kicking back after a long day of teaching. Please pray for strength and peace for me. For all you theologian, philosopher, deep thinking people who are way smarter then me which is not hard to be you might enjoy this debate on “Does The Universe Have A Purpose.” My buddy Chester Delagneau is one smart dude and posted this debate on his facebook page. Take a listen below or click here to learn more about the debate and the people involved.

Just got back from a nice prayer session with my brother in Christ Chester Delagneau. The Lord has blessed me with amazing Godly men in my life who love me for who I am and keep me accountable. It is so important to have those kind of friends in our life. Earlier today my mom sent me the email below and when the Lord touches her heart I listen so I thought you might want to listen to this teaching as well.

Neal

Hi Neal, Have just listened to Mike Bickle’s 16th teaching on The Cherished Heart. It is completely profound for me and all God’s children. It really is revolutionary if we believe and receive. Please listen to it for yourself and your blogites!! This lesson seems to have only the audio and no video.

I am a blessed woman that I have an earthly husband who cherishes me so well.

Love you, Mom

Click here to listen to the teaching and to printout a transcript.

Last night the Lord spoke to me clearly through music and today as soon as I sat down to have a quiet time with the Lord a peace came over me as I started to read a lesson I found from Saddleback Church in 2009 entitled “How Jesus Handled Stress.” I think I told you the other day I was cleaning out my apartment and came across some old teachings that I kept for some reason. It’s funny what you keep over the years and how you find them just at the right time.

Point #3 was “knowing my calling” and I am blessed to know what my calling is as the Lord has made that crystal clear to me when my life changed forever in 1996. After 2 years of deep healing and intimacy with Jesus he released me into my calling and I have not looked back sense. My problem is what road to take to further my calling and how long do I have to wait to make it happen. Point #5 from the Saddleback teaching is “listen to God, don’t just talk to him.” I find myself having alot to say to God on a daily basis but then forgetting to not sit back and listen. Sometimes listening can take hours, days, weeks, or even many years as I have come to find out on many occasions. I am in a period of my life where I am having to really sit back and listen. That is very hard for me as I have many ideas and plans that I want to happen right now.

In Mark 1:35 it says, “very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” and in Luke 5:15-16 it says, “news about Jesus spread even more. Crowds came to hear him and be healed and Jesus often slipped away to be alone so he could pray.” I encourage all of us to follow Jesus model and slip away DAILY to that quiet place to read his word, pray, talk to the Lord and LISTEN. In those quiet moments the Lord will blow your mind. He is always talking to us but can we take the time to listen.

Neal

p.s.-10 minutes after I posted this blog 3 things happened immediatley to confirm my calling and what I just wrote. Thank you Jesus you are my KING!

I thought you guys might enjoy a little worship from tonight’s service at the Vineyard in Laguna Niguel. Today I was really frustrated with a couple areas in my life but knowing the Lord was in control and He knows the desire of my heart. During worship the Lord clearly spoke to me with the words from 4 songs in a row. Thank you Lord you are King. The words were:

First song said “all we need is you”
2nd song said “I love you Lord, you rescued me”(which he did 15 years ago)
3rd song “I’m sorry Lord for the thing I’ve make it, it’s all about YOU JESUS”
4th song “Be still and know that I am God”

Enjoy your Sunday and stand strong as the Lord is always on time.

Neal

Happy Black Friday to you all. Instead of shopping with the masses I went for a nice early morning jog and there was frost on the grass which was crazy as I never see that. My hands were freezing but the cold air on my face as I ran felt so good. Then I took a nap and chilled out for the day and have been reflecting about what the Lord is doing in my life. Please continue to pray for me to “surrender” and trust in the King of Kings. Surrender does not mean to sit around and do nothing it means I need to do my part as I know he will do his part. One of my x students posted this verse on her facebook page today. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1. That is what I am talking about.

A couple prayer requests for you today. Please pray for a friend who would like to get pregnant but is having some issues with her ovaries and uterus. She is such an amazing woman who has come so far with her health and her walk with Jesus. Pray for complete healing mentally and physically and find joy even in these moments of fear and frustration. Nicole I pray a double portion of JOY all over you. God knows what you need. Have faith in the unseen. I so admire how you take such amazing care of your patients even when you feel like crap. God will take care of you.

Continue to pray for Adam Bretag. Click here if you don’t know his story. In the next week or so he will be miving to phase 2 where he will have to gain at least 40 more pounds before he can move on to the next phase. He has gained 12 pounds in the last 2 weeks so he is up around 130 pounds. Pray for continued healing mind, body, and soul. Pray he will submit to the Savior of the world 100% and do whatever it takes to get through this. Devil of anorexia and bulimia BE GONE. Take your sickness and death with you and never bother Adam ever again. You have no authority or right over him. He is a child of God and has all authority over darkness. Adam if you are reading this tell the devil and demons to get lost as they have to listen.

Pray that Adam will see the gifts he has been given, gifts the Holy Spirit has just for him. Pray that he can be himself and love himself just the way he is. Adam you are such an amazing dude. Keep fighting brother. Victory is yours.

Let’s also pray for North and South Korea. Holy Spirit bring the winds of REVIVAL to North Korea and take down all darkness and bring hope, healing, and deliverance to your people across the sea. Lastly, pray for people who struggle with depression or lonliness during the holidays. If that is you God the Father loves you more than anything. He has a plan for your life. He sent his Son for you. He wants to have a personal relationship with you right now. Click here to learn more.

Neal

This morning I have been reflecting on all that I am thankful for. As many of you know I am a Functional Medicine Specialist and teach people how to eat properly among other things and I just finished eating free range, organic eggs with organic apple for breakfast. I am so thankful that I can eat the foods God intended us to eat when he created the world and fuel my body properly. I am also thankful for that eventhough I am still single and want to have a family one day I am so thankful that I can go to my parents house today to watch football and eat tasty food all day long.

Dad I am so thankful for you. You are my idol and I look up to you in every way. You are such a Godly man who I respect more then anyone. You taught me how to work hard and expect nothing in return, you modeled for me how to treat a woman and be the rock of a family. You taught me to be a servant and I know there will be many crowns in Heaven for you for all that you have done. You have supported me in everything I do and encouraged me in all my ups and downs in life. I have watched you grow closer and closer to the Lord and I can’t wait to see where he is going to guide you next and how he is going to use your gifts for the Kingdom. I love you dad.

Mom, I always say I want to marry someone just like you. You are such a Godly woman and such a caring and loving person. Your heart is to tender and loving and you are a prayer warrior for many. You are so strong and such a leader. Thank you for always being there for me as I know I have not been easy all these years. Your support is priceless and I love you.

Melanie(my sister) I love you so much. I am so glad we have such a good relationship and I am so happy that you have John and your awesome life up in Washington. You are such a blessing to me and thank you for your continued prayers and support for me all these years. You are a Godly woman who is such a light to many.

Now that I have all that mushy stuff out of the way I was re-arranging my apartment yesterday and came across a 5 week teaching called the “purposefull single man” from Saddleback Church. As you know getting married is the desire of my heart so I had to laugh for a minute. Last night right before I want to bed I had my quiet time with the Lord. I opened up the booklet and of course the very first word on the first page was “SURRENDER.” I was cracking up but new that word was just what I needed to hear. I am someone who likes to control things so I am learning to surrender all things, career, relationships, health, talents, money and everything else. I know that when I surrender I let God do his thing with me and I know his way will be amazing. I just need to get out of the way.

With that said let’s all surrender whatever is getting in the way of all that He has for us and be thankful for right where we are at. Even if you are in a valley right now there are still things to be thankful for no matter how small. Make a conscious effort today where ever you go to point out things you are thankful for and enjoy this day.

Neal

p.s.-I am very thankful for all of you for your daily support and prayer for Neal To The Cross. You are all much appreciated and eventhough I will not meet all of you in person I will meet all of you in Heaven one day and we can see how the Lord through you saved and healed thousands.

My buddy Adam Bretag has gained 12 pounds in 2 weeks thank you Jesus. Adam said he is doing well and has started to get his “feelings” back which is awesome to hear. Adam is such an awesome person who loves his family, loves sports, and has a hilarious sense of humor who you all will meet one day soon. Please keep praying on a DAILY basis. I appreciate you support and send in any comments for him and I will forward them to him asap.

Everyone is all prayed up for safe travels today as I know many of you are driving, flying, and taking the train to different locations for Thanksgiving. Have an awesome night.

Neal

I re-connected with an x student of mine by the name of Katie Olson this past weekend and she is on fire for the Lord which really warms my heart to see our youth going for it for the Kingdom and selling out for the Lord 100%. The cool thing is she told me that Dustin Elam who gave his testimony on Neal To The Cross last spring is the one who lead her to Christ. They were at a party one night and Dustin puller her aside and asked her what Katie was doing with her life and told her there was more to life then partying and shared the Gospel with her. Shortly after she gave her life to Christ. Katie is up in Oregon right now getting some training as she will be going to Kenya and Uganda to work with ex-child soldiers, pregnancy clinic, build a school, build chicken coupes, then to Kenya to minister in the red light district, specifically to the male sex tourists, prostitutes and pimps. Below is a short video of what they will be doing. If you would like to support Katie or have any questions here is her email olsonkatie92@yahoo.com.

Please pray for her as I know spiritual warfare especially in that part of the world will be heavy. Father God I pray for protection over Katie and the team as then travel to Uganda and Kenya to do your work. I pray you annoint their words and bring EVERY person they come in contact with to salvation and a personal relationship with you Jesus. I pray that when they lay hands on these people that they will be healed of all sexual addiction, pediphilia, prostitution, drug addiction and every kind of darkness. Come Holy Spirit and do a mighty work. I pray for REVIVAL for Uganda and all of Kenya.

Neal

Let’s do this people. Let’s put our wildernesses(my word) behind us right now. Let’s deal with the personal issues that are holding us back from all that God has for us. You know what I am talking about it’s the issue that is tugging at your heart right now. The issue that is always on your mind and if people knew about it you would be ashamed. Me included Lord forgive me for my secret sin. Cleanse me, refine me King. I want all that you have for me. Let nothing stop me. Come, more Lord, more. Below is a couple words from some wise dudes. Click on their names to learn more about their ministries.

Neal

Rob DeLuca
People who don’t deal with there personal issues, always end up going around the mountain again and again until they learn the truth of what God was trying to teach them the first time they went around. Learn and deal with your issues so you don’t end up old in the wilderness. Your Promise Land is waiting for you to possess it.

Keith Page‎
“Lord, give me the courage to become the man you’ve called me to be. Help me abide in You, trust in You, and call out to You for all I need. You are my Source and my Foundation. Where else can I turn?”

Church was awesome last night at the Vineyard in Laguna Niguel. As I mentioned the other day worship songs have really been touching my heart and the song that says “God your beautiful to me, you can be my King, lover of my soul, you mean everything to me” was rocking me. At the end of worship Pastor Hudgins was calling out words of knowledge and he felt like there was alot of hopelessness in the room. He reminded everyone that being in the wilderness is not forever so if that is you stand strong your breakthrough is near. Lord I pray for breakthrough for anyone who is struggling right now in any way and that you would help them soar like an eagle above all darkness and struggle.

The teaching was on Genesis 37 and what Joseph had to endure to be used in a mighty way for God. He reminded all of us that as born again believers, followers of Christ Jesus, we have FAVOR in whatever we do. Pastor Hudgins also referenced Genesis 39 to point out that eventhough Joseph was sold as a slave by his brothers he found incredible favor while living with Potiphar an Egyptian officer of Pharaoh and eventually being made ruler of Egypt under Pharoah. All that started at the age of 17 having 2 dreams from God and after being sold as a slave and going on an incredible journey. Make sure to read Genesis 37 through Genesis 41 to learn more.

Pastor Hudgins was talking about how God gives us dreams in life, gives us the gifts to be able to fulfull them and how you can’t defeat a person with God given dreams. It did not matter that Joseph was sold into slavery and stuck in jail based on a lie, God gave him favor to do his work no matter how bad it looked or the circumstances involved. It’s the same for us today. Wherever we go, whatever we do we have the same FAVOR in our lives. Just like Joseph, when we stay CLOSE to God we will prosper in all that we do. I know there is a calling on my life and an annointing on my words and in my life I expect that favor. Let me make it clear it’s not me it’s HIM through me. I am nothing, just HIS servant.

I have no idea if I am making and sense as I write this but what I do know is when I wasn’t walking with Christ I was empty, confused, and lost and when I found Christ who was walking by my side all those years I was going crazy I became the Neal he created me to be and believe me I am still a work in progress. if you would like to know Christ in a deeper way and ask him into your heart as Lord and Savior click here. If you decide to make this choice please email me so I can celebrate with you as I know they will be celebrating in Heaven.

Neal