Michael Van Vlymen

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Michael Van Vlymen

Michael Van Vlymen

@MikeVanVlymen

I'm a writer and speaker who shares and teaches about the supernatural things of God.

Carmel, IN Katılım Temmuz 2017
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War Doll
War Doll@thewardoll·
The year is 312 A.D. and Constantine the Great has amassed his forces on the North side of the Tiber river in preparation for war againt his Tretrarch rival, Emperor Maxentius. With an army twice the size and in possession of the only bridge across the river back to Rome, Maxentius' defences seemed an impregnable fortress to Constantine as he surveyed the Milvian Bridge; the focal point of the impending battle. Undeterred by their situation, Constantine and his men were never more confident of victory, despite the overwhelming odds in their enemies favor. As the historian Eusebius recounts of the days prior, "while Constantine was thus praying with fervent entreaty, a most marvelous sign appeared to him from heaven. About noon, when the day was already beginning to decline, he saw with his own eyes the trophy of a cross of light in the heavens, above the sun, and bearing the inscription, In Hoc Signo Vinces (in this sign you shall conquer)." Not only was the Emperor struck with amazement at the appearance of this supernatural event, but as was the entire army who had also witnessed the incredible vision in the sky. As Eusebius records, "Constantine doubted within himself what the importance of this apparition could be. And while he continued to ponder and reason on its meaning, night suddenly came on; then in his sleep the Christ of God appeared to him with the same sign which he had seen in the heavens, and commanded him to make a likeness of that sign which he had seen in the heavens, and to use it as a safeguard in all engagements with his enemies." The historian goes on to say, "At dawn of day he arose, and communicated the marvel to his friends: and then, calling together the workers in gold and precious stones, he sat in the midst of them, and described to them the figure of the sign he had seen, bidding them represent it in gold and precious stones. And this representation I myself have had an opportunity of seeing." He describes the exact vision and the symbol in great details, saying "A long spear, overlaid with gold, formed the figure of the cross by means of a transverse bar laid over it. On the top of the whole was fixed the symbol of the Saviour's name, two letters indicating the name of Christ by means of its initial characters, the letter P being intersected by X in its centre." It was on the eve of the battle of Milvian Bridge that the symbol of the Chi Rho was born, and that symbol was delineated on the shields of every single soldier in Constantine's army. Inspired by their divine protection and now amassed on the North side of the Tiber river, Constantine first launched his cavalry at the cavalry of Maxentius and broke them on the first charge. Constantine's infantry then advanced and pushed Maxentius' forces back almost immediately, where they were forced into the river and drowned. Calling a hasty retreat, Maxentius' forces withdrew amidst an onslaught of swords and spears back across the only egress route, the Milvian Bridge. With the weight of the terrified and fleeing men being too much to bear, the bridge collapsed, killing many and stranding the rest of the retreating army. Now running for their lives, Emperor Maxentius himself was caught up in the stampede of fleeing soldiers where he was trampled and drowned in the river as a mass of screaming men poured into it to their deaths. In this incredibly decisive victory, Constantine established total control over the Western Roman Empire, and the experience of the vision in the heavens would inspire him to become a follower of Christ. The following year, Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, which made Christianity an officially recognised religion of the Roman Empire; thereby ending persecution of Christians. The history of Constantine and his vision was the catalyst for Rome becoming a Christian Empire, the birthplace of the Chi Rho Christogram, and is the inspiration for our design. war-doll.com/store 🏴
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Empowering Words
Empowering Words@empoweredwords8·
Many people have given their opinion about what will happen on Flag Day but I am the only one who truly knows. I know all and see all, knowing what will happen tomorrow and in the future before it manifests on earth. Man in his perceived wisdom makes his plans but I am the only one who will allow it to happen or stop it. There is nothing that I do not see or that I do not understand. I am the Creator and everything that is has been created by me. My Word says “the effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much,” James 5:16b. The prayer of the believer is very powerful even to stopping the plans of the evil one and even more powerful when people come together in unity and agreement in prayer. Do not fear what the future may bring but only fear what will happen if you die without knowing Me as your Lord and Savior. As you exercise you delegated authority in agreement with heaven you can stop the plans of the enemy.
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Sean Feucht
Sean Feucht@seanfeucht·
We were all cringing in the room along with the President with how outrageous this was! This is not a church and she is not a pastor. Time to ditch this tradition of attending this place during the inauguration. Who’s with me?
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Michael Van Vlymen
Michael Van Vlymen@MikeVanVlymen·
Lots of schools done and lots still to come! Hope to see you there!
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Dr. Coy Barker
Dr. Coy Barker@coybarker·
Everything the devil has stolen is coming back 7 times! Proverbs 6:31
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UebelhackPublishing
UebelhackPublishing@Casual_Miracles·
@MikeVanVlymen Not only did I just finish reading your book about Spirituality but now I see that we're both from Carmel, IN! God also helped me write "God is My Plumber and Other Casual Miracles." Full of Miracles. Please let me send you a copy! DM me or call 2082665568 Thx!
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Michael Van Vlymen
Michael Van Vlymen@MikeVanVlymen·
@numinous2019 Not for publishing… only for formatting the material for kindle. They did a good job and it was very reasonable. Eventually I learned to do it myself and it is pretty simple once you get the hang of it. But I’m glad I used them.
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Numinous2019
Numinous2019@numinous2019·
@MikeVanVlymen I understand you used word to Kindle for your book publishing. Were you satisfied with their work?
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Michael Van Vlymen
Michael Van Vlymen@MikeVanVlymen·
There are so many things I face in life where only a miracle would provide an answer. That’s why I continually invite the Lord into my life and situations no matter how important they are or how mundane they seem. I don’t distinguish…I want Him there for all of it.
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Michael Van Vlymen
Michael Van Vlymen@MikeVanVlymen·
New series on YouTube, Facebook and on our website. Check it out! You’ll be blessed!
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Doug Addison
Doug Addison@dougtaddison·
Be very careful what you let in. Most people talk about the eye gate: "Be careful what you see." But you also need to be careful of what you let in your ears right now.
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