We want to continually thank everyone who has and continues to help us fight this fight. The City of Phoenix has been harassing Suzanne and I since 2007 infoming us that we could not have Bible Studies at our home. Even though our home is not open to the public, our guest have never parked in the street or caused noise or traffic issues the City of Phoenix had warned us for a year period to cease and desist. We have argued with the City that we have the same rights as anyone else to gather our property. The City of Phoenix has stated that since our meetings are religious we had to become a "Church" and conform to an "A" Occupancy before having worship. As Christians we had tried to cooperate with the City only to come up to the conclusion that someone in the City did not like us and changed the ordinance on us 3 times to prevent us from gathering. After contacting an attorney and the Dept of Justice we were informed that our First Amendment Rights protect us to privately gather and worship.
The City of Phoenix saw the practice of our faith as rebellion and charged me with 67 building code and zoning code violations because we were having worship but was not a "Church" ultimately they sentenced me to 60 days in Jail, 3 years probation and $12,000 in fines. We are currently having to fight this in Federal Court. I am to report to jail on July 9th, 2012. Please see video above. We want to first of all thank you for all your prayers and if there is one thing that we do envy it is your prayers.
Many have asked how they can help financially to help us fight this. Though we are not asking for money and know God will provide, we would like to allow those who feel a need to participate have a chance to. Please see the link below to donate to the Legal Fund.
Showing posts with label Michael Salman. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Monday, December 12, 2011
Helping The Poor and the Role of Believers
It is not a secret that in Phoenix Arizona it has become a little cold and wet. As I drive the street I can not ignore those who are walking around with large bags and some with baskets indicating their homelessness. It always make me wonder what made people come to the place they were at in the first place. Was it drugs, alcohol, divorce or some tragedy that has occurred to them. I know that in Phoenix there are programs and shelters that not only house but help those who are homeless get off the street. Sometimes I wonder if maybe those who are walking the streets have already tried so many time to get off that they just quit and accepted their transit living. Which brings me to the subject of this blog: What is the Christians role when seeing people like this walking the street? I get so guilty sometimes because I think that it is my responsibility to at least offer someone walking the street like that some shelter. Then I think of why are they not in a shelter or existing program already? I know that my family and the ministry supports programs like OCJ Kids which deals with Orphans, The Dream Center which has rescue missions, along side ministries and many others. So then why are these people not utilizing such resources. I know that in our fellowship when a family becomes homeless due to job or other situations my wife and I open our doors and home to them. We have had various families come in and out of our lives because of reasons like this. I believe this is where the Christian must shine through. No Christian family belonging to the Church of God should go homeless. Sometimess we get calls from families asking us for resources. One of the first questions I ask is do they belong to a fellowship or congregation. It is so surprising home almost 9 out of 10 say, "NO". When I ask them why not? There is always some reason they chose not to belong but have chose rather to ask from one. We have helped people like this also encouraging them to be part of a Christian Family.
Now back to those who are not. It is the Christian Fellowship or Congregation call to support local programs that help the homeless, the orphan and the widow. By doing this the burden is carried by the whole Christian Faith rather than the dependency or burden of just one. When a person on the street in encountered it is easy to direct someone to such a program. If they chose not to take the opportunity ones hands are clean. In order for our directing one to such a Homeless Mission it is important that we do not just give the burdens but help carry them. I thank God that our Mission helps and does just that and I can only pray that yours does likewise. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Pastor Michael Salman
Now back to those who are not. It is the Christian Fellowship or Congregation call to support local programs that help the homeless, the orphan and the widow. By doing this the burden is carried by the whole Christian Faith rather than the dependency or burden of just one. When a person on the street in encountered it is easy to direct someone to such a program. If they chose not to take the opportunity ones hands are clean. In order for our directing one to such a Homeless Mission it is important that we do not just give the burdens but help carry them. I thank God that our Mission helps and does just that and I can only pray that yours does likewise. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Pastor Michael Salman
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
SHORT STORY - THE RIGHT THING!
THE RIGHT THING
Born in New York in a Suburb called Yonkers my friends were always those who enjoyed playing outside in the cold of winter. Our greatest sport was kick ball. We always used the spongy one. Our street was not the widest in New York and we knew that if that ever hit any car it would not break any windshields or dent any doors or hoods. We only had to worry about Tiny. Tiny was really not tiny he was big but we called him Tiny. He was 12 years old and weighed a close 250 lbs and stood 5’9. His family was Italian so we knew that his mother fed him well. You see there was that time Tiny was running for a pop up that was kicked and let’s just say that when Tiny hit the side of Mrs. Morthers brand new Cadillac is was not a pretty sight. The Cadillac lost. Everyone ran except for me and Kenny. We just stared at the Cadillac. Even Tiny got up and ran, well more like wobbled away. The next thing I felt was Mrs. Morther dishwashing cold wet hands pinching my ears and her screeching voice saying, “You know who did this?” Of course I did not want to be a rat so I denied it the best I could.
My dad was a hard worker. Most days my dad would leave in the morning usually before we woke up and would return at night right before we went to bed. He was a man of integrity. We were raised in a religious home with pictures of Jesus on our walls and the cross in all our bedrooms. Every Sunday we would go to church and my father would not allow us to sit in the service but always volunteered us to do something. Whether it was Sunday School, serving or handing out bulletins we were always told that Christians are those who serve and are people of action not reaction. I never really knew what that meant until I got older. So there I was in front of the man who ran our home and taught us the good principles of the bible staring me in the eyes.
“I know how you feel son. Being a rat is not something someone wants to be. “ he calmly spoke those words to me. I could not help but tear. “Now let me ask you this” he said, “did you do it?” I slowly nodded my head “no.” He then asked “do you know who did it?” Slowly with tears running down my 11 year old face whispered, “yessss..” My dad then held my shoulder as of assuring me that it was o.k. but wanted me to understand something. He took a deep breathe and said, “Son, even though you did not do it, but you knew who did and was not willing to tell, it was only right that we pay for the damages.” I immediately said, “That was not fair.” My dad then told me a story in the bible that relates to God’s mercy and judgment.
David was a man of God who loved God a lot. He was attracted to a woman but the problem is the woman was another mans wife. He did not care but instead took her to his house and she turned out to be pregnant. To make the matter worse David had no choice but to kill her husband to hide the affair. David thought he got away but God knew. You see God told David that he had done an evil thing but that God knew deep inside David loved God but was weak and did wrong. David begged for God’s forgiveness and God forgave David. God then said that just because David was forgiven he would have to pay for the consequences of His sin. This consequence was that the baby would die and that the sword will not depart from the house of David. Just because we receive God’s forgiveness does not mean we immediately live without the consequences of our sins.
My Dad then explained to me that the consequence of me knowing and yet not telling is that we pay for the damages. So sure we keep what we think is right but we ultimately pay for it elsewhere. My dad ultimately paid for the repairs himself. Kenny was not going to tell either but Kenny’s dad was not like my dad. So Kenny’s dad did not offer anything. When the news spread through the neighborhood that my dad paid for the repairs even though it was not his sons fault, Tiny confessed to his dad. Tiny’s dad was very apologetic. Tiny’s dad owned a small fruit cart in the neighborhood. He could not pay back my dad all at once but between the free fruit and payments all was finally made well and right.
*THIS STORY IS COPYRIGHT.
Born in New York in a Suburb called Yonkers my friends were always those who enjoyed playing outside in the cold of winter. Our greatest sport was kick ball. We always used the spongy one. Our street was not the widest in New York and we knew that if that ever hit any car it would not break any windshields or dent any doors or hoods. We only had to worry about Tiny. Tiny was really not tiny he was big but we called him Tiny. He was 12 years old and weighed a close 250 lbs and stood 5’9. His family was Italian so we knew that his mother fed him well. You see there was that time Tiny was running for a pop up that was kicked and let’s just say that when Tiny hit the side of Mrs. Morthers brand new Cadillac is was not a pretty sight. The Cadillac lost. Everyone ran except for me and Kenny. We just stared at the Cadillac. Even Tiny got up and ran, well more like wobbled away. The next thing I felt was Mrs. Morther dishwashing cold wet hands pinching my ears and her screeching voice saying, “You know who did this?” Of course I did not want to be a rat so I denied it the best I could.
My dad was a hard worker. Most days my dad would leave in the morning usually before we woke up and would return at night right before we went to bed. He was a man of integrity. We were raised in a religious home with pictures of Jesus on our walls and the cross in all our bedrooms. Every Sunday we would go to church and my father would not allow us to sit in the service but always volunteered us to do something. Whether it was Sunday School, serving or handing out bulletins we were always told that Christians are those who serve and are people of action not reaction. I never really knew what that meant until I got older. So there I was in front of the man who ran our home and taught us the good principles of the bible staring me in the eyes.
“I know how you feel son. Being a rat is not something someone wants to be. “ he calmly spoke those words to me. I could not help but tear. “Now let me ask you this” he said, “did you do it?” I slowly nodded my head “no.” He then asked “do you know who did it?” Slowly with tears running down my 11 year old face whispered, “yessss..” My dad then held my shoulder as of assuring me that it was o.k. but wanted me to understand something. He took a deep breathe and said, “Son, even though you did not do it, but you knew who did and was not willing to tell, it was only right that we pay for the damages.” I immediately said, “That was not fair.” My dad then told me a story in the bible that relates to God’s mercy and judgment.
David was a man of God who loved God a lot. He was attracted to a woman but the problem is the woman was another mans wife. He did not care but instead took her to his house and she turned out to be pregnant. To make the matter worse David had no choice but to kill her husband to hide the affair. David thought he got away but God knew. You see God told David that he had done an evil thing but that God knew deep inside David loved God but was weak and did wrong. David begged for God’s forgiveness and God forgave David. God then said that just because David was forgiven he would have to pay for the consequences of His sin. This consequence was that the baby would die and that the sword will not depart from the house of David. Just because we receive God’s forgiveness does not mean we immediately live without the consequences of our sins.
My Dad then explained to me that the consequence of me knowing and yet not telling is that we pay for the damages. So sure we keep what we think is right but we ultimately pay for it elsewhere. My dad ultimately paid for the repairs himself. Kenny was not going to tell either but Kenny’s dad was not like my dad. So Kenny’s dad did not offer anything. When the news spread through the neighborhood that my dad paid for the repairs even though it was not his sons fault, Tiny confessed to his dad. Tiny’s dad was very apologetic. Tiny’s dad owned a small fruit cart in the neighborhood. He could not pay back my dad all at once but between the free fruit and payments all was finally made well and right.
*THIS STORY IS COPYRIGHT.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Sentenced To Jail For Worship at Home
On June 30th, 3011 the Judge Sallie Gaines sentenced me to 60 days in jail, $12,000 in fines and so forth. What was the crime? Having worship at my home. That's right. As some you know we have been worshipping at our home since 2002. We have had bible studies, worship and so forth and since we purchased our new home in 2005 we have conducted some kind of worship and bible study in the house. Even though our home is not open to the public the gathering of Christians at a private residence is against the law, according to the City of Phoenix Prosecutor John Tutelman. John Tutelman has been the force and pursuer of this case and other cases which involved religious prosecution. He was involved in the Methodist Church that was feeding the homeless, our home worship and our signage freedom of speech and religious exercise case. It seems that he really dislikes Christians and what they stand for. So we will continue to pray for him. If God changed a man named Saul who persecuted the Church, later to become Paul, who knows what he can do we John Tutelman. At least he does not have the power to crucify us or feed us to the lions.
Nonetheless our attorneys are fighting back and trying to get the stay in the courts. Which will hold back the wolves until we can get some constitutional right questions answered. Such as, are private religious gatherings permitted without a permit? Do people who gather in their homes for worship required to convert their home to meet commercial requirements?
Until we can get a stay I am to report to jail on August 29, 2011. So it gives us 60 days to petition the courts. Some people have asked how I feel about that. All I can say is, my other Christian Brothers and Sisters have suffered much more for much less. All Daniel had to do was stop praying for 30 days. All Shadrach, Meschach and Abendego had to do was bow down to an idol. I know my God is able to deliver me from such persecution but if he does not, I will continue to worship Him and Serve Him. As for me and in my house we will serve the Lord.
So many have asked what can you do. Here is what you can do:
1) Pray
2) Write a letter to the Mayor, the Governor and Senator.
3) Spread the word around to other Christan's. Let them know. The Christian community needs to stand against such unjust prosecution.
4) Write a letter to the court. Judge Sallie Gaines. Let them know that the prosecution against Michael Salman is not in the interest of the public but rather is a personal vendetta.
5) Nothing. There are so many who will do absolutely nothing because they are procrastinators, lazy or just plain forgot. If that is you don't worry, that is why my trust is in Christ. Just pray it will make you at least feel better about doing nothing. : )
So let me answer a couple of questions:
1) Do people who come to your home park in the street or block any driveways or cause traffic? NO. We own 4.6 acres and the 15 cars who park all park on our property behind a gate.
2) Do you cause any excessive Noise. Other than the occasional kids playing or people calling out to each other, no. We worship at 10 AM and everyone gone by 1:00 PM. We also worship at 7:00 PM usually Gone by 8:30 PM. The nearest home is at least 100 feet from our home.
3) Do you know why they do not want you to worship at your home? Technically they are claiming public safety. Reality, they just do not like the idea of a "CHURCH" being next to their home. Despite it is my residence the thought of Christians or any religious group meeting together weekly is repulsive to some. Even if the meetings don't bother them.
4) Do you cause traffic or crowd streets? Right across the street from us is a large public park. With 4 basketball courts, tennis courts, a baseball field and a couple of soccer fields and of course the playgrounds. What happens at my home on Sunday is minuet compared to what occurs across the street.
So there you have it. Here are some addresses for you to consider. Please send me a copy of any and all correspondence sent to anyone for my records. Thank you.
Michael Salman
Email: Harvestchristian@cox.net
Fax 602-424-0860
City of Phoenix
Municipal Court
Honorable Sallie Gaines
300 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602 262-6421
The full mailing address is:
The Honorable Jan Brewer
Governor of Arizona
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Telephone (602) 542-4331
In State Toll Free 1-(800) 253-0883 (outside Maricopa County only)
Fax (602) 542-1381
City of Phoenix, Mayor's Office
200 W. Washington St., 11th floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 262-7111
Fax: (602) 495-5583
Email: mayor.gordon@phoenix.gov
City TTY Relay: (602) 534-5500
Mr. John Tutelman
Assistant City Prosecutor
P.O. Box 4500
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Nonetheless our attorneys are fighting back and trying to get the stay in the courts. Which will hold back the wolves until we can get some constitutional right questions answered. Such as, are private religious gatherings permitted without a permit? Do people who gather in their homes for worship required to convert their home to meet commercial requirements?
Until we can get a stay I am to report to jail on August 29, 2011. So it gives us 60 days to petition the courts. Some people have asked how I feel about that. All I can say is, my other Christian Brothers and Sisters have suffered much more for much less. All Daniel had to do was stop praying for 30 days. All Shadrach, Meschach and Abendego had to do was bow down to an idol. I know my God is able to deliver me from such persecution but if he does not, I will continue to worship Him and Serve Him. As for me and in my house we will serve the Lord.
So many have asked what can you do. Here is what you can do:
1) Pray
2) Write a letter to the Mayor, the Governor and Senator.
3) Spread the word around to other Christan's. Let them know. The Christian community needs to stand against such unjust prosecution.
4) Write a letter to the court. Judge Sallie Gaines. Let them know that the prosecution against Michael Salman is not in the interest of the public but rather is a personal vendetta.
5) Nothing. There are so many who will do absolutely nothing because they are procrastinators, lazy or just plain forgot. If that is you don't worry, that is why my trust is in Christ. Just pray it will make you at least feel better about doing nothing. : )
So let me answer a couple of questions:
1) Do people who come to your home park in the street or block any driveways or cause traffic? NO. We own 4.6 acres and the 15 cars who park all park on our property behind a gate.
2) Do you cause any excessive Noise. Other than the occasional kids playing or people calling out to each other, no. We worship at 10 AM and everyone gone by 1:00 PM. We also worship at 7:00 PM usually Gone by 8:30 PM. The nearest home is at least 100 feet from our home.
3) Do you know why they do not want you to worship at your home? Technically they are claiming public safety. Reality, they just do not like the idea of a "CHURCH" being next to their home. Despite it is my residence the thought of Christians or any religious group meeting together weekly is repulsive to some. Even if the meetings don't bother them.
4) Do you cause traffic or crowd streets? Right across the street from us is a large public park. With 4 basketball courts, tennis courts, a baseball field and a couple of soccer fields and of course the playgrounds. What happens at my home on Sunday is minuet compared to what occurs across the street.
So there you have it. Here are some addresses for you to consider. Please send me a copy of any and all correspondence sent to anyone for my records. Thank you.
Michael Salman
Email: Harvestchristian@cox.net
Fax 602-424-0860
City of Phoenix
Municipal Court
Honorable Sallie Gaines
300 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602 262-6421
The full mailing address is:
The Honorable Jan Brewer
Governor of Arizona
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Telephone (602) 542-4331
In State Toll Free 1-(800) 253-0883 (outside Maricopa County only)
Fax (602) 542-1381
City of Phoenix, Mayor's Office
200 W. Washington St., 11th floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 262-7111
Fax: (602) 495-5583
Email: mayor.gordon@phoenix.gov
City TTY Relay: (602) 534-5500
Mr. John Tutelman
Assistant City Prosecutor
P.O. Box 4500
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Thursday, May 19, 2011
The Devil Made Me Do It!
Are people naturally evil? I love a story the late Adrian Rogers said. It is about a boy who was hitting his sister with a broom stick and calling her names. His mother stopped him and said what has gotten into you. The devil must have made you do it. The boy answered, "The devil made me hit her with a stick and call her names but the spitting at her, that was my idea."
So many people claim themselves to be good people. They care for their community, mother nature, they recycle, they love their neighbors, they donate to charities and so forth, but when it comes to God's people and God they are hostile. The fact is people are evil naturally. Even Jesus declared that the world is condemned already. It is not that he came to condemn the world but to save it.
At a meeting I was at a lady in the audience asked me about the battle I was having with the City of Phoenix. I answered that as an American I have the right to protect my rights and the rights of all those who want to practice their faith. The lady commented that even though I was fighting the fight I should stop worshipping at my home. I stated that I was not doing anything illegal and that is why I am fighting this and I will not stop because it is my right as an American. When asked why I filed suit against a Police Officer, I stated that the Police Officer falsified information and tried to create a prejudicy against me that may cause harm. This same lady responded with, "Well, you probably deserved it or else he would not have done it."
Hypocrisy and double standards are at the core of humanity. We call good evil and evil good. We can blame all of the problems of society on the devil but as Adrian Rogers said and I approve, there is enough evil in the heart of man that there is no need for the devil.
I leave you with one more funny story. A man stood before God being judged. The man began to explain to God that all the evil he did was due to the devil. In which the devil in his defense replied, "I did not know anyone can do such evil, until I saw the what man has done. They taught me."
So many people claim themselves to be good people. They care for their community, mother nature, they recycle, they love their neighbors, they donate to charities and so forth, but when it comes to God's people and God they are hostile. The fact is people are evil naturally. Even Jesus declared that the world is condemned already. It is not that he came to condemn the world but to save it.
At a meeting I was at a lady in the audience asked me about the battle I was having with the City of Phoenix. I answered that as an American I have the right to protect my rights and the rights of all those who want to practice their faith. The lady commented that even though I was fighting the fight I should stop worshipping at my home. I stated that I was not doing anything illegal and that is why I am fighting this and I will not stop because it is my right as an American. When asked why I filed suit against a Police Officer, I stated that the Police Officer falsified information and tried to create a prejudicy against me that may cause harm. This same lady responded with, "Well, you probably deserved it or else he would not have done it."
Hypocrisy and double standards are at the core of humanity. We call good evil and evil good. We can blame all of the problems of society on the devil but as Adrian Rogers said and I approve, there is enough evil in the heart of man that there is no need for the devil.
I leave you with one more funny story. A man stood before God being judged. The man began to explain to God that all the evil he did was due to the devil. In which the devil in his defense replied, "I did not know anyone can do such evil, until I saw the what man has done. They taught me."
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Did man make Up God??
Have you ever heard of the idea that God is a man-made concept? There are people in America and around the world that believe that Man for their own comfort came up with the concept of God. Maybe you are reading this and maybe you believe this concept.
This morning I was reading Romans chapter 4 in the bible. In this chapter the word of God declares that Abraham became a friend of God by faith before circumcision. As I continued to read I thought to myself, "Out of all the signs that God can give why Circumcision?" It was as the Holy Spirit spoke and said, "This is proof that man did not make me up." When we go back to the Old Testament story God tells Abraham to circumcise himself and all the males as a sign of the covenant.
You see, man would have no problem cutting a finger, shaving the head, maybe even losing a toe, but it truly takes a belief that there is a God when you start messing around with the privates. You can smile that is fine... If I made up God, being a man that would be the last thing I would even think of doing. Yet, Abraham and all did what God told them to do. Circumcision then truly is a sign. A sign that is private between God and the person (NO PUN INTENDED) and a sign to all humanity that God is real and not man made.
Today, god looks for a different circumcision. The circumcision that God is looking for today is the removal of the flesh and its lust from our heart.
Romans 2:28-29 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: (29) But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.
May the Lord bless you today as you remember the Love He has for those who call on His name.
In Jesus name.
This morning I was reading Romans chapter 4 in the bible. In this chapter the word of God declares that Abraham became a friend of God by faith before circumcision. As I continued to read I thought to myself, "Out of all the signs that God can give why Circumcision?" It was as the Holy Spirit spoke and said, "This is proof that man did not make me up." When we go back to the Old Testament story God tells Abraham to circumcise himself and all the males as a sign of the covenant.
You see, man would have no problem cutting a finger, shaving the head, maybe even losing a toe, but it truly takes a belief that there is a God when you start messing around with the privates. You can smile that is fine... If I made up God, being a man that would be the last thing I would even think of doing. Yet, Abraham and all did what God told them to do. Circumcision then truly is a sign. A sign that is private between God and the person (NO PUN INTENDED) and a sign to all humanity that God is real and not man made.
Today, god looks for a different circumcision. The circumcision that God is looking for today is the removal of the flesh and its lust from our heart.
Romans 2:28-29 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: (29) But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.
May the Lord bless you today as you remember the Love He has for those who call on His name.
In Jesus name.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
David Wilkerson - A Man of God!!
To all those who are in the faith. It is a sad day for the earthly kigdom of God as a giant in the faith has left this earth. David Wilkerson known for preaching the gospel in boldness to the gangs in New York and starting the Times Square Church has passed away in a tragic car accident. I remember coming to Christ and reading his book the Cross and the Switchblade and being so inspired. I also remember Nicky Cruz's book Run Nicky Run and how he spoke of the preaching of David and his life. As I get older I can only wish and pray that I can fit the shoes of these men who has passed on. May the Lord continue to give me the boldness to speak and preach the gospel to the Lost.
In Jesus Name!!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/28/david-wilkerson-evangelic_n_855164.html
In Jesus Name!!
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Haman and Mordecai
Esther 3:1-5 After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him. (2) And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence. (3) Then the king's servants, which were in the king's gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king's commandment? (4) Now it came to pass, when they spake daily unto him, and he hearkened not unto them, that they told Haman, to see whether Mordecai's matters would stand: for he had told them that he was a Jew. (5) And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.
There is a Haman who does not like Christians. A Haman who is against God's people. I refuse to bow down or respect a person like that. People like that are the dogs dung. They are filth and full of garbage and wrath. When Christians stand up against Tyranny and start dowing something for God there is a Haman who will try to rise up and extinguish them. What the Hamans of this world have failed to remember is that there is a God. A God who loves his people and hates the wicked. A God who upholds the righteous with His right hand and strengthens the feeble. A God who has promised that all things work together for good to those who Love God!!
Esther 7:9-10 And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who had spoken good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him thereon. (10) So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.
May God protect His people and may the plans of the Hamans in this world backfire upon them. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with those who call on His Name!!
In Jesus Name.
There is a Haman who does not like Christians. A Haman who is against God's people. I refuse to bow down or respect a person like that. People like that are the dogs dung. They are filth and full of garbage and wrath. When Christians stand up against Tyranny and start dowing something for God there is a Haman who will try to rise up and extinguish them. What the Hamans of this world have failed to remember is that there is a God. A God who loves his people and hates the wicked. A God who upholds the righteous with His right hand and strengthens the feeble. A God who has promised that all things work together for good to those who Love God!!
Esther 7:9-10 And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who had spoken good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him thereon. (10) So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.
May God protect His people and may the plans of the Hamans in this world backfire upon them. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with those who call on His Name!!
In Jesus Name.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Persecuted...
Have you ever been persecuted for Jesus Christ? Many people will claim that this has never happened to them especially in America.
2 Timothy 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
1 Peter 4:16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
These scriptures give me comfort. To suffer as a Christian is a blessing of the Lord. Before I came to Christ I would get into trouble and I deserved it because I was a criminal. But God through His grace delivered me and showed me how to live for Him. Now in the eyes of some I am a criminal but this time I am a criminal for Jesus. Suffering for Jesus is a blessing. Even though I always thought it could not and should not happen in our Country I have found out it happens a lot. The fortunate part of our country is that we have the ability to fight back through the court systems.
In other countries there is no recourse. Rather they are criminals because they serve Jesus in underground churches. You know, it makes me wonder what people who are persecuting me think of those Christian underground churches. I mean I have had Christians comment on blogs and news articles that they can not believe that I as a Christian and a Pastor is breaking the law. I mean what kind of Christian breaks the law?? I must be a fake or a cult or something like that.
This past Friday I was watching the Passion of the Christ. That movie makes me cry all the time. It never fails. Nonetheless, there is a part in there that resonate even in the Holy Scripture.
John 15:18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
I can truly say that the world hates me because of Jesus. You see the world does not hate me because I cause traffic, or park on their lawn or cause excessive noise or even push my beliefs in their face or because every time I see them I call them sinners damned to hell. I do not do any of that. The only reason the world hates me is because I and a group of other Christians believers in Christ gather at my home on a weekly basis and worship Jesus Christ. For that my family are persecuted and hated. I am called a devil, false, money grubber, or whatever they may call me. Jesus knows my heart. So I remember these words.
Matthew 10:24-25 The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. (25) It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?
They called Jesus Beelzebub for healing the blind, raising the dead, preaching the truth, casting out demons and giving us eternal life. What do you think they will call us? At the end of it all Jesus rose from the dead while those who spoke such blasphemies and crucified our Lord were sent to await damnation. So it is in our life, God will in His time have the last word. Until then, Anathema Maranatha!
2 Timothy 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
1 Peter 4:16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
These scriptures give me comfort. To suffer as a Christian is a blessing of the Lord. Before I came to Christ I would get into trouble and I deserved it because I was a criminal. But God through His grace delivered me and showed me how to live for Him. Now in the eyes of some I am a criminal but this time I am a criminal for Jesus. Suffering for Jesus is a blessing. Even though I always thought it could not and should not happen in our Country I have found out it happens a lot. The fortunate part of our country is that we have the ability to fight back through the court systems.
In other countries there is no recourse. Rather they are criminals because they serve Jesus in underground churches. You know, it makes me wonder what people who are persecuting me think of those Christian underground churches. I mean I have had Christians comment on blogs and news articles that they can not believe that I as a Christian and a Pastor is breaking the law. I mean what kind of Christian breaks the law?? I must be a fake or a cult or something like that.
This past Friday I was watching the Passion of the Christ. That movie makes me cry all the time. It never fails. Nonetheless, there is a part in there that resonate even in the Holy Scripture.
John 15:18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
I can truly say that the world hates me because of Jesus. You see the world does not hate me because I cause traffic, or park on their lawn or cause excessive noise or even push my beliefs in their face or because every time I see them I call them sinners damned to hell. I do not do any of that. The only reason the world hates me is because I and a group of other Christians believers in Christ gather at my home on a weekly basis and worship Jesus Christ. For that my family are persecuted and hated. I am called a devil, false, money grubber, or whatever they may call me. Jesus knows my heart. So I remember these words.
Matthew 10:24-25 The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. (25) It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?
They called Jesus Beelzebub for healing the blind, raising the dead, preaching the truth, casting out demons and giving us eternal life. What do you think they will call us? At the end of it all Jesus rose from the dead while those who spoke such blasphemies and crucified our Lord were sent to await damnation. So it is in our life, God will in His time have the last word. Until then, Anathema Maranatha!
Friday, April 8, 2011
The Modern Thinker
For the past couple of weeks I have been speaking with a guy to open the subject of the Bible. So the other day I finally sprung the question.
HERE IS THE CONVERSATION
I said to him, "So I see you like to read? Yes. Have you ever read the Bible? No, but I have a few copies of it. Why have you not read it? Because the bible has changed over the years. Really, like in what way? Well from the first bible to what we have now, there are different transalations. (since he was reading a book called ARAGON I thought I would say this to him.) So do you think they have the book ARAGON in different translations? Yes. Well it looks like it has not preventing you from reading it. No. Alright so tell me why do you believe the bible changed? I don't know. Even though some words have change the message of the bible has not, man is a sinner and in need of a saviour and Jesus Christ died for the sins of mankind.
By that time we spoke a little more and then he left. He returned today so I asked him if he found the evidence of the Bible changing. He replied no but he did not want to discuss the bible anymore because he just can't believe it and then ran off to his bus. I am sure he would not have come in, in the first place but the food is so irresistable. LOL
You know it is always easier to believe in something you don't know rather than knowing why you don't believe in something you don't know. I know why I am not a muslim, buddist, hinduist or such like and I can only think that these people know why they are not a Christian. There are a lot of Christians who believe in Jesus and do not know why? So we have a bunch of people who really do not know what it means to be a Christian. The reason is not that Jesus has not revelaed himself, it is because people like that guy would rather live not knowing or wanting to know. It is easier that way.
Folks the only way people are going to understand jesus or not understand Jesus is if they open the Bible. Without the Bible we only have blind faith in whatever you believe in. Jesus came to open the eyes of the blind not close them.
HERE IS THE CONVERSATION
I said to him, "So I see you like to read? Yes. Have you ever read the Bible? No, but I have a few copies of it. Why have you not read it? Because the bible has changed over the years. Really, like in what way? Well from the first bible to what we have now, there are different transalations. (since he was reading a book called ARAGON I thought I would say this to him.) So do you think they have the book ARAGON in different translations? Yes. Well it looks like it has not preventing you from reading it. No. Alright so tell me why do you believe the bible changed? I don't know. Even though some words have change the message of the bible has not, man is a sinner and in need of a saviour and Jesus Christ died for the sins of mankind.
By that time we spoke a little more and then he left. He returned today so I asked him if he found the evidence of the Bible changing. He replied no but he did not want to discuss the bible anymore because he just can't believe it and then ran off to his bus. I am sure he would not have come in, in the first place but the food is so irresistable. LOL
You know it is always easier to believe in something you don't know rather than knowing why you don't believe in something you don't know. I know why I am not a muslim, buddist, hinduist or such like and I can only think that these people know why they are not a Christian. There are a lot of Christians who believe in Jesus and do not know why? So we have a bunch of people who really do not know what it means to be a Christian. The reason is not that Jesus has not revelaed himself, it is because people like that guy would rather live not knowing or wanting to know. It is easier that way.
Folks the only way people are going to understand jesus or not understand Jesus is if they open the Bible. Without the Bible we only have blind faith in whatever you believe in. Jesus came to open the eyes of the blind not close them.
Is Your Church A Cult
I believe these day many people have misused the word CULT. So here is the definition:
CULT
noun
1. a particular system of religious worship, especially with reference to its rites and ceremonies.
2. an instance of great veneration of a person, ideal, or thing, especially as manifested by a body of admirers: the physical fitness cult.
3. the object of such devotion.
4. a group or sect bound together by veneration of the same thing, person, ideal, etc.
5. Sociology . a group having a sacred ideology and a set of rites centering around their sacred symbols.
6. a religion or sect considered to be false, unorthodox, or extremist, with members often living outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.
7. the members of such a religion or sect.
8. any system for treating human sickness that originated by a person usually claiming to have sole insight into the nature of disease, and that employs methods regarded as unorthodox or unscientific.
Of course the definition has taken a bad spill to only have a negative connotation but let us look at it for what it is:
1. a particular system of religious worship, especially with reference to its rites and ceremonies.
We are devoted to Christ. As Christian we have what people call ceremonies. Baptism, Eucharist or Communion, Marriage, Ordination. This is all part of the Christian Church. The Death Burial and Resurrection of Christ. The Celebration of these and the looking forward of it.
2. an instance of great veneration of a person, ideal, or thing, especially as manifested by a body of admirers.
We have a great veneration for Christ. We love Him and the Faith in which we live in. We are His body and the lovers of Jesus. Our devotion should be so great that everything else should look like hate. That's why Jesus said "you must hate your mother, father and brother to be worthy of me." What this means is that our Love for God should be so much that anything close looks like hate.
3. the object of such devotion.
(SAME AS ABOVE)
4. a group or sect bound together by veneration of the same thing, person, ideal, etc.
They all came together in one accord. Acts 2. Be of the same mind. Philippians 2:2
5. Sociology . a group having a sacred ideology and a set of rites centering around their sacred symbols.
(THIS IS BAD) Even though Christians honor the Cross and its messages it is not to be treated as God himself. Are you forced to bow down to statutes, crosses, pentagrams or other things? Then you are in a Bad Cult
6. a religion or sect considered to be false, unorthodox, or extremist, with members often living outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.
(NOW THIS IS THE ONE THAT IS BAD) Look at how this is fashioned. Is your life lived under a Charismatic Leader. Are you told what to do and how to do it? Can you make your own choices? Are you controlled in what to believe or not to believe about a grey issue? If you do not believe in the grey issue are you rejected? (GREY MEANING: RAPTURE, PREDESTINATION, REVELATION)
You are in a bad cult. If the above is what you are living.
If you are rejected because you live in sin and a worldly lifestyle and called to live a Holy life for God you are not in a Cult you are in the TRUE CHURCH of Jesus Christ.
7. the members of such a religion or sect.
???? I guess they mean of above.
8. any system for treating human sickness that originated by a person usually claiming to have sole insight into the nature of disease, and that employs methods regarded as unorthodox or unscientific.
(I think this was just added and a stretch on the definition)
CONCLUSION,
orship with us can do whatever they please. People have choices and decisions. People can believe what they want to beleive in certain issues. More power to them. They have Free Will. If people don't want to follow or do what is right that is their choice, not mine. With that said, the moment they stop following Jesus Christ according to the Bible and stop believing in the essential parts of Salvation and the Gospel, Let them be accursed. If you are part of a group of people who does not teach holiness, righteuousness, obedience and full devotion to Christ, but rather boasts on its programs, events and people than you are in a BAD CULT. Galatians 1:9
I am Charasmatic for Jesus, I am radical for Jesus, I am excited for Jesus, and I am His servant. I will preach against sin, the ways of worldliness, fornication, homosexuality and other sins. I will teach and preach to people to follow God, shun evil and live a Holy lifestyle. I will give him all I have and everything I have. My home, my car, my family and my life. If that makes me a CULT than may I be the greatest of all CULT leaders. In Jesus Name!
CULT
noun
1. a particular system of religious worship, especially with reference to its rites and ceremonies.
2. an instance of great veneration of a person, ideal, or thing, especially as manifested by a body of admirers: the physical fitness cult.
3. the object of such devotion.
4. a group or sect bound together by veneration of the same thing, person, ideal, etc.
5. Sociology . a group having a sacred ideology and a set of rites centering around their sacred symbols.
6. a religion or sect considered to be false, unorthodox, or extremist, with members often living outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.
7. the members of such a religion or sect.
8. any system for treating human sickness that originated by a person usually claiming to have sole insight into the nature of disease, and that employs methods regarded as unorthodox or unscientific.
Of course the definition has taken a bad spill to only have a negative connotation but let us look at it for what it is:
1. a particular system of religious worship, especially with reference to its rites and ceremonies.
We are devoted to Christ. As Christian we have what people call ceremonies. Baptism, Eucharist or Communion, Marriage, Ordination. This is all part of the Christian Church. The Death Burial and Resurrection of Christ. The Celebration of these and the looking forward of it.
2. an instance of great veneration of a person, ideal, or thing, especially as manifested by a body of admirers.
We have a great veneration for Christ. We love Him and the Faith in which we live in. We are His body and the lovers of Jesus. Our devotion should be so great that everything else should look like hate. That's why Jesus said "you must hate your mother, father and brother to be worthy of me." What this means is that our Love for God should be so much that anything close looks like hate.
3. the object of such devotion.
(SAME AS ABOVE)
4. a group or sect bound together by veneration of the same thing, person, ideal, etc.
They all came together in one accord. Acts 2. Be of the same mind. Philippians 2:2
5. Sociology . a group having a sacred ideology and a set of rites centering around their sacred symbols.
(THIS IS BAD) Even though Christians honor the Cross and its messages it is not to be treated as God himself. Are you forced to bow down to statutes, crosses, pentagrams or other things? Then you are in a Bad Cult
6. a religion or sect considered to be false, unorthodox, or extremist, with members often living outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.
(NOW THIS IS THE ONE THAT IS BAD) Look at how this is fashioned. Is your life lived under a Charismatic Leader. Are you told what to do and how to do it? Can you make your own choices? Are you controlled in what to believe or not to believe about a grey issue? If you do not believe in the grey issue are you rejected? (GREY MEANING: RAPTURE, PREDESTINATION, REVELATION)
You are in a bad cult. If the above is what you are living.
If you are rejected because you live in sin and a worldly lifestyle and called to live a Holy life for God you are not in a Cult you are in the TRUE CHURCH of Jesus Christ.
7. the members of such a religion or sect.
???? I guess they mean of above.
8. any system for treating human sickness that originated by a person usually claiming to have sole insight into the nature of disease, and that employs methods regarded as unorthodox or unscientific.
(I think this was just added and a stretch on the definition)
CONCLUSION,
orship with us can do whatever they please. People have choices and decisions. People can believe what they want to beleive in certain issues. More power to them. They have Free Will. If people don't want to follow or do what is right that is their choice, not mine. With that said, the moment they stop following Jesus Christ according to the Bible and stop believing in the essential parts of Salvation and the Gospel, Let them be accursed. If you are part of a group of people who does not teach holiness, righteuousness, obedience and full devotion to Christ, but rather boasts on its programs, events and people than you are in a BAD CULT. Galatians 1:9
I am Charasmatic for Jesus, I am radical for Jesus, I am excited for Jesus, and I am His servant. I will preach against sin, the ways of worldliness, fornication, homosexuality and other sins. I will teach and preach to people to follow God, shun evil and live a Holy lifestyle. I will give him all I have and everything I have. My home, my car, my family and my life. If that makes me a CULT than may I be the greatest of all CULT leaders. In Jesus Name!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Plan Update...
Well we received our plan corrections from the reviewers. I still can not believe that these are the things that need to be done to have private worship. It is also coming to the time when the City of Phoenix need to respond to the notice of intent to sue. It is going to be a very eventful week. Suzanne and I are getting prepared to do the things we need to do to defend our rights and the rights of all those who chose to worship and have studies out of their home. So please pray for us. I want to thank all of you who have shown so much support for us. Thank you.
One of the things they are requesting us to do is run a 600 foot taper running North from our property. This will tear up two of our neighbors yards. I personally do not understand why they are requesting such a long taper but if that is what they are requesting and we have to do it then we have no choice. One of the traffic guys stated that we can appeal. LOL. NO WAY! Appeal yeah right. Last time we appealled we were sent through the ringer. Not this time. We will just do it. The crazy this is that this taper will run almost all the way to Belmont the street just North of us. Also a 150 foot taper running South. It will look like a huge funnel into our home. I personally do not get it but if so be it so be. Of course we will fight the whole thing in our own appeal. In the U.S. District Court. So please continue to pray for us.
Also the Mayoral race is on this year. Guess who is running for Mayor??? CLAUDE MATTOX. Can you believe that, Mayor?? Not if I can help it. Suzanne and I are contacting all our friends and making sure this man is not voted in. NO WAY! He needs to go. Claude Mattox is not a friend of the constitution or of religious people. This man has caused so much grief to us and other religious communities. It is time for him to go!! My wife and I are voting for Stanton. We believe this man is a family man and involved in many charitable religious works, is the man who should represent and give us a voice in Phoenix. As for City Council District 5, please pray because I am thinking about running for District 5. I not only want to represent the people but also protect our constitution and the rights of the people and stop all those religious lawsuits that are costing our City 1000's because politians want to please the people rather than obeying the law. We will also be looking to see who the canidates are who are running and try to find someone who has the same values as Stanton. Please pray and please pass the word. It is time that we as a Christian Community tell all those politians who have voted against us and against our rights that it is the end for you! STANTON for MAYOR!
One of the things they are requesting us to do is run a 600 foot taper running North from our property. This will tear up two of our neighbors yards. I personally do not understand why they are requesting such a long taper but if that is what they are requesting and we have to do it then we have no choice. One of the traffic guys stated that we can appeal. LOL. NO WAY! Appeal yeah right. Last time we appealled we were sent through the ringer. Not this time. We will just do it. The crazy this is that this taper will run almost all the way to Belmont the street just North of us. Also a 150 foot taper running South. It will look like a huge funnel into our home. I personally do not get it but if so be it so be. Of course we will fight the whole thing in our own appeal. In the U.S. District Court. So please continue to pray for us.
Also the Mayoral race is on this year. Guess who is running for Mayor??? CLAUDE MATTOX. Can you believe that, Mayor?? Not if I can help it. Suzanne and I are contacting all our friends and making sure this man is not voted in. NO WAY! He needs to go. Claude Mattox is not a friend of the constitution or of religious people. This man has caused so much grief to us and other religious communities. It is time for him to go!! My wife and I are voting for Stanton. We believe this man is a family man and involved in many charitable religious works, is the man who should represent and give us a voice in Phoenix. As for City Council District 5, please pray because I am thinking about running for District 5. I not only want to represent the people but also protect our constitution and the rights of the people and stop all those religious lawsuits that are costing our City 1000's because politians want to please the people rather than obeying the law. We will also be looking to see who the canidates are who are running and try to find someone who has the same values as Stanton. Please pray and please pass the word. It is time that we as a Christian Community tell all those politians who have voted against us and against our rights that it is the end for you! STANTON for MAYOR!
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