Chazown

Woke up today with "chazown" on my mind. It is the greek word for vision.

Without vision people perish. Have the vision of God in your life manifesting.

Blessings,

Pastor Mark

New

Have you ever bought something new. Maybe a new car or new T.V., computer. Maybe it's a new job or promotion. God wants you to know the New Level He is taking you too, He has already gone before you.

New, is not always the best for everyone. Some like the old and even preferrer to stay with and at it. But God desires each and every one of us to go to the New Level.

If you are going to a New Level whether it is in your marriage, career, social life, or just life in general, here are some points to help you go to the New Level.

1. Expect God to do New things. -When you have an expectation for what God wants, then you will be able to navigate through the different feelings you may acquire on the way.

2. Believe for God to do the unbelievable.

3. Rely on His (God) way of doing things. When David came to King Saul after he had killed Goliath, the bible records that he behaved himself wisely in all his ways. That word wisely is to act circumspectly, act prudently, act wisely. David knew a new level would require him to act differently in every area of his life and this difference caused him to succeed.

4. Don't be afraid to ask the Lord. Jeremiah 33:3 call unto the Lord and He will answer thee and show thee great and mighty things.

God Blessed,

Pastor Mark

Connected

WoW! We have been on the go, but thanks be to God the best is yet to come.

There are two reasons why people do not go to church.

1. They don't know about it.

2. They don't recognize the significance of attending a local body.

Being apart of something is our human nature. If we are not apart of something then we begin to withdrawal from others. This is unhealthy. So, how do you increase and cause multiplication within your church.

It's not through negativity, hurt, lies, or manipulations. Influence gone perverted is manipulation. It's God that brings the increase. The bible states it comes in the form of thirty, sixty, and a hundred fold.

In the book of Acts the bible states the Lord added to the Church daily such as should be saved. The Lord added. God is in the business of blessing your church, business, family, career, but we have to be obedient to His will.

What caused 3000 to be added to the first church was the obedience of 120 people that waited in the upper room. It's never in the quantity, but in the quality. Yes numbers do matter. But God uses what you have.

It's imperative that people know Jesus and that there is a place for them to weekly attend and become apart of. Belonging is what every human being on planet earth desires. We desire to be accepted, loved, and appreciated. It's the Church that should be a safe haven. A hospital to some, a refreshing to others, and most important a place of hope. Connection is the key to good success.

When we express Jesus to others then they begin to see what others see. Our expression should be all about Him.

Today, is Jesus Lord of every area of your life. Is he the center and circumference. The base and the boundary, the sum and substance of what life is all about. If not, then reevaluate and make Him the center in every area of your life. It's not happen chance or coincidental that you stopped by, but by the providential hand of God.

Be Blessed

Pastor Mark

I Have A Dream

I have a Dream... A dream is an ambition or goal that one wants to accomplish. Dr. Martin Luther King stood in Washington DC. and declared a vision He would not be able to see come to pass on earth; yet the vision was fulfilled.

Do you have a dream? The dream Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had, was not a dream exclusively for or about one ethnicity, culture, or creed. His dream was for all man kind, black, white, brown, male, and female to be treated with respect and dignity. It was a dream of ending not only the racism and bigotry that had plagued our country, but to begin a paradigm shift. To create a cultural shift that would promote a place where people of all economic, social, and ethnicity background could come together for God's glory.

His dream was probably one of the biggest vision cast in the history of Man Kind, besides the one God created. Yes God has a dream too. Genesis 1:28 (King James Version)

And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. God's dream and vision is still being fulfilled today. He has had to change strategies to accomplish it, but we as Christians are able to be fruitful, multiply, and replenish the earth.

Today, what is your dream? Do not allow anyone or thing to speak doubt into your spirit that it (the Dream) cannot come true. Strategies change, but the vision stays the same. Go after what God has placed in your heart. Remember this, "it's not if ~ it's simply when". It will come to pass. Be encouraged today and go after your dream.

Bless you,

Pastor Mark

Status Quo

We are on the 6th day of 2010 and excited about this new year and this new decade. What you do today will determine your outcome for tomorrow. Go to 2010 I AM IN.org website it's awesome. We have budget and vision sheets to download. We have spiritual growth through different readings you can download and we have physical fitness. Check it out.

Are you ready for this new year? There are some exciting things we are going to be doing this year at Breath Of Life. Get connected and stay connected. God's plan is that we fulfill His will for our life.

If you are a leader, I encourage you to start the year off right by seeking God's will not only for your life, but for your staff, church and any business you have.

The bible states through scriptures they would always seek God on what He wanted to happen and how. God has the strategy and how to make it happen. When you seek Him, you'll find Him.

This year start it out right by placing God first! You only have one life to live and this is the first of the new year and the new decade. Make it count!

Jude 1:24 (New Living Translation)

Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault.

Don't fall into the status quo, break it by committing to be all that God has called you to be. If you get off track, go back and refresh yourself. He will keep you from falling. Your only a step away from victory.

2010 I AM IN.ORG

Bless you,

Pastor Mark

2010 I Am In

WoW! It's a New Year 2010. Happy New Year!!!!!

Have you made any plans yet? Do you want to succeed in every area of your life? Success is intentional, you have to do something to get somewhere.

I encourage you today to start this year by placing God first in your life. Start by going to Church if you have not gone. If you go to church start tithing and connecting to the leadership there. If you are a leader commit to lead by God's example of leading. If you are a pastor, commit to serving God like you have never served Him before.

This can be the greatest year yet, but it will depend upon what choice we make it. Make it count. God is counting on you just as much as you are counting on Him. He will never fail you. Today, take time and write down a vision. Go to www.2010IAMIN.ORG. We have resources for you don't' be left behind, take ownership of 2010. Your best life is still ahead of you.

Bless you,

Pastor Mark

What about Me?

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James 5:20 (The Message) 19-20 My dear friends, if you know people who have wandered off from God's truth, don't write them off; go after them. Get them back and you will have rescued precious lives from destruction and prevented an epidemic of wandering away from God.

Life can be selfish at times. Caring more about self than others. Looking out for the best interest, instead of looking out for God’s best interest.

Here in this passage, God is instructing us to look out for the interest of Him. To have compassion on those that have wondered from God's truth. Recently, we had a pro athletes, extra marital affairs exposed. It could be easy to point fingers, ridicule, talk about, laugh at, but I encourage every Christian to pray for him, his wife, children, their family, close friends and all impacted.

In our own, personal and private lives, who is it today that you have not reached out too. What do you need to do to show God’s love and mercy too? It might be to the one that has done you wrong or to someone who owes you money. Who ever, whatever it is, don’t write them off or think it will never change anything.

God cannot lie and what He has said, will come to pass.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

Faithful in an Unfaithful World

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1 Thessalonians 5:24 (King James Version)
24Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.


On Saturday November 28, 2009 my wife and I celebrated 11 years of marriage and counting. In a society where people are giving up on marriage, being unfaithful, I wanted to share with you some practical wisdom on how to have a thriving and successful marriage; no matter what life throws at you.

First off - marriage is work and fun. Living together without being married; is the pleasure of marriage without the work. The reason is there is no commitment. Marriage is commitment between you and your spouse and God. If you cannot commit to God, it’s going to be hard to commit to each other.

Commitment strands from being fully persuaded and trusting. Trusting comes from loving. You cannot truly love someone without trusting him or her. If you cannot trust the individual, you will not be able to truly love them. Most people cannot commit because they have had their trust violated, and so it’s hard for the individual to commit. They will commit only to a point. But without full commitment, you will never be able to have a thriving and successful marriage.

My wife and I do not argue, we simply have discussions; no, really, arguing leads to nothing more than confusion and disputes. Don’t debate everything, learn to work together and find each other’s strengths. The enemy will always show your partners weaknesses, but God will always expose the strengths and the potential he or she has in Christ. Never put your spouse down. No matter what he or she says. The bible states Satan is the accuser of the brethren. He goes around putting people down making them feel like a loser because he is one himself. Hebrews 10:25 states for us to encourage one another. When you encourage one another, you will see the strengths each one have; come out.

Men, take your wife on a date once a week, a minimum of once a month. Regardless of your schedules; make time for it. Let her know how much you love her. How you really feel about her. Women encourage your husband. Let him know that he is the superman in your life. When you encourage him and pump him up, there is nothing he will not do for you. Even when things are not going well for him, let him know you are for him and with him and that God is with him and for him. If you marriage is on the rocks, know that you can come to Jesus and He is the rock. Rest in him, lay your issues at His feet, ask him for answers, creative solutions.

Maybe you are at a point where your marriage has become almost “platonic”. Can that happen? Well platonic means to be intimate and affectionate but not sexual. When having kids, juggling your career, schedules, meetings, travel time, sometimes it feels like you have nothing left to give.

Revelations 2:4 shows us God telling Ephesus (the church) he knew their works and labor but one thing was missing and that was they left their first love. They needed to come back to God. Today take some time to evaluate where your love life is at between you and God and you and your spouse. If it is lacking decide today that you are making a come back. Change whatever you have to change in your schedule, create a new routine and work it in.

When we put God first in our life, we are able to trust that He is faithful. He can work out what seems to be broken and not going well. That includes a marriage.

Tomorrow I will continue this with Faithful in an Unfaithful World.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

Led

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Matthew 4:1 (King James Version)

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

There is a difference between being led and being pushed. God will always lead you to where you need to go and see good success. Our flesh will push us to where we think we want to go, but in destruction.

Jesus was led of the Spirit into the wilderness. This is where Jesus was placed by God to be tempted and overcome. The Holy Spirit led Him there and He will also lead us. The good news is just as He over came, so will you and I.

This process is unavoidable. He knew the best was yet to come. He had to face it, trace it, erase it and replace it with the Word of God. He knew going into the fight, that it was fixed. As long as He spoke the Word, He would come out winning.

Today, the Holy Spirit will lead you and guide you and I to the place where God can make us. Make us able to withstand all that the enemy has been prevailing. It might be a negative attitude. Maybe it’s over eating, being prideful, or maybe it’s just the lack there of. Whatever it might be, know just as Jesus was tempted and led of the Spirit into the wilderness and over come, so will you and I over come and come out ahead.

You have what it takes, not just to survive, but also to thrive in life.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

Growth Connection Factor

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Ephesians 4:16 (King James Version)

From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love..

The Phrase, “fitly joined together,“ is one Greek word –sunarmologeo. It means, to fit or frame together, be fitly framed, join closely together.

The NIV says it like this, joined and held together by every supporting ligament. These ligaments enable the body to grow and build itself up in love, as each part does its work.

What and who we connect with will be the direct result of whether or not we will grow or not.

Colossians 1:23 (King James Version)

If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister.

Growth happens as we continue with Him grounded and settled, and not moving when the times get hard, or weak.

Just like a tree the deeper the roots, the harder it is for that tree to move. I encourage you today to take the time and stay connected to leadership, but committed to Him. Jesus Christ.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

Until

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2 Kings 5:14 (King James Version)

Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.

Naaman was a commander of a great Kingdom. He had brought many victories, but he had contracted an incurable disease, leprosy. He came to Elisha. Elisha was the prophet at the time. Elisha told him to go and dip in the Jordan river seven times and on the seventh time he would be healed. The only problem was the Jordan River was at the time the dirtiest river.

Naaman said can’t I go to another river and do it. No replied Elisha. The key to success in our life is obeying exactly what God has spoken. He has the exact plan and strategy to accomplish what he has placed in our heart. Naaman walked away because it was not the way he wanted to receive his healing. This meant that death in his life was going to happen.

How many times does God instruct us to do something that will give Him glory? God was humbling Naaman. Finally, Naaman went and dipped in the water seven times and on the seventh time came out purified.

Don’t stop obeying what God has spoken for you to do until you get what you have set out to do. If Naaman had stopped at the 6th time, he would not have received his healing. Partial obedience is still disobedience.

What have or are you asking God for? What has He spoken for you to do? Do it UNTIL what you are believing for happens.

Remember our success is predicated upon our obedience of what He has spoken.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

Created to Succeed

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Jeremiah 1:5 (King James Version)

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

Everyone that was ever born was born with a plan and purpose in life. The question is do you have purpose in your life with the plan that you are following? First, we must know it’s first purpose, then passion. You can have passion for something that really has no purpose. Example - you might have a passion to watch the Sports Network all day. Unless you are going to pursue a career in Sports Broadcasting, your passion for the Sports Network is for selfish desires. A life that is fueled with purpose and passion that continues to follow a God given purpose will have good success in life.

You were created to have purpose and passion for what God purposed in your heart. God ordained and calls us to something that He placed in us. Like I said earlier, there is nothing wrong with watching sports, but if you never do anything with your purpose, then your passion will be used on something else.

I ask you, what has God placed in you that you feel called or destined to do? I always say education is the place to help me pursue the purpose of God in my life. In the process success is destined to follow.

Are you following the plan and purpose of God in your life?

God bless,

Pastor Mark

Blow Out

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Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.

Blow out. Have you ever had a tire blow out? Have you ever seen a tire blow out? In life, we sometimes experience blow-outs. Literally, it seems like what was once together is falling apart and ripping to shreds. Something that was held together by such a thick rubber substance, something that does not easily disseminate; it all comes apart. What do you do when this happens? In real life, when tires blow out, we can call a tire repair man. In real life, when life blow outs occur, we can call on Jesus.

Yes, that’s right Jesus. He is the answer to all things. You might be saying…. C’mon – but really – HOW I am going to get out of this? WHO am I going to turn to? God wants you to know that He has given you the strength on the inside to overcome. He has given you the ability and peace to go through it and come out on the other side.

Is it easy? No,not always. Is it sometimes lonely? You bet. But I want you to know that Jesus, is a friend that sticks closer then a brother. He is an ever present help in the time of trouble. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. He is a refuge and fortress when you need shelter, a daddy, and a banker. He is all things to all people, because He alone is God.

He alone can calm the raging seas in your life. He alone can bring peace in midst of turmoil and explosive situations. Today, I encourage you to call on Jesus. He’s waiting on your call to “repair” what’s blown out in your life.

God bless,

Pastor Mark

Synergy

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Hebrews 12:2 K.J.V.

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Synergy is the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effect. Separate from God our effectiveness is minimal and really not that effective. However, when we connect with God, our potential is reached and our effectiveness is out of this world.

Jesus endured the cross because of the joy that was set before him. This means He was able to reach the goal because of the joy. The word joy here means “the cause or occasion of joy.” It’s like a woman being pregnant and the joy of the baby keeps her going. Even though her back may hurt, her feet are swollen, or she is fatigued, she sees the joy.

Today, connect with the synergy of joy that Christ had when He was on the cross. When we connect to this joy, we will not only be able to endure it, but thrive through the process.

God bless,

Pastor Mark

Cover Page

What a week so far! Don’t forget I will be on The Word Network Thursday October 15th @ 8:30 pm CST and Saturday October 17th @8:30 am CST. You can also view it online. http://thewordnetwork.org/ Mark your Calendars for November 6, 2009. I will be the keynote speaker at the Texas Stars Hockey Game at the Cedar Park Center. This is the First Annual Faith Based Night. Click here for more information.

Mark 1:28 (King James Version)

And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.

God calls us to be faithful, not famous. In the process one could become famous. If Jesus were walking the earth today, He would have been on every magazine cover. They would ask Him questions about His ministry and lifestyle. What if your picture was on a magazine? What would they say about you? Could they say what they might have said about Christ?

Predicated upon the magazine company, they publish with the intent to draw attention by reporting on famous people and advertising products. Christ is in us and everywhere we go. We are a walking magazine cover for Christ. What we say, wear, do, and our mannerisms should be a representation of Christ.

Today, take the time and look at the cover you’re presenting to those around you. Is it a cover that will attract people to Christ or will it repeal people and cause them to disregard all that Christ is. Remember you are royalty. When you do this, you will see things happen for you.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

Don't Pass the Buck

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Psalm 133:2

It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;

A Godly leader must be one the is willing to grow and mature in every area of their life. The buck as they say stops at the top. As a parent what you say and do, your children will follow.. As a manager the atmosphere you set will be the preceding success of those following you. Everything falls and rises upon leadership.

The alignment that exists at the top is often a good indication of the unification (or fragmentation) that will be found as you go deeper into the ranks of the organization. As Christians we must come in alignment with the Word of God and what God has commanded us to do. That is why it says the anointing flowed down Aaron’s beard, then to his skirts of his garment. The anointing starts with the head.

If the head does not have God’s anointing on their life, then there will be friction in the rest of the organization. Today, no matter what your career is, know that God has anointed you. Allow His oil to flow through your life. It starts with the top.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

Life Investors

Wow! What an exciting week. You have made it through another successful and productive work week. With God nothing is impossible. Don’t miss this weekend. It is going to be awesome! Don’t forget about the “The Morning Show” with the Pastors. Click here for more information. Also, I will be on the Word Channel with Bishop Nate Holcomb. Stay tuned for more information.

Ecclesiastes 3: 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Everything we sow in life we will reap. Life is about seed, time, and harvest. Seeds are small and can be easily scattered, but are yet more powerful then the wind that spreads them.

Every action and word spoken is seeds for our life. If you want a productive and successful life, you must know that each seed released in its season will bring forth what you and I have sowed.

Our attitude is a reflection of our life. We should be a people that live for Christ in every spectrum of our life. What you and I do today will affect tomorrow and the future.

Today, evaluate your life and make sure the seeds you are currently sowing are seeds that will allow you to become all that God has created you to be.

Don’t sacrifice the permanent upon the altar of immediate. It will come. Continue moving forward.

Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

Directional Position

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Proverbs 16:3 (New Living Translation)

Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.

In life, we need a plan for our life to have good success. Plans keep us on course, like a navigation system. It propels us to the direction of the goal.

God says here to commit all of our actions to the Lord. That is every thought and plan. When writing a plan, God states what we need to do is first ask Him for His will to be accomplished.

Let me give you an acronym for Plan Ahead.

Predetermine a Course of Action
Lay Out Your Goals
Adjust Your Priorities
Never look back

Allow God’s time for it to happen
Head into Action
Expect to overcome every obstacle
Always direct your thoughts to God
Daily commit to following God’s plan

God already knows how to accomplish every plan for our life. He knows all the choices that we make, good or bad. He knows if we will commit all of our plans, goals, and visions to Him. He will reveal to us how to accomplish it.

Remember God’s plan for your life is still available and He desires that you fulfill your God given destiny in Life. Don’t look at where you are at, but where God wants to take you. You were born with greatness in you.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

Hope's Fuel

It’s Wednesday and only two days until Friday. I pray all has had a successful week so far. Don’t forget about “The Morning Show.” Click here for more information. Romans 14:17 (King James Version) For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Today is the last day of the month. Are you ready for the next month? Many people are entering the last quarter. How are you expecting to end this year? I pray that it is strong. The Bible states in Nehemiah 8:10: Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Joy is what will enable us to continue. It’s hope’s fuel. What keeps you hoping is joy. It’s the fuel that causes hope to back up your faith. It was joy that helped Jesus endure the cross. You and I can finish everything with the joy of the Lord, which is the Christian’s strength. This will allow us to finish, and finish strong. Now, Happenstance is where happiness comes from, because it is based on our circumstances. Joy is what gives you strength when things are not good. God wants us to celebrate life and not just endure it. The only way to accomplish this is by taping into the joy of the Lord. We do this in 3 ways. Not complaining Staying focused on Him (Jesus) Rehearsing what God has done and will do Complaining will only get you to consider quitting. Not growing. We are to vent up, not out. Remember joy is hope's fuel. God Bless, Pastor Mark