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Fully Committed
We say we desire to be 100 % committed to Jesus Christ on Sunday, but by Monday, we are back to managing our own lives how we see fit. We blame the world for our lack of commitment. This is no different than an adulterous husband blaming the woman he’s with for bringing him down. Yes, the world is always pulling on the Christian’s heart, but we need to love the Lord so much, that “climbing into bed” with the world is not even an option. How do we get there? It goes beyond applying Scripture to our lives and praying, for even the Pharisees did that, and Jesus came to correct them. This is why we fail; we put limits on how far we are willing to go to love God. We say, “I will pray and read my Bible, and I will even be nice to that person. “ But God never stops demanding a change of the heart and our character. Because we are so messed up, God always has a new challenge for us to become more like Him. We fear stepping out in faith. “You are saved by faith”. We fear the very thing that brings you and me to life while bowing our knees and giving our hearts to Satan by not fully obeying God. Jesus never calls us to be afraid. How can an army win a fight, if everyone is too scared to go to the frontlines? That’s why Satan is able to “win” so many souls. Because they are uncontested. People cry out to Jesus, saying
“I want to know You”. God knows better though, for their life is a true representation of the heart. If your heart isn’t God’s completely, then you will never be effective for Him. Jesus isn’t looking for people who will give Him second best. He has churches full of people who don’t love Him enough to trust Him and love Him and give Him their all. What makes Him really excited is when someone, through faith, fully gives Him everything they have. If a runner isn’t out of breath by the end of a race, he hasn’t given it his best. Have we even broken a sweat yet serving God, or are we calling for more lemonade,, while we ignore the frantic cries of those who are headed for Hell? If this is all that we allow ourselves to do and to have, then this world will continue to die, and we make God appear to be a lie, and His church a mockery.

Dareing to be Better
So the Devil thinks he can win, well not on my watch. We just had 4 people from the Cusco group go home. Witch means that 6 churches wont be planted... Well thats what the devil thinks but he's got anouther thing coming, because my new purpouse. To GROW MORE AND MORE and dedicate my every breath to grow the kindom of God!! For the flesh can not controll me and i wont let it. Just because the Cusco group has 6 poeple now dont mean scwat (Judges 7:1-10), Numbers dont matter because with Christ anything is posible. For with the Lord Jesus help, my partner and I will not only do more than 3 churches but we will over throgh thee Kindom of evil in Cusco!!
1Sa 17:44 "Come over here, and I'll give your flesh to the birds and wild animals!" Goliath yelled.
1Sa 17:45 David shouted in reply, "You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD Almighty--the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.
1Sa 17:46 Today the LORD will conquer you, and I will kill you and cut off your head. And then I will give the dead bodies of your men to the birds and wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel!
1Sa 17:47 And everyone will know that the LORD does not need weapons to rescue his people. It is his battle, not ours. The LORD will give you to us!"

Forming My Heart
So I’ve been reading and studying in Jeremiah and Gods just been forming my heart like crazy. For example, Gods telling Jerusalem that he’s going to destroy them because of their defiance and ignorance. For God has called Jeremiah the same way he's called me. Like in Jeremiah chapter one says

"Jer 1:5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. "Jer 1:6 "Ah, Sovereign Lord," I said, "I do not know how to speak; I am only a child." Jer 1:7 But the Lord said to me, "Do not say, 'I am only a child.' You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Jer 1:8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the Lord. Jer 1:9 Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, "Now, I have put my words in your mouth. Jer 1:10 See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant." Jer 1:11 The word of the Lord came to me: "What do you see, Jeremiah?" "I see the branch of an almond tree," I replied. Jer 1:12 The Lord said to me, "You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled.

See here The Lord is telling Jeremiah to be like the almond tree. But why? So I looked into it and an almond tree was known as the wakening tree because it was the first tree to bloom then. So He's telling him to go and Wake people up, it’s like he's called him to be an alarm clock. Because what happens to the alarm clock when it wakes you up at 5 for work? Some people through it, hit it or just press sleep. And that’s what this world is doing, pressing the sleep button. But were called to take the beating if necessary and wake them up.

Comfort
I’ve also been reading the Sermons of Martin Luther and he brings up a good point about comfort. The Lord is our comforter right? This is how Martin Luther puts it, “For what good is comfort, if there is no sorrow and affliction weighing down on ones neck? The fact is, your suffering will not only involve death (that would be trifling and tolerable), but, worse still, those who kill you will think they are carrying out justice, yes, even doing God a service, as though you were in the wrong, not plain wicked murder, but as though a cloud of shame hung over you, with everyone saying: Yes, that hereic got what was coming to him; there was no alternative, and so on. Thus the Lord wishes to indicate that for the apostles and Christians, not even in death would there be solace”. The part that gets me he when it say’s “For what good is comfort, if there is no sorrow and affliction weighing down on ones neck?” Why are we looking for comfort if we are not doing anything to have sorrow or affliction over? I personally think that if you aren’t getting hit by the devil then you’re not working hard enough to grow the kingdom on our Lord Jesus Christ.

Clinging Confidently
But for those of you who are getting beaten or having affliction there is comfort. Even if you can’t find it God say’s “You will find little comfort, but I am not going to let you be stuck under this assault. I won’t lead you into a quagmire to down you; rather, when there is no more comfort to be had anywhere and you are frightened and at wit’s end, then will I send the Holy Spirit who is and is called the Comforter. Have faith and do not despair; do not concern yourself with the judgment of the world, nor the judgment of your own thoughts, but cling confidently to what I say.

2 Different types of Comfort
The first is a worldly comfort, which is false and counterfeit, because it directs a person to rely on material goods, fame, honor, power and the assistance and sympathy of the high and mighty. You, my disciples, Christ says, will get no comfort there, but everything will be against you rather than for you; the world will use its power, honor, goods and wealth to extinguish you. This comfort only brings miserable, poor, uncertain comfort and its temporary relief.
The second comforter s the Holy Spirit, who will comfort you when you are frightened and discouraged, miserable and wretched, forsaken both by other people and by your own hearts. That’s why the Holy Spirit carries the name, because he is a true Comforter who doses not fail. Where there is sorrow and affliction, that’s where you find the Holy Spirit, the Comforter.

So this is just a little bit that God is showing me and teaching me. He’s molding my heart into his and it feels awesome! Please continue to pray that God continues to grow me and form my heart. Thank you all for the prayers, love and support.

Think About It
Jeremiah Weeps for His People 4:19
"My heart, my heart—I writhe in pain! My heart pounds within me! I cannot be still. For I have heard the blast of enemy trumpets and the roar of their battle cries". My heart writhes in pain for this world that runs away from the truth. In Jeremiah 6:16 says - This is what the LORD says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’. What are we doing to change that? Or Are we just going to except it? Because I don't know about you but it cannot be still!!!!! We have heard the battle cry of the enemy and the sound of his trumpets. We KNOW how bad the devil don't want the kingdom of God to grow on earth.. So are we just going to sit by and watch the devil wop us in the war that we have all ready won? Well I'm not! You? heres a video.

Dose God Exist?
Here is a little bit of info iv researched on this exact question.
1. Does God exist? The complexity of our planet points to a deliberate Designer who not only created our universe, but sustains it today.
Many examples showing God's design could be given, possibly with no end. But here are a few:

The Earth...its size is perfect. The Earth's size and corresponding gravity holds a thin layer of mostly nitrogen and oxygen gases, only extending about 50 miles above the Earth's surface. If Earth were smaller, an atmosphere would be impossible, like the planet Mercury. If Earth were larger, its atmosphere would contain free hydrogen, like Jupiter.3 Earth is the only known planet equipped with an atmosphere of the right mixture of gases to sustain plant, animal and human life.

The Earth is located the right distance from the sun. Consider the temperature swings we encounter, roughly -30 degrees to +120 degrees. If the Earth were any further away from the sun, we would all freeze. Any closer and we would burn up. Even a fractional variance in the Earth's position to the sun would make life on Earth impossible. The Earth remains this perfect distance from the sun while it rotates around the sun at a speed of nearly 67,000 mph. It is also rotating on its axis, allowing the entire surface of the Earth to be properly warmed and cooled every day.

And our moon is the perfect size and distance from the Earth for its gravitational pull. The moon creates important ocean tides and movement so ocean waters do not stagnate, and yet our massive oceans are restrained from spilling over across the continents.4

Water...colorless, odorless and without taste, and yet no living thing can survive without it. Plants, animals and human beings consist mostly of water (about two-thirds of the human body is water). You'll see why the characteristics of water are uniquely suited to life:

It has an unusually high boiling point and freezing point. Water allows us to live in an environment of fluctuating temperature changes, while keeping our bodies a steady 98.6 degrees.

Water is a universal solvent. This property of water means that thousands of chemicals, minerals and nutrients can be carried throughout our bodies and into the smallest blood vessels.5

Water is also chemically neutral. Without affecting the makeup of the substances it carries, water enables food, medicines and minerals to be absorbed and used by the body.

Water has a unique surface tension. Water in plants can therefore flow upward against gravity, bringing life-giving water and nutrients to the top of even the tallest trees.

Water freezes from the top down and floats, so fish can live in the winter.

Ninety-seven percent of the Earth's water is in the oceans. But on our Earth, there is a system designed which removes salt from the water and then distributes that water throughout the globe. Evaporation takes the ocean waters, leaving the salt, and forms clouds which are easily moved by the wind to disperse water over the land, for vegetation, animals and people. It is a system of purification and supply that sustains life on this planet, a system of recycled and reused water.6

The human brain...simultaneously processes an amazing amount of information. Your brain takes in all the colors and objects you see, the temperature around you, the pressure of your feet against the floor, the sounds around you, the dryness of your mouth, even the texture of your keyboard. Your brain holds and processes all your emotions, thoughts and memories. At the same time your brain keeps track of the ongoing functions of your body like your breathing pattern, eyelid movement, hunger and movement of the muscles in your hands.

The human brain processes more than a million messages a second.7 Your brain weighs the importance of all this data, filtering out the relatively unimportant. This screening function is what allows you to focus and operate effectively in your world. The brain functions differently than other organs. There is an intelligence to it, the ability to reason, to produce feelings, to dream and plan, to take action, and relate to other people.

The eye...can distinguish among seven million colors. It has automatic focusing and handles an astounding 1.5 million messages -- simultaneously.8 Evolution focuses on mutations and changes from and within existing organisms. Yet evolution alone does not fully explain the initial source of the eye or the brain -- the start of living organisms from nonliving matter.

2. Does God exist? The universe had a start - what caused it?
Scientists are convinced that our universe began with one enormous explosion of energy and light, which we now call the Big Bang. This was the singular start to everything that exists: the beginning of the universe, the start of space, and even the initial start of time itself.

Astrophysicist Robert Jastrow, a self-described agnostic, stated, "The seed of everything that has happened in the Universe was planted in that first instant; every star, every planet and every living creature in the Universe came into being as a result of events that were set in motion in the moment of the cosmic explosion...The Universe flashed into being, and we cannot find out what caused that to happen."9

Steven Weinberg, a Nobel laureate in Physics, said at the moment of this explosion, "the universe was about a hundred thousands million degrees Centigrade...and the universe was filled with light."10

The universe has not always existed. It had a start...what caused that? Scientists have no explanation for the sudden explosion of light and matter.
Now how can God not exist? What are we doing to show that to people? What are we doing to expand the kingdom of God? STOP THINKING AND ACT!!!!! NOW'S THE TIME.

Love Extreme 2010

4 of the people that were baptized
Wow can anyone say amen!!!!! God is awesome. Around 10,000 people came to the mega event and thousands excepted Christ into there hearts. As of the following week after we followed up with everyone, and still doing it. The people we have visited we have extended the invitation to them to come on a spiritual retreat. About 26 people came on this last one and 4 were baptized and everyone decided to be trained to be a disciple. When we brought them back from the retreat there was a celebration and 10 more people were saved then, and we took there info to follow up with them. Gods awesome.!! But in Cusco We had a kids festival one day at a kids home. It went great. So after Calin Asked the group if they wanted to go back to the hotel and rest or go help the other group in the plaza and pass out hot chocolate and info about the new church. And by my surprise they all said "we can get anuf rest in the states we came here to work lets go". So we went, And they were not there yet. Some I gathered the 25 short termers up and we prayed over the land. After ward I had a crazy idea. Lets have a kids festival here because we had the stuff with us and well why not? So we did pretty much eventually got about a hundred people there. We had face paints going, duck duck goose, balloons and puppets also mean wail telling everyone that theres going to be Hot chocolate. Well alot of time go's by and still no hot chocolate, so i had to tell everyone that they could not get the 35 gallons of hot chocolate out there. So we left, but during dinner that night got a call that they made it and served over 500 cups of coffee. It was incredible.

So sorry every one its been a while, but here i am. So far most of everyone on the team are going through culture shock.. But God has kept me strong, but iv been realizing more and more that its the weak that he called. For when I'm weak He is strong. We need to cry out to him everyday and not be pride full. I really don't think culture shock will hit me. I think that's just how Gods formed me over my life so far. Like every time something happens God just lets it roll off my mind like it never happened. God is good AMEN? But i think its for a reason.? I'm not to shure what it is yet? But i will. Please pray for the team, because some of them are just struggling and not feeling close to God. But the thing that they need to understand is that its not about the feeling. Its about knowing Gods already there. You know? I mean its like a video we all just watched, The man told a story about him walking home with his baby boy. But then it started to rain, and his boy started to whimper. Then it started to poor down like when one drop feels like a thousand. At that point a baby boy was SCREAMING and shrieking in terror. At that point the dad pulled his child close to his chest with a blanket raped around him and whispered in his ear and saying "daddy's got you, I love you buddy" over and over. But the baby could not see past the rain past the storm. So even tho we don't fee close, Our Lord is holding us in his righteous all power full hands. Telling us "daddy's got you, I love you buddy" over and over. THANK YOU LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!

Greetings everyone
Hay everyone I hope and pray everything is well “May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you his grace and peace”. I thank God our father for all of you. Everything is going well, I just reasently moved from my Peruvian family’s house To the Zamocola church for my biblical training. On the 17th of May we will be starting our training, and on the 15th of May we also received our Peruvian partners. My partners name is Jorge Solano, he’s the same age as me and he’s pretty cool so far. The language is still a little hard but I’ll get there eventually. On the 16th of May we had our orientation with our Peruvian partners to bond faster and better. One of the exercises was that everyone with their partners had to build something from whatever they could find. So my partner and I built a space ship out of two desks with a few chairs and a blanket covering it. After that we drew a space ship on the board fighting aliens. So without any practice my partner and I explained the drawing and ran together to the space ship we had created together got into it and blasted off, at that same moment we both acted like we were shooting other alien ships down. Faces red and spit flying everywhere from making gun noises, it was awesome. I have no doubt in my mind that we were meant to be partners and no doubt in my mind that one day soon we will be real good friends.

Greetings everyone. Well first of all I could not have made it here if all of you had not heard Gods call to prayer or financial support. Thank you so much for stepping out in your faith responding to the call. I have made it to Peru without any trouble by Gods grace. Peru is so beautiful!!! I have started my Spanish training. God is so amazing; Spanish is already coming rely easy for me. The culture is very different here in Peru, like in the church to greet any of the women u have to give a light kiss on the cheek. I was assigned to a church called Ramiro Priale. The church is not to big, its got a tin roof, stone walls and concrete floor. So When I first saw the church I said “what can I do to help” but there was no need. When church started Gods presence was overwhelming. Even thoe I had no idea what he was saying or what we were singing Gods presence was just so evident. Brothers and sisters God is here, he always was and always will be. As it says in John 1:23 “I am a voice shouting in the wilderness, preparing a straight pathway for the lords coming”. Thank you all so much for this opportunity, I know lives will come to Christ because of your faith. I hope and pray everything is well. The devil is has been working Peru for a while, but we are here to destroy that work with the amazing grace of our lord Jesus Christ. When the devil is hailing bullets at us, we stand strong and charge, with a wild war scream. The devil cannot/ will not have the people of Peru. All your prayers are helping so much. The 16th – 19th of march I had a chance to go to Cusco and help. There is so much rain in Cusco that the rain is washing away people’s houses. There was a impact team and I had the privilege to help them do all sorts of stuff (besides construction). We put to gather a fun fair type thing for families, we had par shoot games for them, face painting, praying with people, the Jesus film and after words we hit them with a salvation massage. Over 50 people accepted Christ into their hearts and lives. Can I get an Amen!!! Man it was awesome. Then all the girls went to the woman’s prison and got to witness to them to. I was told there was a great turnout of woman wanting to know who Jesus was. Then the next day the girls went to a girls home to witness to them. This house is for girls of the ages 12-18 years old that have children, most were sexually abused. A lot of girls also wanted to also know about Christ. O man God is good all the time. That same day I got to go around praying for people and their villages. The impact team was there for 2 weeks. Over the hole time in Cusco over 100 people stepped up and accepted Christ into their hearts and lives. Thank You all for faith and your continuing prayers and support. Praying for you all ways love Alex Adams. That was my last news letter for my church back home and to everone els who is prayin or just wana know whats going on. Man this place is so beautiful in never get sick of sayin that. Im in my 3rd month of language school and in a few weeks I get my peruvian partner. Im so pumped about meeting him and getting to know him. I have yet to meet him but it will happen. So Iv told many of you about my frog Juce experiance well heres the video.
The juce was not that bad realy. But if you can drink pureed frog you can drink anything. hah But that was the just the first week we got here. Sorry everyone its took so long to get a blog. I would keep forgetting me password. But i think i got it know. Just recently we showed a Jesus film in the street and about ten people excepted Christ into there Lives. Wow! God is good. The team God has set apart for cohort 3 are amazing. There is a picture of them up top.