Hey it is Mother's Day. Happy to all.

Well Friday was a end of another Patmos #3, The picture you see above is all the students that made it. We started out with 13 we ended with 11. That is okay, it is all about Him. That is called His timing. I did wish all could have made it, but there are things in our lives we just don't want to give up. That is what happens when we are being rebelest. I am so happy to see how God used and made some what more whole, than when they got here. The 4 months seem very long, at first but as the time just flew by. You look back and see God's hand and work in each of these students. I will miss each one, but I will miss a few a little more. I thank our Lord for letting me be part of these kids lives. I am looking forward in seeing the next group come in. (maybe) No I just joking. This next group I really pray and hope they are ready for the war that is before them. Please if you think about these students, I ask for prayer for each one and I know God is getting them ready.
This is a side bar, I know I could do more with the students but when the day is done I am tried and I just want to go back to my apartment and rest. That is my selfest. I hope and pray that this next bunch of students, I will get more focus on them. Not the work and the things that are around me. I had a nice talk with one of my roommates, Jayson, we were talking about how these students need men to look up at and see God in their lives. I know I could do more and I will try to next term.

She has done her job, both of them have

Old but not forgotten,

I just want to stop by show how things are going here.

This last couple of weeks David and I have been cleaning house around here. The pictures you see are just some of the things we have got rite of. I know some of you that have been here many years ago, will remember the buses and the trolley that we used to use. It might seem we are getting some of the old things out. So we will have room for new things. The buses you see here have been here since the beginning of the start of ALC. Both of them have done their work for us and now is the time to let them rest in the grave yard of old things. Some of you might think this is mean and cruel and it could be. But when the boss said to get rite of, I am ready and willing.

David and his family leaving this week, is sad time but a great time for their next road they are going to go down. David was telling me a while back that, they needed to clean house and now God can use them even more now. All they have now is the things they brought with them and pretty much that is it. There will be a BIG void here with out them and we will miss them very much. David and I really did get a lot of things fixed and repaired while he was here. I look at my list now and say THANK-YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOU GUYS HAVE DONE AND MAY HE BLESS YOUR FUTURE.

These are some of the people that came to visit.

Hey we had some visitor today.

I am in the writing mode. Today there was over 30 people that came in on three private jets. I will not tell who they are at this time. But they all came and checked out The All Saint Aids Camp. I have written about this place before. They were here to see what needs are needed. I really pray first of all the main guy, Wayne has a chance to hear Pastor Chet's heart and maybe he can be used by God to help us here. It sure was nice to see all my old friends from Calvary FtL. I know if I start naming people I will forget someone and I would to do that. They were here for only about 3 hours. They are at this time flying back to Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
Please keep us in prayer on the idea of people coming over to help us and build our Bath House and finish the Cottages. We will need them by next term. Patmos #4 starts in Aug. 2008.

It is IIIIIII again.

I just want to let everyone know I will be in town, Fort Lauderdale, Fl. The dates are May 30th to June 10th 2008. I want to share about my ticket, (flight) Thursday afternoon, I went on line and found a flight, Spirit, leaving here was $.18 plus taxes. Then flight back was $19.00 total was $105.00 what a great deal. Oh now I need to get a form to give to my boss here for time off. Okay I talked with Adam, and he said no problem at all. So I went on line and found a flight, $205.00. I went to Travelocity, found a flight for $145.00. Our Lord is doing some work in me and I just need to trust Him more. Just like the blog that is below, is telling you about my faith.

Just saw something and thought.

While driving from the Bible study this morning. I was watching this dog running after his master, ( I think) Not really looking at the dog, I noticed I did see one of his hind leg were missing. Then remembering how happy the dog looked while running after his master. How I am asking God why??? about poor me. (funds) Then He shows me something like this and watch the joy on this dog's face running, not sitting down and crying and saying why?? do I only have three legs?? No he was happy just to be able to run after his master and please him too. So please folks, my request now is for prayer on MORE FAITH. I need to stop and thank my Lord for ALL I have and just enjoy in knowing how much He loves me and even YOU. Thank you for listening to my small stories. Enjoy this week-end and may this be a blessing to you too.

Remember this today.

When God leads you to the edge of the cliff, trust Him fully and let go.
Only 1 of 2 things will happen, either He'll catch you when you fall, or
He'll teach you how to fly! 'The power of one sentence!
God is going to shift things around for you today and let things work
in your favor.
God closes doors no man can open & God opens doors no man can close. If
You need God to open some doors for you...

This is for my friends that like LARGE HORSIES

Good day to all

I just want to make sure I am doing what He has called me to do. First of all I believe I am here for that calling. He has not showed me anything else in the near future, like going back to Florida or even doing something else. So at this time I am asking my friends and family to keep me in prayer and making sure this is correct. I need to let everyone know that my funds are really drying up fast. Please Please I am just talking to the people that God has tugged on your heart to help me. Folks this is not what I like to do, ask for help. But by looking at what is going on around here, prices are going up just like they are there in the states. But here they are high already. I filled up my truck Tuesday afternoon. $60.00 it cost and it still was not full.
Please my friends and family that have help me before. This is not really for you, this is the ones that I believe Gods has tugged on their hearts. My brothers and sisters, I love being in God's will and this is my place for now. Please pass this on to who ever you want and lets see God hand move and do some amazing things here.
The people back at Calvary FTL. was blessed by a message that Pastor Bob and Pastor Chet was given a couple of week-ends ago. About out reaches and how, if you can not go to do the work. You send others out so the work gets done.
Please I really don't like to ask for things. So please pray and like I said before make sure this is from Him and that is all I can ask for.
Hey I got one more prayer request, David and his family will be leaving soon and I just ask that you can keep them in your prayers too. Their leaving is what they believe God has told them. So the planning and getting everything in order needs to happen. Please pray for their departing goes well.

Hey these are my friends, I love to share time with.

From our Singles here in the Bahamas"

I know some of you could not make it out last night. Just want to get you all a up date on all that is going on with the Single Ministry. Hey we went out last night to a nice restaurant. It really was nice to see all that came out. We had some good food and great fellowship. The picture below show who was there.
Gena on the left hand side, Urecca, Rudy, coming around the back side is Sharon, Bradley and our leader Miss Veda. It really was a good time and the talks were from Bahamas to around the world. I really hope that the next time we get together I hope you all can be there. Stay in touch and if I don't have someone e mail address, please pass this on and give it to me. Hey I really love being single and having such great friends along side. Some day we all will be together again in heaven maybe finishing up some of our talks that seems to go down all kinds of roads and we sometimes don't finish them. I do want ask if you know anyone form other churches or even countries, to let them know how much you Love Christ and all the fun it is to be a Christian. thank you for your time and enjoy the rest of this week-end.

We had a car show here back in March.

Hey another friend sent me another joke. Enjoy

Holy Mail......

One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the rascally
behavior that was going on. So He called one of His angels and sent the
angel to Earth for a time.
When the angel returned, he told God, 'Yes, it is bad on Earth; 95% are
misbehaving and only 5% are not.
God thought for a moment and said, 'Maybe I had better send down a
second angel to get another opinion.'
So God called another angel and sent him to Earth for a time.
When that angel returned she went to God and said, 'Yes, it's true. The
Earth is in decline; 95% are misbehaving, but 5% are being good.'
God was not pleased. So He decided to e-mail the 5% that were good,
because he wanted to encourage them, and give them a little something
to help them keep going.
Do you know what the e-mail said?
Okay. I was just wondering. I didn't get one either.

Enjoy, I get these and just love to laugh.

This about how to deal with LIFE, ENJOY

CHRISTIAN WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS ...





An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.'
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns . If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety . If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19 Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you Jesus .'
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33 Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36 . Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.
'If God is for us, who can be against us?'
(Romans 8:31)

This is a picture taken last year.

It is just I saying Hello.

This last week I have been battling the flue or something like it. It is no fun just lying around and sleeping. I have found for myself when I get this way, all I need to rest. Plus some orange juice and a couple cans of chicken soup. Hey I am not all the way as of today. But in His stenght I can do all things.
Okay let me tell you a little story about what is going on here. If you have read any of my blog in the last month or so. You know I have been praying about what is next in my future. This is what has happen since Thursday night. I received a call from my niece, Kathy, she was down in Boca to visit with her grandma, my step mom. During her time here Mom was taken to the hospital, reason is still not clear. Mom told me that she had a mild stork. Mean while during all that week no one called me to let me know. So now Kathy is on her way back to Rochester, NY. So she thought I should know about it. I called Florence, Mom, to ask her what happen, she just said she believes she had a mild stork and she is in nursing home now. Then she ask if my time here is up or not? I told her I was not sure. Now I called my sister Betsy, she tells me she needs to stay in that home for a couple of weeks. Then we can make plains on what can be done.
Now Friday morning, I was talking with David about what he thinks God is doing in his family lives now. He thinks his time here is done and they might go back to Pa and do something else there. He telling me about how God had to take all their things away, so they can be ready to move when He tells them to. Remember I told you all about how David and his family sold everything and move here with just a small amount of things.
Okay so NOW what is going on??????
I believe I am to stay here and just do my thing in maintenance and see what happens down the road. I just want you all to know how much I THANK YOU for your prayers and the ride of my life with Him.

This is one that is called Cabbage Beach.

Just stopping bye to say hello.

A couple of days ago, I received a note from a friend about what kids say adout how they remember what they learn in Sunday School. It sure was funny. This is just one that I got yesterday. I thought to pass it on to you guys.
The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray: "Take only ONE . God is watching." Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.
A child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples."
Life is sooooooo short, I am asking each one out there to pray for someone today, parent, friend, a family member. Just do it and see what He does for them. Enjoy your day and just have a wonderful smile to share with others.

Last nights get together./ These are the ones helping.

Good afternoon all,

This is little things as us men did last night. We were all invited to Kinson's home for a little get together. Which that pretty much was it in a nut shell. We all got there and had some great food and then the talking started. They pretty much love talking about the PLP and FNM. These are the parties here that run this nation. Right now the FNM is in control for the next 4 and half years. I have talked about how and how the Bahamians people love these parties. But the guys came up with the junk that is going on now with the customs department. There is a small problem with some one changing the duty on some things and the Minister that is over seeing it has a family member in the mix. So it is some great talking and debating. But the evening ended well. All leaving to go home and just drop the talk like that.
Then this morning we all got together at the church for a Saturday Men's Bible study. Good turn out, not as many as last week, (20). But the guys that came out did their best. After that time some of us went out to the house we have been painting and cleaning since three months ago. I had a miss hap. I knock over two and half gallons of Off white paint on the brown carpet in one of the bedrooms. By God grace and friend willing to help we got it all up. Plus a shop vac from David my partner at the Centre. I have some GREAT NEWS, to all that have been out to help us. IT IS FINISHED. That is RIGHT IT IS FINISHED. Thank you so much for all that have been out to help us. I hope we take a break now until the next one. Enjoy your day and I hope all of you out there are doing well. Please let me know. I would love to hear from you.

These are the things I get to see each day!!!!!!!!

I have been trying to tell my friends and family.

I received this poem that is below today. These are just a couple of things I am trying to show and tell my friends. Life is SHORT and our time is running out. I just want you all to know that we need each other and the older you get how much more we need Jesus Christ. I have been dealing with idea that my time here is coming to a close, but He has not open any other doors. So I will seek His face and keep in prayer about it.
This is just one verse that I read this morning, Jame 3:17 - But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. (16) Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
So at this time I just want you all know that His Wisdom is needed in my heart and I will keep trying to seek it more each day.

This Poem is from a friend, Pass it on.

Around the corner I have a friend, In this great city that has no end, Yet the days go by and weeks rush on, And before I know it, a year is gone. And I never see my old friends face, For life is a swift and terrible race, He knows I like him just as well, As in the days when I rang his bell. And he rang mine but we were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men. Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired of trying to make a name. Tomorrow' I say! 'I will call on Jim Just to show that I'm thinking of him.' But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And distance between us grows and grows. Around the corner, yet miles away, Here's a telegram sir,' ' Jim died today.' And that's what we get and deserve in the end. Around the corner, a vanished friend. Remember to always say what you mean. If you love someone, tell them. Don't be afraid to express yourself. Reach out and tell someone what they mean to you. Because when you decide that it is the right time it might be too late.
Seize the day. Never have regrets And most importantly, stay close to your friends and family, for they have helped make you the person that you are today.

This is my friend REKA BORSICZKY.

This is the first thing I saw when I came that day.

It is just so neat to be here.

Some days I look at the things I am doing here and wonder why. I go back into my files of pictures and just remember. The picture that is above is just one. I love taking pictures and just remembering I am here and this is my home for now. I thank Him each day and just reflex back. Just to let you all know I have been here now almost three (3) years ago, June 2 2005. The only reason I remember the date is, it was Fun Day, Water Mania. The day before I flew in and the next one was driving a truck around filling up large water containers. I knew that day I was right where I was to be.
So now I am wondering if my time here is coming to a end or not. I still love doing the things I am doing. But some days I believe He is calling me out of here. He has not said anything to me, but just to trust Him and walk in His ways.
Last night we had a time of called, After Glow. Pastor Jeff Buck over saw it. What is a After Glow Service you ask? It is a time to praise our Lord and sing songs of joyful noise. Then ask if there is any one that has a verse to share. Well it seem like every one up there had some thing to share. It really was a good time. The verse that came to my mind was Isaiah 61:1 to 4. These verses were given to me 9 years ago. They talk about how He is with us and how we need to do what he wants from us. I will share more next time.
I just want what he wants.

This is just one day in His courts.

Looking at this place it is as big as it looks.

Hey I am trying to put the counter back on.

I long time ago I use to have a counter on my blog just to see if anyone was checking it out. So I have tried a couple of ways to get it back on. Now I have it but it is not where I want it to be. So for now this is where it will stay until I figure it out or someone can show me how to move it.
This last week end was a good time of resting and just chilling out. Saturday had the men's study. there was 20 guys there. Boy this is so exciting to see all these guys. You s out there just don't understand, you get together and pray and talk and just fellowship. To get guys to come together is very rare. Most the time is during sports or doing something. To get 20 guys in one room to study God's Word!!!!!!!. That is one for the books. We are going through a book about, How to control your mind. You all can just imagine how many troubles we have as men about this. Then after the study 5 guys went out to the house we have been working at for the last two and half months. Painting and fixing up. We are all pretty much tried for working on this place. So this next Saturday we have decided this should be the last one. I know I have told you all this before and but every time we go out. We see more things to repair. I hope to share some pictures this coming week on all that has been done.

It sure is neat to see the Body come togther.

There is a sister that is in need here.

Last week Susan and David, maint, gave me a ticket for a cook out. I know they told me that it would cost them to much to pay for all of their family to eat there. So they thought of me and just gave it to me. I went there yesterday to collect my food. I ask the people there what was this for? One woman told me that a young lady, Michel Russel was in a car miss hap back in 2005. She needed a lot of things repaired in her little body. So the cost have been going through the roof for doctors and bills. So they decide to have a cook out and try to raise some money. The way it was going while I was there was neat. People just kept on coming and going. The food was great, chicken and your chose of side orders. It was really some good food. I just want to pass this on to all of you about how many people in this world are trying to make ends meet. Please keep her in your prayers and let us see how GOOD OUR LORD IS.

Just a small note.

The Logos II left for the Camen Islands yesterday. I was sitting home last night after our church service, up in the barn. Wondering how far they are. I was told it will take about three (3) days to get there. The ship can only go about 4 to 6 knots. I am missing them already. Please keep them in prayer and if you want to hear about them here is their web page.
Please feel free to check out all they do. Plus most of all is keep them in prayer.

These are some more pictures of the ship Logos II

HAVE FAITH IN GOD

A lot of things are arding us today to rob us of our peace. If we turn on the news on TV or open up the newspaper, it's easy to become afraid and get into a panic mode.So how do we fight that fear? With faith. Romans 12:3 says that God has given every person a measure of faith. We are either going to believe something positive or something negative. If we believe we are going to go under, guess where we are going? Under! But if we put our faith in positive things, then there is hope for a positive outcome.In Mark 11:22 Jesus said, Have faith. But He didn't stop there. He said, Have faith in God. That means we have a choice: we can either put our faith in the world's message of fear or in God's words of hope.Faith is an energy to be used. So what are you using your faith for? Are you using it to reinforce the idea that awful things are bound to happen? Or are you taking that energy and using it to believe that good things are ahead?Instead of allowing yourself to be consumed with worry about what's going on in the world, choose to mentally take a posture of faith and stand on this one tiny Scripture which says, Have faith in God. It's only four little words, but the power of Jesus Christ backs up every one of those words!
My Declaration of Faith for Today
I refuse to let fear overtake me; instead, I believe that God has good things in store for me.

Betts ONE MINUTE DEVOTION

What a GREAT gift IDEA....

Rick was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary.

His wife was really angry. She told him "Tomorrow morning,

I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in less than 10 seconds, AND IT BETTER BE THERE!!"



The next morning Rick got up early and left for work

When his wife woke up she looked out the window and sure enough there was a box gift-wrapped in the middle of the driveway.

Confused, the wife put on her robe and ran out to the driveway, and brought the box back in the house.



She opened it and found a brand new bathroom scale.
Rick has been missing since Friday.Please pray for him--____________________________________________________________

This is just one part of the book store.

This my friend that I am talking about below.

Hey everyone,

Well my friends from the Logos II will be leaving this port and heading south. I really do want to say thank you very much to all of the crew. Every time I went on the ship I felt the love of Christ and the fellowship that He brings to family. These students and staff and even crew have a lot on their plates. I will just share a small story about two nights ago. I got the ship around 6pm and walked around up stairs in the book store. I looked and the place looked like a went off. There was books pretty much every where they don't belong. I looked a little more and I asked God to give me a easy job that night. Reason I have been straightening the books out each night and just trying to stay ahead of the consumers. But that night I was very tried. By reading the blog under this one you can see all we worked on the last couple of days at the Centre. So my God showed up and one of the staff ask me to help a young lady out that was working the gang plank. That is the place people come a board and then depart on the same stairs. So I had a great time helping her out. I know I am spelling her name wrong, she can correct me if she reads this. I called her Raychel. She has such a great smile and you can see it right above here. She is one of the crew that over sees the paper work and things that need to get done on the ship. Just the time we had I really did enjoy. I know our Lord has been using her and He will bless her. I really do want to say thank you again Lord for this time and just ask that He will bless this crew.
I hope to keep in touch with them and I will keep you all in the loop.

Hello and hello to everyone.

I am so glad you guys stop by to say hello and checking out my blog. I just want to share this week-end with you all. Hey Friday was a day I could have stayed home and did nothing. Reason is things just didn't go well at all. David and I tried to get some things done. The back hoe stopped running, reason the fuel line was plugged up with some junk. So we took it apart and tried to put it back together again. During that time we ran into a problem, the brass treads on the tank were striped and just would not stop leaking. So that day was shot. Notice one of the train wheels, there was only one stud holding the wheel on. There is using 6 studs. So that was out service too.
Saturday I ran around and got the parts we needed.
Came in Monday morning and saw the Jungle bus parked in the grass area, it was towed in Sunday. It stopped running. Okay, then Jen Mingo came up and told us the World Bus had a flat tyre. So now we come and by His grace we have the will and strenght to do His work here. Got the Jungle bus running again, ran out of fuel, the gauge was not working. Then we started out with the back hoe. Repaired, the the World bus flat, fixed. The train done. Then we had some time left and we put up the wall that Pastor Chet wanted done three months ago. That to Him be the GLORY and in Him we can do IT ALL. Thank you LORD for this day and look forward in seeing today ventures. I pray that you all have a wonderful day and MAY HE BLESS YOU TOOOOOOOOO.

Hello my friends and family

I just would love to share with you a small story about the gas thing. When I first came here in 2005, the price of diesel was $3.13 a gallon. Today it is up to $4.88. The sad part is all the buses that we have run on diesel. Plus all the public buses do too. Do you remember when diesel was a lot lower in price than gas. My friends and family went out and bought diesel cars to save money. Oh well. Okay our gas is going and coming with prices each day. back in 2006 it went for $4.90 gal. went down to $4.14. Now up to $5.00. I know over there you have the same things going on. I really don't see a end to this story, except our Lord will not give us any more than we can handle. Please keep the Logos II in prayer, they will be coming today to spend some time just relaxing. I know they are pretty much warn out. They need their batteries charge up again. I hope you all are well and if you have any prayer request, PLEASE let me know and I would love to keep you in prayer. My e mail address is toms@alcbahamas.org Love to hear from you all.

These peolpe all enjoy some great food and felowship.

This is my friends that had the hardest job here.

The train was the biggest hit of all.

We had our Easter Fun day this last Monday.

Boy it was great. Not sure on how many came but I know there was more than 900. So we can look at their faces and see how much fun they had. I really do hope and pray that each and every one that came had the chance to hear His Word and walk in knowing His LOVE and why there was a Easter. It was because of His love for us and that is all there. Jesus Christ and only Him alone. Thank you for that, Dad and I pray each day that we all can trust in Him. Enjoy your day and may this be a blessing to all.

The Legend of the Cherokee Indian Youth.

Do you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youth's rite of Passage? His father takes him into the forest, blindfolds him and leaves him alone. He is required to sit on a stump the whole night and not remove the blindfold until the rays of the morning sun shine through it. He cannot cry out for help to anyone. Once he survives the night, he is a MAN.
He cannot tell the other boys of this experience, because each lad must come into manhood on his own. The boy is naturally terrified. He can hear all kinds of noises. Wild beasts must surely be all around him. Maybe even some human might do him harm. The wind blew the grass and earth, and shook his stump, but he sat stoically, never removing the blindfold. It would be the only way he could become a man!
Finally, after a horrific night the sun appeared and he removed his blindfold. It was then that he discovered his father sitting on the stump next to him. He had been at watch the entire night, protecting his son from harm. We, too, are never alone. Even when we don't know it, God is watching over us, sitting on the stump beside us. When trouble comes, all we have to do is reach out to Him. If you liked this story, pass it on. If not, you took off your blindfold before dawn.
Moral of the story: Just because you can't see God, doesn't mean He is not there. 'For we walk by faith, not by sight.'

Hey all, we have gotten our bus a face lift.

I was telling you all this last week about our bug yellow cheese bus, then it became the marshmallow bus. Now look and see we have a WORLD BUS. I will be picking up the Logos 2 students and staff to take to Good Friday Service at Calvary Bible. I am so excited to be able to drive this bus around the island and to show all how our Lord is so GOOD TO US. That is why this day we can reflect on how He on the cross for us and the GREATNESS NEWS IS THIS COMING SUNDAY HOW HE ROSE FOR ALLLLLLLLLL OF US.
Enjoy your Good Friday and remember HIM.

Mr. Jones and Mr Gardener, my friends and family.

Hey these are my friends at Unity House.

You can see in their eyes how much God's Word is living in these two. I am very happy to be part of their lives. I have a chance each Thursday to go over there and give them some of my time and God's word. I am been doing this now for two years. It is so funny how when I first started going over there. I was studying and writing up like a lesson for them. I tried being like Pastor Bob. I would use verse to show other verses how they all come together. Then I would ask questions, then no one would say anything. I just thought I was doing right. But The Lord showed me I was not helping them at all.
The Lord then showed a Children's Bible to me and it has pictures through out. Now I read to them and show the pictures to them too. it is such a joy now to see their faces and to watch how they just love to see the pictures. All i can do is thank our Lord for these time and to be part of their family. If you could keep them in prayer. they really don't have a thing. This house is for the people that have lost their homes or family has given up on them. The real sad part is, we do the same in the states. Putting our older folks in homes and saying they are better off. They are much happier. I real not sure about that, I know theses people would love to see their family again. But they don't. So by God's grace I am now their family and friends.

Logos 2, two years ago here at our docks.

O.M. is back in town, Logos 2.

This last week the Logos 2 came into Free port. It will be there until Wednesday. Then they are on their way back over to our small island. It sure will be neat to see again. About two years ago this wonderful ship came into our port and just blessed a lot of people here. They even stayed at our Camp for 4 days (?). I am not sure if they will stay with us again or not. I saw a guy named Sean, yesterday at Calvary Bible. He was telling me that they were trying to set something up. I know most of the crew is back in Germany. That is where the New ship Logos Hope is being built and getting ready for their own ministry. Plus we have been told that Randy Grebe and family are going to be part of that ship's crew. They are building a Adventure Learning Centre right on the top deck of the ship. I am so excited to see how it is coming along. Just think every one in the whole world will be able to see Randy's ideas on how to get the Word out about Jesus Christ. When they get here I will write more about them, then.
Please keep us in prayer on the things we kept loosing things. Last night we had another break in and they took almost all of our cleaning supplies and things. About two weeks ago, they took Adam's laptop and other things. Folks the crime around us is just getting worse each day. The island has had 16 for this year alone. The kids here are not dealing well with convict and they are the one's that are the people.

Big CHEESE BUS

This is David and his son, Martin

It has been a long time, I know.

I just have not had the time to work on this. I am sorry, because I know there are a lot of you guys out there like to read it and see the pictures too. We have had a couple of jobs to get done by this week-end. So here is a small up date. Last week David, his son, Martin and I have been trying to get the large yellow bus ready for painting. we had Patmos and other groups come in to sand and scape off the old paint and some rust. Then Wednesday, David started to prime it with white primmer. The bus was called, by a named Jen, the Cheese Bus. reason it use to be a like the school buses back in the states. Now it is called the Marshmallow bus or the Snow bus. By looking you can understand why. Hey here in the Bahamas, the prisoners are driven around from jail to court each day on a Large Bus like this and it is painted Bright white too.
This next week we have a group of students coming just to paint this bus, as a World theme. not sure all they are going to do, but I have seen their work before. They are the ones that have painted the other buses and Our Camp building too. They are all art students and the school they are coming from is in Ga, (I think) SACD is the nick name for them. So when they are finish painting it I will send more pictures on that.
Well I need to get going now. I will try to write more this week-end. I am well and things are looking great for us in the way of people helping with staff. A guy named Michelo is coming back to work here the 1st of April.

It has been a long time, I know.

This is our Home Bible Group for 2008

Hey our Home Bible Study is doing WELL.

This last Wednesday we had our Bible Study up in the Barn at the Adventure Learning Centre. It sure was neat to see all that came out. We have been going there this book by Kay Arther. It deals with everyday things and how we deal with them. I feel so blessed to be part of this group. Every one is from Calvary Bible Church. Which is such a great one. I am so glad to see all of our friends.
This week, at the church is our Mission Confer. It will go on until Sunday. Yesterday we had three speakers. One was working on freeing the children that have been made salves. The next one was from China, he was telling us that over 20,000 people each day are coming to the Lord. Which shows that His return is right around the corner. There are over 850,000 people that still need to hear the Word. So if you think of it, PLEASE pray for them. Then last night we had a woman named Phiys. She is from Hatia and she has been there over thirdly years. Her prayer is that the children there will get food and not starve to . She told us of the week before how 19 people from no food. That sure is uncalled for. Just think of the food that we all waste each and every day of our lives.
So if you guys think of these people, PRAY and PRAY some more. Thank you for your time and I will try to keep up with the things that are going one this week.

This was our Feb. 14th party

It was such a great time to get together and have fellow ship and eat some great food. Hey we got talking about how women here own their own homes. I just asked them and three of them told me they have bought. I know guys back in Florida that have bought their homes. I only know a couple of s back there that have bought. Knowing this the guys here just don't understand and they look at these s and feel they are not as good as the women that own homes. So they will not even talk with them. But now I living back in Florida or here would be neat and I would not have any trouble with that. No problem Man.
Hey it sure is nice to get all together and enjoy a night of fun. We even played a game of bingo using the Valitimes theme. I wish I could tell you I won. BUT no every one else did. My problem was, we were using paper boards and unpoped corn. The fan kept blowing my paper around and the seeds blew off too. I hope and pray that things are doing well for all out there and if you want to talk, PLEASE feel free to write me any time.
That would be toms@alcbahamas.org
I love hearing and listening to my friends out there.

This was our time, Singles Sat Night, Feb. 23,2008

Do you remember Abbott / Costello ???????

COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT

ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about
buying a computer.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.
ABBOTT: Your computer?
COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.
ABBOTT: What about Windows?
COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?
ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?
COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?
ABBOTT: Wallpaper.
COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software.
ABBOTT: Software for Windows?
COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write
proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?
ABBOTT: I just did.
COSTELLO: You just did what?
ABBOTT: Recommend something.
COSTELLO: You recommended something?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: For my office?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yes, ! for my office!
ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows
COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm
sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?
ABBOTT: Word.
COSTELLO: What word?
ABBOTT: Word in Office.
COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.
ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.
COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?
ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue 'W'.
COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue 'w' if you don't start with some
straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track
my money with?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?
ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.
COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?
ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.
COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?
ABBOTT: One copy.
COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?
ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.
COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?
ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!
(A few days later)

ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?
ABBOTT: Click on 'START'.............

Gifts from my Family Ministry, plus sheets and stuff.

Calvary Family Ministry 2008

This last weekend we had a group come in from Ft Lauderdale, Fl. Their heart was to bless others and even blessing us with some very needed tools. I was only with them during the time they handed out fliers, for the next days, outing. I was watching all the kids and parents. they just look like they were here to have some fun and let the Bahamas children know how much they love God. I saw how the Bahamain kids just ran to them and wanted what ever they had. I was not there for the outing at Pinewood Park, but I heard there was about 200 kids at one time there. Folks this is what our children here need, love and just letting them know how much we all have to give. That is why i am here and I believe now I will have more time to spend with the Camp groups this next season. So please if you see Reuben or any one from this group, let them know how much we at ALC love having them come. I did have a little time to talk with one of the single moms (Alva) and I hear how much fun she had too. She just had a great time and she felt so much love here. She is from a island herself. If I try to spell the island's name, you know how I spell.
I did have a chance to hand out my card and I really hope I do hear from them. Folks this is my way of letting the world know what is going on in my life and here at ALC. If you could please pass this blog on to others, I love sharing the things that are going on here and in my life.

Warning, from a friend in Florida. Carol is her name.

This web page will explain to you what we are trying to get out. It is so wrong how others are trying to destory our computers. Please check it out and let me know if you have or know of any one that has been hit by this.
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/valentine.asp

Something I caught myself doing.

Last week I went out and got a couple of movies. The guy at the store told me these are great ones. Well I got home and stated watching this one, it is true store. It started out with a seen with Tom Hanks and these three women in a hot tub, all with out clothes. I kept watching knowing this was a true story and it must have a good story line. Watching it, one of my room mates came in during this time. There was a lot of differ words too. He sat down and kept watching it with me. He didn't say anything. We finished watching it and went to bed. I got to the bed and walk back to the living room and got the movie and destoryed it. The next morning. I saw my room mate and told him about what I thought of the movie. I told him I was sorry for him to see that movie. I told him I destoryed it. He told me he felt bad too and he was so glad to hear what I had to say about it. So from this point on I have asked my room mates to say some thing if they come in and hear or see something that is not to good to do. The story you see after this you can understand better. I know what is good and bad but sometimes we look at things and our hearts get a little bit harder. Then the next time a little bit more. so please check what you are watching and have others help you too. s this is to you too. I know some of you out there like to go to the edge and just push it a little bit.

Would like to share some thing I am dealing with.

I have a store for you all. I might have share this before but I believe this will hit home.
There was this family. The children wanted to go to the movies. So dad and mom pack up the car and left to see what is playing there. They got there and was looking at the ratings and the write up on each movie. Well one of the children said dad, this one has a little bit of in it. Then his daughter tells about, this one has a little bit of in it. The last children spoke and told of the other movie had a little bit of . Well, the dad listen to all of other reviews. He tells his family may be we should go home and find some thing that we have there, plus he would make brownies. Okay they said and they piled back in the car and left for home. When they got there he told his kids to get the movie ready and he would be in the kitchen making the brownies. After a little while he came out with the brownies and told them not to touch until he had a chance to tell them a little story. The all gather around the table and listen to their dad. He started out with remember what you all told me about the movies? Yes dad, well now while we talk about the movies, remember the little bit of , little bit of , the little bit of . well now let us look at this and the brownies that I have made. During the time making them up I went to the back yard and you know George our dog, well I picked up a little bit of his dodo and mixed it in with the brownies. Now let us talk about the little bit of things. What do you think about a little bit of stuff. Okay now let us eat these brownies that have a little bit of George' s dodo mixed into it.

Please let your kids know about this.

This is a new known as 'strawberry quick', I don't know if this applies to Nassau & Freeport but I guess it's better to be safe than sorry.

There is a very scary thing going on in the schools right now that we all need to be aware of.

There is a type of crystal meth going around that looks like strawberry pop rocks (the candy that sizzles and 'pops' in your mouth). It also smells like strawberry and it is being handed out to kids in school yards. They are calling it strawberry meth or strawberry quick.

Kids are ingesting this thinking that it is candy and being rushed off to the hospital in dire condition. It also comes in chocolate, peanut butter, cola, cherry, grape and orange.

Please instruct your children not to accept candy from strangers and even not to accept candy that looks like this from a friend (who may have been given it and believe it is candy) and to take
any that they may have to a teacher, principal, etc. immediately.

Pass this email on to as many people as you can (even if they don't have kids) so that we can raise awareness and hopefully prevent any tragedies from occurring.

Hello to all,

Yesterday I posted a Amber Alert. I have found out it was a hoax and I pulled it. I am sorry but I believe my fellow friends send these things knowing the truth. But this one was not. I am sorry if I started some thing. Please make sure when ever you send something, you know it to be true. Please pass this on to others about the junk that is being passed on. We as Christians want to believe every one out there. Thank you again and I will try to stay on top of these things when they come to me.

Good day to all.

I just want to share a story about how GOOD God is. About a week ago we had the games with Patmos students. During that time I was taking pictures. So during one of the games I was in. My camera that I bought back in the states in June of last year. Which only cost me around $150.00 dollars. It got broken. I tried to safe it and make it work but my efforts were not the answer. So now not have a camera and NOW my blog is working. What do I do? Do I go out and pay some good money for a new one? Oh the camera I had is from Costco. So if any of you know they pretty much will take it back and give me a new one. Okay, back to the story. So this last week we had a group in from Mission Discovery. They stayed at the Camp and worked at the Ads Camp during that week. Well thinking and asking God what should I do?? I asked Don, the leader. Could he just ask his group if any one would like to sell their camera, so they could go buy a up grade? He said no problem, what do we have to lose. So he did and this couple named Tina and Tim decide to give me their REAL nice Sony, with case and extra sticks for pictures too. PLUS they would not take the money I offered to them. So I just want you all to know how much God just loves to give us gifts. I just want to say THANK YOU to all of you that God uses to help and pray for us missionary that believe we are doing His work. If you see that couple out there PLEASE give them a BIG hug and I know He will bless them too. Thank you all.

This the Men's group I was talking about, before.

I LOVE YA

One morning you will never wake up..... do all your friends know you love
them? I was thinking...I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I
wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed,
friendships that needed rekindling, or three words that needing to be said.
I want to let every one of my friends know I love them. Even if you think
they don't love you back, you would be amazed at what those three little
words and a smile can do. And just in case GOD calls me home before I see you
again...... I LOVE YA!!!
Send this to the people you love and send it back to the person who sent
it to you.....

Live today to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised and I think we
all know just how fast a life can be ed out. Prayers by all you
wonderful people kept me here for a while yet.

Christian Ways To Reduce Stress

An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.'
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns . If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety . If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
1 5. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19. Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you Jesus.'
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33. Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36 . Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that
you've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS
AROUND FOR YOU.
'If God is for us, who can be against us?' (Romans 8:31)

Simple Home Remedies., Remember SIMPLE.

AMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES
1. If you're choking on an ice cube simply pour a cup of boiling water down your throat. Presto! The blockage will instantly remove itself.
2. Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone Else to hold while you chop.
4. For high pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember to Use a timer.
5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.
6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you'll be afraid to cough.
7. You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't Move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the Duct tape.
8. Remember: Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
9. If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.

I am so excide to see our Men's Bible Stuy

Yes last week we started meeting again on Saturday morning. It was such a joy to see 12 to 14 men show up at 6:30am. We have started using a book by Bob Veere. this book deals with every item that us men have problems with. The core is about our walk and what we do during our times of stuggles. You know like the way women dress these days and how froward they can be. I know living over here how that is so true. Just a short note. I have been asked in married twice since I have been here alone. Plus just how we as men look on to our wives if they are honored or not. Do we talk good things about them or do we tell others about our troubles and how they just don't understand us. Please guys out there I am asking as a fellow believer, lift up your mate and never speak ill of her and what is happening in your lives. I have known a lot of men love to share their lives with other women and how the women love to get involed with your troubles and then you see that couple ending their married because the woman he has been talking with looks better and as time goes on, she must be sent by God to be his wife. Please guys keep your family trouble at home and if you need some one to talk with let it be another man or even better, your Pastor. Guys and s are all looking at the grass on the other side of the fence is greener on the other side. Please work with God and He will work it out in His time.

Thank you and I am asking for your prayers for this next group of Patmos students are here now and the time for change is going to happen in all of our lives.

Coffee

Coffee
A group of alumni, all highly established in their respective careers, got together for a visit with their old university professor. The conversation soon turned to complaints about the endless stress of work and life in general... Offering his guests coffee, the professor went into the kitchen and soon returned with a large pot of coffee and an eclectic assortment of cups: porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal - some plain, some expensive, some quite exquisite. Quietly he told them to help themselves to some fresh coffee. When each of his former students had a cup of coffee in hand, the old professor quietly cleared his throat and began to patiently address the small gathering... ''You may have noticed that all of the nicer looking cups were taken up first, leaving behind the plainer and cheaper ones. While it is only natural for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is actually the source of much of your stress-related problems! "He continued...''Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In fact, the cup merely disguises or dresses up what we drink. What each of you really wanted was coffee, not a cup, but you instinctively went for the best cups... Then you began eyeing each other's cups....'''Now consider this: Life is coffee. Jobs, money, and position in society are merely cups. They are just tools to shape and contain Life, and the type of cup we have does not truly define nor change the quality of the Life we live. Often, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee that God has provided us. God brews the coffee, but he does not supply the cups. Enjoy your coffee!''The happiest people don't have the best of everything - they just make the best of everything they have... So please remember: Live simply. Love generously. Care Deeply. Speak Kindly. Leave the Rest to God. And remember - the richest person is not the one who has the most, but the one who needs the least.
Happy New Year! May your cup overflow with happiness, good health and
great fortune!

The Bathtub Test

During a visit to the Mental Asylum, a visitor asked the Director, "How do you determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalized?"
"Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub."
"Oh, I understand, "said the visitor. "A normal person would use a bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup."
"No." said the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?"

Hello all, long time no hear.

Hey I just want you all to know that I have not forgot about this. I love writing and sending pictures too. But this last week I just have not had any thing to write. I have some pictures to0 share but still not working. I am well and we are all trying to get ready for Patmos 3. I know I have told some of you about how we have help now and how my job has been changed some what. David is here and he is doing his thing trying to get on top of problems and repairs. It sure nice to have a brother come over and help us out. I have two more people to tell you about. Bob and Faye are back for two months too. So the maintenance things should be getting easier each day. But as I say this I see a lot of old things just falling apart. The train is one of them. There is so much rust and just worn out parts, that I am not sure if it can be saved at this time. I will send pictures when I can and you can see the rust and just it is old. Now I know what you are thinking, I am old too so why is there any thing different? Well by His grace and all He does for me, I can say I believe I will make it through another year here and see what He does. I really am happy to have help and now I can help out more with Pastor Chet's things. So this is so neat to see happen. Please keep us in prayer and let see what happens this turn. Thank you, I would love to hear from you all out there.
toms@alcbahamas.org

This is JUST for FUN.

God asks Peyton Manning first: "What do you believe?"
Peyton thinks long and hard, looks God in the eye, and says, "I believe
in hard work, and in staying true to family and friends. I believe in
giving. I was lucky, but I always tried to do right by my fans." God
can't help but see the essential goodness of Manning, and offers him a
seat to his left.
Then God turns to Tony Romo and says, "What do you believe?" Tony says,
"I believe passion, discipline, courage and honor are the fundamentals of life.
I, too, have been lucky, but win or lose, I've always tried to be a true
sportsman, both on and off the playing fields." God is greatly moved by
Tony's sincere eloquence, and he offers him a seat to his right.
Finally, God turns to Brett Favre: "A nd you, Brett, what do you believe?"
Brett replies, "I believe you're in my seat.

Hey just wanted to stop bye to say HELLO

This last week I have going through my budget and looking at what I spent this last year. Folks I am sorry to say it was more than what came in and I am now looking at even my trip back to Florida. This trip and the one I took in June. Just looking at them I am not sure if they really were a good investment. June it cost me about $1700.00, the reason was a funeral, I stayed a extra week and drove to Winter Haven. Then this last one cost me $1092.00. I received $500.00 dollars.
Please folks I am not trying to drum up business. I am just looking at the facts and seeing that ether trip never received the funds for them. Just alone I spent more than double than I received. Please I am NOT trying to sound like poor me. But I am trying to show you that, He has shown me, just this morning. Matthew 6:24 to 33. Just to explain why I am reading Matthew. I have always started the year out reading through the Bible. This year I decide to start in the New Testimony. So I know I am on the right track but, I need to get the word out, I need your prayers and support to keep up with what is going on. Folks I am really sure I am to be here and if you believe any thing different. Please show me and explain. Just like I said in the beginning, I just need to get the word out and let Him do His thing. Thank you for your support and prayers. I know He is blessing you and me at the same time.
I am asking one more thing. If you know of my friends and family that doesn't get my blog. Please pass it on. Thank you again and may His blessing be beyond your dreams.

Surrender the past to GOD

Surrender the Past to God
Richard Roberts
Sometimes the things that have happened to us in the past hold us back from moving forward with God. They make us feel unworthy or hopeless, unable to look toward the future with hope and expectancy. But the Bible says that Jesus came to set us free from our past. His precious has washed away our sins, our failures, our hurts, and made us brand new in His sight. Second Corinthians 5:17 says, If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. I remember one time when I was preaching in a church and people were coming forward to give their lives to Christ. As I looked over to one side of the altar, I saw a man, and in my spirit I saw two words appear on his forehead-THE PAST. I blinked my eyes. I was having a vision. I had never witnessed anything like that before.Then I remembered that earlier in the service a baby had been dedicated to God. So I asked, "Is that baby who was dedicated still in the building?" She was, so I asked the mother to bring the little up to the platform. As I held the baby, I told her how beautiful she was, and then I said to her, "Now, young lady, I want to talk to you about your past. Oh, excuse me," I said. "You don’t have a past, do you?" No, she was a brand-new baby-a new creature-without a past. And I turned to the man at the altar and said, "In Christ Jesus, you don’t have a past either!" Those two words-THE PAST-vanished from his forehead, and he surrendered his past to God. Today is a great day for you to surrender your past to God also so you can step out in faith toward an exciting future!
My Declaration of Faith for Today
I am a brand-new person in Jesus Christ. I surrender my past to Him, and I look forward to an exciting future in the Lord.
I pray that this is very one of you out there and this year is new for you too.

DO YOU BELEIVE IN GOD?

NBC this morning had a poll on this question. They had the highest Number of responses that they have ever had for one of their polls, and the Percentage was the same as this: 86% to keep the words, IN God We Trust and God in the Pledge of Allegiance 14% against
That is a pretty 'commanding' public response.
I was asked to send this on if I agreed or! delete if I didn't .
Now it is your turn . . It is said that 86% of Americans believe in God. Therefore, I have a very hard time understanding why there is such A mess about having "In God We Trust" on our money and having God in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Why is the world catering to this 14%?
AMEN!
In God We Trust