About Me

On the morning of Friday, 27 October 2006, the Lord Jesus saved me from the slave-driving religion I found myself in and opened my blind eyes. Little did I realize when I got out of bed that morning, that it will be the last time I get up as an unsaved person. That day I was to be taken from darkness into light. This was one of the first Scriptures the Lord gave me following that day: “It is for freedom that Christ has set you free…” Not freedom to do wrong, but freedom to do the right thing while following Him and not man-made rules that are passed off as commands from God.

My salvation was a radical one. Within days, a book that was previously dead and boring, became to me a book that’s alive and filled with limitless treasures. I learnt to love the Bible and find great joy in reading and studying. The challenge is to apply what I read to every aspect of my life. As time went by and as all my own efforts failed miserably, I’ve come to learn that it is exactly at that point where the Lord Jesus comes in. He does for me what I can never do for myself. As Paul said, “I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing.” (Galatians 2:20b-21).

My walk with the Lord has never been boring. It has been filled with trials, tears, peace and joy. I have a hunger to know our Lord Jesus more and more. Writing about Him is my way of sharing the wonderful things I learn as I study His word.

My desire is to share with as many people as possible the wonders of Jesus and the salvation offered by faith in Him. He is perfection Incarnate and the more I learn about Him the more in awe of Him I become. I would love for others to know Him too! You are welcome to join me as I share what I learn from studying His word –lessons about love, life, people; lessons about grace and the God of this universe.

Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa

Ula Gillion

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27 comments on “About Me”

ReadersHeaven September 21, 2010 at 10:24 am Reply

Hi, nice to meet you !
- Jesus Carries Me September 21, 2010 at 12:51 pm Reply
  
  Thanks, I checked out your website. It’ll be on my favourite’s list. Nice to meet you too
Kathryn Leigh December 29, 2010 at 10:06 pm Reply

This is an awesome blog! Thanks for sharing so much of yourself.
- Jesus Carries Me December 30, 2010 at 5:23 am Reply
  
  Thank you, Kathryn. So nice to meet you
jonnysoundsketch2 January 24, 2011 at 6:48 am Reply

I don’t know if you read my “Behind the Oz” page or not but I lived in South Africa for 4.5 years. I worked with YFC in the schools playing guitar for one of their bands. Capetown is one of my all time favorite cities in the world that I’ve been to—along with San Francisco, Perth and Portland, OR, where I’m living now.

My brother’s wife is South African and her folks live outside of Capetown somewhere…

small world isn’t it?
Jesus Carries Me January 24, 2011 at 12:52 pm Reply

Hi Jonny, I didn’t yet get to look at that page, but I will hop over to check it out. Yes, it is a small world indeed! Sound like you had a lot of fun while here. Would be interesting to know where outside of Cape Town your sister-in-law’s parents live. I live just outside of Cape Town myself. I am of course biased when I say that Cape Town is the most wonderful place to live in. Thanks for the comment
- jonnysoundsketch2 January 25, 2011 at 4:20 am Reply
  
  I, of course, agree with you about Cape Town and will ask my brother’s inlaws where they live there.
  - Jesus Carries Me January 25, 2011 at 4:34 am
    
    Thanks
  - Jesus Carries Me February 16, 2011 at 6:02 pm
    
    Jonny, if you like you can connect with me via email. The address is jesuscarriesme@gmail.com
Kerstin Wald February 14, 2011 at 11:08 pm Reply

My liebe Ula,
Today I read with enthusiasm your reports. Even from your children and bullying. Thank you for your publications. We must have in your life and are entitled to pray for you. What you write is very useful and helpful to our lives. Sometimes we can also make similar experiences. I welcome any news. Thank you. Gisela I write your report in German, because they can not Englich. ;-( you read it with enthusiasm. Especially your honey report ……. very interesting. Be blessed you and your family. Yours in love with Jesus ….. Kerstin
- Jesus Carries Me February 15, 2011 at 4:12 am Reply
  
  Hi Kerstin, thanks for stopping by my blog and sharing with Gisela. You are so kind. Life is indeed a wonderful journey that we get to share with others. I like sharing mine in the form of writing, as you can see Blessings and hugs to you.
  - Kerstin Wald February 15, 2011 at 9:30 am
    
    Hi dear Ula. Yes, it’s really wonderful to share with people from all over the world. Especially if you do not speak the same language …… does this I thank God for that. It is so close, although we have never seen. Ula, you’re already part of our daily life. Your family is important to us.
    You’re a real treasure. Be blessed and placed in God’s hands. …… Kerstin
Jesus Carries Me February 16, 2011 at 6:00 pm Reply

Kerstin, thank you very much for your kind and encouraging words. It is a gift from God to have met up with friends like you in this way. Hugs to you my friend
mels33 May 3, 2011 at 1:11 am Reply

I loved reading your “about me” page. It so exciting to find other passionate Jesus followers out there!! Will check out some of your posts. Bless ya
- Jesus Carries Me May 3, 2011 at 4:28 am Reply
  
  Hi Melinda. Thanks for stopping by. It’s lovely to meet you. I look forward to reading your posts too
Brian Leslie Coatney June 3, 2011 at 9:46 pm Reply

Hi Melinda,I enjoyed your testimony! Also, Proverbs is one of my favorites, and the Mrs. Pleasure title made me curious. Super! Brian
- Ula June 4, 2011 at 5:47 pm Reply
  
  Hi Brian! Thanks for stopping by. I enjoyed your site and I’m looking forward to reading your posts.
Brian Leslie Coatney September 3, 2011 at 12:44 am Reply

Hi Ula, greetings and blessings to you!
Ula September 3, 2011 at 12:56 am Reply

Blessings to you too, Brian! Greetings from Cape Town
Samuel September 5, 2011 at 12:05 am Reply

Thanks for subscribing to my blog! God is awesome! May He bless you in your witness for Christ.

Samuel
- Ula September 5, 2011 at 5:04 am Reply
  
  You’re welcome, Samuel. I enjoy and learn alot from your work. God bless you too!
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Sebastian January 13, 2012 at 9:25 pm Reply

Hello Ula…thank you for following my blog at Faith1st Ministry. My hope it has and will continue to be a major blessing in your life. May God richly bless you as you continue to write and blog. Please continue with us on this journey and remember to have Faith 1st. — Sebastian
- Ula January 13, 2012 at 9:35 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Sebastian. It is my pleasure to follow your blog. I can never learn enough and I am looking forward to learning from you. God bless you too as you continue to bless others in His Name.
Brenda March 7, 2012 at 3:15 pm Reply

Glory to God! I’m SO Thankful that Jesus got Ahold of You.. Hold On! He Will NOT Let You Go! Looking forward to the New Jerusalem with Christ as King of all!
Much Love,
Brenda James
- Ula March 7, 2012 at 7:59 pm Reply
  
  Hi Brenda,
  
  Thanks for visiting my blog and thanks also for your encouragement! I’m looking forward with you to seeing our Lord face to face in the New Jerusalem!