Tuesday, April 7, 2009
We've all played the game of Simon Says but have you ever played, "Tag Ya Man" well here is a quick lesson on the new version of Simon Says, go ahead play along. Trust me after a while this song will pop right back to your head and somewhere in your day, with your smooth voice you too will start singing, "Tag Ya Man."
"Tag Ya Man" from santos samayoa on Vimeo.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
1 Corinthians 16:14 is a simple verse that says "Let all that you do be done with LOVE." Now I want to call out a challenge to all those who read this blog it's called the "Do everything with LOVE challenge" When you love someone you will do all that you can, you will give sacrificially, you will try your hardest, you will do your best. This challenge is to go out and do something, but do it with love. It's going to cost you something maybe time, money, or it might even take you out of your comfort by doing something that really isn't you like talking with a total stranger.
In the comment box below write what you did, not what you're thinking about doing. You can do more than one thing, but we only have one day for this challenge.
So today live out this scripture by doing everything with LOVE.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Recently I posted a blog about making appointments and marking them on a calendar, and so far I have been doing so. Although it may not be as busy or marked up like yours I have had a great time marking things out. Now I enjoy being busy because it makes me feel like I am accomplishing something, but now I'm prioritizing my busyness and it doesn't overwhelm me as much!
When I first started this I was marking down everything so it can seem like I have something to do people to meet, you know what I mean. I started marking down my devotional times, my blogging time, meeting up with Amanda time, even time to take out the trash. I really thought I was never going to meet with anyone else other than Amanda then all of a sudden I started making calls and emails, and wouldn't you know it I had two meetings, way cool.
I guess you'll never know what you are capable of until you set your mind to it and do it, and even though you may think what you are doing is minimal consider it practice for the the latter.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
We can all agree that these are hard times that we are living in but at the same time it's a great time for believers to show who Christ is to those who don't believe. I don't know about you but things are a bit shaky around my neck of the woods. I mean my job isn't so secure, my pay is average, and the likely hood of me getting another job well it's a must. I have plans for this coming year that are going to include a little bit more than some change, and I think I have done a good job saving but still these dark times seem to grip my heart, but I must remember that God is my source.
Reading through the word I discovered Psalm 27 that revealed 7 things to do in these dark times:
1. So why should I be afraid...(Ps.27:1)- We as believers have HOPE! I believe we must ask ourselves that question, especially now, "why should I be afraid?" Understand tha
How can you today apply these three excercises in your life?
Saturday, February 28, 2009
So I've been quiet for a while here on my blog, sorry, but it's mainly because I've been super busy. In my time off I've gotten plenty of Ideas to write about but also I have been really thinking of dropping Blogger for Wordpress. Now don't get me wrong this blog has helped me but i think it's time for an uprgrade. Well not sure when the move will be or how? but for right now I'm going to be working on stuff and let you know if anything does happen.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
I just finished one of the most challenging books ever! Craig Groeschels book "IT" really goes into the roots of ministry leaders. The things that pastors and leaders are afraid to mention at times are exposed here. I'm glad I was able to read this book and gain wisdom from a successful pastor and creative mind. So if you are a leader get this book. If you have a team of some sort, read this book together. Just go get IT.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Just came across this site that has collected several leadership material from several blogs around the blogging world. I recently downloaded it and it's filled with bunch of good stuff. Check it out and download it free here.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Today there was a prophet and his wife that was at CWCSJ, I feel bad that I don't even know their names. The strangest thing was that I wasn't supposed to be there, but I truly believe God had everything planned out. Who would've thought that because someone left there backpack (thanks Julian) I would've made it to the end of this service.
I honestly wasn't even looking to get prayed over but I did want to hear what they would say about Amanda. I also need to give another thank you to BJ who kept on nudging me to go up there, thanks because if you would've quit I don't think I would've had the courage to step up to the plate. Well I'm not so sure if I remember it all but here is what I do recall:
Saturday, February 21, 2009
This is what I do on my spare time, but never had the guts to put it up online, this kid is Frickin HILLARIOUS!!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
So if you're not following me yet on twitter you might have not gotten this HUGE hint, BUT i'll get you all in on the secret (which it really isn't) So Catalyst is giving out FREE LEADERSHIP BOOKS!! Yes you heard it FREE!! (everyone likes anything FREE!!) so anyways all YOU have to do is call this number- 1•888•334•6569 then they'll shoot out some updates click #1, after that ask them for the free book, voila and there you go! Just REMEMBER call them during their office hours and they have this going on up until the 21st, so tell all your friends. Oh and another thing just in case you don't believe me check out this video.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
This song usually makes me laugh just because it reminds me of this, but if you take time to listen to the lyrics it's pretty inspirational.
Lord God...I've been teased about always starting my prayers like this but hey that's just who I am. This morning I just felt like praying for YOU.
Lord God I come before you right now and I thank you that you are God. There are several negative voices coming our way through media and technology, but I thank you because you give us hope. Hope for a better future, hope for a stronger family, hope that our lives do count for something. God for the reader who needs a sense of direction, I pray that you may unveil his/her purpose. That although they may never think they can do what you call them to do let them remember that "I can do ALL things through Christ..." For those battling financial storms allow them to trust in you. You are our source and our way of income is just the resource, help us not to walk around with clinch fists but to have them open to give to you and recieve from you. Lord like the good ol saying goes "It gots to get worse before it can get better." I pray that their best life may now be revealed in your name Jesus, Amen
Monday, February 16, 2009
Yesterday we had a great service at church, check out some quick updates here. We didn't have a normal service but we did have a breakthrough, an encounter, an unrehearsed experience. Troy asked for us to pray like never before for an individual, so I did, and that person was Vin. As soon as I was done I saw Matt holding his son and decided to go pray for him as well. As I was getting closer I felt God telling me "Let him pray for you." I wasn't sure how Matt would take it but as he saw me slowly approach him, he put his head down ready to be prayed for. I quietly asked him if he could pray for me, and he did.
He prayed one of the most sincere prayers ever. It was truly Matt. He excused himself in the beginning but every word that poured out of his mouth was directly for me. He didn't come with any christian lingo he just prayed what was truly in his heart. I enjoyed each word and was moved by what God told him to speak over me.
At the end of his prayer he gave me a big hug and told me "That was the first time I ever prayed for anyone."
What is God telling you to do? does it require a risk, something that you've never done before? Live a life that is unrehearsed, because not only will you see more of Him but you will see the great work that He wants to do through you.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Just found this interview/testimony of Troy Polamalu, check it out:
I decided to stay home today, mainly because I just needed to slow down. I haven't had much time to think or do anything, I've just been too busy. So today I decided to catch up on a lot of things like:
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Today was just that, it was not just another day! usually I'll end my day of work at 3, then I'll call or text Amanda while running to the the shuttle. Everything seemed to go as followed but then it happened, it became not just another day!
From the corner of my eye I saw a face which seemed familiar but also looked as if something was wrong, real wrong. Being helped by an unknown lady (which I like to call an Angel) my old manager from Starbucks gripped the hands of this woman. My ex-manager FRIEND was in desperate help. See she suffers from epilepsy. For those of you who don't know what that is, here is a quick definition brought to you from wikipedia: Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizure.
I'll never forget the look on her face, it was as if I had been her family friend of twenty years, she gripped my arms and with all her might uttered the words "thank you" We hopped on the shuttle and headed to her doctors.
I was shocked, scared, and thankful that I was even outside at that moment. I started praying in my head and just trying to hold a conversation with her. I've never been in this situation, but it was sad to see a person who I looked up to and took orders from now being in a situation of help and barely being able to speak. It absolutely broke my heart.
I can't believe how it must feel like living with this illness, but I know that she is a strong woman and that one day God will heal her, He did it for my mom and I know He can do it for her. So I ask that you may, in your quiet time pray for my friend.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Monday mornings seem to always be difficult for me at work. I'm coming from a busy non-stop weekend just to enter a busy non-stop week! (yikes) But this Monday was different because I tried Coffee or should I say a "Grande, 6 shot, 6 pump, White Mocha" (this was Troy's suggestion) yes sounds crazy, and it was. Just for the records I'm not a coffee person, but for some reason I was willing to try anything to wake me up!
I had several instances with coffee before but I guess you can say I quit. As kids we used to drink coffee all the time (did you catch that AS KIDS) We come from a hispanic family and whenever there is "Pan dulce" there was coffee. I guess that's the reason why I'm so short? Usually I joke and tell people that I quit coffee at the age of 5, which might be true.
Anyways what I'm trying to say is "don't try a Grande, 6 shot, 6 pump, White Mocha" nah that's not it but just want to say that I need to get better with my scheduling. I heard this lady say "make sure you have your life scheduled, instead of your schedule having your life."
(...Oh ya I still don't like coffee)
Is there anything you can improve in your schedule to make you have a non coffee day?
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
At work I get time to catch up on some podcast, I just wanted to share the top three podcast that I listen to or have been listening to this week.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Maybe you read my blog and you know me, maybe you read my blog and you don't know me, or just maybe you don't read my blog at all. Whichever the case maybe, I just want to ask a favor from you! I need your prayers!! I know it seems like a christian cliché but I believe prayer works and God moves at the sound of his children. So if you have some time in your quiet place remember me, I am at a decision point and I want to do what's best for God and for me (kinda sounds selfish, I know). That's it, i'm posting this blog through my phone the first of many.
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