THE AMAZING OPPORTUNITY

Imagine you have received a private invitation to meet your

nation’s leader to make a personal request.  Providing no laws were broken, the nation’s leader will then do everything possible to make sure your request is granted.  What an opportunity!  What will you ask?  Your request could have a great impact on so many lives.

Truth is God is far more powerful than any president or prime minister - more powerful, in fact, than any king or queen throughout history.  He is the God of the universe.  Every living thing depends on Him.  The laws of science, time and space are subject to Him.  He has unlimited power with all the riches of the universe at His fingertips.  He has also given us the amazing opportunity to go boldly into His ‘Office of Grace’ to obtain mercy and help in time of need.
Even so, there is a problem.  As with every good ruler, God is restricted by His own laws.  He created mankind with free will – we are free to succeed and free to fail – we are free to use God’s power and free to use our own.  We should remember this next time we point our finger accusingly at God and say, ‘Why did You let this happen?’
God will reply sadly: ‘I did not desire for that to happen, but no one asked me to help.   If I had acted without being invited, I would have broken the Laws of Free will.’  Then, God will point a finger at us and say: ‘My office was open 24/7.  Why didn’t YOU take the time to come and ask?’ (Hebrews 4:16)

JFK COMMEMORATION FIFTY YEARS LATER

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YIYE AVILA DIES AT 88 YEARS

Veteran Latin Evangelist  Yiye Avila went to be with the Lord as he quietly passed away in his sleep at age 88.Yiye Avila (José Joaquin Avila born 1929 in Camuy, Puerto Rico), is one of the most respected evangelists in Latin America and a former Mr. Universe as well. Avila went to college at "La Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico" in San German, to study to become a teacher. One of the requisites was to take a class about the Bible. He returned to Camuy after graduating and began teaching at the high school level, but he also began playing baseball in the double A level and winning Mr. Puerto Rico as a bodybuilder in 1952. He would later win the title of Mr. Universe. While training for the Olympic Games of 1956, Avila suffered terrible pain and was diagnosed with chronic arthritis by his doctors. This prevented him from participating in any further sporting events. The pain was so intense that Avila could not do everyday chores. As consequence of his health problem Avila began praying and seeking divine intervention in his situation. His conversion to evangelism came after watching a TV show conducted by a north American preacher. In 1967 Ávila retired from the magistery after 21 years as a teacher and began to concentrate on his work as a Christian instead. He became a preacher, and in 1972, he formed his "Escuadron Relampago Cristo Viene" in a small room in his house. Eventually his ministry grew too large for that small room and a new facility had to be built somewhere else in Camuy to accommodate all of the attending public. Avila's preaching network eventually kept on growing and has now reached all of Latin America as well as Europe and the United States.

THE GALA FOUNDATION LAUNCHES JULY 4TH FESTIVITIES

A FATHER'S PRIDE

By Irving Serrano Sr

 

There are many topics in life that people debate, as to questions; what came first..... the chicken or the egg? One thing that is certain is, if you exist. It`s because you had a Father. At one point in time a guy met your Mom, maned up and married your mom, caring for Her and your future existence. Then hung around, not just till you became 18 eighteen. He`s always there for you in one way or another. It takes a lot of effort, time and money to raise a child. We must always cherish and celebrate both Moms and Dads. Our Bibles teaches us to; honor our Fathers and Mothers, and it goes on to say; for this will add days of life to our lives.(Exodus 20:12) Some times Fathers are like an invisible man. Like a super hero. They spend a lot of long hours away at work. He`s that Man who pays for the electricity, so your cool during the day, and so your warm on those chilly nights. He pays for your cell phone, provides the food you eat. Some how you don`t fall out of bed because He comes in without you knowing it and tucks you in at night. He takes out the trash, and fills the sugar bowl. He`s usually up and away, even before your awake. But when you have a school play, or a baseball game. To your surprise, He`s right there cheering you on! Yes, we some times think, Oh He`s not coming, or He does not care. I`m aware that there are single parent homes, and I also know that for some, Circumstances are different. For the most part, All Father`s carry a pride. A pride that gives them strength to endure long hard hours of work. In their minds, their sacrifice is to achieve the the goal of producing what their Son`s or Daughter`s needs. Right along with keeping in mind the needs and wants of your Moms. The ones who hold everything down in the meantime. Today I am so grateful that God blessed me with both a great Mom, and Dad. In reality, a day never goes by that I don`t use or say something learned from my Parents. Both my parents have since passed away to be with our Lord. And as a Father, and Grandfather I strive to pass on the teachings, the love and care for those in my midst. As Both My Parents have done. I encourage you to honor your parents, and cherish the moments with them. Here`s wishing every Father, and single Mom, a very Happy Fathers Day.

                 Love always, Irving Serrano Sr.

 

GOD IS ASKING.".AM I GOING TO LOSE YOU?"

By Irving Serrano Sr

 

A song writer once sang a song; will I see you in September? Or lose you, to a summer love? This song illustrates a couple that obviously share strong feelings for one another. Young school kids, entering their summer brake. Then naturally these kids would part ways, and go on vacation with their folks. This song writer expresses his concern, knowing that while they are apart. One of them may very likely meet someone else. This is a reality for those who walk in Christ. This is the time of year when most people arrange to take off from work, and go on vacation. It really does not matter if you travel across the states. Or if you just take a holiday, in your own back yard. Some people go to Las Vegas, and for some strange reason. They think they are above the law. They feel they could just do what ever they want. Now for those of us who walk in Christ, Christians who are born again. Our way of thinking is much different. We have and hold a loyalty to our God. We conduct ourselves in a way pleasing to God. Yes! We can travel, yes! we can go off and enjoy anything we put into plan. But we never exclude Christ. By our actions, and by our speech. We show the world that Christ is with us. You can be under a mango tree in Puerto Rico, or you can be getting a tan in Florida. Just know that God, can be with you also. But God gave us all a free will. He wants us to love and serve Him, by our own will. Now just ask yourself. Are you healthy? Are earning money? Are your Children prospering? If you answered yes, then be thankful to God, who made it all possible. And if by chance you answered no, still be thankful to God, and I urge you to take a closer step towards God. He will answer your prayers. No matter what the issue, no matter the circumstances. Remember where man says no. God can say Yes! Look always for His Divine plan in your life. Seek His will in all things, Trust in Him with all your might, and He will grant you the desires of your heart. God should not be asking you; is He going to lose you to something that you may get involved with, while your away. He knows He too can be there, with you. But He won`t force His way. He wants you to invite Him along, on your daily walk. In all you do. I pray these few words are a blessing to you, as they have been for me. May God bless you.
 Love always, Irving Serrano Sr. 

THE LOVE OF A MOTHER

By Evelyn Melendez

El mayor tesoro del mundo es poseer una madre, su amor es una gran riqueza de valor incomparable.

La madre es ese ser que lo entrega todo por amor, por su hogar, por sus hijos y nietos. Cuando la madre aún está ahí contigo, es una suerte tenerla, pues la clase de amor que entrega es el más puro que podrás encontrar jamás.

Es cierto que hay muchos tipos de madres, pero siempre la nuestra será la más maravillosa que la vida nos ofrezca. Ella será nuestra amiga, la que guarda todos nuestros secretos y lava nuestras penas cuando sufrimos mal de amores, la que nos cuida como una doctora cuando estamos enfermas.

Los años no pasan en vano para nadie y cada año parecieran pasar más lentamente, las hermosa arrugas en el rostro de la madre son el vivo reflejo de las experiencias que ha vivido.
No hay otro ser más especial que la madre, no hay ni habrá un amor más sincero que el de una madre.

Cuando somos jóvenes muchas veces no sabemos apreciar el valor que realmente tiene la madre y la tenemos como “nuestra amiga”, pero al pasar el tiempo nos vamos dando cuenta de lo mucho que amamos a nuestras madres, mucho más de lo que creímos en nuestra juventud. No es algo de lo que nos demos cuenta de un momento para otro, pero siempre llega el día en el que nos cuenta que nuestra madre es lo más grande que hay después de Dios.

La madre es una mujer tan bendita que soporta tantas cosas por amor a sus hijos, mientras muchas veces somos ingratos con ellas dando por sentado que nuestras madres siempre estarán allí para nosotras.

Hay que cuidar a la mujer que nos dio la vida o simplemente la que nos crió o dejó marcado nuestro camino. Como dicen por ahí, “no es madre la que pare sino la que cría” y a ese ser debemos respetaramar y cuidar en sus años dorados cuando vuelven a ser niños, cuando la vida va desapareciendo ante sus ojos. Cuando ese momento llega, debemos prestarles nuestra ayuda para que sigan caminando, porque el día que nos falte su presencia, seguro que no habrá dolor más grande.

Para aquellos que todavia tienen su madre, cuidala, amala y dale fortaleza. Ahora eres tú quien debe amarla, protegerla, cuidala, pues madre hay una sola. Cuídala como te ha cuidado a ti, no te enojes con ella por sus cambios de humor, los años la cansan, los problemas que tuvo que resolver han sido agotadores así como las veces que tuvo que ejercer todas las profesiones del mundo para darte a ti lo que eres ahora. Pero sobretodo respétala, porque verdaderamente jamás habrá nadie que te ame como ella te ama. Su amor por ti siempre prevalecerá, porque eres parte de sus ser, su sangre y ella siempre estará para ti esté donde esté. support to keep walking, because the day we miss your presence, I'm sure there will be bigger pain.

For those who still have their mother, take care of her, amala and give strength. Now it is you who must love her, protect her, take care of her, because there is only one mother. Take care as you have cared for you, do not be angry with her for her mood swings, the years the weary, and had to solve problems that have been exhausting and the times he had to exercise all the professions in the world to give yourself what you are now. But above all respect her, because no one will ever truly love you as she loves you. His love for you will always prevail, because you are part of his being, his blood and she will always be for you wherever you are.