Jim La Verdes Blog

I am sick of our leaders

2008-03-13T19:11:00.000-07:00

What the heck is going on with our beloved leaders these days. I am sickened by the lack of Integrity not only with our politicians but with some of our church leaders. Just this month a pastor of a very large congregation a person that I once respected was caught in several adulteress relationships. A girl that attends a bible study told the group that she was molested by her pastor. And know this Governor of New York, caught with prostitutes. He should be forced to resign!!! We will be held accountable for these leaders we put into office. What is this nation of ours coming to. Right now I am mad as Hell !!! and you should be as well. America go back to what made you great. Repent from your sins. Church will you please wake up and see what is going on get out of your comfort zone.
if you are a church leader with gross sin in your life repent or step aside. I would love to hear some responses from you.. God raise up a generation of young people who seek you with all of there hearts.

If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray, you know the rest.

Blessings

Jim

Who is out there

2007-10-13T18:49:00.000-07:00

I was wondering how many of you out there actually read my blog. If you do will you comment and leave your name. Thanks

Jim

God is good all the time

2007-10-10T20:02:00.000-07:00

Well my last blog I talked about losing a major account in my business. Well today I picked up a brand new account that is almost as good as the one I lost. That's good news. On a different note Barren Cross will play a show in Norway. Please pray for us as we travel and play the show. We need Gods help, and believe me when He helps everything changes.

Blessings

Jim

Where is God when it hurts

2007-09-19T17:34:00.000-07:00

Many of you know that I have been a business owner for the past fifteen years. I have had good and bad seasons. The beginning of this year was shaping up to be a good one. Then came June July and August. These months are traditionally a very busy time, well not this year. My wife Lisa and I would get to the last few days of the month and we would wonder how we would make ends meet. Every month we just would squeak by. God has shown Himself faithful. Anyway last night I found out that we had lost our number one account. We had been doing business with this Restaurant for eight years. What a blow!!! I worked so hard to please the managers, to work as unto the Lord, I gave them my very best, and pouf just like that they hired another company to take my place. It really hurt. So I had to ask the Lord why? His ways are higher than mine. I am still reeling from this whole experience. Please pray for me that I would have the insight I need to move on. I will let you know what happens next time.

Jim

Enjoying my family on Vacation

2007-09-08T12:04:00.000-07:00

Lisa I and the boys are enjoying a week together at Dolphin Island. It is the southern most point of Alabama. When you think of Alabama you never think of beautiful beachs, incredable sunrises and great sea food. When I used to think of Alabama I thought, Forest Gump!!! I have been spending alot of time with my boys getting to know them better. Its has been a nice break from the demands of my business.

Jim

Barren Cross is getting ready

2007-09-08T11:58:00.000-07:00

BC is getting ready for two shows, one at Cornerstone fest in California and the other in Norway at the Nortic fest. The guys and I looking forward to playing these shows and we know God will do great things in our midst. Please be praying for us as we make our journey.

Thanks

Jim

Festival In Mexico

2007-04-11T19:04:00.000-07:00

I just returned from a trip to Mexico City. Pastor Miguel invited me to speak to the people attending the Exodo festival. The festival is actually three hours outside the city in some of the most breathtaking country side anywhere. The people of Pastor Miguel's church were amazing. The way they worked together to put on this event. They all just had such a singleness of mind in there mission. I got a chance to get to know Marco, one of Pastor Miguel's leaders. He inspired me in his servants heart and his passion for the great commission. On Friday I spoke three times, the tent was full of people hungry for Gods word. I also got to know the guys in the band Rivera Bomma. They put on a great show. We stayed up all night laughing and talking. Pastor Bob told me that I would fall in love with the people, he was right. Next week I will meet up with Pastor Bob at the Elements of Rock festival. I will keep you posted.

Jim

2007-03-27T20:01:00.000-07:00

Have you ever tried to open a locked security door. It is near impossible to do with out the key. Revelation 3 says that God opens doors that no man can close and closes doors no man can open. I have seen God open doors in my life that on my own I could never do. There has also been times when I have tried forcing a door to open and I just got tired. I was just talking to a lady this week who knows God has great plans for her life. And also knows what those plans are, at least she thinks she does. I told her that often your plans don't quite line with Gods plans. I told her to get ready to yield. Yes God has plans for us, His plans. They are always the best thing for us weather we think so or not. Remember to look for the open door in your life. There is a song we used to play when I was playing Guitar for TBN. The lyrics said, Beyond the open door there a new and fresh anointing feel the Spirit calling you to go, walk on through the door for the Lord will go before you into a greater power than you ever known before.

Blessing

Jim

2007-02-25T17:13:00.000-08:00

April is a busy month for me so I could use your prayers. I will be in Mexico speaking at a festival. Barren Cross might be playing as well.
I will be taking a worship team to Elements of Rock festival, to provide worship and teach.
I will also be leading worship along with my friend Don Poythress in Gatlinburg Tn. for the Charels Simpson leadership conference. I really want the Lord to speak through my while I am away.

Blessings

Jim

Thought

2007-01-24T18:59:00.000-08:00

Lets not forget to esteam others, to be good listeners and to have the heart of a servant.

Musicians Beware

2006-12-19T17:54:00.000-08:00

Musicians beware of the music monster that lurks in ours souls. I remember when Barren Cross was in the beginning stages. We were on our way, playing concerts, recording demos. Enigma records became interested in signing the band. That was great, but it took nine months to finally finish the deal. During that time another band that was at the same level as Barren Cross signed with there record label and had made there first record and was touring. I was so jealous of them. I cried out to God, " How could you do this to me" bring me all this way just to leave me. That music monster was raging in me. In the end it all worked out and God had to deal with my foolish pride. Music is a hard thing to deal with if you are a musician. It takes some skill to kill the monster. I call that monster the spirit of the musician. When I chose musicians to come over seas to do worship with me the first thing that I look for is, does this person have that monster in check. If you are a musician today and that monster rages in you, repent and humble yourself. Begin praying for other musicians, that God will bless them.

That's all I have to say bout that

Jim

Where is my passion!!!

2006-12-04T18:30:00.000-08:00

I think that everyone has a passion for one thing or another. For me it is leading worship, teaching and traveling with Pastor Bob to minister at festival's over seas. I recently felt very burned out with leading worship at my church. I did not feel the passion for it that I once felt. I realized that I needed a break from my passion to regain my passion for my passion. That sounds confusing. So I am on a six week break and it has been good. I am going to take this time to hear God, seek His face. When I return I know that I will be refreshed with a new vision.

My son threw up at the table

2006-11-28T18:58:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago my son Hunter got sick and threw up at dinner time. I have a very weak stomach and had to turn away while my wife Lisa cleaned him up. Once he was cleaned I could then look at him. This reminded me of how our heavenly father can not look on our sinfulness. Jesus comes and cleans up the mess that we have made so the Father can have fellowship with us. I am thankful for the blood that was shed for my sin, how about you.

Blessings

Jim

Barren Cross

2006-11-22T16:34:00.000-08:00

I have been talking to the rest of the Band about playing several concerts next year. Please pray for Gods perfect will. Barren Cross has a few myspace accounts out there check them out.

Jim