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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

When the picture doesn't make sense!

I came across this picture recently and wound up staring at it for 5 minutes. Which is the front? Which is the back? Can it really be driven? Can you imagine pulling up beside this car when you were really tired? Do you ever struggle to get a handle on things but they never seem to make sense? We all do. This is the way life is. Just when you think you got it all figured out you get knock sideways by something from out of nowhere. Crazy things happen to good people. Sometimes life just doesn't make sense, but don't give up. You will get through it. Keep your head up, you will smile again.....09 is going to be better than 08! God is on you side....and you are not forgotten. I love ya...Merry Christmas everybody.

Go eat a cookie, you will feel better. It may not fix the thing your facing but at least it will taste sweet.

Labels: c myles young, Christmas, decisions, dont give up, God, life, struggles

posted by Myles Young at 4:48 PM 3 Comments

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Anonymous said...: Your "sermon" last night was incredible!! We are so enjoying being a part of TRC~~~thanks for making us feel at home!; December 17, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Anonymous said...: Brother Young,
I looked at this picture confused as you were. Then, I saw the writing! I was going to find out the secret! You want to know what the words say? Probably All. They must be meaning everyones a little confused! LOL. SarahAnne; December 18, 2008 at 5:29 PM
Butterfly Montana said...: Pastor Young, We love you! Time to eat cookies!!! Thanks for the encouragement through your blogging!

Hope you and your precious family are enjoying this special time of year, celebrating JESUS! He is so sweet!

Miss you!!!

Love, The Malone's in Blizzardy Montana :-); December 18, 2008 at 11:54 PM

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

MEXICO UPDATE-WEDNESDAY

We have arrived in Delicias. We got in late last night. We landed in Chihuahua and then we crossed the lonely desert in the darkest of night (sounds like a novel). It was quite an experience. We were out in the middle of nowhere when we came upon a truck that was parked blocking the road and there were several men standing behind it. Paul and I looked at each other and said "Get ready"... talk about an adrenalin rush. As it turned out they were just broke down and pushed their truck out of the way and we made it in to town.

We found a hole-in-the-wall taco shop....Oh my word! Unbelievable tacos. (Don't you wish you were here?)

Since we have arrived, we have learned that our coming here is more important than we realized. Some of the pastors that we are meeting with have not yet been baptized in Jesus name. We are going to be teaching them. These pastors are coming believing that God is going to give them a new revelation. Pray fervently for us. This could be the key that we are searching for.

Labels: apostolic, baptised, believe, bible study, c myles young, chihuahua, Delicias, Dr Paul Baumeister, Fervent Prayer, God, Jesus name, mexico, pastor, preaching, revival, taco, teaching, the rock church

posted by Myles Young at 10:31 AM 2 Comments

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James Wilder said...: I love hearing these reports!
This is what being Apostolic is all about! Praying for you both!; November 12, 2008 at 12:52 PM
London Young said...: Papa, te extrano tan mala esperanza de que tiene un tiempo divertido. No puedo esperar para verlo.
Mucho Amor
~LONDRES;>; November 12, 2008 at 3:20 PM

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Saturday, August 23, 2008

P.E.A.K. 08

The only way I know to describe it is "mind boggling"! PEAK was off the hook. If you weren't there you missed one of the most incredible God encounters that I have ever experienced. Like the song writer Tony Roberts penned "I just can't find the words". Something happened on Wednesday night that I will never forget. Pastor Nathan Morton stepped to the pulpit to open the convention with an announcement and as he did the young people began to worship. Without any prompting they continued and became more animated. The power of God began to move into the building in wave after wave as the young people gave themselves to the presence of God. 45 minutes later, without one note being sung or one chord struck they were still lost in praise to God. Pastor Morton turned the service straight to the evening evangelist (Rev Cody Marks who preached us into the presence of God) and PEAK was off and running. The day sessions were literally life changing as Rev Jason Calhoun got right to where we live. By Friday evening close to 2000 people filled the convention center and boy did we have a revival. It was 3 days where God showed up and showed off. I am still living in the overflow of what took place in Tulsa. I can't wait till next year.

To all of you Pastor's that gave their support financially as well as sending your young people I would like to express my thanks.

And to all of the youth council of the WPF, you guys did a great job. Thanks a million.

To the young people that came and pushed the devil around for a little while...I LOVE YOU!

Labels: c myles young, Cody Marks, God, holy ghost, Jason Calhoun, PEAK, Tulsa, WPF, youth

posted by Myles Young at 1:23 AM 4 Comments

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Paint Can said...: Pastor Young,

Thank you for opening up about some of thoughts and feelings that you have faced. You are helping me to become.

Love you,

Bro. Jason Pontius; August 25, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Josiah Aston said...: Peak was truly a life-changing experience for me and many other young people! This incredible conference energized our movement to move forward into the powerful revival God is doing in these last days! Praise God! I can't wait until next year to hear what God has done in the many represented cities of America.; September 9, 2008 at 1:40 AM
Mary Frances said...: MAN! I totally wish I could have gone! :,(; October 14, 2008 at 8:02 AM
Anonymous said...: going this year I am sooooo excited!!! I cannot wait from what I have heard it is truly amazing move of god; July 14, 2009 at 8:33 AM

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Monday, May 12, 2008

Bells & Whistles

On mother's day I took my wife and mother-in-law to a nice restaurant downtown. We were having a great time enjoying the atmosphere, food and ambiance when suddenly the fire alarm went off and the emergency lights started flashing. It went on for 10 minutes or so, until the fire department showed up. They climbed down from their trucks, dressed to fight a fire. During all the noise people who were passing by started peeking in the windows to see what was going on. There was a great amount of activity and noise, but THERE WAS NO FIRE! It was all just bells & whistles!

Revelation 3:1 gives us the account of God speaking to the church at Sardis. He told them that he knew their works. He said "You have a reputation for being alive, but really you're dead". The church at Sardis had a reputation for life but it was all "bells & whistles". There was a whole lot of activity, noise and even a crowd was coming to see, but there was no fire, no life, no real accomplishment.

God help us to not get so good at "doing church" that it becomes just bells & whistles. Busy with running programs but no life giving spirit in our midst.

Let's get back to what makes the fire fall. Let's not live off a reputation but God help us to walk in the reality of the Holy Ghost.

Labels: bells, c myles young, fire, God, holy ghost, mothers day, rock church, sacramento, whistles

posted by Myles Young at 3:58 PM 3 Comments

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James Wilder said...: What an awesome message this was Sunday!; May 13, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Anonymous said...: WOW THAT REALLY WAS AN AWESOME MESSAGE I LUV THE BLOG DAD UR THE BEST ;-)
LON; May 24, 2008 at 1:34 AM
Benjamin Vandiver said...: An unforgettable meal with Nanny - And an unforgettable sermon - a "mantle" moment...; June 2, 2008 at 9:23 PM

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Monday, March 3, 2008

Cry of Lost Humanity

Can you hear the cry of a lost and dying world? Grab your wrist and feel your pulse...with every beat of your heart another soul dies and enters eternity, never hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ. My soul is heavy this morning as a read the news and check my email. Everyone is busy in the kingdom but how many have we really saved from hell.

The scripture teaches that we are to bear fruit and that we are blessed to be a blessing but how many people that sit on our pews every week have ever one a soul to Christ? We get so caught up in the pull of the American culture and work our fingers to the bone to have nice cars, houses, toys & vacations.

Please don't misunderstand me, I love the very same things and do my best to have a good life, but I feel the Holy Ghost pressing me this morning to remember the "cause". We are to preach this message of truth to the lost and convert the sinner. Anything short of this is a case of missed placed priorities. As you go about your day and week look for opportunities to share Jesus with the world.

I challenge you to win one soul to Christ this year.

Labels: apostolic, c myles young, cry of lost, eternity, God, gospel, holy ghost, humanity, Jesus, kingdom, orphans, pentecostal, praise, prayer, world missions

posted by Myles Young at 9:02 AM 3 Comments

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Paint Can said...: Pastor Young,

Very good post. As I adjust to a new church and a new life I feel that sometimes I can lose focus on what my purpose is. Winning souls can be difficult when the flesh says I am tired, someone else can take care of them, I admit that those thoughts have come over me more than once, but all I have to do is remember where those nail scarred hands pulled me from, and what Jesus has done for me in the last three years. I respect you alot Pastor Young, I haven't had much time to get to know you, but the time that you have spent talking with my wife and I is appreciated. I am excited to be a member at TRC, and look forward to the rest of 2008!
May God bless you, and your family . Love, you brother in Christ, Jason "the good" Pontius; March 4, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Kari Morgan said...: Wow...should have read this BEFORE Thursday night...anyhow, I posted a little bit about No Limits on my blog but wanted to be sure you and Sheila, Nanny and Bishop read it before your trip...

..."As each and every helper was acknowledged, I could not help but think to myself that yes, it takes an incredible church body to fulfill the required tasks however, unless the head that turns the neck of the body is engaged with annointing and power nothing would be accomplished. Bishop and Sis. Wilson, Pastor and Sis. Young, YOU are the ones who deserve the standing ovation of gratitude and appreciation for building such a church as TRC and allowing the saints of the most High to be become capable enough to follow your leading and passion for the cause of not only No Limits but also for continuing to fulfill the purpose of Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. I LOVE my leadership immensely, I admire them wholeheartedly and I desire to be like them in every aspect that I can. So let it be known...I stand one hundred and fifty percent behind the leadership of TRC...what more could anyone ask for? Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so true. I love you."

We love you guys...we'll be praying for you during your big journey to the Holy Land!!!
Kari Morgan; March 9, 2008 at 9:03 PM
cMc said...: Bro. Young, I enjoyed reading your blog today and hope to see more exhortations to come! Good to feel challenged on a lazy Monday!

Christina McCorkle; March 10, 2008 at 6:50 PM

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Canada's in the House

Canadian Flag on Pastor Myles Young Blog

Hey everybody, I just wanted to give a shout out to all of my brothers and sisters from the beautiful nation of Canada. Why don't some of you drop us a line and let us know what God is doing across our northern border. It is good to have all of you on board. It is revival time in Canada.

Labels: apostolic, c myles young, Canadian flag, God, Jesus, pentecostal, praise, Worship

posted by Myles Young at 5:07 PM 2 Comments

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Judy King said...: Bro. Young....I just clicked on your blog and saw that you posted to the Canadians on Feb 13th! Well, that happens to be my birthday!! THANKS! LOL!

God is good to us in Canada. We are going forward in Jesus Name!

Truth Church is an international church...last month we had a large group of Filipinos over to our house for a potluck supper and yesterday Jamaicans! You would have loved the national food and the fellowship!!

It is so neat how God brings people from so many nations and makes us into one great church!!!

Gotta love it!!; February 17, 2008 at 2:25 PM
Anonymous said...: Well all I can say is that Canada has been good to me !!!!! LOL What is up with this Canadian "love connection" ???
It is so great to be a part of God's great kingdom & have so many wonderful friends from different places around the world.
Our God is THE God of ALL Nations.
Sis. Michele Pontius; February 22, 2008 at 12:02 PM

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Friday, February 8, 2008

Think about the Kingdom

In that beautiful passage of scripture we call "The Lord's Prayer" is a very powerful statement not only for praying but for living. "Our Father, which art in the heavens,

Hallowed be thy name... (let your name be made holy...)

Thy kingdom come...(your kingdom be established...)

Thy will be done...(let your will be performed...)

These clauses are not complete thoughts without the closing statement "On earth as it is in heaven". This is a pattern of how we are to live. We are to live on earth in such a way that His name is made holy, so that His kingdom can be established in our lives, in order that we may perform His will just as He has designed it for us. Give this a thought as you go through you day. Is my life representing the holiness of His name? Are my actions helping to establish the kingdom of God on the earth? Am I performing the plan of the Father today?

Labels: c myles young, God, Jesus, kingdom, praise, rock church, Worship

posted by Myles Young at 9:07 AM 0 Comments

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Musings of the Minstrel

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

When the picture doesn't make sense!

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

MEXICO UPDATE-WEDNESDAY

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Saturday, August 23, 2008

P.E.A.K. 08

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Monday, May 12, 2008

Bells & Whistles

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Monday, March 3, 2008

Cry of Lost Humanity

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Canada's in the House

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Friday, February 8, 2008

Think about the Kingdom

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