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DOC HOLLIDAY (1851-1887) – American Gambler, Gunfighter and Dentist
“Why should I obtain by force that which I can obtain by cheating.”
Of course, I do not agree with him, but many of our politicians would agree with him. Not only the politicians, but many of the wealthy businessmen would agree as well.

DOC HOLLIDAY (1851-1887) – Tahur Estadounidense, Pistolero y Dentista
“Por qué obtener a la fuerza lo que puedo obtener haciendo trampa.”
Desde luego que no estoy de acuerdo con él, pero muchos de los políticos sí lo están, y no solamente los políticos, sino que también muchos de los empresarios.

GUY DE MAUPASSANT (1850-1893) – 19TH Century French Author
“Le voyage est une espèce de porte par où l’on sorte de la réalité comme pour pénétrer dans une réalité inexplorée qui semble un rêve.” That, of course, means, “Travel, like dreams, is a door that opens from the real world into a world that is yet to be.”
Traveling is one of the best educations a person can have. Not only do we learn a lot by traveling, but it also makes our dreams come true.

GUY DE MAUPASSANT (1850-1893) – Escritor Francés del Siglo 19
“Le voyage est une espèce de porte par où l’on sorte de la réalité comme pour pénétrer dans une réalité inexplorée qui semble un rêve.” Desde luego que eso significa, “Viajar, como los sueños, es una puerta que se abre del mundo verdadero a una realidad inexplorada que parece ser un sueño.”
El viajar es una de las mejores educaciones y aprendizajes que uno puede tener. No solamente aprendemos algo, sino que hace que nuestros sueños se conviertan en realidades

MARKUS ZUSAK (1975-Present) – Australian Writer of German Origin
“Sometimes people are beautiful. Not in looks. Not in what they say. Just in what they are.”
Many people are beautiful just because of who they are, They do not need any special talents or abilities. It is their attitude and demeanor that sets them apart from the rest.

MARKUS ZUSAK (1975-Presente) – Escritor Australiano de Origen Alemán
“A veces la gente es bella. No en apariencia. No en lo que dice. Solamente en lo que es.”
Muchas personas son hermosas por lo que son. No necesitan talentos ni habilidades especiales. Es su actitud y comportamiento lo que los destaca de los demás

MAHATMA GANDHI (1869-1948) – Indian Lawyer, Anti-Colonial Nationalist and Political Ethicist.
“Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent than the one derived from fear of punishment.”
Not only is his statement correct, but if applied universally this world would be a much better place than what it is.

MAHATMA GANDHI (1869-1948) – Pensador, Abogado y Político Hinduista
“Hay dos clases de poder. Uno se obtiene por el miedo de ser castigado y el otro por actos de amor. El poder basado en el amor es mil veces más efectivo y permanente que el derivado por el miedo al castigo.”
No solamente tiene la razón, sino que si se aplicara universalmente este mundo sería mucho mejor de lo que es.

LIONEL MESSI (1987-Present) – Argentine Professional Footballer
“There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a happy and smiling child. I always help in any way I can, even if its only by signing an autograph. A child’s smile is worth more than all the money in the world.”
All adults should be nice and kind to children. They are our future. A happy child becomes a happy adult in most cases.

LIONEL MESSI (1987-Presente) – Argentino Jugador Profesional de Fútbol .
“No hay nada más satisfactorio que ver a un niño feliz y sonriente. Siempre he ayudado como puedo incluso si significa solamente firmar un autógrafo. La sonrisa de un niño vale más que cualquier cantidad de dinero en el mundo.”
Todos los adultos deberían ser amables y simpáticos con los niños. Son nuestro futuro. Un niño feliz se convierte en un adulto feliz en la mayoría de los casos.

BALTASAR GRACIAN (1601-1658)

“The first step to ignorance is to boast you know.”
Many times people boast that they know what they really do not know. It is much better just to admit that one does not know but is willing to learn.

 

BALTASAR GRACIAN (1601-1658)

“El primer paso de la ignorancia es presumir saber.”
Mucha gente presume saber lo que en realidad no sabe. Es mucho mejor admitir que uno no sabe hacer algo, pero que está dispuesto a aprender

BENJAMIN NETANYAHU

“History has shown us time and time again that what is right is not what is popular.”
Look at what is popular in the United States, and that is definitely not right. But then again, it is in the Bible. In Isaiah 5:20-21, God speaking through the prophet Isaiah says: “ Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!”
If you look at the politicians in Washington you will understand that they calling good to what is wrong, and bad to what is right. They are also calling their lies truths, and the truths of others lies.

BENJAMÍN NETANYAHU

“La historia nos ha enseñado vez tras vez que lo que es correcto no es lo que es popular.”
Mira lo que es popular en los Estados Unidos, y eso definitivamente no es correcto. La biblia ya lo ha explicado. En Isaías 5:20-21, Dios hablando por medio del profeta Isaías dice: “!!Ay de los que a lo malo dicen bueno, y a lo bueno malo; que hacen de la luz tinieblas, y de las tinieblas luz; que ponen lo amargo por dulce, y lo dulce por amargo!! !!Ay de los sabios en sus propios ojos, y de los que son prudentes delante de sí mismos!!”
Si escuchas a los políticos de Washington verás que a lo malo le llaman bueno, y a lo bueno le llaman malo. También a sus mentiras les llaman verdades, y a las verdades de otros les llaman mentiras.

ANDY WILLIAMS (1927-2012) – American Pop Singer

“The important things are children, honesty, integrity and faith.”
One needs to love children because they desperately need it and because it will make a big difference in their lives. We need to be honest with each other, have integrity, and live by faith. If all of us were to do those four things this world would be a much better place than it is right now.

ANDY WILLIAMS (1927-2012) – Cantante Estadounidense

“Las cosas importantes son los niños, la honestidad, la integridad y la fe.”
Uno debe amar a los niños porque lo necesitan desesperadamente y porque hace una gran diferencia en sus vidas. Necesitamos ser honestos los unos con los otros, tener integridad, y vivir por fe. Si todos hiciéramos esas cuatro cosas este mundo estaría mucho mejor de lo que está actualmente.

 

MARGARET THATCHER (1925-2013) –

                      British Stateswoman/Prime Minister 1979-1990
“The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples’ money.”
She was right on target. Socialism has not produced positive results in any country. Unfortunately there is a political party in our country – the USA – that is inclined to believe in that, and wants to impose it to us the normal citizens.

MARGARET THATCHER (1925-2013) – Política Británica/Primer Ministro 1979-1990
“El problema con el socialismo es que eventualmente a uno se le acaba el dinero de otra gente.”
Tenía toda la razón. El socialismo no ha funcionado bien en ningún país. Desafortunadamente hay un partido político en nuestro país – Los Estados Unidos de América – que se inclina a creer eso, y quiere imponérnoslo a nosotros los ciudadanos.

BILLY GRAHAM (1918-2018) – American Evangelist
“The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.”
Many people cannot handle fame and fortune because they do not have the proper character nor enough faith in God. Many of the ones who do not have God in their lives do not have wisdom because wisdom comes from God.
BILLY GRAHAM (1918-2018) – Evangelista Norteamericano
“El mayor legado que uno les puede pasar a sus hijos y a sus nietos no es dinero ni otras cosas materiales acumuladas durante la vida de uno, sino un legado de carácter y fe.”
Mucha gente no puede manejar la fama ni la fortuna, porque no tienen el carácter adecuado ni la suficiente fe en Dios. Muchas de las personas quienes no tienen a Dios en sus vidas no tienen sabiduría, porque la sabiduría viene de Dios.

 

VICTOR HUGO (1802-1885) – French Author

“Short as life is, we make it still shorter by the careless waste of time.”
He was right because most people do not really appreciate life. They abuse their bodies and live life carelessly. Because of that they die before their time, and they fail to enjoy life to the fullest. Enjoy life and do the best you can, because you will not have a second chance.

VíCTOR HUGO (1802-1885) – Escritor Francés

“Tan corta como es la vida, la hacemos más corta por el tiempo que gastamos descuidadamente.”
Tenía mucha razón, porque la mayoría de la gente, en realidad, no aprecia la vida. Abusan de sus cuerpos, y viven una vida desenfrenada. Por esa razón mueren antes de su tiempo, y no disfrutan la vida a lo máximo. Disfruta tu vida haciendo lo mejor que puedas, porque no tendrás una segunda oportunidad.

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SIMON BOLIVAR (1783-1830) – Venezuelan Military, Politician and Founder of the Republics of Grand Colombia and Bolivia.
“The man of honor does not have another country than the one where the citizens’ rights are protected, and humanity’s sacred character is respected.” He fought for that all his life. It would be great if some world leaders would think that way today.
SIMÓN BOLÍVAR (1783-1830) – Militar, Político Venezolano y Fundador de las Repúblicas de la Gran Colombia y Bolivia.
“El hombre de honor no tiene más patria que aquella en que se protegen los derechos de los ciudadanos y se respeta el carácter sagrado de la humanidad.”

 

GLENN CAMPBELL (1936 – 2017) – American Singer
“There’s no pillow as soft as a clear conscience.” In other words, when one has a clear conscience one can sleep like a baby because there is nothing to hide, and nothing to fear. There’s a lot of truth to Glenn Campbell’s statement.

GLENN CAMPBELL (1936 – 2017) – Cantante Estadounidense
“No hay almohada tan suavecita como una conciencia limpia.” En otras palabras, si uno tiene la conciencia limpia uno puede dormir como un bebecito, porque no hay nada que esconder, y nada a que temerle. Hay mucha verdad en la declaración de Glenn Campbell

 

TED CRUZ (1970 – Present) – American Lawyer, Politician and US Senator.

“If you hate the Jewish people, you are not reflecting the teachings of Christ.” Truer words have not been spoken. He is right on target. How can a person say he is a Christian, and hate the Jewish people – God’s chosen people? We are to love them and pray for them on a daily basis. Read Genesis 12:3 and Psalm 122:6.

TED CRUZ (1970 – Presente) – Abogado, Político y Senador Norteamericano

“Si odias a la gente judía, no reflejas las enseñanzas de Cristo.” Son palabras de sabiduría. Él tiene toda la razón. ¿Cómo puede uno decir que es cristiano, y al mismo tiempo odiar a los judíos – el pueblo escogido de Dios? Debemos amarlos, y orar por ellos todos los días. Lee Génesis 12:3 y Salmo 122:6.

ALBERTO MORAVIA (1907-1990) – Italian Novelist and Journalist

“It is what we are forced to do that forms our character, not what we do of our own free will.”

Problems, trials, challenges and difficult times form our character. Without them we would not really know who we are.

ALBERTO MORAVIA (1907-1990) – Novelista y Periodista Italiano

“Lo que estamos forzados a hacer es lo que forma nuestro carácter, no lo que hacemos por nuestro propio albedrío.”

Los problemas, las pruebas, los retos, y los tiempos difíciles forman nuestro carácter. Sin ellos ni sabríamos quienes somos.

DONALD TRUMP – President of the United States of America

“I like thinking big. If you are going to be thinking, you might as well think big.”

Small minds think small, and for that reason they really never accomplish anything big. In order to succeed, one has to think big, have a dream, have vision, and act. Those elements need to be present.

DONALD TRUMP – Presidente de los Estados Unidos de América

“Me gusta pensar a lo grande. Si vas a estar pensando, más vale que pienses a lo grande.”

Las mentes pequeñas piensan a lo pequeño, y por esa razón casi nunca logran algo grande. Para triunfar, uno tiene que pensar a lo grande, tener un sueño, tener visión, y actuar. Esos elementos tienen que estar presentes.

THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743 – 1826) – American Statesman, Diplomat, Lawyer and Third President of the USA.

“Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.”

You are not necessarily what you think or what you do, but you are definitely what you do. Your actions speaks much louder than your words. Let your actions do your talking.

THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826) – Político, Diplomático, Abogado y Tercer Presidente de los Estados Unidos de América.

¿Quieres saber quién eres? No preguntes. ¡Actúa! La acción te delineará y te definirá.”

No eres necesariamente lo que piensas o lo que dices, sino sí eres definitivamente lo que haces. Tu acción habla mucho más fuerte que tus palabras. Habla por medio de tus acciones.

FRANCISCO DE QUEVEDO (1580 – 1645) – Famous Spanish Author

“He who spends time repenting about his past, loses the present and jeopardizes the future.”

He was correct in saying that. Some people spend so much time worrying about the past, which they cannot change, and fail to enjoy the present, much less the future. The past is good to learn from it, but not to dwell in it. Not much good comes from reliving old memories.

FRANCISCO DE QUEVEDO (1580 – 1645) – Escritor Famoso Español.

“El que pasa tiempo arrepintiéndose del pasado, pierde el presente y arriesga el futuro.”

Tenía toda la razón en decir eso. Algunas personas pasan su tiempo preocupándose del pasado sin poderlo cambiar, y no disfrutan el presente mucho menos el futuro. El pasado solamente es bueno para aprender algo de él, pero no para revivirlo. No se gana uno nada con ir al pasado. No se puede vivir de puras memorias.

CHARLES DE GAULLE (1890-1970) – French Army Officer and President of French Republic.

“I have come to the conclusion that politics are too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.” Looking at the Congress of our nation, the United States of America, I believe he was one hundred percent correct.

CHARLES DE GAULLE (1890-1970) – Oficial en el Ejército Francés y Presidente de la República Francesa.

“He llegado a la conclusión que la política es un asunto demasiado serio para dejárselo a los políticos.” Al ver el congreso de los Estados Unidos de América tenemos que concluir que estaba cien por ciento correcto.

SEAN CONNERY (1930 – Present) – Scottish Actor and Producer

“Nothing is impossible, only mathematically improbable.” He almost agrees with the Bible. In Mark 10:27 Jesus said: “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.” In Mark 9:23, Jesus said: “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” The key, of course, is to have faith and truly believe.

SEAN CONNERY (1930 – Presente) – Actor y Productor Escocés

“Nada es imposible, simplemente matemáticamente improbable.” Él casi concuerda con la biblia. En Marcos 10:27, Jesucristo dijo: “Para los hombres es imposible; mas para Dios, no; porque todas las cosas son posibles para Dios.” En Marcos 9:23, Jesucristo dijo: “Si puedes creer, al que cree todo es posible.” La clave, desde luego, es tener fe y realmente creer en Dios.

BENJAMIN NETANYAHU (1949 – Present) – Israeli Politician, Current Prime Minister of Israel.

“The truth is that if Israel were to put down its arms there would be no more Israel. If the Arabs were to put down their arms there would be no more war.”

The Arab world wants to destroy the Jewish state and race forever. They have nothing but hatred for the Jewish people, who just happen to be God’s chosen people. God will always protect them because of the covenant He made with them.

BENJAMÍN NETANYAHU (1949 – Presente) – Político Israelita y Primer Ministro de Israel.

“La verdad es que si Israel dejara las armas no habría más Israel. Si los árabes dejaran las armas no habría más guerra.”

El mundo árabe quiere destruir al estado israelita y a la raza judía para siempre. Tienen puro odio hacia la gente judía, quienes han sido escogidos por Dios. Dios siempre los protegerá por el convenio que él hizo con ellos.

RABBI A.Y. KOOK (1865-1935) – Orthodox Rabbi, Jewish Thinker and Torah Scholar
“I don’t speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don’t have the power to be silent.”
His statement and philosophy are very a propos for our time. The way the American government is right now, we should not keep quiet. One political party is doing its best to take us into “socialism.” Socialism has not worked anywhere else in the world, so why would it work here?

RABÍ A. Y. KOOK (1865-1935) – Rabí Ortodoxo, Pensador Judío y Erudito en la Torá
“No hablo porque tengo el poder de hablar; hablo porque no tengo el poder de mantener el silencio.”
Su declaración y filosofía son perfectas para estos tiempos. Cómo está nuestro gobierno estadounidense, no deberíamos mantener el silencio. Un partido político está haciendo todo lo posible para llevarnos al socialismo. Éste no ha dado buenos resultados en ninguna parte del mundo, ¿Qué nos hace creer que funcionaria bien en nuestro país?

RICARDO MONTALBAN (1920 -2009) – Mexican Actor

“Politics is too partisan, and sometimes patriotism is cast aside. Patriotism is honor and love of your country and your brothers and sisters. With politics I get the impression that it’s all about what’s good for the party and not necessarily what’s good for the country.”

Although he wrote this quite a few years ago, it hits the nail right on the head. Right now we are living almost completely under partisan politics, and love of our country and patriotism have been cast aside and maybe even completely discarded. It is sad, but true.

RICARDO MONTALBÁN (1920-2009) – Actor Mexicano

“La política es muy partidaria, y a veces el patriotismo se echa al lado. El patriotismo es el honor y amor a nuestro país y a nuestros hermanos. Con la política me da la impresión que todo se trata de lo que es bueno para el partido y no necesariamente lo que es bueno para el país.”

Aunque lo escribió hace muchos años pasados, le da al clavo en la pura cabeza. Actualmente estamos viviendo completamente bajo una política partidaria, y el amor hacia nuestro país y el patriotismo se han echado al lado, y tal vez hasta se hayan descartado. Es triste, pero muy verdadero.

MARIO MORENO CANTINFLAS (1911-1993) – Mexican Actor and Comedian

“I don’t suspect anybody, but I distrust everyone.”

Basically what he was trying to say is that we should be careful and not trust everyone because many people have wrong intentions. An ounce of preventions can go a long way, and it is better to be safe than sorry.

 

MARIO MORENO CANTINFLAS (1911-1993) – Actor y Comediante Mexicano

“No sospecho de nadie, pero desconfío de todos.”

Básicamente lo que quería ensenarnos es que debemos tener cuidado en quien confiamos, porque mucha gente tiene malas intenciones. Prevenir es mucho mejor que lamentar. Una onza de prevención puede librarnos de un fracaso grandísimo.

MARIO MORENO CANTINFLAS (1911-1993) – Mexican Actor and Comedian

“We are in an era, in which man, scientifically and technologically …is a giant, but morally…is a pigmy.”

Truer words have not been spoken. Although he said this quite a few years ago, it is even more true today than then. Technologically we are making tremendous strides, but morally we are moving farther and farther away from God.

MARIO MORENO CANTINFLAS (1911-1993) – Actor y Comediante Mexicano

“Estamos en una era, en la que el hombre, científica y tecnológicamente …es un gigante, pero moralmente…es un pigmeo.”

Palabras más verdaderas no se han hablado. Aunque hace muchos años que lo dijo, es más verdadero hoy que entonces. Tecnológicamente vamos haciendo tremendo progreso, pero moralmente nos vamos alejando más y más de Dios.

 

ALBERT EINSTEIN (1879-1955) – German-born Theoretical Physicist

“Giving an example is not the main way to influence others, it is the only way.”

He was correct in saying that. People may listen to what one says, but they actually do what they see one do. Actions speak a lot louder than words.

ALBERT EINSTEIN (1879-1955) – Científico Judío Alemán

“Dar el ejemplo no es la única manera de influir sobre los demás, es la única manera.”

Tenia toda la razón cuando dijo eso. La gente puede escuchar lo que uno dice, pero hace lo que uno hace. Las acciones hablan mucho más fuerte que las palabras.

ARISTOTLE (384 BC – 322 BC) – Classical Greek Philosopher

“The wise man never says everything he thinks, but he always thinks everything he says.”

We should always think before we talk or act, but we should not always say everything we think. That is the wisest way to act because all of us have bad, harming, and unproductive thoughts that can get us in trouble.

ARISTÓTELES (384 AC – 322 AC) – Filósofo Clásico Griego

“El sabio no dice nunca todo lo que piensa, pero siempre piensa todo lo que dice.”

Siempre debemos pensar bien antes de hablar o actuar, y no debemos decir siempre lo que pensamos. Esa es la manera más sabia de actuar, porque todos tenemos pensamientos malos, dañinos que no son productivos. Esos pensamientos pudieran causarnos problemas.

ARTHUR SCHNITZLER (1862-1931) – Austrian Author and Dramatist
“To be prepared is important, to know how to wait for it is yet more, but to take advantage of the proper moment is the key to life.”
If we do not take advantage of an excellent opportunity when it arises, we may never see it again. That could be the difference between success and failure in our life.

ARTHUR SCHNITZLER (1862-1931) – Autor y Dramaturgo Austriaco
“Estar preparado es importante, saber esperarlo es aún más, pero aprovechar el momento adecuado es la clave de la vida.”
Si no aprovechamos una excelente oportunidad cuando se nos presenta, es posible que jamás volvamos a tenerla. Eso puede ser la diferencia entre nuestro éxito o fracaso

GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ (1927-2014 – Colombian Novelist

“I have learned that a man only has the right to look down at another man when he has to help him get up.”
We should not look down on people because of their job, car, house, religion, sex, age, race, nationality, educational level, financial status, physical appearance, political affiliation, or for any other reason. God looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7) of people and we should do the same.
GABRIEL GARCÍA MÁRQUEZ (1927-2014) – Escritor Colombiano
“He aprendido que un hombre sólo tiene derecho a mirar a otro hacia abajo cuando ha de ayudarle a levantarse.”
No debemos mirar hacia abajo a las personas por su trabajo, coche, casa, religión, sexo, edad, raza, nacionalidad, nivel de educación, estado financiero, apariencia física, afiliación política, ni por ninguna otra razón. Dios ve el corazón (1 Samuel 16:7) de la persona, y nosotros debemos hacer lo mismo.

MARY LOU COOK (1908-1944) – American Actress, Singer and Dancer

“Seek not outside yourself, heaven is within.”

She was correct, because the Holy Spirit lives in us if we are born-again Christian people. Many people look everywhere for God, except within themselves.

MARY LOU COOK (1908-1944) – Actriz, Cantante y Bailarina Norteamericana

“No busques fuera de ti, el cielo está en ti.”

Tenía razón porque el Espíritu Santo vive en las personas quienes han recibido a Jesucristo como su Señor y Salvador. Mucha gente busca a Dios por dondequiera, menos en su propia vida.

ALBERT CAMUS (1913-1960) – French Philosopher, Author and Journalist

Albert Camus said: “La vie est la somme de tous vos choix,” which of course means, “Life is the sum of all your choices.” It simply means that the choices we make today are the ones that dictate how our future will be. We have to be careful with the decisions we make, as all of them have consequences – those consequences may be positive or negative.

ALBERT CAMUS (1913-1960) – Filósofo, Autor y Periodista Francés

Albert Camus dijo: “La vie est la Somme de tous vos choix,” lo que significa, “La vida es la suma de todas sus elecciones.” Simplemente significa que las elecciones que hacemos hoy son las que deciden nuestro futuro. Tenemos que tener mucho cuidado con las decisiones que hacemos, porque todas ellas tienen consecuencias – ya sean positivas o negativas

ANAXAGORAS (500 B.C. – 428 B.C.) – Pre-Socratic Greek Philosopher.

“If you deceive me once, it is your fault; if you deceive me twice, it’s mine.”

He hit the nail right on the head. We should learn from our mistakes and not keep on making the same mistake over and over.

ANAXÁGORAS (500 A.C. – 428 A.C.) – Filósofo Griego

“Si me engañas una vez, tuya es la culpa; si me engañas dos, es mía.”

Le dio al clavo en la pura cabeza. Debemos aprender de nuestros errores y no volver a cometer el mismo error.

CONCEPCION ARENAL (1820-1893) – Spanish Writer and Activist
“Love is to the child as the sun is to the flowers; bread is not enough: he needs to be caressed, so he can be good and strong.”
She is correct! A child needs attention, love, caresses and assurance, so he can grow up to be a well-rounded person. Unfortunately many children do not receive that from their parents or adults who are around them.

CONCEPCIÓN ARENAL (1820-1893) – Escritora y Activista Española
“El amor es para el niño como el sol para las flores; no le basta pan: necesita caricias para ser bueno y fuerte.”
¡Tiene toda la razón! El niño necesita recibir atención, amor, caricias y seguridad para que pueda crecer a ser una persona bien equilibrada. Desafortunadamente muchos niños no reciben eso de sus padres ni de las personas quienes los rodean.

C.S. LEWIS (1898-1963) – British Writer and Theologian

“The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.”

We are not righteous because of our own efforts, but rather because God is righteous and He bestows that righteousness on us. By the same token, we do not receive salvation because of our goodness, holiness or righteousness, but rather because of God’s grace to us.

C.S. LEWIS (1898-1963) – Escritor y Teólogo Británico

“El cristiano no piensa que Dios nos amará, porque somos buenos, sino que Dios nos hará buenos porque nos ama.”

No somos justos o buenos por nuestros propios esfuerzos, sino porque Dios es justo, bueno, y él nos bendice con su justicia y amor. Igualmente, no recibimos la salvación porque la merezcamos, sino que la recibimos por la bondad, el amor, la dignidad, la santidad y la gracia de Dios.

SUNDAY ADELAJA (1967 – Present) – Christian Pastor in Kiev, Ukraine

“The misconception that foreigners are impoverished and under privileged give rise to arrogance and feeling of superiority.”

Unfortunately, many Americans are totally ignorant of how other people are in other countries and how they actually live. To speak a foreign language in public in our country is frowned upon by many people, while in Europe many people speak several languages and are proud of it. We definitely need to correct our misconceptions about foreign people.

 

SUNDAY ADELAJA (1967 – Presente) – Pastor Cristiano en Kiev, Ucrania.

“El concepto equivocado que los extranjeros son empobrecidos y están muy necesitados le da permiso a la arrogancia y a un sentido de superioridad.”

Desafortunadamente muchos norteamericanos ignoran totalmente cómo viven las personas en otros países y cómo son. Hablar una lengua extranjera en nuestro país no es bien visto, mientras que en Europa muchas personas orgullosamente hablan tres, cuatro o cinco lenguas. Definitivamente tenemos que remediar ese concepto erróneo que tenemos sobre los extranjeros.

TONY EVANS – American Pastor y Autor

“God will meet you where you are in order to take you where He wants you to go.”

Many people think they have to clean themselves and make big changes before they can come to God. That is not true. God will meet you where you are, and then He will help you change to make you the person He wants you to be.

TONY EVANS – Pastor Estadounidense y Autor

“Dios te encuentra donde estás para llevarte adonde él quiere que vayas.”

Muchas personas piensan que tienen que limpiarse y cambiar antes de venir a Dios. Eso no es verdad. Dios te encontrará donde estés, y luego él te ayudará a cambiar para que seas la persona que él desea que seas.

ALISTAIR BEGG (1952-Present) – American Pastor, Born in Glasgow, Scotland

“There is no one who is insignificant in the purpose of God.”
God has a purpose for each and every one of us. We are important to Him, and we should help Him accomplish His mission. His mission is that every person should come to repentance and accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. The apostle Peter explains it this way in 2 Peter 3:9 – “ The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward]us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” Do not belittle yourself because you are very important to God.

ALISTAIR BEGG (1952 – Presente – Pastor Estadounidense, Nacido en Glasgow, Escocia
“No hay nadie quien sea insignificante en el propósito de Dios.”
Dios tiene un propósito para cada uno de nosotros. Somos importantes para él, y debemos ayudarle a cumplir su misión. Su misión es que cada uno se arrepienta y acepte a Jesucristo como su Señor y Salvador. El apóstol Pedro lo explica así en 2 Pedro 3:9 – “El Señor no retarda su promesa, según algunos la tienen por tardanza, sino que es paciente para con nosotros, no queriendo que ninguno perezca, sino que todos procedan al arrepentimiento.” No te menosprecies eres muy importante para Dios.

ARISTOTLE

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”
In other words, an educated person should be able to look at different philosophies, religions, dogmas, fads and ideas without accepting them if they do not meet a sound criteria already established.

ARISTÓTOLES

“Es la marca de una mente educada de poder entretener un pensamiento sin aceptarlo.”
En otras palabras, una persona educada debe poder mirar, escuchar, y pensar en diferentes filosofías, religiones, dogmas, e ideas sin aceptarlas si no cumplen con un sano criterio ya establecido.

ALBERT EINSTEIN

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”
When one has a vivid imagination, one seeks the needed knowledge to accomplish what one has imagined. Most, if not all, inventions come from a vivid imagination. Dreams, before becoming realities, are products of the imagination. If you cannot imagine your dreams becoming realities they never will.

ALBERT EINSTEIN

“La imaginación es más importante que el conocimiento. El conocimiento está limitado. La imaginación rodea todo el mundo.”
Si uno tiene una imaginación viva, uno busca el conocimiento necesario para lograr lo que uno ha imaginado. La mayoría, o tal vez todas, las invenciones vienen de una imaginación viva. Los sueños, antes de hacerse realidades, son productos de la imaginación. Si no puedes imaginar que tus sueños se conviertan en realidades jamás se realizarán.

ARISTOTLE

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
Although this is extremely important, it is not the beginning of wisdom. The Bible tells us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom – Proverb 9:10 and 1:7, Psalm 111:10. Knowing God, and knowing who we are in Him that is the best wisdom we can have.

ARISTÓTELES

“El conocerse a uno mismo es el comienzo de la sabiduría.”
Aunque esa declaración es de suma importancia, no es el comienzo de la sabiduría. La biblia nos dice que el temor de Dios es el comienzo de la sabiduría – Proverbios 9:10 y 1:7, también el Salmo 111:10. El conocer a Dios, y saber quiénes somos en él, esa es la verdadera sabiduría.

MARK CAINE – Author

“The first step of success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.”
Unfortunately many people stay trapped in their original environment. Then they blame the environment for their lack of success. We should rise above our environment and our circumstances if we want to succeed. Success belongs to those of us who have a vision, seek it, prepare for it, and work hard to achieve it.

MARK CAINE – Autor

“El primer paso hacia el éxito se toma cuando uno se niega a ser cautivo del ambiente en el cual uno se encuentra inicialmente.”
Desafortunadamente mucha gente se queda atrapada en su ambiente original. Luego culpan al ambiente por su falta de no tener éxito. Debemos exaltarnos sobre el ambiente y las circunstancias si queremos tener éxito. El éxito nos pertenece a los que tenemos visión, la buscamos, nos preparamos, y trabajamos duro para cumplirla.

MARK ZUCKERBERG (1984-Present) – American Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

“The biggest risk is not taking any risk…In a world that’s changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.”
If a person wants to succeed, he has to embrace change, and cannot be afraid of taking risks. If you want to fail, do not accept change, and do not take any risks.

MARK ZUCKERBERG (1984-Presente) – Empresario en Tecnología y Filántropo Americano

“El mayor riesgo es no tomar ningún riesgo…En un mundo que va cambiando rápidamente, la única estrategia garantizada a fracasar es no tomar riesgos.”
Si una persona quiere tener éxito, tiene que abrazar el cambio, y no puede temer tomar riesgos. Si quieres fracasar, no aceptes cambios, y no tomes riesgos

OSCAR WILDE (1854-1900) – Irish Poet and Playwright

“What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise.”

This life is a learning process, and the best way to learn is when we go through trials and tribulations. There is no better school than the school of hard knocks. Bitter struggles make us stronger, wiser and more practical.

OSCAR WILDE (1854-1900) – Poeta y Dramaturgo Irlandés

“Lo que nos parece ser pruebas amargas frecuentemente son bendiciones disfrazadas.”

Esta vida es un proceso de aprendizaje, y la mejor manera de aprender es cuando pasamos por pruebas y tribulaciones. No hay mejor escuela que las experiencias duras de la vida, porque nos hacen más fuertes, sabios y prácticos.

CHARLES DARWIN (1809-1882) – English Naturalist, Geologist and Biologist

“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.”
Of course, he was referring to evolution. I don’t believe in evolution because I believe in creation. However if we apply his statement to human beings, it is true. The people who are most responsive to change will succeed, and the ones who are not will encounter difficulties along the road of life.

CHARLES DARWIN (1809-1882) – Naturalista, Geólogo y Biólogo Inglés

“No son los más fuertes de las especies los que sobreviven, ni los más inteligentes, sino los respondientes al cambio.”
Desde luego que él se refería a la evolución. Yo no creo en la evolución, sino en la creación. Sin embargo, si le aplicamos su declaración a la humanidad es verdadera. Las personas quienes son más respondientes al cambio llegan al éxito, mientras que las que no lo son encuentran dificultades en los caminos de la vida.

LEONARD COHEN (1934-2016) – Canadian Poet, Song Writer, Singer and Novelist

“Love has no cure, but it is the only medicine for all ills.”

A life without love is a worthless one. All of us need to love and to be loved. The Bible tells us that love covers a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8).

LEONARD COHEN (1934-2016) – Poeta, Compositor, Cantante y Novelista Canadiense

“El amor no tiene cura, pero es la única medicina para todos los males.”

Una vida sin amor no vale nada. Todos necesitamos amar y ser amados. La biblia nos dice que el amor cubre una multitud de pecados (1 Pedro 4:8

COCO CHANEL

COCO CHANEL (1883-1971) – French Fashion Designer and Business Woman.

Coco Chanel said: “Combien de soucis on perd quand on décide de ne pas être quelque chose mais d’être quelqu’un,” which of course means, “ How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone.”

Everyone is trying to be something, but it is much better just to be someone, and for that someone to be ourselves. Just try to be you, not something, and definitely not someone else.

coco chanel (1883-1971) – Diseñadora Francesa y Mujer Negociante.

Coco Chanel dijo: “Combien de soucis on perd quand on décide de ne pas être quelque chose mais d’être quelqu’un,” que desde luego significa, “¡De cuántas preocupaciones nos desprendemos cuando decidimos dejar de ser algo para ser alguien!”

Todos tratamos de ser algo, pero es mucho mejor simplemente de ser alguien, y que ese alguien sea uno mismo. Trata de ser tú, no algo, y definitivamente no otra persona.

HELEN KELLER (1880-1968) – American Author, Political Activist and Lecturer

“When one door closes, another opens. But we often look so regretfully upon the closed door that we don’t see the one that has opened for us.”

We focus so much on the past and on situations that have come to their conclusion that we fail to see the opportunities staring us in the face.

HELEN KELLER (1880-1968) – Autora, Activista Política y Lectora Estadounidense

“Cuando una puerta se cierra, otra se abre. Pero solemos quedarnos mirando a la puerta cerrada por tanto tiempo, que no vemos a la otra que se nos ha abierto.”

Nos enfocamos tanto en el pasado, y en situaciones que ya han llegado a su conclusión que no vemos las oportunidades en frente de nosotros.

FRIDA KAHLO (1907-1954) – Mexican Artist

“Feet, what do I want them for if I have wings to fly.”

In other words, she was confident in her abilities to succeed. We too should have confidence in ourselves and in our God. We faith, confidence, abilities, and perseverance everything is possible for us. The Bible tells us in Mark 9:3 that everything is possible for us if we believe. The question for you is…Do you really believe in yourself?

FRIDA KAHLO (1907-1954) – Artista Mexicana

“Pies, para qué los quiero si tengo alas para volar.”

En otras palabras, ella tenía confianza en su habilidad de sobresalir. Nosotros también debemos de tener esa confianza y seguridad en nosotros mismos y en Dios. Con fe, confianza, habilidad, y perseverancia todo es posible. En Marcos 9:23, la biblia nos dice que todo es posible para nosotros si podemos creer. La pregunta para ti es…¿En realidad, crees en ti mismo?

ALLAN BLOOM (1930-1992) – American Philosopher

“Education is the movement from darkness to light.”

A person who has no education is living in the dark. He or she needs a quality education to learn many, many things that are extremely useful for him or for her to succeed in this society and to reach his or her God-given potential. Learning should be a never-ending experience for every single one of us.

ALLAN BLOOM (1930-1992) – Filósofo Estadounidense

“La educación es el movimiento de la oscuridad a la luz.”

La persona sin educación vive en la oscuridad. La educación es muy necesaria para aprender muchas cosas que se necesitan no solamente para vivir, sino que también para tener éxito en esta vida. Una persona no puede lograr su potencial sin la educación necesaria. El aprendizaje debe ser un proceso continuo en nuestras vidas.

FRIEDRICH HEGEL (1770-18310 – German Philosopher

“Being independent from public opinion is the first formal condition to achieve something great.”

If we have a great idea or an invention, we cannot worry as to what other people may think or say. By the same token, if we have a special given talent in any given area we should develop it without worrying as to what other people may or may not think. For a variety of reasons people may try to dissuade us from fulfilling and achieving our true potential.

FRIEDRICH HEGEL (1770-1831) – filósofo Alemán

“Ser independiente de la opinión pública es la primera condición formal para lograr algo grande.”

Si tenemos una idea o invención excelente no podemos mortificarnos por lo que piensen o no piensen otras personas. Igualmente, si tenemos un talento especial en cualquier área, debemos desarrollarlo sin preocuparnos de lo que piensen o no piensen los demás. Por una variedad de razones otras personas pueden tratar de desanimarnos de lograr nuestro verdadero potencial.

MICHELANGELO (1475-1564) – Italian Sculptor, Painter, Architect and Poet

“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aims too high, but on setting our aims too low, and achieving our mark.”

Most of us do not reach our full potential because for lack of vision we simply set our goals too low. We even make excuses to justify why we do not accomplish more, and that makes us feel good about ourselves.

MIGUEL ANGEL BUONARROTI (1475-1564) – Escultor, Pintor, Arquitecto y Poeta Italiano

“El mayor peligro para la mayoría de nosotros no es que nuestra meta sea demasiado alta y que no la alcancemos, sino que sea demasiado baja y la consigamos.”

La mayoría de nosotros no logramos alcanzar nuestro verdadero potencial, porque por falta de visión fijamos nuestra meta muy baja. Luego, para sentirnos bien, hacemos excusas para justificar por qué no pudimos lograr más.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GET DIFFERENT RESULTS

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting to get different results. That has not worked in the past, is not working today, and will not work in the future. If you want to get different and hopefully better results you have to change yourself, change your environment or change whatever is necessary to achieve what you want to achieve.
If you really want to receive different and better results than what you have been getting, then your first step is to realize and admit to yourself that you need to change things. Yes, you have to change your way of proceeding, but to do that you have to change your way of thinking, but you cannot change your way of thinking, unless you change the input that is going in to your mind and your brain.
In Romans 12:2, the apostle Paul tells us: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, acceptable and perfect will of God.” In other words, to be a good Christian we have to transform our way of thinking. Without doing that, we are still running our own lives the way we see fit, instead of following the word of God. As we all know, God’s ways are totally opposite to the ways of this world. God’s ways are based on wisdom, grace and love, while ours are normally based on self-gratification and greed.
Yes, we have to change what we allow to come in to our mind and to our brain. The only way we can do that is by being selective as to what we choose to permit to come in and to what we close the door. If what we have done before has not given us positive results, then we have to investigate other venues. That might mean doing some research to find out what is viable, feasible, positive and practical considering all the circumstances.
We do not have to be a rocket scientist to find out what is viable, feasible and practical for us to engage in improving our situation. It could be going back to college, training in a different field, moving to a different place, dropping friendships that could be holding us back from achieving our goals, leaving bad habits behind, maybe acquiring new habits that would help us succeed, and so on. There is a myriad of things we can do to change our lives for the better.
If you have been getting negative results, maybe it is time for you to apply some of the ideas I mentioned in this article. By trying you have nothing to lose, but low self-esteem, frustrations, disappointments and failure. If this article has helped you see your life in a different light, send me an email. God bless you!
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STEPS IN SOLVING A PROBLEM

All of us encounter problems. Some are big, some are not so big, and some are rather small or insignificant. Some we have to solve, while others can be ignored because they will care of themselves. Many times the things we worry might happen never happen. However when they do happen, there are steps we can follow to solve even the biggest problems.
The first step is to realize we have a problem. There is no way we can solve a problem if we do not recognize the fact that indeed it does exist, and that it is an inconvenience to us in one way or another. We cannot run away from problems, we have to meet them head on. Many of them if we ignore them, they only get worse. Many people, for whatever reason, do not recognize they have a problem, and therefore cannot solve it.
What are the problems that people do not recognize? Alcoholics hardly ever recognize that they have a drinking problem. They say they are social drinkers. Drugs users do not recognize their dependency on drugs. They may say it is medicine or just an energy booster. A person who has an anger problem may say that he has a strong personality, or that he is just that way. That however just gives more life to the problem.
The second step, of course is, to know what the problem is, not the symptoms as we stated previously. Let me give you an example; maybe your car does not start, and you think it is because it is out of gasoline. You put gasoline into the tank, and the car still does not start. Then you think it is the battery, so you buy a new one, and then in a day or two the new battery goes dead. It is only then when you find out that the real problem is the alternator, so you have a new one installed, and your problem is solved.
The third step in solving a problem is to come up with two or three solutions to solve the problem. Many times what would be the best solution is not the one you should choose. The reasons are simple; it could be too expensive, it could take too long, or the resources are not available. Then you go to the second best solution, and if that is feasible, practical and doable, that is the one you choose. If it is not, then you go to the next best solution.
The fourth step is to field test your solution. That means try it out to see if it really works. If it does, your problem is solved. If it does not, then you try another solution. If you follow the four steps mentioned, you can solve any problem. It can be a short-time solution or a long-time one. It might be a short-range solution, or it may be a long-range.
A short-range solution can be one where you just solve the problem for a short period of time because it is a short-range problem. For example, your car breaks down, and you need to get to work, so you borrow a car until you can fix yours. That would solve your problem momentarily. A long-range solution would be where you would buy a new car or a much better one than your old one, so that you would not have that problem again.
A short-time solution may be one where you solve the problem immediately. The long-time one may be where you want to work at something you truly enjoy, and at the same time earn quite a bit of money doing it. You may have to attend college for several years if it is a profession, or if it is a sport you may have to practice, practice and practice, play, play and play for years before becoming a professional. Only you would know how much you would be willing to sacrifice to accomplish your goal.
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THE RIGHTEOUS LIVE BY FAITH

In Romans 1:16-17, the apostle Paul tells us: “ For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Since we, who are righteous, are supposed to live by faith, what does that really mean?
I will give several examples so you will have a clear picture as to what it is to live by faith in God. In John 14:6, Jesus Himself tells us: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except by Me.” That means that Jesus is the only way to salvation. We have to put our faith in Him, and not in anything or anybody else. All the other so-called gods are man-invented or man-made. Any religion that claims it can give you salvation is false and pure nonsense. Salvation does not come through religion, but through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Our faith has to be in Jesus, and in Him alone.
In John 8:31-32, Jesus told the Jews: “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” The truth is in His words, we ought to believe them, and live by them by putting them into practice. His word, which contains the truth, will set us free from the lies of Satan, and from the lies of the world. There are many false so-called truths in the world, and many more are coming up every single day.
We should not accept every single statement or declaration just because it was made by a pastor, an evangelist, or a so-called man of God. We should test it with the Bible – the word of God – and if it does not agree with it, we should not accept it at all. The absolute truth is the word of God. Anything else comes from people, and as we well know people have their personal agenda. Their agenda normally centers around becoming wealthy, gaining fame, being influential or becoming popular.
We cannot believe most salesmen because, as we stated before they have their personal agenda, and that is to sell their product whatever it may be. They will tell you that their product is the best one in the market, but in most cases it is not true. They may also tell you that the price they are quoting you is only for that moment – that you have to buy then, or the price will increase substantially. Unfortunately many buyers fall for their scheme. The truth notwithstanding, it is also true with religious people. They will tell you that their religion is the best and the only way to heaven. Lies, lies, lies!
Many times pastors, evangelists, lawyers, politicians, singers, movie stars and athletes sell themselves. Now with the new means of communication, it has become much easier for them to establish a base of followers. Their followers follow them blindly. They do not question anything they say or do. If they said it, it becomes the gospel truth to their followers or constituents. That is not the faith Christ followers should live by. It is not faith, but stupidity!
Do not fall into that.
When we are going through tough times, and sooner or later all of us do, we should go through them in faith. That faith should be In knowing that God can turn it around at any given moment, and that there is a silver lining to every bad situation. The jealous brothers of Joseph, the son of Jacob and grandson of Abraham, tried to kill him, and eventually they sold him as a slave, but God used him to save the Jewish nation from hunger and starvation. In Genesis 50:18-21, the Bible says: “ His brothers then came and threw themselves down before him (Joseph). “We are your slaves,” they said. But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them.” We should live by faith because the truth is that we are never alone – God is always with us.
When we need to make a decision, and we are not sure which way to go, we should look up that topic in the Bible, and see what God would have us do. Almost every single topic is covered in the word of God. In most cases we will find the answer in the Bible. Another thing we can do is ask advice from professionals and people we know are close to God. That person could be a pastor, an expert in that field, or a good friend who is living a godly life.
Of course just about every decision has consequences, so we should pray to God, and ask Him what we should do. In many cases God will speak to us through people, through His word or even through our minds. We will know what to do, as one way or the other the Holy Spirit will give us the answer. Ask Father God to make it very clear to you, so you will not make a mistake. If you have a sense of peace about it, go ahead with it, but if you do not feel right about it, don’t do it.
If you are righteous, and have received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, live by faith. That faith should be in knowing that you will spend eternity with God and not in the lake of fire.
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IN WHAT CONDITION IS YOUR HEART?

The word of God refers to your attitude, behavior and way of living as the condition of the soil of your heart. In Matthew 13:3-23, Jesus explains four types of soil where the word of God falls and how each person reacts to it. That soil, of course, is the condition of your heart.
The first soil is where the seed is planted on the wayside, but it really refers to a person who is given the word of God, and since he does not understand it, does nothing to learn more about God. He hears it, but does not put it into practice because he does not really have much interest in it.
The second soil are the stony places where no plant can really grow. It is really referring to people who hear the word of God, and get momentarily excited about it, but when troubles and hard times come they forget all about it. In other words, the cares of this world have more effect and impact on them than the word of God.
The third soil is when the seed falls among the thorns. The thorns, of course, choke out the seed. As with the others, it is not really referring to soil or thorns, but about the condition of the human heart. These are the people who receive the word of God, but the cares of this world, and the pursuit of riches, position and fame do not allow them to learn the word of God, much less to live by its principles.
The last soil is the good one. This is the person who receives the word of God gladly, learns it, and puts it into practice. In other words, he lives by it. His life is transformed by the renewing of his mind according to Romans 12:2. He becomes a new creation according to 2 Corinthians 5:17, where it says: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
The main question is…In what condition is your heart? What type of soil are you? Are you living life one-hundred percent your way, or are you living it by godly standards? Will the words of this article go in one ear and come out the other, or will they help transform your way of thinking, and more importantly your way of living?
Religion will not get you to heaven and neither will good works, good thoughts or a good reputation. The only thing that will get you to heaven is a relationship with Jesus Christ. In John 14:6, Jesus says: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except by Me.” If you have never accepted Him as your Lord and Savior, this is the perfect time to do so. If you do not know how to do it, read the following prayer, and when you, more or less, understand it, pray it to God aloud in all humility and sincerity. He will hear you, will forgive all your sins, and will give you salvation – allow you to spend eternity with Him.
“Father God, I repent of all my sins. I ask You to forgive me. I believe and declare that Jesus Christ is Your Son, that He suffered, died to pay for my sins, that He resurrected on the third day, and that now He is at your right hand interceding for me. I also ask You to allow the Holy Spirit to live in me, so He can guide me and protect me. Thank You God. Amen.”
Do not let anybody lie to you. If you prayed that prayer in all sincerity God has accepted you as His child. If you did not pray the prayer, think again because your soul is in the balance and it is headed downward to a very hot and horrible place.
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SYNOPSIS OF 5 MOVIE SCRIPTS

 

The Little Black Angel

The story starts in 1900 in a hospital in the deep segregated South, where Melinda, a white prejudiced woman who had seen the black people living and working as slaves all her life, gives birth to a black baby girl. She is completely surprised and mad at the same time because she cannot understand why this happened to her.  Immediately because of her hatred for black people, she rejects the child and makes life miserable for her husband, the child and everybody around her. The child turns out to be very sweet and talented, but suffers tremendously because of her mother’s complete indifference and rejection toward her. The only reason the marriage survives is because the husband is extremely benevolent and suffers in silence, not only because his wife rejects the child, but because she also rejects him blaming him for the child’s skin color.  Not being able to keep the secret any longer, Melinda’s mother on her death bed tells Melinda that years ago she had an affair with a black man and that Melinda is the product of that love affair. It takes Melinda completely by surprise knowing that her daughter is black because of her genes and not because of her husband’s.  She cries uncontrollably knowing that instead of being the innocent victim, as she presumed to be for so many years, she had been the guilty one.  As difficult as it is for her because of her character, she makes an attempt to sincerely repent.  She apologizes to her husband and daughter for being so mean to them all those years.  The husband and the daughter, who is now almost an adult, forgive her because all they have been seeking all along is for her to receive their love and to acknowledge them as her family.

 

Love Prevails

The story starts in Hollister, California in 1945 when Mary, a Christian woman, who has been trying to get pregnant for many years, has a dream and in that dream Jesus appears to her and tells her that she is going to have twin boys.  She does not know if it’s only a wishful-thinking dream or if it’s a real one from God. Within the next few months she has more dreams and God tells her to name the children Elijah and Elisha after the two prophets. The children are born and the couple is extremely happy. Then in 1947 many bikers come to town disrupting the peace and quiet of a sleepy town and putting the family in danger.  The movie, “The Wild One,” starring Marlon Brando was based on that. The story stays in Northern California going up to the 1970’s.  It focuses on the Christian upbringing the family gives their twin boys in which they teach them to live entirely by faith.  The first test to challenge their faith comes when the family doctor tells Jack, the father, that he has terminal cancer and that he has only a few months to live. The news is totally unexpected and Jack receives it almost in total disbelief.  He asks himself and God the usual question:  “Why is this happening to me just when everything was going so well?”  Doubts begin to crowd every other thought out of his mind.  Because of unconfessed sin, the demon of cancer has entered his body.

The twins, who are now attending the university, come home for the summer.  As they find out that the father has cancer, they begin to fast and pray with their parents.  One day, Elijah – one of the twins prays over his father.  He rebukes the spirit of cancer, who talks back to him, but has no choice but to come out in the name of Jesus.  Jack, the father, is completely healed leaving the doctor confused as to how he was healed from terminal cancer.

As the boys are returning back to the university ORU the plane crashes, but just before it does the boys pray for God to protect them.  Many passengers die, but as a miracle from God the boys are completely unharmed.   The story ends as both of the boys return home and establish their professional lives.  Good prevails over evil and love prevails over everything else.

 

 

From Spain To Israel

The story starts in 1492 when, because of racial hatred for the Jews because of their refusal to convert to Catholicism,  they are expelled from Spain. They are given three choices; convert to Catholicism, leave the country or be incarcerated. Some of them for not complying are killed or injured by the knights. Then the story continues in the 1920’s when a Jewish family, looking for a place to practice their religion and for better financial opportunities, leaves Spain and moves to Mexico.  In Ensenada, Baja California they succeed for a while as sheep ranchers, but then they encounter violence because the Mexicans have not forgotten that the Spaniards plundered their land.  On top of that, at that time, there are still many wealthy Spaniards raising sheep and paying the Mexican peasants very low wages for taking care of the sheep. The Mexican peasants resent that, but they have no choice since they are extremely poor.  Their child Aviel is taunted and beaten up by Mexican children because they consider him to be a Spaniard who does not belong to the Catholic religion.  The hatred against them grows to the point where the locals burn their house down and want to kill them.  As they see the locals approaching their house at night with torches, they flee for their lives. The family goes to Tijuana where the father is killed by a drunk. Eventually the wife, Chava, remarries.  A Mexican-American pastor, whom she met when they prayed for a dead Mexican child who had been run over by a car and as a result of their faith and prayer God revived him, asked her to marry him. She does and they move to the United States.  Aviel grows up in the United States and having seen hatred against his people most of his life and having seen God perform miracles, becomes a pastor in the US, gets married to a Jewish girl and by God’s will they relocate to Israel in 1948 where they see the birth of a new nation.  Together they start the first Christian church in the new nation of Israel.

The story is very realistic because it does follow history.  It has love, hatred, friendships, family relationships and miracles because of their faith in God.

 

The Unwanted Ones

In 13^th century England, a wealthy childless and unbelieving couple who has never heard from God hears from Him through dreams. At first they don’t know what to make of it, but as the dreams keep reoccurring they not only begin to believe and have faith in God, but they take action.   They are told to leave everything behind, to build a cabin in Sherwood Forest, to rescue twelve urchins from the streets of Nottingham and raise them in the woods as if they were their own, teaching them how to become productive Christian citizens by learning to be responsible, by loving themselves, loving others and loving God.  Each individual child as well as each adult goes through the growing process of learning how to live in a primitive environment,  how to work as a team,  who they really are, how to establish a relationship with God, how to grow in faith and how to depend on God for everything. In the process they encounter many challenges that brings out the best or the worst in each one of them. Some of the dangers they overcome are poisonous snakes, dangerous bears and bobcats. Other obstacles are:  Robin Hood and his men, who threaten them, but then become their friends,  hard work and a strong discipline.  Because some of the children are in danger and have not yet fully believed in God, Jesus appears to them to protect them and to let them know that He is real. This not only affirms the faith of the children, but it also reaffirms the faith of the adults, who are also going through the process of learning to live God’s way.

This story has everything:  Doubt, faith, lack of discipline, discipline, love, fear, grit, compassion, danger and much more.

 

God Has No Boundaries

God’s love, protection, forgiveness and authority have no boundaries as it is demonstrated in this story, which deals with a current situation that many families are facing today.  It starts in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico where an American pastor and his wife have made intimate connections with the local Mexican people. Because of the dire situation in Mexico, the pastor and his wife illegally and successfully smuggled a young Mexican family into the US.  If they had been caught they would be facing jail or prison time.  They would be considered “coyotes,” people who smuggle illegal aliens into our country. The young couple comes with two small children.  By borrowing birth certificates from parents of American children who had died, the parents are able to enroll the children in school with fake names. The children adjust quite well, but the parents are forced to live in the shadows, as if they were criminals.  Pastor Bill takes Memo, the Mexican man, to Utah where they are giving driver’s licenses to illegal aliens. On their way to Utah they find a man who has died in an automobile accident and has gone to hell.  They pray for him, his soul comes back to his body and his injuries are completely healed.  Once Memo has his license, he is able to use a pickup to do yard maintenance work. However, Memo and the family still live in constant fear of being deported. Tito, Memo’s oldest son, asks an American girl to a high school dance.  She goes with him because she likes him, but her grandfather is opposed to the whole thing because he is totally prejudiced against Mexican people, but since her grandmother likes the boy everything turns out OK.  After quite a few years of living in this country, Memo and his wife are caught by immigration officers and are sent to an immigration detention camp near San Diego.  Their two sons, who are now teenagers, with help from the pastor, his congregation and from God manage to get their parents released.

Many Hispanic families are facing similar problems right now.  Families are separated, children are left without their parents, wives are left without husbands and husbands are left without wives.  As long as Mexico, the Central American and the South American countries remain third-world countries the problem will remain.  There are no protagonists or antagonists, but there are many victims on both sides of the border.