Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: Philippians 2: 9
We are told that He has been given “a name that is above every name”.
What name is it?
JESUS!
At the mention of that simple name:
Live’s have been altered;
Fevered brows have cooled;
Blinded eyes have opened;
Deaf ears have unstopped;
Sin’s shackles have fallen away;
Night has turned to day;
Defeat has been swallowed up in the jaws of victory;
Hope had replaced defeat;
Dead men have come to life;
Lost men have been found;
Devils have trembled;
Sinners have broken;
Saints have shouted;
Angels have bowed;
More has been done through the agency and power of that Name than of all the names of all other people combined.
There really is just something about that Name!
The Name Jesus is the sweetest Name ever to fall upon human ears!
That Name is a cause for celebration in Heaven.
That Name strikes fear into the hearts of the inhabitants of Hell.
That Name is what changed my life, opened my eyes and saved my soul!
There’s Just Something About That Name!
In Heaven they know that Name! In Heaven they praise that Name! In Hell they know that Name! Those in Hell will one day bow and praise that Name! Satan knows that Name! One day, even Satan himself will bow and praise that Name! The only place where the Name of Jesus is not known in power and glory is in the heart and lives of lost men and women. One day, even you, lost friend, will bow and praise that Name. Doesn’t it make more sense to bow in this altar and acknowledge and accept that Name today and be saved, than to deny Jesus, die lost and still have to acknowledge His as Savior, Lord and Christ some day? Don’t you want to do it when it can save you instead of when it can do you no good?
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Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Thursday, December 21, 2006
KWANZAA HISTORY
Kwanzaa, (matunda ya kwanza, Swahili for “first fruits”), an African American holiday observed by African communities throughout the world that celebrates family, community, and culture. It is a seven-day holiday that begins December 26 and continues through January 1. Kwanzaa has its roots in the ancient African first-fruit harvest celebrations from which it takes its name. However, its modern history begins in 1966 when it was developed by African American scholar and activist Maulana Karenga.
Kwanzaa is organized around five fundamental activities common to other African first-fruit celebrations:
(1) the ingathering of family, friends, and community;
(2) reverence for the creator and creation (including thanksgiving and recommitment to respect the environment and heal the world);
(3) commemoration of the past (honoring ancestors, learning lessons and emulating achievements of African history);
(4) recommitment to the highest cultural ideals of the African community (for example, truth, justice, respect for people and nature, care for the vulnerable, and respect for elders); and
(5) celebration of the “Good of Life” (for example, life, struggle, achievement, family, community, and culture).
Kwanzaa is celebrated through rituals, dialogue, narratives, poetry, dancing, singing, drumming and other music, and feasting. A central practice is the lighting of the mishumaa (seven candles) of Kwanzaa. A candle is lit each day for each of the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles).
These principles are:
Kwanzaa is organized around five fundamental activities common to other African first-fruit celebrations:
(1) the ingathering of family, friends, and community;
(2) reverence for the creator and creation (including thanksgiving and recommitment to respect the environment and heal the world);
(3) commemoration of the past (honoring ancestors, learning lessons and emulating achievements of African history);
(4) recommitment to the highest cultural ideals of the African community (for example, truth, justice, respect for people and nature, care for the vulnerable, and respect for elders); and
(5) celebration of the “Good of Life” (for example, life, struggle, achievement, family, community, and culture).
Kwanzaa is celebrated through rituals, dialogue, narratives, poetry, dancing, singing, drumming and other music, and feasting. A central practice is the lighting of the mishumaa (seven candles) of Kwanzaa. A candle is lit each day for each of the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles).
These principles are:
- Umoja (unity);
- Kujichagulia (self-determination);
- Ujima (collective work and responsibility);
- Ujamaa (cooperative economics);
- Nia (purpose);
- kuumba (creativity);
- Imani (faith).
Kwanzaa ends with a day of assessment on which celebrants raise and answer questions of cultural and moral grounding and consider their worthiness in family, community, and culture.
Monday, December 18, 2006
Who is Jesus?
In Genesis, He is God the Creator.
In Exodus, He is the Passover Lamb.
In Leviticus, He is the High Priest.
In Numbers, He is the Pillar of Cloud By Day and the Pillar of Fire by night.
In Deuteronomy, He is the Prophet like unto Moses.
In Joshua, He is the Captain of our Salvation.
In Judges, He gives Victory Over Enemies.
In Ruth, He is the Kinsman Redeemer, Your Lover.
In 1st and 2nd Samuel, He is the Trusted Prophet.
In 1st and 2nd Kings, He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
In 1st and 2nd Chronicles, He is the intercessor and High Priest.
In Ezra, He is the Temple.
In Nehemiah, He is the Rebuilder Of The Broken Down Walls Of Our Life.
In Esther, He Stands In The Gap To Deliver You From Your Enemies.
In Job, He is the Ever-Living Redeemer.
In Psalms, He is the Shepherd.
In Proverbs, He is Wisdom.
In Ecclesiastes, He is your Purpose, delivering you from vanity.
In the Song of Solomon, He is the Lover And Bridegroom.
In Isaiah, He is the Mighty Counselor, the Prince of Peace, the Everlasting Father.
In Jeremiah, He is the Balm of Gilead, the soothing salve for a sin-sick soul.
In Lamentations he is the Ever-Faithful One upon whom you can depend.
In Ezekiel, He is the one who Brings Dry, Dead Bones Back To Life.
In Daniel, He is the Fourth Man In “Life's Fiery Furnaces.”
In Hosea, He is the Faithful Husband, That Is “Forever Married To The Backslider.”
In Joel, He is the Baptizer With The Holy Ghost And Fire.
In Amos, He is the Burden-Bearer.
In Obadiah, He is the One Mighty to Save.
In Jonah, He is the Great Foreign Missionary.
In Micah, He is Judge Of The Nation.
In Nahum, He is the Jealous God.
In Habakkuk, He is the Holy One.
In Zephaniah, He is our Savior.
In Haggai, He Overthrows The Enemies.
In Zechariah, He is Lord of Hosts.
In Malachi, He is the Sun Of Righteousness, Rising With Healing In His Wings.
In Matthew, He is the Messiah.
In Mark, He is the Wonder-Worker.
In Luke, He is the Son of Man.
In John, He is the Son of God.
In Acts, He is the Holy Ghost That Has Come Down From God.
In Romans, He is the Righteousness of God.
In 1st Corinthians, He is our Sanctifier.
In 2nd Corinthians, He the Triumphant One, Giving Victory.
In Galatians, He is Liberty.
In Ephesians, He is the Head of the Church.
In Philippians, He is the God Who Supplies all our Needs.
In Colossians, He is Completeness.
In 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, He is the Soon Coming King.
In 1st and 2nd Timothy, He is our Mediator Between God And Man.
In Titus, He is our Faithful Pastor.
In Philemon, He is a Friend That Sticketh Closer Than A Brother.
In Hebrews, He is Perfection.
In James, He is the Great Physician.
In 1st and 2nd Peter, He is the Chief Shepherd who shall appear with a Crown of Unfading Glory.
In 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John, He is Love. In Titus, He is our Faithful Pastor.
In Jude, He is the Lord Coming With Ten Thousands Of His Saints.
In the Revelation, He is the Soon Coming King.
In Exodus, He is the Passover Lamb.
In Leviticus, He is the High Priest.
In Numbers, He is the Pillar of Cloud By Day and the Pillar of Fire by night.
In Deuteronomy, He is the Prophet like unto Moses.
In Joshua, He is the Captain of our Salvation.
In Judges, He gives Victory Over Enemies.
In Ruth, He is the Kinsman Redeemer, Your Lover.
In 1st and 2nd Samuel, He is the Trusted Prophet.
In 1st and 2nd Kings, He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
In 1st and 2nd Chronicles, He is the intercessor and High Priest.
In Ezra, He is the Temple.
In Nehemiah, He is the Rebuilder Of The Broken Down Walls Of Our Life.
In Esther, He Stands In The Gap To Deliver You From Your Enemies.
In Job, He is the Ever-Living Redeemer.
In Psalms, He is the Shepherd.
In Proverbs, He is Wisdom.
In Ecclesiastes, He is your Purpose, delivering you from vanity.
In the Song of Solomon, He is the Lover And Bridegroom.
In Isaiah, He is the Mighty Counselor, the Prince of Peace, the Everlasting Father.
In Jeremiah, He is the Balm of Gilead, the soothing salve for a sin-sick soul.
In Lamentations he is the Ever-Faithful One upon whom you can depend.
In Ezekiel, He is the one who Brings Dry, Dead Bones Back To Life.
In Daniel, He is the Fourth Man In “Life's Fiery Furnaces.”
In Hosea, He is the Faithful Husband, That Is “Forever Married To The Backslider.”
In Joel, He is the Baptizer With The Holy Ghost And Fire.
In Amos, He is the Burden-Bearer.
In Obadiah, He is the One Mighty to Save.
In Jonah, He is the Great Foreign Missionary.
In Micah, He is Judge Of The Nation.
In Nahum, He is the Jealous God.
In Habakkuk, He is the Holy One.
In Zephaniah, He is our Savior.
In Haggai, He Overthrows The Enemies.
In Zechariah, He is Lord of Hosts.
In Malachi, He is the Sun Of Righteousness, Rising With Healing In His Wings.
In Matthew, He is the Messiah.
In Mark, He is the Wonder-Worker.
In Luke, He is the Son of Man.
In John, He is the Son of God.
In Acts, He is the Holy Ghost That Has Come Down From God.
In Romans, He is the Righteousness of God.
In 1st Corinthians, He is our Sanctifier.
In 2nd Corinthians, He the Triumphant One, Giving Victory.
In Galatians, He is Liberty.
In Ephesians, He is the Head of the Church.
In Philippians, He is the God Who Supplies all our Needs.
In Colossians, He is Completeness.
In 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, He is the Soon Coming King.
In 1st and 2nd Timothy, He is our Mediator Between God And Man.
In Titus, He is our Faithful Pastor.
In Philemon, He is a Friend That Sticketh Closer Than A Brother.
In Hebrews, He is Perfection.
In James, He is the Great Physician.
In 1st and 2nd Peter, He is the Chief Shepherd who shall appear with a Crown of Unfading Glory.
In 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John, He is Love. In Titus, He is our Faithful Pastor.
In Jude, He is the Lord Coming With Ten Thousands Of His Saints.
In the Revelation, He is the Soon Coming King.
Friday, December 08, 2006
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (EBONICS STYLE)
Sometimes we have to get the message across as best we can. Try this for those who can't
understand the King James Version:
1. I'm God. Don't play me. (I am the Lord thy God, thou shalt not have any other gods before me.)
2. Don't be makin no hood ornaments and charms outta me, or like me. (Thou shalt not have any graven images)
3. Don't be callin' me for no reason. (Thou shalt not use the name of the Lord thy God in vain)
4. Y'all betta be in church on Sunday,and not just the Sundays when it's Mother's day, Easter and Christmas (Remember to keep the Sabbath day holy)
5. Don't dis or cuss out yo momma...and if you know who ya daddy is, don't dis him neither. (Honor thy father and thy mother)
6. Don't be goin' on no drive bys. (Thou shalt not kill)
7. Stick to ya own Boo. (Thou shalt not commit adultery)
8. Don't be borrow'n stuff and don't give it back. (Thou shalt not steal)
9. Don't be snitchin' on the otha' man to save your behind. (Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy brother)
10. Don't be eyein' (skeeming) yo homie's crib, ride, woman, or nuffin. (Thou shalt not covet anything that belongs to thy brother).
Colossians 4:6 says "Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man."
When we tell others about Christ, it is important always to be gracious in what we say. No matter how much sense the message makes, we lose our effectiveness if we are not courteous. Just as we like to be respected, we must respect others if we want them to listen to what we have to say. "Seasoned with salt" means that what we say should be "tasty" and should encourage further dialogue no matter the race, gender or peer group. The commands and guidelines were intended to direct the community to meet the needs of each individual in a loving and responsible manner.
Thank you Brother Rev. Rudy Brooks for these "tasty" words.
understand the King James Version:
1. I'm God. Don't play me. (I am the Lord thy God, thou shalt not have any other gods before me.)
2. Don't be makin no hood ornaments and charms outta me, or like me. (Thou shalt not have any graven images)
3. Don't be callin' me for no reason. (Thou shalt not use the name of the Lord thy God in vain)
4. Y'all betta be in church on Sunday,and not just the Sundays when it's Mother's day, Easter and Christmas (Remember to keep the Sabbath day holy)
5. Don't dis or cuss out yo momma...and if you know who ya daddy is, don't dis him neither. (Honor thy father and thy mother)
6. Don't be goin' on no drive bys. (Thou shalt not kill)
7. Stick to ya own Boo. (Thou shalt not commit adultery)
8. Don't be borrow'n stuff and don't give it back. (Thou shalt not steal)
9. Don't be snitchin' on the otha' man to save your behind. (Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy brother)
10. Don't be eyein' (skeeming) yo homie's crib, ride, woman, or nuffin. (Thou shalt not covet anything that belongs to thy brother).
Colossians 4:6 says "Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man."
When we tell others about Christ, it is important always to be gracious in what we say. No matter how much sense the message makes, we lose our effectiveness if we are not courteous. Just as we like to be respected, we must respect others if we want them to listen to what we have to say. "Seasoned with salt" means that what we say should be "tasty" and should encourage further dialogue no matter the race, gender or peer group. The commands and guidelines were intended to direct the community to meet the needs of each individual in a loving and responsible manner.
Thank you Brother Rev. Rudy Brooks for these "tasty" words.
BEATITUDES OF MARRIAGE
Blessed are the husband and wife who continue to be affectionate, considerate, and loving after the wedding bells have ceased ringing.
Blessed are the husband and wife who are as polite and courteous to one another as they are to their friends.
Blessed are they who love their mates more than any other person in the world, and who joyfully fulfill their marriage vow of a lifetime of fidelity and mutual helpfulness to one another.
Blessed are they who attain parenthood, for children are a heritage of the Lord.
Blessed are they who remember to thank God for their food before they partake of it, and who set apart some time each day for the reading of the Bible and for prayer.
Blessed are those mates who never speak loudly to one another, and who make their home a place “where seldom is heard a discouraging word.”
Blessed are the husband and wife who faithfully attend the worship service of the church, and who work together in the church for the advancement of Christ’s kingdom.
Blessed are the husband and wife who can work out the problems of adjustment without interference from relatives.
Blessed is the couple which has complete understanding about financial matters, and have worked out a perfect partnership, with all money under the control of both.
Blessed are the husband and wife who humbly dedicate their lives and their homes to Christ, and who practice the teachings of Christ in the home by being unselfish, loyal and loving.
Blessed are the husband and wife who are as polite and courteous to one another as they are to their friends.
Blessed are they who love their mates more than any other person in the world, and who joyfully fulfill their marriage vow of a lifetime of fidelity and mutual helpfulness to one another.
Blessed are they who attain parenthood, for children are a heritage of the Lord.
Blessed are they who remember to thank God for their food before they partake of it, and who set apart some time each day for the reading of the Bible and for prayer.
Blessed are those mates who never speak loudly to one another, and who make their home a place “where seldom is heard a discouraging word.”
Blessed are the husband and wife who faithfully attend the worship service of the church, and who work together in the church for the advancement of Christ’s kingdom.
Blessed are the husband and wife who can work out the problems of adjustment without interference from relatives.
Blessed is the couple which has complete understanding about financial matters, and have worked out a perfect partnership, with all money under the control of both.
Blessed are the husband and wife who humbly dedicate their lives and their homes to Christ, and who practice the teachings of Christ in the home by being unselfish, loyal and loving.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
WHO IS JESUS TO ME?
1: He is enduringly strong
2: He is entirely sincere
3: He is eternally steadfast
4: He is immortally gracious
5: He is imperially powerful
6: He is impartially merciful
7: He is the greatest phenomenon that has ever crossed the horizons of the globe
8: He is God's Son
9: He is the sinner's saviour
10: He is the captive's ransom
11: He is the breath of life
12: He is the centerpiece of civilization
13: He stands in the solitude of Himself
14: He is august
15: He is unique
16: He is unparalleled
17: He is unprecedented
18: He is undisputed
19: He is undefiled
20: He is unsurpassed
21: He is unshakable
22: He is the lofty idea in philosophy
23: He is the highest personality in psychology
24: He is the supreme subject in literature
25: He is the unavoidable problem in higher criticism
26: He is the fundamental doctrine of theology
27: He is the cornerstone
28: He is the capstone
29: He is the stumbling stone of all religion
30: He is the miracle of the ages
31: No means of measure can define His limitless love
32: No far-seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shoreless supply
33: No barrier can hinder Him from pouring out His blessings
34: He forgives
35: He forgets
36: He creates
37: He cleanses
38: He restores
39: He rebuilds
40: He heals
41: He helps
42: He reconciles
43: He redeems
44: He comforts
45: He carries
46: He lifts
47: He loves
48: He is the God of the second chance, the fat chance, the slim chance, the no chance
49: He discharges debtors
50: He delivers the captives
51: He defends the feeble
52: He blesses the young
53: He serves the unfortunate
54: He regards the aged
55: He rewards the diligent
56: He beautifies the meek
57: He is the key to knowledge
58: He is the fountain of life
59: He is the wells spring of joy
60: He is the storehouse of wisdom
61: He is the foundation of faith
62: He is the doorway of deliverance
63: He is the pathway to peace
64: He is the roadway of righteousness
65: He is the gateway to glory
66: He is the highway to happiness
67: He supplies strength to the weary
68: He increases power to the faint
69: He offers escape to the tempted
70: He sympathizes with the hurting
71: He saves the hopeless
72: He shields the helpless
73: He sustains the homeless
74: He gives purpose to the aimless
75: He gives reason to our meaninglessness
76: He gives fulfillment to our emptiness
77: He gives light in the darkness
78: He gives comfort in the loneliness
79: He gives fruit in the barrenness
80: He gives future to the hopeless
81: He gives life to the lifeless
82: He guards the young
83: He seeks the stray
84: He finds the lost
85: He guides the faithful
86: He rights the wronged
87: He avenges the abused
88: He defends the weak
89: He comforts the oppressed
90: He welcomes the prodigal
91: He heals the sick
92: He cleanses the dirty
93: He beautifies the meek
94: He restores the failure
95: He mends the broken
96: He blesses the poor
97: He fills the empty
98: He clothes the naked
99: He satisfies the hungry
100: He elevates the humble
101: He forgives the sinner
102: He raises the dead
103: His office is manifold
104: His promise is sure
105: His life is matchless
106: His goodness is limitless
107: His mercy is enough
108: His grace is sufficient
109: His reign is righteous
110: His yoke is easy
111: His burden is light
112: He is indestructible
113: He is indescribable
114: He is incomprehensible
115: He is inescapable
116: He is invincible
117: He is irresistible
118: He is irrefutable
119: I can't get Him out of my mind
120: I can't get Him out of my heart
121: I can't outlive Him
122: I can't live without Him
123: The Pharisees couldn't stand Him and found out they couldn't stop Him
124: Satan tried to tempt Him but found he couldn't trip Him
125: Pilate examined Him on trial but found no fault in Him
126: Romans crucified Him but couldn't take His life
127: Death couldn't handle Him
128: The grave couldn't hold Him
129: He had no predecessor
130: He will have no successor
131: He is the lion
132: He is the lamb
133: He is God
134: He is man
135: He is the seven-way King
136: He's the King of the Jews - that's a racial King
137: He's the King of Israel - that's a national King
138: He's the King of righteousness - that's a moral King
139: He's the King of the ages - that's an eternal King
140: He's the King of heaven - that's a universal King
141: He's the King of glory - that's a celestial King
142: He's the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords
Just Give Me Jesus!
2: He is entirely sincere
3: He is eternally steadfast
4: He is immortally gracious
5: He is imperially powerful
6: He is impartially merciful
7: He is the greatest phenomenon that has ever crossed the horizons of the globe
8: He is God's Son
9: He is the sinner's saviour
10: He is the captive's ransom
11: He is the breath of life
12: He is the centerpiece of civilization
13: He stands in the solitude of Himself
14: He is august
15: He is unique
16: He is unparalleled
17: He is unprecedented
18: He is undisputed
19: He is undefiled
20: He is unsurpassed
21: He is unshakable
22: He is the lofty idea in philosophy
23: He is the highest personality in psychology
24: He is the supreme subject in literature
25: He is the unavoidable problem in higher criticism
26: He is the fundamental doctrine of theology
27: He is the cornerstone
28: He is the capstone
29: He is the stumbling stone of all religion
30: He is the miracle of the ages
31: No means of measure can define His limitless love
32: No far-seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shoreless supply
33: No barrier can hinder Him from pouring out His blessings
34: He forgives
35: He forgets
36: He creates
37: He cleanses
38: He restores
39: He rebuilds
40: He heals
41: He helps
42: He reconciles
43: He redeems
44: He comforts
45: He carries
46: He lifts
47: He loves
48: He is the God of the second chance, the fat chance, the slim chance, the no chance
49: He discharges debtors
50: He delivers the captives
51: He defends the feeble
52: He blesses the young
53: He serves the unfortunate
54: He regards the aged
55: He rewards the diligent
56: He beautifies the meek
57: He is the key to knowledge
58: He is the fountain of life
59: He is the wells spring of joy
60: He is the storehouse of wisdom
61: He is the foundation of faith
62: He is the doorway of deliverance
63: He is the pathway to peace
64: He is the roadway of righteousness
65: He is the gateway to glory
66: He is the highway to happiness
67: He supplies strength to the weary
68: He increases power to the faint
69: He offers escape to the tempted
70: He sympathizes with the hurting
71: He saves the hopeless
72: He shields the helpless
73: He sustains the homeless
74: He gives purpose to the aimless
75: He gives reason to our meaninglessness
76: He gives fulfillment to our emptiness
77: He gives light in the darkness
78: He gives comfort in the loneliness
79: He gives fruit in the barrenness
80: He gives future to the hopeless
81: He gives life to the lifeless
82: He guards the young
83: He seeks the stray
84: He finds the lost
85: He guides the faithful
86: He rights the wronged
87: He avenges the abused
88: He defends the weak
89: He comforts the oppressed
90: He welcomes the prodigal
91: He heals the sick
92: He cleanses the dirty
93: He beautifies the meek
94: He restores the failure
95: He mends the broken
96: He blesses the poor
97: He fills the empty
98: He clothes the naked
99: He satisfies the hungry
100: He elevates the humble
101: He forgives the sinner
102: He raises the dead
103: His office is manifold
104: His promise is sure
105: His life is matchless
106: His goodness is limitless
107: His mercy is enough
108: His grace is sufficient
109: His reign is righteous
110: His yoke is easy
111: His burden is light
112: He is indestructible
113: He is indescribable
114: He is incomprehensible
115: He is inescapable
116: He is invincible
117: He is irresistible
118: He is irrefutable
119: I can't get Him out of my mind
120: I can't get Him out of my heart
121: I can't outlive Him
122: I can't live without Him
123: The Pharisees couldn't stand Him and found out they couldn't stop Him
124: Satan tried to tempt Him but found he couldn't trip Him
125: Pilate examined Him on trial but found no fault in Him
126: Romans crucified Him but couldn't take His life
127: Death couldn't handle Him
128: The grave couldn't hold Him
129: He had no predecessor
130: He will have no successor
131: He is the lion
132: He is the lamb
133: He is God
134: He is man
135: He is the seven-way King
136: He's the King of the Jews - that's a racial King
137: He's the King of Israel - that's a national King
138: He's the King of righteousness - that's a moral King
139: He's the King of the ages - that's an eternal King
140: He's the King of heaven - that's a universal King
141: He's the King of glory - that's a celestial King
142: He's the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords
Just Give Me Jesus!
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About Me
- J.A. Vazquez
- I'm just, a nobody, trying to tell everybody, about Somebody who can save anybody. First I want to give love to the Father for giving me the opportunity to be an instrument for him to live in and live through for the glory that belongs to only him and Him alone. I served in the United States Navy for twenty one years and retired September 2003. During the last 3 years of my naval career, I served as co-pastor of Greater New Refuge COGIC in Fallon, Nevada under the tutelage of Pastor Gregory L. Brown. While there, I diligently served my pastor and church with the construction of a new sanctuary, and caring for the needs of all ministries, while simultaneously striving to stay focused on the mandate that the Lord had placed upon my life to preach the Word of God without compromise. I was licensed to preach November 2002 and Ordained June 2003. While stationed in Virginia Beach, Virginia, I proudly served and as constituent of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for seventeen years under the leadership of Bishop Elect W. D. Scott, Sr. and presently serve under the leadership of Bishop B. Courtney McBath at Calvary Revival Church in Norfolk, Virginia.