The following is the first chapter of my third book, "The Gospel of Deception - Counterfeit Christianity and the Fate of Its Followers", which will be released on Amazon shortly, hopefully early September. My apologies for the layout. It is not uploading in the correct style of the actual book, no matter how hard I try to correct it. But I hope you will enjoy reading it, and that this sample will encourage you to buy the book when it is released in a few weeks time. Keep a look out on Amazon! NB, This is a pre-release sample and may contain a few errors, which will be corrected before publication. The Gospel of Deception Chapter 1 - The Reason for this Book This chapter is a vital part of the book, as it sets the scene for the whole purpose of writing it. I have chosen not to call it the ‘Introduction’ because I know how tempting it can be to skip reading it! Let’s view this chapter as the ‘Trailer’, giving you the desire to want to read to the very end! But before I...
Losing a loved one | Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
It has been a while since I last posted a blog; and this one concerns losing a loved one. On 20th June (2017), our lives were catapulted into a non-stop vigil at the bedside of my 90 year old father-in-law, who was rushed to hospital. After a few days, he seemed to recover and they were looking at sending him back home at the end of that week once they had arranged extra care in place for him at home. Michele is the author of Come on Church! Wake Up! and The End of The World and The Gospel of Deception - Counterfeit Christianity and the Fate of Its Followers Available WORLDWIDE as paperback and Kindle, on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other online book stores.
In memory of my dad, who died very suddenly!
My Dad died very suddenly, and without warning on 17th January 2015. I did not make it to his hospital bedside in time. I missed his last breath by a few minutes...The painful memory of it still lingers in my mind. I wrote this poem for dad in memory of a very loving father, and read it out at his funeral. Miss You... Miss you, miss you, miss you; Everything I do, echoes with the laughter, and the voice of you. You’re on every corner, every turn and twist; Every old familiar place, Whispers how you’re missed. Miss you, miss you, miss you; Everywhere I go, Are memories of the happy times we shared so long ago. Picnics in the sunshine, Days out by the sea, Fish and chips and cream-tea shops, What joys these brought to me! Miss you, miss you, miss you; Nothing can replace, The memory of the joy that lit your ever-smiling face. No matter what each day would bring; When clouds got in the way, In your heart the sun would shine and never fade away. Oh I miss you, miss you; There’s a strange sad silence...
A Personal Deliverance from Evil
This blog concerns a real-life personal deliverance from evil. I have been a follower of Christ since 1992. And I understand and believe Jesus' teaching that those who are His followers will be able to cast out demons. I have been in the presence of people who have experienced a demon being cast out of them, which has manifested in the ways that are clearly described in the Bible. Not only that but I have read books on this subject, written by high profile Christians. And many say that once we become followers of Christ, we personally cannot have demons in us that need casting out. They say quite rightly that we can be oppressed by demons, causing us depression, anxiety, fear and all manner of troubles, but they state that we CANNOT have demons actually in us that need casting out. Michele is the author of Come on Church! Wake Up! ; The End of The World and The Gospel of Deception - Counterfeit Christianity and the Fate of Its Followers Available WORLDWIDE as paperback and Kindle, on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other online book stores. Return to Home Page
Am I Really A Follower of Christ? Blog by Michele Neal
We call ourselves a Christian; a follower of Christ. But do we examine our daily lives to see if we are really living as Christ would want us to live? Christianity goes far beyond the mere "head-knowledge" of the principles of our faith which we find in Holy Scripture. For example, many have great knowledge of what God's Word says. Whata's more, they hear His Word and are well-learned in what it says. But are they actually "doers" of His Word? Michele is the author of Come on Church! Wake Up! ; The End of The World and The Gospel of Deception - Counterfeit Christianity and the Fate of Its Followers Available WORLDWIDE as paperback and Kindle, on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other online book stores. Return to Blogs
Let GOD Dwell in His House!
A while back, when I was having a time of prayer, I felt the Holy Spirit say this. "When are my people going to let God dwell in His House? They have evicted Him with their compromise and complacency, and it is full of the deeds of darkness." I was startled by the force of this message, and so I began to write the following, which I believe is also what God feels about His Church: Come on Church, Wake Up! Michele is the author of Come on Church! Wake Up! ; The End of The World and The Gospel of Deception - Counterfeit Christianity and the Fate of Its Followers Available WORLDWIDE as paperback and Kindle, on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other online book stores. Return to Home Page
God’s Counsel and Correction
I believe that many followers of Christ have a wrong view of God's counsel and correction. When He convicts them of sin through the counsel of His Word, they think that He is condemning and punishing them. However, this thinking is FAR from the truth! The purpose of God's counsel and correction is the demonstration of His DEEP LOVE for those who have become followers of Christ. God's desire is to reveal to us what is wrong in our lives. And then show us from His Word what we need to do to correct the things that He has pointed out. When we receive God's correction with a thankful heart and apply His counsel with humility, ALL of heaven rejoices at our obedience! God's correction is for our ultimate BENEFIT. It is His loving restraint, designed to prevent us from falling into situations which will reap catastrophe and destruction in our lives, which is why it is so vital that we read His Word and obey what He says. God's Counsel and Correction is intended to help us. Whilst His correction may be painful to bear, if we heed His correction and do not resist it in a spirit...
Abiding in Christ
To me, 'abiding in Christ' means to have such a deep relationship with the Lord that we think, feel, speak and act according to what His Word teaches us, instructs us, exhorts us, and commands us to do. I.e., the things we think must honour and please Jesus. The things we say must honour and please Jesus. Accordingly, the things we feel in our silent emotions must honour and please Jesus, and the things we do must honour and please Jesus. As I have said, to me, THIS is 'abiding in Christ'. Read more Blogs Visit Home Page
The Gospel message of salvation spoken by Jesus Christ
The Gospel message of salvation was preached by Jesus as God's Good News. His words are simple and life-changing: "The Time promised by God has come at last. The Kingdom of God is near. Repent of your sins and believe the Good News." - Mark 1:14-16 NLT (Emphasis is my own). Jesus was speaking about HIMSELF in this passage, as being the One who is fulfilling the declaration that "The time promised by God has come at last. The Kingdom of God is near." His Heavenly Father sent Him into the world to bring the reality and the hope of salvation to those who will REPENT of their sins and believe this Good News. So we must ask ourself this penetrating question: "Will I repent of my sins and believe God's incredible Good News that I can be saved from eternity in hell by putting my faith in Jesus Christ, the only One who can save me?" With all my heart I pray that whoever reads this post will respond to God's amazing gift of salvation. Because Jesus Himself told us EXACTLY what to do; Repent and believe. Furthermore, it could not be any simpler. As the apostle Paul...
The Days of Noah (The Last Days)
In the New Testament, Jesus said that in the times leading up to His Second Coming, the world will be living as it was in 'the Days of Noah' (Matt 24:37 & Luke 17:26). During a time of prayer, I heard the Lord speak into my spirit, and I heard the words, "These are those days...". Michele is the author of Come on Church! Wake Up! ; The End of The World and The Gospel of Deception - Counterfeit Christianity and the Fate of Its Followers Available WORLDWIDE as paperback and Kindle, on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other online book stores. Revisit Home Page Read more of Michele's blogs