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Collinslaw 05-19-2019 09:04 AM

Atheist please learn from this
 
Multi-Millionaire Who Hated God Gets Radically Saved, Now Helping Christians Level Up in Business and Christ
05-15-2019
Dan Andros


Michael McIntyre reached success most people only dream of achieving. A private jet. Multiple assistants. Tens of millions in revenue.

Everything changed, however, when his little daughter became ill.

Michael didn't know it, but he'd had an army of people praying for his salvation for quite some time. They'd pretty much kept it to themselves because, in his words, he wanted "nothing to do" with born again Christians. When he looked around at the world and saw rape, chaos, murder, evil – he assumed there's no way a good God could exist in the middle of all that.

Watch my interview with McIntyre (continue reading below):


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VWHyDz6KgM

He was living the good life of success and admits much of his identity was wrapped up in business accomplishments. Shortly after graduating and then a stint in the Air Force, Michael hit it big in the insurance industry.

"I had an insurance agency, we were one of the biggest in the country. I wrapped up a lot of my identity in the success of being the CEO of a big company. It was hard to turn that off sometimes. I'd come home and still bark orders – but then I'd have to take out the trash. It was humbling," he explains.

He would've been the absolute last person on earth to predict he'd one day sell his business and become a leader in a church and founder of a faith-based event called Next Level Experience.

"I ran from Jesus for a long long time," Michael says. Everything changed, however, not long after he sold the company.

ROAD TO DAMASCUS MOMENT
Michael grew up Catholic but had trouble reconciling the reality of evil in the world. "I was very successful financially, but I did not like anything to do with evangelical Christianity. I figured there was God but I didn't see Him as holy because of all the things going on in the world – death, rape, wars and that kind of thing," he explained.

Little did he know, his entire world was about to be turned upside down. His brother, unbeknownst to him, had been praying for a long time. Praying, specifically, for his brother to be saved. With an army of over 1,000 prayer warriors, Michael's brother was about to see his prayers answered.

"One day my daughter got really really sick. We took her to the hospital and spent 8 hours in the ER and it was really difficult. At the end of the day, we were exhausted — but she was ok."

The harrowing ordeal reminded Michael of something his mother always said to him when he was younger. "She said whenever something good happens, thanks God."

As he arrived home, mentally and emotionally drained from the health scare they'd endured throughout the day, Michael remembered those words from his mother.

"So I went outside and thanked God for about an hour. I was so thankful. I kept thanking him."

Michael thanked God over and over. But it was later that night that things got really interesting. "That night I had a dream, and in this dream, this voice spoke to me in a language I did not understand. I didn't tell my wife about it, but I called my brother to tell him about this dream," Michael explained.

My brother understood the dream immediately and started crying. "What does it mean?" I asked. "You're welcome," he answered.

That was it. From that moment on, God opened Michael's eyes. While the process since that time hasn't always been easy – God promises it never will be – he's still grateful.

"For the first time, I read the Bible and was just weeping because I could understand what it said," Michael says. He lost some of his old friends who didn't understand his heart change.

"I probably needed to," he says pensively.

God wasn't done there, however. It was just the beginning of something entirely new – something Michael never dreamed he'd do in a million years.

Given his background in insurance and leading lots of seminars, his pastor asked him to lead a retreat for the church. He did so, and says the Holy Spirit downloaded a very clear vision for something he just had to do.

That's when Next Level Experience was born.

Now, Michael is helping Christians re-ignite their faith and discover who God really designed them to be in life. "I never thought I'd work in a church or be an executive pastor or anything like that," Michael admits.

NEXT LEVEL EXPERIENCE
It's always exciting to be around people who are on fire for the Lord. Michael is definitely one of those people, and he's taking that energy and fire to Next Level Experiences all around the country.

What kind of people will find NLE appealing? As the website explains:

"If YOUR life is technically "working" but you feel stuck. You work hard but you are tired of living a mediocre life. You know that deep down, something is calling you up. You had dreams but you've compromised or settled, and your soul has never stopped stirring. You know that God has something bigger for you but you are afraid of what is holding you back. You are seeking radical excellence in all aspects of YOUR life: relationships, spirituality, health, and finances. If any of these things resonate with you, Next Level Experience is designed specifically for YOU!"

"We're not a hospital by any stretch," Michael says. "They maybe have been stuck in a rut or a job or a career. A lot of people want to start a business. They need something to help jolt them into that next level."

He continues: "What happens in these three days? You get to look in the mirror and really see who you are. Most people forget who we are because we live in a fallen world. We put these personas on — but what happens is, God wants you to learn how He made you. He's the manufacturer. So we reveal that to people, exactly who God meant you to be. It's transformative."

If you're feeling like you're in a rut with your faith walk – a frequent stumbling block for many Christians is being lukewarm – perhaps this is the event you've been looking for.

*** Credit: https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/201...ess-and-christ ***

MitzaLizalor 05-19-2019 09:54 AM

Re: Atheist please learn from this
 
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Originally Posted by Collinslaw
Multi-Millionaire Who Hated God Gets Radically Saved, Now Helping Christians Level Up in Business and Christ 05-15-2019 Dan Andros Michael McIntyre reached success most people only dream of achieving. A private jet. Multiple assistants. Tens of millions in revenue. Everything changed, however, when his little daughter became ill. Michael didn't know it, but he'd had an army of people praying for his salvation for quite some time. They'd pretty much kept it to themselves because, in his words, he wanted "nothing to do" with born again Christians. When he looked around at the world and saw rape, chaos, murder, evil – he assumed there's no way a good God could exist in the middle of all that. Watch my interview with McIntyre (continue reading below): [PROMOTIONAL YOUTUBE REMOVED] He was living the good life of success and admits much of his identity was wrapped up in business accomplishments. Shortly after graduating and then a stint in the Air Force, Michael hit it big in the insurance industry. "I had an insurance agency, we were one of the biggest in the country. I wrapped up a lot of my identity in the success of being the CEO of a big company. It was hard to turn that off sometimes. I'd come home and still bark orders – but then I'd have to take out the trash. It was humbling," he explains. He would've been the absolute last person on earth to predict he'd one day sell his business and become a leader in a church and founder of a faith-based event called Next Level Experience. "I ran from Jesus for a long long time," Michael says. Everything changed, however, not long after he sold the company. ROAD TO DAMASCUS MOMENT Michael grew up Catholic but had trouble reconciling the reality of evil in the world. "I was very successful financially, but I did not like anything to do with evangelical Christianity. I figured there was God but I didn't see Him as holy because of all the things going on in the world – death, rape, wars and that kind of thing," he explained. Little did he know, his entire world was about to be turned upside down. His brother, unbeknownst to him, had been praying for a long time. Praying, specifically, for his brother to be saved. With an army of over 1,000 prayer warriors, Michael's brother was about to see his prayers answered. "One day my daughter got really really sick. We took her to the hospital and spent 8 hours in the ER and it was really difficult. At the end of the day, we were exhausted — but she was ok." The harrowing ordeal reminded Michael of something his mother always said to him when he was younger. "She said whenever something good happens, thanks God." As he arrived home, mentally and emotionally drained from the health scare they'd endured throughout the day, Michael remembered those words from his mother. "So I went outside and thanked God for about an hour. I was so thankful. I kept thanking him." Michael thanked God over and over. But it was later that night that things got really interesting. "That night I had a dream, and in this dream, this voice spoke to me in a language I did not understand. I didn't tell my wife about it, but I called my brother to tell him about this dream," Michael explained. My brother understood the dream immediately and started crying. "What does it mean?" I asked. "You're welcome," he answered. That was it. From that moment on, God opened Michael's eyes. While the process since that time hasn't always been easy – God promises it never will be – he's still grateful. "For the first time, I read the Bible and was just weeping because I could understand what it said," Michael says. He lost some of his old friends who didn't understand his heart change. "I probably needed to," he says pensively. God wasn't done there, however. It was just the beginning of something entirely new – something Michael never dreamed he'd do in a million years. Given his background in insurance and leading lots of seminars, his pastor asked him to lead a retreat for the church. He did so, and says the Holy Spirit downloaded a very clear vision for something he just had to do. That's when Next Level Experience was born. Now, Michael is helping Christians re-ignite their faith and discover who God really designed them to be in life. "I never thought I'd work in a church or be an executive pastor or anything like that," Michael admits. NEXT LEVEL EXPERIENCE It's always exciting to be around people who are on fire for the Lord. Michael is definitely one of those people, and he's taking that energy and fire to Next Level Experiences all around the country. What kind of people will find NLE appealing? As the website explains: "If YOUR life is technically "working" but you feel stuck. You work hard but you are tired of living a mediocre life. You know that deep down, something is calling you up. You had dreams but you've compromised or settled, and your soul has never stopped stirring. You know that God has something bigger for you but you are afraid of what is holding you back. You are seeking radical excellence in all aspects of YOUR life: relationships, spirituality, health, and finances. If any of these things resonate with you, Next Level Experience is designed specifically for YOU!" "We're not a hospital by any stretch," Michael says. "They maybe have been stuck in a rut or a job or a career. A lot of people want to start a business. They need something to help jolt them into that next level." He continues: "What happens in these three days? You get to look in the mirror and really see who you are. Most people forget who we are because we live in a fallen world. We put these personas on — but what happens is, God wants you to learn how He made you. He's the manufacturer. So we reveal that to people, exactly who God meant you to be. It's transformative." If you're feeling like you're in a rut with your faith walk – a frequent stumbling block for many Christians is being lukewarm – perhaps this is the event you've been looking for. Credit: [SUSPECT LINK REMOVED - PROBABLY NIGERIAN]

In all of that, Jesus was only mentioned once. People who have Jesus do not need to "level up" so the astroturfing is wasted.

Despite a lengthy read there was no mention at all of baptism. The writer was a catholic. He was probably subjected to a demonic sprinkling as an infant in that case. Is he relying on that? The Bible only has two levels. Saved and damned.

Pim Pendergast 05-19-2019 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MitzaLizalor (Post 1251898)
In all of that, Jesus was only mentioned once. People who have Jesus do not need to "level up" so the astroturfing is wasted.

That's so true, Sister. If you have Jesus, you don't need anything more; you already have everything. There is no "next-level Christianity".

1 Cor 3:21b-23
21b For all things are yours;
22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;
23 And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.


If you believe this, you've been taken in by a scam. God expects His followers to be discerning -- as smart as a snake at the very least.

Mat 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Collinslaw 05-19-2019 11:54 AM

Re: Atheist please learn from this
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by MitzaLizalor (Post 1251898)
In all of that, Jesus was only mentioned once. People who have Jesus do not need to "level up" so the astroturfing is wasted.

Despite a lengthy read there was no mention at all of baptism. The writer was a catholic. He was probably subjected to a demonic sprinkling as an infant in that case. Is he relying on that? The Bible only has two levels. Saved and damned.

Dear Sir/Ma'am,



it was a reported news,why am I indicted and wronged in all the fiasco and response. The Holy Bible says in Luke 15:10 that ewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents. I saw it in news and said let me post it to the atheist who are hard hearted and don't know the gains of serving Jesus and surrendering all their life to him. Is it now wrong if a man accept God into his life??? I was once accused of copying and posting contents here but I raised a defence that I got approval from the authors.if that is not sufficient, I went ahead to post the link of where I got this news from here which is :-
https://www.nairaland.com/5193429/michael-mcintyre-millionaire-hated-god


I hope I didn't offend or do any wrong with my contributions because I know I had a good intention for purposes of salvation Galatians 4:18 .


I also want to dismiss the very wrong notion of i being a Catholic.The Holy Word of God is clear in Acts 2:38-41


38Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one ofyou, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.39The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”40With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”41Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.


I strongly believe and know that baptism is important and I did mine in 2007 at age of 16 years.


Please, before we jump into hasty conclusions,let's get to know better.the errant mistake I made at first was to copy and paste a work of which I apologize to all members of Landover and those too who liked my posts. I didn't intentionally use another persons work.I only posted it for religious, beneficial purpose and I felt that since the original author approved me to carry on and use his work any where on the internet . I felt that suffice. Albeit,recently, I got a message from a good Christian moderator on this forum who told me that under American laws,I would still need to take the "extra step" to post and acknowledge the source of my link. In this post I posted a new after a member here said the old inaccessible.


Look,brothers and sisters.. I heartily and soberly apologize for my sins and wrongs although I acted in good faith.please bear with me.And to the moderators who I argued with in the past pridefully. I am very sorry from the depths of my hearts. I did that ignorantly and to those who felt offended from my language and contents of communication,i am sober and so sorry.i vowed due to the infractions and critiams to start putting links and acknowledge the author even if i have gotten his legitimate approval. Please everyone not happy with me,find a place in your good hearts to forgive me if i have erred so much.I am a young ebullient man although an experienced lawyer.I should be better placed on my deep knowledge of God's bible to know God hates strife within the body of Christ,


Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.


See 2 Timothy 2:22-23
Stay away from lusts which tempt young people. Pursue what has God’s approval. Pursue faith, love, and peace together with those who worship the Lord with a pure heart. Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid argument. You know they cause quarrels


see the bible says in Hebrews 12:14 that I be at peace with all.


Lastly, to the elders of the Church, please guide me in caution as I am a growing Christian who looks up to Jesus for eternal salvation just like everyone of you.


Acts 14:23


When they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.




Acts 20:23


"Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
We are all one in the body of Christ Jesus.
Blessed be everyone of us " true Christians ",Amen.
And we continue to be overcomes through Jesus Christ who loves us,amen.

Joanna Lytton-Vasey 05-19-2019 12:02 PM

Re: Atheist please learn from this
 
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Originally Posted by Collinslaw (Post 1251907)
I saw it in news and said let me post it to the atheist who are hard hearted and don't know the gains of serving Jesus and surrendering all their life to him.

Has it occurred to you, dear, that if you wish to address atheists, the best place to do so would be pretty much anywhere else? Or have you forgotten where you are? This is a Baptist church website.

Collinslaw 05-19-2019 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Joanna Lytton-Vasey (Post 1251909)
Has it occurred to you, dear, that if you wish to address atheists, the best place to do so would be pretty much anywhere else? Or have you forgotten where you are? This is a Baptist church website.

Yes,thank you.no one is above discipline or corrections per say.
Acts 10:34


You redressed and drew my attention to the past issue and I am very grateful for that. Its really sad when I see atheist argue to this forum incessantly with unbelief. Thanks a lot for the necessary rectification

MitzaLizalor 05-19-2019 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Collinslaw (Post 1251910)
Yes,thank you.no one is above discipline or corrections per say.
Acts 10:34

God is no respecter of persons, yes, He says so. Whether one is a king or a pauper, a witchdoctor or a missionary, it makes no difference to God. Everyone is judged by the same standard.

Christians are perfect, however, so many of your points are irrelevant.


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Originally Posted by Collinslaw (Post 1251907)
Catholic

I'm not sure where or by whom you've been reckoned a catholic. No-one in the thread has suggested that. Although papists don't call themselves atheists, they don't believe in God either. Satan, devils, idols all the way, gilded body parts, gem encrusted skeletons, hideous goblets, excessively overdone architecture - sure! But no God. They use the word, but don't know what it means.

Collinslaw 05-19-2019 12:39 PM

Re: Atheist please learn from this
 
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Originally Posted by MitzaLizalor (Post 1251913)
God is no respecter of persons, yes, He says so. Whether one is a king or a pauper, a witchdoctor or a missionary, it makes no difference to God. Everyone is judged by the same standard.

Christians are perfect, however, so many of your points are irrelevant.


I'm not sure where or by whom you've been reckoned a catholic. No-one in the thread has suggested that. Although papists don't call themselves atheists, they don't believe in God either. Satan, devils, idols all the way, gilded body parts, gem encrusted skeletons, hideous goblets, excessively overdone architecture - sure! But no God. They use the word, but don't know what it means.

I hope you read my apology part of my post and my message of goodwill with biblical verses.someone actually accused me wrongly of being a Catholic but its all in past anyway. Thanks,I see you are having a very good Sunday

Isabella White 05-19-2019 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Collinslaw (Post 1251910)
Thanks a lot for the necessary rectification

It always comes down to bum sex with you homersexualists, doesn't it? Disgusting! You need to repent and stop pretending you can fool :jesus-fancy: by dropping a few convenient verses here and there. Romans 1:28 "And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient".
Sincerely,
Isabella W. (and that's "Mrs. White", to you.)

Collinslaw 05-19-2019 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Isabella White (Post 1251923)
It always comes down to bum sex with you homersexualists, doesn't it? Disgusting! You need to repent and stop pretending you can fool :jesus-fancy: by dropping a few convenient verses here and there. Romans 1:28 "And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient".
Sincerely,
Isabella W. (and that's "Mrs. White", to you.)

Hahaha, ma'am ,your post was very funny.I laughed when I read it.Actually, the word " rectification " is defined in every English dictionary

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.col.../rectification


It means to correct something. Hope you now understand

Isabella White 05-19-2019 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Collinslaw (Post 1251926)
Hahaha, ma'am ,your post was very funny.I laughed when I read it.Actually, the word " rectification " is defined in every English dictionary

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.col.../rectification

It means to correct something. Hope you now understand

Dear Miss Slaw: Yes, I know what that word means. I wasn't a librarian for nothing, you know. And I also know that you were using that word as "code" for something else -- something that is VERY disgusting and sinister! Sorry, Miss Slaw, but you will have to get up much earlier in the morning to fool this :true-fancy:.:nono:
Sincerely,
Isabella W.

Dana723 05-19-2019 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Collinslaw (Post 1251926)
Hahaha, ma'am ,your post was very funny.I laughed when I read it.

Mr. Cole Slaw, why are you laughing at her? She is a :true-fancy: attempting to explain to you why you are going to Hell! I would take the time to listen to her and change your evil homer ways! :nono:

Mary Etheldreda 05-20-2019 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Collinslaw (Post 1251907)
I also want to dismiss the very wrong notion of i being a Catholic.

The man doth protest too much, methinks.

You know how those who decry homosexuality the loudest are the ones caught with boy-toys in their motel rooms? I wouldn't be surprised if the Department of Faith finds some Catholic apologetics on your computer, which you freely agreed to let them look through - remotely and thoroughly, in as much depth as they want - when you registered here. If I were a betting woman, I'd bet you've got a secret folder all about papist-love.

:ph34r:


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