I had a geat Fathers Day

My day was great yesterday, and even Saturday was great. Saturday after work my wife and children took me to the Olive Garden, and boy was that great. I ordered the Tour of Italy, what a meal. The soup and bread sticks was awesome also. Then they took me to Lowe's and bought me a Dewalt Drill I have been wanting, 18 volts of sheer power baby. That brings my collection of Dewalt drills to 3 drills and 1 18volt sawzall, and as my friend in Texas; Juan would say, '' Yes it is a collection." But I do thank my wife for the gifts. I also got a Dewalt suit case with over 100 different bits. I also got a travel pack of my favorite cologne. Polo Blue, after shave lotion, deodorant, 2 bottles of cologne, in a zipper travel bag. I love Polo Blue. I remember in Texas I was preaching in a prison and a former Mexican mafia prisoner asked me what I was wearing that smelled good and I told him what it was and he response was." Its the Machine". Well anyways I had a great weekend thanks to my family, I love you guys.

Love Dad

Just Existing!

I may believe that you are saved, and positionally you may know that you are saved, but you are just existing.
I have studied my Bible and knowing that Gods word is true, He does not want you to just exist knowing that you are saved. He wants you to do good for Him. To keep His commandments and to be a witness, 5 times He gave the commission. 5 in the bible is the number of Grace. Gods Grace through Jesus, salvation by grace through faith. What if I never took the commission and became a witness, what if I wasn't a soul winner. You would still be lost. What about the one one that led you to the Lord. what if they didn't take it serious to win you for Jesus. You would be lost.
Take this anyway you want to, but devices and excuses keep people on the path to Hell. Saying no to God keeps people on the way to Hell. Just being satisfied with being saved keeps people on the way to Hell.
I ask again. What if the one that lead you to the Lord didn't take it serious? You would still be lost and on your way to Hell.

Yesterday

Myself and my son went out yesterday for a little adventure, first we went and got raspas,(oh by the way probably why my stomach hurts today, it was to sweet) any ways afterwards I called our preacher and asked were John jr. could shoot his 22 rifle, and he told me about a gravel road about 5 miles out of town. So we went and found a bridge over a gully and a pocket of water and we shot at some targets and even took aim at some fish. I could tell they were big but couldn't see what it was, so today we are going back with the 22 and a fishing pole. As we were driving the length of the gravel road John jr. asks me if I could teach him to drive and I was like okay. We switched places and for about 4 miles of that gravel road he drove the jeep as though he has been driving for awhile. I mean he was doing good, even when up coming cars were coming and going over a narrow bridge, I mean it wasn't the best but he did good. I told him we would come out here and practice some more.

Whats more important?

That is the question I find my self asking lately. What is more important? Jesus asked the rich young ruler that of all his doings and sacrifices he was missing one thing. And that was that he put his possessions before the Lord. There is nothing wrong with possessions as long as they don't posses you. Jesus told him to sale his possessions but yet he would not and left with much sorrow. Sometimes I wonder about some things we do because of our American values but yet our Christian Principles are not put first. As an example we are told not to put gas in certain companies such as Chevron and other Arab companies. And they are so vigilant about it but yet will go to movie houses, Casinos and other worldly amusements. The one thing I here is, I don't watch dirty movies, or go make bets, I just eat there. But yet what about Abstaining from all appearances of evil. If it represents Evil then a true Christian will leave it alone. I ask what is more important. I am a proud American, and love my country, and I hold true to American Values, But as far as being a Christian my Testimony is far more important, for this land is not my land, I am an Ambassador of a far away country. A far better country were my Lord Jesus is. This may not be a popular subject and I might be ridiculed for it, but it doesn't change truth. I would rather you hate me for saying truth than you loving me because of compromise. I know what is important. And I am aware that one day I will stand before the Lord to be judged for the good and the bad. The least bad the best. I ask you again, What is more important?

There will be no wind

With all these new windmills going up, and they are big and there are many. but yet God in his word said that he will hold back the winds.

Now during hot days we look forward to some fresh breeze. But yet one day during the tribulation it will cease, amongst other things.

This was just a thought.

Big John

"The Preacher"

Just A Rant

Every one serves a purpose in todays society, no one person is better than another. What brings this rant on is the fact that I had to go tell people not to block our alley due to our G.M. trucks pass thru, and They gave my body shop guy this look like he was such a snitch, but yet it is illegal to block a alley. Now what gets me is that these people once had there wrecked car fixed by Jody once and they were praising him on his work. So you see every person needs some one, and it doesnt matter what they do. Just think about it. That restaurant you eat at needs cooks, especially the food you like, and everything else as well. I mean I need the customers that come and buy parts and they need me to sale parts. In every aspect we need some one to be there for us, to fullfill our wants and needs. But yet people have this down look to some people. Okay another example, When I order parts thru GM it is a process of 100's of numbers, part numbers and even ordering #'s, so after the 30 minute process of ordering I also no when it will come by the Numbers and how long it will take for a backorder, but yet the part that should get the next day our delivery driver always messes up.. I mean he has this I dont care attitude and even after we complain to coorprate it is still the same. You see it doenst just effect me when they dont come in but it also effect s the service manager because the mechanics ask him when it will come then he comes to me and I explain then the customer that is wanting for there car or part calls, and then it gets fustrating all because the driver chooses not to put a good effort, we get totes from dealerships form other states and cities, so I can imagine how they feel. But you see that driver to keep driving needs us to order but yet he doenst come thru. It even baffles our GM rep. but yet because we are contracted with these people we are stuck.
Oh well I am just typing some thoughts.

Our Country

I want to say first, That if you expect for me to run down our politicians here you are wrong. America is in the condition its me because of the choices we have mad in our past. Now I will say this, That it doesn't help when we keep voting in liberals, Liberals who do nothing to stop the moral decay of our country. The decay I mean is legal abortion and legalizing homosexual marriage. Some will say that I am old fashioned, and to that I say yes, Because as I mentioned on Twitter, this nation was founded on Christian principles. Founded as the Word of God as our Guide. President Ronald Reagan once quoted that: Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged. He also said: If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under.
Listen if what God says is in moral, wrong, sin or an abomination, then that is what it is. Some will say, Well you don't understand I am a atheist, Let me first Quote scripture, Psalms 14:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. Atheism runs rampant in America. “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.” Now I am not an authority on Hebrew nor Greek, but in the verse where it says, “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.” two words are in italics - “There is.” The literal rendering is, “The fool hath said in his heart, No God.” Notice what he said: “No God for me.” The fool said in his heart, “I don’t need any God. I don’t want any God. I don’t believe there is any God.” Notice where he says it: In his depraved heart. He does not come to an intellectual conclusion that there is no God. No one ever has. No one ever could. It is not an intellectual conclusion. It is a condition of a wicked, sinful, dirty heart that says, “I do not want any God. As far as my mind is concerned, there is no God.” Why does he say it? Because he knows if there is a God, he is headed for Hell and for trouble.

So even if people choose to believe this way, There is a God and He is a loving and caring God. And our nation has to wake up to this reality. Some will even say: Didn't it say that church and government should be separate, yes but the reason was so that the Government wont run our churches not as some falsely believe that our churches run governments. churches don't want to run the government, we have enough with worldly members as it is, let alone try to run our judicial system.
You see our country is going to a path of unrighteousness. We in the past 50 years have allowed to much sin to abound. They have voted in abortion, and same sex marriage, have voted to remove the bible and prayer out of our schools, If our children don't learn to keep God in there thoughts they will forget in God and trust in what man can do to help us, This is the path the devil wants because people will count on the swiftness of men's speech, as they do our current President. I get so tired of these pass it on emails that say all sort of stupid political garbage about our administration. People in our country voted these people in. and it is these people and us who in times past did nothing. where were this people 40, 50, and 60yrs ago when they voted all this crap in. In some cities in Calafornia you cant even say Under God when they pledge today. Where were these people then? Can any one answer. What we need today is a real revival in our churches today, a real awaking, real praying and fasting, but more than this we need soul winners with the compassion for those that are lost. a real love for those condemned to die and go to hell.
Well that is all for now.

Gotta love them Bus Kids

Today we had a good number of kids ride our van and it was great. Church was good and afterwards we are off to drop off the kids, Melinda is in the front seat while I drive and Diana at each stop gets down and makes sure they go in their homes, Well one of the kids that is waiting to get home ask Diana. Are you older that her, (pointing to my wife) And off course Melinda falls in love with this kid because, he thinks Diana is older than her. His name is Austin, so we call him Texas. He thought Diana was Melinda's mom, how funny was that. Melinda gave him some extra candy and was so happy. He goes to tell Melinda, you look like your 20, and Diana 30, Talk about funny. Well anyways that was so awesome.

Another Beautiful Day In Louisiana

Well it is Sunday, and a very nice day. Today is also Mothers Day and to my wife I wish you a Happy Mothers Day, And to my mom I will call her in the afternoon. Right now we are getting ready for the bus route. We normally take off at about 8:15 and make it just in time for Sunday School. We are hoping for 2 new riders today but of course because of Moms day we might not have that many today. We will pray that those that come will be receptive to Gods word. Yesterday one of my bus kids parents asked me to pray for them, and after some counseling we prayed and hope she comes to church. I just wanted to post a short message just to keep my blog updated.
Please pray for my mom, she will have surgery Tuesday.

ALL OF THE DEVILS APPLES HAVE WORMS

I taught on this subject this morning, and the only thing that gets me is, some one else will get the blame, you know I as a father did not make the choice to disappoint others. And yet I give the option and they make the decision, I get the blame. Yet I gave the option. Peoples assumptions are wrong about me and yet I am blamed. I taught right and I showed but yet did they listen no.
I know one thing, as a father I did not fail.
I thank God for my wife and her always following me. She could have told me no and stay in Texas, but yet she was obedient and followed me. If you read this post Melinda, I love You.

Crying Unto God

I wonder when was the last time you Cried unto God. So burdened for a soul, concerned for a loved one, concerned about your service to God, concerned about where you stand. Lamentations says this, about crying unto God. Lamentations 2:18 Their heart cried unto the Lord, O wall of the daughter of Zion, let tears run down like a river day and night: give thyself no rest; let not the apple of thine eye cease.
Jeremiah was broken about the situation of Jerusalem, He was concerned about the condition of the nation. He not only felt the despair but saw it first hand, He was weeping about the stand the the people of God have forsaken. The difference was that his heart was rent in despair. He was concerned to the point of weeping.
Where are we in our concern for our nation, our state, our county's, our city's, our streets and our neighbors.
David in Psalm 28:1 is crying unto God, His confidence was in his God in that he refers to God as His Rock. David here refers to God as a rock because it signifies that as a rock God is a place Of refuge, The rock also represents strength, a strong place, to be in the place of God is to be secured in His strength. As David cries unto his God He is proclaiming that he needs no mans help. He addresses the comforter, He addresses his savior, his Help and his Friend.
David knows that he to could be put in a position that there is no help. he knows what it feels like to lose because of sin, ( he lost a son because of adultery, He lost a daughter, and older son as well,) David knew that he is human and weak, but yet he knew that his strength was with God, So with that he cried. How aweful for a child of God to get so far away from God that To feel lonesome. David didn't want that, I don't want that. And I know you don't want that.
So with that I will Pray like this. Psalms 61:2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

The Lord Is So Good.

I just want to explain to you that read this blog, I love the Lord, He has been so good to me. I have waited on Him and yet God is still blessing. I have seen my brother get saved and then to baptize him was awesome. I have seen him grow through out the year. I see how he loves the preacher and church. I see him have fellowship with those that I have had fellowship with. Though there is turmoil and strife I can see some good.

A Full Van

Today we had 15 kids on the van, and with the 3 workers we totaled 18, We met the limit for the van.We had 7 new kids and they were so excited. 6 kids that road last week did not come and if they did we would have been totally full. 5 of the kids made a profession and I hope they got saved. Some of my formal church members came by and visited our church and that was refreshing. It was good to see the kids enjoy church, Next week we are going to Texas, and Todd said he would ride the van to make sure the kids get picked up. Our van drivers are exited to see the van full. Keep praying for the Bus ministry, It works.

The Messiah Rt.

Well this week was our second week back in the bus ministry and it was great, We had 12 kids ride on the van and it was great. Though our driver didn't show up we still took off and picked up them kids. We had 5 new kids and they had so much fun, We all learned the Pepsi Cola song and as I was driving I would honk, it was so much fun. I forgot how much joy we have seeing these kids having fun on the van. This Sunday some some of our church people got excited about the bus ministry that this sat we will have some new helpers to visit. One day we hope to buy a second van and start My old Rt. the Redeemer Rt. The only thing missing will be my old driver Big Juan, or as some in South Texas Called Him PAPPI CHULO. LOL. Keep praying for us,

What a Ride

We had a good turn out this morning, Had one new rider and that was worth all the driving around yesterday. His name is Bralyn, but I am not sure if that's how you spell it, he said his nick name is Buddy so I will go with that. It was fun riding again with my family and singing them good bus songs, I pray we have some good follow up visits next Sat.