My Passion>> for Jesus

When I met Jesus in the year 1985, I was on fire to read my Bible, on fire for the Ministry by doing something good for the kingdom of God.I was bold to share the Gospel.As days passed by I wanted to do more,give more.However I didn't realize that zeal was gradually fading as I feel tired,bored and no time for myself to unwind.I forgot that I am still living physically in this beautiful world, that means I also need physical recreations for a change.
>>So I and a friend decided to meet after our own respective Church Services finished to watch a movie during week-end and trying to satisfy our taste buds by going to different resto after the movie.Aside from that,I and another set of friends went to Christian festival that took place every two years.We loved to go because aside from the pleasure of traveling and watching different Christian artists performing according to their talents and skills, this was also an opportunity for us to explore another places and discover another culture on the other side of the country.I would say France is a beautiful country and rich with historical places.
By giving myself a treat once or twice a month, the boredom was killed and I was able to maintain the zeal for Jesus and doing something good for God' glory ....

My funny experience in the Red Sea,Eilat, Israel

I was working as a caregiver in Jerusalem,Israel in the year 2000. We had 3 days off by that time in May of the same year. My housemates and some other friends from the other flats decided to have a trip to the Red Sea in Eilat and to stay overnight along the seashore. Some brought  almost of their kitchen materials, sleeping bags, coffee and other foods. Since we didn't check in to any place,  it was a problem when the call of nature arose.Well,  if it was a  pee, it wasn't a big deal especially in the morning when most of the people were still in their tents. The group decided to have an early  or sunrise swimming. It was fun.Again it was a problem to find a place to rinse. Then we found one nearby.Again where to hide and change our clothes was a problem, then we decided that  3 people will hold  a towel as a hiding place when one was changing her clothes until all of us finished. Whew, it was fun but also uncomfortable...

In the afternoon the group decided to visit the ocean park. I and another part of the company were really, really need of a rest room.A voiding an embarrassment  of uncontrollable release, at last we found one rest room. We decided to enter quickly. When we entered I noticed that the urinal bowsl were entirely different. What was on our mind were to release the pee so we can receive the comfort. After a long sitting on the "throne",  I was was finished and released a sigh of comfort. I called on  my companion because of our friends were already going to another site. When we were about to exit, I noticed several men standing and urinating.Taken by surprise and I realized our mistake I told my companion..." Let's run!!!!!!!!!!" and we ran fast to avoid embarrassment....Whew, we entered the wrong  rest room. It was for the men hahahahahahah.......

When I met Jesus

It was in 1985 when, I do believe, it wasn't an accident that I met a group of
Filipino women at the church in Rue du Bac,Paris,France. I was just new in France by that time, loaded with
problems from un-employment, lack of finances and no connection to land a job. Because of this situation, the only one whom I can turn to was God. I was Catholic  myself so I made a visit to the Church believing for a miracle to get a job.

 In one section of the church, there was a set of paper and pen, wherein you can write your supplication. I, also wrote down my petition. My mind up to the present still clear what I wrote: God, I want to know you. My heart was thirsty for something spiritual. I didn't know about being born again, I didn't know about being re-established  my relationship with God. After I wrote down my wish, something inside me as if telling me to wait and meet the group. Then one woman, I  believe,  was in her early forties came and approached me, inviting me to a Bible Study. I was at first reluctant but curious and posted several questions like:

1. Who is conducting the Bible Study?
2. If this is a catholic teaching?
3.Who are the attendees?

I agreed to go and try. During our first meeting, it was wow! I feel relieved as if all the problems were gone. Some of my questions had been answered but most of all, as if I was very close to God's heart. Since I felt the thirst and hunger in my heart for spiritual matters, I continued to attend the Bible Study until I witnessed how our church grew and how my faith grow along with the teachings. Up to this date, now, I am back home in the Philippines, I am still attached to the Vine. It's only through Him I feel that I have hopes, sense of belonging, true friend and my avenger. I met a brother who is faithful more than any human being I met through out my entire life. I made the decision to follow Him, regardless if I have more  nor I have less.......

You ask not so you have not

My Pastor assigned me to Intercessory Ministry.At first,I want to decline,however, being part of the Church,I don't have the option but to obey.As I was meditating the prayer items for our Night of Power and Prayer Meeting combined, I was reminded by the Holy Spirit concerning our financial status.One reason why Church members can't attend the Sunday Service is due to finances.They reasoned out they don't have money for the fare.As a Christian, it breaks my heart for the simple sacrifice they can do for themselves to have the weekly spiritual feeding.They're missing the spiritual food to battle against trials satan is giving on a daily basis, making them spiritually mal-nourished and no divine strength to face the enemy.
The pastor asked me what were the items we were to pray aside for the anointed Sunday Service,newcomers and back sliders.I told him about the financial need of our church.We can't move forward with out money.So for two months or so we were praying for this matter.We are praying for the source of income for every member.We do also pray that  business men will join our church so they can offer employment for the members.We also praying for the good harvest and indeed we had this second cropping season.
God begins to answer our financial supplications.
We have better rice and corn harvest.One business woman donated a second hand vehicle to our Pastor which the church can use when we have district or area meetings and seminars.And this time we are raising funds for our immediate essential needs of additional musical instruments and power point.To God be the glory.When we begin asking,we are seeing the result.As He said, you have not because you ask not.............................

The key to the kingdom

...any guesses? Its beliefs, but not quite in the sense that you might be referencing it. The key to the kingdom is wrapped up in a conversation that my daughter and I had today. She is five years old, three months from six.

Maddy: Daddy, how do you talk to God?

Shay: He is a friend of mine. Don’t you talk to friends?

Maddy: Yeah, but I see my friends. I never see God.

Shay: That’s the best thing about Jesus. Ever since He started walking with me, I see Him all the time. When I get up, when I drive, when I work, when I play....He’s always around.

Maddy: Even though you can’t see Him?

Shay: Once you’re good friends with Him, you’ll see Him too.

Maddy: When will that happen?

Shay: In the future.

Maddy: Third grade?

My daughter is so awesome. She treats everyone very well and works at helping the world as best she can. She’s in a private Christian school. They discuss faith-based topics in class. She often comes home with questions about faith. I look at it as a great opportunity for her to start out life ahead of the game. Even if she has a different faith as an adult, or no faith, she will go through her younger years knowing that the most powerful force on Earth works on her behalf.

We live in a small house. Maybe 1500 square feet. But its on a decent sized piece of land. So we have a very large backyard. For a long time I have seen some interesting things back there, and in the house. I tell my girls, my wife and daughter, that angels hang out with us. They not only protect us, but they congregate, and they do whatever it is angels do.

I’ve been feeling the presence of angels for a long time. So much so that one of my best books is about them. I don’t talk to them, or worship them, or anything like that. But they are there, and they remind me they are there. They have put a couple things around our property to remind me that one day I’ll be working for God too, but in a different way than I do now. I don’t pledge to have all the answers, but the comfort of knowing God’s servants appreciate my family and what we do on His behalf is very gratifying.

Teach your kids about the Christ! Make sure they start off life on the straight and narrow path. Regardless of mistakes made further down the line, they will always benefit from hearing about the best moral standards that exist. Being close to Jesus at any time of life is a really big deal! I continually pray that everyone eventually gets to know how awesome it is to have God Himself walking around, caring for their loved ones, and rejoicing when they start discussing their blossoming faith.

The future is what the future is. But kids should start off with Jesus. That is the best way to provide them with a stable foundation for the rest of life.

Lots of Christians do not know the kind of power they wield

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Folks....when you believe....and you are committed....there are no barriers to what you can do!

Let's go over a typical day for....me...since I have no one else to use for something like this. I spend the day creating change in MILLIONS of situations. Not a few....not one or two people....BUT MILLIONS! Not through my own power...but through the energy and skill and talent and faith that Christ has provided me with. I'm a power-packed praying maniac who moves mountains. And I know I do! Which is part of the fun.

I spent lots of time last weekend helping a very important family. Last year I was able to spend time with an old friend...and it was as if 18 years had not even gone by. She was incredible and fun and faithful...and I just loved my time with her. So when her sister needed some advice...I was happy to help. That is just one of the situations though. That is what I'm trying to point out.

There are the physical, in this world situations, and then there are the other challenges that God applies your efforts to. You offer what you have, and He takes that and uses it PERFECTLY! PERFECTLY! You say to Him, use me Lord, for working for you is my greatest joy! And HE DOES IT!!!!

Please, everyone, stretch yourselves. Open your mind to the possibility that you can do lots of miracles every day through our fabulous Lord and Savior. I guarantee you that the rewards are endless.

Beware the jobs that pays well but don't satisfy Christ

Some of you might have followed my job odyssey over the last two years. As you might have noticed, I was holding my opportunities to a very high standard. It took quite a while, but I learned some wonderful lessons from the experience.

Money is great! I’m interested in money generally. I feel like the more I have the more I can help. Thirty four years on this planet seems to have proven that. But the problem with that mantra is that for some people there is no way to achieve it without something I would call a “wasteful job”.

What is your most important asset? It is not your cash, and it is not your family or friends. God beats it, but not by much. Your most important asset is your time! You get a limited amount, it can be easily wasted and usually is, and there is no way to get it back once its gone. Most people waste entire decades! Hopefully I can help you avoid that.

Reaching out to people is a lost art. Having been in many different churches of different denominations, I have discovered that some churches do much more outreach than others. Why does this bother me? Well, first of all, the Internet allows quite a bit of power. When I look at these megachurches, like Rick Warren at Saddleback, and Joel Osteen’s operation, I can’t help but think they really are not working the Internet as much as they should. Let me explain my logic to you.

Do you know how much a prayer ad costs on the Internet? Either through Google, or Facebook, or now Apple? About fifteen cents. So...for fifteen cents, you can target sections of the world where Christianity is sparse. In fact, those parts of the world are even CHEAPER usually. How much did YOU spend on frivolous stuff today? More than fifteen cents probably.

Take a moment. Assess your life. Ask yourself if you are really carrying out the mission that God, and YOU, have always desired for your life. If not...it is time to start a prayer blog. The tools are free and the ads are cheap. There is no reason to delay!

The impossible is possible in Christ Jesus

What strikes your fancy? Do you want to stop wars? Do you want to heal the terminally ill? How about helping your friends and family through ordeals they might be facing?

You have more power than you think you have. You can travel in amazing ways. You can create in miraculous fashion. You can heal like a disciple of Christ would heal. You can do the impossible!

My little five year old daughter is always asking questions. I tell her about Jesus and praying. Every now and then she catches me talking about deeper subjects, but usually her questions are something like, "Do you help people, Daddy?" or "Dad, how do YOU work with God?" Deep questions really. I want to answer them truthfully, but at five she really wouldn't understand. You see, my work is off the charts, and yours can be too.

Right now you are probably locked into your present state of growth. The fact is that there is much more that you could be doing. Through the Holy Spirit you can move in incredible ways, change things in miraculous fashion, and most of all, create more value for the Lord. I know, value. It is such a business term, but it is the best way to phrase it. God wants value out of you. You are an investment in his eyes. He wants you to grow and prosper so you can better serve Him. Don't think so? Try not growing, and see where that takes you.

Folks, I really want the absolute best for you. But on top of that, I want you to get ready to move at a moment's notice, and move in miraculous fashion. I know that lots of folks talk about end times, but I'm not going to pretend to know when or how all of that will go down. I do know one thing though. It is better to be prepared than to be left mired in the sins of this world. I'm not perfect, but I'm actively trying to work with the Lord to create in the fashion that He wants me to create.

Anything is possible! Lie down, close your eyes, and pray for an hour straight with nothing else bothering you. Do things that you think could not be done.

This is a special life you are living. Do not cut yourself short!
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Angels
Flying is so pre-birth of Christ.

How deep does it really go? Well, I’m not sure. Beyond proclaiming myself as some expert on things no one is really an expert on, all I can really say is that it is advanced.

When you are going through a busy day, and problems come up, what is your standard statement? “If I only had more hours in the day.” Well, angels DO have that.

Have you ever wanted to know what it would feel like to have a microprocessor inside your head? The most powerful computer on Earth, the one the National Security Administration uses to crack codes from all over the world, probably does not stand a chance when compared to an angel brain. Electricity and water power the human brain, but angel brains...your guess is as good as mine.

Take into account what angels need to do on any given day. They help people, sure, but there are other activities. Popular fiction loves to guess what they do, but until you’re there you probably won’t know. In my Angel Interviews book I take some shots at figuring them out, but there are no guarantees. As far as we can tell, the jobs are infinite, as is the number and type of angels. Keep in mind that only three or four are mentioned by name in the bible. In my opinion the bible would be a lot more informative if we could have gotten more details.

Sometimes when I’m driving, I see them flying next to me. I know I’m not the only one with that experience, but I never tire of it. It makes me feel better, protected I guess. Jesus in the passenger seat, angels surrounding the car. Nice way to travel.

If you were an angel, what is the first thing you would do? My questions would not stop. I would look into everything I could. They get such a great glimpse of a world we never see. It would just be nice to have such an expansive array of new things to learn and enjoy. I want to get to that point so badly, but my human life is very enjoyable, even when challenging.

I’m not so sure that angels have items or need weapons or anything. They most likely just mold this world to do what is needed. It sure would be nice to work like that. My work is all done through requests. Granted, they are always accepted and processed, but I can’t turn bricks into bread. I’m assuming that on top of moving outside of time, and being in multiple places at once, fish and wine is not much of a challenge.

Let your eyes open a little wider sometime. It can make you feel much better

Why apathy can destroy you

Even Christians can become apathetic.

Jesus passed along many lessons during his short ministry. One of them was compassion. That was followed up closely by forgiveness. How have you been doing in those areas?

I feel like I put out quite a bit of effort every day. Some days are better than others. Something that I really have been struggling with lately is my tendency to be apathetic about certain things I can’t control. Is that a problem? Not on the surface, but if I look deep inside myself, it is my number one problem.

I’m sure you have heard the stories about how you should always treat people nicely, on the off chance they are angels in disguise....or Jesus Himself. I have taken that lesson to heart many times. However, other times I dump it in the gutter depending on my mood or current financial situation. What is your experience like with that stuff?

The core problem is that the longer you stay in this world, the less you tend to care about that which you cannot control. In truth, we should all be praying for just about everything every second of every day. Is that possible? Of course. In fact I think I pull that off usually. But is it a perfect system? Probably not, because this place only resembles heaven once you have really been in the spiritual war for a while. After you have escorted enough demons home, and ushered fresh angels in, you really do feel like a citizen of heaven. Then some human problem knocks on your door...and in walks sin. Not every time, sometimes almost never. But it is still there.

So....you have to clean the system, routinely. Without a nice scrubbing on a regular basis, your prayers become tainted. Not tainted in the overly evil way, but in the way that is just powerful enough to derail your prayer. We all want effective prayers, right?

Keep those morning, lunch, and nighttime prayers coming. Make sure to ask for a healthy and pure body, mind, and soul. If you want to, ask Jesus to do it every second. That is probably the most effective method.

You wouldn’t want to step back into the warzone without your halo, would you?

Are you in it for heaven...?

...I'm in it for the Lord! Sound strange? It should not. If you are dedicated, this is the situation.

I do it all day long. I carry out tasks...create better lives...spread miracles...work for others...because the Lord commands it, not for a future reward. Are you operating on an incentive plan? If so...that is not the end of the line. Believe it or not, there is a job waiting for you once you get past that.

What are jobs with the Lord like? Well, the array is pretty large, as you might expect. But the joy? The joy is limitless! Work that satisfies and improves and fixes the world's problems...and follows the Will of God...it does not get any better.

How do you spend your day? Are you working for retirement? Are you working out of fear? Are you working in a semi-slave capacity? Don't want to leave your typical comfort zone? Folks...the leap of faith is waiting for you, and the reward is huge.

Let's compare your day to something that I might be involved in. Four accounts processed? How about you compare that with limitless miracles completed? I know, I'm crazy, right? This is the dialogue that an insane man would present? Just look at that for a while. Instead of grinding till death, I am instead providing the juice it takes to fire up blessings for all those around me, and their friends, and their family. But that's not what people are supposed to do? Folks..this is 2010. God is coming back soon. Don't for a second trick yourself into thinking that people like me are not on every corner, because we are.

Now, at this point I could go on about the war with Satan...yadda, yadda, yadda...you have all heard it before. But what I am going to tell you to do is inspect how you are spending your time...if you are not working with Christ

You are imprisoned but we know how to fix

Your thoughts are forced along the same pattern every day. Your weekly routine is the same every week. If you have kids, you go through similar trials every day. If you are married or with someone, you notice how each year becomes a little less interesting than before. When you hit somewhere around forty years of age or so...you realize that you are an energy unit! You are being processed, you’ve always been processed, and once you leave this life....yep, more processing.

Would you like some control? That would be refreshing, don’t you think?

Taking the bull by the horns can be hard. In fact, the reason you have not been able to do it so far is because you STUDY Jesus, but you do not WALK ON WATER like He does! What does it take to pull that trick off? How about an open mind, to start with!

Did you ever take a minute to realize that maybe some of the Christian lessons you received over the years were just plain boring and unnecessary? Some of them are not only engineered to KEEP YOU IN YOUR RUT.....but they DISCOURAGE CREATIVITY and EXCITEMENT! At this point in life...aren’t you interested in some unique experiences?

I started my adventure back to real life by understanding why I was following Jesus in the first place. I wanted to create the kind of effect that He did. I never had a desire to do everything He did, but I really did want those miracles! The miracles always looked so good to me. I wanted to throw them around, spin them this way and that, and bless those who really could use them. So you know what I did? Every day, I asked for the ability to do that kind of thing. I also worked very hard to prove to God that I was worthy of such power.

For over four years I was counselor to the world, running a huge advice site. I answered many thousands of emails. And you know what? It worked! Sometime in there, I discovered that I could create a miraculous u-turn for a complete stranger just with a few practical tips and a prayer or two. Sound simple? It was! And it can be for you too!

What’s the deal? Why do you do it? Did your own choices put you into this kind of life? Or did circumstances force it on you? Wondering how to escape? Jesus is the god of u-turns. That’s all He does! Everything about Christianity comes back to the transformation that occurs when you really start believing. I hate to break it to you, but if you’re in crisis mode 24-7, then you are missing the real joy of Christ. Cut out an hour of your day. Start there. Reserve it for more sleep or more fun. Is a relationship creating the stress? There are always other options. I have seen good marriages and I’ve seen bad. I believe in staying with your spouse till the end, but I don’t believe in constant suffering due to spousal discontent. God loves happy marriages, but He does not believe in abuse. If you are getting abused physically or emotionally....seek professional help. I love working with people who think things will not improve. They are really only experiencing an imprisoned perspective. The world has tricked them into accepting average. No one needs to be average. We can all have enjoyable lives filled with prosperity, love, and a great relationship with God. This world can produce constant win-wins! There does not HAVE to be a loser, although lots of people have become convinced of that. Interested in really turning up your success level? Interested in exiting crisis mode permanently? Start by looking through our archive. After you can see the kind of information we routinely provide, we hope that will convince you to send more people our way, so the circle of joy and success and love can continue to grow

The interior devil

It gets lots of attention in comedy shows and movies. The angel on one should, the demon on the other. Is there truth to it?

Yep. He can shove himself into your head as easily as you can overlook him. Thoughts that you have classified as normally were really just his suggestions. Have you ever heard one of those stories where a killer says, "The devil made me do it!" Not far from the truth.

You are the one in control, but the suggestions never stop. If you think you will reach a point where they don't come up at all, you are PROBABLY wrong. Why is it like this? How do you stop it?

You slow down. The evil thoughts play out in easier fashion when you are rushing your life and not monitoring your thoughts so much. So be at peace, examine your mind routinely, and then clean out what seems to be evil.

Yes, some of you will have trouble with this. That is because he provides simple suggestions sometimes, like "One more drink won't hurt." After you have already had several. Or, "The boss is not looking, lets goof off for a few minutes." It can be really simple, very basic stuff.

I can guarantee you that a long, awesome relationship with someone of the opposite sex will not last if you do not get REALLY good at wiping out those suggestions. Marriage just takes too much discipline. You won't succeed otherwise. So start now, because you'll need it in the future.

God's voice

No one gets it. If you think you get it, maybe you do, because without that belief, you don’t stand a chance at getting any farther.

When did I start hearing God....pretty young I guess. That’s what weekly church from age five will do. And I listened. I really did. I paid attention. I had a religious studies class. I spent good time with good people. And over time I developed what I still consider to be....a decent connection to God’s voice.

I hear Him maybe....once or twice a day. Sometimes He starts things, sometimes I do. He always speaks to me really, but I need to be able to filter out everything else in order to pick up on Him. Obviously it is easier when you’re relaxed, maybe getting ready for bed or something. But I kind of prefer to have Him just jump into my thoughts. He’s more useful that way. And that’s okay. He WANTS to be useful. He WANTS to help. He created us so the entire system can LEARN more. He might know everything already, but He still enjoys teaching His kids, as I’m sure you parents can appreciate.

Some folks just look at Him as their conscience. That’s kind of lacking, in my opinion. I guess you can do that angel/demon discussion as much as you want, but you won’t really get the real info. Debating a topic is not nearly as fun as learning how to create miracles. And somehow I’ve managed that. Through my connection to Christ I can really do some phenomenal things...because I’m not the one doing them.

Just listen carefully, folks. That’s the only instruction you need. I guess some church services and some bible study helps, but people do it without that anyway. And some are better at this than others, but the truth is that God reveals Himself to all things at all times. The only people who don’t receive Him are those who voluntarily choose not to.

I love working with Him. I really love the master/servant relationship. It works so incredibly well. How would you like to have a boss who trains you while you sleep? How would you like to have a boss who knows exactly how you feel, and then ADJUSTS the WORLD to better fit your mission. That would be....NICE....don’t you think?

God is amazing. Hearing Him can make you fall to your knees in tears some times. But you know what? The nicest thing about discussing things with God is that the dialogue never ends. And after a while you won’t want it to. Because it ends the worst pain we ever experience...and that’s loneliness.

Angels

Flying is so pre-birth of Christ.

How deep does it really go? Well, I’m not sure. Beyond proclaiming myself as some expert on things no one is really an expert on, all I can really say is that it is advanced.

When you are going through a busy day, and problems come up, what is your standard statement? “If I only had more hours in the day.” Well, angels DO have that.

Have you ever wanted to know what it would feel like to have a microprocessor inside your head? The most powerful computer on Earth, the one the National Security Administration uses to crack codes from all over the world, probably does not stand a chance when compared to an angel brain. Electricity and water power the human brain, but angel brains...your guess is as good as mine.

Take into account what angels need to do on any given day. They help people, sure, but there are other activities. Popular fiction loves to guess what they do, but until you’re there you probably won’t know. In my Angel Interviews book I take some shots at figuring them out, but there are no guarantees. As far as we can tell, the jobs are infinite, as is the number and type of angels. Keep in mind that only three or four are mentioned by name in the bible. In my opinion the bible would be a lot more informative if we could have gotten more details.

Sometimes when I’m driving, I see them flying next to me. I know I’m not the only one with that experience, but I never tire of it. It makes me feel better, protected I guess. Jesus in the passenger seat, angels surrounding the car. Nice way to travel.

Do you believe in luck?

I do not anymore. I believe that the events that unfold in my life are the direct result of my thoughts and actions. I believe that the timing of events that I'm involved in are a free flowing result of God's interaction in my life.

I put a lot of waves out there, meaning that I'm so active in the prayer realm, that I end up touching lots of people and intentions and connections. I just think life is best lived that way. But I also accept the push-back from the enemy. It is an obvious occurrence. When it occurs in strong fashion, it stands out more than anything else. BUT...it is also proof of my effectiveness.

If you are an active Christian, meaning that you pray a lot and share your faith a lot, you should also be getting some push-back. Love that. Accept it. And then turn up the dial even more. That's what God wants from his best servants. We are not here just to have fun. We are sent by a divine being to engage the body of evil in a very real and powerful way. Don't for a second think that non-Christians do this. It is ALL left up for us. ALL OF IT! So turn up the volume.

I am with all of you! This is not your typical prayer group. We provide a lot more than just prayer. This is a place where undeniable power flows right from the Son through the Holy Spirit and into us. You are being given free reign to effect changes that you might not have been involved with before.

Luck? Nope. You are here because God NEEDS you to be here.

I'm determined to keep fighting for Christ

I almost did not write a devotional tonight. Then I got a call from a wonderful friend and minister in Toronto, who wanted to relate to me the success he has been having with the folks I have been sending him for job counseling. The results? Absolutely phenomenal! In less than two weeks, I've sent him almost 20 referrals, and almost everyone is on their way to a better job situation. Does your local church do that?

I am just so fired up! God is working in so many awesome ways. I started the system on a whim, hoping to get a person every few days. But now it is around 10 a day! Gosh, it just shows what can happen when sincere Christians reach out and help those they can. I never expected to even have the resources to pull it off, but after I had the idea, the options started flowing from everywhere. People just...well...showed up! A counselor here, an expert there...even attorneys! Can you believe it?

Well, folks, every day I feel honored to be a part of such wonderful work. Christ is moving in powerful ways. I feel like there is no end to this particular part of the ministry. I have always had a passion for helping others, especially through the Internet, and success like this makes me feel like all the personal sacrifice lately has been worth it. Maybe the reason I don't have a conventional job is because God would rather have me doing this.

I'm determined to keep fighting for Christ

I almost did not write a devotional tonight. Then I got a call from a wonderful friend and minister in Toronto, who wanted to relate to me the success he has been having with the folks I have been sending him for job counseling. The results? Absolutely phenomenal! In less than two weeks, I've sent him almost 20 referrals, and almost everyone is on their way to a better job situation. Does your local church do that?

I am just so fired up! God is working in so many awesome ways. I started the system on a whim, hoping to get a person every few days. But now it is around 10 a day! Gosh, it just shows what can happen when sincere Christians reach out and help those they can. I never expected to even have the resources to pull it off, but after I had the idea, the options started flowing from everywhere. People just...well...showed up! A counselor here, an expert there...even attorneys! Can you believe it?

Well, folks, every day I feel honored to be a part of such wonderful work. Christ is moving in powerful ways. I feel like there is no end to this particular part of the ministry. I have always had a passion for helping others, especially through the Internet, and success like this makes me feel like all the personal sacrifice lately has been worth it. Maybe the reason I don't have a conventional job is because God would rather have me doing this.

I would not be surprised. With the Lord, the real servants never stop working, but then again, we would not have it any other way!

Don't blame yourself if your faith feels low

Don't blame yourself if your faith feels low


Circumstances can really hurt sometimes. I've been out of work for almost two years.

Lots of folks center in on this concept...this lack of faith. They point to different things in their lives and they say, "Well, if God is not helping me with this, I'm not going to be the kind of servant I should be." Invariably bad decisions and inappropriate actions usually follow. But there is a way around that.

When things fall apart, and they always do from time to time, the best strategy to take is this: be a student. Obviously my family is not thrilled that I have not been working. However, I routinely point out all the great lessons we are learning from this experience. We are not wasting money like we used to. We have streamlined our budget. We think twice whenever we spend money. Those are valuable lessons!

This happens to churches, too. Our church has done the exact same thing because donations are down. They have figured out ways to cut costs and improve the way they do business. Every single human being on Earth goes through this at some point, if it is not their household, it is their employer, or a relative, or.....some aspect of life. Something always goes wrong, and we're left with the challenge of succeeding anyway.

Jesus knew this kind of thing best. Obviously, being who He was, He completely understood what He was going through, but still, even on the cross, He wondered why things were so bad. And what was the result? He succeeded anyway, because the Father was in complete control and made sure everything worked out.

I'm not about to tell you that their is an easy solution to everything. But I CAN promise that God will always offer a way to fix things. It just might require more sacrifice than you prefer.

Spiritual warfare and the best way to deal with it

I don’t deal with it anymore, usually. My work has been outsourced to a greater power - Christ.

Did you expect me to say something different? Sure, I run into the random situation, and may do a few things, but I could not bear the burden of all of it. Thankfully I’m a Christian, therefore most of my work is done for me.

Its a big draw! You might see folks from other religions spending hours at prayer each day, just to keep their head in the game and their soul safe. I’m not a big fan of that. I like to enjoy this world. I like to bounce around, doing whatever God draws me to do. Therefore, my sword stays in its sheath and my wings hang in the closet most of the time.

Take a moment to audit what you have in your arsenal. Then ask yourself why you need any of it. Is all that built up stuff really helping you? Or does your prayer regimen and bibles and crosses just take up space? The real action comes from inside you. The real progress is made in a subconscious way. You can do as much as you like, but you’ll never get past the point where you might get more done while you sleep. Sleeping is powerful! Peaceful rest is powerful! The enemy would rather you stay up all night, burdened by your stress from the day. So outsource what you can, and let your soul do the work while you sleep.

Take advantage of the tools around you. The bible is great, for sure, but even greater is quiet time. I used to spend a few HOURS in the JACUZZI each day. It did WONDERS for my tortured soul. After rest like that I was able to pop back into whatever conflict was around. Now, I don’t bother with either step. Other heavenly systems deal with it. I have “earned my wings” you might say. I don’t need to even do the little fighting that I do. And the fighting isn’t even fighting, it is more like reporting, explaining to God things here and there that might need attention. As I’ve told you before, He ALWAYS listens and He ALWAYS acts. You just might not understand it. Goodness knows I don’t always get it.

Take your day, slice it up into pieces, and then remove what time wasters are stuck in there. Insert more relaxing. The devil hates it when you relax. There is nothing he would like better than for you to be routinely stressed. Drop that problem by gaining more time, like I spoke of yesterday. Speed up your day by doing less. It really does work....guaranteed.

Spiritual warfare is a topic that can go on forever, because every religion and philosophy has their own opinions. In truth, it is just a matter of relaxation beating out stress. Most conflicts don’t go farther than that. If you can relax at the drop of a dime regardless of the problem....you are on the right track.

Don't blame yourself if your faith feels low

Don't blame yourself if your faith feels low


Circumstances can really hurt sometimes. I've been out of work for almost two years.

Lots of folks center in on this concept...this lack of faith. They point to different things in their lives and they say, "Well, if God is not helping me with this, I'm not going to be the kind of servant I should be." Invariably bad decisions and inappropriate actions usually follow. But there is a way around that.

When things fall apart, and they always do from time to time, the best strategy to take is this: be a student. Obviously my family is not thrilled that I have not been working. However, I routinely point out all the great lessons we are learning from this experience. We are not wasting money like we used to. We have streamlined our budget. We think twice whenever we spend money. Those are valuable lessons!

This happens to churches, too. Our church has done the exact same thing because donations are down. They have figured out ways to cut costs and improve the way they do business. Every single human being on Earth goes through this at some point, if it is not their household, it is their employer, or a relative, or.....some aspect of life. Something always goes wrong, and we're left with the challenge of succeeding anyway.

Jesus knew this kind of thing best. Obviously, being who He was, He completely understood what He was going through, but still, even on the cross, He wondered why things were so bad. And what was the result? He succeeded anyway, because the Father was in complete control and made sure everything worked out.

I'm not about to tell you that their is an easy solution to everything. But I CAN promise that God will always offer a way to fix things. It just might require more sacrifice than you prefer.

Demanding the best

What’s the difference between Christians and non-Christians? Christ demands the best from us. Non-Christians run through life not even knowing the difference between heaven bound and a box in the ground.

My life in high school included lots of religious debate, mainly with pseudo-Christians, pseudo-Buddhists, and pseudo-Jews. Obviously the reason I preface everything with pseudo is because kids would usually say, “Yeah, my parents drag me to services, but I’m not really into it.” Then they would proceed to talk about their car, girlfriend, or the latest hot movie.

Why is this a problem? Kids don’t take benchmarks seriously, unless it revolves around a tangible reward. Heaven is a very non-tangible reward....to kids. They can see it, but their understanding of it is usually weak, and if challenged, they cannot really explain what it is. Why is this a problem?

Its the carrot. You guys have heard me talk about the carrot before. Heaven is the carrot that Christianity holds in front of the donkey (you) to get you to move that first hoof forward. Don’t take this as a knock. Its not. Its really just an accurate representation of a typical human being. As humans, we chase our food, we chase our sex, and we chase our money. Getting out of that cycle takes a really big reward, and heaven is the only one that fits the bill. Why is that?

Its the best. Its the best that can be offered. There is nothing better. Perfect circumstance. Perfect existence. Perfect joy. No pain. No enemies. No nothing, except exactly what makes you happy. And yet, guess what? The best forego heaven. The best sign up for tours of duty.

Do you really think the most effective souls are just circling God, enjoying His warmth and love? No. They are sent out on missions. Why? They request them. They care about the cause we all work for, and so they are sent to make a change in the system. What’s the system? A more accurate question is what’s not the system.

Understand one thing about your time in a physical state. Understand that its short, its not yours, and you will be held accountable for how you spent it. Levels of heaven? Levels of hell? Folks....no one really knows. No one. Wipe out the chance in the equation and just do the best you possibly can.

God needs the best. Be the best. Be the Jesus in the room.

Are you always running in crisis mode?

What’s the deal? Why do you do it? Did your own choices put you into this kind of life? Or did circumstances force it on you? Wondering how to escape? Jesus is the god of u-turns. That’s all He does! Everything about Christianity comes back to the transformation that occurs when you really start believing. I hate to break it to you, but if you’re in crisis mode 24-7, then you are missing the real joy of Christ. Cut out an hour of your day. Start there. Reserve it for more sleep or more fun. Is a relationship creating the stress? There are always other options. I have seen good marriages and I’ve seen bad. I believe in staying with your spouse till the end, but I don’t believe in constant suffering due to spousal discontent. God loves happy marriages, but He does not believe in abuse. If you are getting abused physically or emotionally....seek professional help. I love working with people who think things will not improve. They are really only experiencing an imprisoned perspective. The world has tricked them into accepting average. No one needs to be average. We can all have enjoyable lives filled with prosperity, love, and a great relationship with God. This world can produce constant win-wins! There does not HAVE to be a loser, although lots of people have become convinced of that. Interested in really turning up your success level? Interested in exiting crisis mode permanently? Start by looking through our archive. After you can see the kind of information we routinely provide, we hope that will convince you to send more people our way, so the circle of joy and success and love can continue to grow!

Why apathy can destroy you

Even Christians can become apathetic.

Jesus passed along many lessons during his short ministry. One of them was compassion. That was followed up closely by forgiveness. How have you been doing in those areas?

I feel like I put out quite a bit of effort every day. Some days are better than others. Something that I really have been struggling with lately is my tendency to be apathetic about certain things I can’t control. Is that a problem? Not on the surface, but if I look deep inside myself, it is my number one problem.

I’m sure you have heard the stories about how you should always treat people nicely, on the off chance they are angels in disguise....or Jesus Himself. I have taken that lesson to heart many times. However, other times I dump it in the gutter depending on my mood or current financial situation. What is your experience like with that stuff?

The core problem is that the longer you stay in this world, the less you tend to care about that which you cannot control. In truth, we should all be praying for just about everything every second of every day. Is that possible? Of course. In fact I think I pull that off usually. But is it a perfect system? Probably not, because this place only resembles heaven once you have really been in the spiritual war for a while. After you have escorted enough demons home, and ushered fresh angels in, you really do feel like a citizen of heaven. Then some human problem knocks on your door...and in walks sin. Not every time, sometimes almost never. But it is still there.

So....you have to clean the system, routinely. Without a nice scrubbing on a regular basis, your prayers become tainted. Not tainted in the overly evil way, but in the way that is just powerful enough to derail your prayer. We all want effective prayers, right?

Keep those morning, lunch, and nighttime prayers coming. Make sure to ask for a healthy and pure body, mind, and soul. If you want to, ask Jesus to do it every second. That is probably the most effective method.

You wouldn’t want to step back into the warzone without your halo, would you?

Flying

Today my daughter asked if I can fly. She does this every now and then, since she's five years old. I tell her what I always tell her: "Maddy, Daddy flies whenever God needs him to." And then she always says..."Dadddd....stop joking!" How nice it would be if it all really WAS a joke.

The plain facts are that when you are on God's team, you do things other folks don't really talk about. Do you think, even for a minute, that priests and ministers spend ALL those years studying (sometimes more than a decade) just so they can lay out a nice speech on Sundays? C'mon, folks! There is more to it than that!

I work for God. Indentured servant. Recruited by Christ. In this role for eternity. So...how would I get from here to the jobs without some divine transportation? How would anything get done in the Kingdom of God? Without His miracles...nothing happens. But...when He calls...I go...in whatever way is necessary.

I don't support the concept of testing God. I don't support the concept of trying to break the natural laws of this planet. But you know what I do support? The active attempts to discover what is not discussed openly. If you think for a minute that the true clerics of this world don't have completely different kinds of discussions when it is JUST THEM in a PRIVATE CONFERENCE ROOM...you are probably just being naive.

This world has all kinds of opportunity. If you want to serve God in miraculous ways...just tell Him that's what you would like to do. Who knows...maybe I'll bump into you on the next mission. :)

Are you in it for heaven....?

...I'm in it for the Lord! Sound strange? It should not. If you are dedicated, this is the situation.

I do it all day long. I carry out tasks...create better lives...spread miracles...work for others...because the Lord commands it, not for a future reward. Are you operating on an incentive plan? If so...that is not the end of the line. Believe it or not, there is a job waiting for you once you get past that.

What are jobs with the Lord like? Well, the array is pretty large, as you might expect. But the joy? The joy is limitless! Work that satisfies and improves and fixes the world's problems...and follows the Will of God...it does not get any better.

How do you spend your day? Are you working for retirement? Are you working out of fear? Are you working in a semi-slave capacity? Don't want to leave your typical comfort zone? Folks...the leap of faith is waiting for you, and the reward is huge.

Let's compare your day to something that I might be involved in. Four accounts processed? How about you compare that with limitless miracles completed? I know, I'm crazy, right? This is the dialogue that an insane man would present? Just look at that for a while. Instead of grinding till death, I am instead providing the juice it takes to fire up blessings for all those around me, and their friends, and their family. But that's not what people are supposed to do? Folks..this is 2010. God is coming back soon. Don't for a second trick yourself into thinking that people like me are not on every corner, because we are.

Now, at this point I could go on about the war with Satan...yadda, yadda, yadda...you have all heard it before. But what I am going to tell you to do is inspect how you are spending your time...if you are not working with Christ 

The Interior Devil

It gets lots of attention in comedy shows and movies. The angel on one should, the demon on the other. Is there truth to it?

Yep. He can shove himself into your head as easily as you can overlook him. Thoughts that you have classified as normally were really just his suggestions. Have you ever heard one of those stories where a killer says, "The devil made me do it!" Not far from the truth.

You are the one in control, but the suggestions never stop. If you think you will reach a point where they don't come up at all, you are PROBABLY wrong. Why is it like this? How do you stop it?

You slow down. The evil thoughts play out in easier fashion when you are rushing your life and not monitoring your thoughts so much. So be at peace, examine your mind routinely, and then clean out what seems to be evil.

Yes, some of you will have trouble with this. That is because he provides simple suggestions sometimes, like "One more drink won't hurt." After you have already had several. Or, "The boss is not looking, lets goof off for a few minutes." It can be really simple, very basic stuff.

I can guarantee you that a long, awesome relationship with someone of the opposite sex will not last if you do not get REALLY good at wiping out those suggestions. Marriage just takes too much discipline. You won't succeed otherwise. So start now, because you'll need it in the future.

Lots of Christians do not know the kind of power THEY wield...

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Folks....when you believe....and you are committed....there are no barriers to what you can do!

Let's go over a typical day for....me...since I have no one else to use for something like this. I spend the day creating change in MILLIONS of situations. Not a few....not one or two people....BUT MILLIONS! Not through my own power...but through the energy and skill and talent and faith that Christ has provided me with. I'm a power-packed praying maniac who moves mountains. And I know I do! Which is part of the fun.

I spent lots of time last weekend helping a very important family. Last year I was able to spend time with an old friend...and it was as if 18 years had not even gone by. She was incredible and fun and faithful...and I just loved my time with her. So when her sister needed some advice...I was happy to help. That is just one of the situations though. That is what I'm trying to point out.

There are the physical, in this world situations, and then there are the other challenges that God applies your efforts to. You offer what you have, and He takes that and uses it PERFECTLY! PERFECTLY! You say to Him, use me Lord, for working for you is my greatest joy! And HE DOES IT!!!!

Please, everyone, stretch yourselves. Open your mind to the possibility that you can do lots of miracles every day through our fabulous Lord and Savior. I guarantee you that the rewards are endless.

Avoid settling

Have you ever sat down in church and wondered if you were even in the right place? Did you spend an hour or two hours listening to readings and talks, but feel like your time would have been better spent somewhere else? Well, if you haven't, I have.

Ministers and pastors have to put a lot of work into doing their jobs. They work with people all week, they handle the administration of the church, and some pastors are also married. What do you think that means from week to week? It means that the true message, the powerful information, sometimes gets mucked up in the normal grind of life.

I'm not here to go on and on in a criticism of full-time pastors, but I do believe in this: If a pastor does not produce a quality message on a regular basis...reconsider where you are spending your time. After doing church for years and years, I took some time off. I did a lot of reading, I created lots of projects, and when I was ready to come back, I did. Now, I was 18, and I would never suggest that anyone avoid church regularly, but the idea is normal. Just like businessmen need sabbaticals and leaves of absence, so too do people need to experience other messages. The most popular Christian denomination in the world, Catholicism, has several churches in every large market. If one priest does not work for you, switching is a piece of cake.

Demanding the best

Demanding the best

What’s the difference between Christians and non-Christians? Christ demands the best from us. Non-Christians run through life not even knowing the difference between heaven bound and a box in the ground.

My life in high school included lots of religious debate, mainly with pseudo-Christians, pseudo-Buddhists, and pseudo-Jews. Obviously the reason I preface everything with pseudo is because kids would usually say, “Yeah, my parents drag me to services, but I’m not really into it.” Then they would proceed to talk about their car, girlfriend, or the latest hot movie.

Why is this a problem? Kids don’t take benchmarks seriously, unless it revolves around a tangible reward. Heaven is a very non-tangible reward....to kids. They can see it, but their understanding of it is usually weak, and if challenged, they cannot really explain what it is. Why is this a problem?

Its the carrot. You guys have heard me talk about the carrot before. Heaven is the carrot that Christianity holds in front of the donkey (you) to get you to move that first hoof forward. Don’t take this as a knock. Its not. Its really just an accurate representation of a typical human being. As humans, we chase our food, we chase our sex, and we chase our money. Getting out of that cycle takes a really big reward, and heaven is the only one that fits the bill. Why is that?

Its the best. Its the best that can be offered. There is nothing better. Perfect circumstance. Perfect existence. Perfect joy. No pain. No enemies. No nothing, except exactly what makes you happy. And yet, guess what? The best forego heaven. The best sign up for tours of duty.

Do you really think the most effective souls are just circling God, enjoying His warmth and love? No. They are sent out on missions. Why? They request them. They care about the cause we all work for, and so they are sent to make a change in the system. What’s the system? A more accurate question is what’s not the system.

Understand one thing about your time in a physical state. Understand that its short, its not yours, and you will be held accountable for how you spent it. Levels of heaven? Levels of hell? Folks....no one really knows. No one. Wipe out the chance in the equation and just do the best you possibly can.

God needs the best. Be the best. Be the Jesus in the room.

I'm determined to keep fighting for Christ

I'm determined to keep fighting for Christ

I almost did not write a devotional tonight. Then I got a call from a wonderful friend and minister in Toronto, who wanted to relate to me the success he has been having with the folks I have been sending him for job counseling. The results? Absolutely phenomenal! In less than two weeks, I've sent him almost 20 referrals, and almost everyone is on their way to a better job situation. Does your local church do that?

I am just so fired up! God is working in so many awesome ways. I started the system on a whim, hoping to get a person every few days. But now it is around 10 a day! Gosh, it just shows what can happen when sincere Christians reach out and help those they can. I never expected to even have the resources to pull it off, but after I had the idea, the options started flowing from everywhere. People just...well...showed up! A counselor here, an expert there...even attorneys! Can you believe it?

Well, folks, every day I feel honored to be a part of such wonderful work. Christ is moving in powerful ways. I feel like there is no end to this particular part of the ministry. I have always had a passion for helping others, especially through the Internet, and success like this makes me feel like all the personal sacrifice lately has been worth it. Maybe the reason I don't have a conventional job is because God would rather have me doing this.

I would not be surprised. With the Lord, the real servants never stop working, but then again, we would not have it any other way!

The impossible is possible in Christ Jesus

The impossible is possible in Christ Jesus

What strikes your fancy? Do you want to stop wars? Do you want to heal the terminally ill? How about helping your friends and family through ordeals they might be facing?

You have more power than you think you have. You can travel in amazing ways. You can create in miraculous fashion. You can heal like a disciple of Christ would heal. You can do the impossible!

My little five year old daughter is always asking questions. I tell her about Jesus and praying. Every now and then she catches me talking about deeper subjects, but usually her questions are something like, "Do you help people, Daddy?" or "Dad, how do YOU work with God?" Deep questions really. I want to answer them truthfully, but at five she really wouldn't understand. You see, my work is off the charts, and yours can be too.

Right now you are probably locked into your present state of growth. The fact is that there is much more that you could be doing. Through the Holy Spirit you can move in incredible ways, change things in miraculous fashion, and most of all, create more value for the Lord. I know, value. It is such a business term, but it is the best way to phrase it. God wants value out of you. You are an investment in his eyes. He wants you to grow and prosper so you can better serve Him. Don't think so? Try not growing, and see where that takes you.

Folks, I really want the absolute best for you. But on top of that, I want you to get ready to move at a moment's notice, and move in miraculous fashion. I know that lots of folks talk about end times, but I'm not going to pretend to know when or how all of that will go down. I do know one thing though. It is better to be prepared than to be left mired in the sins of this world. I'm not perfect, but I'm actively trying to work with the Lord to create in the fashion that He wants me to create.

Anything is possible! Lie down, close your eyes, and pray for an hour straight with nothing else bothering you. Do things that you think could not be done.

This is a special life you are living. Do not cut yourself short!

I was asked to try blogging.I am interested but I  just don't know how to start,when to start and where to start.Hence, I am interested to learn, I just took courage and a will to do so while looking for someone or some people who is/are expert in this area who,in one way, could share his/their expertise.This is the reason why I titled this as " TWO CHOICES AND OPTION"  because it is either I start now or never.And the option is, if to be this is my   first and the last blog?
Any body out there who can or could help and guide me?
I'm not an expert,I'm just starting so my apology to anyone....
May God bless the person who reads this....