We are back from our Evangelistic Tour to Gulf Coast Texas! We had a wonderful time in the Lord and saw 5 souls turn their lives over to the Lord! Hallelujah!!! Ric's testimony is so powerful in bringing in souls. People still want to hear about the miraculous saving power of God! Robin ministered sermons about the Lord's Prayer and about Tribulation Instructions. I'm telling you, if you have loved one's or friends whose spiritual destiny you are not sure of, you need to get a copy of "End Time Instructions". Just email us at ricrobrod@sbcglobal.net and we will be more than happy to send you a copy. Feel free to make as many copies as you need to give to others.
Although the weather was scorching hot and humid, we had an awesome time and are looking forward to another trip to Texas. Thank you to everyone who donated to our ministry to help us pay for the gas and food while we were working for the Lord. You will be blessed!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
My Testimony
My name is Ric Rodriquez. I am a Christian and this is my story. I grew up in southern Texas, the son of a poor farm worker. I spoke no English and was punished in school for speaking Spanish. I swore I’d master the language and I would never be humiliated again for my choice of words. I was always interested in music. I played and sang in many small bands during my high school years. My love for music drove me to devoting my life to singing and performing Tejano music. Unfortunately, that kind of lifestyle also leads to many negative pathways like drugs and alcohol. By the time I was 17 years old I was an addict smoking pot, doing cocaine and drinking myself into oblivion. I was on the road a lot opening for big bands even getting to play at Texas Stadium in Arlington. In between gigs my time was spent getting high.
Drugs cost me a lot of things in my life. I lost my first wife because of my drug habit. She was a smart woman to not stick around. I'm sure her decision to leave me saved her a lot of pain and heartache. I would continue with my drug use and my wild lifestyle even stealing to support my habit. I was in and out of jail numerous times even doing time in the Texas Department of Corrections for armed robbery. I tried programs to kick my habit and you would think I would learn a lesson along the way but Satan is sly. He'll tell you anything to keep you sliding down his "highway to hell."
Having children didn't even stop my habit. My common-law wife and I had two children of our own and took in her sister's baby girl to keep her from becoming a ward of the state.
I was such a good guy - on the outside. I even started dealing drugs because I knew that then I would always have what I needed to quench that never-ending hunger for that "ultimate high." I knew what the outward signs were that people looked for in a "junkie" and I knew how to cover them up. My habit had become so desperate that one-day I could stand it no longer; I needed my fix. When the man who was supposed to come through for me didn't, I went after him with a gun. I was going to kill him for the stash I knew he had. Determined to get what I needed, I walked to what I knew to be his place of employment in the downtown sector. I pushed open the door, ready to brandish my weapon and get what I needed. Only, in my haste I had pushed open the wrong door.
I had entered a Spanish mission church and before I realized the mistake I had made, God had me in His clutches at the hands of an on-fire minister who wasn't about to let me go back to the world. I fought with angels that day. My feet would tangle up each time I tried to leave. I couldn't even pull myself along the walls of the church. I wanted to strike out at the pastor who was praying for me but I couldn't lift my arms. I finally asked the man of God, "What do I have to do to get out of here?" He told me the only way out was to ask Jesus into my heart. It sounded too simple but I wanted out.
So I repeated the sinner’s prayer after the preacher and something wonderful started to happen. I felt such a wonderful warmth and peace come over me. I couldn't explain it but the life I knew no longer existed. I was truly born again. I walked to the door to leave and I suddenly didn't want to leave. When I looked out at the city I had lived in for almost 18 years I almost didn't recognize it. I saw buildings I'd never seen before. Suddenly my eyesight was clear, I could see in 3-D, the colors, sounds and smells were so new, so wonderful. My family had a hard time believing that I had been saved and was a new man. It took them about two weeks of careful observation before they were convinced and they gave their lives to the Lord.
My habits of cigarettes, pot, cocaine, alcohol and cursing were gone in an instant. I used to wake up every morning coughing so hard, my lungs crying for oxygen. When I had coughed until I could cough no more I would light up a joint, do a couple lines of cocaine and smoke a cigarette all before leaving my bed. That was all gone! The desire and craving for the chemicals that controlled me were gone. No cold turkey, no withdrawal symptoms, nothing but sweet relief. God knew that it had to happen that way. I would not have made it if I had had to suffer through those things. My music even changed. I wanted to sing praises to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit that saved me from my hell. I sold almost all of my equipment keeping only what I thought necessary. The pastor of the church I was saved in took me under his wing and taught me what I needed to know about salvation, Jesus and living a Christian life. I was so hungry for the Word; I soaked it up like a sponge. I stayed at that church for two years learning and praising before I was able to go out and tell others about my miraculous salvation experience.
I will always be grateful for what God did for me that glorious night. I was looking for what I thought I needed and I found what God had for me and I'll never go back to the way I was before God took me in and cleaned me up and set my feet back on solid ground. Now I share my ministry with my wife Robin. Our ministry is called Breath of Life for the way He breathed new life into me. We write a lot of our own material and we use familiar tunes and rewrite the words turning them into gospel songs. We like to say that we "save" these songs from the world. We perform anywhere we have an opportunity. We've performed at regular church services, revivals, honor dances, fundraisers, nursing homes, Veteran Centers, prisons, wedding receptions and we also set up performances at our local outdoor amphitheater. We are a non-profit ministry. The only money we make is from the sales of our CD's and love-offerings that help to defray the cost of travel and materials. We currently have 10 English CD's and 8 Spanish CD's.
*We would love the opportunity to help you spread the word about God's unconditional love and mercy and salvation. Call to set up a date and time.
Drugs cost me a lot of things in my life. I lost my first wife because of my drug habit. She was a smart woman to not stick around. I'm sure her decision to leave me saved her a lot of pain and heartache. I would continue with my drug use and my wild lifestyle even stealing to support my habit. I was in and out of jail numerous times even doing time in the Texas Department of Corrections for armed robbery. I tried programs to kick my habit and you would think I would learn a lesson along the way but Satan is sly. He'll tell you anything to keep you sliding down his "highway to hell."
Having children didn't even stop my habit. My common-law wife and I had two children of our own and took in her sister's baby girl to keep her from becoming a ward of the state.
I was such a good guy - on the outside. I even started dealing drugs because I knew that then I would always have what I needed to quench that never-ending hunger for that "ultimate high." I knew what the outward signs were that people looked for in a "junkie" and I knew how to cover them up. My habit had become so desperate that one-day I could stand it no longer; I needed my fix. When the man who was supposed to come through for me didn't, I went after him with a gun. I was going to kill him for the stash I knew he had. Determined to get what I needed, I walked to what I knew to be his place of employment in the downtown sector. I pushed open the door, ready to brandish my weapon and get what I needed. Only, in my haste I had pushed open the wrong door.
I had entered a Spanish mission church and before I realized the mistake I had made, God had me in His clutches at the hands of an on-fire minister who wasn't about to let me go back to the world. I fought with angels that day. My feet would tangle up each time I tried to leave. I couldn't even pull myself along the walls of the church. I wanted to strike out at the pastor who was praying for me but I couldn't lift my arms. I finally asked the man of God, "What do I have to do to get out of here?" He told me the only way out was to ask Jesus into my heart. It sounded too simple but I wanted out.
So I repeated the sinner’s prayer after the preacher and something wonderful started to happen. I felt such a wonderful warmth and peace come over me. I couldn't explain it but the life I knew no longer existed. I was truly born again. I walked to the door to leave and I suddenly didn't want to leave. When I looked out at the city I had lived in for almost 18 years I almost didn't recognize it. I saw buildings I'd never seen before. Suddenly my eyesight was clear, I could see in 3-D, the colors, sounds and smells were so new, so wonderful. My family had a hard time believing that I had been saved and was a new man. It took them about two weeks of careful observation before they were convinced and they gave their lives to the Lord.
My habits of cigarettes, pot, cocaine, alcohol and cursing were gone in an instant. I used to wake up every morning coughing so hard, my lungs crying for oxygen. When I had coughed until I could cough no more I would light up a joint, do a couple lines of cocaine and smoke a cigarette all before leaving my bed. That was all gone! The desire and craving for the chemicals that controlled me were gone. No cold turkey, no withdrawal symptoms, nothing but sweet relief. God knew that it had to happen that way. I would not have made it if I had had to suffer through those things. My music even changed. I wanted to sing praises to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit that saved me from my hell. I sold almost all of my equipment keeping only what I thought necessary. The pastor of the church I was saved in took me under his wing and taught me what I needed to know about salvation, Jesus and living a Christian life. I was so hungry for the Word; I soaked it up like a sponge. I stayed at that church for two years learning and praising before I was able to go out and tell others about my miraculous salvation experience.
I will always be grateful for what God did for me that glorious night. I was looking for what I thought I needed and I found what God had for me and I'll never go back to the way I was before God took me in and cleaned me up and set my feet back on solid ground. Now I share my ministry with my wife Robin. Our ministry is called Breath of Life for the way He breathed new life into me. We write a lot of our own material and we use familiar tunes and rewrite the words turning them into gospel songs. We like to say that we "save" these songs from the world. We perform anywhere we have an opportunity. We've performed at regular church services, revivals, honor dances, fundraisers, nursing homes, Veteran Centers, prisons, wedding receptions and we also set up performances at our local outdoor amphitheater. We are a non-profit ministry. The only money we make is from the sales of our CD's and love-offerings that help to defray the cost of travel and materials. We currently have 10 English CD's and 8 Spanish CD's.
*We would love the opportunity to help you spread the word about God's unconditional love and mercy and salvation. Call to set up a date and time.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
MAY THE BLESSINGS OF OUR LORD
BE WITH YOU TONIGHT AND
ALL THROUGHOUT THE
BRAND NEW YEAR OF
2009!
DON'T FORGET, WE ARE GETTING
CLOSER AND CLOSER TO THAT
DAY WHEN JESUS CHRIST WILL
COME FOR HIS OWN! DON'T BE
LEFT BEHIND! ACCEPT HIM INTO
YOUR HEART WHILE THERE IS TIME!
JUST PRAY: "FATHER, I LOVE YOU,
PLEASE FORGIVE ME FOR ANYTHING
I'VE DONE WRONG, COME LIVE IN MY HEART
AND I WILL FOLLOW YOU ALL THE DAYS OF
MY LIFE. AMEN"
YES! IT IS THAT SIMPLE! NOW IF YOU TRULY
BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED FOR YOUR SINS
AND IS COMING SOON TO TAKE YOU TO
HEAVEN, THEN YOU ARE SAVED AND
ARE PROMISED A HOME IN HEAVEN.
IT WILL HAPPEN SOONER THAN YOU
THINK, SO PEOPLE, GET READY!
WE LOVE YOU,
BREATH OF LIFE; RIC AND ROBIN
BE WITH YOU TONIGHT AND
ALL THROUGHOUT THE
BRAND NEW YEAR OF
2009!
DON'T FORGET, WE ARE GETTING
CLOSER AND CLOSER TO THAT
DAY WHEN JESUS CHRIST WILL
COME FOR HIS OWN! DON'T BE
LEFT BEHIND! ACCEPT HIM INTO
YOUR HEART WHILE THERE IS TIME!
JUST PRAY: "FATHER, I LOVE YOU,
PLEASE FORGIVE ME FOR ANYTHING
I'VE DONE WRONG, COME LIVE IN MY HEART
AND I WILL FOLLOW YOU ALL THE DAYS OF
MY LIFE. AMEN"
YES! IT IS THAT SIMPLE! NOW IF YOU TRULY
BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED FOR YOUR SINS
AND IS COMING SOON TO TAKE YOU TO
HEAVEN, THEN YOU ARE SAVED AND
ARE PROMISED A HOME IN HEAVEN.
IT WILL HAPPEN SOONER THAN YOU
THINK, SO PEOPLE, GET READY!
WE LOVE YOU,
BREATH OF LIFE; RIC AND ROBIN
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Use what He gave you!
God has blessed us all with gifts to use in order to bring others to His awesome salvation. We just have to find out what those gifts are and use them as He intends. Many people use God's gifts in ways that are displeasing to God. How do you know if you are misusing your gift? Well, if you are walking in the ways of the Lord and giving all the glory and honor to God for your blessings and achievements, then you are using your gifts correctly. If the things you do and say would not bring shame to Jesus if he were standing there listening and watching then you are probably on the right track. Keep up the good work. But, if you do things that you would not want some people to know about, if you say things that you would not say in front of your mother or someone you admire and respect then chances are you are not using God's gifts like He intended. Think about what you do well. Do you speak to others and hold their attention, do you write well, do you sing well, are you patient with young or old people, do you like doing things for others, or does it thrill you to give or do something anonymously? Use those things you do well for the glory of God! Rake leaves for an elderly neighbor, mow their yard, run an errand. Who would it hurt if you are going to the store and you asked that little old lady or gentleman across the way if you can pick up something for them? Go to your local nursing homes and just visit with some of the residents there. They are interesting people and have so much history to tell about. There are so many things we can do that don't cost a penny but will reap great rewards later. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." God bless you all and have a great weekend!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
God at Work!
This has been a most awesome summer for the work of God! We have seen incredible miracles at every turn. We look forward to ministering to the Corn Heritage Village residents on August 2nd and hope you can join us!
I learned of the death of a young man who was about the age of both of my sons. I grieve for his family because the human side of me thinks about how I would be so heartbroken if I were to lose one of my boys. Even worse is the thought, "Did he know Jesus?" I pray daily that my sons both turn their lives to God. They are so dear to me and the thought of them not being in heaven with me is the worse thing I can think of. Mom's and Dad's, pray daily for your kids. Lead them in the ways of the Lord. Love them today like there is no tomorrow for we are not promised our next breath let alone the next day. Pray for the Roman Nose family that God will comfort them in their time of loss. Thank you Lord for keeping my boys safe and in Your hands. Amen.
I learned of the death of a young man who was about the age of both of my sons. I grieve for his family because the human side of me thinks about how I would be so heartbroken if I were to lose one of my boys. Even worse is the thought, "Did he know Jesus?" I pray daily that my sons both turn their lives to God. They are so dear to me and the thought of them not being in heaven with me is the worse thing I can think of. Mom's and Dad's, pray daily for your kids. Lead them in the ways of the Lord. Love them today like there is no tomorrow for we are not promised our next breath let alone the next day. Pray for the Roman Nose family that God will comfort them in their time of loss. Thank you Lord for keeping my boys safe and in Your hands. Amen.
Friday, July 11, 2008
We have compiled a set of Bible Guides to help you find certain verses in the Bible. We are selling them to help fund our ministry. They are very reasonable priced and I personally have found them to be most helpful.
Many times I have struggled to find passages in the Bible because I just could not remember where they were. Now, I have these awesome lists of where to find what I am looking for.
I truly believe that you will find them just as helpful and hope that you will bless others with one or all of these guides.
They are $3.00 each or all 4 for $10.00.
MY BIBLE COMPANION is a list of God's promises in the Bible. You will be able to find scriptures of God's promises of love, forgiveness, salvation, strength, Christ's return and many more. $3.00
GOD'S PROMISES WHEN YOU: helps you to find what to read when you feel guilty, are afraid, when you suffer, doubt, when you are weak and more. $3.00
WHAT TO READ WHEN: gives you scripture to turn to when you need comfort, when you need to control your tongue, when you need assurance of salvation, when things are going well, when you are starting a new job, when you are angry and many more. $3.00
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT: helps you to understand what the scriptures say about anxiety, Bible reading, children, divorce, giving, hospitality, peace, revenge, the second coming and much more. $3.00
All 4 can be purchased for $10.00!
We are trying to get some BUY IT NOW buttons set up but are having difficulty. You can PayPal your purchase amount to ricrobrod@sbcglobal.net if you have a PayPal account. Be sure to let us know which guides you want.
You can buy with a money order and send it to:
Breath of Life Ministries
704 South 18th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
God bless you for being part of our ministry. We appreciate your prayers and of course your donations!
Many times I have struggled to find passages in the Bible because I just could not remember where they were. Now, I have these awesome lists of where to find what I am looking for.
I truly believe that you will find them just as helpful and hope that you will bless others with one or all of these guides.
They are $3.00 each or all 4 for $10.00.
MY BIBLE COMPANION is a list of God's promises in the Bible. You will be able to find scriptures of God's promises of love, forgiveness, salvation, strength, Christ's return and many more. $3.00
GOD'S PROMISES WHEN YOU: helps you to find what to read when you feel guilty, are afraid, when you suffer, doubt, when you are weak and more. $3.00
WHAT TO READ WHEN: gives you scripture to turn to when you need comfort, when you need to control your tongue, when you need assurance of salvation, when things are going well, when you are starting a new job, when you are angry and many more. $3.00
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT: helps you to understand what the scriptures say about anxiety, Bible reading, children, divorce, giving, hospitality, peace, revenge, the second coming and much more. $3.00
All 4 can be purchased for $10.00!
We are trying to get some BUY IT NOW buttons set up but are having difficulty. You can PayPal your purchase amount to ricrobrod@sbcglobal.net if you have a PayPal account. Be sure to let us know which guides you want.
You can buy with a money order and send it to:
Breath of Life Ministries
704 South 18th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
God bless you for being part of our ministry. We appreciate your prayers and of course your donations!
Our New Site!
Our old website has become unmanageable and I want to be able to add information quickly and often so we are changing to a blog! Now you will be able to keep up with events we are doing and you can share your prayer requests and stories of God's moving in your lives.
We just returned from our summer tour to Texas and we are so excited to share with you how God is moving. There were several lives that were changed through accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior and there were also several who rededicated their lives to the Lord. It was hot and tiring but we feel so blessed to have been able to spread the Word of God because of many of your donations to our ministry. We could not have done it without YOU, and GOD!!
We just returned from our summer tour to Texas and we are so excited to share with you how God is moving. There were several lives that were changed through accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior and there were also several who rededicated their lives to the Lord. It was hot and tiring but we feel so blessed to have been able to spread the Word of God because of many of your donations to our ministry. We could not have done it without YOU, and GOD!!
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