Onward, Persistent Youth

Isn't it magnificent how God blesses our young people? The manner in which the Lord puts in

their life's the gifts of strengthen, patience and wisdom, at such an inexperienced age.  It's so awesome to see how they don't waste anytime when it comes to reaching their goals ...

I convey this because as I tend to my everyday obligations,  chatting with today's youths is one of my priorities, too.  I'm so impressed at what they have to say, regarding a variety of topics. Perhaps, it's due to the way they were raised or what schools and churches they attended. This can also be a definite key in how they think, act and live ...

 

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

 

Today's youth have open ears to hear, voices to share their opinions and here's another terrific lesson they've obtained along the way  ...

 

Proverbs 1:5 (NCV) - Wise people can also listen and learn; even they can find good advice in these words.

 Let's not forget, that today's youth are tomorrow's leaders. As a mother of 4 sons and Pastor of so many pre-teens and adolescents, I'm so proud of all those brave young ladies and men that truly want to leave a positive mark on the world, they inspire me ... #HaLLeLuJaH,

 

#Blessings,

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

HaPPy BirThDay BaBy Boy

On this day, after years of praying, fasting and endless crying so that the Lord would bless our womb. When we least expected the doctor announced to my hubby & I that God had answered our prayers and that we were going to be parents ... #HaLLeLuJaH,

This soldier of God, who's sweet, sensitive and always shares words of faith, love and patience when it's needed the most is celebrating his Birthday(hooray) and yesterday his impacting new series(book) based on his life, fantasy and science fiction, too and it's called  THE CLASH - THE WARRIOR'S JOURNAL was released, too ... #ThankYouJesus, As my hubby & I praise the Lord for instilling in BeBe(our son's) heart a spirit of forgiveness, unity and a true symbol love wherever he and his 3 younger brothers go. #Sweet, That's why we'll say until later on; because my Dominican Danish(the culinary artist) & I are preparing a Happy Birthday feast, with an old school vanilla cake as the desert(I truly love to bake) on the side and singing, praying over Carlos Jr. and hugs & kisses that will all night ... Happy Birthday BeBe and we love you, too ... #HaLLeLuJaH,

 

#Blessings,

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

A Detailed Explanation

Mom's, dads and other guardians, did you know that there's a rising tend among teens of all ages that's called Friends with Benefits? This is where so called friends get together for the sole reason to obtain sexual pleasure. Now, there's no emotional entanglement or serious commitment that can one day lead to marriage. The main focus of this type of relationship is that the 2 consenting and confused teens interact as if their married or in love. The actual term for it is called "Hooking Up" and as a result one partner receives sexual gratification, while the other partner dreams that one day she/he will eventually lead to marriage ...

 

What I'm describing is going on during school hours, weekends parties and oh yes among teens that serve the Lord. Some teens characterize this as playing the role of future husbands and wife's. The young couple use sex as their security blanket; but deep down inside they know that what their doing offenses God, their parents and at the end creates low self esteem issues, too ...

 

Parents, be pay close attention to who your teens associate with because this misguided theory can be introduced to your daughter or son in middle school, high school and continue on into college ...  This destructive behavior can leave in your teens mind and heart a hollow spirit. They stop feeling, reacting or caring about themselves or life and we know you don't want that ...

 

In conclusion, please don't attack your daughter or son, abandon them or use a disrespect tone to get your point across. On the contrary, with love, patience and hours of prayer, remind them of this ...

 

1 Timothy 4:12 (HCSB) - Let no one despise your youth; instead, you should be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

 

#Blessings,

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

Those were The Days

As I look out of our kitchen window so many childhood memories pop into my mind ... For instance, the way my brother Tono and I ran home from school every Friday, ready to enjoy a tasty snack that our Mommy prepared for us right before she'd pick us up from school, it was sprinkled with her special ingredient called "loved".  In other words, my mother did this ...

Titus 2:4(NCV) - Then they can teach the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

 It's true, everything that my Mom put on the kitchen table left me wanting more ... Funny, how as time goes by certain memories feel as if they occurred yesterday ... Oh well, I'm not even half the cook my mother was; but I'm so GRATEFUL that our Heavenly Father blessed me with a hubby that's a born culinary artist ... #HaLLeLuJaH,

 

#Blessings,

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

The Integral Attributes

Parenthood, a blessing from above that's swooped over so many moms and dads all over the world, by surprised or due to the fact that it was planned. It's a function(I say it in a loving way) that goes on 24/7, entails lots of overtime, clean up duty and when it comes to taking vacations, the reservations have to be made at least a year in advance ...

 

Not to mention, parenthood is predominantly centered around being the epitome of an example in their children's eyes. Honesty, patience and loving gestures are just a few of the integral attributes that catch their children's eyes. What's more, the bible talks so serious stuff when it comes to being a father and mother ...

 

1 Timothy 5:8  ( NKJV) - But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

 

Lastly, some people only think that the above bible verse means that if a parent doesn't work, their considered to lack in faith. Yes, mothers and fathers are the main sources of supporting their children; however 1 Timothy 5:8 also refers to catering to their bundle of joys(kids) emotional, physical and oh yes monetary needs, too ...

 

Thusly, whenever your daughters or sons act up, don't go crazy, instead lift your head and hands up the Lord and He'll take care of the rest ... 

 

Lastly, so many people just think that the above bible verse only means that a parents that don't work 

 

#Blessings,

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

The Definition of Love

While I was preparing a cup of tea, this is what God told me to share with "ALL" the mothers and fathers around the world ...

If you don't pray for your daughters or sons now, you might have to cry with them later ...

Due to the fact that some moms and dads feel the need to ignore their kids disrespectful actions because in their words, "Their only Babies", but little do they know that their only adding fire to the fuel we call disobedience ... All we have to say is that the bible reinforces this ...

Proverbs 29:15 (HCSB) - A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself s a disgrace to his mother.

#ReflectOnThat,

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

Top of the Morning, Everyone

Just a friendly reminder, bundle up those little babies before they leave your home for school, if you can toss in a warm breakfast or a cup of hot coco, too because once again it's COLD outside ...

As for all you adults, get your thermos, fill it up with some warm coffee or tea, kiss your spouse, kids(if you have any) and leave your home with a smile on your face, a skip in your walk and a positive outlook on life because Jesus Christ is the source of your joy ... ‪#‎Hosanna‬,

 

We'd prefer that you carry this bible verse with you all through this Thursday, too ...

 

Proverbs 17:22(NCV) - A happy heart is like good medicine, but a broken spirit drains your strength.

 

The prefect remedy to a productive day ...

 

#Blessings,

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