In my previous post, I ended with a testimony — one that still lives raw and true in me today. The pastor I briefly mentioned is someone my very own brother and sister still submit to. Do I feel horrible for leaving his teachings? Not at all.
The Bible led me to truth that wasn’t being shared. He wasn’t teaching us from Scripture — he was leading us by his own opinions. He would reference the Bible, yes, but never take us there to read it for ourselves.
When my daughters and I would speak what we received from God, he would say, “That was a dirty word.” And we were left asking, “Where then does faith come in?”
Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. We receive it through the Spirit. So, how can it be muddy?
That’s when God led me to another pastor — someone completely unrelated to anyone I know. I pulled up one of his YouTube sermons, and he spoke directly to my spirit.
He reached me from 2,000 miles away. I started bawling. I cried so hard I fell asleep.
I asked God, “What is this?”“Father, what are You telling me?”
And I received: “This is who I would have you and your daughters listen to. You will be taught by him. He is of Me.”
So, without further ado, here is the pastor we now listen to. We downloaded their app. Every day, whether at work or in quiet moments, I listen to one or two of his sermons.
He doesn’t just teach the Bible — he walks us through it. Verse by verse. Line by line. Precept upon precept.
His teachings are not confined to a single message. They are woven through series like Kingdom Gems. God of Miracles and Kingdom Callings are also included. These series are all rooted in the Book of Matthew. Each one speaks directly to our spirit, confirming what God has already whispered to us.
This isn’t just a pastor we follow. It’s a vessel God has chosen to lead us deeper into truth.
Here is one of his many sermons — a glimpse into the voice that reached us from 2,000 miles away and continues to teach us daily: BREAK FREE From the Grip of Temptation and Walk in Your Purpose – Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell (2819 Church)
Introduction: A Journey of Purity, Faith, and Obedience
Purity isn’t just about abstaining from sin — it’s about surrender. It’s about laying down personal ambition, emotion, and tradition to walk in the will of God.
Faith isn’t just believing — it’s moving. It’s hearing the voice of God and acting on it, even when it defies logic or familiarity.
This shift wasn’t born out of offense or rebellion — it was born out of obedience. I didn’t leave my former pastor because I wanted to. I left because God instructed me to.
As an unmarried woman, I was told I must submit to him and the elders. But I felt a deep unease, especially since he is my sister’s husband. So I went to God. And He reminded me of His divine order: “The head of every man is Christ. The head of a woman is man. The head of Christ is God.” (1 Corinthians 11:3)
He showed me that my head is Christ. That my long hair is my covering. That I am walking in the order He designed.
I moved in faith. And now, my daughters and I are digital disciples of a church 2,000 miles away. We tithe joyfully. We listen daily. We are convicted, changed, and awakened.
This is purity. This is faith. And above all, this is love.
This post is a testimony of both. Of leaving behind a pastor I once submitted to — not out of rebellion, but obedience. Of stepping into a new spiritual covering, led not by preference but by divine instruction.
My daughters and I are now digital disciples of a church over 2,000 miles away. We tithe joyfully. We listen daily. We are convicted, changed, and awakened.
This is what it means to live a life of purity and faith. And through it all, it is love — God’s love — that binds it together.
Other Sources which keep me grounded in the Word of God
And while I’ve shared much about our journey with Pastor Mitchell and 2819 Church, I haven’t yet spoken of Job — a man whose life is a prime example of living by faith.
Job didn’t walk by sight. He walked through loss, confusion, and silence — yet he remained faithful. His story reminds me that purity isn’t just about what we do, but how we endure. Faith isn’t just about believing in the good — it’s trusting God through the storm.
When I’m not listening to Pastor Mitchell, reading the Holy Bible, I’m often listening to Deep Bible Stories.
This channel keeps me grounded in the Word of God. It’s raw, honest, and deeply rooted in Scripture. Whether it’s a breakdown of the Book of Hebrews or a walk through the Lord’s Prayer, it guides me. It helps me remain focused on truth. This is especially important when distractions try to pull me away.
below you’ll find the introduction to the Deep Bible Stories.
Reflections on Job: A Life of Purity and Faith
Job, to me, is the prime example of a life lived in purity and unwavering faith. I listened to his story through my Audible Bible. I was struck by the depth of his righteousness. I admired the quiet strength of his endurance. His friends came and sat with him in silence — a simple act of presence that spoke volumes. It reminded me that sometimes, just being there for someone is the ministry.
Listening to the Word of God while I work has become a spiritual anchor. It shifts my mental state, keeping me focused on Him rather than the noise and chaos around me. That’s why I’ve included a video below for those who want to hear Job’s story in a fresh way.
Many interpret the Book of Job differently. What I received was this: Job was a man of faith, purity, and righteousness. What happened to him was a test — one he passed with integrity and surrender. And it’s a test many of us face but often fail. His story calls us higher
I hesitated to include these videos. They’re part of my personal walk — the quiet moments where I listen, reflect, and realign with God. But I’ve learned that what feeds me spiritually isn’t meant to be hoarded. I share these teachings with my daughters. Now I offer them here. I trust that someone else might be nourished too. If you’re in a season of testing, may Job’s story speak to you. If you are simply seeking clarity, may it speak to you as it did to me.
Final Reflection & Invitation
If any of the videos I’ve shared here have helped you, please feel free to reach out. Also reach out if you have questions, thoughts, or just something on your heart. I’ll gladly respond.
This space is meant to be a place of truth, healing, and clarity. Whether you’re wrestling with something or simply seeking more, you’re not alone.
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Father God, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
I pray that those who read this post and watch the videos are prompted by You. They should be moved not by emotion, not by persuasion, but by Your Spirit alone. May Your truth pierce through confusion, and may Your love draw them into deeper purity, faith, and surrender. Let every word shared here be a seed planted in good soil, bearing fruit in its season. I ask that You guide each reader into clarity, conviction, and healing. May they know You not just in knowledge, but in intimacy — as Redeemer, Counselor, and Friend. And if any heart is heavy, questioning, or searching, I pray You meet them right where they are. Let this space be a vessel for Your glory, and let every response be led by grace.
They handed me rules before they mentioned love. Taught me how to kneel but never how to hear. I just didn’t understand what I was walking into.
I was a child following the rules of my parents—no context, no explanation. Just orders. Just tradition. Just Sunday morning performance.
They forced me into church culture. And every Sunday, we dressed up in our holiness like armor. But behind the doors, there were arguments, yelling, judgment. Whispers of disapproval if I was seen texting. Barking voices because I wanted to be a teenager. There was no grace—only expectations.
And when I said, “I don’t want to go to church,” I wasn’t met with understanding. I was branded a disappointment. Told I was rebellious. That I needed to repent.
We followed the crowds like spiritual robots. Lined up in pews, rehearsed our reverence. But behind the smiles were fractured hearts and unspoken hurt.
This wasn’t revival. This wasn’t relationship. It was rehearsed religion— a fatal condition of the heart.
🔥 The Lie We Believed
Religion isn’t God. It’s man-made—layered, structured, and twisted through centuries. It was the Pharisees and Sadducees who modeled it first: Rules upon rules, burdens without grace, Laws that suffocated the hungry and shamed the searching.
We were taught that performance earns salvation, That wearing our best earns favor, That we must do in order to be seen.
But the Gospel says otherwise.
📖 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” — Ephesians 2:8
We believed that going to church meant knowing Jesus. But going to a building isn’t the same as becoming the body.
📖 “And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.” — Acts 2:47 The early Church wasn’t just about gathering—it was about devotion, unity, and shared surrender.
Jesus gave us parables not as stories to admire, but as mirrors to examine ourselves:
📖 The Parable of the Sower — Luke 8:5–15 So many of us have hearts like hardened soil: religion falls upon it but relationship never takes root. We hear the Word… but do we live it?
📖 The Parable of the Vineyard — Matthew 21:33–44 God entrusted His vineyard to workers—but they rejected the messenger. This wasn’t just about a field. It was about us—our stewardship, our response, our fruit.
Faith isn’t a side piece to our lives—it’s the heartbeat. Not just a Sunday thing. Not just an emergency escape.
📖 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.” — John 15:5
To believe is to follow. To have faith is to live out His Word—not part of our lives, but the center. The very breath in our lungs. The motive behind our decisions. The love we offer the world.
❤️ The Grace-Filled Conclusion
Some of us walked into church hoping for healing— and walked out carrying deeper wounds. We saw the façade behind the pulpit, the polished masks, the rehearsed love, and it left a bitter taste for any building bearing His name.
So we wandered. Not because we stopped believing— but because we couldn’t reconcile ritual with reality. We became sheep without a fold, aching to belong yet afraid to return.
But here’s the truth: God is not limited to stained glass and sermons. He’s not confined to structure—He dwells in surrendered hearts.
📖 “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands.” — Acts 17:24
He knows your heart better than any sermon ever could. He knows the disappointment. The questions. The longing.
And He hasn’t walked away.
📖 “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” — Hebrews 13:5
If we’re honest… we didn’t walk away from Him. We walked away from what we thought was Him. But the Father? He remained. He waited. He whispered.
📖 “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” — John 10:27
So pause. Breathe. Listen.
You are not alone. You were never forsaken. And the door to relationship has never been locked.
📖 “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
It wasn’t church that saved you. It was always going to be Him.
Reader Prayer: Relationship Over Ritual
Father, I’ve chased performance. I’ve worshipped from a place of fear, not intimacy. But today, I choose to lay down ritual and lift up relationship. I don’t want to honor You with my lips while my heart stays far away. So draw me back—not to religion, but to You. Heal the places where church wounded me. Restore the trust I lost in the crowd. And teach me to hear You—not through noise, but through surrender. I belong to You. And that’s enough. In Jesus Christ’s name I pray. Amen
