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Is there ever merit in what you do as a Christian since we are always living under his saving grace (unmerited favor)? #andyfernandez #iamministries #reflections

Discipline in Christ is the fruit of all discipleship in Christ. Are you reading The Word, are you praying, and are you Worshiping? If you are, you will lead others to do the same. #andyfernandez #iamministries #quotes

There is always hope and healing for those who can admit their mistakes, their sins, and their shortcomings. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. #andyfernandez #iamministries #pastoraladvice

One can not obtain authority until one submits to authority. The way you respond to God's Word, and those God has ordained to guard your life will reflect your level of obedience and maturity towards God. Questions to ponder: How do you respond when your Spiritual Parents (Pastors) teach you? Are you teachable? Are you a good student? Would you rather learn by yourself? Do you answer quickly? Do you know it all? How do you respond when your Spiritual Parents (Pastors) rebuke you? Do you rebel? Do you strike back? Do you wave it off? Do you quit? Do you walk away? Do you rumor? Do you get angry? How do you respond when your Spiritual Parents (Pastors) correct you? Are you correctable? Do you search scripture? Do you only socialize with does who only agree with you? How do you respond when your Spiritual Parents (Pastors) train you? Are you hasty to lead? Can you follow? Can you follow instructions? These questions are important to answer in all spiritual training if you are going to grow and mature in the faith. Blessings. #andyfernandez #iamministries #pastoraladvice

When was the last time you heard the voice of God not in a sermon, but rather in prayer? #andyfernandez iamministries #reflections

Don't be alarmed! Every level of the church and personal growth you will encounter another level of surrender (death). Matthew 10:39 "If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it." #andyfernandez #iamministries #pastoraladvice

"The man should never think with his heart, but rather with his mind. The mind was made to think, and the heart to feel. Don't confuse the two." My Jewish Friend 1998: Irwin Gottlieb

Before you become King David, you must conquer King Saul within you. #andyfernandez #iamministries #quotes

One can not build simply on faith! It takes work, studying, researching, applying, planning, organizing, praying, and executing. Don't just simply believe! #andyfernandez #iamministries #pastoraladvice

Great leaders are also great followers. The mark of a great servant leader is can you answer Jesus' question; "leave what you have and come follow me"? No matter how many years you have or haven't served, the greatest decision you will ever make is "can you follow!" #andyfernandez #iamministries #reflections

If you are going to live in Christ, you must live like Christ. #andyfernandez #iamministries #quotes

Your persistence has to become greater than any inconsistency in your life. #andyfernandez #iamministries #quotes