. Mary. 11/9/02

Thanks for this study, Ron. It has been of particular meaning to me. I enjoy getting the ministry over the internet and being able to supplement my bible study during the week with it. May God continue to bless you and your ministry. Linda   11/8/02

As to the Sunday Sermon, Romans 3:28. Good message, How is Gen doing? You all are in our prayers. love   Pastor Marc & the ACLF family 11/5/02

As to Acts 25:16-20. Thanks FT (Father Timothy...) for your faithful messages. God is using you and Gen in many, unique ways. Go forward in His Strength dear servants of the King. Sue 11/4/02
Another message, as to the Sunday Sermon, Romans 3:28. AMEN dear Pastor. I printed this one as a reminder from time to time of just WHO I AM in CHRIST! Praise His Holy Name. Sue. 11/4/02

As I was reading about the delay in the surgery, I immediately wondered if God delayed it for the purpose of prayer. I did not receive the e-mail requesting prayer until about 8 or 8:30am, which evidently is about the time of the surgery. I prayed, realizing that the surgery had already taken place (so I thought), but continued to pray for healing and recovery. To find out today, that the surgery was CONCURRENTLY taking place, was pretty cool. It's always great to hear how God brings things about - He's so good to us ... so undeservingly... for me anyway. It's embarrassing to realize that we pray for healing, but don't recognize that He did it, when it happens. We try and figure it out with human wisdom, trying to explain what happened. Then after toiling in our frustration for a bit, we say, "Oh yah... maybe God DID bring healing, like we asked Him to". Still a bit skeptical! We ARE a needy people! Only by the grace of God can we exist! Carl. 10/28/02

Praise the Lord you guys! Craig & Mary. 10/27/02

Dear Ron & Gen, Thanks for sharing the happy news. We've prayed -- as have others -- like our daughter Carol. We're home for the moment, and will minister in Calvary Chapel of Camarillo next weekend. On Nov. 2, Christine will lead a women's seminar, Holidays... Holiness or Hassle. We look forward to seeing you both -In God's timing. Blessings, Dave & Christine. 10/27/02

Thank YOU for the good report on her progress! Please give her my love! :). Prayers continue~ Dori D. 10/27/02

Dear Sandy: I just received the E-mail about her surgery at 6:30PM on October 25, 2002, and even though I wasn't praying for her when she had her surgery, she and Ron are in my prayers now. Prayer is powerful, so I will pass on this prayer request. Thank you for including me in on your request and please keep me up to date on how she is doing. God is In Control! In Him, Marilyn. 10/27/02

Praying right now. Confident the Lord will keep our precious Genevieve well. Bianca. 10/27/02

Hi.... just read this email..... pray that the surgery went well and she is dong fine... will keep her in prayer.... Take care, Liz
"Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms" 1 Peter 4:10. 10/27/02

Hi.... just read this email..... pray that the surgery went well and she is dong fine... will keep her in prayer.... Take care, Liz
"Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms" 1 Peter 4:10

Thanks for notice, I'll say a prayer, and forward to others. Brian   10/27/02

Please pass on to Ron and Gen that I am praying for them and for her swift recovery. In Him, Tim Smith 10/27/02

Dear Ron-- Again you wrote a sermon JUST FOR ME. Thank you again for putting perspective back into my life--I've been feeling so sorry for myself for two months now--have injured my back and have not been able to do so many things--but the Lord has humbled me. Thank you again and again. Your sister in Christ, Billie. 10/27/02

Ron: Please give our love to Gen and tell her she is in our prayers. Let me know if there is anything we can do. God bless you both. Diane and Don. 10/26/02

Dear Ron, I am praying for Genevieve’s recuperation and I have a candle lighted all day in your support. Love heals, With regards, Lucia . 10/25/02

Reference Acts 25:11-15. Ron, Good message, thank you! Frank. 10/23/02

Reference Sunday Sermon, "The Weakening Process". There is a line in the "Desiderata" that says: "Gracefully surrender the things of youth". I like that. Don A. 10/22/02

Ron, I haven't visited your web site in awhile and I am excited about the changes. Very professional and very easy to navigate the site. I pray that God continues to expand your ministry in every useful way! Blessings my friend, Pastor Bob 10/22/02

Dear Ron and Genevieve, Just a brief note to let you know two things: (1) - For reasons unclear to me, I have recently been receiving COMPLETE e-mailings from you. They are no longer cut off and incomplete. I do not know the reason for this, because I have been doing nothing different from before, but it is good news for me and, perhaps, for other subscribers as well. (2) - Your insights on the "aging process," in your latest message, were particularly useful to an "old guy" like myself! Keep working hard for Him. With love, Jim L. 10/21/02

Acts 25:6-10. Very good message!!!! Be Blessed!!!. Yvonne. 10/18/02

I just read three quarters of your study in First Corinthians 15 at www.fridaystudy.org. It moved me deeply and I now know I want nothing, but to do His will. Thank you. Dennis. 10/18/02

God bless you in the work of the ministry to which God has called you. In His Service, Marilyn C. 10/17/02

Dear Ron, here addresses, as you requested. (Jim provided addresses for "lost" Friday Study email recipients)... Jim 10/16/02

Paul's new address: (and Paul gave us his new address). Dear readers: A reminder to let us know, as Paul did, when you change addresses. Thank you, and thank you, Paul. 10/14/02

Thank you, thank you, muchas gracias Ron for placing us (my brother Henry and I) on your website (www.fridaystudy.org) for prayer. I cried along with the music for its beauty. My prayers go for those other human beings in need. May God continue blessing you and your family. Lucia. 10/11/02

Dear Ron: That is a great teaching today, it really spoke to me. Thank you In Him, Marilyn P. 10/11/02

Dear Ron, Please change my e-mail address for your studies (The address was changed - thank you for writing. 10/11/02

Re: Sunday Sermon - 9/29/02 - Journey To Truth - John 1:14
Thank you for ministering to me. Oh by the way, I like the new format. Dr. Yvonne. 10/6/02

PayPal sends us notification of electronically generated donations to Friday Study Ministries. The current one said, "Dennis... just sent you a donation through PayPal", and named an amount. Thank you, Dennis, and thank all of you that donate toward the continuation of this ministry. 9/29/02

Re Sermon: Ordinary To Wonderful
This was great. I stand amazed at the amount of work you put into your messages. WOW I know why you always look tired... I will cc this to my brother Mike who will enjoy this also.   Sue. 9/27/02

Re Sermon: Ordinary To Wonderful - Acts 1:8
I did forward your sermon to others who were interested in the book "Good To Great". Hope you will talk about this at one of our Monday night studies. Thanks, Don. 9/25/02

I read the Sunday Sermon and was found it very good and as usual felt blessed that I have met you and Gen and Friday Study Ministries. Kindest Regards, Sandy. 9/22/02

Dear Pastor Beckham: Thank you for responding to me in such a lengthy and detailed manner. I truly appreciate the time you invested in me. I still have So many questions. I believe that I can benefit greatly from your experiences. Thank you, again, for your time and concern. Gloria   9/22/02

Congratulations. Friday Study Ministries has been reviewed and chosen to bear the 2002-2003 Golden Web Award.   9/18/02. The award may be viewed at www.fridaystudy.org - click to enter the site and view the Golden Web Award.

Hi Pastor Ron, I have been extremely busy so I have been unable to respond to your sermons. This was a great message (study in the Book of Acts). Very few people know about the term “The Way”, so it is a good thing that you are spreading this knowledge. I will be forwarding something to you, that came to me. I thought you might find it interesting. Love , and prayers to you and Gen . Yvonne 9/17/02

Great lesson Father Tim ooops I mean Pastor Ron. Praise God He died for us/,moi. I am excited about all God is doing through you tow. What a dynamic couple. Sue. 9/16/02

Please remove me from your e-mail list. I have given my resignation at my job. Thanks. Barbara. 9/14/02

To my friend, I just wanted you to know how much I feel that the Lord has blessed me when it comes to Friday Study Ministries, in the last 3 months or so never once has it failed. When I have been frustrated or feeling down, I look in my email and once again I realize how blessed I am when I see a new note, or sermon with Friday Study Ministries name on it. I just wanted to thank you and the Lord one more time today, for putting such a needed and wanted blessing in my life. Thank you Ron. Sandy. 9/13/02

Ron, Your studies are always so thoughtful and well done. Thanks for including me in these results of your ministry. Ben. 9/9/02

Ron, This sermon ("Pass The Ammunition") is truly a great reading, thanks. It gives me a lot to consider. Here is a prayer I learned this year that fits well with your commentary:
"Lord,
Open the doors you want opened;
Close the doors you want closed.
Help me to find & follow your most perfect will..."
Peace, Jim A. 9/9/02

Dear Ron, it's a very nice touch having the capability to play "Surrender" and other songs by Renee Bondi on your web site (www.fridaystudy.org). I really like Renee and her music. I have all of her CDs, and I use some of her songs during Walks. Also, your web site really looks GOOD these days! Jim L. 9/9/02

I have a new email address effective immed. Thx for making the change. Sue & Rick. 9/8/02

We checked out the web site www.fridaystudy.org. Great job. looks fantastic, not too cluttered makes for a really enjoyable visit. Please keep praying for my sister, thanks for putting her on your prayer list, will keep you updated as to her progress. Chris and Cindy. 9/8/02

Ron, I enjoyed this sermon (The Plane). It tells me how short I fall of following Jesus Christ. It still feels like a miraculous journey to know how much improvement I must make that makes life even more enjoyable. One thing I would like to discuss with you is when ministers say something like you said "God's definition of first-class..." Rather than "my feeling or my belief..." It presumes knowledge of what God thinks. I don't mean this as a criticism, you know I'm very new and tend to be judgmental. I need your understanding, wisdom and guidance. God Bless You, Dennis. 9/4/02 (An answer was sent to Dennis).

Dear Ron and Genevieve, I appreciate your sermons. I especially enjoyed the one about your New York trip. Love you. Mary. 9/1/02

Ron- thanks for writing and YES I think Pastor Chebo would also like to visit your site as well. GBY in this ministry. Pastor Stan and Debra. Aruba, Dutch Caribbean. 8/27/02

Good Stuff. Thanks. Don A. (Sunday Sermon - 8/25/02 - The Plant - Psalm 66:11-12). 8/26/02

Thanks for your messages Ron. Hope all is well. Could you do me a favor? Give me a brief definition of "Worship". Tomorrow evening, five of our churches here coming together for a Worship night and each pastor will share a little (5 minutes) on different aspects of worship. My assignment is to define worship and I'm surveying folks to include in my remarks. We would love to see you there if you can - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. If you have time to add to my survey I would love it. Thanks a bunch. Love and prayers, Dave. 8/25/02.
(An answer was sent to Pastor Dave).

Ron, I read this week's Friday Study, Acts 23: 31-35. I have a question on a statement you made in verse 32; "Any difficulty that seems to trouble you is allowed by the Lord, and he has good purpose in all that happens." This is where I have difficulty, where it appears that God allows everything to happen. My understanding is, simply put, God only does good things. We also have free will and the "Adversary". Let me know your thoughts. God Bless You, Dennis 8/23/02
(An answer was sent to Dennis).

Ron, I retired on 8/2. I hope to be able to spend more time on some business I love. Please add me to your email list for the Friday Study. Thanks, Joe. 8/14/02

Dear Ron: I really am impressed with your new web page, and the colors you are using in your Sermons on the Internet. It is easy on the eyes, and the important points are brought out in other colors that hit the eyes in a special way. Thanks for including me in Friday Study Ministries. Keep up the good work, and the Lord will bless your work for Him, in special ways, as I see He is already doing. All my love as your Sister-In-Christ, Marilyn 8/12/02

Hi Guys, I just wanted to let you know that your website is wonderful. I love the music and the graphics. Breast Cancer Angels now has a small website located at www.breastcancerangels.org that Don and I built a few days ago. Maybe we can do a link with yours for women needing prayer and inspiration. Faye.

Dear Ron, I would love to continue to receive your email sermons. But I have changed my email address. I can be reached at (Michael listed his address). Thank you for updating your records, and God Bless you and yours.   Michael.   8/10/02

RE: Friday Study 8/9/02 - Acts 23:21-25. Yes, people are looking for a rescuer. But they need to seek the only TRUE RESCUER. In fact, that’s what Miriam sang about in the book of Exodus after the children of Israel had crossed through the Red Sea onto dry land on the other side. Not only did she sing about it but she testified as to exactly what God had done to Pharaoh and his army. Yes, I agree, Jesus Christ/Y’shua is the only place to put our trust. Good Message! Yvonne. 8/9/02

Ron, I love what's been done to the website (www.fridaystudy.org). It's just like being in church. Sylvia 8/2/02.

As to the new site (www.fridaystudy.org).Great!!!!!!!!! Good work by whoever. Love it!!!!!!!!! Love you all! Sondra. 8/1/02

Congratulations on the new website (www.fridaystudy.org). It's first rate. Steve 7/31/02

Good Ron, Very Good (Sermon "The Phantom"). Don 7/31/02

Your site has been approved for inclusion in The Christian Web Ring. You can find your listing at www.christring.org/ChristianWebRing/sitelist.html. 7/31/02

Ron, I particularly enjoyed this sermon. It really spoke to me and where I am now, not using our Lord as my "bread of life". This made me realize that I have been relying more on "me" rather than Him. Thank you. God Bless You, Dennis 7/31/02

Dear Ron, This is the first time I have viewed your new site (www.fridaystudy.org). I am impressed. As always, I have enjoyed your comments on New York and etc. My brother and I traveled through the city but never stopped. Someday, I would like to fly there and see the city like you did. Regards to Genevieve. God Bless always, Mary 7/30/02

Great redesign, Ron! The website looks wonderful. Lorelei. 7/30/02

Thank you Ron for another "hit the mark" sermon. I am truly touched. Love, Billie 7/16/02

He can do more than we can ever ask or think...
He has worked wonders with my life, I can wait for him to work in the life of those I know. I ache for them to come to know the saving and loving grace of God. And I ache whenever I forget. Thanks for the reminder. Deb 7/16/02

Glad you got to see NY City.   Good message too. Especially the quote. Yvonne. 7/15/02

(Re Sunday Sermon, "The Light") - Thank you. Jason. 7/15/02

Ron, your message was very powerful today (Sermon "The Light"), thank you, Faye 7/14/02

I would love to receive your study. The one you sent was very good. I always struggle with keeping a study current and this would be very good for me. Sue. 7/13/02

Re: Friday Study 7/12/02 - Acts 23:1-5. Good word, Ron. And timely with all the unrest we are living in - racial, economic, political, and the like. Let us continue to pray that with all the calming of fears and uprisings, there be God in the midst with his quieting the spirits that have such strongholds in the dark places. We read the end of the Book. God is still on the throne. Deb 7/13/02

Ron - great message. I still really enjoy, get blessed by "your" lessons. Thank you Lord! love and peace to you. Steve. 7/10/02

RON, THANK YOU FOR THIS SERMON (Helpless But Not In Seattle). THE TIMING WAS RIGHT. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU WIFE. LOVE, GARY 7/9/02

Please drop me from you e-mail. I can't give them the attention they deserve. Thank you. Bill 7/8/02

Just wanted to tell you how I enjoy getting the studies. And always enjoy your commentaries on life and etc. God Bless. Mary 7/8/02

Thank you so much for the information. Am looking forward to going in and seeing what you have on Revelations. Thanks again and God bless you. Barbara. 7/6/02

PEACE BE WITH YOU AS YOU TRAVEL. Ernie 6/20/02

Hope you have a blessed rest and vacation. Yvonne. 6/19/02

Thank you so much for using my Mother Elda in such a mighty way. My first thought is that each and every word you printed was perfect. My second thought is how wonderful it is to me, and to my Mother, that you would choose to use the last part of her life, and her death, to further the Kingdom of God. Well done good and faithful servant. I will be praying for you and Gen. We Love You! In Christ's Full Love, Tommy. 6/18/02

Dear Ron and Gen, Thanks for taking the time to talk with us yesterday. It is a difficult situation, and especially if they feel completely alone. May God bless you and the ministry that you so faithfully fulfill. Paul and Kathy. 6/18/02

Your Sunday Sermon ("Many Are Called") was wonderful. Don H. 6/17/02

Ron, Please add me to your e-mailing list. Michael 5/31/02

(RE: Sunday Sermon - 5/26/02 - His Wrath - Romans 1:18). What a wonderful message. Since I minister at a Hospice where the majority of the people are “gay”. (including the workers) and the majority are dying from AIDS, I will print this out and share it with some of them. Great message – but you certainly show them the WAY. Yvonne. 5/31/02

I remember you mentioning something about 'grief counseling' and was wondering if you or someone you know does that type of counseling. We have a need in our Church. Pastor D. (Yes we do and a response was sent). 5/31/02

Mr. Beckham You are wrong in your assumption that Christ and the Church are the stone of Daniel's Prophecy. The Church did not clash with the Roman empire. It was subject to it. Islam alone defeated the Romans and the Persians. The second Khalifa Umar totally routed the Romans. They were further pounded by the Turks who captured Constantinople. The eastern empire was destroyed by the Muslims. History has spoken. Then Islam spread all over the world. Ishmail. 5/30/02. (A response was sent).

Pastor Ron, Please add me to your mailing list. Thanks so much. Donna 5/25/02

I've sent your sermon from Sunday to all my friends. Mary. 5/24/02

I think your sermon on Bill and Carlos was wonderful. Thank you. Angela. 5/22/02

Ron: Great message. (Sermon Three Deaths). Perfect examples. Carlos grabbed the rope. I also liked the story about being on the wrong train and then getting on the right one. Thanks, Don A. 5/22/02

( Re Sunday Sermon - Ordinary People - James 5:17). Hey Pastor:, This is good stuff.. Thanks. Don 5/15/02

Can you please help me understand chapter 20 of John. I am going to speak on this chapter and I need your help. I really enjoy reading your letters and commentaries. Me and my husband have started a new church and it is called Friendship Church in Tennessee. It is non-denominational. I have used your commentary a lot for its help. we really enjoy your work. Keep it up. Virginia. 5/12/02

May God bless you and your husband in your new life together and in your ministry. Sincerely, Julie and Jeanette. 5/7/02

I really enjoy your studies. Bill 5/7/02

Thanks for including me on your teachings, and may God bless you abundantly. Please E-mail me re: my Testimony, and the apparent snail mail. You both are in my prayers, financially and otherwise. In Him, Marilyn 5/7/02

My Church, Atco United Methodist, is studying the book of Daniel in Bible Study and I wanted to see if I could get some additional information on Daniel. So I went into the Internet under "Bible" then "Bible Study" and this brought me up to "Daniel". I have copied the whole book of Daniel and have started using it (we're up to Chapter 3 now). I have found it to be very interesting and informative. Thank you for being there and may God Bless you in your life. Barbara. 5/2/02

Thank you for your faithfulness and always continuing to send me emails. I am always blessed by them, particularly the one I received today: "I am Safe." I am very grateful to hear these words this particular day. God's love does indeed cross many man-made boundaries, especially the ones we make for ourselves, built of our limited understanding. I am so grateful for that love. Much love to both of you, Lorelai 5/2/02

Just wanted to send a "heart-felt" thank you, Ron. Sincerely, Dori 5/2/02

Bless you for this website. May God pour His continuous Spirit upon you and your family like a never ending flowing river. 5/1/02

Hi Ron, Please have Genevieve contact me about grief counseling. She was nice enough to give me a card a while ago. I really appreciate it. Thank you. Jodi 5/1/02

Please send me the study on Acts 5:20-25. Our church is studying Daniel now and it states that this is closely related. thank you and God bless Barbara. 5/1/02

Thank you so much for doing Galatians because it's our Scripture for the upcoming Kairos weekend in Victorville Federal Prison. Angela. 4/27/02

I loved this (Galatians 5) I am dealing with a situation with a Christian friend. These verses fortify and focus my eyes and heart to what the Lord wants to me to do-say-LOVE. I appreciate your diligence with your studies Pastor Ron. God's best for you! And we know that will happen right? Love Sister Sue. 4/27/02

Dear Mr. Beckham; I just wanted to take a minute to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your spiritual inspiration. You have been very instrumental in my survival over the last 16 months. I'm the U.S. Army soldier stationed in Korea. I'm coming home on Tues. April 30th. I'm so happy that this hardship tour is almost over and wanted to let you know how thankful I truly am. I now live in AZ but I still have family in LB so I will definitely be in to thank you in person very soon. God Bless You and your wonderful word!   Sincerely, Scott. 4/26/02

Just a comment: As a believer, it becomes easier (eventually easy) to be humble as you establish your relationship with Christ and know who you are in Christ. Because the freedom of knowing who you are in him, will leave you know choice but to be humble, when you realize whose Spirit we temple. Yvonne. 4/24/02

Thank you dear faithful servant for this message. (gave email address). 4/23/02

Ron, I would love to get an email of your weekly sermon. That would be very nice. Peace and good health to both of you. Love, Jana. I will keep you both in my prayers. 4/22/02

I really liked your sermon for Sunday, "Cracked Pots." David. 4/19/02

Ron, Thank you so much for your commitment to this ministry. After talking with you, I thought I would check out this website. Was I surprised at what I found. In our office, I have provided an opportunity for all my employees to spend 30 minutes every morning studying God's word and in prayer. We were discussing what study program to use in studying God's word as we were picking books of the bible and just reading. Needless to say, after going thru this website, we have picked Hosea, and go thru about 7 to 10 verses each morning. We faithfully get together every morning at 7:30 to study and sure have appreciated your insight when studying God's word. Thank you for your faithfulness to God -- Jack 4/17/02

These condensed versions (the Galatian studies) are a real encouragement for me to study on my own. Don H. 4/13/02

I have been gratified over the months that I've been reading your work that you haven't fallen into the church's habit of denigrating the law (read "Torah"), but have actually been using "Jewish roots" hermeneutics, for the most part, to parse your teachings. John. 4/13/02

Dear Ron: Here are a few verses that seem to indicate that God does not always hear our prayers. Maybe you can share with me some verses that says He is always hearing our prayers. I look forward to your response. Ted (a response was sent). 4/13/02

(Re: DSL has been restored to the Friday Study Computers). --- Praise Praise Praise the LORD!! A prayer in faith. Thanks God. Don A. 4/13/02

Dear Ron and Genevieve, I'm praying for you both, and thank you for placing those names on your prayer list. Pastor Marc. 4/5/02

Please send me some more sermons I really look forward to them, but I haven't received anymore since Easter. Your friend in Christ Lon. 4/5/02 (Note: one sermon and one study are sent by email each week. Another study is only done for www.fridaystudy.org as are the other offerings of this Church on the Internet.)

What a blessed and truthful message of freedom. Hope your Resurrection day was a blessing. Everyone who is desiring to grow in Christ should be blessed by this. There are so many things in the world which try to lure us into being something we are not. Walking in freedom, truly has to be a choice as well as loving command from Christ. Shalom. 4/5/02

Would you please remove our name from your listing. Thanks..... Laurie. 4/5/02

Praise God for His work through you. I truly enjoy the Words you send. have just returned from a clinic for Evangelism Explosion (J. Kennedy). WOW. You mentioned a book. Would love to discuss it with you sometime. In His Love Karla 3/26/02

Thank you Pastor Ron, for that lovely sermon I am going to pass it on to my friends also. Sometimes when we are down and out like I was yesterday we Christians need food like you just gave me to get through all those thorns that seem to pass our way. Please keep sending those sermons to me also. There is something else that came to me not long ago from a friend of mine and I would like to ask you about it. They mentioned the time of Adam and Eve and that most of us know of three sons Cane, Abel and Seth. But where in the Bible does it say they had other children like daughters and we know that Cane slew Abel. Where did the linage go from there? They ask me if I knew if Adam and Eve had daughters also and I could not answer that question. One thing that baffled me was a question that I am not sure I want to ask but feel I must so here goes. Did the sons and daughters multiply by way on incest? I didn't know exactly how to ask that question or if I had it in my powers to ask you that question. If you can help my friend and me by shining some light on that question we would be grateful. Thank you again. Carolyn. 3/26/02 (An answer was sent).

Thanks, Ron, for the good thoughts. Jim. 3/25/02

Your sermon "My Son" was perfect for me. Mary. 3/24/02

Thank you. Yvonne. 3/23/02

I love it. God rejects all carnal efforts. (From the study in Galatians). Sue 3/21/02.

Hey Ron Where you been? 1st time in a long time I hears from you! Thx for the message. Peace to you stay well. Tom (We wrote and told Tom about the computer crash). 3/19/02

Ron, (Sermon "My Strength") My only comment is the woman who was disappointed in the Pastor reminded me of many people who forget that Pastors like all of us are vessels. If the Pastor was praying for her or a group, the Lord knew the names of each of the people and the expectation of the woman should have been in the Lord answering the Prayer and not putting her expectation in the Pastor who was offering the prayer. It would seem to me that his prayer was no less effective because he was praying to the one who answers prayer and knows every hair on our heads and formed us before the foundation of the world. Yvonne. 3/18/02

Ron, The Long Beach Area Republican Party is having a Red, White, and Blue Texas Barbecue. The keynote speaker has yet to be confirmed, first on the list of possible speakers is Bill Simon. They asked who would be a good minister to give the invocation, so naturally, I thought of you. Please let me know if you are available and would be interested in giving the invocation. Brian. 3/15/02

Ron, I am very impressed with your ministry and the amount that you are able to do on the computer. I am so glad that you were able to get it (your computer) working better. Tim 3/14/02