WELCOME!

UPDATE July 29, 2013:  Donna's second late husband Joe passed away Feb 1, 2013 due to complications from a gallbladder surgery.  She met Joe who was from Iowa in Christian Mingle, Upper Room prayer room with some other pastors at 5 am exactly one year and one week after the death of her first late husband Bart.  They dated long distance flying back and forth meeting for two years to get to know one another.  They were married only 5 1/2 yrs.  She is grateful to God, friends and family who have been so caring in helping her through this time period.  She is reminded that God never gives us more than we can handle and that what doesn't kill us makes us stronger.  Their constant Yorkie companion Gidget also passed away on July 28, 2012.  But, Donna now has a pocket Yorkie named Piper who is one year old and full of energy!  At the same time period she also lost her 19 year old granddaughter Trying times in addition to the many losses experienced just before these recent ones.   People call her a Steel Magnolia, but she knows the real strength in her life is the Lord.

Donna Geertz is an ordained minister who lived with her husband Joe and their adorable 4 lb.  pocket Yorkie named Gidget in Florida.  She and her first late husband pioneered and co-pastored Heart To Heart Christian Church near Charleston, SC.  They were very active in marriage counsel and had a marriage made in heaven for almost 35 yrs. ... they were active in ministering to other pastor couples and their home was nicknamed "Jesus's Inn" ... they were very active in prison ministry and leading many retreats, services and conferences.  They also visited nursing homes and hospitals doing monthly services and serving communion and praying for the sick.  They also were involved in local missions, preaching and counseling.  Her husband enjoyed missions trips to Mexico and Haiti.  She has spoken in many church denominations carrying God's word of hope and restoration, and has led and been a sought after speaker at many retreats and conferences.  She is anointed in the area of deliverance, emotional healing and prophecy. 

Joe, was also an ordained minister and a teacher of the word of God.  He wroteseveral books and has did mission work in India, leading pastors conferences, among many other things in the kingdom.  Joe and Donna were artisans ... creating jewelry designs for people and toy breed dogs.  They were also involved in marketplace ministry.   They loved people and were grateful to be used in any way for God.  Donna's passion is counseling and seeing those in the body come to realize their calling in the Lord. 

Her new delight is writing blogs.  She now has 18 ... all having different themes, but with the same desire... that people would come to realize how much God loves them and that they have a purpose in life!

WELCOME TO
THE COMFORTER'S ARMS!

There is nothing more peaceful and relaxing than being in the arms of someone you love and trust. Every worry, concern and doubt seems to fade away in that place of surrender and dependence. As we come to Father God for comfort, He restores faith, belief, hope and expectation into our lives. Won’t you come with me to that place, and together we will find what we have been searching for.

Sometimes instead of running to the Lord in time of need, we run away.  I have been guilty of that myself at times, but I have found during the times that I don’t understand what God is doing, when I feel abandoned and alone, when I feel God is not listening or has given me way more than what I can take …even when I am angry at Him for what I perceive as a wrong towards me, even though I know in my heart he is perfect…..  that is when I find I need Him the most. 

I so desire to be real, open and vulnerable with you in this little blog,  and share the experiences I have had ... the ups and downs, the good and the bad ... the victories and defeats.  Sharing brings us closer.  None of us have arrived, we are all on a journey, and we were created by God to help one another.  After going through many trials and tribulations, I have found one thing to be true … God is faithful to help us through, and even when we can’t see it, and even believe the contrary… He does always have our best interest in His heart, He has proven that to me over and over.. and sometimes at the eleventh hour!    

I pray as you explore “The Comforter’s Arms”, that you will see glimmers of hope in the midst of despair, and the promise of new life and joy for all mourning.  May you be soothed and encouraged as you encounter life's obstacles, and I pray for those to surround you with encouragement and prayer in trying times.  Most of all I pray that you will find this to be a safe place to share your feelings, thoughts, questions, or any area you need God’s comfort.

Many blessings fellow traveler,

Donsie/Donna
6/7/2011

BRAVE SOLDIER

A WORD FOR THOSE

CALLED TO LEADERSHIP…

Brave Soldier,

You have endured the heat of battle..You have stood amidst the firing, standing firm in Me, and holding the line.. refusing to give up or give in.  The smoke is clearing and you stand bewildered, wondering if the battle has been won, wondering if somehow you had failed.. too weary almost to care.  For the battle has been long and draining.

But, I your Heavenly Father come now to retrieve my own from the battlefield.  I will wash away the fatigue of combat, I will remove even the memories and reminders of war... my brave and loyal warrior!  I will roll away the reproach.. Yes, even the reproach you have been placing upon yourself... Questioning the outcome.. saying  "This is not finished Lord"..  but I say to you "Although there are many fighting the good fight  and their own personal battles for My sake, you have been one who has stood and withstood ALONE, moving forward only through spiritual eyes, listening only to my voice and command to go forth, and you have obeyed."  This other small battle is but a pebble in your shoe which I will remove easily. 

Come to me now...let me comfort you...let me blow away even the smoke of battle.  I come to take you to a place in Me that is free from even the sound of battle... into a place of safety and refuge...a place of solace where I bring my battle-weary.  Let Me heal the wounds and scars.. I will feed and nourish you with fresh food for your soul, new revelation of my plan for you, new vision and purpose, and you will regain strength again.  I deliver you from the struggle of battle for my yolk is easy.  I am the Lord of the battle.  This is the place of releasing all bitterness and strife.  This is the place to exchange bitter water for sweet. 

There is a place of refreshing where my Waterfall of LOVE will shower upon you peace and well-being.  You will be filled with joy and expectancy.  This will be a time of reflection, and as you dip into the clear pools of my renewing waters, you will behold your reflection, and in it you will see ME.  You shall KNOW in a new way that I have been with you always, even when you have questioned and doubted if you would ever see the promised land of what I have spoken of, and I am with you now to deliver you from every stronghold.  You will reflect upon my ever abiding presence.  You will walk with a new confidence; a new boldness and blessed assurance that this battle you have been in  has not been in vain! 

You have gone forth in so many areas in My name, and for My kingdom even in the face of great conflict and mocking.  For it is the enemy who is the accuser of the brethren and not Me.  My right hand will smite upon the cheekbone, those who have been tormenting you.  It will become evident that what you have been perceiving as failures, has merely been preparation for the doors I am about to open before you. 

And so my beloved sons and daughters, I clear away confusion about this matter, I remove doubts.. I want you to KNOW that I am with you, for you have continued to cry out to me.. which causes me to be well pleased.. ground has been taken from the enemies hand.. Victory is Ours!!!

Caringly,

Your Heavenly Father

©Heart To Heart Ministries

given to Rev. Donna Trexler  4am,8/12/04

by inspiration of the Holy Spirit