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Bursting Flood

2009-10-19T14:22:00.003-05:00

I hope this message leaves you with an excitement and an anticipation to what God is going to do for you and through you, in this season. The title of todays blog is “Bursting Flood”. The Coming season is upon us; it’s here. God has brought the early rain both physically in the natural and I believe in the spiritual as well. I am going to speak to you this morning about the potential that God has

The Coming Season - Images of the Church Pt. 2

2009-09-29T16:58:00.004-05:00

I want to talk about two other images today and those images of the Church are as a, Building (its not what you think) and as a Bride. 1 Corinthians 3:9 For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building. I wrote a few weeks ago about laying a foundation and that before the foundation was laid, you had to make sure that the soil was in the right condition. Now we see that the

The Coming Season - Images of the Church

2009-09-21T18:43:00.002-05:00

A few weeks ago I blogged about Being the Church and how we need to operate in the nature of God, the government of His Word and the function of Jesus. I want to expand that line of thought with how that is accomplished. As we look through the Word of God, we often see that God uses images and pictures to present certain truths to us. Jesus often spoke in parables in order to take what He saw,

Being the Church

2009-09-14T12:36:00.007-05:00

I been asking myself the question, "What does it mean to walk out "Being the Church"? I know the word Church means different things to different people. To some, the word church refers to a building with stained glass windows and a steeple. To others it means a denomination. Then to still others it can mean something that you watch on television. The reality is though, none of those pictures

Into Position - Our Thinking

2009-08-24T16:12:00.006-05:00

As we prepare for The Coming Season, and as we begin to make the shift we have to align our Thinking, Speaking and our Being with the Word of God so that as we enter into The Coming Season, we receive the early rain, helping prepare the land for seed. In this blog I want to expand a little further what it means to be Into Position in relation to our thinking. Read 1

Prepared to Shift

2009-08-18T16:55:00.005-05:00

The Coming Season Pt. 2 – Prepared to Shift I spoke last week about preparation and the need to prepare for The Coming Season. I will continue in that vein and describe how it will take a “shift” to come into alignment with God, so that we are moving in the direction that God is leading us, as we enter into “The Coming Season”. We must be like the men of Issachar who had

The Coming Season

2009-08-12T10:50:00.004-05:00

I have begun a new series at Lifegate Church, where I pastor, that I believe will kindle, ignite and set your heart on fire with a passion for God. Through the next few weeks I am urging our church to begin preparing for The Coming Season, at Lifegate Church and in each person as an individual and as families. A few nights ago, I had a dream and in the dream I was warning

Digging Wells of Revival

2009-07-06T10:41:00.006-05:00

I begin this week with a new series titled, "Digging Wells of Revival" and the first message of the series is, "Your Inheritance". As I am preparing for this message it has fascinated me how often "wells" were mentioned in the First Testament and how few they are mentioned in the Second. It is then that you realize that in the First Testament "wells" were symbols of refreshing, blessing, and

Make a Joyful Noise!

2009-05-04T09:42:00.000-05:00

It’s been a long time since I have blogged, and I am a bit rusty, but here it goes! Let's start out with a verse of scripture, can't go wrong there! Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, He is God! It is he who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and

You Saw Me...

2009-03-23T09:45:00.004-06:00

This weekend I will begin a short series on the death and resurrection of Jesus leading up to Resurrection Sunday titled, "You Saw Me..." The inspiration for the title comes from the song of the same name, produced and performed by Hillsong Australia. Here are the lyrics: Your glory fills the heavensYour glory fills the earthStill you chose surrenderYou gave yourself for meGod of my

Are We Ready?

2009-03-16T09:35:00.005-06:00

In recent weeks we have seen three very public shootings. The first of which was a Pastor in Illinois who was shot and killed along with two of his parishioners being injured. The second shooting happened in Alabama, where the bloodshed began when Michael McLendon burned down his mother's house, then drove to a town called Samson where he claimed nine other victims, including four members of

valentines day

2009-02-14T10:24:00.007-06:00

Today is Valentines day and the problem that I am having is my Valentines is not here! She is still in Louisiana, at least until tomorrow evening. She has been gone since Wednesday and to say my life lacks excitement is a massive understatement.First, Wednesday evening I attended a leadership meeting for women, to cast vision for their ministry. Then I stayed up until 1:30 am simply because it

Why is it so quiet?!

2009-02-12T15:47:00.006-06:00

I hate it when Beth leaves town and I really hate it when she leaves and takes the kids! No, there is no marital strife in the Lafuente household, she has gone to see her mother, sister and brother in Bossier LA. The problem with her leaving and reason why I hate it so much is, I feel like I have no control. Yeah, I have issues... deal! Beth is the most awesome person anyone could ever want

In the Battle

2009-02-09T10:37:00.004-06:00

This morning I was awakened to the sound of my wife taking my son's temperature while he was still trying to sleep. It seems that sickness has invaded our home. First, Camden was hit with "Strep" throat, that he had contracted from school. Following that Miranda was hit with high fever and body aches, the flu! NOW, Camden once again has a fever. All of this at a time when I am beginning a

No Delicacies?

2009-01-13T13:32:00.005-06:00

I am well into the new year and enjoying 2009. As I look back on 08' I can't help but feel in my spirit that the last year was a year of preparation. I love what one of my friends said in an email last week. "The pressures of 2008 have prepared us for the purposes of 2009." I totally agree and look with anticipation to God's purposes being fulfilled.We began the year with a fast, that ended

Sources say....

2008-12-15T14:11:00.004-06:00

During a week when the Dallas Cowboys have internal turmoil nipping at their noses and T.O. shooting down reports, from unnamed sources, that he was jealous of the Witten-Romo relationship. On sports-talk radio they were holding polls, on whom you believed; the sources and what they say or the players and what they say. All of this was a reminder to me of whose report I choose to believe when

Weeweechu!!!

2008-12-15T14:05:00.001-06:00

Back in the Saddle

2008-12-08T16:42:00.009-06:00

Hello and good day to you! It has been a long time since we have seen each other, and I for one missed you. No real reason that I have been gone so long, at least none that I can think of. I do have a strong desire to begin fresh and new and hope that you will forgive my hiatus. I just came back from a sabbatical and most recently a sabbath retreat at a Retreat Lodge just north of Mt. Vernon

Feverish, sore throat, head and body aches, stuffy nose... you get the picture.

2008-09-17T09:28:00.002-05:00

For the last few days, I along with the rest of my family have been fighting a cold, sinus, body ache, kind of thing. It all began with a few kids at school getting sick and then passing those overactive germs on to their classmates. Our kids unknowingly bring those kids home and after a short gestation period begin to exhibit symptoms such as, fever, sore throat, head and body aches, stuffy

Long Time

2008-09-04T15:54:00.001-05:00

Well, it's been a long time since I posted to the Father Template and the only real excuse I have is that, I have been running around with my head spinning fast and furious. With back-to-school, mine and my wifes work schedule, my oldest sons school/music/football schedule, my daughters cheer-leading, celebrating my 40th birthday and 11th anniversary...Whew! I'm tired!Yet through all of the

Silence....Please!

2008-08-01T09:51:00.001-05:00

This morning I was awaken by the sound of thunder, you know the kind; the kind that sounds like a low rumble as it moves across the city. Awesome! In between those claps of thunder it was silent, and in those moments I began reflecting on why we as humanoids have an aversion to silence?Do you ever just sit in silence and listen? Listen to sounds coming from outside, listen to God? Silence is

You're the Best...

2008-07-23T12:43:00.001-05:00

What is it about your kids that make you lose it sometimes? Do you know what I mean? You can have the worst day in recent memory: You're computer decides to crash for no apparent reason, causing you to ask the question, "When was the last time I backed up my files?"; you miss an important appointment because you placed it the appt. iCal on the wrong day...Drats! You have people issues that

I used to could dance!

2008-07-22T17:19:00.002-05:00

There was a time in my life, where I used to could dance! Not grammatically sound, I know. I'm over it though and you should be to. I grew up where dancing was part of life in my family. Whenever there was a reason to celebrate, there was a reason to dance. I had what you might call a "need" to dance and to be seen dancing. It was me on the dance floor trying all of those moves that seemed

Pass the Fruit, Please

2008-07-08T13:35:00.001-05:00

I love the analogy that Jesus gives us of the vine and its branches, as He describes our relationship with Him. He (Jesus) is The Vine and we (you and I) are the branches. Jesus is illustrating to us, that spiritually, we are one with Him; and as we are one with Him and His life flows through us, we produce fruit. In contrast, if we are not connected to The Vine, then we dry up the source of

Trust Me!

2008-07-05T17:57:00.001-05:00

The word trust is a funny word. It is a word that is often used in relation to people's relationship with God, but seldom ever really walked out in it's purest form. What I mean by that, is that we often say that we trust God and then go out and do everything that we can to make sure that what we are supposed to be "trusting" God for actually comes to pass. I can profess all day long that I

Done whining...

2008-06-29T22:53:00.001-05:00

Today was one of those days that you have when you don't get your nap in. Today is Sunday, and on most Sunday's right after I preach; I have lunch and then I float in and out of conscience throughout the rest of the day. I feel like I have to have my nap or my family pays for my tiredness. Well, today wasn't a nap day. With meetings for both Beth and I and then a children's camp meeting

Will I just Grow Up Already?!

2008-06-27T11:22:00.001-05:00

I hope that as a Christian I always have the desire to grow and mature in my walk with Jesus Christ. Yet, in truth, my desire does not always match my reality. There are times, intentional or not, that I get content or complacent with where I am in my walk with Jesus. I looked up the definition for complacency and this is what I found: self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!

2008-06-16T11:36:00.001-05:00

From Various Member of Lifegate ChurchSaturday June 14, 2008We believe that Lord would say to us:The footings are in place and the foundation has been poured; I am raising up my people up; you do not have to be afraid, I know what I am doing and I will given you the strength you need to do it. I have given you a commanding officer; there is getting ready to be a “boom” a powerful explosion. I

The Divine Connect

2008-06-12T10:00:00.001-05:00

I hate losing a connection - you know how it is, you're on the phone with someone and you drive down a hill or hit a "dead spot" and boom!, you lose the connection. On top of that, when you try to call back you get a busy signal. At times in my life, (ok... very recently) that happens with me and God. I'm headed somewhere and all of the sudden experience a downhill or "dead spot" in prayer and

Friendships

2008-06-12T09:57:00.001-05:00

The sad realization that each one of comes to at some time or another is, that we cannot single handedly manage life's demands on our own. First, we need the Spirit of God to lead us and guide us. Second, we need each other! We need friendships! God created us in such a way that we fall apart when we try to tackle the pressures of life on our own. When we try to stand alone we lose our balance

The Father Template

2008-06-11T16:49:00.000-05:00

I love templates! I like working with them and creating new and interesting documents! Taking that into consideration, I think that God loves templates too! After all we were created in His (The Master Template) image and we are re-created into the image of His Son (The Master Template) at salvation.Simply put, you and I become the standard bearers for who God has created us to be; recreations of