Spring Lake/Greenville, N.C.

Pastor Greg Myers leading worship, Greenville

The state of North Carolina has one of the most exciting moves of God we've seen on the east coast. I had the joy of joining with two congregations on this trip. I preached revival meetings in Spring Lake, and Greenville. Lots of good things happened in those 10 days. Both of these churches have on fire young folks, who are in love with Jesus. Greenville is home the the East Carolina University, and Spring Lake is home to Ft Bragg U.S. Army Post. These cities are a hub of activity. Its good seeing how God raised up pastors to reap this great harvest of souls. I've put a few photos here to give you a sample of how the Holy Spirit visited these churches during the meetings. 

A real praying brother, Spring Lake

Young but hungry, Spring Lake

Amazing presence of God, Spring Lake

10 young teens got saved, Spring Lake

a young growing congregation, Spring Lake

Pastor Torey & Stacia, Spring Lake

saying yes to Jesus, Greenville

Pastor Greg & June Myers, Greenville

Greenville got disciples

MORNING MERCY

The bible, in Lam 3:22-23 teaches that, Gods mercies are new every morning, When you read the New Testament, you'll notice it was the normal practice of Jesus to rise up early and pray. One verse says, he rose up early before the sunrise, and went out to pray. Christ made it a habit to capture those early morning hours. Before the day begins, before the phones start ringing, before there are problems to solve, before temptation starts to work on us, we should follow Jesus example and catch that Morning Mercy.

Here are a few Lessons from this verse:

1. God made mercy available to us, before we even knew we needed it
2. Each day has the potential for sin and disobedience, but mercy is waiting to help us
3. Everyday can be a blessing and full of hope, if we'd start off seeking his mercy
4. Each mornings mercy is a new opportunity from God to wipe the slate clean, and make things right with God.

Now we know why the old folks used to say, "Lord have mercy". Its wasn't a cliche, it was a real prayer. Morning Mercy, lets catch it.

105 People saved in 10 Days

God is on the move, and WOW it is good. My last two meetings were in Mesa Arizona and McAllen Texas. During those 10 days, were saw God save a total of 105 people. Amen! The Devil just lost some good clients. The Lord was literally bringing visitors in right off the streets. Calls for salvation brought forth large numbers each night. Both of these revivals were fruitful and exciting. God is doing something good. As the world becomes more desperate, God is responding with hope through salvation. Many are opening their eyes to the lies of sin, and running to Jesus. We are so blessed to be a part of a real move of God. I've got a feeling, its going to be a bad year for the Devil. 

10 came for salvation, Mesa

Mesa congregation

worship team..Mesa

they kept coming forward to pray, Mesa

many were getting prayed for, Mesa

Bro Gabriel laying hands on them, Mesa

McAllen pastors

Building in progress, McAllen

15 came forward for salvation, McAllen

converts kneeling asking God for help, McAllen

prayer for deliverance, McAllen

Ps Roman & Sis Nora, McAllen

Virtuous Women

On my way home today, I was flipping through the radio channels and heard an interesting song. The chorus said, "girls you can't do what the guys do, and still be a lady". I felt those words. Our culture is a culture of Bad Girls, Girls gone Wild and Loose Women. I realize that politically women are on the move. Lots of progress with rights, freedoms, and opportunities. But that being true, Its still right, biblical, and desirable for a woman to be a lady. The message of the song is don't sacrifice your virtue on the altar of liberty.

A girl found drunk by police

A new breed

Proverbs 31 in the bible speaks about a virtuous woman. God exalts her because she maintains her integrity, loves God and her family. The virtuous woman is not like what we see today; Hip Hop whores, women of the night and brawlers who have surrendered their dignity for pleasure. Our modern world celebrates woman's liberties, but remember, just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should.

Girls fighting in the News

 I still remember old fashioned chivalry when men respected women, opened doors for them, and got up to let them sit. What has changed? Culture has downplayed the value of being a lady. Lionel Richie sang in the 70's, "you're once, twice, three time a lady". 

Women didn't use to yell in a crowd, get drunk, live loose and immoral, cuss or fight in a public place. Today videos of girl fights are popular entertainment. Women's dress, has lost the standard of biblical modesty. Its either compromise modesty or look rough and tumble like a construction worker.

rough and tumble

Everything goes wrong when Jesus is left out of our lives and culture. Women and men both find true peace, happiness, and satisfaction, when Jesus is accepted and declared Lord. God is still looking for women who will accept the challenge to be a "Virtuous Woman".

Many words can describe modern society, but a relevant one is confusion. Consider the bad choices people make & the wrong directions people follow. A common phrase today is "I don't know". With God, we have a redeemer who guides us. There has never been in a time in history, where the old fashioned guiding forces of life have all been ruined. People used to rely on the bible and family to guide them, now its anything from a fortune cookie, to a t.v. talk show. Most people today have no sense of direction.

If you don't know where you're going in life, it doesn't matter which path you choose, you're still going nowhere. That means  years can pass with lots of movement, yet very little progress. God offers us prayer, his Spirit, his word, and his counsel.  Get connected and stay connected to God. He has a destiny for you, and will lead you to success & salvation.

QueensLand, Australia...1-2012

Australia, and its flag

This was my first ever visit to the city of Brisbane, in the state of QueensLand. Its a beautiful city right along the coast. Pastor Peter & Kerri Field are building an exciting, faithful church here. Ps Field and his family have been friends to me for years, and each place he's pastored, God's favor has been on them. The church here is truly multi-cultural. I met folks from places I'd never heard of in the Pacific Islands. People from many backgrounds all lifting up Jesus.

Crowds gather for church

5 got saved 

The Field clan, all loving Jesus

One thing that stood out to me in Brisbane, was the visitors. Many kept saying it was their 1st time visiting the church. Others came by invitation of friends, but God set it all up, and we watched souls come to God each night. On the final night, Ps Field reported 20 filled with the Holy Ghost.

Sis Kerri and her disciples..Darcy under the wig

Hunger for Gods word

Bring all our issues to Jesus

As you can see from the pictures, the last day of revival, was also a national holiday, AUSTRALIA DAY. This would be like our 4th of July. Everyone came showing their patriotic side. We celebrated Jesus and Australia. It was such a refreshing atmosphere. I felt so good, I'm going to try and get back..same time next year.

Everyone celebrating Australia Day

Ps Field and I overlooking the city

Monique got saved and testified..no more smoking..Free

He led the church in the national anthem

Las Vegas, NM Revival 1-2012

Las Vegas New Mexico, is a city full of history and wonder. Revival meetings have always been outstanding here, and this time was the same, with more added. I was so moved by the amount of visitors from the city came to the meetings. After years of faithful ministry, this small mountain town is still yielding fruit for God. There was not one night that people didn't get saved. The saints here just kept wanting more of the word. Even after years of knowing Christ,  the fire still burns for God among these wonderful people.

opening revival with prayer

congregation in Las Vegas

yielding to God on the altar

special music, was special

Ps Anthony, cant wait for the altar

It was my birthday on the last night of revival. So many times I'm away from home preaching during my birthday, but each time I'm blessed to be with friends. Sis Patsy and the church saints put together a fellowship for the Trujillo's relocation to Denver, and my Birthday, we had a great time. Its a great testimony to see all the new faces in the church. God is still moving greatly for the Rubi's in Las Vegas.

Sis Patsy, during the fellowship

young men, getting saved

Consider...The Inner Man

I've been attending the Bible Conference this week. During one of the services, I sat next to a young man who was really on fire for God. We spoke and I could sense his very real passion for Jesus. He said he was 30 year old and he'd been a christian for 13 years, and spoke highly of his pastor and his church.

My spirit was just a bit troubled though because of the way he carried himself. I'm in no way trying to question his relationship with God, but this observation is worthy of consideration. He had his cap on backwards, his trousers were sagging and he walked in a rocking motion with his shoes untied. His extra long belt was dragging the ground. I couldn't figure out the belt since his trousers were hanging so low. The brother was praising God, yet he was imitating a gangsta rap crew. The inconvenient truth is this; we do become like whatever we worship. The bible does challenge us to be "conformed to the image of Christ" and again "be transformed by the renewing of your mind".

Lets just praise Jesus?

He seemed to be a good brother with a good spirit, yet untaught and un-challenged in his personal christian development (discipleship). Becoming gangsta for a performance to reach the lost is one thing, but living it daily after 13 years with Jesus is troubling.  I have always believed and taught that a healthy society is one where people act and dress their age, as an example to those coming behind them. I know that clothes don't determine ones salvation, but things like this can speak of maturity, growth, and even sanctification. Our culture is image driven. Its a sign of the emptiness that sin breeds into us all. Jesus on the inside should bring security and satisfaction and healing. Our world needs to see a christian community thats free and at peace with Christ.

 Jesus did teach us that, the inner man is more crucial than the outward man, and that what's on the inside will manifest outwardly. The Holy Spirit through salvation helps us address deep, hidden, inner issues, and sins, so we can be free. Lets not simply paint over, or dress up, and portray an image. Let Jesus live and work on the inside through the word of God.  I still remember the truth of that old song, "Jesus on the inside, working on the outside". Something to consider.

New Years Fellowship..Upper Darby PA 2011/2012

I joined the Upper Darby, PA Church for their annual New Years Revival and Fellowship. I encouraged the saints on the final night, to let 2012 be a year of walking in Gods blessings. The sermon was..get in position for the blessing of God to fall. It was good praying with new souls. Imagine having New Years as a spiritual birthday. 

these plates were not empty for long

Jesus also broke bread and fellowshiped

international menu for the night

The five services were great. Great deliverance, great worship, and hope for the new year. After the service we gathered for a time of fellowship. We enjoyed international cuisine. Old and young saints alike attended, got fired up, and prayed for a fruitful new year.

Mrs Overson, was on point

10:00pm, already celebrating

Joy for 2012

I was so blessed seeing all the changes to the church building. Ps Overson's vision for the area is real. They have extended the sanctuary and decorated the building in anticipation of all that God will do. We prayed, God..fill the church with hungry souls this year. Its already began.

praying in the new year

New Years Posts...2012

These two posts generated a lot of positive response, so I decided to put them up on the blog for those who might not follow the social networks.

Face changes in 2012 day by day. Change 1 thing first. A mile starts with 1 step, A million starts with 1 cent. Change starts with 1 choice.


Each New Year means 365 new days to serve God. Remember, changing the date on the calendar won't make it a happy new year, but new choices will. Without a new you, this year will just be an extension of 2011. Do at least one new thing this year, if nothing else, draw closer to God. Welcome to 2012, Happy New You.