1. Notes: 5 / 2 weeks ago 

   Free the 10

   A team of 15 people (including me) from Origins are going to Mumbasa, Kenya this summer to open up a home to rescue out 10 girls out of sex trafficking! These girls are going to not only be freed from lives in which they are constantly sold for sex, but also will receive a home, education, and rehabilitation. My personal travel costs will be about $2500 and we need to raise $50,000 for the home by our trip in August.

   You can donate to my travel expenses here: https://kingdomstrate.webconnex.com/overseas (there will be a 3% credit transaction fee online, but to avoid this, you can mail a check to me made out to Origins. contact me if you want to do that)

   We’re selling these limited edition hand-made necklaces for $18 

   

   Front view

   

   Back view

    

   We are also selling these limited edition hand-made key chains for $12

   You can buy these at https://kingdomstrate.webconnex.com/justchange

   You will be playing a part in providing freedom to TEN GIRLS, and also get some really unique accessories. Win-win :)

2. Notes: 30 / 4 months ago 

   Conviction of Sin

   The Holy Spirit does not convict believers of sin.

   Ready to call that blasphemy? Just wait.

   Let’s define our terms:

   Convict: to find or prove to be guilty; to condemn, to accuse

   Where in the Bible can you find a verse that says the Holy Spirit convicts, condemns, or accuses us of sin? No where. But here’s what the Holy Spirit is actually saying.

   Hebrews 10:15-17

   And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us; for after saying,

   “This is the covenant that I will make with them,

   after those days, says the Lord:

   I will put My laws upon their heart,

   and on their mind I will write them,”

   He then says,

   “And their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.”

   The Holy Spirit Himself says that He no longer remembers our sins…and this includes past, present, AND future sins. We have been “perfected for all time” by the blood of Jesus (Heb 10:10,14). 

   Hebrews 9:22 - “Without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness”

   Also meaning that with the shedding of blood, there is forgiveness. Jesus shed His blood. He has forgiven once and for all. This would be why he said “It is finished” while on the cross…

   This means that we have no need to continually come to God to ask for forgiveness, for we have already been forgiven. In fact, it doesn’t make sense for us to keep asking for forgiveness after each sin we commit since Holy Spirit has already forgotten ALL of them. Note that it does not say that the Holy Spirit has only forgotten the ones in the past, nor that He will forget them as we commit them and ask for forgiveness. 

   It is important, however, to recognize the difference between being “convicted” of sin (as a believer) and recognizing wrong that has been done and repenting of it (aka changing the way you think).

   2 Corinthians 7:10 - “For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death” 

   It is legal for us to have Godly sorrow that leads us to repentance, but it is NOT legal for us to feel guilt, regret, or shame because Jesus already took that all away on the cross

   Hebrews 10:22 - ”Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience…”

   —

   It is not the Holy Spirit who convicts us of sin but our own hearts. 

   1 John 3:19-22

   “We will know by this [loving in deed and truth] that we are of the truth, and will assure our heart before Him in whatever our heart condemns us; for God is greater than our heart and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; and whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight”

   Did you catch that? GOD is greater than our hearts that condemn us. Break the agreement with that subtle lie that you need to feel “convicted” or “guilty” of sin in order to really show that you love God and you hate sin. One of the best ways you can love God is by receiving what Jesus paid for on the cross—your TOTAL freedom from sin and a NEW and RIGHTEOUS heart. 

   This in no way means that we get to sin freely. Just go read Romans 6 haha

   This means that now, when you sin, instead of throwing a pity party, feeling like crap, begging for forgiveness from Jesus, feeling like you suck, and convincing yourself that you’re just a no good sinner at heart…RISE up as the Son/Daughter of God that you are, as one who has been made HOLY, PURE, and RIGHTEOUS and has been made a NEW CREATION with a NEW HEART (Romans 6, 2 Corin 5:17), and one who has the MIND OF CHRIST (1 Corin 2:16).

   Basically, just start acting like who you REALLY are rather than believe in who the devil says you are.

   Again, repentence (Greek: μετάνοια or metanoia) = changing the way you think.

   When it says that NOTHING can separate us from the love of God in Romans 8:38-39, I’m pretty sure it means that NOTHING can separate us from the love of God. 

   —

   Last thing…many people bring up 1 John 1:9 to support asking for forgiveness of sins. To make this short, that verse is directed to non Christians, specifically those who believed in Gnosticism at the time. There is a shift in verse 10 as he is now talking to his “little children”, aka believers. Holy Spirit only convicts non believers of sin so that they may recognize they are sinners and get saved and become righteous (1 Corinthians 14:24). 

   Done and done.

3. Notes: 4 / 5 months ago 

   Reality Check

   Which reality are you living in? That of earth or of heaven?

   My family has recently been telling me to be more realistic. I need a “stable” job with benefits and a steady and high salary. Sure, I can do what I want and “volunteer” for a little bit, but eventually, I’m not going to be able to do what I really dream of doing because there’s no money in ministry or “nonprofit” work. I should just do it when I’m young and free, cuz it’s all downhill once you get older. Makes sense right?

   No. I refuse to lower my standards or to compromise my dreams and passions according to other people’s experiences or what seems “realistic”. My God is big enough to keep to His Word. 

   HE SAYS He will always provide for me abundantly.

   HE SAYS He is able to do far beyond all that I ask or even think.

   HE SAYS He has plans to prosper me and to give me hope and a future. 

   It is tempting to slip into making the “safe” choices, especially since it means I get to be in control—of my finances, of my future, of whatever. But faith is spelled R-I-S-K right? In the end, it’s all up to what Holy Spirit is saying and what passions and desires He has put in my heart. Anything contrary to those things, no matter how good or wise they may sound, is a big nono.

   And, of course, if Jesus is telling you to do business, engineering, medicine, music, art, babysitting, plumbing, or whatever, THAT is the most “spiritual” thing you could do. Find out your dreams, passions, and desires, and Holy Spirit will direct you to where you need to be. He didn’t put those in you just to mess with you. He wants to prosper you while you pursue those things.

   Sounds too good to be true? Well it’s not, so you better just believe it. 

4. Notes: 1 / 5 months ago 

   norcal vs. socal analysis by Pauline Tai

   conversing about my experience at magic mountain….

   Pauline: things that you guys didn’t have in norcal

   Pauline:  you understand our population a little better now

   Pauline:  its why our personalities aren’t that good

   Pauline:  because we have too much fun

   Pauline:  haha meanwhijhle

   you guuys have nothing to do

   and become wonderful personalities

   HAHAHAHHA

   —

   very interesting….hahaha

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6. Notes: 17 / 10 months ago  from iamrevival-blog

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7. Notes: 68 / 10 months ago  from latimes
   

   latimes:

   Frank Sinatra, center, signs cement at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood in this photo published in The Times 64 years ago today.

   Our Vintage Times series is presented on Tumblr with photography from the Los Angeles Times archives.

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8. Notes: 3 / 11 months ago 

   Rational thought

   “You are not a true leader in the Spirit of God until at least one person has told you you are crazy.” - Mario Murillo

   Hahaha reminds me of a verse I just read yesterday

   “If we are ‘out of our mind,’ as some say, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.” - 2 Corinthians 5:13

   I believe there’s no such thing as appearing perfectly sane to people, including Christians, when you are really, fully following Jesus, and doing what He’s doing. When you live in heaven’s reality, your definitions of being “realistic” and of being “rational” are very different than that of the world’s.

   In fact, it would be illogical for me to say that I believe in an all-powerful, almighty God, who created the entire universe and holds it all together, yet not believe that He can do things like heal a broken bone, free people from depression, provide for me financially, or even save an entire nation. It would be truly “crazy” of me to say that I believe in such a God who is good, Love itself, and desires an intimate relationship with me, but I do not even bother to take 10 minutes of my day to be with Him. Also, it would be irrational for me to say I believe that I am a daughter of God, a co-heir with Christ (Romans 8:17), a recipient of “every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 1:3), and one who is promised to do “even greater things” than Jesus did (John 14:12), yet feel helpless or “not anointed enough” when I see someone who is physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually in pain.

   It’s time for Christians to start to really get realistic here and to get our head in the clouds, focusing in on the greater, heavenly reality. 

9. Notes: 7 / 11 months ago 

   Fascination

   Went to Harvest House Sunday morning for their service, and they were going through Mike Bickle’s book, 7 Longings of the Human Heart. One of the longings they talked about today was fascination…

   “Fascination is the result of discovery. Discovery is the result of pursuit. Pursuit is the result of hunger. Hunger is the result of revelation. Revelation is the result of God’s desire to make Himself known.”

   God, I want to live in a place of constant fascination in You.

10. Notes: 16 / 11 months ago  from latimes
    

    latimes:

    The Badi women of Nepal are trapped in a life of degradation. Sometimes called untouchables among the untouchables, they have for decades been doomed to supporting their impoverished families through prostitution.

    Photo: Bina Badi, 38, a sex worker for nearly three decades, was born into a caste identified with prostitution. Despite Nepali Supreme Court rulings and government pledges, she remains trapped in this existence by social pressures, corruption and government inertia. Credit: Mark Magnier / Los Angeles Times

    (Source: Los Angeles Times)

     

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