Thursday, January 10, 2013
What Is The Gospel?
"Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures" (1st Corinthians 15:1-4).
WORD!!!
Matthew 11:29-30, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Think About It!!!
I don't know how many of you folks are aware of this here on Face Book, but I get numerous e-mails, cochise@cochisechops.com , text messages (386) 690-6270, and private (sometimes public) messages from several people weekly wanting help or I should say ministering to, or prayer.
I want you to know that I don't mind that one bit, that's what I'm here for.......................I am a licensed counselor in the state of Indiana, unless it's expired..................I've taught the 12 step program, I've done grief counseling to marriage counseling (which is they same, sometimes :)...........I have prayed with people who are and are not Christian.
I've lead thousands to a saving relationship, with God, or as us old timers say, I've helped them make their peace with the Man upstairs, as I have my next door neighbor..........that's dealing with a terminal disease...............I have lead some to that saving knowledge to right on here..................That is my JOB!!! I LOVE IT...........yet,
How much more could myself and others do, if we had a building for ministry??? I told someone earlier, that if my friends "here" would take what they spend on drinks for one week, it would pay for us to have a place of ministry, counseling & a place to worship, do the 12 step, do the salvation deal.......................help those in need....................think about that.
Maybe, just maybe...........the good Lord wants some of you to lay down some of your "jack" for a week of making you feel good, to make it possible to help others feel good about themselves.
Many of you have kids that are rebelling....................I can help you. Marriage problems? I can help!
To God, obedience & sacrifice go hand in hand, maybe some of you will listen, respond and share this writing. I have been approached by a group that wants me to start a "Biker Church" here, and I'm all for it, but IT WOULD BE SO MUCH MORE.
I hear money is tight, BUT I KNOW BETTER!!! There is money here in this area, but people are holding on to it, WHY? For a rainy day? I've lost 5 brothers to death in 18 months, all of them had money.........and it went to people that will do they same with it, while others are in dire need.
Do you trust me, have I proven myself? Hold on to that money, and watch your kids go down the drain. Watch as good people are dying without someone to hold their hand, and pray for them, and cry for them.................watch as people slip off into eternity, while we sit in the bars, and drop more in a week, than a descent place would rent for......................not trying to scold anyone, but if you take it that way....................so be it, cause I didn't mean it that way.
I think it's time to shit or get off the pot here in this area. You want me? You need me? I WANT AND NEED YOU, and so do your children and some who are dying........................mostly from depression. They don't do bars, they can't afford to eat out...............they have no where to go for fellowship and to assimilate (a major problem here)..............let's make a place for them.
God Bless, Pastor Cochise (Could Be Yours) , and I love you folks, I really do, from the bottom of my heart, and I love my calling.
Think about it!!! Share this if you like.........................or de-friend me. I'm not a bum, I pay my way, but some can't..................will you help.....................Prayerfully? Physically? AND YES FINANCIALLY? If someone can leave a million dollars to Michael Ballard at the Full Throttle Saloon, to keep people entertained........there has to be a few here who can help me!!!
Again Big Love!!!!
I want you to know that I don't mind that one bit, that's what I'm here for.......................I am a licensed counselor in the state of Indiana, unless it's expired..................I've taught the 12 step program, I've done grief counseling to marriage counseling (which is they same, sometimes :)...........I have prayed with people who are and are not Christian.
I've lead thousands to a saving relationship, with God, or as us old timers say, I've helped them make their peace with the Man upstairs, as I have my next door neighbor..........that's dealing with a terminal disease...............I have lead some to that saving knowledge to right on here..................That is my JOB!!! I LOVE IT...........yet,
How much more could myself and others do, if we had a building for ministry??? I told someone earlier, that if my friends "here" would take what they spend on drinks for one week, it would pay for us to have a place of ministry, counseling & a place to worship, do the 12 step, do the salvation deal.......................help those in need....................think about that.
Maybe, just maybe...........the good Lord wants some of you to lay down some of your "jack" for a week of making you feel good, to make it possible to help others feel good about themselves.
Many of you have kids that are rebelling....................I can help you. Marriage problems? I can help!
To God, obedience & sacrifice go hand in hand, maybe some of you will listen, respond and share this writing. I have been approached by a group that wants me to start a "Biker Church" here, and I'm all for it, but IT WOULD BE SO MUCH MORE.
I hear money is tight, BUT I KNOW BETTER!!! There is money here in this area, but people are holding on to it, WHY? For a rainy day? I've lost 5 brothers to death in 18 months, all of them had money.........and it went to people that will do they same with it, while others are in dire need.
Do you trust me, have I proven myself? Hold on to that money, and watch your kids go down the drain. Watch as good people are dying without someone to hold their hand, and pray for them, and cry for them.................watch as people slip off into eternity, while we sit in the bars, and drop more in a week, than a descent place would rent for......................not trying to scold anyone, but if you take it that way....................so be it, cause I didn't mean it that way.
I think it's time to shit or get off the pot here in this area. You want me? You need me? I WANT AND NEED YOU, and so do your children and some who are dying........................mostly from depression. They don't do bars, they can't afford to eat out...............they have no where to go for fellowship and to assimilate (a major problem here)..............let's make a place for them.
God Bless, Pastor Cochise (Could Be Yours) , and I love you folks, I really do, from the bottom of my heart, and I love my calling.
Think about it!!! Share this if you like.........................or de-friend me. I'm not a bum, I pay my way, but some can't..................will you help.....................Prayerfully? Physically? AND YES FINANCIALLY? If someone can leave a million dollars to Michael Ballard at the Full Throttle Saloon, to keep people entertained........there has to be a few here who can help me!!!
Again Big Love!!!!
More From Face Book
Jason
Having a rough time but I've decided to make some changes to better my life and accept god into it to try and guide me to be a better person
9:03pm
Cochise Chops
Man, I just mentioned to my prayer partner on the phone, not less than 30 minutes a go, about us meeting and we just prayed for you. Unbelievable, absolutely unbelievable........that's the God I serve. Religion SUCKS, but a relationship through Christ ROCKS!!!
God is working on us a place to have a "REAL" Set Free Church even as I type this.........and then the rest will fall into place!!!
9:05pm
Jason
I appreciate it buddy and yea I might not understand alot of how it works it or how he does things but it's a start for me
9:06pm
Cochise Chops
I got your back and willing to teach you and others................I need a good man like you around me.
9:07pm
Jason
As do I I'm making positive moves for me and only moving forward
9:08pm
Cochise Chops
Amen!!! I have wanted for months to invite you to my home and just hang out with you...........you can ask my wife, she'll tell you, that I have said..................I want to have Jason over.
From Face Book
William
Happy New Year to you n yourn the last 3 yrs my life has been n a quagmire but with the favor of God my lifes turning around I just know it
6:43pm
Cochise Chops
Praise The Lord.............I struggle everyday brother..........I walked deep with the Lord, then let a divorce cause me to back slide.............and I ruined my witness...............working hard on getting it back........Happy New Year, and Be Blessed!!!
6:45pm
William
Amen Brother !!!
6:45pm
Cochise Chops
Hope to see you soon.................God Bless.
6:48pm
William
My bike has been made all brand new with the help of Shadetree Bros I'm looking forward to many road trips I'm hoping to make it to your church this summer
6:48pm
Cochise Chops
Well, you know, you'll be welcome & a special guest. come on.
6:49pm
William
Thank You Brother Im looking forward too it
6:50pm
Cochise Chops
6:52pm
William
You don't know this but I love your post about verses n the Bible You COCHISE TOUCH MY LIFE LONG DISTANCE thank you !!!
6:54pm
Cochise Chops
Man I needed to hear that.......thank you!!!
6:56pm
William
No THANK YOU!!You are a true Brother and a Man of Men
6:57pm
Cochise Chops
Man Bill, that means so much to me............several seem to have wrote me off........but maybe they are just sitting back & reading also..............I pray they are.
Don Wood posted to Cochise Chops
Greetings from the hills of Tennessee.. I wanted to take the opportunity to send you a note.. I want you to know that I admire you. Your dedication to your beliefs is an uncommon trait that I find refreshing. You are a positive influence in peoples lives and I see that as honorable and noble. I wish for you the best of what you desire because I know that your reward is not of this world. Unntil we meet again... PEACE&GREASE
2013
Start this year out correctly by making the right decision. Remember it's Jan 1st not April 1st. Big Love~Cochise
OUCH!!!
If we take responsibility for our lives, it can often be a shocking experience because suddenly we have no one to blame! -Joyce Meyers
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