Truth remains the same, lies always change...

2012-01-09T10:28:00.001-08:00

2011-11-14T07:44:00.000-08:00

Christopher Nyerges - Discussing Material Culture of the early Gabrielino people.

http://www.kcet.org/socal/departures/highland-park/the-highlands/hahamogna.html

The Hahamog'na, a band of native Tongva people, settled alongside the Arroyo Seco from the confluence of the Los Angeles River through Elysian Valley, Highland Park, South Pasadena, and Glendale, to Pasadena and Altadena. The decision to settle along the river by Millard Canyon was strategic, as it offered the Hahamog'na control over trade and access to a basin that offered an easy entry point to regions across the San Gabriel Mountains.
When the Spanish explorer Gaspár de Portola stumbled into the Hahamog'na village in the 1770s, tired and frustrated from failed expeditions, he was welcomed by Chief Hahamongvic, who shared with him a peace pipe and some of his secrets.
Travelling with Portola was Father Junipero Serra, who was in charge of establishing Christian outposts across the land. In Los Angeles he established the Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, the 4th of 21 missions in the state. For the Tongvas and Hahamog'nas, the arrival of the missions also meant the imposition of a new name upon them - the Grabrieliños - and a forced assimilation by a new culture.
Today, remains of the first Hahamog'na settlement - where the pipe was allegedly smoked - can be found at the edge of Millard Canyon at Hahamog'na Watershed and Archaeological Park.
Above, Christopher Nyerges, Native American outdoor survival instructor and author, details the agricultural practices and material culture of the Hahamog'na before the Spanish settlement.

2011-11-11T12:42:00.000-08:00

Uses for a Bandana - Be sure to take one or two with you on the trail.....

First Aid
1. Emergency Bandage caveat
2. Tourniquet
3. Sling
4. Eye patch
5. For Cleaning wounds
6. Binding a splint
7. Ice Pack
8. Cover a sunburn
9. To wrap a sprained ankle
10. Safety/ Emergencies
11. Dust Mask
12. Mark a trail
13. sun shade
14. Signal Flag
15. Coarse water filter
16 . Diaper or Toilet paper (one use)
Camping and Outdoors
17. Dish Rag
18. Napkin
19. Placemat
20. Pot Holder
21. Dish Towel
22. Carry Food (hobo bag)
23. Pillow cover
24. Polish fruit
25. Wrap breakables in backpack
26. Mark luggage at airport
27. Personal wash cloth
28. Cover food to keep away flies
29. Emergency coffee filter
30. Water pre-Filter
31. Blindfold for sleeping
32. Emergency toilet paper
33. Emergency kindling
34. Emergency canteen plug
35. Emergency lamp wick
36. Sink drain plug
37. Open stuck jar
38. Feminine hygiene
39. Tie food bag to tree
40. Hang flashlight from tent ceiling

Fashion
41. Sweat band
42. Dew Rag
43. Neckerchief
44. Tie a pony tail
45. To Shine shoes
46. Ear Muffs

Biking
47. Tie jacket to bike
48. Chest warmer
49. Wipe off sweat
50. Wrap rattling things in seat pack
51. Face warmer
52. Visibility for hunters in woods

Miscellaneous and Boy Scout Uses
53. Blowing nose
55. Clean Sunglasses
56. Clean Camera Lens
57. Magic Tricks?
58. Wrap a gift
59.Canine bandana or temporary dog collar
60. As an International Morse signal flag.
61. For sending messages by Semaphore code.
62. tie for three legged race
63. For knot-tying practice.
64. For Troop and Patrol identification.
65. As a reminder of the Scout Good Turn, (single knot).
66. As indication that wearer is not a Cadet, but a Scout.
67. As a substitute for a belt.
68. As a shoulder mat.
69. As a smoke mask.
70. As a blindfold for Scout games.
71. As a dressing for a burned face and neck.
72. As a sweat band for confining the hair.
73. For identifying contesting teams.
74. As a swatter in playing games.
75. In the three-legged race, to tie legs together.
76. In games requiring contestants to be hobbled.
77. In game called "Badger Pulling," to make binder for heads.
78. As a night cap or ear protector.
79. As a muffler for storm or blizzard.
80. As a cover for a pail of water.
81. As a loin cloth or bathing trunks.
82. As a triangular cap bandage.
83. As a napkin.
84. As an apron.
85. As a table cloth.
86. As a dust cloth or cover.
87. As a "Hobo" bag.
88. For a tump line to carry a load.
89. To lash poles or staves together.
90. As a smoke signal.
91. As a red flag on projecting end of load.
92. As a patch for a canoe, when properly treated.
93. As caulking for a leaky boat, when properly treated.
94. For distress signal, or lighted for a "flare."
95. As a pad for the head in carrying heavy loads and wherever needed to prevent chafing.
96. As a padded glove for the hand, to prevent blisters.
96a. As a blindfold for rescuing a horse from fire.
97. To pad portions of harness to prevent chafing.
98. To tie up square packages.
99. For fastening ends of the blanket roll.
100. For making life line or guard rope.
101. For making rope ladder.
102. For making boat sail.
103 For making emergency clothing
104. Substitute for hat or cap.
105. Pressure on armpit artery
106. Arm sling
107. Collar bone fracture
108. Ankle sprain dressing
109. Fractured hip
110. Kerchief stretcher
111. Padding for splints (several)
112. Chest carry
113. Tump line carry (pack strap)
114. Hand bandages
115. Head bandages
116. Foot bandages
117. Support for sprained wrist
118. Tourniquet uses
119. Trench bandages
120. Compress
121 Smoke mask for fires or gas
122. Fireman's drag-- free wrists
123. Tied hands carry
124. Tied hands across over turned canoe
125. Tying good ankle as splint to broken one
126. Guide rope to find way out of smoky room
127. Sun shelter for injured people (one for each person)
128. White Board Eraser
129. Wet to cool neck on hot day (neck gaitor)

**This is a compilation that I gathered from various websites and ideas of my own..... http://www.journeywoman.com/travel101/bandana.html
http://www.trailwatch.net/northrim/bandanas.html floaiza 2010

2011-05-20T18:34:00.000-07:00

Notice the Sand and debris on the bridge, probably from the water level ruising above the bridge during the rains... Now that's a lot of water!

I spent May 20, 2011 exploring the recently re-opened Angeles Forest, mainly at Switzer's Camp. Below are some photos.

Burned area on the ridge above Bear Creek.

-Frank Loaiza

2011-01-25T07:18:00.000-08:00

Handmade Rifle Scabbard

This can hold my Marlin 336 or my Winchester 94 nicely.

Personalized Flap on end

Tooling Detail. Many hours went in to this piece. Much detail.

Here is my Marlin 336 inside the scabbard.

Click on photos above to see SUPERSIZE versions.

All of this work was done by my little Brother Gabriel Loaiza. Very fine leatherwork, and a treasured piece as well.

-Frank Loaiza

2010-04-08T13:15:00.000-07:00

EASTER Celebration 2010 at my Church!!!

http://devmedia.aspiredev2.com/mediaplayer/9/?&id=878

Easter Celebration at Whittier Area Community Church

April 3, 2010 Whittier, California

2010-03-25T14:12:00.000-07:00

Paul Richardson is a dear friend of mine, and he has written a great book describing Active Faith experiences and challenges that he has faced as a missionary in Indonesia for the last eleven years.

http://www.cbn.com/media/player/index.aspx?s=/vod/SUJ4_PaulRichardson_032510_WS

Paul was recently interviewed on CBN TV.

2010-03-07T21:55:00.000-08:00

Frank's 30 Essential Items for Hiking or Backpacking

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Frank's 30 Essentials

In my role as a Boy Scout leader, I regularly emphasize the importance of being prepared in any outdoor adventure. I teach the Scouts the importance of always carrying with them the Boy Scout 10 essentials.
As you may already know the Boy Scout 10 Essentials are:

1. Pocket knife (sharp): Victorinox Swiss knife, or multi-tool
2. First Aid Kit, including moleskin and chapstick
3. Map & Compass: be sure you have a map of the area you are going to
4. Rain Gear; Rain poncho
5. Flashlight and extra batteries;
6. Trail food or hard candy; GORP
7. Canteen or seal-able water bottle with water; Nalgene type Bottle 32oz.
8. Matches (waterproof) and fire starters; (dryer lint works well for tinder)
9. Sun and lip protection; Hat and sunscreen
10. Extra clothing, especially a jacket and socks

I have always admired the simplicity of the Scout 10 Essentials but as I have experienced more outdoor ventures I realized that there are many more things that are essential and that can be added as I go outdoors for an extended period of time. So I came up with Frank's 30 essentials for outdoor camping and hiking. These include:

11. Insect repellent (lots of bugs out there!)
12. Plastic Garbage Bags (2 heavy weight); (makeshift shelter, or for collecting trash/water, or for making a solar still)
13. Note pad and pen or pencil;
14. Two large nails 10p (a useful tool, and can also be used to make an emergency shelter between two trees, can also be used to make a weapon or fish spear)
15. Emergency Blanket;
16. Metal mirror or reflective signaling device; ( I carry old computer hard drive platters)
17. 50’ braided nylon rope; 550 Paracord
18. Needle and thread; for field repairs
19. Duct Tape - orange or other bright color (wrapped around a credit card or flashlight, or water bottle)
20. Sierra cup or equivalent metal cup: the metal cup can be used for boiling water for purification
21. High intensity whistle attached to a lanyard
22. Prayer book, or small New Testament
23. Mess-kit, vittles kit, (Spoon, Fork, etc..)
24. Dental Floss (for teeth, and as emergency thread for repairs and possible fishing line)
25. Toiletries, (toothbrush, lip balm, comb, soap, etc)
26. Tissues, Toilet paper: can be used as tinder or for wiping noses and other areas…
27. Moist towelettes, or baby wipes (for wiping the nether regions..)
28. Neckerchief, (bright color) can be used for about 100 chores, (water filtering, sweat band, dew gathering, sun protection, dust mask, table cloth, tinder, etc, etc...)
29. Beanie Cap, wool or acrylic: you lose about 33% of body heat from your head
30. Tarp (many uses, including emergency shelter)
Many of the items, I would admit are luxuries in the outdoors, but still I think these are the bare minimum that I would take with me. Instead of just teaching the Boy Scouts the traditional 10 essentials, I add my extra 20 essentials and they have proven to be very useful. Now, my Boy Scouts can be prepared for almost anything in nature they encounter!

Bonus item: 31. Leather Gloves: to protect your hands in the wild…

Now, go out and enjoy creation!

Frank Loaiza

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2009-07-06T15:04:00.000-07:00

Verse:

John 3:16; Jn 3:16; John 3

Keyword:

Salvation, Jesus, Gospel

With Operators:

AND, OR, NOT, “ ”

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2008-08-20T07:33:00.000-07:00

Joni Mitchell

Roberta Joan Anderson has been an influential musician in my life. In my high school days, my friend Chris loaned me the Rocord "Blue" by Joni Mitchell, and I was hooked. I was so impressed with the vocals and feeling in her music. I recently listened to a CD of Joni and was reminded of how much I appreciate her music. When I first heard Jewel Kilcher, I was taken back to 1985 when I first heard Joni Mtchell, leigh Nash also reminds me of Joni as well.

Here are some videos:

2007-10-24T07:57:00.000-07:00

Mount Pacifico,
Angeles Forest, CA

October 14 & 15, 2007
I had a hard time keeping my eyes open in this self photo...

This was taken near Mt. Pacifico at about 7,000 feet elevation, while I was looking for deer meat.....

Such beauty of God's Creation, and all in the Angeles National Forest..

This was the only Bear sighting in Pacifico Mountain....

Tony and I at our campsite, at the very least we had a nice time of fellowship and camping on our Deer Hunt.

2007-08-24T21:54:00.001-07:00

Golf Tourney '06

Michael R. Guido , a great man who has made an impact on me. Boy, I sure do miss him and it's great to see him on the Internet.

click on link below for more info:
http://www.prministry.com/

-Frank Loaiza

2007-08-10T08:19:00.000-07:00

I highly Recommend "Wild At Heart" and "The Way of The Wild Heart" both by John Eldredge
I was reminded of how much God, (our Heavenly Father), truly loves us and wants us to be the Men we were designed to become.

I hope you take the time to read these books, if you do, please contact me.

-Frank Loaiza

2007-08-09T08:35:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-taU9d26wT4

2007-07-25T08:33:00.001-07:00

Front Sight Firearms Training Institute
Ignatius Piazza - founder of Front Sight
Ignatius Piazza Blog
Ignatius Piazza - in Forbes Magazine
Front Sight - in Black Belt Magazine
Front Sight - in Icon Magazine
Front Sight - in The Mail on Sunday Review
Front Sight - on USA Today
My Experience at Front Sight
Ignatius Piazza - in Gun World
Ignatius Piazza - in Playboy
Ignatius Piazza - in San Francisco Chronicle
Front Sight - in Los Angeles Times
Front Sight - in Cybercast News Service
Front Sight - in Gun Web
Ignatius Piazza - in Las Vegas Sun
Ignatius Piazza - in Small Arms Review
Front Sight - in Financial Times
Front Sight - in Sierra Times
Ignatius Piazza - on World Net Daily
Ignatius Piazza - in El Mercurio
Front Sight - on CNN
Front Sight - in Guns & Ammo
Front Sight - in New York Times
Ignatius Piazza - in Times Democrat
Front Sight - in London Times
Ignatius Piazza - in Fort Worth Star Telegram
Ignatius Piazza - in Chicago Tribune
Front Sight - in Santa Cruz Sentinel
Ignatius Piazza - in Las Vegas Life
Ignatius Piazza - in Las Vegas Mercury
Ignatius Piazza - in Handvapen Guiden
Ignatius Piazza - in National Enquirer
Ignatius Piazza - in Las Vegas Review
Ignatius Piazza - in Washington Post
Front Sight - in El Pais Seminal
Ignatius Piazza - on Reform America
Front Sight - on BBC News
Front Sight - in US News & World Report
Front Sight - in Pajaronian Register

2007-02-21T09:53:00.000-08:00

So I was interviewed about my experinces at MOSAIC. Here it is.

Bio:
RubenReviews: What occupation are you in and how long?
My Name is Francisco Loaiza and I am a Member of the Technical Staff (Systems Administrator) at an Aerospace Company in Pasadena, CA I have worked there since 1991.
RubenReviews:What is your connection to Mosaic church--what ministries where you involved in and how long?
I visited the Church on Brady when I was 16 years old, in 1986 through Holly Byrd, (now Holly Hair) and later became a member in 1987. I was a Bible Study Leader and then became a Youth Worker , (1989), in the Youth Ministry and led Weekly Bible Studies. At MOSAIC, I was a leader in the College Ministry.
My Wife and I decided to leave MOSAIC in September 1998.

RubenReviews:You have spoken admiringly of the old Church on Brady. Why do you have such strong affection for that church?

It was during my time at The Church on Brady that I really began to understand the Scriptures and I was surrounded by people and leadership that really invested in my Christian walk. People like Holly Byrd, Eddie Marshall, Laszlo Veszpellar, Margaret Veszpellar, Dave Mushegan, Bruce Welch, Steve Walker, Clara Welch, Kristin Klindt, etc....These people helped me to understand the Scriptures and to apply them to my life. This was a time in my life where I was new to the Lord, I was full of the joy of my new found salvation.

These Youth Leaders provided opportunities for me to serve others, (Vacation Bible School, and other service projects and Mission Trips). These were very formative years for me spiritually, and I have many fond memories and close friends that I still communicate with to this day from that time. It was at the Church on Brady where I met my wife to be and at the Church on Brady where we were wed.

RubenReviews: Regarding the pastor of Mosaic, are there serious character issues with him? If so, can you provide and example or examples of those character deficiencies?
I think that the main thing I see/saw in Erwin R. McManus is deception. I think he uses deception in various ways to get things done. Here are a couple examples:

In 1993 David Arcos invited me to a Bar-B-Que. He told me that Erwin might be at this Bar-B-Que, so I asked him where I can meet him. He then proceeded to tell me that he, (David Arcos), would pick me up. He picked me up and we ended up at Erwin's home in Alhambra, (at the time). That threw me for a loop since David had told me that Erwin might be there, and we were parked in front of his home! Before we entered the home for this Bar-B-Que, David told me not to bring up any Theological questions with Erwin, that this was only to be a relaxed atmosphere "to get to know each other". I complied and we entered the home. Mark Kaprive and Erwin were inside, and nobody else. I thought it was kinda strange for a Bar-B-Que... This turned out to be a very exclusive Bar-B-Que indeed...
Erwin was fidgeting around with the the grill and I approached him and asked him if there was an issue between he and I... He responded with an adamant YES!. He proceeded to tell me that every time I meet with him , or talk with him, that I always have a Bible question or a deep Theological discussion comes up. He just wants to get to know me for who I am and not be confronted with Theological discussions. He also told me that the Elders at Brady have already "tested" him on what he believes and that he doesn't need me to check on him as well. I was taken aback. Wow, I thought, this guy is really upset about this. Needless to say, this Barbecue turned out to be a set-up confrontation. Mark Kaprive and Erwin basically spent the rest of the time speaking about Predestination and Erwin began to take apart RC Sproul's belief's on Election and being Born-Again. I felt that I was tricked into something.....

Example 2: In 1994 Catherine and I were engaged to be married and we wanted to have a bilingual wedding. We wanted to have Bro. Tom Wolf and Erwin do the Wedding. We envisioned Bro. Tom doing the English part of the ceremony and Erwin doing translating it to Spanish. We approached Bro. Tom and he agreed to do it and we approached Erwin and he said that he doesn't speak good enough Spanish.I asked Erwin that since he was a Pastor at a Spanish speaking congregation in the past, (Dallas, TX), that I think he would do well. He said that he cannot speak Spanish well enough. I was confused as to why he didn't want to do it. Several months later,(August 1994), Catherine and I attended a wedding at Brady that Erwin led, and he executed the ceremony in English and was translating the ceremony in Spanish "on the fly". His Spanish was actually pretty good. I could not understand why he didn't want to do my wedding in Spanish. Once again I felt that I was deceived by Erwin....

RubenReviews:Did you ever approach leadership with any of your concerns?
Not about these concerns in particular, but I approached The Elders about the fact that I felt that Erwin's Sermons didn't make sense to me.I also felt that there was not enough discipleship at Mosaic, there was a great emphasis put on evangelism, but not enough discipleship of the evangelized. I have been told that Erwin has quoted me as saying that I said, "Mosaic is too evangelistic" This is simply not true, I never said this. I said that we had an unbalanced emphasis on evangelism and not enough emphasis on discipleship.

RubenReviews: Have there been any attempts from Mosaic leadership recently to contact you? If so, did that go well?

No, I have contacted MOSAIC leadership myself and Eric Bryant has written me back several times, but I have yet to hear from Erwin, but I know he is very busy with Speaking engagements around the country.

RubenReviews: You have expressed some of your opinions on a website and blog critical of Mosaic. There are those who say that this is an unbiblical way of expressing concerns. Why shouldn't those who have concerns simply approach the leader they had a problem with and then come to some sort of resolution behind closed doors?

Because it is very difficult to meet with Erwin. I think that he hides behind his staff.

RubenReveiews: Wouldn't this be the best choice given the possibility many unbelievers and new believers have read the blogs and formed an unsavory opinion of the Christian church?

Yes, I agree.

In Proverbs 22:1 we read; "A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold. "I am so amazed that Erwin has not done anything to restore his good name.

RubenReveiews:Have there been any attempts from Mosaic leadership recently to contact you? If so, did that go well?
No, I have contacted MOSAIC leadership myself and Eric Bryant has written me back several times, but I have yet to hear from Erwin, but I know he is very busy with Speaking engagements around the country.

RubenReviews:Finally, given your interest in politics, I'm curious: who's going to be the next GOP candidate for president, Guliani or McCain?

I would like to see Newt Gingrich or Sam Brownback get nominated. John MCCain flip flops as much as John Kerry and will probably suffer the same consequences that Kerry did politically.

Thanks.

2007-02-13T09:31:00.000-08:00

I Corinthians 16:13-14 states:
"13Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
14Let all that you do be done in love. "

This is so appropriate for me right now since I have been thinking back on all that I experienced at MOSAIC before I left. I think it's always healthy to evaluate one's heart in light of Scripture. As I have spoken with others who were very close to the leadership at MOSAIC I see the same patterns of deception and twsiting of truth. It makes me want to pray more and more for Erwin McManus and his leadership style and his character.

I know, (but sometimes have to remind myself), that God is in control.
I know, that the timing of Robbie's blog, Ruben's blog, and MosaicOfPain's myspace has all been done in God's timing. Some have accused Robbie of leading some type of conspiracy against MOSAIC; this is not so.
Robbie NEVER contacted me regarding his Mosaic of silent sorrows....
I actually contacted him. I have been discussing Erwin and his deception for many, many years. Some things I have kept to myself. Other things I have shamefully told people out of my anger and my bitterness. I have made several attempts to meet with Erwin back in 1998 before I left and it never happened.
I assumed that Erwin did not want to meet with me, my assumption has now been verified. We, (as humans), are so emotional sometimes, and this is why its good to look at the Scriptures and measure our hearts with the Truth in The Bible and check our attitudes as well. I would like to encourage everyone who has been hurt by a leader, or a Pastor or a church to do this regularly. Stand firm in your Faith in God, when your faith in man is destroyed or questioned. Stand firm in the face of opposition, and stand firm for the Truth. Don't let emotions get the best of you, and always test your heart with His Word.

In His Grip,
Frank Loaiza
2 Corinthians 4

1Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart,
2but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
3And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing,
4in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
5For we do not preach ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bond-servants for Jesus' sake.
6For God, who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

2007-02-01T09:13:00.000-08:00

Yep, that's me.... Not sure when this picture was taken, but it was way before facial hair......
Here's a verse from the Scriptures that means alot to me right now....

Romans 12 NASB
Dedicated Service
1Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
3For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith.
4For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function,
5so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
6Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith;
7if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching;
8or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
9Let love be without hypocrisy Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.
10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;
11not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
12rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,
13contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.
14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
15Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
16Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly Do not be wise in your own estimation.
17Never pay back evil for evil to anyone Respect what is right in the sight of all men.
18If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.
19Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord.
20"BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM, AND IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS HEAD."
21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

I know , Iknow that's alot for you to read.....
In light of what has gone on, (and is going on) with Robbie's blog-site, (http://truthdiscovery.blogspot.com/), this is a very appropriate verse for all of us to read and ponder. I know that God's word has cut me to the quick this week with my heart attitude and the manner in which I have reminisced regarding my experiences at MOSAIC.

Your Bro,
Frank Loaiza

2007-01-24T10:50:00.000-08:00

I Recommend Derek Webb's Mockingbird Album

If you have not listened to Derek Webb's Album Mockingbird, I highly recommend it. Here are the lyrics to his "Love is Not Against The Law" song:

Love Is Not Against The Law
Derek Webb
(Vs. 1) politics or love can make you blind or make you see
make you a slave or make you free but only one does it all

and it's giving up your life for the ones you hate the most it's giving them your gown when they've taken your clothes
it's learning to admit when you've had a hand in setting them up, in knocking them down

(chorus) love is not against the law

love is not against the law

(vs. 2) are we defending life, when we just pick and choose, lives acceptable to lose and which ones to defend
'cause you cannot choose your friends but you choose your enemies and what if they were one one and the same?

could you find a way to love them both the same to give them your name (chorus)

He has challenged my thinking and my acting as well....
You can listen to his music, as well as this song

Here: http://derekwebb.musiccitynetworks.com/?inc=5&news_id=8873

My favorite songs on the album are:

King and A Kingdom

Love is not Against The Law

A New Law

Rich Young Ruler
Mockingbird

More Lyrics from the Album:

http://derekwebb.musiccitynetworks.com/index.htm?id=7013&inc=7&album_id=731#6050

"My first allegiance is not to a flag, a country, or a man

My first allegiance is not to democracy, or blood...."

-Loweyesah

2007-01-23T19:38:00.000-08:00

Other than writing about my past pain, I also enjoy target shooting and Bible reading.

If you would like to see more pics of me, go here: Frank's Gun Pics
type in 1234 to get in
Thanks for Looking!

2007-01-23T10:06:00.000-08:00

Wow, 2007 is here!
I just read a great blog written by a man who has experienced much in the Spirtual realm of things and the business of Church and Religion.
I have much respect for my friend, Robbie Sortino.
I have always loved him and learned from him.
Check out his blog at :
http://truthdiscovery.blogspot.com/2007/01/mosaic-of-silent-sorrows.html

I was a member of the organization he is referring to, and left as I saw many things in the leadership that concerned me, namely in Erwin R. McManus.
I know, that I have my shortcomings as well, as a person and as a follower of Christ. I was just so disillusioned by what I saw in this leader. I am so happy now to be free of that organization. And free of the bitterness that plagued me for years.
Thanks for your honesty and transperancy Robbie! I appreciate the fact that you are now publishing your thoughts about your experience.

-Loweyesah