This Job doesn't pay enough!

Have you ever said that? thought that? Am I the only one to think that "this job doesn't pay enough?" I understand why some people who were involved in ministry and somehow mingled back into society to what we would call a "normal" life, just seem to slowly fade away. I wish that in every case I deal with I could have a good outcome. It would be nice to be able to solve every problem and take every hurt and pain away. When hurting people come into my office looking for some relief of the burden and load they carry, the only way that I can help is to point people to Jesus. I can't solve peoples problems but I can point them to the problem solver. I still find myself though trying to help people carry their loads. This job just doesn't pay enough, but what value can you put on the privilege of serving others?

When you feel like God can't use you, Remember -

Abraham was too old
Isaac was a day dreamer
Jacob was a liar
Leah was ugly
Joseph was abused
Moses had a stuttering problem
Gideon was afraid
Samson had long hair and was a womanizer
Rahab was a prostitute
Jeremiah and Timothy were too young
David had an affair and was a murderer
Elijah was suicidal
Isaiah preached naked
Jonah ran away from God
Naomi was a widow
Job went bankrupt
Peter denied Christ
The disciples fell asleep while praying
Martha worried about everything
The Samitan woman was divorsed more than once
Zacheus was too small
Paul was too religious
Lazarus was dead.

Now, no more excuses! God can use you to your full potnetial. Besides you aren't the message you are just the messenger!

It's a Scam!

The notice I received that I had a second chance to buy that car is a scam. Its looked like an official document from Ebay but turns out to be false. I wonder how many people are getting hoaxed to send money to these scam artists thinking that it on the up and up? There where two things that gave it away, one they said that they would deliver the car, (hmmmm) and two they wanted me to send money by western union to the United Kingdom. Why would I send money to the United Kingdom to purchase a car from Forth Worth? I guess that these are Phishers, people phishing for information from people to eventually steal their identity. Be careful, there are lots of nasty people out there, they have no desire to serve others!

I Won! I think??

I just received a notice from Ebay that the winner of a car that I bid on defaulted and since I had the second highest bid, I win. The car I bid on was a 1995 Volkswagen Jetta. Now I have to figure out how to pay for it and bring it down from Forth Worth. After that, the car will be taken to the Mexican border to get legalized and my friend Eli will come up from Morelia to take the car back to Morelia to sell. The idea is to sell it for a profit and then try to find another deal and make another buck. I will keep you posted on my progress, if you feel like it, please pray for this to succeed. Isn't it a Joy to serve others?

Ebay Auction

The last time that I was in Morelia, MX visiting my pastor friend, we started a business. Older model cars from the states (94-96) can be imported by Mexico. So people come up from the interior of Mexico to look for used cars to take back. My job is to find good used cars or minivans that we might be able to sell there. There are lots of opportunities on Ebay, sounds easy enough. Just be the high bidder and the car is yours. Hmmm, well I found two cars to bid on, began the process and at the last minute someone out bid me and I lost the opportunity. How hard can it be to win an auction on Ebay? Oh, by the way, the profit that I make in this venture is going to help build the Childrens home in India. If I were to buy and sell about 30 cars, I could pretty much build that home. Isn't it a joy to serve others?

Mothers Day!

May the 10th, mothers day. Its sad to admit but moms are under rated. I've observed mothers in different countries of the world and the most of them really have a hard life. In the mountains of Chiapas they are seen carrying heavy loads of wood on their heads walking up a steep mountain road. In India, they are seen carrying jugs of water on their heads for a long distant. Some mothers are seen washing clothes at the river bank on rocks. They work relentlessly from dawn to dusk cleaning, cooking, washing clothes, shopping at the market, and probably the most difficult is taking care of the kids 24/7. Moms are under appreciated. Moms are expected to sacrifice, serve, give of themselves, solve problems, be everything to everyone. I think that 1 Corintians 13 describe moms; let me change one word to make my point. Mom is patient, mom is kind and is not jealous; mom does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; she does not seek her own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth; she bears all things, beleives all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Mom never fails!! This scripture describes my mom. She was always willing to do without so that us kids always had what we needed. She gave us wisdom, advise, prayers, guidance, discipline and pointed us to Jesus to help us. She interceeded and prayed for God to protect and keep us. We have become what we are mostly by the loving life and prayers of Mom. Thanks for beleiving in me, thanks for everything, I love you!!

Puppies

Jason, our son, was given a purebred female Chocolate Lab a few months ago. She is a nice docile dog but has helped to literally destroy my manicured yard. She came into heat a few months ago and we were very careful to keep her away from any male dog in the area. Well our efforts were in vain as she ended up pregnant. It must of happened when we left town for a couple of days and left her (Dulce) in the care of relatives. Now we have 10, yes 10 puppies. They are not purebred but some mixed breed. Its hard to tell what they might look like when they are older but now they are cute little puppies. We'll have puppies to give away in a few weeks or if you want to purchase one that will be up to you. Any donation will go to help build the orphanage in India. At this point I just want to find homes for these criters and make sure they have someone to care for them. Contact Becky if interested. Oh, its first come, first serve. Isn't it a joy to serve others!

A day without Mexicans (Un dia sin Mexicanos)

If you haven't seen the movie, go rent it. It is good for a laugh. Our modern dilema with thousands of undocumented workers also known as illegals, are invading our country. In my opening comments at the healing conference in Morelia, Mexico, I let the people know that I was in their country legally. I had my docuyments in order and could legally do the work of a religious leader in their country. Thats all I ask of our undocumented friends, come into our country legally. Our country is a country of laws, it seems as though the illegals want to reap the reward of amnesty but are snubbing their noses at our laws. It would be a big diservice to grant these illegals amnesty. What would be the message that we send our children? The law doesn't matter as long as there is money to be made? I suggest that on Monday when the illegals and their symphasizers are boycotting merchants and everything "made in the USA" that the rest of us empty our savings to support the economy. Walmart and Burger King have nothing to do with making the laws, why should they suffer at the whims of people who are breaking our laws. I would support the United Stated Border Patrol to take their buses to the protests rallies and enforce the laws on the books. Why sit by and watch them curse the land that promises them prosperity. Load em up and ship em out. Isn't it a joy to serve others?

Healings in Morelia, Mexico

I am in an internet cafe here in Morelia sharing what God did last night in our healing conference. First of all, about 75 people accepted Jesus into their lives. Thats totally awesome! Then when general prayer was made for the people for healing, many testified about pain and symtoms leaving their bodies. It´s always amazing to me to see people being touched by Gods love and power. Today we go to a ranch and later this evening we have another conference at the church. Working on the mission field is so much more fruitful than having to deal with the god of materialism and the religous spirits of the US. It always amazes me how much people in foreign lands honor and respect the gifts and callings on my life in comparison to the US where people are so used to these carismas and mostly take them for granted. Coming home soon and looking forward to the next missions adventure in July where we will do a Crusade in Palenque Mexico and then in Cancun. Is´nt it a joy to serve others!

Thanks

Thanks Cristina and Dee for your comments. It's nice to know that somebody checks in from time to time. Abe is encouraging me to write more often, I'll see what I can do. So Fred, Dee says that she cuts and pastes my blog to send to you. I want you to know that you are frequently in my prayers as well as your family. Keep up the good work out there my friend, I know that you are letting your light shine and touching lives there.
At our leaders meeting tonight we read in Isaiah 60:1-5 "Arise, shine for your light has come, And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and deep darkness the peoples, but the Lord will rise upon you. And nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising, lift up your eyes round about and see; they all gather together, they come to you. Your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried in the arms. Then you will see and be radiant and yoiur heart will thrill and rejoice." Just take a few minutess and meditate on this and let the Holy Spirit speak to your heart. Isn't it a joy to serve others?

I wonder if anybody reads this??

Hmmmm, I know that there are a few people that check in to read my blod from time to time. But sometimes I wonder if anybody reads this blog? I'll keep blogging, its good therapy for me, gives me an outlet and an opportunity for folks to see a different side to me. This week I will be traveling to Morelia Michoacan to visit my friend Eli and there we will be doing a Healing and Miracle Seminar. We are scheduling two large crusades this summer. One in Palenque Chiapas and the other in Cancun. Well Jesus did say to go into ALL the world. Go figure! Our Project in India is going forward, we soon will be building the security wall around it. Pray with us for the $7,800 to get this part finished. I want you to remember something, God thinks that you are pretty neat and He is proud of you. No matter what to do or don't do, He is still proud of you simply because you are His special child. Isn't it a joy to serve others?

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Orphans Reach Out!

These children are performing an Easter play at the village branch church in Chirala, India. They are bold in their performance and obviously not ashamed of Jesus Christ. Please pray for Usha, she has TB as well as the other kids. We recently purchased a acre of land and will be building the security wall around the property soon. Isn't it a joy to serve others?

Grand kids

A sign that you are getting old is the fact that little critters start showing up called Grand-kids. When the first one arrived over 6 years ago I had an internal struggle. In my mind, grand parents are old. I saw that the next major event in my life would be having to use a cane or a wheel chair. Old age is inevitable, it chases us all. Now I have three critters with a fourth one on the way. I do enjoy seeing them from time to time, an ocassional visit is acceptable. The amazing thing about grandkids is that their parents are the kids we raised. I'm proud of my kids, they have stepped up to the plate of responsibilty and have not backed away. Robert has two kids, he is a good daddy. He goes to work everyday, is a good provider, loves his wife and kids. I am proud if him. He really has been blessed by the Lord with a great family. Patricia is a mom of a three year old pretty girl and the soon to be mom of a new born. Trish works part time, goes to school and takes care of her hubby. She is a real tropper! Her and Chris are doing a good job as parents and at life in general. Today at our easter dinner, Dylan (critter number one) took great pleasure in smashing confetti eggs on my head. What he doesn't know is that Grandpa has a long memory and pay-back is sweet. Isn't it a joy to serve others?

India Update

Just recieved word from our Friends in India that the land purchase has just been completed. It so happens that another parcel of land, 1.84 acres has just become available. This land is adjacent to the acre we just purchased. The asking price is $18,500.00 US. It would be nice to have this property as well to have an impressive compound and childrens home. With God all things are possible. I appreciate all of you who have taken this project to heart and are supporting it with your prayers and suuport. Soon Construction will begin on the security wall around our property. We are on our way to see this vision fulfilled!

I am blessed!!

It's hard to beleive that our daughter Patricia is having her 24th birthday this week. Wow! Where has time gone? You can tell who she was named after, right? We were so happy to bring her home to us. In fact she was such a blessing that imediately following her birth I found a Urologist in Irapuato where we were living and I got a vasectomy. NO MORE KIDS!! Praise God! With all kidding aside Patricia has been daddys' little girl until some punk kid swept her off her feet and took her to San Antonio. Oh well, such is life. I am blessed though, just the other night Patricia called and said that she just wanted to let me know that she loved me. Hmmm, there not much else that can melt a dads heart than to hear those words. As I look back over my years of fatherhood, its so easy to focus on the mistakes that I made. To me its a miracle that Patricia has turned out so well. She is an excellent daughter, wonderful wife (right Cristopher?) and I'm sure that she will be a wonderful mother of her expected child. Do you think that she might return the favor and name her new born child Patrick? Just a thought! I heard someone say that when we raise our kids we are actually raising our grandchildrens parents. Think about that! Isn't it a joy to serve others?

In India, time stands still

One of the first lessons I learned while in India is that there are no watches. We americans are known for being punctual, on time, never late (except when we go to church) and always on the run. Raju, our host in India told me (jokingly) that "here there are no watches". It seemed like the common answer to "when are we leaving?" was 5 minutes. Everything is five minutes. I'll be back in five minutes, please just five more minutes, we will be there in five minutes. I finally realized after 10 minutes or 15 minutes had passed that the "5 minutes" was just a figure of speach. I soon began to joke about the "5 minutes" took my watch off and just relaxed and went with the flow. Our out door crusades were to start at 7 pm. Rarely did we get going until 8 or 9 pm. What a way to live! Life without time! Just in case you are wondering, flights at the airport were leaving "on time". It looked like the train left "on time", church in India, like in america started on time, but the people arrived late. Having experienced the "no watch" concept, I decided that watches are good, being punctual is good, if you need a reason why I think this way, just look at the confusion and poverty that they live in. It doesn't take a genious to figure out that watches were made for a purpose. Isn't it a joy to serve others?

Tribute to Dad

I have been blessed to have a Father. In todays society many fathers have gone "missing in action". Thats not my case. From my earliest memories my dad has been there. I learned some important lessons in life by watching "his life". My dad is a "mans man". A hard worker, honest, sincere, lover of God, generous, helpful and an example to follow. I don't recall ever seeing him take a "sick day" or trying to sluff off on the job. He always gave his employer a better than an honest days worth of work. I wonder how he learned how to be a good dad? His father (my grand father) died when my dad was a young lad. My dad had to be the man of the house from an early age. My dad didn't have an example to follow or a mentor to guide and advise. How did he succeed in father hood? If half of the fathers today do half of what my dad did for his family, society would be different today. Sometimes we take our parents for granted, I don't. I'm thankful that as a child growing up, my dad was there for me. Took me fishing, hunting, swimming, family vacations, showed me what a father is supposed to do. Thanks DAD for everything, I love you!

Home alone

Wow, what am I going to do with myself for a couple of days? Becky is going to a Women of Faith Conference in Houston, Jason is going to Mexico City, looks like I'm stuck at home with the dogs! Thinking about it for a moment, I don't think it will be all that bad. I can use a little alone time, some time to meditate and think without having to do the "honey do's". I know the routine anyway, wash clothes, sweep and mop, do the dishes, take the trash out, feed the birds. Hmmmm, sounds like my alone time is already being filled with chores. I will go Friday to a house warming up in Mcallen, eat a little Bar-b-que, fellowship with the folks, sounds like fun to me. Where I really get to be alone by myself is on a foreign trip. I really enjoy that. Some of you might already know this, I really am a loner. I like to be by myself, left alone. Why the Lord put me in public ministry is a wonder to me! Isn't it a joy to serve others?

Sizzling Hot!

I've been teaching on the Book of Song of Solomon in our church. It's a love story between King Solomon and the Shunamite woman. It's symbolic of Jesus and our relationship with him as beleivers. She says, "Oh let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth for your love is better than wine." This is a great desire for her to be intimate with him. To be kissed, to be connected to, to be fastened together with Him. You know that when a man kisses a woman in a passionate way, the body gets turned on. The old body heats up and begins to feel the urge and desire for fulfillment. When we get connected with Jesus in that way, we too will be passionate about him. We will fall in-love with him, He will become more than just an aquaintance but will be the lover of our soul. Has your love with the Lord grown cold? When was the last time that you and He had a lip lock (kiss) and felt sizzling hot in your relationship with Him? He is longing to re-ignite his love with you. Isn't it a joy to serve others!