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im Meeder’s childhood was far from beautiful. But her experiences led to a life unimaginable. In her book Fierce Beauty, coming out Oct. 4, the 50-year-old shares how tragedy helped her discover genuine beauty and how readers can embrace what matters most in life. When she was nine-years-old, a family friend picked up Meeder and her two older sisters from school and took them to their grandparent’s house. “During the drive no one spoke and … I had a crushing feeling something horrific had happened,” Meeder, whose parents were entangled in a bitter divorce, says. At the house, a relative embraced the fourth grader and said, “‘I’m so sorry. Your Dad’s just murdered your mother, and he killed himself.’ ” The words shattered her world.

“I broke out of her arms, ran out the back door, and just ran and ran,” the Redding, Oregon native explains. While running through an orchard, she fell down and just started screaming. “I remember screaming ‘Jesus, help me! Jesus, help me! I need You now.’ And I didn’t even know who Jesus was … when our lives are being crushed we know where to turn. “And what I know as an adult is the Lord of all creation came and knelt in the dirt beside a breaking child and took the hand that was reaching out to Him and never let go,” the author says. continued on page 2

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he first four trips weren’t enough for MLB outfielder Josh Hamilton. Neither were the next four. Not even eight trips to rehab could persuade the addicted athlete to leave drugs and alcohol behind. It took a middle-of-thenight encounter with his grandmother on Oct. 5, 2005 to show the Raleigh, N.C. native how far he had fallen. “She told me she couldn’t take it anymore, that I was hurting the people I love,” Hamilton told ESPN. “My grandmother seeing me like that – that was the turning point.” It was a turning point no one would have predicted six years earlier. As a high-schooler, the left-handed

left-fielder dominated the prep scene, batting .636 and .529 in grades 11 and 12, while twice earning the North Carolina Gatorade High School Player of the Year Award. USA Baseball named Hamilton their Amateur Player of the Year and Baseball America handed him their prep Player of the Year honour. Life wasn’t just good at the plate. Hamilton’s parents gave him an “all-American” upbringing, eventually quitting their jobs to attend his major league games. So when the Tampa Bay Devil Rays chose the big stick as first overall draft pick on June 2, 1999, complete with a $4 million signing bonus, it was icing on the cake. Hamilton spent his rookie seasons playing for east

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coast minor league teams. At 6-4 and 240 pounds, he performed well enough that the big leagues seemed imminent. Then, in 2001, Hamilton was in a car accident, requiring a break from baseball. With no games to follow, his parents settled back in Raleigh. Hamilton was now without his parents and sport, leaving him with plenty of spare time. Hamilton spent much of it at a tattoo parlor with friends. Several of them drank and did drugs. Soon, TM inquisitiveness took over. “I had my first drink of alcohol and did my first line of cocaine in the same night,” Hamilton told The 700 Club. “I can’t say why I did it other than just curious about both of them.” continued on page 2

Living Light News - September/October 2011 “It wasn’t until I chose to look intently at what I’d become that I finally realized my need for a Saviour. It was no Instead of attending her parent’s funeral she chose to go longer enough to know about Jesus. I wanted to know Jesus,” Meeder writes in her book, horseback riding, wanting to ride adding, “The change in my life was not away and never come back. instant. I grew by degrees, like a baby “But between the mercy of Jesus learning how to walk.” Christ and a horse my life was A neighbour taught her more about changed. In the presence of this little God, which led Meeder to invite Jesus mare, my heart would relax,” the into her life a year after her parent’s rancher explains. death, but it took the battle with However, pain from her parents’ weight for her to realize she needed to death went deep, causing the surrender her life to God. teenager to search for control in the “Living for yourself is not pretty … midst of chaos. yet, when we choose to live our life for Discovering how easily she could God, all that He is pours through our lose weight, Meeder thought she lives, and no matter how we look on found the control she was looking the outside, that is beautiful,” she tells for. Flattering comments received Living Light News. because of a slimmer figure began Finding “freedom in Jesus” and an obsession with being thin. The learning that “God’s love, peace, and teen started weighing herself up to Kim Meeder joy will never fade, never break, never 20 times a day, chewing the same leave, and never, ever disappoint,” gave piece of gum for days on end in Meeder comfort and caused her to want to reach out to order to limit her calorie intake, and eating only an apple others who are hurting. for lunch. Horses continued to be a significant part of the writer’s The destructive behaviour followed Meeder into life and that passion was the catalyst for Crystal Peaks adulthood. When she married and couldn’t hide her behaviour any longer, her husband Troy said, “What you’re Youth Ranch, “a non-profit organization that rescues abused and neglected horses and pairs them with doing isn’t pretty, it’s just selfish!” The comment caused Meeder to realize her constant focus disadvantaged children.” In 1993, Kim and Troy, who have been married for 29 on appearance wasn’t fixing anything. years, bought nine acres of previously mined land in central “Nothing we apply to our outside can ever fix what is Oregon that no one wanted. broken on our inside,” she tells Living Light News.

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Together they cleaned up the land, started rescuing horses, and opened to the public in 1995. “This broken property with all these broken horses … became the perfect place to heal the hearts of broken kids,” Kim, who now helps others develop similar ranches, says. “In their effort to make the horses better, the kids themselves started getting better,” she explains. Since opening, the ranch has rescued more than 300 horses, receives 5,000 visitors per year, and is free to every child who comes. In 2004, the Ranch won the national Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis Award for public service. “Just like people, each horse has its own unique beauty … horses that choose to survive terrible things and push into a life filled with love, purpose, and joy truly are beautiful,” Meeder says. On the ranch, she sees people who have survived horrific things, struggling with despair and believing lies. One of the biggest lies is “the idea that how you look is far more important than who you are,” she says, thinking specifically of women. “Women are more flawless than ever on the outside, yet on the inside, these same women are being crushed by feeling worthless, useless, hopeless, and alone,” she explains, which is why she decided to write Fierce Beauty. Through personal stories Meeder challenges readers to choose a life of lasting purpose and to realize “True beauty is not about how you look but how you live.” She states, “There is only One who can heal what is broken within our hearts — Jesus. What He offers cannot be purchased, worn, or applied. It is a gift and it can only be received by a heart that acknowledges its need for Him … the love of Jesus Christ pouring through us is the single greatest beauty we will ever reflect.”

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His curiosity Continued from pagesoon 1 morphed into an overwhelming drive to

drink and get high on crack-cocaine. Over the next three years, he checked in and out of rehab eight times. “I made a series of bad decisions,” said Hamilton, now 30. “I had a value system and knew right from wrong, but I made wrong decisions.” In 2002, in between rehab stints, Hamilton started dating Katie Chadwick. Their relationship gave him reason to stay clean, and when they married in November 2004 he had been sober for five months. The next January Hamilton returned to his addiction, leaving his newly-pregnant wife to “fend for herself basically.” Katie Hamilton felt total despair at the looming demise of her marriage. She turned to the only failsafe relationship she knew. “I was completely desperate for God,” Katie told The 700 Club. “… I would be in my car praying for [Josh], and it was like I could feel God right there with me just bringing me so much peace and joy in the midst of a complete disaster.” Besides his

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wife, Hamilton lost his other love: baseball. After a series of failed drug tests he was benched indefinitely. From 2004 to 2006, Hamilton forfeited three seasons of minor league play, never getting further than Class A ball. One autumn night Hamilton went to his grandmother’s. Ravaged by drugs, his once-fit body now weighed a gaunt 180 pounds. And that’s when Grandma Mary let him have it. “My grandmother didn’t give me tough love — she gave me true love,” Hamilton told BP Sports. Two days later, Hamilton picked up a Bible and began reading. “I prayed after that and I said, ‘God, here I am. My way hasn’t worked. Everything I’ve done has gotten me to this point. Without You in my life, without You leading my life, I can’t do it,’ ” he recalled. “That’s when I said, ‘Here You go.’ ” And that’s when the miraculous transformation began. Hamilton broke free from his addictions and reconciled with Katie. In spring training 2007, the Cincinnati Reds added him to their roster after the league reinstated him – a rare second chance for an unproven newbie. Hamilton’s swing should have been rusty. Instead he shocked everyone by batting .403 in spring training. He followed with a solid rookie year for the Reds, who then traded him to the Texas Rangers. His 2008 season proved a hit. Hamilton was named to the American League All Star team, a feat he has repeated every season since. He also electrified the 2008 Home Run Derby crowd, smashing a record 28 home runs in the opening round and finishing with 35 home runs – the second-most in derby

history. Hamilton also snagged the 2010 AL batting title and AL and ALCS MVP honours. That batting prowess helped the Rangers make their first-ever World Series appearance in 2010. Though they lost to the San Francisco Giants, they’re quickly gaining momentum for a second appearance; Texas currently sits in first place in the AL West. With the acquisition of relievers Koji Uehara and Mike Adams to support Neftali Feliz, Texas’ pitching staff looks solid. Despite spending nearly six weeks on the disabled list early in the season with a hairline fracture in his upper arm, Hamilton is batting .302 and has a .348 on-base percentage. “It’s amazing over the past few years what God’s done in my life, and how quickly He’s done it,” Hamilton told ESPN. “Alone, I couldn’t win this battle. With Jesus, I couldn’t lose. I couldn’t fill the void in my life with money and fame. When it came to stopping drugs I couldn’t do it. When Jesus came in the picture, it was a total reversal of everything – the material worldly things didn’t matter anymore. Surrendering my soul to Him was beyond belief,” he told Sports Spectrum. Notwithstanding his impressive return, baseball isn’t Hamilton’s top priority – his relationships with Jesus Christ, Katie, and their three daughters take that honour. “It’s amazing to me, how blessed I’ve been, to be able to come back and do well here at this level of baseball,” he told the National Post. “But it’s not all about baseball now. God comes first, then family and recovery, and baseball is down there on the list.”

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Newsbriefs All-time bestseller about to become a TV reality NEW YORK, NY — Many wondered how Mark Burnett would top the success of his reality shows Survivor, The Apprentice, and Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? Apparently the famous TV producer is looking back as he moves forward. For the past two years, Burnett and his actress wife, Roma Downey (Touched By An Angel), have been creating a 10-part docudrama entitled The Bible for the History channel. Since rewatching the classic Cecil B. deMille version of The Ten Commandments, the 50-year-old Burnett told the New York Times he realized producing such an endeavour as The Bible is now “within the parameters of television.” The visual storyteller told The Associated Press it’s humbling to “breathe fresh life into incredible stories for a global audience.” The series will combine live

action with computer-generated imagery and consist of five two-hour parts. The episodes will contain well-known and less familiar Biblical accounts. Nancy Dubuc, president of the History channel, said the program is set to air in 2013. The Bible is one of the largest projects the channel has ever undertaken and will be scripted and acted with some filming occurring in the Middle East. Burnett and Downey both grew up reading the Bible. Burnett told The Associated Press, “Our job is to tell the stories in an emotionally connected way.” The program will be based on the New International and New Revised Standard versions of the Bible. Dubuc emphasized how significant the Bible is, adding, “This is the most discussed, debated book in the history of mankind.”

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the first Yankee and only the 28th player in MLB history to reach such a milestone. Appreciative of Lopez returning the ball, the Yankees gave him four tickets in a suite for every remaining game at Yankee Stadium, an assortment of signed baseballs, bats, and jerseys, as well as a chance to meet Jeter. Though numerous fans questioned how Lopez could so easily give the ball back, many commended him for his selfless action. An article on Yahoo! Sports stated “… the integrity Lopez showed in returning the ball to Jeter is going to benefit him in his life and future career.”

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Why Did London Burn? by Charles Colson

The rioters looted and burned because they chose to do so. All human beings are made in the image of God — free to choose good or evil. Given man’s fallen nature, our proclivity is to choose evil. Christians call the choosing of evil “sin.” This proclivity to sin must be restrained through moral training and the formation of a healthy conscience. And the process has to begin at a young age — with an individual’s character shaped, honed, and encouraged by loving instructors, usually the family, the faith community, and, well, once-upon-a-time, by schools. As the conscience is trained and strengthened, the individual has a fighting chance to reject sin and choose to do good more often than not. And then, again, as Christians know, the battle of conscience rages in every human heart. Read Roman 6 and 7 in the Bible. It’s an unfair fight, one we only win with divine aid — and the support of others who will hold us accountable to do the right thing. This is a message I’ve preached for years, and I will not stop. It’s a message that rings throughout our new DVD series on ethics called Doing the Right Thing. Go to dointherightthing.com to find out how you can get a copy. I know we are swimming against the post-modern cultural tide. We’ve taught our kids that good and evil are in the eye of the beholder; that the key to happiness is selffulfillment, not virtue. And then we wonder why London burns or flash mobs rage in Philadelphia. But folks, we have a choice. We see people for who they are — prone to make the wrong moral choices — and commit to train and inspire them to make good moral choices, or this is our choice, we can bar the windows and start hiring more riot police. Charles Colson is the chairman of Prison Fellowship Ministries. Article reprinted with permission. © 2011 Prison Fellowship Ministries.

The London riots are over — for now. The perpetrators are facing justice. Some British courts are open roundthe-clock to handle the case load. And judges are in no mood for leniency. Now the Brits are struggling for answers. Why? Why did these mostly young rioters go nuts? And lest you think that’s their problem, not ours, you might ask the same question s Charles Colson about why flash mobs of teenagers have ransacked stores in Philadelphia and terrorized and beaten visitors to the Wisconsin State Fair. A recent New York Times article examined the standard, pat answers: the police lost control; mob mentality gripped the rioters; kids were unemployed and had no hope; government cutbacks angered them; social media fanned the flames, on and on. At least the writer, Ravi Somaia, had the good sense to point out that none of these answers add up. And they certainly don’t explain why folks like college graduates and aspiring athletes joined in the mayhem. Quoting a British psychologist, the Times article ends with a shrug of the shoulders: “We may never know” why the riots happened. Well as the conventional wisdom always had it, as the Boston Globe in an OPED put it last week, it’s the result of economic depravation. Or some people say politics, or poverty, or psychology, or racism, or any -ism. Well folks, it lies in the human heart. This is basic Worldview 101. And our super tolerant society today can’t figure this out. And though attacked viciously by the left, Prime Minister Cameron got it right, it’s a moral problem. The rioters looted and burned because they chose to do so. They made a moral choice, a very bad one.

My Favourite Teacher Of All by Phil Callaway Not long ago a family asked me to give a brief tribute at the funeral of their father, my 10th grade English instructor. For the most part, teachers did not want me speaking in their classrooms, let alone their funerals, so this was a great privilege. Here were my words on that day. Mr. Al Bienert showed me it’s possible to stay a kid all your life. If ever I grow up I want to be like him. He taught me English at Prairie High School back in a previous century. Mr. Bienert took me and my friends to hockey games, becoming the only teacher who desired to spend time with me outside the classroom, thus qualifying him as my most favourite teacher of them all. It’s easy to find things wrong in a kid; Mr. Bienert found something good. “You have a gift in communication,” he said, and I credit him today that I make a living doing something most teachers begged me to stop: helping others laugh. His classroom was populated by troublesome kids and there were times I thought he

s Phil Callaway would lose it, just fly off, and start yelling at us. But he didn’t. Perhaps he was storing it up for hockey games. .After school we would throw in some sack lunches and drive to hockey games in nearby towns where he taught

out, he invited us along for golf. Our Christian school had missionary conferences each spring with the afternoon meetings starting at 2:15 sharp. We left for the golf course around lunch so we could get in a round before 2:15. We lost a lot of balls when Mr. Bienert played, sometimes causing him to leave the course early, which helped his score. But more often we would stay in the clubhouse after the game and treat an ailment he had. Yes, the poor man was fighting TB and the only thing that seemed to help was lemon meringue pie. It was something he had caught during those long conference

It’s easy to find things wrong in a kid; Mr. Bienert found something good. us the great themes of Shakespeare. Mr. Bienert was not a passive fan. I believe there are fans in those nearby towns who remember him to this day. When hockey season ran

meetings: Tired Bottom. Most of the grownups I knew back in those days seemed to have it all together. They were not sinners. At least I thought they weren’t. But Mr. Bienert was. He knew it. We knew it. There was no need to hide it.

And it gave me hope. Hope that despite my wanderings, there was a God who loved me unreasonably, that there was a place for me in His Kingdom. I learned a little about English from Mr. Bienert, but I learned much more about life. I learned the first three letters of the word diet spell die, so go ahead and have pie with your ice cream. I learned a smile won’t hurt you, it takes less than we think to make someone’s day, and I learned time flies. That one day, the Lord willing, I will get old too. I will have silver in my hair, gold in my teeth, lead in my feet, and lots of natural gas, but I won’t be wealthy without friends. I’m thankful that Al Bienert was my teacher. And though he was a great guy, I’m thankful God didn’t accept him into Heaven this past week based on his own goodness, but on God’s amazing grace. And I can’t wait to see my old teacher again, one day soon. Phil Callaway is the author of ‘To Be Perfectly Honest: One Man’s Year Of Living Almost Truthfully Could Change Your Life,’ Visit him at laughagain.org

Living Light News - September/October 2011

Finding Fatherly Love

s Marcia Laycock by Marcia Laycock

he letter came as a shock. Roberta stared at it, her heart beating fast. She knew the short message could turn her life upside down. Roberta had grown up knowing nothing about her father other than the bitter comments her mother made any time she asked about him. Over the years she became convinced she was better off not knowing him. She believed he had abandoned her so she tried to block him from her heart and mind. Over the years that pain had caused a lot of misery in her life. She scanned the letter again, trying to read between the lines. The words were a plea. Her father wanted to meet her. He wanted to know her. Roberta could almost feel the pain in those few short words, yet anger and resentment cut

at her heart. “What right does he have to make demands now? Why didn’t he want to know me when I was a child? Why wasn’t he there to love, protect, and provide for me like a father should?” Roberta threw the letter in the garbage can, only to retrieve it a few minutes later. She paced the room until her husband arrived home. It was a relief to pour out her feelings, but she did not anticipate her husband’s response. He gently asked, “Are you sure he really wanted to keep his distance all these years?” The question jarred her as

Eventually her father stood at the door of her house. she realized there could be more to the story than she knew. Several days later Roberta wrote her own brief note. Eventually her father stood at the door of her house. Roberta invited him in and he told her his side of the story. Roberta noticed he said nothing disparaging about her mother. All she heard and felt from him was a deep sadness

Filtered Clean as he explained that he had tried to contact her and her mother many times, had sent money for her education, had made hundreds of offers of help over the years. All had been rebuffed. “I’ve tried so hard to be part of your life,” he said. “I’m so glad you allowed me to step through that door at last.” Over the next weeks and months, Roberta got to know her father. She found he was a gentle, caring man, genuine in his affections, and sincere in his motives. It was then she realized what her wrong concept of her father had done. It had robbed her of the relationship she longed for and caused her years of misery. Like Roberta, all of us long for our father’s love. We long even more deeply for a relationship with our Heavenly Father. Some of us believe He has abandoned us. Like Roberta, we have been believing a lie. In the Bible, Jesus says, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him and he with me” (Revelation 3:20). Isn’t it time you opened the door? Marcia Laycock’s latest book, ‘One Smooth Stone,’ is available at www.vinemarc.com or by calling 1-800-238-9376.

s Rhonda Rhea by Rhonda Rhea

y husband thinks a clean furnace filter is the cure for any malady. If we hear as much as a sneeze in our house, he disappears into the basement and doesn’t come up until there’s a new filter protecting his family. He beat himself up for weeks when our kids had Chicken Pox. He was just sure that the pox situation would never have happened if he had stayed on top of the filter state. I love the changing of the filter/guard ceremony. I’m telling you, Richie can deliver one compelling “State of the Filter” address. Of course, maybe that’s because he gets to write a new one every 30 days or so. One day one of the kids came in with skinned knees. I teased Richie: “Your son is bleeding. Haven’t you changed the furnace filter?”

When I was a kid, the cureall was VapoRub. If you couldn’t slime away your ailment, it probably wasn’t curable. I was greased down so many times growing up I thought my parents had me confused with their ’68 Chevy. I’m almost sure they thought that with a Vapo-lube I’d be good as new. At least they never tried to change my oil. Still, I can’t imagine why, but there’s something awfully comforting about sliding into bed (and I do mean sliding) with slime oozing out of your jammies. I don’t know how I could’ve felt more protected from the symptoms of the ailment-du-jour. God’s Word protects our families that way, spiritually.

“Your son is bleeding. Haven’t you changed the furnace filter?” My husband is even more conscientious about protecting our family with the filter of God’s Word than he is about changing the furnace filter. Psalm 119:9-11 in the Bible says, “How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your Word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your Word in my heart that I

might not sin against you.” God’s Word, the Bible, acts as our sin filter. It helps keep our way pure. What’s more, we can hide it away in our hearts and let it work to make purity a more natural way of life. Soothing vapours working their way into our hearts? Not exactly. But memorizing God’s Word and meditating on it can make living for Jesus Christ about as natural as breathing. We can’t see His Word working on our hearts any more than we can see menthol/eucalyptus vapours. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not working. Scripture is good for whatever ails us. The Psalmist continues later in chapter 119: “Your commandments are what I depend on. Oh, I’ll guard with my life what you’ve revealed to me, guard it now, guard it ever ... I cherish your commandments oh, how I love them! — relishing every fragment of your counsel.” If you find yourself leaning toward sin, head for God’s Word. You can depend on it. If it’s athlete’s foot or ringaround-the-collar, better check your furnace filter. Rhonda Rhea is a radio personality and a conference speaker across North America. She is a wife, mother, and author of several fun and fruitful books. Look for her newest book, ‘Whatseover Things Are Lovely,’ in stores now. Find out more at www.RhondaRhea.org.

Freedom In Forgiveness by Dr. Charles F. Stanley

s there any sin too big for forgiveness? The Bible tells us that if we seek God’s forgiveness through confession of our wrong doing, then “He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (l John 1:9). God is greater than any sin, and His love for s Dr. Charles F. Stanley us is unconditional and eternal. Our salvation is totally through the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ on our behalf. Sadly, many people fail to realize this and go through life feeling unforgiven. Even though forgiveness has been bestowed, they struggle with guilt and a sense of inadequacy because of something that happened years ago. God’s ultimate desire for us is that we would experience the freedom which comes from accepting His pardon and grace. If your thoughts are troubled by memories of past sin, then you know how difficult it is to enjoy life to the fullest. Much of the depression that plagues our society comes from the crushing weight of guilt. But once you confess your sin to God, He forgives you and restores your fellowship with Him. To continue feeling unforgiven is self-defeating. God has wiped away your sin; He remembers it no more (Isaiah 43:25). If you have confessed to God and repented, you are the only one who can resurrect the memory of that sin. One of the best ways I have found to put an end to such troublesome thoughts is to write out a confession to God — sign it and date it. Then go through the following Scriptures concerning His forgiveness: Psalm 86:5, Psalm 103:2-4, Micah

7:18, Daniel 9:9, 1 John 1:9, and Hebrews 8:12. Write out each verse alongside your confession. Once you have completed the project, read over what you have written, and consider what God has to say about you and your sin. Then across the page in big, bold letters write, “Forgiven by God because of His Son’s love and death at Calvary.” Any time thoughts from your past arise, take out your paper and pray, “Based on the death of Christ for my sins, I stand forgiven for eternity before God. I refuse to accept Satan’s lies. I refuse any attempt to cause me to doubt what Christ has done for me. His death is sufficient payment for my transgressions — I am accepted and loved by God.” Many people think they have liberty because no one questions their activities or hinders their travel, and yet they are enslaved by all kinds of bondage. Anger, stress, workaholism, bitterness, unforgiveness, depression, anxiety, and fear can imprison anyone.

True freedom has more to do with the state of our souls than the positions we hold in society. While a country can experience liberty won on the battlefield, no nation is free until its people are free. And no person is free unless he or she is free on the inside. Far too many think they must “perform” in order to keep their right standing before God. They assume that to ensure their salvation, they must read the Bible, pray, give, and help others. The truth is, there is only one way for genuine liberation to happen: As John 8:36 says, “If (Jesus Christ) makes you free, you will be free indeed.” Consider Paul’s words from Galatians 5:1: “It was for

freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.” To understand Jesus’ mission of liberating everyone who follows Him, we must know what freedom means. It is commonly defined as “liberty from any type of enslavement” or “the opportunity and privilege to pursue one’s desires and life goals without restraint or coercion from someone else.” In today’s world, people take pride in self-sufficiency and independence. To them, being “free” means having control of their life, and no one can tell them what to do or how to do it. But true freedom has more to do with the state of our souls than the positions we hold in society. The sad truth is, without Christ we as humans are free only to rely on our own efforts to liberate ourselves from internal bondage — and that isn’t freedom at all. There is no way to experience spiritual freedom apart from God. The Bible’s book of Romans opens with Paul identifying himself as “a bond-servant of Christ Jesus.” Therein lies the secret: the only way to be genuinely free is to fully surrender your life to the Son of God — to go wherever He leads and do whatever He desires. He came to set us free from the bondage of sin. You cannot be free apart from the liberty that comes in total surrender to Christ. Once you know Jesus as Saviour and Master of your life, protect the freedom God has given you. Use this liberty to live a godly life through the power of the Holy Spirit living inside you — we are never truly free until the grace, goodness, and mercy of God become a reality in our personal experience. Dr. Charles F. Stanely, author of more than 30 books, is the pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta, GA, and founder of In Touch Ministries. In Touch programming is available in Canada on television and radio. For broadcast details, visit www.intoucanada.org. Article courtesy of In Touch Ministries of Canada ©2011.

Living Light News - September/October 2011

photo by Morris Chirka Photography

Reason TO

RISE

by Andrea Dobbe

Most kids don’t want to go to school. Yet, a program with a pancake aroma is enticing them to come. It’s called Breakfast Club. The Fusion Youth and Community Society of Canada — “a non-denominational Christian organization that provides activities for families” — runs the Club, which provides a free breakfast for kids. The program runs from September-June at Westmount, Westlawn, and Britannia Junior High School, as well as Jasper Place High School. “Kids at these schools are hungry. Some don’t have supper, they don’t have lunch, and they don’t have breakfast. A lot of these kids don’t know their dads. Their moms are on drugs. Their dad’s in jail, so there’s lots of brokenness and life challenges,” says Fusion and Breakfast Club Coordinator Jocelyn Hansen. Neil Peppler, a volunteer who mentors kids at Breakfast Club each morning, can relate to students. “When I was 19, I was struggling in school. I graduated in June 2000, but I barely squeaked through,” says the grocery warehouse worker, who started volunteering three years ago. “Following graduation I was upgrading my marks trying to get into university and

struggling to find motivation. A dark cloud was over my head all the time … and I was not open with people or willing to step outside of my comfort zone.” However, when a friend almost overdosed on drugs and Peppler, now 29, didn’t know what to do, his family was there to support him and he sensed God’s presence. “I saw God working in the situation,” says Peppler, who accepted Jesus Christ into his life as a child, but learned to trust God as an adult. “In some ways junior high or high school feels like yesterday. I grew up in a stable, loving, family. I can’t imagine what it must be like for some of these kids. For me [Breakfast

“Kids at these schools are

hungry. ”

Club] means a lot … because of opportunities to steer kids in the right path and to show Jesus’ love to them,” says Peppler, who helps with Breakfast Club at every school while still working fulltime. “I want the kids to know whatever the struggle, no matter how hard it is, no matter

Jocelyn Hansen, Fusion’s Breakfast Club Director, and volunteers Terry Teibe (left) and Neil Peppler are helping to provide a free meal and a safe place for kids to come during the school year.

how tall the mountain is, it’s not too big for God. God can heal whatever pain is in their life,” he says. Breakfast Club started six years ago at Britannia Junior High. Since then the program has expanded to other schools. The Clubs run once a week from 7-9 a.m. and will start the second week of September. Any student is welcome, and each school has a specific day for the ministry. Four to 10 volunteers at each school serve the 40-70 students who come. “Many of our volunteers are seniors from different churches. They hear about [the Club] and want to come and cook pancakes, eggs, French toast, muffins, and even teach the kids how to cook if they want,” Hansen says. One of the volunteers, Terry Teibe, who attends Gospel Centre Pentecostal Church, has been helping out since 2009 at Westlawn Junior High. “School sometimes for kids is

deadly … [Breakfast Club] provides a safe environment, so when [kids] come in they don’t feel threatened,” says the mother of three and grandmother of five. Twelve-year-old Cassandra Thurston says, “[Breakfast Club] is awesome! If someone tried to tie me to a chair so that I couldn’t come, I would scoot my chair the entire way to come!” Jade Atkinson, also 12, adds, “All the volunteers that come here are pretty nice … they do anything.” The program is proving to be invaluable for students. Hansen says research done at Westlawn Junior High School reveals Breakfast Club days “have the highest attendance, the most amount of homework done, the least amount of people in the principal’s office, and the least amount of bullying in the hallways.” Hansen adds, “on the days Breakfast Club runs, the whole culture of the school is impacted … we know that’s God working.”

Living Light News - September/October 2011

1teen 0 transformation Years Of

by Lynetta L. Smith

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came when he began to pray. “I told myself, if this is real, if I call unto Him, He should respond in a real way,” he says. Hradoway wasn’t disappointed. Soon after, he asked Bekecs to be baptized and began volunteering in the youth centre. “Once I came to know Christ, giving back to other people took off even more,” he says. Now 19, he works at YFC part-time and hopes for a fulltime position soon. He splits duties between Minus Negative and Love Works, which provides practical assistance to impoverished countries. In July, Hradoway and Bekecs worked with a group of teens in Burundi, Africa for three weeks. “We’re trying to get kids to make a difference and see outside their own bubble of North American society,” he explains. Hradoway and others continue to impact local teens, like 18-year-old Jennifer Pothier, who prayed with a YFC worker in school when she was suicidal. She made the decision to become a Christian on Good Friday, 2009. Her first experience with Serving the Homeless changed her perspective. “After we got back from the inner city … I laid on the floor and started crying because I felt so selfish … I think that day, I saw God on the street corner,” she says. “Like every Christian, I have ups and downs, but since being involved with Youth For Christ, I am held accountable by people who love me, and I know who to come to when I need prayer … When I grow up, I want to be to youth what the workers at YFC have been to me.”

“People just lo ve accepted me d and for who I was .”

It seems teens have a reputation of focusing on themselves, but one organization is helping counter that image. Inner City Serving the Homeless celebrated its 10th anniversary in April. It’s part of Minus Negative, a Youth For Christ (YFC) ministry serving in schools, hosting concerts, and providing opportunities for teens to help those in need. “We had a bunch of huge birthday cakes we shared with the homeless right on the street in celebration; it was a beautiful thing to see God’s faithfulness through all these years,” says James Bekecs, Minus Negative program director. Every Tuesday, students serve food, drinks, blankets, and clothing to the homeless. “It gives teens the chance to make a real difference ... get out of their comfort zones and see the reality the streets can bring,” says Bekecs. Bekecs, now 27, was searching for a concert venue for his youth group in 2006 when he met Bill Rice, a worker with Minus Negative. “After getting to know me, Bill saw my heart for Christ and passion for youth, and asked me to pray about coming on staff with YFC,” Bekecs says. He now works there fulltime. As a child, Bekecs’ mother took him to help in soup kitchens, where he learned about Jesus Christ and began a personal relationship with Him. In high school, he

suffered from depression. After eight months, God gave him a vision. “I saw myself in a dark pit filled with everything I had ever felt during those months. I looked up and saw Jesus standing there. He didn’t say anything, but He bent down and extended His hand … I instantly grabbed [it] and He lifted me out of the pit.” As a YFC worker, Bekecs met Jason Hradoway, a grade 10 student who grew up in a non-Christian home. Through his relationship with Bekecs, Hradoway became a part of YFC. “People just loved and accepted me for who I was. They never preached to me or [said] ‘you need to believe to hang out with us,’ ” he recalls. At first he didn’t believe in God. In fact, he told Bekecs he planned to read the Bible and the satanic bible to get both sides. “I never ended up getting my hand on a satanic bible,” he says, “but I was open to learning.” His behaviour was that of a troubled teen. “I was doing everything Jesus taught us not to do,” he says. The tipping point

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Youth for Christ Minus Negative program director James Bekecs, right, Jennifer Pothier, and Jason Hradoway celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the inner city ministry helping transform lives.

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Single Parents by Elisabeth Handley Nelly Samayoa was a single mother of three and expecting her fourth in November 2010 when she started attending Calvary Community Church. She recalls filling out a card asking for prayer because she knew she was going to need it, but wasn’t expecting a call from Michelle Yarmuch, coordinator of the single parent support group The Kids & I. “The first thing that came to my mind was I wasn’t going to fit in,” says Samayoa, 31. “I’m a bit shy so I thought it was going to be really difficult for me and my kids. What kept me going was the love that I felt the first day. You could tell that it was a pure love, not just some fake love they were showing for the moment.” The Kids & I began in 1995 when the people attending Calvary Community felt God encouraging them to reach out to single parents in a big way. Not just with a Bible study, but a ministry including dinner, transportation, childcare, and practical resources like clothing and budgeting classes – all offered at the cost of $1 per family. At their first meeting they had six families. At their second they had 20. As kids got older, The Kids & I incorporated a youth program.

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The kiss of the sun for pardon, The song of the birds for mirth, One is nearer God’s heart in a garden Than anywhere else on earth. ~Dorothy Frances Gurney, “Garden Thoughts” As the days grow shorter, nights grow longer. Temperatures fall, frost lingers. A sudden freeze finishes the bright coloured annuals that bloomed in your garden. Fresh vegetables are only a memory. Soon, snow will cover the ground. Don’t let old man winter catch you unprepared. You can close the growing season by “putting your garden to bed.” Here are some tips for preparing your garden, protecting tender bulbs, and saving seeds for next year’s blooms and food.

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For safeguarding plants, think “mulch” – loads of mulch. Often called “black gold” by gardeners, this is

especially important for recent plantings. Hopefully, you saved summer grass clippings by piling them up and rotating with a turning fork weekly. If not, run your lawn mower over fallen leaves. Rake and cover plants with approximately 10 inches of mulch. Pine needles are another source. Leaves and grass clippings are nature’s way of using resources God provides. Savings come two ways: they are free, and they save valuable landfill space.

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Perennials – the mainstay of the garden, need attention before winter. Tidy the edges of borders, cut back plants, and remove old stems and leaves. Now’s a good time to divide and replant overgrown perennials that have finished flowering. Or, an excellent time to share extra plants with friends. As outdoor-flowering chrysanthemums, phlox, and other perennials become dormant, lift root clumps and store in boxes of old soil in a frost-free place. Use these parent plants for new cuttings next spring.

DIG IT UP

What to do with those expensive bulbs that added splashes of colour to your summer garden, such as caladiums, elephant ears, and canna lilies? Instead of purchasing new bulbs or tubers next spring, bring them indoors. These bulbs have grown and are larger than when first planted. Before the ground freezes, cut stalks and carefully dig and lift bulbs. Clean and store in sand, peat, or sphagnum moss in a frost-free, dark place – such as a basement. Check occasionally for signs of mold. Spray with an approved fungicide if needed. If withering, soak bulbs in warm water overnight and return to holding area. Now they’re ready to replant next spring.

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Remove leftover summer annuals from porch pots and yard. Pull up vegetables, such as vines, stalks, and other plants. Removing roots insures workable soil for next summer’s garden. Run through a shredder for compost. Avoid composting any plants that are diseased or

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by Kim Perrone Acknowledging family history often brings to mind family trees, timelines, and, of course, wacky relatives. However, any night your family gathers to watch movies, play games, or simply visit becomes history in the making. Why not plan a special evening to celebrate that history? Set a date to try one or more of the following activities for nostalgic family fun.

Show and Tell

Sure, you took umpteen videos and photos of the kids as babies, and perhaps still do. The question is, how often do you view them now? Pop some corn and hold a movie night starring the lot of you. You’ll be surprised how many stories and facts come back to you. Relay those tidbits to the kids! Show images of your wedding and talk about that day. How did you feel? Invite grandparents or cousins over with their favourite video segments and photos. If you have older living relatives, videotape them telling family stories. Have the kids ask questions on camera and suddenly you have an heirloom piece of history for their children to view one day.

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Plan a celebration of a living relative’s life, or of one who has passed on. Eat their favourite foods, play their preferred music and games. Teach the kids about the relative’s country, province, or neighbourhood of origin. Share photos and/or any items that tell of the person’s life. Talk about why this person is or was so special. If you are celebrating a living relative, invite them to wear a funny hat all night. Write them a song or poem or present them with an award. Who wouldn’t want to be named “Best-Dressed Uncle in Smith History,” or ‘‘Wildest Storyteller of the Jones Dynasty?”

Recipes for Reminiscing

Prepare and enjoy recipes from your family’s culinary history. Whether you whip up greatgreat-great-grandma’s chicken pot pie or Dad’s yummy lasagne, work as a family and eat together. Compile a family recipe book with the kids. It can look homemade with handwritten or printed out pages laid out scrapbook style, or rather professional if you use a cookbook software program or upload pages to an Internet printing service such as Lulu.com. Make a bunch of copies and you have meaningful gifts on hand.

Artistic Ancestry

Frame the evening around art. Scrapbooking is a creative way to document your family’s life together, but plan ahead. Days before history night, collect a pile of photos from doubles, digital files, or those pictures that never made it into albums. Buy a blank scrapbook or fashion your own with a binder and acid-free pages. Gather stickers, photo-safe glue, interesting paper or fabric scraps, rubber stamps, markers, etc. No matter how simple or extravagant your vision is, visit scrapbook.lifetips.com or scrapwow.com for hundreds of tips. Keep in mind that the process matters more than the outcome. Let young children participate without worrying that the book will look like they did it! Another method for turning the pages of time is to edit and design an annual family newsletter. Include everyone in writing articles. Mail it out to family and friends. Save

copies in a binder to refer back to important events year after year. Alternately, develop a family crest. Cut out a big shield from cardboard, split it into sections and draw objects that symbolize your family. As well, design a family flag on anything from paper to canvas.

Moment in Time

Preserve the point in history that your family is experiencing now in a time capsule! Simply ask everyone to think about what’s important to them now. In a container (it could even be a box) place objects that define each person as well as notes, newspaper clippings, photos, future goals, and/or letters to each other. Seal the box and choose an occasion years from now (a college graduation, anniversary, or holiday) to open it together. That action — planning to gather years later — reinforces the family bond and the gratitude we show toward God for blessing us with each other (and our wacky relatives).

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With Me! Unified parents promote family peace

by Kim Perrone

Dad demands stellar grades. Mom gives “the poor kid” a break. Mom implores kids to tidy. Dad thinks matching socks are overrated. Rarely do parents agree on all aspects of parenting. However, teamwork can work wonders when raising children.

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Differences in parenting style are not a reason to despair. In fact, Alyson Schafer (alyson.ca), one of Canada’s leading parenting experts, believes you should expect parenting differences, rather than presume you and your spouse must be on the same page. It’s important to understand why your spouse has parenting opinions conflicting with your ideals. Childhood experiences (good and bad) formulate our adult opinions and that doesn’t always change because we grow up, get married, and live with someone else. Mom might believe children must chip in with chores because she grew up in a large family, while a father raised with a maid might not see the importance of kids learning to wash dishes. As a couple, analyze whether past experiences should or should not influence your parenting today.

BALANCING ACT

Parenting is about striking a balance. Just as hot and cold make warm, differences in parenting styles can teach kids tolerance and cooperation. Schafer believes in recognizing how one parent’s weakness might be the other parent’s strength. She explains, “If one [parent] is better at getting bedtimes to go smoothly and

another is calmer helping with homework, divide your tasks up to take advantage of those different strengths.”

UNIFIED FRONT

Most experts agree you should discuss parenting issues away from your brood. Otherwise, you can damage your unified front – a necessary tool for effective parenting. Kids are notorious for using parental indecisiveness as a reason to not take their parents seriously. Take time to consciously build your unified front. Read Partnership Parenting by Kyle and Marsha Pruett (Da Capo Press). The authors want you to focus on the “big picture” of how you raise children together. They discuss the importance of “striving to agree on who your children are, what they need and want, and how you’ll go about giving it to them.”

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your child as they deal with consequences handed out by your spouse. As a couple, make decisions about how to handle key kid issues before they arise. For example, before your kids discover video games, talk about future access. Will you allow them to play on school days or only weekends? What should your son’s curfew be during his teenage years? Such preparation places both parents in a confident position when issues crop up. You want that confidence. (You do know kids smell fear, right?)

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cooperating to put the best interest of the kids is ideal. Pick up two copies of Co-Parenting Works! Helping Your Children Thrive after Divorce (Zondervan) by Tammy Daughtry. Her goal is for parents to see how their co-parenting strategies today will effect their child’s development down the road. Most importantly, seek God’s help daily in raising your kids. While you and your partner might need to come together on things like goals, discipline, or philosophies, you can bet there is one Father who truly knows best!

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To sustain a unified front, adopt policies reflecting respect for each other. “Support the actions of the other parent,” says Schafer. For example, if your husband tells the kids to clean their rooms instead of going outdoors and they whine about missing the sunny day, don’t empathize with them. Tell them to talk to their father about it, since he made the request. Schafer believes, “Whoever starts the discipline should finish the discipline.” She offers this scenario: “If mom has applied the logical consequence of taking the child’s plate away because they got down from the table, let mom follow through. Kids don’t need two parents harping on them.” As well, experts advise you not to compensate

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Have you ever nibbled your way through the day without eating anything healthy? It’s easy to do because snacking on junk food is convenient. Grab a doughnut in the break room, hit the vending machine between meetings or buzz through the drive-thru while running errands. But that convenience has a hefty price tag. Our bodies don’t function properly when we fuel them with garbage. Healthy snacking on the run is doable with a little planning. Choose snacks that are nutritious and easy to pack. Foods that fit in a plastic zipper bag can be tossed into your purse or briefcase – now that’s convenient! The perfect snack is low-to-moderate in calories and full of nutrients. Your body needs vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to fuel the biochemical reactions that maintain health and vitality. A healthy snack also provides a burst of energy mid-morning or during that mid-afternoon slump. Try these healthy “on-the-go” snacks.

1.Bananas

This nifty fruit comes in its own package – just peel and enjoy. Bananas are high in potassium, a mineral that helps regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, blood pressure, and heartbeat. Bananas are a great source of vitamin B6 and pectin, a soluble fibre.

2.Citrus fruit: orange,tangerine,or grapefruit

Citrus fruits are easy to carry and keep well without refrigeration for a few hours. Well known for their high vitamin C content, citrus fruits also contain substances called limonoids, which may fight cancer. Peel and eat in sections to get the added benefit of fibre and the white pithy stuff, which contains some of the limonoids.

3.Raw veggies

Vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. Plus they’re crunchy, low in calories, and full of fibre, which fills you up. Skip the dressing and enjoy the fresh flavour of the veggies.

4.Apples

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Studies show apple eaters have lower risk of asthma and lung cancer. Be sure to eat the peel, which contains most of the antioxidants.

5.Popcorn

Munching on this movie theatre favourite (minus the butter) is a great way to increase your fibre intake. Three cups of popped popcorn has 3.5 grams of fibre and counts as one serving of whole grains. A recent study showed that popcorn eaters consume over 20 percent more fibre than non-popcorn eaters.

6.Nuts

Although nuts are high in fat, it’s mostly the good-for-you monounsaturated kind that helps lower blood cholesterol. Nuts are chock full of protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Both almonds and walnuts contain vitamin E, magnesium, and a tiny bit of iron. An antioxidant in walnuts called ellagic acid may even fight cancer.

7.Red or purple grapes

Dark-coloured grapes contain a compound called resveratrol that fights cancer and the effects of aging. Grapes also contain antioxidants, helping protect against heart disease and the damaging effects of environmental pollutants.

8.Whole grain cereals

When choosing a dry cereal, look for whole grain, low sugar, and high fibre. Read the side panel to be sure a whole grain, such as oats or 100 percent whole wheat, is the first ingredient listed. The insoluble fibre found in whole grain cereals promotes regularity and helps prevent colon cancer.

9.Whole grain crackers with peanut butter

Skip the prepackaged ones and make your own. Natural peanut butter is best because it contains no added oils or sugar. Look for whole grain crackers that say “0 grams trans fat” on the nutrition label and have no hydrogenated fats in the ingredients list.

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ost people plan to retire and look forward to it. But Chick-fil-A’s founder, S. Truett Cathy has no such plan – despite celebrating his 90th birthday last March. “I’m planning to be here forever,” he recently commented to the Atlanta Constitution. “But I know at sometime point, I’ll probably have to give it up.” Whenever the enterprising restaurateur turns over his company’s reins, Cathy will leave an outstanding entrepreneurial and humanitarian legacy. Since its establishment as a fast-food chain in 1967, Chick-fil-A – home of the original chicken sandwich – has expanded to over 1,500 locations in 39 of the 50 United States plus Washington D.C. The franchise generates annual sales of more than

$3.5 billion, and Forbes Magazine estimates Cathy’s wealth in excess of $1.8 billion. The numbers alone don’t tell the entire story, however. Cathy’s devotion to God, charitable works, and people-centred management style make him unique in the cutthroat corporate world. “There’s really no difference between Biblical principles and business principles,” Cathy says. “The Bible, which is a road map, tells a lot about how to operate a restaurant.” Refusing to open Chick-fil-A franchises on Sunday serves as one of the businessman’s most visible Christian values. Over the past four decades, countless developers have offered Cathy astronomical sums to stray from this policy, but the longtime Southern Baptist refuses to compromise his beliefs. “Whether you go to church or not, everybody enjoys having Sunday off,” he tells Living Light News. “I’ve been doing it for [63] years and don’t

intend to change.” Because of this non-negotiable corporate tenet, Chick-fil-A has remained a privately held company. Despite the lack of public capital, Cathy believes the close-knit ownership group provides his company an advantage in the competitive marketplace. “One thing that helps us attract the cream of the crop of young people (as employees) is that we’re closed on Sunday,” he says. “We’re still a private company so we’re permitted to do a lot of things we couldn’t do if we were a public company.” Rags-to-riches best describes Cathy’s ascent to the world of fast food franchising. Raised in rural southern Georgia during the Great Depression, he spent much of his youth assisting his mother in running a boarding house. The harsh economic conditions turned Cathy’s father bitter. But his mother, Lilla Kimbell Cathy, nurtured and guided her son into manhood and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Making Your Mate Feel Loved by Dr. Greg Smalley Do you ever do something you feel is loving for your mate, but he or she does not respond in a positive manner? One day, a well-meaning husband ran into this same frustration. The man wanted to do something special for his wife so he left work early and bought his wife some flowers, candy, and a card. When he arrived home, with great anticipation, he presented the gifts and exclaimed, “Hi honey! I love you so much!” Immediately his wife started crying. “Everything’s gone wrong today,” she explained sobbing. “The baby’s grouchy, the dishwasher won’t work. And now you come home drunk!” As illustrated by the wife’s reaction, sometimes we can do things for our mate to demonstrate our love, but it’s not what they need. Many of us understand what we need to feel loved. However, what we may need isn’t necessarily what our mate requires. For example, my wife Erin likes me to compliment her appearance. On the other hand, if

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We have a tendency to demonstrate our love in the same manner that we like to receive it. to notice her appearance. This is a common problem couples face: we have a tendency to demonstrate our love in the same manner that we like to receive it. The problem is our mate may need something totally different than what we may provide. One important factor in marital satisfaction is

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lost, but now I am found,” he sings. “Was blind, but now I see.” Because of his relationship with Jesus, Milsap knows his blindness is temporary. “I don’t see here … but I will see on the other side. I know I’ll get to see,” he told The 700 Club. “I know I’ll get to walk those golden streets … and I’ll get to see the Lord.”

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He calls himself a crossover artist, but for his 29th and latest album, Ronnie Milsap has returned to his country roots. Capable of delivering country, blues, gospel, soul, R&B, or rock & roll, the versatile vocalist’s Country Again is his first country-oriented offering in six years. “I came to town to sing country music,” Milsap says. “And when left to my own devices, around the house, it’s what I love to sing. It all dates back to my roots in North Carolina, and it’s in my blood.” Making good music is definitely in Milsap’s blood; he’s won six Grammy awards, eight Country Music Association (CMA) awards and four Academy of Country Music (ACM) honours. The Robbinsville, N.C. native has also sat atop the country charts 40 times, trailing only George Straight and Conway Twitty. Yet it’s a career that almost never was. Instead of a recording artist, the now 68-yearold set out to become a lawyer after his teachers at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh recommended it. Blind from birth, Milsap had attended the school since age six and excelled academically. “I was one of those crazy guys who actually loved school, and I still feel that way today,” he told Christianity Today. “Education is the way to the future. By the time I was out of high school, I was typing 140 words a minute!” Milsap never got a chance to put those typing skills to professional use, however. Instead, his career drastically altered course at a Ray Charles concert in Atlanta. Backstage passes in hand, the aspiring lawyer planned to ask Charles for some advice – should the college student follow his teacher’s advice into the courtroom or his heart onto the stage? For Milsap possessed talent in more than just political science. Music was his first love – something he inherited from his grandparents. They raised their grandson since infancy, unfailingly listening to the Grand Ole Opry and attending church every weekend. Between the radio and church services, the youngster learned he could rapidly memorize music. At Governor Morehead, Milsap continued his musical journey, learning violin and piano. He

eventually racked up 12 years of classical music studies, and even formed a rock band in high school named The Apparitions. He wanted to be a musician, but his instructors discouraged him. “They said, ‘You can’t do that, because typically as a blind musician you will fail. You’ll wind up out on the street and become a liability to the state,’ ” he explained to Christianity Today. Milsap explained it all to Charles. Gesturing toward a piano, Charles asked him to play. He obliged, performing three songs. “He said, ‘Well, son, you can be a lawyer if want to, but you have a lot of music in your heart and if I were you, I’d follow what my heart tells me to do,’ ” he told The 700 Club. “I felt like that was an endorsement from Ray Charles, and I started looking around that summer for opportunities to play.” Milsap found plenty. After leaving college to pursue music fulltime, he signed with Scepter Records in 1965 and Warner Brothers in 1971. Though he enjoyed only moderate success there, he worked with artists like Charles, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, and Elvis Presley. His real breakthrough came after meeting country star Charley Pride, who encouraged him to move to Nashville and pursue a country career. Milsap took that advice, signing with RCA Records in 1973. By the next year, he had his first Grammy for the Kris Kristofferson-penned, “Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends.” “Everybody said I was an overnight success,” Milsap says. “But that was a long, long night.” From there, the hits and accolades piled up. During a three-year period in the 1970s, Milsap churned out seven chart-topping singles in a row, including the Grammy-winning “(I’m A) Stand By My Woman Man.” In the 1980s, his style switched gears toward pop and rock, scoring him 11 No. 1 songs including simultaneous successes on country, pop, and adult contemporary charts. By then, he was already a member of his beloved Grand Ole Opry. “I’m a singer, not a vocal stylist,” he wrote in his autobiography, Almost Like a Song. “My breathing is correct; my enunciation is precise. Because of that, I can sing anybody’s music.” One genre of music, however,

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Ah, the 1990s. Known as the information age, it was the decade that saw the Internet go mainstream. Pop culture also continued trends from the 1980s with big hair, bright colours and jean jackets. It seems so long ago, yet it was 1994 when the band Burlap To Cashmere first debuted. After signing with a label in 1998, they released both a studio album and a live disc in the same year. Shortly after, they went separate ways working on solo material. Thirteen years since their first (and only) studio album, Burlap To Cashmere has returned with brand new material. Self titled, the album feels like the band never left. Back is the folk-meets-pop sound we once loved from the group. Songs such as “Build A Wall” and “Hey Man” are a little more gritty with their fast acoustic guitar strumming, meanwhile “Tonight” or “Love Reclaims The Atmosphere” drop the tempo for a ballad. Known for their great storytelling, “Live In A Van” continues this legacy by making it feel like you’re reading a book due to its details. With a Latin-inspired, folk-pop sound reminiscent to Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Cat Stevens, and even Simon & Garfunkel, Burlap To Cashmere is a very welcomed return. Pick this one up. DOWNHERE On The Altar Of Love downhere.com Review by Josh McConnell Canada may be the true north strong and free, but it’s also an excellent source for quality music. Case in point: pop rockers downhere who, despite first having a not-as-exciting debut album, exploded with their sophomore disc So Much For Substitutes. Since then, there seems to be no signs of the band slowing down with Juno Awards, Dove Awards and multiple “side” albums in between official studio discs. Now after three years, downhere is back with their fifth album. Titled On The Altar Of Love, the 12-track disc boasts over 46 minutes of music and continues the success of downhere. The band’s trademark dual vocalists are present, with the Freddie Mercury-esque Marc Martel and the raspy Jason Germain playing off each other perfectly, creating another winner. The contrasting pair has always been the band’s bread and butter, especially when combined with the upbeat and infectious pop-rock melodies. That being said, some Folk/Americana influences also find their way into the mix, which is a welcomed addition. Pop-rock fans, particularly those of Queen or even Mumford & Sons (thanks to the newfound Americana elements), should consider checking this one out.

going down as easy as a mocha frappacino. The journey-themed project is diverse and well-written, some of the tracks going so far as to evoke the rhythms of a long distance car ride (the atmospheric “Rain” almost gives a sense of the wipers’ monotonous back beats). The soulful title track actually opens with the recurring ping of a seat-belt reminder before quiet jazz chords lay out Owens’ journey into R&B praise. There’s still plenty of Owens’ signature pop sweetness (the truth-driven “Better Off” and jazzy “Before You Fly”) but she also mixes things up a bit, injecting a gospel flair with the buzzy “Lay It Down” and even slowing down and adding strings to the Stevie Wonder classic “Higher Ground.” I always appreciate when artists stretch out, take a few chances, but it’s especially sweet when one of Owens’ caliber wanders off the beaten path. And don’t miss “Better That Way,” a cleverly playful torch song written to a distant celebrity. It’s a joy to Get In when the driver’s having this much fun. JASON GRAY A Way To See in the Dark jasongraymusic.com Review by Kevan Breitinger Jason Gray, a 2010 ASCAP award winner and tour mate to Sara Groves, Third Day, and tobyMac, releases his third studio album and it’s everything you’d expect from the well-respected songwriter, known for his willingness to open a vein for his craft. Many of these sparkling lyrics, razor-sharp and insightful, deal with fear, its many tentacles, and the sanctuary we find in the heart of God. The opening first single, “Remind Me Of Who I Am,” a quiet pop track, prompts Christians to remember their standing and security: “I’m the one you love/ that will be enough.” Many songs are similar in temperament: mellow guitar-driven pop, heavy on the lyrical potency, but each one is distinguished by richly layered vocals, big drum textures, or other pristine arrangement facets. The real delight comes, as always, in Gray’s ability to address the human condition with brave accessibility, giving up, literally, a way to see in the dark. My favourite tracks include “No Thief Like Fear,” with its rowdy intensity and soaring bridge, and the warm acoustic “Without Running Away,” notable for its eastern vibe and encouraging message to keep on walking toward love, without letting fear or pain drive you away. Introspective but still energetic, this one lights up the night. MAT KEARNEY Young Love matkearney.com Review by Kevan Breitinger Mat Kearney’s first three albums showed up on numerous popular TV shows (30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, The Hills, among others) as well as landing him four Top 20 hits, and tours with Sheryl Crow and John Mayer, all of which qualify as impressive credits. However, most intriguing to me in the case of Young Love, his fourth album, is the fact that Kearney found lyrical inspiration in the conversations enjoyed while driving a Nashville cab for several years. His quirky mix of hip-hop beats and acoustic soul-pop provide the perfect bed for his strong story-telling chops, first nabbing

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The new Spy Kids movie, All The Time In the the Armageddon Device and is working with World, breathes some new life into the franchise Tick Tock, who has escaped from jail. by hiring Ricky Gervais and a new cast to She doesn’t realize, however, that Timekeeper provide laughs and creating a clever plot with is after a scarlet medallion and necklace an inventive ending. Marissa gave Rebecca, which can stop the The story opens with Jessica Alba as Marissa Armageddon Device from stealing time from Wilson, the aunt of spy the whole world. kids Carmen and Juni Rebecca and her Cortez, who are all grown twin brother, Cecil, are up now. forced to put aside their Marissa is pregnant bickering and work but she’s carrying out together to help their one last mission as a stepmom. They get help spy — catching Tick from their aunt, Carmen, Tock, a villain who’s who wants to revive the stolen the key to the Spy Kids Division. Armageddon device, Everything leads to which can steal time. an ingenious ending Rebecca and her twin brother, Cecil, Despite her condition, teaching parents and must put aside their differences to help Marissa is able to capture children to appreciate their mom. Tick Tock and put him the time they have to behind bars. Since she’s retiring, Marissa has not spend with one another. told her new husband, Wilbur, a widower with Spy Kids 4 is fantastic fun. It brings back two young twin children, that she was a spy. the now grown-up Spy Kids from the first One year later, Marissa is coping with their three movies, played by Alexa Vega and new baby and the fact that her stepdaughter, Darryl Sabara. Rebecca, resents her and is always treating her Meanwhile, it introduces a whole new set terribly. Meanwhile, Wilbur is busy with his of characters to entertain viewers. Perhaps the new reality show as a spy-hunting television funniest is Ricky Gervais, who plays the voice reporter. He still doesn’t know his wife used to of the new mother’s dog, who’s really a robot. be a spy herself. Filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, the creator of Marissa is suddenly called back into action the Spy Kids franchise, reinvents his series by when another villain, called Timekeeper, steals adding some new gags and gadgets.

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PROJECT DAD by Todd Cartmell Clinical psychologist and father of two boys, Todd Cartmell offers a fresh approach to the typical parenting book. Project Dad is a blueprint to help any dad become the best father their kids could ask for. His humourous and personal style along with his professional insight makes this an enjoyable yet informative book to read. Cartmell’s five key areas essential for becoming a great dad are: how you look at, talk to, connect with, act toward, and lead your children. The author gives point by point steps to creating a warmer communication style and responding to sibling aggravation. He gives practical suggestions for changing the way readers respond to their children as a referee to becoming their coach and bringing out the greatness in kids. Cartmell provides ideas for seeing and encouraging the special abilities, passions, and personality traits children possess. Each chapter includes a summary of key points and a useful list of “to dos” to help put Cartmell’s practical advice into action. Project Dad is a valuable resource for any parent. Reviewed by Cynthia Dobroskay

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EventsCalendar Special Events

Fall Family Carnival Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-3p.m., North Pointe Community Church, 14025-167 Ave., Edm. Games, prizes, face painting, horseback rides, petting zoo, candy floss, and hot dogs. Everything is free, everyone welcome – fun for the whole family. For more info visit northpointechurch.ca, or call 780-452-9737. Christian School Golf Tournament Sept. 10, Sandpiper Golf and Country Club, 26029 Meadowview Dr., Sturgeon County, St. Albert. Enjoy golf, fellowship, food, and refreshments while raising significant funds for Edmonton Christian Schools. 4 Chances to win $10,000 cash. Take the free putting challenge for a chance at a valuable prize. Proceeds to the West playground. To register visit edmchristian.net or call 780-476-6281. Standing With Israel Sept. 11, 6 p.m., Fantasyland Hotel, West Edm. Mall, Edm. A historic gathering of Christians and Jews, standing up for Israel, and thanking Prime Minister Stephen Harper for his strong support for Israel. Pastor John Hagee will deliver a brief video message specifically for this special event. For more info call Peter at 780-243-7000 or Rabbi Daniel at 780-488-2840.

Clothing Plus More Giveaway Day Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-1p.m., Beulah Alliance Church, 17504-98 A Ave., Edm. Previously loved clothing, shoes and miscellaneous household items for free. Bring your own bags. Harvest Seniors Luncheon Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Albert Alliance Church (west of Wal-Mart on Villeneuve Rd.). Music provided by country music artist Saler Reins (Mgr. of Sorrentino’s Compassion House). Tickets: $10 and include lunch, entertainment, a table quiz, and door prizes. For more info or for tickets call Dawne at 780-459-6553 or Leslie at 780-458-5335. Missions Fest Fundraiser Sept. 24, 6-9 p.m., West Edm. Christian Assembly, 6315-199 St., Edm. A great evening featuring singing in many languages, a silent auction and a dynamic message from our guest speaker, Wagdi Iskander. No charge; free-will offering will be taken.

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Primetimers Monthly luncheon meeting, Nor th Pointe Community Church, 14025-167 Ave., Edm. This group is for adults (couples and singles) 65+. Special music & guest speaker. Cost: $9. For more info

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Music & Drama

Paul Brandt and High Valley Concert Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m., Winspear Centre, 9720-102 Ave., Edm. A fundraising concert for the victims of the Slave Lake fire disaster. Tickets: $51-$101 (plus service charge). For tickets visit winspearcentre.com. For info on performers, visit highvalleymusic.com or paulbrandt.com. tobyMac Oct. 15, 7 p.m., Evangel Assembly, 4461-50 St., Edm. tobyMac ranks among the most successful artists in Christian music history in terms of radio success, sales power (2 million albums in his solo career), and critical acclaim. With special guest: Jamie Grace. Tickets: $28-$30. For tickets, go to uniteinworship.com.

Classes/Seminars

Alpha Course Thursdays, starting Sept. 15 (10 weeks), 6 p.m., Gospel Centre Church, 9945-153 St., Edm. Over 16 million people in 164 countries have come to explore the meaning of life in this 10 week course, which includes supper, a video, a small group discussion at each session, plus an amazing weekend getaway. No charge. To register, call 780-484-0085 or email lindajnrelling@hotmail.com. Jesus and Your Mental Health Sept. 16, 4-9 p.m., Sept. 17, 9

a.m.-noon, Joseph’s Storehouse, 21530-103 Ave., Edm. Seminar taught by author and psychologist Dr. Jim Friesen. Topic: Foundations of emotional health, healing for common wounds and severe trauma. Cost: $110 (scholarships available). For more info visit fathersheart.ca or call Ria at 780-986-4257. Global Leadership Summit Sept. 29-30, Ellerslie Rd. Baptist Church, 10603 Ellerslie Rd. S.W., Edm. Originates from Willow Creek Community Church near Chicago and is watched by nearly 150,000 people worldwide. Join 1,000s of Canadians committed to becoming better leaders. For prices visit growingleadership.com. Extreme Family Makeover Oct. 2, 6:30-9 p.m., Steele Heights Baptist Church, 5812-149 Ave., Edm. This seminar will inspire, motivate, and equip parents to re-establish the home as the primary place where faith is developed. For more info visit 100huntley.com, and enter “Faith at Home” under “Search All Videos.” No charge. Quantum Living Tour Oct. 14-16, Lighthouse Church, 49 Boulder Blvd., Stony Plain. Guest speakers: Dr. David van Koevering, Dr. Nick Castellano, Dr. Matt Mannino, and Greg Kurjata. No charge. For more info visit quantumlivingtour.com. Equip Leadership Training Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., North Pointe Community Church, 14025-167 Ave., Edm. Founded by

internationally-respected leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell. Dedicated to developing effective servant leaders worldwide. Cost: $50 (register before Oct. 5 for a 10% discount). For more info or to register, visit equipleadership.ca, or email Julia@equipleadership.ca.

Conferences/ Retreats

Seniors of Power Conference Sept. 16-17, Lighthouse Church, 49 Boulder Blvd., Stony Plain. With special guests: Rev. Carl Parsons, Pastor Archie Binnie, and Pastor Len Rosenfeldt. Music provided by John and Norma Broughton and Living Praise. Cost: $50. For more info visit lhpc.biz or call 780-963-3110. Upswing Children’s Conference Sept. 30-Oct. 1, West Edm. Christian Assembly, 6315-199 St., Edm. Two conferences held simultaneously, the Children’s Ministry Leadership Conference and the Kids in Ministry Conference for kids in grades 4-8. Numerous presenters, including Edmonton-based Jon Bauer (Male Vocalist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Worship Album of the Year) Tickets: $79-$89. For more info or to register visit upswing.org, or call 780-426-0018.

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