Carlos Speaks

Many people have told me that they would like to have an audio version of every post I make because they enjoy listening on their iPod or in their cars more than they like reading.  I was hesitant at first, but I know that God wants His words in the hands of as many people as possible, so I’m willing to produce my teachings, speeches, seminars, and workshops in any format.  Here’s the link to the audio version. You can download the mp3 or listen right here on the site.  The text version is below…

As we go through life, we are constantly burdened with difficult situations and challenges that can seem extremely overwhelming.  As you are reading this, you may be facing a trying time.  You may be facing a challenge that has been draining all your physical and mental energy.  I want to try to help you today by

Welcome to Part 2 of The Breakthrough.  Lately, religion has received lots of media attention.  Tim Tebow’s rise to the top of the National Football Leauge and the latest viral video sensation from poet/evangelist Jefferson Bethke enttiled, Why I Hate Religion. The Tebow situation and Bethke’s video created some intersting questions in my mind about relationships… 

Tebow is known for wearing the bible verse John 3:16 on his football gear.  If you have never been exposed to this bible verse, it reads:

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life”

For those of you who have made a new years reolution to improve your relationships, the secret is in this verse.  The secret to any relationship is love, but it’s not about you loving the person whom you are in a relationship with.  Many people think they can improve

As we start the second week of January, I am curious to see how many people had already broken their New Year’s Resolution.  How is your resolution coming along?  Have you broken it, or have you been diligent in keeping your promise to yourself?  Either way, your still a winner in my book.  I know resolutions can be difficult to keep sometimes.  If you did break it, you can hit the reset button today, so it’s not over yet!

I did some research on resolutions, and according to the US Government report on www.usa.gov, the most common 2012 resolutions fit into one of these three categories:

• Financial Peace
• Physical Fitness
• Healthy Lifestyle

During the next week I will be talking about each topic.  I hope I will be able to provide some information and encouragement that will help you achieve your goals.  We’ll start by talking about financial peace, which I will define as a state in

I have a daily commute to and from work of about three hours.  That means that I am on the road for at least 15 hours a week.  I was upset when I was initially told that I would have to drive this far to get to work, but I knew that it would be something I had to do.  Many people would describe me as a “glass half full” type of person because I always try to make lemonade when life gives me lemons.  I was upset, but I was determined to make good situation out of my long drive!

It’s been almost nine months, and I love my commute!  I love to read, and I have learned the joy of listening to audio books.  I listen to an average of two books a week.  I started off listening to motivational speakers like Brian Tracy, Les Brown, and Jim Rohn.   Recently, I’ve been listening to educational audio books.  Last