I know there may be some who have questions as to what the future maybe for my role at Calvary
I would love to address any questions or concerns
Pastor Paul
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Praise God For His Grace
God gave us a half hour together last night
What a privilege it was to teach the word of God for a half hour
Oh it was difficult! But God was glorified!!
How you may ask?
I don’t deserve one minute
We don’t deserve one minute
We deserve the wrath of God
Yet, He gave us His grace last night
He gave us a half hour
And not only that but there will come a day when He will give us forever, eternal life
God is Good, God has a purpose for this trial…….Amen?
Jesus loves us more than we can imagine
Lets trust Him, love Him, and praise Him
Pastor Paul
What a privilege it was to teach the word of God for a half hour
Oh it was difficult! But God was glorified!!
How you may ask?
I don’t deserve one minute
We don’t deserve one minute
We deserve the wrath of God
Yet, He gave us His grace last night
He gave us a half hour
And not only that but there will come a day when He will give us forever, eternal life
God is Good, God has a purpose for this trial…….Amen?
Jesus loves us more than we can imagine
Lets trust Him, love Him, and praise Him
Pastor Paul
Friday, October 10, 2008
Salt and Light
The church is to be salt and light Jesus said
Matthew 5:13-16 13“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Are we truly living to the glory of God?
Are we truly living lives that show this hell bound world the love of Jesus?
We should be!!!!
The teachers said, “Boys here’s a watch. What is it for?” the children answered, “to tell time.” “Well,” he said, “suppose my watch does not tell time. What is it good for?” “good for nothing, sir.”
Then the teacher asked, “What is the chief end of man?” and they replied, “to glorify God.” “but suppose a man doesn't glorify God. What is he good for?” “good for nothing, sir.”
He gave His all, He died on the cross, He set us free, let’s give our all for His glory and be good for His kingdom.
Amen?
Pastor Paul
Matthew 5:13-16 13“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Are we truly living to the glory of God?
Are we truly living lives that show this hell bound world the love of Jesus?
We should be!!!!
The teachers said, “Boys here’s a watch. What is it for?” the children answered, “to tell time.” “Well,” he said, “suppose my watch does not tell time. What is it good for?” “good for nothing, sir.”
Then the teacher asked, “What is the chief end of man?” and they replied, “to glorify God.” “but suppose a man doesn't glorify God. What is he good for?” “good for nothing, sir.”
He gave His all, He died on the cross, He set us free, let’s give our all for His glory and be good for His kingdom.
Amen?
Pastor Paul
Saturday, October 4, 2008
A Little History
In June of 2006 Wendy, Samuel, Cameron and myself were in Florida visiting my mom (Grace) and three brothers (Mark, Brian and Troy). After three years of taking over Calvary Santa Fe I was tired and stressed.
I took over the church June 29th 2003 after the pastor committed adultery nine months earlier destroying the church.
The pastor who took over was put through the mill (death threats, personal attacks) and had felt the calling away from the church.
The Friday before the first Sunday I taught at Calvary Santa Fe I received a phone call. The man on the other end of the phone said “if you teach this Sunday it will be your last… Watch your back”.
That was the beginning of three years of hardship and heartbreak.
At the same time Calvary Albuquerque had pastoral issues and I was on the board of directors. Stress, stress, stress!!!!
So, I was in Florida taking my first vacation in three years and started to get numbness on the right side of my face. I just shook it off and didn’t think much about it, until I got back to Santa Fe. The numbness came on throughout my whole body very strong and very painful, my vision also changed (light sensitivity) These persist even now.
For the last two years I have seen many doctors with no diagnosis. MRI’s, CT Scans, X-rays and a Spinal Tap has doctors baffled.
By God's grace I have been able to teach Wednesdays, and Sundays for the last two years.
On Sunday August 24th 2008 I was unable to continue half way through the first service.
I am now suffering from vertigo on top of all the other issues.
I am pursuing new doctors and new tests having a strong desire to get back in the pulpit.
My faith is strong in Jesus!!
I trust Him, love Him, adore Him, worship Him
He is good, He is great, Praise Him with me Brothers and Sisters
Please pray for myself and my family.
Please pray for our church.
The church is healthy and strong, healed and godly.
God has blessed Calvary Santa Fe.
Pray for Vic, Issac, Woody, and Ken who have stepped up big time. For Krista, Julianne and Chandalee who are so valuable to the ministry.
I praise God for all He has and will accomplish in our church.
That’s where you the congregation comes in.
Serve Jesus by serving one another, support the church prayerfully and financially.
Step up and live out what we have been taught about God's goodness in the midst of suffering.
Live out the gospel of Jesus Christ.
I am praying for you daily.
All For His Glory
Pastor Paul
I took over the church June 29th 2003 after the pastor committed adultery nine months earlier destroying the church.
The pastor who took over was put through the mill (death threats, personal attacks) and had felt the calling away from the church.
The Friday before the first Sunday I taught at Calvary Santa Fe I received a phone call. The man on the other end of the phone said “if you teach this Sunday it will be your last… Watch your back”.
That was the beginning of three years of hardship and heartbreak.
At the same time Calvary Albuquerque had pastoral issues and I was on the board of directors. Stress, stress, stress!!!!
So, I was in Florida taking my first vacation in three years and started to get numbness on the right side of my face. I just shook it off and didn’t think much about it, until I got back to Santa Fe. The numbness came on throughout my whole body very strong and very painful, my vision also changed (light sensitivity) These persist even now.
For the last two years I have seen many doctors with no diagnosis. MRI’s, CT Scans, X-rays and a Spinal Tap has doctors baffled.
By God's grace I have been able to teach Wednesdays, and Sundays for the last two years.
On Sunday August 24th 2008 I was unable to continue half way through the first service.
I am now suffering from vertigo on top of all the other issues.
I am pursuing new doctors and new tests having a strong desire to get back in the pulpit.
My faith is strong in Jesus!!
I trust Him, love Him, adore Him, worship Him
He is good, He is great, Praise Him with me Brothers and Sisters
Please pray for myself and my family.
Please pray for our church.
The church is healthy and strong, healed and godly.
God has blessed Calvary Santa Fe.
Pray for Vic, Issac, Woody, and Ken who have stepped up big time. For Krista, Julianne and Chandalee who are so valuable to the ministry.
I praise God for all He has and will accomplish in our church.
That’s where you the congregation comes in.
Serve Jesus by serving one another, support the church prayerfully and financially.
Step up and live out what we have been taught about God's goodness in the midst of suffering.
Live out the gospel of Jesus Christ.
I am praying for you daily.
All For His Glory
Pastor Paul
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