Epic Destiny

Long Time and I love BOXING!

2006-09-17T00:03:00.000-04:00

OK so is has been a very long time since I've blogged. However even though it is a rare thing to get a comment or two or that I've been liking My Space a bit too much I'm in need of catching any of you that read this up. Then again most of you that read my blogg see me just about every day and I'm not one to never talk about my life so this is probably useless to do. However it's late and I'm waiting for my face mask to dry (trying something new) and so here I am.

So other than a crasy summer of losing my gal bladder, leaving a job and not being able to go canoing (too sick). I love BOXING. I've joined Linda's boxing gym recently and I love it, oh I said that already. We went three times this week and man I didn't know you could sweat that much, or hurt that much, and I've been doing sports for years. We get to punch pads and big punching bags. And skip, ya skip with a skipping rope. It totally is all about cordination which I don't have! I've had alot of time lately to think about things and I'm sure thinking is not the best thing for me right now. But when I'm boxing I stop thinking and punch which is way cool.

So that is my life right now. Not too exciting but I'm still running Hard after God and it's an amazing thing once you stop thinking and let Him speak to you what you can learn. Then you get to think again. And then I go Boxing!

Oh my face is dry now catch you later.

Raining Tickets; Raining Tickets (music to be added)

2006-05-26T13:38:00.000-04:00

Ok so wow great movie X Men 3! Had the best time watching the movie and I don't want to give anything away so we'll move on to after the movie.

It was late around 2am and I was tired and was going to give Jason and Jeff and ride home so I want to leave right away. As we walked out into the Downtown air with cops everywhere my thoughts all of a sudden turned to my car. Yes as I walked I thought oh no I should have prayed for my car's saftey and all. But the next thought was oh no problem I'm sure things are ok. It does make me MAD sometimes how prophetic I can be without knowing I'm being prophetic. So we got to the place where my car was suppose to be parked and well it wasn't their.

I must admit at first I didn't panic but thought I know I'll call Jacob because he knows everything. Thing is Jacob's phone was dead and he didn't answer. Then I started to panic. But being ONE with Jesus I figured I was panicing on my own and the ONENESS left. I thought the car was stolen then heard that Ben's car was towed and so mine must have been also. It's amazing after that the fight between panic and peace. I'm sure Jesus was forcing peace on me if that can be done as I tired to feel peace instead of panic.

Long story over we got our cars and Jacob does know everything at least about Toronto thanks Jake. I'm just wondering about the money and mmmm that was my rent God so please show up with peace so I won't panic!
Oh ya then as I slept peacfully at Linda's the ticket deamon gave me another one. So pray or break off this ticket thing please!

TACF VILLA

2006-04-26T13:16:00.000-04:00

Ok so here I go, moving into the TACF villiage. I'm actually quite please, i'll be with Bonnie, Kimiko and Kathryn. I've totally loved living with the Allan's yet am happy to be moving closer as gas prices are nuts. I've never lived so close to the church yet realizing i'll be spending more time downtown which i love. I'll have to figure out when to contenplate cause now my driving time will disappear. So if any of you are bored and want to help me move in the 1st of June i would love the help!!!

The Intensity of God's LOVE

2006-03-31T23:42:00.000-05:00

Here I sit alone in the office right after the best meeting I've been to in a long time. I mean it was Jack Frost giving his testimony again. I've heard this a large amount of times, yet I heard it for the first time tonight. Oh the intensity of God's love is truley stronger than I've ever realized. His mission is to love us to LIFE! A that life is just starting!

The Daughter of God has awakened!

Winter ahhhh

2006-02-17T17:28:00.000-05:00

Ok so far this winter it has been crasy, warm then cold then freezing. I've been skiing more than ever and realizing I do love it, at least when my knees aren't hurting. But right now this very moment..wait for it... I can stand winter. WHAT how can you say that Mel have you lost the plot? No I'm feeling normal and just feeling also stuck. I'm realzing more than ever the cold sucks. Can it be possible to ski without the cold and wet? Maybe only in heaven. I know I'll try snowborading next week that may cure me right Steve Hollema?

So other than the drama of cold and winter no real news... Next Sat most of the people in my life that I hang out with and love will be gone. All different places yet all at once what is a girl to do? Maybe I'll save money for the week, maybe I'll make new friends... Ahh but can they ever replace the ones away in the sun. That's it I'm jealous truth be told most of my friend are off on a cruise and also in a hot country now maybe that is why I'l having a tough time with winter. The cure SKI MORE!

No real reason to be sane

2006-02-08T17:32:00.000-05:00

Ok so I've just realized how all my friends are different. Well in a good way. Reading all your blogs and seeing the craziness, it's fun yet makes me wonder. Does this mean I'm different too? Do people of similar craziness hang out because of being the same? Will I one want a mullet one day Steve?

Being the sane person I am, I've come to realize that trusting in myself is totally a bad idea. Most people around would thing I'm nuts yet I can't find any real reason to think that trusting in myself works. I mean with everyday things. Everytime I start to freak out and try to work things out on my own insanity happens. I seriously go nuts. Then God shows up and I could kick myself again. When will I learn? Or it this just a part of life; freak out then realize; freak out again then God shows up again. So maybe I should just cut off my hair and see if anyone notices.

More on My Life and Destiny

2006-01-10T12:01:00.000-05:00

So this past weekend a few of us took off to Mactier. A very small town 2 hours north of Toronto. Right in Muskoka area. It was amazing, we stay in this million dollar cottage and had the best time. Ya and Bethany ate meat again!

Seriously we had a great encounter and then I spoke on the Sunday morning. I love it after an encounter. Seeing all the change in someone's face it was Awesome. This one guy changed so much is was a night and day experience for him. And once again God showed up so powerfully and at the same time we laugh our heads off. It was great. TACF is planning to have huge revival meeting in Mactier in Jan and Feb. It is so cool, the town consists of 1200 and has 5 churches!

It amazes me at all God is doing already this year and it's only 10 days old! Bless you guys!

Blogging about Meat??

2006-01-04T17:21:00.000-05:00

So what is with all the blogging about meat lately. I'm feeling for those that are fasting, not me though. But really haven't eatten more meat than normal. It is kind of a Murphy's Law thing (no not Jacob). Once you are fasting a particular thing it seems the temptation to devour it, is stronger than ever. So be strong those that are fasting meat and know the end will come soon. And Bethany just wait I am the vegitarian police captain!

Christmas

2005-12-25T13:00:00.000-05:00

Hey in keeping up with everyone and then yet I'm totally feeling in the reponding mood.

Have a blessed Christmas and a amazing New Year, I have been more than blessed this year with amazing family, awesome life long giving friends, great pastors and most of all I'm more in love with my God than I can really remember. I mean think about it! What would your life be like without God and his lasting love.

My favorite Christmas Movie is "It's a Wonderful Life", About a man who finds himself in a desparte spot and wishes he was never born. An angel grants his wish and you see in the movie just how many lives he had a part in. I mean each of us are so interlaced in each other lives I know my life would be different if even just one of you were never in it.

Love you lots and all blessing, favor and honour in this New Year.
Melinda

Dreams I want more

2005-12-21T16:22:00.000-05:00

Ok so I've had a few huge dreams that basically tell me what is going happen. Which is amazing and really cool if I didn't write them off and ignore them. But I'm thinking dreaming is the best way for God to speak to us. After all your sleeping and can't totally ignore or disregard what is being shown to you. The only draw back is understanding exactly what you have been dreaming. Then again have a friend like Sarah Dalley who is the queen of dream interpretation and you'll be fine.

The great thing about dreams is God can give you insights into the future. I've had quite a few of those dreams and it's always fun seeing them come true.
So I want more dreams, and not the pizza kind. You know the kind that you have after eating a huge greesy pizza or hamburg, then your dreams go really wild.

Other than that have a great Christmas! I was going to give the Christmas wish list thing but that has been done by the Gaz and Hollema so it has been over done. Then again the wish I've got is wanting an ipod the big one. And if that happen I would be excited. But we'll see....

Let it SNOW YES!

2005-12-03T14:37:00.000-05:00

Ok I'm so happy winter is here early this year. Yes I know you all think I'm insane, yet I have new ski boots and my skis are already tuned up and I'm raring to go!

Christmas ahh Christmas, just fround out this morning my parents want me at the farm for ther annual Christmas Eve service at their church. Now let me explain, I love my family yet can stand their church. All night it is so painful to be there, but then again it is only an hour; ONLY an hour. Yet that hour feels like I'm in a void of time that will never end. Then only saving grace of the night is when the turn all the lights out and light candles and sing Silent Night. Then and ONLY then do I close my eyes and try to imagine the idea of worshiping at that moment. I don't doubt some at the church truly worship God. Yet it pains me to know so much more and that they aren't willing to experience so much more of God. Every year is the same, oh no wait except the year when I was at SOM, I think I manifested that night and at least freaked out two rows of people. Most of time I want to stand up in the middle of the service and shout about the Holy Spirit. I usually grab the pew in front of me tight fisted in agony.

One year my mom asked the minister if I could "share" some songs on Christmas day. Well it was important to my mom so I did it. If you want to know how that ended ask me some time, needless to say I can make this a good vow I will never do that again. Maybe one day she'll if I could preach there, now that I could do! Just imagine that!

Well so much for the memories! Later Mel

Waiting in Time

2005-11-25T11:46:00.000-05:00

Ok so those that read my blog will be happy to see a new one. Thing is this one is different as I woke up today older and of course wiser.I looked into the mirror and thought NO WAY, I don't look older. Those that know my age still are impressed and those that don't are usually in shock. Yet this morning I was in shock, thinking of how much has happened this past year. And totally how amazing God is. He truely is the best Father around constantly blessing me and giving me the best of the best. L8tr Mel

Destiny continues

2005-11-02T16:32:00.000-05:00

OK so went on another trip this past weekend. Not doing the best with an email news letter for prayer. So keep an eye out on my blog so you can all pray tons.

Really had an interesting time this trip, learning tons every time I go. Realize just how much God loves the people that don't know him at all yet and the really loves the ones that think they know HIm. This past weekend also gave me a huge appreciatation for TACF, ahhh soaking or resting as I like to call it. Never been any where so stress with striving for God to show up, left really exhausted. But God healed hearts big time.

One guy around 50 refused to forgive him self for his past. I reminded him that he was basiscly telling God that the cross wasn't enough for his sin. All he wanted to do was to punish himself. Finally Sat night God confronted him as only He can, loved him to life and he testified that he forgave himself finally. You should have seen his face the whole weekend was worth that, he was smiling and totally happy and free, I love when things end up for the best!

So I'm off to Buffalo next weekend please pray and it's all about prophetic healing and evangelism so it should be amazing, can't wait for more stories.
Later Mel

Epic Number #2

2005-10-14T12:08:00.000-04:00

Off to another EPIC and once again I forgot to email a news letter about my where abouts. But hey most of you read my blog anyway. I'm off to Ottawa with of all people Bethany V and Kevin A. Now Bethany is the hyper one right now and I'm staying calm as normal right (Noel)? Well the weekend is about an encounter with a bunch of youth that haven't heard any of this stuff before. Wow am I ever excited now that hyper girl is yelling in my ear ouch ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
So please pray for us that this weekend will have alot of break through for these youth and we have a great God time!
I'll give an update later. Favor on all of you!

Sacrifice for what you want

2005-10-05T11:04:00.000-04:00

So I've been working my butt off, literally. And well most days are ok, but then the days come where I have to miss out. Then if I think about it, really I'm only missing out on food. Or maybe it's the culture we live in. I missing out on hanging with people who are my friends. We go out so much around here it is kind of scary. I wonder if that changes when you get married ( anyone married want to respond). Still I've deceide to keep it going cause I know it's worth it. Seeing people's reactions is the funniest thing of all. Plus when you look good you feel good right? I'm off to my family this weekend and can't wait for their responses. I glad my family have good hearts cause there could be problems.
So yes Mel sacrifices are good, as I've said to many, nothing really is worth obtaining without some struggle. But then is the struggle the lack of food or the amount of water I drink everyday. Ohhh my bladder!
Later Mel

My First EPIC

2005-09-22T18:13:00.000-04:00

So my very first official itinerant work happened with out any major drama. I went to Buffalo with Rachel M, Ben P and Grant S. All were great on the team. We did an encounter and then I spoke on the Sunday. I learned lots and filed away different problems that I need answers to. Still wondering why this is all happening so fast. Yet I've enjoyed travelling and anticipate tons more. This weekend the Gaz and I are leading the re-encounter, should be great espcially the deliverence. I love doing deliverence! Please pray for us.

Oh ya I'm trying to get a list of people that could pray for me and any team that goes with me during my trips, if you are at all interested please comment and I'll be sending you a news letter. Or maybe just using the blog as a news letter.

Check out my new logo that is on my web site

So on to many other lands and know that God is great! Still need to remember about that hand over the mouth thing. Sometimes I try not to be funny but that just makes a mess of things. I love seeing people laugh and cry! This is the EPIC!

Speaking with my hand over my mouth

2005-08-17T14:18:00.000-04:00

OK so those that were around last Friday had the opportunity to hear me mess up. To be honest it's not that bad in my mind. I think it was hilarious. Those that weren't there at church, this is what happened. As I was speaking the loudest most annoying kid entered the building. It echoed everywhere and very distracting. Well as any person would have done I told the kid "Dude Shut-up." Well the young adults were laughing their heads off and the adults looked scared. Ahhh is the start of the end of my begining? The whole change over is in two weeks. Look out all of you you'll never know what I will say next! I can just imagine the stories to come.

And yes I admit I told everyone in England during a preach that I learned to weld wood!

I think I should start my own quote book. What do think?

Life in Full Swing

2005-08-08T14:58:00.000-04:00

So life is in full swing and things are geting done. That is except the blogging thing. Problem is I haven't much to say I mean life is busy and that is about it.

Oh one thing however, man do I ever love God. Every time I stop for a mintue and think about my amazing heavenly Daddy I get all full of His Spirit inside and then have a great time. He is so loving, caring and the nicest person I know. So may times I've messed up this last week, yet He still calls me to crawl into his arms and enfolds my in Love that will NEVER leave me. I think I'm understanding this more and more as my life is soon to chnage AGAIN! But what can I do, who else do I have to go to as Peter said. He who holds the universe in his hands has my HEART!

This month has been called Trust, and boy am I ever learning. I challenge you guys to name your months and see all that God can teach you and impart to you in the month. It is an eye opener, espeically if you ask God first what to name the month.

Well that's it for now!
Love ya and leave ya till Later Mel

TWO WEEK LULL

2005-07-27T16:34:00.000-04:00

Feels very strange to be back into the swing of things. Really like our trip to England, but it nice to have some alone time. Realizing this is highly important for than ever. Had a panic today a small one about itineranting again. But still trusting my Daddy God big time. Have been put in the Spread the Firs Magazine. Very werid that I'm going to see my name in print and nothing to do with a parking ticket.

Camp Qodesh is in full swing, however we are still in need of campers. I think our TACF youth are being lazy this year. Come on guys get your forms in! This years camp I can feel it is going to be a huge God thing. Super Natual life is the theme! Yes God, that I would have a constant supernatural life!

Other than that Sarah and I are convinced nothing much is happening right now. I think I'm on a two week lull. Since Bethany is in England no Scotland no England. And every one is leaving TACF, yep it's a LULL.
Later Mel

Home Nearly at Last

2005-07-19T18:56:00.000-04:00

So all of you that have kept up with JLO's blogs know that we had the best of the best ministry trip to England. For now we are stranded in Halifax waiting for a plane to get home to the T.O. England was great and I'm so proud of the whole team they really went for it. We had great ministry times, fire tunnels. People got healed and save all at once. Some of the trip was very, very strange but more on that later when I'm not so tired.

One thing that did blow mind, was how God showed up strong even when we were totally exhausted. I've had a huge taste of itineranting and yes I do love it. When I was speaking it was like God totally took over and we just had a blast. Just ask any one on the team about Exeter, never laughed so hard "in my Life."

It is amazing how God uses us and is ONE with us even when we blow it or are feeling out of it. Oh ya you should have seen Diedre she was amazing, preacher girl if ever I saw one. I'd certainly take this team anywhere again and again.

Oh yeh we can go line up and then sit down again to wait for our plane! See you all soon, and I'll have tons of photos and big time stories. God is so cool.
Later Mel

EPIC DESTINY IS OFFICIAL

2005-06-24T18:58:00.000-04:00

Amazing as of today Epic Destiny has been regestered as a small business. The government of Canada is calling it a consulting buisness as that is what I do in their minds. However now I am an official itinernant speaker for TACF. You can even find my bio and photo on Partners-in-Harvest.org I'm on the team page in youth and young adult ministries. Whoa; is all I have to say everything is going so fast. God is on the move big time in my life.

We are leaving on Tues for a ministry trip to England for three weeks. So those that don't know this I'll be gone awhile. Please pray for the team and myself and Andrew Gaz as we are ministering in different conferences and churches. Should be totally amazing, I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited.

Well that's it for now, will write about my own Epic Destiny as it progress!
Later Mel

Ok So Now What?

2005-06-04T13:18:00.000-04:00

Haven't blogged in awhile due to the fact that something is up at church and my computer. I can't even log in at home so I don't don't what is going on. I'm on a friend's computer now so I know it's not some sort of consprency against blogging. So this is just to say I'm alive and well and getting ready for the next big thing. I do love it that God has my life in his hands and never, ever, will let go. It is an amazing thing to trust and then trust again. Not even realizing all he does every day. Sometimes I could burst at the love I feel for my Daddy God and then the next day I wonder where I've been and he has gone. Still this trust can't be shaken because God has proven Himself over and over and over again. And as Bethany has said to live in this day is a wonder and really a great time. Keep trusting!

I'm Not Impressed!

2005-05-19T10:46:00.000-04:00

This blog is a hard one. Youth Network is sad and in a strange way happy in the passing of Will Elder. Will has been around for as long as I can remember and had a huge fight with cancer that finally ended this morning. My heart is in two places thinking about this. I'm not impressed at all that he has died, and also really excited that he is experiencing things now in heaven that I would love to see.

I remember one thing that still makes me laugh to think about it. At Jr High camp 2001, we had just finished a massive pillow fight in the middle of the night. I was the planner and was praying big time no one would get hurt. Well no one did get hurt during the fight, and as the kids were being set off to bed I walked over to Will and pretended I was going to get him with my pillow. He took of running and fell over. Totally spraining his foot really bad, now that isn't funny except when we went over to help him he was laughing so hard he had no clue about his foot. One minute we were all laughing the next his foot was the size of a football. I got him to the hospital and asked if he was ok and took off to get some Timmy's coffee. Being at camp for so long without a coffee I took the opportunity to get some, all the while Will was still laughing about his foot.

Last night we were at the hospital speaking with Will and I was remembering the Jr High camp and how hard it was. And there he was totally sick and told us to remember just how much God did during that camp. Now that was amazing to see, Will was totally full on for God through this whole experience, convicted me for sure.

Well just in case you don't know the funeral is at TACF next Tuesday at 11am. Please pray for his parents and sisters as they are needing tons of prayer right now, also Ben Kennedy he needs your love now big time.

I'm sure in the days ahead God will reveal his thoughts to me about this whole thing, but for now I'm just still not impressed.

Enough with the scary humour emails

2005-05-06T17:44:00.000-04:00

Ok enough, I can't handle it anymore. Here I am trusting my friends with sending me funny email attachments. Ahh trusting friend, they told me it was funny but really it NOT! I'm nose to nose with my monitor and totally jumb three feet in the air. My heart can't take it and what would it looked like if I died from shock at TACF. My office would certainly start smelling funny until someone found me.

And no I have no examples because I DELETED THEM. If you want ask Steve Hollema he has tons. One thing though just as a caution, maybe there should be a warning sign on these things. What if you cause death (Steve) to happen, then how would you feel??!!

Experience and Money

2005-04-20T11:58:00.000-04:00

So I had a thought today, no wait I've had this thought tons of times before. Seems to me we've got things set up backwards. I recently realized that to gain a good credit rating you need a line of credit. This is done by getting a credit card. So basically you are borrowing money to prove you can borrow money. I think this makes no sense and probably makes alot of money for some big rich dude out there. I wonder if it would be easier to go back to the days of trade. No credit and more trust. Random thoughts I know but I'm wanting to buy a house one day and well I don't want a credit card to boost my credit but that seems the only way to go. Either that or marry really, really rich. Then again I have a big Daddy who owns the whole universe so I'm sure this will work out for the best. Seeing as we live in eternity now I'm sure my house in heaven will be a result of no credit rating at all.

Doe and Deer and yes three female deer.

2005-04-12T15:47:00.000-04:00

Now all of can definately stop bugging me about the deer. As you all know I am a great driver and the only fault was the deers couldn't stop running and thus landed on the side of the car. There I said it I didn't try and kill them it just happened. Who knew that deer season had even started. And JLO doesn't have a clue what I said in the car because he kept slamming the door shut and then more glassed landed on me. So my advice, if you have any idea what I am talking about is not to drive on a dark foresty road up north at any time. Then again it probably is easier than shotting them. Anyone want some venison that is deer meat with some red paint on it and I think the door handle.

Fresh Wind or Smell the Wind

2005-03-29T17:50:00.000-05:00

So another Fresh Wind has come and gone. What a great time! Totally amazing worship, way to go The Network Band, I loved it. Also really fun teaching at a workshop and then seeing the whole team going for it. Man it is about time! Eveyone Mcing and speaking it has been too long in coming to see our youth and young adults rise up to the task. Can't wait to see what God will do in a whole year then next year's Fresh Wind will be even better and bigger. Duncan even said it that we could in two years time being having a Fresh Wind type of night every Friday night. Lets keep dreaming big and strong; I love it!
Well now that I'm still totally exhausted I'll leave you to it to read away.
One last thought; who knew that the church could smell so bad after Fire Tunnels?

Central Heating

2005-03-15T17:45:00.000-05:00

Ok sorry for the long delay in posting but I've been to the land without central heating; England! Just got back yesterday and I'm jet lagging it big time. Got to take some photos for a friends wedding; those that know Timo and Ruth the wedding was tons of fun and I even made them go outside in the cold for the pictures!

Then I went off to Bath and spoke at Bath City Church. Very cool, God show me before hand some things to minister into and when I got there all that I saw in my head happen except everything was switched around. The people I was to prophecy over which I say in my head was sitting on the right of me and then in actual reality they were sitting on the left. Confused? Ok so ask me later about it. But I tell you asking God about the meeting before hand makes doing the prophecy thing much easier. The cool thing is I saw the youth all sitting on the floor in the room where they meet before I actually was there. So I told God if I showed up and they were all in chairs I would know it was my imagination taking over. Well I showed up and you guessed it they were all on the floor, freaked me out a bit but it was way cool. Move over Todd Bentley here comes Mel.

Next I took off to Leeds to meet up with Bethany and Mark, that was great. We went out to celebrate Beth's Bday and we even saw a real English football match. The team was called Sheffield Wednesday football club. Couldn't fully understand why we went on a Saturday to see them play and there name was Sheffiled Wednesday. Turns out the team started in 1857 (I've got a football shirt now Beth and Mark got it for me) and these Butchers use to have Wedesnday's off and went out to play in the afternoon. Thus there name was created. Guess if they started to play on a Monday they would have been called the Sheffield Monday football club. One other thing, the amount of swearing that happened was crasy. Most of the fans were men and boy they took the whole game very personally. One big guy sitting behind us shared his lack of faith in the referee. I think I even learned some new swear words that I don't even know the meaning of. Well all in all the match as they say was great and a very English thing to do. Leeds was fun and seeing Mark's friends and roomates was great.

Still it is good to be home; Fresh Wind is soon and I think my head will explode from all the things that have to happen, but I like being busy and jet lagged at the same time. It's like taking drugs and seeing things that may not be there; the fuzzy bears, the fuzzy bears are taking over.... Oh sorry need my bed. I do love central heating as I'm finally warm inside and out.
Later Mel

Nothing much

2005-02-18T16:10:00.000-05:00

So here we are finally out of the firehall and then it turns into a wood working shop. Turns out SOM needs more beds to be made. Who ever told you that church work was all normal lied. I think you have to be a person of different talents to get through working here at TACF. Then again we all know how different and not normal TACF is. Good thing or I think I would be bored.
One other thing I have been cured of ever getting a dog. I've been house sitting again this time with a small dog. It is a cute thing, but it is a constant worry. Worry it'll lose it from being alone a pee all over the house, worry it won't eat, worry that it will once again sleep in the same bed with me. And lie right in the middle of the bed. Who knew such a small dog could cause such worry, wonder if it's like having a child?
So that is about it, nothing much really, hey whose happy life isn't boring!

Long live the Firehall

2005-02-08T15:14:00.000-05:00

Well it's just about over for our great warehouse of a Firehall. Seeing it being stripped down was very emotional for me. The memories of the place and the effort to make it a home was more than I ever considered. I remember painting it in only three days, with Pudd and Jason and JLO. All the youth serivices and all the joy and tears that the place holds is amazing. The time finally came after 5 years of hearing that one day it will be reovated. I guess I never thought it would happen. Well one thing to think about is that the new building will be amazing. And will it still be called the Firehall? Ahhh changed is good I know it! So those that are with me in the memories of Firehall lets have a moment of silence and think of the great times that God has given us and know that all of us in the past i.e Storm and the present Youth Network have been totally blessed! And really guys it's all about the people not a building. God's favor and blessing be on all of us. As Change is Inevitable!

God as we know

2005-01-27T13:17:00.000-05:00

Had another deep thought, maybe this blog can't be too funny. But the thought is this; do we really know God? I mean have we a preconceived idea of who God is? Have we grown up with people and religion telling us what we must think of God? I want to know Him as He is no more thinking my own thoughts on this matter. If we as Christians truely knew God fully and holy and He is, our lives would radically change. I mean how long has it been since I have had a radical life changing experience.
Lately we have been talking so much about angels and the throne room. Hearing the stories has caused me to want more, but then hearing the stories also have put a fear in me. If I knew God as He truley is, man I would die. Gets me back to really how much Jesus did on the cross.
As a finaly note, our lives are not our own and we were meant to live higher, deeper, bigger than we have ever thought. Still without Jesus we would totally be dust, oh that God would continue to forgive such a messed up humanity. More than that He would show us what His love is really about. No more ignorance or darkness only Light.

The prophetic as we once knew it

2005-01-17T16:36:00.000-05:00

So my week has been very full. Last week I spent the week with Patricia King in the Sign and Wonders school at SOM. Well things have really totally changed. Have prophcied over 6 stangers, none fell to the floor asking for Jesus but that will come with time. One thing I've noticed, I totally am loving this, God's love is has got me seeing these random people so differently. I mean He totally wants them to hear from Him. And if they won't listen, God will do anything just so they can hear. One other thing, no one yet has said "no thanks don't want to hear from God", this has come as a surprize. IT'S TRUE! People out there are totally crying out for more of God than I ever realized. Well this is just the begining and I'm ready for more. And think I've got stories now, not just stories from other people but ones that God is having me experience. Finally! So here we go ready for a RIDE!

When will my time come?

2005-01-05T14:49:00.000-05:00

This is a question I've never asked myself or at least haven't thought of it much in years. I just got a phone call from a friend that had meet a guy, though the internet of all places. Well they meet and fell in love and it seems great. Thing is so many friends in my life right now are starting to date or have been dating or even getting married. I.E Sarah and Lee congrads big time. Fun thing is each couple has a different story or situation makes me laugh at all God does in ours lives so we aren't horribly bored. Well so I'm thinking more probably cause I'm surrounded by people in love who knows. Still this whole thing is once again teaching me to trust and wait. I've realize it's easy to get caught up in the whole woe is me I'm single or better yet just relax and trust the Big Guy. I trust Him for everything else why not this? He is my Dad and want to give me His best so the best is easy to wait for. Well deep thoughts by Mel is over as I've got to figure out my life for this evening. Love you all and to all those couples that know who they are I'm totally excited and proud that I know you all. Go for it and God's favor and blessing on you all.
Later Mel

Snow, snow and more snow.

2004-12-27T13:57:00.000-05:00

Wow a couple days after Christmas and there is still so much snow up here at my parents it's great. Well finally went skiing, mmmm, great day long day and now I'm in pain. Had a great time in the morning actual powdered snow everywhere. Took a few first great runs then the pain began. I despartley need new boots and I'm totally out of shape. At least I have a whole season ahead. Well no other news everyone else has more excitment than me. Still werid having so much time off with nothing planned. New years soon, after a day on the hill I sleep like a baby wonder if I'll make it to the end of the week.

OK so it's FREEZING NOW!

2004-12-20T13:10:00.000-05:00

I must have been delirous but still sane when I thought the cold was great. I haven't even skied yet and I'm complaining. Man went up to Blue Montain on Sunday to pick up my uniform and couldn't see most of the time because the snow was blowing big time on the road. Now I know why they close roads down in the winter. Finally made it there and meet this other lady instructor in the staff room complaining of the cold and how their was no one out on the hill except instructors. I hurt my knee last week so I'm taking it easy until the Christmas break. Had one thought today that I'm finally impressed with my body fat cause if I was any thinner I'm sure I would freeze on the hill. Imagine being like Rosy skiing in -35 wheather, at least one season a year I can be satisfied with my weight. Well next time I write I'm sure I'll have had some time on the slopes and loving it regardless of the cold. Those in Australia can just shut-up right now.
Later Mel

Ode to the cold

2004-12-13T15:53:00.000-05:00

Yea I realize I'm strange yet I know lots of you Canadian's and want to bee's really do love the snow. At least we love it until the end of Feb. The snow truely means only one thing that is Skiing and Snowboarding. And if you haven't heard I'm teaching Skiing at Blue Mountain so if you want a private lesson call them up or order on line and give them my name and I'll be there with bells on to teach you all I know. Also I'll be going weekly on Wed nights, Sat daytime and Sunday nights so if you want to join me give me an email and we'll hook up at Church and get up there as soon as we can. So let it snow, let it snow.

Age is all about how you feel; then again I look good

2004-11-25T15:33:00.000-05:00

So yes it has come and will soon go. Once every year we all experience the day of our birth. I'm no exception except as I get older I do feel wiser, execept I choose not to waste that wisdom on all of you. If I did you might think I was faking it, and then I would have to constantly prove my wisdom and then that wouldn't be wise at all. I loved it on Monday we all went out to Spring Rolls on Front street. Actually I would recomend Spring Rolls on Yonge St cause they were stupid at Front st. Well at least 30 people came out and I got amazing gifts and cards totally full of love. This years Bday actually blew away most others so I want to thank everyone that came out. I was totally blown away. Now for the inspiration; I know that God's on the move and believe that this year I will be amazing and totally filled with adventure and risk and of course full of my best friend. Love you all
Later Mel

Want to Fly?

2004-11-22T14:32:00.000-05:00

The anticipation is killing me. We had the most intense night at Youth Network, another night to say I'll never be the same again. That my dream life has gone through the roof. Can't anyone else feel it, God is on the move big time. The hardest thing is to hear these amazing God stories and realize my side of things is pretty slim. I mean I've never been more tired of hearing other people's experiences and not having any of my own. Bill Johnson talked about having God's courage and being willing to do the crasy stuff, to even scare people to get them on the edge of their seats.
I've deceided, I've had enough, no more listening to the stories but I know God is sending me off to tell and do the stories. Think about it, God is moving and I don't want to be left behind. So no more small living for me, everywhere I go I'm going to listen to the Father and do the stuff. I am going to seeing healings and salvations big time. So want to come and join me? Lets face it at TACF we hear tons of great stuff but now is the time to do the stuff. No more small living for me. Want to Fly?

Time Comes and Goes

2004-11-17T11:02:00.000-05:00

So wondering why I've been thinking about time so much. Daaaa it's my birthday soon and well I just wanted everyone to know. Usually I try and ignore it or always just get disappointed in what happens on the day. However, this year I've deceided to hold my head up high and be feel blessed at all that God has done in my life to this point. Which if I think about it I've done tons and seen tons. And it is just getting better. So the healing point of this is I have a great family (and no they won't read this) I have great friends (and ya most will read this) I have been around the world and God is constantly changing and growing me. What more could I ask for? So let the party begin!

Corn Nuts

2004-11-10T17:19:00.000-05:00

Ok so I'm still stinking fasting, and eatting these corn nuts. My questions is why do they call them corn nuts, when they are not nuts at all. Ah then I am fasting for the Lord. The benefits, well I know my pipes are cleaner! Great now I'm addicted to corn nuts, nuts this sucks.

Forgivness Harder than it Looks

2004-11-08T15:49:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone, been thinking lately about forgivnness and how hard it can be at times. I've named this month Forgivness, thinking it was for God to show me how ofter I need to ask him to forgive me. Well as we all know never assume anything (you make an ...of yourself). As things have it, I've notice how hard and important it is to forgive. Needing to forgive usually happens in the middle of an argument or being hurt by someone. The hardest part of forgivness when it has to do with your family. Why is it you get hurt so much more by the very people that should love you the most? As hard as forgivness is there is hope. God has given every Christian the power to forgive, this power comes through Him. Imagine not knowing Jesus and not having God's power to forgive. How hard would it be to forgive on your own? It is possible but difficult, think of all te people out there that don't forgive and hold it all in, how it affects their life and the way they function. Jesus gave us the best example of forgivness when He forgave all humanity for killing Him. Now that would have been a hard day. If you don't believe me just take a look at the Passion Movie, it gets me every time. Well as most days would have it I am a living revelation of what God is doing in me and through me, seems He is speeding up the process of change in my life. Anyone else feel the same way?

Communication the Stuff of Life

2004-11-01T16:12:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone, another deep thought coming up from the one that rarely understands them. Been thinking about communication, how amazing it is now a days. With email, cell phones, blogs and good old snail mail. How did we ever do anything before without cell phones (ask Bethany V)? However, with all this communication in the world it is amazing how easy it is to miscommunicate. Maybe it's our language, or maybe it is most of our language comes from body language and how can you possible see anyone through an email? It shocks me how you can receive an email from someone and read it totally not the way they were writing it. Am I the only person?
But sometimes even when you are face to face with someone the English language just doesn't cut it. I think it's time we start communicating through the Spirit at least with God more understanding can happen. He can sort out emotions and confusions. Think about it, wouldn't it be cool for someone to create a emotional reader, wow most of the guys out there would pay millions for that (LoL).
Well that's all my thoughts for now, remember to fly with the Eagles and not run with the Chickens.
Later Mel

Life Beyond Normal

2004-10-26T15:36:00.000-04:00

Have you ever wondered why it is that everyone is constantly trying so hard to maintain control over their lives? It's like having control is the ultimate pursuit. Control the environment, relationships, animals and even our hair. Control has become the "it" thing in our lives. Thinking about this I wonder if having control would make my life boring or at least the samething everyday. Now take the life lead by God (after all God doesn't want to control us, He wants to lead us), everyday walking and talking with Him. Talking with Him about our desires and dreams, our wants. Still not knowing where they will come from or even if God thinks these things will be the best for us. Maybe that kind of life has adventure and purpose. Maybe it's ok to be cold and not get warm, or risk loving in a relationship with no guarantee of love returned. Or even have a random dog run after you. Ok maybe not that. But why the desire for control? I'd rather trust My God than my idea of control. Now where did that dog get to?
Later Mel

Off Again

2004-10-20T14:51:00.000-04:00

Well can you believe it I've been home for three days and the plan is to leave again. We are off to Michigan on Friday morning with a team of amazing poeple.

Me (of course)
Andrew Gazaneo
Sarah Cunningham
Ramlin Youlin
Chris Cole
Thomas Hollema

Meeting up with Duncan at New Life Christian Fellowship for a weekend of renewal meetings and prophetic workshops. So it would be great those reading this to throw a prayer out for safety and an amazing time. Long time ago when I was at the school of ministry my prophetic word was that I wouldn't have time to unpack my bags for all the travelling I would be doing. Seems to be true this time. The whole thing also convinces me of how much God wants to be the best Father possible and bless us tons with awesome opportunites to ministry and travel. I can confidentaly say my life is not boring. Hope you can all say the same thing, God does love you and wants to bless your socks off!
Later Mel

Home to the COLD

2004-10-17T19:00:00.000-04:00

Hey I'm back in Canada with tons to say about the UK and the amazing people their. Had a great time the last two weeks, had really forgotten what a holiday was all about. The two weeks felt like a month in the good way not the bad way. And I actually had fun in England. It was amazing to hang out with:
Mark
Simon
Rob
Little Rob
Joe
Laura
crasy girls next door
Joy
Anna
Oh ya Bethany
And if I forgotten someone it was great hanging with you also.

Well it's been around faster than any thought one could have about dating. And seeing as I saw the whole thing first had, and that everyone has put it in their blogs already, I was going to tell a secret but just check out your British friend's blog and the whole story is their, then I can say I didn't say a word. It is amazing however how news can travel so fast. How you can maintain a frienships across the ocean. Wonder what our grandparents did for fun when they were young and in love.
Other than all that it is good to be home, I do have to go to work on Monday oh joy! But then hey I am off to Michigan for a ministry trip this weekend, that I actually forgot about until this morning.
One final thought, isn't God good, He has a way of blessing us regardless of whether we deserve it or not. This trip was a destiny trip and I'm ever thankful for my Papa and His love towards me. He truely has the best in mind for all of us. I LOVE YOU LORD!
Later Mel

Thanksgiving British Style

2004-10-11T05:10:00.000-04:00

Well we have had the most amazing Thanksgiving ever. Huge food big turkey and we cooked it all with no major problems. The best part is when I asked Mark how to cut up the turkey and hebproceed to tell me "Mel when is it that I have ever carved a turkey." So basicly we all had a go and what a mess. It was fun seeing all these English people not knowing what Thansgiving was and being confused when we told them. I think I'v been conviced that Thanksgiving is just about the food and not the history. However it is good to be thankful for having two big dinners a year instead of one. I did try and convince the Brits that there was a Thanksgiving dance that everyone had to do it before we ate. Don't know if it worked. Just want to thank Mark and all the guys at the "house" for having us for the whole time. Also want to smile at Simion ans say man you are a nut, the best kind of nut but still all the same a nut.
Now we are off to Bath England yeh get to see more friends. Even though it feels like we've been here forever it'll be great to get home soon, after all I do miss everyone, all because you are worth missing.
Later Mel

What is the Thrid Wheel?

2004-10-09T19:05:00.000-04:00

Hey
So here in the UK still and having a great time. Saw Mark's famous band play an accoustic set which by far impressed me. Heard him play with his full band in a video and well maybe it was the video but they were great accousticly. Saw English Hockey tonight missing Canada on that one. Other than that having fun but still the question remains, ever feel like the thrid wheel? Makes things look different and is hard. Still most of my days have been being the Thrid Wheel, you'd think I'd be used to it by now. WWJD, be happy and celebrate the person's joy; still the Thrid Wheel is mainly to do with purposefully being left out or having the couple wish they were alone. Don't think they do it on purpose, however how do you live being the Thrid wheel and being happy for your friends? Not easy but learning forgivness everyday.
Later Mel

Off to the UK Agian??!!

2004-10-01T14:35:00.000-04:00

Hey
So Bethany and I are off to the UK again. This Sunday we leave on a historic two week holiday, yeh no ministry or at least no formal ministry. Seems I'll be spending lots of time there this year coming up. It totally is just amazing to travel and have a break. Not that my job is tough but I haven't stop since July. So bye to you all that we are leaving behind and look out for some pics when we get back!
Later Mel
The Epic Destiny Continues!

Fly like an eagle, stop running with the chickens

2004-09-29T11:43:00.000-04:00

Fly like an eagle, stop running with the chickens
Originally uploaded by Epic Destiny.

Life is meant to be lived as high as eagles can fly. However most of the time we run around with the chickens and never use our wings. USE YOUR WINGS!

Awe life!

2004-09-29T11:39:00.000-04:00

Awe life!
Originally uploaded by Epic Destiny.

The beginning

2004-09-28T18:09:00.000-04:00

Today was one of those destiny days, that make look twice at all that God is doing. Realizing once again how much God is on the move and what a harvest there is in Toronto. Feeling that any day now things are going to burst open and tons of people will realize their destiny and believe and understand the love of the Father.
"The Harvest is plentiful but the workers are few", that is what Jesus understood 2000 years ago. Now the time is totally right for harvest.
Since this a first BLOG I'll stop here and really figure what this BLOG is for.
Later Mel