My husband and I were raised in Catholic families in Colombia, and from an early age our parents taught us the fundamental moral principles of the Catholic religion. But on April of 1989, when we were born again, we began to understand the true meaning of being a Christian and since then our relationship with God has become more personal. Since then we began to write. José Joaquin wrote reflections about the love of God and messages of hope for humanity, and I wrote wise advice for all families everywhere.

Sunday, November 23, 2014

MESSAGE OF LOVE



I
The impulses of the heart,
  are powerful weapons in the holy presence of the Lord.
II
Messages of love are for all mankind,
We expect anyone is not silent to reach beyond.
III
That place is Heaven where we will all be,
in the arms of the Lord for eternity.
IV
This hope so precious we can’t despise
because it is a beautiful gift that God gives us.
V
The instant of this life we want to used it,
in company with the Lord forever.
VI
Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (Acts 2:21).
VII

Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ is salvation secure,
when we leave of this world, the great comfort that we find is His sweet love.
VIII
Live in the present that the future belongs to the Lord,
because He owns us for eternity.
IX
We always say eternity, eternity ...
All of we know that we are almost living over there and it is also where we will be, because if we go with the Lord, He will not fail us.
X
Our place is Heaven we can’t doubt,
That's why we are glad to get to beyond.

Sincerely your heart’s friend,
Jose Joaquin Agudelo G.
August 12, 2006
Writer's Note: I would appreciate if you pass this message of love  to your friends. God bless you.

DEPRESSION


  “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever.” John 14:17

Hello beloved family and friends of the blog, today I would like to discuss the topic of depression to which no one is immune and that is so common in the world today. The following text was written by Pastor Fausto Lora from Puerto Rico.

According to doctor Jackes, depression is a trap that Satan employs to ensnare man people, but especially those who are at discontent with the situations in their lives. They forget that that word of God is clear and true when it tells us that we should learn to be content in whatever situation we may find ourselves in. Proud is a barrier that does not allow us to put our faith in Christ. When we’re depressed, everything hurts. Either we sleep too much or we sleep too little, either we eat too much or eat too little; everything seems to be out of control. And all this simply adds to the negative thoughts in our minds; we don’t have any ideas, there is no clarity in our mind, we even have a hard time distinguishing whether things are real or imaginary, giving both equal validly.
There is chaos in our minds, our hearts, and our emotions. We lose our self-confidence, we feel that the Lord is distant from us, and consequently we abandon physical activity and isolate ourselves from those around us. Depending on its severity, it can become difficult to live with a person who is depressed. This is a very complex and very serious state of being, but we cannot forget that Christ always leads us by his hand when we are going through a crisis. Sometimes it can be difficult to see the wisdom and discipline of the Lord, many times he allows us to be broken or to go through certain situations, like a potter kneading the clay, in order to form, shape, and mold us until the vision he had and the work he began becomes apparent in our lives. Let us not forget that we are clay pots not yet completed. The difficulties we face daily quickly send us to our knees before the Lord in search of divide direction and guidance.
When the Lord takes the first place in our lives we receive a refreshed and renewed spirit and our hearts become warmed by His embrace. The Lord isn’t just excellent medicine for our depression but also the cure and answer to any of our necessities. We should ask that His will be done in our lives as opposed to our own. Where is God when we are suffering? We are not alone; he is with us through our trials, tribulations, battles, and struggles. We have a God who loves us and who is always quick to save us in our tribulations. The reactions of humans in the face of pain are very diverse. The Lord’s response in the face of pain will be the assurance that He is in control and that you matter to Him. God desires that we learn that we “…can do all things through Christ to strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).
If you are suffering from depression, don’t let it remain in your life for very long because this will deteriorate your health and vitality, both mental and spiritual. Depression affects our minds so much that some people eventually become dependent on drugs that suppress it for the rest of their lives. Many people don’t realize that depression is an attack by Satan on our minds. Because of this the first thing we should do is identify the cause and root of the issue and know the truth of Christ in order to declare aloud the Lord’s promises for us.  “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32).

Dear friend, are you going through some crisis? Go and seek the doctor, psychologist, counselor, and pastor JESUS CHRIST.
With love,
 Maria Fanny Agudelo
11/01/14

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

SPIRITUAL HERITAGE OF EVERY SOUL TO ITS CREATOR



Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.       1 Peter 1: 3-4

Father I thank you because you let me ponder about that inviolable heritage we have in You Lord; it is untouchable and infinite depth. Nothing and no one can take from us that eternal inheritance which you have indicated for us before the creation of the world. Do not you stop blessed Father, your divine presence fills us with happiness. I do not know how to express myself, but my heart is filled with joy to receive this joy unbounded. Thank you loved Lord, because I am very dear to your divine eyes. God you'll be my strength forever. Before the Lord Jesus Christ every knee will bow and there is no other besides Him. Out of the Lord all is lost, with Him everything is profit. In the events of life it cannot win everything, you must learn to mature and lose because sometimes it is not easy, but the rewards are tremendous.

My great desire is not just talk dear brothers. You and I were first, but we have no end; our life is eternal, so this is how  our Father God wanted. We only have one of two places to spend eternity: Heaven or hell, we want to choose  during our lifetime. Nobody can take away that right to continue the way we want, but we follow the Lord Jesus and not exchange it for any other treasure. He is our beloved owner, He is our eternal life. Do not be deceived by the false prophets who overabundant at this time. If you accepts these tips, I get really happy because you are one more for the glory of God and is the only truth. If you're with me then we will meet in heaven in the company of the blessed forever and ever. What I just wrote is a comment of my own, but everything has biblical support. Bon appétit brother and dear friend. May the Lord bless you mightily.

Cordially,
                  Jose Joaquin Agudelo
                  July 4, 2007



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FOR THE MARRIAGES



Therefore shall a man leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife and they become one flesh. Genesis 2: 24

Hello dear family and dear blog readers, I want to share a very sincere letter a man sent to his wife, written by Victor Hugo. I hope that we draw good lessons from it.

"Dear wife, please greet me with a smile and a kiss when I get home. Make me happy when you  see me even when you've had a bad day. Give me time to make the mental adjustment to go from work to home, time to deal in trifles or do nothing without you're remembering me so many things waiting for me to take care of them. Time to talk about things that concern us and time to be together. Remember, when I make a suggestion I always look for opportunities instead the difficulties. Do not forget that I prefer to hug you that be in the kitchen arguing with you. Tell me my faults politely and in private. When I tell you to do something please put it on your priorities. You let me know that whenever you need me and I'm still important for you and when you tell me I love you, be very sincere. Remember loving wife, I love you more today than yesterday, but less than tomorrow."

Now come some tips for husbands. Please men open their ears:

If a husband's heart is full of discord, jealousy or bad feelings, you cannot attract or conquer your wife nor all logic of creation. Husbands should understand that no one shall be compelled by force to accept our ideas, but it is possible with love and kindness. A hundred years ago said Lincoln, "a drop of honey hunting more bugs than a gallon of gall." So if you want to gain understanding and love your wife, you must first convince her that you are his sincere friend. That is a drop of honey that captures your heart. If you want your wife will agree to everything, let her think that idea is hers. Talk about your own mistakes rather than criticize. A good husband should be concerned because there is order in your home because God is a God of order. If one day you visit the Library of Congress in Washington DC, you'll see five words written on the ceiling by the painter Pope: "Order is Heaven's first law." This should also be the first law of any home. Husbands should practice the gifts of friendship, cooperation and complement each other, which is the help of God speaking. They also march together along the same path, in the same vehicle, and driven by the same engine: love.

Now I want to add a few more tips for both women and men:

From the beginning of creation God established marriage between a man and a woman and gave them responsibilities, but also privileges. From the beginning God expressed that it was necessary that a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife; well, just so you could develop your role as husband fully. And if we follow fulfill God's design, then comes blessings on your marriage, on your home, and therefore on society. Are you dear reader following fulfilling the design traced by God for your life? If not cry out to Jesus Christ to straighten your life right now.

With love,
                             Maria Fanny Agudelo
                             10/25/14