Joyce Meyer Fans

[jenr812]

Another Joyce Meyer fan My MIL and mom love her too.

 

[jnjusoioa]

Another Joyce Meyer fan My MIL and mom love her too.

This is great!!! I love hearing that people love Joyce. I feel her and her ministry have just reached out and helped so many people, I know her sermons always seem to hit right where I need them. Hope to hear more from other Joyce fans.

 

[jnjusoioa]

Good Morning fellow Joyce fans, just thought I would stop by and say hi, hope you are all well and hope to hear more stories today.

 

[snels]

Hi everyone,
I try to make it a point to schedule a work break around Joyce's half hour chats. I enjoy her style and get alot out of her talks.

 

[grlpwrd]

I grew up in what is now sunset hills, mo. I went to school with a boy who lived in Joyce's "main" house before she bought it. I recall it being very nice. I can understand why it would be 2 million. If you are in St. Louis, you should go by the corner of Gravois and 270. The white house, up on the hill, with the fountains, etc. is the one I am talking about. I understand all of the houses behind the fence and gates, are part of her complex.

Her ministry does very well. I understand she pulls in more than 100 million a year. "While Meyer's previous salary is unknown, a recent series of investigative articles in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch revealed Meyer's ministry purchased for Joyce and Dave a $2 million home, a $10 million private jet, and houses worth another $2 million for the couple's children, who also work for the ministry. The articles also outlined Meyer's recent personal purchases, including a $500,000 vacation home. Meyer, 60, lives in Fenton, Missouri, near St. Louis."

On one report, she stated that God wanted her to have all the money, and that because of that, it was ok that she spend it.

I think its great that you all are following your heart. I hope you do it with open eyes.

Wow, I like Joyce, too, but this doesn't surprise me... God is big business.

 

[Morganpics]

I watch her whenever I can. I, too, have learned a lot from her down to earth discussions. She explains the Bible so I can understand it.

 

[stevenpensacola]

I've always thought Joyce Meyers was really a man.....she could play linebacker for the Packers

 

[Robinrs]

I've always thought Joyce Meyers was really a man.....she could play linebacker for the Packers

Yep, big old football playing Joyce. Or is it her tough way of talking that gives you that impression?

 

[DisTeach1]

I like Joyce Meyer, but like another poster said. I take what I need from it. She is not my "religion".

However, I don't think being a Christian and believing in God, means you have to be poor. You can be rich and love God too. She's a publishied author, so obviously makes a lot of money out of her books, just like Danielle Steel. More power to her. It's not wrong to buy a beautiful house. In fact, some would say she is blessed for that. Would she be more legitimate if she lived in a dump?

Also, in her last book, she addressed the issue of plastic surgery, which I thought was honest, and admitted she had work done. Again, being a christian doesn't mean your perfect.

 

[Buckalew11]

And I think that is an important thing to remember... Christians are never perfect. I enjoy a good Joyce Meyer talk. She is straightforward and as far as I can tell, she draws everything from God's Word and not some "gut feeling" she has about life and its struggles.
What I think is important to remember is not to set Joyce Meyer on a pedastal so far up that that place her next to God. She didn't "lift you from dark places"--God lifted you from dark places. He may have used Joyce Meyer's words to help you through a tough time but I am sure Joyce Meyer would not take the credit for pulling out of a dark place. I think as Christians we have to be very, very careful about uplifting human beings. We are followers of God not the one who brings the message. We can trust their thoughts as we compare their thoughts with Biblical truths and we can enjoy their style and speaking etc. But always remember that Joyce screws up just like you, just like me. Guard your heart, because if you don't, when somethng happens, you'll feel as if she has let your faith down if you think too highly of her (or anyone else).
Sorry to sound preachy. That was just on my heart as I read all this. I am glad Joyce Meyer has touched so many people so positively through her insight of Biblical truths.

 

[jnjusoioa]

And I think that is an important thing to remember... Christians are never perfect. I enjoy a good Joyce Meyer talk. She is straightforward and as far as I can tell, she draws everything from God's Word and not some "gut feeling" she has about life and its struggles.
What I think is important to remember is not to set Joyce Meyer on a pedastal so far up that that place her next to God. She didn't "lift you from dark places"--God lifted you from dark places. He may have used Joyce Meyer's words to help you through a tough time but I am sure Joyce Meyer would not take the credit for pulling out of a dark place. I think as Christians we have to be very, very careful about uplifting human beings. We are followers of God not the one who brings the message. We can trust their thoughts as we compare their thoughts with Biblical truths and we can enjoy their style and speaking etc. But always remember that Joyce screws up just like you, just like me. Guard your heart, because if you don't, when somethng happens, you'll feel as if she has let your faith down if you think too highly of her (or anyone else).
Sorry to sound preachy. That was just on my heart as I read all this. I am glad Joyce Meyer has touched so many people so positively through her insight of Biblical truths.

I agree with you, God is the one that has lifted me out of the dark places, however it seems that just when I need it, Joyce has a good word, or I can go back and rewatch a sermon or reread something from a book. I do not place any human on a pedastal, humans will always fail you, we should always keep our eyes on Jesus, he is the only one that will never fail us. I just simply wanted to start this post, to say how amazing I think she is, she has truly blessed my life with allowing the Lord to work through her and her situations to bring the word to so many people. As far as her, house, plane, etc, that was commented on in other posts, God is huge, if you listen to Joyce's teachings on money, she out and out says, that she knows from what she speaks,she didn't always have that kind of money, God has richly blessed her and I think she deserves it. She is doing God's work and he is blessing her and her family in a big way, that is just awesome.

I hope to hear more positive stories.

 

[Buckalew11]

I agree with you, God is the one that has lifted me out of the dark places, however it seems that just when I need it, Joyce has a good word, or I can go back and rewatch a sermon or reread something from a book. I do not place any human on a pedastal, humans will always fail you, we should always keep our eyes on Jesus, he is the only one that will never fail us. I just simply wanted to start this post, to say how amazing I think she is, she has truly blessed my life with allowing the Lord to work through her and her situations to bring the word to so many people. As far as her, house, plane, etc, that was commented on in other posts, God is huge, if you listen to Joyce's teachings on money, she out and out says, that she knows from what she speaks,she didn't always have that kind of money, God has richly blessed her and I think she deserves it. She is doing God's work and he is blessing her and her family in a big way, that is just awesome.

I hope to hear more positive stories.

I am sorry I came off wrong. I knew you were saying more about God than Joyce Meyer. And I think it is wonderful that God speaks through people like her. God uses many, many ways, many, many people to speak to us. If we only liten. I am glad you have listened and found hope in God.
I just felt the need to say what I did, not tobe mean, but in love as readers may think people are following a speaker and not so much God. That is all and enjoy your nice thread!!

 

[Robinrs]

And I think that is an important thing to remember... Christians are never perfect. I enjoy a good Joyce Meyer talk. She is straightforward and as far as I can tell, she draws everything from God's Word and not some "gut feeling" she has about life and its struggles.
What I think is important to remember is not to set Joyce Meyer on a pedastal so far up that that place her next to God. She didn't "lift you from dark places"--God lifted you from dark places. He may have used Joyce Meyer's words to help you through a tough time but I am sure Joyce Meyer would not take the credit for pulling out of a dark place. I think as Christians we have to be very, very careful about uplifting human beings. We are followers of God not the one who brings the message. We can trust their thoughts as we compare their thoughts with Biblical truths and we can enjoy their style and speaking etc. But always remember that Joyce screws up just like you, just like me. Guard your heart, because if you don't, when somethng happens, you'll feel as if she has let your faith down if you think too highly of her (or anyone else).
Sorry to sound preachy. That was just on my heart as I read all this. I am glad Joyce Meyer has touched so many people so positively through her insight of Biblical truths.

aMEN, Brenda! Try working in a cable company where 90% of our money comes from ministries!

I've never been religious, just Christian. I love Joyce's teachings because she leads us to the true source of what we're going through, the word. I wake up with a mindset every morning... whether it be positive or negative, turn on Joyce's program and she reminds me of what's important. Sort of like my Mom used to do.

I think my parents taught me that people always fall short, but God never does. When someone disappoints you, no matter what their job or title is, I expect it. We can never make that connection.

 

[princesspumpkin]

I like Joyce Meyer, but like another poster said. I take what I need from it. She is not my "religion".

However, I don't think being a Christian and believing in God, means you have to be poor. You can be rich and love God too. She's a publishied author, so obviously makes a lot of money out of her books, just like Danielle Steel. More power to her. It's not wrong to buy a beautiful house. In fact, some would say she is blessed for that. Would she be more legitimate if she lived in a dump?

Also, in her last book, she addressed the issue of plastic surgery, which I thought was honest, and admitted she had work done. Again, being a christian doesn't mean your perfect.

Well said.

 

[jnjusoioa]

I am sorry I came off wrong. I knew you were saying more about God than Joyce Meyer. And I think it is wonderful that God speaks through people like her. God uses many, many ways, many, many people to speak to us. If we only liten. I am glad you have listened and found hope in God.
I just felt the need to say what I did, not tobe mean, but in love as readers may think people are following a speaker and not so much God. That is all and enjoy your nice thread!!

I understand completely what you were saying. Not a problem. I didn't take it as mean or anything, I just wanted to say what I said. I just really started this thread to get in touch with some other Joyce Meyer people and hear what they had to say about her and ways she has helped them through.

 

[Kama89]

However, I don't think being a Christian and believing in God, means you have to be poor. You can be rich and love God too. She's a publishied author, so obviously makes a lot of money out of her books, just like Danielle Steel. More power to her. It's not wrong to buy a beautiful house. In fact, some would say she is blessed for that. Would she be more legitimate if she lived in a dump?

Oh maaan, I wish I'd said that! Perfectly stated Disteach!

I wake up with a mindset every morning... whether it be positive or negative, turn on Joyce's program and she reminds me of what's important. Sort of like my Mom used to do.

Sometimes it's so helpful to have a little boost/reminder of what's important, of priorities, directions, etc... from a "brother" or "sister". I think maybe that's what someone in JM's position does for many of us. In our situation, it was EXTREMELY helpful for our teenage son to hear from someone other than plain ole' mom and dad, the answers to the questions he had... because after all... what do we know.

 

[Sehsun]

I recently read one of Joyce Meyer's books titled Beauty For Ashes. It was wonderful and really helped me. I hope one day I will get the opportunity to hear her speak. I like how her conferences are free.

 

[cybrkitn]

I have also watched her off and on. She is either on too early/late or when I'm at work. She has a 15 minute program on one of the Christian AM stations that I listen to in the morning in my car, but it's hard to keep the station in.

I bought her "Me and My Big Mouth" book a while back and boy was it an eye opener for me. I really learned a lot from her and was guilty of a lot of things she listed in there!

 

[cybrkitn]

My son and I watch Joyce EVERY day, even on vacation!!! We've been partners for 8 years and love her!

Funny story. Joyce was coming to Atlanta and my son, 6 at the time, wanted to see her BAD!! We went one Saturday morning and he was shaking he was so thrilled! When they had the altar call my son asked me if he could go to the stage, he just wanted to be close to her. I let him go.

He marched up to the stage with a bunch of adults. Everyone just screamed "look, a little boy!" He walked straight up towards her and she just STARED at him the whole time. I wondered why? Well, he got his bible and came back to his seat. Everyone was so impressed, everyone but me because I knew the kind of kid he is!

Afterwards, Joyce's husband, Dave was at the tape table and stopped Michael to speak to him. Michael yelled, "Hey You're Joyce's Husband!!" He said, "No she's MY WIFE"! Everybody laughed.

He bent down to speak to him and said "I saw you go up there, man. So nice that you want to know the Lord." Michael reared back and said as clear as a bell "Dave, I've ALWAYS known the Lord.."

He got a standing ovation!!

I will NEVER forget that day!

Later on I found out in one of her lectures that Joyce always wished her oldest son could've felt that way when he was young. I guess that was why she looked at him that way.

I've always appreciated how she shared her life with us. Her experiences make her so real and so accessible. Plus she reminds me so much of my Mom, who also had a rough childhoold but used it for GOOD. Joyce is one amazing woman.

That was a beautiful testimony! I almost had tears in my eyes.

My DS is 4 and I would just love to be able to take him to see Kenneth Copeland (but not until he can sit without being too fidgety). I had a dream one night that we had. Actually forgot about the dream until I was in the kitchen and something triggered the dream.

He's learning a lot about God in school (he goes to the school at our church)
and even surprised us by reciting a verse from one of the Gospels. Named the book, chapter and verse ! This coming from a 4 year old who is still learning to write during this school year! Blew the socks of DH and I!

 

[cybrkitn]

I agree with you, God is the one that has lifted me out of the dark places, however it seems that just when I need it, Joyce has a good word, or I can go back and rewatch a sermon or reread something from a book.

Isn't it wonderful how God directs us to where the message is that He wants us to hear? He's done that to me as well. Sometimes it's through Joyce Meyers and others, but mostly for me it's through Kenneth Copeland Ministries.

There are times where I have watched Joyce and heard her talk about something that I needed to hear and there are times where I just enjoyed watching and laughed along with her.


I don't get to watch her that often now. As I mentioned in a previous post, she is either on too early/late or on when I'm at work. She used to have a set time on one of the Sky Angel channels we have, but the time slot changed.