What do you see?

Hello to all my brother and sister in Christ Jesus. I was watching the news, and the things I saw seemed unreal.  Isis the terrorists group, are just commenting murder. I watched the Congress discuss what should be done, It seemed to me, they don't know what to do. I watched the story of a young man who was a police officer, and he brutalized a man over a traffic stop. He tried to justify his actions by saying the man was resisting. A video proved that he was lying. There was a case here in Macomb County, where officers literally watched a man die, simply because he did not have his medication. The seasons are not the same as l remembered as a boy. I can remember that in the summer, it was so hot, you didn't want to come outside. In the winter months, you could always be sure to have a lot of snow. Now you still have roses blooming in the cold. There are wars going on all around the world. People are becoming more and more afraid of terrorism. The Lord told his disciples, that man would turn their backs on GOD and become lover's of themselves. People don't seem to care about each other the way they used to. One thing that the Lord is totally against is homosexuality, but as you can see, it is on the rise more than ever. Just open your eyes, then open your Bible, study his word, then tell me what do you see. May the good Lord bless us all. I watched the news, as they told how a four year old boy was maled to death by pit Bulls. I know things happen in life, but can't you see the world has become so cold. Satan is trying to make us kill ourselves, as many as he can. GOD is going to get tired of our sinful ways, and when he chasties us, it will not be pretty. May God bless you and give you his grace.

The art of sharing

Hello my name is Jasper, and I am a minister for the Lord, and I do his will. The world is turning colder and colder. People are not interested in what the Lord has commanded. Just as the Lord said, man will go their own way. They want to do their dirt in darkness, but the Lord is the light of the world. When you get closer to the Lord, it causes you to take a closer look at yourself. Man's Hart has been waxed cold, men have become lover's of themselves. But the Lord has said, if your brother thirst give him drink, if he hunger, give him food, and if he's cold give him your coat. Father God our creator, wants us to live life with love. JESUS has commanded that we are to love one to another just as he loved us. If you see your brother in need, don't look the other way, stop and help him. We as ministers for the Lord are to help the widow, be a father to the fatherless, we must give of ourselves even if it hurts. This is what the Lord did for us, and we are to follow his example. He suffered for us, and when we feel a little discomfort, we want to stop going. The Lord our God has laid down his commands, and he said, to follow me you must first deny yourself. How many of us are willing to do that? My name is Jasper, and I love you.

Today's law enforcement

Well if you have watched the latest news as long as I have, you know the tragedy that has occurred. A man was allowed to die in custody, as officers did nothing. This doesn't seem to be happening in one particular area, but it's nationwide. There was a time when you could go to a law officer and you would be relieved to have him help you, but it seems in today's society that's not always the case. It's good that we live in such a wonderful technical world. Imagine how many incidents involving police brutality would go unnoticed if there were no cameras. Imagine what would have happened in the Rodney King incident if there were no cameras or videos. Imagine what would have happened in the Malice Green case in Detroit, where he literally had his brains beaten out by two officers over a few stones of crack. At what point does an officer feel that he's crossed a line? There have been many cases documented, caught on film, caught on camera phones, where officers used excessive force on an unarmed man. There was a case not long ago where a man had made it home, pulled in his driveway, when confronted by officers dropped to his knees, and still they shot him down. In cases such as this, when a man is offering no resistance at all, how are these officers able to explain away their actions? From what I can see, this issue isn't getting better. It seems to be happening more often. To think with all we have accomplished in the world, we still here in 2015 have to fear being slain by an irate police officer. The court system works for you, but it can also work against you. The courts are so overcrowded, there's so much favoritism in the law enforcement industry, that sometimes innocent men go to prison for most of their lives. While people such as a man in Detroit, who exhibited road rage by beating a 21 year old woman, and when approached by onlookers he produced a gun. Further investigation into this matter shows that this felon has had 3 prior arrests for carrying a gun. He also had a knife, which was illegal for him, and he had some assault charges pending against him. My question is, why was he even allowed back on the streets? It is people like this being let out of jail on small infractions in the law, and a woman could have lost her life. These people don't care about human life, or respect, or how much pain they can inflict on another human being. So I want to ask- what is wrong with our law enforcement in this country? I have one theory I would like to offer. You may not understand it, you surely may not believe it, but Satan has very little time left before he has to go into the pit. So he and all his evil spirits are doing a lot of damage in the world today. Just take a look at it and try to understand. Families fighting against each other. Young teenage girls strung out on dope. Old men molesting and raping little boys and girls. Talk of wars and rumors of wars all over the world. All the natural disasters happening in the world today. Neighbor afraid of neighbor. You hustle inside your home and quickly lock the door, pull down the shades, and pray that you will be alright throughout the night. People are scared and, well, they should be. Because if you don't know Jesus and what He can do for you, I feel sorry for you.

My name is Jasper, I love you and keep praying.

Insurance Companies Suck

Hello my name is Jasper, and I am a quadriplegic in a NeuroCare facility.

For some time now, there have been two things that are bothering me. One is which the insurance companies in Michigan are constantly trying to do away with the no-fault law. This law enables people with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other injuries to live in the better rehab facilities. It disturbs me to know that if they could they would totally do away with this program and we would have to go to nursing homes and other facilities. Most likely the care at these other places would be well below the standard of care we receive now. The other thing that disturbs me is the insurance companies did get a bill passed, whereas they no longer have to pay for personal outings for the physically challenged. There are a great many people in wheelchairs as a result of an auto injury, being ran over by an automobile, and they need constant assistance, especially with travel. I in particular have suffered since this bill has passed. I belong to a wonderful church, which I attended religiously, but now I can no longer get there because insurance won't pay for my trip. I cannot visit my youngest daughter or my brother, both who live in Detroit. They do not have a way to reach me, and I can no longer reach them. Again, because the insurance won't pay. I have missed a number of engagements I was invited to because I had no way to get there. This is just one example of how people in this country who are greatly in need of help do not receive it simply because of greedy corporations. The insurance companies have the money. They have more than enough to do the job they are required to do, but won't. So my fellow readers, supporters, the wheelchair community, anyone who relies on the insurance paying for your transportation to and from. I strongly urge you to contact any political ties that you may have and voice your opinion on this issue. We have people lobbying at the state capital, we have lawyers who are constantly fighting for our rights, and we must show support to them, aid them in correcting this wrong. Remember- the baby that cries the loudest is the one who gets fed first.

Again, my name is Jasper, I'm a quadriplegic, and we're going to make it because we have God on our side and He knows this is not right.

Thank you.

How's your day?

Hello my name is Jasper, and I pray that all is well with you.

I woke up this morning feeling good, in a very positive mood, and as I started my day I started speaking to people as I rolled down the hallway. I live in a neuro rehab center so I see a lot of people (clients, staff, and visitors). I try to speak to everyone I meet and I like to project a happy feeling. Often times if I don't feel that good inside or if I'm feeling kind of crappy myself, I don't let others see it. I could be in one of those places where I don't want to be bothered by anyone, but when someone speaks to me or smiles at me I automatically put on that face. It doesn't take a whole lot for you to smile and say "hello", even if you don't feel like doing it or talking to anyone. Just smile or nod and say "hello". In other words, always be uplifting and encouraging to your brother. Sometimes you don't know what the next person is going through. You don't know what emotional state they may be in, and that simple smile or that "hello" would just bring them out of that self-pity. That hug that you give someone may be the only love that they've felt in a long time, you just don't know. When we show love to our brother (and that includes women), we're doing what God asks us to do. Jesus said "love ye one another as I have loved you". It's my way of being happy for myself, no matter what my condition is. When I look out and I see all the green trees, the beautiful blue sky, just being able to open my eyes and see anything is a blessing. I just look all around me and I see the beautiful portrait that God has painted for me. I think about each breath that I take, my eyesight, being able to breathe, and of course watching my family grow up. I've often thanked God for allowing me to live long enough to watch my babies grow up, and then watch my babies' babies grow up. Nothing feels as good as having your children around you, and you're holding their children in your arms. You can't help but feel thankful and blessed that you're here to do that. I didn't always live such a safe and comfortable life. I am a recovering addict, and I've been lost in darkness many times. So I look at where I am today and I know it wasn't me that got me here. I tried to self-destruct many times, I filled my life with misery, but God still had favor with me and He guided me through my wilderness. He brought me out and reestablished me. That's not to say I didn't go through some tough times. I had a wife that I had to bury, I lost many a job, never stayed in one place very long, and as I said earlier I live in a neuro rehab center because I'm a quadriplegic. With all that being said, I still know and believe in my heart that the Lord is with me. I don't worry about how my day, or how my week, or what's going to happen in my life. As long as I can do most of what the Lord wants me to do- if I can be at least half of what He wants from me, I know He's got my back. So I want to ask you, how is your day today? Are you thankful that you woke up? Are you thankful for what you're able to see? Are you thankful for everything the Lord is providing for you? Everyday that you live and breathe He gives you your daily bread. So once in a while give some of your time to Him. Your Father wants to hear from you, as any good father would. Spend time with Him, tell Him you're thankful, you love Him, and tell Him your problems and concerns. He hears you, and He will listen. Be patient, and He will respond. If you don't want to believe me, just ask around and you'll find that there are many, many people who have experienced the love of God. Why don't you?

Again, I'm Jasper and I'm a minister for the Lord.

What We Don't See

      Hello, my name is Jasper and I am a minister for the Lord. There are things that are happening around us all the time that we know about but we cannot see. Trees grow strong and tall, but we don't see them grow, or see the growth process that goes on under the tree. We can feel the wind brush across our face, but we can't see what propels it and moves it along. I am a quadriplegic and like many others, I know my limbs are there even though I can't feel them. Many things happen in our daily lives that we do not understand. I want to go somewhere with this and get you to see there are many things going on and we don't know why. As one person told me, it's kind of like a baby in its mother's womb. That baby rests instinctively safe, not knowing who feeds it, where the care comes from. It just knows it happens. There is a force or person outside of that baby's comprehension. It can't see its mother but somehow the baby knows she's there. When you think of it, it's kind of that way with a christian. No, we've never seen God, but we feel his presence at all times. We feel secure in the knowledge that there is someone much bigger than ourselves, much greater than ourselves, who sustains us. Scientists are men of logic but there are even some things that happen in life, nature that even they cannot explain. They have searched the ruins and found evidence that there was a man named Jesus who walked this Earth. No, we cannot see him today, but he wants us to believe in him anyway. I have seen evidence in my life of a higher authority, although I've never seen him. I could feel it inside of me that spiritual battle that goes on inside of me. I have had my mind set on doing something I know is right, but my mind convinces me to do the opposite and when that happens, there is a strange feeling I get inside as though I can feel someone saying, "See, I got you again!". Other times, when I have that battle, and I am thinking of doing something I shouldn't when I resist it, the feeling says, "I'm so glad I didn't". It feels as thought there are two people in a tug-of-war and I am in the middle of he rope. I'm being flung back and forth. Sometimes winning, sometimes losing. Just because I can't see this battle, or see who is doing it, does not mean it's not happening to the believer. We know this all too real. So, I have learned to do what is necessary to stay on the right side of the battle field. Let me ask you, have you ever decided to go one place and then "something" suddenly changed your mind? You say to yourself later on, "I don't know why I did that, I just did". Or, have you ever meant to say one thing that you felt was the right thing to say, but something else came out? You scratch your head and think to yourself , "why did I say that"? Well my friend, whether you believe or not, there are two forces working in your life at all times. You cannot see them, but if you pay attention, you can feel their effects. So I urge you to just try the holy way of life. For Jesus said, "be ye holy because I am holy". Be aware of the things you cannot see. Trust me, they are there. Again, my name is Jasper, may God bless.

Jesus and you

Hello, my name is Jasper. I pray that you are being blessed and all is well with you. I once heard a preacher say that when he first gave his life to the Lord, he thought the Lord didn't want him to have any fun. He said, " Now Lord, you mean I can't go to the bar, I can't go to the gentleman clubs, I can't have sex outside of marriage, you don't want me to gamble, if I tell a lie, you are mad at me? It seems that you don't want me to have any fun, do the things that I'm used to doing, I'll have to change my whole life!"  Well that is exactly what the Lord wants you to do. like any good father, no matter how much fun a child is having, your father knows when you've had enough. You don't want to stop and you can;t see what you're doing, but your father loves you, has to calm you down, slow you down, and give you a new perspective. Father God wants us to enjoy this world but he doesn't want you to hurt yourself in the process. His commandments are not set forth to hinder you, but rather to help you and lift you up. No fornication means you don't have to worry about STD's or getting into any love triangles. Staying out of bars and clubs is a good thing because its full of people with a lot of bad habits. Drinking and doing drugs does not add to your life, it only takes away. That's why Jesus said "do not touch the unclean thing". He said "be ye holy for I am holy". Thats an order to give you some type of goal to shoot for that will strengthen you, keep you away from negative things. He also said do not do as the world does because the world can be cold, hearts waxed over, and man loves himself and does not care about his brother. But when you give your life to Christ, he teaches us that we must be humble and caring and unselfish towards our brothers and sisters. If you are planning on marriage in the near future, plan on following Jesus and I guarantee you your marriage will be positive and fruitful. There is no other correct way to live your life except to follow the law of the Lord. This is just a note to give you some food for thought. The Lord does not want to slow you down or take the fun out of your life, but rather to give you more life so you can have more fun. Again, my name is Jasper, may God bless you.