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.

Monday, December 23, 2019

PHYSICAL PRESENCE AND SPIRITUAL PRESENCE


The physical presence is just as the Lord gave it to us, we really do not achieve significant modifications (except for old age); but the spiritual part, that is as we want it to be. We can do with it everything we want. We put ourselves in the arms of the Lord and fly with him.
I thank you, Father, that you have me in the number of your chosen ones and that you have a prepared place within your divine heart to take us there. These thoughts fill me with tenderness and charm, knowing our eternal future without mistake. Jesus, let me talk to you some little things because there is no greater bliss than being a friend of the Lord. Let's go dear brothers, let's get ready to travel the ways of the Lord. We do not change for anyone; in your most holy presence we are so happy until we can no longer.
We are approaching the eternal, but in your divine arms we have nothing to fear. My words are rude, but conversing with the Beloved they all become sweet as a cup of honey.
We love you Lord without resting. The love you gave us makes us delirious. Oh blessed King my heart with you goes, take it full and leave nothing our heavenly owner. Holy Spirit of God enlightens my heart so that I can express the great desires that the Lord himself gives me.
The great commandment to take us there: Love the Lord with all our heart and love also our brothers in the name of the Lord. And the golden rule to take us there: Do with others what you want others to do with you.
Cordially,
José Joaquín Agudelo G.
March 16, 2009

WE ARE ALL CALLED


Hello family and friends. Did you know that the biggest event on this planet earth is the birth of the child Jesus? This was the beginning of the world's redemption. So if you believe in the Redeemer, celebrate Christmas. Christmas is light. If you have resentments forget them. Christmas is sorry. If you are in darkness, turn on the light of love. Do not forget that salvation is infinitely expensive, but at the same time absolutely free.
Merry Christmas 2019!!!
Remember: We are all called. Called to what? To rectification receiving Jesus Christ as the Son of God incarnate, dead and risen, the Savior; and also accepting His Gospel as the norm of life.  Each Christian must to contribute to the conversion of all human beings through the unparalleled way to the Kingdom of peace and justice, JESUS ​​CHRIST, the only one capable of restoring man to his exact dimension.
It’s too bad that not all Christians evangelize, because we want to live the faith adapted to our own requirements with the excuse of lack of word and vocation. Let us keep in mind that today more than ever there are a very large number of people who live and perish daily in the ignorance of God and the purpose for which they were created. It is urgent that we all help the rescue of lost humanity.
Although every good way to evangelize may be valid, let us keep in mind that the most effective way is the transmission of the word of God person to person, since it is possible to reach the individual conscience so that the message received can be retained. For the rest, testimony is needed, since if the word of God is denied by personal conduct, it will never be accepted. The face to face characterized the course of Jesus and this is proved by conversations with Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, and the same with the apostles. Is there another so effective way to evangelize? In any case, we must consider that the word and the testimony of life are as important as the wings for the bird. (These are words of pastor J. Cardoso).

Let me add this: Christianity is not a religion, but a beautiful relationship with God and a lifestyle. God does not need us, but he does invite us into the depths of his compassion in order to feel with him the pain of the other. Spiritual progress is not measured by portions reached, but by obstacles overcome. The people of God are victorious not by their own efforts, but by the transfusion of life made by the blood of the Lamb.
Did you know that fear is the greatest disability and that the greatest source of insecurity is the lack of intimacy with God? Seek daily to connect with the true source of power: JESUS ​​CHRIST! Holiness is not a matter of outward appearance; it is a matter of the heart. Did you know who you are for God? You are the mark of his love, the passion of his surrender, the inheritance of his Kingdom and the reason for his return. The Christian life is a continuous lifestyle of serving God, your family and all human beings. Dare to enter this path, it is the best business!
MERRY CHRISTMAS 2019 AND BLESSED 2020!!!
With love,
               Maria Fanny Agudelo
               12/15/2019

Thursday, November 7, 2019

DOING GOD'S WILL IN LIFE, HE WILL DO OUR IN ETERNITY


Yes, if we do the will of God in this short life, then He will move his in our favor in eternity. If you have not considered this situation so far, do it as it may still be time.
If we can understand where we stand and everything that awaits us when we get to the other side, then we would hasten to do the divine will.
Your divine plans are beautiful, Oh God, we find no error; where you want to take us it will always be the best. You are our blessed God; we cannot deny it because you are our owner for all eternity. We march in life with infinite desires because we go with the Lord to a better homeland. From my heart I give the Lord the sweetest melodies of love.
But what is eternity? Let me give you an illustration:
If we put a little bird to take a sip of water from the oceans and seas every hundred billion centuries, when they have dried up the seas, eternity has not diminished even a minute.
What about Heaven and hell?
The Lord our God wanted us to be eternal. Either we are blessed in Heaven where we hope to enjoy the Lord forever, or we will be lost souls forever in hell. But there is no different place to spend eternity. You choose now.
Let's put the piles of the glory of God. It is worth friends and brothers because our salvation is very valuable. After death, nothing, but nothing, nothing we can do; where we stay, we remain for all eternity.
Cordially,
José Joaquín Agudelo G.
April 10, 2009
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MY TENTH GREAT-GRANDSON


Hello dear family and friends of this Blog. This month I want to share my great joy with the arrival of my 10th great-grandson. He is about to land in this world and we are waiting for him with celebration and party. He is the firstborn of my beautiful granddaughter Lina with her husband Stephen and the first grandson for my beloved daughter Consuelo and her husband Carlos. So we are celebrating the miracle of life. These tips were initially for Stephen & Lina, but now they go to all couples in the world.
I tell you that the wife when she is pregnant, she is not expecting a baby, she has a baby. She is not going to be a mother, she is a mother. The baby is not on the way, the baby has arrived. If you want to change the way society treats the unborn we must change the way we talk about them.
Keep in mind that no matter what we teach our children, they insist on behaving like their parents, since we teach what we know and they reproduce what we are. If you tell it to me, I forget it, if you show it to me, I remember it, and if you involve me I learn it. Do not forget that a child is not a mistake, it is not a burden, it is not a problem, it is not an inconvenience, it is not a nuisance, it is not an accident, and it is not a punishment. It's a blessing from God! Remember: God speaks to those who have time to listen and listens to those who have time to pray. May the Lord bless the love and fruit of this precious couple very much! I love you three.
I think it is opportune to add to this message some healthy tips for raising our children that were written by Edgar Guest in "The Good Example." He says: What we convey verbally to our children may be with wisdom, but what really serves is the example. We must understand what we teach them is with good intention, but can be canceled if they do not see their parents do it. Where are we heading our little flock with our example? We must remain attached to the true Vine, that is, Jesus Christ. Does Christ live in you? Is he just an acquaintance or is he part of your life? Do not forget that without Him we can do nothing. Our example should be a beacon of light guiding our children on the right path. Just as our light shines for Christ, may our children see our good deeds and praise the Lord with their life. A young man said: The advice you give me is wise, but I prefer to learn my lesson by observing you; I can misunderstand the advice, but how you act and how you live I cannot misunderstand, since I can see the movement of your hands in action, but the words can go too fast. I will learn very soon if you involve me. Good advice is confused, but the example is always obvious. I'd rather you walk next to me and not just tell me the way. The eyes are more willing than the ears. I'd rather see action than listen to lectures. Seeing good in action is what we all need. A mother or father must discipline their children lovingly. They examine matters of the heart and train them to be obedient and glorify God.
They use punishment with wisdom and discernment so that the blessing and fullness are great in the home. So far Mr. Guest.
I add: when we correct a child properly we get a lot, but if we encourage and stimulate them we get much more, since it is better to convince and promote than to force and abuse. Prayer and love can do everything. Children obey more for love than fear. Let's focus on the heart, not on their behavior because if they change the heart, they will change their behavior. Rightly God says, "O my son, give me your heart; may your eyes take delight in following my ways." (Proverbs 23:26)
With love,
Maria Fanny Agudelo
10-16-2019

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

SALVATION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY


The Lord did his part, the indispensable one, but it is up to us to accept it, that being so important is also absolutely necessary. Because our God does not force anyone, but we voluntarily go with the Lord and allow no other way. The enemy has no part with us.
Dear Lord, nothing and no one will make us change direction because we go with you Oh Lord to a better homeland. Blessed be the freedom you gave us Father God, but not a step back we want to take, there would be no more missing! Look, brother, how easy it is to follow the Lord in keeping his commandments in complete prayer; period.
Look dear brother, if you are a sinner it is still time to change direction by confessing your sins in complete prayer.
Holy Spirit of God, beautiful sweetness, eternal beauty, take my soul, take my life, endless sweetness. Please Holy Spirit guides my prayer, guide my praise, and guide my worship that is only for the Lord.
If you read this message, see that I am a friend of yours who wants to invite you to go to Heaven for all eternity. It is the promise of the Lord; do not despise me so that together we receive that gift without equal. Our guide is the Lord who will never fail. What precious moments of life! To be able to do our all the eternal goods we want. Don't you think it's a lot of joy? ... But remember it’s only in life, brother.
Cordially,
José Joaquín Agudelo
April 18, 2009
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