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What Trigger This?

Has anyone watched yesterday's news? If you haven't, well allow us  to   share something with you? Three young boys of the age of 16 were arrested for raping a 33 year old woman. :-(  Now, I'm not here to judge; because the bible says this ...

Matthew 7:1 (NCV) - “Don’t judge others, or you will be judged.

However, as my GEM & I sat down to discuss(not judge) what we saw on the news, it left us with a perplexed sense. Because we meticulous shared with each other the following:

1. What motivated these 3 teens to commit such a violent act?
2. Did the parents, teachers or friends of these 3 boys notice a change in their behavior before this occurred?
3. Finally, were these young men raped in the past or were they experience "SERIOUS" peer pressure from the 2 other boys?

I felt the need to share this with "ALL" of you; on account of as Pastors we've met so many youths that are baffled about life and as a result, they tend to make neediness mistakes. That being said, we'd like to conclude with this ...

1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV) - Pray without ceasing,

That's what we're going to continue to do for today's teens! Care to join us?

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

Find Comfort in HIM

We're consistently telling our 4 sons that no matter comes their way, to find comfort in Him. Him being the only one that will never abandoned them in their: darkest, saddest or stressful hours ...

Him being the only one who can lift their spirit without wanting for anything in return. The pressure that teens now a days are undergoing is outrageous; because everyone wants to be popular, instead of just being themselves.

 That's why in our home we have so many strange and comical saying; nonetheless they all have a positive message behind them. With this thought, we'd like to finally say ... Find comfort in HIM and you'll never ever feel  alone again.

BLESSINGS,
Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

It Touched My Heart

I have to testify about our 4 wonderful sons; because Carlos Jr. Josue', Esteban and Elias, knows how to touch my heart everyday and in a unique way, plus I love chocolate, too. ‪#‎Hehehe‬,

 

When the doctor told me that I couldn't have children, I felt heartbroken; however every time I look into their eyes, I thank the Lord for blessing me with a husband who's a bona fide prayer warrior.  ‪#‎Alleluia‬, That's why God blessed are womb (I say our because the bible says that we're one ~ Genesis 2:24) ... Our 4 Diamond sons are the definition of loving sons ...

 

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

Comics Vs Super Heroes

When my Dominican Danish (husband) and our 4 Diamond sons start talking about comic books and super heroes, their eyes light up and their voices get louder ... In my opinion, I always see my hubby as Superman and I'm Lois the Reporter ... #‪‎Hehehe‬,

 

Moving on, (in a whimsical fashion) the only thing that's needed is a batch of homemade cookies (I prefer chocolate chip or something with almonds) and a pitcher of milk to bring debatable conversation to a delicious halt ...  It's Friday night, therefore enjoy yours with your love ones ... #‪‎HaLLeLuJaH‬,

 

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

A Monumental Mark

Parenthood is similar to a roller coast ride; because it entails a few ups and downs, besides those unexpected detours that pop up along the way. Although, what I love about being a parent is that while everything is going on, it always leaves a monumental mark in the family's heart ...

 

Let me tell you why, you see, each one of our 4 sons, does something that makes me laugh louder than a little kid at McDonalds (‪#‎Hehehe‬). For instance, Carlos Jr. #1 loves to hug & kiss me, while with his Papi he likes to play rough house games, Josue' #2 is quiet; but funny; because when he does or says something, it leaves us speechless (in a positive way), Esteban #3 is truly a work of art; on account of, when he's on his PS4, I feel as if I'm playing along with him, and Elias #4, my secret agent in the kitchen, he's always ready to taste anything we cook or bake. Oh well, I'm wife, and co-parent of 4 humorous sons that keep my heart beating in a loving way. The bible is so true when it says this ...

 

Psalm 127:3 (NLT) - Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.

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#‎HaLLeLuJaH‬,

 

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

Whipping Out the Camera

We're so grateful to the Lord because the youth of our congregation are seeking His presence more everyday. #‪‎HaLLeLuJaH‬, I'm always the one that has to resist whipping out the camera every time one of our 4 handsome sons share some sort of good news with my GEM & me. Like early today, Esteban #3 brought a biblical teaching to the Church (thank You Jesus), and I was wrestling in my seat; because all I wanted to do is capture that moment. On that blissful note, this is what we saw today ....

 

2 Corinthians 2:14 (HCSB) - But thanks be to God, who always puts us on display in Christ and through us spreads the aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.

 

This is truly an awesome winter break for us and we owe it all to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit ... #‎Amen‬,

 

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

To The Point

Sunday Service was full of surprises for the congregation and the Advincola family, too. During the Worship Service the Lord spoke to everyone present through an upcoming preacher that has a Pastoral calling over him. ‪#‎OhYes‬, The message was deep and to the point, with a Biblical foundation you can taste miles away ... #‪HaLLeLuJaH‬,

 

One more thing, tonight's Preacher was Brother Josue' (our Diamond son #2). What left the congregation speechless was that Mr. Blessed (that's what we call Josue' at home) doesn't like to talk a lot; but during the Sunday Service, he allowed God to have His way ... #‪‎ThankYouJesus‬,

 

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

Mission Accomplished

Society has numerous needs and wants; but not everything can be obtained right away. We're living in the Supply and Demand Generation. For example, a baby needs: love, food and some occasional playtime too. If all of this done then your babies or kids will wake up in a better mode.

 

In other words, we're also living in the Give and Take Era too; because kids demand attention and parents supply affection. Here are a few tips for you moms and dads that want to delight in some quiet romance time. Set aside some time for the following:

1. Play with them (the kids) till they're a bit tired or close to being knocked out.
2. Serve them up enough food (maybe even their favorite dish) so they can go to sleep with a full tummy.
3. Cuddle up next to them (the kids), read a bible story, pray for them and let God do the rest

By doing some or all of the above Mrs. Wife & Mr. Husband, you'll enjoy a delightful night, just like this verse describes ...

 

Proverbs 5:18-19 (NCV) - 18. Be happy with the wife you married when you were young. She gives you joy, as your fountain gives you water. 19.  She is as lovely and graceful as a deer. Let her love always make you happy;  let her love always hold you captive.

 

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

Today's Preachers, Tomorrow Leaders

Saturday Bible Study, now the Lord used an upcoming Preacher in a Spirit filled matter, to administer to the congregation. What God allowed, us to view and hear is conformation of this ...

 

Romans 12:2 (NCV) - Do not be shaped by this world; instead be changed within by a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to decide what God wants for you; you will know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect.

 

Oh yes, for God's Glory (ALWAYS) the young Preacher was our Diamond son #4 - Elias Jacob ... 

 

Care to join us in the continual praying for tomorrow's leaders, which are today's youth?

 

‪#‎HaLLeLuJaH‬,

 

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

Happy Birthday Elias

On this day, 22 years ago, the Lord blessed my GEM & I with our last bundle of joy Elias Jacob. While my GEM (hubby) was repairing my laptop; because it was acting up, all that I could think about was the day when the doctor told us this ... "It's a Boy". #ThankYouJesus, Before this baby boy entered our life's, my Dominican Danish & I constantly asked the Lord what should we name him ... When we least expected God told my husband Jacob and then He (God) told me Elias, so we came to the conclusion that this future leader would be known as Elias Jacob. If you look up the name Elias, it means The Lord is my God ... #HaLLeLuJaH,

Elias's nickname at home is the Professor; because he's constantly looking for new ways to come to the aid of our family. In my heart and mind, Elias Jacob is a continual reminder of his Papi (my Love Boat). When our 4 Diamond sons return home from school (college) they all have a question to ask their father and me. What makes me laugh is that Elias first asks for his blessing (that's a Hispanic tradition) and then shares a few long and deep hugs and in between them Elias asks me how was my day ... #Awe,

A lot of people ask me, aren't you upset because you don't have at least one daughter, my reply will always be the same "my husband & I only prayed for sons and our Heavenly Father answered us. Happy Birthday Elias, your love, determination and seriousness is a God given gift; so don't change it ... 

 

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

Here's A Suggestion

Let's chat, dear youth? Are you having difficulty remaining pure in spirit, heart and mind? If the answer is yes, then why don't you give some mind to this?

Psalm 119:9 (NCV) - How can a young person live a pure life? By obeying your word.

Before you take another step, we'd also like to convey this thought to you. Today's the beginning of a new day, week and month, full of activities (both pleasing and offensive to the Lord), that's why you should seriously think about the following bible verse, when you have a few minutes ...

Psalm 119:11 (NLT) -I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Indeed, the world offers many choices based upon your age or sex but we suggest that you pray before making your next move; because what you do now, whether it's good or bad, can leave behind consequences that last a lifetime ... #GiveMind2This?

 

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

Do Your Research, First

In the event that your on the verge of publishing a book, here's a company that you should NEVER do business with  and it's called TATE PUBLISHING and ENTERPRISES, LLC, which is located at https://www.tatepublishing.com/ ... Now, the department of Consumers Affairs online has 46 grievances against TATE, based upon them not adhering to what their contracts stipulates, ignoring emails and phone calls made by their clients, being irresponsible, a constant flow of delayed shipment and preposterous excuses made by their representatives who are extremely mean. However, when it comes to TATE's representatives,  noticing that their clients are seeking outside alleviation from their scamming tactics, a rep calls the client's home in an uneducated, disrespectful and unprofessional manner. Why I'm I saying this; because it occurred to me yesterday? Apparently, it's to imitate the person who's broadcasting the fraud; because what thief wants to get caught stealing?

 

It's a disgrace how this publishing company states that it's Christian based and they operate in the totally opposite. For example, if you go to their official website https://www.tatepublishing.com/, all you see are pictures of women and men of God, who supposedly published their books there. Using the imagines of well known Ministries of the Body of Christ in order to lure upcoming authors to company is their specialty.  It seems as if the founder and employees of TATE Publishing Company overlooked this bible verse ...  

 

2 Timothy 3:13 (ESV) - While evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

 

Perhaps, your wondering why I'm sharing this with all of you. Well, here are the three reasons that are  triggering me:

1. Our oldest son Carlos Jr. has published a book at TATE and every time he makes an order, it NEVER arrives on time or complete, the quality of the paste they use on the book is terrible, the rep. that was assigned to Carlos Jr. is named Mr. Cody Crawford and he's the most: disrespectful, barbaric and definitely lacking in the public relation department.
2. First Amendment ~ Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
3. Article 19 ~ Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.

Closing Argument

Before I bring this detailed post to an end, I'd like to remind you how not to be fooled by wolfs dressed in sheep's clothing. Instead, affiliate yourself with a company that says what they mean and means what they say or in other words this  ...

 

Matthew 5:37 (NLV) - Let your yes be YES. Let your no be NO. Anything more than this comes from the devil.

As a wife, mother and Pastor of the Gospel of Jesus Christ it's my duty to remind all of you this ...

1 Peter 5:8 (NLT) -  Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

 

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

Happy Birthday Esteban

Today brings back wonderful memories for my hubby & me; because God once again expanded our happy family. Instead of just having 2 handsome sons, in comes number 3 and this cutie's name is Esteban ...

Allow us to share with all of you a brief and loving biography on who Esteban is? He's an outspoken, meticulous and determined individual, who knows what he wants and when he gets it, theirs no stopping those creative juices from flowing. Whenever Esteban opens his mouth,... he always shares with his listeners something unique, amusing and educational to boot ... #‪‎4Real‬,

 

Bible wise, he's deep, vigilant and extremely analytical and his Papi (my GEM) & I thank the Lord; because Esteban always wants to learn more about everything. On that note, we'd like to conclude with this finally statement, Esteban, ever since you've entered our life's you have blossomed into an awesome young man, blessed your Dad, 3 brothers & me and we wish you a Happy Birthday and we love you more everyday ... ‪#‎ThankYouJesus,

 

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

Happy Birthday Josue'

 On this day, God blessed my GEM & I with another precious, long awaited and an addition to our family, the birth of our 2nd. Diamond son Josué Agustin Advincola ... Here's a little summary of how Josue' was born, after going back and forth to hospital, my hubby finally put me on the operating table and informed all the doctors that night, that we weren't going to leave the hospital until our bundle of joy was born ... ‪#‎ThatsMyHusband,

Mr. Blessed, as we lovingly call Josue' at home, has been an adorable, miraculous and extraordinary (in a good way) son. Josue's; extremely quiet, talented when it comes to drawing and poetry (he's self taught) and extremely protective of his family (that's an awesome quality for the future) ... 

 

Josue', your Papi, 3 brothers and I, continue to thank the Lord for bringing you into our life's. May this day be the launching pad of all the beautiful things that Jesus Christ has in store for you ♥; because your a parent's dreams and blessing to all those who truly know you. Now, we're going to continue with this last thought ... Happy Birthday Mr. Blessed and we Love you more everyday ...

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

"HaLLeLuJaH"

‪A grateful heart, a warm cup of coffee, soft and meaningful Christian music is what my GEM & I are listening to, while we await the return of our 4 studious sons from school (college) ...

 

Thank You God, because your accompanying, guiding and protecting our 4 Diamond sons, during those train and bus rides, while my hubby & I prepare their dinner, so when they arrive the entire family can come together, under the roof and do this ...

 

Psalm 150:6 (GW) -Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Hallelujah!

 

On that note, our 4 baby boys just called, their on the bus and will be home within 15 minutes ... ‪

 

#‎BlessingsAll‬,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

Mommy's Remedy

On a rainy day, chicken soup is the best remedy for a runny nose, coughing and even a little headache ... Don't forget to delight in a cup of tea before you go to bed ... Furthermore, this is what the bible says about the actions of a reliable wife and mom ...

Proverbs 31:28-29 (NCV) 

28. Her children speak well of her.  Her husband also praises her,

29. saying, “There are many fine women, but you are better than all of them.”

Wifehood and motherhood is such a wonderful job ... #HaLleLuJaH,

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#SharingIsCaring‎,

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

It Did Happen

We're so grateful that God is helping us how to set aside more time for family activities. Such as praying together, studying the bible

and chatting or debating (in a respectful tone) about the day's events. Now, at the college where all 4 of our Diamond sons attend, one of the professors said that parents are misguided when it comes to sharing so much of their past views with their children. The professor said, the past is past and today's youths don't need to listen to past instructions or teachings given by their parents (WOW) ...

While the class was applauding the educator in a rude and disrespectful manner towards their parents, our son decided to partake of this biblical concept ...

2 Timothy 2:15 (NCV) - Make every effort to give yourself to God as the kind of person he will approve. Be a worker who is not ashamed and who uses the true teaching in the right way.

The professor didn't contemplate the aftereffects of what he said, but instead of our son or any other classmate present their point of view they kept quite because their observed that the teacher felt he had a legitimate case. While the educator continued to share his logic and most of the class applaud him, too. Our son deceived to do this ...

2 Timothy 2:14 (NLT) - Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them.

Another reason why we're so grateful to our Heavenly Father ... #HaLLeLuJaH,

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

Valuable Traits

Giving comes naturally for them! You give so much of yourself, your time and especially your love, not because your obligated to, but because you want to. That's why your children, family and friends call you the best parent in town ... Perhaps, it's because your hugs, kisses and supportive comments warm up a person's heart, followed by filling the room with smiles and endless laughter to boot ...

 

Fathers, carry lots of different hats and as a result they give their children, support in the areas of emotions and material objects, too. Now, this is what the bible shares with the world ...

 

Psalm 103:13 (HCSB) - As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.

 

Let's talk about all those loving and patient mothers, that stay up at night with their kids, without ever complaining and that's what the bible says  about them  ...

 

Proverbs 31:28 (ESV) - Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.

 

On that note, whatever you do for your bundles of joy (children) do it till cows come home (Hehehe) and they'll do the same with their kids, too ...

Proverbs 13:22 (ERV) - It is good to have something to pass down to your grandchildren. But wealth hidden away by sinners will be given to those who live right.

 

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved

It's The Foundation

Greetings Everyone:

It's such a sunny, breezy and serene Friday morning ... Our young, brave and determined future leaders all over the world are in school, expanding their horizons and making their parents prouder everyday because of the following ...

Proverbs 24:3-4 (NCV) - 3. It takes wisdom to have a good family, and it takes understanding to make it strong. 4. It takes knowledge to fill a home with rare and beautiful treasures.

Don't forget, it takes Jesus Christ, love and respect to build a happy and fruitful family ... #Amen,

 

#Blessings,

Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (c)Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved