Live Broken

Happy Memorial day.

"Our spirit is released according to the degree of our brokenness. The one who has accepted the most discipline is the one who can best serve. The more one is broken, the more sensitive he is."
~Watchman Nee

The Mission Church - Holmes, NY

This weekend we had an incredible time in the Lord at The Mission Church reaching and restoring hundreds as we were part of a fantastic revival with a friend of ours Jeff Deyo.

Friday night the weekend opened up with a worship concert. I have worked with Jeff before but Friday night he was at a new level. He was instrumental in leading 500 people to the presence of God. His newest album and song UNVEIL is incredible. This was all great but the highlight of the night by far was the 20+ people that came to Christ. The night was fantastic and souls were connected to God.

Saturday and Sunday services were each special. The presence of God rocked many lives particularly students. God is committed to the impacting us in the same level that you are committed to Him. Here are a few testimonies:

"I wanted to write to you to tell you that you are truly an amazing speaker. I love your sermons. thank you so much for coming to our church ...I had an amazing time and I definetly got closer to God. I just wanted to say thank you sooo much."-Aimee

"I just wanted to drop you a line and thank you for the awesome impact you had on my daughter when you preached at the Mission Church youth revival this past weekend. You are an amazing anointed man of God! I praise Him for all He accomplishes through you and thank you for being a willing vessel. Be well..."-Helena

The Mission Church led by Gregg and Laura Johnson has something special going on in that region and I am proud to be a part of a great church like this. Pastor Paul and Pastor Nik are fantastic pastors and a doing a great job. The youth worship band was honestly one of the best I have ever heard. It was great weekend. I thank God for the opportunity to bring the love of God to the masses. Let's keep proclaiming the truth. What a great weekend.

-Tony

A Mother's Day Poem

For the mothers, I came across a poem very much worth posting to you, my small but faithful blogger friends:

Before I was a Mom -
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.

I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.

I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on.

Pooped on.

Chewed on.

Peed on.

I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.

I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.

Or give shots.

I never looked into teary eyes and cried.

I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.

I never sat up late hours at night watching a babysleep.

Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't wantto put him down.


I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when Icouldn't stop the hurt.


I never knew that something so small could affect mylife so much.


I never knew that I could love someone so much.


I never knew I would love being a Mom.


Before I was a Mom -
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside mybody.


I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungrybaby.


I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.


I didn't know that something so small could make me feelso important and happy.


Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.


I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache,the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.


I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.

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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Ordination

Yesterday was one of the most special days of my life. I was ordained with the Assemblies of God. I have thought about that day for a long time and how it would all play out. It was all I thought and more. Special it was. My beautiful wife, mom and sister attended along with my pastors (Jim and Holly) and many friends that were there by default for the ministry summit. Congrats to some of my rev. buddies Craig and Adam. (way to go fellas!) The immense responsibility hit me very strong when I realized the importance of my calling and ministry. Everything we do affects the kingdom in some way and that is a powerful thought. May the heart of God beat in me.

It was a great day of responsibility and acceptance. I am proud of my accomplishments and where God has me at this point in my life. That said, I am more proud of what God is doing with my wife and I as well as this ministry. Praise be to God. I believe that my best days are ahead of me and those that stood with me yesterday. Thank you to all who wished me the best.

Baby News

Elisha and I found out that we are having our second baby and IT'S A BOY! We are excited to bring a new life in the world and raise up Godly boys. Elisha is due September so pray for us and our intense travel schedule and a healthy baby boy.