Enjoying Shabbat and Kosher Laws

I felt like I wanted to let everyone know, the development of my wanting to live by God's law and in particular Shabbat (Sabbath) and Kosher (dietary food laws) What an amazingly enjoyable and profoundly satisfying change.

There is a scripture in Genesis 2 that says: "Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished. And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made." I get amazing enjoyment sharing this because it's brought me such freedom!

Weakness and Strength

I'm feeling very much seperated, valued, and appreciated. My heart is buoying in a state of perpetual contentedness. My freedom comes from knowing that God is also, chilling out. that's where I am too. But the peace is broken when I'm asked the question "so how are you today?" My response has to be, that my weaknesses are being played against my strengths.

YWAM Update: Follow up

Hi there, everyone!

Coming from Christchurch, NZ on a cold and rainy day. There must be many angels in Heaven pleased with seeing the earth nourished and plants growing today. It's been a while since I sent out an update. So, if you're in Christchurch, or even if you're not, sit down, get a hot drink and enjoy! That sounds like a good idea...

the eyes of God

"Let no one say when he is tempted, 'I am tempted by God'; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone." (James 1:13 NKJV)

I have long wanted to share something on this subject. So i'm so excited to finally have something to say! The topic puts me on edge however that's the fear of the Lord. I feel like i'm a child in this subject however.

God is my support

One of the speakers at Before Thy Face used this line in his sermon. Here is my journey in the last few days in faith and finances!

Jodi and I prayed after the church service on Sunday, with $6 between us knowing that we would somehow get to Christchurch. Jordan from THOP gave us some food and we received just enough money for us to make the ferry crossing!

What do Angus beef, blizzards in the desert and time travel have in common?

God surprises us

This is part 4 of "Journey to Tauranga" Thanks!

I heard God say, "these are waiting spots for you" - I can't put words to what God has done. Even if i were to tell the whole story it would somehow appear garbled. I have seen friends, I have embraced my family, I have cried out to God because He is worthy, I have been provided for by God Himself.

Journey to Freedom

I can't take the credit for this, I could be anywhere, in a ditch or shivering on the side of the road. My enthusiasm comes from knowing I can encountering God's heart every day regardless where I am. I can't live half-heartedly as if I can have some trading on the side while having a relationship with Him. It's either all or nothing.

Well, Part 3 "Journey to Tauranga" - from Bulls to Rotorua.

The place i set up to today was near the exit of bulls. After two hours of holding out the sign, my ride came! It was immediately after saying "I want a ride to Tauranga" - God was saying. There is no discretion between the two. She took me to Taupo where we parted ways. I played the guitar for the first time, today. Then I decided to put my sign out there, and now I'm in Rotorua. I ahve been paid with unrepayable kindness. That's what I like about kindness. I never want to be paid for it! I know that there is strength in me.

Journey to Tauranga

Here is part 2 of "Journey to Tauranga" Thanks!

I left to go hitchhike. All my feelings were about getting a ride, and how this was a bad spot to hitch hike from (lots of trucks passing by, very fast) when immediately God Provides again. Neville (If you are reading this) Thanks for giving me a lift to picton and your advice! You see, as soon as I my mind wandered i began singing, and the singing was a chorus

The Weeping Traveller Part 2

Here is part 1 of the "journey to Tauranga" as I wrote in my diary. Thanks!

I left church shortly after 12 to camp by the main road to Rangiora. I'm at Jamie and Alex's flat right now, in Blenheim. I got a ride with them from Woodend about 2 oclock. We've talked about everything from morals, to freedom, predestination, sin, redemption, righteousness, goodness to encountering God's heart every day (God has emotions). I am grateful. Thank you Lord. If we're made in His image then we do our best to be like Him. I am sincerely thankful for the generosity - opening up their homes to couch surfers and including me in conversations. I feel like we're friends.

YWAM Updater: Lead by the Holy Spirit

Hello Everyone!

Creativity is something to admire at. You never quite know what you will think up next, especially when being led by the Holy Spirit. What do shaving your hair, graduation and earthquakes have in common? Prepare to be dazzled, fascinated and excited!

To Never Forget

"In what way have you been changed that you no longer want to go back?"
Let me tell you why you should not go back, EVER, it's because you have a testimony that you must never forget. You are looking at just how wrong the way we do things is, the way we pray, the way we worship, the way we love each other, do community together, forgive one another, be merciful, compassionate, kind to each other. NEVER stop running.

Praying with a burden from God's heart

Praying for a country without a burden is like showing up to work without a brief case. It doesn't work. If you offend some people then that's alright, the world is at stake here. We can't expect to genuinely pray without offending some people. to pray with a burden means that you are emotionally involved with that country. However I want to take it from a different angle.

10 expectations for the coming year

Hello, I have been blessed today to record and produce some videos on youtube based on notes of what I believe God is saying for us as pertains to where we are at and what is there yet future. Like I say in the videos, i pray and hope that this blesses you that what you are experiencing is in fact the same thing I'm going through. And we will do this together. The Holy Spirit is pre-dominantly concerned with the future (John 16:13)

Honoring the Holy Spirit as the writer of the Holy Bible

"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness," (2 Tim 3:16)

"knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation,for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit." (2 Peter 1:20, 21)

After selflessness, comes correct interpretation of the Bible. Take for example, Psalm 27:1-4:

Tuning your spirit to discern spiritual senses (fragrances)

"Because of the fragrance of your good ointments, Your name is ointment poured forth; Therefore the virgins love you." (Song 1:3)

"But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." (Heb 5:14)

When we became born again, we became a new creation. (2 Cor 5:17) This means that we have an aroma of life. You can smell life. When you are around a dead body it has its own smell. There is an aroma of life as well. God invites us to exercise our spiritual senses so that we discern both good and evil. In our natural body we have 5 senses: Touch, Taste, See, Hear, Smell. We also have Spiritual senses of the same kind. (see various scriptures: 1 Peter 2:3) The significance of the book of Song of Songs is that it explodes in it's revelation of the spiritual sense of smell.

Pleasure and the Pursuit of

I was going to call it God's Passion for His Glory - after the John Piper book of the same name. Let me recommend it to you. It will blow your mind (Hopefully more than that-) take you deeper in the Lord Jesus. Here is a humble teaching on Philippians 2 which I would like to offer up so that your hearts are rewarded with true riches. Lets start...

Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.