We are told not to be judgmental in the Word. However, we are also told by the Messiah that we are all like trees, some bearing good fruit and some bearing bad. Make sure you bear good fruit
Celebrating 75!
Today is a celebration. If you knew I had written my 75th Faith Builder (writing to 365), you might think that’s it. But something even better.
My father turned 75 years today! Oh, I wish that I could be there with him in the US to celebrate this important day. I am so thankful for Dad! Everyone talks about how wonderful their parents are but I think it is hard to top Robert W!
It is so important to create a heritage of faith for your children. The father of the home is the spiritual head of the family. His responsibility is make sure the wife and kids are raised in a good church and learn His ways! My father did just that.
My mom and dad both came from heathen families but after the birth of my sister a neighbor came by. His name was John West. Mr. West was so loving and encouraged these young parents to get to church. God bless John West!
Without John West, we would not have a heritage of faith, but he was just the catalyst. My father stuck with it through think and thin. I am so blessed.
-My parents sent us kids to Summer Camp every year.
-Had us in church every Sunday
-Encouraged us to do different things such as band, sports
-Adopted three girls from Korea and gave them a chance to have a full life in the US
-Is constantly telling people about Jesus and giving away thousands of Bibles all the time.
-Not afraid to pray for people then and there when they need something.
It is amazing how much your parents influence who you become. I have to say the success I have, and the blessing I am to the people around me is a direct connection to my Dad.
We’ve been able to lead over 70 people to Jesus since we came to Japan. We have seen countless healings and miracles in the lives of people from all over the world because we believed and prayed over them in faith.
If my Dad wouldn’t have had the guts to get me in church and teach me The Way, who knows what I would be doing.
Praise God for a wonderful Dad. I am indebted to him for so much. I can never repay him for the heritage, the training, the discipline, the encouragement, and most importantly the love he has showed me.
By the Holy Spirit, I sense the best way to give back is to sow that same love into my children. If there are more people like my Dad in the world
Go long and go strong Dad!
Faith Builder Number 67
Can you believe it? I have written Faith Builder number 67 now for our weekday newsletter. Amazing!
Writing is certainly not for the faint-hearted. It takes a lot of work. I hope you are enjoying the Faith Builders.
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God’s Word Is, So We Should
I love this from Smith Wigglesworth.
God’s Word is:
Supernatural in origin
Eternal in duration
Inexpressible in valor
Infinite in scope
Regenerative in power
Infallible in authority
Universal in application
Inspired in totality
We should:
Read it through
Write it down
Pray it in
Work it out
Pass it on
Everybody Wants Love
Today I preached a message on how everyone wants love. And why they want love.
At the time of the writing of the New Testament, there were actually 4 words for love.
1) Eros- Sensual or self pleasing love
2) Stergo- A love between family members
3) Phileo- A love based on mutual satisfaction
4) Agape- Unconditional love
Check out my message on Itunes, just search on Spencer Patrick or
Victory Word Church.
Have a great week!
Thoughts On Religion
Today I preached on real humility. It seems that there is such confusion in the world as to what is humility, meekness, weakness, and strength. Hebrews 10:19 talks about “having boldness” to enter into God’s presence.
19 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus
As I preached today on Luke 18:9-14, some thoughts on religion and religious people really became clarion clear. Religion and religious people like to-
1) Dress themselves up
2) Show off
3) Give people directions that they don’t follow themselves.
4) Lacking in spiritual power
5) Pretend to know, but are actually lost themselves.
6) Go with the gaudy- buildings, events, dress.
As a Christians, we need to take the Lord Yashua’s direction and love the Lord God Yahweh with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. We also have to remember to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Rocking After Worship Practice
Okay, Okay! So we were having a little fun with the three of us that were left after worship practice.
Guidelines for Young Readers
For young guys and gals who love to read, that is wonderful. You will really excel the more you read. We all need to remember that the Bible says to protect our hearts diligently (Proverbs 4:20-22). Therefore I drafted a little list of a few guidelines you can be thinking about when you are selecting a book or even beginning to read a book.
If you find any of the below elements in the book, then you probably don’t want to read it. These elements are-
1) Foul Language
2) Sexual overtones
3) A Storyline with darkness such as witchcraft, magic and other evil themes
4) Abusive, tense or suffering situations
If you see any of this put the book down, return it to the library, do whatever you can to distance yourself from that book as it will hurt you more than help you.
Yahweh Our Healer
God Wants To Work Through You!
I had the opportunity to pray for some of our fellow minister friends here in Japan on 20 March.
The couple were sitting in their car at in a parking lot waiting for someone. They greeted me and asked how I was doing. I saw the wife sitting there in the front passenger seat of the car not looking too good. I asked if they wanted me to pray for them. I told them, God was going to heal her.
I laid my hands on her throat and commanded the growth to disappear in the Mighty Name of Jesus. Here is their testimony of what happened after with doctors.
This morning, Bola (accompanied by one of our choir members, Mrs. Tajima) walked into the hospital for all the routine pre- operation tests. Started with another scope down the throat by one of the staff doctors. Stress test for her cardiac clearance. Kidneys showed some irregularities but nothing definite. Everything was pointing towards the scheduled surgery on April 15.
The last step was Bola’s final consult with the Voice Center Specialist. Dr. Fukuda, who has been practicing for over 40 years and is a world renowned Throat Specialist. He treats famous singers, lecturers, and politicians . After lunch, Bola was called in to see Dr. Fukuda. Bola mentioned that her voice was back to normal. Dr. Fukuda inserted the scope into Bola’s throat again (the staff doctor in the morning still diagnosed positive polyp in Bola’s vocal cord).
Dr. Fukuda looked and looked and did a thorough search… Finally, in a surprised and excited tone: NO POLYP! NO SURGERY NEEDED! Perplexed, Dr. Fukuda explained this phenomena as a SPONTANEOUS RESOLUTION. In tears, Bola thanked Dr. Fukuda & mentioned that “God Healed me” because many people were praying for a MIRACLE !!!!
Bola handed a CD/DVD of our last Gospel Concert to Dr. Fukuda and said, I hope not to see you again. We had just witnessed a miracle today. As proof I was tempted to attach the photos of Bola’s vocal cord (before and after the polyp was “resolved”) but it is not a pretty sight. Instead, below is the picture of Ken, Anika, Luke, and Victoria Jumping for Joy because Bola can continue to SING !!!
Thank you again for your prayers, outpouring of love and concern for us.
To God Be The Glory! Hallelujah!
In Jesus Mighty Name, Ken & Bola Taylor
A Word For 2009
17 January
2009 is the year of influence and breakthrough. As you seek Yahweh with all your heart, soul, and mind, Yahweh will pull you out of what you thought were impossible situations.
As you meditate on His Word, your prayer life is going to be supercharged.
As you make time and effort tot get in His presence, people will be amazed at the wisdom you exhibit to make decisions in your life, your family, your company.
Victors who are hungry for God’s presence will prosper. Opportunities will come up and present themselves to you.
So much opportunity that you will have to choose between multiple opportunities.
2009 will be an awesome year of breakthrough. The breakthrough will start with individuals and affect the whole church family in a positive and amazing ways.
JAPAN-
Japan is hungry. The nation yearns for a loving relationship with the almighty loveing God. As believers rise up, suicidal, depressive, distraught, proud, and haughty spirits will have to flee. Great joy will come to this nation as believer bubble-out on the trains, in the stations, at the offices, in the rice paddies, at the factories.
Spiritual revival will come the Japan this year. The fire will start and smolder and break out in the cities, villiages, and towns around the nation.
Do not feart, do not lose hear, put your fiath in Yahweh and He will bring it to pass. As you believe, as you act, break through starts with you.