Musings of the Minstrel
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Our world is in need of a Saviour
We are all aware of the struggles taking place in Iraq and how they impacting our world. Everyday we wake up to new stories and issues in this fight for freedom across the seas. Our world is in need of a Saviour. A few days ago Nolan Corbitt from my church left to fulfill his duty in Iraq. I am sure that many of you have family and friends that are also serving our great country somewhere around the world. We need to uphold all of our brothers and sisters with daily prayer. Pray not only for their safety but pray also for the wives and children that are at home. Put yourself in their place. How would you want someone to pray for you and your family. We are the body of Christ, so let's do our best to take care of our brothers and sisters during this tumultous time in their lives.Labels: Air Force, c myles young, gospel, Iraq, military, Nolan Corbitt, prayer
Saturday, April 19, 2008
No Limits Spanish Conference
This weekend has been a tremendous time of revival in Phoenix, Arizona. I had the honor of preaching the Spanish 'No Limits" Conference on Friday evening. Friday night pastor Jerry Marin preached an incredible message "Marked for God". We tag-teamed for Jesus. I even preached a little in spanish....it was a blast. Saturday morning Elder Ron Garrett preached a soul-stirring message about prayer. Saturday evening Bishop Curtis Young and Rev Jerry Marin will be preaching. While I was here, I had the privilege of fellow-shipping pastors from the Rock Association Ministry. Bro Vasquez, Bro Javier as well as Sacramento's own Pastor Herrera. It was a joy to see what God is doing in the "Valley of the Sun". I believe next year is going to be even bigger. To God be the Glory! Labels: Arizona, c myles young, Curtis Young, Herrera, holy ghost, Javier, Jerry Martin, pentecostal, Phoenix, praise, Ron Garret, Spanish No Limits, Vasquez
Thursday, April 17, 2008
We've gone global!
I am thrilled that so many are viewing this blog. Thank you for logging in. 25 Countries are now represented. I am very interested in hearing from some of you. I am very interested in finding out how you found this site, especially if you are from another country than the USA. Drop me a line and let us know who you are and where you are from. Where ever you are today, I pray God's face will shine upon you. Be blessed my brothers and sisters. Labels: apostolic, c myles young, global, gospel, world missions
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My wife heard of your blog site and forwarded it to me. We still remember you in BR when you were five years old, and we brought you a birthday present 'cause y'all had just moved to town. Wade and DeAnne went to school with you at CCCS. Wade lives in Dallas now and has been married for about 17 years. He has a 12-year old daughter and a 10-year old son. DeAnne is married and has twins (boy and girl) aged 5 and a little girl who was just 3. They live about 1.5 miles from us in Spring, Texas. Dean and I are members of Faith Tabernacle where Floyd Barentine is the pastor, and we're glad to be part of a LIVE and growing church.
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Hello Bro. Young!
This is sister Wendy Wiggins writing to you from Vigo, Spain! So you can add that to your list of countries! I think you will remember my husband, Tim, and I from when we pastored in CA. We are now AIM missionaries to Spain. I found the link to your blog on Sister Lori Domingues' blog. I, too, have started a blog to keep people up to date on what we are doing in Spain. We started our church in June, 2007 but were gone for 6 months raising our budget for another term. We just arrived back in Vigo 5 weeks ago. If you are interested in what we are doing here is my blog link: http://wendywiggins.blogspot.com/
It's so good to read your blog and I would like to add you to my "Friends List" if you don't mind. It's nice to see a familiar face every now and then! Hope you and your family are well. My son's Allen and Tim mention you every now and then and think alot of you! They are living in San Jose and are attending Bro. Shoemake's church. Actually, they live at the church, which has been a tremendous blessing to them and a huge comfort to Tim and I!
Dios le bendiga!
Tim and Wendy Wiggins
Missionaries to Spain
Monday, April 14, 2008
CONFRONTATION
I woke this morning and read that one candidate for office stated that scriptural account of creation is unable to stand up to scientific inquiry. I had not even had my coffee yet, so it didn't set real well with me. How have we become so arrogant? We profess ourselves to be wise but we reveal how foolish we really are. I couldn't help but wonder this morning what God would say in his interview of such "gobblety-gook". Somehow I want him to say something like, "Such hubris doesn't measure up to Godly inquiry". If I was God I probably would say "Get a life" or something real juvenile that would reveal my inadequacy for the "Ruler of the Cosmos" position. But after coffee & prayer & study of the word, I think I heard him whisper something about "love" and "whosoever will". Isn't it amazing that God just keeps on loving and reaching in spite of our resistance, ignorance and arrogant self-promotion. Throughout our lives this week we will encounter co-workers, fellow-students, friends and family who may espouse similar beliefs of such statements that filled the web this morning. Often I want to lash out at such nonsense, but today in study and contemplation I felt a desire to "love" and reach with "compassion" to those that do not understand what the Spirit of God has revealed to me as a believer. I do not have to defend the Bible. I am supposed to "live" out the scripture. Labels: c myles young, candidate, confrontation, holy ghost
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Nicely written Bro. Young. I work in an institution of higher education and also am a graduate student. Dealing with the mindset in this environment makes it a continual challenge to "hold my peace, and the let the Lord fight my (or rather his) battles.":) God has worked so incredibly on my campus though and still is; it is a living testimony to your statement regarding how we do not have to "defend the bible," but simply live out the scripture.
However, on the carnal side, sometimes one just wants to reply with something extremely insulting or inane. It's an exercise in self-control while pluggin' on and letting God do his thing. :)
Thanks for sharing this reminder.
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Michele Scott-Pontius said...
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Great post Pastor Young.This world is full of so much hate ,pride & worldly ambition. It is no wonder we have people in high offices in this county(founded as "One Nation under God") that disregard God as our creator.But, as you stated, God is love, therefore we are commanded to love. Love truly conquers all. That is why God is sooooooo awesome & will forevermore remain the King of all Kings . Hallelujah..thank you Jesus for your unconditional love towards us.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
From The Grand to the Grind
Well, my traveling days are over for a while. No Limits, Israel, France, Canada, Branson...all these foreign countries have me worn out. It is good to be home. Back to normal life. Well, as normal as my life ever is. We sometimes say "Back to the grind" with a negative bent, but I am not feeling any negativity right now. It is good to be back doing the daily work that makes the kingdom of God expand. The conferences, the crusades, the world-changing events only exist because of "daily faithfulness". I believe that the hope of the world is the "local church". The daily stuff is not near as fun as all of the high profile things that we want to be a part of. Peter was in one of those "cool" mountain-top events and wanted to stay and build 3 temples to dwell in, but Jesus said "No....lets head back down to where real life is...." This is where real ministry takes place, in the everyday existence of faithful obedience. Labels: apostolic, back home, c myles young, grand things, rock church, sacramento, world missions
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Judy King said...
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I can second that..... great to be back home! But it was great to have the Youngs here for Youth Conference. They did an outstanding job!
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Bro. Young, We so are glad you are back! Thank you for the outstanding message last night.
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cMc said...
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How very TRUE! I really enjoy reading your blog! Good stuff!
Dear Pastor Young,
You are awesome man of God my family and I have much respect for you. I check your blog like everyday, your word thing just right. I must agree with you our world is in need of a savior. It's piercing when our brother or sister is hurting or have to be apart or whatever the case may be,We need to pray as if this is our family someone close to us or as if we are walking in those shoes. Lets take care of each other.
God bless to you all & much love people.....
God bless and keep Nolan!!! Our son spent a year in Iraq and God brought him safely home. Nolan will be in my prayers!!