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Time to Read

Publisher 1633 Ministries 501 (c) (3) Info@1633ministries.512.584.6888

Time keeps on ticking, doesn’t it? It doesn’t stop when fires burn, when drought lingers, or when heat overstays its welcome. The weeks, days, and months roll by, and here we are in October, the beginning of the end of the year. Many say the last three months of the year seem to fly by at a higher speed than the rest of the year. Maybe they’re right!

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Austin Faith and Family is committed to encouraging individuals in their daily lives by presenting the faith stories of others and providing information that will point every person, at every stage of life, to a deeper, authentic, personal and life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. Views expressed in Austin Faith & Family do not necessarily represent those of the publisher. Every effort has been made by the Austin Faith & Family staff to ensure accuracy of the publication contents. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy of all information, nor the absences of errors and omissions; hence, no responsibility can be, or is assumed. All Rights Reserved.

Copyright 2010 by 1633 Ministries 501 (c) (3).

As people rebuild and we all welcome the fall of the temperatures, we at Austin Faith & Family hope that this month’s reading heals your heart, stimulates you to good things, and inspires you to climb higher. You will read about the “common toy box” in the Practical Parenting column. What a great way to teach kids to share with others! And in Erin’s Cooking, there’s a warm, hearty recipe awaiting your family – enchiladas that include chocolate – what’s not to love!

Still looking for respect from those you serve?

Read the four ways to make this happen in Body Life.

Besides great stories, we always include our monthly calendar full of ideas where you and your family can get out and meet others, give of your time, do something new and creative…or just spend quality time together. Circle a few events, and put them on your own calendar. Check out the Rave Reviews and consider a new book or CD as a gift, or for your own pleasure.

After you read this month’s issue, why not give a copy to a friend? Share with them your favorite story, or introduce them to the music of Jeremy Camp, our cover story. Nothing heals the heart like a good song, a great story, or just a friend who cares.

Time heals, so they say. But I’d like to think that sharing stories of God’s goodness, His creativity, and His power, not only heals…but restores. As the next three months fly by, stop and take time to read…it will do your mind and body good.

Marcy Lytle

Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version, copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.

Used by permission of International Bible Society.

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Holy Mole!

Erin Osborn Cooking Enthusiast

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competitor. I’m the one that likes to sit back and watch what other people make of a challenge in front of them. I’ll be your biggest cheerleader or the meanest heckler on the sidelines. The observers set the tone of the competition while the competitors themselves set the pace. Maybe this is why culinary school didn’t strike my fancy.

Over the last two holiday weekends, Memorial Day and Labor Day, my family started a new tradition. We brought the Food Network show “Chopped” to our own home. It has revolutionized our family gatherings!

Our first stab at it was a little rocky. We veered away from the original secret

ingredient setup and gave every team a different set of three ingredients. Without that control element to the competition there was really no way to successfully match up each team’s dish to the others. Lesson learned.

This second go around, I was one of three judges and responsible for picking out the secret ingredients that each team was required to incorporate into a chicken dish and one side item. With some help from a friend of mine.

I chose baking chocolate, chopped green chilies and dried cherries for each team to use in creating their meal.

I expected the chocolate to be executed as a Mole Sauce, but no luck. So, maybe I’ll just make my own. - AFF

Spicy Chicken Enchiladas with Mole Sauce

Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine sauce ingredients in saucepan.

Cook over Mole Sauce Ingredients: medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cool slightly. Blend sauce with an immersion blender ½ c. Chicken Broth until smooth. Set aside. Melt butter in skillet until 1 (14 ½ oz.) can diced tomatoes sizzling; add onion.

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w/mild green chilies medium-high heat, stirring occasionally 1 oz. Ghirardelli 70% cacao baking chocolate until onion is softened. Stir in ½ cup of mole sauce 1 tsp. sugar • ½ tsp. ground cumin and shredded chicken.

½ tsp. salt • ¼ tsp. pepper

Enchilada Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. butter• ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 lb. leftover, grilled chicken

on the bone; shredded 8 tortillas; Southwestern or flour

Mix well. Divide chicken mixture evenly among tortillas. Roll up tortillas. Place into greased 1 3x9-inch baking dish, seam-side down. Pour remaining sauce over tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot.

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Top Honors Again at NJCL for Grace Academy Senior She did it again!

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second consecutive year, Ashton Murphy, Senior at Grace Academy of Georgetown, was awarded top honors at the annual convention for the National Junior Classical League.

The NJCL national convention meets annually at various universities around the U.S. for a full week of competitions and events pertaining to the study of the classics. Held at the University of Eastern Kentucky, this year’s convention boasted nearly 1,000 student competitors from across the U.S.

Ashton has participated in area and state JCL events since her seventh grade year. This year Ashton made her fourth pilgrimage to the national JCL convention. She is hooked. Each year her goal has been to improve on the year before. Each year she has challenged herself to pursue more competitions and excel at each one. This young woman cannot do anything half-way (at least not when it comes to Classics). To list all the individual events that Ashton entered and placed in would be entirely too long for this article, but these individual awards culminated in two huge trophies. For the second consecutive year Ashton was

Ladies Top Ten

“Fall” Back

In this season, we “fall”

back, setting our clocks an hour earlier, we bring out the “fall” clothes, and we watch the “falling” leaves. Below is a another list of how we can “fall.”

Fall in love with your spouse – Remind yourself of the things that drew you to this person in the first place. Make a conscious effort to bless your husband/wife with little surprises of kindness, expecting nothing in return.

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Fall in love with church – Sure, there are hypocrites in the church, but there are hypocrites everywhere.

What does that have to do with you? Fall in love with the people, apart from their faults, and begin to worship and serve again, realizing it’s HIM you serve – not people.

Fall into family – Family time is approaching. Maybe you’ve been at odds with a sister, or a parent, and you’ve fallen out of their good graces (or they have fallen out of yours!) Life is short – family is important.

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Fall into reading – There’s nothing like a good read on a cool fall day. If you’ve fallen out of reading your Bible, try again – and this time, ask around for good study books. And, of course, read this magazine cover to cover!

Fall into color – I hear “red” is the color of choice this fall. Treat yourself to something boldly red, and wear it with confidence! Maybe a pair of red shoes?

Red can add the accent to that drab outfit that needs a “pop!”

Fall into thanksgiving – It takes time to cultivate a thankful heart. We get so busy complaining about what’s wrong in the world – we forget to get give thanks. Start making your list now, and share it with your family over the turkey in a few weeks.

Fall in love with exercise – Some love to run, others enjoy the gym, but some just don’t like to exercise at all. Find an activity you enjoy that requires moving, and make it part of your routine. Tennis, anyone? www.AustinFaithandFamily.com

Quick Recommendations MUSIC awarded the First Place Sweepstakes Trophy for Individual Achievement (awarded to the individual who earns the highest number of points at the convention overall) and the Lillie B. Hamilton Trophy (awarded for earning the highest number of points in three separate categories). These two tremendous trophies, the highest honors awarded at the convention, are earned through placing in the top five in the various events at convention.

Ashton outdid herself this year by earning 78 points more than at last year’s convention. For a list of her individual achievements, visit the Latin page of the Grace Academy website.

The NJCL is an organization of more than 50,000 members in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It is the largest classical organization in the world today. Its purpose is to promote the study of classics in secondary schools. Each year the Latin Club of Grace Academy attends competitions on the area and state level. To learn more about this award winning Latin Club, visit www. graceacademy-gt.org.

Ashton also received recognition in September when she was named a National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist for 2012, one of only two students in Georgetown to receive this honor and the second Grace Academy student in two years.

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Rave Reviews BOOKS DICK VAN DYKE My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business A Memoir

In this delightful book written by Dick Van Dyke himself, he shares the glories and the difficulties that made him the person he is.

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Switchfoot - Vice Verses With their latest release, Vice Verses, Grammywinning rock band Switchfoot brings us another solid release filled with their customary thoughtprovoking lyrics and anthem-inspired music.

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Resolution for Women

Radical Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream

Pastor and author, David Platt, encourages us to take a hard look at how we have let the American Dream influence our churches and homes to the point that our lives don’t look much different from our non-believing neighbors.

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by Priscilla Shirer In The Resolution for Women, a companion reader for the movie Courageous, popular speaker and author Priscilla Shirer challenges all women to be intentional about embracing and thriving in God’s calling for their lives.

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Fall out of apathy – The best way to “beat the blues” is to open our eyes and see needs, and meet them, as we can. Sign up and serve… somewhere…just do it. It will do wonders for your health.

Fall into friendship – Invite a coworker and his family to the park for a picnic. Meet your next-door neighbor and invite him into your backyard. Let your home be place for your daughter’s next sleepover.

Fall over HIM – When’s the last time you were fascinated with all God’s made, His majesty in the night sky, or His sunrise in the morning? What about the thrill of His goodness in your life, or the lives of your kids? Fall head over heels in love with Him again…He loves you. - AFF www.AustinFaithandFamily.com

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Sand and Stone Recently a co-worker had forwarded an email about two friends walking through the desert. They have an argument and one gets slapped. He writes in the sand, “Today my friend slapped me.” Later on the journey, the one who was slapped begins to drown and his friend saves him. He carves that event in stone. It made me think about marriage. The memories we hold on to will define our experience. We want to challenge you to write some things in sand and others in stone.

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On the beach This summer we celebrated our anniversary in Mexico. It was a triumph for us. (There were years when we wondered if we’d make it to the next anniversary.) One day as we walked along the beach, David picked up a stick and began to write in the sand. He wrote an “s” but it was quickly washed away. He wrote faster “sh” – and another wave swept it away. He was trying to write the word “shame.”

I love that he couldn’t spell the whole word before it was carried out to sea. He is living free of the shame that once held him captive. I moved further up the beach and wrote the word “pain.” We watched as the waves licked at the bottom of the letters. A larger wave came and gently washed over my word, but you could still read the impression. Finally, we heard a different sound from the water behind us. With a louder, deeper tone another wave crashed onto the shore. The water rushed up the beach and washed away all of my pain.

Written in the sand For a long time we didn’t have the courage to name the issue in our marriage. When we lived in denial, the problem continued to grow until eventually we were blinded by the struggle.

Everywhere we looked we saw our pain. Owning the problem is an essential step. In writing those words down, we acknowledge the reality of our mistakes and the damage they cause. Writing in the sand allows the waves of grace, forgiveness, and faith to wash over the landscape of our marriage. We believe the hurtful experience will not be the end of us. We echo the words of the Psalmist “I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living.” (Ps 27:13) Engraved in stone When we think about carving things in stone there are two words that come to mind: Commitment and Hope. Our commitment to honor God with our marriage carried us through some very difficult years.

Things looked bleak when it seemed like there were only two options. One, stay stuck in a miserable marriage; or two, call it quits. Hope grew in our hearts with a third option: Rise up and do the hard work. We chose to allow God to shine the light of truth on our failings, and trusted Him to heal our broken hearts.

In Hebrews 6:19 we read, “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” When we put our hope in a God who heals, restores, and redeems, we are not shipwrecked by the difficulties that life brings our way. Commitment and Hope are the words we would engrave on the cornerstone of our marriage.

It’s easy to think about marriage as either/or. Either you have a great relationship or you are discontent. Either you are happy together or you are merely existing. We think a more accurate perspective is both/and.

We have both great moments and frustrating disappointments. We have both happy days and sad.

Write your disappointments in Carve your triumphs in stone. - AFF

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sand.

Try this: Is there a painful experience in your relationship that you have yet to own? Don’t allow denial to keep you from freedom. Write it down. Ask for help.

Memorize Psalm 27:13 “I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living.”

NASB What two words would you engrave on the cornerstone of your marriage?

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MINE! The Practice of Sharing Elmo,

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furry

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monster, has a point about the importance of sharing.

In a recent episode I was forced to watch at bottle-point, “mine-it is” took hold of the usually sunny neighbors of Sesame Street. One, after another, started grabbing everything within reach and declaring ownership. Even with their hands full, they ran around trying to grab more. Within minutes the neighborhood became a chaotic mess of selfishness in which Oscar the Grouch reveled. Sesame Street can be really deep some days.

I’m sure much of the lesson on sharing went right over most kids’ heads, mine included. After all, we are all born with a selfish streak a mile wide. If you don’t believe it, just try to take a bottle away from a hungry two-week old baby. It will do no good to explain that that you will refill the bottle and give

it back in a minute. All that little munchkin cares about is that he doesn’t have a bottle right then, when he wants it. Too young, you say? Try telling a three-year old to wait for ice cream until after dinner and then cover your ears to protect them from the wailing over the unjustness of waiting. What about a teenager who wants the keys to the car? Really, do we ever outgrow selfishness?

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Sharing is a character quality that is only developed by repeated practice. The earlier, the better. Children naturally understand ownership, especially if it is theirs. For instance, their bed is their space to sleep. My bed is not, though that idea is hard to get across before the age of four. Taking turns in the bathroom is another area that lends itself to practice sharing in a house full of girls. The older they get, the more difficult this becomes. For some reason, though, they have no problem sharing items that shouldn’t be shared, such as toothbrushes.

something of value with another child, we involve the child’s parent to convey the understanding that the item must be returned. We also do not share or borrow items which may cause hard feelings if broken or not returned. Sharing is about blessing someone, not keeping a running tab of what we, or they, might owe. That defeats the purpose of sharing.

We practice a common toy box. Each child gets individual gifts for birthdays and Christmas, and toys are limited to the owner for only a few days. Then, most are up for grabs to whoever wants to play. This does not apply to clothes (no two wear the same size anyway) or personal items. Each young child is also allowed one special item that is solely theirs, such as a stuffed animal or favorite blanket. The item must be kept safe on her bed and not pulled out for general play; otherwise, it’s fair game for everyone else. Our approach requires some refereeing, but it discourages the tendency to become territorial over a bunch of stuff. The key here is that things are contributed to the overall good of the family.

There are people with whom you just cannot share.

Perhaps, they have not had the practice necessary to develop an attitude of sharing. Instead, they think everything belongs to them and is meant to be guarded at all costs. If you borrow something, they are counting the minutes you use it and inspecting it for any damage as soon as you return it. I’d rather not live with that ax hanging over my head. Then, there are the ones who seem to forget they borrowed something the minute they walk away with it. The borrowed item enters a black hole from which it never returns. With this type of person, give as if you will not get it back, because you probably won’t.

Sharing outside the family can be a little trickier.

Children don’t understand that while something might be shared for a period of time, it doesn’t necessarily transfer ownership. If we are sharing

Learning to share is a life-long character quality which serves everyone well. Start young.

Practice. Don’t keep a tab of rights and wrongs.

Bless and be blessed. - AFF

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A Perspective that Brings Balance: Just Cry Out

An interview with Jeremy Camp So often, life seems to just

swirl around us. The to-do list gets longer and the dust gets thicker on our coffee table. There are days when we are not sure how to get it all done and our temptation may be to skip our prayer time. God still will be there tomorrow, right?

AFF’s interview with Christian singer/songwriter Jeremy Camp was a wonderful reminder that when we put God first and make time with Him a priority, we gain perspective that puts the rest of the stuff into place.

If

you read Jeremy’s bio as a musician you’ll likely be impressed.

He is a GRAMMY® and two-time American Music Award nominated artist. He recently released his sixth studio project on BEC Recordings, We Cry Out: The Worship Project. Over his nine-year career, he has received several accolades, including four RIAA Gold-selling studio albums, one RIAA Multi-Platinum long-form video, 22 No. 1 Radio Hits across all formats, a GRAMMY® nominated project for his last studio album Speaking Louder Than Before, and Billboard’s No. 3 Christian Artist of the Decade including five songs in the Top 50 Billboard. But in speaking to Jeremy, we discovered that his agenda is to point his audience away from him – awards and all – and to Christ.

How does a successful artist continually take attention, including his own, off of himself and focus it on Christ? On Jeremy’s website it explains: “To get himself out of the way, Camp, a rock artist who’s also an ordained minister, makes an intentional return to worship on We Cry Out just as he did for his second album, Carried Me. In this familiar setting, he often steps back from self-written tunes, choosing instead to celebrate and share the latest praise songs by others that have been stirring his own spirit toward revival.”

The theme and name for his latest release and current tour are a powerful testament to where Jeremy is on his journey with Christ. During our interview, he explained, “I read the Old Testament and there is such a passion and crying out for the Lord in a good way. There is praising, tambourine playing, crying out to God…. But today we are in such an apathetic state in our country and there are even times of worship that are more about feeling good rather than crying out.”

His motivation for the album and tour emulates the words of Psalm 42: As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. (NLT)

How does a successful artist continually take attention, including his own, off of himself and focus it on Christ?

Recognizing all of this led Jeremy to cry out to God, pray for the country and world – for those who hurt and those who are apathetic – and We Cry Out: The Worship Project was born.

When we asked what Jeremy expected God to do through this tour he immediately spoke of the songs that God is inspiring. He said, “God has done a deepening in my heart this past year in particular. There’s been a worshipful attitude even deeper than before. I’m on a fast track right now to going deeper–asking that God would put a fresh anointing on this whole thing. It has been a very powerful time on stage.”

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Cover Story Jeremy is humble about the whole experience and emphatic that all of this is for Christ, always. “If it ever isn’t, I’m done,” he said, adding: “Life’s too short and we’re here to serve Jesus.”

Jeremy has two daughters who are five and seven, and his family just celebrated the birth of a son. With this most recent arrival, Jeremy sees anew the importance of his relationship with Christ. He explained that he recognizes that he’s an example to his son of how to be a man. “I need to dig in deep with my relationship with God for my son to see that relationship,” he shared.

Jeremy’s family is of obvious importance to him. In fact, he and his wife, Adrienne, have committed that the family will not be apart for more than a week at a time. If Jeremy has to be away from home longer than that, his family travels with him.

Prioritizing family is likely a goal for many of us, so we asked this father of three who travels the globe, just released his first book, and is kicking off a new tour, how he maintains balance. He explained there are two things he would recommend to all parents:

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• Have good time alone with the Lord to hear Him. Time together with God as a couple is good, but a personal relationship with Christ is the start of balance.

• Watch what is going on with the kids. We need to notice things, such as changes or moods, ask questions and then respond to their needs.

Jeremy pointed out that sometimes kids seem okay, but we need to be aware, because they may not be. “The way we discern,” he believes, “is by spending time with God. Our relationship with the Lord is the most important relationship.” He illustrates with a simple example from his own life: One day his daughter seemed sad and he just asked what was going on. She responded, “I miss you.” That day they spent time alone together.

It seems that much of what Jeremy shared are simple yet powerful truths and we wondered about the impact his parents had on shaping who he is as a dad. Amazingly, it was only a year before Jeremy’s birth that his parents found Christ (to learn more of this story of transformation as well as the faith journey Jeremy shared with his first wife, who died of

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October 1 “Living My Life Like it’s Golden” Free Women’s Leadership Conference Sessions - 9:00a – 3:00p - Elgin Middle School, 1351 North Avenue C, Elgin, TX 78621. FMI or to register please visit: http://sites.google.com/ site/siscovergirls/.

Harvest Fest 5K and Family Fun Run to benefit Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities (Meals on Wheels and Senior Nutrition Program). 8:00a – San Gabriel Park in Georgetown. For more info or to register for the run, www.harvestfest5krun.org or call Linda at (512) 431-2500.

Pet Blessing - St. John Neumann Catholic Church – 5455 Bee Cave Road – 9:00a - You and your pet(s) are invited to join the St. John Neumann parish community as we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi at SJN’s Annual Blessing of the Animals.

KIDS DAY EVENTS at Lifeway Christian Bookstore - 11:00a - 1:00p

October 2 Be Well Walk - 4:00p to 6:00pat Longhorn Shores on Lady Bird Lake -The inaugural Be Well Walk encourages Austin’s families to make informed and simple changes to improve nutrition and increase physical activity. All proceeds will benefit 15 local non-profits working to make Austin a healthier community.

The 1st Annual Hero Fest – 12:00p – 10:00p in Georgetown Park Main Gazebo Area - A fundraiser for an organization called: Helping a Hero: Changing Lives, One Veteran at a Time. http://www.herofest.net/

October 3 FREE MAXT3 CLASS - 6:00p-7:00p - Change your hormones in our unique 12-minute workout! Pure Chiropractic Wellness, 3107 S. IH35 #787, Round Rock (Target Shopping Center) RSVP 512-246-9355.

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Sarah’s Hope: Fertility and Recurrent Miscarriage Support - The first co-ed introductory retreat for couples at the Schoenstatt Shrine - 225 Addie Roy Road.

FMI contact SarahsHopeAustin@gmail.com.

CPR & 1st AID & FamilyLink Volunteer Orientation - 5:30p – 9:00p – FamilyLink Austin Office on Bee Caves Road – Call Renee at (512) 233-6464 for registration information.

Sarah’s Hope: Fertility and Recurrent Miscarriage Support – free group meeting for women - 6:45p - the Vitae Clinic at 1600 W. 38th Street, Suite 115. FMI contact SarahsHopeAustin@gmail.com.

Community Night - 5:00p to 8:00p at Austin Children’s Museum -The Museum stays open late EVERY Wednesday night for families to enjoy our exhibits and Storytime. Admission is by donation.

October 16

The Soul of East Austin - 2:00p at The Soul of East Austin Entrance - a charitable festival featuring local gospel & jazz music and select east Austin restaurants, hosted by The Ministry of Challenge. Contact: 512.656.7072.

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Restore, Renew & Reclaim: Discussing the Church’s Stance on Contraception – 7:00p – St. Timothy Room of St. John Neumann Catholic Church - 5455 Bee Cave Rd.

October 9

Community Night - 5:00p to 8:00p at Austin Children’s Museum -The Museum stays open late EVERY Wednesday night for families to enjoy our exhibits and Storytime. Admission is by donation.

MAXIMIZED LIVING MAKEOVER SEMINAR – 10:00a – 1:00p - “Accessing Your Fountain of Youth”- Call (512) 246-9355 for more info and location.

Family Fossil Fun Day - 1:00p to 4:45p at Texas Memorial Museum - Fossil identifications, hands-on presentations by paleontologists, story time, fossil dig pit, and paleo-themed crafts and activities. Free admission and free activities.

October 12

Restore, Renew & Reclaim: Discussing the Church’s Stance on Contraception – 7:00p – St. Timothy Room of St. John Neumann Catholic Church - 5455 Bee Cave Rd. Community Night - 5:00p to 8:00p at Austin Children’s Museum -The Museum stays open late EVERY Wednesday night for families to enjoy our exhibits and Storytime. Admission is by donation.

Free Community STRESS Workshop: “Adapt or Perish” - 6:00p-6:45p - Sponsored by the healthcare ministry of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic - Pflugerville - RSVP (512) 246-9355

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Free Community NUTRITION Workshop: “Eat Right or Die Young” – 6:00p-6:45p Sponsored by the healthcare ministry of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church - Pflugerville RSVP (512) 246-9355.

October 20 The Pediatric Center of Round Rock offers free newborn and prenatal classes every month for new or expectant parents - 6:00p to 7:00p at 7700 Cat Hollow Dr., #104, Round Rock Call (512) 733-5437 to register.

October 21 Faith in Action Caregivers-Georgetown’s 10th Anniversary Celebration - 5:00p-7:00pm - Georgetown Health Foundation Community Room. Refreshments, door prizes, and more.

Call 868-9544 FMI.

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Hopefest ‘11 October 22 • Reagan High School 9:30a -3:00p Hundreds of acts of service will be done during this time to bless East Austin. See how you can be involved and share God’s love in a practical way. http://web.mac.com/ allenweeks1/HopeFest/Home.html

October 22

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 12:30p at Whisenhunt Stage at Zach Scott - This charming show takes us through a series of days with Charlie, Lucy, Snoopy and friends as they battle with kites, school, baseball and misunderstandings before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy.

Williamson County Great Strides 5K Walk - 9:00a at Elizabeth M. Milburn Park, Cedar Park - Great Strides features teams of family, friends, co-workers, and others walking to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

FICTION DAYS with in-store book signing by Bruce Hennigan - NEW CHRISTIAN FICTION title, The 13th DemonAltar of the Spiral Eye - Meet Bruce at the LifeWay Store in Austin from 1:00p – 3:00p.

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October 23

The Austin Symphony Presents: Halloween Children’s Concert - 2:00p Long Center for the Performing. The entire family is invited to dress up in their favorite costume and enjoy “boo-tiful” music with their Austin Symphony Orchestra.

Community Night - 5:00p to 8:00p at Austin Children’s Museum -The Museum stays open late EVERY Wednesday night for families to enjoy our exhibits and Storytime.

Admission is by donation.

October 29

Austin Interfaith Arts and Music Festival - 11:00a to 9:00p at St. Ignatius Catholic Church -FREE - Offering a juried art show and an eclectic music stage, the festival celebrates diversity!

Pedal for Puppies - 8:00a to 11:00a at Continental Automotive Group’s Austin Subaru - a 25k cycling event that starts and ends at Austin Subaru. There will be a bounce house, face painter, and family music to be enjoyed by all!

October 30

Fright at the Museum - 1:00p to 4:45p Texas Memorial Museum - Join our spooky scientists in exploring the mysterious side of Texas’ natural history. Feel frightful fish from the ocean depths; be rattled by slithery snakes of Central Texas; and feast your eyes on our bizarre bugs while we serve up creepy, crawly critters for your culinary delight.

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5 ESSENTIALS OF MAXIMIZED LIVING 1. MAXIMIZED MIND 2. MAXIMIZED NERVE SUPPLY 3. MAXIMIZED QUALITY NUTRITION 4. MAXIMIZED OXYGEN & LEAN MUSCLES 5. MINIMIZED TOXINS

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Maximized Living Makeover “Accessing Your Fountain of Youth”

Sat Oct. 8 • 10:00am–1:00pm Clay Madsen Recreation Center 1600 Gattis School Road, Round Rock • Tap into your own body’s vitality • Revitalize your energy • Lose weight by balancing your hormones • Prevent premature aging

DINNER W/THE DOC @ SALTGRASS STEAKHOUSE, ROUND ROCK 6:30p-8:00p - Hosted by Pure Chiropractic Wellness - Enjoy a complimentary dinner & short presentation on the 5 Essentials of Real Health for you & up to 3 guests - RSVP 512-246-9355.

Call to reserve your spot, limited seating, $20 ($30/couple) Registration fee includes: "Cruise Ship or Nursing Home" book

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Restore, Renew & Reclaim: Discussing the Church’s Stance on Contraception – 7:00p – St. Timothy Room of St. John Neumann Catholic Church - 5455 Bee Cave Rd.

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Cruise Ship or Nursing Home?

Last month’s article set the foundation for the real definition of health on the principle that the body was created to heal from the inside out instead of from the outside in. But, how does one actually experience a healthy body, and how do we know if we are on the right path? Everyone must ask themselves this question to be where they want to be when they are age 40 and up. “Do I want to be on a cruise ship looking out over the ocean at a beautiful sunset; or do I want to be in a nursing home taking a bucket of pills and staring at the walls?”

Realizing a desirable destination begins with understanding three things.

First we must understand the “Principle of the Path” as defined by Andy Stanley in his book of the same title. Second, and with great urgency, we must cooperate with the way our bodies were designed to work and take the appropriate actions. Third, we must recognize and identify which path we have been on and change direction by utilizing the principle of the 1st Essential of the Maximized Mind: “Identifying my Bigger Why.” “The Principle of the Path” is based on the premise that just as physical roads lead to the same place every time, regardless of who is traveling on them, all other areas in life such as relationships, finances, and health also lead to certain predictable destinations or outcomes. Outcomes depend on the daily decisions or steps that are made. Suffering problems are obstacles, or the bad consequences, of not being on the right path and taking the correct, necessary actions beforehand. If we are not actually making the healthy choices today as a daily lifestyle, we are on the path of sickness, choosing the nursing home by default. “Direction, not intention, determines destination.” Just by not wanting to be in a nursing home, does not keep you from arriving there. The health of our bodies depends on action. We are constantly faced with the discrepancy between intent and lifestyle. Maybe a reason why many of us are not practicing the things we wish to do is because we lack a bigger, more powerful, why.

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Understanding one important principle of the body will give you a bigger why, empowering you to work on your health as a top priority. It will change your life and your destiny from here on out. Here it is: “Your body needs no help to heal you; it just needs no interference.” Your body is a self-healing machine.

You lack nothing to be healthy, not a pill, a shot, or a surgery. We can easily understand that our bodies heal cuts. But what is preventing our bodies from healing bigger things like high blood pressure, diabetes, or cancer? The real reason is: things are interfering with that healing power. This is where the 5 Essentials come in. Each one is a path that needs to be applied at the same time, over time, to arrive at the desired destination. It’s about consciously paying attention to, and intentionally living by, their principles. It’s not about waiting for a crisis of health, but it’s about caring for our bodies all along. When we are on the right paths in the 5 Essentials, we will express our fullest potential. When we are not taking action, we will manifest un-maximized lives in our minds with lack of sleep, poor self-image, or inability to deal with stress. By ignoring misalignment of the spine and poor posture, we will eventually manifest sickness starting with allergies, migraines, and finally ending with malfunctioning organs expressing all the various diseases. Eating diets high in carbohydrates, sugar, stimulants, and artificial additives negatively affect blood sugar levels and alter brain function, and will manifest as diabetes and depression. A sedentary lifestyle is a stress to the body instead of the other way around, and high levels of toxicity from chemicals affect hormone balance and glandular function.

Following these paths will always lead to suffering and wasting away. The principle of the path is universal to all of us. Nobody is immune.

An effective action-filled life ends up at the good destination God has ordained. If you lose your health, you lose everything! “Let your eyes look directly ahead . . . watch the path of your feet, and all your ways will be established.” (Proverbs 4:25-26) - AFF www.AustinFaithandFamily.com

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A Few Good Men

The Seven Last Words of Men Most men are not natural talk-

ers. Some studies at least suggest that men use fewer words than women each day. The story goes that a man came home and told his wife he’d heard of some research that suggested women use twice as many words every day than a man does. His wife said, “Well that’s because women have to repeat most things for men a second time.”

To which the husband said, “What?”

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Let me suggest seven.

I’m sorry. What makes it so hard for us to admit we’re wrong? We’d often rather lie, deceive, or change the subject than just say, “You know, I messed up.”

I think the chief cause is that many of us don’t have our personhood figured out.

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It’s not a lack of manhood to talk about how you feel. ”

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Maybe that’s extreme, but I do know there are some words that seem harder for men to say on a regular basis, whether it’s at home, at work, or even at church. And I’m pretty sure that our relationships overall would improve if we guys were willing to try these out a little more often.

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We think that every time we’re in a conversation we’re also in a battle for our worth. I regularly speak with couples who tell me they usually fight over the dumbest things. And in most cases their fight is not about the pizza or how the dishes are placed in the dishwasher.

Those are the discussion topics, but he or she won’t give in because to be wrong means, to them, that they are less as a person in some way.

But if we truly understand who we are as children of God; Christ followers, then our worth is never really on the line. And we’re free to say that we were wrong, that we made a mistake and that we’re sorry for our response or lack of one.

I forgive you. Forgiveness, being forgiven, or forgiving someone else, is a wonderful thing – but it often scares us. Why? Because when we forgive we’re letting go of something we had in storage to bring up later and use again in our emotional battle with them if we need it. We also fear that if we forgive, we’re telling the person that what they did was okay, or we’re giving them license to do it again.

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Forgiveness is not about letting someone else off the hook. It’s about letting OURSELVES off the hook.

Forgiveness helps us to let go of the hold someone else’s actions still have on us. It frees us to live without the burden of their wrong toward us weighing us down every day.

True forgiveness can only come through the example and power of Jesus, the one who is true! When God is running our lives we’re freer to put down the club of someone else’s actions that hurt us and say, “I’ll never take up that weapon again against you. It’s over.”

I feel . . . . Humorist Dave Barry suggests, “We men are reluctant to share our feelings, in large part because we often don’t have any. Ask any guy. A lot of the times, when we look like we’re thinking, we just have this lowlevel humming sound in our brains.”

Funny.

But not true. Men have lots of feelings. We just don’t either know how to express them appropriately or don’t think it’s acceptable to share them. So we hold them in and finally reveal them inappropriately. Some guys go out and buy something, others explode, and some choose the route of an addiction – while many just tell someone else like the bartender, stylist, or another woman.

But it’s the sharing of feelings that gets us the closest to another person, especially our spouses. It’s not a lack of manhood to talk about how you feel. God gave us feelings as a barometer of what else is going on inside. True men risk sharing how they feel with the important people in their world and as a result get closer in the process.

I was interviewing a couple at my church years ago who had been married 60 years. I asked him what had kept them together so long. He said, “Well, I don’t say much,” trying to beg off answering my question. But I responded, “That’s it isn’t it, just don’t say much!” The crowd laughed. But in reality, it’s actually speaking honestly and openly to others that will keep any relationship going for a lifetime. Even if you “don’t say much.”

Men, what words do your vocabulary? - AFF

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The Scoop on Culinary School

The Studio Kitchen

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October 7-9, 2011

Laura Bezden The Studio Kitchen

Television food shows are

great. They raise the public awareness on what it takes to make a good meal. They show people that there is a career in cooking. But they also romanticize these careers beyond what may be realistic.

In an article of September 5, 2011 entitled “Culinary School Grads Claim They Were Ripped Off,” by the Associated Press, they mention the following:

So, if you are a parent or a prospective student, please consider things very carefully before rushing off to a culinary academy. Work in the industry first – even if it is at McDonalds. Once you know the demands of the industry and see things in action, you will be well equipped to become a student of the culinary arts. And with all of that behind you, the industry will clamor to employ you. - AFF

“Food enthusiasts have been enrolling in culinary school in growing numbers, lured by dreams of working as gourmet chefs or opening their own restaurants. For many graduates, however, those dreams have turned into financial nightmares, as they struggle to pay off hefty student loans and find work in a cutthroat industry known for its long hours and low pay. Now, some former students are suing for-profit cooking schools to get their money back, saying they were misled by recruiters about the value of culinary education and their job prospects after graduation…”

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As it turns out, students who enrolled between 2003 and 2008 will get $20,000 of their fees back as part of the settlement.

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The Studio Kitchen, has hired anywhere from 20 – 30 culinary school graduates / students over the last eight years; however, culinary graduates or students don’t make the grade in our kitchen. In our kitchen it is all about speed. How fast can you cut those carrots or peel and cut onions? Ironically, the concepts of speed and systems are not taught in these schools – at least not from what we have observed.

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McDonalds - Behind the Arches was first published about 15 years ago and it really makes a great point about how McDonalds plays a vital role in preparing many young people for a business career. People who work there learn about systems, procedures, and speed in getting things done – all of this very, very important to understand if you’re in the food business.

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Healthy Indeed

Is Your Food Supplying the Nutrients Your Body Needs?

While we all might think we

are healthy eaters, the reality is far different than we might expect. To shed some light on this subject, I want to invite you to join me in a conversation I had recently with Jordan Rubin, author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Maker’s Diet, founder of Garden of Life products, and a committed health food advocate and educator.

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PT – What got you so interested in health and wellness?

Jordan – At age 19, I was diagnosed with multiple serious health issues - Crohn’s disease, symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue, plus many other health challenges that resulted in the loss of 80 pounds and confined me to a wheelchair. Everything I tried with conventional and natural medicine (over 70 doctors in all) did not work. I was challenged to follow a diet and a health plan based on the Bible, proven through history and confirmed by science. I somehow knew that if this diet plan would save me, I would learn all I could from that experience and share it with others. It is obvious what it did for my health and now it has become my passion and mission in life - to transform people’s health one life at a time.

PT – What is wrong with the food we buy and eat today?

Jordan – When it comes to eating, first of all, we need to eat foods that God created, and secondly, in a form that’s healthy for the body. I believe what we are getting from the conventional food chain nowadays breaks one or both of these rules. I have let these two principles guide me for the last 16 years to stay healthy. Many people want to eat organic and most of us don’t know what exactly that means. In the marketplace, there are plenty of organic foods which are unhealthy for you. My quest for the last 16 years has been to find and/or raise food and beverages that are beyond organic – to an unequalled level of quality with purest and densest natural nutrients.

PT – Please tell us more about your efforts with Beyond Organic.

Jordan – Beyond Organic is going to be a food and beverage company with the goal to create a sustainable, safe, effective, and transparent food chain that delivers

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food directly from our farms to your family. Since 2009, we have acquired uncontaminated pasture land, great sources of water within the US, and livestock with great genealogy (generations of no pesticides, hormones, and grain feed). We will be introducing products in the dairy, meat, and beverage categories as a starter.

When it comes to eating animal foods, the bottom line is - you are not what you eat, you are what they ate. We feed our animals exactly what they were meant to be fed, which in turn provides us foods with nutrient-dense compounds. We focus on two things – maximum nutrition and minimum toxicity.

PT – Can you give us one simple example of the zproducts you are referring to?

Jordan – Sure, take Amasai as an example. It is a kefirtype of culture dairy product taken to the next level.

The Amasai has over 30 probiotics in it, created from true- whole milk (denser nutrient) and balanced omega 3’s and 6’s. The cattle we use for the production of this beverage are fed with only the green food without contaminants or hormones. And, the cattle we are raising have direct genealogy traced to the Masai tribe in the ancient cultures of the world. This beverage continues to be the daily healthy drink in some parts of Africa today and we so aptly named it in their honor. So what we have here, I believe, is a unique cultured dairy beverage packed with dense nutrients and it has a high tolerability for those who may be sensitive to regular dairy products they are exposed to here in the States.

PT – I hear you are about to publish a brand new book on this subject. Please give us a brief highlight of the contents of this book.

Jordan – Yes, the book will be entitled Live Beyond Organic. It is broken down into three main areas – changing your diet, changing your life, and changing your world. We are telling readers about the science and history behind these foods, how to choose the right foods and beverages, how to formulate daily diet plans and meals, and even giving out delicious recipes using these amazing foods for the entire family. I am really excited about it and I sincerely believe it will set many people free from the bondage we are in to the food system, medical system, and even in the personal health issues we struggle with daily. The book (as well as the products) will be launched on November 1st, 2011. - AFF For more information on Beyond Organic products or purchase Jordan’s new book, contact one of our stores – Cedar Park (512-528-0130), Round Rock (512-310-8880).

This article is written for information and education purposes only. It is not to be used as diagnosis, treatment or prescription. The products and information described herein are natural foods which are NOT meant to treat, cure, diagnose, or prevent any disease. Please seek for medical help immediately for any health concerns.

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Can’t Get Any Respect?

Stop and think for a

minute. Who do you listen to when you need answers? And what makes you want to follow one leader over another? Sometimes it’s hard to define what causes us to give honor to one and not to another. At work somewhere in the back of our mind is the recognition of a little thing called moral authority.

The greatest authority is that which is voluntary given to another - moral authority. I like the definition I found online - “Moral authority is the quality or characteristic of being respected for having good character or knowledge, especially as a source of guidance or an exemplar of proper conduct.” You cannot demand moral authority - it has to be earned. But how? I believe that are at least four ways in which we develop moral authority in our lives: Do the right thing. The Ten Commandments give us a good foundation for understanding what is right. They were given by God to

provide for the success and security of society. They also provide moral authority to those who follow them.

The golden rule - treating others like we want to be treated – is also a great guiding principle for doing what is right.

Guidance from godly mentors and counselors can help us to do the right things.

Do the hard thing. People with good moral authority don’t take the easy way. They exercise discipline and integrity. Psalm 15 says that this kind of person “swears to his own hurt and does not change.” We all respect those who choose to do the inconvenient things and the things that may carry a great physical or emotional cost.

Do the selfless thing. Things like fear, greed, pride, and self-preservation usually cause us to make decisions which have poor consequences. The fruit of these things rarely earns respect in the eyes of others. But those who follow Christ’s

example of self-sacrifice discover a real source of spiritual power, the favor of God and His people.

Do the loving thing.

Putting others before of ourselves and doing the best for them is a sure way to develop real friendships and set a good example for them. Without love for others we find our lives to be pointless and empty and a lifestyle that others will rarely want to imitate.

Does the above list remind you of someone? Jesus Christ is the perfect role model for us all. As He took on the sins of the world, He selflessly demonstrated His love to each of us.

The more we spend time with Him, learn His ways, and choose to be filled with His Spirit; we will grow in being like Him and in moral authority.

John Pound Pastor

New Hope Community Church

Do you feel the need for more respect? Do the right things, the hard things, the selfless things, and the loving things. Pursue Him. - AFF

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Stress Fractures (Part 1) Life

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fractures.” Wikipedia defines stress fractures as “one type of incomplete fracture in bones. It is caused by ‘unusual or repeated stress’.” You may not have stress fractures in your bones, but you may have them in your life and emotions.

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Research shows that up to 90 percent of physician office visits are stress-related ailments.

Stress is linked to the six leading causes of death – heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver and suicide. Richard Lazarus, of the University of California, defines stress as “a state we experience when the demands that are put upon us cannot be counter balanced by our ability to deal with them.” In other words, we are unable to cope with the demands that are put upon us. Jobs, money, relationships, home, health, and self-esteem are all demands on our lives that contribute to our stress.

Stress builds up over time.

The earlier we identify and take action to reduce stress, the less negative impact it will have over our physical bodies, mind, emotions, and spirit.

Authors Melinda Smith, M.A. and Robert Segal, M.A. from HelpGuide.org identify four basic stress management strategies: The Four A’s.

Change the situation: Avoid the stressor • Alter the stressor Change your reaction: Adapt to the stressor • Accept the stressor Avoid the stressor – We cannot avoid all stress, but we can avoid some stressors. Do you have difficulty saying, “No?” Taking on more than you have the time, physical or emotional capacity to handle will increase your stress. Look over your to-do list and remove or shift to the bottom tasks that are not necessary. Your environment also creates stressors.

If heavy traffic “stresses you out” seek a less crowed route. It may take more time but it can help. If the news or dramatic TV shows increase your stress, learn to turn them off or change the TV to another channel.

Alter the stressor – If you can not avoid the stressful situation, learn to alter it. Learn to express your feelings in healthy ways instead of “stuffing” them. Deal with problems assertively. Being assertive does not mean being bossy or rude. Being assertive is you taking responsibility for things that impact your life. Increase your time management skills. Poor time management increases your stress level. When you are running late it is more difficult to remain calm. In addition, you are more likely to forget things and make mistakes.

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Adapt to the stressor – Adapting to the stressor means changing your expectations and attitude about the situation. If you are a perfectionist, you are probably adding to your stress. You need to stop setting unreasonable standards for yourself and others. Be a big picture person. Ask yourself, “Will this really matter in a month or is this really worth getting upset over?” If the answer is, “No” then focus your time and energy on other things.

Accept the stressor – Some things in life cannot be changed. A death of a loved one, job layoff, a serious illness cannot be changed. By accepting the situation, you can shift your focus and energy on to things that you do have control over. Don’t try to control the uncontrollable. We cannot control the behavior of others or past events. You are not responsible for the choices and behaviors of others but you are responsible for how you choose to react to them. During challenging times look for the positive aspects of the situation. In every situation you can find opportunities for personal growth.

You can reduce our stress level through a variety of simple techniques.

Make time for fun and relaxation – Go for a walk, talk with a good friend, work in your yard, participate in a hobby, or watch a funny movie. At times you will need to carve out time and activities that are specific to your needs.

Adopt a healthy lifestyle – Diet, exercise and rest are important to reducing stress. Reducing caffeine and sugar will help you to relax and sleep better.

Avoid self-medicating – Alcohol, drugs, food, shopping, sports, or any other activity done in excess can be a way of self-medicating. This escape is temporary and does not deal with the stressful situation.

Increase your dependence on God – Prayer, worship and reading the Bible are ways in which you can connect with God and allow him to help you deal with stress.

If you feel overwhelmed by stress and can’t seem to find the peace and rest you need, I encourage you to talk with a close friend or Pastoral Counselor. Ecclesiastes 4:9, 10 reminds us that “Two are better than one…if one falls down, his friend can help him up.” Together you can navigate through life and stress. - AFF

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voice that tells tales of loss, mercy, and grace, it’s difficult not to want to come alongside Jeremy Camp and cry out at the top of one’s lungs. A rocker by nature, Camp returns to basic worship with his latest disc We Cry Out. He sees a generation in desperate need to cry out.

His return to worship music is not a far stretch. He was on his way to launch a career in the early 2000’s as a worship artist. And then a personal tragedy changed his direction, and Stay, which dealt with his personal testimony, was released.

“When I felt I was in the deepest pit of despair and loss, I remember saying ‘God I don’t know what to do, are you there?

Do you care about me?’ I went to Bible College. I studied all the word of God from Genesis to Revelation. I knew a lot in my head. I had to say, okay, all these things that I’ve learned; they’ve got to sink deep in my heart,” shared Camp.

He realized during that time of dealing with Melissa’s death that he had to rely on God.

We Cry Out gives Camp a chance to go back to those original roots.

But his charge to step out and help others comes from his personal experiences, including growing up with a brother who has special needs, and building a strong relationship with Jesus.

“To have that relationship with Him – that my King loves me as a friend and to know that he gave everything up for me – that just blows my mind,” Camp said in an interview with K-LOVE radio. “Every day we can hang out, to truly understand his heart and his love for me.”

That understanding started at early age, growing up as a pastor’s kid and then attending Bible College. But all the theological teaching was shaken when his first wife, Melissa, died of ovarian cancer in February of 2001, less than four months after their wedding.

“I had to say ‘Lord, I’m going to trust your way.’ I can’t imagine those who have gone through loss like I went through, gone through those hardships, and don’t have Jesus Christ in their life. I would not have been able to get through this without him.

He took me every step of the way,” said Camp.

Testament to Camp’s words is evident with songs off Stay. It was during his honeymoon that he wrote “Walk by Faith,” and it was shortly after Melissa’s death that he wrote “I Still Believe.”

Camp has stayed the course and believes in encouraging people to fix their eyes on Jesus.

“We need to look at our lives and ask, ‘What are the distractions of my life?

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the things that are taking the place of my relationship with Jesus?’” Camp said. “If you want to strengthen your relationship with Christ, then get rid of those things in your life that are distracting you.”

He remarried in 2003 and now he and his wife Adrienne have three children. But Camp has to remind himself that even earthly relationships can interrupt a personal relationship with Christ.

“There are things that sometimes may be good things, nothing bad, but those things that are taking more of a focus than your relationship with Christ,” Camp said. “Even relationships; I think of my relationship with my wife, and that can be an idol. I don’t get rid of that, of course, you strengthen that. But what you do is say ‘God, I put you first.’ What will happen is you will strengthen your relationship, not only with Jesus, but with your wife or with your spouse.

Because as you draw closer to the Lord, both of you will naturally draw closer to Him and draw closer to one another.”

Fans will get a chance to see Camp when he brings his We Cry Out Tour to Shoreline Christian Center on November 18, along with Francesca Battistelli and Adam Cappa.

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WHO: Jeremy Camp WHEN: 7 p.m. November 18 WHERE: Shoreline Christian Center INFO: (210) 585-5904 WEB: www.jeremycamp.com

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cancer, you’ll have to read his book I Still Believe, because it is too long a tale for this article). Jeremy explained that no matter how young he and his siblings were, his parents believed in reading the Word to them, singing worship songs, and including the children in prayer.

Jeremy and his wife do much the same with their children. Jeremy shared, “[My parents] always made sure the Word of God was a big part of life. [My wife and I] have scriptures throughout our house and [our girls] know the Word, which is awesome.” Jeremy and Adrienne even read missionary stories to the girls so that they’ll understand how people around world give their life for Christ. The girls have even expressed that they want to do so, too. Jeremy said, “I don’t want to hold back [from sharing with them] any of the sacrifice it takes to serve the Lord.”

Jeremy and his wife want their kids to understand the hurting and the lost, the widows and the orphans. Twhe girls have witnessed their father’s work with Compassion International as a testament to the sacrifice and caring that this world needs. In addition to Jeremy’s travels with Compassion to Honduras, Ecuador and Brazil, he took his family to Mexico so the girls could experience the physical need that many in our world live in every day. This way they could appreciate why Compassion International’s work is so important.

The Camp family sponsors five kids through Compassion and Jeremy said the girls want to visit them all. Through his role as a Compassion International artist, Jeremy is able to use the We Cry Out tour to share about the organization and provide his fans the opportunity to sponsor children in need, as well. Jeremy explained, “The people

[who Compassion serves] are without material things, but they also hunger for the Lord – that is what Compassion provides: food and the truth of the Gospel.”

As our interview with Jeremy highlighted the importance of focusing on Christ and the impact that has on other areas of life, AFF’s hope is that experiencing his music on November 18th here in Austin will enable all of us in attendance to cry out to God with whatever is burdening us, absorbing us and keeping us from focusing on Him. The overflow, we pray, will be balance and perspective.

To learn more about the We Cry Out tour, visit: http://jeremycamp.com/tour. To purchase your tickets, visit: http://www.austinfaithandfamily. com/. - AFF

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Financing College for Your Children

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Start early for the greatest success

Financial Aid and Scholarships are Available

A friend of mine stopped by for a visit as he was taking his soon-to-be high school senior around the country to visit colleges. We both lamented about the high cost and seemingly ever-increasing cost of a college education. The Texas Comptroller’s Office reports that the cost of a higher education at a public institution is rising at an average rate of 6.9% per year.

There is an entire industry that exists to help families navigate the financial aid process.

However, a casual stroll down the aisle of your favorite bookstore will uncover several dozen “How to” books.

So how do families cover college costs today and not strap themselves or their children with mounds of debt? The short answer is that they start saving early, and often. Your financial advisor can best help you navigate your choices for funding but here are just a few: Coverdell Educational Savings Accounts (ESA) You can contribute $2,000 a year to a Coverdell ESA for each child as long as your household income is under certain IRS thresholds. Single income tax filers with modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) less than $95,000 and joint filers with less than $190,000 MAGI may qualify for this type of savings plan.

The money saved in these plans may be used for college or K-12 education expenses but must be used by the child prior to age 30. Contributions are not tax-deductible but the account enjoys tax-deferred growth, and withdrawals for education related expenses are usually tax-free.

529 Plans Now these state-sponsored savings plans allow you to save up to $13,000/year/person for college expenses.

These plans allow the money you invest to grow tax-deferred and the money is withdrawn tax-free, provided it is used for specific educational expenses such as tuition, fees, books, and equipment required for class. Contributions are not tax-deductible on your federal tax return; however, some states allow a state income tax deduction for residents of that state.

Texas does not offer this since there is not a personal income tax levy. If your child decides not to go to college, you can change the name of the beneficiary.

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Colleges and universities commonly use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a test to determine whether a student is eligible for grants, loans and some scholarships. Keep in mind that the FAFSA is all about the family’s income.

Variables like invested assets and overall net worth do not get factored into aid eligibility.* Depending on your household income level, your child may qualify for a package of loans or grants to help cover some of the expenses of a college education.

The FASFA must be completed by June 30th for each year your child wishes to apply for financial aid www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FASFA application is complicated and requires a lot of financial information you might not have readily available. Check with the college or university your child will be attending to determine if they have earlier deadlines. This goes for applying for college admission as well. Some schools hand out non-need based awards late in the fall to encourage strong applicants to commit to their school.

Other sources for aid are abundant. A great place to start might be FastWeb, www.fastweb.com, a resource for families beginning the financial aid process. There are literally millions of dollars of unused scholarship monies available for your student. A number of civic organizations, churches, and philanthropists give thousands of scholarships to deserving students each year.

Many do not publicize these, so be sure to ask. Also, check with the financial aid office of the school your child plans to attend, for additional help.

One final thought. Make sure you have a working plan for your own retirement BEFORE you begin to tackle funding for your child’s college education. Take care of yourself first and your children will one day thank you…regardless of what college they attend.

Remember, the sooner you begin planning for college expenses, the more likely you are to succeed.

And like Proverbs 15:22 says, you can increase your chances of success by seeking professional advice.

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