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SALVATIONPRAYERDO YOU SENSE A NEW

DIRECTION IN YOUR LIFE?

Do you desire to get out of

the rut of frustration?

If you do the same things

then nothing will change.

To have change in your life

you MUST DO THINGS

DIFFERENTLY.

ARE YOU READY FOR

THAT CHANGE?

Do you desire a relationship

that won't fail you? Do you

desire for someone to love

you unconditionally? Have

someone in your life, who

won't let you down? Would

you like a good Father who

loves you, gives you strength

and comforts you when it

feels like the world is against

you?

If you are ready then read the

way to attain these things.

Coming to Jesus is the only

way! Not only will He fulfill

these things but the most

important is that only He can

save you!

The first thing you need to do

is believe; believe that Jesus

is the Son of God, that He

came to earth to be the sacri-

fice for your sins. The best

place to learn this is by read-

ing God's Word ~ The Bible.

The next thing you need to do

is Repent; turn away from

self-centeredness and sin,

and turn to God.

In Acts 2, the Apostle Peter

said' unto them, “Repent ye,

and be baptized every one of

you in the name of Jesus

Christ unto the remission of

your sins; and ye shall re-

ceive the gift of the Holy

Spirit.”

Last, but not least, seek out a

local church to become part

of the family. Being around

others who have claimed

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FLAG DAY by Pastor Tom Burgess

of Hope Christian Fellowship in Canastota

June 14 is Flag Day. Nearly

two centuries ago, the citizens

of Washington, D.C., watched

in horror as their city burned.

The White House, the Capitol,

and most of the other govern-

ment buildings were ablaze.

The War of 1812 was under-

way, and American Francis

Scott Key was being held cap-

tive on a British warship as

enemy forces attacked Fort

McHenry, near Baltimore. All

through the night, Key kept his

eyes on the fort in a desperate

attempt to glimpse his flag.

When daylight assured him

that “Old Glory” was still wav-

ing, Key was so moved by the

sight of the American flag that

he penned our National An-

them.

Key’s loyalty and allegiance

to all that the flag represents

was no different from the attitudes many Americans feel today. Just as the

sight of his flag inspired Key on that fateful night, so our hearts should be

moved with grit and determination to hold it gloriously high at all costs when

we see it wave at government buildings, schools, churches, and so forth

today.

The red, white, and blue colors did not have meanings for “The Stars and

Stripes” when our flag was adopted in 1777. However, the colors in the Great

Seal did. Charles Thompson, Secretary of the Continental Congress, stated

in a report to Congress on the Seal: “The colors of the pales (the vertical

stripes) are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White sig-

nifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness and valor, and Blue, the color of

the Chief (the broad band above the stripes) signifies vigilance, persever-

ance and justice.”

Down through the years, Americans have never hesitated to protect and

defend our flag, our nation, and all that we hold dear, even to the shedding of

our own blood. As a result, we have ascribed additional meanings to the flag

over time, especially to the color red. To many, the red has come to repre-

sent the blood freely offered by our sons and daughters to guard the liberty

we hold so dear.

In the many battles and wars fought throughout our history, multiplied

thousands of American men and women have given their lives. They now lie

in Flanders fields and in countless other burial places around the world. On

September 11, 2001, hundreds of brave men and women in the Twin Towers

of New York City, in the skies over Pennsylvania, and in our Pentagon like-

wise died to save their fellow Americans. They, too, gave their lives for our

freedom to live, work, and play without the fear of tyranny. What a wonderful

blessing is this freedom we enjoy, bought with the price of others’ blood.

There is another type of freedom that you and I can enjoy; it also was pur-

chased with the price of blood. Jesus Christ conquered our most formidable

foe when he freely gave his life on a cross, allowing his blood to be shed for

the sins of all humanity. With his own blood, he purchased freedom from the

guilt of our sins; he still offers it to us today. The Bible says, “For God so

loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in

him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). Right now, claim

the freedom that God provides and know for certain that your sins have been

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WELCOME TO OUR PUBLICATION

I’d like to take this space to remember David Wilkerson, founding pastor

of Times Square Church in New York City, founder of the Teen Challenge

ministry, president of World Challenge Inc., and co-author of the well-known

book "The Cross and the Switchblade."

Pastor Wilkerson had just passed on to be with the Lord when our May

issue had gone to press. Over the years we’ve featured many wonderful

articles by Pastor Wilkerson. The legacy of his life will continue to touch

others each time someone reads his written words, watches his teaching

videos or experiences the outcome of the numerous ministries he had

begun.

I recently read about one such ministry at World Challenge Church called,

“Please Pass the Bread.”

Below, we read the words of this great man of God. Words that reflect

the heart of one who was passionate about God and people. It’s an example

to us of obedience, action and a life well lived.

“When all was said and done. When the huge crowds had dispersed and

the stadium lights were turned off. After 55 years of ministry in over 50

nations, David Wilkerson humbly reflected on the events of his life and David

asked the Lord this simple question:

‘What might I do for You at this stage of my life? How might I best put to use

all You have given me?’

And God’s response was as simple, as clear and as tender as anything I had

heard him speak in my 78 years. He said “David…feed the poor.”

With this simple instruction as its foundation, Please Pass the Bread was

born – a ministry which will reach into the darkest slums around the world to

develop sustainable feeding programs and bring the Gospel to those in most

desperate need.”

Thank you Pastor Wilkerson! Sincerely, Catherine Fida, Publisher

CovER sToRY

AmericAns Join TogeTher

in PrAyer by John R. Petrilli

Scores gathered on May 5 at the steps of the County Courthouse in

downtown Syracuse for the 60th annual National Day of Prayer. The sun

shone down upon Syracuse for the first rain-free day in over two weeks, and

the chimes from the Cathedral church signaled that noontime had arrived.

The Crossway Quartet from Trinity Baptist Church in Warners began with a

rousing rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner. Sheriff Joel Darby led the

crowd in reciting the

Pledge of Allegiance, fol-

lowed by an opening

prayer by Dr. Bruce

Jones, President of the

Greater Syracuse Asso-

ciation of Evangelicals.

Next came a fitting

proclamation by Rep.

Anne Marie Buerkle de-

livered in absentia by her

Constituent Representa-

tive, Lindsay Bednarzyk.

In the proclamation

Buerkle recognized the

significant place prayer

holds in our history, and

how prayer has sus-

tained us through many

difficult times. The

proclamation also re-

membered those who

are suffering from the

devastation and loss of

loved ones from natural

disasters both home and

abroad. It also included

prayer for the safety of

our service men and

women either at home or

abroad, as well as the

families of those soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice

for our nation. In a post-event phone interview Buerkle af-

firmed, “The National Day of Prayer is so important for this na-

tion, that we recall our foundations, that we are one nation

under God, we must never forget that. We commemorate the

day and hold it very dear as something that’s important in our

country.”

Jeff Shaver, Executive Director of Faith Heritage School,

led a heartfelt prayer for our students. Phil Turner, recent pas-

tor of the Baldwinsville Alliance Church followed with a tender

prayer for the families of our community. Then Suresh Thia-

garajan, Assistant Pastor of the International Assembly Church and affiliated

with Syracuse University, offered up a fiery prayer for those serving in uni-

form at both locally and around the world. Eunhee Hertweck, Co-Pastor of

Trinity Assembly of God, prayed earnestly for courage for the leaders of all

levels our local, state and national governments. Keynote speaker Duane

Motley from the New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms shared an inform-

ative address that traced the history of prayer by and for our government, cit-

ing its roots in the time of prayer that was called during the 1775 Continental

Congress. Motley shared the many advances being made by prayer, includ-

ing the growing numbers of prayer times by some members of our state

serving in Albany. Motley was also instrumental in encouraging former Gov-

ernor George Pataki to officially recognize the National Day of Prayer. That

tradition grew to attract as many as 1500 attendees at its zenith, but Motley’s

attempts to carry over the practice in a substantial way have been unfavor-

ably received by the last two governors. Motley closed with an encouraging

outline citing a number of important and specific ways that prayer has

changed things in our state government.

The Syracuse observance was a local expression of the annual nation-

wide event. The observance in Washington D.C. featured keynote speaker

Joni Eareckson Tada, a speech from freshman Congressman Allen West (R-

Fla.), and a performance by three-time Dove Award-winning artist Ginny

Owens and worship leader Jared Anderson. Tada’s remarks addressed the

anxieties Americans currently feel. "Americans are nervous; Americans are

restless; and what troubles me the most is that Americans are uncharacteris-

tically pessimistic," she said. “And boy, it doesn't help when you sit at home

and watch videos of the tsunami (in Japan) and the tornadoes down South.

Forty-four years of quadriplegia, I deal daily with chronic pain. And [with my]

recent battle with breast cancer, I know something about uncertain times,"

she told the audience. "Trials are not just assaults to be withstood. No, trials

are opportunities to be seized. Life becomes inspiring, not in spite of the

problems and the hard hits, but because of them." Reminding the crowd

that God’s in control, Tada advised the audience to refuse to give in to chal-

lenges, and instead, to think "Game On! Let's Go! Victory is within Reach!"

In an April 15 interview on with Citizenlink writer Roger Greer, Tada

sounded a note of spiritual optimism and hope for the nation. “I think revival

is going to sweep our land, if we Christians not only start praying as we

should but start living as we should. I love where the Old Testament tells us

that if we would confess our sins, we

turn and repent from them, God will

heal our land. (2 Chronicles 7:14). Re-

vival is poised, ready to sweep our na-

tion. But it first has to happen in our

hearts. And it’s not easy to confess

sins. It’s not easy to admit that you are

stubborn, self-centered, full of pride,

cherishing inflated ideas of your own

importance, or tending to manipulate

others with your precisely timed

phrases. I could go on and on, but as

we readily confess and be transparent

and vulnerable with one another, and

confess our sins to one another, not

only will we be healed as the Bible

says, but our nation will be healed.”

An additional highlight of the

Washington D.C. event was the stir-

ring message delivered by Rep. Allen

West, a freshman Republican con-

gressman from Florida. West stated,

“When the foundations of America

were attacked and destroyed on Sep-

tember 11, 2001 we found ourselves

as a Nation doing that which is best,

praying. We found ourselves doing

as it says in Psalm 34:6, ‘This poor

man cried out, and the Lord heard

him and saved him out of all his troubles.’ In our Congressional office there

is a simple portrait that reminds me where great leaders find strength in

times of troubles. It is a portrait which reminds me of the faith and conviction

that enabled a rag tag bunch of 13 Colonies to come together and triumph.

It is the portrait of General George Washington kneeling beside his horse,

hands clasped, and head bowed in the snow of Valley Forge.

I know that before you can stand against the evils, trials, and challenges

we all face.....we must first kneel in prayer. As we trust in God through the

power of prayer we can say as it says in Romans 8:31 ‘What then shall we

say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us.’ This America

is rooted in a Judeo-Christian faith tradition which finds its cornerstone of

communication, prayer. Psalm 11:3 asks us a simple question, ‘If the foun-

dations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?’ The answer is simple,

this nation will pray when its foundations are being destroyed.”

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Divorce Rates in U.S. Level Off

(WNS)--After years of increases in the U.S. divorce rate, more marriages are

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got married after 1990 were still married 10 years later. That is up 3 percent-

age points from the 1980s, when divorce hit a record high. Nationwide, an es-

timated 4 in 10 marriages end in divorce. “Marriage has become a much

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National Day of Prayer Endures Despite Challenges from Courts and

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(WNS)--Threatened by court rulings and opponents who say it threatens the

nation’s boundary between church and state, organizers of the National Day

of Prayer successfully held its 60th observance on May 5. The three-hour-

long main service, held inside the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol

Hill, featured author and disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada, who served

as honorary chairwoman of this year’s event. Similar Prayer Day activities

took place across the country at statehouses, city halls, and churches. At the

Washington gathering, Shirley Dobson, one of the event’s organizers, said

only two states (Rhode Island and California) had yet to issue their own Na-

tional Day of Prayer proclamation. With “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” as the

theme, the day was designed to encourage thousands to pray that the nation

would turn to the Lord. On the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, a group did so

as they continued a weeklong vigil, while others nearby held, for the 22nd

time, a 90-hour continuous Bible reading.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Atheist’s Complaint over Presidential Oath

(WNS)--For the second time this year, the U.S. Supreme Court has turned

away an appeal brought by atheist and lawyer Michael Newdow. In the first

case, Newdow had challenged the use of “In God We Trust” on U.S. currency.

In the rejected appeal, he had sought to stop the chief justice of the nation’s

highest court from including “so help me God” when swearing in U.S. presi-

dents, claiming the reference to God infringes on his beliefs. “We have reli-

gious freedom, and the government’s supposed to stay out of that business,”

Newdow said. “Every American’s fundamental rights have been infringed

here.” For 80 years, U.S. presidents have included the phrase in their swear-

ing-in ceremonies. A federal appeals court told Newdow he lacked standing to

sue.

Fewer Abortion Clinics Likely Means More Babies Saved

(WNS)--Three abortion clinics in Philadelphia were shuttered last year over

failed inspections. Two abortion clinics in Delaware that closed this year are

likely to stay that way. And without government funding, Planned Parenthood

of Indiana has said it may be forced to close 13 of its clinics. Life advocates

are celebrating, because with fewer abortion clinics and fewer dollars going to

Planned Parenthood, it’s likely that fewer babies will be aborted. In Indiana, a

new law has stopped the flow of taxpayer money to the state’s 28 Planned

Parenthood clinics. An attorney for the nation’s largest abortion seller said it

may be forced to close 13 of those.

Federal Appeals Court Hears ObamaCare Cases

(WNS)--President Obama’s health care reform law received its first hearing at

the federal appellate court level on May 10, as a three-member panel of the

4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals considered two cases. “It will be important

because any future decision from other courts will feel compelled to respond

to the 4th Circuit’s reasoning,” Kevin Russell, a former Justice Department ap-

pellate lawyer, told Reuters. The panel, which is chosen at random, consists

of two Obama appointees and one Clinton appointee. The full court of seven

Republican appointees and seven Democrat appointees would hear the case

on appeal. It is expected to reach the U.S. Supreme Court, perhaps within the

year.

Record Number of Foster Kids Find Adoptive Families

(WNS)--In 2009, 57,000 U.S. kids in foster care found forever families, up

from 37,000 in 1998, according to a Child Trends study reported in The Wash-

ington Times. This number represents a record high. Kelly Rosati, vice presi-

dent of community outreach at Focus on the Family, said the church is to

thank for some of the progress. “We’ve been excited to see an increase in

the willingness of Christians to simply ask themselves, ‘Does God want to use

the blessing of our family on behalf of a child without one?’” she said. “And as

Christians across the country continue to pray that prayer, I think we’re going

to see these numbers increase.” Researchers also found that the number of

children waiting for adoption fell to a record low of 115,000 in 2009, down from

135,000 three years earlier. The average wait to be adopted fell to a record

low 35 months, down from 48 months in 1998.

Millions Bow the Knee on National Day of Prayer

(WNS)--Some gathered at a community arts theater in Pennsylvania. Others

met on the lawn at a City Hall in Washington state. In Kentucky, students cir-

cled a county courthouse. Focus on the Family hosted a special chapel serv-

ice for the community. They were among the millions of Americans who came

together May 5 for the 60th annual National Day of Prayer (NDP). Joni

Eareckson Tada, the honorary chairman of the NDP Task Force, gave the

keynote address at the national observance in Washington, D.C. “These are

such uncertain times,” she said. “Americans are anxious and on edge. …

Americans are nervous. Americans are restless. … Americans are uncharac-

teristically pessimistic. There’s no reason to be pessimistic. Now, as never be-

fore, is a time to be optimistic. When God’s people come together to seek

Almighty God, there is every reason to hope. God is on His throne, and

Jesus is at His right hand.”

“Bonhoeffer” 2011 Christian and Non-Fiction Book of the Year

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of the German theologian executed in April 1945 for his role in a plot to assas-

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Association (ECPA) as not only its 2011 Christian Book of the Year, but its

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LUCKYby By Glenn Packiam

We think of luck assimply a positivereversal of fortuneor chance occur-rence that workedout in our favor.Like winning thelottery. Jesus seesit as far more. Heknows it takesmore than chang-

ing your conditions and surroundings tomake you lucky. It takes more thanmoney or comfort or success. It takesthe arrival of the kingdom of God. Andthat is no chance occurrence.

When Jesus raised His eyes to ad-dress the crowd that had gathered thatday, He must have seen some interest-ing people.

A crowd of ordinary, unspectacularpeople. Sure, the twelve He had chosenwere there, but they may not havelooked like the most promising bunch ei-ther. So when Jesus began to speak, it’simportant to remember who He waslooking at. He wasn’t sermonizing, deliv-ering a prepared oratory masterpiece toa mass generic audience. It wasn’t acanned speech He had taken on the cir-cuit. Jesus, full of compassion, sat on theplain and spoke. To them. To the unlucky,to the outcast and insignificant, to theoverlooked and undervalued.

To them. And He began with thisword: “Blessed.” Except it wasn’t quitethat word. Both Luke and Matthewchose the Greek word makarios to cap-ture our Lord’s opening word in the Beat-itudes.2 Makarios simply means“fortunate, happy.” If we were to use aword today for makarios, we wouldchoose the word lucky. Makarios, asone New Testament commentator sug-gested, is akin to the Aussie slang,“Good on ya, mate,” which is rather likethe American, “Good for you!” Which areboth like saying, “Lucky you!”

The irony of this word choice is height-ened when we imagine Jesus looking atthese ordinary, unspectacular peopleand exclaiming, “Lucky you!” He mightas well have said, “Lucky are the un-lucky!”

• Lucky are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. • Lucky are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. • Lucky are you who weep now, for you will laugh. • Lucky are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.

About the Author: Glenn Packiam is an executive

pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs,

Colorado. As one of the founding leaders and

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In the world of Christian concerts you always run the risk of the event de-

generating into simple entertainment.

While Christians were never called to entertain one another, we are called to

encourage and minister to one another. That’s what happened on May 14

when Paul Baloche and his band led well over 800 folks in worship.

The atmosphere was charged with en-

ergy and excitement right from the start

as the multiple Dove Award-winning

artist played a continuous stream of

crowd favorites that brought the audi-

ence into the mix throughout the concert.

It seemed that the spiritual adrenaline

peaked during the hit song, “Your Name”

as the whole place joined in one corpo-

rate voice.

A recurring theme during the evening

was that of unity. Baloche was acutely

aware of God’s presence and the sense

of spiritual unity that pervaded the venue

for the entire duration of the concert. He

stopped at one point to express his

awareness of the Holy Spirit’s presence,

even quoting from Psalm 133 where the

writer extolled the wonderful blessings

that transpire when God’s people dwell

together in unity. “Psalm 133 says how

good and pleasant it is for brothers and

sisters to dwell together in unity, you

know? I just think it’s hilarious that some

of you have spent maybe 40 years in an

Episcopal church where everything’s

pretty conservative and God put you

next to some crazy charismatic person

tonight.” He related a humorous personal an-

ecdote of how his mom used to warn him not to cut through the Baptist

Church parking lot on his way home from school for fear that the Baptists

would try to convert him. “I didn’t know what convert meant, but it was pretty

serious!” The gifted song writer reveled in the fact that God’s presence and

peace was so evident in the lovely sanctuary of North Syracuse Baptist

Church. He repeatedly commented on the sense of unity he felt as he em-

braced the moment.

In one audience interplay Baloche encouraged the crowd to just focus on

Jesus, not worrying about anything they’ve done, but to dwell upon what

Jesus has done for them through His death on the cross for their sins. With

that frame of mind he urged them to call on Jesus’ Name. Baloche referred to

the apostle Paul’s encounter with the risen living Savior on the Damascus

Road and how that encounter led Paul to invite Christ into his life. Paul talked

at length about the mystery of the Christian life, which is the wonderful privi-

lege of having Christ live right inside of us, “Christ in you, the hope of glory”

(Col. 1:27). On that basis Baloche offered those in the audience the opportu-

nity to invite the Lord into their personal lives as well. When that decision is

made our bodies become the repository for God’s Spirit, and we become like

ancient jars of clay that housed a treasure (2 Cor. 4:7).

With that theme in mind Baloche launched into the song, “Open the Eyes

of My Heart” which the crowd enthusiastically embraced. Other favorites in-

cluded a modern version of the Doxology, “You Are Holy”, and “Glorious”, to

name just a few. In a post-concert inter-

view Baloche stated, “My impression of

tonight’s concert is that it’s just beautiful to

come into a community and see people

from every denomination, every genera-

tion, every walk of life come into a room

together and sense just such a powerful

spirit of unity. It’s really a rare thing in this

day and age. Sometimes in concerts you

often see just 20 year-olds, or, like all the

older people go here. It’s just beautiful to

see such a range of ages tonight. I just

feel like it blesses the Lord. Jesus prayed

that (we’d) be one. And I just got a sense

of that tonight, a sense of unity. I do this a

lot all over, and I really did feel something

special this evening. That tells me that

there’s a hunger here in central New York,

that people want to know God, they want

more, that’s a precious thing. It’s been a

privilege and I just look forward to coming

back.”

Concert organizer Margaret McCollum

stated, “I thought the Paul Baloche con-

cert was awesome. I’ve heard Paul sev-

eral times before, but this year it was very

spiritual. I really felt peace, that

people were really enjoying it. I felt

the Holy Spirit moving in there. To

me it was personal because my brother, who never attended a Christian con-

cert, was home on that weekend, and he and his son just loved it. Also, a

friend of mine died a month ago of cancer. Her son sat in the front row right

next to me and heard when Paul spoke about his father-in-law dying of can-

cer, and how he was at peace (in the Lord). This boy’s mom had done that,

so it was very meaningful to me. Paul commented on how special the night

was, and Robin Mark said the same thing last year. He stopped in the middle

of the concert and said, “I can’t believe how I feel right now, I feel the Holy

Spirit’s here, I feel peace, I just feel this is the Lord moving.” And Paul said the

same thing after this concert, he said, “Margaret, it was just incredible.” Paul

was having a really good time. It was one of the best concerts I’ve seen!” I’m

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The digital age is affecting more than how America communicates. It is

also shaping parent-child relationships in striking new ways.

Barna Group recently completed a study about the influence of tech-

nology in families, releasing the findings in a new digital report, The Fam-

ily & Technology Report.

The research was conducted in partnership with Orange, which is part

of the reThink Group. The innovative study included nationwide interviews

among parents and 11- to 17-year-olds from the same households, allow-

ing comparisons between the parents and the tweens and teenagers who

reside in the same home.

Highlights from the study included the following five findings:

1. Parents are just as dependent on technology as are teens and tweens.

Most people assume that teenagers are driving the technology gap in

families. Yet the research points out that the gap is much smaller than

most imagine. In reality, parents are using technology and media to nearly

the same degree as their 11- to 17-year-olds.

* Parents are more likely than their tween and teen offspring to report reg-

ular use of cell phones and desktop computers. They are just likely as

their teens and tweens to use laptop computers and tablet-like devices.

* Parents watch just as much television and movies, use the Internet for

as many minutes per day, and spend more time on the telephone and

emailing than do their tween- and teen-aged children.

* The technology and media-related tasks that young people do more

often than their parents are listening to music, texting, and playing video

games. Even in these categories, most parents are surprisingly active.

Like other national studies have shown, parents are spending nearly

the same amount of time per day as their tween and teen-aged kids con-

suming media and using various digital technologies. The gap was even

smaller among families with parents who are still in their thirties or early

forties. In other words, younger parents are even more technology- and

media-dependent than older parents. All of this points to the fact that the

digital world has influenced all members of the family, not just teens.

2. Most family members, even parents, feel that technology has been a

positive influence on their families.

While many assume that families are fed up with technology, by nearly

a two-to-one ratio parents think of technology like computers, cell phones

and video game systems as making their family life better rather than

worse (32% to 18%). Most describe the influence as neutral (51%). Inter-

estingly, parents are actually even more favorable toward entertainment

like music, movies and television than toward technology, saying its influ-

ence is more positive than negative by a five-to-one ratio (38% versus

7%). A slim majority of parents feel entertainment is neither good nor bad

(55%).

As relatively unconcerned as parents are about technology and media,

the students in their home are even more positive about these elements

of modern life. Tweens and teens are substantially more likely to describe

technology’s influence as positive rather than negative (47% to 6%); simi-

lar ratings hold true for young people’s view toward entertainment (56% to

2%).

The conclusion is that most families welcome technology and media

with open arms, rather than with suspicion. One of the reasons for this

may be that many families use technology, including television, movies

and video games, as a shared experience.

3. Very few adults or youth take substantial breaks from technology.

Americans’ dependence on—what some might call addiction to—digital

technology is apparent in the study’s findings. One out of three parents

and nearly half of 11- to 17-year-olds say there are not any specific times

when they “make the choice to disconnect from or turn off technology so

they can have a break from it.” And those who take such breaks tend to

be driven by convenience rather than intentionality. For example, only

10% of parents and 6% of teenagers say they try to take off one day a

week from their digital usage.

This reliance translates into some interesting behaviors and habits.

Nearly half of both parents and teens said they emailed, texted or talked

on the phone while eating in the last week. Two out of five youth and one-

third of parents have used two or more screens simultaneously during this

time period. And half of students and one-fifth of parents have checked

email or text messages in bed in the last seven days. The question arises

whether families are in control of their technology or being controlled by it.

4. Families experience conflict about technology, but not in predictable

ways.

First, parents and their children experience conflict about technology,

but not frequently. Only about one in every four parents said they had

“strong disagreements about the limits on media and technology” on a

weekly basis. About the same proportion says that “technology causes

tension between me and my parents / kids.” Still, half of parents (49%)

worry about technology and media wasting their children’s time, among

other things. For their part, one-fifth of youth (21%) say their parents have

a “double standard when it comes to technology.” And one-sixth of these

tweens and teens (17%) say their parents “bring their work home with

them too much,” a habit certainly abetted by pervasive technology.

Second, parents and youth are most disappointed by technology be-

cause it is “so expensive to get the latest,” not because of the unwanted

content or the isolation it can bring. In fact, only 39% of parents and 27%

of tweens and teens say they get frustrated by technology because it

“makes it hard to have conversations.” The conclusion stemming from the

research is that technology seems to amplify the relational patterns and

problems already in place: families that have healthy and frequent conver-

sations find technology aiding that process, while families without such

healthy interactions find that technology exacerbates the isolation of its

members.

5. Few families have experienced—or expect—churches to address

technology.

Most parents and tweens/teens have not heard any kind of teaching in

a church, religious setting, or public forum (like a school) about how fami-

lies can best use media, entertainment or technology. In other words,

most families are not getting any coaching or assistance when it comes to

integrating technology into their family life. When asked if they would be

open to one version of such training—“a Christian or faith-based perspec-

tive about how to be a good user of entertainment and technology without

letting things negatively impact your family relationships”—about two-fifths

of parents (42%) and one-third of tweens and teens (33%) expressed in-

terest. The implication is that faith communities could take a leadership

role in teaching about the proper use of technology in healthy families.

Commentary on the Findings

David Kinnaman, president of Barna Group, expressed the need for the

Christian community to expand its concept of stewardship. “Perhaps tech-

nology should be added to discussions about stewardship. Technology is

as old as craftman’s tools. But today’s digital and emerging technologies

are in a different class than hundreds of other hobbies or interests be-

cause they have come to significantly define the use of time, the develop-

ment of talent, and the allocation of money.

“Technology is shaping family interactions in unprecedented ways, but

we seem to lack a strategic commitment to the stewardship of technology.

The Christian community needs a better, more holistic understanding of

how to manage existing and coming technological advances. Parents,

tweens and teens need more coaching and input in order to face the

countless choices they make regarding how technology affects their atten-

tion, interests, talents and resources.”

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MINISTRy SkIllS

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STaFF by Daryl Eldridge

One of the important responsibilities of a

ministry leader is the recruitment and develop-

ment of team members. But how do you de-

termine the skills of your team or determine

the skill gaps in your current ministry team?

The Ministry Skills Assessment, available

free below, will help you do that.

It is one of the tools we’ve found helpful at

Rockbridge Seminary. The assessment is de-

signed around the five purposes of the church.

It identifies 35 competencies for effective min-

istry. No one person has all of the spiritual

gifts or is well developed in every ministry

competency. For example, not every person

is gifted in evangelism. Some have excellent

skills in discipleship, but lack skills in worship.

That is why a team is needed to minister to the whole body of Christ.

Just because you are weak in a specific ministry skill doesn't necessar-

ily mean you need to strengthen that ability. Rather than spending time im-

proving skills you rarely use, it is better to work from your strengths. Your

ministry calling may not require the development of certain skills. The Min-

istry Skills Assessment can help you evaluate the gifts on your ministry

team and where your team may need additional help to meet the needs of

your church or ministry.

Here are several ways to use the Ministry Skills Assessment:

1. Evaluate your personal ministry skills and then design a plan for self-

improvement. Your learning plan may include reading, conferences, taking

a class at seminary, or being mentored by a skilled practitioner.

2. Ask your entire team to take the assess-

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Where are you struggling? What skills does

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MISSION by Jonathan Anderson

The story of the Ste Marie mission among the Hau-

denosaunee (Five Nations Iroquois) has always been a

spiritual saga, and a Faith journey story. Hence the recon-

structed mission site today remains a place of spiritual

essence and worth – something that transcends past and

present, education, and entertainment. The historic site

serves as a tribute to the original 17th Century missionary

contingent that placed the preservation of their Faith

above their own lives, sacrifice before comfort, and dedi-

cated commitment towards fostering peace and advancing

the mysteries of the Christian Faith among the Native

American people.

Set on a natural hillside terrain offering a panoramic

view of historic Onondaga Lake, the open-air recon-

structed mission site and chapel serves as a place for contemplation, edu-

cation, and spiritual reflection. The site embodies the

essence of land, water, and sky, evokes the captivating im-

ages of the past, and weaves it with the ever-present world

to make a visit to the site a truly unique experience.

An Invitation

The Friends of Historic Onondaga Lake, in partnership

with the Onondaga County Parks Dept. celebrates the mis-

sion story at the reconstructed historic site Ste Marie Among

the Iroquois. I would like to invite church congregations to

share in this Faith journey experience. Please consider the

use of our Chapel building for a service site, or a “Ste Marie

Faith Journey” presentation as a congregational life pro-

gram. Donations are welcomed.

I would be willing to correspond or meet with any of

your staff in order to introduce you to the site for this pur-

pose. Please feel free to contact Jonathan Anderson at the

site contact listing, or at 454-9236.

“FINGER OF GOD” The public is invited to participate in the first of three film and discussion

series on the supernatural at Hope Christian Fellowship, 119 South Peter-

boro Street in Canastota, on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The series is pro-

duced by Wanderlust Productions and includes three full-length motion

pictures that will be viewed one at a time and broken down into segments

for small group study. Part I, “Finger of God,” will begin on June 1 and end

on June 29; Part II, “Furious Love,” will be shown in Fall 2011; and Part III,

“Father of Light,” is still in production but expected to be available in Spring

2012.

In 2006, Darren Wilson began an epic quest filming miraculous signs

and wonders for what would become his first feature film, “Finger of God.”

Produced for $20,000, this small film went on to capture and challenge the

hearts of millions around the world. Over 100,000 DVDs have been sold,

with support for 11 languages. The second installment, “Furious Love,”

chronicles Wilson’s self-described journey into the heart of darkness, as he

traveled to some of the darkest spiritual climates on earth to see if there

were any limits to God’s love.

The series is designed to guide participants through the entire spectrum

of the supernatural, as filmed at home and abroad. Almost entirely through

word-of-mouth, these films have become an international underground phe-

nomenon. For more information, please contact Pastor Tom Burgess at

800-294-9131.

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fowlerSyracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler received

the 2011 “Ally for Positive Change” Award from

the Alliance of Communities Transforming

Syracuse (ACTS). The award presentation

will took place at the ACTS Spring Banquet

late April at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool.

Chief Fowler has been a part of the City of

Syracuse Police Department for 22 years,

achieving the ranks of Detective and Sergeant.

In 2005 he was tapped to become Deputy

Chief of the CSB (Community Services Bu-

reau) and has served as Chief of Police of the

Syracuse Police Department since his appoint-

ment in 2009.

Quiet and effective, Fowler has focused on

training that has strengthened his abilities to work with varied groups in our

community that require police attention and/or intervention. Some of these

topics include Instructor Development and Master Instructor courses, DEA

Basic Narcotics School, Training-the-Trainer Courses on Cultural Diversity,

Ethnic Sensitivity, Sexual Harassment, Racial Profiling & Biases, Basic Polic-

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Gang violence and has acted as Facilitator, Speaker and Lecturer for numer-

ous panels and training conferences.

The ACTS “Ally for Positive Change Award” is presented annually to an in-

dividual who has demonstrated the desire and ability to work to advance the

ACTS vision of equity and justice in a powerful relationship with an engaged

community. ACTS has worked extensively with the City of Syracuse Police

Department on a variety of issues that affect the diverse populations residing in

the city. At every step of the way, Chief Fowler has demonstrated professional

and personal concern to assure positive outcomes and to expedite resolutions

that include positive compromise for all involved. He is a positive catalyst for

the legal and social systems to work collaboratively together.

When asked to comment on receiving this community award, Chief Fowler

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be a part of ACT’s vision. Our goals are similar, as well as our commitment to

this community and I am truly honored”.

Ona Bregman, President of the Alliance of Communities Transforming

Syracuse noted that “It is a real gift to be part of a community where a Social

Justice group such as ours has the Chief of Police as an ally. I am so pleased

that we decided to publically recognize his efforts and collaboration.”

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Cornerby Joe Masterleo, LCSW, DCSW

Question: When successful, what way(s)

do counselors and therapists most ac-

complish the work, plans and purposes

of Christ in what they do?

Answer: Simply put, by implementing truth

wisely, and acting as great equalizers in

doing so.

People seeking services from healers and whole-makers are usually in crisis

mode, or struggling to find their way through the wilderness and desert of this

world toward personal fulfillment and life more abundantly. The terrain is

rugged, often unforgiving. And each is waylaid by the harsh landscape in

some way(s).

The desert or wilderness is the human heart turned away from God, often

at the mercy of numerous dead ends and blind alleys that deceive, ensnare

and distract. Inwardly, the valleys, mountains, hills, rough ground and rugged

places are the personal “demons” and Canaanite strongholds within and/or

between souls which have yet to submit to the reign and authority of the Mas-

ter. As the reign of God on earth differs from any other nation or culture, citi-

zenship therein entails a radical excavation of our interior landscapes. This is

accomplished by flattening the mountains and filling in the valleys (equality of

personhood); straightening crooked roads (thoughts and perceptions) and

making the rough places smooth (healing pain and resolving conflict toward

harmony). As Mary’s Song reveals, this often includes comforting the afflicted

and afflicting the comfortable (Lk. 1:46-55). In effect, equalizing what is other-

wise unequal, disordered, and/or unjust. As the wilderness is no place for the

fainthearted, all-terrain counselors combine heavy duty confrontation with

compassionate support, always speaking the truth in love.

The “valleys” are the dark troughs of the spirit (mood) we descend into

when we are unable to believe in God’s immense love for us: when we hate

ourselves and foster self-destructive thoughts; when we hold onto our sad-

ness, pessimism or despair, or when we do not believe in the forgiveness of

our many faults.

The “mountains and hills” are our pride by which we exalt ourselves: when

we refuse to forgive, we who have been forgiven so much; when we judge

others, we who hardly fathom the motivations of our own twisted hearts, or

when we refuse to serve others, considering it beneath our dignity.

The “rough ground” is our lack of love for one another: when we envy the

gifts of others; when we boast of our gifts and seek our own glory; when we

rejoice in the harm befalling others; when we hate, defraud or deceive one an-

other; or when we keep a record of wrongs that we throw in each others’ faces

when angry.

The “rugged and crooked places” are our lack of honesty and sincerity in

our relationship with God and others: when we lie in speech and intention;

when we desire to appear as we are not; when we keep silence out of cow-

ardice where the truth is concerned, or when we fear human respect more

than the displeasure of God.

Portrayed in Scripture and encountered in daily life, there are countless

other valleys, hills, mountains and crooked ways that serve as barriers toward

headway in spiritual awareness and personal growth.

Which aspect(s) of the wilderness terrain hinders your grip and footing? As

obstacles to one’s Christhood, such are to be identified and overcome by acti-

vating our diverse spiritual resources. For on the narrow path there is no vari-

ation, dysfunction or inequality, only unity, balance and oneness.

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In Memoriam:  

Harmon Killebrew

In nature and sport there is some-

thing mysterious about witnessing

sheer power that rivets the atten-

tion and elevates the spirit to that

species of awe that often borders

on reverence.

In baseball for example, while wit-

nessing a power hitter launch a

rocket from home plate toward

destinations unknown, it’s as if we

are again privy to behold, and ritu-

ally partake in something never

fully remembered, yet not quite for-

gotten. Something deeply en-

crypted in our DNA.

In miniature, perhaps such mo-

ments mimic the act of Creation it-

self (the “Big Bang”), when from a

single cosmic blast, in one spec-

tacularly explosive moment in time,

a zillion spheres were launched,

accordion-like, into an ever ex-

panding Universe.

When such power is personified in

a gifted athlete, say, like a Harmon

Killebrew, yet without being abused

or grandstanded, therein lay evi-

dence and proof of virtue, also a

property of the eternal.

Cyclones derive their power from a

calm center. When a person does

also, therein divinity most fully re-

creates, manifests and reproduces

itself for all to behold.

Hats off to the impressive on-field

power, and winsome off-field calm

of the late Harmon Killebrew. And

what he manifested of his Maker in

both.

Joe Masterleo

My utMost for

his highestLord, I will follow You, but . . . —Luke 9:61

Suppose God tells you to do something that is

an enormous test of your common sense, totally

going against it. What will you do? Will you hold

back? If you get into the habit of doing something

physically, you will do it every time you are tested

until you break the habit through sheer determination. And the same is true

spiritually. Again and again you will come right up to what Jesus wants, but

every time you will turn back at the true point of testing, until you are deter-

mined to abandon yourself to God in total surrender. Yet we tend to say, “Yes,

but— suppose I do obey God in this matter, what about . . . ?” Or we say,

“Yes, I will obey God if what He asks of me doesn’t go against my common

sense, but don’t ask me to take a step in the dark.”

Jesus Christ demands the same unrestrained, adventurous spirit in those

who have placed their trust in Him that the natural man exhibits. If a person is

ever going to do anything worthwhile, there will be times when he must risk

everything by his leap in the dark. In the spiritual realm, Jesus Christ demands

that you risk everything you hold on to or believe through common sense, and

leap by faith into what He says. Once you obey, you will immediately find that

what He says is as solidly consistent as common sense.

By the test of common sense, Jesus Christ’s statements may seem mad,

but when you test them by the trial of faith, your findings will fill your spirit with

the awesome fact that they are the very words of God. Trust completely in

God, and when He brings you to a new opportunity of adventure, offering it to

you, see that you take it. We act like pagans in a crisis— only one out of an

entire crowd is daring enough to invest his faith in the character of God.

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Is there sustain-ing comfort to befound for the suf-fering, perhapsflailing, faithful? Dr.Margaret Wills,Ed.D, asserts thatthere is, and in herbook, Pressinginto Thin Places:

Encouraging the Heart toward God(Brown Christian Press), she invitesquestioning, thinking, and hurting read-ers to recognize glimpses of wonder andto draw strength and find rest in the pres-ence of a loving God.

Dr. Wills knows from her own experi-ences that life is not simple and that weall need encouraging words and rea-sons to hang on to hope. She offersthese in abundance in this deeply per-sonal, beautiful, and thoughtful work thatsummons authenticity and contempla-tion while soothing the dark night of thesoul with kindness and truth. With trans-parency and refreshing gentleness, Willstackles universal fears, disappointments,wounded relationships, and even deathand beckons readers to pull aside theveil and to see into that “thin space,” asthe Celtics called it, where all that sepa-rates heaven and earth becomes almosttransparent. She invites readers to wres-tle and be comforted by assurances ofGod’s love and goodness even in thedarkness.

Pressing into Thin Places is a collec-tion of stories from the author’s personalexperiences, punctuated by her poetryand infused with biblical verses and richtruths. Wills answers questions like,“How do we keep from falling into de-spair when pain and suffering weighheavily upon us?” and answers honestlyquestions about doubt, mystery, and theexperience of not knowing. Wills offersinsight for bringing biblical truth to life,wisdom to cultivate a listening heart, en-couragement for the downhearted, reas-suring words for the faltering, andcomfort and rest for those in any stage oftheir faith journey.

A writer and a poet, Dr. Wills is dedi-cated to the ministry of encouragementand helping people experience hope,wisdom, and faith in their spiritual jour-ney. She has written for a number ofpublications including The Journal of theFort Smith Historical Society. She previ-ously served on the board of theArkansas Community Foundation. A portion of the proceeds from the salesof Pressing into Thin Places will go to theJohn Brown University Center for Rela-tionship Enrichment.

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COMMUNICATION LESSONS

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FOUNDING FATHER by John Maxwell

George Washington was not a gifted orator like John Adams, did

not have Benjamin Franklin’s wit, nor was he a brilliant intellectual like

Thomas Jefferson or James Madison. He seldom spoke during the

Second Continental Congress when the American colonies decided to

declare independence from England. Later, as chairman of the Consti-

tutional Convention, he rarely

entered into the raging de-

bate over the governing struc-

ture of the newly formed

United States. Yet when

Washington did break his si-

lence, his words carried more

weight than any of the other

founding fathers.

What made the reticent

Washington an effective com-

municator? He knew that the

art of communication involves

more than powerful ideas and

persuasive words. More than

any of his contemporaries he

understood that, to communi-

cate effectively, leaders have

to connect with others.

Relationships

The ferocious political bicker-

ing of George Washington’s

day makes present-day parti-

sanship look tame in comparison. In the early days of the United

States, politicians relentlessly hurled insults at one another, seeking to

assassinate the personal character and integrity of their opponents.

Occasionally, the quarrels even turned violent (America’s third Vice-

President, Aaron Burr, killed the first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexan-

der Hamilton, in a gunfight).

George Washington did his utmost to distance himself from this cut-

throat climate and to maintain positive relationships with his political ri-

vals. Unlike the other politicians of his day, he refused to resort to

malicious or vindictive speech when arguing against his adversaries.

Accordingly, he had the ability to connect with anyone—whether politi-

cal friend or foe—to build alliances and to get things done.

Respect

Despite their own significant abilities and accomplishments, the found-

ing fathers universally revered George Washington and considered

him to be their leader. Surely, a foremost reason for their respect is

that they saw Washington’s willingness to sacrifice for the cause. They

watched him lead a bedrag-

gled army of ill-equipped,

under-clothed soldiers in bat-

tle against the world’s mighti-

est, most professional fighting

force—the British Army. They

witnessed his unwavering

commitment, even in the af-

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served the crushing weight of

responsibility, which Washing-

ton dutifully shouldered. No

one could deny the emo-

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price Washington paid to lead

the Revolutionary Army, and

as a result, Washington’s fel-

low leaders gave him their al-

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respect.

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The familiar adage, “Action

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Through his hard-won victories in the Revolutionary War, he earned

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The handsome Princeby Patty Mondore

It won't be long now! I'm counting the days until we are back at our camp

for the summer. One of the first things I'll do is open all of the windows and

let in the fresh River air, along with all of the familiar sounds of the River

wildlife. And then there is that first evening concert to look forward to, with

the delightful sounds coming from the back bay behind our cottage. We will

be lulled to sleep by the enchanting voices of the Spring Peepers and the

other frog species who call our back bay home. The Spring Peeper is one

of the most familiar frogs in the Northeast.

They are tiny frogs, about 1.5 inches in

length, whose nocturnal concerts are

nightly features in the spring. To me, it is

one of the loveliest sounds on earth.

Speaking of frogs, I would guess that

almost everyone has heard the popular

children's fairy tale about the princess who

kissed the frog that turned into a handsome

prince. Between you and me, I think that

the frog in this story was highly underrated.

There have been several different versions

of "The Frog Prince" over the years but the

original fairy tale was written by the Grimm

Brothers. In their version, a spoiled

princess reluctantly befriends a frog (after

he returned her lost golden ball to her from

his pond). The frog ends up magically

transforming into a handsome prince. In

the original Grimm version of the story, the

frog's spell was not broken by a kiss, but when the princess threw it against

a wall in disgust. As underrated as the frog is in the kiss version, I have to

say that this original wall-tossing version is just plain disturbing.

In reality, a frog is not just another pretty face or, at least a pretty voice.

Frogs are amazing creatures that play an important part in our ecosystem.

There are over 4000 species of frogs worldwide, and about 90 in the US

and Canada. They are amphibians, meaning that they live part of their life in

water and the other part of it on land. They start their lives as eggs in the

water and then turn into tadpoles, which have gills and also live in the water.

As adult frogs they can live on land, but are still dependent on the water.

Being cold-blooded, they need to be near water to maintain their body tem-

perature. Frogs play an important in the food chain. They help to control

bugs, keeping the ecosystem in balance. They are also an indicator species

for the environment. A healthy frog population without defects indicates that

the ecology in that area is healthy.

And, of course, frogs sing. River frogs, I am convinced, sing better than

all of the rest. I do, of course, realize that some of their vocalizations have a

more practical purpose than entertaining me. Frogs sing to mark their terri-

tory, to announce a change in weather, they sing when they are frightened,

and, perhaps most commonly, male frogs sing to pick up chicks. er... girl

frogs. Their voices differ depending on their size. Large frogs, like bullfrogs,

have deep voices, and small frogs, like the Spring Peepers, sing in high

chirps. You can even determine the air temperature by the singing frogs.

Cold frogs repeat their calls at a slower rate because the muscles controlling

the sounds slow down.

Even though I love their songs, just so you know, I am not planning on

kissing any frogs in the near future. Not that I am negating the importance

of a few good handsome princes. After all, I married one. However, even

though Bob Mondore is already taken, there

is still a much better way to have one's very

own handsome prince than either

smooching or smashing one of God's best

pond performers.

In fact, the ultimate Handsome Prince is

due to be arriving any time. He won't be

showing up in the back bay, but rather on

the back of a mighty steed. In a sneak

preview of his arrival we read, "I saw

heaven standing open and there before me

was a white horse, whose rider is called

Faithful and True, and on his head are many

crowns" (Rev 19:11-12). He is coming for

his princess - his bride: "Then I heard what

sounded like a great multitude, like the roar

of rushing waters and like loud peals of

thunder, shouting: 'Hallelujah! For our Lord

God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be

glad and give him glory! For the wedding of

the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready'" (Rev 19:6-7).

In the Bible's closing pages we find the happiest of endings: "Then I saw a

new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had

passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City. pre-

pared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud

voice from the throne saying, 'Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He

will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with

them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be

no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has

passed away'" (Rev 21:1-4).

Now that is a Handsome Prince worth waiting for. In the mean time, I will

be enjoying the concert out in the back bay. I bet the frogs are looking

forward to his arrival, too. Maybe that's what they are singing about.

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Lord. Servants, be obedient to them

that are your masters according to

the flesh, with fear and trembling, in

singleness of your heart, as unto

Christ; Not with eyeservice, as

menpleasers; but as the servants of

Christ, doing the will of God from

the heart; With good will doing

service, as to the Lord, and not to

men: Knowing that whatsoever

good thing any man doeth, the

same shall he receive of the Lord,

whether he be bond or free. And, ye

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Covered iN His Loveby Laurie L. Ferris

“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my

mother’s womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully

made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”

Psalm 139:13,14

This week I accompanied my sister to the

doctor while my niece had her first shots. We

were there and the baby now nine weeks old

was cooing and smiling as we waited for the

nurse to enter with the injections. As she got

close to Ella Rose I instinctually turned away

and heard the most horrible sound. I looked and

saw Ella Rose’s face as she was screaming and

shaking. Her body was trembling. I was in tears

myself and had to gain composure. My sister

was very brave as she held onto her baby to

calm her. That baby held onto Mommy for dear

life and little sobs would bubble up ever few sec-

onds. Oh, how my heart was breaking for her.

I shared some thoughts with my sister when

were driving home. First I joked saying I know

now why the Lord didn’t give me children. But on

a more serious note, I thought of this baby and

others. When they are in their mother’s womb

they are nestled in warmth without a care in the world. Peace and love

envelope this life while it is being woven by the Father. Try to grasp the

scene. I hear angelic voices singing, as the Father is creating that

which is perfect in His sight. Every breath taken is given by the Father.

The time for arrival comes and there are awes as everyone see this

beautiful face. There is so much love. And then after a while the child

gets a rude awakening. He or she is poked and needled as they receive

what is necessary to stay healthy in an unhealthy and sometimes

hostile world. It’s certainly a shock to their system. I saw that look on

my nieces face.

I also had this deeper though. Bear with me as I can be pretty deep.

Here was the Lord of all. He was present with the Father throughout all

eternity. Now try to grasp the reality that He, the one who created

everything in the whole universe had to leave all His splendor, all the

purity and holiness of Heaven to come here. He’d never before been

separated from His Father’s side. He came to us straight from the heart

of God Himself. He is born in purity, to a virgin and then hostility meets

Him there. Yes, even before His birth there were those looking for Him

and wanting His death.

Here’s the beauty of it all though. Jesus knew

well all we would endure in this life. He knew all

the sorrow and heartache because He allowed

Himself to experience it first hand. And His heart

swelled up with love and concern for us. He

made provision for us before he left this earth. He

prayed that the Father would protect us from the

evil in this world. He also prayed that the Father

would keep us close to Him and close to one an-

other. I know we have disappointed each other in

the Body. Yet, the provision has already been

made. We fall short in loving one another, but His

love doesn’t fail us. The scriptures tell us that He

came from the bosom (heart) of the Father full of

truth and grace. Full here means….that his heart

is overflowing. It’s impossible to gain more truth

and grace than His heart has to offer. So if you

have failed your brother or sister come to Him

and receive His forgiveness. If your brother or

sister has failed you ask forgiveness on their behalf and be set free. I

have to repeat this…. It is impossible to receive more truth or grace

from anywhere else. All you and I need has been poured out from His

heart to us. All you need has been provided for.

Father, thank you for so much love, truth and grace. Thank you for

coming down from your throne, enduring the harshness of man so that

we can be set free! Help us to receive all you have provided for us.

Amen

wit ‘N wisdom

quips, clips and snippets by Cheryl Potts

After spending several days cutting, arranging and gluing, I finally

finished a project for my mother. She was thrilled.

Mom had accumulated three, bulging manilla envelopes full of

comics, anecdotes, sayings, newspaper articles, and inspirational

stories that she'd saved for years. She didn't have the heart to throw

these clippings away. Among the snippets were obituaries, birth,

wedding and anniversary announcements, as well as historical events

and stories of amazing people.

To her, this mound of print was quite interesting and relaxing to

read, it just needed to be organized. I felt the best way to preserve her

collection was to scrapbook them into loose-leaf notebooks. It took

three, three-inch ringed binders and over one hundred fifty clear page

protectors to complete the project. After reading many of the articles

and clips, I was amazed at how much I learned and chuckled over. I

even photo copied several of the pieces for myself!

"Things, Only a Mom Can Teach", "Hydrogen Peroxide Can Heal

What?"

"Never Say to a Cop", "Top 10 Stress Reduction Tips", "Scientists

ask People to Listen to Frogs", "Places With Weird Names" are just a

few of the clever titles.

There are many magazines, books, and articles that give great

advice solutions to problems and are worthy of "clipping out and

saving." But there is no collection of works that can compare to the

Word of God and the impact it has on those who open its pages.

God's Word gives comfort, wisdom and peace to those who read and

meditate upon it. Many times I've reread my favorite passages that

are hand written in the back of my Bible or revisited those underlined

verses that have spoken to me. God's Word is truly a collection of

inspiring and practical lessons on living the Christian life. "Knowledge

is horizontal; wisdom is vertical and comes from above." (Billy

Graham)

Phillipians 4:8 says, "...whatever is true, whatever is noble,

whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is

admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such

things."

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!" Isaiah 52:7

LIFE - (A SERIES OF PARENTHESES) by natalie Pierce

“To everything there is a season…A time to weep, And a time to laugh;

A time to gain, And a time to lose; A time to keep, And a time to throw away;

A time to keep silence, And a time to speak.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-7

Seasons; periods; phases; parentheses. “it’s just a phase” has been the

time-worn excuse for every inexcusable behavior from pulling Patty’s pig-

tails when you were seven, to offensive personal hygiene (“i just had a bath

on Saturday”) at thirteen. Mothers use the ”oh, it’s just a phase” phrase to

maintain their sanity while the kids are growing up. no matter what life

holds for mom—she may be a wife, career woman, and/or an “executive

household manager”—most of her attention is diverted toward her children,

while she is raising them. Bearing and rearing them constitutes a parenthe-

sis in her life. ironically, by the time she has earned an honorary degree in

the science of behavioral modification, they have all grown up and left

home. ask any mother, however, and she will affirm this as a very special,

meaningful part of her life.

one such landmark stands out in my mind during the B.C. (before

Christ) period of my life when i took time out from a frenzied pace to “enter-

tain” a nervous breakdown. neither tears nor cajoling had changed the will

of the only god i knew—the god who did things my way—and i was disillu-

sioned. Life was not what i expected; this wasn’t “happily ever after.” then

my best friend--my dad—died, and for three years i nourished a spirit of

bitterness, which culminated in clinical depression. that was a low point.

this three year parenthesis ended with good news as this was god’s way

of drawing me to Himself. “then you will call upon Me and go and pray to

Me, and i will listen to you. and you will seek Me and find Me, when you

search for Me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:12,13)

finding god the father, through Jesus Christ, will forever stand out as

the high point in my life.

your “phases” may revolve around a childhood happening; college

years; when you learned ceramics; oil painting; karate; the year you built

your dream house or completed the marathon. then there are those

events over which we have no control—loss of a spouse, a child; a job;

empty nest syndrome; a broken relationship. times of sickness and sad-

ness bring to mind the old saying, “Life gets tedious, doesn’t it?” But it is

really just another opportunity to trust god. a friend who had just begun

college learned that her mother was suffering from cancer and was termi-

nally ill. She immediately left school and went home to care for her beloved

Mom. Upon returning to complete her studies, she reflected that this had

been a sad but gratifying experience, a parenthesis, within her college

years.

is your heart heavy today? god knew it would be. trust Him. remem-

ber, this will pass. one phase moves out as another phase moves in.

Some bring joy and others bring sorrow. every end is a new beginning.

this may seem to be redundant, but it is not. there are many “new” begin-

nings in a lifetime.

abraham Lincoln was a man whose life was stalked by discouragement.

He had experienced failure in business, politics, and romance. He was

forced to declare bankruptcy; suffered defeat in the political arena; and

mourned the death of his young fiancee a short time before their appointed

wedding date. yet, in later years, he reflected that “a man is just about as

happy as he makes up his mind to be.”

Life is a series of adjustments, a revolving door of experiences, each

one with potential for enriching our lives. it is more exciting when we take

note of the beautiful flowers along the path and listen for the sound of the

birds. Live well; love much; laugh often. Practice “koinonia” (fellowship),

whenever possible. Whatever a day or a year brings forth, there is yet an-

other parenthesis just around the corner. Life is a journey not a destination.

“This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Psalm 118:24

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IMPossIBLe! by Jimmy & Karen Evans

I am excited to get this opportunity to share my heart with you! My hus-

band, Jimmy, is awesome at communicating our life to others, and my prayer

is that the words I share through this article will be a blessing to you as well. I

want to be a voice of hope and understanding to you as you walk through

your own issues — both personally and in your relationships.

Many women come up to me at seminars and ask how I dealt with my

insecurities and low self-esteem during the rocky times of our marriage. As I

look back on my past, I can’t believe how much has changed. I want to en-

courage you to believe that God can and will change your circumstances,

too!

Be honest with the Lord; turn your heart back to Him and believe that He

is the God of the impossible.

Notice I said believe. If you have lost hope or you just want more out of

life, today is the day to change. Start by admitting that your ways may not be

getting the results you want. Be honest with the Lord; turn your heart back to

Him and believe that He is the God of the impossible. I would not be where I

am today except that when all else failed — I made the decision to believe

the Word of God and allowed Him to change me.

Some of my favorite verses during the difficult times are in Psalm 51:10-

12, which says, “Create in me a clean heart, oh God, and renew a steadfast

spirit with me. Do not cast me away from Your presence and do not take

your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and sustain

me with a willing spirit.” These are still favorites because they speak of the

mercy and love of the Lord that He wants to extend to us no matter what we

have done or have not done. He knows just where you are and what you are

going through and only He can “create” and make new.

As I think back, I remember how hopeless and alone I felt. I would reach

out to others for help, but it seemed they were not able to meet the need I

had deep within. That is when I turned to God fully and told Him that I

needed a real relationship with Him.

Jimmy and I have committed to helping others because we remember

what it felt like not to have anyone to talk to about our marriage. We are so

blessed to hear about the couples who have been helped by our testimony

and what God has taught us. It is our prayer that this magazine will be an-

other tool to help even more.

I leave you with Psalm 42:11 (NLT): “Why am I discouraged? Why so

sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise Him again my Savior and my

God!”

Karen Evans Karen is co-host of MarriageToday with Jimmy & Karen

and serves alongside Jimmy in several areas of the ministry. She’s an active role

model and has mentored many young women.

a sIMPLe hUG

There's somethingin a simple hug

That always warms the heart;It welcomes us back homeAnd makes it easier to part.

A hug is a way to share the joyAnd sad times we go through,Or just a way for friends to say

They like you 'cause you're you.

Hugs are meant for anyoneFor whom we really care,

From your grandma to your neighbor,

Or a cuddly teddy bear.

A hug is an amazing thing --It's just the perfect way

To show the love we're feelingBut can't find the words to say.

It's funny how a little hugMakes everyone feel good;

In every place and language,It's always understood.

And hugs don't need new equipment,

Special batteries or parts -Just open up your arms

And open up your hearts.

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Fathers then & now

In 1900, a father's horsepower meant his horses.

Today, it's the size of his minivan.

In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family's head, he was a success.

Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and 4-car garage. And that's just the

vacation home.

In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived.

Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure

film is in the video camera.

In 1900, fathers passed on clothing to their sons.

Today, kids wouldn't touch Dad's clothes if they were sliding naked down

an icicle.

In 1900, fathers could count on children to join the family business.

Today, fathers pray their kids will soon come home from college long

enough to teach them how to work the computer and set the VCR.

In 1900, if a father had breakfast in bed, it was eggs and bacon and ham

and potatoes.

Today, it's Special K, soy milk, dry toast and a lecture on cholesterol.

In 1900, a Father's Day gift would be a hand tool.

Today, he'll get a digital organizer.

In 1900, a father came home from work to find his wife and children at the

supper table.

Today, a father comes home to a note: "Jimmy's at baseball, Cindy's at

gymnastics, I'm at adult-Ed, Pizza in fridge."

In 1900, a happy meal was when Father shared funny stories around the

table.

Today, a happy meal is what Dad buys at McDonald's.

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5 EssEntial HEart

HEaltH Habits

Exercise and a healthy diet that minimizes your intake of salt and

fat can make all the difference when it comes to heart health.

Heart Health Habit No. 1: Get Moving With Exercise

“The first thing I emphasize is getting regular exercise, five days a

week for 30 minutes a day,” says nutritionist Barbara Schmidt, MS,

RD, lifestyle specialist at Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut whose prac-

tice includes patients in cardiac rehab. “Exercise is medicine and you

have to incorporate it into your life. The No. 1 way to raise HDL, the

'good' cholesterol, is through exercise — I describe HDL as the Roto-

Rooter of the arteries.”

Related: 13 Everyday Exercises

Exercise also helps lower blood

pressure and stress levels, both

risk factors for heart disease, and

contributes to weight loss. Not ex-

ercising can put you at greater risk

for many health problems, includ-

ing stroke and heart attack.

While a total of 150 minutes of

aerobic activity per week is the

goal, you can work out in 10-

minute sessions. Try walking 10

minutes each way to and from the

office and 10 minutes during your

lunch hour. If you’re not in good

health, get your doctor’s advice

before starting an exercise routine.

Heart Health Habit No. 2: Cut Fat

for a Healthy Diet

“Cutting fat is the single most im-

portant thing you can do for your health and your waistline,” says

Schmidt. Fat comes in many forms. The most dangerous are the trans

fats, also referred to as partially hydrogenated oils. They extend the

shelf life of packaged and processed foods, so look for them on ingre-

dients lists and steer clear of those products. They are also used in

restaurants, particularly on the menus of fast food eateries.

Saturated fats are next on the list of fats to avoid. These include

full-fat dairy foods and drinks, as well as meat — beef, lamb, and pork,

and the skin on poultry, says Schmidt. “You want to substitute mo-

nounsaturated fats like olive, canola, and peanut oils and choose fat-

free dairy. If it’s hard, make changes gradually — if you use

half-and-half in coffee, go to whole milk, then 2 percent, then 1 per-

cent, then skim.”

Heart Health Habit No. 3: Practice Portion Control

More isn’t better, says Schmidt. “Almonds are great, but 6 have al-

most 50 calories, and a cup of almonds is over 800 calories.” So, if

you like munching on nuts for a heart healthy snack, just be aware

that too much is not a good thing. Monounsaturated fats, like those

found in olive oil, are good for your health but high in calories. Each

teaspoon counts as one serving.

Even heart-healthy whole grain carbs like brown rice and whole

wheat pasta need to be counted carefully. One serving, Schmidt says,

is one-third cup. "If you eat 1 cup, you need to count it as three

servings."

Related: Heart-Healthy Diet Makeovers

Try using your hand to help with portion control, when measuring

cups aren’t available. A closed fist equals the volume of 1 cup; the

amount you could hold in a cupped hand is one-half cup; the size and

thickness of your palm is about 3 ounces; think of your thumb as 1 ta-

blespoon, and the tip of your thumb as 1 teaspoon.

Heart Health Habit No. 4: Eat “Functional Foods”

Power your diet with foods that improve heart health. “Try to incor-

porate soy and soy protein — they are wonderful for your heart. They

lower cholesterol and the bad LDL (low-density lipoprotein) in particu-

lar, and can raise HDL (high-density lipoprotein),” says Schmidt. She

recommends foods such as edamame and soy milk, or trying soy flour

in recipes.

And don’t forget the omega-3

fatty acids; they also raise the good

HDL cholesterol. So, eat fish two to

four times a week, especially deep

coldwater fish like salmon, tuna,

and sardines, suggests Schmidt.

High fiber foods like fruits, vegeta-

bles, beans and lentils, and whole

grains also improve heart health.

There are two types of fiber, the sol-

uble fiber that binds with cholesterol

and prevents the body from absorb-

ing it and the insoluble fiber that

aids digestion, and you want both.

“Look carefully at the fiber content

on labels. For instance, steel cut

oatmeal is high in soluble fiber, in-

stant oatmeal is not.”

Heart Health Habit No. 5:

Reduce Salt

Sodium, or salt, naturally exists in foods, even the spinach you pick

fresh from your garden, says Schmidt. Now consider all the added salt

used in processing canned, packaged, and prepared foods, as a pre-

servative and to enhance taste. “We do need 500 milligrams of

sodium a day, but the problem is we’re getting so much more than

that,” says Schmidt.

One teaspoon of salt has 2,300 milligrams (mg), the maximum

daily amount recommended for most people; that number drops to

1,500 for those with high blood pressure, people in middle age and

beyond, and African Americans who are at greater risk of high blood

pressure.

Salt causes your body to retain water and your heart to work

harder, leading to high blood pressure, a cardiovascular disease that

is also a risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke. Salt comes

in many chemical compositions; when reading labels to reduce salt,

look to avoid foods that contain ingredients like sodium (including

monosodium glutamate or MSG), soda and Na, sodium’s chemical

symbol, in the name.

Because high blood pressure and high cholesterol don’t show

symptoms, regular check-ups are important, even when you feel fine.

They detect elevated levels before damage can be done. And if you

are prescribed medication to control these conditions, the very best

heart health habit is to stick to your treatment plan.

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1 garlic clove, peeled

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2 large red bell peppers, quartered

lengthwise, seeded

Olive oil for

brushing plus

1/4 cup

2 teaspoons ground cumin,

divided

2 teaspoons ground

coriander, divided

1 lemon, halved

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Prepare barbecue (medium-high

heat). Thread jalapeño and garlic

clove onto metal skewer.

Brush jalapeño, garlic, fish, and

red bell peppers with oil;

sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprin-

kle fish with 1/2 teaspoon cumin and

1/2 teaspoon coriander. Grill fish,

bell peppers,jalapeño, and garlic

until vegetables are tender and

charred and fish is just cooked

through, about 4 minutes per side

for fish and 8 minutes per side for

vegetables. Grill lemon, cut side

down, until charred, about 3 min-

utes. Peel charred parts of skin from

bell peppers and cut stem from

jalapeño, and transfer to blender,

discarding peel and stem. Add garlic

clove, remaining 1/4 cup oil, 1 1/2

teaspoons cumin, and 1 1/2 tea-

spoons coriander to blender.

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with salt and pepper.

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plates. Squeeze grilled lemon over.

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“Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy

place?”

The question is not a superficial one, such as who may enter the tab-

ernacle or visit God’s holy hill. Rather, who may live in the presence of

God? Who can stand before him? Who can know him now and forever?

In other words, who can dwell or abide in the presence of the glorious

king. It raises the issue of permanence. In John 15 Jesus also calls us

to dwell and abide with him. In both cases it is about knowing God inti-

mately and remaining with him eternally. The questions include matters

of destination, God’s presence and the qualifications for going there. To

ascend the hill of the Lord, that is the mountain of Yahweh, Mount Zion.

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stalled my king on Zion, my holy hill.” Of course, the reference is to

Christ. “He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who does not lift his

soul to an idol. It is from the purity of our hearts that true and holy wor-

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into the Holy Place is the one “who has not lifted up his soul to an idol.

Exodus 20:3 reminds us, “You shall have no other gods before me.”

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that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of

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