»Here it is!

»"The Simple Journey of a Disciple"

It is not the finished product... but here it is!
The new series for Starting Point that will start next week.
Ruthie designed it and I tell you, she is amazing.

Why do Christians make life so difficult? I was asking myself that question last night... and I am in process of studying that topic.

I plan on teaching for 4 weeks on "The Simple Journey of A Disciple"

It is shocking when you think of a person that loves Jesus and becomes involved in the church so much that sometimes they clutter themselves with so many things and they lose focus of what is really important.
Then they say that it's the devil that is attacking them.

Are we christinas more than disciples? (just a thought)
What is a true disciple?

We were called to walk woth him.

How do we walk in this journey?

We make it so difficult.

Can we make it simple?

Let's go back to the simple basics. My goal for this series is to get people to let go of all the junk and extra lugagge they carry so that their journey can be more simple. To let them know that they are Jesus' disciples and that they were called by Him and for Him, and no body else.

I feel Starting Point will be blessed.

It is a new season!

"The Simple Journey of a Disciple" will beging November 11!

Pray for me.

Ruthie (my girlfriend) is helping me with the graphics and she is amazing!

»Gift Season!

It is November!
Just a quick reminder... the gift season has started for me, at least.
My mother's birthday was last Saturday. (Oct. 27)
My father's birthday is this Saturday. (Nov. 3)
My birthday is next Saturday! (Nov. 10)
WOW!
Gifts are welcome...

...and it does not end there... Ruthie's (my beautiful girlfriend) birthday falls on the Wednesday following my birthday (Nov. 14) and we are just getting older. Hehe.

The weather is cooler and it's getting nicer in Houston...

I really know something new coming... in my life and in the lives of those who love me.
It's weird... and I have been getting away from stuff that I feel.
I want to know... not just feel. I want to be driven out of what I know and not make decisions out of what I feel.
We have a whole bunch of people in ministry saying that they feel stuff and they misguide people and then the ministers that know stuff have to restore those precious people.

Anyways, something new is coming.

That's all I got for today... maybe I'll post something interesting later.

It's gift season.

»Worship Leaders! LEAD US!

There is a whole bunch of musical talent out there in churches today... really there is!
I mean, I sometimes hear guys play and sing and I am amazed... blown away! Some of these guys should record a CD, I tell myself.

But can I tell you something?

Sometimes, the best musicians are NOT worship leaders!

For real! I could buy your CD and enjoy your ability to tear it up... that's one thing... but to lead worship, that is totally different.
...and I think, that is the tragedy that has creeped into churches nowadays.
Yes, I said creeped!

We got a whole bunch of guys with guitars and a whole bunch of people that can only play and sing, but cannot take people into God's presence!

That's why we call you worship leaders, for crying out loud!
Lead us!!!
Maybe there are some people that can lead themselves into His presence... and if everyone could go into Jesus' presence by themselves, you know what?!

We would not need you!

(That's enough exclamation marks... let me calm down)

Really guys... it's cool that you can sing... it's cool that you can keep your tone. Save that for your CDs, but when you come to church to "lead us" into worship. Please do that!

I thank Jesus for you and the gift that He has given you. I really do... because I don't have it. I still sing like when I was 8 and back in the kid's choir.
But lead us... please?!

Please, when you sing... act like you wanna be there.
Act like you want to take wounded and tired people to the heart of worship where Jesus can touch their lives.

Lead us.

»Woo-Hoo! Celebrate!

Successful! Sucessful!

I have gotten this habit that I cannot sleep on Saturdays! I just get so excited of what is going to happen on Sunday that I just lay awake thinking of the possible outcomes of the service.

Starting Point is one of the best things that has ever hapenned to me. It is an experience of a lifetime... and I am taking advantage of it! We concluded our series: "STOP INVITING PEOPLE TO CHURCH!"

WOW... is all I can say!
Starting Point had its fall festival on Friday and this today we saw the results.

We had about 10-15 more people in service today and it was ecstatic!
Whenever you come into a church and see 35 people that are still trying to have church and not giving up hope, I tell you... It excites me! We had about 50-60 people at church today and I believe that Jesus will grow His Church.

I got to meet some of the first time guests after the service and had the opportunity to visit with some of the families at the church. Wow! I get excited when I see the families that go to Starting Point... There is so much potential in that place is not even funny! Hehe.

The message was relevant... Everybody got excited to celebrate Jesus one more time and we hope that next week will be a better service with positve turn outs. Thank Jesus!

On the other hand, Iglesia de Campeones had awesome worship... and I believe that they believed the Word of God that was preached today.
It is awesome to be filling in for Pastor Rios while he is away.
Thank you for your prayers.

I am so tired and need some sleep... badly.
So, I have an amazing week waiting for me starting tomorrow.

I am teaching at Iglesia de Campeones on Tuesday and Preaching at Starting Point on Sunday!

I can't wait for next Sunday! God has been giving me a message that I think will set a new mentality in Starting Point...

Dont worry!
It's just God.

Remember... He was the one that said, "...and I will do a new thing."