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Worrier to Warrior

July 9th, 2010

There is nothing ordinary about your life. You have had an encounter with the creator of the universe and an experience of salvation that now places the Lord Jesus in the very center of your being where you feel the witness of his presence . Why do so many nations have such a faith in the Gospel that they make laws to stop anyone from speaking the words found in scripture? they are convinced of its transforming power. It is a power they cannot control because its origin is not of this earth. They are confinced that if I am allowed to speak for one hour to their people and pray then their people will surrender 1000 years of cultural religion to follow the living Christ that we proclaim and history of the ministry has shown that they are correct. Jesus laid down the new law of the land.Out of his own words He said he was breaking poverty over anyone who will follow him . He said no one who beleives in him will be a captive to anyone or anything. He said that even the hardest case of lost sight is not to hard for him to fix. He said that favor with God the Creator is now available to every person who will receive it in his name. no waiting for heaven, No waiting for the lottery, No waiting for better days. No waiting on the government. Reach out today and act like you have what Jesus provided. this is the transforming power that cannot be stopped. It raises dead dreams as well as dead people. It lifts the weary to become warriors. It puts a smile on every person who sits in darkness for it truly is the light of the world.

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
for he has appointed me to preach Good News to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim
that captives will be released,
that the blind will see,
that the downtrodden will be freed from their oppressors,
and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come.” ◙
He rolled up the scroll, handed it back to the attendant, and sat down. Everyone in the synagogue stared at him intently. Then he said, “This Scripture has come true today before your very eyes!” luke 4:18

Blessings,
Dr. Kevin



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WHAT YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT

July 8th, 2010

Recently a Wall Street executive pulled a gun out and shot himself dead. He concluded that he could not live without his stocks. Another man in Los Angeles lost his job so he pulled a gun out and shot his family and himself all dead. He concluded that he, nor his family could not live without a job. I think in challenging times people are discovering what is important and what is not.

People are discovering what they can live without and what they can’t. When I grew up in a family of ten I did 4 paper routes, set up bingo for the Catholic school and picked trash up for the local Dairy Queen if I wanted an ice cream. I never thought I was needy, poor, or without. My dad was a copy editor for the Detroit News yet his salary today would qualify him for the poor farm. The standard of living has grown so high people have forgotten what is essential.

From God’s perspective there are 3 things you cannot live without.

The First thing you cannot live without is a BLOOD SACRIFICE

Hebrews 9:22
And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.

Blood sacrifice is an ancient way of living. You can find it in every culture through the ages. Why do people feel they must take blood to satisfy God?

It has to do with the life being in the blood. It has to do with the seriousness of the Sin that separated mankind from God. God was the first to shed blood when he clothed Adam and Eve in animal skin. We see the sacrifice of blood throughout the old testament.

When we minister in Asia the Buddhist say we have a bloody religion. Why? It Cost God the blood of the third person of the trinity, Jesus, to redeem us. He bought us back to God with the price of his own blood so no devil, person, or feeling, could ever say we are not righteous. Our penalty is not ignored or winked at. It it paid for and removed.

The 2nd thing you cannot live without is FAITH

Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarded of them that diligently seek him.

What is thing we call faith that connects us in a personal way to God?

It is a complete resting of your entire weight upon Him for your salvation. Not by our works, church participation, giving, speaking, or good deeds can we receive the free gift of a new life. That new life filled our souls the moment we believe in Him who took our place and paid a price we could not pay. We rely totally on His effort which frees us from worry, fear, guilt and shame. Our good works spring out of His inspiration within us but not to try and earn anything.

The 3rd thing we cannot live without is WORKS

James 2:19
Thou believes that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

In the dynamics of life there should be evidence of a person’s inner being. Who we are will pop out and it is usually in moments that we do not plan for. Tea gives its flavor when put in hot water. It is usually in pressing moments that our inner self reveals outer fruit. In times of fear, faith will paint a picture for the future in the believer. In times of sickness, confidence in the Healer will emerge. In times of anger, peace will calm the storm within. In times of wrongdoing forgiveness will cover the multitude of sin.

This fruit will show up on a believer’s tree. It is not the fruit of a charismatic, Pentecostal, Baptist, Evangelical or Catholic. It is the fruit of a Christian with Jesus Christ living within.

Blessings,
Dr. Kevin




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PURPOSE BIG ENOUGH FOR GOD

July 7th, 2010

When we challenged years ago to start a tent ministry in the newly open 23 nations of Eurasia, our vision was for one tent. Dr.Osborn asked “how many new countries and states were now open?”. We said “100 new republics”. He said that is a project big enough for God to get involved.

Since then we have worked toward that goal and now see 30 tents operational on the fields and more evangelists being trained. We are for Souls, Signs, and Success. If you are not involved in anything bigger than yourself, do you need God to get involved? If there are no battles to fight do you need Him with you to win the battle? If you are resigned to the status quo, with a retired mentality and a retired theology then you are looking at your last horizon.

Even in a depressed economy, your finances will grow if God is for you and you are expecting Him to bless what you put your hand to. Even with a history of illness, your tomorrow will be full of energy, vitality, and long life if you challenge yourself to rise up off the bed of affliction. Even with the loss of family and friends, your future will be full of laughter and new unions if you awaken to the God in you who has something to offer to all the people around you. Today consecrate yourself to be for Souls, Signs, and Success. You will never regret it.

Your friend,
Dr. Kevin




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FIND THE SPARK TO SEE THE FIRE

July 6th, 2010

I was in Moscow this past winter after the record setting freezing temperatures froze the pipes of the heater units and caused a real flood as well as a dangerous freeze inside. Our director had a good idea of an old iron gas heater in the center of the main room to warm up the house until we could replace the whole system. The heater had to turned off at night and the first thought in the morning was how to get the heater going. A little spark is all it took and everyone would gather round until the heat moved out.

Friends, Don’t start your day without the spark. Yesterday’s spark will not do. The fire has to rekindled every morning. What is that spark to you? You probably know how to find that Java stimulant for your body but it might take a little more time to spark the divine impulse within you that will lift you to deal with the day’s issues. When you’re warm then everybody around you gets to enjoy the warmth.

2 tim 1:6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

2 peter 3:11 Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder), that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior

Blessings,
Dr. Kevin



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GATE TO GLORY

July 3rd, 2010

Life is not meant to be a mundane, ordinary, stagnant experience but a continuous expressive encounter with your creator on your earth adventure before you lay down the cloak of your flesh and enter into the next life. What is the Gate you are to pass throuhg in order to enjoy the adventure?

romans 8:15 So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.”

This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike “What’s next, Papa?” God’s Spirit touches our spirits and confirms who we really are. We know who He is, and we know who we are: Father and children.

Jesus invites you to go through the gate to this life he has paid for. It requires you to do one thing. It is not a hard thing but it is the only way into the realm of glory on earth that is provided.
Jesus says:

Listen to me! You can pray for anything, and if you believe, you will have it . Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them. Whatever you pray and make request for, if you believe that you have received it it shall be yours. MARK 11:24

Prayer for humans is as natural as breathing but prayer that sees answers requires that we walk through the faith gate into the unseen and Love a life of seeing our answers before anybody else does. We are given the ability to see into the realm of answers and know we have what we desire. We are given the tool of Faith to say the results with no natural evidence of them. We are given the opportunity to make life a wonder rather than a work. Walk through the Gate.

Blessings,
Dr. Kevin



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ARE YOU TURNED ON?

July 2nd, 2010

Life can be an exciting adventure or a grind. Where do you find yourself ? When we were preaching in Benin, West Africa on the night the committee had given up all hope of setting up the location for sound, lights, platform, and recording. It looked like a catastrophe in the making but I asked myself Who could believe that we could set this up for 80,000 people with just a few hours remaining?
I went to the early audience of 5000 and asked for the boys who were 14 years old. About 30 boys came forward. I said you are my new team. Do you believe we can do this? They shouted YES with a smile and began to work. 3 minutes before the opening, the lights and sound were turned on and worked!

Benin, West Africa

Benin, West Africa

Friends, You never have to lose your enthusiasm for life. There is more to be discovered than you have years to live. What turns off the zeal of youth? Indoctrination. We can set our belief system in stone and turn our minds off. We can turn a powerful moving power in what we believe to happen into a dead formality of creed called our faith. 

To believe is to act. We must move forward and expect change as we paint the picture of the future in our heart. It is vibrant, happy and full of wonder like our youth. Don’t let age rob you of your dreams. Don’t let yesterday limit your tomorrow. Don’t let mediocrity kill your potential. Rediscover your youth. God gives you a second chance when Jesus says you must be Born Again.

Blessings,
Kevin



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WHO’S YOUR DADDY?

July 1st, 2010

The most disgusting reality TV show on the air is parading woman onto the program who want to identify the father of their child. It is a constant embarrassment for the women and the men. Self dignity and value is stripped away of these individuals as the show goes for ratings.

We are all in a birthing process. Our inner man, our Heart is producing whatever the seed that we planted.

“All around us we observe a pregnant creation. The difficult times of pain throughout the world are simply birth pangs. But it’s not only around us; it’s within us. The Spirit of God is arousing us within. We’re also feeling the birth pangs. These sterile and barren bodies of ours are yearning for full deliverance. That is why waiting does not diminish us, any more than waiting diminishes a pregnant mother. We are enlarged in the waiting. We, of course, don’t see what is enlarging us. But the longer we wait, the larger we become, and the more joyful our expectancy.” message bible romans 8

While pregnant, others can’t tell what your producing but someday everybody will see and know the daddy of our dreams. You do not need a DNA test to know the father. Plant good seeds, words, thoughts, and desire so all will rejoice at the birth of your dreams.

Blessings,
Dr. Kevin



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LEADING A LEADER

June 30th, 2010

When we discover that life is more than just survival then ideas start to come. Discovering that Life is more than just stability stirs a person to a higher goal. Understanding that Life is more than just success brings a person to their ultimate destiny. Jesus gives opportunity to each life to discover significance but it will take your best.

What brings out your best?

There are 3 things that will bring you to your best self. We see this in the life training of Peter by Jesus. Peter had 3 encounters that made him the leader of the emerging church.

First, Peter was given an invitation. Jesus called him out to follow Him. Notice that all the people Jesus called out were busy doing something. Put your hand to something and begin the journey. Your Best starts with a decision. Peter had to respond to Jesus invitation. To reach for your best will require you to let go of lesser things. Jesus introduces new possibilities.

2nd, Peter was given a revelation.

matt 16:17
“Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

You reach uncommon goals by have uncommon insights. Peter was given a glimpse of how the kingdom of God on earth was going to work. It was a revelation that Jesus could build on.

3rd Peter was given forgiveness. After his denial at the trial of Jesus he abandoned ministry and went back to fishing. Jesus appeared to him and restored him to relationship. Friends, never let your own failings stop you from receiving what you need from God to reach your potential.

john 21:15
It grieved Peter that Jesus asked him the third time, “Am I dear to you?” “Master,” he replied, “you know everything, you can see that you are dear to me.”
“Then feed my much-loved sheep,” said Jesus. “In most solemn truth I tell you that whereas, when you were young, you used to put on your girdle and walk whichever way you chose, when you have grown old you will stretch out your arms and some one else will put a girdle round you and carry you where you have no wish to go.

Blessings,
Dr. Kevin



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LEADING IN THE WORLD

June 29th, 2010

I’m attending a leadership conference here in USA while Leslie is conducting one in Mongolia with the leaders of that ancient culture. It is challenging as perceptions of Christianity are distorted by time.
Finding the bridge into a heart and the words that connect people in every culture is a miracle in itself.

While training the Erdenet team, Dr. Leslie asked the young people about sharing their faith in Mongolia. These young people told how the Mongolians consider Christianity a religion of the white people and question why they should leave the roots of their ancient Buddhism for a very young European faith.

What most people do not know is that the faith of the Nestorian Christians existed in this nation just a few centuries after Christ’s death. Missionaries carried their faith all the way from Rome to the far reaches of China, Mongolia, Central Asia and even Japan.

Every Christian is called to leadership in their world. We set the example with our words, actions and attitudes that lead people to the unseen strength that we have. What are we to consider when we evaluate our present Leader value. Ask ourselves what do we talk about ? What do we pray about? What do we cheer about? This will help us to locate if we are helping people to be their best.

Blessings,
Dr. Kevin



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ZOMBIE OR ZEALOUS?

June 28th, 2010

It was 1979 that i ministered in Spain for 3 months as the first foreign soil to be on with the Gospel.
In reflecting on the experience and how it shaped my mindset for years to come, I would say that I saw the condition of humans in a new light. I was full of zeal for God and happy to know at least that I was going to Heaven. What slapped me across the face was a reality check that people were dead while alive. We would call that a zombie. They walked. They talked. They ate and drank but had no life. They had a title for religion but few even practiced that.

All seemed to be void of spirituality with no thought for things of the heart other then fulfilling immediate passions. I was moved with compassion for the world and decided to follow my heart in a quest to bring life to a dying world. A great inspiration to me is this verse:

Jesus said: Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live( John 5:25)

Friends, if there is no spark in your heart, twinkle in your eye or hop in your step you might be dying.. The new life God is offering every human brings dead dreams back to life. Dead hopes begin to invigorate you again and dead formality is replaced by happy laughter.

Come back to life and hear His word again.

Blessings,
Dr. Kevin



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