“YOU must become greater, I must become less.” (John 3:30)
God, Son of God, the Christ, the Man – Jesus of Nazareth is all in all and it is said in the gospel of John 3:30.
When is having less a greater achievement than an abundance? The majority would respond, “Never!” And, “never” would be the correct response for all who are of this world. In today’s collapsing economy, the majority is in great woe. The affect of the less is like the withdrawals by the addicted. The “fix” is their only desire, their “one thing” that will bring more to their existence. The worldly being is attached to the more. It will take a miracle to reverse it. He is risen! (Mark 16:6) The miracle already happened. The world did not receive and therefore “less is more” has no place for them. The apostle Paul achieved greatness with less and he wears a crown today. Have you discovered the mystery of less is more? Listen to Jesus and follow Him.
PRAY
I Thessalonians 5:17 “pray continually”
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Ephesians 6:18 “pray on all occasions.”
WAIT
I Corinthians 9:23 “become all things to all men ... to save some.”
Psalm 20:4 “may He give you the desire of your heart!”
THEN
Grateful to YOU, Oh Father, my God and Lord ... cleanse me, fill me, empower me to stand firm through humility and with great patience.
As we contemplate our “More and Less” standing as the holidays begin, let us put our eyes on Jesus to lead us to HIS more and our less. Great peace awaits each of us.
In Christ, Dr. David "Chappy" Walden
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Chappy and Sandee Move to Dominican Republic
“Set apart for me, Barnabus and Saul for the work to which I have called them…they placed their hands on them and sent them off” Acts 13:2-3
There is so much to be thankful for during this season of change. God is good all the time. He never changes.
The Lord has put on our hearts the following verse from Exodus 34:10:
Then the LORD said: “I am making a covenant with you. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the world. The people you live among will see how awesome is the work that I, the LORD, will do for you.”
We believe that the prayers of the saints accomplish abundantly above all that we could think or ask. The Lord is doing a mighty work and we are privileged to be a partner with you in it!
Sandee and I will be leaving San Diego on Monday, October 26 for the Dominican Republic to set up our home.
Chappy will continue to oversee MOTE USA, as it’s founder and president, from the Dominican Republic. MOTE is blessed to have a great staff here in San Diego to see that the ministry programs continue without interruption! It is our hope to travel back to San Diego as funds are provided.
This entire year has been a transition for us both. The amount of love and prayer and support has overwhelmed us, and has comforted us in our response to HIS calling. We have been loved on and prayed over by so many, at homes, and at churches, that we are drenched in the oil of the Holy Spirit! We covet your prayers and support as we make this move to the Dominican Republic to serve.
In Christ,
Pastor David “Chappy” and Sandee Walden
There is so much to be thankful for during this season of change. God is good all the time. He never changes.
The Lord has put on our hearts the following verse from Exodus 34:10:
Then the LORD said: “I am making a covenant with you. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the world. The people you live among will see how awesome is the work that I, the LORD, will do for you.”
We believe that the prayers of the saints accomplish abundantly above all that we could think or ask. The Lord is doing a mighty work and we are privileged to be a partner with you in it!
Sandee and I will be leaving San Diego on Monday, October 26 for the Dominican Republic to set up our home.
Chappy will continue to oversee MOTE USA, as it’s founder and president, from the Dominican Republic. MOTE is blessed to have a great staff here in San Diego to see that the ministry programs continue without interruption! It is our hope to travel back to San Diego as funds are provided.
This entire year has been a transition for us both. The amount of love and prayer and support has overwhelmed us, and has comforted us in our response to HIS calling. We have been loved on and prayed over by so many, at homes, and at churches, that we are drenched in the oil of the Holy Spirit! We covet your prayers and support as we make this move to the Dominican Republic to serve.
In Christ,
Pastor David “Chappy” and Sandee Walden
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Peace Awaits
“For this very reason make every effort to add to your faith goodness, and to goodness knowledge, and to knowledge, self-control, and to self-control, perseverance and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindles, and to brotherly kindness love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:5-8
Make more effort to add to your faith. What does that look like? Am I supposed to seek the things of God more than I am already doing? Whoa! I thought becoming a Christian was a loving, gentle and smooth road that was a real good insurance for my soul! My friend, it is all that and more. In the Apostle Peter’s second letter and in this specific section of the text, God the Holy Spirit is prompting the follower’s of Jesus of Nazareth to crank up the inner man, keep the apathy in check and focus on the glorious future He has set before us.
It means to me that I must turn my thoughts toward Jesus more and more. It means re-direct my mind from its downward, inward, carnal focus in me and lift my heart upwards to the goal of pleasing my heavenly Father. It means to purposefully forge ahead through the barriers of selfishness and break into the light of extending my hand to help someone else, call someone who needs encouragement, visit the shut-in, feed the homeless, and write the note to the prisoner. Yes, this is a struggle to do good because mankind’s nature does not like anything but full attention. It is narcissistic to the extreme and therefore crucifixion is necessary to be a follower of the Most High God who has called you to holiness. Therefore, determine this day to make more effort to add to your faith goodness, knowledge, self control, perseverance; brotherly love. Peace awaits those who are doers of the Word and not merely hearers of the Word. Increasing measure my son, increasing measure my daughter, now that is a worthy exercise that will result in JOY in all circumstances!
In Christ, Dr. "Chappy" Dave
Make more effort to add to your faith. What does that look like? Am I supposed to seek the things of God more than I am already doing? Whoa! I thought becoming a Christian was a loving, gentle and smooth road that was a real good insurance for my soul! My friend, it is all that and more. In the Apostle Peter’s second letter and in this specific section of the text, God the Holy Spirit is prompting the follower’s of Jesus of Nazareth to crank up the inner man, keep the apathy in check and focus on the glorious future He has set before us.
It means to me that I must turn my thoughts toward Jesus more and more. It means re-direct my mind from its downward, inward, carnal focus in me and lift my heart upwards to the goal of pleasing my heavenly Father. It means to purposefully forge ahead through the barriers of selfishness and break into the light of extending my hand to help someone else, call someone who needs encouragement, visit the shut-in, feed the homeless, and write the note to the prisoner. Yes, this is a struggle to do good because mankind’s nature does not like anything but full attention. It is narcissistic to the extreme and therefore crucifixion is necessary to be a follower of the Most High God who has called you to holiness. Therefore, determine this day to make more effort to add to your faith goodness, knowledge, self control, perseverance; brotherly love. Peace awaits those who are doers of the Word and not merely hearers of the Word. Increasing measure my son, increasing measure my daughter, now that is a worthy exercise that will result in JOY in all circumstances!
In Christ, Dr. "Chappy" Dave
Friday, July 31, 2009
Taking Quiet Time with God
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” 1 Peter 5:7
In this part of the world and in this techno-info-demando- age, for one who is a follower of Jesus of Nazareth, “taking quiet time with God” is not a norm, nor is it automatic, or is it in the routine! Quiet, set apart and alone time must be wrestled for. It has to be covert at times because of the demands of others. Besides the adversary whose purpose it is to keep you from this all important “quiet time with your loving Savior” is to keep you off balance in order to fulfill his “devilish” purpose to rob, steal and destroy your loving relationship with the One whom gives life and life more abundantly. But, the “taking quiet time with God” comes down to this: how important is that QUIET TIME?”
What measure of value do you place upon that time with YOUR LORD? Maybe, just maybe you have been prompted today, now to increase its priority. Now is a good time to take “quiet time with God” and enjoy HIS LOVE FOR YOU!
In Christ,
Chappy Dave Walden
In this part of the world and in this techno-info-demando- age, for one who is a follower of Jesus of Nazareth, “taking quiet time with God” is not a norm, nor is it automatic, or is it in the routine! Quiet, set apart and alone time must be wrestled for. It has to be covert at times because of the demands of others. Besides the adversary whose purpose it is to keep you from this all important “quiet time with your loving Savior” is to keep you off balance in order to fulfill his “devilish” purpose to rob, steal and destroy your loving relationship with the One whom gives life and life more abundantly. But, the “taking quiet time with God” comes down to this: how important is that QUIET TIME?”
What measure of value do you place upon that time with YOUR LORD? Maybe, just maybe you have been prompted today, now to increase its priority. Now is a good time to take “quiet time with God” and enjoy HIS LOVE FOR YOU!
In Christ,
Chappy Dave Walden
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Origin of Pain
“But the LORD God called to the man, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.” (Genesis 3:9-10)
There are all kinds of pain. I do not have to list them. One source of pain is grief. Can it be said that at Adam’s original sin in the garden instigated grief or possibly original pain? Did God grieve? Is it possible the omnipotent experienced pain?
You know, when a mother is first told that her beloved son has been killed in war … Oh my God NO! When a husband receives the call that his precious wife of five years died in a tragic car crash … Oh my God NO! When Eve received word that her son Abel was dead … Oh my God NO! Eve’s pain as a mother was the first, but it was not the original pain. “Oh NO” was not proclaimed by the mouth of His beloved creation, but from His very being.
Consider Adam’s choice to rebel against His Maker. Adam’s original sin spread depravity through all that God called good and very good (Gen 1:31). The moment in time past when the action took place God wept (John 11:35). God is the same yesterday, today and forever (Heb 13:8) God the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, all knowing One understood the origin of pain because God wept when Adam sinned. God’s pain and tears have filled the oceans. He knew that this act would require His only begotten Son to go to the cross. He knows our pain and He chose to take it all upon Himself. He did it because, like the mother, the husband, and Eve, HE loved! God loves deeply!
He sent His Son so you and I would know He cares about us. Believe and trust His amazing grace. The grief from the garden that brought profound pain also instigated profound forgiveness, hope and unending love. Jesus lives today and forever. So can we who receive HIS gift … (Ephesians 2:8 – “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” Our pain can turn to joy when we turn to Jesus Christ. Today is a good day to make that choice!
May the God of all comfort fill your heart with peace and power in HIS Spirit.
Pastor "Chappy" Dave
There are all kinds of pain. I do not have to list them. One source of pain is grief. Can it be said that at Adam’s original sin in the garden instigated grief or possibly original pain? Did God grieve? Is it possible the omnipotent experienced pain?
You know, when a mother is first told that her beloved son has been killed in war … Oh my God NO! When a husband receives the call that his precious wife of five years died in a tragic car crash … Oh my God NO! When Eve received word that her son Abel was dead … Oh my God NO! Eve’s pain as a mother was the first, but it was not the original pain. “Oh NO” was not proclaimed by the mouth of His beloved creation, but from His very being.
Consider Adam’s choice to rebel against His Maker. Adam’s original sin spread depravity through all that God called good and very good (Gen 1:31). The moment in time past when the action took place God wept (John 11:35). God is the same yesterday, today and forever (Heb 13:8) God the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, all knowing One understood the origin of pain because God wept when Adam sinned. God’s pain and tears have filled the oceans. He knew that this act would require His only begotten Son to go to the cross. He knows our pain and He chose to take it all upon Himself. He did it because, like the mother, the husband, and Eve, HE loved! God loves deeply!
He sent His Son so you and I would know He cares about us. Believe and trust His amazing grace. The grief from the garden that brought profound pain also instigated profound forgiveness, hope and unending love. Jesus lives today and forever. So can we who receive HIS gift … (Ephesians 2:8 – “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” Our pain can turn to joy when we turn to Jesus Christ. Today is a good day to make that choice!
May the God of all comfort fill your heart with peace and power in HIS Spirit.
Pastor "Chappy" Dave
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
La Mesa Prison-Tijuana-Update and Praise Report
Thursday Night May 21 – 2009
A wonderful Praise Report --- LA MESA PRISON
Men's Prison Ministry -- Women's Prison Ministry --
O P E N !
TO: MOTE Prayer Partners and our Fellow Servants ...
La Mesa Prison in Tijuana was opened to our visit today after long and prayerful petitions! The Lord has shown us favor with the prison administration to continue the American Christian Church for the women and the men on Thursdays (1:00 to 3:00 for the women and 3:30 to 5:00 for the me). A very dedicated servant leader, Joe Preston, who has faithfully delivered mail and posted the inmates funds on their prison accounts (money received by MOTE from families), has done this weekly even though the prison has been closed to our going inside and having church services. Joe is a man of God who walks as Jesus walked (1st John 2:6), what an honor to serve with this man today!
The faithful team: Pastor Dan Maxton, Ken Gerard, Doug Maltman, Pastor Tom Trotter and others. The faithful team of women: Sharon Maxton, Cathy Rugg, Laurie, Louise and others ... The LORD is glorified through HIS faithful saints and we are in awe at their dedication to service!
Today, Thursday May 21, 2009, 1:00 PM, we traveled into Tijuana not knowing if the gates would be open to us. We agreed to do a prayer walk first, and that would be Very Good for the prayers of the righteous D O accomplish much … BUT God !
Arriving at the prison walls a 2:00 PM, Joe and I did a prayer walk around the walls asking God our Father to show us favor and to allow us entry to visit the men and have church services. We cried out to the MOST HIGH God and HE responded to us with a Y E S!
The hand of the Lord was upon us, we entered in, we were led to speak to the Sub-Director and we did! After we thanked him for giving us permission to enter and have church today, I boldly asked if we could have permission to have a Baptism Celebration next week with food donated to MOTE from "Chic-fil-A", and the Sub-Director and the head of Social Services said this is very possible … we took that as a Y E S !
Next Week NINE ( 9 ) men will be Baptized !!! what a Celebration it will be the Sub-Director gave us permission to have an additional eight (8) MOTE servants come in and assist ! - CAN YOU GO ? It is going to be awesome !!
3:15 to 5:00 PM - In the American Christian Church T O D A Y the Service was so full of love and joy and fellowship, 52 Americans in the room praising and singing and hearing the Word of Truth proclaimed by the Lord's servant, me, Pastor Chappy on Isaiah 61: 1 "The Spirit of the LORD is upon me ..." The church time went by so quickly, but the time together was edifying for all especially Joe and myself ... praise be to God forever.
Ranch Bernardo Baptist Church Senior Pastor Dan Maxton with his gifted wife, Sharon, (this Christ like couple) are setting an incredible example to the Body of Christ whom they have been called to shepherd. Their dedication to serve the men and women inmates in the La Mesa Prison is an example to follow. The ministry of MOTE, Sandee and I are so grateful for your teaching it is equipping the saints and the evidence of that is the fruit within La Mesa ! Thank you for your example to us and to so many others!
The love of the Lord fills our hearts with such overwhelming joy - It Makes You Just Want to S H O U T PRAISE BE TO GOD!!!
We love you in the Lord Jesus ... Chappy Dave and Sandee
Dr. David M. "Chappy" Walden
CEO - MOTE USA Inc
Fundacion MOTE Dominicana. Inc.
17150 Via Del Campo #102
San Diego, CA 92127
www.MOTE.ws
760 271 4678
A wonderful Praise Report --- LA MESA PRISON
Men's Prison Ministry -- Women's Prison Ministry --
O P E N !
TO: MOTE Prayer Partners and our Fellow Servants ...
La Mesa Prison in Tijuana was opened to our visit today after long and prayerful petitions! The Lord has shown us favor with the prison administration to continue the American Christian Church for the women and the men on Thursdays (1:00 to 3:00 for the women and 3:30 to 5:00 for the me). A very dedicated servant leader, Joe Preston, who has faithfully delivered mail and posted the inmates funds on their prison accounts (money received by MOTE from families), has done this weekly even though the prison has been closed to our going inside and having church services. Joe is a man of God who walks as Jesus walked (1st John 2:6), what an honor to serve with this man today!
The faithful team: Pastor Dan Maxton, Ken Gerard, Doug Maltman, Pastor Tom Trotter and others. The faithful team of women: Sharon Maxton, Cathy Rugg, Laurie, Louise and others ... The LORD is glorified through HIS faithful saints and we are in awe at their dedication to service!
Today, Thursday May 21, 2009, 1:00 PM, we traveled into Tijuana not knowing if the gates would be open to us. We agreed to do a prayer walk first, and that would be Very Good for the prayers of the righteous D O accomplish much … BUT God !
Arriving at the prison walls a 2:00 PM, Joe and I did a prayer walk around the walls asking God our Father to show us favor and to allow us entry to visit the men and have church services. We cried out to the MOST HIGH God and HE responded to us with a Y E S!
The hand of the Lord was upon us, we entered in, we were led to speak to the Sub-Director and we did! After we thanked him for giving us permission to enter and have church today, I boldly asked if we could have permission to have a Baptism Celebration next week with food donated to MOTE from "Chic-fil-A", and the Sub-Director and the head of Social Services said this is very possible … we took that as a Y E S !
Next Week NINE ( 9 ) men will be Baptized !!! what a Celebration it will be the Sub-Director gave us permission to have an additional eight (8) MOTE servants come in and assist ! - CAN YOU GO ? It is going to be awesome !!
3:15 to 5:00 PM - In the American Christian Church T O D A Y the Service was so full of love and joy and fellowship, 52 Americans in the room praising and singing and hearing the Word of Truth proclaimed by the Lord's servant, me, Pastor Chappy on Isaiah 61: 1 "The Spirit of the LORD is upon me ..." The church time went by so quickly, but the time together was edifying for all especially Joe and myself ... praise be to God forever.
Ranch Bernardo Baptist Church Senior Pastor Dan Maxton with his gifted wife, Sharon, (this Christ like couple) are setting an incredible example to the Body of Christ whom they have been called to shepherd. Their dedication to serve the men and women inmates in the La Mesa Prison is an example to follow. The ministry of MOTE, Sandee and I are so grateful for your teaching it is equipping the saints and the evidence of that is the fruit within La Mesa ! Thank you for your example to us and to so many others!
The love of the Lord fills our hearts with such overwhelming joy - It Makes You Just Want to S H O U T PRAISE BE TO GOD!!!
We love you in the Lord Jesus ... Chappy Dave and Sandee
Dr. David M. "Chappy" Walden
CEO - MOTE USA Inc
Fundacion MOTE Dominicana. Inc.
17150 Via Del Campo #102
San Diego, CA 92127
www.MOTE.ws
760 271 4678
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Walk in Unity
WALK IN UNITY
“Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” (Ephesians 4:2)(NIV)
Making allowance for someone else is one of those big challenges I have. How about you? I must exercise my will to be subject to the leading of the Spirit, morning and evening, in order to keep the old nature in check. How about YOU?
This letter to the saints who are in Ephesus would be challenged too. I think Paul struggled with it so he shared what the Spirit prompted him to write, “making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” (Ephesians 4:2).
Chapter four begins the practical section of Ephesians. “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling YOU have received.” (my emphasis) The introduction serves as a bridge connecting all the Apostle Paul had written up to this point. Chapters 1, 2, 3 are theological – now Chapter four begins the practical application. Crossing the bridge from analysis to action, therefore from theology to morality, and from Christian PISTIS (Greek for faith) to Christian ZOES (Greek for life).
Worthy, the Greek word AXIOS is an adverb which refers to SCALES meaning “bringing into equilibrium.” The idea of one thing being the equivalent of another thing. In other words, a Christian’s lifestyle – your practice each day is equivalent to your professional practice in the world.
Paul begins the transition from theology to practice that the reader/listener of this Epistle will be doing what the whole book of Ephesians tells him to do – the ZOES/the life lived worthy – is a balance. A balance that when the Lord directs, is a Spirit filled ZOE! A Christ follower who is led by the Spirit . . . is effective through making allowances for others seeing others more important than self which is called humility. Caring through gentleness, consistent in waiting and reflective by giving away Christ like love is practical faith in action. These are the bridges to walk in unity with God and others. Make the extra effort today to be patient with others in the unity of faith.
In Christ,
Pastor David
“Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” (Ephesians 4:2)(NIV)
Making allowance for someone else is one of those big challenges I have. How about you? I must exercise my will to be subject to the leading of the Spirit, morning and evening, in order to keep the old nature in check. How about YOU?
This letter to the saints who are in Ephesus would be challenged too. I think Paul struggled with it so he shared what the Spirit prompted him to write, “making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” (Ephesians 4:2).
Chapter four begins the practical section of Ephesians. “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling YOU have received.” (my emphasis) The introduction serves as a bridge connecting all the Apostle Paul had written up to this point. Chapters 1, 2, 3 are theological – now Chapter four begins the practical application. Crossing the bridge from analysis to action, therefore from theology to morality, and from Christian PISTIS (Greek for faith) to Christian ZOES (Greek for life).
Worthy, the Greek word AXIOS is an adverb which refers to SCALES meaning “bringing into equilibrium.” The idea of one thing being the equivalent of another thing. In other words, a Christian’s lifestyle – your practice each day is equivalent to your professional practice in the world.
Paul begins the transition from theology to practice that the reader/listener of this Epistle will be doing what the whole book of Ephesians tells him to do – the ZOES/the life lived worthy – is a balance. A balance that when the Lord directs, is a Spirit filled ZOE! A Christ follower who is led by the Spirit . . . is effective through making allowances for others seeing others more important than self which is called humility. Caring through gentleness, consistent in waiting and reflective by giving away Christ like love is practical faith in action. These are the bridges to walk in unity with God and others. Make the extra effort today to be patient with others in the unity of faith.
In Christ,
Pastor David
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Remember That?
“Remember that at that time you were
separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship
in Israel and foreigners to the covenants
of the promise, without hope and without
God in the World.” (Ephesians 2:12)
“Remember” . . . that line spoken by Spock into the mind of Doctor McCoy in the Star Trek Series. . . “Remember” . . . the word was powerfully spoken because it had great significance for the future of mankind . . . that was a time from the make-believe. But in the real world where we human beings live each moment, this important word “remember” takes on eternal significance that determines one’s destiny.
“Remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.”
I do remember that time . . . I remember when I lived my life completely void of God. I remember that I had no interest in Jesus Christ . . . other than to use it in vein! Is this where you are NOW? The word “Remember” has no point of reference or does it? The words “at that time” have no meaning to a non-believer . . . there was no time or date where they can say, “I do remember” that time when I heard the Good News that Jesus forgives. My friend you are hearing or reading it now. Now you have a remember time when these words are going into your mind. You are without excuse. Remember that at that time which is now you are separated from Christ, excluded from citizenship in heaven . . . without hope . . . without the love of God . . . but now that you have a “remember” time you can have newness of life . . . now that is worth remembering!
A life now that is enlightened and eternal. A new life that is glorious! But, it’s up to you to remember that your sin separates. Our Jesus blood seals the covenant of grace; confession sanctifies the soul and redeems the sinner. Remember . . . the blood of the Son of God is precious, priceless and powerful, able to save a wretch like me and you. . . REMEMBER THAT!
In His grace,
Pastor David
separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship
in Israel and foreigners to the covenants
of the promise, without hope and without
God in the World.” (Ephesians 2:12)
“Remember” . . . that line spoken by Spock into the mind of Doctor McCoy in the Star Trek Series. . . “Remember” . . . the word was powerfully spoken because it had great significance for the future of mankind . . . that was a time from the make-believe. But in the real world where we human beings live each moment, this important word “remember” takes on eternal significance that determines one’s destiny.
“Remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.”
I do remember that time . . . I remember when I lived my life completely void of God. I remember that I had no interest in Jesus Christ . . . other than to use it in vein! Is this where you are NOW? The word “Remember” has no point of reference or does it? The words “at that time” have no meaning to a non-believer . . . there was no time or date where they can say, “I do remember” that time when I heard the Good News that Jesus forgives. My friend you are hearing or reading it now. Now you have a remember time when these words are going into your mind. You are without excuse. Remember that at that time which is now you are separated from Christ, excluded from citizenship in heaven . . . without hope . . . without the love of God . . . but now that you have a “remember” time you can have newness of life . . . now that is worth remembering!
A life now that is enlightened and eternal. A new life that is glorious! But, it’s up to you to remember that your sin separates. Our Jesus blood seals the covenant of grace; confession sanctifies the soul and redeems the sinner. Remember . . . the blood of the Son of God is precious, priceless and powerful, able to save a wretch like me and you. . . REMEMBER THAT!
In His grace,
Pastor David
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Mexico MOTE Conference-a Wonderful Success for the Ensenada Prison Ministry
February 9, 2009, at the Newport Beach Hotel, Rosarita Beach, Mexico
The Vision was caught by the Mexican pastors during the Conference for the MOTE Prison Program. Coming from as far away as Oxaca, 162 senior pastors from Baja, Mexico, evangelical churches and the Foursquare Church denomination (supervisor/Bishop Juan Muzquiz Velazque) attended the all-day conference by Dr. David Walden, aka Pastor Chappy.
The first of four conferences planned for 2009 and 2010 was received with excitement! Sixty senior pastors signed up for the MOTE Executive Training Team workshop to engage their churches in the MOTE prison program of Evangelism, Discipleship (CBS Bible studies) and Rehabilitation job development.
Your prayers have been answered. Keep praying and please consider partnering with God in financially supporting this good work that the Lord has called MOTE to do in Mexico.
To God be all the Glory, Pastor Chappy Dave
The Vision was caught by the Mexican pastors during the Conference for the MOTE Prison Program. Coming from as far away as Oxaca, 162 senior pastors from Baja, Mexico, evangelical churches and the Foursquare Church denomination (supervisor/Bishop Juan Muzquiz Velazque) attended the all-day conference by Dr. David Walden, aka Pastor Chappy.
The first of four conferences planned for 2009 and 2010 was received with excitement! Sixty senior pastors signed up for the MOTE Executive Training Team workshop to engage their churches in the MOTE prison program of Evangelism, Discipleship (CBS Bible studies) and Rehabilitation job development.
Your prayers have been answered. Keep praying and please consider partnering with God in financially supporting this good work that the Lord has called MOTE to do in Mexico.
To God be all the Glory, Pastor Chappy Dave
Monday, February 16, 2009
But as for You!
"But as for you" (Titus 2:1)
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Proverbs 18:21)
Today you and I will have choices to make . . . choices that will affect the day . . . your day . . . your well being . . . your outcome for today. Choices you and I will make today, will affect those around us in three ways. The first is “no effect”, the second is “destructive effect”, and the third is the “positive effect”.
No effect means, no effect on 6 or so billion people on this spec called plant earth . . . or do we have an effect? God knows! But, those whom we do come in contact with, that remaining small percentage . . . ahh you and I have a choice. Choice two or three, one or the other. The choices are ours. Yes, we have this wonderful ability to speak a word, offer a facial or body expression or even extend service, or not!
Today you can choose to say nothing to someone who smiles at you. You can choose to frown or wear an angry look, speak the course word or walk past the one who needs a helping hand. It is your choice, and it’s all yours . . . you own it! Consider that whatever you do effects others whom you come in contact with. It is real! Its affect can destroy, if only for a moment for some, eternity for others. God knows! It is your choice and it is powerful. Yes, you can be a powerful person for destruction, it’s a choice given to you freely. What a wonderful God who does leave the decision up to us – he gives us the choice. We can speak life . . . that’s right, or death for life and death are in the power of the tongue.
God gives us the choice to speak life. “Lord, today I choose life in you to give life away to others”, that’s a positive choice. The choice I make today is life. I choose that my words and actions today can encourage a neighbor, can pray for their needs, or can extend a helping hand just as Titus spoke out “But as for you speak the things which are proper”. The positive choice will affect your life and those in your path. That is new life for today.
In Christ, Pastor "Chappy" Dave
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Proverbs 18:21)
Today you and I will have choices to make . . . choices that will affect the day . . . your day . . . your well being . . . your outcome for today. Choices you and I will make today, will affect those around us in three ways. The first is “no effect”, the second is “destructive effect”, and the third is the “positive effect”.
No effect means, no effect on 6 or so billion people on this spec called plant earth . . . or do we have an effect? God knows! But, those whom we do come in contact with, that remaining small percentage . . . ahh you and I have a choice. Choice two or three, one or the other. The choices are ours. Yes, we have this wonderful ability to speak a word, offer a facial or body expression or even extend service, or not!
Today you can choose to say nothing to someone who smiles at you. You can choose to frown or wear an angry look, speak the course word or walk past the one who needs a helping hand. It is your choice, and it’s all yours . . . you own it! Consider that whatever you do effects others whom you come in contact with. It is real! Its affect can destroy, if only for a moment for some, eternity for others. God knows! It is your choice and it is powerful. Yes, you can be a powerful person for destruction, it’s a choice given to you freely. What a wonderful God who does leave the decision up to us – he gives us the choice. We can speak life . . . that’s right, or death for life and death are in the power of the tongue.
God gives us the choice to speak life. “Lord, today I choose life in you to give life away to others”, that’s a positive choice. The choice I make today is life. I choose that my words and actions today can encourage a neighbor, can pray for their needs, or can extend a helping hand just as Titus spoke out “But as for you speak the things which are proper”. The positive choice will affect your life and those in your path. That is new life for today.
In Christ, Pastor "Chappy" Dave
Monday, February 2, 2009
Prison News - Ensenada Prison Ministry Begins
Pastor Dr. David “Chappy” Walden (also known as Pastor Chappy) has been invited by the Foursquare Churches and other evangelical leaders of the Northern Baja Pacific Region to be their keynote speaker on February 9, 2009, at the Rosarito Beach Hotel. Two hundred pastors from the region will be in attendance for the one-day conference. The Christ-Centered Collaboration is creating—sustaining—expanding the prison ministry through evangelism, discipling, and rehabilitation within the four prisons of northern Mexico.
Tijuana -- La Mesa Prison
Ensenada State Prison
Tecate – El Hongo Prison
Mexicali Prison
The opportunity to expand the MOTE Prison Ministry is due to the success in the Dominican Republic. MOTE’s prison ministry project began with the four conferences Pastor Chappy did in 2007-2008. Seven hundred pastors from the Dominican Republic participated and are now engaged in prison reform with the Dominican Republic. Now Mexico has caught the vision!
God’s Word and the indwelling Spirit are THE SOURCE of full life now and forever. Jude 20: “Therefore, my friends, build yourselves, exercise your spirit in your most holy faith” and pray without ceasing in the Holy Spirit … for if you do this in increasing measure you will be a powerful witness, a lighthouse to the world and a strong tower against the evils of the world!
Pastor Chappy has 15 years of ministry in LaMesa Prison in Tijuana. His second church plant in Ensenada has caught the hearts of the pastor in this region, and along with the vision of MOTE, is now ready to exalt Jesus Christ with relationships to evangelize “the people on the edge.”
If you would like to attend the conference, or partner with MOTE financially to help in expanding the prison ministry, please contact MOTE at (760) 317-5960, email pastorchappy@gmail.com, or our visit our website at www.MOTE.ws.
Thank you for your prayers as we move with the authority of God.
Dr. David “Chappy” Walden
Tijuana -- La Mesa Prison
Ensenada State Prison
Tecate – El Hongo Prison
Mexicali Prison
The opportunity to expand the MOTE Prison Ministry is due to the success in the Dominican Republic. MOTE’s prison ministry project began with the four conferences Pastor Chappy did in 2007-2008. Seven hundred pastors from the Dominican Republic participated and are now engaged in prison reform with the Dominican Republic. Now Mexico has caught the vision!
God’s Word and the indwelling Spirit are THE SOURCE of full life now and forever. Jude 20: “Therefore, my friends, build yourselves, exercise your spirit in your most holy faith” and pray without ceasing in the Holy Spirit … for if you do this in increasing measure you will be a powerful witness, a lighthouse to the world and a strong tower against the evils of the world!
Pastor Chappy has 15 years of ministry in LaMesa Prison in Tijuana. His second church plant in Ensenada has caught the hearts of the pastor in this region, and along with the vision of MOTE, is now ready to exalt Jesus Christ with relationships to evangelize “the people on the edge.”
If you would like to attend the conference, or partner with MOTE financially to help in expanding the prison ministry, please contact MOTE at (760) 317-5960, email pastorchappy@gmail.com, or our visit our website at www.MOTE.ws.
Thank you for your prayers as we move with the authority of God.
Dr. David “Chappy” Walden
Sunday, January 18, 2009
The Lord is my Portion
The man heard from God and he became the messenger. He was told to go to the one whose Lord is his portion. The messenger spoke to the one that the Lord had sent him to and the messenger was told to give, the one whose Lord is his portion, the coin with the ten engraved in the precious medal given to him. When the messenger looked directly into the eyes of the one whose Lord is his portion he spoke these words, “The Lord told me to tell you that this coin is for you, but do not look at it’s value, but this is what the Lord has said “This coin represents ten nations that you, the one whose Lord is his portion, will take your ministry and impact ten nations”, says the Lord who is your portion. The messenger put the coin in his hand, clapped it and said, “Wear this coin, display this coin as a memorial to remind you that the Lord has sent his messenger to the one who’s Lord is his portion.”
Is the Lord your portion? Remember He is even when we think or act as if God were far removed. My good friend, He is as near as the words on your lips . . . “Yes, Lord Jesus. You are my portion and I will hope in you!”
Is the Lord your portion? Remember He is even when we think or act as if God were far removed. My good friend, He is as near as the words on your lips . . . “Yes, Lord Jesus. You are my portion and I will hope in you!”
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