“In search of a Proverbs 31 man”

I recently was told to read a book called, “In Search of a Proverbs 31 man.” 

 THIS BOOK CHANGED MY LIFE!

First, I want to say, if any woman has had to experience the pain of their husband cheating on them this book is a must read for you! 

This book really pulls everything back into proper prospective and forces you to clear your mind and reset your way of thinking. 

Unfortunatley, divorce brings out the worst in people.  Slander, malice and deciet all wrapped into one, big, ugly obstacle, that one must overcome in order to be healed.  We, as believers (both man or woman) have to pray and ask God for His strength to rise above the strife and allow God to do HIS THING! 

 This book, helps one do just that.  While reading this book, I was healed a little bit through every chapter. 

Believers (brothers and sisters in the faith) I am writing you for two reasons…one to thank you all for the many, many Scriptures and prayers.  And two, to tell you if you find yourself in a place where your husband/wife as broken your covenenat with God and you…be encouraged b/c God will bring you to a place of healing and restoration. 

 Find peace knowing:  All truth WILL be revealed and what is sown WILL BE reaped…afterall, that is God’s law.

So…go to your nearest bookstore and pick up this book…your healing may very well be hidden within the pages, as it was for me!

 Oh and men, this book was actaullay written for you.  It teaches you HOW to be a Godly man and what God expects you to do as a husband.  If you have ever cheated on your spouse, or even unhappy with your marriage, this book will show you how to fix your marriage and heal your relationship…GOD’S WAY.  And yes, no matter what the reason for the failing marriage, God holds YOU accountable…PERIOD.

FOR ALL:  Enjoy your reading.  E me and let me know what you think after reading this book.  If you would like me to pray for you, for any reason…please email me your prayer requests. 

 And Remember God holds NOTHING as sacred and Holy as marriage.  The Bible begins and ends with marriage..and there is a reason…enjoy reading, “ In Search of a Proverbs 31 man”, and find why out that is.

PC

Yes, Yes I am home! PTL!

I got home late last Saturday night.  The kids and I had an amazing trip filled with love and healing. 

 We brought God’s love to many and found many new doors the Lord had opened for us to walk through. 

 In Thailand, we revisited the Abba House. We took the 38 Abba girls, two new American dressy dresses each and much needed, but often overlooked… socks.

 I also went to visit the Methang Children’s Home.  This was my first time going there. I saw so many needs…my heart broke!  However, they are in great hands.  You see, it is a Christian ran home.  They have about 170 children from the ages 5-17.  And although, they live in the poorest conditions, they are covered and cared for by Our Lord Jesus Christ!

When I was there, I was invited into the home of the director.  She was so sweet.  I asked her repeatedly what the needs of the children’s home were…and after about one hour she finally gave me a few items they needed.  She told me they needed a new refrigerator, stove and washing machine.  (This list of three items took some heavy pleading for her to tell me b/c she was so humble.)

 Any ways, the refrigerator they had been using was very small (shorter and skinny than me) and the door of the refrigerator actually came off when they needed to access the inside of it.  It did not keep anything cold..and barely kept things cool, at that.

They also needed a new stove…the one they had barely worked and was very, very old…and the washing machine…well, that is the worst part.  They did not have one.  They had not had one since her husband died over 10 years before.  So they were hand washing everything with a wash bucket and wash board.  Afterwards, they hung their clothes to dry on a clothes line (they do not have a dryer either.)

So…as I was speaking with her, the Holy Spirit ministered to me.  He quickend me to step out on faith and purchase these three much needed applicances. 

So,  I had my driver drive her and her family to a store called HomePro.  The drive was over one hour away.  (HomePro is sort-of- like our Lowe’s or Home Depot. )

Any ways,  we went and I allowed her to  pick out which applicances she thought would be best.  She was so humble and respectful. 

I did not get her the cheapest items or the top of the line items…but somewhere in the middle.   We did however make sure she got a five year warranty on each appliance.

 God blessed, this act of kindness, by providing them with free delivery the very next day!

 Any ways, some of the other needs of the children’s home are…student sponsorship, medical supplies, uniforms, etc.  I am currently working with them to create a program where my ministry can sponsor up to 5 students a year for continuing education, IE College.  

By providing this outreach, these students can break  the cycle of poverty and obtain an actual college degree.  (They can chose a degree plan from Theology, business, computers, etc. )  This choice, rather than them returning to their villages to marry and live in poverty like their parents.

I also am working (now) in purchasing new playground equiptment for the children.  The equiptment they current have is old and completely rusty…in America we would NEVER allow our children to touch it, much less play on it.  Lead posioning is a real threat to these children.

So…as you can read…I had a wonderful trip and expereince.  It was wonderful having my eleven year old and my four year old with me.  My four year old, Warrior was so good.  He really listened to me and enjoyed his time working with his mom.  We all were truly blessed and encouraged.

Thank you for your prayers and financial support.  What seed I sowed, you are partakers of the reward!  God will bless you for your contributions.  Thank you again… Pastor Candy

Should you like to donate toward this past trip or the future plans of my ministry and the Methang Children’s home, please write a check out to SSFC and mail to  8932 S Kingston Ave Tulsa, OK 74137 or use the paypal link on my website.

Be Blessed!

Off for mission work in three days.

As of yesteday, the Holy Spirit ministered to me, and since then I have decided that the boys and I will keep the trip planned to Thailand and China. 

We will depart from Tulsa on Mar 1, Sat and return home Mar 16, Sun. 

We are taking gifts to the ABBA House Foundation, for sex slave trade girls and gifts to the Methang Children’s Home in Thailand. 

If you would like to donate toward our trip please do so immediatley.  Due to my current situation, I was unsure if I would even be going….and now that I am, I am scrambling around trying to make ends meet.  We are going strictly on faith that the monetary support will soon follow.   Please pray to see if the Lord will have you support our cause…

Thank you. 

Also please pray for us…I am traveling alone with my two boys and being pregnant brings on more stressors.

Well, thank you in advance…pastor candy

Link to article written on me

I recently was interviewed by David Luther of Christian Fit Magazine.  Here is a link to the article….he really wrote a great story on me and my life. 

You can print it out or buy the actual magazine to print or in hard copy print.  The cost in US $ 14.99, I think…I cannot remember..but I bought 4!    Check it out!

 http://www.fitchristian.com/page5.html

Pastor Candy

A Word from the Lord!

Yesterday, my eleven year old, Street was in Chapel.  (He attends a private Christian School.)  While they were having service my son was asked to come forward.  He was told that the pastor had a Word from God for him.  The Lord spoke through the pastor and told my son that he was called to the Nations and that he was going to be a mighty leader and lead may people to Christ!

Now,  my son and I already knew he was called to be a missionary..however, this prophesy confirmed his calling. 

Street was so excited and happy.  When he told me I cried.  The Lord is amazing and has placed a call on all the lives of His flock.  Once we discover it, than it becomes our part to be obediant and complete the work God has called us to do.

I am grateful my son, is already willing to serve the Lord…at such a  young age.  I am very proud of him and I will do everything I can to help him mature into the man God desires him to be!  I am blessed!!!!

Pastor Candy

Another trip to Israel…departing 18 Feb.

I am about to depart soon for Israel.  This time though I am not going to work in a church or do any outreach.  I am simply going for me.  I plan on staying in the beautiful city of Jerusalem and touring the Lord’s Holy Land.

 However, I will spend most of my time in prayer and seeking the face of God.  I need the time to renew my spirit and to be focused on Him! 

I would like to spend a few days fasting however, since I am pregnant, I will be unable to do this so I will spend my time talking and spending time with God.  I am blessed to be able to do this in His homeland. 

I am looking forward to getting away from the distractions here, at home, and that occur in my daily life.  It seems I am always busy…doing something for somebody else or busy studying, cleaning the house, or spending quality time with my kiddos.  My day just gets eaten up…with little time for me, personally.  So a time for renewing is in order! ha  A sort of sabbatical, if you will.

 If you would like to donate toward my trip, please do so through the paypal button on my site.  Any and all donations would be greatly appreicated!

Remaining blessed, pc

Christmas Eve Dec 24, 2007

Well Merry Christmas everyone!  I hope you are enjoying this wondeful holiday that we celebrate for the sole purpose of remembering our Savior’s birth!  Jesus is the only reason for this holiday!  ONLY. 

 And for me, I am more thankful than ever this year.  I have so many things to be grateful for….my salvation, my health, my kids (including the new life growing inside my belly), and my friends. 

You know, life has taken an unexpected turn in my walk of life.  I am in the desert right now…seeking a new plan for my life and the lives of my children.  Those of you who know God’s Word, know what I refer to when I say, “desert”. 

My God always walks ahead of me and prepares my way.  So until I walk out what I need to, in this trial, I will remian there.  I want to thank you for all the emails I have been recieiving.  Even though I have not had the time to return them…I still read them all.  Many are uplifting and help remind me of my calling.  Thank you. I have learned that everyone needs a pick me up once in a while.  I suppose that time is mine now.  Thank you.

Well, better run.  I still need to accomplish a few more things before this beautiful Christmas Eve is started…

Chruch tonight x 2.  One service at 4pm and the other at 11pm. 

May Jesus Christ be loving to you as He has been to me and my boys!

Merry Christmas!!!

Pastor Candy

MIA no longer! ha

Sorry, I have not been updating you all much since I left for my mission work in China and Thailand.  Ever since I have been home, my life has been running ragged.

First let me say, I have some wonderful news!  I am pregnant!  I am about 8 weeks along. 

 And I am doing well in school.  Theology is a tough subject to take at Oral Roberts University.  However, I am learning sooo much.  I am still trying to play catch up on my missed assignments.  Being gone for several weeks to China, has gotten me very far behind.

 However, I just finished my sermon on Revelations.  I am going to post it on my blog.  For those who are interested in what happens to the unbelievers, in Jesus Christ, when they die.

 Also I plan on posting China pics as soon as I get caught up with school work.  And for those of you who sponsored my trip, I have some amazing gifts for you….I will be trying to get them packaged and mailed out out soon.

And my trip to Israel had to be cancelled.  I was susposed to leave this Friday however, due to unexpected family emergencies I had to cancel. 

I will write more about that later.

Ok, gotta run.  I am late for class.  I will write more soon.

Please continue to pray for me and the “new life growing inside me!”  Thank you.

Be Blessed in Our Mighty Saviors Name!

PC

FYI

I  really dont know where to begin…however I am not one for beating around the bush so I will just come out an say it.

 I am shutting down my members section.  It has just become too much for me to do at this time.  Mission work, my ministry, my family etc.  I tried my best to try and make it work however, I am just too overwhelmed. 

I am sorry for the disappointment this will bring.  I know you all have been so supportive to me and my cause to make the bbing community and the world a better place- Christ centered. 

However, I feel I am just not doing you all justice.  I have not given my website 100% attention that you, as paying members deserve. 

I will keep up my free website and update on my blog and pics when I can.  And doing it this way, it will relieve the extra stress I place on myself.

Again thank you.  Please go to Pay Pal and cancel your acct through them.  I will not be able to do it for you. 

I am unsure when my web guy will have this accomplished however, should you desire a refund for this month…email me and I will honor your request.

Should you want to continue your support please do so through the Pay Pal link.  All donations are greatly appriecated and will be used for doing something great for someone else.

 Be Blessed, pc 

I am about to depart to Asia

Well I just wanted to write a quick note to say its about that time.  I leave in about 11 days to go to Thailand and China.  I am really looking forward to this trip.  However at the same time, I am stressed out a bit.  I am not finding the time to get everything accomplished before I leave town.

I have lots of homework that is due and even though I have been working on it…it is coming along slowly.  Yesterday I was working on a sermon for 5 hours! 

 I am teaching in the book of  Revelation.  Well, to narrow that down a bit, I am teaching on what happens when a believer in Jesus and a non-believer in Jesus die.  The Bible teaches us  so much about what will take place when we die.  It really is very exciting but very sad at the same time.

All who die without accepting Jesus will spend eternity in Hell.  And for those of you who are not saved by the Grace of God..my heart goes out to you.  Repent and ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins…the outcome for not doing this is tremendous…words cannot express how terriable it will be!

Hell was not created for mankind…it orginally was created for Satan and his demonic creatures however, Christ clearly says that if you dont accept Him you will spend your eternity there.

And for those of us who have accepted the mercy God has shown us through Jesus Christ, wow….we have a wonderful reward waiting on us!  We will get to spend eternity in Heaven with God the Father and Jesus Christ.  We will be transformed into new beings…holy and righteous…just the way God had orgianally created us to be!  We will be happy and will know no pain, illness or sadness.

 I will post my sermon on my blog once its finished.  I am teaching on Revelation 20: 11-15.

Any ways back to my trip….I wil post my pics when I get home and try to answer all of your emails in a timely manner.  However please be patient…as of right now I am over 75 emails behind and time is short to respond before I leave the USA.

 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, please be praying for me and my son…we will be traveling to places I have never been before!  All for His Glory!

Thank You…

Keeping it in TRUTH,

Pastor Candy

PS.   I am about $4,000 dollars behind on donations for this trip.  I stepped out on faith and bought the Abba House girls (sex-slave trade rescue outreach) panties, socks, dresses, shirts, games, candy, chocolate, etc. 

 All these things the girls have been living without.  They do not know how it is to have new clothes…or eat American chocolate and candy,or have games to play, etc… they live in very poor conditions with no frills.  The Abba House does thier best, but they too are often forgotten about and donations are few and far between.

 I purchased these times for these 33 girls and spent about $3,000 dollars of my own money b/c donations did not come in. 

I ask you to please donate, if you can…any amount helps. These girls are worth it!  All donations will go toward this trip and these girls.  My personal expenses are paid for by myself. 

I go b/c I am called to go share His love and Word.  However, I know I am NOT called to finanically support these trips on my own.  The need is TOO great and I simply do not have the money!  If I did…I would be doing MORE.

Thank you..please see what you can do….any amount helps.

pc

A poem written today by my father.

Happy Birthday,

You’ll never really know, my dear,
Just how much you mean to me,
A father’s love, buried so deep,
That only my heart can see.When I sit and really stare at you,
All I can do is grin,
Somewhere down deep inside,
I see myself within.

I’d never change a thing in you,
I thank God that your so fine,
Even when your at your worst,
I’m so proud that you are mine.

The roads we have traveled,
were not always that good,
I would take back all the pain you’ve felt,

 

 

Only if I could.

I know that I’m not perfect,
It’s the best that I can do,
But everyday, I thank the Lord,
For a daughter as special as you.

 

 

Dad

I was blessed (again)

My life is so good…I want to share a quick story with you all. 

Yesterday my spirtual mom, Grace came over to see me.  She had a birthday present for me.  (Tomorrow is my birthday)

Anyways, she says she prayed to the Lord for what she should get me.  She said the Lord told her to get me a “ministry bracelet”. 

So off she went to get me a Pandora bracelet.

This bracelet is really neat b/c you can buy indivudaul charms for it…she got me three charms. 

 The three she got me where for semtimental value…

 A Sapphire one …for my birthstone.

A Bible with a Cross on it… for my faith. 

 And a ball covered in hearts… for the love she has for me.

Wow!  What a special gift this was for me…I cannot remember ever getting such a sincere gift. 

I was blessed!  And I wanted her and you all to know what a special day I had yesterday!

pc 

Mission Trip to Thailand and China coming up!

Shalom! 

I am writing you to ask for your monetary support.  I am traveling to China and Thailand for 10 days.  And this time, I am also taking my oldest son, Street with me.  He feels the Lord is calling him to be a full-time missionary in Thailand. (I told him last year that if he still felt the Lord was calling him than I would take him with me this upcoming year.) So…he is going and this will be his first time out of the US!  He is very nervous b/c he does not know what to expect.  Please pray for him.   

I will be partnering up with Joyce Moore, founder of the Abba House, www.abbahousefoundation.com , a non-profit organization catered to helping women and children who have been sold into the sex slave trade.  I will be apart of a team who shares the love of Jesus Christ to the young children and women.   

In China, I will be visiting several orphanages sharing the love and hope of Jesus Christ and revisiting the places I went last year.  I have two cities we plan to visit…basically one city every other day.  We will hold prayer rallies and church services for all in attendance. 

 Our mission:  to encourage those who need encouragement, be a friend to those who need a friend, hug to those who are lonely, and share the powerful, saving message of Jesus Christ to all!  

Please help me in our journey…we need money to buy Bibles, tracks, booklets, and supplies for the children and women of Thailand and China.    

Please use the Pay Pal link on my ministry website, Sowing Seeds for Christ, www.sowingseedsforChrist.org , a non-profit organization, to make your donation. 

Or you can use the Pay Pal link on my website. Any amount will help!!!! 

I need the donations NLT Oct 31. 

(I depart Nov 1.) 

And again, I pay my own way on all my mission trips.  100 percent of your donation goes to the woman and children in these foreign countries! 

Please help me…..  

Oh, and please pray for me… 

Thank You, Pastor Candy Canary

Knowing Jesus is Loving Jesus! 

Repent of your sins.

Ask for Forgiveness.

And be Saved. 

Big news announcement!

Well, as stated before I have some big news. 

I first want to say, I am very thankful to have been able to be involved in the body building community. 

I have met so many wonderful people through this sport. 

And the fan base is just amazing.  So many fans who follow and support fbbing.  It really has been over whelming for me. 

I am thankful to have been able to befriend so many people from all over the world.  I dont think there is a country I have not recieved a piece of fan mail from…and that is a miracle all within itself. 

But seriously, thank you to all the beloved fans and supporters of mine, who has and continues to support my quest in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through my body building adventure.

You have been a support system set in place for me…getting me through the crazy hours of cardio, heavy weight training, and my strict diet regimen. 

At times, the pressure was unbearable…but b/c of your prayers, support, and encouraging emails…I persevered!  Hallelujah!!!

I know some do not understand me or the calling the Lord has placed on my life…and that is ok.  God gave ME the calling… so if you don’t understand why I do what I do…RELAX. 

At the end of the day…I am, as you are, only accountable to Jesus Christ… not man.

I do not need to try and defend my postistion or calling.   As long as I know and I am obedient to His calling, than really that is all that matters. 

Now I say this not b/c I recently recieved some fruit-loopy email from an over zelous fan or anything but b/c I hope to remind us all…

—GOD DOES NOT LIVE IN A BOX—

He works in everyone differently and is so amazing.  He does not conform to anyones ideas of who He is. (Amen)

Rather compelling thought, huh?

Ok, anyways..enough of my preaching…I will save that for the pulpit. ha

Now back to my big news….

I am retiring from bbing as of now.  This decision was made before the USA Championships 2007.  I did not announce it then b/c I wanted to wait and get through my contest prep.  

And now that I am home and refocused on things of the heart…my family, self-spiritual growth, and SSFC…it is time to officially announce my upcoming plans.

Now yes, I will continue to weight train and I will keep my wesbite up and current….the only change will be….you will not see me on stage next year. 

The work I was called to do in the bbing arena,  has been accomplished.  The Lord has released me and this season of my life is over. 

As many of you know, He is redirecting me…and I am now switching gears. 

I will be representing South Tulsa in the upcoming Mrs. Oklahoma Beauty Pageant, working in my ministry, SSFC, lots more mission work, and also going back to school, to attend Theological classes at Oral Roberts University.

Lots to do (for the Lord)…and I am very humble to do what I do…my work is VERY REWARDING and SELF FULL-FILLING.  Just knowing I am helping to increase the Kingdom of God…one family, one adult, one child at a time…is oh so rewarding!

Again, thank you for your love and encouragement!!!

May our Savior bring His amazing peace to all who KNOW and SERVE Him…

Pastor Candy

Back to ministry school for me.

Just a quick note….today, I enrolled at Oral Roberts University. 

I am majoring in Theology.  I am super excited to be able to afforded the opporunity to go back to school.  And more importantly to be able to study God’s Holy Word! 

I love to read the Bible and learn more about God.  The more one knows of Him, the more one reliezes we really know nothing! 

God is so amazing! 

I start classes this Thrusday! 

Guess who is excited!!!! 

 pc

I am trying

Just a quick note to say…please be patient with me…I just got home yesterday and I am over whelmed with your emails.  I will respond to everyone…but I need some time to do so.

I want to share with you all…but it takes ALOT of time for me to respond to everybody, like I want to…I will get to your emails….

thank you for taking the time to write and for your support!!!

Pc

My Disney vacation 2007.

Hello…I am back!  I just arrived early this morning. 

After the USA bb show, I took a weeks vacation with my family. 

We went to Disney World in Orlando, FL.

My husband and I took my neice, Baylee and my two sons, Street and Warrior…and we took my sons best friend, Graham. 

We had a super time.  I ate so much food…swam and enjoyed spending time with my boys.  Although it was crazy hot, I had a great time. 

We stayed at the Saratoga Springs Resort in Orlando….they have an awesome pool with a huge slide that is carved into the side of a mountain.  I rode that slide so many times….it was super.  

Also spent time with my ex,  his wife and daughter.  My oldest son, Street enjoyed spending time with his real dad, step mom and sister.  We all went to Disney’s Magic Kingdom together and to our hotel for swimming.  We all had a super time.

It was so neat to see all the kids hanging out, laughing and so excited.

This was by far my best vacation…

 All my vacation photos will be uploaded into my members section…so you members can enjoy sharing my vacation with me.

More soon…pc

Im off and encouraged.

Friends,

I just wanted to write a quick note…to say thank you for your support and prayers.  I am leaving Tulsa lifted up and encouraged. 

I am feeling really good about this show!  Please continue to lift me up in prayer…

Thank you and may our Lord Jesus Christ be with us all.

Pastor Candy

Prayer Request!

I am calling on everyone who believes in Jesus and loves fbbing to pray for your girls! 

We ( fbbers) all are going through some hard times right now. 

The contest diet, training schedule, water and sodium depletion is hard on all of our bodies.

We need to be lifted up in prayer.

Please…do this for all of us.

As a spectator of the sport, you only see the smiles and hard bodies…but we have to put our bodies through so much..and most of it is NOT healthy.  We do crazy hours of cardio and basically starve ourselves to be “ripped”.  All for the sake of competetion. 

 Please do your part and send your favorite fbbers an email letting them know you are praying for them and hoping for them to be their best on Saturday. 

Hearing from you will help encourage them and remind them why they are doing what they are doing!

Thank you, pc

BIG NEWS TO BE ANNOUNCED!

I have some big news to announce. 

I will do this after this weekend’s USA Championships 2007.

To be announced on Monday, July 30.

Thanks, Pastor Candy