Leonard T

Tampa, FL

United States

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Gender
Male
Country (not County)
USA
Occupation:
Pastor
I'm here to...
To learn, share and be encouraged.
Interests:
Serving Jesus, helping people, reading, writing biblical articles. I also enjoy movies and nature.
I'm passionate about...
I am passionate about Jesus, serving Him ann sharing Him with others. I love my family.
My story with God
I found Jesus at a young age and in my teens stepped away and lived in rebellion until I was 32. I felt the gentle tug of God and my wife and I returned to church seeking His face. I began reading the Bible and before long felt God calling me to full time ministry. I wrestled with "who me?" for 6 months. I finally told God that if he opened the door I would follow. I was trained, licensed and ordained and have been serving Him since. It has been one of the best decisions of my life.

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    You are appreciated.... thank you , for caring for all of us. I know we all care about you.

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    LT , before I backslid.... The Lord was constantly on my mind.... I always studied His word. I prayed I sang praises to Him. I gave up me... so I thought.....  My life was turning upside down and inside out with one bad thing after another... but I still focused on Jesus and did these things. I did them because , at the time, I loved God. I focused on the word and prayed for folks I didn't like... and did so from the heart.  I know I have told you before about the night that some sort of force knocked me down into my chair to where I thought I was dying.. I couldn't breathe. My life of torture and pain came before my eyes and the pain that my life caused came crashing down on me. My question to you.... was that God breaking me?  Would God do that ? If so why? It almost destroyed me. I am still trying to heal from that..

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    I should ask do you think god did that

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    Thank you for your reply. I remember when this happened... I did think it was demonic. I remember I couldn't even move. I couldn't even say Jesus out loud. LT this is one of the major reasons I am afraid to try to go forward toward God. I have never been able to explain what happened enough to show the fear the pain and the presence I felt not only that night but for months to come until I backslid completely. I remembered as a child begging God for help. I remember finally stop asking God for help because I believed He was cold toward me. So when this attack came I eventually believed this again. I am sorry for telling you this all over again. I truly want to overcome this ... But as I said before , it nearly destroyed me and my mind set.

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    Thank you LT,

     I did read a few chapters of 1 John a bit ago. As I was reading it I had a dozen questions and forgot all of them. It seems I have studied this 1 john from way back when. I stayed focused on to not sin, that if you sin you are a liar and do not have truth in you. Thanks again for the suggested scripture to read.

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    If someone doesn't sense the Holy Spirit.... does this mean He isn't drawing you? If someone wants to come to God but they sense its useless to keep trying does this mean it is useless? If someone believes that only the few chosen are going to make it is it wrong to believe that out of the millions and millions who have been alive on this earth it would be ridiculous to think that I would have a chance to be one of the few? What is the 144000? Out of all the people who have been on this earth.... 144000 isn't very many. I don't understand. I know I must have some hope or I wouldn't be asking. Its like I know  I am not called yet it seems I am begging a God who doesn't hear me.

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  • Traceman

    I'm back in the loop. Life had pulled me away. I see the difference.. I need all of you. I want to help everyone I can with GOD's help. In Christ I pray we are all okay and doing well.


    Traceman
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    LT, I haven't seen you post as much lately. I am sure you have found you want to pull your hair out several times here because of maybe stress sometimes? People need a break sometimes... I don't know if that what you are doing but... wanted you to know I am thinking about you .

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    I didn't mean for the bottom comment to seem as bad as it looks. I think I was trying to say.... maybe it is stressful to have to look after a site constantly... and a break is a good thing.

  • The pilgrim

    Hello dear brother LT, ...Merriest Christmas to you and to all yours... may the Lord bless you abundantly as you serving Him ...

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    In your story with God , above ... Had you been seeking Him again before feeling that tug? Or did this tug come unexpected? If unexpected and if you don't mind me asking......that tug, was it a feeling?  Or was it just an sudden interest in Gods word and knowing Him again? 

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    I know you said you felt it... I guess I am asking about the feeling because I read so many testimony's say they felt.... and then I hear people tell me don't worry if you don't feel anything. Would it be wrong of me to ask God to tug on me? I am not sure if I have ever blasphemed the Holy Spirit. I know that is unforgivable. S how would I know if I did or didn't ? Im scared LT.  

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    Thank you much for taking the time and answering my questions LT. I will do my best to ponder on your reply. I do remember some of when I first came here to AAG. I was bitter and it showed. Bitter mostly toward Christians and yet there I was right smack in the middle of them on a Christian website. And as you said I am still here.  :-). Im copying your response so I can read it often. I hope that you will continue your testimony for me. Thank you again for your help. Actually I can remember when you first approached me in the forum. You offered yours and AITs help in praying and directing me to scripture.  I couldn't figure out why. Why would this stranger offer to help me.... me with the angry attitude.  Thanks :-D

  • Miss Kitty

    LT, I HAVE A FRIEND, DOUG ,70 PLUS YRS. BEEN UNSAVED ALL HIS LIFE. I POSTED A PRAYER TODAY FOR HIM, AS HE IS HAVING SURGERY TUESDAY ON 2 ANYURISMS IN HIS STOMACH. HE HAS A 5% CHANCE OF BEING PARALYIZED AND A 95 % CHANCE OF NOT MAKING IT. PLEASE, PLEASE. READ MY PRAYER AND STAND WITH ME FOR HIM. IM JUST SO SAD, THERES JUST NO WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW IM FEELING RIGHT NOW. SO PLEASE LETS START A PRAYER CHAIN FOR HIM. I LOVE YOU AND APPRECIATE ALL THAT YOU DO. I THANK GOD FOR LEADING ME TO THIS SITE. THERE ARE NO COINCIDENCES WITH OUR GOD. HAD IT ALL ARRANGED TO POP UP ON HAL LINDSEY'S PAGE!!!! HE'S MORE THAN AMAZING!!! THANK YOU. GOD BLESS YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO. KAY

  • Miss Kitty

    THANK YOU SO MUCH. JUST CAME FROM CHURCH AND WE'RE COVERING HIM THERE. WE HAD "CRITTER COOKIN DAY" TODAY AND A WONDERFUL GUEST SPEAKER. HE WILL MINISTER IN THE MORNING AS  WELL. HE'S IN FOR A BIG SURPRISE TOMORROW, WE'RE HAVIN "REDNECK DAY". WE ALL DRESS UP, WE HAVE SO MUCH FUN. HE'S GOIN TO REALLY APPRECIATE IT BEING A REDNECK FROM OKLAHOMA, HAHAHA!!!!!! ANYWAY, GOD BLESS YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO , YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY, AND CHURCH. LOVE KAY

  • Miss Kitty

    GOOD EVENING!!! DOUG HAD TO HAVE A HEART CATHERIZATIOIN THIS M ORNING FOR IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT. DR.'S SAID THE MEDS. ARE DOING WHAT THEIR SUPPOSE TO DO. THEY GAVE HIM SOMETHING TOO THICKEN HIS BLOOD SO HE DOESNT BLEED TO DEATH WHEN THEY OPERATE.  THE DR'S ARE GOIN TO GET TOGETHER AND MAKE A DECISION ABOUT EVERYTHING TOMORROW. HE TOLD ME, "YOU'LL BE PROUD OF ME, A WOMAN CAME IN AND I LET HER PRAY FOR ME." THAT'S A STEP, I'M THINKING, DO YOU NORMALLY KICK THEM OUT??? DEFINITELY A GOOD STEP! GOD HAS A PLAN, HE'S LISTENING TO ALL THESE PRAYERS GOING UP!!!! I'M STANDING IN THE GAP FOR HIM!!!! I NEVER GIVE UP ON MY LORD AND SAVIOR!!!!! I NEVER PUT HIM IN A BOX!!! WHEN IT COMES TO ONE'S SAVATION I EXPECT A GREAT BIG MAOUNTAIN TO JUST PICK ITSELF UP AND GET OUT OF THE WAY!!!! THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU, WILL KEEP YOU POSTED, KAY

  • Miss Kitty

    HEY THERE !JUST CHECKED THE HOSPITAL, AND DOUG IS IN RECOVERY. MY SISTER WENT TO SEE HIM YESTERDAY AND THE DR. SAID THEY WOULD ONLY BE ABLE TO DO ONE ANYURISM. THEY ARE ON THE AORTA THAT RUNS FROM THE HEART TO THE STOMACH. GOD IS MOVING!!!!!!!! WILL KEEP YOU POSTED. GOD BLESS YOU KAY

  • Miss Kitty

    I WISH YOU AND YOUR  FAMILY A VERY BLESSED EASTER, AS WE REFLECT AND CELEBRATE THE RESURECTION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST. GOD BLESS YOU FOR ALL YOU DO . YOU ARE A BLESSING HERE AND EVERYONE YOU TOUCH. TO GOD BE THE GLORY. KEEP PRAYING FOR DOUG , AS HE'S HEALING NICELY. PLEASE LIFT ONE OF OUR DEACONS WHO HAS CANCER AND HIS DAUGHTER WHO GOES BACK TO MUSC SOON. SHE WAS BORN WITH SO MANY PROBLEMS, DOCTORS GAVE HER 4 YRS IF THAT TO LIVE. PRAISE GOD SHES 23 YRS OLD. SHE HAS A HOLE INSIDE HER HEART, SO MUCH PRESSURE ON IT, ALSO ON OXYGEN, VERY SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES. HER FATHER SAID HE DOESNT WANT TO GO AND LEAVE THIS ALL ON HIS WIFE AND WISHES HE COULD TAKE HER BY THE HAND AND SAY; ITS TIME TO GO HOME AND GO TOGETHER. PLEASE PRAY FOR THIS FAMILY, ESPECIALLY THE WIFE AND MOTHER, LILLAFAYE, AS SHE ENDURES THIS PAIN OF POSSIBLY LOSING A CHILD AND HER HUSBAND. THANK YOU AND MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU.

  • Miss Kitty

    PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR FAITHFUL PRAYER WARRIOR, ELAINE. SHE IS AT THE DOCTOR TODAY. SHE HAS A HAIRLINE FRACTURE ON HER HIP, A TWISTED PELVIS, A SHATTERED KNEE, HEART PROBLEMS , OXYGEN AND A HOST OF OTHER PROBLEMS. ITS SO HARD ON HER , GOING AND COMING. IT TAKES 30 MIN TO GET FROM THE HOUSE TO THE CAR. PRAY FOR HER SAFETY AND THE PAIN SHE IS IN. GOD HAS BROUGHT HER THIS FAR AND HE WILL CARRY HER THROUGH IT ALL. SHE IS SUCH A BLESSING TO THIS SITE AND IS LOVED SO DEARLY. SHE CERTAINLY IS A BLESSING TO ME. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND ALL THAT YOU DO. THANK YOU AND YOU'RE LOVED VERY MUCH DEAR PASTOR. KAY

  • Miss Kitty

    WE HAVE OUR MIRACLE!!! GOD IS AWSOME. SHE'S UP THIS MORNING AND EATING. SHE DIDNT COME OUT OF SURGERY TIL LATE LAST NITE, 10 HOURS!!!!!! WITH EVERYTHING GOING ON WITH HER, THIS IS A HUGE MIRACLE!!!! PLEASE PRAY FOR MY PASTORS DAUGHTER AS SHE IS HAVING HER SPLEEN TAKEN OUT AND THEY ARE FINISHING UP AS I TYPE. SHE ALSO HAS A HERDITARY BLOOD DISORDER, AS HER DAD AND BROTHERS DO ALSO. DIDNT KNOW TIL LAST NITE THAT THEY WERE DOWN AT MUSC TOO. THE DRS. MOVED THE SURGERY UP FROM THE 1ST. WE ALSO HAD ANOTHER IRACLE IN OUR CHURCH YESTERDAY ALSO. A MEMBER, BRAD, WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL, HAD A SINUS INFECTION, THEY GAVE HIM MORPHINE FOR PAIN AND HE HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION AND HE FLAT LINED. GOD BROUGHT HI BACK!!! OUR FATHER IS ALIVE AND WORKING!!! KEEP PRAYING AND GOD BLESS YOU LOVE YOU KAY

  • JB

    LT, Maybe I missed something, all is cool here, God Bless.

    PS I think you are doing a fantastic job. Appreciate you so much, keep up the good work. JB

  • Richard L. Broch, Sr.

    LT,

    I don't feel wronged at all. Thank you for your thought.

    Seems like some folks get kinda' carried away from time to time.

    Jesus dealt with it in His human walk, and left us with a few pointers.

    You do a fine job around here.......and I think most on this site don't realize what all you put up with.

    If there's anything I can do to help you, please let me know. You are on my prayer list.

    Grace and Peace, LT.

  • RoyW

    I was not on AAG this day but early this morning did listen to 1 1/2 of the Tozer videos. I am not aware of anything that happened today. I hope no one got too upset with something I have said. 

    Blessings. I must admit I was ready for this one to come to a close. 

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    Hey LT, apology accepted. I am selfish and hate that it was closed and deleted but then again someone was extremely hurt by others  and you were right to close it.  You have always done a great job on this site so no judgment from me. I think my head would be spinning if I had the responsibility as you do here. Thank you for that. I can remember when you first took that responsibility.

  • Richard L. Broch, Sr.

    LT,

    Thank you for your offer of friendship.

    I am more than honored to be your friend.

    We will continue as long-distanced friends during this earthly pilgrimage........and meet face to face in Eternity.

    Grace and Peace.

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    Thank you thank you very much I appreciate  it

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    I know you have a secondary job and you have a family and life, but it just isn't the same here with you seemingly gone so much. You don't realize how much you depend on someone until you see them less and less.  I am not being hateful but just letting you know I am pouting. AAG isn't the same anymore.

     

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    I understand LT.  :-)   Thank you for taking time and replying back.

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     LT, Do you or do you know of anyone who has heard from Ron Payne or heard from someone who knows about how he and his wife is doing?  Thank you.

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    I remember when Carla had wrote to Ron but heard from  his son instead. I wrote to Ron back then too but have since lost my alienated e-mail. I never heard back from him or his son even before I lost it. Yahoo had asked for a new password and so when I coyldnt remember the password they asked me for the alternate email and I didn't have that one anymore either. I lost a lot of old emails from him and others I cared about from here. Anyway, I will ask Carla again, I did a short while back and she said she would try to find out. I guess she didn't hear back. I am sure you do miss him. I do remember he had a stroke and that his wife was losing her memory. I guess I was just hoping for a miracle.  Thank you for replying back so quickly, I understand that you are busy 

  • David Velasquez

    Hey beloved,

    Holding two jobs for almost a year, enjoying my family and doing ministry as God permits has kept me very busy. I miss you and the family of Christ here.

    My Little Priscilla is scheduled to be born sometime within the next two weeks, so no rest for this guy up ahead haha, but no complaints. Life in Christ it's amazing. I Love my wife and my kiddos like crazy. i am sure you can relate.

    Love you bro. I praise God for the work you continue to do here.

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    you're so awesome!!!!

  • Richard L. Broch, Sr.

    Hi LT,

    Received your inquiry at my work computer. I can receive A.A.G. there, but not send.

    Thank you for your vote of confidence. But I am limited on what I can do because of not being digitally minded. I hate computers. I know, I know they're here to stay.....but can't use them the way I should.

    If I can be of any service in an advisory capacity......or as a sounding board ....

    or a shoulder to lean on......I'm your guy.

    Or - what have you?

    Thank you LT. You're doing a great job for the Kingdom of God.

    Amen.

  • Richard L. Broch, Sr.

    Okey-Dokey LT,

    Whatever non-technical assignments I can do - count me in.

    Thank you for you for asking.

  • The pilgrim

    Hello beloved brother LT,  Yes I will love to connect with you when you can meet on the time that will work for me. Thank you for the invitation.

    It is a blessing to serve with you and I thank God so much for giving me the opportunity.

    May the Lord bless you more abundantly.

  • Pastor Samuel

    Thank you my brother for leading me to AAG, I feel lucky.

  • Stew

    Hi LT,  It's been a while.  Have been doing online ministry in multiple other locations and have returned here to share a scripture-centered group aligned to end-times prophecy.  God bless!

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    Hey,  I know you mentioned in the group that you had some personal changes going on.  I just hope the changes are going good for yall and hoping to see you here again sometime too.

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    There you are :-)  I am glad to know all is well and that you will be back online. Twice a day online is better than not at all.  I don't realize how much I take advantage of all you do for the Lord and us here, until it seems you disappear, please forgive me for that.  Thank you for your reply.

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    I so miss your leadership here. I understand you cant be here as much. Nothing seems the same anymore. The forums seem to have halted. Im not complaining... at least I don't think I am.  Just missing the way things were I guess. I do hope you and yours are doing good and growing closer and closer to the Lord.

  • shah owais

    I WOULD KILE TO CHANGE MY LIFE ,I THOUGHT I CHANGE MY LIFE RITE NOW BUT I WANT TO MET YOUR CONFERM PERSON AND I CONVERT MY RELIGION ,STILL I AM WATING TO YOUR RESPONS PLEASE QUICKLY AS SSON AS POSSIBLE. ALSO YOU HAVE INVITE ME TO CHANGE MY RELIGION ,I WANT TO COME WHEN YOU INVITE ME.OTHERWISE ARE YOU HAVE A CONFERMED PERSON IN KASHMIR THEN PLEASE CONTACT TO ME WITH THAT PERSON PLEASE WORK FAST FOR JESUS.

    I NEED VERY MUCH HOPE YOU INVITE ME TO CHANGING.

    THANKS

  • Murphy L. Henderson Jr.

  • mohammad akeel

    hi thanks yes is diffuclt for me thiss time Bat jesus die for aas and i want to sho jesus thath i Bleeve heem i follow heem if any thing heappen for me i dont cary i will fight till i daiby lord name Amen

  • mohammad akeel

    thanks a lot my Brother

  • Christopher Kendall

    May the Lord Bless you in all you put your hand to may you prosper
  • David .

    I can see why you are TheNET Coordinator.
    God Bless you LT my brother and friend.
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    TheNet Coordinator,

    Good . thanks

  • Carla

    Hi LT,  nice to see you here.  Many Blessings, Carla