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I’m ready to quit now…

I’m ready to quit now…

June 8, 2015 Selena Design Blessings ,

“…but I can’t“, says one of the Pastors I met this morning.

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As soon as he entered the office, I saw that he needed encouragement and prayer. “Something bothering you?”, I asked. He said that his hip has been hurting but I also see in him that he is discouraged. I have been discipling him for several years and we are now good friends. He trusts me and I trust him.

The reward is out of this world

I told him that serving God is the best thing we can ever do in this life but it will cost us everything. It is not easy but quitting is not an option. Sometimes, we struggle with relationships, finances, spiritual and physical ailments. However, we have to endure because the reward is out of this world…literally.

God said in John 14:1-4, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.” – NIV

I remember when God used me to negotiate on his behalf regarding the house that he was renting to own. The detached garage caught in fire and damaged one side of the house. God put in my heart to help him. After a series of conversations, the landlord gave him the house plus a few thousand dollars to repair it!

After I reminded him that he will not be paying house payment soon, he perked up. Before he left the office, my wife and I prayed for him. He left the office encouraged and felt

the joy in the Holy Spirit.

Full of promises

Today is a new day full of promises. The Bible says, dwell in the things of heaven rather than the world’s because our final destination is eternity with Jesus.

If you feel discouraged or defeated, I would like to encourage you to speak with someone; you’re never alone. If you want to know more about the promised eternal life, speak to a Pastor or contact me at 317-578-3370.

Quitting is not an option.

God bless,

Merlin

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Blog Talk Radio: Living In God’s Dominion On Earth

Blog Talk Radio: Living In God’s Dominion On Earth

August 25, 2014 Selena Design Blessings ,

Current Christianity Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with ArtSees Diner Radio on BlogTalkRadio

Author Merlin Gonzales returns to ArtSees Diner, Be InSpired, Be Transformed for this personal interview focusing on his book, “Kingdom In Our Midst” with Host Mary E. LaLuna. Joining Merlin and Mary will Donna Cherry, Facundo Cortez, and Ke’tre Dickens to share with our listeners the power of the message found in Merlin’s work.

Merlin founded Faith Hope and Love Intl., which collaborates with churches crossing denominational lines. He has developed the concept of “Mission Trips in Your Own Backyard” to unify the Body of Christ by bringing the love of God into the community. Merlin’s messages and teachings are about raising up a generation passionate for God to build a legacy of transformation. He is an Advisory Council Member for the State of Indiana Office of the Faith-based and a co-host for Religion in the News. Merlin speaks at churches, businesses, government, educational institutions and faith based organizations to encourage people to live out their faith. He is a church consultant helping pastors reach out in their communities to raise and train leaders. Merlin and his wife Annie live in Noblesville, Ind.

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July 20-26: FHL Week 2014 – A decade of missions

July 20-26: FHL Week 2014 – A decade of missions

July 11, 2014 Selena Design Blessings ,

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It seems like years go by quickly when you are having fun. I vividly remember the first FHL Week in 2005. So, as a part of the 10th Annual FHL Week celebration (and to reminisce the past blessings), I am writing a series of short Blogs about the history of our organization  (see the very first FHL Week banner!). I hope you would be blessed as you read them; you have been a part of this magnificent journey.

In the past several weeks, I have been interviewing people about hunger. We have put together a comprehensive report about the pantries in selected townships. The findings would be used to help improve our food pantry operations and training manual. This report also helps us in defining the next FHL Week which is focused on addressing hunger.

During FHL Week (July 20-26) we are planning to help neighborhood food pantries through food drives, food distributions, repairing or building shelves, organizing, gardening, neighborhood cookouts and many other hunger projects. Please check our FHL Week official site  to find out more info.

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