It's been a while since I've posted anything. However, today I was prompted to share this:
What Motivates Edward Soto? (A Christian Perspective)
I think this is a great question to ask yourself. I believe if you know what motivates you and what you like to be recognized for, you can know what allows you to have a powerful, happy, holy and successful life. Recognition and motivation go hand in hand. I'd like to be recognized as a servant who is appreciated. I love to help people with any needs they might have (within reason, of course), especially when it relates to my wife and family. My family is the most precious gift I have and if I can serve them to the point where they look at me with respect and love, I will be happy and feel that I have accomplished what I've been put on this earth for. When they love and respect me, that will motivate me to serve them and to earn their respect more. It also motivates me to want to accomplish other tasks that I feel I have been put on this earth to do. In addition to serving my family is the command by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to preach the Gospel to every creature and live a holy life. Not a "holier than thou" life, but a life that loves God's ways over the world's ways. Jesus said, I have come to seek and save the lost." He also said that, "What would it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul." I want to follow in my God's footsteps. In a nut shell: My God's directives and my family are my greatest motivator. I want to be recognized for my servant attitude and be appreciated for the contributions I make for my God, my wife, and the rest of my family. Jesus said, "Whoever is to be the greatest among you, will be your servant." Jesus was the greatest servant who ever lived. The God of all creation humbly came down to serve, to the point of death.
(KJV) Philippians 2:5-8, 5Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
I'm not perfect, but this is what I strive for.
What motivates you? What do you want to be recognized for in life?
ES
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Fishin at Walmart
Let me introduce you to Sawyer and friends. After I was done shopping at Wal-Mart on Saturday night, I observed some young men and a young woman gathered in the parking lot to talk and just hang out. I thought this would be a good time to share my Inteligence Test Survey with them. Here is the audio clip of our encounter:
(click on this link) http://dc217.4shared.com/download/MNdoxAcG/Witness_audio_Sawyer_91810.amr
(click on this link) http://dc217.4shared.com/download/MNdoxAcG/Witness_audio_Sawyer_91810.amr
Saturday, September 18, 2010
God has blessed me with a wonderful family.
Daughter Amy, GooGoo(Annalyn), Andrew, son in law Andy, me, Ali, Carol, sister in law Lyn, mother in law Mary and sister in law Ann
My son Trey and his wife Lesley
My great nephew, Sammy and my brother Danny
My nephews, Danny's boys - Ronnie, Richie and Raymond
My sister Diane
25th Wedding Anniversary Dinner
The Grand Kids - Ali, wife Carol, Annalyn, myself and Andrew
Mom is shooting for 90 yrs. old next year and she's still in good health.
Daughter Amy, GooGoo(Annalyn), Andrew, son in law Andy, me, Ali, Carol, sister in law Lyn, mother in law Mary and sister in law Ann
My son Trey and his wife Lesley
My great nephew, Sammy and my brother Danny
My nephews, Danny's boys - Ronnie, Richie and Raymond
My sister Diane
25th Wedding Anniversary Dinner
The Grand Kids - Ali, wife Carol, Annalyn, myself and Andrew
Mom is shooting for 90 yrs. old next year and she's still in good health.
Are You a Good Person?
Are you a good person? Check out this cartoon clip to see if you measure up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCSUKIhjevo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCSUKIhjevo
Friday, July 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
YouTube - Living Waters University, Tim & Richard
Listen in as Ray Comfort shares the Gospel of Jesus Christ with Tim & Richard in Huntington Beach, CA
YouTube - Living Waters University, Tim & Richard
Sunday, May 23, 2010
A TWELVE POINT CURE FOR COMPLAINING: How to not let circumstances and attitudes rob you of your joy, contentment, and hope.
by Bill Izard
Complaining is unbecoming of the true Christian and yet we are proficient at it. The cure is found in these verses. In Christ we are never hopeless or forsaken. Every trial has meaning. Meditate on this cure in order to change both your language and your heart.
1. GOD COMMANDS ME NEVER TO COMPLAIN.
Do all things without complaining and disputing. Philippians 2:14(NAS)
2. GOD COMMANDS ME TO GIVE THANKS IN EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE.
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
3. GOD COMMANDS ME TO REJOICE ALWAYS, AND ESPECIALLY IN TIMES OF TRIAL.
Rejoice in the Lord always. Phil. 4:4; Rejoice always. 1 Thessalonians 5:16; Count it all joy when you fall into various trials. James 1:2
4. I ALWAYS DESERVE MUCH WORSE THAN WHAT I AM SUFFERING NOW IN FACT, I DESERVE HELL.
Why should any living mortal, or any man, offer complaint in view of his sins? Lamentations 3:39 Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things? I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. Luke 13:2-3
5. IN LIGHT OF THE ETERNAL HAPPINESS AND GLORY THAT I WILL EXPERIENCE IN HEAVEN, THIS PRESENT TRIAL IS EXTREMELY BRIEF AND INSIGNIFICANT, EVEN IF IT WERE TO LAST A LIFETIME.
The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Rom. 8:18; For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. 2 Corinthians 4:19
6. MY SUFFERING IS FAR LESS THAN THAT WHICH CHRIST SUFFERED, AND HE DID NOT COMPLAIN.
Who when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when he suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously. 1 Peter 2:23
7. TO COMPLAIN IS TO SAY GOD IS NOT JUST.
Shall not the Judge of all the Earth do right? Genesis 18:25
8. FAITH AND PRAYER EXCLUDE COMPLAINING.
I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
9. THIS DIFFICULTY IS BEING USED BY GOD FOR MY GOOD AND IT IS FOOLISH FOR ME TO COMPLAIN AGAINST IT.
And we know that all things work together for the good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
10. THOSE MORE FAITHFUL THAN I HAVE SUFFERED FAR WORSE THAN I, AND DID SO WITHOUT COMPLAINT.
…and others were tortured, not accepting their release, in order that they might obtain a better resurrection; and others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated (men of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts and mountains and caves and holes in the ground. All these, having gained approval through their faith… Hebrews 11:35-39
11. COMPLAINING DENIES THAT GOD'S GRACE IS ENTIRELY SUFFICIENT.
My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9
12. THE GREATEST SUFFERING, THE WORST TRIAL OR DIFFICULTY, CAN NEVER ROB ME OF THAT WHICH IS OF GREATEST VALUE TO ME AND MY GREATEST JOY, NAMELY THE LOVE OF CHRIST.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Just as it is written, "For Your sake we are killed all day long; We were considered as sheep to be slaughtered." But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:35-39
by Bill Izard
Complaining is unbecoming of the true Christian and yet we are proficient at it. The cure is found in these verses. In Christ we are never hopeless or forsaken. Every trial has meaning. Meditate on this cure in order to change both your language and your heart.
1. GOD COMMANDS ME NEVER TO COMPLAIN.
Do all things without complaining and disputing. Philippians 2:14(NAS)
2. GOD COMMANDS ME TO GIVE THANKS IN EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE.
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
3. GOD COMMANDS ME TO REJOICE ALWAYS, AND ESPECIALLY IN TIMES OF TRIAL.
Rejoice in the Lord always. Phil. 4:4; Rejoice always. 1 Thessalonians 5:16; Count it all joy when you fall into various trials. James 1:2
4. I ALWAYS DESERVE MUCH WORSE THAN WHAT I AM SUFFERING NOW IN FACT, I DESERVE HELL.
Why should any living mortal, or any man, offer complaint in view of his sins? Lamentations 3:39 Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things? I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. Luke 13:2-3
5. IN LIGHT OF THE ETERNAL HAPPINESS AND GLORY THAT I WILL EXPERIENCE IN HEAVEN, THIS PRESENT TRIAL IS EXTREMELY BRIEF AND INSIGNIFICANT, EVEN IF IT WERE TO LAST A LIFETIME.
The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Rom. 8:18; For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. 2 Corinthians 4:19
6. MY SUFFERING IS FAR LESS THAN THAT WHICH CHRIST SUFFERED, AND HE DID NOT COMPLAIN.
Who when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when he suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously. 1 Peter 2:23
7. TO COMPLAIN IS TO SAY GOD IS NOT JUST.
Shall not the Judge of all the Earth do right? Genesis 18:25
8. FAITH AND PRAYER EXCLUDE COMPLAINING.
I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
9. THIS DIFFICULTY IS BEING USED BY GOD FOR MY GOOD AND IT IS FOOLISH FOR ME TO COMPLAIN AGAINST IT.
And we know that all things work together for the good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
10. THOSE MORE FAITHFUL THAN I HAVE SUFFERED FAR WORSE THAN I, AND DID SO WITHOUT COMPLAINT.
…and others were tortured, not accepting their release, in order that they might obtain a better resurrection; and others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated (men of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts and mountains and caves and holes in the ground. All these, having gained approval through their faith… Hebrews 11:35-39
11. COMPLAINING DENIES THAT GOD'S GRACE IS ENTIRELY SUFFICIENT.
My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9
12. THE GREATEST SUFFERING, THE WORST TRIAL OR DIFFICULTY, CAN NEVER ROB ME OF THAT WHICH IS OF GREATEST VALUE TO ME AND MY GREATEST JOY, NAMELY THE LOVE OF CHRIST.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Just as it is written, "For Your sake we are killed all day long; We were considered as sheep to be slaughtered." But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:35-39
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