My Voice, My Heart, My Life

Dear Service Member,                I can't begin to express my immense gratitude for your service. Even before I was born you have diligently been protecting this nations' water, air and land. Tirelessly fighting off the enemies attack. Putting yourself in danger so I can live in peace and freedom. Thank you for this sacrifice. Your devotion to this nation and its people is inspiring. You disregard your own safety in order for millions of Americans to walk down the street with peace of mind. So many countries are not this blessed. So many are crippled by fear and uncertainty. Always looking over their shoulders awaiting the enemies attacks. Because of you this is far from true. Because of what you do I can sleep at night. Because of you I can enjoy my unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. You are a true hero. The dictionary states a hero is a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for their brave deed and noble qualiti

This Sunday marks the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. This bridge is one of the most well known and iconic landmarks in San Francisco. Not to mention one of the most spectacular and beautiful sights in the country. Named after the narrow strait that marks the entrance to the San Francisco Bay, this architectural beauty took about 20 years to build. The engineer Joseph Strauss campaigned tirelessly for 16 years to very skeptical officials and naysayers of this very controversial project. Despite the concern of it's proximity to the San Andreas fault and the heavy waves of the strait posing great danger for the underwater construction necessary Strauss sold them on the idea of this majestic bridge. Thank goodness he did. The bridge opening up the way for Marin county to have easier access to the city creating a new revenue. Construction began in January 1933 and was completed in May 1937. On opening day Joseph Strauss proudly proclaimed,  "The bridge which

Yesterday was a very special day for my family. My dad was ordained as a pastor. He will be ministering to the Hispanic community. My dad and mom have always been very involved in ministry. From working with little children to assisting the elderly. They have been true servants to God. Growing up my brothers and I watched our parents live out their faith. They weren't just about words but about action. Because they where so involved we too became involved and had the privileged to see first hand what it was that God was doing. The movement He was creating to forward His kingdom. My parents came to the Lord as adults. Both were born into a Catholic background but never really practiced as adults. Having my parents come know the Lord when I was a child was an amazing blessing. I was old enough to see the change that happen when Jesus entered their lives. The commitment they had to God's people was amazing. They truly worked as a team. Many say that you don't have to be i

Today we celebrate our Moms. The women who gave us life and who gave of themselves to ensure our well being. They think of us before themselves. They are our teachers, mentors, role models, counselors, shoulder to cry on and life coaches. Without our mother's hand to guide our way, teaching us from right and wrong, we would search for trouble instead of avoiding it. She helps to keep us out of harms way. Teaching us to look both ways before we cross the street. They taught us how to love, tell the truth, have compassion and show mercy. They taught us all of life's essential lessons. They are our precious gift from God. My mom did all the things I've stated and more. She taught me my faith. She presented Jesus and He has been my saving grace. Watching her live out her faith in actions and not just in words is the greatest gift she has given me. Being the example of a godly women to a world that desperately needs it. Showing how to fearlessly bring Jesus into

2012 National Prayer Dr. David Jeremiah  Heavenly Father, Every good gift and perfect gift comes from You. You are a faithful God and Your mercy endures forever. You have promised to bless the nation that trusts in You. Our currency proclaims "In God We Trust," but in our culture we are far from You. In the words of the prophet Daniel," We have sinned and committed iniquity, we have done wickedly and rebelled, even by departing from Your precepts and Your judgments. "We come before You once more, seeking Your forgiveness and mercy. You, O God, are our only hope...Hear our prayer and for Your honor's sake, shine Your face upon this nation. Give our leaders the desire to seek Your wisdom and the courage to follow Your guidance...and watch over the men and women of our armed forces as they sacrifice for the cause of freedom. We give You thanks for all You have done for us, and we earnestly pray that You will help us become, once again, a nation