Southern New England Youth Convention - The Launch 09

Man, I am still recovering from a great weekend of ministry with my great friends Tim and Tina Moen there in Southern New England. What a great convention they put on - THE LAUNCH 09. 1500 teens packed at the Mass Mutual Center to hear the word that God had given me and a host of other great ministries.

One special highlight was seeing hundreds of teens lift their hands to accept Christ as savior. That sight never gets tiring. The beauty of what God does in the hearts of students at venues like that grips my heart with passion for the Cross. A moment that stood out to me was a teen that came to my wife and I and told us that she was cutting and wanted to end her life followed by the fact that my message has changed her mind and heart about how to approach God and wants to follow HIM. Hearts are being mended and turned in these last days. The Word of God will always remain as our source of peace and purpose.

Thank you friends, followers and supporters. You touched 1500 teens this week. Check back because I am on a flight today to Michigan to preach to hundreds more about Jesus! I can use your prayers and protection.

Tony



(pictures courtesy of Chris Hurtado. Thanks Chris!)

Prayer

“Intercessory prayer might be defined as loving our neighbor on our knees.”

— Charles Brent

Power to Serve!

“Real authority is the power to serve.”

— Dick McMullen

DON'T PUT IT OFF

I just preached an AM and PM at Livingston, NJ this weekend and a special spirit of God and peace hit the room on Sunday morning. One thing that I felt the spirit lead me to share I want to share with you. One thing I have noticed in talking to so many people is that they feel let down by the economy and that God maybe has not heard their prayer etc. I can fully identify with that. There are times that I myself feel like the intricacies or details of this Christian life become too much for me to trust God. "But take heart", Jesus said, "I have overcome the world." There is no mystery or waiting for this to happen. HE HAS DONE IT! No need to mail in your faith or to abandon the promises He has laid out for you. The promises have not departed nor has He. Make no mistake, you have a mission and God the father will make everything possible to see you accomplish that. Trust Him and get to work. Do not put off what He has called you today! Live your today like it's your last!

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.
- Pablo Picasso

Blaze Torch and "Life Changing Ministries"

Hey, I just want to take a moment and tell you about a good friend of mine who is doing some great music that is God centered.

I don't know if many of my friends know but I come from an extensive Hip Hop background where it was something big in my life and music generally was. But it was the Gospel Hip Hop scene that brought curiousity to me in regards to the gospel and eventually led me to Christ. It intrigued me much that someone can rap and not curse - amazing. Many people say that christian music is too preachy but honestly the world music is the one that is preachy. It is so redundent in its repitition and theme. Even as a non-believer I was very impressed with the fact that someone can put so much meaning in their music. Music is a very powerful tool for either kingdom.

Blaze Torch is not a new found friend but a long time friend who is bringing the gospel music industry a gift - his gift. If you are in the city or suburb, you need to schedule this minisitry to your students. His experience, gift and ability to bring truth on a speaking scale as well - not just rapping - is phenominal.

Blaze has no idea that I am doing this nor asked me to do so. I decided to do this because when I see something that needs to be highlighted, I give my 2 cents. I felt led to take a moment on his behalf and tell you that ministry will reach your teens and even adults. I believe that you will be blessed. If you are planning any event, rally, outreach or whatever, book this man of God and your ministry will benefit from it.

For more information on this minisitry - visit: www.blazetorch.com
You can also find him on facebook, myspace and youtube.

Answered Prayers

"Our prayers are answered not when we are given what we ask but when we are challenged to be what we can be."
- Morris Alder