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Blessings to all that are viewing this. My name is Christina Cruz-Mendez. I am a Senior Pastor at Mission United International Church in Yonkers, NY working along side my husband Juan A. Mendez Jr. Senior Pastor, currently residing in Canton, Georgia. We have been together for 29 years with 2 children that God has blessed us with. Makes us the family of four - "JusChrist4". I have been a Christian and active in ministry for about 22 years now. Through all the rocky and smooth roads in life I am eternally grateful that God has brought me this far in life to share with the world what He is doing in me, through me and for me.
January 2, 2017

IM-POSSIBLE

By Christina

img_1558In the Bible the word impossible is referenced only 9 times. Not much.  Other words are mentioned hundreds of times, such as FAITH 🙏🏼, HOPE ⚓ and LOVE 💙…

I can’t even count how many times that IMPOSSIBLE has ran through my mind. Probably reaching up to an infinite number at this point! Just being honest! That is the first natural thought that runs through, given the many trying situations!

But if God mentioned impossible a few times, we should get the drift to note “IM POSSIBLE!” The Great I AM …. it is possible with God!

What? ALL THINGS!!!

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December 7, 2016

Change The Paradigm

By Christina

img_3706“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”
‭‭II Corinthians‬ ‭3:18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“The evidence of change is CHANGE!”
Noel Clark

Last night we were in the sanctuary listening to the teaching from our CFO that spoke on Transformational Groups! How powerful that message was.

Most importantly we were broken up into two groups where we were able to exercise our level of understanding based on the teaching.  We were challenged to provide our own analytical thought on culture and values. Continue reading

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December 5, 2016

Delayed

By Christina

img_3686“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts. The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Come and see what the Lord has done, the desolation he has brought on the earth. He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire. He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭46:1-11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Continue reading

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December 4, 2016

Climbing Companions

By Christina

img_1296“When Jesus saw His ministry drawing huge crowds, He climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to Him, the committed, climbed with Him. Arriving at a quiet place, He sat down and taught His climbing companions. This is what He said:
“You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and His rule.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:1-3‬ ‭MSG‬‬

And the list continues….  we can be blessed just by changing perception, attitude and COMPANIONS!

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