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I'm Saint Norm and I am a born-again Christian.. I grew up in a catholic home and attended catholic schools even through college at St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. I was enrolled in the seminary to become a priest. The trouble was that I did not know Jesus. All that I got when I went to confession was condemnation! "If you don't straighten up, you're going to hell." I already knew that, but nobody told the good news about Jesus, so I eventually left the seminary and spent the next 20 odd years searching everywhere for something that would satisfy the gnawing that I felt inside me. I was into sex, gambling, wild paries, and lots of drinking. Even a few drugs were tried, but nothing satisfied me. In the process I became an alcoholic and my marriage was on the rocks. My wife and I were separated for the third time, when one day while I was sitting alone and drounding my sorrows that God came in and delivered me from my alcoholism. Suddenly I saw something in my wife's (a glow) which I later came to understand was the glory of God, and I knew that was the answer to what I had been searching for all those years. The only thing that my wife had been doing was attending church, so I began attending church with her. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Praise God, I heard the good news of Jesus as Saviour and Accept Him into my heart one night at the foot of my bed. That was in 1986. Within the next year, I was gloriously filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues and the Spirit called me forth to study God's word at Grace & Glory Bible College. I graduated from there in 1994 and am presently the prophecy teacher at the college. God is indeed rich in mercy and grace.
Love in Christ,
brother Norm Skarie
"Now imagine you and the Lord Jesus walking down the road together. For much of the way, the Lord's footprints go along steadily, consistently, rarely varying the pace.
But your prints are a disorganized stream of zigzags, starts, stops, turnarounds, circles, departures and returns. For much of the way it seems to go like this. But gradually, your footprints come more in line with the Lord's, soon paralleling His consistently.
You and Jesus are walking as true friends. This seems perfect, but then an interesting thing happens: your footprints that once etched the sand next to the Master's are now walking precisely in His steps.
Inside His larger footprints is the small 'sandprint', safely enclosed. You and Jesus are becoming one. This goes on for many miles. But gradually you notice another change. The footprint inside the larger footprint seems to grow larger. Eventually it disappears altogether. There is only one set of footprints.
They have become one.
Again, this goes on for a long time. But then something awful happens. The second set of footprints is back. And this time it seems even worse. Zigzags all over the place. Stops. Starts. Deep gashes in the sand. A veritable mess of prints. You're amazed and shocked. But this is the end of your dream.
Now you speak. 'Lord, I understand the first scene with the zigzags and fits and starts and so on. I was a new Christian, just learning. But You walked on through the storm and helped me learn to walk with you.'
'That is correct.'
'Yes, and when the smaller footprints were inside of Yours, I was actually learning to walk in Your steps. I followed You very closely.'
'Very good. You have understood everything so far.'
'Then the smaller footprints grew and eventually filled in with Yours. I suppose that I was actually growing so much that I was becoming like you in every way.'
'Precisely.'
'But this is my question. Lord.. Was there a regression or something? The footprints went back to two, and this time it was worse than the first.'
The Lord smiles, then laughs. 'You didn't know?' He says. 'That was when we danced'."
(Author Unknown)
CHAINS OF GLASS
May be performed as Readers Theater, or memorized. Woman is positioned center stage. Demon 1 is behind and to the right of the woman Demon 2 is behind and to the left of the woman Voice is from offstage.
(Demons begin with backs to audience)
VOICE:
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in heavenly realms.
WOMAN:
My life seems to be one spiritual struggle after another. There's always something causing me to stumble in my walk. (Demons turn in unison)
D1:
Good morning Demon Alcohol
D2:
Good Morning Demon Greed Move quickly while she's struggling Confuse her wants for needs
WOMAN:
I need to get a second job, so I can afford to get a new outfit for the company Christmas dinner. Y'know if I could make more money, life would be easier. I mean,why is it the neigbors have their big house and a Lexus and all.
D1:
Splendid now, her ears are plugged
D2:
She's sure to miss the alarm
D1:
Here's the chain for round her legs
D2:
And here's one for her arms
WOMAN:
How am I gonna make the payments on all these credit cards? I can't take on another job. They say they're going to reposess the sofa. I need a drink to wind down after waiting tables. Good thing I don't have to declare the cash I get from tips. Maybe I can skim some from the till. There's no way they'll miss a few bucks here and there. I'll pay it back when I get back on top of things.
VOICE:
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
WOMAN:
Oh Father forgive me of my greed. Help me to keep close to you. I repent of my sin in Jesus name. (Demons recoil at the name of Jesus)
D1:
What was that?
D2:
I can't be sure, I'm still blinded from the blast.
D1:
The Name above all names has shattered the chains like they were glass.
WOMAN:
Praise God They made such a good offer for the car. After the boat sells, I'll have three more months before I'm debt free. I can quit the second job, and spend more time with my son. Thank you Lord for seeing me through the traps and snares laid by the enemy.
D2:
You fool you didn't bind her right
D1:
I don't know, she looked enslaved
D2:
We'll need some reinforcements now
D1:
You never told me she was saved!
WOMAN:
I love you Lord. Thank you for letting me feel your presence. (eyes closed hands raised)
D1:
I hate it when they pray like that.
D2:
She was putty in our hands
D1:
Anxiety and fear are on the way
D2:
Let's see how long she stands (Turn backs to audience)
WOMAN:
It's so good to be free from the bondage of sin. I'm being blessed everywhere I turn. Even my son is starting to ask about the things of God. Thank You Lord (Eyes closed) (Demons turn in unison)
D1:
Anxiety, it's good to see you.
D2:
Oh hello Fear. Let's have some fun
D1:
Of course we know that you are saved
D1 & D2:
But... what about your son?
WOMAN:
(Eyes snap open in fear) My son! What if something happens before he knows you Lord? It's late, he said he'd be home early. What if something's happened? Why wasn't I a better parent when he was young? Oh...
D1:
Oh yes, you should be quite afraid You really oughtn't sleep
D2:
You see your boy is ours, oh yes and him we're going to keep.
WOMAN:
Oh Lord no...
VOICE:
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
WOMAN:
(Quietly)Thank you Lord for watching after my son. I ask that you would continue to watch over him in Jesus Name. (Boldly and forcefully) You spirits of fear and anxiety I've been bought, you can't have my heart! Who the Son sets free is free indeed, In Jesus Name... DEPART! (Demons cover heads with arms, and turn backs to audience)
Copyright © 1997 Robert J. Lee
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