New Tropical Smoothies

Classic Jack! I love that he has different facial expressions and the humor is perfect! Enjoy:)

"Myths REVEAL to us what we are capable of."

"Myth is a lane down which we walk in order to REPOSSESS our soul."

Who's Fighting For Them?

Who is fighting for them??? That is the question that I have been asking myself for the last 4 days since the conference. http://www.freedom-summit.org I attending this conference and was blown away. I haven't been able to sleep and the thought of fighting for these kids will not escape my mind.

I have 2 boys and it's easy to fight for them! They are mine! But these kids that are sold into prostitution and slavery, who is fighting for them? I think about the parents that SOLD them into this life and I am stumped. How bad is life that you have to sell one of your kids. I look at my life and say there are plenty of "things" in my house that I can sell before my kids. I have plenty of family that will give everything so they can survive. The church won't let this happen! To get down to selling your kids...life must suck!

I travel the chain of these kids getting raped and look to the homes/villages where they come from. Where is Jesus in this whole equation? I wonder what life would be like to have HOPE in Jesus. I know life would change for them!



Have HOPE in Jesus!

The verses that stick out in my mind from the conference are Psalm 27:1-3. These verses were a prayer of a 5 year old girl who was sold into prostitution! As she was getting raped she was reading this on her wall by her bed...

¹ The LORD is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?

² When evil men advance against me
to devour my flesh,
when my enemies and my foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.

³ Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then will I be confident.

Can you say WOW! They she was rescued and she is free! Someone said they would fight for her and now she is free.

I am still trying to figure out what Jesus wants me to do with all this info. I want to say "I AM" fighting for these kids! I think Jesus would fight for them...but in what way? Pray for these kids!

Human Trafficking

Slaves? Really? Yeah! There are millions that are enslaved and today I'm going to a conference to hear from leaders fighting against slavery.

http://freedom-summit.org

Can you HEAR God?

How do you hear from God? Can you even hear Him? That pic says so much for me trying to hear Him speak to me. I know that He is there but I have a weird face whenever He tells me something.

God spoke directly to Betsey and I about a big life change for our family in the same week. She had a dream and God was speaking to me through prayer. Two totally different times but the same word. I was confident in Him and His words. But still, we question is the word.

Yesterday, as we waited for a call, I sensed God was laughing at me cause I knew what He said to both of us. I got from Him, "I already told both of you knuckle heads the answer and you still doubt me?". The call came and I was surprised. WOW...my prayer is to hear God and trust with my heart that His words are FINAL!

Anyways...God is good and I need to clear out my ears!

The Future...

The future is wide open for me. I look forward and dream about what God has for me and my little family. My mind is so small that I can't even see everything that God wants me to do. This pic speaks so much to where my eyes are focused on...I'm trying to look through my hands and see what my plan is for my life. Where if you step back, you can see so much more of what God wants from me. I think everyone can see better where God wants me but I have to put my hands down and rest in His will for my life.

I pray that I can see where God wants me serving and where I would be best used for His glory. God is good and I know that he has something awesome for me and I can't wait to see where and what that is.

Put your hands down and see how much God wants for you and your life!

Hume Lake Winter Camp '09

Hume Lake Winter Camp '09!

So, my buddy Tim Brady called me on Thursday around 4pm. He asked me if I could go as a leader with him and his Jr. High Youth Group to Hume. They were leaving at 9am FRiDAY! I had a bunch of things going for the whole weekend but as I thought about it, I called him and said YEAH BABY!

I taught at his church a couple weeks ago, so the kids knew my face. As I pulled up to the church in Alamo, Tim came running over to me and gave me a fatty hug. Not really but that's what I was dreaming about:) Anyways, I found him and then he gave me the kids I would be driving, three 6th Grade girls (that were crazy) and two 8th Grade boys (that didn't really talk). We had a good time driving.

I was praying that the kids would like me and accept me! I was praying that I wouldn't step on the leaders toes. I was praying that I could hear Jesus! I was praying that God would put people in my path that I could talk to about life. I was praying! God answered everything!!!

The weekend was packed with fun, new friends and a whole bunch of Jesus! I was very impressed with Tim and his kids. 1st...there was NO drama! These kids were all different but they were all a little family. It was awesome to see them worship without any regard of anyone around them. They came together to worship and I saw Jesus shine from them! The time in the cabins were fun as usual.

All in all, the weekend was very refreshing. To see ministry happen, see Jesus move and be free. It was nice to be at Hume and listening to His voice.

The hardest thing that I had to cope with was, I was at Hume without my kids. (well, Ryan's kids) I have spent the last 5 years going to Hume in the summer and having great weeks. Building relationships, dealing with DRAMA and seeing God work everything out in His timing. I thank God for everything that I have seen, smelt, touched, tasted and heard at CBC. God is good and I love seeing Him work in his time.

Thanks Tim and Jr. Highers for a great weekend!

Hulu: Alec in Huluwood

Oh, this commercial cracked me up. I was up at Hume so I missed the Superbowl but when I got home, my cousin posted the Top 10 Commercials and this one was the funniest!

My favorite part is when Alec and the guy are laughing back and forth...so good.

Mike Morales is on a Mission!

Mike Morales is on a Mission! Most of you know, I am a little on the BIG side. At this point in my life, I am stepping back and looking at everything. My family, spiritual, MENTAL, and physical life. I have always been the big guy and I'm totally comfortable with it. But I need some change.

I have been working out and feeling so much better about myself. My goal is not to lose weight...but I need to...my goal is to live a healthy life. I have 2 beautiful boys that need me and hopefully 1 more in the future. My wife needs me to be a father to them and I need to shape up. I love food. I love tacos! I love eating with friends and going out. But it has to be in moderation!

I'm not saying that I'm going to stop eating but I need you, as my friends to hold me accountable to eat well. I don't want to drink soda anymore. Late night dates with Jordan have to cut back:(

God has blessed me with great family and friends and I want to be here for awhile. But this is my mission. To start living and eating better. To work out cause it makes me feel so much better and better about myself. Please help me!



(Some funny guy on Facebook tagged me on the photo...it made me laugh and think:))

I Am Free

This is the song that God has given to me in this time. It has been coming up every time that I am praying to him and seeking what he wants from me. He keeps telling me that I'm free to run, dance and live for him.

Last night at church, the worship leader set up a worship station to release sin, junk, anger or whatever you are holding onto in drum of water. You would write whatever it was on a rock and release it. I had something in my mind but I told Jesus you have to tell me to go. So of course, JESUS, the song I Am Free came on and an overwhelming presence came upon me. I reacted and it was amazing.

He also told me to take care of some business with another brother and sister in the church. They left the church awhile back and I did nothing. No call to them. No email. Nothing! They were a part of my life for so long and as they left I said nothing. They were at church and I had to ask for forgiveness. We talked and I told them what they meant to me and it was a good time.

Jesus is so real when you just listen to Him and his sweet voice. Through Him you can do anything and you will move mountains! Listen to what He is saying in your life and react...you won't be disappointed.


Through You the blind will see
Through You the mute will sing
Through You the dead will rise
Through You all hearts will praise
Through You the darkness flees
Through You my heart screams, I am free!

I am free to run
(I am free to run)
I am free to dance
(I am free to dance)
I am free to live for you
(I am free to live for you)
I am free
(I am free)

Lil' Joker Talks About The Economy

I was LOL last night when I saw this on MadTV. Enjoy!

My Life At Crossroads - 2 of 2

Oct. 08 - Nov. 08 was a crazy time at CBC for me and my family...

I was laid off from CBC at the end of October because the church was over staffed and there is NO MONEY! They said it was NOT because of my performance but that's what it felt like. Student Ministries was growing, THRIVING, AWAKING and we were having fun! God has a perfect plan and I'm resting in Him.

I have taken 10 days to write this post because I want to be wise with my words. It's hard to speak positive when I'm hurting. It's hard to look to Christ when His church is disappointing me. It's hard to keep my head up when I truly see who loves me and my family. I sit and wonder, was the last 4.5 years worth this? Was the last 10 years worth this? DO I want this again from another church???

YES...it was all worth it! The relationships that God has allowed me to have these last couple years will last a long time. I know who my friends are and who loves me. I know that Jesus loves me more than anyone and he DOES NOT disappoint! People suck! I suck! God is in control and trying to use us, despite ourselves.

I look to Him for everything. I know that He has and wants the best for my family. This is His perfect plan and for me to question Him and His actions is silly.

I want to thank everyone that I have had the chance to serve with over the years. I look back on what God has given me and I praise Him for every step. Starting with Eric for loving me. Frank and Ben for putting up with me. Doug for being Doug. Chris for taking a chance on me and seeing something in me that I couldn't see. Jordan for being the MAN! Danhole for sharing your heart. Ryan for making Student Ministries better! My admins for doing all my work:) All my students for letting me serve them and putting up with my bad jokes. God is GOOD! Thank you.

Wii Fit = FUN!

My buddy Tim came over on New Years and brought his Wii Fit. If you guys haven't had a chance to jump on one of these bad boys, you need to. There is so much fun to be had it's ridiculous.

Here in this video, yes I am wearing a Bob Marley shirt purchased in India and Deer PJ Bottoms from Mike & Jan, I am playing a balance game. The object of this game is to hit the soccer balls with your head. It seems easy but you have to transfer your weight and it's just good times. As these guys kick balls at you, there are random cleats and PANDA HEADS thrown at you. It is one of the funniest things when you get hit.

Anyway, we had a great time at our New Years NON-PARTY and it was good to be home for New Years. Yeah I missed all the fireworks in New Orleans but it's a little better with my own fireworks at home:)