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4/21/2017 - How foolish it is for those who believe that eternal life is gained by reciting a few words. How misleading it is by those who teach the gates of Heaven swing wide for anyone who says “Jesus is my Lord!” I tell you the truth, salvation through Jesus Christ is a FREE gift for all who will accept Him in FAITH, but LOVE is the evidence of our salvation! I say again, love is the EVIDENCE that Jesus Christ is our Lord after receiving His free gift of salvation, not a requirement to receive the gift of salvation in the first place. Jesus teaches, “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’” (Matthew7:21-23, NLT) But what is the will of the Father? When asked by the Pharisees which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses, Jesus replied, “‘You must love the lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.” (Matthew 22:37-40, NLT)

Father God, help us to learn how to love by reading Your word in the Bible, give us Your wisdom and understanding on how to love you and others, and help us to lead lives as Christians that give evidence of our salvation through love, so that we will be ready to stand before You in Heaven! In Jesus’ name I pray for all these things, AMEN!

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4/18/2017 - A drunken man who recently lost his job sits quietly at a bar thinking about what his life could have been. Despair and heartache are his companions, and he wonders how he will make it for another day. He feels abandoned by God and that nothing in life is going his way, even though he is a Christian. As the waitress walks by, she drops a tray of dirty dishes and silverware. The drunken man leans down and helps her clean up the spill. Before leaving, he gives a very generous tip to the waitress in hopes of brightening her day, because she seems so stressed and upset.

As the drunken man leaves the bar, two successful businessmen are entering. They sneer at the drunken man and his condition, with no thought or concern about his troubled life. As the two men enjoy their meals and drinks, they joke and laugh about the drunken man’s appearance and treat the waitress harshly because of slow service. They boast to each other about their good fortune and how much God has blessed them. Afterwards, the two businessmen leave the bar to return home to their families.

While traveling home, Jesus suddenly and unexpectedly returns for the church! Who will be justified when they stand before God in Heaven? I tell you the truth, only the drunken man will have God’s favor and Jesus as his advocate when judged, because anyone without LOVE has nothing. The Apostle Paul wrote, “If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing. If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing. Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” (1 Corinthians 13:1-7, NLT) Paul said again about the importance of love, “Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13, NLT)

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4/7/2017 - The tide of the Holy Spirit is rising in the hearts of the people! I can feel it down in my soul that God’s plans for this ministry are coming into fruition through Christians around the world. As seeds of encouragement and the Good News about Jesus are being sown to all nations, I know there will be a mighty harvest, because I know the true Sower. I pray that God and His son, Jesus Christ, are glorified by every action of this ministry, and I pray God order my every footstep and every pen stroke, in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!

Let the 7th Celebration today for Father God and our Lord Jesus bring them great honor and joy as we lift them up in remembrance of Their glory through feasting and communion with other believers! Of all of the messages God has given me for His people through this ministry, I would have never thought that the 7th Celebration message would have been so challenging for believers to accept. Normally, the suggestion of a celebration for any worldly event would bring people by the droves, but because I tell you that God has suggested a celebration, people scatter like field mice at the sight of a hawk. The hardened and callus hearts of God’s people will change though, because no one can deny or refute the power of the Holy Spirit at work in them. Hearts will soften, joy will abound, and the celebration will grow until the pillars of Heaven shake from the sound of rejoicing on the 7th of every month!

As of today on the 7th of April 2017, this ministry reaches the age of 1 year and 7 months, 33 countries have people following the ministry through Facebook, 5,528 1st Campaign articles have been distributed freely, and God has proven Himself to be GOOD and FAITHFUL! God’s peace and favor be with you…

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3/31/2017 - ​What a GLORIOUS DAY…what a GLORIOUS DAY…what a GLORIOUS DAY! What a glorious day it will be for those who find the Savior! What a glorious day it will be for those who find the one true King! What a glorious day it will be for those who find the Light and the Way! YES, Jesus Christ is all of these things and still MUCH more!

We know Him as the Son of God, the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End, the Lamb and the Lion, the Sacrifice for our sins, the Brother of those who follow the will of God, and the Advocate who pleads our case before God in Heaven!

For no man can strike down the sun with his might or capture the stars in the heavens. No man can turn the tides of the ocean, or push away the winds of a mighty storm! I tell you the truth, this is how it will be for anyone who stands against God or attempts to overcome His children in Christ!

Remind us of who we are, Father God, and more importantly, who You are! Remind us of Your strength when we feel weak. Remind us of Your promises when we feel defeated. And remind us of what a GLORIOUS DAY it will be for Your children in Christ on the day we stand before you in Heaven! By the POWER and AUTHORITY of the name of Jesus Christ I pray for all these things! AMEN!

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3/26/2017 - ​​God has done enough, God has already shown us His absolute love, and God should not need to chase after us! God’s creation (us) rebelled against Him, and God knew we could never do enough to pay for the debt of our rebellion. So God sent us His son in the form of a man, a perfect and spotless representation of Himself, to show His love. Then God allowed us to torture and kill this man, who we know as Jesus Christ, to give us an opportunity to make ourselves right in His sight, a way back home to Him when we leave this troublesome world, and a chance for hope, joy, and peace from knowing where we can spend eternity once this short life is over. God has done enough!

God has already shown us His absolute love! We are loved, and God has proven HOW MUCH we are loved by His gift of salvation to us through Jesus Christ. Some who are prideful believe God still needs to prove His love to them and that they should be chased after by God. Like the Pharisees and Sadducees who demanded a miraculous sign from Jesus to prove to them personally who He was, the prideful will expect God to deliver them in a special way. God will use His children as guidance for the lost and allow trials and troubles to humble you, but God has already shown us His absolute love! And know that there will be celebration in Heaven when even one who is lost accepts Jesus Christ and repents of their sins!

God should not need to chase after us! If sending Jesus, who was perfect and loved dearly by God, to die in our place, to pay for our debt, and to be the sacrifice for our salvation is not enough for us to love God, then nothing will be. I say again, if we will not love God unconditionally for what He has already done, then we do not love God at all! And for all who think accepting Jesus Christ as savior will create Heaven on Earth, nothing could be further from the truth! Our Lord and King, Jesus Christ, was mocked, spit on, beaten, and hung on a cross to die, yet some believe we will avoid trials and troubles when we accept and follow Him? Even the apostles who were the closest to Jesus were beaten, jailed, or killed (most believe) for their faith and conviction to follow Him. Remember, even though we may go through trials, troubles, and persecution, it does not mean that God is not with us or does not love us, because “God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” (Matthew 5:10, NLT) In summation, God should not need to chase after us, because WE should be chasing after Him!

Learn how to start chasing after God at http://www.choosejesus.today/salvation.html.

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3/17/2017 - There was a man who lay outside the gate of a magnificent city, held there by golden shackles around his wrists and ankles. Every day, a wise and generous host would come to the gate of the magnificent city, and call out to anyone who would listen, “Those who are weary will find rest, those who are weak will find strength, and those who are broken will find comfort, love, and peace when they enter my city!” The shackled man was all of these things and longed to enter the magnificent city, but no matter how hard he pulled, he could not break the chains of the golden shackles that bound him. As the shackled man lay outside the gate, he watched as the children, the meek, the poor, and the humble would walk by him and enter into the magnificent city. They were each greeted as they entered by the wise and generous host.

As time went on, the shackled man grew older. Suddenly one day he died, but then found himself standing outside the gate of the magnificent city. The wise and generous host met him there and asked, “Why did you never come to me and enter the city when I called? I called out to you every day and welcomed you in, but you never came! Today I tell you, I never knew you…and your home will not be with me in the magnificent city! Despair and regret will be the home in which you dwell without end!” The man who had been shackled then cried out, “Lord, Lord, I heard your call and wanted to come! But I was bound by the golden shackles and chains which I could not break!” Then the wise and generous host replied, “Look there, the golden shackles that kept you bound were not even locked! I tell you the truth, the choice was always yours on whether to accept my invitation or remain bound by the golden shackles, but you became too distracted by their beauty to notice! Now depart from me, you who practice iniquity!”

This parable of the golden shackles teaches the meaning of when Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. I’ll say it again—it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!” (Matthew 19:23-24, NLT) The golden shackles are the riches and luxuries of this world that constantly distract and hold us back from a relationship with God. Even though the choice has always has been ours, we leave ourselves bound and caught up in these comforts, whatever they may be for us individually. Brothers and Sisters, I plead with you to open your eyes and recognize what holds you back from being where God is calling you to be. What prevents you from praying to our Father in Heaven, from reading His word in the Bible, from helping those around you in need and showing them God’s love through you, from even sharing the Good News about Jesus Christ! God please open our eyes, help us let go of anything getting in the way of our relationship with you, and help us to recognize your call on our lives, in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!

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3/10/2017 - I see a church! I see a church where there is a smile on everyone’s face. No one is sad or downtrodden, because we realize who we are…children of our Father in Heaven, the King of all that is, was, or ever will be! I see a church bursting with joy over our good fortune and the opportunity for salvation through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Savior, and Brother! A church full of hope, peace, and love that defies understanding or logic, that is always ready to show others our love and God’s love through us. I see a church where the people can’t wait for church services, overflowing with excitement to hear the Word of God preached with POWER and AUTHORITY from the Holy Spirit! A church where you find encouragement and have the opportunity to encourage other believers. I see a church where children are surrounded by adults who love God, strive to please God in all they do, and KNOW how to please God from reading the Word (Bible) and obeying His instruction in it. I see a church that welcomes any stranger with open arms, and sees all believers in Christ no matter what church, denomination, country, or race from which they come for who they really are, our BROTHERS and SISTERS! I see a church that doesn’t need to remind the people to tithe and has no cause to send baskets or bags among the people to collect their tithe. A church that BRINGS its tithe to the altar singing and praising God to the sound of music because of the OPPORTUNITY to give an offering to our Father God for all He has done! I see a church where the Holy Spirit rains down like fire on all who come, re-kindling the fire for God in those who have lost their way, and burning like the fire of a thousand furnaces in those who are already on fire for God! A church where there the blind see, the lame walk, and the sick are healed by the power of the Holy Spirit when the elders of the church anoint the infirm with oil in name of the Lord and lay hands on them in prayer.

I don’t “have a dream” as Martin Luther King spoke of in his famous speech… I SEE A CHURCH in my spirit! And this church WILL exist when the people lay aside their pride, their stubborn hearts, their disobedient ways, and WORSHIP God as intended from the beginning. Must we wait until our Lord Jesus Christ returns to reign, or will we make the choice for change even now and bring honor to our Father in Heaven? I pray for change in the church, change in the hearts of the people, wisdom and understanding for God’s people that can come only from Him, the ordering of our every footstep, and a people that truly seek to bring GLORY to God with all they do, in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!

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2/28/2017 - Stop going to church! Today’s message is about an epidemic. Not an epidemic in the world, but an epidemic in the church. There are many today who call themselves “Christians”, yet have no idea what the BIBLE says about how to live in a way that pleases God. And worse yet, there are many Christians who DO know what the bible says about how to live in a way that pleases God, yet they continue doing whatever is pleasing in their own sight.

For all of the people who DO NOT know or have a relationship with our Father God or Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, please go, YOU belong in church. Go and learn about God and what pleases him, be encouraged by other believers, and develop faith and trust in the Son of God, Jesus Christ. For through a relationship with Jesus, you will find a peace, joy, and love that defies understanding or explanation. You can be made new, born again, and shed your old ways, life, and worries as you lay down in a water grave (baptism), and rise out again with a new life in Jesus Christ!

For all of the people who ARE seeking the truth about God through inspired teachers and the Word of God (Bible), who ARE wanting to embrace their new life in Jesus Christ, and ARE willing to make changes in their lives, please go, YOU belong in church. Those who want to please God will not always get it right, we will make mistakes, because there is only one who is perfect, our Savior, Jesus Christ. In the Bible, our own goodness and righteous deeds are even compared to “filthy rags”. Yet through Jesus Christ and following the inspired messages of God in the Bible, we are taught how we CAN and SHOULD live in a way that brings glory to our Father in Heaven and Savior, Jesus Christ. And with this knowledge about what is pleasing in God’s sight AND when we recognize or are made aware of sin in our lives, change SHOULD occur! We should strive to do better, we should repent and make every attempt to remove the sin from our lives, and even if we have to struggle and wrestle every day to suppress our own sinful nature, we will bring glory to God in our efforts to do so!

For all of the people who HAVE proclaimed Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, who have been baptized and born again in their faith, and have accepted the priceless gift of salvation, YET have chosen to live in a way that puts their own desires before God’s, please stop, YOU do not belong in church. Jesus says, “If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses. If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector.” (Matthew 18:15-17, NLT) While Jesus describes the sin of one believer against another, how is this different from a believer who openly sins without remorse and brings shame on their fellow believers at the church they attend, a sin against the entire church congregation in fact! People such as these not only bring shame on God’s people through association, but also lead others away from the narrow path. Do you think the children and those who are questioning whether to put their faith in Jesus don’t see how you live? You are teaching them by example how to live, but in a way that is displeasing to God!

This message today is not a message of judgement, but a message of encouragement. For those people that have interest in starting a relationship with God, or building their relationship with God, or strengthening their relationship with God, please go to church as instructed by God, “And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:25, NLT). But for those who openly defy God and show others that their own interests come before God’s, I encourage you to repent and change for the glory of God, or else stop playing church and pretending God is number one in your life, because YOU are responsible for leading others away from God and causing confusion among those who are new to the faith! Today is the day I come to you privately as a believer, and Jesus Christ through me, to say STOP your offenses against our Father in Heaven. Heed His warnings and follow the instruction He has given us all in the Bible. Live in a way that pleases Him, and He will shine light through us as bright as the SUN to bring glory and praise to Himself and our Lord, Savior, and Brother, Jesus Christ! Help us God with our struggles, help us overcome and conquer our sinful nature, help us make and KEEP you as number one in our lives, help us to bring glory and light…not shame and darkness to Your people, in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!

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2/14/2017 - God has given me this third and final parable concerning salvation in my spirit, and I share it with you today before moving on to other subjects. The most appropriate name for this parable would probably be “The Three Wanderers”, and I pray this message is found by all who God intends it for.

There was a rich man who encountered three wanderers in his travels. In his compassion for others, he made the three wanderers a gracious offer! He told them, “I have a mansion with many rooms, but it is not near to you. This mansion is 1000 miles away, and you must begin your journey now by foot. Leave behind your troubles and join me in the splendor of my mansion, and I will be waiting for you there. I have prepared a map to show you how to reach it, and I have even written notes on the map to guide you through the many dangers along the way. Also, I give you this purse of gold that will provide you with all provisions needed for your journey.” After these instructions, he gave them the map and purse of gold, and then left their company.

Now one of the wanders considered himself strong, another considered himself to be wise, and the third wanderer simply considered himself fortunate to receive such an offer. Together they made a pact, and said, “We will make this difficult journey together, and together we will soon enjoy the splendor of the rich man’s home!” So the three wanderers began their journey by foot as instructed by the rich man.

As they followed the narrow path marked on the map, they did encounter many dangers, but the notes provided by the rich man always guided them safely through. Then one day, they came to a mighty river alongside the narrow path whose water flowed opposite to the direction they were traveling. The man who considered himself strong said, “The water of this river is crystal clear and beautiful to behold, I will go down in to it to bathe and be refreshed.” But then one of the other wanderers replied, “The map warns us to stay on the narrow path, or else we may lose our way!” But the man who considered himself strong ignored the warning, and went down into the river to bathe anyway.  Once he was waist deep, the current was much stronger than he had assumed it would be, and he was swept away and lost by the strength of the current.

Afterwards, the two remaining wanderers traveled on much further, and then they came to a great city alongside the narrow path. The great city had every comfort and luxury imaginable, and was very pleasing to the eye. The wanderer who considered himself wise said, “I am tired and weary from this long journey, so I will take my portion of the gold from the purse, and I will stop here for a while to rest.” But the other wanderer replied again, “The map warns us to stay on the narrow path, or else we may lose our way!” But the man who considered himself wise ignored the warning, and took his share of the rich man’s provision into the city to purchase luxuries, comforts, and everything pleasing to the eye. Once he had gone into the city, the temptation and lure of the city was too great, so he remained in the city for the remainder of his days.

The third and final wanderer, who considered himself only fortunate, traveled on much further, and then finally arrived at the mansion of the rich man. The gold in the purse provided by the rich man had been just enough for everything needed on the journey. The rich man came out of his mansion to greet the wanderer, and the wanderer fell to his knees in thankful humbleness before the rich man. The rich man then asked, “Where are your companions?”, and the wanderer replied, “They were lost along the journey, because they did not heed your warnings.” The rich man replied saying, “I tell you the truth, many have set out for this same magnificent destination, but few will reach it. For those who trust in their own strength or wisdom will surely perish, but those who heed my warnings and listen to my instruction will find me. For the thankful, the humble, and the meek will inherit all I have to offer.” Then the rich man embraced the wanderer, and they continued into the rich man’s mansion to enjoy a great feast.

As God has instructed, I leave the interruption of this parable for God Himself, to be provided in the hearts, souls, and minds of all who find it, in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!

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2/10/2017 - ​​Today’s message is an explanation of the third and final paragraph of “The Great King” parable posted on the 7th. If you have not already read “The Great King” parable (only 3 paragraphs), please do so before reading on further.

“Just after passing through the mob” represents the passage from our lives in this world into the next, and the “narrow gate” represents the way to Heaven. Jesus declares, “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14, NLT) From the parable, “those who wore the gold medallion” represents the people who accepted Jesus Christ in faith as their Lord and Savior, and in turn, their love and faith were proven by the change in their lives, actions, and by doing the will of our Father in Heaven. Jesus says, “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.” (Matthew 7:21, NLT) “Those without the gold medallion” represent the people who put themselves and their own selfish desires before God even though they claimed Jesus as Lord, but there is no change in their lives, actions, or obedience to the instruction of our Father in Heaven. Again Jesus explains, “On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’ “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.” (Matthew 7:22-27, NLT)

Will we be perfect as children of God through Jesus Christ? NO, we will all make mistakes, but through repentance God can see the love we have for Him in our hearts. Those who have no remorse for their sins and disregard God’s laws are the ones in jeopardy of trading their salvation for the pleasures of this world.

And finally, there will be “great weeping and gnashing of teeth” by those who ignored, put off, didn’t take the time to understand, or traded their salvation for this world, because I can only imagine the terror and unthinkable horror of having such a magnificent gift within reach, yet turning away and focusing on a life that will be here today and gone tomorrow.

May God’s message and the explanation of His teaching open the hearts and minds of ALL who find it, so that we will join him in the splendor of His company and Kingdom once this short and troublesome life is over, in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!

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2/9/2016 - Today’s message is an explanation of the second paragraph of “The Great King” parable posted on the 7th. If you have not already read “The Great King” parable (only 3 paragraphs), please do so before reading on further.

“Those who did accept the King’s offer” represents people who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and claim they will follow him. At first, they are filled with joy over finding Jesus, but all too soon, their faith and love in Christ are crowded out by the troubles of this world. The “gold medallion” represents the FREE gift of salvation offered to us all through Jesus Christ which makes us cleansed and holy in God’s sight and also worthy of entering the Kingdom of God. The “difficult and troublesome” road are the trials of this life that will cause some to turn away from their gift of salvation. There could be the untimely death of dearly loved ones, sickness and disease, money troubles of every kind, wars and rumors of war, and oppression at every turn, BUT we must cling to and never lose sight of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We may not understand why some people seem so troubled and others so blessed, but it is not our place to question God’s judgement, and certainly not to turn from Him because of it!

“What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’ How terrible it would be if a newborn baby said to its father, ‘Why was I born?’ or if it said to its mother, ‘Why did you make me this way?’ This is what the LORD says—the Holy One of Israel and your Creator: ‘Do you question what I do for my children? Do you give me orders about the work of my hands? I am the one who made the earth and created people to live on it. With my hands I stretched out the heavens. All the stars are at my command.’” (Isaiah 45:9-12, NLT)

Those in the parable that “became lost in the mob” represent the people who become lost in the distractions, chaos, and pleasures of this world. They trade their love and faith in Jesus Christ for worry and doubt, hatred and unforgiveness, jealousy and selfishness, sexual sin of all kinds, and all types of pleasure, but there is no love for God found in their actions.

Tomorrow’s message will continue on with the explanation of the third and final paragraph of “The Great King” parable, so please check back then. May God’s message and the explanation of His teaching open the hearts and minds of ALL who find it, so that we will join him in the splendor of His company and Kingdom once this short and troublesome life is over, in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!

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2/8/2016 - Today’s message is an explanation of the first paragraph of “The Great King” parable posted on the 7th. If you have not already read “The Great King” parable (only 3 paragraphs), please do so before reading on further.

The “Great and Just King” represents our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and the “Great Kingdom” represents the Kingdom of God. The “crowd” represents people who realize the magnificence of God’s creation and are seeking for their purpose. The “angry and jealous mob” is the world we live in, filled with anger, jealousy, hatred, and rebellion of every kind that is inspired by the ruler of this world, Satan. We must all pass through the mob on our journey to the Kingdom of Heaven, and Jesus Christ is the light we must use as our guide for reaching that Kingdom. Jesus has offered a home in the Kingdom to ALL who will accept him and his free gift of salvation. Jesus explains, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.” (John 14:1-3, NLT)

But some are so fearful of not conforming to the world or of standing apart from it, that they will abandon God’s offer and the Way, Jesus Christ. Others believe the Word of God to be nothing more than fairy tale; a story to inspire false hope and control people with its message. They can’t imagine a supreme God caring for or offering so much love to ordinary people, so they abandon the message in confusion. Then some will be so distracted by this troubling and worrisome life, that they will never take the time to understand God’s Word and his message through Jesus Christ. And lastly, some will be so comfortable and consumed by their possessions and luxuries in this life, that they will be deaf to God’s message and blind to the magnificence of his creation. They fear they might somehow upset or disrupt their good fortune, so in turn, they abandon wise judgement.

The Apostle Paul warns us, “But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks.” (Romans 12:18-21, NLT)

Tomorrow’s message will continue on with the explanation of the second paragraph of “The Great King” parable, so please check back then. May God’s message and the explanation of His teaching open the hearts and minds of ALL who find it, so that we will join him in the splendor of His company and Kingdom once this short and troublesome life is over, in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!

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2/7/2017 - Today on this 7th celebration, along with celebrating our Father God and Lord Jesus Christ, I share with you the parable of “The Great King” which God placed in my heart, soul, and mind for a specific time and occasion. Father God, we pray for the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, but as we wait, open ALL of our hearts and minds to your message, in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!

A Great and Just King sat on a mountain top looking over his Kingdom, admiring what he had built. A crowd gathered around him in awe as well of the Great Kingdom he had created. The King told ALL who would hear him that he wanted them to enjoy the splendor of his Great Kingdom. A man came up to the King and said “Look, an angry and jealous mob has gathered between us and your Kingdom”, and the fearful man rose panic in the crowd. The Great King then addressed the crowd himself, and said “ALL who will join me, the rich and the poor, the strong and the weak, the bold and the timid, ALL are welcome in my Kingdom, if you will accept my gift and follow me!” Some in the crowd were afraid and feared the angry and jealous mob, so they fled from the King. Some in the crowd couldn’t understand why the King would make such a generous offer, so they turned away in confusion. Some in the crowd were so distracted by the angry and jealous mob that they never even listened to or understood the King’s offer. And lastly, some in the crowd lived wealthy and comfortable lives so they said, “This King’s offer isn’t worth our trouble, we will settle for what we have made for ourselves”, and they turned and went home even knowing that nothing could match the splendor of the Great Kingdom.

Then there were those who DID accept the King’s offer. They yelled to the King, “We accept your gift, we will follow and join you in the Great Kingdom”, and they were filled with joy over their good fortune and the generosity of the Great King! To all who accepted the King’s offer, he gave a gold medallion and said, “This is my gift, it will be the mark upon you of my offer and your acceptance, so that the gatekeepers will know that you belong to me.” The Great King and those that accepted began their journey back to the Great Kingdom from which he came, but the road was difficult and troublesome. Some said, “This journey is too hard, we were better off before!”, so they gave back their gold medallions to the king, then turned and went home. As the King and the crowd approached the angry and jealous mob, those in the crowd said, “Look, there isn’t anything to fear from this mob, they have come to greet us!”, but the King said, “Follow me and stay close, so that you do not become lost in the mob!” As the King and crowd passed through, the mob offered every type of pleasure, beautiful men and women, comforts and luxuries, and everything pleasing to the eye, in trade for their medallions. Some in the crowd were so distracted that they left the King’s side and became lost in the mob. And some traded their gold medallions for what was pleasing and lost sight of the Great Kingdom’s splendor.

Just after passing through the mob, the King and crowd reached the narrow gate of the Great Kingdom. The Great King passed through, and the crowd gathered in behind him to follow. The gatekeepers checked each one, and let pass those who wore the gold medallion as a mark of the King. But those without the gold medallion were stopped and not allowed to pass into the Great Kingdom. They yelled through to the King and cried, “We followed you, we accepted your gift and want to join you in the Great Kingdom!”. But the King replied, “Where are your gold medallions? You valued the pleasures of the mob more that you valued me! For my yoke was easy to bear, but you never loved me, and I declare today that I never knew you!” And among all of those who were not allowed to enter, there was great weeping and gnashing of teeth. For they could see the Great Kingdom but never enter it, they had met the Great King but could no longer enjoy his company, and they had accepted his free gift but traded it for pleasures that last only a moment.

Explanation will follow…

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​2/1/2017 - Love and joy…joy and love…two words that cannot be separated in the life of God’s children. Those that have taken the path of life and light through Jesus Christ cannot deny the hope, joy, peace, and love that comes from being one of his followers. Yet this seems to be a contradiction in the world we live.

Two brothers were given FREE tickets to the concert of a great musician. When they arrived, the first brother was overwhelmed with joy, amazed and in awe of his good fortune, and humbled to be able to attend such a desired event. The second brother, however, did not seem pleased at all. “The seats are too far from the stage, the people around us are too noisy, and the music is too loud!”, said the second brother. After the concert, a great banquet was held. The musician stood at the door of the banquet greeting all who came to enter. The first brother, brimming with joy, was the first to meet the musician, and the musician could see the passionate love in his eyes. The first brother was then welcomed into the banquet with open arms. The second brother, still distracted by the concert’s conditions, was the next to meet the musician. The musician could tell that the second brother was displeased, and could find no joy or love in him. With a heavy heart, the musician told the second brother he could not enter the banquet, because he had never really listened to or understood the great musician’s music.

I tell you the truth, not all who are invited or even all who think they have accepted the invitation will enter the Kingdom of God. The two brothers represent those who claim to be brothers and sisters in Christ. The free tickets represent the gift of salvation offered to us all, something that cannot be earned, bought, or bartered for, but only accepted through grace and faith in our Lord and Savior. The concert represents this world and our short troublesome life in it, where there will be constant distraction drawing our eyes and hearts away from the great musician. The great musician is Jesus Christ and his music is the Word of God. And finally, the great banquet represents the Kingdom of God, which must be entered through the narrow gate. Jesus himself states, “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.” (Matthew 7:21-23, NLT)

But how will we know where a person’s faith, love, and loyalty lie. Jesus teaches that we will know people including false prophets by their fruit. “You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act. Can you pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit. A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit. So every tree that does not produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire. Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions.” (Matthew 7:16-20, NLT)

Though we will ALL face hard days, weeks, maybe even years in our lives, help us to keep our eyes on you Lord. Give us wisdom so that no matter how devastating a trial may be, our faith and trust remain in you. And let nothing steal our joy, love, and faith in you, Jesus, and it is in your name we pray. AMEN!

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1/25/2017 - This message is for those who say they are Christians, but in truth, live like hypocrites. This message is for those that claim they love God, but their “love” is only words with no action. This message is for those that say they want to please God, but make no effort to change or even limit the un-Godly in their lives. And finally, this message is for you, for me, and for all who are failing to take ACTION in our faith, trust, and love of Jesus Christ.

God has burdened my heart with sorrow over this message, because I am guilty like many other Christians of some of these accusations brought by God. How many Christians tell their children not to have sex, but then justify or defend their own sexual sin outside of heterosexual marriage (God’s plan). How many Christians work to prevent their children from watching certain movies or television, reading certain material, listening to certain music, or even viewing certain things on the Internet, but then justify those things for ourselves when we are alone or with other adults. How many Christians teach their children manners, respect for others, kindness, sharing, and love, but yet we ourselves show no love by turning away from those in need, we ignore the suffering of our brothers and sisters both locally and throughout the world, and we see problems but take no ACTION to help or correct them.

When I look at the world, when I examine my own life and the life of other Christians around me, I am faced with the harshest of truths. I SEE and FEEL the lukewarmness of our faith, and those brave enough to admit it will agree. Many believers of today are neither ignorant of God nor on fire for Him. We “love” God and have accepted His son, Jesus Christ, but yet our love stops at sacrifice, limiting our own freedoms, or taking any of our own precious time for ACTION. Examples of lukewarm faith from scripture include:

And so the Lord says, ”These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote.” (Isaiah 29:13, NLT)

“I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth!” (Revelation 3:15-16, NLT)

“Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith.” (2 Corinthians 13:5, NLT)

Father God, help us to know that love is ACTION, not merely words or a feeling. Because some of us hear but do not understand, or understand but do not really listen, or listen but will not act on what we are taught in the Word of God. And by your grace, we will succeed in bringing ACTION into our faith, in Jesus name I pray. AMEN!

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1/12/2017 - Trials and troubles are faced by ALL of God’s children, but remember, nothing is outside of God’s measure or control. God will use these trials and troubles to refine your faith like gold or silver placed in a furnace. And through this refinement, your faith will develop strength, endurance, and patience. “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” (James 1:2-4, NLT)

But still, we will ALL face that blackest night or darkest day in our lives. That time when it feels like there is no hope left, there is no way out, or we just can’t go on any further. Even though we pray and plead with God for help, it doesn’t seem to come. Then we turn desperately to worldly knowledge and wisdom, but no comfort is found. And when we finally succumb to defeat, THEN we will see God. He will be found in a quiet voice in your spirit; a voice of calm, loving, merciful, wisdom that will resonate throughout your heart, soul, and mind bringing comfort and peace that defies understanding. And you will know then that you were never alone, that He was always with you, and that there is ALWAYS hope as a child of our Father in heaven.

For those facing that worst trouble in their lives, that darkest day or blackest night, I pray God shortens the length of your suffering. I pray resolution from God comes sooner rather than later. And I pray your peace, love, and joy in Christ be completely restored and made anew, in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!

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​Messages of 2017...

12/4/2017 - As Jesus sometimes used parables with common themes to teach two different points, I believe God may have given me this parable as a continuation of John 10.

The parable of the Shepherd and the wolf… There was a good Shepherd who tended a flock of sheep near his home. The Shepherd was careful to lead his flock to the stream when they were thirsty and to the field when they were hungry. The Shepherd watched over and protected his flock from the many dangers of the wild, and he taught his flock to listen and stay close to his voice. The flock was given great care and attention from the good Shepherd, and the flock produced a mighty harvest of wool.

Always nearby, there was a clever wolf with the worst of intentions for the good Shepherd’s flock. The wolf lurked in the shadows watching and waiting for one of the sheep to stray too far from the Shepherd. And some did stray despite what they had been taught. Some of the sheep ate from other fields, some drank from other streams, some simply wandered out of disobedience, and still some followed other wayward sheep. When the sheep did stray, the clever wolf was quick to attack and even kill the sheep, if possible. In fact, the wolf desired nothing more than to kill, steal, and destroy as many of the sheep as he could, and his thirst for destruction was never quenched.

After the good Shepherd had tended the flock for a season, he gathered the remaining sheep into his Father’s barn, to protect them from a bitter winter storm that approached.

Jesus, the good Shepherd, is always watchful and attentive to the needs of His people, the flock. In fact, Jesus has led us to fountains of living water and fed us the bread of life with the truth that He has taught. But still, many of us wander and stray. Some will follow others and be caught up in un-godly lifestyles, some will eat and drink of the lies and misdirection of men who only pretend to love God or have been misguided themselves, and still some will simply choose to ignore God and live in whatever way pleases them. But be sure of this, Satan, the clever wolf, will show no mercy or patience for those who stray from God and His instruction through Jesus. He will kill, steal, and destroy as many of God’s children as possible in the small amount of time he has left. And the bitter winter storm that approaches will be the seven years of tribulation that follow the calling up of the church.

So, rejoice and be thankful that we do have a GOOD Shepherd, Jesus Christ! And he leads ALL that will follow faithfully into his Father’s barn, the Kingdom of Heaven. Each one of us has free will to choose whether we are obedient or wayward sheep, so be sure of your choice! Father God, give us wisdom to fully understand the teachings of Jesus, the endurance to hold tightly to our faith until we join you in Heaven, and the opportunity to bring you a MIGHTY harvest of honor, glory, and praise with our love and obedience. In Jesus name I pray, AMEN!

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11/24/2017 - Who has time for God? My life is already too busy! God does not care about me, anyway. If you ever had any of these thoughts, then today’s message is for you! If you will spare God a moment to read it…

Nothing God does is without reason. Nothing God creates is without purpose. And nothing God desires is without value. I tell you the truth, God has created you for a reason and purpose, and He desires your love. I may not know every reason God created men and women, but I can tell you that God recognized a void in Heaven. A void that God intends to fill with the people who love Him. And He values you greatly!

God may guide our footsteps in this life and lead us in certain directions, but this life is not our purpose. The short and troublesome years we spend here on Earth are no more than a test. But why test us? What is the purpose of many trials, tribulations, and distractions in our lives? I answer you plainly, this life is to determine who (having free will) truly loves and belongs with God in Heaven.

Each and every day God sees us. He examines our lives, our actions, and everything we do. And during this examination, He will discover the true intentions of our heart. Will we turn away from God when we are sick? Will we turn away from God when we lose a loved one? Will we turn away from God when life is hard? Will we turn away from God when life is good? Will we remember God when life is busy? Will we love and serve God, or will we love and serve ourselves? Like a test taken at school, we provide the answers to the questions. And God is careful to record them, even if we do not understand it is a test.

We ALL struggle at times to keep our focus on God, and we ALL sin. But God did not expect us to be perfect in this life, in fact, He knew we never could be! So, Jesus was sent to keep us from failing the test! And Jesus, like a good teacher, has shown us The Way to success. Jesus has done this for all who will believe and put their faith in Him! I tell you the truth, put your faith in Jesus and follow His teachings on how to love and serve God, and you will surely please our Father in Heaven. Some may do better than others, but God is the perfect judge, and He will know and reward the effort you put forth. May God grant us wisdom and understanding about this life and its purpose, and may God’s peace and favor be with ALL who truly love Him, in Jesus name I pray. AMEN!

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11/17/2017 - Today, I share a vision that I believe God gave me for the church. A design and blueprint for the re-organization of the church to better serve God and His people. In this vision, I saw...

• There was a centrally located place of worship for multiple communities (a community tabernacle) that was designated and made accessible for all within a reasonable traveling distance. This tabernacle was an abandonment of the many separate places of worship in the same or even close communities that we see today.
• The tabernacle was a place where the day chosen as the Sabbath was a true DAY of rest and worship by the people. A place where the tabernacle was open the entire day for God’s people to come and go, enjoy meals together, hear sermons at various times, sing songs of praise, and hear the scripture of the Holy Bible read frequently while they listened, worshiped, and prayed.
• The abandoned (for worship) churches were re-purposed as Christian schoolhouses where those who could pay to attend do, but those who cannot come freely. Pastors were leading and guiding those who taught and worked at each schoolhouse. The schoolhouse was a place where children could come and learn what is truly needed to be successful in both worldly jobs AND their relationship with God. A place where love, compassion, and comfort from God’s people could be instilled in our children EVERY day. A place where those who do not want to come and learn, be respectful, and build a relationship with God aren’t legally bound to do so. And a place where teachers are appreciated for the incredibly important role they have… shaping the hearts and minds of God’s children and ultimately our future leaders.
• The tithes and offerings of the people were combined to maintain the tabernacle, maintain the Christian schoolhouses, bless those in need, bless Israel, and bless mission workers abroad. And the tithes and offerings were not collected or plead for. But instead a time was set aside for the people to bring the offerings that God put on their heart, in which God Himself looked over and examined, and in which the people themselves brought forth with joy, praise, and true thankfulness.
• There was a high council of pastors with rotating sermon duties who presided over the tabernacle as its leaders. This council was responsible for organizing tabernacle resources, Christian schoolhouses, and helping with the needs of the people. There was an obligation to forge bonds with other community tabernacles for mutual support. There was an election held every 3 years for each high council seat by a vote of the people. And the people brought their quarrels to the council for judgement and obeyed its decree, instead of a man-made and godless legal system.
• And finally, an ornate hand-crafted wooden chair by the talented wood workers of the community was built and placed on an elevated platform above but close to the High Council’s table. It remained unused in honor and remembrance of our Savior’s return. A single light always illuminating it... day and night.

I have served in many roles as ordained by our Father in Heaven, including a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a servant, a messenger, and today possibly one more… an architect, for the re-structuring of the Christian church. I pray that if this vision truly is accurate, God himself stir the hearts of the people and pastors for change, by the power and authority of Jesus name I pray. AMEN!

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11/10/2017 - To all with ears, let them hear, let your eyes be opened, and let your hearts be made receptive to this message. For those who do not understand the purpose of this www.chooseJesus.today ministry, I will explain. Why would a bracelet be so critical for a ministry and why set a goal of so many? Why would a monthly celebration of God’s people even be important? What is the significance of a global effort and unity among God’s children? If you have any of these questions, I answer you plainly...

There are thousands of ministry related bracelets in circulation and thousands more for other causes. But how many bracelets show the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus? How many tell you where to go for guidance and to begin a relationship with God? How many display a message as important as, ”choose Jesus today”? How many remind people that God is worthy and deserving of a monthly celebration by His children? And most notably, how many include all of these items together in only a single bracelet? And the www.chooseJesus.today bracelet with a goal of 1 billion distributed (1 for every 7 people) still has even more purpose than that! It is a symbol of unification among God’s children. A simple way of showing that we ARE united in our faith and love for Jesus Christ. A symbol of our willingness to tell everyone we meet, that YES, we are ONE people…followers of Jesus Christ… and brothers and sisters with each other!

Matthew 12:46-50, “As Jesus was speaking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him. Someone told Jesus, ‘Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, and they want to speak to you.’ Jesus asked, ‘Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?’ Then he pointed to his disciples and said, ‘Look, these are my mother and brothers. Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!’ ” (NLT)

Yet to the world, we look like a divided people. There are more denominations and divisions among the Christian church than I can even explain. There is a great rift between the ideas and organization of men, and the true intention of God for the church. Not only have we divided our fellowship, but we have divided our own resources, efforts, and ultimately our effectiveness in this world through division of the church. How can a house divided stand? Jesus told us in Luke 11:17, “…Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A family splintered by feuding will fall apart.” (NLT) But have we listened? Have we heeded God’s warning? How many separate temples were built by Solomon in the holy city of Jerusalem? How many separate tabernacles were needed while God’s people wandered for 40 years through the wilderness? Yet in the city close to where I live, MANY separate CHRISTIAN churches can be found, some on the same street, some only a block or two apart, some that are nearly abandoned, and still some with barely enough room for the people. How foolish the ideas and designs of men, the waste of God’s resources, the pride and self–centeredness in our worship of God? But still, we ask God for prosperity and His favor in all of our ministry efforts!

If we cannot unite together for even one single task, as one people, brothers and sisters in Christ, what hope do we have for making a difference in this world? I believe ONE bracelet worn by all, ONE monthly celebration we hold together, and ONE message to the world, “choose Jesus today”, is God’s design and will for His people. And when I stand before God to be judged, I will remind Him that I have given His messages to ALL who would listen, plainly, just as they had been given to me. May God forgive us for our many transgressions, and may He unite us still yet… across all languages, countries, and barriers despite our stubborn hearts, in Jesus name I pray. AMEN!

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9/19/2017 - Please forgive my absence of posts over the last several months for those who check back regularly. I believe God’s intention for this ministry is to deliver specific messages at specific times, and over the last several months, I have not heard any new messages in my spirit. With so many options for finding encouragement including the most important, the Holy Bible, I do not want to clutter this ministry with my own ideas or opinions. But today, I tell you that God has reminded me in my spirit of one critical component of this ministry, which is healing. Healing truly is “the children’s bread” and supplied for the faithful as described in Matthew 15:26-28.

The foundation of this ministry is encouragement and guidance from God through His messages, but healing and the movement of the Holy Spirit will be His seal upon it. The message about healing that I received and later posted on 10/22/2015 (which can still be read) explains how I believe God intends to use healing through the power of the Holy Spirit in this ministry. The healing will be delivered through handkerchiefs (some may call them prayer cloths) as described when talking about Paul in Acts 19:12, “When handkerchiefs or aprons that had merely touched his skin were placed on sick people, they were healed of their diseases, and evil spirits were expelled.” (NLT)

Having said that, I do believe that faith is required by both the giver and receiver of this gift from God.  It states in Matthew 13:53-58, “When Jesus had finished telling these stories and illustrations, he left that part of the country. He returned to Nazareth, his hometown. When he taught there in the synagogue, everyone was amazed and said, ‘Where does he get this wisdom and the power to do miracles?’ Then they scoffed, ‘He’s just the carpenter’s son, and we know Mary, his mother, and his brothers—James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas. All his sisters live right here among us. Where did he learn all these things?’ And they were deeply offended and refused to believe in him. Then Jesus told them, ‘A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his own family.’ And so he did only a few miracles there because of their unbelief.” (NLT)

Any person from any nation that sends me a message with their address by mail, email, or Facebook asking for a blessed handkerchief will receive one by mail as quickly as possible. I only ask that after you recover you send news, so that God’s work can be shared for the encouragement of other believers. May the Good News of Jesus Christ and God's glory reach every corner of the Earth. With all of the power and authority of Jesus name I pray, AMEN!

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6/23/2017 - Today, God has directed me to remind His people about an epidemic both inside and outside of the church. An epidemic in the hearts and minds of many who do not even realize it. An epidemic that if left unchecked, can destroy marriages, future relationships, and worst of all, our favor with God. We all know of this problem, even if we do not all understand the lasting damage it causes. The epidemic I speak of is named pornography.

Recently, a married couple that my wife and I are friends with have been struggling in their relationship. Even though they have been married for many years, things have not been well lately. After the woman in this marriage confided in my wife about some of the problems they were having, my wife turned to me in hopes of us being able to help them through their problems in some way. As my wife discussed some of their recent issues with me including the man wanting sex excessively, frustration because his wife was not “in to it” every time, and even some emotional separation, I had a sinking feeling in my heart. These were some of the exact same issues we had dealt with much earlier in our own marriage, before I understood the damaging effect of pornography on marriages and our relationship with God.

The over indulgence and unhealthy appetite for sex from watching pornography, the frustration that our spouses don’t behave and act in a manner commonly seen in pornography, and the separation we feel from our spouse as a result of adulterous and lustful thoughts about others outside of our marriage are all clear symptoms of this epidemic, even though many men and women don’t understand that this is the cause. For too many, both inside and outside of the church, pornography is thought of as harmless and an acceptable indulgence that can be safely enjoyed without consequence. But I tell you the truth, pornography will be as devastating to your marriage, future relationships, and walk with God as any addiction to drugs, alcohol, or the worst problems you could face. We see prostitutes who are cleverly called “actors” or “porn stars” (to distract from the true nature of their work) acting in a certain manner and indulging sexually in a way we might fanaticize about. Then we are confused when things aren’t the same in our own relationships. Somehow our minds disconnect from the fact that these are people are being paid to act I in a certain way, no different than any other Hollywood actor is paid to act out some incredibly un-realistic role in a movie.

Like any other addiction, people will try to justify pornography. “Everybody does it sometimes”, “I am not hurting anyone”, or even surprisingly, “It’s helping our sex life” are common things heard when discussing pornography with someone facing this issue. But have you considered that you are directly supporting the act of prostitution when watching pornography or even viewing photos of nudity. Would you give money to a stranger for them to undress or perform some sexual act in front of you? I tell you the truth, you have done this exact thing, except you feel distanced and protected from the harm of what you have done, because it is through an electronic device. You feel un-burdened by your actions because technology has made it exceedingly easy to perform such acts at home, at work, basically anywhere and anytime you want….with just the push of a button. But then people will say they don’t support it, and just “looking” at something is not that bad. But I tell you that every view on a webpage and every click on an advertisement is giving money to (supporting) the ones who pay for these prostitutes and then video or photograph their sinful acts for you to watch.

God knows every impure thought we have, every lustful or adulterous desire in our heart, and every sinful act we contribute to whether it be purposefully or not, and each one damages our relationship with our Father in Heaven. I pray the eyes of God’s children be opened concerning this epidemic, and that God help each and every one caught up in this problem we call pornography. For the sake of our marriages, our future relationships, and most importantly our journey with you Father, I pray for this in the power and authority of Jesus name. AMEN!
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​5/26/2017 - For how long will God’s children dance with the devil, while the harvest approaches from the horizon! For how long will we ignore God, as Jesus raises the trumpet to his lips for his glorious return? For how long will we value the things that last only a little while, over the things that are everlasting? For how long will we ignore our brothers and sisters in need, while we buy one more thing to be thrown away tomorrow. For how long will we leave God’s word (the Holy Bible) on a shelf, while the answer to every problem we face sits waiting to be read. For how long will we go to church and claim to be Christians, while we live like those who don’t even know Jesus? For how long must God call on us, before we open our ears and obey His commands? For how long will you make God wait, before He can bless you for being obedient to His will? And finally, for how long will you shed tears, on the day you stand before God and He examines your life?

I tell you the truth, never has there been so many opportunities for Satan to drive you from the narrow path of God. Never has there been so many temptations or new ways invented by man to sin. And never has there been a time so critical for us to turn our eyes and hearts back to God, for as the reign ends for the prince of this world, a great day of judgement approaches!

Lay down the concerns, worries, and troubles of this life, and pick up the hope, joy, and peace found in Jesus Christ! Because TRUE Christians, those who put faith in the Jesus Christ and love God, will all have the same glorious future to look forward to! Do not let Satan blindfold you with the pettiness of this world, while a glorious Heaven is waiting for each of us. Don’t let Satan depress you with meaningless failures of this short life, while our victory in Jesus has already secured our eternal life! And as the final days approach, the Holy Spirit WILL rain down on all those who truly love God as the prophet Joel predicted. May each of us receive a gift of the Holy Spirit…or many…so that God can better use us as instruments for His glory and the glory of His son in those last days, in Jesus name I pray with all the power and authority of his name! AMEN!

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5/20/2017 - How many people do you know that are chasing after God? How many of your friends, family, and co-workers give evidence that they are truly seeking God’s favor? If you were to examine your OWN heart, would you find that your motives, ambitions, and concerns are centered around God or the world? I tell you the truth, everything in this world is designed to pull your attention away from God. The prince of this world is at war with God and also at war with YOU! Nothing would bring Lucifer greater pleasure than to watch God’s children become so wrapped up in worldly things and our own lives, that we would ignore our relationship with God and the mighty price Jesus paid for us.

Today, I plead with you to turn your eyes and hearts back to Heaven! There is joy, peace, hope, and love that will not be found from anyone, anything, or anywhere else other than our Father God and Lord Jesus Christ. Accept and declare Jesus, who was killed for our sins but then resurrected, as the son of God and your Lord, in faith! Then go and be baptized as Jesus instructed and attend a Christian church where you will be encouraged AND give encouragement to your brothers and sisters in Christ. Read God’s word in the Holy Bible, so that you will understand God’s love and know the difference between God’s truth and the lies of men. Speak with God daily through prayer, and with time and patience you will hear Him reply back in your spirit! Ask for the wisdom and understanding that only God can provide, and He will not forsake you if your faith in Him is true. Love God through obedience to His will, and do what you know to be right in the sight of God, not what the world tells you is right! For the world will never love you, never save you, and never be there for you when you are in your greatest need.

I pray today that You open the eyes and hearts of the people to You and only You, God. Make the people aware of the instruments used by Satan to capture and hold hostage their attention and time which belongs to You. For the time is short, and their hearts are not ready. I pray for ALL of these things in the power and authority of Jesus’ name. AMEN!

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5/12/2017 - Today, I will tell you a truth that God has revealed to me about Himself and this ministry. This truth is about God’s love for irony in His plans and purposes. One definition of irony is “a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result”. Those who are familiar with the bible will know these ironic stories well, and I will discuss only a few.

• Jesus, the one and only perfect son of God, our Lord and Savior, the man in which God gave all authority in Heaven and on earth, when born was laid in an animal manger, not in a palace or luxurious baby cradle.
• The apostles Jesus chose to be his students were not men trained in religious law or those who held respected religious positions at the temple. Fishermen and a tax collector were some of the occupations that the apostles had before being called by Jesus to follow him and later start the Christian church.
• Paul the Apostle, who was called on by Jesus directly to spread the Good News, was a man on a mission to hunt down and persecute all of the Christians he could find!
• When Gideon led the Israelite army of 32,000 against a Midianite army numbering 135,000, God told Gideon that the Israelite army was TOO LARGE! Once God had shrunken down the Israelite army to only 300 men, THEN God said he would make Gideon and his small army victorious over the vastly larger Midianite army.
• And then there is the story of John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus who was called to prepare the way for Jesus’ ministry. John was not a well-respected, highly-esteemed, member of society or the temple that you might expect for God to have used. John was a man who lived alone in the wilderness with a garment made of camel’s hair and a leather belt. He ate locusts and wild honey to survive and called those who came to be baptized by him a “brood of snakes”!

The point of this truth being that God will again prepare for the coming of Jesus (his return). Will God use a mighty Christian church or well established Christian organization to announce Jesus’ second coming? Will God use a highly esteemed man who has been well trained and educated in religion to prepare the way? Or might God use a small relatively unknown ministry to reach and prepare God’s people? A ministry un-tainted by the rules of business and pleasing of people that many large churches today conform to.

May God prepare us with wisdom and understanding for the second coming of Christ. And may all who find this message know in their hearts to prepare, for the time of our Lord will be soon, suddenly, and unexpected. I pray for these things in Jesus’ name, AMEN!

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5/5/2017 - Just as God used John the Baptist’s ministry to prepare the people for the first coming of Jesus, I believe God has created this ministry at a specific time as a precursor to the second coming of Christ. A ministry that will serve as a last call for believers around the world to prepare their hearts before Jesus’ return. A time for the bride to be made ready for the Bridegroom, without spot or blemish.

Let this 7th Celebration, Sunday, be a great day of REJOICING! For the time of our Lord is near…His reign will soon begin…and His reign will be everlasting! Join in the celebration to lift up our Father in Heaven and His son, Jesus Christ, for what they have done today, yesterday, and tomorrow! For God has shown us the Light, given us a Way, and provided us a Sacrifice that gives EVERY man, woman, and child a path to hope, joy, and peace through salvation in Jesus Christ!

On this 7th Celebration, the 7th of May 2017, the ministry will reach the age of 1 year and 8 months, most countries now have people following the ministry through Facebook, EVERY country is now receiving a monthly message of encouragement including the precious name of Jesus, 6,629 1st Campaign items have been given away for free, and God has proven Himself again to be GOOD and FAITHFUL! God’s peace and favor be with you…

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5/1/2017 - This is a special message to my brothers and sisters in Christ of all nations. On the first day of the month, I will post this message as a call for help to support the www.chooseJesus.today ministry spread messages of encouragement and the glorious name of Jesus to people around the world. Ministry messages have already reached ALL countries in accordance with God’s plans and purposes for this ministry.

If you have received encouragement and revival in your spirit from God’s messages through this ministry, I hope you will join in supporting this global effort by giving just $1 USD at the beginning of every month. Each $1 can help deliver a message of hope, faith, and love to hundreds if not thousands of people, so $1 will truly affect the lives of people for God’s glory! When those who follow the ministry join together in giving, countless more people in every country will be reached through the ministry Facebook page, the ministry website, and ministry email than we could ever do apart!

Please take some time to consider being part of this ministry with $1 a month, and together, we will lift up our Father in Heaven and the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, higher than ever before! May God give a special blessing to all who join in this ministry effort, in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!

Donate through Paypal on the Contact page at www.choosejesus.today/contact.html.

See ministry progress on the Map page at www.choosejesus.today/map.html.

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​4/28/2017 - How can a wise man deny the existence of God? There is evidence all around us …undeniable, magnificent, and beautiful! What man with wisdom looks at the sky and says, “How lucky we are that the sun, the moon, the planets, and everything around us fell perfectly into place to accommodate life for us!” What man with wisdom looks at the Earth and says, “How fortunate we are that the numerous beasts of the field, the vast varieties of birds in the sky, and the countless lifeforms in the ocean all just happened on their own!” What man with wisdom looks at his own family, his own flesh and blood, and says, “Look at my beautiful wife and children, their grace, their intelligence, their love, their compassion, their hearts for what is good, and to think our ancestors are the monkeys in the trees, the birds of the sky, and the fish in the sea!”

I tell you the truth, it will be a hard day for the man who says such things when he stands before God in Heaven, and it will be an even harder day for the man who teaches such things to God’s children. Father God, remove the scales from the eyes of the world about this so-called evolution, and give us the understanding and wisdom that can come only from You, in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!

For a man’s own derived wisdom and understanding will always fall short when compared to the glory and truth of our Father God. Job was the perfect example of one who challenged God’s sovereignty during a time of great trouble in his life. “Then the lord answered Job from the whirlwind: “Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorant words? Brace yourself like a man, because I have some questions for you, and you must answer them. Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you know so much. Who determined its dimensions and stretched out the surveying line? What supports its foundations, and who laid its cornerstone as the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy? Who kept the sea inside its boundaries as it burst from the womb, and as I clothed it with clouds and wrapped it in thick darkness? For I locked it behind barred gates, limiting its shores. I said, ‘This far and no farther will you come. Here your proud waves must stop!’ Have you ever commanded the morning to appear and caused the dawn to rise in the east? Have you made daylight spread to the ends of the earth, to bring an end to the night’s wickedness? As the light approaches, the earth takes shape like clay pressed beneath a seal; it is robed in brilliant colors. Or its features stand out like folds in a robe. The light disturbs the wicked and stops the arm that is raised in violence. Have you explored the springs from which the seas come? Have you explored their depths? Do you know where the gates of death are located? Have you seen the gates of utter gloom? Do you realize the extent of the earth? Tell me about it if you know!” (Job 38:1-18, NLT)

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4/26/2017 - Today, this new specially designed logo is being added to the ministry website, ministry Facebook page, and ministry email. The “Eye of Providence” has been used by various organizations over time, but for me this symbolizes only one thing. The eye represents the ALL seeing, ALL knowing, and ALWAYS present God that I love dearly and worship with all of my heart, soul, and mind. The triangle with the three shining sides represents the three parts of God including Himself, His son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit which all work in unison to accomplish the plans and purposes of God.

A symbol with a meaning this powerful crosses ALL language barriers and could have no better home than in a ministry designed by God. As always, may God order every footstep and pen stroke of this ministry, in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!