"Dare To Do The Impossible"

This year I am constantly evaluating my spiritual condition. I was having an interesting conversation with someone and they brought up a subject that has been pondering thoughts within. They made a statement that they wasn't ready. When are we ready? I find that most of the time when I believe that I am ready to take on additional responsibility or an new endeavor I am not ready. I say to myself often that I am not ready because something within brings about an uncomfortable feeling or it may require surrender in areas of my life that I am not willing to let go of yet. How could this be? I should be living a life of commitment to Christ, therefore I should be ready to take on whatever He calls me to. My dependence should never be on my abilities, talents, or giftedness, but in Christ Jesus. I have failed in many areas of life because my dependence was in worldly things. I believe that over the years I have missed out on many opportunities because I refused to trust God and relied on self effort. I have taken "try" out of my vocabulary, and replaced it with "trust". God determines when I am ready today. My goal is to dare to do the impossible and that entials wherever, and whatever God has for me. The people in the bible didn't do extraordinary things because of anything special that they did humanly. They accomplish great feets because of their faith. I have failed many times in life, but that will not stop me from striving to live for Jesus, and to touch the world with his gospel. I am believing today in my heart that the best is yet to come. Some great things are happening and doors are opening; not because of me, but because I am in a place that I dare to do the impossible through Christ Jesus.

Quiet Time With God

These days my focus has been really great. My vision and purpose personally and spiritually pertaining to life has been dramatically changed over the last year. Like I said in my last blog in 2010 I referred to my life not being totally surrendered to God; which we could never do in the first place. When I use this term I mean that I became more concerned with myself, my rights, and my feelings and it took my focus. Through my quiet/study time God is revealing how desperately the world needs Him. People are lost, full of self seeking pleasures, and many are playing church like it's entertainment. I am personally not well either, and never will be, but I can strive to live a life centered, or abiding in Christ. Whenever I get to the place that I believe that I am okay I have deceived myself. We are not in a hopeless delimma, but when we become self righteous we push people away instead of drawing them in. Who am I touching, bringing to Christ, and how many members and partners do the ministry have. None of that means anything. My job is simple preach Jesus. Leave the results up to God. Thinking this way has brought me burnout, and I become consumed with what others are saying, and thinking.

God has removed that loneliness that plagued me in 2010, and has brought me comfort. This comfort, peace, and joy comes from spending time with Him daily. My morning nature walks, and prayer times and jogs has been a blessing in my life. God has placed a burden on my heart to share His gospel not judge, but to love others where they are. I also am learning patience with the many things that God has place on my heart to do. They will not happen over night, but through seeking Him, and making one good choice at a time. I have been blessed through serving in the military. The VA is assisting me in obtaining a beautiful home in South Beach Miami. First seek the kingdom, and everything else will come. Whatever comes my goal is to keep God first and allow what He teaches me to become a part of me which pours into the lives of those I come into contact with. One final note: My daugther has dropped on me that she is engaged and will be marrying in March. It touched my heart to hear this, but like everything else these days I have turned them over to God. I will be traveling to New Jersey at the end of Feburary to spend some time with family. Until next time - God Bless

Pastor Ken

A New Year 2011

A Complete Makeover "From The Inside Out"

Wow! Can you believe it? It is now 2011. Where are the years going? Sit around and procrasinate, and your dreams, and goals will always be on hold. We could actually find ourselfves talking about a dream, but find we have done nothing to move forward to achieve it.

As I look back on 2010 I am disappointed with myself. You may be asking why? I allowed my circumstances to get the best of me for most of the year. It was probably one of the most difficult years of my life. What happened? My wife and I seperated/divorced. I have done little speaking on the subject because I get many questions and my position in a ministry. From the the personal opinions of friends, and others abroad I somehow found myself listening more to the insults, slander than living in the Word of God. Whose fault was it? What did you do? Did she cheat? Was it drugs/alcohol? I got so many questions, but very few about How are you doing Ken? How can I help? I must admit that it took me for a tail spin, but there is another side to this story. Now that I have made it to the other side, I have sought God regarding what was this all about. I received two responds: 1) You are to attached to the things of the world. I want all of you. Forget what people say and live for me. Doors will shut and doors will be open. Your responsibility and commitment is to me regardless who chooses to come or go out of your life. If we find ourselves looking for comfort, peace, and confirmation from or through the world watch out. Headaches are on the way and much more. 2) I am giving you "A Complete Makeover". God has used my trials to help my reach new heights in Him. It was a tough year, but God provided in a way that I have never experienced before in my life. Today I find myself grateful, and blessed for the love of God. As I undertake this new year I invite God into my heart to shape and mold me in whatever fashion and shape that He sees fit. Failure - no way - there's know such thing as failure in the kingdom of God. What does this year hold? I do not need to know all the details, but I will find out by following the Kings of Kings Jesus Christ. This year will be filled with awe.

This is my prayer for 2011:

Heavenly Father, reality in my spiritual life is what I want. My heart's only desire is to know You for who You are, to worship you alone, and to love you alone. Words can be spoken so easily, but You know my heart. Help me to live my life in such a way that the world is different because I've been here. Your arms has not grown weary, Lord. Extend Your touch into my spirit today and make me an instrument for Your peace. Amen.