Early morning, three days after HIS death upon the cross, some women came to Jesus' tomb bearing fragrant ointments and spices, along with linen wrappings to properly prepare the body for burial. Mary Magdalene led the way, and as they walked the women asked one another, "Who will roll away the great stone they have placed at the mouth of the cave?" The High Priest had requested that the tomb be sealed and guarded by soldiers, because he feared the Disciples and followers might try to steal His body, and say he had risen from the dead. When Mary Magdalene approached the tomb she saw that the rock had already been rolled away from the entrance and the soldiers had already departed. They did not know that before they had journeyed to the tomb, Jesus had already emerged from the cave without the soldiers seeing Him. The women did not know that before their arrival, an angel came down from the heavens, and sit on top of the large stone, away from the entrance to the cave. A great light shown from the angels face, lite up the entire area. The Roman soldiers keeping watch, and were asleep, were awoken and amazed and were as dead men and ran away. But when Mary Magdalene and the other women arrived at the tomb they saw only that the stone had been rolled away. Mary Magdelene immediately ran to tell the chosen disciples, and the other women entered the tomb. They saw two angels sitting where the body of the Lord had been. "Do not be afraid," one of them said. "Are you looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified? He is not here. HE IS RISEN... just as He said. Come and see where Jesus had laid, then go and tell His Disciples, and tell Peter too, that Jesus will go before you into Galilee, and you shall see Him there!" The women left, afraid but joyful, to tell the Disciples what the angels had said. Mary Magdalene, in the meantime, had found Peter and John and told them the tomb was empty. They came to see for themselves, and then they too left. When Mary Magdalene returned alone to the place where Jesus had been buried she was weeping; she entered the tomb and saw the two angels, one at the foot and one at the head of where Jesus' body had been. "Woman, why do you weep?" one of the angels asked Mary. "Because they have taken away my Lord and I do not know where they have laid Him." Mary answered. Then she turned and saw Jesus standing near her, but she did not recognize Him. "Sir." she said, "if you have carried Him out of this place, tell me where you have laid Him and I will take Him away." Then Jesus said to her, "Mary." At the sound of her name she knew it was Jesus standing there, no longer dead, but living. She threw herself to the ground and cried, "My master," and reached to embrace the feet of the Lord. But Jesus said to her, "Touch me not, for I am not yet ascended to my Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, I ascend to my Father and to your Father, to my God, and to your God." And still weeping, Mary Magdalene, the first to see Jesus after he had risen from the grave, hastened to tell the Disciples what she had seen and what Jesus had said to her.

For-The-Father is a Texas Veteran Owned Nonprofit Corporation that helps in a wide range and variety of areas. But it's main focus is to prevent homelessness! There are some basic needs such as: Food, Housing, Technology, Education, Employment, Medical, and Construction Services. We provide full consultations and directives to ALL in NEED. We specialize with veterans and their families, widows, and orphans, but we provide aid or directives to ALL in NEED! The Personal Touch Services Team focuses on the following: * - In our Nation, we are about to experience an exceptionally large shift in our military forces, and a lot of them will have nowhere to go. Our current VA system is unfortunately overwhelmed, and veterans are last in a lengthy line of priorities in Washington, D.C. This includes assisting with obtaining Food, Housing, Technology, Education, Employment, and Medical services, if needed. This is the First Touch of Personal assistance with our organization. Directive: How can we assist you? The Construction Services Team focuses on the following: * - In our Nation, we are experiencing exceptionally large numbers of immigrants coming across our southern borders. We must have a better plan to provide temporary housing, while they are processing. It is possible to refurbish existing structures or consider the container or tiny home units, to create refugee camps. Regardless, we will incorporate the use of environmentally friendly MEPs (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) in the construction and assess the overall EFI (Environmental Footprint Impact) it utilizes. We are also considering the refurbishing and use of older closed school campuses, or large capacity buildings with campuses. There are several government building/facilities closings every year in the public market that could be refurbished into all types of facilities to utilize for this housing or lodging crisis. There are plenty of existing structures to utilize for this format and could be strategically placed all over any metroplex to be managed from a central location. We are creating a network of facilities to help distribute needed assistance in our existing community infrastructure. It only makes sense to utilize the existing footprint and make the structural adjustments needed to help provide the needed assistance for so many hurting, struggling human beings. Our focus is to help all in need, and right now, there are so many in need right in your own backyard!  Directive: How can we reutilize this space or property to better serve our community? Since we are a Nonprofit organization, we thrive on grants, donations, and a network of volunteer support providers, contractors, and small business owners, to accomplish the needs of the communities where we live and serve.   Please consider donating today!! I started this Nonprofit Organization to assist ALL of those in need of some assistance in times of crisis or life changes. Over this last year, it has been made clear that I am to be in the ministry. This organization is that ministry and the direction and focus to help prevent homelessness and starvation. If you would like to know more, like to donate, or want to volunteer, please visit my website at www.for-the-father.com.  Check out our blog! Thank you for your time and may God the Father, Bless & Keep you ever in His embrace! and may ALL your prayers for our success, com true. Thank you! Sincerely, Aric Deacon Cunningham For The Father, TX Nonprofit, Founder & President (817) 507-9376 ariccunningham@for-the-father.com www.for-the-father.com

Do you have memories of the days when all you had to do was be home before the sun went down???? Take care of your chores and help out other family members with theirs too, because you were already done with yours? Well, you probably fall into that glorious category of the "Generation X". I know that this is not some group concerned with self ambition or the undesirable understanding of persecution and control mechanisms of the Baby Boomer generation. Aka, our Parents.... One of my personal discoveries goes like this: Some how, even being from a conservative Christian home, but with some liberties, my understanding of life was to please my earthly father and not my Father in heaven. I was very into the live music scene at 16 years of age, with a fake ID to be 19 years old, to be allowed into the club/bars in Norman, OK. It was called Rome, and I went there at least 2 twice a month on Saturdays to watch live Alternative music and party with the college age kids. Some how, I don't have any older siblings, and I only have 1 younger brother, that is 17 years younger than me. What? YES. He was my ring bearer at my wedding. Weird, I know... Anyway, Some how, I was very active in my local Southern Baptist Youth Group, and played in an alternative Christian rock band called "The Mortal Saints". Some how, during that period of my life, I found love from a beautiful Texas preacher's daughter. Some how, now that I am 51, Some how, been married almost 30 years, Some how, we have raised 3 amazing kids into the most beautiful diamonds you will ever see. Some how, I have been blessed with a great career, a wonderful home, and a loving, caring family... but most of all, it was Jesus Christ, who always had me in his embrace, even during my darkest days and I never thought I was going to make this life happen. I was wrapped up in things, stuff, junky emotions, chasing the money, everything not Christian. Now I know and thank GOD daily for allowing me to understand SOME HOW. Some how, can lead you to Some day! My Some How...= JESUS CHRIST - "I am the way, the truth, and the life... No one comes to the Father, but through Him. I have been given ALL powers in heaven and on earth, over life and death have been given unto Him. He will return SOME DAY!" I hope that you can find your SOME HOW! Is this the SOME DAY ? Maybe it has been there all along, a small burning fire deep down within your soul and it just needs to be re-ignited. Isolate yourself, reconnect with God the Father, through Jesus Christ, repent of your sins, release your burdens over to Christ. Then..... Enter His gates with Thanksgiving, and enter His courts with Praise!!!! Rejoice in the Lord always again I say Rejoice.....!!!! Rejoice in the Lord always again I say Rejoice.....!!!! Rejoice, Rejoice, again I say Rejoice. Rejoice, Rejoice, again I say Rejoice.

This is the time of year for reflection and renewal of your spirit and all your relationships. As we do this in this season, we have to not only focus on ourselves, but those around us who need assistance or guidance. There are many who have gone off the path and are in nothing but darkness and hopelessness. I challenge each of us to be the light in someone else's darkness. I recently learned an acronym called H.O.P.E. It stands for Help One Person Everyday. This is an incredibly powerful and enduring way to walk through this life. We are are guilty of having blinders on and focusing on ourselves or those immediately in front of us, from time to time. But, when we reflect and identify all the wonderful blessings that exist in our own lives, we must and need to help others in their time of need and share those blessings. It doesn't have to be significant in size or monetary value, but it must be authentic and from the heart and soul of your being. I am a Christian and I try to be the best authentic version I can be everyday. It's not easy, but I always remember, especially during this season, that what Jesus did for me on that cross and provided me God's everlasting grace and forgiveness. It is the very least that I can do to try to H.O.P.E. everyday!!!! Be well and have a wonderful Season of Renewal & Reflection.....

Well, it's official now and the newly formed Texas Non-Profit Corporation called For The Father is up and running. I am truly grateful to have this opportunity to give back to the community. It is time to put to use the skills and talents provided by our Father in Heaven! I also want to thank our veterans specifically for their ongoing service or past service for our great nation. Without people like our veterans, all the things we hold near and dear to our hearts and souls would not be possible. Thank you to all who are serving and have served. As a newly formed entity, we help support veterans and their families through education, technology, and construction services, to help prevent homelessness. Our mission is to reestablish people after a disaster or major life event that could possibly lead them to homelessness. If you are interested in donating or being a part of this organization, please reach out to me directly. More information is to come about how and were you can donate, soon. But you can always reach me at: Aric D. Cunningham ariccunningham@att.net (817) 507-9376 Thank you for your time! I wish you the very best in life and hope feel the Father's presence in your life and the peace that passes all understanding! God bless..... Aric D. Cunningham