The Sandbox
by Matthew and Ruth Ann Cramer
We post content here for those trying to lead an integrated, productive and spirit filled life — in both the Sacred and the Secular — while in the service of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Article topics include spiritual growth, management wisdom, healing and discarding evil spirits.
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SPG | Spiritual Growth | SR | Special Series SR1: The Devil and Evil Entities SR2: Other Than God SR3: Salvation Trilogy SR4: Authority and Power |
M | Management | ||
H | Healing | ||
O | Other Issues & Subjects |
Code | Author | Image | Title | Date |
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SPG | Ruth Ann | ![]() | Comments about Jesus’ intentions for our life with God. A detailed review of five gifts of the Holy Spirit directly related to healing. Clarification of the ownership and accountability in the use of spiritual gifts. | 2023- 09-30 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | A four part presentation about the Father including scriptural analysis and Jesus’ comments about them both. | 2023- 08-18 |
SPG | Ruth Ann | ![]() | Wise observations and recommendations for survival in the midst of our acquiring, me-ism culture. It rejects responsibilities, god’s values and promotes some of the most vile actions imagined. Eleven charts are involved. | 2023-08-10 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Examining five cosmic dimensions of Jesus’ redemption for our sins: Sin Vs. Sins, The Conversion Process, The Easter Trilogy, Cooperating with God, and Zest for the Struggle. | 2023-06-28 |
SPG | Ruth Ann | ![]() | An analysis of issues involved with Wants and Needs in everyday life, along with a deeper study of Jesus’ promise that the Father knows our needs and will provide them. It shifts to a 14 item comparison of Eros, mankind’s love; with Agape, God’s love. | 2023-06-08 |
M | Matthew | ![]() | Of 66 concepts benefiting the management of highly focused groups, 30 in each camp are shown to offer improvement in deficiencies of the other. Most significant is the analysis of secular versus biblical authority and power. | 2023-05-12 |
H | Matthew | ![]() | A brief review of several Catholic Sacraments and Sacramental’s that are directly related to healing. The talk is exclusively based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and scripture. | 2023-04-28 |
H | Ruth Ann | ![]() | Fifteen stories of Christian Physical Healing over a range of issues, circumstances and results. | 2023-04-11 |
H | Matthew | ![]() | A comprehensive review of the foundation, techniques and ministry of Christian healing; as it applies both to the minister and individual seeking healing. | 2023-03-23 |
SPG | Thomas | ![]() | What do you give a God who has everything? Everything that he is and creates, is His. Everything we have, already came from him. What gift can we possibly give Him? | 2023-03-18 |
H | Ruth Ann | ![]() | Group Ministry – Inner Healing This audio presentation is the final part of our series about Inner Healing. It’s the real-time ministry for the large groups at our seminars and addresses Inner Healing issues such as blocks to healing, healing of memories, deliverance, sins, inner vows and much more. | 2023-02-27 |
H | Matthew | ![]() | The is the second talk in our three part series about Inner Healing. It discusses healing of memories, how inner healing works, and the details of ministering inner healing. | 2023-01-03 |
H | Ruth Ann | ![]() | This is the first of three talks about Inner Healing. The series begins here with several stories that involve problems such as unforgiveness, healing of memories and ends with a ministry for someone who had been declared untreatable. | 2022-12-25 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | 2022-12-15 | |
O | Matthew | ![]() | 2022- | |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | This talk supplements our Seminar’s presentations about Blocks to Healing. Scriptural and experiential testimony has been added to extensive secular studies for a balanced Christian presentation. | 2022- |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | This talk presents four elements of discernment: natural discernment, worldly wisdom, spiritual wisdom and the discernment of spirits — tools given to us by God at our creation and in baptism. | 2022-11-30 |
SR 1 | Matthew | ![]() | SR 1.7 Deliverance from Evil Spirits This is the third talk in our trilogy series about Satan and evil spirits. It includes deliverance from evil spirits, spiritual warfare and a sundry of related issues. A ministry session with the group is included. | 2022-11-19 |
SR 1 | Ruth Ann | ![]() | SR 1.6 How Satan Gets To Us Redux This is the second talk in our three part series about Satan and evil spirits. The talk includes a comprehensive analysis of a believer’s life under God’s authority and power, along with 12 ways in which that protection is weakened. | 2022-08-12 |
SR 1 | Matthew | ![]() | SR 1.5 Satan and His FollowersThe is the first talk in our three part series about Satan and evil spirits. The talk includes a scripture study of who Satan is, who are his followers, his authority and motivations. | 2022-07-18 |
H | Matthew | Tips on how to handle eight blocks, plus actual group ministry for three: Idolatry, Serious sin, and Inner vows. | 2022-06-27 | |
H | Ruth Ann | Blocks to Healing – Part II Redux An audio presentation of five more blocks completing our presentation of interference in our attempts to get closer to the Lord. Stories accompany each of them, some of them humorous. | 2022-05-30 | |
H | Matthew | ![]() | Blocks to Healing – Part I ReduxAn audio presentation of three key Issues in our history, that can cause significant resistance in our attempts to get closer to the Lord. | 2022-05-06 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Facebook Postings 10 | 2022-04-24 |
SPG | Ruth Ann | ![]() | Authority And PowerAn audio presentation about the backbone for our New Life — the authority and power that our Lord delegates to us for our mandated mission with Signs and Wonders. | 2022-04-06 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | The Fullness of Christian LifeAn audio presentation weaving a comprehensive picture of living Christian life, with poignant stories from scripture and Jesus’ mandate for signs and wonders. Ten key areas are identified in which balance amongst them is most important. | 2022-03-14 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | How to Love as Jesus LovesA powerful, two-part audio presentation featuring scriptural analysis of God’s love and specific applications for daily lives. | 2021-11-18 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Facebook Postings 9 | 2021-11-02 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Men and ManhoodExamining the decline of manhood since the 1960’s, with recommendations to restore its proper role. | 2021-09-01 |
H | Ruth Ann | ![]() | Healing Women’s Deepest HurtsA five part, audio healing seminar, developed exclusively for women. | 2021-06-29 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Facebook Postings 8 | 2021-05-01 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Just TodayThe God of our fathers, his son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit is more vital than ever. | 2021-04-28 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Facebook Postings 7 | 2020-12-31 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Facebook Postings 6 | 2020-08-24 |
O | Matthew | ![]() | Pro-life CommercialThe statistics in the video are circa 2000 — the scourge in society remains. | 2020-07-14 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Living The New LifeThis true, semi-autobiographical story is about Matthew and Ruth Ann, two teenagers who get married early, have an encounter with God, and their 64-year wild ride that followed. | 2020-06-05 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Facebook Postings 5 | 2020-05-27 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Facebook Postings 4 | 2019-06-09 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Facebook Postings 3 | 2019-01-26 |
SPG | Matthew | 2018-10-19 | ||
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Grandpa SchoolA presentation of key Christian values for our culture; about God, dating, sex, emotions, marriage and more; values that were abandoned by many in our culture since 1960. | 2018-07-22 |
SPG | Ruth Ann | ![]() | Blood Cries from Planet EarthProphetic messages from God in a visitation to Ruth Ann, then a seriously ill young, married woman. Twelve recommendations follow. | 2018-06-05 |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Facebook Postings | 2018-04-24 |
SPG | Matthew | Pride of LifeNo one wants to hear this, but it’s among the most important pieces of information you’ll ever receive. | 2018-01-06 | |
SPG | Matthew | “He’s Alive!”The joys and blessings of pursuing an Easter/Pentecost life. | 2017-09-07 | |
O | Matthew | Full CodeA scriptural way to work through end of life issues.Problems and pitfalls with the secular approach. | 2017-04-24 | |
O | Matthew | ![]() | In Loving Memory of Ruth Ann CramerMarried 64 years with boundless love. Loaded with talent in music, theater and writing; she left heartening memories with every encounter. | 2017-04-01 |
H | Ruth Ann | Blocks To Healing – Part IIFive more issues that can block healing. | 2014-08-04 | |
O | Matthew | ![]() | About MarriageFoundations for a sacramental commitment before God, the graces that support married life with one another and their children. | 2014-07-31 |
H | Matthew | Blocks To Healing – Part IThree important issues that can block healing. | 2013-08-13 | |
O | Ruth Ann | ![]() | Not Without SpiritA young girl’s epic, ten year struggle with the evil Ku Klux Klan; fleeing across the country and back to find genuine love. Price reduced | 2013-06-13 |
M | Matthew | Decisions, Decisions, DecisionsFive important steps for making good decisions. | 2011-06-11 | |
SR4 | Matthew | ![]() | SR 4.4 Life And GrowthThe scriptural foundation for the measurement of effective leadership and management. | 2011-06-06 |
SR4 | Matthew | SR 4.3 Peaceful LivesThe biblical injunction for all those in authority – whether Sacred and Secular | 2011-05-13 | |
SR4 | Matthew | SR 4.2 In The Name Of JesusThe power and majesty of his name, the awesome authority it carries. | 2011-01-08 | |
SR4 | Matthew | God’s plan for power and authority; delegation of responsibilities and the mantle of authority. | 2010-12-04 | |
H | Matthew | ![]() | Where Are The Signs And Wonders?Are they alive today? Does it really matter? What does the Church have to say? | 2010-09-01 |
SR3 | Matthew | SR 3.3 What Jesus DidScriptural Analysis of humanity’s key problem, it’s creative solution, and salvation’s 10 major results. | 2010-05-07 | |
SR3 | Matthew | SR 3.2 The Train Wreck Of HumanityFive types of death accepted by humanity in the fall, the unreconcilable offense and separation between man and infinite God. | 2010-04-03 | |
SR3 | Matthew | SR 3.1 A God Who Loves UsA scriptural and secular analysis about God, who He is, what He does is, the why of our creation. | 2010-02-22 | |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Embracing Conflict With HopeSix key aspects of conflict, real examples are analyzed from a biblical and secular perspective. | 2010-02-10 |
SR2 | Ruth Ann | SR 2.2 The Blue-Eyed SatanistFreedom from the evils gripping a long-term Satanist. | 2009-12-19 | |
SR2 | Ruth Ann | SR 2.1 Whose Big Toe Is God?The errors of new age and the clever ways the intelligentsia uses to deceive us. | 2009-10-30 | |
H | Ruth Ann | ![]() | Coulda! Woulda! Shoulda!Five ways it can rain on your parade, three ways to protect and live peacefully. | 2009-08-21 |
SPG | Ruth Ann | Testimonies and analysis of abortion decisions, before and after. Recommendations follow. | 2009-08-01 | |
SPG | Ruth Ann | Drop The Rock!A testimony about acting in faith. | 2009-06-03 | |
SR 1 | Matthew | SR 1.4 Discarding Evil SpiritsTen important issues for dealing with oppression; the authority of Jesus, the individual will, the deliverance process and more. | 2009-05-18 | |
SR 1 | Matthew | SR 1.3 Weapons For WarfareThe authority of Jesus’ disciples and treasures in the Church for dealing with Oppression, Obsession, Possession. | 2009-04-21 | |
SR 1 | Matthew | SR 1.2 How Satan Gets To UsScripture study of tactics, deceptions and techniques used to seduce us and gain a foothold. | 2009-04-02 | |
H | Ruth Ann | ![]() | The Last Chance MonsterA young monster, dangerous to his family and unresponsive to years of clinical help. Yet healing happened in one afternoon. | 2009-02-22 |
SR 1 | Matthew | SR 1.1 Satan And His MinionsA detailed scripture study of who Satan is, where he came from, what he does after Jesus’ death and resurrection. | 2009-01-17 | |
M | Matthew | A Plan Might HelpA comprehensive presentation about planning from a Christian perspective, including risk, performance measurement and estimating. | 2008-11-30 | |
SPG | Matthew | ![]() | Forgive! … Or NotDealing with deep hurts. Scriptural insights and pastoral strategies that work. | 2008-08-08 |
M | Matthew | Ethics In BusinessFive major areas of influence that drive ethical decisions; ethics vs. character, rules and decisions models, consequences, and more. | 2008-06-16 | |
H | Ruth Ann | The Loveless ExecutiveTwo failed marriages convinced him that he needed to know how to love. | 2008-05-14 | |
M | Matthew | Surprise! Jesus At WorkAn unexpected twist in a surprise healing. | 2008-03-17 | |
SPG | Matthew | The Old testament’s disclosure of His divine plan; five parts of the father’s character there were revealed by Jesus. | 2008-03-08 | |
M | Matthew | LeadershipEight aspects of authority and mission for leadership positions; all ordained by God, irrespective of the sacred or secular positions. | 2008-02-23 | |
H | Ruth Ann | The ZombieFifty-seven electric shock treatments had left her lifeless, barely able to function. Four types of healing ministry brought recovery and the restoration of her family. | 2008-02-22 | |
SPG | Matthew | The Gift Of DiscernmentFour types of discernment, including the spiritual Gift of the Discernment of Spirits are defined; their source and use. | 2008-02-17 |