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HAND and Spine, an anatomical double witness of the 5 fold MINISTRY!

As you can see with the spine, there are five major areas with names that you may have heard about before. From head to tail, they are the cervicals, thoracics, lumbars, sacral, and coccygeal. What I find interesting is really several things but one is the fact that God mentions a five fold ministry in the body of Christ but also places at least one common set of five on both hands in a very noticeable place for an example for the sake of simple teaching. Mentioned first in the hand in the first digit, also known as the thumb which is mentioned in scripture first as apostles. That corresponds to the cervical vertebra counting from head to toe, also known as the cranial to caudal direction in the y axis. As you continue downward and through the fingers as you count, you will encounter the 2nd digit/thoracics, 3rd/lumbar, 4th/sacral, and 5th/coccygeal. There is more to say about all these things but this is progressive, so I'll let the reader think about these things until next time.

Ephesians 4:11

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Eph 4:10	He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.)
Eph 4:11	It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
Eph 4:12	to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up
Eph 4:13	until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

God gave me a tremendous revelation during one of my pastor/apostles' message a while back. It was about alignment. I will let you thing about this for a while and then comment further on it when I have time to write more. Consider for just a moment the way that our bodies are made by our Lord. Look at your hands, then look at this picture above and see if there is come kind of similarity between Ephesians 4:11, the number of fingers on your hand, and the number of areas in your spine.

Helping OTHERS

For sure, I have been working with some of the finest people in all of Chiropractic for the last 10 months at Accident and Injury Pain Centers http://www.accinj.com/. The Lord has blessed me with a position with what is one of the largest chains of clinics in the DFW area. It is both excellent and streamlined at the same time. When I was hired, put down all my preconceived ideas about what I thought accident and injury style clinics were all about and went forward with a word from God from one of my pastors. I am happy to tell you that in the words of John Bevere, and I am paraphrasing here, the gift from God sometimes comes in a package that we don't want, but it is what we need. This job is exactly what I needed! The key is that, in addition to helping others, I have the opportunity to pray with them, lead others to Christ, and see miracles, signs and wonders in a place of business. That is a mountain that we must climb as a body of Christ to impact the world more completely outside of the church walls. I have been reading Romans the 12th chapter lately and have found myself there, screaming from the pages. For your benefit, I have provided that very reference from http://www.blueletterbible.org. I have a few comments following the read if you would care to read on.

Rom 12:1	Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God–this is your spiritual[fn1] act of worship.
Rom 12:2	Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Rom 12:3	For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.
Rom 12:4	Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function,
Rom 12:5	so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
Rom 12:6	We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his[fn2]faith.
Rom 12:7	If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;
Rom 12:8	if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
Rom 12:9	Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Rom 12:10	Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Rom 12:11	Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Rom 12:12	Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Rom 12:13	Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Rom 12:14	Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Rom 12:15	Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
Rom 12:16	Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[fn3] Do not be conceited.
Rom 12:17	Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.
Rom 12:18	If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Rom 12:19	Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[fn4]says the Lord.
Rom 12:20	On the contrary:  “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[fn5]
Rom 12:21	Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.   Did anything stand out to you? There seems to be a gift here for everyone. If you are still depressed or looking for something in life, this Jesus holds the keys. He is ready for you to ask for them. He always wants us in some way to help others with the gifts He has given us. Did you see yours there?

Stone Gate is Being Blessed!

Thank you all for your prayers! The academy known as Stone Gate Christian Academy, http://sgca.net/ in Irving TX has been blessed! The much needed fire control/alarm system is being provided for as well as both buses which were no longer necessary have likely been sold! This puts us on much more stable footing for the coming school year. Blessings upon all who have prayed through this!

Why read this book?

A 100 YEAR-OLD PROPHESY IS DUE TO BE FULFILLED IN ABOUT 1000 DAYS

In 1910 William Seymour prophesied that in 100 years there would be an outpouring of God's Spirit and His Shekinah Glory that will be greater and more far reaching than what was experienced at Azusa.  2010 is the year prophesied about and we are about 1000 days away. 

 

Those involved in the Azusa Stories Project are convinced that They Told Me Their Stories is a vital part in preparing the people of God to make preparation for that outpouring and Glory.  We are committed to finding a way to send out one million books in 1000 days in preparation for God's visitation.

 

We are getting reports from around the nation about how this book is impacting lives and kindling the sparks of revival.  We know this book is not just another book, but is divinely ordained for 2006-2010

This book is a must read!

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More About Healing

I have been thinking lately about the very nature of God and how He has created us all to be just like He is and in His very image. This of course is no more evident when you walk into an office or home and you see the pictures on the wall of a family and how uncanny it is to see uncles, aunts, sisters and brothers, mother and fathers, all having special traits that seem to favor a particular nose or eye, or cheek bone or skin tone. What about their mind attributes and how speaking to them we can tell after just a few minutes that they tended to gravitate toward mom or dad as their mental mentor. What about our heavenly Father? Don't we tend to start looking like Him in so many ways also? Sure! Through feeding on His word, the word of God, continually confessing Him and making Him known and what He has done in your life, as well as communing with Him and spending time with Him, we start to look like, sound like, and even think like Him. Does He think about sickness? Probably not! Does HE know what it takes to heal someone? Absolutely! Being triune being, Mind/soul, body and SPIRIT, like Him, the Spirit is or should be at the center. So that when proper alignment comes out of those three; healing must come when we are in proper contact with Holy SPIRIT. I long for the day when healings come in, on, or near me as I lay hands on people or pray and see them contact the Father in that way. In the words of John G. Lake, "Corroding cares come and get around your spirit life, and it just covers you and breaks your connection with the Lord. The real first healing is the healing of your spirit, getting your spirit adjusted to the Lord". Now that is an adjustment!

Fasting today!

My wife and I teach and Stone Gate Chiristian Academy (http://sgca.net/) in Irving. We are asking that you would join us today for God's will to be done in the area of our relationship with the local city government, specifically with the Irving Fire Department. We had hoped that we would be "grand fathered" and therefore meet code compliance based on the history of the property be used for the same purpose. I am praying and fasting today for God to break through in order for us to be able to remain at the present property on Shady Grove Road in Irving or be enabled to buy the same property in order to make the necessary improvements on the building that would then be ours.

Aspartame is not so tame!

How Does Aspartame Damage Your Brain?

Consuming a lot of aspartame may inhibit the ability of enzymes in your brain to function normally, according to a new review by scientists from the University of Pretoria and the University of Limpopo. The review found that high doses of the sweetener may lead to neurodegeneration. It has also previously been found that aspartame consumption can cause neurological and behavioral disturbances in sensitive individuals. Specifically, the review found a number of direct and indirect changes that occur in your brain as a result of high consumption levels of aspartame, including disturbing: The metabolism of amino acids Protein structure and metabolism The integrity of nucleic acids Neuronal function Endocrine balances Further, the breakdown of aspartame causes nerves to fire excessively, which can indirectly lead to a high rate of neuron depolarisation. Despite these growing concerns, neither the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have changed their guidelines regarding the safety of the ingredient or intake advice. Sources: Food Quality News April 6, 2008 European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2008, 62, 451–462 Get ALL the Health-Promoting Benefits of Omega-3s without Eating Fish* Recent studies show that eating fish can potentially expose you to a high degree of contamination. This includes industrial pollutants and toxins like mercury, PCBs, heavy metals and radioactive poisons. Here’s your chance to get ALL your essential omega-3 oils without the fishy aftertaste.* Find Out How Dr. Mercola's Comments: Aspartame is a poison that does not belong in your body, and this is not an exaggeration. Yet, this toxic substance is consumed by over 200 million people around the world and is found in more than 6,000 products. Everything from soda and chewing gum to desserts, yogurt, and even some vitamins and cough drops contain it. When you drink, say, a can of diet soda sweetened with aspartame, what are you REALLY consuming? Here’s a breakdown of aspartame’s three chemicals: the amino acids aspartic acid and phenylalanine, and methanol. 1. Aspartic acid (40 percent of aspartame) Aspartate acts as a neurotransmitter in your brain by facilitating the transmission of information from neuron to neuron. Too much aspartate in your brain kills certain neurons by allowing the influx of too much calcium into your cells. This influx triggers excessive amounts of free radicals, which kill your cells. The neural cell damage that can be caused by excessive aspartate is why Dr. Russell Blaylock refers to them as "excitotoxins." They "excite" or stimulate your neural cells to death. Now, when aspartic acid is consumed, it significantly raises your blood level of aspartate, which leads to a high level of those neurotransmitters in certain areas of your brain, where they slowly begin to destroy neurons. Your brain cells could be dying right now, but you likely would not notice the symptoms until 75 percent or more are gone. Then, chronic illnesses such as the following, which may by caused by long-term exposure to excitatory amino acid damage, may occur: Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease Memory and hearing loss Hormonal problems Epilepsy AIDS Brain lesions Neuroendocrine disorders 2. Phenylalanine (50 percent of aspartame) Phenylalanine is an amino acid normally found in your brain, however people with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU) cannot metabolize phenylalanine. This leads to dangerously high -- and sometimes lethal -- levels of phenylalanine in your brain. It has been shown, though, that ingesting aspartame, especially along with carbohydrates, can lead to excess levels of phenylalanine in your brain even if you do not have PKU. Even consuming aspartame one time has been found to raise your blood levels of phenylalanine. What’s the risk of this? Excessive levels of phenylalanine in your brain can cause the levels of serotonin in your brain to decrease, leading to emotional disorders such as depression. It can also cause schizophrenia or make you more susceptible to seizures. 3. Methanol (aka wood alcohol) (10 percent of aspartame) Methanol/wood alcohol is a deadly poison, and the absorption of methanol into your body is sped up considerably when free methanol is ingested. Well, free methanol is created from aspartame when it is heated to above 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Centigrade). This would occur when an aspartame-containing product is improperly stored (in the sun, for instance) or when it is heated, such as part of a "food" product like Jello. Meanwhile, methanol breaks down into formic acid and formaldehyde -- a deadly neurotoxin -- in your body. Even the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that methanol "is considered a cumulative poison due to the low rate of excretion once it is absorbed. In the body, methanol is oxidized to formaldehyde and formic acid; both of these metabolites are toxic." They recommend a limit of consumption of 7.8 mg/day, but a one-liter aspartame-sweetened beverage contains about 56 mg of methanol. Heavy users of aspartame-containing products consume as much as 250 mg of methanol daily -- or 32 times the EPA limit! The symptoms of methanol poisoning are numerous and varied. They include: Vision problems Headaches, ear buzzing, dizziness Nausea and gastrointestinal disturbances Weakness, numbness and shooting pains in your extremities Behavioral disturbances Memory lapses Do You STILL Believe Aspartame is Safe? I could literally go on for days about the many problems plaguing this artificial sweetener; both the dangers it poses to your health and the blatant greed and manipulation that got it on the market. That is why I spent years researching and writing Sweet Deception. It is the most comprehensive book on the market addressing this issue, and if you or your loved ones drink diet beverages or eat diet foods, please read it sooner rather than later. I also highly recommend watching Sweet Misery, which is part documentary, part detective story that sheds much-needed light on the controversy surrounding aspartame. Folks, aspartame is not your friend. It is actually responsible for 80-85 percent of the food complaints registered with the FDA! Aside from the damage it can do to your brain, aspartame can cause cancer. One well-controlled, peer-reviewed, SEVEN-year study even found that as little as 20 mg per day can cause cancer in humans. One 12-ounce diet soda contains about 180 mg of aspartame, so you do the math on that risk! If you have NutraSweet or Equal packets in your home, I urge you to get rid of them. About the only good use for them I’ve heard about is using them to kill ants in your kitchen. And if you’re consuming diet foods or drinks of any kind, toss those as well. Your health will be much better off for it. If you find you’re still having sweet cravings or are having a hard time giving up your diet soda, Turbo Tapping is a simple tool to help you get rid of your soda addiction in a short period of time. And in the case of aspartame, getting it out of your diet can’t come fast enough. 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