I saw Stallone's Rambo movie, I think volume 3, where he goes to Burma. It was phenomenal. The film was about a former Vietnam commando living in Thailand who was approached by Christian missionaries desiring to make a difference in war-torn Burma. After persuading "Rambo" to take them over to Burma by boat, all hell breaks loose and the missionaries get a taste of reality when they meet the Burmese military junta.
Rambo and a group of mercenaries saved the day, but not before some intense combat that left nearly all the missionaries dead.
Great film. "Die for something or live for nothing!"
Paul F Davis - worldwide minister who has been to Burma several times
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
Paul F. Davis is a world-changing leadership & diversity speaker who has touched over 50 countries & 6 continents building bridges cross-culturally and empowering people throughout the earth to live their dreams!
Paul is the author of 14 books. Paul has appeared on numerous internationally broadcast radio shows from Oprah & Friends to Fox News Radio to talk about conflict resolution, peacemaking, foreign policy, and diplomacy. Playboy Radio host Tiffany Granath calls Paul an "awesome" relational coach and recommends his books on love, dating, and sexuality.
Academically outstanding Davis was trained in transformative mediation & conflict resolution (Hofstra Law School); strategic negotiations (Harvard Business School & U. of Washington); advanced interrogation (Reid & Associates founders of the polygraph); and NLP & Life Coaching (NLP & Coaching Institute of California).
Paul humorously and elegantly transforms individuals and organizations.
Paul's organization Dream-Maker Inc. builds dreams, transcends limitations, & reconciles nations.
Paul worked at Ground Zero in NYC during 9/11; helped rebuild a home at the tsunami epicenter; comforted victims of genocide in Rwanda; spoke to leaders in East Timor during the war; inspired students & monks in Myanmar; promoted peace & reconciliation in Pakistan; and has been so deep into the bush of rural Africa where villagers had never before seen a white man.
Paul empowers people to love passionately and live fearlessly.
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Google International Public Relations Manager, Ad words, Jobs, YouTube
Today I applied online to work for Google and YouTube as their International Public Relations Manager. Here below is my cover letter and resume.
Dear Google,
Please hire this industrious, inspiring, and creative individual to work for you!
As a worldwide speaker, author of 14 books, and writer of over 800 articles and poems; I understand the power of words. I have for a long time been fascinated with Google search engine optimization and desired to work for your company.
My travels to over 50 countries, more than 50 islands, and 6 continents has given me a great love for the peoples of the world. I therefore would be willing to work for Google in any country. I must say however given the fact my father-in-law lives in San Jose, my wife would be thrilled to live in the United States if I got hired to work for your corporate headquarters.
I currently am being offered jobs to teach in schools in Korea, Japan, and across America. Homeland Security has offered me a postion as a customs and border protection officer. However I would prefer working for Google.
I feel I will be a tremendous asset to your company. My global travels, understanding of culture, and genuine love for people make me a wonderful marketer and promoter. Moreover the fact that I am a published author, creative writer, and poet enables me to use the English language in a multiplicity of ways to persuade the populace.
I have a current Florida Department of Law Enforcement security clearance on file to attest to my good character.
I hope to hear from you soon and look forward to serving Google!
Sincerely,
Paul F Davis
(407) 284-1705
(407) 967-7553
www.PaulFDavis.com
Major Accomplishments:
International Worldwide Speaker & Author (Traveled to over 50 Countries; more than 50 Islands; and 6 Continents)
Humanitarian Work - Served in Many War-Torn, Impoverished, and Tsunami Stricken Regions
Global Diplomacy & Peacemaker (Timor Leste, Pakistan, Rwanda, Burundi, Indonesia, and more)
Author and Publisher of 14 Books and over 700 articles (many published by nationally recognized magazines, journals, periodicals, and newspapers)
Professional Experience:
English Teacher – Intermediate and Beginning Level Chinese Students – YMCA (Taipei, Taiwan, 1995-1996)
English Teacher – Intermediate and Beginning Level European Students – International Training Network (Bournemouth, England – 1997)
English Teacher - Aspect Language Institute - Intermediate and Beginning Level Asian, European, & Hispanic Students (Orlando, Florida, USA – 2000 thru 2002)
English Teacher - Walt Disney World – Beginning & Intermediate Level Chinese Learners (2007)
Substitute Teacher - Orange County Public Schools, FL (Kelly Educational Staffing, 2006 thru 2007); Taught at Beta Center for Unwed Mothers completing High-School
Professional Speaker who has been to over 50 countries, more than 50 islands, and 6 continents
Published Author of 14 Books on a Variety of Topics & Pulitzer Prize Nominated
Purpose Coach & Leadership Trainer – Training National Leaders and The Next Generation Worldwide
Personal Fitness Trainer – Facilitating Optimal Health & Achieving Peak Performance (24 Hour Fitness; Paramount Health Club)
Florida Real Estate Licensed Sales Professional & Consultant – Procuring Land and Property Investments / Development
Customer Service - Hyatt Hotel (Irvine, CA) doorman & valet attendant; Walt Disney World (restaurant)
Education:
TESOL: (Trinity College, London; International Training Network), 1997
B.S., Cum Laude, Liberal Studies (Business and Communications): University of Central Florida, GPA: 3.2, Orlando FL, 1990
Life Purpose Coaching – NLP & Coaching Institute of California, 2005
IFREC School of Real Estate (Florida Real Estate Sales Professional Course), 2008
FL Real Estate Sales & Appraising (Burt Rodgers School of Real Estate), 2001
Masters – Divinity / Theology, Spirit Life Bible College, Charter Class Graduate, Operation 500 Missions (Two Years Ministering Throughout Asia), 1994
Brooklyn Law School – Completed One Year of Law School, 1995
International & Shipping Law Summer Internship (University of Hong Kong & Santa Clara Law School), 1995
Interrogation and Interviews Advanced Training - Reid & Associates, 2001
Transformative Mediation – Interpersonal Conflict Management, Inc. (FL Supreme Court certified), 2004
Hofstra Law School (Transformative Mediation – Dr. Baruch Bush), Peacemaker Ministries, 2005
Arbitration – Arbitration without a Contract: Disputes Involving Investment and Other Treaties (Intn’l Center for Dispute Resolution), 2004
Negotiations – U. of Washington; Harvard - Strategic Negotiations and Dealmaking, 2004
Personal Fitness Training - Aerobics Fitness Association of America, 1995; 24 Hour Fitness, 1998
Professional Affiliations:
Association of Professional Campus Activities, Association of Fraternity Advisors, RCMA, Meeting Planners International, International Foursquare Church, NLP Coach Associates
Former Affiliations:
National Speakers Association, Aerobics Fitness Association of America, Association of Conflict Resolution, YMCA, National Library of Poetry (Published Poet), International Coach Federation; Institute of Management Consultants, Peacemaker Ministries, Lifeguard (YMCA), International Foursquare Church, NLP Coach Associates
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
Dear Google,
Please hire this industrious, inspiring, and creative individual to work for you!
As a worldwide speaker, author of 14 books, and writer of over 800 articles and poems; I understand the power of words. I have for a long time been fascinated with Google search engine optimization and desired to work for your company.
My travels to over 50 countries, more than 50 islands, and 6 continents has given me a great love for the peoples of the world. I therefore would be willing to work for Google in any country. I must say however given the fact my father-in-law lives in San Jose, my wife would be thrilled to live in the United States if I got hired to work for your corporate headquarters.
I currently am being offered jobs to teach in schools in Korea, Japan, and across America. Homeland Security has offered me a postion as a customs and border protection officer. However I would prefer working for Google.
I feel I will be a tremendous asset to your company. My global travels, understanding of culture, and genuine love for people make me a wonderful marketer and promoter. Moreover the fact that I am a published author, creative writer, and poet enables me to use the English language in a multiplicity of ways to persuade the populace.
I have a current Florida Department of Law Enforcement security clearance on file to attest to my good character.
I hope to hear from you soon and look forward to serving Google!
Sincerely,
Paul F Davis
(407) 284-1705
(407) 967-7553
www.PaulFDavis.com
Paul F. Davis
www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com or gmail.com
407-284-1705 / office
407-967-7553 / mobile
www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com or gmail.com
407-284-1705 / office
407-967-7553 / mobile
Major Accomplishments:
International Worldwide Speaker & Author (Traveled to over 50 Countries; more than 50 Islands; and 6 Continents)
Humanitarian Work - Served in Many War-Torn, Impoverished, and Tsunami Stricken Regions
Global Diplomacy & Peacemaker (Timor Leste, Pakistan, Rwanda, Burundi, Indonesia, and more)
Author and Publisher of 14 Books and over 700 articles (many published by nationally recognized magazines, journals, periodicals, and newspapers)
Professional Experience:
English Teacher – Intermediate and Beginning Level Chinese Students – YMCA (Taipei, Taiwan, 1995-1996)
English Teacher – Intermediate and Beginning Level European Students – International Training Network (Bournemouth, England – 1997)
English Teacher - Aspect Language Institute - Intermediate and Beginning Level Asian, European, & Hispanic Students (Orlando, Florida, USA – 2000 thru 2002)
English Teacher - Walt Disney World – Beginning & Intermediate Level Chinese Learners (2007)
Substitute Teacher - Orange County Public Schools, FL (Kelly Educational Staffing, 2006 thru 2007); Taught at Beta Center for Unwed Mothers completing High-School
Professional Speaker who has been to over 50 countries, more than 50 islands, and 6 continents
Published Author of 14 Books on a Variety of Topics & Pulitzer Prize Nominated
Purpose Coach & Leadership Trainer – Training National Leaders and The Next Generation Worldwide
Personal Fitness Trainer – Facilitating Optimal Health & Achieving Peak Performance (24 Hour Fitness; Paramount Health Club)
Florida Real Estate Licensed Sales Professional & Consultant – Procuring Land and Property Investments / Development
Customer Service - Hyatt Hotel (Irvine, CA) doorman & valet attendant; Walt Disney World (restaurant)
Education:
TESOL: (Trinity College, London; International Training Network), 1997
B.S., Cum Laude, Liberal Studies (Business and Communications): University of Central Florida, GPA: 3.2, Orlando FL, 1990
Life Purpose Coaching – NLP & Coaching Institute of California, 2005
IFREC School of Real Estate (Florida Real Estate Sales Professional Course), 2008
FL Real Estate Sales & Appraising (Burt Rodgers School of Real Estate), 2001
Masters – Divinity / Theology, Spirit Life Bible College, Charter Class Graduate, Operation 500 Missions (Two Years Ministering Throughout Asia), 1994
Brooklyn Law School – Completed One Year of Law School, 1995
International & Shipping Law Summer Internship (University of Hong Kong & Santa Clara Law School), 1995
Interrogation and Interviews Advanced Training - Reid & Associates, 2001
Transformative Mediation – Interpersonal Conflict Management, Inc. (FL Supreme Court certified), 2004
Hofstra Law School (Transformative Mediation – Dr. Baruch Bush), Peacemaker Ministries, 2005
Arbitration – Arbitration without a Contract: Disputes Involving Investment and Other Treaties (Intn’l Center for Dispute Resolution), 2004
Negotiations – U. of Washington; Harvard - Strategic Negotiations and Dealmaking, 2004
Personal Fitness Training - Aerobics Fitness Association of America, 1995; 24 Hour Fitness, 1998
Professional Affiliations:
Association of Professional Campus Activities, Association of Fraternity Advisors, RCMA, Meeting Planners International, International Foursquare Church, NLP Coach Associates
Former Affiliations:
National Speakers Association, Aerobics Fitness Association of America, Association of Conflict Resolution, YMCA, National Library of Poetry (Published Poet), International Coach Federation; Institute of Management Consultants, Peacemaker Ministries, Lifeguard (YMCA), International Foursquare Church, NLP Coach Associates
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
Monday, June 2, 2008
Supernatural Fire to Resurrect Life, Love, and Desire
Burned by supernatural fire!
Ouch! Sounds painful. Third degree burns?
No, it is by far deeper and better than that
This is that which Joel foresaw and prophesied
The unquenchable flames of fire from up on high
Coming down in power to break and make men cry
Melt their hard hearts and give them reason why
To believe, love, and live for their Creator in heaven
Not just attend a church service an hour on Sunday
But to live for God wholeheartedly every week day
To empty our hearts of distractions getting in the way
Quiet our souls from loud mouths talking furiously
Salesman seeking to occupy our pockets monetarily
Media trying to bombard us with excessive information
In Christ all that matters is Spirit life and a new creation
Which renews, revitalizes, and dramatically revolutionizes
When supernatural fire mightily manifests and materializes
The power of divine Presence changes and transforms
Stripping souls of fear and the evil tendency to conform
Skeptics, critics, cold hearts, and callous religionists run
Fervently to the altar of God wholeheartedly seeking some
A warm touch, kiss, and embrace from the One loving Father
Who by Christ's blood and Spirit makes us sons and daughters
Ignites us with a passion to pursue Him and launch out boldly
To tirelessly build His kingdom, work, and win souls globally
Plundering hell aggressively and populating heaven happily
With supernatural fire that burns intensely and magnificently
All the joyous rage once everybody tastes and does fully see
That Jesus our God is a consuming fire that feels wonderfully
His Holy Spirit burns deeply and energizes like electricity.
Invite worldwide minister Paul F Davis and author of "Supernatural Fire" to speak in your city!
RevivingNations@yahoo.com (or) gmail.com
If you liked what you read, check out Paul's new book "A New Earth - Connect with Your Creator & Experience Endless Awakenings" (a 200 page Christian response and perspective to Eckhart Tolle and Oprah's 'New Earth')
Paul's new book at http://paulfdavis.com/booksvideos.htm
Paul Davis is a highly sought after worldwide minister who moves in the miraculous to touch and transform humanity.
Paul has a unique ability to hear the voice of God, naturally bring forth the supernatural in a playful and heartfelt fashion, unlock and simply explain divine mysteries, impart life changing revelation, and usher in powerful manifestation bringing heaven to earth.
Paul is the author of several books including Waves of God; Supernatural Fire; God vs. Religion; United States of Arrogance; Poems that Propel the Planet; Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Adultery 101; Are You Ready for True Love; Stop Lusting & Start Living; and many more!
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
Ouch! Sounds painful. Third degree burns?
No, it is by far deeper and better than that
This is that which Joel foresaw and prophesied
The unquenchable flames of fire from up on high
Coming down in power to break and make men cry
Melt their hard hearts and give them reason why
To believe, love, and live for their Creator in heaven
Not just attend a church service an hour on Sunday
But to live for God wholeheartedly every week day
To empty our hearts of distractions getting in the way
Quiet our souls from loud mouths talking furiously
Salesman seeking to occupy our pockets monetarily
Media trying to bombard us with excessive information
In Christ all that matters is Spirit life and a new creation
Which renews, revitalizes, and dramatically revolutionizes
When supernatural fire mightily manifests and materializes
The power of divine Presence changes and transforms
Stripping souls of fear and the evil tendency to conform
Skeptics, critics, cold hearts, and callous religionists run
Fervently to the altar of God wholeheartedly seeking some
A warm touch, kiss, and embrace from the One loving Father
Who by Christ's blood and Spirit makes us sons and daughters
Ignites us with a passion to pursue Him and launch out boldly
To tirelessly build His kingdom, work, and win souls globally
Plundering hell aggressively and populating heaven happily
With supernatural fire that burns intensely and magnificently
All the joyous rage once everybody tastes and does fully see
That Jesus our God is a consuming fire that feels wonderfully
His Holy Spirit burns deeply and energizes like electricity.
Invite worldwide minister Paul F Davis and author of "Supernatural Fire" to speak in your city!
RevivingNations@yahoo.com (or) gmail.com
If you liked what you read, check out Paul's new book "A New Earth - Connect with Your Creator & Experience Endless Awakenings" (a 200 page Christian response and perspective to Eckhart Tolle and Oprah's 'New Earth')
Paul's new book at http://paulfdavis.com/booksvideos.htm
Paul Davis is a highly sought after worldwide minister who moves in the miraculous to touch and transform humanity.
Paul has a unique ability to hear the voice of God, naturally bring forth the supernatural in a playful and heartfelt fashion, unlock and simply explain divine mysteries, impart life changing revelation, and usher in powerful manifestation bringing heaven to earth.
Paul is the author of several books including Waves of God; Supernatural Fire; God vs. Religion; United States of Arrogance; Poems that Propel the Planet; Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Adultery 101; Are You Ready for True Love; Stop Lusting & Start Living; and many more!
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
Soul Winning and Evangelism Training - Effective Outreach to Seek and Save Lost Souls, Church Growth
Soul winning and evangelism training with worldwide evangelist Paul F. Davis who has won souls across the globe touching over 50 countries and 6 continents.
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
Equip and empower your church to seek and save the lost. Unprecedented church growth, harvest of souls, and revival now!
Jesus said, “I will make you fishers of men” (Mark 1:17).
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
Fishing happens usually one of two ways: with a hook and a net.
I liken the net approach to fishing nations, going into all the world to “seek and save the lost” (see Luke 19:10). Yet the evangelist Philip was also skillful in one-on-one evangelism. Being led by the Spirit of God to leave a great revival full of multitudes of people to whom he was preaching in the city of Samaria, Philip was taken by God to Gaza on the backside of the desert to speak to an Ethiopian of great authority (see Acts 8).
The divine appointment orchestrated by God was beautifully arranged, because when Philip arrived and showed up the Ethiopian was already reading the prophet Isaiah from the Bible (see Acts 8:26-29). Philip immediately asked him, “Do you understand what you are reading?” (v. 30)
Interestingly, Philip’s evangelistic approach began in the form of a question. Jesus was often no different in His approach. The Lord asked His disciple Peter, “Who do men say that I am? Who do you say that I am?” (see Matthew 16:13,15).
Here are some good soul winning and evangelism questions to use to open hearts in route to salvation when you converse with people on a daily basis.
- Have you discovered the grace of God?
- Have you ever felt burdened and weighed down by sin?
- Have you ever felt guilt and shame, but didn’t know what to do about it?
- Do you know how to be reconciled to your heavenly Father and experience the blessings of heaven?
- Have you experienced the embrace of our loving God?
- Do you know the fullness of life available to you in Jesus Christ?
- Have you experienced the joy of newness of life?
- Do you know the Prince of peace who quiets all stress and strife in your life?
- Do you have any questions about God or things I can pray for you concerning?
- What is the best thing and the worst thing you have ever heard about God?
- Have you ever known religion and religious people to misrepresent the heart of God?
- How do you and your family feel about God?
Paul F Davis - Worldwide Minister equipping the body of Christ to win souls and make disciples; author of several books including "Supernatural Fire"; "Waves of God"; "God vs. Religion"; "Breakthrough for a Broken Heart"; and "Are You Ready for True Love?"
Invite Paul to speak and minister in your city; conduct a soul winning training conference; lead an outreach to impact your community; and equip your church members to live victoriously.
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
407-284-1705
Paul F. Davis is a world-changing minister who has touched over 50 countries & 6 continents building bridges cross-culturally and empowering people throughout the earth to live their dreams!
Paul is the author of 14 books. Paul has appeared on numerous internationally broadcast radio shows from Oprah & Friends to Fox News Radio to talk about conflict resolution, peacemaking, foreign policy, and diplomacy. Playboy Radio's Afternoon Advice host Tiffany Granath calls Paul an “awesome” relational coach and recommends his books on love, dating, and sexuality.
Academically outstanding Davis was trained in transformative mediation & conflict resolution (Hofstra Law School); strategic negotiations (Harvard Business School & U. of Washington); advanced interrogation (Reid & Associates founders of the polygraph); and NLP & Life Coaching (NLP & Coaching Institute of California).
Paul humorously and elegantly transforms individuals and organizations.
Paul’s organization Dream-Maker Ministries builds dreams, transcends limitations, and reconciles nations.
Paul worked at Ground Zero in NYC during 9/11; helped rebuild a home at the tsunami epicenter; comforted victims of genocide in Rwanda; spoke to leaders in East Timor during the war; inspired students & monks in Myanmar; promoted peace & reconciliation in Pakistan; and has been so deep into the bush of rural Africa where villagers had never before seen a white man.
Paul empowers people to love God passionately and live for Christ fearlessly.
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
Equip and empower your church to seek and save the lost. Unprecedented church growth, harvest of souls, and revival now!
Jesus said, “I will make you fishers of men” (Mark 1:17).
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
Fishing happens usually one of two ways: with a hook and a net.
I liken the net approach to fishing nations, going into all the world to “seek and save the lost” (see Luke 19:10). Yet the evangelist Philip was also skillful in one-on-one evangelism. Being led by the Spirit of God to leave a great revival full of multitudes of people to whom he was preaching in the city of Samaria, Philip was taken by God to Gaza on the backside of the desert to speak to an Ethiopian of great authority (see Acts 8).
The divine appointment orchestrated by God was beautifully arranged, because when Philip arrived and showed up the Ethiopian was already reading the prophet Isaiah from the Bible (see Acts 8:26-29). Philip immediately asked him, “Do you understand what you are reading?” (v. 30)
Interestingly, Philip’s evangelistic approach began in the form of a question. Jesus was often no different in His approach. The Lord asked His disciple Peter, “Who do men say that I am? Who do you say that I am?” (see Matthew 16:13,15).
Here are some good soul winning and evangelism questions to use to open hearts in route to salvation when you converse with people on a daily basis.
- Have you discovered the grace of God?
- Have you ever felt burdened and weighed down by sin?
- Have you ever felt guilt and shame, but didn’t know what to do about it?
- Do you know how to be reconciled to your heavenly Father and experience the blessings of heaven?
- Have you experienced the embrace of our loving God?
- Do you know the fullness of life available to you in Jesus Christ?
- Have you experienced the joy of newness of life?
- Do you know the Prince of peace who quiets all stress and strife in your life?
- Do you have any questions about God or things I can pray for you concerning?
- What is the best thing and the worst thing you have ever heard about God?
- Have you ever known religion and religious people to misrepresent the heart of God?
- How do you and your family feel about God?
Paul F Davis - Worldwide Minister equipping the body of Christ to win souls and make disciples; author of several books including "Supernatural Fire"; "Waves of God"; "God vs. Religion"; "Breakthrough for a Broken Heart"; and "Are You Ready for True Love?"
Invite Paul to speak and minister in your city; conduct a soul winning training conference; lead an outreach to impact your community; and equip your church members to live victoriously.
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
407-284-1705
Paul F. Davis is a world-changing minister who has touched over 50 countries & 6 continents building bridges cross-culturally and empowering people throughout the earth to live their dreams!
Paul is the author of 14 books. Paul has appeared on numerous internationally broadcast radio shows from Oprah & Friends to Fox News Radio to talk about conflict resolution, peacemaking, foreign policy, and diplomacy. Playboy Radio's Afternoon Advice host Tiffany Granath calls Paul an “awesome” relational coach and recommends his books on love, dating, and sexuality.
Academically outstanding Davis was trained in transformative mediation & conflict resolution (Hofstra Law School); strategic negotiations (Harvard Business School & U. of Washington); advanced interrogation (Reid & Associates founders of the polygraph); and NLP & Life Coaching (NLP & Coaching Institute of California).
Paul humorously and elegantly transforms individuals and organizations.
Paul’s organization Dream-Maker Ministries builds dreams, transcends limitations, and reconciles nations.
Paul worked at Ground Zero in NYC during 9/11; helped rebuild a home at the tsunami epicenter; comforted victims of genocide in Rwanda; spoke to leaders in East Timor during the war; inspired students & monks in Myanmar; promoted peace & reconciliation in Pakistan; and has been so deep into the bush of rural Africa where villagers had never before seen a white man.
Paul empowers people to love God passionately and live for Christ fearlessly.
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Church Growth Consultant For Pastors and Congregations - 15 Reasons Why People Leave Your Church
It often baffles Pastors and church staff why people leave "their" church. Some folks visit and never return. Others who were a vital part of the church community suddenly disappear through the proverbial backdoor.
How can Pastors and church staff grow themselves to prevent loss of life in the church?
This is not only a compelling question, but also the very hinge that holds every congregation together. Life begins within. If the foundation is not strong and properly laid, it cannot sustain outward and ongoing growth.
Jesus said we spiritually know people like trees by their fruit or the lack thereof (see Matthew 7:16-20).
Here are some reasons people leave a church:
1. Lack of warmth, hospitality, and affirmation.
When you first walk into a church, what do you feel? What do you see? What do you hear? If there are no smiling greeters with a sweet spirit to welcome you, it is easy to wonder if you are even welcomed. People like to go where they are celebrated not merely tolerated.
Does your church make people feel like they are burdening or blessing you when they arrive? Do people feel safe or judged in your presence? Do you love people unconditionally, or do you have some ulterior motive driving you?
Die to your agenda and embrace the great commandment to love people.
People are wounded, hurt, and disillusioned. They need to be comforted and consoled. People need a loving touch, kind word, and a hug. A good word makes the heart glad (Proverbs 12:25 b).
Love, embrace, and affirm people in your midst. Many people attend church because they are hurting, feel lonely, and need to be encouraged. Don't miss the divine appointment and send people away feeling worse than when they came to you.
2. Lack of joy and spiritual atmosphere.
The best way to create a healthy spiritual atmosphere is through praise and worship. Worship is a time when God becomes the focus and we die to ourselves. Only as people focus on the Lord do they quiet their souls and concerns. We all have innumerable cares and challenges, but as we uplift our Creator in worship the Presence of the Holy Spirit can attend to matters of the heart and sweep away all despair within.
Apart from the divine Presence of God's Holy Spirit, church is nothing more than a religious social club void of God altogether. The Holy Spirit inhabits the praises of God's people (Psalm 22:3). Therefore enter God's glorious Presence with singing and gladness of heart (Psalm 100:2).
Fullness of joy is found in the Presence of the Lord (Psalm 16:11) as we open our hearts to the Lord and express our love for God. Joy is captivating and contagious! Truly the joy of the Lord is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10), without which congregations die and diminish in number.
Remember God seeks those who worship Him (John 4:23). God prospers those who serve Him (Psalm 35:27). Grudgingly serving God however is burdensome. Only as we receive God's love and embrace His heart for us, can we be inspired to worship the Lord our Maker. As God's love and life is adequately expressed and exalted during worship, we are touched and transformed in the Presence of the Lord (see 1 Samuel 10:9; Ezekiel 36:26-27).
3. Lack of an enriching word from God to build their lives.
The Word of God's grace builds people up, carrying them into the arms of a loving heavenly Father and empowering them to enter their personal promised land (see Acts 20:32). Churches that become overly encumbered with announcements, exhortations to give, and shouting from the pulpit often lack the nourishing Word of God.
Jesus said, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4). Feed the sheep Jesus has entrusted to you with the milk and meat of the Word of God (see John 21:17; 1 Peter 2:2).
4. Lack of a family environment and sense of community.
Families with children want to feel secure and know that their children will be cared for. An excellent and clean nursery with professional staff is vital to instill confidence within people that you genuinely care for their family. Ministries for youth of all ages and adults with various interests all create affinity and a sense of community.
As fellow citizens in the kingdom of God we must endeavor to rejoice in the commonwealth and embrace the household of faith (see Ephesians 3:15). As we do we shall unite and rejoice together as a precious family in God that is one in Spirit.
5. Lack of meaningful ministry opportunities.
As people grow and mature spiritually they want to be able to use their gifts, talents, and abilities to serve. Amazingly, people grow more in six months when doing ministry than in six years of receiving ministry. Otherwise boredom sets in and quarreling will begin among the ranks. The church of the living God is both a family and an army. When the army serves purposefully, they are too focused and tired to fight one another. When the army sits and does nothing, they get frustrated and angrily speak against its leaders without a clearly communicated vision.
Jesus came not to receive ministry, but to minister to others (Matthew 20:28). It is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35).
6. Lack of vision, focus, and purpose for the congregation and its members.
Church leaders must grow in God's grace and ability to communicate "heavenly vision" and divine direction (see Acts 26:19). We must "purpose in the spirit" as God directs us through prayer (see Acts 19:21).
Jesus came to "seek and save the lost" (Luke 19:10). Jesus told His disciples to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:20). We therefore must touch people locally, while also reaching to impact nations globally (see Acts 1:8). As we do so our communities will be impacted and our church members will grow as we "go into all the world to preach the good news" of Jesus (Mark 16:15).
7. Excessive competition, pride, and backbiting among church members.
When a worldwide vision is not imparted to God's people, they become focused on and bicker about trivial things of no eternal consequence. Murmuring and complaining cut off the life flow of God's Spirit and quench the warmth within a congregation. Pastors and leaders should be peacemakers and make haste to put out small fires before they spread and do great damage (Matthew 5:9; Hebrews 12:15; Ecclesiastes 9:18).
People have enough drama in their professional and family life. They go to church to get away from drama, not encounter and be overwhelmed with more of it.
Jesus is the Prince of Peace and God's kids are peacemakers (see Isaiah 9:6-7; Matthew 5:9). God is love (1 John 4:16), which is first shown through patience (1Corinthians 13). If we say we are born of God, than let us be patient with others as they mature and grow in divine grace.
8. Lack of fathering and mentoring from the Pastor and church staff.
Churches across the country are full of teachers, orators, and preachers. Few however make themselves accessible to the people to touch them at a deep level. The apostle Paul acknowledged this tendency among ministers himself (see 1 Corinthians 4:15). Jesus showed His disciples the Father heart of God (see John 14:8-9). If we want to truly nourish and see people grow, we must give of ourselves to people (see 1 Thessalonians 2:8). Otherwise we are nothing more than a hired hand that cannot be trusted (see John 10:13)
9. Unorganized church life
People need clarity and things to be done orderly so they can follow along as participants (see 1Corinthians 14:40). The best airports are those that are well organized and clearly laid out. Otherwise being unable to discern directions, facilities, and resources one can become frustrated and discouraged. This is how many church members feel.
10. Insufficient fun activities to be social and make friends.
People like to have fun and be entertained. Jesus came to give us abundant life not merely church (see John 10:10). God is a Creator. Be creative and make things fun for people. Otherwise they will go somewhere else. Remember God is both happy and holy. Embrace and exemplify both in your life.
11. No sense of adventure and personal challenge to grow.
Jesus had His disciples leave the comfort zone and "launch out' into the unknown (see Luke 5:4). Only as we are stretched do we grow. Physical strength comes through resistance training at the gym. Life and ministerial challenges should be encouraged, as they will bring about unprecedented growth in people.
Be like Jesus. Refuse to let your church members stagnate and stink. Keep them moving and give them opportunity to use their giftings.
12. Overwhelming amount of pressure to give resources, time, and talents.
The media and corporate world have made merchandise of people. Consumerism and comparison saturates nearly every level of society, as we are made to compare ourselves with others. Feeling and flipping between being haves and have-nots dwarfs our true identity, while thwarting and hindering our divine purpose.
The Church of Jesus Christ is the one place where humanity ought to be able to sit down and rest without feeling as if they are being made merchandise of (see Psalm 23:1-2; Ezekiel 34:1-4). To fleece and rape God's sheep for personal financial gain, ministerial fame, and simply to fulfill your dream is insensitive and a misuse of the divine vocation to which we have been called.
Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit when taking offerings, presenting needs, and recruiting volunteers. Don't twist arms and apply undo pressure by making people feel guilty. Let the Lord speak to His people, which if He does not perhaps you either need to work a bit harder to fill in the gaps or maybe lay down a personal agenda God may not be blessing.
13. Lack of genuine interest from the Pastor and staff in the personal life of its members.
Jesus took a genuine interest in people. He spoke in parables to properly relate and enter their world. Too often we are irrelevant and clueless pertaining to the lives of our people. Jesus asked questions to gauge where people were in their lives.
Jesus asked, "What do you want me to do for you?" (Matthew 20:32)
14. Ego and individualistic mentality among the Pastor and church ministers hinders the life flow.
This mentality breeds spiritual poverty and animosity within church members. As pride, comparison, competition, and ego become king sincerity and transparency leave. Thereafter walls are erected relationally throughout the congregation as people endeavor to protect and project their image, after which genuine life flow ceases to exist.
15. Lack of humility and service in the hearts of Pastors and leadership.
Jesus said the chief leader should become the servant of all (see Matthew 20:25-26). Lack of heartfelt service flowing from leadership breeds distrust and causes a disconnection among the people. Arrogance always eventually alienates people.
"By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor, and life" (Proverbs 22:4).
Manifest these in your life and church leadership and all will be well within your congregation. People emulate what they see in their leaders. There shall be like people, like priest (see Hosea 4:9).
Paul Davis is a worldwide minister, church growth consultant, turnaround specialist, and change master helping churches through transition.
Paul is understanding, humble, helpful, insightful, and flexible. Sensitive to cultural and denominational matters, Paul transcends barriers that divide and transforms congregations.
Paul is the author of several books including Update Your Identity; God vs. Religion; Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Waves of God; and Are You Ready for True Love?
Paul's compassion for people & passion to travel have taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Throughout the world Paul is having wonderful results building dreams, breaking limitations, and reviving nations.
Paul's Breakthrough Seminars inspire, revive, awaken, impregnate with purpose, impart the fire of desire, catapult people into a new level of self-awareness, facilitate destiny discovery and dream fulfillment.
Contact Paul to minister or for consulting:
f
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
407-284-1705
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
How can Pastors and church staff grow themselves to prevent loss of life in the church?
This is not only a compelling question, but also the very hinge that holds every congregation together. Life begins within. If the foundation is not strong and properly laid, it cannot sustain outward and ongoing growth.
Jesus said we spiritually know people like trees by their fruit or the lack thereof (see Matthew 7:16-20).
Here are some reasons people leave a church:
1. Lack of warmth, hospitality, and affirmation.
When you first walk into a church, what do you feel? What do you see? What do you hear? If there are no smiling greeters with a sweet spirit to welcome you, it is easy to wonder if you are even welcomed. People like to go where they are celebrated not merely tolerated.
Does your church make people feel like they are burdening or blessing you when they arrive? Do people feel safe or judged in your presence? Do you love people unconditionally, or do you have some ulterior motive driving you?
Die to your agenda and embrace the great commandment to love people.
People are wounded, hurt, and disillusioned. They need to be comforted and consoled. People need a loving touch, kind word, and a hug. A good word makes the heart glad (Proverbs 12:25 b).
Love, embrace, and affirm people in your midst. Many people attend church because they are hurting, feel lonely, and need to be encouraged. Don't miss the divine appointment and send people away feeling worse than when they came to you.
2. Lack of joy and spiritual atmosphere.
The best way to create a healthy spiritual atmosphere is through praise and worship. Worship is a time when God becomes the focus and we die to ourselves. Only as people focus on the Lord do they quiet their souls and concerns. We all have innumerable cares and challenges, but as we uplift our Creator in worship the Presence of the Holy Spirit can attend to matters of the heart and sweep away all despair within.
Apart from the divine Presence of God's Holy Spirit, church is nothing more than a religious social club void of God altogether. The Holy Spirit inhabits the praises of God's people (Psalm 22:3). Therefore enter God's glorious Presence with singing and gladness of heart (Psalm 100:2).
Fullness of joy is found in the Presence of the Lord (Psalm 16:11) as we open our hearts to the Lord and express our love for God. Joy is captivating and contagious! Truly the joy of the Lord is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10), without which congregations die and diminish in number.
Remember God seeks those who worship Him (John 4:23). God prospers those who serve Him (Psalm 35:27). Grudgingly serving God however is burdensome. Only as we receive God's love and embrace His heart for us, can we be inspired to worship the Lord our Maker. As God's love and life is adequately expressed and exalted during worship, we are touched and transformed in the Presence of the Lord (see 1 Samuel 10:9; Ezekiel 36:26-27).
3. Lack of an enriching word from God to build their lives.
The Word of God's grace builds people up, carrying them into the arms of a loving heavenly Father and empowering them to enter their personal promised land (see Acts 20:32). Churches that become overly encumbered with announcements, exhortations to give, and shouting from the pulpit often lack the nourishing Word of God.
Jesus said, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4). Feed the sheep Jesus has entrusted to you with the milk and meat of the Word of God (see John 21:17; 1 Peter 2:2).
4. Lack of a family environment and sense of community.
Families with children want to feel secure and know that their children will be cared for. An excellent and clean nursery with professional staff is vital to instill confidence within people that you genuinely care for their family. Ministries for youth of all ages and adults with various interests all create affinity and a sense of community.
As fellow citizens in the kingdom of God we must endeavor to rejoice in the commonwealth and embrace the household of faith (see Ephesians 3:15). As we do we shall unite and rejoice together as a precious family in God that is one in Spirit.
5. Lack of meaningful ministry opportunities.
As people grow and mature spiritually they want to be able to use their gifts, talents, and abilities to serve. Amazingly, people grow more in six months when doing ministry than in six years of receiving ministry. Otherwise boredom sets in and quarreling will begin among the ranks. The church of the living God is both a family and an army. When the army serves purposefully, they are too focused and tired to fight one another. When the army sits and does nothing, they get frustrated and angrily speak against its leaders without a clearly communicated vision.
Jesus came not to receive ministry, but to minister to others (Matthew 20:28). It is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35).
6. Lack of vision, focus, and purpose for the congregation and its members.
Church leaders must grow in God's grace and ability to communicate "heavenly vision" and divine direction (see Acts 26:19). We must "purpose in the spirit" as God directs us through prayer (see Acts 19:21).
Jesus came to "seek and save the lost" (Luke 19:10). Jesus told His disciples to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:20). We therefore must touch people locally, while also reaching to impact nations globally (see Acts 1:8). As we do so our communities will be impacted and our church members will grow as we "go into all the world to preach the good news" of Jesus (Mark 16:15).
7. Excessive competition, pride, and backbiting among church members.
When a worldwide vision is not imparted to God's people, they become focused on and bicker about trivial things of no eternal consequence. Murmuring and complaining cut off the life flow of God's Spirit and quench the warmth within a congregation. Pastors and leaders should be peacemakers and make haste to put out small fires before they spread and do great damage (Matthew 5:9; Hebrews 12:15; Ecclesiastes 9:18).
People have enough drama in their professional and family life. They go to church to get away from drama, not encounter and be overwhelmed with more of it.
Jesus is the Prince of Peace and God's kids are peacemakers (see Isaiah 9:6-7; Matthew 5:9). God is love (1 John 4:16), which is first shown through patience (1Corinthians 13). If we say we are born of God, than let us be patient with others as they mature and grow in divine grace.
8. Lack of fathering and mentoring from the Pastor and church staff.
Churches across the country are full of teachers, orators, and preachers. Few however make themselves accessible to the people to touch them at a deep level. The apostle Paul acknowledged this tendency among ministers himself (see 1 Corinthians 4:15). Jesus showed His disciples the Father heart of God (see John 14:8-9). If we want to truly nourish and see people grow, we must give of ourselves to people (see 1 Thessalonians 2:8). Otherwise we are nothing more than a hired hand that cannot be trusted (see John 10:13)
9. Unorganized church life
People need clarity and things to be done orderly so they can follow along as participants (see 1Corinthians 14:40). The best airports are those that are well organized and clearly laid out. Otherwise being unable to discern directions, facilities, and resources one can become frustrated and discouraged. This is how many church members feel.
10. Insufficient fun activities to be social and make friends.
People like to have fun and be entertained. Jesus came to give us abundant life not merely church (see John 10:10). God is a Creator. Be creative and make things fun for people. Otherwise they will go somewhere else. Remember God is both happy and holy. Embrace and exemplify both in your life.
11. No sense of adventure and personal challenge to grow.
Jesus had His disciples leave the comfort zone and "launch out' into the unknown (see Luke 5:4). Only as we are stretched do we grow. Physical strength comes through resistance training at the gym. Life and ministerial challenges should be encouraged, as they will bring about unprecedented growth in people.
Be like Jesus. Refuse to let your church members stagnate and stink. Keep them moving and give them opportunity to use their giftings.
12. Overwhelming amount of pressure to give resources, time, and talents.
The media and corporate world have made merchandise of people. Consumerism and comparison saturates nearly every level of society, as we are made to compare ourselves with others. Feeling and flipping between being haves and have-nots dwarfs our true identity, while thwarting and hindering our divine purpose.
The Church of Jesus Christ is the one place where humanity ought to be able to sit down and rest without feeling as if they are being made merchandise of (see Psalm 23:1-2; Ezekiel 34:1-4). To fleece and rape God's sheep for personal financial gain, ministerial fame, and simply to fulfill your dream is insensitive and a misuse of the divine vocation to which we have been called.
Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit when taking offerings, presenting needs, and recruiting volunteers. Don't twist arms and apply undo pressure by making people feel guilty. Let the Lord speak to His people, which if He does not perhaps you either need to work a bit harder to fill in the gaps or maybe lay down a personal agenda God may not be blessing.
13. Lack of genuine interest from the Pastor and staff in the personal life of its members.
Jesus took a genuine interest in people. He spoke in parables to properly relate and enter their world. Too often we are irrelevant and clueless pertaining to the lives of our people. Jesus asked questions to gauge where people were in their lives.
Jesus asked, "What do you want me to do for you?" (Matthew 20:32)
14. Ego and individualistic mentality among the Pastor and church ministers hinders the life flow.
This mentality breeds spiritual poverty and animosity within church members. As pride, comparison, competition, and ego become king sincerity and transparency leave. Thereafter walls are erected relationally throughout the congregation as people endeavor to protect and project their image, after which genuine life flow ceases to exist.
15. Lack of humility and service in the hearts of Pastors and leadership.
Jesus said the chief leader should become the servant of all (see Matthew 20:25-26). Lack of heartfelt service flowing from leadership breeds distrust and causes a disconnection among the people. Arrogance always eventually alienates people.
"By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor, and life" (Proverbs 22:4).
Manifest these in your life and church leadership and all will be well within your congregation. People emulate what they see in their leaders. There shall be like people, like priest (see Hosea 4:9).
Paul Davis is a worldwide minister, church growth consultant, turnaround specialist, and change master helping churches through transition.
Paul is understanding, humble, helpful, insightful, and flexible. Sensitive to cultural and denominational matters, Paul transcends barriers that divide and transforms congregations.
Paul is the author of several books including Update Your Identity; God vs. Religion; Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Waves of God; and Are You Ready for True Love?
Paul's compassion for people & passion to travel have taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Throughout the world Paul is having wonderful results building dreams, breaking limitations, and reviving nations.
Paul's Breakthrough Seminars inspire, revive, awaken, impregnate with purpose, impart the fire of desire, catapult people into a new level of self-awareness, facilitate destiny discovery and dream fulfillment.
Contact Paul to minister or for consulting:
f
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
407-284-1705
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
Xulon Press, Zoolon Press - Devil in the Details and Misrepresentations from a Christian Publisher
I received this email comment below from Diana who read one of my articles about "Christian" publisher Xulon Press.
Diana writes:
Subject: PoDs
Paul, thanks for the article. It makes me feel a LITTLE better. I've only published one book through Xulon, and pledge that it will be my last. Having just fought a mini-battle, I swore to my husband that I'm done dealing with companies that claim to be "Christian" in hopes of reeling you in --- I now believe that this is only a ploy. Your article is pretty much on the mark. One of my complaints is the language presented when I decided to sign up for the "best seller" package.
They presented the following when I purchased the more expensive package, "We will promote your book at a host of other conferences and conventions, including the annual Book Expo America with Catalogs! You will have the opportunity to spotlight your book at each conference." (exact quote).
In the column where additional fees are stated, NONE are listed --- there was only a checkmark indicating that this service is included. A reasonable person would buy this package believing their book would be represented at the convention... however, UNLESS you are willing to pay an ADDITIONAL $149, this is not true. Your book will only be represented in a catalog (and who knows where that will be, under the table??).
In the end, it didn't matter, because my concerns were not addressed in a timely enough manner to take advantage of the program --- the rep curtly emailed me stating that all the spots "were taken."
Other issues I encountered included:
1) not having my book posted on their online store until I called to complain about it not being there (over 1 mth after it was completed)
2) press release accompanied by an excel dump (with over 1,000 listings -- many out of date, most just simply websites, but no email addresses) requiring that you notify organizations yourself.
3) Spacing format throughout my book was not consistant.
4) High author prices for book purchases...#100 copies of a 200 page book cost me approx 75% more than another very reputable POD.
They did however deliver a good cover and had the book put on several online bookstores -- but stated to me that they only guarantee 4 websites: Amazon.com, Borders.com, Amazon.co.uk ( United Kingdom ), and Btol.com. However, I've heard a rummor that Amazon might disable the buy button for PODs -- if this happens, I'm not certain of the value of the Amazon listing.
Paul F Davis - worldwide minister, author, and book consultant & publicist
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
Paul F. Davis is a world-changing leadership & diversity speaker who has touched over 50 countries & 6 continents building bridges cross-culturally and empowering people throughout the earth to live their dreams!
Paul is the author of 14 books. Paul has appeared on numerous internationally broadcast radio shows from Oprah & Friends to Fox News Radio to talk about conflict resolution, peacemaking, foreign policy, and diplomacy. Playboy Radio host Tiffany Granath calls Paul an "awesome" relational coach and recommends his books on love, dating, and sexuality.
Academically outstanding Davis was trained in transformative mediation & conflict resolution (Hofstra Law School); strategic negotiations (Harvard Business School & U. of Washington); advanced interrogation (Reid & Associates founders of the polygraph); and NLP & Life Coaching (NLP & Coaching Institute of California).
Paul humorously and elegantly transforms individuals and organizations.
Paul's organization Dream-Maker Inc. builds dreams, transcends limitations, & reconciles nations.
Paul worked at Ground Zero in NYC during 9/11; helped rebuild a home at the tsunami epicenter; comforted victims of genocide in Rwanda; spoke to leaders in East Timor during the war; inspired students & monks in Myanmar; promoted peace & reconciliation in Pakistan; and has been so deep into the bush of rural Africa where villagers had never before seen a white man.
Paul empowers people to love passionately and live fearlessly.
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
Diana writes:
Subject: PoDs
Paul, thanks for the article. It makes me feel a LITTLE better. I've only published one book through Xulon, and pledge that it will be my last. Having just fought a mini-battle, I swore to my husband that I'm done dealing with companies that claim to be "Christian" in hopes of reeling you in --- I now believe that this is only a ploy. Your article is pretty much on the mark. One of my complaints is the language presented when I decided to sign up for the "best seller" package.
They presented the following when I purchased the more expensive package, "We will promote your book at a host of other conferences and conventions, including the annual Book Expo America with Catalogs! You will have the opportunity to spotlight your book at each conference." (exact quote).
In the column where additional fees are stated, NONE are listed --- there was only a checkmark indicating that this service is included. A reasonable person would buy this package believing their book would be represented at the convention... however, UNLESS you are willing to pay an ADDITIONAL $149, this is not true. Your book will only be represented in a catalog (and who knows where that will be, under the table??).
In the end, it didn't matter, because my concerns were not addressed in a timely enough manner to take advantage of the program --- the rep curtly emailed me stating that all the spots "were taken."
Other issues I encountered included:
1) not having my book posted on their online store until I called to complain about it not being there (over 1 mth after it was completed)
2) press release accompanied by an excel dump (with over 1,000 listings -- many out of date, most just simply websites, but no email addresses) requiring that you notify organizations yourself.
3) Spacing format throughout my book was not consistant.
4) High author prices for book purchases...#100 copies of a 200 page book cost me approx 75% more than another very reputable POD.
They did however deliver a good cover and had the book put on several online bookstores -- but stated to me that they only guarantee 4 websites: Amazon.com, Borders.com, Amazon.co.uk ( United Kingdom ), and Btol.com. However, I've heard a rummor that Amazon might disable the buy button for PODs -- if this happens, I'm not certain of the value of the Amazon listing.
Paul F Davis - worldwide minister, author, and book consultant & publicist
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
Paul F. Davis is a world-changing leadership & diversity speaker who has touched over 50 countries & 6 continents building bridges cross-culturally and empowering people throughout the earth to live their dreams!
Paul is the author of 14 books. Paul has appeared on numerous internationally broadcast radio shows from Oprah & Friends to Fox News Radio to talk about conflict resolution, peacemaking, foreign policy, and diplomacy. Playboy Radio host Tiffany Granath calls Paul an "awesome" relational coach and recommends his books on love, dating, and sexuality.
Academically outstanding Davis was trained in transformative mediation & conflict resolution (Hofstra Law School); strategic negotiations (Harvard Business School & U. of Washington); advanced interrogation (Reid & Associates founders of the polygraph); and NLP & Life Coaching (NLP & Coaching Institute of California).
Paul humorously and elegantly transforms individuals and organizations.
Paul's organization Dream-Maker Inc. builds dreams, transcends limitations, & reconciles nations.
Paul worked at Ground Zero in NYC during 9/11; helped rebuild a home at the tsunami epicenter; comforted victims of genocide in Rwanda; spoke to leaders in East Timor during the war; inspired students & monks in Myanmar; promoted peace & reconciliation in Pakistan; and has been so deep into the bush of rural Africa where villagers had never before seen a white man.
Paul empowers people to love passionately and live fearlessly.
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
Islam and Muslim Protests in London, UK, and Europe - Impotence, Intolerance, and Violence
I received an email this morning picturing Muslims protesting on the streets of London, England with anger in their hearts, hatred in their mouths, and slogans of violence on signs in their hands. Is this the heart of God? I think not.
Among the disheartening images I saw, the unforgettable words on the signs read:
"Europe you will pay. Demolition is on its way."
"Europe you will pay. Your extermination is on its way."
"Butch those who mock Islam."
"Europe is the cancer. Islam is the answer."
"Islam will dominate the world."
"Europe take some lessons from 9/11."
"Europe you will pay. Your 9/11 is on its way."
"Be prepared for the real holocaust."
"Massacre those who insult Islam."
"Exterminate those who insult Islam."
"Behead those who insult Islam."
"Slay those who insult Islam."
They who seek to defend their religion with violence prove to the world that God is not in it. Cannot God defend Himself without human help? I think so. Yet when God is not in a man-made religion, religious followers must arise to kill, compel, and constrain people to obey its rigid and frigid tenets.
God is love and will defend the glory of His Name!
Have you forgotten "Thou shalt not take the Lord's name in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless" (Exodus 20:7). Muslims, Americans, Christians, and anyone who advocates killing in God's name does not know the Lord (John 16:1-3). God Himself will uphold the honor of His name and judge those who advocate killing in His holy Name. God is a life giver, not a killer.
Jesus did not come to destroy lives, but to save lives (John 3:17).
They who kill innocent blood, there blood will be shed (Genesis 9:6).
What we tolerate will dominate. If the British permit this type of behavior on their streets, it will persist until they become fed up and swiftly deal with these evildoers. Until the British awake to the backsliddeness of their hearts and destitute spiritual condition, Islamic fundamentalism and protests such as this on their streets must continue to intensify to get their attention. Spiritual battles require spiritual wisdom, power, love, and discipline to win (see 2 Corinthians 10:3-6).
The British must awake, arise, and boldly confront evil lest they be overtaken by it!
As for your remarks about political candidates, the hope of America and the world is not in elections but in Jesus Christ and His church. Political candidates only serve to reveal the spiritual state of the people who elect them.
Do we need to insult Islam? It seems they who claim to be Muslims are already doing a pretty good job.
Paul F Davis - Revivalist, Worldwide Minister, and Author of several books including God vs. Religion
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
Paul F Davis is a worldwide minister who moves in the miraculous to touch and transform humanity.
Paul has a unique ability to hear the voice of God, naturally bring forth the supernatural in a playful and heartfelt fashion, unlock and simply explain divine mysteries, impart life changing revelation, and usher in powerful manifestation bringing heaven to earth.
Paul is the author of several books including Waves of God; Supernatural Fire; God vs. Religion; United States of Arrogance; Poems that Propel the Planet; Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Adultery 101; Are You Ready for True Love; Stop Lusting & Start Living; and many more!
Paul's compassion for people & passion to travel has taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Paul's Dream-Maker Ministries builds dreams, transcends limitations, & reconciles nations.
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
Among the disheartening images I saw, the unforgettable words on the signs read:
"Europe you will pay. Demolition is on its way."
"Europe you will pay. Your extermination is on its way."
"Butch those who mock Islam."
"Europe is the cancer. Islam is the answer."
"Islam will dominate the world."
"Europe take some lessons from 9/11."
"Europe you will pay. Your 9/11 is on its way."
"Be prepared for the real holocaust."
"Massacre those who insult Islam."
"Exterminate those who insult Islam."
"Behead those who insult Islam."
"Slay those who insult Islam."
They who seek to defend their religion with violence prove to the world that God is not in it. Cannot God defend Himself without human help? I think so. Yet when God is not in a man-made religion, religious followers must arise to kill, compel, and constrain people to obey its rigid and frigid tenets.
God is love and will defend the glory of His Name!
Have you forgotten "Thou shalt not take the Lord's name in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless" (Exodus 20:7). Muslims, Americans, Christians, and anyone who advocates killing in God's name does not know the Lord (John 16:1-3). God Himself will uphold the honor of His name and judge those who advocate killing in His holy Name. God is a life giver, not a killer.
Jesus did not come to destroy lives, but to save lives (John 3:17).
They who kill innocent blood, there blood will be shed (Genesis 9:6).
What we tolerate will dominate. If the British permit this type of behavior on their streets, it will persist until they become fed up and swiftly deal with these evildoers. Until the British awake to the backsliddeness of their hearts and destitute spiritual condition, Islamic fundamentalism and protests such as this on their streets must continue to intensify to get their attention. Spiritual battles require spiritual wisdom, power, love, and discipline to win (see 2 Corinthians 10:3-6).
The British must awake, arise, and boldly confront evil lest they be overtaken by it!
As for your remarks about political candidates, the hope of America and the world is not in elections but in Jesus Christ and His church. Political candidates only serve to reveal the spiritual state of the people who elect them.
Do we need to insult Islam? It seems they who claim to be Muslims are already doing a pretty good job.
Paul F Davis - Revivalist, Worldwide Minister, and Author of several books including God vs. Religion
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
Paul F Davis is a worldwide minister who moves in the miraculous to touch and transform humanity.
Paul has a unique ability to hear the voice of God, naturally bring forth the supernatural in a playful and heartfelt fashion, unlock and simply explain divine mysteries, impart life changing revelation, and usher in powerful manifestation bringing heaven to earth.
Paul is the author of several books including Waves of God; Supernatural Fire; God vs. Religion; United States of Arrogance; Poems that Propel the Planet; Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Adultery 101; Are You Ready for True Love; Stop Lusting & Start Living; and many more!
Paul's compassion for people & passion to travel has taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Paul's Dream-Maker Ministries builds dreams, transcends limitations, & reconciles nations.
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
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