Saturday, March 14, 2015

POVERTY: Symptom of a Greater Problem?

    Poverty, as it is known amongst spiritual ranks, is part of  "the curse",
as in "poverty, sickness and death". This "curse", as it is called, has actually 
been abolished by the sacrifice of Jesus on The Cross, and by the shedding
of his powerful Blood. The fact remains, there are still some who have
fallen prey to its remnants and off-shoots, thus falling into different
types of suffering. This 'suffering' has come to some people who still
live under the curse, "under the law", as it were. Some do not
believe in 'curses', but I assure you, they do exist. It explains how
some folks can live a successful life with blessings, and others have great difficulty.
And so, like with many truths in the Gospel, the 'blessing'
must be received, appropriated and in this case, enforced.
Even people who are not necessarily steadfast "church-goers" can
and do live life with "the blessing of God" upon them. Perhaps their
ancestors lived Godly lives and believed in God's truths, and practiced them.
And conversely, those who are 'cursed' may need to look to their ancestry
to see if some of those lives were contrary to the truths of God. For 'blood-line
curses' or generational curses, and blessings for that matter, are a very real
thing that can affect entire future generations.

Are you or a loved one suffering from the throes of poverty?
It keeps showing up unwelcome and unannounced? Does it seem
like a pattern (or CYCLE) that returns, after a season (or measure) of prosperity?
Just when you think you've got your act together and things are going well,
then KABOOM! Poverty enters in. Maybe you've broken all known
poverty curses. You've rebuked until your rebuker is broken. But
you just can't seem to "break the back of lack" and get rid of poverty.

You've been to pastors and teachers and evangelists; maybe you
have even visited apostles and prophets and intercessors -- and
they haven't been able to "crack the case". Oh, you might get
some relief for a time, for a while. But here comes ol' poverty
sneakin' up on you again, ready to "break your back".

You can find many preachers that will try to help. They may
point out a particular situation when it reeks of poverty. But
perhaps you've done all you know to do, with little or no results.
We all know the signs: Lack, debt, things broken, run-down properties,
poor or no income, little food, rags for clothes, etc.
Preachers may say something like,
"Whoa, there's a lot of poverty spirits here!"
Or, "This one has a curse of ... poverty!"
Is it always so? It may appear as such, but we should look deeper.
Then some of those same preachers will say, "Well, if you're not
tithing etc. then you put yourself under a curse". Part of that is true.
You get under the law system, and you subject yourself to the law curses.
But we believe that it is wrong to put that kind of guilt upon people,
especially THE POOR. Jesus took a totally different view toward
the poor than we do in this modern world.

So is it something else? Could it be something worse?? Is it possible
that another issuance has come in to inflict pain and torment on a
group of people, on a nation or an individual; an issuance that CAUSES
poverty, but in fact by nature of the issuance has a bigger agenda??
We have discovered by personal experience and involvement in ministry,
that the answer to all these questions is a definite YES. If you or someone
you know has suffered like this, and has many unanswered questions, then
this article is for YOU. Our purpose is to point out the evil, and then point
the way toward DELIVERANCE. Yes, there is power to overcome all
types of poverty, there IS deliverance available.

I am writing this article, but other people (from the ministry)
are involved, that is why I switch from "I" to "We" on several occasions.
I am revealing things here that some will find controversial, yes indeed they are.
But our findings are factual just the same.

We will outline our discoveries here, by asserting what others may or may
not be privy to . . . here there will be secrets revealed, and some shocking truths.
I also need to point out, that most of the effects of poverty have their basis in
the SUBCONSCIOUS MIND, a place where many ministers do not address.
You may begin to see this the more you study the facts below.

NINE SPIRITUAL STRONGHOLDS LEADING TO POVERTY

#1. Poverty can be caused by strongholds of selfishness and greed.
I am not asking you to look at the "victims" of poverty now ...
Rather look at their bloodlines ... any past "sins" of greed in ancestors,
selfishness, with-holding, and the "love (lust) of money" can
all bring a curse of poverty, or at least the signs of poverty
into a household or marriage, WHEN these sins have not been
dealt with, not repented of and renounced.

#2. "Sin in the camp" ... this is a BIG one. Reference the story of Achan,
Joshua chapter 7. Achan, deceived and stole, taking some "accursed"
things, things "under the ban". God said, Jericho is off-limits to you
regarding its booty. So Jericho fell, and all was fine with Israel.
Or so Joshua thought.
The next city to conquer, Ai, should have been a breeze
for the armies of Israel. But they were soundly defeated.
Joshua fell to his knees, crying out to God. God replied,
"Get off your knees, there is SIN IN THE CAMP!"
By lot and prophetic direction, they discovered Achan's deed.
Achan's greed and disobedience had a very damaging and rippling
effect, the Israelites got their butts whipped at Ai, which should have
been an easy battle! Achan had to pay dearly for his sin.
God said that Israel needed to make this right, so they could stand
before their enemies. And so God would back them up in battle.
The moral? "Things under the ban", such as HATRED, Deception, bitterness,
STEALING and the like, unrepented for, can block some real blessings from God.

#3. Witchcraft. Not the spooky, Hollywood type, but the sneaky and controlling
kind; the sort that just plain gets in God's way! Reference the story of Elymas,
a sorcerer aka "Bar-Jesus". He would resist Saul (Paul) and Barnabas, lying
and speaking deceit to the Proconsul Sergius Paulus. Then Paul, looked at him
and gave him this word: "O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil,
you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways
of the Lord?" And BLINDNESS fell upon Elymas! For a while, at least.
Result: The Proconsul came to faith in the Lord.
BUT before all this, The Proconsul's faith was being blocked.
People who practice secret or sneaky witchcraft love to
block God's purposes, and try to derail the destinies of God's chosen ones.
It is reminiscent of JEZEBEL, who hated God and killed his messengers.
This witchcraft practice is also an "abomination", something under the ban.
Why? Because it attempts to usurp God's role of leadership in his people and
create negative circumstances. Witchcraft has been responsible for a lot of wrecked
lives and ministries, because of the stealth way it comes in to kill, steal and destroy.

#4. Masonic Curses. Anyone who has researched Freemasonry, and has had to repent
and renounce of the plethora of curses that members recite, will know of what
I speak. Freemasonry men and women, take several vows, speak many curses
to befall anyone in their ranks, who divulge the secrets of their society or disobey
the commands given to their members. The nature and wording of the curses
themselves are horrendous. But it is our belief, that they can also enact curses
upon their "enemies", especially those who are of The Gospel of Jesus Christ ...
against those christians who they TARGET. It can be someone in a family.
Or someone in a city. The common denominator is that SOMEONE is involved
in a secret society, called Freemasonry, and that Someone has relatives who
are not. And these curses? Many of them are financial-based, i.e. they are
designed to ATTACK finances directly, just as in war one side chooses to
destroy supply lines. The purpose is to utterly defeat their 'opposition', to discredit
Believers and their ministry, and make them ineffective in the earth. Dastardly
programs are often PLANTED in a person's subconscious, thus harming them
due to the false doctrines and commands that speak to them unawares.
Therefore I can say that the deeds/secrets/curses of Freemasonry are demonic,
and evil and have hurt many unsuspecting "targets", innocent people who
may actually have real calls of God upon their lives.

#5. Outside demonic attacks. These happen when a person has come in contact or
covenant with a witch, warlock etc., who operates in a lot of hate, jealousy
and malice. The Believer could be totally unaware of the darkness in this contact.
They may spread lies about a christian. Try to debunk his ministry.
Spread lies and vicious rumors about him ... try to destroy his reputation ...
by telling "one lie" that seems to stick, and propagate that. "Word Curses"
(words spoken with malice and hate) and "issuances" against the innocent one,
that the powers of darkness carry out because such curses have gone unchecked
and unbroken. These witches love to prey upon those who are sensitive, "weak"
(to them), innocent and easy-going types.

#6. Trauma. This involves an abuser, a violater or molestor who hypnotizes and
otherwise "brain-washes" his victim (an innocent young believer); by mind-control
programming and "triggers", plants subconscious data and creates "alters"
(an alternate personality that presents itself to the forefront) -- altered states
that are uncharacteristic of the real person; Commands are given by "handlers",
who try to direct that person to fail, or act crazy, or even be suicidal.
Some methods include hypnosis, drugs administered and various stimuli
for "brain conditioning", also the planting of suggestions and "programs"
to cause the person/target to divide in the soul, and struggle with stability.
This is to effect their entire mind/will/emotions for the purpose of Control.
The goal is to totally train-wreck the person's life, so that they may become
a "false witness", someone that people will not follow or believe in. If this
innocent one was being supported before, now that the triggers have clicked on
and the alters manifest, all support can stop! This scenario is not as rare as
you might think, people don't want to talk about it. It is a nasty operation,
diabolical and mean and monstrous. The perpetrators of this operation do
NOT care for the health and well-being of their "victims". They want to see
them FAIL, and the programmers & handlers want to continue to look good
in the eyes of the public. Or they just hide from the public, the public then
is totally clueless to what is really going on.

#7. Principalities. Once again, you have to check the bloodlines. By the gifts
of the Spirit, it can be revealed that a demonic entity is at work in a person's life;
whether it is The Spirit of Jezebel OR something entirely different, but
just as insidious. There's usually a story revealed, where someone did
something very wrong, some injustice wrought, someone hurt.
Whatever is in operation, it is possible to uncover the secrets in order to
unravel the mystery.

#8. The Anti-Build Network. This is an insidious program and curse/assignment/
construct from the FreeMasons. It is designed to block a brother who desires
to "build" something with his life; a family/home, business or 'empire', a ministry,
a community or following that is indicative to growth and to posterity. A jealous
brother could rail this against another brother who he disagrees with. Perhaps
one brother is godly, believes in Jesus radically, and the other does not. The
manifestations of such a construct are: lack, poverty, failure, blocked provisions,
hinderance of success in business, friendships falling apart, family falling apart,
mobility blocked, supplies cut off, falling into disfavor and the blocking of
talents expressed that would normally lead to financial success. This is a BIG
assignment that is mean, nasty and hateful and destructive and damaging and
cares not for the welfare of a man or family so targeted.
It is secretive and hard to detect.
But ... all things can be revealed by The Spirit of God. And this stronghold will
have to relinquish hold & claim when it is exposed and powered down.

#9. Dedication to Satan and the worship of other gods.
This "dedication" can actually be done by a parent, an older sibling or
guardian who has charge of a very young child. It is very serious, I kid
you not. What happens is when a child is "dedicated to satan", there
is legal grounds for demonic attacks and poverty effects, and the blessings
of God can be blocked or even thwarted from breaking through. Some
blessings can come through, to be sure, by the mercy (and faith) of God ... However,
because of this usurping of someone's soul & provider source, the dedication
must be broken, by the Name and Blood of Jesus Christ!
This dedication has to be BROKEN, and said child must be dedicated
to God Almighty/Lord Jesus Christ or the child may grow up with all kinds
of disasters or maladies or negative effects in its life. Fortunately, the name
and blood of Jesus can break any ungodly vow, curse or dedication that
would otherwise stand in the way "legally" for success in life.
Idolatry comes in many forms, but the "worship of other gods" is also
a stronghold by which others have been controlled in their mind, with
false doctrines and belief systems that are contrary to the promises of God.
If you read the scriptures in the OT you will see that the good kings destroyed
all the idols and high places. Those scriptures are there for a reason.

 
EXTRA REASONS.
Besides other "curses", issuances, plants, assignments, and
other things that can result in a bout of poverty, there are several scriptures
that we want to mention here, scriptures that explain "if you do this, it will
end in poverty". It is a consequence of wrong actions and wrong thinking.
And probably one of the biggest culprits, one of the main blockers to all
things involving prosperity and success is UNBELIEF. "Jesus could not
do many miracles there for their unbelief." (Matt. 13:58)
Unbelief is a stubborn refusal to BELIEVE.
That is why Jesus many times took only his "Inner Circle",
Peter, James and John. That is also why Jesus ran out all the unbelievers
and all the naysayers before he raised the young girl from the dead.

It is one thing to say that you believe in the blessings of God, and another
thing entirely to actually "walk in them". You must not get into jealousy
or criticism of others who seem to prosper more than you do. I heard one
man say once that he did not understand why or how christians "would
want to be rich, and have all these possessions". Funny thing is, he owned
a house, car and boat and made a rather "modest wage". I don't believe that
he wants to go without, do you? The thing is, if you don't ever believe in
greater prosperity, then you are sure NOT to ever live there! Some people
believe that it is ok to be rich, and become rich, simply because they desire
to accomplish more in the earth, share more and also enjoy some of the
finer things in life. There is nothing wrong with this concept. I also believe
that people can talk themselves into "being poor", just by the words that
come out of their mouth! Jesus said it best: "Out of the abundance of the
heart, the mouth speaks" and from Proverbs "as a man thinks in his heart,
so is he". Now it is not my purpose here to discuss all the facets of prosperity,
that is for another time.

But I will add this: It is true, that some people mis-manage finances. Yes, it
is true, that some people waste what is given to them. And yes, it is true, that
for some, poverty is a state of mind and being. They simply flesh out what is
within, and they never seem to grasp scriptural concepts such as "the power
to create wealth" and WISDOM and GIVING and sowing & reaping. For
some, they will just have to have their minds RENEWED, into "kingdom
abundance", i.e. living like a "king's kid". The thing you "image" in your
mind, that is what you will become.

Along with the above statements, I include the concept of "poverty of the mind"
and "spiritual poverty" are also negative states, that are just as bad as physical
poverty, if not worse. The Beatitudes start out saying, "Blessed are the poor in
spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God". Right. It's like saying, "You must first
realize that you are nothing and bankrupt without The Spirit of God." However,
Jesus never intended any of us to remain in a permanent state of bankruptcy!

I have now exposed the items above, the Nine Spiritual Strongholds, because
it is a subject that many times has been glossed over or ignored. My purpose
is to help the individual unravel the mystery that may be plaguing him or her
or a loved one. I realize that for some of you, I have given a LOT to chew on;
but I also believe there are those out there who will read 50 pages if it brings
them closer to the answer ... they are that hungry!
And as far as mind-control programming, the dark & secret deeds of Free-
masonry and the Illuminati goes, we have just touched the very tip of the
iceberg. So I am including some links/resources below for further research.

Finally, by this article, Do You See that Poverty can be a SYMPTOM of a greater
Problem? And what is that Problem?? Well, if you don't find your answer
here, or in the scriptures or links cited below, then we encourage you to PRAY.
Ask the Holy Spirit . . . IF there is poverty, then ask to be shown EVERYTHING
that is causing poverty IN YOUR LIFE, and then ... prepare yourself for the answer!
Get ready for a wild ride, because you will hear, see and know things that you
have never heard or seen or known before.

TONY PRINCE

***IF you need further teaching or expounding on this subject
please feel free to contact our ministry by email, and then
if necessary we will provide a phone number as well.
When you do call, if you need assistance with deliverance,
someone is willing to walk you through the steps and pray with you.
You also may leave comment below, and we'll get back with you shortly***
THEORIGPRINCE@YAHOO.COM

Below are some LINKS to help your understanding and study.

LINKS
* http://www.isaiah54.org/freemasonry.html
* http://www.ramministry.org/freemasonry.htm
* http://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Generational-Curses-Overcoming-Legacy /dp/1577944232
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_MKUltra (mind control programming)
* http://educate-yourself.org/mc/ (more info on mind control)
* http://www.theforbiddenknowledge.com/hardtruth/illuminati_formula_mind_control.htm
* http://www.biblegateway.com/

SCRIPTURES

***Check out these verses below, and see if any apply.
PLEASE do not come under condemnation in reading any
of them, they are given simply for background education.
And also, to reveal if someone has "cursed" you with any
of the stigmas of poverty so cited below.
Enlightenment shall come! SHALOM. ***

I Corinthians 2:11
We are not ignorant of the devil's schemes

Ephesians 5:11
Have no fellowship with the unfruitful deeds of darkness, rather
expose them.

Proverbs 31:9 [Full Chapter]
Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Proverbs 10:15
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.

Proverbs 11:24
One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.

Proverbs 13:18
Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction 
is honored.

Proverbs 14:23
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 21:5
The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.

Proverbs 22:16
One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the 
rich—both come to poverty.

Proverbs 24:33, 34
A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,
and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.

Proverbs 28:19
Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies will 
have their fill of poverty.

Proverbs 28:22
The stingy are eager to get rich and are unaware that poverty awaits them.

Proverbs 31:7
Let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more.

Luke 21:4
"All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all 
she had to live on.”

2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.

Revelation 2:9
I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know about the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.

Revelation 3:17, 18
(Jesus speaking to the Laodiceans): "Because you say, I am rich, have become
wealthy, and have need of nothing -- you do not know that you are wretched,
miserable, poor, blind and naked! I counsel you to buy from me GOLD refined
in the fire, and white garments that you may be clothed, that the shame of your
nakedness may not be revealed, and anoint your eyes with eye salve that you may see."

*****

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

The Return of TONY Blogging!

*After a 20 month hiatus, I have decided to return to my blog. Why was I gone so long??  Did I have writer's block? Did I forget to wear sunblock? Or was I assailed by a bunch of "blockheads"?? Seems like the latter, as my life got very hectic, very busy, and much was overhauled ... for the good. And now, undaunted, I have returned to the clack clack clack of my computer keyboard keys, essentially re-charged and not bored in the least.
I have much to write about ... I have a list! 

And -- I intend to tackle some subjects that may, at first glance, not be on the "religious front" but hey, I'm the "radical pastor", right?
 
I might even change that to "the radical freedom=fighter" OR "the radical ritual-hater" or even "the radical radish-chunker"! LOL Oh Well, which ever fits. I must needs return to my musings, and to tearing down spongy thinking and other rather stupid strongholds, in the minds of unawares peoples. Now, if none of this makes much sense to you, hold on and STAY TUNED. This ride may not be refundable, but it will still be worth the price (FREE!). And ... How Can You Dislike that???*

THE RETURN

As I have said, I have a list of topics that I would love to tackle.
So ... below is my list. And it ain't nuthin' like I've done before:

1. Music Artistry or Music Ministry?

2. Review of The Top Ten Pop Songs of 2013, 2014 & Today. (Yeah!)

3. I Have Left The Overbearing, Abusive & Angry-Challenged God

4. The Stupidity of "Political Correctness" and the Extreme Left

5. Correct Grammar & Ignoring the OP (Original Post)

And These are just a few of the ideas, the above may or may not be Titles.
And just to make it more interesting, I plan to saturate each bloggie with my
own brand of humor and insights ... which I am positively sure will either
make  you mad or make you my friend ... JK (I think?)

IT TAKES TIME

It just plain takes time to come up with good material ... I mean some people
blog on about their daily lives, or their journey becoming a "Neuvo Chef" or
just about anything their hearts desire, whichever keeps the masses attached to
the proverbial "screens". And maybe folks blog on about their favorite pets
and animals. That's OK too.  :D

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

THE PROPAGANDA SYSTEM

 


PROPAGANDA System is a huge LIE, a network of LIES, designed
to confuse the masses ... to throw them off and deceive them, in order to
rally the masses to a certain cause, be it ever so perverted or twisted. When I speak
of "propaganda" I am not merely referring to the typical "government propaganda"
posters such as "Uncle Sam Wants You" or "Rosie The Riveter".

When details of a conspiracy, even a proven conspiracy or evil event
are discovered, *propaganda* will come along and say "It's not real,
it's not evil ... it's all a dream that somebody made up to confuse you
... the truth of the matter is ... we'll tell you just exactly what is evil ..."
Thus *propaganda* drones on, to describe to the hearers what it wants to
define, how it wants INFO to be defined and how you would be a fool
to think otherwise!

The "new definitions" of words and concepts will be spewed forth,
like a FLOOD. Upon the bullhorns and loudspeakers the doctrines
shall bellow, to brainwash and hypnotize countless thousands or
even millions who will just listen, and be persuaded. And believe
me, the perpetrators of *propaganda* BELIEVE that their message
will be believed and followed! The purpose being: To make YOU
believe THE LIE! To tell and re-tell that LIE over and over again
until you believe it is "the truth".

I am reminded of the words of the great scholar Francis Shaeffer.
In his film series How Should We Then Live?, he states the
following revelation looking toward the future:
“If there are no absolutes by which to judge society,
then society is absolute."
In other words, when the old tried
and true definitions of Law/Absolute and principles are forever
changed in the minds of men, then there are no longer any
absolutes by which a society may be governed. God's Absolutes
and the former absolutes of society become meaningless. When
we hear the propagandizers spew out their Babble, calling good
"evil" and evil "good", then you must realize what is happening
in our world.

There is an episode of  SMALLVILLE  when Clark Kent, who is
discovering his true identity and following his true destiny
(to be a SuperHero who saves lives), falls under the spell
of a being from another planet.  He traps him in his mind
to believe that he is NOT a superhero at all, even to the
point that his real father JOR-EL, is simply the name of
his favorite cologne! His powers are GONE, and he is imprisoned
in this deception ... with everyone telling him, 'This is REAL'.
If it wasn't for a fellow superhero friend, who came to rescue
him and set him free, he may have been trapped forever in 
this 'fantasy' and totally defeated.

THIS is a tactic of a powerful enemy, who once gets wind of
a 'person of destiny' and their call in life, they go after these
'called ones' (who are, in fact, innocent) and attempt to thwart
their destiny! There are others, who have been "brainwashed/hypnotized"
using very powerful psychotropic, mind-altering drugs and they are
often selected to engage in warfare, in order that "the powers that be"
can forge ahead with their dastardly and diabolical and sinister plots.
Many may cry "conspiracy theorist", but truth be known and the 
facts become public, and the 'theorist' proves to be right! It has happened
time after time. The propagandizers want the public duped though. They
will play upon their fears and even their so-called "sensibilities".

FOLKS, this *propaganda* tactic has been used in various mind control
experiments ... it was used in Germany during the time of Hitler. It
was used in China ... and Russia decades ago.  AND it is being incorporated
right NOW in The Good Ol'  U S of A ... TODAY.

-- TONY PRINCE

Monday, October 22, 2012

"Saved from WHAT??"



Superman: Listen; what do you hear?
Lois Lane: Nothing.
Superman: I hear everything. You wrote that the world 
doesn't need a savior, but every day I hear people crying for one. 


HOW MANY TIMES have you read the comment on Facebook, when discussing
the subject of SALVATION . . . "Saved from what?" It is a question that has bothered
me so much as of late, I just had to write on it. My hope is that the answer to this question
will take us from skepticism to wonder to amazement, and lastly to . . . reality.  For I
strongly believe that there are some certain realities regarding salvation and "getting or 
being saved".

On Facebook, if you are a 'christian believer' of any kind, you will find many, many views
on God, what it means to 'walk the walk', freedom in Christ, and most certainly the message
of salvation. Since the majority of my "friends" are "christians" or "believers", then I will
be confining my remarks based on what some of them say, what scripture says and what
I BELIEVE.
The greatest debate on this subject first lies with the concept of sin, in a modern world, 
contrasted with the "world that then was".
One of my dear friends Dave Lewerenz has some potent thoughts on this:

"The wages of sin (consciousness) leads to "hell" / spiritual deadness (shame, guilt, perceived separation from God)... that's why Paul says in Romans 8:1, there is now therefore no condemnation (guilt / shame because of sin) for those who are in Christ Jesus. Read in audience context, the Jews were under the Law (ministry of death - sin consciousness), so THOSE who were leaving the Old Covenant Law mindset / consciousness were no longer condemned inside (hell), but those who remained under the Law mindset, didn't find rest (Sabbath) for the soul (mind), but remained in "hell". 

Likewise, Christians who focus on the Law mindset remain outside the Gates of Peace, Joy and Assurance of being right with God (the kingdom Romans 14:17)... they remain in "hell", in agony and torment spiritually... taking on the servant mindset ('I gotta do this and that or God will be angry with me' / works mentality) instead of realizing their rightful place as a child of God inside the King's palace ....

Being "saved" (being made whole - Greek word = Sozo)
 I believe speaks about passing from the law/sin mindset to one of life, joyfulness, inner peace, etc."

{"The Wages of Sin is Death" by Dave Lewerenz ...

And one from my friend Robert Rutherford:

"Jesus died for our sin and transgressions.  SIN: Sin, singular. NOT sins.  NOT individual trespasses. The SIN John the baptist spoke of when he said: "BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD WHICH TAKETH AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD." Sin, collective. The entity of sin. The sin nature. The idea of sin and it's power. Jesus didn't die for your cigarette sucking.
TRANSGRESSION: The individual's trespass. Crossing the line. Going against what you know to be wrong. Messin' up. Slippin'... Thankfully, He took care of both. Seeing the difference will help you understand the process. There IS NO SIN problem in the world today. That bill is paid. Thank you, Jesus!"

And also from my friend  Allen D. Brooks:


" The Law did not pass at the cross of Jesus, it passed when it ALL was fulfilled in AD 70.
Paul knew that salvation, or freedom from sin came when the Old Testament would be completely fulfilled or abolished.
Paul said in Romans chapter 8 verse 23; ‘And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.”
Romans 13:11, says, “’And knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.”
Peter said in 1 Peter 1:13,  “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
Verse 5,’Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”

All of the disciples and most of the first century church understood that Christ’s death on the cross was the atoning work. But they also knew that until all of the Law or Old Testament was fulfilled, the salvation had not been delivered to Israel.  Salvation is defined as freedom from the power and effects of sin.  The law is what produced sin.
The Bible says, Romans 4:15, “Because the law worketh wrath; for where no law is, there is no transgression.”
Listen to this folks, “for where no law is, there is no transgression!”


As we can see  from the above comments (and the scholarship of these commentators is excellent, I might add!), the SIN ISSUE has been soundly dealt with by The Lord Jesus Christ! So then . . .
what are we saved from?? Is it "Hell"??
Tony Trumino gives a sound and skillful argument against this fallacy, and I will go on to show,  through the scriptures, just EXACTLY what Jesus came to save us from!

TONY TRUMINO:

" Organized Re-LIE-gion has accused our Loving Father (who can not lie) to be the God of "Double Jeopardy"
 The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides, "No person shall … be subject for the same offence [sic] to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb." This provision, known as the Double Jeopardy Clause, prohibits state and federal governments from prosecuting individuals for the same crime on more than one occasion, or imposing .. MORE THEN ONE PUNISHMENT FOR A SINGLE OFFENSE.

How about that. Even in our wicked society we don't do what Organized Re-LIE-gion is accusing our Loving Father of doing.  For those who disagree, can you tell me HOW and WHY God would punish someone for the SAME SINS Jesus died for?

Is that justice or is that "Double Jeopardy"?

"For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have ALL men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for ALL, to be testified in due time." 1Tim. 2:3-6

BTW:  To those who are looking for some EXCUSE to try and make God into a liar .. REJECTING Christ is also a sin and he didn't leave that one out either. God's Plan of Salvation to save ALL of mankind took ALL sin into consideration and didn't leave any out so he could have an excuse to condemn certain sinners as Organized Re-LIE-gion wants us to believe.

WAKE UP Christians!!! God is not the savior of a few he is the "Savior of ALL men" (1Tim. 4:9-11) and the DEATH of Christ that paid the DEBT of our sin was not done in vain. "



MY TURN NOW

I think it is highly valuable and noteworthy and even shout-worthy that Jesus Christ IS "The Savior of ALL men" and NOT a few!! This theme was also repeated in John ch. 4, regarding the "woman at the well" (which btw, I don't believe was an "immoral" or sexually loose woman as religion has often portrayed her!) ... the townspeople said they BELIEVE, not because of her testimony anymore, but they saw/heard for themselves that Jesus INDEED was "Savior of The World".  His very name means: SAVIOR.  And, we ALL NEED a Savior. I will now present truth from some scriptures:

* For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom 
      of His beloved Son; in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of our sins.
     (Colossians 1:13, 14)

* He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according 
     to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit  (Titus 3:5)

* For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might 
    be saved through Him. (John 3:17)

* And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men
    by which we must be saved.  (Acts 4:12)

* Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath 
     of God through Him.
      (Romans 5:9) -- wrath = condemnation, guilt, darkness, bondage, inner judging, 
      negative effects, etc.

* For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, 
    much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.  (Romans 5:10)


* For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift 
     of God (Ephesians 2:8)

*  [God] desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.  (1st Tim. 2:4)

* who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, 
      but according to His own  purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from 
      all eternity  (2 Tim. 1:9).

* For the law of the Spirit of life [which is] in Christ Jesus [the law of our new being] has 
     freed me from the law of sin and of death.  (Romans 8:2)

* But now having been freed from sin and became willing servants to God, you derive 
    your  benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life.  (Romans 6:22)

And now since we did all "inherit" the effects of sin in the earth, we can also "cash in"
on the benefits of Christ's sacrifice which eradicates all the negative effects of sin from our lives;
and reconciles ALL THINGS and ALL PEOPLE for
all times, tearing down every wall of barrier, partition and division between us and God, and
between us and others! The Amazing and Powerful Salvation of Jesus Christ, by virtue of
the very definition of "save" brings us the following:

1. PEACE / PROTECTION
2. HARMONY / LIFE / JOY / TRUE LOVE
3. RESTORATION
4. FORGIVENESS / RIGHTEOUSNESS / SANCTIFICATION
5. WHOLENESS / TRANSFORMATION
6. HEALING
7. DELIVERANCE (from every evil work!)
8. SOUNDNESS (of mind)
9. DIRECTION AND PURPOSE
10. FULFILLMENT IN THIS LIFE & SUPER-ABUNDANT ZOE LIFE
11. POWER FROM GOD / GIFTS OF GOD / INSIGHT / REVELATION / TRUTH
12. DESTINY REALIZED.

There is much more  because this salvation is far-reaching and extensive, and
is brought to you by a glorious good=news GOSPEL that is the power of God!! One
can almost say that the real question should be "what are we saved TO??"
For the spiritual benefits granted to us BY GRACE are indeed phenomenal.
The requirement: ONLY BELIEVE. That's it. God did all the work already.
There are many more scriptures that I can cite, if I had the space.

To utter the question "saved from what??" now seems to border on the ridiculous.
I usually get this question from folks who have never been filled with The Spirit
of God, or have never been in love with the real JESUS. Those who question the
need for "salvation" just don't get it! How many times have you, or someone you
know had to "cry out" for help, and God came running, to deliver you from "all
your distresses"? (Psalm 107).  How many times have you heard of someone 
travelling on an icy road (or maybe it was you?) . . . and you cried out his name
"Jesus, Jesus" . . . and you were SAVED from a terrible accident?
How many times have you heard of someone totally vile or totally "lost",  one day,
just up and turned around and "got saved" and transformed?? 
How many times has God rescued you, when it seemed like your whole world
was spinning in darkness, and you didn't know, couldn't figure out how to escape?
There have probably been, truth be told, COUNTLESS rescues, countless deliverances,
and countless salvations . . . where God and only God was responsible for the safe return.

OKAY.  What are saved from exactly??

1. SIN / DEATH / SEPARATION / ALIENATION
2. DARKNESS / CONFUSION / LIES
3. RELIGIOUS BONDAGE
4. THE LAW AND ITS WORKS & JUDGMENT
5. FUTILITY
6. DANGERS
7. PERFORMANCE MENTALITIES
8. WORKS BASED RELIGION
9. POWERS OF DARKNESS
10. OLD WAY OF LIFE
11.  DESTRUCTION or WRATH
12. MISERABLE LIFE.

This is all SALVATION, my friends. All provided by our Great God & SAVIOR
JESUS CHRIST.  And the greatest "save" of all? Saving us from "ourselves".
Our stupidity, our lack of foresight, our pride and surely a number of other
faults that we can't fix by ourselves, no matter how many "do-it-yourself"
manuals we possess. As the movie lines up above state, Everybody needs
a Savior . . . sooner or later.  :D

***Special thanks to my Facebook friends Dave Lewerenz, Robert Rutherford,
Allen D Brooks & Tony Trumino ... thanks for letting me borrow your marbles
of truth for this blog. God Bless You.

ALL FOR NOW,
TONY  ;) 

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

That Which Ain't "The Gospel"

There's a whole heck of a lot that tries to pass itself 
off as "gospel" today. And for that matter, there's a
lot of stuff out there in Christendom, that passes 
itself off as "truth".  With approximately 41,000
christian denominations and organizations
(according to Christianity Today) in the WORLD, 
one has to wonder: Are we all confused?
Or what?? Can everybody possibly be right??
This topic, I desire to focus on "what is the gospel?"

*or* "what's gospel to you?" *or* "what ain't the gospel?"

One of the first answers we are told in many churches,
Bible Colleges, VBS meetings and church camps is ...
"the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ!"

While that IS factual and integral to the message, that
ain't the gospel! 
If you were weaned on the distribution of "gospel tracts"
as a zealous disciple, and if you especially come from this
era, there is the famous "Four Spiritual Laws", first introduced by Bill Bright, Campus Crusade for Christ.
In this short but "soft-sell" tract, the message states:

"Just as there are physical laws that govern
the physical universe, so are there spiritual laws
that govern your relationship with God."
a. God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.
b. Man is sinful and separated from God, and therefore
      cannot enjoy God's love and plan for his life.
c. Jesus Christ is God's only provision for man's sin.
     Through Him you can know and experience
     God's love and plan for your life.

d. Man has to accept this plan and receive Jesus as his
      Savior and Lord to know and experience God's love
      and plan for his life.

There are scriptures and explanation of Jesus' sacrifice
on the cross ... there is a very nice illustration of the 
"Lord is Central" life, and the life without Christ.
As positive as this message is presented, it still is NOT
the gospel! Again, it conveys some of the dynamic of
what Jesus has done for mankind, but the gospel has
yet to be expressed . . . Actually, Bill Bright was a wonderful
man who loved Jesus and college kids; his tract on the Spirit-filled life is an excellent resource, and has helped many. I am quite sure that many have been led to God through the simplicity of his "four spiritual laws".

Another example that has been used for nearly centuries is "the sinner's prayer" and also "altar calls". While surely I can say that God has probably used these methods of man to save some or many, it still is not conveying the gospel! I am amazed at how some preachers believe that all they got to do is preach any message, and then incorporate "the sinner's prayer" (which is really a modification of the Publican's prayer in Luke) and believe that someone/everyone is "saved"!

So the following are NOT the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ:
1. The Four Spiritual Laws
2. The Sinner's Prayer
3. The Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus
4. Altar Calls
5. "Turn or Burn" Sermons
6. Preaching of The Ten Commandments
7. Church Membership

While some people would almost faint that I even mention these seven, there are many more that believe unless you
believe and practice these things (and many other precepts),
you cannot get into heaven, and you may even be subject to rebuke or church discipline! Again, I say these are NOT the Glorious Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ!
What then IS The Gospel??

1. The gospel of the kingdom brings HEALING (Matt. 4:23)
2. The gospel is a PROCLAMATION (Matt. 9:35)
3. The Gospel is GOOD NEWS. The preaching of it ushered 
       in the kingdom of God (Mark 1:15)
4. The Gospel brings forth miracles (Matt 11:5)
5. The Gospel sets free, opens blind eyes, welcomes the poor
6. The Gospel is preached throughout the world (Acts 16:10
      Col. 1:23)
7.  It is THE POWER OF GOD for salvation and deliverance
      and healing to ALL who believe (Rom. 1:16)
8. The gospel establishes LIVES (Rom. 16:25)
9.  The gospel is LIT with the light of God (2 Cor. 4:4;
        1 Tim. 1:11)
10. The Gospel=The good news that God justifies our lives
         by faith, grants us his righteousness in trade for our sin,
         and blesses our lives like he did with Abraham, making
         us partakers of The Promises, fit for The Kingdom and
         granting us the Holy Spirit as a gift,
         so that we will never be alone. He transforms us,
         gives us a new heart, new mind and new nature. We are
         made into "new creations". This is all done by and thru
         the message of the good news, the gospel and Jesus'  ultimate sacrifice on the cross and consequent resurrection   (Galatians 3:8 and Hebrews 8, Luke 24 and 1 Cor. 15). The gospel began in the Old Testament, as a foretaste, and was completed and fulfilled in The New Testament. This Gospel,
is the penultimate message of God for all time, bringing Restoration to ALL.  The Lord God Almighty is walking hand-in-hand with man in the garden again.

Plus, we cannot overlook the fact of The Introduction of God's Love, Grace and Forgiveness offered to every person. It is wonderful to point out, when one studies Romans & 1st Corinthians, the apostle declares that God has already done all the work, and man cannot add to or obligate himself any requirement (except "believing"), to receive what God has already freely given! IT IS A DONE DEAL.

In short, if there is a message out there, purporting to be "the gospel of Jesus Christ", and it does not impute the righteousness of Jesus Christ as a free gift (Romans 5), then it is not the gospel. Also, I would like to add that the message of the gospel gives FREEDOM. If you are not free today, but still under bondage to men, or evil habits or evil thoughts toward others, or given over to depression or despair, then "check your gospel". Perhaps it's time ... to BELIEVE.

"The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”  (Mark 1:15)

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

The Expectoration of Expectations

Ex·pec·to·rate:  v. ex·pec·to·rat·ed, ex·pec·to·rat·ing, ex·pec·to·rates. v.tr. 1. To eject from the mouth; spit. 2. To cough up and eject by spitting.


Sometimes in deliverance counselling sessions (i.e. "deliverance ministry"), we come into
contact with various people from all walks of life, with differing issues and problems. 
We have discovered that many ills that beset folks are not always "demonic issues" or
forces, per se. Often it seems, more often than not, these are afflicted with PROGRAMS.
Programming. This "programming" is a result of having been raised by parents or guardians
and even siblings that indoctrinate other children with "family mantras" and doctrines and
belief systems and concepts, which in retrospect, one could refer to some of these concepts
as "doctrines of demons", simply because how crazzzzzy and insane these concepts are.
Words are not just words. Words have power. For good, or for evil. And when those
words are LIES, they can do great damage.  In genuine deliverance ministry, where
a person is truly set free and "delivered" from some bondage or stronghold, there
is often the "expectoration" or spitting out of the bad. And that's a good thing.

Unfortunately, some "deliverance ministers" will spend all day with a "subject" or "host"
who, let's say is OCD. I've seen it happen. These well-meaning but ignorant "ministers"
end up screaming and banging heads with "demons", and rebuking until their rebuker
is worn out, and accomplish very little. Truth be known, the exercising of the gifts of
the Spirit, word of knowledge for example, can get to the bottom of the problem. The
Spirit can reveal and unveil the "real culprits". It is usually some sort of TRAUMA,
some event or even hypnosis/mind control and programming. And not all "programmers"
are aware that they are, in fact, "programming" their children by repetition, rote, ritual
and even fear, to the point of subconscious embedding of information that will dictate
the path and direction and even behavior of that child for years and years to come.
This is how you end up with a "Sybil", or an adult with DID. 
But I digress.

Expectation or 'expectations', in the positive realm, is a GOOD thing.
When we are expecting blessings or improvements to enter our lives, that
is a satisfying and rewarding feeling.  "Good Parents" want their children
to excel, to succeed and have a happy life. "Good Friends" want their friends
to be happy and have their dreams come true. No argument there.
But when expectations are 'in the negative', they have to be "spit out".
They are LIMITERS.  They are "the voices in my head" . . . the nagging
voices, the constant repetition of words, ideas, opinions, dark feelings and
beliefs spoken as "gospel truth", over and over and over again.  It feels like
a force deep within the mind that cannot be easily grasped or yanked out.
Don't think that "nagging" and "hen-pecking" are not some other sure-fire 
ways of programming people's minds in the home. Oh yes, they are.
In the psyche, when conflicting expectations from OTHERS are at war within,
the result can become disastrous. Let me explain by making a list.

1. "High Expectations".  This is when parents/family members decide what
       career or life direction or decisions you should make or go, which are
       overly demanding and do not fit your makeup and personality.

2.  "Low Expectations".  Let's say that you're the only one in the family
        that has ever desired and pursued college, even to graduation. You
        desire to "make yourself into something greater", and you want a
        career that is meaningfull, and maybe even life/world changing.
        IF  the rest of the family has set their sights "low" and the mentality
        is just to "get by", you might find yourself battling a stronghold
        from the family. Not that you won't win. You CAN win. But we
        have seen the struggle of others who were handed this dynamic.

3.  "No Expecations". You might as well call this "minus the cheering squad",
       because one will ultimately feel that they are "all alone" in their life,
       and with no visible "support team", it's hard to climb that mountain.

4.  "Required Expectations".  This is most difficult to deal with
        as it represents the "family mantras" and doctrines that "the family"
        puts upon a young adult, the grown "child" who is trying to find their
        way in the world. Many times these "family mantras" are actually
       "blockers" to inhibit growth, and limit success and prosperity to a living
        of a static and "normal" or "typical" lifestyle, which for a "unique" person
       or artistic person is just too restrictive. 

5.  "Demanding Expectations". This is literally the "what others are expecting
        you to do with your life" programming . . . the complete OPPOSITE of
        who you are, and where you want to be, to even the ATTACK of what
        you want to do and be! This is the worst of them all. This is a malicious
        and hateful affront, against YOU and your choices, your true destiny.
        Although "destiny" has been defined as that dynamic that will break
        through regardless of outward tampering ... a person who has been so
       opposed may suffer some heartache for some time. If this is you, then
       my advice is to EXPECTORATE!  Spit it out!! The sooner the better,
       for your own sanity and peace of mind.  Who wants to be controlled
       for all their life??

Well, there you have it, the FIVE I'm aware of.  These are five strongholds
that need to be ejected, spat out of the mouth, dislodged from your being.
They get embedded in the subconscious mind, they have to be extracted.
And just like a bad computer program, "disable, uninstall and DELETE"
them! Spit 'em out!!

And of course, you should have your very own pure expectations,
like hopes and dreams, which can be the positive force for good and productivity and
success and prosperity in YOUR LIFE.  Know this one thing: whatever has been
stolen from you CAN BE restored ... whatever has been blocked CAN BE "re-delivered" ...
whatever has died pre-maturely CAN BE RESURRECTED.  There IS a God who 
CARES, and CAN and WILL see this through.  Believe you me.  :D

Monday, August 13, 2012

GETTING PERSONAL!

 




"THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL!!"   Ever hear that, like in a movie line or somewhere?
Hopefully not from your next door neighbor! Yowww! Better get up and run! LOL
But seriously folks,  this time I do want to share some very personal things with you,
about myself, and my Trek into genuine "person-hood", beyond what the world dictates
and the molds it wants to squeeeeeeeze us into.

When I was a wee little child, it was said of me that I was a "Happy Child".  I even
still have a picture of myself from back then, about oh I'd say 6-10 months old, sitting
in a rather vintage "seat" outside of my house. Or some house anyway. I have my
hands lifted up in the air as if I'm praising God! And a BIG SMILE on my face!
Somewhere between then and now, I miss the Big Smile.
Anyway, my wife said she had a vision of me once. I was 8 years old, all dressed up
with my little suitcase packed, and I was ready to leave home, and go out to conquer
the world! She had a talk with this little 8 year old version of me, and I was amazing,
according to her.  I was fed up with home life, and I was ready to travel and see the
world, or at least, the rest of the country. She told me that she thinks I lost some of
that dynamic, some of that young adventurous drive. Or someone took it from me.
That sounds about right.
But growing up,  I always loved to travel, and did as much of it as I could. I did
a LOT of driving. Across The Nation. Well, some of it. And in college, even more.
I loved it. I loved meeting new people, seeing new sights, experiencing different
cultures and meeting "foreigners" and even trying to talk like them! I moved around
a bunch, as an adult. I hated that saying "Bloom where you are planted", because I
just wanted to say, "Hey, Shut Up! I'm a Transplant!" And so, I would "bloom"
wherever I was transplanted, trying to find out the "meaning of my life".

I remember one day back in the days I was attending Bible College, I was
at one of their many seminars. Toward the end of the seminar, they always encouraged
young people to make some kind of commitment to "full-time christian service", i.e.
The Ministry.  I got up front, and just like when I was in grade school making
little speeches before the rest of the class, I blurted out: "Well, I'd like to
work in retail, and have my own health-food store, and also I would like to write
like a 'christian writer' and do some music, and also ... I know I'm called to PREACH!"
The looks on some of the people was priceless! Some were bewildered, because here's
this guy who can't make up his mind what he wants to do ... or I must have been quite
amusing to some others ... and some probably thought "Where's he going with all this,
this ain't what I expected??" ... and then some "Amens" and "Applause" when I mentioned
'preaching'!  Whew! What do you want? You want me to pick 'one thing' and be focused
on that, and that ALONE, so I can be "successful" or what? You mean, it's NOT OK for
me to like 'many things', and have MANY TALENTS and to do ALL OF THEM???
But ... THAT was me. A dude with many likes, many talents, equally frustrated at how
he was gonna do all of them, or any of them.  {Funny thing is, now looking back, I did
DO all of those things, or variations of them.}

Enter this one guy, let's call him "Ned" (that's a safe name as I don't know any 'Neds').
I'm in a meeting in Missouri somewhere, and Ned comes up to me and starts rebuking
the "child in me" and telling it to DIE!!  Yikes and Double Yikes!!! What the frick-frack
is going on??  'Thees ees new doctrine ... i never heerd it beeeforrrrrre!'  Do you know
how WRONG that sounds?? Well, God showed me that guy was just ignorant, and He (God)
didn't let my "inner child" die, and I was in great need of that "child" (thankyouverymuch)
and that little child inside of me was of GREAT VALUE, and that 'the child' only needed to
BE HEALED, not "killed".  This "minister" dude thought, when he observed my "child-likeness"
and my sense of humor, and other manifestations of innocence and freedom, wanted to kill
something he "discerned" was evil.  ERRRRRRRRNNNNHH! Wrong answer. "Let the
little children come to me", even if he's in his 40's.  I hope you get that, because it makes
sense to me, and Ned's "prophetic words" did not.

For years, I have had people, family members, old wives etc. try to tell me what they
thought I should BE, what I should DO with my life. And because I came from a
background of "being controlled",  I actually fell into some of their 'plans', to near
destruction of my Original Planner.  Thank God He is The Restorer! 
You know how it is, right?  If you''re a christian and do music, then you've just got
to be in praise & worship! Or if you're a speaker, then you must be a preacher!
If you're a "writer", well then, you've got to plug into the right christian publishers!
And if you're a comic or a film-maker ... well, you get my drift!
Jesus wants us to be SALT & LIGHT in the World, and many of us are just beaming
our lights into each other's faces, and salting all the christian plates ... how many
are really going INTO ALL THE WORLD?? To Light it up ... to season it ... to influence
it and turn it toward God, toward the light ... and to do so, without HATE, prejudice, bias,
competition, RELIGION, "piety" and pride, superiority, pretense, alienation, being 'untouchable
and unrelatable' etc.!
It's like this folks: God told me over 6 years ago that HE was returning me to my "rock roots"
(in the past, I went to a lot of rock concerts, played rock records and played the music) ... to
reach out to those in the industry, and make a splash, make a difference.
That's what I'm doing now.  I have gone from the guy in the "work-a-day" world, to 9-5 to
ministry of different kinds, to CREATING unique music, art, films and writings! All led
by The Spirit, and the Talents within bursting out of me. They have sometimes flowed out
LIKE A RIVER. And no, maybe I have NOT been famous, or a house-hold name, or have
seen lots of money (yet!) coming from this. But Yes, I am an "accomplished" musician/artist...
a "published" author ... and definitely a "Renaissance Man". My satisfaction comes from the
concept that I AM fulfilling my calling & destiny, and what I'm doing does please The Father.
The greatest FREEDOM is doing what you were MADE TO DO, without some "slavemaster"
dictating to you "the slave" what you should or shouldn't do. Too much torment and punishment
with that ... been there, done that, burnt the T-shirt. And so, with that, I press on. One day I will
have the liberty to publish my entire STORY. But not yet. I'll let you know when that time comes.
In the meantime . . .  BE FREE.  BE YOURSELF.  BE WHO YOU WERE MADE TO BE.

PEACE=OUT
TONY PRINCE
August 13, 2012