Moroccan Evening
October 27, 2005
October 20, 2005
Thoughtless... not
I've been really busy these past couple of weeks with school and church activities... So, all I think about most of the time is: How is the Media influencing me today? or I wonder what Blake meant in that poem? or What was Carlyle thinking when he wrote Natural Supernaturalism? or If culture is influence by the environment of the individual, then a person is able to change his/her culture... I wonder if I move to North Africa, will my culture change as to not be "Mexican" anymore?
Then, in the mist of the chaotic thought processing, I remember a Bible verse... "Honor the Lord with your possessions... pues mucha paz tienen los que aman tu ley... in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth... blessed are those who..."
Furthermore I think about my personal life: "What should I say to _________ so that he gets the hint? Should I be more straight forward? Is this going to be God's will? God, is this the one? Please! I beg you, I hope this is it!"
"What a life!" I say to myself. But then, I hear God say to me, "Trust me!" And then, peace, joy, and assurance. God's sovereignty is beyond what I can think or even imagine. Day by day, I choose to give my life to Him, in all I do, in all I think of, let it all be for the Glory of GOD!
Then, in the mist of the chaotic thought processing, I remember a Bible verse... "Honor the Lord with your possessions... pues mucha paz tienen los que aman tu ley... in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth... blessed are those who..."
Furthermore I think about my personal life: "What should I say to _________ so that he gets the hint? Should I be more straight forward? Is this going to be God's will? God, is this the one? Please! I beg you, I hope this is it!"
"What a life!" I say to myself. But then, I hear God say to me, "Trust me!" And then, peace, joy, and assurance. God's sovereignty is beyond what I can think or even imagine. Day by day, I choose to give my life to Him, in all I do, in all I think of, let it all be for the Glory of GOD!
In hot pursuit,
SD...etc
October 07, 2005
Credo Statement
I had this assignment as part of my Intercultural Communication class. It's my credo statement, which encompasses my core believes and values, all in a "nut shell." Though this is a very short version of my credo statement, I tried to make it as concise as possible so that it could express all that the most important aspects of my life, without losing its truest essence.
"As a born-again Christian, I believe in the eternal truths of the Word of God. My life decisions and actions are based on the Bible principles so that I may live a life that reflects the true essence of God and Christ.
I believe that everything that happens in my life is for a purpose, and that God works around this purpose so that it may work for good into my life.
My life has a purpose and a destiny, therefore, it is my responsibility to be equipped so that God may use my life, and that way, my life can be a reflection of God’s grandeur and power. Christ in me, the Hope of glory."
I believe that everything that happens in my life is for a purpose, and that God works around this purpose so that it may work for good into my life.
My life has a purpose and a destiny, therefore, it is my responsibility to be equipped so that God may use my life, and that way, my life can be a reflection of God’s grandeur and power. Christ in me, the Hope of glory."
In hot pursuit,
SD...etc
September 30, 2005
We Write out of Relationship
By Amanda Fergusson
We only have to look at the Psalms to see that every one of them is written out of relationship. Whether the psalmist is praising or lamenting, the foundation on which he addresses God at all is that he is in covenant relationship with Him. David, perhaps the greatest songwriter of all, wrote this as an epitaph on his life:
"The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man exalted by the Most High, the man anointed by the God of Jacob, Israel's singer of songs. The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me; his word was on my tongue." (2 Samuel 23:102 NIV)
For David it was all about his relationship with God. When he sinned it was God who he felt he had offended first and foremost (Psalm 51:4) even though his sin had hurt others. When he won battles, he credited his victories to God (Psalm 18). Whether life was going well or times were tough, the songs he wrote were all viewed through the prism of his relationship with God.
"The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man exalted by the Most High, the man anointed by the God of Jacob, Israel's singer of songs. The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me; his word was on my tongue." (2 Samuel 23:102 NIV)
For David it was all about his relationship with God. When he sinned it was God who he felt he had offended first and foremost (Psalm 51:4) even though his sin had hurt others. When he won battles, he credited his victories to God (Psalm 18). Whether life was going well or times were tough, the songs he wrote were all viewed through the prism of his relationship with God.
Read more here
September 26, 2005
School
I start school today. Everything is going to be new for me since I just transferred from PCC to PSU. Everything is bigger, larger, louder...
I hope to gain as much knowledge as I can. I don't wan to take this opportunity of going to college for granted! Learn, interpret, and retain the knowledge I'm given.
I say goodbye to Summer and move forward to face Fall as it is; and as it progresses, I hope that the old leaves of my tree will fall, and make room for the newer ones that come along. Slowly, my brain strives to retain all the good it receives, as the neurons in my brain branch out to make new connections...
May this Fall be good. A new season, a fresh start.
Peace and God bless,
SD
I hope to gain as much knowledge as I can. I don't wan to take this opportunity of going to college for granted! Learn, interpret, and retain the knowledge I'm given.
I say goodbye to Summer and move forward to face Fall as it is; and as it progresses, I hope that the old leaves of my tree will fall, and make room for the newer ones that come along. Slowly, my brain strives to retain all the good it receives, as the neurons in my brain branch out to make new connections...
May this Fall be good. A new season, a fresh start.
Peace and God bless,
SD
September 21, 2005
Every good gift comes from above... every single one...
As I was scanning through one of the books I read recently, I found a statement of faith made by one of the most amazing man that have ever walked on the face of the earth... Besides Jesus, this man lived a purposefull life in wisdom and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
* For all of you guys out there who might not have a clue about what to make of your life, I would recommend that you learn and study the life of Jim Elliot. A true hero, who knew who he was, where he wanted to be, and the resources he had to accomplish the perfect will of God.
I took this quote from Shadow of the Almighty by Elizabeth Elliot.
"Because, O God, from Thee comes all, because from Thine own mouth has entered us the power to breath, from Thee the sea of air in which we swim and the unknown nothingness that stays it over us with unseen bands; because Thou gavest us from hear of love so tender, mind so wise and hand so strong, Salvation; because Thou art Beginning, God I worship Thee.
Because Thou art the end of every way, the goal of man; because to Thee shall come of every people respect and praise; their emissaries find thy throne their destiny; because Ethiopia shall stretch out her hands to Thee, babes sing Thy praise; because Thine altar gives to spawrrows shelter, sinners peace, and devils fury; because 'to Thee shall all flesh come,' because Thou art Omega, praise.
Because Thou art surely set to justify that Son of Thine and wilt in time make known just who He is and soon will send Him back to show Himself; because the name of Jesus has been laughingly nailed upon a cross and is even now on earth held very lightly and Thou wilt bring that Name to light; because, O God of Righteousness, Thou wilt do right by my Lord, Jesus Christ, I worship Thee."
* For all of you guys out there who might not have a clue about what to make of your life, I would recommend that you learn and study the life of Jim Elliot. A true hero, who knew who he was, where he wanted to be, and the resources he had to accomplish the perfect will of God.
I took this quote from Shadow of the Almighty by Elizabeth Elliot.
"Because, O God, from Thee comes all, because from Thine own mouth has entered us the power to breath, from Thee the sea of air in which we swim and the unknown nothingness that stays it over us with unseen bands; because Thou gavest us from hear of love so tender, mind so wise and hand so strong, Salvation; because Thou art Beginning, God I worship Thee.
Because Thou art the end of every way, the goal of man; because to Thee shall come of every people respect and praise; their emissaries find thy throne their destiny; because Ethiopia shall stretch out her hands to Thee, babes sing Thy praise; because Thine altar gives to spawrrows shelter, sinners peace, and devils fury; because 'to Thee shall all flesh come,' because Thou art Omega, praise.
Because Thou art surely set to justify that Son of Thine and wilt in time make known just who He is and soon will send Him back to show Himself; because the name of Jesus has been laughingly nailed upon a cross and is even now on earth held very lightly and Thou wilt bring that Name to light; because, O God of Righteousness, Thou wilt do right by my Lord, Jesus Christ, I worship Thee."
In hot Pursuit,
SD...etc
September 19, 2005
Inusual
This song has been such a blessing for me. Because at all times, we can be certain that God's perfect plan is always the best for us. We don't have to understand it, because it's too perfect, yet, we can accept it and say Yes, and Amen to all of HIs perfect thoughts...
Lets not forget that it's all about HIM. Our most sincere, whole-hearted adoration, and praise, all for HIM.
We are to always lift our eyes up, and behold His precious face, the glow of His holiness, the sweeteness of His voice. Love Him, for who He is, because there's absolutely nothing that can separate us from Him.
Words and music: Bani Muñoz
De lo poco haces mucho
De la nada haces todo
Donde menos te espero estás
Eres inusual
Diste vida con tu muerte
Luz a la oscuridad
Hoy me quedo sin palabras
Y veo que eres real
Ya no dudo más
Ya no temo más
Solo creo en ti
Eres Dios Inusual
Tu amor sin igual
Mi papa celestial
Sobrenatural
Eres Dios Inusual
Tu amor sin igual
Mi Papa celestial
Nadie como tú
September 13, 2005
Powerful Attracion
by John Thomas
Two questions came to mind while lying awake at 3:30 in the morning listening to my neighbor’s dogs bark. First, how accurate am I with a frozen hotdog at 20 paces, given total darkness and a six-foot fence about mid-way? And second, how is it that women have all the power?
Read the whole article Here
Two questions came to mind while lying awake at 3:30 in the morning listening to my neighbor’s dogs bark. First, how accurate am I with a frozen hotdog at 20 paces, given total darkness and a six-foot fence about mid-way? And second, how is it that women have all the power?
Read the whole article Here
September 10, 2005
Expressing our deepest longings
Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) was a Spanish reformer who earnestly sought to glorify God. This fact is demonstrated in one of the prayers he recorded in his journal:
“Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to seek reward, except to know that I do Your will.”
If you were to write out a single prayer to express the deepest longings of your heart, what would you say?
“Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to seek reward, except to know that I do Your will.”
If you were to write out a single prayer to express the deepest longings of your heart, what would you say?
September 08, 2005
The Road of Renunciation
What things has the Lord asked you to give up and you haven’t?
They might be dreams, desires, relationships; simple things such as a CD that shouldn’t be there…
These little things keep you away from having a closer relationship with God; from drawing near because you know that something in you isn’t aligned to the word of God. He doesn’t seek to "rule" over your life, and although He owns you - He is a gentleman, and won’t force things out of your life.
What part of being a “love slave” do we not understand? Being a love slave means choosing to belong to your Master for life, knowing that you do not own yourself anymore, but that you’ve submitted you entire life at His feet despite the fact you've been set free.
Let go of those things that keep you away from Him. Know that one day in His presence is sweeter and better than thousands of days out of His courts…
His paths and thoughts are so much higher, that we humans, will never comprehend them; we only have one choice, to embrace those thoughts, to accept the path of renunciation without looking back. This path is only for the few… for the humble one who has chosen to love his life last, and to love God above everything and anything. Only the brave choose this path, and thought there’s pain, they press on, they move forward, because they know that their greatest reward is to behold the beauty of the Lord, to see Him face to face…
They might be dreams, desires, relationships; simple things such as a CD that shouldn’t be there…
These little things keep you away from having a closer relationship with God; from drawing near because you know that something in you isn’t aligned to the word of God. He doesn’t seek to "rule" over your life, and although He owns you - He is a gentleman, and won’t force things out of your life.
What part of being a “love slave” do we not understand? Being a love slave means choosing to belong to your Master for life, knowing that you do not own yourself anymore, but that you’ve submitted you entire life at His feet despite the fact you've been set free.
Let go of those things that keep you away from Him. Know that one day in His presence is sweeter and better than thousands of days out of His courts…
His paths and thoughts are so much higher, that we humans, will never comprehend them; we only have one choice, to embrace those thoughts, to accept the path of renunciation without looking back. This path is only for the few… for the humble one who has chosen to love his life last, and to love God above everything and anything. Only the brave choose this path, and thought there’s pain, they press on, they move forward, because they know that their greatest reward is to behold the beauty of the Lord, to see Him face to face…
Don't worry about your life now, because He owns it.
In hot pursuit,
SD
September 03, 2005
Prayer Insights
By: Dr. Steve Swihart
Here are some cautions you should be aware of each time you pray:
1. Do not trust in the number of your prayers, but in the number of God’s attributes.
2. Do not rely on the length of your prayers, but on the length of God’s grace.
3. Do not rest your heart in your sincerity, but in the Scriptures.
4. Do not focus on your problems, but on God’s promises.
5. Do not try to talk God into your own will, but try to get to the place where you are prepared to accept His will, whatever it is.
6. Do not become trial-centered, but Throne-centered. Remember Who's in charge.
7. Do not merely talk, but listen as well.
8. Do not stop believing when you stop praying.
9. Do not pray desperately FOR victory so much as FROM a disposition of victory because of the supreme sufficiency of God’s sovereignty and grace.
10. Do not pray your own prayers, but find out what God wants prayed.
Here are some cautions you should be aware of each time you pray:
1. Do not trust in the number of your prayers, but in the number of God’s attributes.
2. Do not rely on the length of your prayers, but on the length of God’s grace.
3. Do not rest your heart in your sincerity, but in the Scriptures.
4. Do not focus on your problems, but on God’s promises.
5. Do not try to talk God into your own will, but try to get to the place where you are prepared to accept His will, whatever it is.
6. Do not become trial-centered, but Throne-centered. Remember Who's in charge.
7. Do not merely talk, but listen as well.
8. Do not stop believing when you stop praying.
9. Do not pray desperately FOR victory so much as FROM a disposition of victory because of the supreme sufficiency of God’s sovereignty and grace.
10. Do not pray your own prayers, but find out what God wants prayed.
August 30, 2005
Mi Deseo/ My desire
Words and music by Virgilio Sierra (From Contagious )
Mi deseo es hallarte
Como un tesoro en el fondo del mar
Con mi vida quiero honrarte
Y tus manos benditas tocar.
Una y otra vez te he fallado
Mas de l as que quiero contar
Misericordia nunca has negado
Y eso no lo puedo olvidar.
Tengo sed de ti Jesús
Y solo tú me puedes saciar
En el río de tu Espíritu
Yo me quisiera ahogar.
Mi deseo es hallarte
Como un tesoro en el fondo del mar
Con mi vida quiero honrarte
Y tus manos benditas tocar.
Cada día quedo asombrado
De la inmensidad de tu amor
Y cuando tú estás a mi lado
Mi mundo es de un nuevo color.
De los pies a la cabeza
Mojado en tu presencia quiero estar
Rompiendo las cadenas
Jesús no me da pena
El me da la vida eterna.
Photo by Sarahí Domínguez (me)
August 21, 2005
De principio a fin
Todo lo hizo hemoso en su tiempo; y ha puesto eternidad en el corazon de ellos, sin que alcance el hombre a entender la obra que ha hecho Dios desde el principio hasta el fin.
Eclesiastes 3:11
Painting by Phil Pringle
August 19, 2005
Amigos...
Pensando en el ejemplo que nuestro amado Jesús dio como no solo Emmanuel y salvador nuestro, sino también como amigo de sus discípulos, pienso en la palabra amigo/a.
¿Qué es un amigo? ¿Qué características debe de tener una persona para ser considerado un buen amigo?
He aquí mis ideas de un buen amigo. Oro, y espero yo también poder ser considerada una amiga, que ama de verdad como Jesús nos ama a nosotros.
Un amigo:
1. Se ríe de tus bromas aunque no sean graciosas
2. Te llama a primera hora para decirte “buenos días,” y te llama para decir “buenas noches” antes de ir a dormir.
3. Sabe lo que tu silencio esta diciendo
4. Conoce el significado de tu mirada
5. Recibe tus llamadas por mas ocupado que este
6. Es tan sincero contigo como para decir que tienes un fríjol en el diente, o para decirte que no estas haciendo las cosas bien
7. Ve en ti lo que ni tu mismo puedes ver en tu persona
8. Siempre te recibe con una sonrisa
9. Se alegra sinceramente de tus triunfos, y llora contigo las penas
10. Esta contigo en los momentos mas importantes de tu vida
11. Llama casualmente para decirte “hola” y que sepas que piensa en ti
12. Conoce tus necesidades, y te apoya en oración para que salgas adelante
13. Te dice que te ama y no tiene vergüenza a la hora de decírtelo
14. Te abraza sin tener motivo o razón
15. Sabe cuando dejarte solo
16. Escucha tus quejas y reproches de la vida, y sabe justamente que decir en el momento
17. Respeta a tus papas, sean buenos padres o no
18. Comparte contigo lo suyo
19. Reconoce que necesita de ti cuando en necesario
20. Conoce los motivos de tu comportamiento… pero cuando lo confundes te pregunta la razón de tu comportamiento
21. Cuando no sabe que decir, se queda callado y te da un abrazo, o simplemente sonríe
22. Hace planes contigo para el futuro
23. Reconoce sus fallas, cuando “mete la pata”
24. Te pide perdón de algo que no hizo y asume culpas que no son de el
25. Manda tarjetitas electrónicas en tu cumple, de navidad o de año nuevo
26. Siempre te reta a que seas mejor, a crecer, a seguir adelante
27. Nunca te dice “whatever” o “I don’t care”
28. No tiene miedo de decirte las cosas como son, pues da su justa opinión en el momento preciso
29. No trata de hacerte como el, o de cambiarte. Aunque sean diferentes acepta lo tuyo, y tu lo de el
30. Le preocupas tanto como para orar por ti todos los días
31. Guarda tus secretos
32. Sueñan juntos
En todo tiempo ama el amigo, y es como un hermano en tiempo de angustia. Prov. 17 17
¿Qué es un amigo? ¿Qué características debe de tener una persona para ser considerado un buen amigo?
He aquí mis ideas de un buen amigo. Oro, y espero yo también poder ser considerada una amiga, que ama de verdad como Jesús nos ama a nosotros.
Un amigo:
1. Se ríe de tus bromas aunque no sean graciosas
2. Te llama a primera hora para decirte “buenos días,” y te llama para decir “buenas noches” antes de ir a dormir.
3. Sabe lo que tu silencio esta diciendo
4. Conoce el significado de tu mirada
5. Recibe tus llamadas por mas ocupado que este
6. Es tan sincero contigo como para decir que tienes un fríjol en el diente, o para decirte que no estas haciendo las cosas bien
7. Ve en ti lo que ni tu mismo puedes ver en tu persona
8. Siempre te recibe con una sonrisa
9. Se alegra sinceramente de tus triunfos, y llora contigo las penas
10. Esta contigo en los momentos mas importantes de tu vida
11. Llama casualmente para decirte “hola” y que sepas que piensa en ti
12. Conoce tus necesidades, y te apoya en oración para que salgas adelante
13. Te dice que te ama y no tiene vergüenza a la hora de decírtelo
14. Te abraza sin tener motivo o razón
15. Sabe cuando dejarte solo
16. Escucha tus quejas y reproches de la vida, y sabe justamente que decir en el momento
17. Respeta a tus papas, sean buenos padres o no
18. Comparte contigo lo suyo
19. Reconoce que necesita de ti cuando en necesario
20. Conoce los motivos de tu comportamiento… pero cuando lo confundes te pregunta la razón de tu comportamiento
21. Cuando no sabe que decir, se queda callado y te da un abrazo, o simplemente sonríe
22. Hace planes contigo para el futuro
23. Reconoce sus fallas, cuando “mete la pata”
24. Te pide perdón de algo que no hizo y asume culpas que no son de el
25. Manda tarjetitas electrónicas en tu cumple, de navidad o de año nuevo
26. Siempre te reta a que seas mejor, a crecer, a seguir adelante
27. Nunca te dice “whatever” o “I don’t care”
28. No tiene miedo de decirte las cosas como son, pues da su justa opinión en el momento preciso
29. No trata de hacerte como el, o de cambiarte. Aunque sean diferentes acepta lo tuyo, y tu lo de el
30. Le preocupas tanto como para orar por ti todos los días
31. Guarda tus secretos
32. Sueñan juntos
En todo tiempo ama el amigo, y es como un hermano en tiempo de angustia. Prov. 17 17
August 10, 2005
Beauty tips
Focusing on the Eternal
By Leslie Ludy
The greatest danger is letting the urgent things crowd out the important. (Charles E Hummel)
This week, take a daily inventory of the seemingly urgent things in your life, and then contrast them to the things that are truly important in your life. Taking extra time in the morning to journal, read our Bible, or simply worship our Prince is far more valuable than rushing to meet the demands of the culture.
Spending time deepening an important relationship, or slowing down enough to really listen to someone will reap far more eternal fruit than rushing to meet a deadline. Yet we so often forget that simple truth. When you lie in bed at night, review the events of your day and ask yourself, “Did I do anything truly important today, or did I simply accomplish meaningless urgent tasks?” As we realign our life toward our Prince’s priorities, we will become vibrant and healthy, marked by unwavering peace and joy that cannot be taken away by the constant pressures of the world.
Take time to analize your day. I encourage you to discover the beauty there is within everyday. Just as the word of God says it, the mercies of God are new everyday, therefore, you can live everyday under the amazing grace and power of God, because it is only through His new mercies that you and I move, live and breath.
Find the everyday gifts in your life; they can be as simple as a smile, or a word of encouragement, or just an "I love you."
You can live everyday under the shadow of the Almighty, and enjoy the joy, peace, and love you've been looking for.
In hot pursuit,
SD
By Leslie Ludy
The greatest danger is letting the urgent things crowd out the important. (Charles E Hummel)
This week, take a daily inventory of the seemingly urgent things in your life, and then contrast them to the things that are truly important in your life. Taking extra time in the morning to journal, read our Bible, or simply worship our Prince is far more valuable than rushing to meet the demands of the culture.
Spending time deepening an important relationship, or slowing down enough to really listen to someone will reap far more eternal fruit than rushing to meet a deadline. Yet we so often forget that simple truth. When you lie in bed at night, review the events of your day and ask yourself, “Did I do anything truly important today, or did I simply accomplish meaningless urgent tasks?” As we realign our life toward our Prince’s priorities, we will become vibrant and healthy, marked by unwavering peace and joy that cannot be taken away by the constant pressures of the world.
Take time to analize your day. I encourage you to discover the beauty there is within everyday. Just as the word of God says it, the mercies of God are new everyday, therefore, you can live everyday under the amazing grace and power of God, because it is only through His new mercies that you and I move, live and breath.
Find the everyday gifts in your life; they can be as simple as a smile, or a word of encouragement, or just an "I love you."
You can live everyday under the shadow of the Almighty, and enjoy the joy, peace, and love you've been looking for.
In hot pursuit,
SD
July 28, 2005
July 08, 2005
A life changing experience
This week I came back from Spain and Morocco. My life was changed, my perspective of the world shifted, and my heart transformed.
It takes moments such as the ones that I experience to open my eyes to the great needs of the world; to the respond to the call of God, to His command of "loving your neighbor as yourself." Such a simple statement seldom expressed by individuals...
I will live this command. The world, everything that's happening in it, all because we, human being have failed to live simple statement: Love God first, and over everything; and love your neighbor as yourself.
If you want to be a history maker follow the two simple statements mentioned by a man who loved his very life last, and loved the world more than his own.
Know that life is not about you, not about what you can get, how high you can reach... All selfish thoughts. It's not about you. It's about how much you can do for others. It's about others because their eternity is at stake, their lives, their future.
Coming back from that trip made me realize that there is hope, because there are few how have loved the lives of others more than their own. It's all about others, and what you can do, even if it's just a prayer, a hug, a kiss, a smile, the pure embrace of another human being ... It's not charity, it's love. And it is this love that creates hope and gives a testimony to the world that there is a God that cares. If we only lift our eyes up, stop thinking that we are the center of the universe, and live to love others; we'll see that God exists, that God is real, and that there is hope.
Thank you God for your Son Jesus, because He loved the world first, and gave His everything to show how life is supposed to be lived. Thank you!
In hot pursuit,
SD...etc
It takes moments such as the ones that I experience to open my eyes to the great needs of the world; to the respond to the call of God, to His command of "loving your neighbor as yourself." Such a simple statement seldom expressed by individuals...
I will live this command. The world, everything that's happening in it, all because we, human being have failed to live simple statement: Love God first, and over everything; and love your neighbor as yourself.
If you want to be a history maker follow the two simple statements mentioned by a man who loved his very life last, and loved the world more than his own.
Know that life is not about you, not about what you can get, how high you can reach... All selfish thoughts. It's not about you. It's about how much you can do for others. It's about others because their eternity is at stake, their lives, their future.
Coming back from that trip made me realize that there is hope, because there are few how have loved the lives of others more than their own. It's all about others, and what you can do, even if it's just a prayer, a hug, a kiss, a smile, the pure embrace of another human being ... It's not charity, it's love. And it is this love that creates hope and gives a testimony to the world that there is a God that cares. If we only lift our eyes up, stop thinking that we are the center of the universe, and live to love others; we'll see that God exists, that God is real, and that there is hope.
Thank you God for your Son Jesus, because He loved the world first, and gave His everything to show how life is supposed to be lived. Thank you!
In hot pursuit,
SD...etc
May 29, 2005
STORM Team to Spain and Morocco
I'll be in Spain in 16 days! I can't believe the time's come when the team and I will be stepping into a new realm. We're moving forward. We're not conforming.
From June 15th to July 4th, I'll be in Spain and Morocco. We're going to be in southern Spain and in Ceuta, a Spanish city in Morocco. Purpose? To empower and minister to the people of that region through teaching, prayer, and worship.
In Malaga we're going to have a conference where we'll have pastors and worship leaders that we will be ministering to. Then, we're going to Ceuta to be with a group of missionaries that are in charge of Betel in that city. Betel is a rehab center. So we're going to be going out, and with all our strength and energy find the homeless, drug addicts and prostitutes to pray and minister to them. But, mainly to just love them. In Betel the majority of the ex-drug addicts who have given their lives to Christ have HIV; the team leaders Eugene and Joy Greco tell us that these people live everyday with so much passion, love, and hope. They live everyday as if it was their last... They know the full meaning of the word "grace."
I think about the apostle Paul, when in jail, in the middle of the night; lift his voice in worship with Silas. God delivered the prisoners. That's the freedom that we want to see in Spain and Morocco.
I've been getting ready all this time. That's one of the main reasons I haven't been able to post. When I come back I'll try to have some pictures and testimonies.
In hot pursuit,
SD...etc
From June 15th to July 4th, I'll be in Spain and Morocco. We're going to be in southern Spain and in Ceuta, a Spanish city in Morocco. Purpose? To empower and minister to the people of that region through teaching, prayer, and worship.
In Malaga we're going to have a conference where we'll have pastors and worship leaders that we will be ministering to. Then, we're going to Ceuta to be with a group of missionaries that are in charge of Betel in that city. Betel is a rehab center. So we're going to be going out, and with all our strength and energy find the homeless, drug addicts and prostitutes to pray and minister to them. But, mainly to just love them. In Betel the majority of the ex-drug addicts who have given their lives to Christ have HIV; the team leaders Eugene and Joy Greco tell us that these people live everyday with so much passion, love, and hope. They live everyday as if it was their last... They know the full meaning of the word "grace."
I think about the apostle Paul, when in jail, in the middle of the night; lift his voice in worship with Silas. God delivered the prisoners. That's the freedom that we want to see in Spain and Morocco.
I've been getting ready all this time. That's one of the main reasons I haven't been able to post. When I come back I'll try to have some pictures and testimonies.
In hot pursuit,
SD...etc
May 19, 2005
Important Recall Notice
I got this story from a friend. Hope you like it.
Regardless of make or year, all units known as "human beings" are being recalled by the Manufacturer. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named "Adam" and "Eve" resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect is
technically termed, "Serious Internal Non-morality," but more commonly known as "SIN."
Some of the symptoms of the SIN defect:
[a] Loss of direction
[b] Lack of peace and joy
[c] Depression
[d] Foul vocal emissions
[e] Selfishness
[f] Ingratitude
[g] Fearfulness
[h] Rebellion
[i] Jealousy
The Manufacturer is providing factory authorized repair service free of charge to correct the SIN defect. The Repair Technician, Jesus Christ, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. To repeat, there is no fee required. The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R.
Once connected please upload the burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Christ, into the heart component of the human unit.
No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Christ will replace it with:
[a] Love
[b] Joy
[c] Peace
[d] Kindness
[e] Goodness
[f] Faithfulness
[g] Gentleness
[h] Patience
[I] Self-control
Please see the operating manual, HOLY BIBLE, for further details on the use of these fixes.
As an added upgrade, the Manufacturer has made available to all repaired units a facility enabling direct monitoring and assistance from the resident Maintenance Technician, the Holy Ghost. Repaired units need only make Him welcome and He will take up residence on the premises.
WARNING: Continuing to operate a human being unit without corrections voids the Manufacturer's warranty, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list, and will ultimately result in the human unit being incinerated.
Thank you for your immediate attention.
Regardless of make or year, all units known as "human beings" are being recalled by the Manufacturer. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named "Adam" and "Eve" resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect is
technically termed, "Serious Internal Non-morality," but more commonly known as "SIN."
Some of the symptoms of the SIN defect:
[a] Loss of direction
[b] Lack of peace and joy
[c] Depression
[d] Foul vocal emissions
[e] Selfishness
[f] Ingratitude
[g] Fearfulness
[h] Rebellion
[i] Jealousy
The Manufacturer is providing factory authorized repair service free of charge to correct the SIN defect. The Repair Technician, Jesus Christ, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. To repeat, there is no fee required. The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R.
Once connected please upload the burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Christ, into the heart component of the human unit.
No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Christ will replace it with:
[a] Love
[b] Joy
[c] Peace
[d] Kindness
[e] Goodness
[f] Faithfulness
[g] Gentleness
[h] Patience
[I] Self-control
Please see the operating manual, HOLY BIBLE, for further details on the use of these fixes.
As an added upgrade, the Manufacturer has made available to all repaired units a facility enabling direct monitoring and assistance from the resident Maintenance Technician, the Holy Ghost. Repaired units need only make Him welcome and He will take up residence on the premises.
WARNING: Continuing to operate a human being unit without corrections voids the Manufacturer's warranty, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list, and will ultimately result in the human unit being incinerated.
Thank you for your immediate attention.
April 27, 2005
Lines...
"My Lord, My Love, my heart's Eternal Light
Shine on Thy lover through the hours of night,
Shine on my thoughts, my very dreams be found
About Thy business, on some holy ground."
"Walking the dawn-wind, Jesus, Heavenly Lover,
In the still beauty of the waking morn,
Unveil Thyself to me, and with the vision
Shall come the strength for trial yet unborn."
-Amy Charmichael
Shine on Thy lover through the hours of night,
Shine on my thoughts, my very dreams be found
About Thy business, on some holy ground."
"Walking the dawn-wind, Jesus, Heavenly Lover,
In the still beauty of the waking morn,
Unveil Thyself to me, and with the vision
Shall come the strength for trial yet unborn."
-Amy Charmichael
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