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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Shamiya Brooks P.V. (Page 16)
Marina Lovings Sam Houston (Page 6)
Dr. George C. Wright (Page 6) This Week In Basketball - Sam Houston (Page 7)
2015 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring (Page 3)
Betty Washington (Page 14)
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Behind The Wheel With THE KING (Arthur Prayther)
2015 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID TOURING Arlington, Texas-In one of the most extended tours we’ve had in a long time we took the new
2015 Honda Accord Hybrid all across the great state of Texas. Man we are talking about two
trips to the Metro-plex to say the least. The thing comes to mind first is the 50 miles per gallon in the city and 45 on the highway for a whopping combined average of 47 miles per gallon. We are talking about more than 650 miles per tank full. Throw that in with the lower gasoline prices we are talking about traveling at the rates of the early 70s. Lord knows that had to bring back some memories of the good old
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days. Honda has outdone themselves with this product line and we are living witness to that fact. The new Accord Hybrid is powered by a 2.0 Liter DOHC 16valve I-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with Electric Continuously variable transmission. Never before have we seen such a setup that simply allowed the most economically sound results of all times. Let us note the that final assembly point for the new Accord Hybrid is Marysville, Ohio with 70 per cent of its parts being from the United States and Canada with both the engine and transmission built in Japan. Getting a 5-star overall rating from the NHTSA the new Accord holds it in that category also. Just looking into safety for a moment the new accord has driver and front passenger dual stage air bags with driver and front passenger side air bags with smart vent along with side curtain air bags ad roll over sensors. Throw in forward collision warning, lane departure warning and vehicle Stability assist plus anti-lock braking system. The Ace body structure helps to provide a stable as well as comfortable ride. As we made out trip to Arlington for the High School State Championship Football weekend, we had plenty of room for
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out bags and equipment as well as plenty of leg room head and shoulder room as well. Both writer and photographer that made the trip with me are over 6 feet 3 inches and the room came in handy to say the least. Stable footing is provided by 17 X 7.5 Alloy Wheels wrapped by P 255/50R17 All-Season Tires giving you one of the most comfortable rides of all-times. The weather was slightly cold but the all climate control automatically adjusted to it and we were fine. Among the interior features the new Accord Hybrid also came with a 360-Watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 Audio touch screen system with 7-speakers giving us all we wanted in a good quality sound. A one-touch power moon roof came in handy at times as we ran into the sun during our journey. The leather trimmed seats were adjustable and we all felt good beginning to end of the trip. In closing please allow me to add the rear multi-view camera was special. The view when you are making a right turn as the right outside mirror gives you a full view of the ride side and really comes in handy at night on dark roads. At a price tag of just over 35 Grand this is an outstanding buy.
The 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Sedan
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TOYOTA COROLLA S-PREMIUM GREAT BUY UNDER 25 GRAND By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Prairie View, Texas-The all-new 2015 Toyota Corolla S-Premium is an excellent buy for under 25 grand. Power by a potent 1.8 liter 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve VVT-I engine mated to a continuously variable Transmission complete with sport drive mode. Through it all the new Corolla S delivers 100 miles every 3.1 gallons of fuel computing out to a combine mileage of 32 miles per gallon with 37 on the highway. The new Corolla S comes with disc brakes and 17-inch alloy wheel covered by P215/45R 17 inch performance tires providing smooth sailing to say the least. Safety for the new Corolla S is at a doggone good premium also. Anti-lock brakes stops this baby just as smooth and fast as need be in heavy braking situa-
tions. Toyota’s Star Safety System includes Vehicle stability Control as well as TRAC and Electronic Brake Distribution and Brake Assist along with smart stop technology. With a full compliments of air bags the new Corolla is certainly safe inside. Along with the normal air bags the new Corolla S also has knee air bags for driver and front passengers. You’ve learn to expect that from more expensive Luxury sedans.
Once you are inside you are greeted to a auto climate controls with pollen filter and Entune Premium Audio with Navigation and App Suite along with Satellite XM radio that comes with 3 free month trial. It includes USB and Blue tooth advance voice activation and the works. An 8-way power adjustable driver seat with heat features for driver and front passenger. These seats are soft trimmed and
very well contoured. In closing please allow us to add the new Corolla comes with a 5star rating from the NHTSA.
That along makes is an outstanding buy to say the least on the subject!
The 2015 Toyota Corolla S Premium
TOYOTA TAKES WRAPS OFF BOLD NEW CAMRY By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Despite of being the top selling vehicle in the Country Toyota went forward and made some new changes to the Camry. Giving it a more bold stylish look and a more aggressive stance. Fact is the Camry takes on a more Bold Race car like look and still manages to maintain the things that made it a top seller in the first place. Let start with that Black Grille upfront mated with 18-inch Machine Alloy Wheels with Black Painted Accents plus Black sport Trim Bezels and color keyed rear spoiler and dual chrome exhaust tips. For years the
Camry led the way in sales and quality but at some points lack in a flare. Well this new 2015 has all the flare you might want in an automobile and yet all the practicality it always had. You might go so far as to say the new Camry is Bold but yet practical or in laymen terms the best of both world. Power comes in the form of the proven 3.5 Liter 268 horse power V6 DOHC 24 valve engine with Dual VVT-I and delivering 248 pounds per foot of torque. Delivering 21 miles per gallon in the city and 31 on the highway for a combined mileage of 25 miles per gallon, uh not bad!
The 2015 Toyota Camry XSE V6 Sedan
This system is mated to a 6speed automatic transmission and has a sport tuned suspension with paddle shifters, eco and sport models. Power assisted front solid rear disc brakes making stopping as much fun as taking off. Inside the new Camry you are greeted with sport trimmed ultra
suede heated power front seats with 8-way driver and 4-way front passenger. The Entune Premium Audio System with navigation App Suite and 7-inch touch screen display. A leather trimmed steering wheel with audio and Blue Tooth Controls. A backup camera provides you with a good view of your sur-
roundings. Other safety features are tire pressure monitoring system and Toyota’s Star Safety system with enhanced vehicle stability controls and the works. Yes I’d say that even though the new Camry is more Bold looking it still has the features that made it number one in the first place!
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TOYOTA PLOWS FORWARD IN PLANO, BREAKS GROUND ON NEW HEADQUARTERS Toyota se Abre Paso en Plano, Inicia Construcción de Nueva SedePLANO, TEXAS, JAN. 20, 2015 – A V-8 engine growls, and the earth moves.With the roar of a 2015 TRD Pro Series Tundra, Toyota today formally broke ground on its new North American headquarters at the intersection of Headquarters Drive and Palomino Crossing in Plano, Texas. The Tundra took center stage, bulldozing the first soil on the site of Toyota’s new campus in a manner that can only be described as not your traditional groundbreaking ceremony.“The support and encouragement we’ve received from the community, civic leaders,
business partners and nearby corporations has been nothing short of tremendous,” said Jim Lentz, Toyota Motor North America chief executive officer. “Our goal is to build an environmentally-sustainable campus that our new neighbors will welcome and our team members and associates will be proud to call home.”Toyota also unveiled an installation during the ceremony: the word “TOYOTA” in large letters, standing 10 feet tall and 64 feet wide. Inside each letter are native Texan Yaupon Holly trees, which represent “wish” trees, a Japanese cultural tradition. Students from the Plano ISD Academy High
School and community participants contributed to the event by adding handwritten notes to the trees representing their wishes, dreams, hopes and inspirations. The notes will be collected from the holly trees and placed into a time capsule at the new headquarters.The trees will be planted permanently once the Toyota headquarters is completed and will represent the long-standing friendship between Japan and the United States and the Company’s commitment to the Plano community.Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere joined Lentz, addressing about 100 dignitaries and Toyota “Pioneers” – team members and associates who
have already made the move to North Texas.“Today’s groundbreaking event marks another milestone for the future of Toyota and the future of the City of Plano,” he said. “Toyota has already proven to be a great corporate citizen and neighbor, and we look forward to the continued impact they will have not only on Plano but on the whole North Texas region.”“Breaking ground in Plano is an exciting and tangible demonstration of the great progress we are making in bringing our major North American business affiliates and leaders together in one location for the first time,” said Mike Groff, President and CEO of
Toyota Financial Services. “As we create this best place to work for our people, we will strengthen our ability to put customers first and make a meaningful difference in the communities we are privileged to serve.”Since announcing the relocation last April, Toyota has purchased property; hired a developer (KDC), architect (Corgan Associates) and project manager (JLL), and filed a preliminary site plan with the City of Plano. The Company is now engaged in the design process, and formal construction activity is set to begin in the next several weeks. Completion is expected by late 2016 or early 2017.
WILLIE SIMMONS TO GUIDE PANTHER FOOTBALL By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Prairie View, Texas-Former Alcorn State University Offensive coordinator Willie Simmons has been tapped to lead the Panther football program. Coming to Panther Nation after winning the SWAC Championship and leading one of the nation’s top offenses, Simmons has his work cut out for him and his staff. “We consider it a honor and privilege to head up the Panther program and we are looking forward to getting into recruiting and coaching at this historic University”. Simmons pretty much has his staff in place and you can certainly expect some
Head coach Willie Simmons of Prairie View
balls to fly come September. We couldn’t help but ask Simmons what was it like to be working with former Studewood Cobra and Booker T, Washington Eagle John Gibbs Jr. “Oh that was fun, once our starter went down in week four and Gibbs got on the field he learned the system so fast and took over the team leadership role, man it was a joy to with John. Coach Simmons said John Gibbs Jr. was the first person he called once he got the job at P.V. “I just told him I would be on the other sidelines
come this fall”.
what our offense could do”.
Smiling all the time Simmons made it clear working with Gibbs was like a dream come true. “He’s a student of the game and worked very hard just a quality Youngman and that’s the kind of kids we plan to recruit here at Panther Nation”.
Willie said he looks forward facing coach Jay Hopson and the Braves football team this fall. “Yes I think about it a lot but first our staff have to get our recruiting done and get ready for Spring football”. He went to thank Hopson for the things he learned from him while working at Alcorn State University. “Yes coach Hopson taught me the CEO side of football and he allowed me to grow as a coach and it was great working with him those three years”.
Simmons went on to thank Ashley Robinson and the P V Athletic department for selecting him. “P.V. did a thorough search and I’m blessed to have coached at Alcorn and they saw first had
Getting younger in the coaching profession more schools are going with younger coaches at the top. “Yes sir, today’s game is evolving into more of passing offenses and you have to keep up with the times, but we must not forget the great ones like Grambling Eddie Robinson who set the tone for what we are doing today”. In closing Simmons said it an honor to coach at the same school the great Billy Nicks coached and he plans to make the most of it!
P.V. new head football coach Willie Simmons and his staff are introduced at the Baby Dome
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK MARINA LOVINGS-SAM HOUSTON While taking a visit to the old Forest Brook Campus to see Sam Houston and Westside tangle for a big class 6A boys basketball match up, we ran into the charming score keeper for the Tigers basketball program. She’s Marina Lovings a talented and lovely senior who’s the daughter of Amanda and Myron Lovings and what a great job she does for the team. With Math and Science technology being the new name surely Math is the favorite subject of this student. She is currently holding a 3.6 Grade Point Average and has already been
accepted to Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas where she plans to major in Criminal Justice. Having a interest in the way the courts works has been on this young lady’s mind for sometime and she is certainly capable of making a great college student. Working two jobs in her spare time as a server at a couple of the City’s top restaurants and keeping the books for the Tigers basketball team keeps Marina busy. When asked how would she rate the school spirit at Sam Houston
these days Marina replied; a seven and feels with more advertisement about their games more people would come out to see them play. She says she has learned the game of basketball during the course of keeping the books and added it won’t be a bad profession.
me know about it and I love her for it”. Our new question for 2015 is what do you think about all the police fatal shootings. “That’s bad and there are combinations
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of things that’s causing them”. Who knows some day maybe Marina and the other students at Sam Houston State University can come up with some answers!
Feeling the school is administrated very well Marina says she would not change anything if they made her Principal. Along those same line the soft spoken senior says she feel she has gotten the most out of her young life and would not change anything if she had to live it over again. “I truly believe that things happen for a reason and my Respect for God reminds me things happens for the best. Describing herself as quiet and easy going and credits her mother with being her most driving force in life. “Anytime I’m not making straight As my mom let
Marina Lovings a senior at Sam Houston is making the grades and keeping the books for basketball team - Photo by Dr. Victor Keys
A KING-SIZE MOVER AND SHAKER: DR. GEORGE C. WRIGHT By Dr. Victor Keys A King-Size View Our King-Size Mover and Shaker for the month of January is Dr. George C. Wright. Dr. Wright is the seventh President of Prairie View A&M University, the second oldest public institution of higher education in Texas. Dr. Wright now leads the 129-year old HBCU with an established reputation for producing thousands of African American engineers, nurses and educators. A member of the Texas A& M University System, the University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service. Prior to joining the Prairie View A&M University, Dr. Wright was Executive Vice-President for academic affairs and provost
at the University of Texas at Arlington. Prior to assuming that post, he was provost and vice president for academic affairs with increasing responsibilities from 1995 to 1998. In 1993, he joined the faculty at Duke University as vice provost for university programs and director of the Afro-American studies program at Duke University. At Duke, he also held the William R. Kenan, Jr., Chair in American History. From 1980 to 1993, he served as an assistant professor, associate professor, professor, and was the holder of the Mastin Gentry White Professorship of Southern History, and vice provost for undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin. His wealth of experience in higher education began as an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky in 1977. Dr. Wright has been the recipient
of numerous fellowships, grants and awards. At the University of Texas at Austin, he received the Jean Holloway Award for Teaching Excellence, the “Eyes of Texas” Award for excellence in service and the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Award for “Outstanding Black Faculty Member.” He was awarded the Andrew W. Mellon Faculty Fellowship at Harvard University and was the Friar Society Centennial Fellow for Teaching Excellence, the Silver Spurs Centennial Teaching Fellow and the Lillian and Tom B. Rhodes Centennial Teaching
Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin. To his credit, Dr. Wright is the author of three books, which include: A History of Blacks in Kentucky: In Pursuit of Equality, 1890-1980, Volume II; Racial Violence in Kentucky, 18651940: Lynchings, Mob Rule, and “Legal Lynchings”, and the Life Behind a Veil: Blacks in Louisville, Kentucky, 18651930. He was presented the Governor’s Award by the Kentucky Historical Society for Lynchings, Mob Rule, and “Legal Lynchings”, and the Life Behind a Veil: Blacks in
Louisville, Kentucky. He currently has another book in progress, a biography of Robert Charles O’Hara Benjamin: A “Forgotten” Afro-American Leader and has published numerous articles, chapters in books and essays. A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Dr. Wright received his bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in history from the University of Kentucky and his doctorate in history from Duke University. In 2004 Dr. Wright was awarded an honorary doctorate of Letters from the University of Kentucky.
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THIS WEEK IN BASKETBALL - SAM HOUSTON BEATS WESTSIDE By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View The Sam Houston tigers clawed their way from an 11 point deficit in the second half to beat the Wolves of Westside 70-61. The win keeps them tied with Bellaire in district 20-6A action.
Trailing after each of the first three period the Tigers put a press on the Wolves and made it difficult for them to get the ball across the time line. Fact is Sam Houston got 8 straight point to trim the lead to three and later a trey tied the game at 56 and it was that 12 to 8 run to got them rolling. Carlton Prejean a junior who played the post very well scored a team high 22 points in the win. “Our coaches told me I had to come with my best in order to help my team win
games so we can to play today”. Prejean went on to say they had beaten Westside in the Houston ISD Tournament and they knew Westside would be ready for them. “We just wanted to show them we can play with as well again, all season long their freshmen are playing well and that’s what it takes to win a state championship”. Trailing 20-17 after one period and 32-30 at the half and 48-44 at the end of the third, the Tigers never lost focus and that big 26-13 fourth period
was the difference in the outcome. Thanks to a trapping defense the guard were able to get some great open shots. Kendric Davis had 15 points in the win and had a couple comments. “We kept trying to push the ball and stick together because we knew they were going to make it tough for us”. Davis said if the team continue to work hard they could actually go to state.
over Westbury 75-41 to remained tied with Sam Houston for the lead in district 20-6A. While Scarborough continued their winning ways with a 54-50 non-district win over Booker T. Washington. Sharpstown blasted Lee 91-38. In Girls action Westside Lady Wolves continued to roll as they blasted Sam Houston 88-27 and Bellaire rolled past Westbury 588 and sharps town whipped Lee 65-11.
In other action Bellaire won
Terrell Wilson (10) with his father Terry Wilson of the 1988 State Championship team
The Lady Wolves of Westside high school - All photos by Dr. Victor Keys
Carlton Prejean (34) Sam Houston hits 22 points
Kendric Davis (1) guard hits for 15 points for Sam Houston in win over Westside
The Sam Houston Tigers tied with Bellaire for tops in 20-6A district at the mid-way point
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LADY PANTHERS WIN THE THRILL UPON THE HILL By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Prairie View, Texas-The Lady Panthers and head coach Dawn Brown get it going upon the Hill against longtime rival Texas Southern University 63-61. Thus they won the 2015 Thrill Upon The Hill contest Shamiya Brooks led the way while Jeanette Jackson chipped in 10 points and Alexus Parker and Chelsey Rosier added 9 points each. Trailing by 5 at the half the Lady Panthers get the ball inside to Brooks and then Chelsey was about to connect on 3 of 5 from 3-point range while Jackson got going later on. We spoke with Parker a sophomore guard from Savannah Georgia about the win. “It was big for us to get Shamiya going early in the game and her getting on the boards gave us a spark and really got all of us going”. The 5 feet 10 inch guard who played her high school ball at
Calvary Day School went on to add player great teams in the preseason really helped got us ready. “Those SEC Schools just kind of let you know what you need to work on and get you ready for conference play”. We asked Parker what was is it like to play for coach Dawn Parker. “She is very touch minded and I think it rubs off on us because nothing rattles her and mentally it makes us very strong”. Asha Hampton-Finch added 6 points and 5 boards for the Lady Panthers. Lamaria Coles had 6 points and 3 boards while Ebonee Tate added 4 points and 2 boards with La Sha Haynes and Christina Solomon added two points each for the Panthers.
We moved over to chat with Pre season All-American Jeanette Jackson a senior from Las Vega Nevada and the leader of the Lady Panthers squad. “We knew TSU would have problems guards Shamiya Brooks down on the blocks because she’s awe-
some inside”. Jackson the sensation 5 feet 7 inch guard who played her high school ball at Sierra Vista high School added once TSU started to pack it in she was able to get the ball to some of their other player makers and shooters and their offense open up. Having a lot of tournament experience helped Jackson kept her pose while TSU jumped to an early lead. “For me it’s my fourth year so we’ve been in a lot of games against good teams so we kept doing what our coaches instructed us to do and we got rolling. Jackson ripped the Nets for 22 points to led the Lady Panthers past Mississippi Valley State 7861 for their fourth straight SWAC victory. Shamiya Brooks added 11 points and 10 boards for her fourth straight doubledouble.
They are still rolling on what could be another SWAC Championship!
Alexus Parker (3) junior guard of Panthers
PV Guard Jeanette Jackson (1) senior leader
Alumni Wanda Jo Bookman and P.V. Golf coach James Sherrod enjoying the game
The Panthers Cheerleaders
TSU-PV Men tip-off
The TSU Cheerleaders at the Baby Dome
TSU Mascots at Baby Dome
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LADY PANTHERS WIN THE THRILL UPON THE HILL
TSU fans invade Baby Dome
P.V. Dancing Dolls makes halftime exciting
Lady Panthers celebrates getting SWAC Championship Rings for the Fourth time
Senior Jeanette Jackson and former player LeAnn Washington shows off SWAC Championship Rings
Panthers Mascot striking a pose
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DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK KENNARD ROBINSON-SAM HOUSTON By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Using a smothering press early in the fourth period the Sam Houston Tigers forced several turnovers and held the Wolves to only 13 points in the fourth period of their 70-61 win to remain tied for first play. Guard Kennard teamed with a swift and trapping back court team that bother the Wolves guards and resulting in key turnovers and easy baskets. “Our coaches tell us defense wins ballgames so we just kept pressuring them all game long”. Robinson said the offense will just come if you are willing to work hard on defense. “We’ve been working hard since last year and we want to show people Sam Houston and can do something special like go to State”. Having won the HISD tournament as well as the Conroe
Kennard Robinson (3) aggressive defensive guard helps Tigers win - Photo by Dr. Victor Keys Tournament and postings wins over Westside and Yates the Tigers feel they are returning to the glory years that saw them win the state title in 1988.
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THE RISING STARS: TERRELL WILSON-SAM HOUSTON By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View With the game on the line early in the fourth period Terrell Wilson a freshman scored 8 consecutive point trimming the lead the lead to only 3 points. The Tigers had trailed Westside by 11 points at the time Wilson made his two treys and a steal that lead to the floater as the Wolves were forced to call a time out. It brought back memories of his father Terry Wilson who help Sam Houston win the state championship back in 1988. “ Well my father taught me how to shoot like that and my teammates went to me when I was open”. Terrell said of his floater from the right side is just part of what he does on the floor. “I’m a complete player and my coaches wanted us to
press more on defense and that open up some shots for us and we just wanted to put them in”. When we asked Terrell if he really thinks he can shoot with his father. “Yes sir I think I got him by a slight edge now but he can hoop and he taught me a lot”. Wilson went on to say they are kind of like his father’s team with a lot of great shooters so all they have to do is get the ball to the open man. We moved on to talk with what it like working under coach Ralph Barreras. “Our staff stresses working together and playing team ball and hard defense and it making us winners. The talented freshman went on to say he feels if they stick together and follow their coaching staff instruction they can go a long ways. “They tell us all the time teamwork and together-
ness is the key on and off the court and that’s what we are building on”.
Terrell Wilson (10)-Sam Houston guard explodes for 8 consecutive points and Tigers come from behind in win - Photo by Dr. Victor Keys
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COACHES OF THE WEEK: DAWN BROWN - P.V. - RALPH BARRERAS - SAM HOUSTON By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View DAW BROW - P.V. Prairie View, Texas-In her second season as the head coach of the Lady Panthers Dawn Brown is on a roll after a slow start. Her Lady Panthers edged TSU 63-61 in the 2015 Thrill Upon the Hill Showdown between the two schools. Brown a graduate of Jackson State in 2005 is in her 5th season with the Panthers program all total. During that period she had placed four SWAC Championship rings on team’s fingers. Winning their first SWAC contest after dropping games to Southern and Alcorn to open SWAC play. “One thing is for sure this is team is going to show some resiliency and no matter who we play we do a great job of pro-
Don’t let the good looks fool you-This Lady can coach! Dawn Brown P.V. - Photo by Dr. Victor Keys
tecting our home court”. Brown went on to say they had players who were not at 100 per cent when they open SWAC play but those injuries are heeling well and the team is getting ready to play. “TSU has some big name players who can score in double figures in every game, but we us we have to play a good solid team game in order for us to be effective”. The lovely and talented coach went on to say she and her staff gave their team assignments and if everyone handles their assignments our team will do well and we were also very discipline. Brown added the rest that Brook got simply made her ready to play. After the conversation went on coach Brown shared a few secrets with us about how the Lady Panthers are so successful. “First of all we try to recruit players who can come in and play, while some school rebuild, we simply reload”. Brown did an outstanding job of being recruiting coordinator before getting the head coaching position so she knows her business very well and it shows. “We have three women on this team that has been to the SWAC championships and in the NCAA tournament so they take the lead and share what has to be done for the newcomers to get in step with what we are doing. Brown is assisted by Tron Griffin, Landon Bussie, Tarniesha Scott, Larry McNeil
and Recca Trice and all are getting into a grove that could end in another SWAC Championship at Toyota Center in March! RALPH BARRERAS SAM HOUSTO The Sam Houston Math and Science Technology Center boys basketball team is growing in leaps in bounds. Under the leadership of head coach Ralph Barreras and they are a force to be reckon with in district 20-6A. On this past Saturday over at the former North Forest gym they turned back three time defending champs Westside 70-61 after trailing by as many as 11 points in the second half. Barreras got his guys going and stressed to them to play team ball and it worked as they ran the Wolves down midway through the fourth period and tied the game at 56. From that point on it was all Sam Houston and it kind brought back memories to the days as the Tigers rolled to the state championship in 1988. We spoke with coach Barreras after the big win that keeps his team tied for first place with Bellaire at the midway point of the district play. “I think we are right on target our guys are executing down the stretch and getting the hang of what we are trying to get them to do”. Barreras went on to say coming back from 11 points made us happy because it shows they did every-
thing we asked them to do. We spoke with Barreras about freshman guard Terrell Wilson (son of state champ Sam Houston Guard Terry Wilson). “Yes he’s just a freshman but I just couldn’t take him off the court and I told him Shoot the rock man get hot as a skillet on the court”. He scored 8 straight points and it was the turning point in the game. “We expected a very tough game from Westside they are very solid and very well coached so we saw what we expected from them”. Sam Houston used a tough press and it bothered the Wolves at times and it turned out the be the difference in the outcome. “We felt we could wear them down and get their post player out of the game and we were able to get some easier shots on the other end of the court”. When asked about the 1988 state championship team of Sam Houston high school. “Sure man we love to hear people talking about that Championship team, the laid the road for us and we are just out here trying to dust it off”. Barreras went on to say several members of that team are still around and big time supporters of their program. “ We think it’s great to have them around hey man Terrell Wilson (Terry Wilson) played on that championship team and that’s a motivating factor for us and our school”. The Tigers are peaking at the right time and
could have a pretty good run in the playoffs. “It’s been a long time since 1988 but we would like nothing better than to go to state with group. “At the halfway point we are tied with Bellaire and we have a long ways to go because we’ve beaten Westside twice and it’s hard to beat a team three times plus we still have to play Lamar and Bellaire again”. We were impressed to see coach Barreras tell his team to out on the floor and thank the fans for coming to the game. In closing coach Barreras closed by saying it’s great to have good assistants (Demon Mitchell and Larkay James) and a student body and community that support what we are going. “I’m blessed to be in this position and our kids are buying into what we are doing her and that’s wonderful”.
Coach Ralph Barreras has the Sam Houston Program tied for first at the mid-district point - Photo by Dr. Victor Keys
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WHAT IS TRUTH? REVELLINGS There are many in the religious world today having FUN, going to family reunions, birthday parties, giving HOLIDAY feasts and New Year parties, having a few drinks just having a merry good time. We are sure some, if not many would ask, what’s wrong with that? There is nothing wrong with it according to our FLESH, actually its FU ! But according to Christ and his apostles, to our SPIRIT it is a vexation, to our soul it is damnation, because it is VAIN thereby it is wrong Rom.8:5-10; Gal.5:16-17; Phil.3:16-20; Titus3:8-11, (See also Eccl. chapters 1and 2). The scriptures teach that, among many, one of the works of the flesh is REVELLING, and that those participating in it or any such like, shall not inherit the kingdom of God. As we start this study please, pay close attention to all scriptures and all definitions of words, then it will be understood why true Christians, followers of Christ, cannot Party. Please read the instructions on feasts, given by the Lord and SAVIOR Jesus Christ; “Luke 14:12 Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a (*)recompence be made thee. 13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: 14 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot (*)recompense thee: for thou shalt be (*)recompensed at the resurrection of the just.” (Definition: (*) cannot recompense thee -467 antapodidomi (an-tap-od-ee’-do-mee); from 473 and 591; to requite: KJV— recompense, render, repay. This takes us into the lesson: REVELLI GS; Please read all Referenced Scriptures and Definitions: Gal 5:19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, (1)revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Definitions: (1)REVELLI GS2970 komos (ko’-mos); a carousal (as if letting loose): KJV— revelling, rioting. a revel, carousal; a nocturnal and riotous procession of half-drunken and frolicsome fellows who after supper parade through the streets with torches and music in honor of Bacchus or some other deity, and sing and play before houses
of male and female friends; hence, used generally of feasts and drinking parties that are protracted until late at night and indulge in revelry1. To take great pleasure or delight. 2. To engage in uproarious festivities; make merry. rev·el n. A boisterous festivity or celebration; merrymaking. . (n.) Joyful, exuberant activity and entertainment: FU , reveling, festivity, gaiety, jollification, merriment, merrymaking, party. A TO YM: be downcast— — (CHRISTIA S)
FU (f¾n) n. 1. A source of enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure. 2. Enjoyment; amusement. 3. Playful, often noisy, activity. 1. To behave playfully; joke. — fun adj. Informal. Enjoyable; amusing. —idiom. for fun or in fun. As a joke; playfully.2. (n.) Playful and often noisy activity: • horseplay• clowning• playfulness• sport• antic• game 3. (v.) To tease or mock goodhumoredly:• fool• jest• kid (colloquial) Prov 23:20 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: Eph 5:14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;(KJV) Rom 1:29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, 30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. Rom 13:13 Let us (1)walk honestly, as in the day; not in (2)rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.(KJV) Definitions: (1) Walk-figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary): KJV— go, be occupied with, walk (about), to regulate
one’s life, to conduct oneself , to pass one’s life. (2) Rioting-a revel, carousal; a nocturnal and riotous procession of half-drunken and frolicsome fellows who after supper parade through the streets with torches and music in honor of Bacchus or some other deity, and sing and play before houses of male and female friends; hence, used generally of feasts and drinking parties that are protracted until late at night and indulge in revelry
1 Cor 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.(KJV) Phil 3:18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who (1)mind EARTHLY THINGS.) 20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:(KJV) Definition: (1)MI D earthly things -from 5424; to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed; intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience): KJV— set the affection on, (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind (-ed), regard, savour, think. II Th 2:12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.(KJV) 1 Tim 5:5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. 6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. (see 2Tim.3:1-7) 1 Tim 5:23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities. 1 Pet 4:1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 3 For the time past of our life may
suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: 4 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:(KJV)
Keeping the above scriptures in mind, the scriptures also teach that as Christians, we are not to give heed to fables and endless genealogies see (1Tim.1:4). Christians must not live by the flesh anymore, if they have put on the new man in baptism, and that NEW man MUST be SPIRITUAL (Rom.8:5-9). There is a SPIRITUAL family reunion each Lord’s Day, and it must be attended (Heb.10:25). Jesus said, “Who is my mother or my brethren ?” (Matt.12:47-50 & Mark3:32-35)
earth. 18 And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan. 19 These are the three sons of oah: and of them was the whole earth overspread.(KJV) Gen 10:32 These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nations: and by these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood.(KJV) Gen 11:1 And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. (see also verses 4-10) We all have kinsmen in the flesh, but Christians, (those that have put on Christ in baptism according to scripture), must remember who their family truly is, and that the reunion is set on each Lord’s Day.
1 Tim 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; 2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. 3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, 4 Neither give (1)heed to fables and endless (2)genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.(KJV)
Matt 12:46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. 47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.(KJV)
Definitions: (1) Neither give heed; (figuratively) to hold the mind i.e. pay attention to, apply oneself to, adhere to: KJV— (give) attend (-ance, -ance at, unto), be given to, give (take) heed (to unto); have regard. To turn the mind to, to attend to be attentive; a) to be given or addicted to b) to devote thought and effort to (2) Genealogy-from the same as 1075; tracing by generations, i.e. “genealogy”: KJV— genealogy, a record of descent or lineage
Mark 3:31 There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him. 32 And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee. 33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? 34 And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.(KJV)
1 Tim 1:4 ... endless genealogies…Ref. Scriptures: Gen 3:20 And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.(KJV) Gen 9:15 And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. 16 And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth. 17 And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the
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Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; 26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; 27 That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: 28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.(KJV)
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WHAT IS TRUTH? REVELLINGS 2 Cor 5:16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.(KJV) Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. 9 But (1)avoid foolish questions, and (2)genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are (3)unprofitable and (4)vain. 10 A man that is an (5)heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. Definitions: (1)avoid-4026 periistemi (per-ee-is’-tay-mee); from 4012 and 2476; to stand all around, i.e. (near) to be a bystander, or (aloof) to keep away from: KJV— avoid, shun, stand by (round about). (2)genealogies-1076 genealogia (ghen-eh-al-og-ee’-ah); from the same as 1075; tracing by generations, i.e. “genealogy” a record of descent or lineage: KJV— genealogy. (3) for they are unprofitable-512 anopheles (an-o-fel’-ace); from 1 (as a negative particle) and the base of 5624; useless or (neuter) inutility: KJV— unprofitable (-ness). (4)and vain-3152 mataios (mat’-ah-yos); from the base of 3155; empty, i.e. (literally) profitless, or (specifically) an idol 1) devoid of force, truth, success, result 2) useless, of no purpose: KJV— vain, vanity. (5)heretick -141 hairetikos-1) fitted or able to take or choose a thing 2) schismatic, factious, a follower of a false doctrine 3) heretic (KJV) The scriptures also teach us that, NO FLESH should glory in the Lord’s presence (1Cor.1:26-31). We are not to have any fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but, rather reprove them (2Cor.6:14-18; 7:1-3; Eph.5:6-11). Christians can’t have it our way, we must deny ourselves (Definition: deny ourselves -533 aparneomai (ap-arneh’-om-ahee); from 575 and 720; to deny utterly, i.e. disown, abstain a) to affirm that one has no acquaintance or connection with someone b) to forget oneself, lose sight of oneself and one’s own interests: KJV— deny), (Matt.16:24-25; John 12:25-26; Titus 2:12-15). We must do it Christ’s way, because we are NOT our own, we have been bought with a price (1Cor.6:20; 7:23). The day that we are born in the flesh, is the day we began to die, even eternally; so why would one glorify such (see Eccl. 4:1-4)? The day
that we are buried with Christ in baptism, thereby putting on Christ (Rom.10:14-17; Mark16:16; Luke 13:3; Rom.10:9-10; Acts2:38; Rom.6:3-8; Gal.3:27 Col.2:112), we are then born again (John3:1-7; 1Pet.1:18-25). We then MUST rise up a new SPIRITUAL man, a new CREATURE according to the apostle’s doctrine. ALL things MUST become new (2Cor.5:14-17). Then we began to live, even eternally; ONLY if we hold to the traditions and commandments, that we have read and learned in the apostle’s doctrine (John 17:20-21; Acts2:41-42; 1Cor.11:1-3; Eph.3:1-7; Philip.4:6-9; 2Pet.3:1-2; 1John4:5-6; Jude1:16-19). Now this is something to glorify and then we will be glorying in the Lord, not in the flesh (1Cor.1:26-31). Christians must celebrate this spiritual birth through obedience, and should be thankful for it every moment of the day. There are three places in scripture, the word birthday is mentioned as something celebrated or kept, two of the instances spoke of the same event. Executions happened at both of these celebrations, and they were not followers of God, Christ, or the Apostles (Gen.40:1-23; Matt.14:1-12; Mark 6:14-30). There are no examples of Jesus himself, his apostles or anyone that followed them, ever celebrating carnal birthdays or reunions in any manner. We believe this is true because these are CARNAL, FLESHLY, EARTHLY traditions. (Rom.8:4-10; Philip.3:1820). Rom 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. (see also Rom 13:11-13) 1 Cor 1:26 For ye see your (1)calling, brethren, how that not many (2)wise men (3)after the flesh, not many (4)mighty, not many (5)noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And (6)base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29 THAT O (7)FLESH SHOULD (8)GLORY IN HIS PRESENCE. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.(KJV) Definitions: (1)calling, brethren-2821 klesis (klay’-sis); an invitation (figuratively): KJV— calling. (2) not many wise men after the flesh-4680
sophos-wise: a) skilled, expert: of artificers b) wise, skilled in letters, cultivated, learned 1) used of the Greek philosophers and orators. (3)after the flesh2596 kata-; according to, toward, along. (4) not many mighty-1415 dunatos-1) able, powerful, mighty, strong a) mighty in wealth and influence. (5) not many noble, are called2104 eugenes (yoog-en’ace);from 2095 and 1096; well born, i.e. (literally) high in rank, or (figuratively) generous: KJV— more noble, nobleman. (6)base things of the world-36 agenes-ignoble, coward, base, of no family (that is, low-born). (7) NO flesh-4561 sarx (sarx); probably from the base of 4563; flesh ( (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul [or spirit], or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), KJV-carnal (-ly, + -ly minded), flesh ([-ly]). (8)glory in his presence-2744 kauchaomai (kow-khah’-om-ahee);from some (obsolete) base akin to that of aucheo (to boast) and 2172; to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense): KJV— (make) boast, glory, joy, rejoice. Gal 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.(see also Gal 5:25) (KJV) Eph 4:17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 20 But ye have not so learned Christ; 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. (see also Eph 4:1-3) Eph 5:6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather
reprove them. TRUE Christians, which are followers of God, through Christ and his apostles, do not have any example of those before us having EARTHLY, CARNAL, SECULAR fun, joys, pleasures, parties, and revellings or any such things. But rather, we have been warned against such. Contrary to what is being taught, Christianity is SERIOUS, and there is nothing more serious than it; in that it is about either having eternal life in HEAVEN or eternal death and torment in HELL(Mark9:43-48; Luke16:19-25; Heb.10:24-31). If Christ and those before us SUFFERED not to participate in such things, why do “Christians” today think they have the right not to suffer? True Christians today must SUFFER also, please read; “I Jn 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.”We MUST also SUFFER to be obedient and follow those before us, so that we can cease from sin (Philip.1:29; Heb.5:8-9; 1 Pet 4:1-4). The following scriptures are some of the things TRUE Christians MUST focus on, to be right (righteous) with God, through Christ and his apostles. Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?(see also Matt.7:15-27) John 12:25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. 26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.(KJV) John 17:14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. (KJV) John 17:16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. 20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; 21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.(KJV) Acts 20:29 For I know this, that
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after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. 31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. (Please read 1Cor.10:1923) Rom 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (KJV) Rom 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. (1)Mind not high things, but (2)condescend to men of (3)low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give (4)place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.(KJV) Definitions: (1)Mind not high things-5426 phroneo (fron-eh’o); from 5424; to exercise the mind, to be (mentally) disposed; intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience): KJV— set the affection on, (be) care (-ful), (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind (-ed), regard, savour, think. (2)condescend to men-4879 sunapago-a) used of a thing, that is, by a thing, so as to experience with others the force of what carries away b) to yield or submit oneself to lowly things, conditions, employments: not to evade their power. (3)low estate-5011 tapeinos-1) not rising far from the ground a) as a condition, lowly, of low degree b) brought low with grief, depressed c) lowly in spirit, humble. (4) give place unto wrath-5117 topos-b) opportunity, power, occasion for acting (see Matt.5:38-39) Eph 5:14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye walk (1)circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.(KJV)…….Definition: (1)circumspectly-exactly, accurately, diligently
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REVELLINGS Phil 1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; 28 And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God. 29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;(KJV) Phil 3:16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. Phil 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.(KJV) Col 1:9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:(KJV) 1Thes 2:11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, 12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. 1 Tim 6:17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, (1)ready to distribute, (2)willing to communicate; 19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.(KJV) Definitions: (1)ready to distribute-2130 eumetadotos (yoomet-ad’-ot-os);from 2095 and a presumed derivative of 3330; good at imparting, i.e. liberal: KJV— ready to distribute 1)
A King-Size View ready or free to impart (2)willing to communicate;2843 koinonikos (koy-nonee-kos’);from 2844; communicative, i.e. (pecuniarily) liberal: KJV— willing to communicate.1) social, sociable 2) inclined to make others sharers in one’s possessions, inclined to impart, free in giving, liberal Heb 5:8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; 9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;
Definitions: (1)friendship of the world-5373 philia (fil-ee’ah);from 5384; fondness: KJV— friendship. (2)enmity with God-2189 echthra (ekh’-thrah); feminine of 2190; hostility; by implication, a reason for opposition: KJV— enmity, hatred. (3)friend-5384 philos (fee’-los); properly, dear, i.e. a friend; actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.): KJV— friend. (4) of the world-2889 kosmos-1) an apt and harmonious arrangement or constitution, order, government 6) the ungodly multitude; the whole mass of men alienated from God, and therefore hostile to the cause of Christ 7) world affairs, the aggregate of things earthly the whole circle of earthly goods, endowments riches, advantages, pleasures, etc., which although hollow and frail and fleeting, stir desire, seduce from God and are obstacles to the cause of Christ
weak, then am I strong.(see also Eph 1:5 ) (KJV) Phil 1:25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; (see also Phil 1:3-6) (KJV) Phil 2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.(see also Phil 4:14) (KJV) 1Thes 2:19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? 20 For ye are our glory and joy. (see also 1Thes 1:6-7)
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The Holy Ghost.”2 Cor 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be (1)reprobates?”…Definition: (1)reprobates-96 adokimos (ad-ok’-eemos);from 1 (as a negative particle) and 1384; unapproved, i.e. rejected; by implication, worthless (literally or morally): KJV— castaway, rejected, reprobate. II Th 3:4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. 5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. 6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye (1)withdraw yourselves from every brother that (2)walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
James 1:21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. 25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. (KJV)
1 Pet 4:1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself (1)unspotted from the (2)world. (KJV)
I Jn 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. 6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. (KJV)
James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. (see also James 5:7-8)
Definitions: (1) keep himself unspotted-784 aspilos (as’-peelos); from 1 (as a negative particle) and 4695; unblemished (physically or morally): KJV— without spot, unspotted. (2) from the world-2889 kosmos-1) an apt and harmonious arrangement or constitution, order, government 6) the ungodly multitude; the whole mass of men alienated from God, and therefore hostile to the cause of Christ 7) world affairs, the aggregate of things earthly the whole circle of earthly goods, endowments riches, advantages, pleasures, etc., which although hollow and frail and fleeting, stir desire, seduce from God and are obstacles to the cause of Christ
Note the examples of the joys and pleasures of Christians before us; they are NOT EARTHLY, CARNAL, SECULAR ones. These are the ones TRUE Christians must follow, to be right “righteous” with GOD through Christ and his apostles:
1 Pet 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.(KJV)
Definitions: (1)withdraw yourselves-4724 stello (stel’-lo); probably strengthened from the base of 2476; properly, to set fast (“stall”), i.e. (figuratively) to repress (reflexively, abstain from associating with): KJV— avoid, withdrawself. (2)walketh-4043 peripateo-to walk: b) Hebrew for, to live 1) to regulate one’s life 2) to conduct oneself 3) to pass one’s life 2 Pet 3:1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: 3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own (1)lusts, Definition: 1939 epithumia-desire, craving, longing, desire for what is forbidden, lust
II Jn 1:3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.(KJV)
I Jn 4:5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. (KJV)
3 Jn 1:1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.(KJV)
Jude 1:17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; 18 How that they told you there should be (1)mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. 19 These be they who separate themselves, (2)sensual, having not the Spirit.
James 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. 19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? (KJV) James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the (1)friendship of the world is (2)enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a (3)friend of the (4)world IS THE ENEMY OF GOD.(see also James 5:1-5)
Acts 20:22 And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: 23 Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. 24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.(KJV) Rom 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. 11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. (see also Rom 14:17-18; Rom 15:13; Rom 15:32-33) 2 Cor 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am
Phile 1:20 Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. (see also 2Tim 1:4) Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.(KJV)
Note the Apostle Paul’s command to the Church in Corinth and Thessalonica, as he was guided by The Holy Ghost. Notice he said “whether ye be in THE faith,” not in A faith. Note also the admonishments of the Apostles Peter, John and Bro. Jude as they also were guided by
Definitions: (1)mockers-1703 empaiktes (emp-aheek-tace’); from 1702; a derider, i.e. (by implication) a false teacher: KJV— mocker, scoffer.
January 2015 (2)sensual 5591 psuchikos-of or belonging to breath: a) having the nature and characteristics of the breath, the principal of animal life, which men have in common with the brutes b) governed by breath; the sensuous nature with its subjection to appetite and passion Dear reader, we believe that there are some that perceive, understand and even believe these truths; but because of different reasons, do not choose to accept them. We believe that weakness maybe one reason. We also believe that such ones might ask these questions: “How can I tell my wife, husband, children, or friends?” “How can I tell my father, mother, or kindred, that these are truths?” The question should be: “How can any one, especially one wanting to be or striving to be a Christian, i.e. follower of Christ, not tell the truth to all (the truth being the WORD John17:1617)?” Followers of Christ through his apostles MUST tell the TRUTH at all times, for no lie is of the truth, and there is no
A King-Size View lie in Christ, James 3:14; 1John 1:5-10 and 2:21-29. Christians must be strong in the faith, not in a faith, and have been instructed to quit like men. “1 Cor 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, (1)quit you like men, be strong.” Warning, being timid, “fearful”; causes damnation. “Rev 21:8 But the (1)fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” Definitions: (1)quit you like men-407 andrizomai (an-drid’zom-ahee);middle voice from 435; to act manly, 2) to show oneself a man, be brave: KJV— quit like men. (1)fearful 1169 deilos-timid, fearful We believe that pride may be another reason for the refusal of the truth, in that we don’t like admitting that we have been wrong. Jesus said that pride, among other things is evil, and defileth the man, Mark 7:20-23;
Mark 9:43-48. This is true because first of all Jesus said it. Secondly, when it hinders one from saving his own soul and the souls of others by not admitting the truth by the word, can anything be more evil? Remember, among other things the WORD is profitable for reproof and correction: 2 Tim 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. We must not be too proud to accept the WORD; after all it is what will judge us in the last day, John12:46-50. We must change our minds and then our ways if we want to be SAVED, “Repent” Mark 9:4348; Rom. 12: 1-2; 2Pet.3:8-18. Then the scriptures tells us of the few that will find and accept the Word, and the many that will not accept it because of being blinded by the god of this world, “the Devil”; Matt.7:13-29 and 22:14;
2 Cor 4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (See also Luke 4:1-13; 1John5:19-21; Rev.12:9 and 13:6-9) Please remember, the purpose of these articles is to seek the TRUTH according to THE
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WORD, thereby exposing ERROR, which is false doctrine, for the purpose of saving our souls. We believe this is best done by definitions and the PREPONDERANCE OF SCRIPTURES; which is having superior weight, force, importance, or influence of SCRIPTURE. Again we believe this allows SCRIPTURE to INTERPRET SCRIPTURE, thereby allowing a better understanding on that topic. Again, thank you so much for your interest in the WORD of TRUTH; GRACE and SALVATION; John 17:1721; Acts 20:29-32; James1:2125. After all it is our MAP to HEAVEN and away from HELL, and the continuance in it, is the O LY thing that allows the man of God to be perfect, 2Tim.3:12-17! E-mail Address bibletruth1@sbcglobal.net Website www.bibletruthscripts.com P. O. Box 21667 Houston, TX 77226
BETTY WASHINGTON LEAVES FOND MEMORIES By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Dallas, Texas-North Texas has lost one of it’s most treasured people when Betty Washington passed away on December 30, 2014. The widow if the late Ferdinand “Fats” Washington passed away of after a long illness. Known for writing of “Pledging My Love” Fats Washington and his wife operated Little M Publishing Company and were credited with the writing of many songs that made it to the top. After his death in the
early 70s, Fats widow kept the company going for many years.
Born Betty Lois Thomas on August 24, 1933 in Karmack, Texas, Betty attended Booker T. Washington high school in Shreveport, Louisiana. At age 19, Betty married Ferdinand “Fats” Washington and lived in Shreveport until the mid-fifties. They moved to Los Angeles California and it was there Betty gave birth to two sons Gary Glenn and Steven Gerard Washington. In 1969 they moved to Dallas and continued to write and produce songs for known artists until Fats passed away.
member of the Silver Star program of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church and more recently joined Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. She attended very well until her health begin to fail her.
Among the people she helped is Soul and Blues Legend Ernie Johnson who always made time to visit with Mrs. Washington in her last days. Fact is just before the Holidays Johnson paid her a visit and it turned out to be their last meeting. Having talked
with Mrs. Washington on the phone we found her to be very pleasant and filled with a lot of good information about the recording industry. We enjoyed our conversation very much and consider it one of the best encounters we’ve had.
Known as a loving mother and a very good warm hearted person Betty Washington certainly lived up to pledging her love to all she came in contact with. Both her husband Fats and son Gary Glenn Washington preceded her in death. But Betty
leaves to mourn son Steven Gerard Washington, Grandsons Daryl Davis, Garrett Washington, Ryan Washington and Xavier Washington. Zyra Washington (granddaughter) and Armond Washington Great grandson, William (Bubba) Puffins (Brother) Regina Puffins (sister-in-love) along with a host nieces and nephews and friends as well church members. The final arrangements were handled by Angelyss Funeral Home in Dallas and the internment at Carver Cemetery in Ferris, Texas.
Accepting Christ as her Savior at an early age at First Bible Baptist Church, Betty would be active member in the Sunday School and a member in the Dallas Regional Missionary District Association. In 1999 Betty graduated from Southern Bible Institute of Theological studies. She was also a longtime
A look at the legendary Betty Washington
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TO THOSE ON THE OUTSIDE DEAR SINNER HEED THIS CALL PRECIOUS is Time. Therefore while you have time, use it to learn and do Gods Commandments for at the end of life is pay time and your pay will be according as your work has been. You will find in 2 Corinthians 5:10 the following: “For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ, that everyone may recive the things done in his body according to that he hath done, whether it be good or evil.” You will find in John 15:14. “Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you.” Solomon said in Proverbs 1:5 “A wise man will hear and will increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain unto wise counsel.” How shall we escape if we neglect to great Salvation: Hebrew 2:1-3 Salvation is to be worked out. It will not work itself out; God will not work it out for us. o one can work it out for us. It is the duty of man to work out his own salvation. How! With fear and trembling. Phil. 2:12. Pray fervently, attend the Lord’s Day Worship, Be on time, Take active part in Singing, Teaching of God Word, Giving as we prosper and taking the Lord’s Supper with death.
THE CHURCH OF CHRIST Was founded by Christ Matt 16:18 he bought it.
CHARITY BROTHERLY GODLINESS PATIENCE TEMPERANCE KNOWLEDGE VIRTURE
PLAN OF SALVATION ATTENTION
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There are five steps in The Divine Plan of Salvation 1. HEAR Mark 12:29, Matthews 7:21: Luke 6:4-6 2. BELIEVE John 20:31, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 11:6 3. REPENT Luke 13:3, Acts 17:31 4. CONFESS Matthews 10:32 Acts 8:37, Romans 10:9-10 5. BAPTISM Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:28, 22:16
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
SHAMIYA BROOKS P.V. Prairie View, Texas-The Lady Panthers of coach Dawn Brown are getting into a grove for the season as they rebound from a slow start. Losing to both Southern and Alcorn the Defending SWAC Tournament Champs got it rolling in a thriller over TSU upon the Hill. Junior Center Shamiya Brooks led the way with 15 points and 12 rebounds as the Lady Panthers came from behind to beat the Lady Tigers of TSU. Brooks played high school ball at Troupe High School in West Point, Georgia is a 6 feet 4 inch junior who plays the post very well. “I knew coming into the game my teammates told they were going inside to me and I needed to put those shots down”. The charming Junior post player went on to say the pre-season games against tougher schools helped to get her ready for SWAC action. “We played well in those games against the bigger school and I think it was confidence builder for us and tonight’s win gets us rolling”. Brooks was right because she
Shamiya Brook (2) Center for the Lady Panthers on a roll Photo by Dr. Victor Keys
continued her double-double performances in blowout wins over Grambling 85-57 and Jackson State 82-65. Fact is Brooks played so well in those games she was voted the SWAC
Player of the Week. We talked more about her 6 of 10 from the field performance against the Lady Tigers. “Our coaches make our practices harder than the games so you really have to want to score the ball and want to get rebounds in this league”. The Lady Panthers won the game 63-61 over TSU and it started them on a roll that could end up in the Toyota SWAC Championship game at Toyota Center in March!
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