Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas/ Feliz Navidad
It has been a long time since I've updated, and the updates will come, but for today I just want to share some videos that I hope will make you smile.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Gone Fishin
The April challenge has been announced. If you didn't see the promo videos yet, here they are. Details of the challenge are below the videos.
During the month of April, for every $500 of new support that comes in, I will eat 1 live fish.
$500 = 1 fish
$1000 = 2 fish
$1500 = 3 fish and so on.
Monthly pledges will be weighted and count for 12 times the amount pledged but the first donation or credit/ bank account authorization form must be received before the end of the month to qualify with the multiplier.
Pledges and one-time donations can be made by clicking here
New shirts will be coming to the store to mark this challenge this upcoming week.
During the month of April, for every $500 of new support that comes in, I will eat 1 live fish.
$500 = 1 fish
$1000 = 2 fish
$1500 = 3 fish and so on.
Monthly pledges will be weighted and count for 12 times the amount pledged but the first donation or credit/ bank account authorization form must be received before the end of the month to qualify with the multiplier.
Pledges and one-time donations can be made by clicking here
New shirts will be coming to the store to mark this challenge this upcoming week.
Friday, March 9, 2012
A true story of being "Ready to Die/ Life after Death" (Please read the whole post)
15 years ago, on March 9th, Christopher Wallace aka Biggie Smalls lost his life after complications from multiple gunshots. His sophomore album, Life After Death, was released 15 days later. He made a significant impact on music in general and specifically Hip Hop music, but I have always been troubled with the some of the many ways that he impacted the world. His impact on the art form of hip hop was great, as he was a true lyricist and took his work seriously. His impact on our minds is another. I believe that he did not have a true understanding of mortality and what comes after. His music though reflective of his life was filled with stories of immorality, drugs, violence, infidelity and a general lack of morality. What is worse that those around him as well as the public praised these stories and for some used them to fuel their own actions and lifestyle. I know many will say that it is only music (That's not true but,I'm not about to try and argue against that at this time) but there are few people on this earth who were around during that time who will not draw a connection between the music of that time period and his death. People will morn the loss of a musician without understanding that He was more than likely, NOT Ready to Die and his Life After Death, will likely be eternal suffering.
This was not meant to be a post about Biggie, but instead of someone who is truly Ready to Die. This person is not ready to die in the sense that he doesn't want to be here, but in the sense that his eternity is secure. Life after Death will be eternity with the creator of the Universe as well as you and I. This person's impact on this earth has, without a doubt, had positive eternal value. Lives have been saved due to his commitment to serve people. He served as a youth pastor in North Carolina, helping students to find salvation as well as helping them to develop their own relationship with God. He served the US Army as a soldier in Iraq and was among the first troops to arrive at the start of the war risking his life to help protect the people of the USA and Iraq. When he returned he and his wife sought God's direction for where they would serve in that time of transition. God spoke to them and called them to serve as missionaries in the country of Venezuela.
This brings me back to March 9th. Exactly one year ago, March 9th 2011, while traveling home from doing ministry and some meetings about 6-7 hrs away from home, he was in an accident. My post following the accident can be viewed HERE. Chris Nelson, a man who was truly "Ready to Die" in the sense that he had already accepted Christ as his savior, and having lived his life serving the Lord, and knowing without a doubt that his "Life After Death" would be spent in heaven free from the eternal torment so many are headed to. I remember that day being a day of uncertainty for me as a still not yet approved Missionary Associate, who was giving up all I knew in the US to serve alongside a Visionary, Leader, and most importantly Friend, and in that moment, his life still hung in the balance. I had new friends from Venezuela who were contacting me about the accident and his status, while wondering about his family who at the time, I could not contact, as well as the health of members of his team who were involved in the accident as well.
The Lord was not ready to take him. The Lord used him to reach people in that hospital. He has used his and Angela's story to call people to Him. He has given him an even greater vision for His church and His people in Venezuela. I was blessed to be called to partner with the Nelson family over a year ago and have been blessed throughout this time with as he has been healing and sharing this vision here in the United States. They are planing on returning to Venezuela this summer to continue and expand the ministry there, making sure that more people are "Ready to Die" and will have eternal "Life After Death". Are you "Ready to Die?" If not but you want to be, feel free to contact me with any questions.
I am hoping to have my budget completely raised by this summer so that I can take the next step towards getting to Venezuela.
If you would like to partner with me and help me financially please click Here
If you would like to partner with me prayerfully, please email me at TechInVZ@gmail.com and request to be added to the mailing list so that I may be in contact with you.
If you would like to read more from Angela's blog click HERE
This was not meant to be a post about Biggie, but instead of someone who is truly Ready to Die. This person is not ready to die in the sense that he doesn't want to be here, but in the sense that his eternity is secure. Life after Death will be eternity with the creator of the Universe as well as you and I. This person's impact on this earth has, without a doubt, had positive eternal value. Lives have been saved due to his commitment to serve people. He served as a youth pastor in North Carolina, helping students to find salvation as well as helping them to develop their own relationship with God. He served the US Army as a soldier in Iraq and was among the first troops to arrive at the start of the war risking his life to help protect the people of the USA and Iraq. When he returned he and his wife sought God's direction for where they would serve in that time of transition. God spoke to them and called them to serve as missionaries in the country of Venezuela.
This brings me back to March 9th. Exactly one year ago, March 9th 2011, while traveling home from doing ministry and some meetings about 6-7 hrs away from home, he was in an accident. My post following the accident can be viewed HERE. Chris Nelson, a man who was truly "Ready to Die" in the sense that he had already accepted Christ as his savior, and having lived his life serving the Lord, and knowing without a doubt that his "Life After Death" would be spent in heaven free from the eternal torment so many are headed to. I remember that day being a day of uncertainty for me as a still not yet approved Missionary Associate, who was giving up all I knew in the US to serve alongside a Visionary, Leader, and most importantly Friend, and in that moment, his life still hung in the balance. I had new friends from Venezuela who were contacting me about the accident and his status, while wondering about his family who at the time, I could not contact, as well as the health of members of his team who were involved in the accident as well.
The Lord was not ready to take him. The Lord used him to reach people in that hospital. He has used his and Angela's story to call people to Him. He has given him an even greater vision for His church and His people in Venezuela. I was blessed to be called to partner with the Nelson family over a year ago and have been blessed throughout this time with as he has been healing and sharing this vision here in the United States. They are planing on returning to Venezuela this summer to continue and expand the ministry there, making sure that more people are "Ready to Die" and will have eternal "Life After Death". Are you "Ready to Die?" If not but you want to be, feel free to contact me with any questions.
I am hoping to have my budget completely raised by this summer so that I can take the next step towards getting to Venezuela.
If you would like to partner with me and help me financially please click Here
If you would like to partner with me prayerfully, please email me at TechInVZ@gmail.com and request to be added to the mailing list so that I may be in contact with you.
If you would like to read more from Angela's blog click HERE
Monday, February 27, 2012
Newsletter #3 Winter 2011/2012
Winter 2011/2012 -
You can view in full screen Here
You can download a copy by right clicking and choosing download on this link Here
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Be All Hair(less) Results
Ok, the results are in. We managed to complete the challenge. We hit 110% of the goal for the month of January, which puts me at 20% of my total monthly goal. Thank you for all of your support and prayers. I am working on something for next month and will keep you updated. As promised, I shaved my face for the first time in over 15 years and here is the video to prove it. We had a little fun with it. Thanks to everyone who was a part of this.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
New Years 2012
"God, help me not to stay where I am and wait for tomorrow to change. Help me to choose today to be new, to be different. Today is a new day You've made, full of opportunities to encounter You, and to show Your love to this world. God, I need You, and this world needs You. Help me do what's right, not the way I see it, but the way You know it. Thank You God for loving me as much as You do. Have Your way in me, in all that I am and all that I do. I trust You; all I am and all I have is Yours. Do what You will."
A prayer from a missionary friend of mine that I think perfectly sums up my thoughts not only the new year, but every day. This year, no long post on perspective change. This year, I just want to remain focused, and persistent and grow in my devotion to follow His every command, especially when it is uncomfortable and/or I don't understand why. I wish you many blessings and pray that His will be done in your lives for the New Year.
One way I am always trying to be more disciplined is in my bible reading and study. I have had many people ask me what I do or have done and for me it started with a simple reading plan. This year I have decided to provide you with a reading plan that I have used and recommended in the past. Click here to get a pdf. of the Bible reading plan from Michael Cooley at www.bible-reading.com. It changes what type of book you are reading from day to day. There is also one from Discipleship Journal that is availble on the You Version Bible app for tablets and smart phones. You can access it online here. You can purchase printed copies from their website.
Every year, my lead pastor, Chad Harvey will select verses for members of our faith community to be a verse for us to meditate on and carry with us throughout the year. This year my verse is Exodus 14:13 (NLT)
But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the LORD rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again.
When you are a child of God, these promises are as true for you today as they were for Israel. Rest in this promise for you. I wish you all a very feliz y próspero año nuevo!
P.S. I don't know if the world will end this year as the Mayans have supposedly said, but if it does, are you ready? Have you shared the gospel with everyone around you? I'm ready to go home, but are they? Just a thought...
A prayer from a missionary friend of mine that I think perfectly sums up my thoughts not only the new year, but every day. This year, no long post on perspective change. This year, I just want to remain focused, and persistent and grow in my devotion to follow His every command, especially when it is uncomfortable and/or I don't understand why. I wish you many blessings and pray that His will be done in your lives for the New Year.
One way I am always trying to be more disciplined is in my bible reading and study. I have had many people ask me what I do or have done and for me it started with a simple reading plan. This year I have decided to provide you with a reading plan that I have used and recommended in the past. Click here to get a pdf. of the Bible reading plan from Michael Cooley at www.bible-reading.com. It changes what type of book you are reading from day to day. There is also one from Discipleship Journal that is availble on the You Version Bible app for tablets and smart phones. You can access it online here. You can purchase printed copies from their website.
Every year, my lead pastor, Chad Harvey will select verses for members of our faith community to be a verse for us to meditate on and carry with us throughout the year. This year my verse is Exodus 14:13 (NLT)
But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the LORD rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again.
When you are a child of God, these promises are as true for you today as they were for Israel. Rest in this promise for you. I wish you all a very feliz y próspero año nuevo!
P.S. I don't know if the world will end this year as the Mayans have supposedly said, but if it does, are you ready? Have you shared the gospel with everyone around you? I'm ready to go home, but are they? Just a thought...
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