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The Legacy Continues

2010-12-16T12:18:00.002-05:00

Guys, the Legacy is being revamped and coming back!!! Keep your eyes open!!!

"I'm In-LOVE"!!!!!!

2009-08-11T18:25:00.009-04:00

Finally! The moment has come that a wonderful woman has captured my Heart! I have to tell you that all Day and Night for the last 5years I have been praying for her. The cool thing is, She too has been praying for me.

I have been praying that God would be preparing her for me, as i know he as been molding and preparing me for her. I know that all these years God has been getting our individuals lives ready for this moment; uniting us to be another one of his great tools to impact and make a difference in this world. God has formed her heart,and mind with the right personality and character that would challenge me to be a better Father, Man and Husband. He has also expanded her heart creating plenty of space to Love my beautiful children.

She has a great understanding of what God has called me to do in the ministry. She sees and knows exactly what i was created for and has committed to taking the journey with me, and helping me reach my full potential in ministry. I know her SO very well, because there has not been a moment that my heart has not anxiously beaten at the wonderful thought of spending the rest of my life with her.

I DON'T know her Name, and I DON'T know her face, but i do know that God has separated her for me, and I for her. Being Single has given me the opportunity to learn so much about myself and allow me to develop the filter's in my eyes that would allow me to see the Lamborghini that God has instore for me.

Romans 8:24-25 - "For if you already have something, you don't need to hope for it. But if we look forward to something we don't have yet , we must wait patiently and confidently".

If you are single i encourage you to enjoy the journey. Learn, grow; God will define the destination.

God bless.
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Soup for the Soul

2009-07-21T15:30:00.004-04:00

Soup for my soul these days:
1. My sons voice "Papi I love you"
2. My mom's hugs
3. Friends who see me. (SEE ME)
4. My Daughter's eyes. (when she truly looks at me)
5. an Encouraging word (from someone God has used me to touch)
6. God's whispers (when my mind takes laps in the desert)
7. Text messages from caring friends
8. Beyonce Concert with people I love
9. another opportunity to pour into someone
10. The breath that i just took into my lungs

Hence my inspiration to push foward, what are yours?

Barely Hanging On!

2009-06-16T14:53:00.003-04:00

You ever feel this way?? like you are just barely hanging on. Just getting through the days,going through the motions, not really living. Who' fault is that? Your own. In this case my own. I am responsible to make sure that I live, breathe and not miss out on the journey of life. When I am tired, get rest. When I am broken allow time for mending. When i am overwhelmed, let others help. I'm working on living, not just hanging on for dear life. i have to be intentional with every bit of my time. its a learning process, but i'm in for the ride. :)

Worship Pastor in Training

2009-05-01T17:44:00.002-04:00

My son Andres is on a mission. He wants to learn how to sing, and he is relentless. He is always practicing and he looks at me and asks "Papi, do I sound good?". U have to see the intensity in his face as he sings. Listen well and imagine his face :)

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Moment of the Day

2009-04-23T12:03:00.001-04:00

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I Hurt when you Hurt

2009-04-15T22:57:00.002-04:00

Today i went to Chapel at my childs school to see my son who was going to sing on stage infront of 400 other students. I got the seat that i thought would allow me to see him best. Out comes the first group of kids to sing there 1st song. No Andres. Second group of kids, NO Andres. Last group of kids, No Andres. What! the worship is over! it can't be! "I say" with great dismay. I look over and i see a little boy sitting close to the stage as if he were waiting for something that never came. It was my boy. He was alone and sad. He took his seat next to the stage waiting anxiously for his moment. His moment to sing a song he has practiced arduously everyday in the car with me. "Papi I know it!" "Promise you will come see me in Chapel" he pleaded with me everyday, but his moment did not come today.

I ran over to where he was sitting and put my arms around him. he said "Papi this day is horrible, i was suppose to sing" He was embarrassed, because he had worked so hard and passionately in his preparation. I was hurting for him, My gut felt like hiding for him, he pushed is head into me as if trying to hide. There was no word at that moment that could be stronger than me wrapping my arms around him.

I am thankful that i am his Father, and that i had the opportunity to feel his pain and be his refuge. I am so proud of how God has wired my boy. My Prince. My Son. Andres Ricardo Garcia. I love him with every part of my existence. Thankyou Lord for my Prince and my Princess.

Celebrating Victories

2009-04-02T08:17:00.001-04:00

Celebrating Easter Rally '09

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EASTER '09 at Flamingo Road Church

2009-03-31T11:38:00.005-04:00

Guys don't miss out! It does not matter where you live in this world you can experience EASTER '09 Flamingo Style. You can enjoy the Experience at one of our 6 local campuses near you, or enjoy the same wonderful experience via the World Wide Web on our Internet Campus. 30+ Services all together. Invite a friend, or two, or 100. Be there! don't miss it.

God bless you, and
Happy Easter.

The Journey

2009-03-30T11:52:00.010-04:00

I have not blogged for a couple of weeks. I have been in observation/silent mode. My thoughts, emotions, spirit has been like a roller-coaster these past couple of weeks. I have been re-aligning my focus on the things that God has put on my plate. There are so many things that i want to accomplish and acquire, but my mind and emotions have been consumed with the Destination which has not allowed me to enjoy or learn from the Journey. So these days my eyes are wide open for the lessons need to be learned on this Journey that i am on.

Father: what do you need me to learn as a Father as a Friend, a Son, a Pastor, a Man, a some day-future Husband???

Are you missing out on the Journey, too focused on the Destination? Take some time and think about it? Re-align your focus, Don't miss out the beauty of the Journey.

Peace.....

My Mom

2009-02-27T20:29:00.001-05:00

Please let me take a minute to boast about my mom. How awesome she is. I can see through her eyes her trying to feel my pain, heal my wounds, trying to make my world a little better

ThAnku Mom. For all u do.
I Love you

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Fresh Air

2009-02-22T22:02:00.003-05:00

Do you know those little Carnivals that setup in random areas of town,usually Catholic churches? My kids always ask me "Papi can we go?" and usually my answer is No, because of being tired or lack of time etc... Well i was all of the above but I decided to be spontaneous and we went. I must tell you that the moment i walked unto the fair grounds there was a sense of freshness that permeated through me. The cool air of the night. The smell of the hay that covered the floor. The sweet aroma of all the various types of your delicious Carnival food. A sense of gratitude overcame me and i was going to soak up every second of it with my beautiful children to my side. It looked like it was going to rain all night, but the rain held and we had a wonderful night.

I encourage you to look for those moments, the ones that seem like time stops. You just never know where you will find some FRESH AIR.

The Call....

2009-02-21T10:38:00.005-05:00

I can't escape, i can't give it away, it haunts me, it prods at me, it keeps me awake. It.... the Call. The desire to touch someones life in some way, through laughter, a hug, a handshake, through prayer, someway, somehow. I can't tell you how many times I have thought, "No more", "Not today", " i have nothing to offer.

But,
What about the Couple at the brink of divorce, what about the single mom just diagnosed with Cancer. What about the 20 something that sees no purpose for there very existence.
The Call beckons me to Stand, to shout beyond the noise of pain, of loneliness, of depression, of fear, of insecurity, and let God's almighty presence permeate through me unto the Hurting, the Angry, the Lonely, the Tired. I rest in God's Promise that if i will unselfishly Pour Out, he will abundantly Pour In.

"With Everything,With Everything I will shout for your Glory"......

"I Know, I Know"

2009-02-07T12:01:00.006-05:00

After 11 yrs I can tell the difference between all of the emotions my Daughter Kayla displays, especially when she Cries.

I know her selfish Cry
I know her mad Cry
I know her frustrated Cry
I know her nervous Cry
I know her "my tooth is hurting" Cry

but the one that truly effects me is "my heart is hurting papi" Cry. That is the one that i have to turn my face so she can't see me battling my own tears, so that i can be strong for her. My daughter is a very strong girl and struggles to let people see any weakness in her but it's this Cry where she tells you "i need you, I am broken", and "i need rescuing".

Yesterday she found out that my parents will be putting to sleep next week a family dog because of age and sickness. She turned and looked at me, and i saw her eyes so big as if i can look right through them, down to her heart and see the cut that the news had made. She buried her head into my chest and i turned my head so she would not see my own weakness. I didn't say much, i just said "I know, I know, I know baby". Her refuge was in my arms and daddy's words slowly but surely wiped each tear off one by one.

I am pretty sure that God hurts when we hurt. If we listen carefully we can probably here him saying "I know, I know"... Refuge can be sought in his arms and his healing word.

Hold on or Let Go???

2009-02-05T16:15:00.003-05:00

Have you ever played tug of war with God? Have you ever had some situation that you have wanted but God clearly says not now or not this?

I have found myself there one too many times and gotten mad over it. Why God? What are you doing? But God has never failed to teach me knew things, to supply not only my needs but beyond my expectations. Beyond my expectations?? Maybe I'm not expecting? Maybe I am forgetting about how awesome his plan and blessings are...

Have you stop expecting something great to happen? So much that you try your very best to hold on to what you want because you are not trusting that God's plan is greater, or more than enough?

Think About it... Expect nothing but mountains to be moved when its in God's hands.

Another Sign of Gods Perfect Hands

2009-02-04T19:09:00.001-05:00

Born to this world Friday, January 30, 2009. Son to Gicelle and Gonzo Pajon. Weighing in at 8lbs. 11 oz.

Please welcome Chase Pajon!

Is he beautiful or what? Gicelle and Gonzo are awesome team memebers that serve backstage at Cooper City. Congrats!

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Take it to the Hole!

2009-02-04T11:39:00.005-05:00

Another day at the gym and there is not one day that i don't face My Greatest Opponent... ME! I am not Dwayne Wade but I can make my opponent sweat, even break some ankles taking the ball to the hole, but what good is the move if i can't finish and score. So often I get the upper hand on my defender but I don't finish and score. Why? because there is a greater opponent that i face and it's Me.

In the book "Fred Factor" author Mark Sanborn says "we compete against our own potential every day, and most of us fall short of what we are capable of doing or being". We all face that silent competitor everyday "mediocrity".

What stops me from finishing:
1. lack of focus
2. lack of hunger
3. lack of confidence

What is it in your life that is stopping you from finishing, achieving your goals, making the score? Whatever it may be figure it out, make adjustments, and Take it to the Hole!!!!

Love to hear some of your thoughts...

My Greatest Opponent

2009-02-04T08:00:00.001-05:00

On my way to the gym to face my greatest opponent.

Check back later to find out more about my rival and how I faired against him today on the court.

The move is over!

2009-01-28T20:26:00.001-05:00

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Jesus help me!!!!!!

2009-01-28T18:44:00.001-05:00

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Moving Biggs

2009-01-28T13:09:00.001-05:00

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The wrestless mind

2009-01-27T08:21:00.002-05:00

I'm at the gym right now. Boy! My mind goes crazy here. I think about so much when I'm at the gym. I'm solving personal problems while I'm playing basketball. It's crazy but it's one of my Thinking places.

Tell me some of ur escapes or thinking places?

Lyrics of the Day

2009-01-26T20:00:00.006-05:00

"Calling All Angels" by TRAIN

I need a sign to let me know you're here
All of these lines are being crossed over the atmosphere
I need to know that things are gonna look up
'Cause I feel us drowning in a sea spilled from a cup

[Chorus:]
And I'm calling all angels
I'm calling all you angels

I won't give up if you dont give up

I need a sign to let me know you're here
'Cause my TV set just keeps it all from being clear
I want a reason for the way things have to be
I need a hand to help build up some kind of hope inside of me

Tell me the song that is speaking to you these days?

Freeze Time! Please????

2009-01-24T00:45:00.008-05:00

A night out with my kids is like a wild roller coaster. There is never a dull moment. It always starts with the battle of who will sit in the front. Then there's the competition at the dinner table in the restaurant of who will tell me there story the loudest. We hit Win Dixie for some movie candy, and catch a movie I most likely will dread. Finally as we drive home I bask in the silence of one child out for the count and the other pondering what she will do with the Wii all to herself because her brother is in his 5th dream.

Ask me would i have it any other way NO! Ask me again! NO! I smile as i see them eat and hear there wonderful stories. I get to see there personalities. I warm up as i sit next to them in the movies, share candy and get to answer every question my son has about every scene. I feel so content to hear, in silence, the beating of my daughters heart and soft breathing of my son, sleeping in the back seat.

I am content to know that i am there Father, they my children. They are like God's way of saying here is my gift to you.

Another wild day in the books. Tomorrows another day and a hole new ride.
I can't wait!

To Hear You, To See You -PEACE??

2009-01-23T08:35:00.004-05:00

God...Open My eyes to see you working in every circumstance of My life
God...Give me the ears to hear your voice above all the noise of life
God...Stretch my heart to love without limitations
God...Grant me strength to absorb pain, and return healing, and encouragement
God...Give me wisdom to discern what is, and what is not of your plan
God...Help me Live so Loud that no one could ever deny that You are the reason for my existence, the light in my life, a light that all would desire for there own lives.

God...I will, Leave A Legacy for You.

Promissa! Have you heard them Yet??????

2008-11-17T09:41:00.007-05:00

Hey Guys have you heard of this group? These girls are part of the FRC crew they are awesome. Priscilla Matos one of the groups singers tears it up every weekend here at FRC. Promissa is part of a new compilation album called "Vive". It is on Itunes along with there personal album. You could help the spreading of Promissa by not only buying there album but buying there hit single "Poquito Poco" off the Vive Album. Purchase it on Itunes and it helps them get out there even more. They are very talented, I know you will love there music.

check it out.....

My HighSchool Best Friend

2008-11-17T08:36:00.003-05:00

Believe it or not one of my best friends in High School was a girl! I can hear so many of you smirking right now, but it is true. Her name was Jess. We got along so great, laughed so hard, hung out so much, but i lossed touch with her after highschool. It's been about 14 yrs since i have heard from her or about her whereabouts. Well, it was not till recently that through a mutual friend I reconnected with Jess again, and found out that through all these years she has lived in Broward as well. Totally Awesome! She has a beautiful family. Has this happened to you before, reconnecting with great parts of your past? Tell me about it....

I Got to meet my Boy!

2008-10-13T17:08:00.003-04:00

The coolest thing happened, two weeks ago. I went to see Israel Houghton in concert. It was sick! Israel and New Breed were so awesome! After the concert i was taken backstage to meet him and he was very cool. Alot of my music and vocal influences come from Israel Houghton. I have learned alot from his music ministry. Needless to say it was awesome.

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Are my kids Trying to tell me something??????

2008-10-13T09:26:00.008-04:00

The other day i was looking for a spoon and when i opened the droor this is what I found:

Thats right, a 3 day old ham & cheese sandwich. My son decided that he did not want his sandwich so he put it in the droor. I wake up every morning to make my boogers lunch, but i think i have to re-think the menu, because the current one is not too popular.

Fighting the Pain

2008-10-01T16:12:00.004-04:00

Kicker Matt Bryan from NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced a fight this past Sunday he never thought he would ever have to do on a Football Field. Matt's greatest fight was not 350lb lineman, or super fast Linebackers. Matt had to fight the pain of losing his 3 month old son just 3 days prior to the game. Matt and his wife woke up Wednesday morning to find there son lifeless in his crib. I could not bear to hear this report on ESPN without shedding tears. My heart and prayers goes out to Matt and his family. Even more the respect that I have for Matt showing up to the game and putting up a performance that led his team to victory. He fought through pain to honor the life of his son, Matthew Tryson Bryant.

Guys, the next minute is never promised to us. Hug, kiss, speak, do whatever you can to the people you love, care about and let them know. John Mayer says it better "Say what you need to Say".

God bless you guys.

:)

The Next Step!

2008-09-27T23:24:00.004-04:00

Want to reach your God Potential? Here is your next step. GEARS is a new discipleship program starting next Wednesday. Wanna know what we believe, Why we believe, and how to share you beliefs. Come join us on this Journey to reaching your potential.

What's in Your Glove Compartment??????

2008-09-27T22:59:00.003-04:00

4 things you should have in your Glove Compartment.
1. Car Insurance Card
2. Vehicle Registration Card
3. Your Bible
4. Gift Tissue Paper!

That's Right. Gift Tissue Paper! Today I was running last minute to by a present for a party for my daughter and I purchased a gift bag. Now you can't have a gift bag without tissue paper, so sometimes i buy tissue paper with a whole bunch already home. But not Today! I am in the car thinking i have no tissue paper to put in the gift bag that i just purchased. But Wait! I just remembered that last time i bought a gift i left tissue paper in glove compartment. Daddy to the rescue. Then i heard the beautiful words. "Thankyou Papi"!

Gift Tissue Paper, Don't Leave home without it!

:)

My Heart Beat

2008-09-25T15:40:00.003-04:00

Have I told you about my babies?? My Son just turn 7 and my princess is 10 going on 21. Can any of you relate? They make my heart beat. God has allowed me to leave an imprint on there lives. Everyday I feel short of making a good imprint, but my hope lies on my will to do what ever I can to Leave A Legacy that they would embrace, and allow me to influence who they will be. I long to hear the words "Papi I need milk or cereal". It reminds me that someone depends on me. "Papi, please come bring me a shirt, it broke and i am at school". It tells me that I am a Hero. "Papi, I love You". Tells me that i am making an imprint, Leaving A Legacy.

Thankyou God, for giving me the privilege to be a Father. I cherish it, as i cherish my next breath.

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Ricky

Where Have I been?

2008-09-25T13:18:00.004-04:00

Man I have been on a mini- Journey the last couple of weeks. I had the privilege to lead worship on our 2nd annual unplugged Cruise with Pastor Troy, and 2wks ago I was in Peru visiting our Lima Campus. Look at this beautiful picture of our worship team at our LIMA Campus. They have so much potential. I enjoyed sharing with them, and being blessed by there humble attitudes.

At 1st I was reluctant to go, because i don't like flying, but opportunity has no schedule. It comes when it wants to and you have to be ready to grab a hold on to it. I had the opportunity to influence and to be an extension of our vision at Flamingo Road Church. I went hoping to bless them, and i was blessed. When you pour out into others , in return, God pours out into you. The team was so receiving, it was a great weekend. I have more stuff to share with you in upcoming posts, so stay tuned.

Leave A Legacy.....

Ricky

Vacation! At The Mechanics

2008-07-22T10:31:00.001-04:00

Today I start my vacation and there is no better way than to start a vacation than to start it at the mechanic shop. Yeap! I'm getting my car all fixed up but it's cool I am doing what I have to do. I am looking forward to this week with my family. We are going to vacate locally but it's going to be great! Time, that's what they want that is what will enjoy this week together. Time!

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In Lima, Peru

2008-07-12T18:55:00.012-04:00

Guys nothing cooler than a last minute trip to Lima, Peru. That's right me and 5 other FRC staff members are in Peru right now visiting with the Peru Campus staff members. It has been very cool meeting the team at the PERU campus. they are doing a great Job. Our Flight over was very smooth. As you can see had to tie in very important cargo. (CHOCOLATE!) keeps the gitters down. Was next to my boy Fuller with his pink pillow. ( and they say i am girly!) Our room is pretty cool. We are on the 9th floor over looking a cliff and the Pacific Ocean. I just watched the 6pm Cooper City service online. I know! I'm Addicted! but they did a great Job!

Oh one more thing, Skype! is the coolest thing in the world! My cell does not work here and to make a calls is like 3 bucks a minute but making a call via skype on my computer is like 18cents a minute. So awesome. Just spoke to all my loved ones. Totally Sweet! Anyways. stay tuned. more pics to come.

Peace!

I'll Say it!

2008-07-06T23:20:00.003-04:00

As a single PaPa i have done my laundry on my own for a little over 4 yrs. I have tried many detergents,softener's, and dryer towels. I have messed up the clothes and learned how to wash the clothes. So i will say it! Because i am a confident man i will share the following exciting news! I have found a very good softener. Snuggles Exhilarations. it's awesome! Makes your clothes smell great! works for me. That's it! thats the great news. I thought the discovery was worth sharing.

As you can see the smallest things make me happy!

Papi! (Music to My ears)

2008-06-24T22:05:00.006-04:00

"Papi"! Music to my ears! i love to hear that word, come out of the mouth's of my kids. "Thankyou Papi". "I love you Papi". "You are the best Papi". I Love to hear those words. It's funny, i hear those words in moments i believe are non impressive, like making Macaronni and Cheese with frozen Chicken Nuggets! UMMMMMMMM! Thankyou Papi. this is so awesome. (my boogers say to me) To me I'm like "kids Macaronni and Cheese and Nuggets", but to them it's Heaven and I'm the best. Or when it's movie Night at the Garcia home and i attempt to make cookies. As you can see they are nothing compared to Martha Stewarts cookies but to my kids, im Freaking Emeril! Kids spell Love "TIME". It does not matter if it is just Maccaronni and Cheese or deformed cookies, all that matters to them is that i took the time to make what fills the desires of there hearts. Even if it frozen chicken nuggets.

Venting

2008-06-10T19:43:00.004-04:00

Can i vent??? My son is in his room right now, crying, he has been very challenging today, all within in the time that i just go home from work. I'm tired, not physically, but my mind, my emotions, my heart. i feel there is so much that i have to do here at home, and for my kids, and i don't know where to start.

Most of the time i feel like i am in the wrong movie theater. I am seeing my life played out in front of me but when i look at my ticket it has a totally different theater.

As alone i feel right now, i can't help but to think how many people have it worse, and who am i to complain. So i will pick my head up, realize that my son has stopped to cry, that i accomplished alot today at work, game 3 of the NBA finals are on tonight, and that "God you love me, you made me, i am yours forever".

The weekend is here!

2008-05-17T10:23:00.004-04:00

This is what most of the team looks like at the end of the weekend. After 6 services at our Cooper City Campus, most of us are GONE! Guess What? The weekend is just starting. From the moment i wake up on Saturday morning my heart starts beating fast as i start to get focused on the weekend. I have to get in the ZONE! It helps me remember all the details that need to be executed in the services. I have learned that once we get the Saturday services down, the other services run a little smoother. Its not easy but it's a blessing that God has chosen me to serve at Flamingo. Keep our team in your Prayers this weekend. Pray that All the elements come together, and that walls don't cave in? :) just joking. Pray that we have a smooth, strong weekend. God bless you guys

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Beautiful Day!

2008-05-15T09:30:00.003-04:00

It's a beautiful Day here in South Florida. I love my job. It's a a very hard job. Some days it makes you and some it breaks you, but either way you grow. I also love the flexibility that i have. Right now I am sitting outside of Starbucks, it's a breezy 74 degrees, skies are clear. My hair is blowing in the wind! It's a beautiful day! This morning i decided to come to Starbucks and work for a couple of hours. I have my cup of coffee, my earphones, and my laptop. What more can i ask for? It's pretty awesome! The environment is so conducive for creative thinking and getting work done without interruptions. You have to try it.

If you ever hit a wall and you aren't thinking creatively, or being able to focus, you would be surprised what changing your environment would do for your productivity. Ok that's my wisdom for the day. God bless you guys.

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Need prayer!

2008-03-10T11:36:00.004-04:00

Hey guys, i have been M.I.A. for a while getting ready for EASTER. Please pray that alot of elements that need to happen, happen! I have been so busy. Alot of cool things happened this past weekend during the start of our new series rationaLIES. Alot of people gave there lives to Christ! it was awesome!

But ask your Prayer, i really need some elements to happen. so please pray that they all come together.

Anyways. holla at you all. Let me know if i can pray about anything for YOU!

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Secret Surprise!

2008-02-25T12:09:00.002-05:00

Yesterday i received a pleasant surprise, yeah you see it in the picture,a bundle of SUNFLOWERS! and as i said in my previous blog post they did bring a smile to my face. I don't know who gave them to me, the ushers brought someone backstage who brought them on behalf of an anonymous person. I read the card and it was a very nice encouraging word from an anonymous person. Offcourse i have been poked at and made fun of from all my peers because of my softer side (all in good taste and love) but i must say it was a very nice gesture from this person. it made my day! So whoever you are thankyou so much for the sunflowers. It was very,very appreciated. Thankyou very much.

SunFlower

2008-02-13T22:22:00.005-05:00

did i ever share with you that my favorite flower is the SunFlower? It's color is so vibrant. You don't need more than one to brighten up a room. They're big and loud; not perfect, kind of awkward posture, but are beautiful.

You can laugh all you want but i like sunflowers. Puts a smile on my face. Thank God for Sunflowers. :)

If you have a favorite flower tell me what it is, and why? hope to hear from you guys

BODIES!

2008-02-07T10:19:00.001-05:00

We finally made it! Last night my daughter and I got to see the bodies exhibition. It was very intriguing. The environment was quite morbid but very interesting. Funny, but Hannibal Lector moment of the night was when my daughter was looking at a Vertebrae stem coming out of a skull she looked at me and said "Papi it looks like chicken, it's making me hungry". I said "Okay Princess Lector". She totally enjoyed it. She brought her notepad and was taking notes. It was our second date, and we had a great time. I can so get use to that. Then we went home and both had our favorite dishes. (Chicken Francese from Amici's Rest.) The best! When I am with Kayla we have great conversations. I can't believe i am talking to my little girl. Just the other day she was in my arms as a little baby. One of my parenting goals is not to just be her Father but her friend, and i have been getting the opportunity to do so. Looking forward to many more.

A lady at the exhibit saw the tattoo on my arm and said "it looks like you are doing just that, Leaving A Legacy".

May that always be the truth, one day at a time.

Me! Why?

2008-02-02T22:16:00.000-05:00

We had church tonight, and it was awesome! The team did great, tech, video, music. It goes by so fast. when i am on stage i try to slow myself down and try to soak it in. Why? Why me? you chose me to do something so awesome God. Lead your people in worship. I am but a screwed up individual but redeemed and qualified by his hands. I have always known that i am nothing without God. I am so thankful that he chose me and the people that i serve with. From back stage, on stage, sound booth, lobby, leaders, volunteers it is such a privilege. I don't know why me but i receive the responsibility, the call, for there is nothing greater than bringing hope to the hopeless, to warm their hearts with song, and to lead people into his presence. I don't know if you have ever questioned what you are doing or if you have what it takes to make a difference for God but remember "God does not call the qualified, he qualifies the called, and we are all called to make a difference for his kingdom". Anyways it was a great night. two services down, 4 more tomorrow. Then Super Bowl! Yey! Have a good night guys. God bless you.

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Dream Date!

2008-01-31T22:30:00.001-05:00

Tonight i had the night of nights. I have always dreamed of having date nights with my Princess and the night came. Our first date, and like most 1st dates it did not come out as planned. Prince Andres(my son) had a play day with his friend which was perfect for me to take my daughter to the Bodies exhibition in Ft Lauderdale. I did not tell her where we were going, so she was fidgeting with suspense so i started to mess with her telling her we were going to feed random homeless people off of Riverfront but inside i was stirring with excitement because i had the chance to be Hero. As we got to Riverfront she started to explode with excitement because she can see all the signs to the Bodies exhibition. Hero! was I! we get to the desk where we buy tickets. "Two please?" "I'm sorry sir, we are closed for a private function". My heart dropped. They were closed to the public for a private function. Not so Hero! I was bummed. but Kayla was still excited because i came up with the unexpected.

Kayla thanked me and said we will come back, and next time i can get dressed up and bring my notepad Papi". We proceeded to have Pizza and Icecream next to the river. She stayed clutched to my arms all night, with her head on my shoulders, thanking me over again for bringing her. I was hoping to be her hero, but she ended up being mine. Rewarding me with the privilege to walk the streets of Riverfront ft lauderdale with a Princess. For two hours it was our world as we sat next to the river and watched the yachts come in and out. My night ended with me coming home picking my son up from his play day. He sat in my lap, said "I love you papi", and then fell asleep.

May this be the 1st of many dream dates with my Princess Kayla. I am blessed!

blank canvas

2008-01-29T13:14:00.000-05:00

i want to tell you something but i don't know where to start. i wish i can show you the gap in my heart, and that you can tell me when it will be filled. Notice i did not say if it could get filled or how it can, just when? I know that God has a plan for me but i have waited eagerly for him to unravel certain things and i find myself back at the drawing board so many times. "R U happy"? i have been asked this question twice in the last two weeks from two different people, and it has hit me like a ton of bricks.

Can i tell you that in the last 3 1/2 yrs i feel like i have been living a dream, sometimes a bad dream. i feel like i am going to wake up, and just be back home. i feel that i have been in a temporary life. it all feels so unfamiliar sometimes. crazy. huh! I guess cuz my heart really has not been at peace regarding some things. I guess i started another chapter when i should of started a new book.

There is no point to this post rather to be an honest man and tell you how there is a blank canvas in front of me, and all the colors at my disposal. I just don't know what to paint.

Daddy to the rescue

2008-01-14T18:03:00.000-05:00

Every other Monday my children's mother takes them to school, meaning I get to catch up with much needed sleep from the weekend, but no, no,no, not this morning. Princess Kayla called me at 8am. I could hear the sadness in her voice, could not see them but I knew tears were in here eyes. "Papi, my field trip form is at your house". For a second, i tried to have a Father daughter lesson with my princess, "who's responsibility is that baby". she replies, " mine Papi". offcourse that lesson lasted one second when i heard the words "please bring it". THE TRUMPETS WERE SOUNDING, i was like the men from the movie 300. all powerful Papi, on his way. i took the quickest shower in my life, packed her lunch, found some loose change for possible snacks she can buy and flew to her rescue. I am driving 100 miles per hour, ("sorry, Lord, 88miles per hour) and as i was driving i can just picture me running in a field of yellow daisies in slow motion, with the field trip form in one hand and the lunch in the other!!! Well there was not a field of daisies but a beautiful, little girl came out of her classroom, with a sie of relief and hug saying "Thankyou Papi" it was a glorious moment. Daddy to the Rescue!

I'm BACK!!!!

2008-01-10T09:16:00.000-05:00

Where in the world have i been? WHOO! the Holidays. Ministry is very busy and intense during the Holidays, but i have so much to tell you , so stay close, check back. Holler back! Anyways looking forward to sharing with you guys. Happy New Year!!!!

DUDE?!?!!?

2007-11-16T09:24:00.000-05:00

Ok Have you ever found your self ready to put your head or your fist through a wall? OH MY GOSH! yesterday was my day. from the moment i walked into work to the moment I closed my eyes at night. I had a day from hell! It was horrible. I came in with a prepared mentality to knock out the tone of work that i had, but my MAC had an entire different idea. The night before i decided to upgrade my OS(operating system) to the new Leopard OS. Well at first all was well, but in the morning all of my applications started to freeze ultimately leading to the demise of my computer. I was so frustrated. In my head i was going insane but on the outside i was quiet. My co-worker and friend Carlos Garcia helped me out but as i went home i still had some issues with the MAC. Add to all that my kids were being crazy. Surprisingly i did not flip on them, but in my head i was banging my head against the wall. They did not know, but i held it and laughed externally like a mad man. it was one of those days that i wished that God had in place my partner in crime for help, support, and a caring shoulder.

In short, today is a little better, most of the issues have been resolved and will be by the end of this weekend. Please pray for me and our team we have so much to accomplish by the end of the year we need support with your prayers. Anyways i have let it out. Hopefully today will be better.
:)

My Heart Beat!

2007-11-14T09:12:00.000-05:00

Guys i just wanted to tell you that I love You. Thankyou for letting me share with you, thankyou for letting me into your ears and hearts. My heart beats by pouring out. My existence is all about who i am for God. I could not see the day that i don't tell anyone what God is to me, what he has done, and what he is able to do. There is so much brokenness in this world, and I get to be a part of God's healing process. A tool. I see so many people, hear there stories, and I don't fix it, or change it, i don't have that power but i do offer the hug, the word of encouragement, the direction to the one that has the power to do so. Joy fills my heart to see a desperate face change to one of hope by a word of encouragement, or an reassuring embrace that God knows, he hears.

I look forward to sharing more with you guys.

I would like to pray for you. If you have any prayer requests send them to me. I would like to pray for you.

Looking forward to hear from you.

Miss you , be back soon

2007-11-11T19:39:00.000-05:00

Guys, God has been working in my heart, I have so much to write about but i have been formulating my thoughts. I miss you guys, so make sure you check back this week and read about some cool things that God has been showing me.

See You soon.......!

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Daddy's girl!

2007-10-16T22:11:00.001-04:00

Ok i have a princess and her name is Kayla Garcia, my 9 yr old daughter. I fall in love with her more and more everyday. She is not easy but she is going to be a remarkable women. Everyday i get to make new memories and the ones I am enjoying the most is our late night conversations when i am tucking her in. I get to hear how she thinks, what is troubling her, what perplexes her, what she dreams about. I love those conversations. Tonight i went to tuck her in at 9pm and stayed talking to her till 9:50pm. it was awesome! we talked about everything. she asked me questions i asked her questions. about life, about food, about animals whatever she wanted to talk about. Nothing got in our way, no schedule, no cell phone, no clothes to wash, no sleepiness, no little brother jumping on top of us, it was just me and her, Daddy and princess.

The highlight of our conversation was when she started to ask about where people go when they don't know God. See, she accepted God 4mos ago, and got baptized 2wks ago, so she knows where she is going, but she wanted to get refreshed on what happens to those who don't know. Well after a little refresher she ended up leading us in prayer for those she cares about that do not know Christ. it was awesome! I will always remember everyone of these conversations forever, i want to be her best friend. Everytime we have these conversations i feel she trusts me more and more, so she can always open up to me.

Just wanted to share with you one of the many blessings in my life. My Princess! Thankyou Lord for my Princess! :)

dOes iT eVeR sTop!!!!!!

2007-10-08T17:45:00.001-04:00

Ok i have let you into my naked head, let me invite you into my Naked house! this is me after my 5th load of laundry. Imagine! , it's only me and my kids and a cat, why do i wash so much clothes! aweeee!!!!!! It could be cumbersome at times, but i am glad that i am blessed with a house to clean, and that i can call my own and children to clean after.

Now being a single Papa i have learned a couple of things, so here our my pointers and i would love to hear yours:

1. Fabuloso- great to clean floors, smells great and now they have the kitchen counter cleaner for quick clean ups

2. Best dryer sheets - PUBLIX brand. Thats right! believe it or not, the best dryer sheets are the Publix brand, i have tried all of them, but the ones that make my clothes smell the best are the Publix brand

3. Best time to use softner - Ok i have tried the softner ball, but it does not make my clothes smell as good as when i put the softner straight into the water during the Spin cycle. i have come to learn that my clothes smell very fresh when the softner is put straight into the water in the rinse cycle.

4. Old school air freshener - most visitors our impressed or turned off within the 1st 5mins of entering your house and the way to make a cheap, home made,strong impression is:
a. pot of water
b. apple (slice it up)
c. cinnamon sticks
d. cinnamon powder
and let it simmer. makes the house smell awesome! (my mom tought me that)

HELP!
* I would like to learn how to get the socks completely white again. i never get them as white as i would like, so i would love to hear some of your tricks

Well, it's been fun sharing with you, i have to go serve dinner, I made spaghetti with Turkey Sausages ( good for your health), and tend to my daughter who has stomach flu, and get the house ready for my small group tomorrow night.

God bless you. :)

My Princess!

2007-10-04T10:01:00.001-04:00

About 3months ago i was driving in the car with my kids and my 9yr.old daughter Kayla started to ask me alot of questions about heaven and hell. I did not want to ignore her inquisitive mind so I engaged in a conversation with her regarding salvation. I had the privilege to lead my daughter in the car to Christ. Mind you my little boy Andres was in the back with his eyes closed and praying the same words as we prayed, but I know when he truly understands his time will come when he too gives his life to Christ.

Well since those 3 mos Kayla knew Beach Baptism was coming up and thought she would be baptized on that day but needed to be refreshed on what that meant 1st. Well the time came she was ready and it happened last night as we broke in our new baptism pool at FRC, I had the privilege to baptize my daughter. It was awesome! I know the road is long but this is the 1st seed planted in her life that will get her started to reach the potential that God created her to reach. It was AWESOME!

wHo Am I?

2007-10-03T15:20:00.000-04:00

INSECURITY, that is the topic of the message this weekend in my church Flamingo Road. In line with our series myNakedpastor.com i am back here on my blog, getting naked(authentic). how can i encourage anyone if i don't share with you my own challenges? I see myself as the man in this picture face down, beaten, as i am not good enough. There are certain people in my life that i allow to still have reign over me, that when i see them i feel so small, Why? i think that when they look at me they see an insignificant person. Stupid right? i know, but it is something that i am working on. In reality these individuals might not perceive me that way, or maybe they do, but the truth is i see myself that way. I myself don't know my significance. How can i expect anyone to see something i don't believe myself. That is the naked truth. it does not stop me from serving God, because I am complete only when i am in his will and giving my life to him. I know that God will heal all my insecurities in time, the 1st step is just recognizing that they exist.
i'd like to hear from you guys? do you struggle with insecurity? how do you fight it?

Going Home!

2007-09-30T22:36:00.001-04:00

Tomorrow we are going home, yey! I am going to miss the weather here in Chicago it was awesome! We had a great time, both relaxing and insightful. We had many great conversations of where our church is and where God is taking us. We celebrated quite a bit at the privilege we have to serve at FRC.

I am ready to go home, can't wait to see my kids. i miss them very much, and i can't wait to worship this weekend. i missed it.

This weekend we are talking about Insecurity, something we all struggle with, but man do i ever struggle with it. If you really knew me you would think i needed help. I constantly have to look in the mirror and say "God made you, God chose you, God loves you". Man if not i , i will find myself reaching for the white flag quickly.

Lord i love you, i need your embrace more and more every day, remind me who i am in you, when i look at myself let me see through your eyes, and see who you have created. I ask for those God that deal with great insecurities as i do, I ask God that this weekend's topic may be uplifting and that they too, may see themselves through your eyes. I ask this in your name God.
Amen.

Have a good night guys
Leave A Legacy...........

I'm Proud!

2007-09-30T08:41:00.001-04:00

Guys so far it has been a great couple of days. Our team of pastors have had the privilege to visit a couple of the leading churches in the nation and i have to say I am so proud of being part of FRC. I am so proud of our vision, environment and execution. I really believe we have the privilege at FRC to be a part of a great team. So allow me to be your eyes here in Chicago and let me tell you that after what i have seen, we should be proud to call FRC our home. Also, it was awesome to be there at Granger to watch Troy deliver a great teaching, one of great insight and encouragement for leaders. Great Job bro! proud of you!

anyways i just had to share how proud i am of our church. we are on our way this morning to Willow Creek Community church. it should be a great experience. Have a great day guys.

Just what the doctor ordered!

2007-09-29T12:34:00.001-04:00

A hot tub! whooooo! This morning i woke up about 8am, worked out and then hit the HOT tub! it was AWESOME! very relaxing. just what i needed. So far so good, enjoying a little break.
:)

Chicago!

2007-09-29T07:38:00.000-04:00

We are back in Chicago! This picture is taken through a window on the 14th floor of our hotel room. It is awesome! I slept well. We are back in Chicago to visit two churches. Community Christian Church, and Willow Creek Community Church. These are two very big, successful churches that are doing multi-sites like FRC. So we are going to see what there weekend services are like and meet with some of there leaders. It's cool and helpful to do that, because we pick each other's heads and learn something from one another. I am looking forward to the next couple of days because we will get to unwind a little. Just woke up, rooming with Heredes our Doral worship Pastor. He wakes up in the middle night talking and sleep walking! ok the sleep walking a little exaggeration but the talking in his sleep definitely not, but he's cool! Anyways, just wanted to say what's up to you guys. I will talk to you later
Ricky

Hello from Granger Indiana

2007-09-27T21:42:00.000-04:00

Thankyou

2007-09-23T19:18:00.000-04:00

whooooooo! Just got home from Beach Baptism, it was awesome! I thought the weather would not permit us to go on but it ended up being perfect weather! We also had a good weekend at church.

Guys i just want to tell you thankyou for reading my blog and for sending me nice comments. It is a privilege for me to share with you. So thankyou again.

I will have some new posts coming up.

God bless you.

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Must See!

2007-09-20T20:17:00.000-04:00

Guys you have to watch this it is awesome! watch the entire thing, it is very uplifting!

tHe rOaD............

2007-09-19T10:49:00.000-04:00

My dear friends today i find myself a little tired, frustrated. I want to run the distance, i want to hear God say "Well done, good and faithful son", but the road is soooooooooo long. I feel the foundation i stand upon has been so unstable at times, i feel that I have been looking just beyond the horizon waiting for my train to come, the one that would bring a new chapter, change, refreshing, revitalization, but i am still waiting............. I have no choice to wait, in these times i have to choose to remember his promise:

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future

Today, if you find yourself looking down the road and it seeming way too long and hard to endure, and you see tomorrow as an intangible thought join me in resting in his promise that gives us hope for tomorrow. luv you guys, have a great day.

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What!!????!!????

2007-09-17T22:06:00.001-04:00

Ok believe it or not, i have been watching the movie Grease for the last two days with my 9yr. old daughter. at her request. is that not cool! She likes the movie. Together we have been quoting the moving lines, it so funny how we are sharing this together. You guys may not know this but i played the leading role as a Junior at American Senior High school. That's right guys i played Danny Zuko. I was the Puerto Rican version of Danny Zuko. i greased up my hair and danced. Yeah i had hair back then. Anyways, Grease an all time favorite and i am watching with my baby. I have a smile on my face. Good night!

Open the eyes of my Heart

2007-09-16T14:25:00.000-04:00

I just finished the 4th of our 5 weekend services. I'm taking a little break before we do our last one at 5pm. I have to thank God because most of everything went well, we had some challenges but overall it was a great weekend. We sang this song which is old school but still so powerful titled "Open the eyes of my heart". We sing, asking God to open our eyes, so we can see him lifted high through our lives, in alignment with those words we should also ask for him to open our eyes so we can see need. What am i talking about? allow me to explain:

After just finishing the 4th service today i was walking out, excited to go take a break, and I was on my way there, when i pass a gentlemen. I reached out my hand just to say hi, I said, "hi, what's up, are you having a great day?" He mumbled under his breath as to say alright but i could not understand because he was turning his head, as if something were wrong. Now, i was running out and i almost turned to continue walking but i thought his reaction was a little weird, so i turned towards him again and i asked "you doing good man". He looked at me with these eyes of desperation and turned his head as if ashamed, and he broke down in tears.
I found myself immediately engaged, and before I even started talking, internally i started thanking God because it was another opportunity to share hope, with someone who feels hopeless. It took less than a minute talking to him to find out what challenges he was facing because he could not hold back, then his wife joined our conversation. The three of us were in tears in the side hallway of our lobby, but there was no shame because God was doing something awesome in that moment. I had the privilege to pray with them, the moment was very up-lifting for all three of us. Man i thankyou Lord for letting me be there.

I encourage you all to always keep your eyes open for the need, it is out there, suffering people are out there, and God uses us to be there beacon of light and hope. Take care guys,

Mommy's Bandaid

2007-09-15T22:20:00.000-04:00

My dear friends do you remember when you were young and you would get a boo boo on your knee and mommy would come with the band aid and say those simple words " you are going to be alright"?
My, how powerful word those words were, your little knee would still sting a bit but you sighed with relief just knowing that you were going to be alright just because mommy said so. How many of those band aid moments could you use for every moment that adulthood has stung you? Specifically in the last 3 1/2 years i have had many moments that i would of loved for mommy to put that band aid on and just say "it's going to be alright". Being in ministry i get to meet people going through stuff that you could not imagine, they are facing pain, disappointment's, hopelessness and sometimes i just want to have the same punch that mommies words had and say "it will be alright". Mommy has not been able to be there for all my moments of pain, loneliness and sorrow, but God has not failed me. He has put people around me at the right time, and the right words to tell me "it's going to be alright". (all--right).

If you find yourself tonight, as i have found myself so many times: alone, disappointed, hurting, desperate, tired, hopeless, i share this with you:

Psalms 121:5-6
⁵ The Lord himself watches over you!
The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.
⁶ The sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon at night

Psalm 147:3
³ He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.

Guys, i share with you so hopefully you see my heart that i do not breathe or move forward unless it were for God. Many times i hurt, feel lonely, desperate for rescue, and you know he always come in time. So I encourage you to surrender all the restlessness of your heart in his hands and let his peace reign in your life. I pray that you find these words encouraging and that God surrounds you with the right people, with the right words to give you hope that only comes from God. God bless you
Ricky

The Foggy Sunrise!

2007-09-11T23:41:00.001-04:00

Still getting Naked........

The Foggy Sunrise???? What??? stick with me I will explain.

In 1995 i graduated from Cooper City High school. Two years later i married my high school sweet heart. Two kids that were crazy about each other decided to get married. We had two beautiful kids. Kayla (9) Andres. (6). We were married 7 1/2 years when my wife at the time, decided she needed a change in life, and that change did not include me in the picture. I could not stop it, i did everything in my power to save my marriage but her mind was made up and that was it. It broke my heart. I have never suffered the way i suffered when i faced my divorce, never cried the why i did during my divorce, it was horrible!

The nakedness.......
My heart has never been the same since. I have been on a emotional rollercoaster chained to my fears of ever finding someone that would love me the way i want to be loved, and more importantly finding someone that i could love with all of my heart. I have been so frustrated throughout the years because my heart has been chained by these fears. Many times i feel so alone and as a failure. Sometimes with my kids as well, because i feel there is not enough time in the day to be everything that i need to be for them.

The naked truth.......
Yes! these years have been so frustrating at times, yes i am scared, many times.
I am not sure what the answer is to all these questions but what i do know is i will not QUIT!
I will not quit because the bible says "Greater is he who is me, then he who is in the world". I will not quit because i have seen that God has never failed me. My God loves me, I know that he has shown me over and over. I will rest in his promise in James 4:14 How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.

Foggy - yeah there are days it's all foggy and i can't see God's purpose but i can't lose sight of the....
Sunrise- God, in his ways letting me know "Son, I got you, fear not, I am with you always, the best is yet to come".

If you are reading this i write this not to get you to feel sorry for me, it is to share with you the Hope that keeps me alive, that keeps me moving forward, pushing me to finish the race. I hope that whatever scenario you find yourself challenged by that my story gives you hope to not quit! God bless you.

Just Toys????

2007-09-11T20:18:00.000-04:00

Just getting naked......

Ok so the other day i decided to clean house a little. I asked my kids to collect all the toys they no longer use and put them in a bag for donation. To my kids it was just toys that they we were getting rid of, but i did not know when we started the project the effect it would have on me. After my kids were done cleaning house, i happen to glance at some of the toys in the bag, man, my emotions took over. Every toy represented for me a trip to Walmart or Toys r' us, or Target as a family. Every toy represented a year of growth for my babies. I remember the expression on there faces when the received these particular toys, and the 5mins they were excited about the toy until they started using the boxes the toys came in to build houses.

Man it was emotional for me to drop those toys off at the Salvation Army store. I also dropped off a bag of old clothes. I remember when i bought them each article of clothing. Remember seeing them run around the house etc. It seemed that when i dropped these items off at the Salvation Army i said goodbye to those memories forever.

It just encouraged me to embrace now, this moment, this season. Time flies!

I'm getting Naked!

2007-08-24T14:05:00.000-04:00

In September we are kicking off an awesome series entitled myNakedpastor.com. We are going to get Naked, authentic, and let the world see who we are, and that we are nothing without God in our lives. I encourage you to participate in this series with us. Does not matter what part of the country or world you are in join as for this series. We are kicking the series off with the party of the year, and the World is invited. 9/9 @9pm at www.mynakedpastor.com

Also guys, i am going to get naked right here on my blog. I invite you to walk with me the next couple of weeks as i get naked. I will share my heart with you, hopefully displaying authenticity, and encouraging you to get Naked as well. Make sure to stay tuned to both www.myNakedpastor.com and www.leavealegacy4him.blogspot.com

God bless you.
Ricky

The Graduation

2007-08-14T19:11:00.001-04:00

Tonight I attended a graduation. A friend of mine named Pete Guyon moved on from this world last week to be with God. He died last thursday after a long battle of cancer. I can see Pete as free as this girl in the picture. Running, no more cancer no more pain, singing Praises in Heaven.

Ever go to a graduation (funeral) and it makes you think? Well needless to say, i had many thoughts flowing threw my head tonight. I wanted to just share those thoughts with You:
1. The Legacy- I looked out the audience as i played the piano during the service and i noticed that there had to be over 500 people in the audience. Pete left a Legacy. Pete touched many lives no matter what through health, through deterioration, he made the choice to keep touching people. That is what i live for. I wish to be half the man Pete was. I hope to leave a legacy as he did. Thankyou Pete for being the example.
2. What we have- Pastor Garland, who directed the service tonight stated "You never know what you have until you don't have it". So True! So True! I thought how much I have and i could not wait to run home. When i got home i smiled at hearing my daughter asking me to take her to the library and my son asking me to watch the new TMNT movie that just came out on DVD. The little things that i have that our so valuable and i can easily over look at times.

With that in thought, is there a hug that you have held back from your spouse, a friend, a child? is there a touch, a glimpse that you can share that you haven't? Is there a word or many words that you could say but have not said for any reason? don't leave for tomorrow what you can do right now! Look for the small things that are right in front of you and embrace them, cherish them.

Orlando!

2007-08-08T16:26:00.001-04:00

I am in Orlando for a conference! it's been fun so far, went to the mall, getting ready to meet with Discovery Church of Orlando. I am here with the worship boys, Big papa and Cindy, HP (who love's tree's) , Lilibeth ( we hope she can get to the beach), Cristian (the Dreamer), and Peter Fitton ( who got a great deal at Aber Crombie and Fitch). We have had fun so far. looking forward to learn some cool things.

Hey guys , we have a great series coming up (myNakedpastor.com) Getting naked, letting others see who we really are. It's going to be a great series, Click on the link on my blog and share it with your friends.

Leave A Legacy

2007-08-08T06:16:00.000-04:00

Hey guys i was able to work out my Blog where i can use my real TAG "Leave A Legacy" instead of "leave u legacy" so if you have not been on it yet check out some of my old posts and pics. But check back later this weekend for some new posts that i will be adding. i've got some cool stuff for you to read.

A Thorn bush or a Late blooming Rose Bush?

2007-08-07T19:45:00.000-04:00

Have you had anyone in your life or currently have someone in your lives that you would consider a thorn on your side? According to UseEnglish.com (A thorn in your side is someone or something that causes trouble or makes life difficult for you)

Ok, now that we know what the expression (idiom) means take a moment and think of all the thorns you have had experience with in your past or you may currently have one right now. I have been blessed with many thorns in my life. Sometimes they are very hard to pull out, get rid off, get away from. Sometimes you can't runaway from them you just have to face them, but it is so amazing that often the thorns that i have faced are the ones that God has persuaded me to express unconditional love to. Can you say the same? that those thorns are the ones you can't escape and you just have to be better, be humble and love when you don't want to love?

Well, guys I have not had a thorn but a thorn bush, in my life for quite some time. And truthfully i have wanted to run away from it sooooooo bad but God has asked me, has told me that his unconditional love is what he wanted me to offer. It has been very humbling, but you know only God has the ability to transform a Thorn bush into a Rose bush. We are simply the seeds, and God is the water, the sunlight, that helps the growth, the transformation. I have been praying for this Thorn Bush and folks in the last week, finally i am starting to see little Rose Petals grow. It's amazing!!! The amazing thing is I am not caught up on how the thorns have pricked me and painfully embedded themselves in me for a long period of time , i am more amazed that God's all powerful, and is answering my prayers, in bits and pieces. Just because we don't see right away with our eyes or we can't touch it with our hands does not mean that God is not up to something. He is behind the scenes doing his mighty works.

My question to you? Who is the Thorn Bush in your lives? Have you stopped believing that they can be transformed into a Rose Bush? Take time today remember that there is nothing too Great for God, nothing. Sorry for the book, but had too share. luv you guys.

Leave A Legacy......

2007-08-07T19:42:00.000-04:00

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

HEEEELLLLLLLLPPPPPP!

Does it ever stop. Ok i had a decent day. Got to work early, was very productive, worked out hard for an hour and half. I got home ate, chicken, salad, lentl soup ( low in sodium), and gatorade. Great day! right??? nah, my house is a mess!!!! i feel like i live washing clothes. When i sleep all i can hear is the rinse cycle and i get up ready to pour in my Snuggles softner. For all of you that don't wash clothes, because someone does it for you, that is what makes your clothes smell good and soft! Oh my gosh, i am constantly cleaning. but! i have a house to clean, i have a washing machine and dryer to clean my clothes. I am blessed! Thankyou God for the spin cycle, for the patience to pair socks up even though i know i will never get back a complete pair, and have to add to the special- missing socks basket! Thankyou God for the things that i might see as agonizing tasks, that are actually reminders of how much you have given me. So i will return to folding clothes for tonight, and who knows, i might find all the socks tonight! Whohoooo!