To my Dear Daughter on Her Birthday

Today is my daughter Ileana birthday. Ileana is the result of a prayer after I heard this beautiful song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwlAdEnT-do

I heard this song and went to my room and ask God for a daughter; nine months later my dear Jubilee came into this world. My dear baby girl, I still feel the same I did fourteen years and nine months ago. As daddies, we are call to discipline and guide our children, so I know that at times you are unable to feel my love, but I discipline you because I love you. I am excited to see what God has already done in your life and even more excited to see what He is going to do. Happy birthday!

I Will Be Pastoring Again!

It has been my deepest and most sincere desire, for many years, to be a man of prayer. I desire to enjoy a great intimacy with Jesus. I like the idea of spending hours in God’s Word, in worship and in prayer. At times I feel like I am getting there, but many times I have allowed the busyness and distractions of life to take me away from that amazing path. I also enjoy, with all of my heart, ministering to people under God’s anointing. I remember the excitement I felt, as I was getting ready to preach the Word; I actually told the Lord many times, “If you take me out now, I will die happy.” However, both of these passions were lost out of my heart after December 29, 2005 when my first wife Ileana died of cancer. At the time of her death I was on my six month as a Pastor of a small local bilingual church in Winton, North Carolina. December 29th, 2005 marked the beginning of the process where I realized the nastiness of my own heart. I failed in so many ways!

Sunday November 30th, 2006 marked my official last day as a Senior Pastor. Less than a year after the death of my first wife I was on my way back to Jacksonville, Florida ready to start another marriage. I was getting ready to engage in one of the biggest mistakes of my life. I was not healed from the lost of my first wife, but was already looking for ways to medicate my pain. Those couple of years in my life consisted of my most shameful, painful and detestable attributes. I truly moved away from God. On the outside I was “fine.” Physically, I was looking great; had a good job and even attended a ten thousand-member African American Baptist Church. Nevertheless, I was rotten inside.

I was not involved in any ministry, did not have any desire to do so, did not have a prayer life and did not read the Word. Yet, I still went to church and hided in the midst of so many people. I surely turned my back on the Lord. Everything went from bad to worse in my marriage and we ended-up divorced. That was the one-two punch designed to kill me. With a divorce and later with my sin exposed publicly I was convinced that for me, this was surely the end. Fornication became a way of life for me and ate my heart, my call and my passion for Christ way. I felt like a dead man walking!

Fortunately, the Lord gave me the grace to repent of my sin, brought me out of my mess, restored my soul, renewed my strength, my faith, my love for Jesus, my love for God’s people and gave me a great hope for the future. I feel the fire of God in my life like never before. God has given me a suitable helper and an extraordinary mother for my children. I am the head of a family of ministers; God is already opening doors and giving us a taste of what is to come.

On June 10th 2012 I will be pastoring again; six and a half years later the Lord has opened a door…

May 12, 2012 Update

Many good things are happening in my life these days; not because I am anything special, but because the Lord is merciful indeed. His goodness brings me to tears often, His love encourages me to change as His Spirit brings forth conviction of sin in my life. To God be all the glory because the older I get the more I realize how much of a failure I am without the Lord.

The Martial Arts School is going well and the Lord is already opening doors for my whole family to minister. Tomorrow I will be ministering in Virginia in a very special gathering for Mother’s Day. My children are going to be dancing and singing, my wife will be playing the piano as I sing and preach the Word.

The Lord continues to bless this blog as what the Lord gives us in the secret place spread all over the world little by little. Thank you so much for your support. In the next couple of days I will make a BIG announcement. Wow, I am so happy! I am so excited, like a child before Christmas.

 

Love you all, Angel

 

 

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Recently I discovered that this humble blog is going to places that I will probably never visit in person. This has to be God because I can’t even write in a 7th grade level in English. I don’t decide in what language to write, what to write or when to write; I write as inspiration hit me. This ministry, without a doubt, has been one of the most enjoyable experiences so far!

 

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To God be the glory!

What is Going on With Me Now? An Update

I find myself so blessed these days; I can feel the joy of the Lord in my life. It is a beautiful thing when our emotions are in line with the Word. I must confess that it is not always like that with me. There are days I feel depress, sad, frustrated, angry, anxious, tired and disgusted. I suppose I am the only one that has experienced these emotions. J LOL!

 

After much tears, mistakes, tragedy, pain, personal failures, and personal sin and after experiencing the brutality of God’s discipline in my life I can honestly say that God is faithful, even in the mix of my imperfections. His love brought me to a place of repentance and brokenness. Beloved, no one need to tell me how nothing I am without God, for I saw the nastiness and shame of living a life ruled by the desires of the flesh. It almost killed me! But God did not give up on me even when I gave up on Him and on myself! Restoration is real!

 

Now, I feel like I am about to explode; the passion for God’s presence, the passion for ministry, for God’s people and for the lost is burning in my heart like never before. It is not about doing something for God, but when you experience such love and such mercy, serving HIM is an automatic and a normal response.

 

Today I am in the mix of a great transition in my life; decision time is approaching for me. I don’t know what to do to be honest. The transition has to do directly with ministry and what to do next. I appreciate your prayers!

 

I want to share a video of a beautiful time of worship at the local church I am currently a part of; Abundant Hope. You will see my lovely wife Rayette accompanied me on the piano, my son singing with me and my dear brothers and sisters at Abundant Hope Worship Team. I hope you enjoy and be bless!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt95j0EtZ0U&list=UUWoFVfqQMjCyI1xCeiBAExQ&index=1&feature=plcp

 

Reflecting on 2011

The year of 2011 was, without a doubt, a very interesting year filled with pain, failure, hope, breakthroughs and great joy. When I look back at how 2010 ended, how 2011 started and where I am today, I have no choice but to give God the glory. It is amazing how impossible things look when one is going through it and how, as time goes on, you can look at what God has done and be amazed!

 

In the last six years I have gone through tragedy with the death of my first wife, a horrible second marriage, great challenges with my own children, raising three children as a single dad, divorce, deep depression, therapy, personal and public sin exposure and a pouring out of God’s grace in my life.

 

2011 started with a Word the Lord gave me on January 1st entitled: The Year 2011: A Year of Human Failure: http://angelcasiano.com/2011/01/01/the-year-2011-a-year-of-%e2%80%9chuman%e2%80%9d-failures/ Failure always comes before the breakthrough. Thank God that it is human failure as God will never fail us. 2011 was the year that provided me with the healing of the pain of the death of my first wife, the recognition that my second marriage was a mistake and a product of my disobedience, a year of humility as I finally sought out for help, a setup for my new wife and a reborn passion for the teaching of the reality of God’s principles through Martial Arts.

 

If anyone would have told me in advance all that took place in my life this year, I would have probably called that person a false prophet. Another key Word the Lord gave me in 2011 was: The Lord is Saying: It is not Funny: http://angelcasiano.com/2011/01/02/the-lord-is-saying-%e2%80%9cit-is-not-funny%e2%80%9d/ God, without a doubt, wants to use us! With this Word, I was able to see a degree of urgency.

 

Today, I find myself happily married, the proud father of four daughters and two young men and I am happy to come home every day. The sky is literally my limit! I think that the following video taken the day of my wedding on November 18, 2011, can provide a good sense of where my heart is right now: http://angelcasiano.com/2011/11/22/a-song-and-a-prayer-for-my-new-family/

 

I am very excited about what is coming in 2012! I don’t have a specific Word for this up-coming year yet; but I can tell that I am stronger and ready in Him.

 

 

Merry Christmas Friends!

Christmas is not about Santa Claus, what gift one can get, what gift one got, the stress of shopping, drinking, partying or even what one is able to give their children. Going back and reading the story of Christmas, one will quickly discover that it was, is, and will always be about adoring Jesus! Christmas is a very sad season for many; depression actually enjoyed great success during this season. Many can’t wait for this season to be over so that they may go back to work as usual, but today I challenge them to take time to worship the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Today, I invite them to be born again and to allow Jesus to be born in the manger of their heart. I promise everyone that they will forever experience the hope of glory and the indescribable Spirit of what Christmas is truly about. If Jesus is the reason for the season, if Christmas is all about HIM, then Worship HIM for He is worthy to be praised! Let the lights of Christmas shine even through the darkest moments. Merry Christmas!

The Coupon Woman

Listen men, I know that I am about to talk to you about a very sensitive topic. I know that my reputation as a tough Martial Artist might be in jeopardy here, but I believe that this information is going to bless you all and your families.

 

My Fiancée send me out to the supermarket this morning with an uncomfortable amount of Coupons. I know that we like to do our shopping fast; I know that we don’t like to ask if we feel lost, so I was a little intimidated about the task, I must admit. Not only that I had coupons, but I had a list of specific items that were on sale today, so I needed to look for those to. Not knowing where some products were located is a terrifying experience for us men; we like to be in control you know!

 

But I took my time and only needed to ask one time! I really did not know that Borden makes butter, I always knew about them making the best slice cheese, but butter? Well, I found the product thanks to this lady!  In about a half an hour I was done with my shopping list. The Cashier gave me the total and I proudly say:  “Here are my coupons.” When she finished scanning the coupons that my Fiancée gave me, I was able to save $37.78. That my friend… is a real saving. That $37.78 would have abandoned my wallet, but I thank God for my Fiancée! Because of her, I now have $37.78 extra dollars that we can use to buy something else.  Brothers, I encourage you, if you are single, find yourself a woman that knows how to work the Coupon System. If the woman you are in a romantic relationship with does not know how to work the coupon system, encourage her to learn. If she refuses, that is a good sign that this is not the woman God has for you…flee from her!!!! She is part of the enemy’s camp that is after your wallet! Every time I buy groceries with my Fiancée I see savings of $75.00, $100.00, etc. When it comes down to using those coupons she is a beast, a monster, an animal…. I know this is the woman God has for me because of her ability with coupons; it is that simple, I need no other confirmation!

 

The only downside, and this is my warning to you men out there, is that if, for whatever reason, she forgets a coupon, miscalculates her savings or the Cashier mess up in the scanning process; you are going to hear about it. Brothers, they go on and on, even if they miss a fifty cents savings. When that happened, it is a good time for you to go to the bathroom and stay there until she cools off. Do not stay there too long either or her wrath will come upon you. You need wisdom to know for how long you need to stay in that bathroom…Ask the Lord for wisdom, please! Brothers, when they get like that, they may come after you and me if we say the wrong thing.

 

Men, we must understand that there is a jungle out there! There is a brutal battle for our money and these Coupon Women are declaring war. They are vicious my friend; make sure you don’t laugh or make any derogatory comments when they overlook a ten cents savings; you need to understand that this is not funny for them! Be supportive or if you have nothing good to say, say nothing. Treat them as if they are in the process of giving birth to your child…everything you say can and will be used against you!

Update From North Carolina; When God is in It!!!

Hello everyone, I am not going to be officially writing until October 13, but with so much happening I must write a small personal note to let you guys know what is going on in my life. People many times say that when something is of God, everything should be smooth and with no problems; I think that is the exact opposite. When God is in it, expect hell to resist you with doubt, discouragement and feelings of giving up.

Coming to North Carolina, as I said before, started with much confusion. It has being tough. My relationship with Rayette was tested from the very beginning as we faced very uncomfortable circumstances in this region. One day I will be able to speak and expand more on this. The good thing is that today more than ever, Rayette and I are convinced of our love and commitment to one another. We, without a doubt, are enjoying a tested relationship. Our wedding is almost set for November; we are working on a few details. I will be announcing the exact date, place and time very soon.

I am already confirmed to start teaching at The Gates County Community Center and at Ahoskie Christian School. Also, I will be teaching The Gates County Homeschool Group. This program is growing by the day and opportunities continue to expand. Business License, Federal Tax ID and bank Account are already in place for this exciting journey.

I am no longer working construction; that job ran out immediately after this Program started expanding. God knew that I needed the time to do the many things I am doing now! God bless you all!

Love you all!

Angel Casiano