Upward Horizons

02/01/2021

The uncertainty of life and dealing with Covid19, UK and South Africa strains of the virus, loss of loved ones that have succumbed to Covid19, the elderly and homebound suffering from depression died to self imposed isolation for fear of Covid19,drug use/Addiction on the upswing, unemployment sky high, people in arrears in rent/mortgages, car payments past due, families struggling to put food on their table..... The reality of this life in this present time is that many people were guilty of looking the other way in the past when they saw a homeless person, the hungry, the elderly or anyone in need because they didn't understand. These people I pray have been humbled in these times.
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Luke 6:31. ."The Golden Rule"

You may not be able to directly help others and it may even be unwise to help directly but I pray with what all is going on right now in this world that when you read this you will be moved to check on elderly neighbors and family members you haven't spoken to in a while, make a donation to the local soup kitche and/or your local homeless shelters. Some of you reading this right now are actually reading this and have come to understand the meaning of this post in a new light because you have suffered in some way that has opened your eyes.

I pray all of you reading this in carrying your cross,much like Jesus did, that you will reach out with both arms outstretched so that others that don't know Jesus Christ may come to accept Him and be saved. May God bless you all and keep you.

11/01/2020

Are you aware that more Americans face homelessness today than in any time in history? Do you know that many children here in America wake up hungry? Are you aware of the fact that many American children by far are not attending school because of this Covid19 pandemic and many are going without eating breakfast and even lunch.

Whether or not you know anyone that has succumbed to Covid19 the fact is that nearly 1 million people in America have been infected. At three times if this writing of this post we have nearly a quarter million Americans that have lost their lives to Covid19.

The rate of unemployment today is something that we haven't seen since the Great Depression. Thousands of American businesses have closed their doors permanently because of covid19. Companies are not just laying off their workers but many are permanently being separated from employment from their employers because of economic uncertainties.

While Americans suffer our Congressional politicians have voted themselves a pay raise with no economic stimulus support for their constituents. They then took a vacation while many Americans went hungry, stressed over losing their jobs, stressed over mortgage default or car repossession. I beg you to pray to the heavenly Father to give you wisdom when you go to vote. Are your leaders exhibiting Christian values and truth? Are you living in a world that you want your children to grow up in?

President Kennedy once said,"Ask not what your country can do for you but what can you do for your country.". If you really want to make America great again then vote! Vote for Christian value minded politicians that will not seek what America can do for them but what they can do for this already great country that is hurting.

11/01/2020

With a quarter million Americans succumbing to Covid19 and leaving their loved behind we must keep three living inn or prayers. We must keep those working on the frontlines in our prayers as well as all essential personnel.

In these uncertain times we ask that everyone pray for peace in this country in order for the leaders of this great country to come together for the good of this country and to stop playing to their own political party's beat. Pray that the leaders in charge will stop playing games with American lives and most importantly that our leaders will stop pandering to Christians by play acting that they are Christians themselves and that they will wholeheartedly accept Christ into their own lives.

May God direct all of you in your day to day lives and may He lead this country towards healing.

07/03/2020

Many people ask where they can make a donation to our ministry and I tell them it isn't necessary to donate to us. We are merely resource facilitators for other faith based nonprofit organizations. If you really want to help out then make a donation to your local homeless shelter or soup kitchen. I believe it's Matthew West that has a song entitled "Do Something". If you haven't heard it before I beg you to listen to it.

We don't just help organizations find resources. We mainly help individuals seeking emergency assistance with drug/alcohol treatment placement emergency shelter, medical and mental health assistance as well as other varying avenues of assistance.

Our focus is on Jesus Christ and to, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Luke 6:31

May Christ's peace be upon you all but especially during this pandemic.

07/03/2020

Times are tough as we can all agree but what about the woman that is the victim of battery or worse? What about the family that is now homeless because they've been laid off? No matter what your situation may be because of this pandemic remember that there are people out there that through no fault of their own they find themselves unemployed, homeless, victim and along with that fighting depression. If you can help even a little I beg you to reach out to your local homeless shelters (especially the smaller shelters due to the fact they always have the least amount of resources available). Please donate. Yes, times are tough for most people despite what politicians may say about the economy's economic recovery; however, the reality is that the working class hasn't felt any financial gains to their own wallets.

05/24/2020

05/23/2020

In these perilous times it is more important than ever before that we all come together to help one anther. Reach out too your neighbors in a smart and health conscious manner to make sure they are okay. In these times too many people are feeling alone, desperate and hopeless. A kind word or gesture today may be very little to you but to some it could make the difference between life and death.

05/23/2020

Greetings all! In these uncertain times the needs of many have been multiplied like we have never seen before. In these times everything seems uncertain. For the homeless this is especially true. Prior to Covid19 40% of the population of the United States was one paycheck away from being homeless. Today that number has multiplied beyond leading economist's fears.

Often people tell me that they could never become homeless. That the homeless are all drug users or alcoholics or excons. I pray that you are all well but I also pray that through this worldwide pandemic with the loss of thousands of lives and the displacement of people that are finding themselves newly homeless that eyes will open and stereotypes will change.

I'm not here begging for financial assistance. I'm here to offer hope! If you feel overwhelmed, like you're drowning or beyond hope then I beg you to get on your knees and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. He is the Risen One! He is the Great Physician! I'm here to tell you he is a chain breaker. You do have purpose! You do have meaning! You do have hope! You are loved! Jesus loves you so much that He died upon the cross while holding out His loving arms in an eternal embrace FOR YOU!

01/02/2020