In God We Trust

I moved.

2008-01-10T17:24:00.000-06:00

Ok I moved just like Tom did. I did find that the other site has more to offer. It's also a little easier. So this it my new blog:http: The Real Life of a Pastor Well I guess I'll see you all over their. Chow

UPDATE!!

2008-01-08T19:11:00.000-06:00

Just wanted to let you all know all what's going on. Well I'm working at Metro Bus now. Driving the big city buses. It's been a fun challenge. Lot's of hours. Besides that Kari and the kids are doing great. Both kids are growing rapidly. Jacob is in pre-school and Gracie is learning how to stand and in the near future walking. The goats are doing great. They are pretty spoiled goats. The chickens are doing great. We are getting almost 2 dozen eggs everyday. Which is good since we can't keep the eggs in the fridge. So the egg selling business is going great. Well that's it for now about the family. Well I'll write more later.

Where's your Faith?

2008-01-06T16:17:00.000-06:00

Where's your faith at? Are you a person that needs people to always pray for you for your health or problems? Or are your a person that they think they have a lot of faith until something arises and find out that you are in a world of hurt? Or you do have faith in somethings and not others? Have you ever wondered how to get that faith stronger or even tried to get it stronger to find out that it didn't get it stronger? Well you are not alone. The thing to remember is. If you don't read your bible you won't ever have strong faith. So if you are not reading get to the reading. I right now am reading 3 different books in the Bible. Psalms which is good to start the day learning how to praise God. I'm also in Ecclesiastes and Matthews. Whatever you feel comfortable reading you just need to read. How are you going to get close to your Father if you are not willing to learn about Him. Also when you build your faith it's not you doing it. It's God building it through His word. Now we are almost there. The important thing about faith is "DON'T BE MOVED BY WHAT YOU SEE". Just because you are using you faith in an area does not mean that it's going to happen right then. It might happen right then and it might not. Faith is fun. Because the more you use it the closer you get to God and you are able to see God move through the situation. The reason you have to read your Bible to gain faith is simple. Let's say you never went to school and you never heard a person talk in your family. How is your speech going to be? Well you might get some words but in whole your vocabulary will not be to much. The same thing happens when you don't read your Bible. If you don't read your Bible how are you going to stand against the devil when you have no clue on what God's word says about the situation. See the more you read the more you understand what authority you have with God, and the more scare the devil becomes. It's like when you were younger and were learning how to read and speak. It took a while and some studying to learn those words. You learned how to say them and how to use them. The same way is with God's word. The more you read it and the more you study the more it becomes you. The cool thing is when you have strong faith you believe what you need and that is it. You don't think about it again. Because that is it. You also have to remember not to use you mind when it comes to faith. Faith is a spiritual thing not a mental thing. Which means when you use faith things happen in the spiritual realm before you even see anything happening in the human realm. Sometimes it happens as soon as you pray it. Other times it could take days or months. The big thing is don't let the devil tell you other wise. As soon as you get done standing on your faith the devil is going to come and tell you it's not going to happen. Don't listen to him. He's a liar and a thief. He wants to steal what is not his. Just tell him were to stick it. So let your faith be strong and let's take it to the devil.

HELLO IS ANYONE THERE?

2008-01-03T21:22:00.000-06:00

Wow how time has flown by. Well it looks like we found an Internet service out in this neck of the woods after all. Lot's of things have been happening since I've been gone. All I know is that God has shown Himself over and over again. Well I'll write more later. God bless you all talk more later.

Good Bye for now.

2007-10-26T07:45:00.000-05:00

Well this is the last day. Kind of a weird feeling. Leaving a job to go to another. It's all in God's hands. Well it's been a joy writing to all of you these last few years. Hopefully down the road here the Internet people figure out that they need to give us Internet possibilities at our house. Well everyone be blessed and I'll talk at you later. Chow RJ

The end is near!!!

2007-10-16T10:43:00.001-05:00

I've always had a work mentality in my life to do 110%. Every job I worked at I gave it my best. I always left with good terms even though I new I would never go back. I always believed by doing so. I'm leaving my name in good standards and I'm leaving a Godly example. Well strange things have happened this last few months. Some might know this some might not. I had left my pastoring job over a month ago. After God dealing with me in that situation for a very long time. So eventually I decided to do what He wanted me to do. It wasn't easy at all. Now most people might think that because God tells you to do something that it's going to be a wonderful thing. Well it's not always going to be that way. For me I think it was different because well I battled with God so long that certain doors had closed. So He would have to start opening them back up. These last few months have been rough ones. I mean rough. Not know how the bills are going to be getting paid. Not even being able to by a hole bunch of presents for Jacob for his B-day. That will kill a parents heart right there. I knew that I was still in God's plan. So I kept on pressing onward. I just kept telling myself that I don't look at what's around me, but I look at what God is taking me. I know that God is going to supply everything I need. One way or another. Well this last Friday I got a call from my old boss at the city bus service. He stated that He wanted me to come back and work with him. He stated that most of the drivers they are hiring now are worthless. That just don't want to work he said. He said that he would be able to start me out at the highest of the bottom person. That I would be full time and making all the good benefits. He said he had a few opening a few months back and he said he had thought about calling me then, but never got to it. Interesting isn't it. So I have excepted the job there. The pay is a little bit more than here and the benefits are unbelievable. Not sure what else is in store. I fill that my wife has a better job coming. That way we won't have to worry about the finances anymore. The thing is. Things that you do in the past do come back. If I would have been a worthless employee. He would never would have wanted to hire me back. If I would have listened to God when He told me to leave. Well I believe that I wouldn't be in the mess that I've been in. All I know is the more I seek after God the more His promises come forth. I know through this hole ordeal that my faith in this area is going to be rock hard. God is great all the time. So I do have some bad news though. When I leave this job on the 26th of Oct. I will no longer have the Internet. So I will no longer be able to blog. So these next few weeks are the last for a while. It's been a joy writing over these last few years. I know that God has special things in stored for all of you. I will miss writing to you all greatly. God Bless you all. Rev. Josh

Blind Girl Story

2007-10-10T12:07:00.000-05:00

Someone sent me this email about a blind girl. Here it is .

There was a blind girl who hater herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend, "If I could only see the world, I would marry you." One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend. He asked her, "Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?" The girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life led her to refuse to marry him. Her boyfriend left her in tears and days later wrote a note to her saying: "Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before they were yours, they were mine."

I'm not sure if this is true or fake. The thing is it makes a person think. How often do we tell God how awful our life is. Then He gives us what we wanted. A day later we forget who gave it to us or we are just as unthankfull as the girl. Or how many times we've complained about something when a 100 or more people would just like to have what we have. The truth is. Nothing here on earth is ever going to make you happy. Getting married, money, expensive toys, or even the perfect job will never make you totally happy. The only person that can make you happy is God Himself. God is love, and God is happiness. Some people say if I had a million dollars I would be happy. Look at how many millionaires that are unhappy. Look how they try to find happiness. By going out a parting or doing whatever else there is. See the things on earth will never make you happy forever. Why you might ask? It's because the only things that are going to make you happy are the things that you can take with you when you die and go to heaven. that pretty much eliminates all worldly possessions. Whatever is inside your spirit will make you happy. Those things are the word of God and His promises to you. Don't look what you don't have. Look at what you do have. You have Jesus living inside of you. It just can't get any better than that.

How times change

2007-10-10T07:51:00.000-05:00

Well it's another week of grinding work. This last week I was able to help my dear friend Tom on his beef farm. Man was it enjoyable. It was enjoyable for us at least. We were banding the bull calves, and giving shots to all the calves. I believe we did 45 bulls out of I think 100 calves. Which didn't take to long this year. We started a little after 800am and got done around1130am. While we where getting the claves throught the chute and Tom and company were doing the banding. I was wondering how the old farmers must have done this. I mean the old rope and pull down way. It probably took them a week or more to do what we did in a couple of hours. See God never stops evolving our thoughts or our ideas. Which is a good thing. I would hate to go to work on a horse everyday. Just think if our most favorite inventors never did what God put in there heads to do. We wouldn't have planes, cars, computers, or even TV's. That would hurt some of you right there. The thing is. When you get an idea how to change something or to make something. Just do it. You could be changing the future. God gave you the idea because He knows you can do it. Otherwise He wouldn't give it to you at all. So right down those ideas and ask God how to get started on them. That idea might set you financially for life. God does want us to bless those all around and also our kids you know

Are you LOVE'N it?

2007-10-03T09:45:00.000-05:00

Have you ever just stop to think how much God really loves you. I mean He sent His only Son to die for us. He knew that His Son would have to endure great pain and suffering. Just think we have right now over 6 billion people here one earth. Jesus took on all 6 billion people sins at one time. Not only the ones alive now. Also the ones that have died and the ones yet to be born. That is a lot. Not only that when Jesus was tempted He had to be tempted of all things that we get tempted on. All those temptations happened in just 40 day. Now that's crazy. To think that Jesus was hit, spit upon, whipped, nailed, thorns on his head, and cursed at. All he had to say to His Father was "Father forgive them for they know not what they do." Man if that isn't love I don't know what is. See Jesus reflects God in every way. So if Jesus is full of love and compassion then our Heavenly Father is to. So if God loves us so much can't we love Him back. I mean every time you do something wrong. He's there to love on you. Whens the last time someone did something wrong to you and you just loved on them back. Our first response is anger. Then comes offense and gossip or even a fight. Over what? Pretty much nothing. Now just imagine how much you could have accomplished if you just showed love back. Ever been to a restaurant were the waitress or waiter was really grumpy or mad. You know the ones that never refilled your soda or you just never saw until you were done when they handed you the bill. How did you reward them. By giving them no tip or just a real small one. How would you like it. If your work would rate you on your happiness every time you came into work. How many of us would get a small check for the week. A person told me once a story about a waitress. This person had one of the bad ones one day. Said that she never refilled there sodas after they asked her to and there food came cold. She gave them short answers and was a little rude to them. When it came to pay for there meal he gave her a 20.00 tip. When she saw this she asked him why is he so generous. She says that she knows that she wasn't really friendly to them. She went on to say that her 2 year old son was just diagnosed with cancer. She said that she didn't know what she was going to do. She was a single mom that didn't make much. Well this man was a pretty well off business man who helped her and her son get the right treatments. Well it had a good ending right. Well what would have happened if he treated her like the rest. You never know what the person is going through. If a co-worker just yells at you for no reason. You don't know what they're going through. That's why Jesus said love your neighbor like you do yourself. Why did He say this. Because He knew that we like to treat ourselves with respect. We also need to treat others with this same love. Some day you might be able to help someone like this other gentleman. If you don't get mad that is. Also what kind of a Godly influence are you making when you act like the rest of the world. God said to love everyone. He didn't say it's all right to get mad at them from time to time. Didn't He say you have to forgive them 70x7. That's just one days worth. So let's just remember how much God loves us and let's show that same kind of love to everyone else.

Your future is GOOD!!

2007-10-02T12:19:00.000-05:00

Ever wonder how your future is going to be like? Are going to be successfully? Are have lots of money? The truth is that you are already successful. You already have more than enough. When you do what God tells you to do. He's going to bless you hundred times over. The thing is that you have to be doing what He wants you to do. Not you doing what you want to do. Even though when you are doing what God wants you to do. It won't always be a party. The good thing is that He will give you the answers to past through any mountains. Most of us when facing a mountain like to go around it. When we do that life gets harder and harder and harder. Then we decide after all the hardship we need to ask God to help us. The thing is that He is always there ready to help. Just like a Father would. It's hard for most people to ask for help. It's that pride thing. Which is pretty sad to think about that. God is holding the key that you need to get through your situation and you're to prideful to ask for help. Because you think you can do it yourself. We've all been there done that. Then after going through a hard time and making it over mountain. We say man next time I'm going to God first thing. Then what happens. We hit another mountain and we try to do it ourselves again. We have to change our ways. We have to give those things that belong to God right away. It might not be all ways easy to do. But it's a must. It might take time for some or it might be quick for others. It's kind of like a baby that soiled the diaper. The baby keeps soiling the diaper knowing that it doesn't really like it. Day after day it soiled it's diaper until one day it realizes that it doesn't have to anymore. There's a thing called a toilet that it can use. For some of us it might take us day after day after day of reminding one self about giving it to God. Then one day a problem is going to arise and pow. You are going to give it over to God without thinking about it. Don't get discouraged if you find your self taking things on yourself that you were supposed to give to God. When you realize the mistake give it to Him then and there. He's going to meet you were ever you are at. That's what Fathers are for. Also remember never pick up that hardship again. Just like a baby. Babies don't go back to diapers after being potty trained. There done with it never to go back to it. It's the same way we need to deal with those mountains in front of us. Let's give it to God let Him get us over it and then let's never go back to it again. God loves us so much that He's give us the knowledge and wisdom to demolish any mountain that stands in our way. We just have to listen and obey what He tells us to do. We also have to remember that even during a storm we need to rejoice and be happy. The Bible tells us to rejoice in the Lord always. That means good and bad. The Bible also says that God will never leave us. That means never. Which in tells that we always leave Him. The cool thing is. He's always there with open arms to welcome us back. Even if we do some stupid things. He's always there. The thing is the more we give our lives to God. The better off we are. You'll find out the more you give to God. That you'll be getting blessed more through out your life. Just look at Abraham, Moses, Issac and Jacob. They messed up a time or two. They did there own things. They always got back with God and did what He wanted them to do. All of them had more than enough. Let's get back what the devil has stolen. Let's give our burdens and mountains over to God and let Him take control of our lives.

Have a great weekend!

2007-09-28T12:04:00.000-05:00

I just want to wish everyone to have a great weekend. This weekend we will be heading to the fair grounds in Little Falls. They're having a kids day event there. They'll have face paintings and other fun things for kids to do. So our son should really enjoy that. Should be a good day to do it to. The highs are only going to be in the sixties. Should be beautiful out there. For you southern people. 60's up here is still shorts weather and not winter jackets weather. So everyone have a wonderful weekend and I'll write to you next week. Be Blessed. RJ

How much are you worth?

2007-09-19T12:33:00.000-05:00

So have you ever wondered how much you are worth? Some might say nothing since I never have money. Others might say well I have a lot of money so I'm worth a lot. See most people look at what they have on earth as there riches. Which it isn't. Let me ask you this. Can you take your car with you to heaven? Can you take all the money you have to heaven? I don't think so. See whatever you do for God now you receive when you get to heaven. Matt 6:19-21 says "do not store up for yourself treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." When I was a little younger God brought this verse to attention one day. I had invested in a killer sound system in my car. I had 3 10 inch woofers and 2 8 inch woofers along with a detachable face plate CD player when they weren't all that popular. I had spent over 1000 dollars on this system. One week after buying all of these things some decided to help them selves to all the sound equipment. Yep every last peace. They even took the wiring. Which they usually left behind. I was so mad. I just couldn't believe it. Then God brought me to this verse. Then I realized what I was investing my future into. Instead investing time into God's kingdom for my Godly inheritance I was investing in a worldly inheritance that I would never get to keep. I had to realize that just because other people have nice things it doesn't mean they have more riches than you. Most Christian's probably have more money in heaven then Bill Gate's has on earth. The thing is. What inheritance are you going to leave here on earth for your kids. Worldly things that will rust away or get stolen. Or Godly things that will never rust and get stolen. I would rather leave my kids with Godly wisdom than all the money in the world. The end of the verse says For where your treasure is there your heart will be also. Where is your heart? Just look at the things that you seek after and that will tell you where your heart is. Is it seeking worldly happiness or after God's own heart. It's time to get our heads screwed on right. Let's seek first the kingdom of God. Because when we do great riches and true happiness will follow. Don't care what people have here on earth. As long you have God nothing can compare to Him not even all the money in the world. We also have to remember that we are only living here for a few minutes in Godly time. We have eternity in Heaven.

Are you who you say you are?

2007-09-18T10:07:00.000-05:00

Isn't that an interesting question. Are you who you say you are? Just think about that. Many people people claim to be born again, but never step foot in a church. Many people say they are saved, but live a life like a sinner. So who are you? Are you saved or not? Only God will tell in the day of judgement. Let me ask you this? Some might say well I am saved and I don't do those things. I go to church every week and I live a christian life. Ok here's a little test on how your christian life is. When you go to a movie do you get up and leave when you hear swear words or see some nudity? Do you let people know at work that you don't like that kind of language or jokes? When you are at home on the Internet and pop up comes on with a half naked person. Do you keep looking or click on that search engine? Do you tell your kids to do one thing and you do the opposite? Did you know everything you do you will be accountable for it. I mean everything. Let say you swear in front of your kids or you don't turn a movie off because of swearing or nudity and your kids see that. Then they grow up thinking that it's ok. When you die and stand before Jesus. You will be judged for teaching your kids to sin. That's why it's important to not just live, but teach a christian life to you family and friends. The sad thing is that most people don't really care anymore. Let's live for the now. I'm saved so I'm going to live my life and when I get older I'll do what God wants me to do. If that is your attitude well I will tell you that you are not saved and if you would die right now you would be going to hell. To be saved is to turn away from the old and go into the new. To turn away from all sins. To a live a life of Christ. Let me ask you this. If you went through a week walking with Jesus how much of the week would you change. Would you stopping swearing when you got mad?Would you watch the TV shows that you watch now? Would you treat your spouse and kids the same way? Would you complain at work? The list could go on and on. The truth is that all of us would stop doing something. We are not perfect in any way, but the difference is that we need to improve in our faults and change them so we don't keep doing them. We have to remember the Jesus is with us everyday and He is watching all the time. We need to start fearing God like they did in the bible. Just like in Acts when a husband and wife die because they didn't give all the money to the church. What struck me with that story was that it didn't seem out of the ordinary. You didn't hear them in a panic. They actually had people there to pick up the dead. How long would you last today if God would put that kind of judgement on the church? Some wouldn't last 1 minute. We need to start making a decision. Who's life are we going to live? God's or your own. If you live God's life you will eat the fruit of the land. If you go your own way. Well you'll have sickness, hardships, and an early death. We need to start living the life that God wants us to live. Don't hide behind excuses and pressures. Start standing out and you'll see the crowds that will follow you. People are hungry for the truth. All they need is for someone to tell them. Some said this and I can't remember who. They said that 80 percent of people would go to church with a friend or family member if they were asked to. Now the decision is yours. Are you who you say you are?

Is your Light shining?

2007-09-17T12:03:00.000-05:00

How's your light doing these days? Are you in the in crowd? Or are you complaining about anything and everything? Do people really know who you are? In Matthew 5:14-16 says You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before man. That they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven. How many of you are shining that light to the world? Just like the verse says that a city on a hill can not be hidden. Let's say you built your house on the biggest hill in your town. Your cut down all the trees around the hill so everyone could see your house from every direction. Now try to hide your house. It's impossible. The same was is with you. When you ask Jesus in your heart His light shines through you. People can recognize that light. Even though you might try to hide it underneath that bowl of yours. It can not be hidden. A lot of Christians like to try to hide the light. They don't talk about God in a work place because they are afraid if they do people might think they are weird. Or they will gossip or swear because they want to be excepted. At the same time they are telling there kids not to do those things. People like to hide behind excuses why they don't spread God's light around. I'm to shy or it's just not me. This is my favorite one. I want to make them my friends before spreading the gospel. Let me tell you. If you are waiting for the friendship you are to late. Because they might die on the way home from work and they would be going to hell and it would be your fault. We have to remember that God told us not to be of this world. So let's step out of the world box and into God's box. God says we are more than able to everything He tells us to do. We can do all things! We have a true friend in Christ that will never leave of us. How many of your friends that you have now would actually lay down there life for you. We need to show God's light threw our actions and threw our words. Let now complain and swear like the rest. Let's be positive and up lifting in our words. God has put the future of the church in all of our hands. Either we are going to make it powerful or weak. Remember the disciples left there family members there friends without saying good bye to follow Jesus. What kind of sacrifices are you willing to make to get the gospel out. Let God take control and let's put the devil were he belongs underneath our feet.

Time for RELAXATION

2007-09-14T14:43:00.000-05:00

It's finally Friday. It's been one long week here at work. Work has pile up this week. So I'm ready for the weekend. It's football season again and there's much happiness in the house hold. Well I'm happy. The wife well she deals with it. I haven't been able to watch the Vikings play for about 3 years now so it's nice to see they have a later game. So I will finally be able to watch how they do. For me football is sooooo relaxing to watch. Being able to watch people trying to hit each other the hardest. Just can't beat that. It's funny sometimes how the devil tries to make your life so busy that a person doesn't get to relax anymore. A person needs to relax. When you relax you are able to build yourself physically and Spiritually. If a person never relaxes then that person gets up tight and stressed out. Not only does it affect you, but it also affects your family. Sometimes you start to act different and treating everyone different and you don't even know it. When a person relaxes you get calmer and you start to realize that the things that are stressing you our aren't that bad. God new something when He said to rest on the 7th day. So if God told us to do it. We better listen. Scientist have even said that people that work all the time are more opt to getting sick and being stressed out. The ones that took days off and relaxed were hardly ever sick and they were less likely to get stressed out. So let's start teaching our kids to start relaxing more. That a person doesn't always have to be on the go. Just to sit read a book or play a game. Let the body and mind calm down for the day. You all have a blessed weekend. GOOOO VIKINGS!!!

9-11

2007-09-11T14:49:00.000-05:00

Today many Americans look back a few years ago to reflect on the lives lost. Many of those people were heroes. Going in to save lives while giving up there own. That is what being an American is all about. The people on the plane new there feight that day. They knew if they did nothing many more would die. That day they became heroes. Through the hole thing people looked to God for comfort and answers. Church's grew 100 percent over night. Because people knew were they needed to turn. The sad thing is. Those same people that came to church those few month's are now back to there old ways. When time of tragedy hits people look to God for help, but when time is good they look to themselves. Let's not wait for another terrorist attack bring us back to God. God is always here in good and bad. That's why we should stand by Him during the good and the bad. Because when you are with Him you won't have to search to far when you need Him. He's always there protecting and watching over you. There were many stories that came out of 9-11 of people stating that God told them not to go to work that day. For those that listened they are still here today. God is bigger than any terroristic threat or attack. When we think of those that died that day. When we pray for the families and the country. Why not say little prayer for yourself. Asking God to move within your own life. I know back when I was in the military stationed in Oklahoma City. We had a terroristic threat one day. I remember it so clearly. After that event I told myself that I would never be that far away from my God again. I couldn't handle the fears and the images. The only person that could was God. He took all the sadness and pain away that day, and I've never excepted it back. Let's remember the fallen hero's of 9-11 and our military of now that are fighting for our safety. God bless them all.

What does God have planned for you

2007-09-10T14:53:00.000-05:00

How's everyone doing today? Everyday we need to be seeking on what God has planned for our lives. We need to make sure that we are on target everyday that we wake up. It is so easy for the devil to walk in and say that God doesn't want you to work there or that God doesn't want you to volunteer at church at this time. The truth is the longer you do what God is telling you to do the closer you get to God the stronger you get Spiritually. That's why the devil puts up such a big fight to get you mad at work. Or put idea's in your head (I call it the things to do list) why you can't volunteer at church. If most of us would really look at our work schedule we would find out that we have a lot more time for volunteering then what we do. We have to remember that the people in the bible would try anything to be able to volunteer in church. When the disciple found out that the widows were be left alone. All the people were waiting patiently to get picked for that job. They new if they were picked that meant that there spiritual walk was right and they were able to please God. So let's stop thinking about our selves but let's start thinking about God. What is pleasing in His sight.

Let me FIRST!

2007-09-04T15:54:00.000-05:00

How many have you heard or said this at one time of your life. When Jesus is telling you to do something you say this. Well Jesus first let me do this or I will do that, but first I have to do this. Now we are no different then the people in the Bible. In Mark a man comes up to Jesus and says I want to come with you, but first let me buried my dad. See he didn't say he wasn't going to follow Jesus. He said I will follow you just let me do what I need to do first. Then another comes up and says that he will follow Jesus, but first let me go tell my loved ones. He was going to follow Jesus when it was right for him. We all know that these men never followed Jesus at that time. We have to get our thinking in the right order. We are people that grow up in Democracy. If I can't get then I'll talk to someone in getting it for me. Well if I don't like this or that then I'll get a lawyer to change it. We belong to the kingdom of God. When you belong to a kingdom you have one ruler. That ruler the King makes all the decisions. Let's you know what you are going to be doing. You don't have a say so. That is the type of thinking we need to have. When God tells us something to do we just need to do it. In the old day if the King would tell you to do something and you didn't do it. Well either your dead or you are in prison. They feared the king just like we should fear our King of King's. As Americans we don't fear God as we should. Abraham feared God so much that he was going to sacrifice his own son. God gave Abraham 3 days to back out to think about what he was about to do. Abraham still obeyed God. We need to have that kind of fear in God. When God tells us to do something we need to do it without thinking. Because when we start to think then the devil gets into the conversation. He'll get you confused and on the wrong path. Let's give God our best. I mean we have eternity to do anything we want but only a little bit to do what God needs us to do. Some said that if one person would save 1000 people every month it would take something like 300,000 years to get everyone saved. That's with no one dieing or being born. Now if one person would save 2 people and that person would save 2 people then the next and so on and so on. It would only take 3 years for the whole world to be saved. Let's get our war boots on and let's go to war for our King and let's kick the devils backside around. Let's let him know who's in town and that he's not welcome any more.

How time flies!

2007-08-08T10:18:00.000-05:00

Wow time has flown by. It's hard to believe that it's almost Fall. I know some of you are probably wondering why I had to bring that up. The thing is it's true. Summer has flown by this year. Maybe it's because it's been so dry this year. Not sure. It has just flown by. Just pondering on the thought of how quick this summer has been. Just imagine in Heaven time is like at a stand still. When you think about it 1 day here is like a few seconds in Heaven. A few seconds. Man that would be nice right now. I would be able to do all things I need to do and still have time left over. That sure would be nice. But it ain't going to happen here on earth. Just think when you get to heaven how much time you will have on your hands. Corn would be grown with in a few seconds. Farmers would love that. You could sit down to eat a meal for a few seconds and would have taken you a year to eat the same amount. Crazy I know. Now this is cool. I think time in Heaven is so different because when you praise God and your in His presence time is just at a stand still. Just think here on earth when you get into the presence of God on how time flies by but it just seems a few minutes. Even when you pray and you get into God's presence and you think you have only prayed for 5 to 10 minutes and it's been an hour. For me I think time in Heaven is so long because when you are consumed in God's presence it takes more time to soak in what God is. Just think you will be able to soak in God's love, joy, peace, faith, and wisdom. Don't you think that would take a while. Don't forget though people are wondering why Jesus hasn't come back yet or this is the year that the rapture is going to happen. It's only been 2 days since Jesus went to Heaven on Heaven time that is. So there still parting with Jesus in His return. No one will know when it's going to happen until it happens. We are supposed to live a life that reflects that the rapture could happen at any second. That's why it's always important to forgive and forget not to hold offenses and to live a Godly life. God bless you all. Have a great weekend.

Is it FALL?

2007-07-11T10:22:00.000-05:00

The temperatures here fills like its fall. We go from almost 100 degrees to a high in the upper 60's. Weather sure is crazy. If you look at it our lives are the same way. We are up and the we our down. Our lives are never relaxing or never stops. Why? The devil wants it that way. The devil wants us to be busy and he wants our lives to go up and down. As long as we are living a life of a roller coaster we will never stop and have time for God or the fam. I know this first hand. When I came back to Minnesota I started 2 jobs and I still do have 2 jobs. The difference is that when I started working at the VA and being a pastor. I left no time for my family and hardly anytime for God. My life was like a roller coaster going 100mph. It was heading right towards a brick wall. The marriage was suffering because of it and my walk with God wasn't as strong. I had to make a decision on what's more important to me. See I had to make the decision no one else could but me. I made the decision that every Sat and every evening I will give my family some of my time. If that means that I have to go to bed at midnight then that's when I go. I also got on track and start giving God more the time He deserved to. The thing is the life that I thought was so busy ended up not being to busy at all. I almost have more time now then I did before. God was able to put in a time management plan that made me have more time than I thought I had. The devil wants us to be busy, because as long as we are busy the stress level goes up. We have more health problems. We lose touch with our family and God. So it's time that we make the right choice and spend more time with God and the family. Not in front of the TV either. Get out and enjoy what God has given us. The beauty of His imagination. The great outside. You will be shocked on how much time you have been wasting. God bless.

God is More than enough!

2007-07-09T10:47:00.000-05:00

God always gives you more than enough. I usually don't talk about finances but this time I'll make an exception. Some people think that Kari and I make pretty good money. Just by the clothes that we wear, and place that we live. The truth is we don't make a lot at all. Actually we would probably make you fall over backwards if you found out how much we actually make. The thing is we have to believe in God over and over to give us money for a lot of things. All the animals that we have came from God and God alone. We didn't have money for them, but God wanted us to have them so he supplied the money for them. He has continually given us money for them. God blessed us with money from someone that will cover most of the food. Someone has given us some hay for the goats. Along with some money for some more hay and food. God supplies all our needs. IF you would come over to our house and look at our fridge you would find the list of things that we are believing in God for. Some of those things are getting crossed off already. Some will take sometime or maybe not. To have great faith in something you have to believe that you will receive it even though it doesn't look good. Faith doesn't get built up in good times, but in the times of need. My hole life I have had the money to do or buy a lot of things. When my wife and I were just married we made over 60,000 a year. We thought we were living the good life. When I went to bible school our salary went down to 20,000 a year. God at that time told me that it was time for me to trust in Him for all finances. It hasn't been easy, actually it's been kind of hard at times. God has always came through. Sometimes way in advance other a day before. All I know is that not only has God blessed us, but the people that listen to God has also been blessed tremendously. So don't give up when your believing in something. Stand strong in your faith and do not waiver from it. Our God WILL ALWAYS SUPPLY ALL OUR NEEDS. God said so and God can't lie. God bless you all. Go forth and stand in faith, and watch miracles happen.

Happy 4TH of July

2007-07-03T10:18:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July. It's a time that we need to reflect on those that have protected our country in the past and the now. I know when I was in the military it meant so much to me to get packages and letters from people. It also meant a lot knowing I had people praying for my protection. Maybe this week you could start a commitment to pray for those that are serving over seas. Just food for thought also. I've heard a lot of people saying that the rapture is going to happen within the year. First of all no one knows when the rapture is going to happen, but God Himself. Second it states in the Bible that one day in Heaven is 1000 years on Earth. So in all aspects Jesus has only been back in Heaven after His resurrection for 2 days. It really hasn't been that long in Heaven. There are still partying on Jesus' return. Well better get going. Have some fencing to put up tonight. For the goats that are coming on Friday. Everyone have a blessed day.

Where's your chair?

2007-06-26T10:19:00.000-05:00

On Sunday my dad told me a story which I'm going to write to you. They had a guest speaker on Sunday at church that told them a story that happened to him. This man is a motivational speaker. He had spent 21 days oversees. In those 21 days he spoke 28 times. He said that all he wanted to do is sleep all the way back. The first plane he got on he said that the couple next to him fought the hole time. So when he landed he got first class tickets so he good have some sleep. When he got on the plane he had to crawl over the other person. He noticed that this person was a business man. Thinking to himself, he thought he would finally get some sleep. Before take off they did some small talk. The business man said he was on an executive board for media for a company, but he said he always wanted to be a motivational speaker. The man said he had missed it somewhere. The christian speaker no new he wasn't going to get any sleep. He told the man that he was a motivational speaker. Well after a long conversation. The other man told him he wasn't happy in what he was doing. That working a playboy. Yes playboy. He longed for a change. Well they got off a plane and the Executive asked the guys for a business card. So he gave him one and the executive said that he would give him a call so he could come and speak to the playboy board of directors. In my mind when I heard this I was amazed at what happened. But my heart was grieving. My spirit said he missed it. I wondered what that meant. So I prayed about it. See the christian was there to get him saved not just to talk. The guy was open to the word and the love of God. The christian blew it. He could have saved him from hell, but didn't. Got doesn't want us in our comfort zone or you could say our lazy boy. It's time to be outside the box and start doing what God has told us to do. Which is spreading the gospel to everyone. The one's we know and don't know. Chow

How strong is your FAITH?

2007-06-22T07:33:00.000-05:00

This last Sunday someone told a story that got me thinking how strong my faith really is. He told a story that he and his family didn't have a lot of money because his business wasn't producing to much. Then he got a great bid on his product that was never so high before. Then God said I want you to keep this amount back do not sell them. So he obeyed. Well a little time had passed the fam needed some food and some money. Then God told him to give a away his first product. Just give it away!! It was between food and listening to God. He did what he was told and gave it away. Even though the circumstances in front of him or even his flesh was telling him he was crazy. It ends up because of his faith in God. God was able to bless him tremendously. All of his product has been sold really quick and God was able to be glorified through it all. This story got me thinking. Could I do that? Knowing that my family needs food or the bills that need to be paid. That took great faith to do this. It brings me back to the disciples. When they started off they left everything. When Jesus walked up to them and said follow Me. They did it. They left there businesses and families to go with Jesus who they barely knew. They were walking on faith from day one, and they probably didn't even know it. I've used my faith in different times. God told me to get rid of a car and I did. He blessed me with a different one. The only thing there was that we had another car to drive. The disciples and the story of the man above had nothing to back up on. They had to do it from total faith. Nothing less nothing more it was total faith. How strong is your faith? Do you have strong enough faith to do this. On Father's Day. I was sitting at an end of a dock on a lake. The wind was pretty strong so the dock was bouncing pretty good. I was praying and talking to God. Nothing more peaceful then listening to the wind and waves talking to God. Well said "do you remember the story about the disciples in the boat and the storm moved in while Jesus was asleep, so they awoke Jesus and Jesus calmed the storm". I said yes I do. Then He asked "what does it mean to you". I told him that the disciple some of whom were fisherman at one time. Where afraid for there lives, so the storm had to be pretty bad. So bad that they woke up Jesus. They knew that Jesus could do something from watching him preach. So they woke Him up and He rebuked the storm. God said there is more to that. He told me to go read the story and He would let me know more. So later I read the stories in Matthew, Mark, Luke. I was once told if there's a story or saying in the Bible more the twice the it's really important. So I read it again and again. I still couldn't see anything. So I told God that I couldn't see anything else. So this is what He told me. The boat is you, because Jesus is living inside of you. The storm and waves is the devil trying to confuse, scare, and drown you because he doesn't want you to move forward in life. This next statement he made got me. God said how often do you wake up Jesus. Wow. We all have the power and authority to calm any storm, but how many of us cry out to Jesus before even trying to use that power. We are so eager to ask Jesus for everything that we don't use our Faith. It's time that we let Him rest and we start doing our own work of Faith. Everyone have a great weekend. Chow

Back to Work

2007-06-19T07:35:00.000-05:00

Well the conference was awesome. The first evening they did a birthday celebration for Mrs. Harrison(The boss of FCF). So they had people coming up and just letting her know what a blessing she was to them. Then this old man stepped up and with out saying any words the presence of God was just on the place. Inside of me my Spirit was dancing. Then he started to speak. He said he is a great friend of Hagin Sr. He had traveled and talked with him for many years. Then I new why the presence of God was so strong. If you never knew or met Hagin Sr. you would have wished you did. The presence of God on this man was strong. He was healed from a rare blood disease at a young age. Right after the healing he started preaching. He knew most of the bible by heart. It wasn't just the King James version but it was also the New King James, Amplified, and the Message. He could tell a hole chapter of Mathew without looking at his bible and not miss a word. Which was amazing! It still wasn't made him to have such a Godly presence. It was that he lived a life of Christ. I remember listening to him in school and the words that he spoke were so powerful that your spirit inside of you just kept on dancing. This man never I repeat never said one bad thing about anyone. Try doing that for a week or two. Even if the person put him down or said wrongful things about him. He said nothing bad but kind things about the individual. He said he had many times in his life to say hurtful things to someone, but that would be going against Gods word and he wasn't going to go against the word. I think we all can learn from the old gospel preachers that are now going home to the Lord. They all lived a life of purity in many ways. If you would take a business man in today's world and ask him who they look up to. Well they might say Donald Trump, or Bill Gates. How many of us Christians can actually say we look up to Christ. That we are truly striving to become like Him. Just looking at the old preachers. They were all striving to become like Christ. None of them were happy unless they were on that course. Today we need to take a stand against our flesh and the devil, and just say that we've had enough of them being in control. That from now on it's God's way or it's the high way. Is it going to be easy. Probably not! It wasn't easy walking the first time either. We'll get cuts and bruises on the way. Just like walking it finally came easy. Just like becoming like Christ. The flesh is going to battle, but the longer the battle the weaker it will become and the stronger your faith will be. Everyone have a blessed day. Chow.

It's nice to have good Friends

2007-06-07T12:14:00.000-05:00

It sure is nice to have friends. Someone you can talk to about nothing and they still listen. Someone you can bring a favor or a prayer request and there right there to help out. We have to remember that Jesus was a friend to all. Even the worse sinners in the area. We also have to remember that we can't be to choosy on who we speak to. Jesus didn't. Just because someone is weird or even a little creepy or even if the person gets under your skin. Doesn't mean that you shouldn't talk to them. It's hard to witness to a person if you never talk to them or unkind to them. We are not part of this world. We need to love all, even though you might not think they deserve it. Our flesh loves to take control of our emotions. He wants us to be upset at someone or walk in unlove towards them. Why? Or sin nature hates doing what is in line with God's word. So the next time you get frustrated with someone or you try to hide from talking to them. Remember this God wants you to love them unconditionally. Everyone has the right to go to Heaven. I do want to say thank-you to Tom for helping out with the chicken questions. I forgot to say thanks last night I think. If you were wondering what we wrong with the chickens. Well let's just say the were plucking a couple of chicks were the sun don't shine. Needless to say. With his expertise the chicks are doing great. All is back to being happy in the chicken land. One cool thing is that the Turkey's are always happy to see me. They run to the door when I say hi. Makes a person feel wanted by animals. They make me feel like you are one of them. They even will seat on your feat while standing. Animals are funny. All I know as long as Tom is around I will do fine at my hobby farm with the chicks and turks. Everyone have a wonderful day and weekend. I will be gone for a week. I'll be frying in Oklahoma for a week. I'll be at a Bible Conference. Were I'll be getting ordained. Chow PJ

God is soooooo GOOD!

2007-06-05T10:31:00.000-05:00

God is so good. The other day on the way home from work I was talking to God about somethings. One of those things was that I wanted some extra money for the chicks and turkeys. That way I have a budget started already for there food and supplies. I never prayed for it just asked Him like a son would to his father. Well yesterday at work I met some people for lunch. When I sat down to eat they handed me an envelope. When I opened the envelope there was a check in there for $500.00. I was pretty much standing beside myself. God is so great. He knew what my desire was and He met it above and beyond. Now the chicks and turkeys have a food account with money already in it. It's amazing how God works. He just keeps suppling over and over again. Never give up on talking to God or praying to Him. He hears every word that you say. As soon as you get done talking the answer is coming. You all have a great day. Chow.

Simplicity from Smith Wigglesworth

2007-05-30T12:05:00.000-05:00

This is from Smith W. I won't comment on it. Well just because it needs no comment. This little passage from him is on Faith. We all know he had strong Faith. This is how simple it is to have strong faith. This is the passage of Smith Wigglesworth:

Fill your head and your heart with the Scriptures. Memorize passages from the Word, with the name of the book, the chapter, and the verse, so that you can quote the Scripture correctly in addresses or in open-air meetings.

As you do this, you are sowing in your heart seeds, which the Spirit of God can germinate. He can bring to your remembrance from time to time that which you have once memorized. You must be so soaked with the Word of God, you must be filled with it, that you yourself are a living epistle, known and read of all men.

Believers are strong only as the Word of God abides in them. The Word of God is spirit and life to those who receive it in simple faith, and it is a verifier of all who own its sway.

Know your BOOK, live it, believe it, and OBEY it. Hide God's work in your heart. It will save your soul, quicken your body, illumine your mind. The Word of God is full and final, infallible, reliable, and up-to-date, and our attitude towards it must be on of unquestioned obedience.

If a thing is in the Bible, it is so; it is not even to be prayed about; it is to be received and acted upon. Inactivity of faith is a robber, which steals blessing. Increase comes by action, by using what we have and what we know. Your life must be one of going from faith to faith.

Smith Wigglesworth had 3 saying that he liked to use. These are true words of knowledge and wisdom.
1.Great faith is the product of great fights.
2.Great testimonies are the outcome of great tests.
3. Great triumphs can only come out of great trials.

Just let this stuff set in your heart and soul. This should make you change the way you think and do things. It's simple stuff don't need to be a rocket scientist do figure it out. God Bless to you all. Chow.

It's almost the weekend!

2007-05-25T10:44:00.000-05:00

Friday has fallen upon us again. This is a little sweeter Friday though. Come Monday I don't have to go back to work. It's going to be a nice 3 day weekend. On Monday we are going to have the kids in the Memorial Day parade in our area. They're going to perform God Bless America in a puppet form. And for me. I get to dress up as a monkey and pass out candy. I know the thoughts that are probably going through your mind. Just keep them under control. The other night I was reading some of Smith's Wigglesworth sermons. It's actually a book that contains almost all of his sermons. I would say it's about 3-4 inches thick. I just made me think of all the preachers of old. They were all so bold in the way they did things. They did things because God told them to do it and they didn't care what people might say or do. Smith W. used to punch people for healing, because that's what God told him to do. How many of us would do that? Or walk into a funeral were you know no one and tell everyone to leave. Drag the body out of the coffin and raise them from the dead, over 100 times. How many of us would go that's crazy God you want me to do what. The people would kick me out of there or that is way out there God. There's no way I could do that. Those few statements I just made will show the true character of a person. The statements keep repeating I or me. See God doesn't want us to think about ourselves. We all know when we think about ourselves we usually end up in trouble some how. God wants us to think on Him and only Him and our lives would truly be amazing. The preachers from the past didn't join the ministry on fire and ready to go. They had to make the same steps as we do. Smith W. would start preaching a sermon and mid way through it. If he thought he was bombing the sermon he would go sit down. That was in front of big crowds. He even had to over come barriers. The thing is these people in the past. Over came there barriers and became very powerful men and women of God. They had to start with the number one barrier and that was themselves. They had to get out of the I and me mode and get into the God mode. Selfishness is the root of all evils. So let's start walking in the them, and not the me. The next time you do something don't do what you want to do, but do what they want to do. The Bible tells us to be like Christ. I never once heard Jesus say, this is what I want to do. Nope I don't' feel like helping you today, or know I'm not going to give a little extra effort or money to you today. No Jesus died on the cross for us. He healed all that needed healing. He even taught the disciples all the way up to the day He was going to be crucified. He always put more into what He taught and what He gave, because He was a servant like we should be. Let's get that servant's heart, and let's drop our selfish ones. Everyone have a great weekend. We'll talk to you all on Tuesday. Happy Memorial Day to all the veterans that passed away and are still living. Thanks for being servants to our country so we could have the freedom of today. God Bless.

The chance of Snow?

2007-05-23T14:58:00.000-05:00

It's not out of the question. This weekend it's going to be cold one of the mornings with a chance of rain/snow. The low is going to be 36 on Saturday. Yep the 26th of May with a chance of snow. That is crazy. Tomorrow it's going to be 39. Now it's a mad dash to cover all the plants to keep them from all freezing. What a crazy year. That's what we get for living in Minnesota. We should be getting the turkeys tomorrow. It's amazing to watch little critters like that grow up. When we look back at the chickens you get to see the hand of God at work. For chickens to never see there mother, but know how to survive. Somehow they know they need to stay warm, eat, and drink. All without a parent buy there side. When God made these chickens way back at the beginning He put it in them to be able to survive without there mom knowing what was going to happen 1000 of years later. Some say there is no God. God is just amazing how He made everything so perfect. It's so amazing our minds can't even comprehend all His Glory and Wisdom. Have a blessed day!

Howdy everyone in Blogville!

2007-05-22T14:49:00.000-05:00

Sorry I haven't written in a while. Been busy with the baby and the new hobby farm. The baby is doing great. She weigh's over 8lbs. She has a lot of the baby fat wrinkles. Since the last time I wrote we've had a baby and we've gotten 100 hundred chickens, we have 35 turkeys that are on there way. We also planted over 400 seeds of corn, 50 starwberry plants(25 are on there way), about 14 tomato plants, 8 cucumbers, 4 muskmelons, 4 canteloups, 9 jalepeno peppers, 4 green peppers, 8 watermelons, 6 zuchini, 4 dills, 4 brasils, 100 radish, 25 carrots, 30 sweet peas, 5 green beans, 50 potatoes, and 200 hundred onions. Hopefully I didn't leave anything out. If I did I'll let you know later. So the hobby farm is on it's way. The turkey's that I got were 15 white turkey's then 20 narragansett turkey's. The N turkey's reproduce on there own. That I won't have to keep buying more and more turkey's every year. So I had to build a workable chicken barn out of one of my sheds. I also had to build a turkey shed that would be to there likings. Along with raising a family and having 2 jobs. God will truly give you strength and energy when you need it. Then in about 3 weeks I'll be traveling through Janice's country to get to Oklahoma. Where I'll be going to a Bible conference for 4 days. While I'm there I'll also be getting ordained. So just the beginning of a busy summer for me. Almost forgot I've been helping out with the float at our church to get that ready for the Memorial Day Parade. Well all I know is that God is good and He's always in the driver seat. If tells me to do something I'm going to do it no matter how big it might look. He'll give me the time and the energy to get it done. Through all the building and planting I've still had a little bit of free time with the fam. God bless you all. Talk to you guys later. Chow

Prayer's needed for President Bush

2007-02-22T12:11:00.000-06:00

Some people have way to much time on there hands. There's a group of people attacking president Bush's belief in Christ. We need to stand behind our president in his faith and in prayer. This is the article about these people attacking our president.

Atheist Group Takes on Bush InitiativeThursday, February 22, 2007 4:20 AM ESTThe Associated PressBy RYAN J. FOLEY
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Annie Laurie Gaylor speaks with a soft voice, but her message catches attention: Keep God out of government.
Gaylor has helped transform the Freedom From Religion Foundation from obscurity into the nation's largest group of atheists and agnostics, with a fast-rising membership and increasing legal clout.
Next week, the group started by Gaylor and her mother in the 1970s to take on the religious right will fight its most high-profile battle when the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on its lawsuit against President Bush's faith-based initiative.
The court will decide whether taxpayers can sue over federal funding that the foundation believes promotes religion. It could be a major ruling for groups that fight to keep church and state separate.
"What's at stake is the right to challenge the establishment of religion by the government," Gaylor said.
The 51-year-old once donned a nun's habit as a college student in 1977 to protest a judge who blamed rape on women who wear provocative clothing.
She uses different tactics these days, though her activism remains strong.
Among its victories, the group has stopped funding for a Milwaukee charity that Bush visited during the 2000 campaign and an Arizona group that preached to children of prisoners.
The case in front of the high court claims White House conferences to promote the faith-based initiative turn into unconstitutional pep rallies for religion.
The initiative helps religious organizations get government funding to provide social services.
George Washington University law professor Ira Lupu called the Madison-based foundation "by far the most aggressive litigating entity against the faith-based initiative."
"When they can prove there's religious content in those programs, they've been quite successful and they've won a few cases," Lupu said. "When they've tried to go after the initiative as a whole, they've been less successful."
Critics say the group imposes such an extreme view of the First Amendment that religious groups can't receive tax dollars for even laudable purposes.
"They are successful in the sense that they have disrupted government funding for faith-based initiatives," said Jordan Lorence of the Alliance Defense Fund, which defends religion in the public arena. "But real people with real problems are no longer getting help because of some of their lawsuits."
The group has grown as its legal challenges mount. It claims 8,500 members in 50 states, with the most coming from California, after adding a record 400 in December.
Members consider themselves freethinkers who form opinions based on reason, not faith.
Gaylor is hoping an advertising campaign on progressive talk radio, the Internet and in liberal magazines helps the group reach 10,000 members this year.
She and husband Dan Barker, a former fundamentalist minister who turned against religion, are co-presidents. Her mother, Anne Nicol Gaylor, founded the group in 1978 to counter religious influence in government after clashing with religious leaders over abortion.

We not only need to be praying for the president, but we also need to be praying for the people that are supporting this group. We need to pray that there eyes will be opened to the real truth's that there is a God that loves them. That what they're doing is wrong and that they'll be saved. God can do all things! We need to pray for our country that we move closer to God. That Christians will start standing up for what the believe just like our President. Have a great weekend.

Breast Plate of Righteousness

2007-02-21T07:38:00.000-06:00

Wow what a busy time of season. Just get a break around here. The snow is melting pretty fast around here. I should say the lack of snow that we had this year. Does sound like we're going to have a snow storm coming this way by the end of the week. So we'll have to see if the weather people can actually be right for once. Must be nice to have a job like that. You're actually paid to be right half the time. Well today I'm going to be talking a little bit on the breast plate of righteousness. Now in the Roman times when a person got a new breast plate for being a soldier. It was dull medal. It usually had the kings symbol on it. The thing is that the more they wore it the shinier it got. The medal would rub together and start making it smooth and shiny. Sort of like a chrome bumper on a car. In war time it worked to there advantage. There breast plates would actually blind the adversaries when the sun hit it just right. Causing them to defeat there foe. So when we talk about the breast plate of righteousness picture this. When you get saved your breast plate isn't the shinny. The more you put it on and use it. The shinier it gets. The easier it becomes to defeat your enemies. The word righteous means to be right standing with God. Meaning that you have to be doing the word of God. You can't be living your life the way you want to be. Or doing the things that you want to do. You have to be doing the things that God wants you to be doing and following His commandments. What does the breast plate cover? It covers your heart. Which means we have to protect things that go to our heart. Which is offense, hatred, dislikes, pride, and so on. When we have the breast plate on then these things can not enter into our heart. The word even says whatever is in your heart the mouth speaks. You can tell by a persons conversation if they are right standing with God or not. If all they do is complain or say ungodly things then there heart isn't right. It also states in the Bible that we need to love our neighbor as our selves. We can't do that unless we already have a pure heart. It's hard to love a neighbor that is always swearing at you unless you are righteous in God's eyes. Because when you are righteous then you have the love of God in your heart and you'll be able to conquer all things. This is one of the main peaces of armor that people don't put on. This is one of the most areas that the devil tries to attack in people. He knows if your heart is rotten then you won't be able to do what God wants you to do. So get right with God. Forgive those people that persecute you. Start loving everyone like we are supposed to. Then you will notice what God's love really can do. His love can move mountains that you could never imagine. So let's be in right standing with God, and let's not let the devil take our heart from us. Let's walk in love just like God commanded us to do. God Bless.

A night on the Plantation

2007-02-07T12:06:00.000-06:00

Well I won't be getting into the Armor of God today. I will be telling you of how exciting my night went last night. Well when I got off from work I met my wife Kari and my son Jacob in Royalton. They were going to follow me to an individuals house to look at some puppies that he was getting rid of. Well we ended up getting one of the puppies. It was cheap enough that a man couldn't pass it up. The puppy is a mixture of 3 dogs. He's black lab, German Shepherd, and Springer Spaniel. The interesting thing with our dog is it's color. The body is all white with a couple of small black dots here and there. His head is all black. Can't even see the eyes. Now I'm not trying to top Tom's dog. We just needed a big dog for protection for my wife and kids. We've had a few burglaries in our area. Plus the price you just couldn't beat. Well that wasn't all the excitement for the night though. When we got home the wife made biscuits and gravy my favorite. So I put the new pup who is called Max into our bedroom inside a box. Well he started to whimper up a storm. Thought that all the windows were going to break. While sitting at the dinner table trying to ignore the howling. I look over at my son and his eyes were getting puffy and his lip was going out. I asked him if he was going to cry. With a whispering voice he said no daddy. Still with his big crying lip hanging out. So then I look over at my wife and there she was crying up a storm. Those pregnancy hormones will get you every time. She was crying because Jacob was about to cry. So here I'm trying to eat my most favorite meal and I can't even enjoy it. So I had a stern talk with the pooch. Telling him that he just needed to be quite so I could eat my meal. He did pipe down and I was able to finish the meal. The cool part about this dog is that he was raised outside. So he's used to going to the bathroom outside. We didn't even have to potty train the dog he was already done. He whimpers or goes to the door when he needs to go outside to do his business. Well after sup. Max wanted to go do his business. So I took him outside to do his thing. Well when I came back I saw something at the corner of my eye. Something was standing in between the garage and the house. Well it finally sinked in when I got to the front door what it was. It was a calf. Some how it had broken through the electric fence looking for its mama. Well I take off to the neighbors house to let him know that his calf is running loose. Just to find out that no one is living at that house. It's under construction. So I go to his neighbor. They new were he was staying and gave him a call. So he came over we introduced ourselves and on the way he went to get his calf on his land again. He just took the calf away from his mama this week. The calf didn't like that decision and wanted to get back together with his mom to get some of the fresh warm milk. Well then it was a night of loaning moaning from Max who was missing his brothers and sisters and his mom. So needless to say that I only got about 5 hours of sleep last night. I even think that's stretching it. Well everyone have a great day. Chow

Shield of Faith

2007-02-06T12:23:00.000-06:00

Shield of Faith
Today I'm going to talk about the shield of Faith. Most people think that this shield is small and fancy. Since all movies portray the shield is small and shinny and fancy. Something that can be used to whack the enemy with. Well the real shield isn't like that. The shield that is in the Bible is huge. I mean it's huge!!! It's the size of a door. Literally the size of a door. Something that you can hide behind and no one will know that you are there. It is that big. Now when we use of shield of Faith. The devil can't harm us. When a group of believers use the shield then you have a hedge of protection. Where nothing can come in. Just imagine the devil can not harm you at all when you use your faith. Your shield is sooooo big that the devil can't tell who he's up against. All he can see is the shield. Now on there shields they have logo's. To whom they are fighting for. On our shield we have God's label. The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. When the devil sees your shield he knows what he is up against. He knows that if he messes with you, he's going to be messing with God. Now just like every part of the armor you have to grab your shield everyday. It just doesn't come with you. You have to grab it. You grab your shield be reading God's word and standing on His word everyday in every way. If you get sick you need to see if you're shield is up or down. Some people don't use there faith until something happens. Well then it's to late. The enemy has already gotten by your shield. Can't really defend them off if they are already by. That's why everyday we have to be walking in Faith. Confessing healing and what ever you want to confess that it's coming forth. Even though you might not need it that day. Keep confessing it. If you are thanking God everyday that His healing power is moving through you then you won't get sick. Because you're always walking in Faith in that area. So let's keep the shield of Faith up in our arms. So the devil knows what he's up against

Helmet of Salvation

2007-01-29T10:11:00.000-06:00

Today we are going to talk about the Helmet of Salvation. You get this helmet when you get saved. Now we have to remember over and over again that the Armor of God just doesn't automatically get put on everyday. You have to put it on. You have to choose to were the armor or not. So the helmet of salvation doesn't get put on every time you wake up. You have to put it on. You have to choose if you are going to walk a christian lifestyle that day or not. Remember God can't make you do anything. So the helmet of salvation is a choice that you have to make everyday. Don't read into this though. Once you are saved you are always saved. The only thing is are you going to walk a Godly lifestyle or not. The helmet in the Roman times was a beautiful thing. It showed your rank and your authority when worn for parades. Same with our helmet. The more you live a life for Christ the more rank you get the more beautiful your helmet becomes. That helmet is shown in the spiritual realm. When the devil tries to tempt you in certain ways he sees how much authority you have. That's why it's important to read God's word. The more knowledge you get of God the more authority you have. We also have a physical helmet that we put on. That's our lifestyles that we live. The way we talk, walk, work, and our behavior's. We are not supposed to live a life of the world. When we do our helmet becomes tarnished in a sense. People can't tell if you are a christian or a sinner. When we have the helmet of salvation on people will recognize that we are different and the we are walking the life of Christ. Will have an essence around us that people will notice. Also when we have the helmet of salvation on it's also blocking something? That's right you mind. It cover your ears from ungodly thoughts and temptations. When you have it on the devil won't be able to convince you of things that are not of God. If you get sick or are just having a bad day. You might want to see if your helmet is on all the way. When you have it on the God is in control of your mind. Remember it's your choice to put the helmet on or off. It's time for us to start putting these things on and keeping the on. Not just putting them on when we are around Christians but having it on all the time. When you wear it all the time then you will be on fire for God. Because it will be His word and thoughts entering in and not the world's. Remember it say's in God's word that he would rather you be Hot or cold for him. He doesn't like luke warm Christians. So let's be so on fire that people will know who we are in Christ. God bless you all on this great Monday. Chow.

Armor of God part 2

2007-01-23T10:04:00.000-06:00

We are going to start with Ephesians 6 verse 10 and go from there. Here we go. Father God I pray right now that when we read this and believe your word that your word will come alive in us. That it will grow and explode inside of us. Thank-you for this Our Might Father amen. So Eph. 6:10 says Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Let's start here with FINALLY. Paul isn't stating that it's about time that I get to this because I have to go. He is actually stating that if you haven't heard anything else that I have told you YOU NEED TO REMEMBER THIS! He was telling the church of Ephesus you need to know this and remember it. Now let's go to verse 11

11. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. You could translate it this way also. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the devil who is lying and waiting to deceive you.

Like I said before the #1 way the devil is going to attack you is through your mind. People say that he comes from all angles and directions which isn't always so. If you get sick, it start with the mind. Don't we have to accept it first.

Verse 13: Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day. And having done all, to stand. Other words for stand is establish, continue, hold up. He's telling the that they need to establish, continue and hold up on those things that the devil is attacking. By using the armor of God. Don't let the devil persuade you off the word of God. But just continue believing in His word.

Verse 13 states that we need to put on the whole armor of God. So what's the whole armor?
1. Loins girt about with truth
2. Breast plate of righteousness
3. Shoes Preparation of the gospel of peace. The gospel is the good news
4. Shield of faith
5. Helmet of Salvation
6. Sword of the Spirit

So is this it. Most people would say Yep this is it, this is all the armor of God. It isn't though. There's one more important peace. It's the spear. Each Roman soldier had a spear to throw at the enemy before they got close to them. So let's look at verse 18: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto will all perseverance and supplication for all saints.

This means the spear is thrown ahead of you when you pray. You can defeat the devil even before he gets there. So let me ask you. If your getting slammed by the devil left and right. How's your prayer life. One of the most key issues of getting someone saved is by prayer. You can damage and hurt your adversaries before you even get close to him. Isn't that cool. That's why prayer should be an important part in your life. Well that's for today. I'll get more into all the armor of God either later this week or the beginning of next week. Everyone be blessed.

The Armor of God part 1

2007-01-22T07:48:00.000-06:00

Good afternoon to you all. Well I'm going to start this with John 10:10. You might be wondering that this doesn't pertain to the armor of God at all. It doesn't but we need to understand what the devil is doing to be able to fight off the devil right? John 10:10 describes that the devil is going to come to steal, kill and destroy. Let's look at the word devil here. The word devil defined in Greek means to penetrate. Which means the devil can only penetrate your mind. He keeps hitting you over and over again until he penetrates our drives himself through you. It also means he only does it in one way and that's through the mind. We give the devil to much credit. People say that he's sneaky. The thing is he can only enter through one area of your body. The area is your mind. If you defeat your mind you have defeated the devil. I'll give you an example. The devil starts to put thoughts into your mind. Let's say a head ache. He's trying to convince you that you have one. When you really don't. So he keeps coming and coming telling you over and over that you have one. Until you say man I think I have a headache. He just penetrated your mind. That is how it works. If that happens people pray out to God saying can you please heal me. Oh perty please I've been really good. God your word says that Jesus died on the cross for all our sicknesses. This last statement is true he did die on the cross for them. It also states in 1 Peter that WE WERE HEALED. Stating that we will never get sick. If the devil tells you that you are sick. Tell him that it can't be so because Jesus healed us over 2000 years ago. Then start claiming and rejoicing to God for your health. So why am I telling you all of this. Well when we start to get into the whole armor of God you have to realized how to use the armor. Your not going to use your helmet of salvation if the devil is a mile away are you? Well this should get your mind ready for what's coming up. When we get done with this little series. You'll look at the devil as a no body. Just like Paul. In the hole book of Romans Paul only mentioned the devil once. Paul pretty much stated that the devil just ain't worth talking about. Which is true. We should be talking and glorifying God more than the devil. Everyone have a great day in the Lord.

UP COMING ATTRACTION

2007-01-19T15:13:00.000-06:00

Starting on Monday. I will be starting a small little series on the Armor of God. Come ready to read and learn. You might see the Armor of God in a hole different way. So everyone have a great weekend and I'll see you all in the afternoon on Monday. Chow

I'll be back

2007-01-18T07:35:00.000-06:00

Just Wanted to let everyone know that I am still around. It's been kind of busy around here of late. I will be coming back more frequent now. Hopefully tomorrow or on Monday I can get back in the swing of things. Might only have one post per week for a while, but I guess that's still better than what it has been. Well God bless you all tremendously today. Always remember you have the chose if this is going to be a good day or a bad one. Later.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2006-12-21T12:02:00.000-06:00

Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Hopefully I'll get back into the swing of things after the new year. Everyone remember the real reason for the season. It's just about getting presents or visiting with family members. It's about our King of Kings. Just imagine over 2000 years ago. Our Savior was being born. It it so awesome just thinking about it. I know for my house hold our kids will never believe in Santa Claus. Our kids will get gifts but they will come from Jesus and not some imaginary man. Christ is alive and well in all of us. Have a Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't shop at Wal-mart and Sam's this weekend!

2006-11-21T07:54:00.000-06:00

Send A Message To Wal-Mart and Sam's Club, Don't Shop With Them This Friday Or Saturday

Dear Pastor,
We have asked our supporters not to shop at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club this coming Friday or Saturday. Thus far nearly 400,000 families have agreed not to shop at Wal-Mart on those days. We suggest you shop with your local merchants. Here is why we are asking you not to shop at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club this Friday or Saturday:
Wal-Mart gave $60,000 to homosexual group to support homosexual agenda in the workplace
Wal-Mart made a generous donation to the Northwest Arkansas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center
Wal-Mart sells pro-homosexual items from their website
Wal-Mart asks for, and receives, permission to join Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Wal-Mart invites homosexual ad agency to headquarters for 2-day seminar to indoctrinate employees.
Last March, Wal-Mart chose to promote "Brokeback Mountain" video over a top-selling family-oriented film. Wal-Mart began taking advance orders of the homosexual love movie, "Brokeback Mountain." A large display greeted customers when they walked through the front doors of the store. "Brokeback Mountain" was released the same day as best selling pro-family movie, "The Chronicles of Narnia" which Wal-Mart did not promote.

A Nice Little Christmas Card

2006-11-17T08:08:00.000-06:00

Someone Emailed me this and I thought it is a fun idea!!!!!!!!

Subject: Christmas cards....An EXCELLENT idea!

I'm passing this on because I think it's a good idea.....

I plan to spend 39 cents for a stamp.....Hope you will do it too!
Yes, Christmas cards. This is coming early (really early) so that you can get ready to include an important address to your list. Read on........

What a GREAT idea! Fun with the ACLU...... Wanna have some fun this CHRISTMAS? Send the ACLU a CHRISTMAS CARD this year. As they are working so very hard to get rid of the CHRISTMAS part of this holiday, we should all send them a nice, CHRISTIAN, card to brighten up their dark, sad, little world. Make sure it says "Merry Christmas" on it Here's the Address, just don't be rude or crude. (It's Not the Christian Way , you know!)

ACLU 125 Broad Street 18th Floor New York , NY 10004

Two tons of Christmas cards would freeze their operations because they wouldn't know if any were regular mail containing contributions. So spend 39cents and tell the ACLU to leave Christmas alone. Also tell them that there is no such thing as a "Holiday Tree". . . . It's a Christmas Tree even in the fields!! We really want to communicate with the ACLU! They really DESERVE us!!

So have some fun. Let them know how important Christmas really is. For me I'll probably send them a Christmas card with Jesus on the cover. I think that would be pretty cool.

The rain of the Holy Spirit

2006-11-16T10:32:00.000-06:00

Wow. That is all I can say to last nights service. Wow. Sometimes words just doesn't do justice to what God has done. We started off the service showing a video of the revival service that happened at Rod Parsley's church. Well you know how excited the spirit gets when he see and hears those kind of things. I do have to say that even though the kids were not in the service they were part of it. See our kids are in a state of revival. Great things are happening in them and through them. So at the beginning of there service last night Tom had them pray for our service. That the same thing that is happening in there classes would happen in the big church. Well midway through the service the Holy Spirit was a moving. For me the start of the video got my Spirit going. Just because I've seen the video a hundred times. My Spirit knows that video. Well midway through the video the Holy Spirit powered down the blessings. I do have to say after that God was moving with in us. I won't go into to much details right now. All I can say is that our little church in the hills is never going to be the same again. We have left the old wine skin behind and we are in our new wine skin. Soaking up the Holy Ghost wine straight from God. Glory Be to God. I just fill like dancing just thinking about it. I got to go. I can't even type anymore. Hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!!

To do or Not to do?

2006-11-15T10:39:00.000-06:00

How many of you like to speed every once in a while or even all the time? I am one that likes to speed every once in a while. Usually when I'm running behind. Some though like to speed to just speed, or others speed because others are speeding. Even though everyone knows that it is breaking the law when they speed. Or even when they go through a red light, or not stopping fully at a stop sign. We all do these things every once in a while or some do it all the time. Does it make it right to do it because everyone else is doing it? Let me ask you this. If a group of people were going to jump off the empire state building would you do it just because everyone else is? Probably not! It does state in the bible that we are not supposed to be in the world. Our actions show that we are. If you are speeding are you not of the world? Would you really think that Jesus would actually speed with the rest? I don't think so. It says in Romans 13 verse 1-5 it says Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is not authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. So you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. Even though you don't get caught every time for speeding. God is able to judge you for your actions. I know that I don't want God to judge me. That's why when people see a cop car go by them they start pushing on the brake pedal. Because inside they know that they're doing something wrong. Even though some laws we don't agree in we still need to obey them. That is why we need to pray for our leaders for guidance and that's why it is important to vote so the right people get into office. So the next time you fill your foot going down on the gas pedal. Remember if you go over the speed limit your under God's judgment.

The wonders of God

2006-11-14T09:50:00.000-06:00

God is so wonderful. While hunting I was able to enjoy all of God's beauty. I think that's why I like hunting so much. Yes, it is nice to get a deer, but at the same time it is nice to see what God has done. To reflect on everything He's made and what He is doing. I have been blessed tremendously this year. Everytime that I need something God comes out with the answer. Some of you know that my wife is pregnant. Well our first born is a boy. So of course I told God that I wanted a girl. Needless to say on the 7th of Nov we went to get the ultra sound and it was a girl. Glory be to God. Then we had put a bid on one house to find out that some people destroyed it. So we had to back down on it. 1 month from closing. Well needless to say that didn't catch God off guard. He found us a house right away. It's actually better than the last one. He's a God more than enough. Even with this house God has blessed us tremendously. He had put us in the hands of people that are going out of there way to help us. Someone gave us a John Deer riding lawn mower. Which is needed for 5 acres of mowing. Then I was praying for a snow plow and a tiller. Well God new what to do. The people selling us the house gave of there's. Then I realtor has a couple of business on the side. It ends up that he has a hole bunch of window blinds and curtain rods that he doesn't want. So he's giving us those things plus more. All I can say is God is going to take care of his children. God is great. Well I do have more to say. Maybe I'll get to it tomorrow. Everyone have a blessed day. Always remember God is always going to bless you. You just have to listen and obey and the blessing will come forth.

Back Home

2006-11-13T14:55:00.000-06:00

Just wanted to leave a quick note. Life has picked up again so I don't have to much time to write tonight. Well the big hunt was not a big hunt after all. I had 3 fawns that went by me which I didn't shoot at. I could have though, because as soon as they hopped over the fence someone else shot them. I just couldn't kill the little suckers. Especially when they were all happy and jumping around. I did get some good quality time with God and some much needed rest. I did wake up once with about 22 Turkey's right by me. The closest one got was about 5 feet. They are not to bright. They even came in with my own turkey call. Which isn't all that great. Well that's about it. I should be back to normal writings tomorrow. Hopefully. I have a meeting after work tonight. Which means that I'll be crawling into bed around 1100 ish. If I'm lucky. Talk to you all later.

Gone Hunting

2006-11-03T06:34:00.000-06:00

Gone hunting for the week. Have a blessed weekend, week, and weekend. Let God move with in you this week. God Bless.

Something Short!

2006-10-31T21:17:00.000-06:00

Here's something short but thought provoking. While at work today I got a thinking. Which is dangerous sometimes. Well here's my thought. America is taking Christ out of Christmas. Sinners are not complaining about it. You can barely hear the Christians complaining about it. Now today is Halloween. If you go back in history it's pretty much the devil's day to say the least. You don't here people complain about this day. They don't call this day a holiday but Halloween. Even though this day offends many. The government doesn't say that it's no longer Halloween, but a holiday. That was the governments answer why they are taking Christ out of Christmas, because it offends other people's beliefs. So why don't they do something about Halloween. Well it's because most Christians are out there on the streets with the rest. There dressed up in there costumes blending in with the rest. What happen to Christians not being part of the world. What would you do if the raptured happened when you were trick or treating. Standing in front of God in you silly little costume. I don't think so. My kids will never dress up for school. They will never celebrate this so called day. I do think it's great that church's put something on. But at the same time even though they don't celebrate Halloween are they not celebrating it. Let me say it this way. If there was no such day as Halloween would the church's have a celebration day. Just a thought. It's time for us to get real with what God wants. It's time for us to stand out from the world. Tell your kids the real reason why they can't trick or treat. Tell them who Santa Claus really was. Let them know the real reason why we celebrate Christmas and not Halloween. God Bless.

Revival!!!!

2006-10-30T21:17:00.000-06:00

I hear people saying they wish that there church will have a revival. Some say they pray all the time for a revival in there church. Let me ask you something? Maybe God is waiting for you to stand up. Maybe He's waiting for you to do the things He's said you to do. Instead you would rather pray for someone else to do it. It's easier that way. You can stay comfortable in your lazy boy while someone else is doing the work. That is totally wrong. How can God move when the people of the church don't want to stand out and do what God is telling them what to do. How can God honor a church that is asleep and lazy? He can't. You'll be waiting a long time for that revival because it won't be coming soon. It's time for us Christians to get out of our comfort zones. It's time that we take back what the devil has stolen. The devil has taken so much from you that you don't even know. Let see what he has stolen while you were sleeping. Have you been sick? Have you been watching trash on TV? Maybe you have succumbed to the curse words on TV seeing that there nothing wrong with it. Maybe you watch TV shows that have gays and lesbians in them and see nothing wrong with it. You only open your bible on Sundays if you're lucky! Some of you don't even know where your bible is! I could keep going and going. What are we doing. We are living our lives that we have a life time to get close to God and read the Bible. Let me tell you this. You could be reading this and the rapture might happen. Or maybe your watching a bad TV show or going to a bad movie when the rapture happens. The next thing you know your staring God right in His eyes. What are you going to say then. We have all forgotten that Jesus lives within us. So what ever we do Jesus sees us doing it. It's time to get on fire for God. It's time for us to start expecting things to happen. If you haven't read your Bible for a while start reading in Acts. The things they did we will do also. They had a fear of God. They would rather die for God then not stand up for Him. When is the last time you've done that. It's time to get on our knees in prayer. Not just saying words, but confessing those things and standing on those things. We need to praise God like no other time in our lives. When we seeing we need not care who is standing next to us. But our whole consideration needs to be on God and God alone. When we worship Him we need to mean the words we sing. We need to start loving Him like our Heavenly Father and not some god that is no where to be seen. He's everywhere you go. So start acting like it. You are the person that God has been waiting for to stand up. He's been waiting for you to get into His word. He's been waiting for you to praise Him with your whole heart. He's been waiting for you to be praying with boldness. He's been waiting for you to start the revival.

God and God alone!!!!!!

2006-10-29T19:34:00.000-06:00

Not much to say tonight but wow. My body and brain is filled with the spirit of God still from the morning service. I'm on cloud nine. God is great. The service went better than enough. The kids were awesome. The sang with authority and power. They spoke with that same authority and power. All the ones that spoke. Spoke with God's wisdom on there lips. The drama skit was done in perfection. After that God took over. The simple service if you can say that at our church usually gets done between 1200-1230. Today we got done at 130ish. Not one complaining. Actually I dismissed everyone but no one moved for a few minutes. That's how powerful God's present's was in the service. All I know is that God took this church to another level. Our church will never be the same after this service. Glory to God. God is great!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beef

2006-10-27T20:50:00.000-05:00

This is for you Tom. We need to be proud of our natural born cows. The best in the state of Minnesota.

My only question for the nite. Which I need help on. Where does all that tongue go? I sure would hate that dog licking me. You could take a hole shower with one lick.

Where are you heading??

2006-10-26T20:23:00.000-05:00

Where are you heading? Are you heading for the grave to live a life of misery, pain, and nashing of teeth. Hell is no picnic. It says in the bible that you can't quench your thirst. It is soooo hot that you get sooo thirsty but there is nothing to drink. Now just think your flesh as you know it is burning. Ouch. To make it worse it never stops. Just imagine millions and millions of people screaming at the top of there lungs in agony. A fear inside of them so strong that it would make the worst horror film look like a kids movie. This going to happen for eternity. The pain is soooo great that you knash your teeth together. That pretty mush is stating that the pain is so great that you can't but keep your teeth together until your teeth brake. Remember this is for eternity. You will go here if your pride and unwilling to except the truth. Many think that they are going to Heaven but they are actually going to Hell. Good works and deeds will not get you to Heaven. The only way to get there is excepting Christ into your heart. Some say you don't believe in God. Let me tell you this. The building that you are now in. Must have had an architect to build the building. Otherwise is wouldn't be there. The same thing is with you. You have an architect his name is God. He formed you within your mother's womb. He knew you before you knew yourself. It's the same reason that you know what is right and wrong. It says in the Bible that God wrote on our hearts His law. That's why you can go anywhere in the world and they know that stealing and liing is wrong. The thing is God loves you so much that He sent His only Son to die a miserable death on the cross. This death was so miserable they not only did they beat Him but they also hit, pulled His hair out, spit, cursed, thorns on His head, and He even had a spear stuck into His side. That wasn't the worst though. Before we get to the worst let me ask you this. Could you put your son through this. I know I couldn't. It would tare me up inside. That same pain that you would feel. God in Heaven felt that day. He had to be separated from His only Son for the first time every. He had to turn His head and let Jesus die there on the cross. When He died on the cross He took every sickness, disease, suffering, hurts, and pains plus everything else. So you would never have to go through them. Just think when He went to Hell. He took us with Him. He took everything bad about us and went to hell to conqueror them once and for all. When He died He was thinking about you. What love that is. He went to Hell so you wouldn't have to. He wants you to live a life of health and happiness. That's why when you walk in sin you can never be happy. If you worship money you need more of it. It never satisfies your happiness. I will tell you this day. That Jesus will satisfy everything inside you. You won't want to look at wordily things for happiness. The only thing that you'll look to is God and God alone. It says in the bible that all you have to do is to except Christ into your heart and repent of your ways to have internal life in Heaven. So what's stopping you today. Is it your pride? Or is it that you think you're going to miss out on to many things? The only thing you are going to miss out on is burning in Hell for eternity. I'd rather now that I'm going to be parting with God almighty then take a chance. Remember no one knows when they are going to die. All you have to do is ask and the door to your heart is opened.

This Just Happened in Minnesota

2006-10-24T20:47:00.000-05:00

This just happened here in Minnesota. It could be happening in your schools. This is why we need to speak to our kids before the school system does.

Parents say school undermines their authority over kids
Katherine Kersten, Star Tribune
Last update: October 11, 2006 Â 11:42 PM

Last Saturday at the Interdistrict Downtown School in Minneapolis was straight out of the civil rights struggles of the 1960s. A group of black mothers and their supporters stood shoulder to shoulder, demanding what they called a decent education for their kids.
But the story has a 2006 spin.
Gena Bounds, a mother of three, described it this way: "On September 15 I gave my kids a big hug after school, but something was clearly wrong."
Bounds' 7-year-old daughter, Darriell, explained the situation to her mother. "She told me that her teacher had read the class a book about a girl with two moms," says Bounds. "Then he told them that he's gay and that he and his partner are adopting a child, and the child will have two dads. Now Darriell thinks the school is telling her she needs to believe that two daddies or two mommies is the same thing as a mom and a dad."
Was this just a little detour from reading and math? No. "Asha's Mums," the book that Darriell's teacher, Peter Sage, had read, is part of a diversity curriculum called the "Families All Matter" book project.
"I don't object to the teacher's sexual orientation," says Bounds. "But my 7-year-old is too young to understand these issues. I teach my children about family matters myself, and this isn't what we believe."Families All Matter" encourages children to "explore diversity issues through reading." It includes children's books on topics such as racism, disabilities and "GLTB family members," according to aMaze, the organization that sponsors it. Mary Ann Bradley, the organization's director, says that aMaze has sold curriculum guides to schools in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Stillwater, White Bear Lake, Edina, Duluth and many other districts.
She adds that she is often unaware of how they are used.
"Families All Matter" suggests that children should learn about homosexuality at an early age. For kindergartners, there's a book called "Daddy's Roommate." For first-graders, there's "King and King," in which a prince unsuccessfully searches the world for a princess. After he experiences "love at first sight" for another prince, they marry and live "happily ever after."
Laura Bloomberg, the school's principal, says that teachers choose the books they want to use from the curriculum, and may not read them all.
FeLicia McCorvey Preyer, who has second-grade twins at the school, was also incensed about "Families All Matter." Before the school year began, she told Sage and school officials that she didn't want her children reading books with homosexual themes, she says. "They knew my wishes and they defied them," she adds.
"Families All Matter" is supposed to teach tolerance. In fact, says Bounds, her daughter has learned that people who believe that a mother and father are best for a family are discriminatory.
After Sage read "Asha's Mums," he "told the class that his grandfather had believed that black people are stupid," she says. "He said that other adults had helped him see that his grandfather was a bigot." The implication? That parents who don't share Sage's views on family matters are bigots too.
Sage touched a nerve by claiming the mantle of the fight against racism for his own agenda, says Preyer. "I'm appalled that he, a white man, would use that tactic to push his views on African-American children."
But Bounds andprayerr are most upset at the school's message that kids don't need to listen to their parents when the school and the parents disagree. "The school is undermining my authority as a parent, at a critical, formative stage of my daughter's life," says Bounds.
School officials reacted with indifference, even "arrogance," to their concerns, say Bounds and Prior. Administrators failed to inform them of their legal right to review the curriculum, and refused to reassign their children to another classroom. Officials told them to consider withdrawing their children or enrolling them in a private school.
Bloomberg, the principal, says that data privacy concerns prevent her from commenting on individual family situations at the school. She said that the school has a diversity mission, and that she often assumes that families who choose the school are aware of it.
There's a real irony here. Bounds andprayerr are battling to instill a sense of respect for their authority as parents, and to pass on their sense of right and wrong to their children.
But they say the school does not appreciate that.Prayerr puts it this way: "They treat me as if my beliefs are the problem."

Doesn't this just make you sick. Here we are as Christians trying to give our kids aChristiann life style. Then they go to school and bam they get hit left and right with these kinds of problems. This is why we have to pray over our kids everyday. It is also why we need to have a close relationship with our kids. JustIncase this arises at your schools your kids won't be afraid to tell you. It's time for us to stand up and make a voice about ourChristiann rights.

Wal-Not

2006-10-23T20:33:00.000-05:00

I got this letter today and I thought I would pass it on.

Wal-Mart Rolls Out Red Carpet For Homosexual Marriage

Dear Pastor,
When Wal-Mart announced their support for the homosexual agenda a few weeks ago, they meant what they said. You will remember that Wal-Mart asked for, and received, permission to join the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). The company announced they were giving two large grants to NGLCC. The world's largest retailer was rewarded with a position on the board of NGLCC. Wal-Mart also announced they would give preference to homosexual-owned businesses in purchasing products. Justin Nelson, president of NGLCC, said he expects Wal-Mart to use its influence to pressure suppliers like P&G, Johnson & Johnson, and Gillette to give homosexual businesses preferential treatment. Wal-Mart is also working on a plan to provide domestic-partnership benefits to homosexual employee "partners." The NGLCC is a leading promoter of homosexual marriage. A quick search for books sold by Wal-Mart found the following related to the promotion of homosexual marriage:

What God Has Joined Together: The Christian Case for Gay Marriage
Gay Marriage: Why It Is Good for Gay, Good for Straights, and Good for America
Legalizing Gay Marriage
Why You Should Give a -amn about Gay Marriage
Civil Wars: A Battle for Gay Marriage
Gay Marriage and Democracy: Equality for All
Defending Same-Sex Marriage
Why Marriage Matters: America, Equality, and Gay People's Right to Marry
Gay Marriage, Real Life: Ten Stories of Love and Family

A quick search of Wal-Mart's website turned up the following number of items for sale: Gay - 1148 Lesbian - 468 Transgender - 40 Bisexual - 38 Gay Marriage - 26

Thought everyone would like to know when you shop at Wal-Mart were your money is going.

Week of Fasting

2006-10-23T10:57:00.000-05:00

This week I won't have any other blog's. I am taking this week for fasting. This Sunday is our kids take over the service. This is actually our first of many more to comes. Deep down in my Spirit I believe that God is going to do something very special at this service. So I'm going to be fasting and praying during my free time for this service. That God will bring the lost in and that His Holy Spirit will move mightily in the service. I'll be posting again next week. Everyone have a blessed week. God Bless.

To offend or not to offend

2006-10-20T19:19:00.000-05:00

It's finally Friday. I thought the last hour of work would never get over. But it did. Great things are happening in our super-church area. God is moving with in our kids. It is awesome to see. It says in the bible that we should have faith of a child. Which we need to believe God's word as it is. Don't think about it just believe in it. As grown ups we like to pick things apart. Could this actually be real or I don't think it could be that easy. God's word is that easy. We we believe and have faith in the word we can and will move mountains. It is that easy. It's so easy that a child can do it. So why do we make it look so hard. We have to conform our minds to be one with God's. We need to have a simple mind. Not complex. Remember we need to be like children. Children are great examples in many things. Let's take a big topic that most grown-ups do all the time. That is offense. If a child gets offended about something 2 minutes later they have forgotten about it. As adult's we keep offense in us for years or a life time. Over what? Something that we or the other person doesn't remember any more. Offense is one of the biggest bruises that Christians get. It's hard to love thy neighbor if you have offense towards them. It's hard to help them in a time of need if you are offended against them. Let's keep things simple. Jesus could have been offended by many, but He chose to love. That is what we need to do. Offense will hamper what God wants you to do. Or even the movement of God. That is why it is sooooooooo easy to be offended. The devil knows if he can get you to be offended then God won't be able to move in your life as easy. Here's an example of an offense. We had some friends that we didn't invite to our baby shower. Some say how could you do such a thing. Well first of all. They were short of money at the time. We felt that we would rather have them use there money else were. Even though we could have told them that we didn't need a gift. We all know what would actually happen. On top of that the house that we had the shower at they didn't like the church that they attended. Let's just say they had some dislikes of the pastor. We had no choice were the shower was because it was family. Well my friend is the pastor's son. I didn't want to have a very weird environment for them. They never knew why we didn't invite them. All they knew was that other people were invited and they weren't. They had a choice. They could be offended or not. Offense is a choice. You have a choice to be offended or not. So let's get back to the basics of a child. Let's be simple and just believe and not question. Let's forgive and forget. And not hold things in. Let's have communication with eachother instead of being offended. God Bless.

Is it Friday YET!!!!

2006-10-19T21:50:00.000-05:00

What a week this has been. My dad had heart surgery on Tuesday. The Dr. Went in and burned some of his heart to keep it from going out of rhythm. Well when the Dr. Came out of surgery he said that my dad had some bleeding in his heart. A common man would think. Ok he said some bleeding. Must not be to much. Since he said some. Well it ended up that he bled 500ml. Which is equaled out to the same amount if you had given blood at the blood bank. So it was more than some in my mind. Well an hour later the Dr. Came out and said that he was really happy because the blood had stopped dripping. So they moved him into the room. The funny thing was that my dad is pretty funny when coming out of the anesthesia. My step-mom and me just couldn't stop laughing. It's the best medicine. They kept him over night and were going to let him go on Wed. Well he woke up with a sore chest. So they decided to keep him one more day. Then about 830pm his heart went out of rhythm. They said if it doesn't go back in that they would have to shock it. It's the same kind of shocker that they use when they revive someone from a heart attack. They pretty much would kill him and bring him back to life. Well we stood against that one. His heart went back in about midnight. Well he awoke today without a problem so they sent him home this afternoon. Times like this a persons faith is sure tested. I give God all the glory in this hole ordeal. You see if his heart bled. You might say that's nothing big. Well the Dr. Said that there was a bubble in his heart. That bubble could have burst at any time. It chose to do it then so they could take care of the problem then. Also I believe that his chest hurt for a reason. Because of that he stayed in the hospital a extra day. He was able to have immediate medical attention when his heart went out. If he was at home he would have to go to the ER and wait. Everyone knows how long that would take. God does know best. I know my dad's heart is perfect in everyway. Just looking at everything that happened God was always in control. Even though is was nerve racking for us. God was calm. That's why we need to trust fully in God's grace and love. He knows all things. We can't be in control because when we are in control then we are not in control. Our flesh can not do anything. But God can do all things. Keep you faith strong in Gods word. Even though the circumstances don't look that great. God is in control. Whatever happens God's glory will be shown. One more thing. On Wed nite at our service. We had a guest speaker from El Savador. She was totally awesome. She talked about the tabernacle. About how we are the tabernacle. We have a body, spirit, and soul. The thing that stuck in me. Just like in the old testament when they walked into the tabernacle they would have to give a sacrifice. See when we get saved we have just walked into the tabernacle. The thing is most Christians stop there. They never reach the Holy of Holies. They get comfortable. That don't really want to sacrifice there hole life. We need to start to get real with God. God needs to be and should be the focus of our lives. We need to serve him in all things. Our thoughts, ambitions, desires, gifts, all of us. Everything that you can think. We need to give it all to Him. We need to be dead in the flesh because that is gain to be closer to God. So the next time your with your friends, or at work, or even watching TV. Remember Jesus lives inside you. He hears, sees, and remembers everything that you do. Remember we don't know when Jesus is returning so why do we act like He's never going to come? We need to act like He's coming this very hour. We need to be feeding our bodies with God's word and wisdom. Instead of fleshly things. Things that pollute our minds and bodies. How can God grow if we are feeding our bodies with the wrong things. Let's start giving God all the glory and praise for which He deserves.

Every Day

2006-10-18T12:09:00.000-05:00

Every day we need to give God the glory and praise. God tells us to rejoice and be glad. To give God glory in all things. God has made everyday so we need to rejoice in it. When we wake up in the morning the first thing that should come out of our mouths should be praise to God. When you give a simple praise to God then your day is flowing in God. If you wake up with a bad attitude then that attitude will stay with you the rest of your day. If you start with a Godly attitude then your day will be full of happiness. I'm not gonna say that you won't have trials through out the day. But God will give you victory in those things. When we start glorifying God and giving Him thanks. Then your attitude will be of thankfulness and giving. Is it easy nope. The devil doesn't want you happy and he sure doesn't want you giving. If he can get you to be angry or not loving and if he can get you to be greedy then what kind of a Godly walk can you have. This is why America is in a state of confusion. They have been taught to think for themselves. To help yourself first then everyone else second. That's why Americans thrive after money. They just want more and more. Then giving more and more. The true happiness and the true reward is through giving. It says in the bible not to let your left and know what your right hand is doing. That means not to think but just act. If you think about what you are about to do then your flesh and your brain get in the way. If God tells you to do it. Then do it before you let your flesh get in the way. So throughout the day. Find ways to help and serve when you don't have to. Don't look at your selves but look at those around you that you can help. Throughout the day give God the glory in all things. The air you breath down to the ground you walk on. Give God the glory and praise for those things.

God given Weekend

2006-10-15T20:09:00.000-05:00

What a glorious weekend. It first started out going to a church members house on Friday evening. Had a great time of fellowship and some mighty fine good food. A pastor always loves his food and fellowship. We had a special time were we all sat down and told eachother how great God is in our lives. Well I guess the preacher came out of me a bit when I spoke but it was good. Well we didn't leave there until midnight. I went right to bed singing the victory song on Tommy Bates new Cd. Nothing better going to bed rejoicing God's name. I woke up singing the song. My spirit must have been singing it all nite long. I woke up at 530am to go to Tom's house to get in some of the farm chores. Wanted to see what it all took. Well I was surprised of the magnitude of the chores. We gave the pigs there slop. They sure ain't picky eaters. We went to one of the corrals to put feed for the cows took the battery for the water pump in to get it charged. Went across the street. To put feed over there for the cows. Said hi to Sven or number 7. That is the cow that we are going to get butchered. Yum yum in my tum tum. I tell you one thing. The cows know that you have food. You don't want to get in there way. Then came the fun part. We were taking hay out to another pasture of his. So we put the round bail in the back of the truck. I opened the gate to that sector to find out that the cows were already waiting for the breakfast. Tom told me to get in the truck and watch. See we were going to the other side of the field to feed them. The next thing that took place was not only funny but amazing. He started to take off for the otherside. At this time I have totally figured out that cow was missing something. That something is a brain. Any common sense would tell you that a truck coming your way you would just get out the way as fast as you can. Well to a cow. It's more let's think about this for a second or two. Well after getting through the cow barrier we had smooth sailing. Tom told me to look behind to see the cows. To my amazement that little cows were keeping up. With the mouths wide open and drool hanging out looking at the food that was in front of them. Which they could not reach. When we got to the spot of the field to drop off the hay Tom said we only had about 45 seconds to get the hay down and un roll it. He was right those cows were running so fast that there was a dust cloud behind them. When the cows got there. They were huffing and a puffing with one thing in mind. It was the glorious hay that was now in front of them. It was amazing. Well when we got back from that I noticed the cows that we first dropped off hay at (which I forgot to mention this drop off) they were still chowing down on it. They had eaten more the half of the hay bail and still going. We had to wait a little bit for the other help to come. So Tom and I had some quality farm talk going on. When all the help got there it was time for the cow gathering. I was now in for the time of my life. When we got to the destination I went out to undo the electric fence. Harmless right. A city person that just learned to unhook the fence that morning. Well I did electrify myself. Well what did happen was that when Tom pulled the truck inside I put the fence back up to find out that the cow clan had moved to the truck. Since there was some small hay bales inside to entice there hunger. Well it seemed that the bull that was inside had is eyes on that hail bail. Well when I started to walk back to the truck Tom told me to stay on his side since the bull was on the side I would have been walking towards. Thanks Tom for great observation. Well after holding the coral fence closed when Tom was getting everything set up. I was really nervous at that time. Here is about 60 cows looking at me. I'm holding a little wired fence that a 5 year old could run through. They see the food on the other side. The only thing stopping them is me and that little fence. They were yelping up at storm. If I understood cow language I would say that they were saying let's trample him, he's nothing. Luckily they went to the other side of the coral area because they could see the hay a little better. Tom came over after he was done and told me to get in the truck. I did without a problem. He opened the gate and it was a mad dash towards the food. I could only imagine the old country movies of a stampede. Well we got them all in the coral without a problem. To convince them to go through the little walk way to get into the trailer wasn't that easy. I was in control of crowd control in the little walk way. To keep them moving forward and not back ward. After finding out that I was using the shocker tool the wrong way. It went smoothly. I know I wouldn't want to get shocked there. I would move without a fuss. Tom was really amazed at the cowboy skills that Darrell and I had. I know it was truly amazing. I actually haven't moved that fast in a long time. It was truly fun. We got done ahead of schedule. That's right ahead of schedule. WE are good. Actually God had his hand through the hole thing. It's important to pray for God's favor before starting anything. The only problem was that there was a cow patty in my area of running that I kept on stepping in. Everytime I stepped in it I though I was ice skating. After getting all of the cows home to the farm we had a great old time farm meal is was delicious. Had some good conversation. I went home and passed out for about 2 hours. Body wasn't used to all that kind of excitement. I do truly thank Tom for giving me the opportunity to help him out. I sure hope he invites me back to have more fun. I'm always willing to help him out. Then Sunday we had a glorious service. We have two missionaries that's we support came to our church. They both live in El Savador. One can't speak English. So the other would translate. It was a powerful sermon. God was moving through them in a powerful way. God did some great things at church today. God is great. Talk to you all later.

Prophetic word given to America

2006-10-12T13:04:00.000-05:00

A prophetic word given by Wendy Alec – July 2006

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AMERICA – A NEW SEASON
For the Lord would say, “America, beloved America, you stand on the brink of a new season in Me. For I have heard the cries of those that hunger, of those that have fallen on their faces before Me, seeking, imploring Me for a move of My presence. For an outpouring of My person and of My presence across the shores of America and I tell you this day, that this hour dawns upon your shores. That the wind of My presence is stirring. That those who have longed to see this day, shall yet see this move in their generation. For where sin abounds, surely My grace abounds more abundantly. And because of the prayers of My saints in this nation,” says the Lord God of Hosts, “Because of the fervent prayers and the supplications of a remnant in this nation, so My hand shall move across the United States of America for the great outpouring of My Holy Spirit, that has yet to fall.

“And so beloved, I tell you that My presence shall fall from East to West, from North to South, and Canada, yes surely Canada shall be a part of this revival,” says the Lord of Hosts. “And yes, I have heard the cries of My people. I have seen the repentance of the hearts of those of My people, who have not let Me go, day or night. And so I tell you this day, that the prayers of the intercessors of this nation, the declarations of the prophets of this nation, have rent the heavens and have risen up before My throne like a sweet incense, an incense that burns fervently before My throne, both day and night.

“And so My children, I am coming to this nation. Oh, My children, I come quickly to this nation.

I AM CALLING MY APOSTLES, MY PROPHETIC EVANGELISTS
“And now, I would address the apostles. Rise, rise, rise up in the nation of America, apostles! For surely the intercessions and the supplications of the saints have prepared the way for your feet to march and for your hands to build and the prophets, the voices of My prophets have rent the heavens, and now apostles it is time for you to rise and build. To break open the gates of brass and the doors of iron, for in this time and in this season, oh yes, a new anointing shall fall upon My apostles in this hour in America, and the gates that were brass shall open, and the doors that were iron shall swing forth.

“Oh yes, and some would say, ‘But we have seen the new move!’ – “Oh no, no!” says the Lord, “There is coming a new day, and yet a new hour, that has not been seen yet upon the earth.

“And now I call you evangelists, for such a time you have been birthed for in America, and yes, there have been those who have ploughed the fields that are white unto harvest, white unto harvest, but there is a new breed of evangelist that rises upon your shores America, and it is you to whom I call forth. For surely although you have seen harvest, the harvest you have reaped has been but a glimmer of what I have birthed in your spirit, but I tell you, that even in a moment it shall be, even in a moment, that My breath shall blow and like a whirlwind, a different season and a different dispensation shall fall. And I shall raise up My prophetic evangelists and as they declare, and as they bring forth, so I tell you that My consuming fire shall fall and there shall be a holy fear, a holy dread of Me that shall sweep this nation, America.

“And thousands times thousands times thousands shall fall to their knees in repentance as My consuming fire starts to sweep across halls, across arenas, across stadiums, for America stands on the outskirts of revival - but make no mistake, for it is nothing that has gone before, but it is everything that the generals of old saw in the spirit realm and longed to see in their day, and so I shall raise up a mighty generation.

THE CONSUMING FIRE OF MY PRESENCE SHALL ROAR ACROSS THE YOUTH OF AMERICA
“And many, many, many, yes many of them shall be the youth of this nation. For I tell you, there is coming a fire, the consuming fire of My presence that will roar across the YOUTH of the nation of America and consume the lukewarmness and the dross and the things of the world shall be consumed in its wake, and a great move of repentance shall fall across the youth of this nation.

“The YOUTH!” says the Lord, “The YOUTH of AMERICA…

“And as the tears of repentance fall and as the youth of this nation fall prostrate on their face, so My mighty generals and apostles shall join across America in a great and fearsome army of the Lord…

“And it shall be a new sound and it shall be a new wind from Heaven, the wind shall roar through the highways and byways of America. It is the sound of marching, marching to the step and the sound of the Lord of Hosts, and the sleeping Church shall awaken.

“And prophets, My prophets, I call you. Rise up in this day and in this hour and cry out, cry out to America. For the time to demolish the religious strongholds that have bound My people so tightly in their fetters, it is the season and the hour for the bonds of brass to be broken, for the shackles of iron to be shattered by the declarations of My prophets. For My Church has been in a slumber, for My Church has been in a stupor, but this is coming, My season for America.

“And there will be food for the hungry,” says the Lord. “There will be food for the hungry in spirit, there will be sustenance and nourishment and the eagles that lie weak and dying – many, many, many of those who should be strongest in this hour, have fallen from the skies through lack of sustenance, and I am moved with compassion for My eagles in this hour. And I am moved with compassion upon the young eagles of this nation, who are starving, and so I will feed America with that which is straight from My hand, with a Word from Heaven, with sustenance that will sustain them through the coming days…

AMERICA, A SHIFT AHEAD – A GREAT SIFTING
“For I tell you America, that the times and the seasons are changing and a time of persecution dawns, a time when agendas will rise to the surface, for there comes a shift ahead. A shift in the political arenas in the years ahead, and a great sifting of believers in America will take place - but out of this sifting, My remnant shall rise, pure and true, with a clear voice and a clarion call - but the cost is dear, for the cost is everything.

“For I tell you that the time will come in America when it is no longer politically correct to be called ‘Christian’ and many, many, many of My children shall fall away in that day and that hour, but for all who are founded on the rock, for all who hear and hearken to the voice of My spirit, they shall know that in that day and in that hour, I shall come with My mighty right hand, to save them - that the great times of persecution have begun, and that I am coming soon.

“For I am calling for relationship, not lip-service. I am calling My Church in America higher, higher, higher – higher into a relationship with My person and My presence. I am calling My Church in America out from the religious bondage and trappings of her past, and I will use My remnant to cry out and the Church shall turn, and the sleeping Church shall rise from its slumber in the times of persecution ahead.

“And I shall light a TORCH, a TORCH, a literal TORCH of the fire of My saints of America – a torch that shall set ablaze the world, for it is time to look OUT America, beyond your cities, beyond your towns. Look out, Look OUT, America, for the nations have need of you. Rise up from the bondage of complacency, for the East cries out to you and the North travails and the South calls to you in the spirit. And so My fire shall fall and from the East Coast to the West and from the West across the seas it shall go, and from the North it shall rise, north, north even to Russia, it shall burn, and to the South – the South, a flame of fire shall rise.

I SHALL DO A NEW THING IN THE BIBLE BELT
“And the Bible Belt that has kept My Word and has revered My name, I shall do a NEW THING IN THE BIBLE BELT! For there is yet a new move that shall spring forth, for children, your present sustenance cannot sustain you in the days ahead,” says the Lord. “And I will break the bounds of your establishment, and I shall come towards you in this day, yet in a new form. And yes, many, many, many in the new day shall not recognize Me. They shall say, ‘Oh this is not God,’ – but I shall pour out such a spirit of hunger, of hunger of hunger upon you – that your desperation for Me shall overcome your religious expectation. Oh yes, and a new breath of My spirit shall wash over you, and fresh and living waters shall flow upon you, and you shall drink of My presence and you shall drink of My fire and the eyes of your spirit shall be opened, and I tell you, that like a tree set ablaze, so the Bible Belt shall come into a new realm and a new fresh move in Me – and shall be fed, and shall join with the great and mighty dread army of the Lord as she rises across America, America, America - Beloved America.

“And then the Judgment will FALL. But My church shall BLAZE with My glory.”

New and Old Prayer Request

2006-10-11T10:29:00.000-05:00

Christina is a dear friend of mine. About a month or so ago she found out that her husband has cancer. This is her letter to me. Let's join in prayer for her family.

Dear Friends:

I have selected a few names out of my email box this morning to enlist as heavy hitting prayer warriors for our family. As I write this note, I am at a loss for words and a bit weary none the less. I would ask that you please petition God for mercy on my family. Brian was doing a bit better and is now really struggling, enough so that he hasn't been able to go to work the past few days.

Pray that fear will not over come me and that I will be able to minister to him today with only the strength that God can provide. I am not sure if this is going an ongoing issue (being to sick to work outside of the home), but if it is it will create undue hardship on us as we are not set up at this time to farm fulltime yet. I am caught with the struggle of wanting to be hopeful, strong and courageous but also knowing I must begin to prepare if we are not successful in this battle. I am not sure where to start preparing if Brian doesn't feel well enough to work. You have my permission to share this prayer request with others for the purpose of praying for my family. I simply do not know what to do other than ask for prayers for strength and encouragement.

I have been trying to live out life as normally as possible here. Please pray that God will show me what steps I must take to ensure the well-being of our family through this crisis time. The survivor in me is starting to go into hyper overdriven. I don't want to see the farmstead suffer as we endure this crisis as it will be source of income for us if God decides to take Brian home. There are so many positive things going on with growth including the soap venture taking off. There are also a number of opportunities through our website that I may be able to capitalize on. However, if Brian continues to decline, I have to devote my time to caring for him and I am not sure how much this will affect my ability to take on the role of provider for our family too. Please pray that God will give me strength to complete my tasks, care for Brian and the children and that he will provide for us if Brian is unable to return to work.

May God Bless each of you as you walk with us through this crisis. My hope is that you will be transformed and access the same promises in James 1 that I know I can access through this trial. I have watched many dear friends weep for us the past few days. I know as we face this trial the reality is hard, but it doesn't have to be hopeless for any of us, for my family and for those who are praying for us. I face this trial knowing God has some plan to reveal his glory each step of the way. It is this hope that carries me through dark hours here.

Thank you for your prayers.

Christina, aka, KSMilkmaid. www.fullerfamilyfarms.com/topics/blog

This is about the three year old that landed on her head. Also it talks about a girl that is recovering from skin cancer. Thanks for the continuing prayers.

Hi again everyone,I'm writing with the latest update on the 3 year old girl Jessica who has a brain injury. As you know, she came home a couple of days ago, but she is still recovering. Yesterday she wasn't doing very well and today she is doing a little better. She is still in pain and continuing to need rest to heal. Please pray for ongoing or immediate healing and that there will be no permanent long term after affects. Thank you so much. Also, if you could pray for another teen relative of mine named Jessica who is recovering from painful skin cancer removal, I'm sure she would be helped as well. Thank you. BeckyJoie

God is Love

2006-10-10T10:59:00.000-05:00

People take it for granted what we see and have. God's love and image is all around us. God's image is everything that you see that is pure and holy. The leaves on the trees, rocks, water, animals. These are all made in his image. That's why when Christ comes back that everything that is here is going to call out to God. The biggest image of God that we can see is our selves and our kids and everyone around us. The sad thing is. That millions of His images have been destroyed every year through abortions. I was never for abortions and I fill deeply sorry for those that do them, because they will be accountable for all those deaths when they die. Even the one's that support abortions will accountable for the deaths. I wasn't really sure how they did the procedures, or even how bad they are. I'm making a video for our kid take over of the main service and I needed a picture of an abortion clinic. Well I ran upon a video. It really sickened me so deeply. I can't believe that people can actually do those things. Then I went to another video where they showed a women actually having an abortion at the 26th week. It was truly horrible. These people have to have a harden heart. These people are no different in my eyes as Hitler was. He killed millions of Jews. These people are killing millions of humans also. The sad thing is that the government doesn't look at it that way. I read a couple of interviews with nurses that used to work at abortion clinics. One stuck into my mind very deeply. She said that she had just started at the clinic. She needed money and they were willing to higher her. A lady came in at the 26th week of her pregnancy to get an abortion. She says there is 3 stages for an abortion at that time. First the put in some tubes by her cervix to stretch it out. So she would start dilating. The next day she would come back and get bigger tubes put in. The third day they would go inside with a vacuum and start taking it out. The sad thing was that this lady didn't want an abortion. Her husband and her parents did. See she had found out that the baby had down syndrome. The lady cried and screamed so much that they had to drug her to keep her quite. That was the last day that nurse ever worked at the place. She had always thought the baby was dead before they did those procedure. She found out that day when they did the ultra-sound to see what position the baby was in that it still had a heart beat. It's time for us Christians to start standing up for the ones that can't make a decision. For them that can't speak out. Here's that web address of the first video that I saw. Abortion. This video is graphic. So maybe watch it first without any children around. It is very good though. It opens your eyes to what actually happens. Everyone have a blessed day. God Bless.

Update on Prayer Request

2006-10-05T10:30:00.000-05:00

Thank you all who have been praying for my friend's daughter Jessica, who is three years old and has a severe head/possible brain injury. The doctors released her from the hospital this evening with a plan for the parents to watch her for the next ten days to guard for signs of worsening. The CT scans didn't show signs of things getting worse or better but today she was finally able to eat and keep the food down. This is a good sign that her body is trying to heal itself, but they will need to still watch for any problems that could be more serious. Please continue to keep her in your prayers for the next 10 days or so and if I hear anymore news I will share it with you then. Thanks again for your prayers for this sweet child and her family. God is surely doing a miracle here and using it for his glory for those who do not know him or are not walking with him. As well for those in the faith, He is strengthening the belief that we are to pray fervently and it avails much. God answers prayer. Thanks again.
In Christ,
BeckyJoie

Glory be to God. She is well on her way to a full recovery without any complications. Thanks for all who have prayed and are still continuing praying. God does answer prayers, and does heal the hurting. Glory be to God.

URGENT

2006-10-03T21:34:00.000-05:00

This is urgent here's the letter I received tonite!

Dear friends and family,
I'm asking you to please pray for my friend's 3 year old daughter, Jessie who fell off the top bunk of her bed and hit her head on a hard floor today. She is in serious condition and had to be "mercy flown" via helicopter to Orlando because of bleeding and severe brain damage. The family are strong Christians but this is very frightening and they are understandably shaken up. Pray for miraculous healing and for peace. Please also feel free to forward this email to anyone or any prayer chain you know for prayer. I will update you as I learn more. Thank you.
In Christ,
Becky

I think we should all come together in prayer for this little girl that total restoration will be in her head. That no damage will be there. And the swelling will go down. So she will live a normal life. Just pray for a hedge of protection over her and her family that the devil will do no more harm in any way. That she will have a total healing of the head and body. Thanks for agreeing and praying with me.

In the Beginning

2006-10-02T20:35:00.000-05:00

In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God. So if God's word has always been and always was. God can not lie. Then why do we fight against it. Why don't we obey it. It's because our flesh doesn't want us to. God never told us that following His word was going to be easy. Even His only Son had to endure temptations. So we just need to believe and do what His word says. Remember greater is He that lives within us. Jesus already defeated the devil. If Jesus didn't listen to the temptations we don't either. We have victory in all things. It's time for us to develop a defeating attitude. That we are victorious in everything that we do. That we are smart and we will never have a can't attitude. Look at Jesus everything He had to endure. Feeding the five thousand, healing the sick, walking on water, telling the storm to stop, telling the fig tree to wither away. Plus many more. You didn't hear Him say well I don't know. God maybe you can ask someone else. You want me to do what are you crazy God. No you never heard Him say any of those things. He had an I can and I will do attitude. Whatever God told Him to do He did it. No matter what the circumstances would be. It even was to death back to life. So why are we living a life that we choose to believe when we want to. When it benefits us. Or when we are in a time of need. That's what the devil wants. He doesn't want us to get strong in God's word. He doesn't want us to do the will of God and follow God's word. He already know what happens when we follow the word of God. It happened 2000 years ago. When Jesus went to hell and defeated him. It's time for us to have a victorious attitude. Let's give the devil what he deserves. Let's do what God is telling us to do not worrying about what people are going to say or think. Let's do what God tells us to do knowing that we are going to be victorious in all things. Let's stick it to the devil. Let's tell him that we are not going to listen to his lies anymore. The word of God tells us that we are mighty, we can heal the sick, we can do all things and that we are able to do greater and mightier things that Jesus has ever done. We need to have that kind of thinking in our heads and stand on it. When God tells us to jump we need to jump, when God tells us to speak, speak. When God tells us to heal, heal. When God tells us to save, save. Don't think about just do it. The more you think the more your flesh will tell you to do the opposite. Don't think just act and see the miracles that will happen. On a lighter subject. I hear people say that they are ugly. That God must have made a mistake. Look at this picture. Tell me that you are ugly. You can't. Compare to this picture you are unbelievable beautiful. Remember God doesn't make mistakes. Even in this picture He didn't make a mistake as ugly as this dog is. God made it for a purpose. To let us know how wonderfully made we are. God Bless.

Why Hunting is Cool!

2006-10-01T21:31:00.000-05:00

Ok I got some emails wondering why I liked hunting ducks. It's because the beauty in them. When you see these animals you see God all over them. I do not kill just to kill. If you do that then yes you are doing it for the wrong reason. If you hunt to provide then you have the right answer. I do not eat the ducks but I give them away to ones that do but are unable to hunt. Some of them I keep. I know you're wondering what I do with them since I don't eat them. I get them stuffed. That way I can always see God's glory. Here's my first duck I ever shot. It is a wood duck. What you can't see is that the head and back and wing feathers do change colors when you look at it in different angles. IT goes from blue to green, to red. It is totally amazing.

This other one is the female I shot last year. She has beauty within. Her feathers are perfectly shaded to keep her and the eggs safe from predators. Also she has a colorful stripe on her wing. That does turn from blue and green.

Now this next one is a relative of the wood duck that you saw up above. Now this one you can not hunt for in America. If you go to China then you would be able to. You might wonder why I got it. Well the true beauty of it. These birds you could stand for hours looking at them and see something different all the time. It just shows the imagination our heavenly father has.

Hunting Opener

2006-09-30T20:47:00.000-05:00

Well today is the first day to the duck season. It was an awesome one. Within the 1st hour we had our limit on the wood duck. Which was sad if they didn't have a limit we could have easily have shot 15-20 more wood ducks. God blessed us this day. Well that's about it for tonite. Finishing up my sermon and tomorrow is our anniversary picnic. Our church has been around now for 7 years. Glory be to God. Everyone have a great weekend.

The Glory of God

2006-09-29T12:11:00.000-05:00

This is the day that the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it. I wake up everyday rejoicing before the Lord thanking Him for a wonderful day. That is so important for us Christians to start the day on the right foot and that's Gods foot. If you start on His foot then surely you'll walk His path for the day. Even though the devil might try to tempt you to do certain things. When you walk in God's light the devils darkness will not enter. I was thinking today at work while I was hole punching paper. I will tell you hole punching paper isn't the job to go to college for. I have to hole punch all the death file summaries. Incase you are now wondering why a pastor is doing this job. I have two jobs. I work full-time at the VA medical center and part-time/full-time with Brighter Days Family Church. Yes my life is busy but it's God's business. Well back to my thinking. I was thinking what an imagination our Heavenly Father has. Just to think inside my wife's little belly there is a child that is growing. That was formed from on egg and one swimmer. To think that from those 2 things that billions of cells will form into everything that make us. When those cells are forming they already know there place in the body. Which is totally amazing. That's why I can't understand why people think we come from monkeys and that we all were formed from a big bang. Yah right! It is totally God's love and imagination that shines from a pregnant women's face. That's why people can tell when a women is pregnant sometimes, because of that glow. Just to think that God specially made us to who we are. We are perfect the way we are. Every morning when I get up and look at myself in the mirror. I tell myself a few things. I first tell myself that I am beautiful and perfectly made. I also tell myself that I van do what ever God tells me to do today, and I'm going to turn the lives around towards Jesus. Like I said before it is important to start the day on the right foot. I hear people saying that they are ugly and to fat or even to tall or to short. All they are saying is that God made a mistake. God has made you to be the person you are. Not some other person. If God wanted you t be someone else then you would look like that other person. Talk like that person. Act like that person. You would be that person. Some say I don't know the calling on my life I don't know what God wants me to do. Those same person never spends any quality time with God. They never talk to God. They never read His word. Because if you are into God then you'll be thinking His thoughts and walking and doing what He wants you to do. Not all of us have been called to be preachers, but all of us have been called to spread the word of God. Remember when you were in your mothers womb. God was putting a gift and a plan in your heart. He has called you to be who you are. He has called you to be bold in His word. He has called you to spread the gospel through out the world. This is the day that the Lord has made, so let's rejoice and be glad. Let's not waste this day that the Lord has given us by complaining about who we are. Or our jobs that we work. Which God has given to us. Let us not just sit down in front of the TV and fill our brains with junk. Let this day be filled with God's presence and His word. Everyone have a great and safe weekend. Let God fill your weekend with His love and presences. God Bless

God is Always Here!!!

2006-09-28T21:16:00.000-05:00

It says in the Bible that God will never leave you or forsake you. He's always going to be there when you're having fun and in trouble. Even when you make mistakes He still calls you son or daughter. So why is it that we are afraid to call Him Father to the one's around us? We have a Father that is sooooo proud of us in everything that we do. Even when we mess up He is always there to give us a hug no matter what. So why are we not hugging Him back. Some people long to have a relationship that can not be broken. So why are we not longing after Him. We are so busy in our lives to even bother talking to a Father that loves us so much that He sent His only Son to die on the cross for us. It says in the Bible in the last days that our lives are going to get busier and busier. That's no shock to God because it's written in the good book. That does not give us an excuse not to talk and love Him back. All God wants is for us to give Him our all. To do the things that He wants us to do. Just like any parent wants. He wants the best for our lives. But we fight tooth and nails to do our own things and do them our way. To find out that our ways are not the right ones. To find out that we really messed things up. The thing is. He's right there waiting with His arms opened up to give us a big hug. I think it's time that we start to treat God as a real Father. When kids grow up they try there hardest to impress there Father's. It's time for us to impress our Heavenly Father. When we seek after His ways great things will happen. We will have peace, health, wisdom, knowledge, and finances. These things will follow when we follow Him. So instead of watching that TV or spending time do nothing. Stop what you're doing and start talking to God as your Father. He's been waiting for that conversation from you. He wants you and only you. Give Him your all and blessings will follow. When you give him your all that means that you are giving up your thoughts, wants, knowledge, and plans. Because when you give up your life to God then God will give His thoughts, His wants, His knowledge, and His plans for you life. Also all of you that wanted people to pray for. We are going to keep praying for you until we hear a praise report. If any need any prayer here after. Just leave a comment and us Christian bloggers will pray for you and God will heal you. God Bless.

Enough is Enough

2006-09-26T19:24:00.000-05:00

I think it's time to say this is enough devil we are not going to take anymore from you. There has been more and more reports of sickness between Christians. Now it's time for us to take a stand. It's time for us to put the devil were he belongs. We are letting him win over something that Jesus had died for over 2000 years ago. So why are we taking it. We are not supposed to get sick. We are not supposed to have cancer or any other disease. Jesus already took it upon Him when He was on the cross. Every whip upon His body. Every drop of blood was for all our sicknesses. It says in James 5:14-16 Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of FAITH shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. I know that some elders hear the word cancer or sickness and they in there hearts have already given up on you. That's why it also says that we need to pray for one another. It says in Mark 11:23-26. That we have faith to move mountains. We need faith a size of a mustard seed. The mustard seed is very small one of the smallest. When it gets done growing it's size is about 6 feet tall and about 6 feet wide. The more you use your faith and stand on it the bigger it becomes. When we pray we need to give it our all. It's not a prayer that you go before God and whisper the prayer. I will tell you right now that the devil isn't afraid of a little whisper. But when you shout to God with a voice of triumph the devil shivers. We need to pray to God with authority that we have in Him. You need to pray like you mean business. When those words come out of your mouth it needs to have power and confidence behind it. That when you say it you mean it and you won't fall from it. One of the biggest things that I hear from people is that when they get sick is. If God wants me healed He will heal me. That is the biggest hog wash. Where in the Bible does it say that? It doesn't. If it did then Jesus blew have of His ministry healing all that were sick. It's the devil that wants you sick. The devil has come to kill, steal, and destroy. By Jesus has come to give life and give it more abundantly. So why do we let the devil convince us that it was God that gave us the illness and it's up to Him to heal us. Like I said before God already sent His only Son that we would never be sick or hurt in our hole lives. This is the time that we need to remember the devil that he is nothing to us. That we have all the power that Jesus has plus some more. That we have all authority. When we say that cancer has to leave it has to leave. No questions asked it's gone. The big thing is that we need to have faith. That means that when we pray we mean it and stand ontop of it. Don't let the devil tell you that he or she isn't healed because you don't have the authority or the power to heal. Remember he's a liar he can't tell the truth. After praying for the sickness to be gone then start thanking God for that healing everytime you think about it. The more you thank God for the more power that is with it. The devil can't touch that stuff. Also remember one huge thing. Who's report do you believe? Do you believe the world's report, that says you're sick? Or do you believe in God's report that says you are healed by the blood of Jesus. I believe in God's report. Also some might ask about the oil. If it has to be special oil or not. Use whatever oil that you have handy. All that matters is that you're using it in the right way. God knows your heart and he'll honor that. I would say use whatever oil that you have. Anointing the sick person with the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. If you've never seen this done at all. Just make a cross motion on the forehead while saying the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. I'm tired of the devil making people sick. It's because the devil wants to hurt people's lives. He knows if he hurts people's lives then they might fall away from Jesus. So this is it. This is the time and place to say it is enough. Let's tell the devil that we are not going to have it anymore. As Christian bloggers let's stand together in one ness. Standing and praying with each other that the one that are sick are healed. The through these healings that God will be Glorified. So if you know someone that is sick with anything. Or have a injury. In the comments below just state there first name and there sickness. And all that read this blog will come together in one accord with you that they will be healed. Now all that read this let's get down and dirty. Let's pray harder then we have ever have. Let's keep these names fresh in our minds and our spirits always lifting them up in prayer. God bless.

Kids will be Kids

2006-09-25T17:30:00.000-05:00

Well this weekend went way to quick. We decided to auctioning on Saturday. It was a nice rainy day. Which turned out to be pretty nice. Since know one in there right might would be out there in the 50's and in rain. So it was a bidders paradise. Well while at a church auction our son Jacob was jumping in some water puddles. Next thing we know he had fallen into one of those puddles. So we told him to get up and his left side was all wet. He wasn't to happy about that. So we told him to stand by us. I forgot to tell you that he is 2 years old. Almost 3. Next month he'll turn 3. Well back to the story. So we're paying attention on what's being auctioned off. About 5 to 10 minutes later I look down to see what he was doing. He was way to quite and calm. So when I looked down he was letting the air flow. He had his pants pulled all the way down to his ankles. Just enjoying the breeze. Needless to say I wasn't enjoying that same enjoyment that he was. I told him to pull them up. Well he didn't want to right away. By the time he pulled them up there were a couple of people now staring at us. I can just picture God up in Heaven laughing. Luckily we didn't know anybody there. So the embarrassment didn't last to long. We didn't stay that much longer after that. That's one more story to tell his future wife. I can't wait for that day. It will be prefect pay back time. Or maybe I'll wait until he's married that way I know that she won't leave him. Well I better go here. Just thought I would drop a quick blog. Everyone have a blessed day.

The weather is changing

2006-09-21T17:07:00.000-05:00

Well it's a cold rainy day today. It's nice weather to sit in front of the fire place and relax. Read a book perhaps. To bad I don't have a fire place. To bad I don't have time to relax. Well there goes that idea. It's amazing how seasons come and go. Our lives to are like a season. Remember when you were a small child. Looking up at your dad or mom and say wow they are sure tall. Even the cars we rode in seemed huge. Then came teenage years when all we cared about is the pimples on our faces and what boy or girl to impress. Then when graduation hit. We wondered what to do. All we new is that we needed job and a job quickly if we haven't had one already. Now here we are all grown up. With families of our own and our kids thinking the same things that we thought. Our Christian lives are the same way. We start off knowing very little. We new just enough to make ourselves dangerous to the devil. But the more we got into the word the more grown up we became. Next thing we new we were adults again. The thing with God's word is that you can be a baby for you hole life. If you never feed your spirit it will never grow. I've seen 10 year olds that were more grown spiritually then a person that was 40. Then adults wonder why so and so is getting blessed by God and they aren't. Well the people that get blessed are blessing others and growing in God's word. Remember God isn't going to give you something that you can't handle. So if you never grow in God's word then God will give you child like responsibilities. If you read God's word and you grow in God's word then God will give you more and more responsibilities. Then you'll have more and more blessings. So that's why we need to read God's word. It's not to look important or that you have to. You should want to. You should long for that time of day that you get to grow up in God's word. So instead of putting that TV on. Stop open the Bible and start growing up. God Bless.

How to be FULL of Love!!!

2006-09-19T12:23:00.000-05:00

Some people wonder how to be happy. So they look for worldly things. The more money I make the more happy I'll be. The bigger house that I have the happier I'll be. Or I'll just get an expensive car that'll make me happy. I'll just get married and that will truly make me happy. If all those things make us happy. Then why are so many people unhappy. Why are people taking depression pills. Committing suicide, and getting divorces. The big kicker is why are there so many people 100 of thousands of dollars in debt. Most people are kidding themselves. Look at the CEO's of big companies. Yes they're making a lot of money. But they don't have a family. That's because they have to work 15 hours a day to keep there job. When they could be working at McDonald's and have a family and be the most happiest person on earth. Money is the root of all evil. People kill, lie, cheat, and worship money. Thinking that true happiness is going to come from it. Money and any other worldly possessions will never make you happy. The only thing that can make you happy is the Father of love Himself our Heavenly Father God. It states it right there in the Bible God is Love, and Love is God. Which means the more you read the word of God which is love. That's right God's word is love. Why you might ask. Well if God is love, the only things that He speaks has to be love. It's that simple. His word will fill you with love. Humans can only make you happy some of the time, but God can and will make you happy all of the time. The more we get into God's word the stronger we become in God's love. Why is God's love so important? When you get into God's love which is His word then your faith gets built up. God's love will give you the power and authority to conquer all things. If you have sicknesses or financial hardships His love will make you a conqueror in these things. Remember greater is He that is within us than he who is in the world. If your going through tough storms in your life, get into God's word. Remember the story about Jesus walking on water during a storm, or even telling the winds to stop. We have that same authority and power to tell our storms in our lives the samething. Either we will walk on it like it's nothing, or we'll just tell it to leave and it will. Remember Peter went out to see Jesus on the sea. He started out just fine then he noticed the storm around him. What happened next he started to sink. Then there was Jesus reaching our His hand and lifting up Peter. If we start to sink Jesus is right there to lift us back up. The thing is if we never read our Bible how is He going to pick us back up. So let's get God's love in us. Let's start making it a point to read God's love book. The more you read it the more full of Him you will become. God Bless.

Who do we TRUST?

2006-09-18T10:45:00.000-05:00

How many of us actually trust God to the fullest? We might think we do but we don't. He'll tell us to do something but if it's not convenient enough for us well we just don't do it. It's time to have Abraham's kind of trust. Abraham was willing to kill his one and only son, because God told him to do it. Wow. Could you do that? I know I would have a hard time with it. Most Christians act like they trust God in church, but when they get home it's a different life stile. We complain about not having money or that I'm always sick. We'll say that of course I've prayed about it. But ten minutes later we are complaining about the same things. We put out trust in God one minute at a time. We don't put our hole life on the line. Just our big toe. We think if I lose a little it ain't no big problem. But if I lose a lot well you get the idea. To totally trust in God means that you have to trust in Him with all your life and all your thoughts and dreams. He will become you and you will become Him. It's not going to be easy. We have a thing called the flesh. You might know him as your persuader. He convinces you to do things that you know that you shouldn't be doing. The last thing it wants you to do is to trust in God. It knows if you do that then he'll be losing it's foundation on you. To trust in God means that as soon as God tells you to say, do, go, or whatever He tells you to do. You just do it. Without thinking about it. That's all it takes. That's totally trusting in Him. Just like our own father's here on earth. When we grew up if our daddies told us something we believed them. Even though some of the things weren't the truth. We just had that much trust in our father's that they wouldn't lead us astray. Or our school teachers. If they told us how to do something we would learned it that way. We didn't argue if it was right or not. We learned 1+1=2 no questions asked. So why do we argue with God and His word. Why if He tells us to do something that we try to talk Him out of it. Let me ask you this in closing. What would happen to you if you told your dad that he was a liar? Or maybe that you didn't want to do something that he told you to do? Well I guess you would probably get into a little bit of trouble. So are you wondering why God isn't talking to you? Maybe you should start doing and instead of talking.