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				<description><![CDATA[Yesterday was a special day for me.  It was the 28th anniversary of my ordination to the Christian ministry.  As I recount in This Is My Story, there was a gorgeous sunset on that evening, August 11, 1982. These past 28 years have been exciting, challenging, and ever changing.  I did spend a good chunk [&#8230;]]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yesterday was a special day for me.  It was the 28th anniversary of my ordination to the Christian ministry.  As I recount in <a href="http://confidenceandjoy.com/this-is-my-story/" target="_blank">This Is My Story</a>, there was a gorgeous sunset on that evening, August 11, 1982.</p>
<p>These past 28 years have been exciting, challenging, and ever changing.  I did spend a good chunk of those years doing full time ministry work.  But, regardless of the times and the circumstances in my life, I have always tried to hold true to the words on my ordination certificate.</p>
<p>It says &#8220;a minister of the Gospel of Deliverance of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.&#8221;  The English word &#8220;minister&#8221; in the New Testament comes from the Greek word that means &#8220;to serve.&#8221;  &#8220;Gospel&#8221; means &#8220;good news.&#8221;  So, I have endeavored to do my best in serving the good news concerning Jesus Christ that brings deliverance.</p>
<p><a href="http://confidenceandjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/bible-3.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2311" style="margin: 12px 24px;" title="bible-3" src="http://confidenceandjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/bible-3.jpg" alt="" width="192" height="153" /></a>Being a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ gives me great flexibility and freedom.  I am not bound by the rules or traditions of a particular denomination.  I have the freedom to continue to examine the Scriptures and grow in my understanding.  I am free to teach and share anywhere anyone invites me.</p>
<p>I am aware that I am responsible for what I teach and share.  I have always done my best to share and teach what I believe is the truth and accuracy of God&#8217;s Word, the Bible.  But if and when I learn something new, I am not afraid to change and move forward.</p>
<p>I really love and enjoy doing this blog.  It is yet another avenue for me to reach out to people.  The day may come when I will have a lot more time to devote here.  I look forward to that day!</p>
<p>But until then, I am delighted to continue to contribute what time allows me, in hopes that it is both inspiring and encouraging.  I want to continue helping people to have more confidence in God and to enjoy the life God has given each of us to live.</p>
<p>Thanks for visiting this blog and allowing me to serve you some good news.</p>
<p>Mike Verdicchio</p>
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