Well Friends, things have been picking up like we wanted them to, problem is it makes it tough to blog.

But good things are happening:
Some personal ministry to various people has been successful. People are getting answers. Its not all rosy and peachy keen though. Some people I’m working with have serious struggles. I want to see these people get help. I know Jesus has all the answers and He is the answer.

It gets interesting when you know things are beyond your ability, its then you need to find out:

Who brought me here?

Did I get myself into this situation or did God bring me here?

• If I got into it myself I need to call to Him for mercy and ask Him to deliver me.
• If He brought me into it, He didn’t do it so that I’d fail. He always leads us into victory.

Either way you have to run to Him. Let’s rely on Him more.

Our midweek service has really started to pick up. We call it “Activation”. We’re trying to get more and more people involved. People are loving it. We moved it out of the main sanctuary into the fellowship hall. We set up a stage and lighting and video. Its a much more intimate setting.

God bless you all – keep us in your prayers.

Don’t hesitate to bring us your prayer requests.

Love ya

Joe

Here’s a word I found in an old journal. I thought of you when I read it today:

Son, guidance comes to you as you continue to take steps of faith. Every step is made known. I show you all things. I am Love. Your every step will align with love as you walk by my Spirit. And fruit will abound – fruit that remains. So fear not.
I do love you Son and I do delight in you. Continue to pursue Me. Seek Me more. I’ll be found by you in deeper, greater, more meaningful ways.
November 5th 2004

I hope that helps.
Joe

Hey Friends,
Many of you know I’ve been on the radio for the last four weeks and it has been going well.
But I believe the Lord is leading me to change the format. Coming this Monday, take a listen and let me know what you think of the new format. Instead of me preaching to the congregation its me speaking directly to the radio audience. Check it out, I’d like your input.
Thanks
Joe

If you live in ChicagoLand tune in to WYLL AM1160 7PM Mon-Fri
If you are out of the radio’s range go to www.wyll.com and listen live 7PM CST M-F
If you aren’t available at that time go to www.empowerchicago.org and click on Radio
God Bless You

Isaiah 7:9
“…If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’ “

Faith is important: without it you can just get in line with the world and all that it is receiving. But by faith receive from the hand of God.
By faith a bridge spans the chasm between us and the blessings of God.
By faith we have things on earth as in heaven.
By faith we escape the corruption that is in the world.
By faith we receive from God.
God is ready willing and able to complete what He said.
By faith we receive.

The Bible is the menu to the supernatural happening in your life.

Son, walk forward, fear not. This day is not unconquerable! I’ve already gone before you to establish the victory. Walk out the victory with joy, great joy.

Here’s a word the Lord spoke to me back on 2/14/06, I thought it might help you. God bless you,
Joe

There is victory in store for you as you sit and listen and plan with me. I will show you the solutions to the problems staring you down. I am the Lord. I am above all these problems. Fear not. Stick with Me. I’ll show you the way for that is my delight, that you be victorious.