Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. This is an update on our recent court case. This week we went to the State Court to fight for the Bible Board in front of our home. The Board is used to quote scripture to the 2500+ cars that pass in front of our home on a daily basis. It went well "we believe". Our point that Political and other signage is given exceptions and certain circumstances that do not need a permit, while religious speech is required to have a permit, was emphasised in the appeal. This is an issue of treating non-religious differently than religious. This City has a big problem with persecuting religious folks. I pray this changes with the new administration. There is a change in our plan for federal intervention. We thought that if Suzanne went to the appeal and if the decision was against her we would be able to file the lawsuit in federal court but meeting with our attorney's yesterday that would not be the case. To make sure the Federal case sticks she would have to appeal to the Arizona Court of Appeals. After that if there is still an unfavorable decision than we can file our lawsuit in reference to the sign. The attorney's did inform us that it would be good to keep the suit separate so that our issues are clear.
I did get the extension for filing the Appeal Memorandum. I will be asking for oral argument so when that happens we need all those in support to stand up and let this state know that what is happening here in our City is an injustice and discrimination against religious meetings. If we receive an unfavorable decision in this court we will then be filing the Federal Lawsuit. The great news is that the Pacific Justice Institute and our attorneys will be working together to fight this. As some of you know the PJI is fighting a similar case that happened this year in California.
I just want to thank everyone who support us in many ways. Prayer, financial and such comes from people who care. As Christians we want to be good neighbors. We live in this neighborhood also. The park is across from us, we have 2500+ cars in front of our home on a daily basis and our street is an arterial street. So we do not live in a small quiet neighborhood. Our meetings do not disturb the tranquility of the neighborhood, traffic or parking. Our guest never park in the street, we have 4.6 acres of land that anyone can park on. That is room for over 100+ cars. We are not loud in the sense of noisy. As a matter of fact during the weekend the sounds coming from the park during the weekend overbear our noise. This is why we are so baffled on why this City believes it can prosecute us? Our neighbors on the other hand have get together where they park in the street, are loud, cause traffic concerns and yet they do not need a permit. The only conclusion we have is that we are prosecuted because they are religious and because they are religious they need a permit. This has been made very clear in court by testimony. Folks this is not a battle only for us but every church that has home studies, cell groups, home groups and ministries that begin in the home are all in threat. If you meet weekly at your home with more than 2 guests, according to the City you are in violation. If someone complains about your 2 or more people meeting in your home for Bible Study the City will prosecute you. This is true, documented and testified on. Sounds ridiculous? We feel the same way and that is why we are taking this to court. Non-Commercial Private meetings even religious must be protected. PRIVATE IS PRIVATE. NOT COMMERCIAL is NOT COMMERCIAL. Churches these days are open to the public and they are commercial they have signs in the front, they invite the general public to come in, they are not discretionary on who comes in. This is not our case. We are not open to the public, we do not invite the general public and believe me I am very discretionary on who comes to my home. My family lives there. My personal items and goods are there. There is a big difference. Well I rattled off enough. Please keep us in prayer and thank you all for your constant support. In Christ we are always victorious.
Showing posts with label City of Phoenix. Show all posts
Showing posts with label City of Phoenix. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Update On Federal Case
This is an update of where we are in reference to our lawsuit against the City of Phoenix and there prosecution against home worship, home bible studies, home groups and other religious house groups. This case is more than an issue of freeing me from going to jail for what I have done. Rather this case is about the rights that Christians and other religious groups should have when meeting in a private setting. Especially in ones home.
The City of Phoenix has under sworn testimony stated that religious groups specifically bible studies in a home even if 30 minutes per week are required to have a permit and conform their property under commercial standards. That means ALL churches and religious meetings if done in a home are required to abide under commerical standards. A occupancy or B occupancy guidliness. In the meantime, other groups "secular" in nature are not required to do that. Such as Neighborhood Block Watch, Boy Scouts, Political Hostings (Which are currently going on today) and other secular meetings are not required to abide under these rules. So Religious NO Secular YES. There is a problem with this. It is evident that under such sworn guideliness and testimony by building inspectors and supervisors there is going to be no problem winning a lawsuit. The only problem is PROTOCOL.
On October 10th, 2011 the Judge dismissed the lawsuit claiming that since we are still fighting this in the State Forum it is premature to bring it to the Federal Forum. Even though at first we were a little upset we believe that it is a good thing this happened. It would be a tragedy to go through the lawsuit and win only to have it overturned in the Appeal Process. This has saved us a lot of money. Thank you Jesus. So now we are going to exhaust the State Court and if the City still proceeds to discriminate against private religious meetings we will refile the lawsuit again and make sure our rights along with other rights are protected.
Meanwhile Suzanne and I will be going to court for our Bible Board in the front on Monday. The Bible Board quotes scripture to passerbys. The City of Phoenix is claiming that such signs require a permit. We say they do not require such permits. As a matter of fact if you have driven in our City lately you will find 4 x 8 signs lining our streets and yards. VOTE GULLETT FOR MAYOR and such. According to the City of Phoenix these signs do not require a permit. Only the permission of the property owner. So why do signs that have religious messages required to have a permit while political signs are not. This again is discrimination. If Suzanne loses the appeal we will exhaust the State immedietly and file a lawsuit challenging the Sign Ordinance to protect religious and noncommercial speech on private property. This will be a lawsuit seperate from the Private Worship.
Seperating the lawsuits and making them 2 instead as combined 1 will allow us to make sure our rights are defended and that our demands are clear. We continue to pray for the Leadership of our City and continue to pray that religious speech and assemblies are protected.
In Jesus Name,
Pastor Michael Salman
The City of Phoenix has under sworn testimony stated that religious groups specifically bible studies in a home even if 30 minutes per week are required to have a permit and conform their property under commercial standards. That means ALL churches and religious meetings if done in a home are required to abide under commerical standards. A occupancy or B occupancy guidliness. In the meantime, other groups "secular" in nature are not required to do that. Such as Neighborhood Block Watch, Boy Scouts, Political Hostings (Which are currently going on today) and other secular meetings are not required to abide under these rules. So Religious NO Secular YES. There is a problem with this. It is evident that under such sworn guideliness and testimony by building inspectors and supervisors there is going to be no problem winning a lawsuit. The only problem is PROTOCOL.
On October 10th, 2011 the Judge dismissed the lawsuit claiming that since we are still fighting this in the State Forum it is premature to bring it to the Federal Forum. Even though at first we were a little upset we believe that it is a good thing this happened. It would be a tragedy to go through the lawsuit and win only to have it overturned in the Appeal Process. This has saved us a lot of money. Thank you Jesus. So now we are going to exhaust the State Court and if the City still proceeds to discriminate against private religious meetings we will refile the lawsuit again and make sure our rights along with other rights are protected.
Meanwhile Suzanne and I will be going to court for our Bible Board in the front on Monday. The Bible Board quotes scripture to passerbys. The City of Phoenix is claiming that such signs require a permit. We say they do not require such permits. As a matter of fact if you have driven in our City lately you will find 4 x 8 signs lining our streets and yards. VOTE GULLETT FOR MAYOR and such. According to the City of Phoenix these signs do not require a permit. Only the permission of the property owner. So why do signs that have religious messages required to have a permit while political signs are not. This again is discrimination. If Suzanne loses the appeal we will exhaust the State immedietly and file a lawsuit challenging the Sign Ordinance to protect religious and noncommercial speech on private property. This will be a lawsuit seperate from the Private Worship.
Seperating the lawsuits and making them 2 instead as combined 1 will allow us to make sure our rights are defended and that our demands are clear. We continue to pray for the Leadership of our City and continue to pray that religious speech and assemblies are protected.
In Jesus Name,
Pastor Michael Salman
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Have we become Communists....
Psalms 2:1-3 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? (2) The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, (3) Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
These days we are seeing a shift of the balance. That which was considered sacred in God has become the sacredness of the courtroom. What has occurred in the past 10 years that has made this America become so hostile to religious excercise and worship? People now look at the clegry and ministers of the Gospels as enemies to the State and the neighborhood. That which was once so welcomed, admired and respected in communities has become a soreness to the eyes of the people. The people who once protected the consitution and the freedom of religion are now fighting against it. They yell, "NO MOSQUE!!!" "NO TEMPLES!!!" "NO CHURCHES!!!" "NO CHRISTIANITY!!!" and eventually they are yelling and will yell, "NO GOD!!" Those who have a desire and zeal for their faith are not finding comfort in the leaders in which they have entrusted to protect their rights but are rather now fighting against them and bringing them to court. The leaders that God has placed in office are playing politics rather than standing up for what is right.
I assure you the sins of those who do such things will destroy them. They who yell and fight against God will find that their lives and the lives of their children are now damned and at stake. It reminds me of those who wanted to Crucify Christ. They also thought that they were doing the right thing so it went:
Matthew 27:24-25 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. (25) Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.
AND SO IT WAS AND SO IT WILL BE TO THE REST.
These days we are seeing a shift of the balance. That which was considered sacred in God has become the sacredness of the courtroom. What has occurred in the past 10 years that has made this America become so hostile to religious excercise and worship? People now look at the clegry and ministers of the Gospels as enemies to the State and the neighborhood. That which was once so welcomed, admired and respected in communities has become a soreness to the eyes of the people. The people who once protected the consitution and the freedom of religion are now fighting against it. They yell, "NO MOSQUE!!!" "NO TEMPLES!!!" "NO CHURCHES!!!" "NO CHRISTIANITY!!!" and eventually they are yelling and will yell, "NO GOD!!" Those who have a desire and zeal for their faith are not finding comfort in the leaders in which they have entrusted to protect their rights but are rather now fighting against them and bringing them to court. The leaders that God has placed in office are playing politics rather than standing up for what is right.
I assure you the sins of those who do such things will destroy them. They who yell and fight against God will find that their lives and the lives of their children are now damned and at stake. It reminds me of those who wanted to Crucify Christ. They also thought that they were doing the right thing so it went:
Matthew 27:24-25 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. (25) Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.
AND SO IT WAS AND SO IT WILL BE TO THE REST.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Say Goodbye To Claude Mattox!!!!
Claude Mattox has been part of the City Council for 8 years. Our City is now known of having the worst education and the worst jobs. Claude Mattox is part of the problem and not the solution. If he could not get it right in 8 years what makes him think he can get it done as a Mayor.
The Record of Claude Mattox:
1) Calls Christians who have bible studies out of their homes: RELIGIOUS ZEALOTS
2) Prohibits Home Bible Studies and is against those who worship at their home.
3) Believes Churches in Communities are a nusiance and have caused many parking and traffic issues and they need to be restricted.
4) Voted Against Churches and religious institutions by changing parking restrictions.
5) Refused to react when Christians called and sent letters requesting intervention to the religious prosecutions against Christians.
6) When Christians were requesting help to the City Council Claude Mattox got up and walked off as if indicating he has no time for such foolishness.
Claude Mattox is not the man for this City. The only reason he won his district is because no one else ran against him. He has neglected to become involved in the issues of our City when it came to immigration. Even though his district carries many of the issues of immigration he remained silent. He does not care for people who even stands for his beliefs but rather plays politics.
We need to say Good bye to Claude Mattox!!! Pass this on! Put this in your blogs, emails, on the web and search engines. SAY GOOD BYE TO MATTOX!!!
The Record of Claude Mattox:
1) Calls Christians who have bible studies out of their homes: RELIGIOUS ZEALOTS
2) Prohibits Home Bible Studies and is against those who worship at their home.
3) Believes Churches in Communities are a nusiance and have caused many parking and traffic issues and they need to be restricted.
4) Voted Against Churches and religious institutions by changing parking restrictions.
5) Refused to react when Christians called and sent letters requesting intervention to the religious prosecutions against Christians.
6) When Christians were requesting help to the City Council Claude Mattox got up and walked off as if indicating he has no time for such foolishness.
Claude Mattox is not the man for this City. The only reason he won his district is because no one else ran against him. He has neglected to become involved in the issues of our City when it came to immigration. Even though his district carries many of the issues of immigration he remained silent. He does not care for people who even stands for his beliefs but rather plays politics.
We need to say Good bye to Claude Mattox!!! Pass this on! Put this in your blogs, emails, on the web and search engines. SAY GOOD BYE TO MATTOX!!!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
The countdown
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Well it is has been a most glorious New Year. To be able to spend time with family and friends and fellowship under His annointing has been the greatest. God is so good. Suzanne found out we are having another baby girl. I am rejoicing. The baby is so beautiful. We have been so blessed to have children and be able to raise them in the Grace of God. Thank you Jesus. The neighborhood has been so quiet ever since someone moved out. It really does make a difference among neighbors when those who cause discension are out of the way. All our neighbors have been waving hello to us and have been polite. The Lord has been good.
As for our worshipping it has been awesome. God is so good. I love it when my family and friends gather at the home and worship with us. This last Sunday we had worship and afterwards ate together. It is so cool to watch all the children and families play together. The kids playing football and children on the playground. I pray that the change to the proeprty will not effect this type of fellowship. I mean right now it is so good and peaceful and to convert the property into a commercial entity may lose this type of fellowship. It really is scary. We will still continue to fight such a change but in the meantime continue towards it to make sure nothing is hindered in our worship to God. I guess in the end whatever God's will is it is.
With that said, it has been quite an eventful and surprising turnabout. Last week we received notice from and I am surprised to say, the ACLU who is reviewing our case and considering it. They informed us that they can not take on the previous conviction issue but may file a lawsuit and injunction against the ordinance and regulations that state that such requirements on private worship are unconstitutional and in turn bring the conviction on these points invalid and reversal. I know what many people may say about the ACLU but the fact is these days the ADF and ACLJ are financially challenged. The ADF informed us that they will file an Amicus Brief supporting our position when we file in Federal Court. So it is going to be quite the event. We are ready and willing to battle this to the finish and whatever God's will is so it is. We love our City and pray for our city all the time. Unfortunetley right now our city is run by those who have no fear of God or consideration to religious freedoms. Just last year alone 5 churches and ministries have been attacked by those in our city. Christ the King and Cross Roads Church and Us. Why? Because they are listening to a community of people who do not like what God's Church is doing. This needs to stop and we are praying that it will in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Now on a good note. All the plan revisions are done and we should be submitting those this week. So at least we are moving in the right direction. Be wise as a serpent and peaceful as a dove. Meanwhile my brothers and sisters in Christ I plead for you to pray for me also as we go through the planning and court stuff. I will fight for the rights of our family and not only ours but all those who worship in their homes.Please pray and pass this prayer request on!! May the grace of God be with you.
As for our worshipping it has been awesome. God is so good. I love it when my family and friends gather at the home and worship with us. This last Sunday we had worship and afterwards ate together. It is so cool to watch all the children and families play together. The kids playing football and children on the playground. I pray that the change to the proeprty will not effect this type of fellowship. I mean right now it is so good and peaceful and to convert the property into a commercial entity may lose this type of fellowship. It really is scary. We will still continue to fight such a change but in the meantime continue towards it to make sure nothing is hindered in our worship to God. I guess in the end whatever God's will is it is.
With that said, it has been quite an eventful and surprising turnabout. Last week we received notice from and I am surprised to say, the ACLU who is reviewing our case and considering it. They informed us that they can not take on the previous conviction issue but may file a lawsuit and injunction against the ordinance and regulations that state that such requirements on private worship are unconstitutional and in turn bring the conviction on these points invalid and reversal. I know what many people may say about the ACLU but the fact is these days the ADF and ACLJ are financially challenged. The ADF informed us that they will file an Amicus Brief supporting our position when we file in Federal Court. So it is going to be quite the event. We are ready and willing to battle this to the finish and whatever God's will is so it is. We love our City and pray for our city all the time. Unfortunetley right now our city is run by those who have no fear of God or consideration to religious freedoms. Just last year alone 5 churches and ministries have been attacked by those in our city. Christ the King and Cross Roads Church and Us. Why? Because they are listening to a community of people who do not like what God's Church is doing. This needs to stop and we are praying that it will in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Now on a good note. All the plan revisions are done and we should be submitting those this week. So at least we are moving in the right direction. Be wise as a serpent and peaceful as a dove. Meanwhile my brothers and sisters in Christ I plead for you to pray for me also as we go through the planning and court stuff. I will fight for the rights of our family and not only ours but all those who worship in their homes.Please pray and pass this prayer request on!! May the grace of God be with you.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
And so it was...
Well it has been a long time since I have blogged so let me first of all say, Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to all my family and friends in Christ.
I have been extremely busy this past month. Getting things together as i open up a new chapter in my life. LOL. God is good and He is worthy to be praised. I always am reminded of where I came and the chains that entagled me and how much God has provided for me.
The scripture that has been in my heart can be found in the book of Daniel. When Daniel knew that the paper was signed he went into his room as he always did and with the windows open prayed towards Jerusalem. Even thou he knew the consequences he still chose to pray and do what was in his heart.
As many of you know I worship at my home. I have family and friends come to my home and worship with me. I am not ashamed of this. There has been many times when i have tried to beat around the bush or try to make light of it but not anymore. I have the right by God to worship in my home with whom i want to worship with.
I know that there are people who think that should not be so. That worship and religion should be regulated and called a business or commercial. I know that there are people who are saying that I am a lawbreaker and criminal. All I can say is One Day God will turn this all around and all the laws that they are trying to place on Christians and those who worship in the home will be turned around and those laws that made me a criminal will be considered illegal. Then I wonder if they will be the criminals. I wonder if they will apologize. Even if the laws don't change, let it be know that I will continue to worship God as I always did.
So people can call it what they may, but Christians just need to be Christians and know that God is greater than anyone or anything in this life.
As the 3 men of God said, "God is able to deliver us from the fiery furnance, but if He does not let it be know that we have not worshipped or bowed down to your idol."
I have been extremely busy this past month. Getting things together as i open up a new chapter in my life. LOL. God is good and He is worthy to be praised. I always am reminded of where I came and the chains that entagled me and how much God has provided for me.
The scripture that has been in my heart can be found in the book of Daniel. When Daniel knew that the paper was signed he went into his room as he always did and with the windows open prayed towards Jerusalem. Even thou he knew the consequences he still chose to pray and do what was in his heart.
As many of you know I worship at my home. I have family and friends come to my home and worship with me. I am not ashamed of this. There has been many times when i have tried to beat around the bush or try to make light of it but not anymore. I have the right by God to worship in my home with whom i want to worship with.
I know that there are people who think that should not be so. That worship and religion should be regulated and called a business or commercial. I know that there are people who are saying that I am a lawbreaker and criminal. All I can say is One Day God will turn this all around and all the laws that they are trying to place on Christians and those who worship in the home will be turned around and those laws that made me a criminal will be considered illegal. Then I wonder if they will be the criminals. I wonder if they will apologize. Even if the laws don't change, let it be know that I will continue to worship God as I always did.
So people can call it what they may, but Christians just need to be Christians and know that God is greater than anyone or anything in this life.
As the 3 men of God said, "God is able to deliver us from the fiery furnance, but if He does not let it be know that we have not worshipped or bowed down to your idol."
Monday, October 18, 2010
BECAUSE WE ARE WHO WE ARE
As some of you know, as a minister of Jesus Christ I have never been ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. When I became a Christian I became a witness for Christ bringing people to the reality of the need of Jesus. I preached in the streets, handed out tracs and openely and boldly declared my opposition of evil. With such work comes opposition. The bible even says,
2 Timothy 3:10-13 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, (11) Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. (12) Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. (13) But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
The city wants to put me in Jail and stop me from worshipping at my home and we have vigilanty neighbors taking pictures and harassing us because of our worship at home. With that said, PRAISE GOD!!! What are we doing that is evil??? We are Christians worshipping Jesus while the devils are out taking pictures and raging in anger because we live in America. If I wanted to live in a communist country I would go to China. These people who are so Anti-Christian have no idea that they are not fighting with man but with God. So we are always encouraged by scriptures to know that, Jesus and all the apostles at one time or another sat in our shoes because wicked people wanted to get rid of them. Ultimately no matter what the cost or time the Kingdom of God will WIN. The gates of HELL shall NOT prevail against the KINGDOM of GOD!!!!
Prison or Not the Gospel of God will not be stopped. Though I be in Chains you can not chain the Power of God!!
2 Timothy 3:10-13 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, (11) Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. (12) Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. (13) But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
The city wants to put me in Jail and stop me from worshipping at my home and we have vigilanty neighbors taking pictures and harassing us because of our worship at home. With that said, PRAISE GOD!!! What are we doing that is evil??? We are Christians worshipping Jesus while the devils are out taking pictures and raging in anger because we live in America. If I wanted to live in a communist country I would go to China. These people who are so Anti-Christian have no idea that they are not fighting with man but with God. So we are always encouraged by scriptures to know that, Jesus and all the apostles at one time or another sat in our shoes because wicked people wanted to get rid of them. Ultimately no matter what the cost or time the Kingdom of God will WIN. The gates of HELL shall NOT prevail against the KINGDOM of GOD!!!!
Prison or Not the Gospel of God will not be stopped. Though I be in Chains you can not chain the Power of God!!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Prosecution For Religious Beliefs
This past week has been to say the least, "interesting week." As some of you know on Monday, I was found responsible for the violations that existed on the property. I was responsible for the violations like Demolition of a Pool, Putting electrical circuits in the garage, misusing an extension cord, putting up a Costco tent without proper permits or foundation and too close to a building. Putting chairs that were used for worship in the storage in the rear. Folks this is not a joke. Really if you move in a house and your previous owner did work on the property without a permit and the city finds out 4 years after you moved in that there was no permit you are responsible and violated.
Here is the dussy. I was also prosecuted for conducting Christian worship on the property. The Judge who I believe is a good judge and fair through out the trial made a comment, she stated, "I hope Mr. Salman understands that he is not being prosecuted for religious worship on the property only that if he wants to have worship on the property he must conform to the requirements and the standards that the city is asking." This statement sounds very fair. But is it really the truth? Am I not being prosecuted for religious worship. Here is what I mean.
During the trial the City witnesses stated that if I had birthday parties on the property I do not need these things, If I had used the room to play games I do not need these things. Yet, because I gather to worship on the property in a building that looks like a religious building with chairs, pulpit, art and stuff I must conform my property to commercial standards. The fact is I AM BEING PROSECUTED because I worship on the property with my family and friends. PERIOD. If I had a big screen T.V. with football posters and art and pool table and bar and stuff they would not violate me for a Sports Bar. EVERYONE of those who worship with me, know we DO NOT publicly advertise. We do not have signs, or service times in the front or on a website. We are private individuals and so forth.
Nonetheless, I believe the laws that are in place are wrong and discriminatory and I will put my money where my mouth is. May God give me strength and we battle this injustice. Please pray as we get through this. IN JESUS NAME!
Here is the dussy. I was also prosecuted for conducting Christian worship on the property. The Judge who I believe is a good judge and fair through out the trial made a comment, she stated, "I hope Mr. Salman understands that he is not being prosecuted for religious worship on the property only that if he wants to have worship on the property he must conform to the requirements and the standards that the city is asking." This statement sounds very fair. But is it really the truth? Am I not being prosecuted for religious worship. Here is what I mean.
During the trial the City witnesses stated that if I had birthday parties on the property I do not need these things, If I had used the room to play games I do not need these things. Yet, because I gather to worship on the property in a building that looks like a religious building with chairs, pulpit, art and stuff I must conform my property to commercial standards. The fact is I AM BEING PROSECUTED because I worship on the property with my family and friends. PERIOD. If I had a big screen T.V. with football posters and art and pool table and bar and stuff they would not violate me for a Sports Bar. EVERYONE of those who worship with me, know we DO NOT publicly advertise. We do not have signs, or service times in the front or on a website. We are private individuals and so forth.
Nonetheless, I believe the laws that are in place are wrong and discriminatory and I will put my money where my mouth is. May God give me strength and we battle this injustice. Please pray as we get through this. IN JESUS NAME!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Its All Good - Trial
For those of you know what the theme is for this past month it is "Its all good." Today we completed a 5 day trial. During the trial we made our points to the best we can. We filed our paperwork and did what we needed to do. There really is not more we could have done. I believe we did the best anyone can do. Nonetheless, I was found guilty and a responsible party for the violations that existed on the property. The reason I was found guilty was not due to the evidence that I was seen doing it, ordered it or anything like that but rather because I live there. Let me say that I am sure glad no one committed murder because then I would really be in trouble. Since I live there I would have been responsible.
On the bright side we were not discouraged. We believe we are in the hands of God and to be prosecuted for worshipping God is really not that bad. A blessing if you must. There has been a lot of stress on our family but nonetheless it is the same thing you go through just because you go through it. The verdict has catapulted us to the Federal Arena. The judge stated in her verdict that she was not here to argue the law. This is true, she can not change the law. Even thou we were not asking her to, only that this law not be applied to us but rather to public assemblies which we are not. Oh well what can you do. This is why it is important to take this to another venue because there are courts that are there to change the law. This is our goal not only for us but for all Christians who have worship in thier homes and should not fear persecution because neighbors don't want a "CHURCH" there.
Please pray earnestly and fervently for us as we make our way through. God has and is bringing victory to us in the name of Jesus.
On the bright side we were not discouraged. We believe we are in the hands of God and to be prosecuted for worshipping God is really not that bad. A blessing if you must. There has been a lot of stress on our family but nonetheless it is the same thing you go through just because you go through it. The verdict has catapulted us to the Federal Arena. The judge stated in her verdict that she was not here to argue the law. This is true, she can not change the law. Even thou we were not asking her to, only that this law not be applied to us but rather to public assemblies which we are not. Oh well what can you do. This is why it is important to take this to another venue because there are courts that are there to change the law. This is our goal not only for us but for all Christians who have worship in thier homes and should not fear persecution because neighbors don't want a "CHURCH" there.
Please pray earnestly and fervently for us as we make our way through. God has and is bringing victory to us in the name of Jesus.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Do we fall in the sin of Hypocrisy?
Mat 23:23-24 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. (24) Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.
The other day I was listening to a program that was talking about obeying the law and paying our taxes. They said that obeying the government because is God's way. I was also listening to Christians who were talking about SB1070 the new immigration law and stating that the law is the law and if we are Christians we should obey the law because that is what God wants.
This morning I was listening to a program on the same station that was asking Christians to donate money so that we can send Bibles to China and distribute it to the underground church. There were even testimonies of God helping Christians smuggling bibles into China.
This is when the wheels began to turn in my head and let me say it was a burn out. Have we become just like the Pharisees who say that we should obey THEM AND ONLY THEM but when it comes to doing what is right we ignore it. How can Christians say that illegals are breaking the law and those who support them are wrong, while in the same breath say that smuggling bibles in China is right. So is it OK to disobey other governments and break their laws and call that good as long as we do not break our laws. Even calling those who do sinners and wrong. Jesus would say to those who think like that, "HYPOCRITES."
The fact is mercy and grace belong in all governments, whether America or China. Laws that disobey God should be and must be broken. Christian Americans, sadly said, are not taking into consideration all the Americans who are here illegally because they were brought here while they were young. Americans are failing to consider these issues and are throwing the baby with the bath water. These are people who are neglecting mercy because they want to pay the tithe, cummins and mint. Now those who hop the boarder and cause mahiem need to be sent back. China that prohibits bibles and the Chrisitan from worship must also be dealt with properly. Christians should at all cost, even meaning death or imprisonment, can not but preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.
So folks let us not get caught up with the sin of the Pharisees and become Hypocrites but be right and administer grace and justice to all.
The other day I was listening to a program that was talking about obeying the law and paying our taxes. They said that obeying the government because is God's way. I was also listening to Christians who were talking about SB1070 the new immigration law and stating that the law is the law and if we are Christians we should obey the law because that is what God wants.
This morning I was listening to a program on the same station that was asking Christians to donate money so that we can send Bibles to China and distribute it to the underground church. There were even testimonies of God helping Christians smuggling bibles into China.
This is when the wheels began to turn in my head and let me say it was a burn out. Have we become just like the Pharisees who say that we should obey THEM AND ONLY THEM but when it comes to doing what is right we ignore it. How can Christians say that illegals are breaking the law and those who support them are wrong, while in the same breath say that smuggling bibles in China is right. So is it OK to disobey other governments and break their laws and call that good as long as we do not break our laws. Even calling those who do sinners and wrong. Jesus would say to those who think like that, "HYPOCRITES."
The fact is mercy and grace belong in all governments, whether America or China. Laws that disobey God should be and must be broken. Christian Americans, sadly said, are not taking into consideration all the Americans who are here illegally because they were brought here while they were young. Americans are failing to consider these issues and are throwing the baby with the bath water. These are people who are neglecting mercy because they want to pay the tithe, cummins and mint. Now those who hop the boarder and cause mahiem need to be sent back. China that prohibits bibles and the Chrisitan from worship must also be dealt with properly. Christians should at all cost, even meaning death or imprisonment, can not but preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.
So folks let us not get caught up with the sin of the Pharisees and become Hypocrites but be right and administer grace and justice to all.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
TRINITY PART 2 - PLEASE READ PART 1 first!
In order for someone to understand the Trinity we must understand who God is. God is Spirit. He is not human or such but Rather Spirit. God who is Spirit created the earth, the galaxies and so forth. He is and was ONE always. There was not 2 nor three but 1 God. The one God in creating all things became the Father. We call Him Father God or God the Father. Now God the Father is still the SPIRIT. This God who is Spirit dwelt in and around man. The Prophets spoke by the Holy Spirit. All that statement means is God who is Spirit is HOLY hence, Holy Spirit. Not 2 spirits but 1 spirit who is HOLY. This Holy Spirit is Father in Creation. Some people will say at this point we have a Binity. Some people well even go so far to say that Jesus the Son of God existed at this point. Which I believe is a gross error in doctrine. They may even resort to saying in Genesis 1 when God says WE is proof of the trinity. That is wrong. The Host of Heaven is the angels and they are spirit, so the WE is God talking to the angels and making a declaration rather than a cojoing. OK we'll move on. As for the BINITY that is wrong also. God is still one and He is Spirit, there is not 2 spirits up there but one. Now we come to the time when this 1 God comes to the world in flesh form. He is born a babe in a manager and even thou the flesh is humanity the Spirit is in this child. As the Flesh matures the same Spirit dwells in this man named Jesus. The difference between Jesus and the Prophets is that Jesus has the Spirit UNHINDERED. Meaning not a part of God but the Fullness of God. You see you and I have a part of God in us by the Holy Spirit but Jesus was God, the HOLY SPIRIT in the Flesh. When the flesh died the Spirit did not. So when Jesus rose from the Dead, the flesh rose from the dead by the HOLY SPIRIT. As for the Flesh it was transformed into something else. So now we believe in God the Father, The Son and the Comforter. These three are 1 and I will go so far to say 1 HOLY SPIRIT. The HOLY SPIRIT IN CREATION AS FATHER, THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE FLESH AS SON, and THE HOLY SPIRIT IN MAN AS INTERCESSOR AND COMFORTER. THE HOLY SPIRIT HAS GIVEN US A NAME and this NAME IS JESUS. THE NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES. GOT QUESTIONS? Let me know. Got another biblical view let me know. I pray this help you understand the trinity in pure biblical sense. THE LORD GOD IS ONE!!
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
IF YOU HAVE YOUTH YOU NEED TO READ THIS...
OK HERE IS THE STUDY:
We have a problem in America
•70-75% of Christian youth leave the church after high school (see survey data at Barna and USA Today).
•Most Christian students are not equipped to resist rabidly anti-Christian college professors who are intent on converting their students to atheism.
•College professors are five times more likely to identify themselves as atheists than the general public.
•More than half of all college professors view evangelical Christian students unfavorably (see article
at Free Republic).
•The “new atheists” — Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens — are writing books and are growing in popularity.
When I read this I do not doubt it. I remember being a Youth Pastor and remember youth in my classes who were 16-18 years old. I would do my best to teach the youth the fundamental doctrines of Christianity but I also had 13-16 year olds there also. So I could not get too deep into the study. The sermons had to be Dumbed Down. This is the problem. Our Youth are not receiving biblical training in youth Groups. Further the parents who attend only once a week are damaging their children more than they know. While we hold secular education high we take biblical education as a fall back. Our children are abondoning the faith and turning away from God. Their marriages and so forth are not as fruitful and they fail being a Christian.
THE SOLUTION:
1) I believe that once a child reaches 12-13 years old they should join the Adults. This has always been the factor is was not until modern Christiandumb did we keep our youth in baby classes. 12-13 years old get to know the meat.
2) Parents need to take Christian Education as a priority. Church or classes once a week is not sufficient. Would you send you children to school once a week?
CONCLUSION,
If you want to buck the system, the only way is to follow the system of God. Serve the Lord with all your heart, strength and mind. NOT YOUR LEFTOVERS. Ultimately the only person who pays for neglecting the youth is the parents.
Proverbs 17:25
(25) A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to his mother.
We have a problem in America
•70-75% of Christian youth leave the church after high school (see survey data at Barna and USA Today).
•Most Christian students are not equipped to resist rabidly anti-Christian college professors who are intent on converting their students to atheism.
•College professors are five times more likely to identify themselves as atheists than the general public.
•More than half of all college professors view evangelical Christian students unfavorably (see article
at Free Republic).
•The “new atheists” — Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens — are writing books and are growing in popularity.
When I read this I do not doubt it. I remember being a Youth Pastor and remember youth in my classes who were 16-18 years old. I would do my best to teach the youth the fundamental doctrines of Christianity but I also had 13-16 year olds there also. So I could not get too deep into the study. The sermons had to be Dumbed Down. This is the problem. Our Youth are not receiving biblical training in youth Groups. Further the parents who attend only once a week are damaging their children more than they know. While we hold secular education high we take biblical education as a fall back. Our children are abondoning the faith and turning away from God. Their marriages and so forth are not as fruitful and they fail being a Christian.
THE SOLUTION:
1) I believe that once a child reaches 12-13 years old they should join the Adults. This has always been the factor is was not until modern Christiandumb did we keep our youth in baby classes. 12-13 years old get to know the meat.
2) Parents need to take Christian Education as a priority. Church or classes once a week is not sufficient. Would you send you children to school once a week?
CONCLUSION,
If you want to buck the system, the only way is to follow the system of God. Serve the Lord with all your heart, strength and mind. NOT YOUR LEFTOVERS. Ultimately the only person who pays for neglecting the youth is the parents.
Proverbs 17:25
(25) A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to his mother.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
You call that Christianity???????
The other day I was listening to a debate between Deepak and a Pastor and in this debate was another guest who called herself a Christian. Without getting too much into detail, this girl dressed like a prostitute. It turns out that she has a ministry for prosititutes and believes that dressing like a prostitute is part of her ministry for Jesus. She believe that she needs to look beautiful and so forth to win people to Christ. Looking at the website I could not believe my ears or my eyes. How can you be called a Christian and look like that and act like that? This type of filth is cautioned to us in the Bible. Teaching Jesus without repentance is wrong. It is a false gospel and fake gospel.
This spirit of Jezebel is so prodominate in the Churches and we need to keep our eyes and ears open. Let me conclude that I personally don't care how much they may preach Jesus their ministry is demonic and only lead people astray to the real truth.
This spirit of Jezebel is so prodominate in the Churches and we need to keep our eyes and ears open. Let me conclude that I personally don't care how much they may preach Jesus their ministry is demonic and only lead people astray to the real truth.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
I'M so scared....
Today I saw the enemies of God become humiliated. God destroyed their home. The woman is now living a life or fornication and their families are broken. As I was pulling away from the area the family had anger in their eyes and they were mad dogging me. I just moved on not worrying about it. I rebuked the look and still gave it to God. It seems to me they still have not learned. Of course God is not through punishing those who rise up against his people.
Our God is so good and all we can really do is worship him and watch him place our foes under our feet.
Thank You Jesus.
Our God is so good and all we can really do is worship him and watch him place our foes under our feet.
Thank You Jesus.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
The Woman At The Well...
John Chapter 5 tells us of a woman who meets Jesus at the well. This woman is struggling in life. She has been married over 5 times and her current live in mate is not her husband. She is living in Adultery and on top of that Fornication. Jesus approaches her and lets her know that He knows everything about her. The greatest conversation occurs which I encourage everyone to read, but at the end the woman finds herself seeing her faults and repenting of her sins. She realizes within scripture that her lifestyle has been destroying her due to her lack of the Christ living in her life.
Can we learn from this woman? The answer is Yes. People who live their live without the principles and laws of God will only find themselves destroyed. It is not until we meet Christ at the Well and realize that without Him we will never be satisfied or quenched, only then shall we find a life worthy of living.
I pray that those who see the truth and turn to God will know that He is there to receive them and forgive them of their sins. Repent and know that there is only One God and Father of All. Give your heart ot Him and you will find that he will quench your thirst.
In Christ.
Pastor Michael Salman
"Servant of the Most High God."
Can we learn from this woman? The answer is Yes. People who live their live without the principles and laws of God will only find themselves destroyed. It is not until we meet Christ at the Well and realize that without Him we will never be satisfied or quenched, only then shall we find a life worthy of living.
I pray that those who see the truth and turn to God will know that He is there to receive them and forgive them of their sins. Repent and know that there is only One God and Father of All. Give your heart ot Him and you will find that he will quench your thirst.
In Christ.
Pastor Michael Salman
"Servant of the Most High God."
Monday, March 8, 2010
It is easier...
Can a rich man enter the Kingdom of Heaven? the bible says that it is easier for a camel to enter through an eye of a needle than a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. I guess the first thing we must define is the Kingdom of Heaven. The kingdom is not only refered to as the cellestial state but also the terestial state. The Kingdom of God is not only in the after life but also the present life. The next word we need to define is rich. This rich is not only in financial wealth but also spiritual wealth. Now when we take this all together we read it as:
It is easier for a camel to enter through an eye of a needle than someone who is wealthy in finances, emotional, spiritual and such.
WHY?
Because in order for someone to come to Christ he must lose himself, humble himself and give up some of the pleasures of life. A person who is too rich and prideful will not do that. That is why it is easier for a camel to enter through an eye of a needle.
Madonna, Britanty Spears, Mr. T, Mase, Gary Buisy, and other who have tried to confess Christ have all failed because they have refused to give up themselves for God.
A person who doe snot know how to place God first and worry about what God thinks rather than what others think will never find God. People are too busy trying to please other people rather than trying to please God and do what is right.
We need to seek the Kigdom of God first and then all the wealth both spiritual and fiancial will follow us.
It is easier for a camel to enter through an eye of a needle than someone who is wealthy in finances, emotional, spiritual and such.
WHY?
Because in order for someone to come to Christ he must lose himself, humble himself and give up some of the pleasures of life. A person who is too rich and prideful will not do that. That is why it is easier for a camel to enter through an eye of a needle.
Madonna, Britanty Spears, Mr. T, Mase, Gary Buisy, and other who have tried to confess Christ have all failed because they have refused to give up themselves for God.
A person who doe snot know how to place God first and worry about what God thinks rather than what others think will never find God. People are too busy trying to please other people rather than trying to please God and do what is right.
We need to seek the Kigdom of God first and then all the wealth both spiritual and fiancial will follow us.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The Truth...You can't handle the truth!!
Do you remember that line spoken by Jack Nicholson, "The Truth...You can't handle the truth!!" A line to be remembered throughout all ages. The fact is what he said was absolutely right. People can not handle the truth. People get upset when the truth is spoken.
This past week I was questioned on my worship of God by the prosecutor. The question he asked me was a question that could be placed in the Left Behind Books. He asked me whether or not I and my family were going to continue to worship on Sunday on our property with my family and friends even thou the City prohibits us to do so. I have given my word that I would tell the truth so I had no choice but to tell them the truth. THE TRUTH is Yes. As long as I have a neck on this body I will worship the Lord every Sunday with whomever God places in my life. The city did not like that. Of course they will say to me that I have the right to worship but it can not be wherever I want and whomever I want. It must be in their controlled enviroment with their approval. Sounds funny folks but it is the truth to them. It is a truth that we can handle despite persecution from them and them breaking the law. Despite the fact that they are breaking the law by prohibiting me and others to come to our property for worship we have no choice but to allow the lot to fall where it may. I will die for my faith. So if I will die for my faith I will begin by living for my faith.
In the courtroom I began to think about all the prophets, apostles and even our Lord being in the same place as I am. Falsely accussed of things that I do not condone and am against. They said I was an agressor, a troublemaker, a neighbor hater and even called our worship on Sunday as a nusinace to the community and the neighborhood. As I was listening to all that, I was such at peace because I was counted worthy of persecution for our Lord. I have been nothing but nice and kind to my neighbors. I have been considerate and always tried to keep the line of communication open despite our differences. Even thou there has been disagreements I have never taken it personally. I mean who are they fighting with anyway. They are fighting with God. The only thing me and family have done is go and hide behind our Fathers back and let him fight our battles. God is not blind and He is the only one we need to follow. There are times I wish I would have not said things like calling my neighbor JERK for flipping me off but it was already done. I have learned just to walk away and not even handle this type of insults.
As a Pastor and a human it is very hard to hold myself to a higher standard especially when people are accussing you of false things, yet I die daily for God. I must subject my body and my emotions and bring all things into subjection. It is so much easier when you have the support of other brothers and sisters in Christ and the power and Guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Act 5:41-42
(41) And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
(42) And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
Thank you Jesus.
This past week I was questioned on my worship of God by the prosecutor. The question he asked me was a question that could be placed in the Left Behind Books. He asked me whether or not I and my family were going to continue to worship on Sunday on our property with my family and friends even thou the City prohibits us to do so. I have given my word that I would tell the truth so I had no choice but to tell them the truth. THE TRUTH is Yes. As long as I have a neck on this body I will worship the Lord every Sunday with whomever God places in my life. The city did not like that. Of course they will say to me that I have the right to worship but it can not be wherever I want and whomever I want. It must be in their controlled enviroment with their approval. Sounds funny folks but it is the truth to them. It is a truth that we can handle despite persecution from them and them breaking the law. Despite the fact that they are breaking the law by prohibiting me and others to come to our property for worship we have no choice but to allow the lot to fall where it may. I will die for my faith. So if I will die for my faith I will begin by living for my faith.
In the courtroom I began to think about all the prophets, apostles and even our Lord being in the same place as I am. Falsely accussed of things that I do not condone and am against. They said I was an agressor, a troublemaker, a neighbor hater and even called our worship on Sunday as a nusinace to the community and the neighborhood. As I was listening to all that, I was such at peace because I was counted worthy of persecution for our Lord. I have been nothing but nice and kind to my neighbors. I have been considerate and always tried to keep the line of communication open despite our differences. Even thou there has been disagreements I have never taken it personally. I mean who are they fighting with anyway. They are fighting with God. The only thing me and family have done is go and hide behind our Fathers back and let him fight our battles. God is not blind and He is the only one we need to follow. There are times I wish I would have not said things like calling my neighbor JERK for flipping me off but it was already done. I have learned just to walk away and not even handle this type of insults.
As a Pastor and a human it is very hard to hold myself to a higher standard especially when people are accussing you of false things, yet I die daily for God. I must subject my body and my emotions and bring all things into subjection. It is so much easier when you have the support of other brothers and sisters in Christ and the power and Guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Act 5:41-42
(41) And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
(42) And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
Thank you Jesus.
The Progress
The Bible says, "How sweet it is when brethren dwell together, it is like the oil that falls from the beard of Aaron." I gues know one could understand that unless they really dwell with Brothers and Sisters in Christ. This past weekend I was reminded of the beauty of brothers and sisters who got your back. As some of you know the city with the help of some of the neighbors have been trying to stop me and my family and friends from worshipping on my property. Yes, I live in America. LOL. In 2007 we were going to change our name from Harvest Christian Fellowship to Harvest Christian Fellowship Community Church due to our neighbor stealing our name. Since there was no need to do that because our 501 c 3 still recognized our name as HCF we abondaned HCFCC INC. Now fast forward 2 1/2 years and you have a complaint drawn by the city against HCFCC INC. I have never been a person to run away from persecution, so for 2 months we tried our best to convince the city that the activity on the proeprty is not of HCFCC INC but rather my family or even that of HCF INC. They did not care but rather wanted to pursue HCFCC INC. instead. Now fast forward 7 months and we have a judgement against HCFCC INC. for over $200,000 Oh I forgot to mention, HCFCC INC. was dissolved in April of 2009 by Suzanne and me and dissolved by the Arizona Coproration Commission in July 1st, 2009. In other words it is dead and has been dead.
This weekend we met with brothers and sisters for prayer and worship and the brothers and sisters in Christ just like it was clock work started to say things that would make any Pastor have joy in his heart. They all agreed that if the city try's to stop us from worshipping that they were all going to be in this fight. We were reminded that this was not about me but about 40 other people that have just the same right to worship on my property as I do. The city was not only comming against me but them also. Praise God.
I can only pray that God gives our leaders wisdom and they try to find a better way of spending our tax payer money rather than pursuing Christians and Churches from worshipping. Meanwhile we will continue to pray for them and their wisdom in leading our city. God be with us.
This weekend we met with brothers and sisters for prayer and worship and the brothers and sisters in Christ just like it was clock work started to say things that would make any Pastor have joy in his heart. They all agreed that if the city try's to stop us from worshipping that they were all going to be in this fight. We were reminded that this was not about me but about 40 other people that have just the same right to worship on my property as I do. The city was not only comming against me but them also. Praise God.
I can only pray that God gives our leaders wisdom and they try to find a better way of spending our tax payer money rather than pursuing Christians and Churches from worshipping. Meanwhile we will continue to pray for them and their wisdom in leading our city. God be with us.
Friday, January 22, 2010
The Rain
Unless you are couped up in solitary confinement you can see that it is raining and snowing in Arizona. Many people love the rain and then there are those who hate it. It is evident after 2-3 days of rain that Arizona is not made for this type of weather. Floods, traffic and panic is all over our streets and towns.
What happens to you when rain comes into your life.
Mat 7:24-27
(24) Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
(25) And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
(26) And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
(27) And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
It is evident that rain does come. Even in the driest of climates rain comes but we need to be prepared and the only way you can be prepared in life is just as Jesus said, building your life on His word. When your life is on HIS word no matter what rains come or winds blow you will be ready. Sure there will be a leak or so but at least your roof will remain. Thank you Jesus.
What happens to you when rain comes into your life.
Mat 7:24-27
(24) Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
(25) And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
(26) And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
(27) And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
It is evident that rain does come. Even in the driest of climates rain comes but we need to be prepared and the only way you can be prepared in life is just as Jesus said, building your life on His word. When your life is on HIS word no matter what rains come or winds blow you will be ready. Sure there will be a leak or so but at least your roof will remain. Thank you Jesus.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
State Day Of Prayer
January 17th, 2010 our Governor Jan Brewer by the request of 40 clergymen declared that January 17th be a State Day of Prayer. She is calling all believers to pray for our budgets and to ask God to help us through these times. So on January 17th, 2010 please pray for our State and while you are at it please pray for our Nation and especially the city in which you live in. In Jesus name.
Lord Jesus, you are the Creator of Heaven and Earth. You the Lord God almighty and there is none like you. We pray this day for our State that you will lead our leaders to wisdom in handling and dealing with our budget. Lord we know that you can and will provide for each and everyone of us who call on your name. Be with our State, our cities and our Nation during this time of struggle. Let us not compromise our values for the sake of money and let us learn that you are God and that there is blessings in obedience to you. In Jesus name.
Lord Jesus, you are the Creator of Heaven and Earth. You the Lord God almighty and there is none like you. We pray this day for our State that you will lead our leaders to wisdom in handling and dealing with our budget. Lord we know that you can and will provide for each and everyone of us who call on your name. Be with our State, our cities and our Nation during this time of struggle. Let us not compromise our values for the sake of money and let us learn that you are God and that there is blessings in obedience to you. In Jesus name.
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