I Don't Have Time

Often in this busy world there are people in high places, like bosses or managers who will have their secretary tell others by saying they are,"Out to Lunch" or "I am too busy" but not really, just to avoid seeing that person or taking the phone call. It might require time or a responsibility that they don't want to deal with now or forever, depending on the situation. However there are many other lines that people could say, but the underlying message is still the same. Don't bother me, I'm too busy to be bothered with that at this time. In the Christian world this can still be seen by so-called believers when dealing with friends or strangers. But even worse when God comes calling on them. Unfortunately, many Christians follow the example of other, rather than the example of Jesus Christ. In the Bible, did you notice that Jesus was never too busy to help someone or put them off till later when it would be more convenient for Him, unless there was a better reason, like raising Lazarus from the dead. Many Christian, like others in the world, are so busy with the things that are more important to them. Their lives are centered around their plans, instead of Christ. It could be family, friends, a career or work, pleasure, or even their goal and ambitions of whatever that might be. Do they ever consider what is more important to God or what He may want them to do or be, when He comes calling on them. The sights and sounds of this world often drown out His voice. Even if they do hear it, they are often too busy or worrying about things they think might happen or are more important to them. Another problem may have fo do with their souce of beliefs from bad teachers or ministers who think they know than God's heart and ways leading their flock to believe how they should think and act into empty ditches. God has a plan for all His children that is usually much different. Yet the world systems (the cosmos) has another one that will seduce most people into believing their way is better. Often we can see God trying to get people's attention through so called "accidents", health issues or even disasters involving the weather, fires, the economy, or even social or political issues, but seldom realize His purpose behind it all. Yet people keep turning to the wrong source for help. If they had been praying and listening to hear God voice, when He came calling on them and obey they would probably not be in the situation that they are in now. However, God is a God of second chances. So I would encourage everyone to open your heart and ears to hear Him calling on you. Don't keep putting Him off. Our Heaven Father love you more that you realize and has a much better plan for you than you could ever believe. For example, take my life. I wanted to be an artist, and I was for 25 years. However, when I was about 40 years old, God came calling on me. I had a choice and I realize how foolish I had been thinking only of my wants and desires. But I chose to follow Him and His voice, with all my heart. Along the way, I still had difficult choices to make, even though many people tried to discourage me by telling me how stupid or foolish I was, but I still made the right choices with God's help. It took courage, patience and a lot of faith, but look where I am today at 77 years old. Instead of playing golf or sitting in a rocking chair, I'm traveling around the world. I can not imagine doing anything more wonderful and rewarding as working with Him and loving His children. I believe God has something much better for all us. Because He promises us, "Aboundant Life." Don't you want that too? So don't put Him off any longer by saying "I don't have time", when that time might be a lot shorter than you think.

Odds and Ins

Wow! What an incredible time we live in. Who would have believed what we saw play out in the election for President these past couple weeks? I know many democrats are still in shock and melt down. Looking for answers, plus pointing fingers at others to blame rather than taking a good look in the mirror at themselves. What were the odds that Donold Trump would be President again according to the left-wing establishment who predicted victories along with their lies, including the media broadcasts bias projection? However the true answer is found in the scriptures in 2 Thessalonians 2:11-13 "They are lost in sin because they did not love the truth that would save them. For this reason, God will allow them to follow false teaching so they will believe a lie. They will all be guilty as they stand before God because they wanted to do what was evil and wrong." Unfortunately, this passage could also apply to many Christian who place their faith in the teachings of Christianity and their leaders, not to mention their love for the things of this world and its pleasures.I'm just going to leave it at that and let you know that I have prayed and declared that their eyes and ears are opening to receive the Truth and His forgiveness. And in the end many will find their way back home into the Father's arms and loving embrace. God is also calling all His broken, lost and orphaned children home who have had His mark on their lives from the very beginning of time.As for the ins, President Trump is draining the swamp clearing out with the old and "in" with the new picks for his administration. During the election process this past year, I have learned more about Trump that has made me admire and love the man more that God has chosen to lead us "in" to the Golden Age. Plus, He has put "in" my heart a greater love for the souls in Lima Peru, to see mpre restoration these past couple weeks since my landlord, Carlos, is gone to visit a friend. So I have the house to myself. but spend most of my time in my room, or go out to buy some food at the small mini markets and shops throughout the gated community that has two small parks a couple blocks from each other, with  beautiful flowers and trees. Plus nice landscaping along the sidewalks with all kinds of tropical plants and flowers. The house and apartments are all attached to each other and are made of bricks and stucco and a couple stores high or more and each unit is a different color and style. with a garage or a cas port with iron gates. Most of the mine markets or shops are nothing more than a small room which has an iron gate that keeps you out, and you kust point to what you want or ask for it if they have it just out of your sight. I also just go out for walks to let the presence of God touch people's lives along the way or greet them with a blessing. I am at peace as I wait on God and watch and see what He has instored for me in the few months that I have here. I believe great things are going to happen, just like in the election of Donald Trump. As for me, I have great expectations and faith for the fulfillment of my mission and God's promises to me, It is a Joy serving Christ and His Body. I was also pleased to see on the news, President Milie of Argentina with Trump this past week. He is a strong supporter of Trump and has followed "in" being a similar example of policies for his country and has already done great things for Argentina in his first year, including improving their economy, by lowering inflation by 50%. I would like to believe that my prayers and being there for three months had something to do with his success and the blessing of that nation. God is always faithful. He is the beginning and the end of all things, including the odds and ins.

The Trump Team

This space was to show the picture of Trump and Vanve standing with their lovely wives, but I was not able to tranfer the photo, so just use your imagination to do that as you read this article. In this blog article I am going to take a different approach than you would expect considering the most incredible event that took place this past week with the election of President Trump. A man who God saved from a sniper's bullet, two times, to lead America into the "Golden Age" as he describes it, and into the new age of the Kingdom of God. But before I continue, let's take a brief look at what happened last Tuesday night. on November the 5th. I am sure a lot of us were staying up late to see the result of the election. Many were anxious or nervous to see the outcome, but for some of us we already knew what the outcome would be because of the promise of God and prophecies made by certain prophets over the years. That even before Trump's first election to the USA, that he would serve a second term in the White house. And we all saw the results of those promises and prophecies. There were tears of joy and laughter, and the singing of How Great thou Art, in the camp of those in Florida where Trump was about to make his acceptance speech to the Nations around the world. While in the democratic camp they sat in stunned disbelief and sorrow that their woman champion failed to even show up or to keep her word and many promises regarding her election. Now back to this article.In the beginning God created a male and a female and for this reason a man shall leave his parents and join his wife and the two shall become one flesh. With that said, let's look again at the picture of the two couples that God chose to lead our nation, and make it great again. Where would they be without the support of their lovely wives who are of a different ethnic background? But this artical is not about color or race, but oneness. I am sure both men, Trump and Vance would acknowledge that they would not be where they are today before the world, without their support. And I am sure they are truly grateful for it as they represent a trueful team where they stand today in their principles and in their faith towards God their creator.. Today we celebrate their victory, and ours as a team also who share the same goal, faith and Husband, Jesus Christ. For we too are meant to become one flesh in Christ. Let us whole fast to His love, promises and faithfulness.To see His kingdom and ours established on earth as it is in heaven. By dying to our self-nature and living each day for His glory and for all the children of God to be born through our words and actions. Just as Trump has claimed to serve all Americans, not just the republicans, and to be a light and example to the rest of the world.

Greetings from Peru

After spending almost two wonderful months in La Paz, Bolivia, I finally made it to Lima, Peru. I left behind many wonderful friends that I will greatly miss, but I leave them in the loving hands of God, knowing that He will finish the work that I had begun, as I have done for all my friends In South America. My leaving was not necessarily my choice, but because of the laws of immigration in Bolivia regarding tourist visas.. Upon arriving at the airport to go to Bolivia, which I had already paid for, I learned that I also had to have an exit flight from the country within thirty days. In order to enter Bolivia in the first place. However, I was able to book a flight to Peru for $250 at 5:30 but it didn;t specify am or pm which I tried to find out, but I was unable to. I thought that it would be very difficult to get up and find someone to take me to the airport two or more hours earlier in the morning. However, after sitting in the airport that evening we learned my flight did indeed leave in the morning and I would have to rebook and pay again with no refund for the missed flight. So Daniel, a new friend, helped me rebook again for a flight 19 days later, and I got to spend more time with friends, and see other places and touch more lives for the Kingdom of God, including a work within the Mormon Church. So I arrived at the airport on the 23 of October, to take my flight to Peru, only to learn that I also had to have an exit flight from Peru before I could go to Peru. This was crazy, but I had no choice. I had a choice to book a flight through a travel agency at the airport or try to book my flight through Daniel on their family credit card, which he could do, because he also wanted the American couriency which I had with me to pay him. The plane fare to New Zealand was $2,100. Very expensive compared to my flight from Portland to Santiago, Chile which was $650, three times as much, But this was the direction I believe God was taking me, since I have to leave most countries within 90 days and I want to be in an English speaking country for a change. Unfortunately, after trying twice to book the plane fare to clear their credit card account, too much time was lost and I was going to miss my paid flight to Peru. However, I was able to rebook a flight three days later for another $100 penalty fee. The next day, Daniel was able to get the funds to clear their account on their card, so I was set to go for my third try to fly to Lima Peru. Daniel was such a blessing that he even printed a photo of Carlos who was going to pick me up at the airport in Lima so I would recognize him and he had photo of me. I was a little nervous about landing in Lima because of immigration and asked God's angels to go before me and clear my way through, and they did. I never went through so fast, no questions asked, Then got my luggage. They didn't even stamp my passport, which I was a little disappointed because it wouldn't be on my Passport.of countries I had been to, but not all countries stamp them, so I have learned.. When I got to the exit of the airport, Carlos and I spotted each other at the same time, and we greeted each other with a big hug, what a relief that was. Then we went outside to the street to meet his friend who brought him to the airport, and left for my new place of residence. I would be sharing an apartment with Carlos in a second bedroom. On the way there I also noticed a very large statue of Jesus Christ like the one in Brazil, on the shore of the Pacific Ocean and a large lighted cross about a mile away from it, they were just a few miles from my new home. It was a very nice large apartment, with all modern appliances including a microwave in the kitchen. My bedroom is 8x12 with no windows to look out. There is a bunk bed and it was long enough for me to sleep on the lower bunk. Also, a large desk with shelves above and below to store food and other stuff and a place to sit with my laptop. But there is no closet, however, I am able to hang my shirts on hangers from the top shelf on either side of the desk. The only bathroom is one that you entered through a gated garage, which he also shared with the neighbor who has two cars. There is no hot water to the shower or any other faucet in his apartment, So cold showers were once again my only choice, along with a toilet with no seat either, all for the Kingdom of God. The next day Carlso took me to a bank to get Peruvian currency to pay my rent of $250 per month and to buy food from the supermarket a few blocks away. There was also a super four story mall there too and the market was on the basement floor. Then we took a small enclosed three wheel motorbike taxi back to the apartment so we didn;t have to carry the food all the way back. I am excited to see what God has instore for me here in Lima, Peru. He has given me a new friend who is very kind, but does not speak English just like Oscar didn't, but we can still communicate with his phone and emails. God is so good and faithful, and a joy to work with Him, and I am expecting great things to happen here, in this new city for the hearts and souls of South America.