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For those of you that have gotten to know me in the last few months I would like to give glory to God for what I am about to say.
In February of 1999 I resigned my position of pastor. It was a very sad day in my life, and there were many tough struggles that ensued after stepping down. Satan had sought to destroy me and my calling. Satan has not ceased to attack me and discourage me as I have sought to do my first works over again and reclaim the ground I had lost. It has been almost 10 years since that time, and I have begun to grow restless and had begun in earnest to seek to pastor again. I will say that I have faced greater opposition from churches, pastors, people, and the devil to reclaim my calling than ever did when I was a young man stepping into that role. However, God has helped me persevere through these past extremely painful 10 years to the point that today September 26 2008 I have been accepted and approved and recognized by a reputable denomination not only to be licensed, but to plant a new church work. I have already been ordained by another denomination and licensed by a non-denominational church but this one is special to me because of the effort that I have put forth in order to achieve this goal. As soon as we establish this new work, in 2009 I will be ordained to that particular ministry.
So tonight, I am thanking God and giving Him glory for giving me my heart's desire. Redeeming my life from the pit and setting my feet upon solid ground. Reminding me time and again, that the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable and finally for His faithfulness to me through these past ten years.
Secondly, I am asking for your prayers. Pray that God would give me direction and that He would bring the right people into my life that will share the vision God has given me and that we would work together to build a great ministry for the glory of God. Pray also, that God would give me direction about the geographic location where this is to be planted.
These next few months promise to be exciting, yet filled with much work as we give birth to a new church. I have to tell you though, that this is the beginning of a realization of a long standing dream of mine. Not just to be back in ministry but to build something from the ground up, and implement all the ideas and knowledge I have gained over the years into something that will be a blessing to the Kingdom of God. Thank you, for sharing my joy with me. Many of you have been a great source of strength and encouragement since I have joined the MyChurch family.
Thanks and God Bless
Todd |
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| September 26, 2008 |
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I give you and GOD a standing ovation with tears in my eyes, Brother Todd! Your blog is a testimony to God's great rewards for those who endure the fiery trials. He does ask us to give up everything, but what He gives us in exchange...after the trials and the refining...is more than we could have dreamed of!
I'm so happy for you and YES! Prayers and more prayers...and thanking God with you for His faithfulness to you! |
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| September 26, 2008 |
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Awe, we have talked about this my friend. I say you come to Oklahoma, but that would be a selfish thing. I am sure that Cheryl would agree too...anyway. I am praying for you and I I know that God truly has a plan for your life and your ministry. We both know that you are Called. You are called to teach and to preach and to share God's word as only YOU can share it. I have learned so much from you in the short time that I have been a part of this little community. I have no doubt that you will be in a place right where God needs you to be SOON!
Faith....it's all you need. I think you have it!
Yeah, you do.
Love ya, Todd! |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| I am indeed rejoicing for you and with you on this memorable day. It has been evident in the short time I've been on mychurch, that you may have not had a congregation within four walls to preach to these last ten years, but that hasn't stopped you. This mychurch communtiy has no limits or boundaries and God has never stopped using your noble vessel. May He continue to guide and direct your steps to the very place He has the greatest need for you. I would suggest WA (where we moved to plant a new church), but it looks like my family is moving again. You have indeed been a source of strength and encouragemnet to so many, and I for one, would like to thank you. Many blessings and prayers go out to you! |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| Praying The Lord's Blessings upon you my Brother!!! |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| may I duggest a book.... Pagan Christianity |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| suggest lol |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| In the end He rewards us for our patience and endurance... God Bless you on your new venture and I pray that he gives you your hearts desire.... |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| Ohhhhhhhhhhh , I'm just grinning with tears!!!!!! THANK YOU, LORD!!!!!!!! I really think you would be great for western AR, hehehehehe, then I'd have to have two pair of steel toed boots, one for Ken's cane and one for your preaching :) Ok, this news just made my day!!!! woooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooooooooo |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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BE A OVER COMER THERE IS SO MUCH WORK TO BE DONE. GOD IS NOT INTERST IN PAST BUT FUTURE YES WHAT HE CAN DO THROUGH FOR HIS GLORY AND PLAN DAISY AND JACOB " |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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Congratulations! I am sure you will do a great job and service God and His people in a manner that will always please Him.
Te Felicito,
Caleb |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| I rejoice for you Brother! What a wonderful praise! May God grant you peace and confidence as you trust in Him to prepare the way. May His grace and favor shine upon you as you move forward according to His will. |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| Oh baby, thank YOU for sharing your joy w/me/us! Todd, YOU have been a great source of encouragement and truth in all of your interactions here on MyChurch. So glad to have gotten to know you, and SO GLAD to see that the Lord has rewarded your perseverance! THAT, my friend, is what it's ALL ABOUT!! (i.e. you can forget about the hokey pokie now!) |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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Birdie: Thank you for your kind words and more importantly your prayers. I have been honored to make your aquaintance here.
Val: Thank you, for your prayers concerning this. It has been a long road, but the feeling of accomplishment that I have now is greater than any of the degrees I had earned or honors bestowed upon me. I guess, because I really have paid a higher price of sacrifice than anything else. Many of you were a testimony to me, to the fact that had not taken away the gifts and the calling. I always pray for more faith because I know that is what it is going to take. You are a blessing to me and thank you for the encouragement and the sharing of my joy! |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| DeeDee: Your words are so powerul and weighty! Wow! Thank you, it humbling to hear praise like that, and I pass it on to the Lord, but thank you for your loving kindness towards me. Thank you, for your prayers. I have a brother living in Federal Way so I would not be totally alone, but Washington State was not even on the radar! However, not a bad idea. Thanks again for your kindness. |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| Doyle: Thank you! That is the most important thing to have, His favor and blessing! |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| Grace: I love your new title. I think you should start it out with Most Holy. any way, I will see if I can get my hands on the book. |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| mary: Yes, the reward for those that endure is always there and victory is sweet! I know this is just a milestone along the way and that there will be many more rivers to cross. Thank you for your encouragement! |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| CindyLou: That truly would be cross cultural missions witnessing to all those Razorback fans! LOL I'd be hearing that hog call like an air siren in my dreams! Having nighmares or Darrien McFadden and Felix Jones running me over! Seriously, though We are probablly looking at Mobile, AL but who knows where we will eventulally end up! Arkansas is a nice place to live. |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| Jacob: Love the verse and your words behind it! Yes, the past is not be lived in, but to be learned from and the future is to be seized. Yes, the fields are white unto harvest! Much work to be done. |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| Caleb: Gracias Armano! Gloria Dios! I don't know about always, but I will make this promise I will always give my best effort for Him. |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| Elizabeth: Peace and confidence.....I recieve that! Thanks!! |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| Mike: I felt like I was doing the Hokie Pokie for the last ten years! LOL....Sure was getting tired of it! But, it looks like this is going to be a great opportunity I look forward to what God has in store. Thank you, for your freindship, I am the one that has been truly blessed by your words and works. God bless you, when you get to heaven all of you including you Mike will recieve some reward for the hand that you played in encouraging and ministering to me. Wow! What a wonderful thought! |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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Dear Brother Todd,
This doesn't surprise me at all. I'm filled with joy and happiness for you, and for the the people whom you will minister to. God has been using you here, and I want to thank you for all of the blogs that have helped me. I want to encourage to continue to blog, for you bless us every time you post. |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| Yes...wow, lookin forward to that!! :-) |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| Joey: I just want to hug you and tell you that I feel all that love you send my way on a regular basis. I am going to keep on blogging, because my next goal is to write a book or two or three and this is a great avenue to sharpen my skills. |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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I bless Jesus for this opportunity. My spirit rejoices with you and your family. The people you pastor are getting a gift in you. your wisdom..your humility and your pastor's heart. Today has been just an okay day until I read this blog. With tears in my eyes, praising him, who keeps us from falling, I say : The God we serve is good and faithful! I know what it is like to wait for a ministry to flower and flourish. I am just so excited for you. I am sure this time will be sweeter, more endearing as you pastor not only because you are older, but because you had to fight and persevere so diligently for this opportunity. The door that the Lord opens, no man can shut. Know that you have my prayers and I put my faith with your faith and the rest of your mychurch family that this time will be an ease, a joy, and a blessing. I wholeheartedly agree with Joey and so many others, your blogs have ministered to me and I pray you continue to share your wisdom and teachings with us.
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| September 27, 2008 |
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Bro. Todd,
We love you & are standing with you!! May God bless you with every dream that has been held in your heart all these years!! God gave me this to hold on to Romans 5: 2b-5 And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disapoint us, because God poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
You've held on these 10 years. May your heart be blessed as your dream soars to greater heights in the Lord! And you get to serve the Lord with much gladness!!! |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| Starr: What soothing and gracious words. Thank you for your prayers and all your comments you have shared over time with me. |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| RSDaniels: You wrote a blog yesterday about the righteous crying out. I patiently waited for the Lord and He heard my cry and answered me. Thank you both for standing in there with me and opening up this opportunity for me. The Lord brought us together and I am eternally grateful to your both for your kindness towards me and Anna. |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| Selah!!! Thanks for sharing! WOW this just hits home in a diffrent way but just the same it does! You don't know how encouraging this is for me!! Thanks again!!! Speechless! |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| Praise the Lord Brother Todd...I am just seeing this blog tonight for the first time. Oh how I rejoice with you my friend....You know when you asked me to give you a name for the radio broadcast, and the Lord laid upon my heart, *The Preacher*...little did I know that you actually were a preacher (smile)...I only knew that every time I read your poetry...there was a message. As I've come to know you, of course, you shared with me your hearts desire to pastor a church...Praise be to God He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him, and where there is a VISION, God always gives PROVISION. I know that where ever the Lord plants your feet my friend, you will be a tremendous blessing to everyone around you. You certainly have touched my life here on MyChurch, and your words of encouragement have certainly changed my life. I praise GOD for our friendship Brother Todd...I consider you a dear friend, and I love you dearly. You truly will be in my thoughts and prayers, and I'm believing that God will position you exactly where He desires for you to be for such a time as this. I pray that our Heavenly Father will send those your way that will catch hold of the vision that has been given to you, to assist you in this great work for the Lord. Thank you for being a vessel that the Lord can use in these last days. |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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| Bro Todd, I know you and your wife with make a great team as you pastor a church! I pray that God will bless your ministry in a big way! You sound very happy! |
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| September 27, 2008 |
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Brother Todd;
I will and have already prayed, and I will continue to pray...
I am Happy for you, I think you will be a good sheperd, I have learn alot from you.
You have a heart for Jesus that is for sure... |
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| September 28, 2008 |
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Angela: Thank you, God is always faithful. We are tested and if we remain faithful He moves for us.
Gojolly: Thank you, we are looking forward to it and yes we are happy! Thanks for your prayers.
Marilyn: Thanks, I would love to be known as a good shephered. That would be a high compliment. Thanks for your kind words and encouragement! : |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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Can I say YIPPEE! The Lord is good, tell it wherever you go. Yes Todd, it is time and I know without a doubt that He has his hand upon you. My heart if filled with JOY for you and Anna. I was told by a godly woman when you were less than three months old you would do great things for the Lord. GO GO GO |
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