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Have you ever wondered what love looks like? What true love is like? What love does? What is required to love God, your neighbor, your enemy or yourself? Just take a good look at the Cross!!! #andyfernandez #iamministries #pastoraladvice

"Creation vs. Theory of Evolution", this battle has been the topic of controversy for centuries. It is a topic that has more questions than answers for those who are analytically inclined and love the scientific method rather than truth. For in this dialog, one must understand again that science was designed to complement truth, rather than truth complementing science. It's like the question, which came first, the "chicken or the egg?". For the intricate design of man, his will, this thought, his intellect, his image, his likeness, his abilities, his skills, his design, and self-consciousness is certainly complex to comprehend when looking at it from a micro-scope, but when considering him through the lens of the macro-scope it is sincerely simple. For scripture is clear, that our God is a God of order, in the sinews of the helix DNA, the intricate organelles within cells, the signature of life embedded within each protein - we learn that man and this universe is a perfect and symphonic design that chance, nor random chaotic opportunity can explain nor fathom. For the lens of the microscope will declare the carpentry work of a master carpenter, and the architecture of a master architect. For even discussing the theories of evolution, thermodynamics, and even biology needs to have a sense of order to explain and dictate. For faith is beyond reason, and as the scripture states "Now (today) faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible." Another truth Colossians 1:16-: "For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.". If we take this truth, at face value, scientist can then explain why the universe is such a perfect image designed by a perfect order and a perfect painter. Theories are made up of standards of rules which can be in the present and future disproven. But, truth is unchanging and unveiling. #soundsofmywritings #andyfernandez #iamministries

Decisions, for each day I am reminded that we are a by-product of our decisions. For scripture states "Today you have the right to 'choose' life or death." If ever, we as human beings had an opportunity to consider our eternal destiny it is now (today). For each day we make decisions regarding our future, our children, our vocations, our families, our marriages, our food, our insurance policies, and even our bank accounts. How important is it to consider these finite things, without ever considering those things which are eternal and infinite. For everyone who chooses life over death, Christ over material gain, truth rather than self philosophy, and love over hate have a wonderful opportunity to invest in their eternal destiny. Knowing, and resting on the trustworthy statement in scripture that says "For anyone who believes in their heart and confesses with their mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord, and resurrected from the dead shall be saved". For securing your resurrection in Christ, is as important, as life itself. For there is an appointed reward for those who acknowledge their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Imagine a place of pure splendor, majesty, righteous government, where the abundance of life (not materialistic gain), the joy of the heart, the purity of soul, the everlasting harmony of God and man, and where peace shall reign far from disease, hurt, pain, sorrow, or illness exist and dwells. For in the eternal presence of God, there is an abundance of life and joy. Could you see yourself there, would you see yourself there, and could you choose to be there. So choose. Food for thought; "It is better to live life believing there is a God, and later find out that there was none, then to live life believing there is no God, and later finding out there was one!!" This is not based on scripture but found it to be trustworthy of reflecting on. :) #soundsofmywritings #andyfernandez #iamministries

1 Samuel 12:12-25 "But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, ‘No, we want a king to rule over us’—even though the Lord your God was your king. Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you asked for; see, the Lord has set a king over you. If you fear the Lord and serve and obey him and do not rebel against his commands, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the Lord your God—good! But if you do not obey the Lord, and if you rebel against his commands, his hand will be against you, as it was against your ancestors. “Now then, stand still and see this great thing the Lord is about to do before your eyes! Is it not wheat harvest now? I will call on the Lord to send thunder and rain. And you will realize what an evil thing you did in the eyes of the Lord when you asked for a king.” Then Samuel called on the Lord, and that same day the Lord sent thunder and rain. So all the people stood in awe of the Lord and of Samuel. The people all said to Samuel, “Pray to the Lord your God for your servants so that we will not die, for we have added to all our other sins the evil of asking for a king.” “Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “You have done all this evil, yet do not turn away from the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless. For the sake of his great name, the Lord will not reject his people, because the Lord was pleased to make you his own. As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. Yet if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will perish.” #andyfernandez #iamministries #liberaldemocracy

Have we as the Church and the people of God lost the fear of The Lord in our hearts? Does he who created the eyes not see, and created the ears not hear? Without Holiness, no one shall see God. #andyfernandez #iamministries #pastoraladvice

Revival is when you and I fall in love with Jesus all over again. #andyfernandez #iamministries #quotes

Sound theology should be the framework of studying, teaching, and living out the Word of God. By gaining balance in all these avenues you and I will safeguard ourselves, and those who we are teaching. As the famous Apostle, Paul states in Philippians 2:12-16 "12Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. 14Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16as you hold out the word of life...." #soundsofmywritings #andyfernandez #iamministries

The Apostel Paul transformed a prison into an altar. #andyfernandez #iamministries #quotes

The Lord blessed me to be a Pastor to many, but the husband to one. #andyfernandez #iamministries #quotes

It is hard to stumble and fall when you are on your knees. #andyfernandez #iamministries #quotes

Before the creation of the World, and from the moment "time" was measured and introduced, the infallible Scriptures declares that the "Word" existed. This "Word" whether audible, verbal, or contextually present in form, was in the company of the Father and dwelled in his presence. It is clear that the "Word" was with God, as one who accompanies another being, giving us a clear picture that there was a minimum of two divine entities present. The Holy Scriptures than reveals that the "Word was God", the "Word" was/is clearly equal in nature, divine power, and divine wisdom. Thus, revealing the second "Godhead" in the Holy Trinity. As we read on we learn that Jesus who is the second "Godhead" is masculine in nature and form, for as research reveals, the word "He" is a pronoun only given to an individual with masculine traits. The second verse in this scripture than states that Jesus (the Word), was with God (The Father) in the beginning. For Christ was/is forever present, is forever equal, and is forever knowing of the incredible mystery of creation and the deity of God the father, as ONE. John 1:1-2 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. #soundsofmywritings #andyfernandez #iamministries

Let go, and let God! #andyfernandez #iamministries #quotes