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Derek Miller, Editor

& Michelle Miller

FROM THE EDITOR/PUBLISHER

Choosing the RIGHT church home for YOU.

H ave you ever asked yourself

why do you attend the church

you’re currently attend-

ing? Many people go to cer-

tain churches because that is where their

relatives and friends attend. Some have

even been known to go because of the

“Good Choir”. Whatever your reason(s)

are or have been, the bible clearly shows us

that the “church” is not a structure or a

building, but rather a body of believers.

(Hebrews 10:25) “Let us not give up

meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let

us encourage one another.” This Bible verse emphasizes

the fact that followers of Jesus must regularly meet. So the

church (body of believers) is very important to the life of a

Christian. So choosing a church should be one of the most

important decisions that one will make in his/her life.

Your church, in many ways helps to shape who you are and

your relationship with God. That is the main reason why

this decision shouldn’t be made flippantly (lack of proper

respect or lack of seriousness). The choice is very impor-

tant and the options are many. Here are just a few things

you should really consider, the authority and Inerrancy of

the Bible, which means that all the

words in the teaching and preaching is

“God’s” word. Secondly, is it a place

that encourages you to worship. This

point almost seems too obvious to men-

tion, but the church is about worship to

God the Father. That is what we exist

for! He created us to worship him. Je-

sus makes this point clear when he is

asked by the Pharisees which command-

ment is the greatest (Matthew

22:37). Worship isn’t just about sitting

or standing through a service listening or singing songs. The

core of worship is an “intimate” communication with

God. Your church should be assisting with the connection

with God not only with the weekly Sunday service, but

throughout your life. Lastly, please make sure that your

church encourages as well as equips you to grown in disci-

pleship. A Disciple is one who is learning to live like

Christ. A healthy church is more concerned with “growing

members” (like minded individuals) than “growing num-

bers” (Hebrews 5:12) .

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06 HOW TO BECOME A

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O ver the weekend of Febru-

ary 14th, the news pre-

sented us with a sad,

frightening and disturbing

story; that of 21 Egyptian Christians

being beheaded by members of the

radical Islamic group, ISIS.

It is saddening to consider the physical

pain these men experienced as they

died, and the emotional and psycho-

logical pain their families must now

deal with, as they come to terms with

their absence from their lives.

It is frightening to consider that there

are individuals in this world, such as

the ISIS terrorists, who so easily and

callously butcher other human beings,

demonstrating some of the most wan-

ton cruelty of this age. It is also fright-

ening to consider that, according to

their own claims, they desire to come

to the United States, and carry out

similar acts of barbarism against peo-

ple like you and me.

What is disturbing about this ac-

count? Truly, what isn't, you may ask.

The manner in which these men died,

the mourning families left behind, the

blood-thirsty intentions of the terror-

ists, it's ALL quite disturbing. But,

there is something else that disturbs

me, and that is what I saw on the faces

of these martyrs for the Christian faith.

While I did not watch the video, I've

seen plenty of still shots of faces

which reflect quiet resolve, settled

conviction, and what appears to be a

prayerful attitude. I haven't heard of a

single man begging for his life, or re-

nouncing his Savior. What I saw was

powerful faith, and it disturbed me a

little.

It disturbed me because I began to

ask myself, "What have I sacrificed for

my Lord? What have I given up for the

One who gave up everything for me?"

In short, as I stare at the photos of

these men just moments before their

deaths, I wonder what my faith has

cost me. And I don't like the answer.

We Christians in the U.S. live

comfortably with a faith which we

have tailored to fit right in with the

world. We make sure we don't say the

"wrong" things, that we don't make

waves, and that we don't give anyone a

reason to dislike us, due to our Christi-

anity. We've done so for decades, now.

And, while doing so, we have not only

robbed those around us of the effects

of the salt and light of the Kingdom of

God, but we have actually made it

easier for groups like ISIS to compete

for the hearts and minds of those look-

ing for meaning. Because, in living a

"Christian-lite" life, we have not

shown them the real Christ.

A recent article has called this

atrocity committed by ISIS a "wake-up

call" for Christians. In the face of true

devotion to Christ, seen in those 21

men, will we wake up? Will we stop

living a cheap faith? Will we finally

begin to deny ourselves, take up our

(ugly) cross, and follow Jesus, despite

what it costs us?

For the sake of our towns, our

counties, our states, our nation and our

world, may God's people be the

church, again. ■

What Does Our Faith Cost Us?

by Mark Nickles

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D o you know that communication with your

child is important, no matter the age? We par-

ents can get in a rut of asking typical every day

questions about homework, ballgames, shop-

ping for school items, but it's important to engage them in

conversations as well. Dr. Kevin Leman, an expert on rais-

ing children, says, "Collaborate with them. Show a keen

interest in their thoughts and value their points of view,

opinion and tastes." It is through this dialogue that children

discover themselves. Though you may not agree with all

their thoughts and ideas, maturity usually takes care of

that. In the process of getting to vent their feelings and

thoughts, they feel their opinions matter. That is a priceless

thing to a young person trying to find their way to adult-

hood.

Children need to know someone believes in them. Dr.

Howard Hendricks, a well-known author, once said, "Our

research indicates that the reasons most men and women

never get across the threshold of success in life is that they

never had anyone to believe in them." Our children

need praise for things well done, and encour-

agement during times they feel defeated. It

is important they know it is not perfec-

tion we praise, but their willingness to

join in life. Of course, unconditional

love and acceptance is the founda-

tion for this mindset.

Faith is an important element

as we help our children mature.

Children, like adults, need to know

there is hope when things seem the

bleakest. They need to know God

loves them and they cannot do any-

thing to destroy that love, nor can

they earn it. Jesus Christ has already

paid for it. His unrelenting love changes

us into His likeness. How freeing is that

fact? It makes all the difference in life.

We pack our children's luggage every day,

for that journey they will eventually take away from us.

What are we putting in their luggage, value or filler?" When

I think of filler, I think of all the research I have done to

make sure my husband and I get good vitamins. I have

learned that cheaper brands have some of the vitamin stated

on the bottle, and then filler is added to cut cost. The filler

neither helps nor harms us. It is put there to take up space,

to fill the capsule.

Don't fill your child's life

with things of no value.

Time matters. It is being

used up every day. Regard-

less of your title at work,

your education or your pro-

fessional accomplishments,

the biggest thing you will ever

do in life is to raise another hu-

man being. Take it seriously. Then

go out and have fun doing it.

"Train up a child in the way he should go,

and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) ■

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T o pray is to bring the power of God into your wit-

ness. God has given you a testimony to tell others,

but how to use that testimony is up to God. The

only way to find out what God needs to use of

your testimony in your witness is by praying for the wisdom

to speak only the words that need to be said to bring your

conversation to the point of a choice for or against Jesus

Christ. God will lead the unbeliever's heart to acceptance of

Christ.

If we do not pray for the strength and wisdom of God

before witnessing then we will stumble in our words and

sound as if we have no idea what we are talking about. This

could leave the unbeliever more confused and skeptical

about his need for Jesus. People usually won't listen for too

long if they have to think too much; confused explanations

only add to the lack of attention in others to hear what is

being spoken. Jesus said, "Where two or three are gathered,

there I am." Praying for or with the person you are witness-

ing to will bring Jesus into the conversation where He can

now begin to guide your words and melt the heart of the

hearer. Only Jesus can bring salvation to another. By pray-

ing first, we take ourselves out of the equation to let Jesus

be in the lead. ■

by Bobby Bruno

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W e have seen a lot of controversies

emerge from the preaching of the

message that Christians must prosper.

The bible makes it clear that faith

comes by hearing, hearing by the

Word of God. This means if people

are not being taught about prosperity

they may not have the faith to pros-

per.

It takes faith to prosper. Not only

that, but the church must be relevant

in the market place. In the market

place prosperity and entrepreneurial

ability is very relevant. We are seeing

a lot of industries, companies and

cutting edge technologies being cre-

ated by people who believe in many

other things than God. People from

many other diverse religions and be-

liefs are taking centre stage and are

controlling key industries and fields

such as media etc.

This then means if Christians are

going to be key players in the global

economy they need to be taught and

trained to be prosperous. Prosperity is

more than money, it's about having

the capacity to move forward in any

field. Whilst to suggest that prosper-

ity is money only, is not wrong, but

incomplete. In its completion, pros-

perity covers the well being of a per-

son and the capacity to move for-

ward. Then prosperity in its totality

means someone's finances are inor-

der, health, spiritual state, emotional

stability etc. All the facets of a person

being in order in such a way that this

individual or organization has the

capacity to move forward into the

future.

Then if we look at money itself,

money itself is not evil. The love of

money is. Money is a tool, weapon,

defense etc. Prayer moves the heav-

enly realm and money moves the

earth. To get any job done on the

earth realm, it costs money. Travel-

ling, food etc. No major evangelism

can be done without money, those

who know about organizing crusades

know that sometimes organizing ma-

jor crusades costs anything between 6

figure and 7 figures. Yes it cost

money to spread the word.

The new trend is that many pas-

tors are building businesses and are

becoming business tycoons. I am not

referring to a pastor making money

by fleecing the flock, absolutely not!

There are preachers who are no

longer on their church's payrolls.

They have businesses that bring

money day in and day out so they

don't need to preach for money etc.

This is the ideal place to be. In Reve-

lations the bible says we are kings

and priest. Priest in the church and

kings in the market place. This means

believes must go in the market place

and manifest their kingship there by

becoming key players in all fields.

Whether its being a medical profes-

sor, athlete, engineer etc. One should

rule and reign in their area of calling.

Make your exploits in the market

place and come to the church as a

priest and give to the church as a fi-

nancial bank roller of kingdom initia-

tives etc. This facet of being a priest

includes serving the house as an

Usher, helps ministry, intercessor etc.

It's unfortunate that prosperity

has been associated with the sheep

being fleeced, I am totally against

this. People should also discern when

a minister is calling for an offering

out of the flesh and not in the spirit.

Having said that, no one can force

you to give, so give as God leads

you, the decision is always yours.

I honestly believe any person be

it a preacher or whoever is money

hungry should go to the market place

and run a business and make their

money there! Last but not least, to

say prosperity is money only, is not

wrong but incomplete!!! Prosperity is

the overall well being of a person and

their capacity to move forward ,

health, emotional, spiritual and of

course financial. ■

Why the 21st Century Church Must Preach

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Leaving The Past Behind by Zach Wood

T hese are amazing

and encouraging

words as Paul

gives a pep talk to

the church in Phi-

lippi about press-

ing on and forget-

ting the past. How

many of us have a hard time struggling

with our past and dwelling on it?

Yeah, c'mon, let me see all those

hands! Every single one of us has had

this struggle and we often continue to

struggle with the past. The enemy

loves to keep bringing up our painful

past of hurt, sorrow and mistakes. He

wants nothing more than to make us

fall in our walk with Christ and keep

us from pressing on.

All of us deal with our past and

the many things we have regretted.

There's not a one of us that doesn't

deal with this pain. It doesn't take

much to bring back memories of past

failures and disappointments. Our en-

emy is very good at bringing all that

junk back into our radar so that we

deal with it all over again. However,

Christ tells us we are special and that

He has made us new and that we can

press on and focus on the prize He has

promised to us for following Him. He

has forgiven our sins and washed us

clean, so we can focus on all that God

has waiting for us.

For myself, I deal with my past

often. And, when I do, I get down on

myself pretty hard. It's a weakness I

have and I work through it usually

daily. I have to be reminded that God

loves me and is rooting for me, unlike

the enemy, who wants nothing more

than for me to be defeated. I have to be

reminded that my past does not define

me, Jesus Christ does! He makes me

who I am. I am a new creation in Him

and that's awesome! And, so are

YOU!

I have heard this phrase many

times through my life and want to

share with you, "The next time Satan

reminds you of your past, you remind

him of his future!" Let us press on and

continue to strain toward what is

ahead. Forget the past and focus on all

He has in store for you. ■

Philippians 3:12-14

"Not that I have already obtained all this or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which

Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting

what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me

heavenward in Christ Jesus."


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When You Wonder If Your Spouse Is Saved by Abby Kelly

I married an MK. Growing up, I

knew a few PKs (preacher's

kids) who, by the time they got

to high school, threw their up-

bringing to the wind and decided to

see what they'd been missing. I'd seen

some turn their back on God and

those sacred traditions that strengthen

and support our faith. But I never

thought about how that might apply

to a missionary's kid.

I want to believe my husband is a

Christian. I want to believe that he

loves Jesus deep down in his

shrouded heart. I want to believe that

the truth so consistently planted in his

head has distilled and dripped quietly

down into his soul. But I don't know.

My husband doesn't want to pray

with me, or go to church with me, or

talk deeply about God's will for our

lives. Whatever he believes, he holds

close to the vest. When I probe him,

he evades me, uncomfortable. "I be-

lieve," is his standard answer.

Have you been there? Are you

one of the other women in the pews

each Sunday whose husband is not

hostile to her faith? He doesn't forbid

you to go or mock you when you

pray on your knees. Maybe he'll even

watch sermons online with you, but

he won't really let you or anyone else

in. Does your heart whimper with the

hurt of not knowing beyond a shadow

of a doubt that your husband, the man

you've sworn to grow old with, to

share this life with, will share eternal

life with you, too?

I spoke about this with my pastor

recently. I didn't intent to weep in his

office, or even discuss my husband.

But the fear and frustration lies so

close to the surface, it bubbled out

and over.

He leaned back in his overstuffed

chair and asked me, "What do you

pray for him?"

I spoke honestly, "I pray for him

to know God's love for him; I pray

for evidence that he knows the Lord.

I pray that his love for the Lord will

deepen our intimacy. But really truth-

fully? I've grown tired. Often, my

prayer becomes simply, 'Lord, you

know. I'm so tired of saying the same

things.'"

My pastor looked at me with

little sympathy. "Let God put the

words in your mouth." Then he

picked up his Bible and spread salve

on my wounds with God's sweet

Word:

"And I will give you a new heart,

and a new spirit I will put within you.

And I will remove the heart of stone

from your flesh and give you a heart

of flesh. And I will put my Spirit

within you, and cause you to walk in

my statutes and be careful to obey my

rules. You shall dwell in the land that

I gave to your fathers, and you shall

be my people, and I will be your

God."

Ezekiel 36:26-28

Who knew Ezekiel held the

words of promise, the fresh breath of

life for my marriage?

Since that afternoon, I've had

words. I've had all I need to continu-

ally approach my Father and say,

"You said!"

Oh, but there's more!

As I prayed for God to soften my

husband's heart, He brought me to

another promise in Job 9:4. "He is

wise in heart and mighty in strength

who has hardened himself against

him, and succeeded?"

Oh my Lord, you have said that

no one can harden himself against

you. You are wise in heart and

mighty in strength. Draw my husband

irresistibly to yourself!

I continued searching the Scrip-

tures for more to fill the gaping holes

in my prayers. Psalm 25:11-13 fed

me. "For your name's sake, O LORD,

pardon my guilt, for it is great. Who

is the man who fears the LORD? Him

will he instruct in the way that he

should choose. His soul shall abide in

well-being, and his offspring shall

inherit the land."

Without assuming that I'm guilt-

less, I paraphrased this passage for

my husband:

Oh Lord, forgive my husband's

sin, the sin of ignoring you, or giving

you anything except the highest pri-

ority in his life. Forgive him for be-

ing embarrassed of his faith in you.

But Lord, create in his heart fear, awe

and reverence of you. I want you to

direct our whole life; you promised to

instruct us as we fear you. Bind us

together in our mutual love and re-

spect and obedience to you. Lord, I

pray for our posterity. Let those who

come behind us find us faithful and

enjoy your blessings.

Does your voice blend with

mine? Do you wonder if God hears

you, if you're praying right or have

you grown weary of pleading the

same phrases for years? Have hope!

God's Word will not return void (Is.

55:11). ■


http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Ezekiel%2036.26-28

http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Job%209.4

http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%2025.11-13

http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Is.%2055.11

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Worth the

Effort!

I n our last article we dis-

cussed loving yourself and

promised we would come

back and give ideas where to

begin and how you can love

you. The first opportunity

to love you is to learn how

to say “NO”. Sometimes

we are so busy helping and doing for

others that we run out of time for us.

Why not start today carving out desig-

nated time for just you. Make a sched-

ule and ink your name on the date

and time that you have set aside. Fill

those time slots with what you want

to do and need to do for you. We at

ESTEEM tell all of our clients to sched-

ule their exercise time, meal prep time, spiritual meditation

time and entertainment time each week. If you consistently do

this it becomes easier and eventually turns into a habit.

As I have stated before and will state again, you are defi-

nitely worth the effort. Do not allow our culture and society to

cause guilt for not always doing for others and neglecting your-

self. When was the last time you went to the movies or a quick

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I want to challenge every reader to

take inventory and see if there is a

burning passion for something that

you do well. There may be some-

thing that you have specialized

knowledge about that is of great

value to many people. I like this

scripture in Deuteronomy 8:18 " It

is he that gives you power to get wealth that

he may confirm his covenant, which he swore

to your ancestors as it is today" Wow! Does

this mean we still have the power to get

wealth? Absolutely our biggest challenge is

unbelief and self doubt.

My Challenge today is for you to find some-

thing you are passionate about and create

value for others. create enough value that they

are willing to exchange currency for what you

are bringing to their lives. This can be with a

product, a service, information, or a number of

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hanced the lives of others through their prod-

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Remember it's wisdom to have at least 4 rivers

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vacation to the beach? When was the last time you

exercised and increased your energy? When was

the last time you walked downtown just to see the

new shops or enjoy the weather? We are so busy

running, going to meetings to schedule meetings,

working long hours that we forget how to enjoy life.

I am putting out a challenge and I hope you

choose to be a part of this life changing experiment.

As soon as you finish reading this article, find your

calendar and each day set aside at least 1 hour for

you. You can do different things, but plan for it.

Read a book, or start back reading your Bible, in-

crease your prayer life, meditate, walk or find an

exercise class to attend, go to the park or go to the

spa. These are just a few ideas. Choose different

things to do each day. Some days you may want

to do several things in that hour. Or better yet

you may want to just sit quietly and relax. It

would be great if you would email me at esteem-

[email protected] so I can help you with this

change. I look forward to everyone accepting

this challenge and becoming less stressed and

depressed. During this time you may find that

God has been speaking to you all the time,

you’ve just been too busy to hear Him. Until next

time….

Minister Donna Nealy, MS CFT CNC CPI

ESTEEM, A Total Transformation

336-345-3507

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[email protected]

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chusetts Lowell, said that in addition to eating a

healthy, well-balanced diet, supplements may be

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“A s a single working mother with many

gifts and talents and gifts, I never could

have imagined that God would bless me

beyond anything that I could ask or

think,” says local entrepreneur Mary Moore Harris. Her

story begins as a typical employee working at Levolor

Home Fashions as machine operator, cooking and selling

lunch and dinner plates, as well as braiding hair on the side

to make ends meet. In August of 1998, after embarking on a

seven day fast to seek God’s will for her life, a family friend

gave her an unforgettable prophetic word, “God told me to

tell you child care.”

Despite Harris’ gentle disposition and heart towards people

of all ages, she never considered a business in child care.

Pushing aside her doubts and fears, she set her mind on the

will of God and began the grueling process of starting a

child care business. During this time, Harris began to pray

for a name fitting of the vision God had given her, and

Faith and Love was the name spoken into her spirit

over and over again.

In October of 1998, Harris took a leap of faith

and turned in her two-weeks’ notice to

Levolor Home Fashions, trading in her

$12.00 an hour (40hr work week) pay-

check for one $75/ week payment to

care for Faith and Love’s very first stu-

dent, Jasmine Junious. By the end of

Harris’ first week in business, she en-

rolled two additional children and hired

Faith and Love’s very first employee,

Debra Dixon. Within two months, the

little in-home child care at 605 Wood-

row Ave. was at full enrollment capacity

on first and second shift, with a standing

waiting list for the next four years. God had

kept His promise with nothing missing and

nothing broken, but He wasn’t finished yet.

Shortly after Faith and Love in-home had become a

Five Star center, Harris received information about a child

care building that was available. She started planning to

expand her business from a home to a center. Knowing it

would be a large undertaking on her own, Harris sought out

a business partner in her cousin, who had a similar in-home

daycare. Harris states, “Even though someone else had a bid

for the building, I knew God was going to give it to us. God

told me to anoint my hands and touch all over the building

during the showing, and that’s just what I did!” Though this

may have seemed strange to any onlookers, this was just

another example of Harris’ unshakable faith. A month later,

Harris and her partner were offered the building. As God

began moving mountains on their behalf, other family mem-

bers began to offer their financial support to get the business

up and running.

On August 12th, 2003, at 809 Greens-

boro Rd., Faith and Love was fully

established as a licensed child

care center. Off to a slow

start, Faith and Love

opened its doors with

only forty children en-

rolled, just over 1/3 of

the center’s overall

capacity. Despite the

best of efforts, keep-

ing Faith and Love’s

doors open became a

real challenge. High

employee turnover and

wavering enrollment led

to the division of the two

2 Then the LORD answered me and said:

“Write the vision

And make it plain on tablets,

That he may run who reads it. Habakkah 2:2 (NKJV)

Continued on next page

“God told me to

anoint my hands and

touch all over the

building during the

showing, and that’s

just what I did!”

- Mary Moore Harris


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Continued from last page

business partners

late in December of

2005. Often operating in the

red and close to going bankrupt, Har-

ris was left alone to hold on to the one

hand that never lets go. She continued

praying, seeking God’s face through

fasting and worship, and waiting on

Him to do his will. Now twelve years

later, Faith and Love is a four star cen-

ter operating at its maximum capacity

of 121 students with a staff of nearly

twenty, which includes an executive

director (Crishauna Horsley) and a

programs director (Virgie Brown).

Mary Harris states, “Yes, God has

done it, but He’s not done!”

3 For the vision is yet for an

appointed time;

But at the end it will speak, and

it will not lie.

Though it tarries, wait for it;

Because it will surely come,

It will not tarry. Habakkah 2:3 (NKJV)

Have peace of mind while our caring, qualified, and experienced staff provides

your child with the following:

Daily individual, small, and large group hands-on learning experi-

ences using our state approved curriculum.

Yearly evaluations based upon child’s individual development.

Daily outdoor experiences designed to promote motor development.

Opportunities for family involvement and an open door policy for families to visit our classrooms.

Opportunities to engage with the surrounding community and its

services. School Age Program:

Afterschool care with pickup and drop off Homework assistance, nutritious snacks, and enriching activities.

Faith based Summer Camp with exciting fieldtrips, indoor swimming, crafts, team-building activities, summer reading program, and performance art.

Parent Quote: “Faith and Love has been a source of stability for our family. We know that when we drop Caleb off, he is loved and cared for. From the very first day, Faith and Love have opened their hearts to our family and welcomed us as one of their own. We really enjoy the family enrichment activities that allow us to interact with Caleb’s teachers and classmates. We are so thankful for Faith and Love.” – Hilah Cook (Child: Caleb Cook)

Faith and

Love’s Mission

Statement: Our mission is to provide high

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for young children in all areas

of development: spiritual, cogni-

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opmentally appropriate prac-

tices. We will develop a partner-

ship with families, and offer the

community a quality early

learning center.

Faith and Love operates

Monday through Friday from

6:30am - 12:00am serving first

and second shift families on

flexible schedules.

Currently serving

ages 6wks -12yrs.

Hands-on

learning

experiences

using our state

approved

curriculum!


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Finding Purpose in Life

by Nellie Shani

I believe that a life without purpose is the greatest

human tragedy. A wise man once said, "Do not

waste your pains and your sorrows; learn all you

can from them." How true that is. The only thing

worse than suffering is to learn nothing from it! Even suf-

fering has a purpose if we learn something valuable from it.

Our Christian life is all about purpose. A purpose is fol-

lowed by a plan. A plan becomes the engine that drives the

purpose to its destination. A plan is a road map that shows

us how to get to the point where our purpose is accom-

plished.

In Jeremiah 29:11 God told a dejected and very dis-

couraged people, ""For I know the plans I have for you,

declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you a future and a hope."" That is what the

Israelites needed to hear. At this time they were captives in

Babylon, suffering under King Nebuchadnezzar. Their fu-

ture seemed bleak and hope had walked out through the

front door. It probably did not make much sense to them

why they, the people of Almighty God, had no victory over

their enemy. The Book of Jeremiah the prophet tells us that

they were in captivity in Babylon for 70 years, as judgment

for worshiping other gods. However, it must have sounded

like music to their ears to hear God say that their stay in

Babylon was not without purpose. Jehovah God had a plan.

His purpose was to prosper them, by giving them a future

and a hope.

Every individual needs to know, that his or her life has

a purpose. That God has a good, pleasing and perfect plan

for them. It is incumbent upon all parents to convey this

very valuable and important information to their children

from a young age.

Recent research shows that the highest suicide rate in

the world is among young people aged between 15-19

years. It is also said that suicide rates are remarkably higher

among men than it is among women. This tragic situation is

as a result of young people not seeing any purpose to their

lives. Single parent homes are on the increase. Fathers, who

are supposed to be role models for their sons, have become

a rare commodity in many families. In cases where both

parents are living together, there does not seem to be any

mentoring for the children. The parents live their own lives,

while the children are also engrossed in their own world.

Only as children are pointed to God, will they be able to

grasp the incredible love and purpose that God has for their

lives.

Involvement in illicit sex, drugs, gangs, and alcohol, is

just young people "crying out in the wilderness." The clar-

ion call is that they do not see any purpose for their lives,

and they do not believe that anybody really cares about

them or what they do.

Young people need to know that God has a purpose and

a plan for their life, and that they were created to meet that

purpose. After that steps should be taken to help them dis-

cover their gifts and to how use them to serve others. Lib-

eration comes when a person stops looking for people to

serve them, but how they can serve other people. An inward

looking person will always be a miserable person. Looking

at ourselves will often reveal flaws while looking at others

reveals needs. To meet the need of another human being in

a God honoring way is one of the most fulfilling experi-

ences there is. The need to feel needed is sometimes

stronger than the need for life. That is why some young

people commit suicide. ■


http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Jeremiah%2029.11

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The Bible: Can We Trust It? by Mike Stockwell

A ny successful ongoing study of

God, or the discipline of Theol-

ogy, should begin with a founda-

tion, much like a contractor look-

ing to build a house. The founda-

tion must be strong enough to bear

the weight of what is to be built

upon it.

The Bible is the Word of God. Literally, it is God

talking to all of us directly. It is the foundation of truth

upon which the Christian faith rests. There is no more

important or profound work of literature ever penned. In

the Holy Scriptures, the Lord God tells us who He is, who

we are, how the world was formed, where we came from,

and for what purpose we were created. It tells us that God

is holy, He is just, and God is love.

We were created by Him and for Him. Our relation-

ship with the Lord was broken by sin, and it is a universal

disease. No one is immune: "for all have sinned and fallen

short of the glory of God."Romans 3:23. Jesus came to

heal that broken relationship between God an man. have

sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." Romans

6:23. That is why Jesus came: to heal that broken relation-

ship and give us eternal life in fellowship with Him.

The Bible tells us about this in detail as well as so

much more. The problem is one of belief. Most of the

world does not believe the Bible. There are true Chris-

tians, and these would be willing to die for their faith, as

their Master did. Others, who only talk the talk, may go to

a church; they may do some good deeds; they may even

be very moral and have good values. However, if they

were pressed or challenged, because their faith isn't real,

they may just fold like a deck of cards.

Many today make no bones about denying Scripture

for a huge variety of reasons. One reason, a big one, is

that they don't want to take responsibility for personal sin.

It's uncomfortable, uncool. I just don't want to deal with

this right now, or that wrongdoing is ancient history, etc.

Then there are those who scoff at the Bible, who hate

it, hate Christians, hate

Jesus, hate God. They are willing to kill to protect their

belief system, which holds no place for their Creator.

I don't know if you fit into one of those categories, but it

all really boils down to this: either we believe God or we

don't. Ultimately, there are no fence sitters, no pacifists

saying,"I'll sit this one out."

The good news is that God loves us all; the very so-

bering news is that we have a choice, and we cannot get

out of making it. 1 John 5:12 puts it as simply and pro-

foundly as possible: "He who has the Son has life; he who

does not have the Son does not have life."

The reason I've said all of this is to show why I want

to spend several upcoming posts to illustrate why we can

without question trust the Holy Scriptures. They are from

God to us, and they are as relevant today as when they

were first penned. Not believing the Bible is reliable holds

many people back from investigating the Scriptures to see

what God has to say to them. Tune in to future posts and

give me the opportunity to show just how much we can

trust what this wonderful book says. Prepare for the ride

of your life as we discover the truth and dependability of

God's word.

If you are a Christian, and this is old news to you, come

along anyways. We'll learn more about the Lord together.

Until the next post, God bless you...Mike ■


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I n January 2013 , while cleaning out her son’s

closet Dede London Baldwin saw an opportu-

nity to be a blessing to many others. Dede came

across many items of clothing that her son no

longer had a use for and decided to donate to

others in need. She has always had a heart to

help others so this was not anything that she had

to think twice about doing. She wanted to ex-

pand on her idea so she started to solicit people through

social media to assist her in naming the organization and

those that would be willing to donate unwanted clothing.

After a few days the name “Community Closet was birthed.

The response was so overwhelming to the point where she

could no longer store most of the items at her home. It was

not long before local schools and Daycares was reaching

out to Dede [London Baldwin for assistance with meeting

the needs of the some of the unfortunate children. The

“Community Closet” supplies clothing and other

items for men, women and children of all

ages. She currently has a storage unit that ac-

commodates the items until doors open for her to

have a building of her own in the future. Since

starting the “Community Closet” Dede has had

other local business owners (Beauticians / Bar-

bers) to offer “free services” to families in

need. When asked what makes her organization

different from Goodwill, she stated “Our cloth-

ing/shoes doesn’t have price tags attached to

them, they are free of charge.” Dede London

Baldwin recognizes that the success of the Com-

munity Closet wouldn’t be possible without the

help of family, friends and social media. Her

vision is to have the local businesses and people come to-

gether and help others in need. ■

Dede Baldwin (336) 880 – 8015

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Russell’s Funeral

Home, Inc. 822 Carl Russell Ave.

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Phone: 336-722-3459

Planning a

Funeral

Most of us are not prepared to plan and carry out a funeral ceremony for someone we love. And so much of the

information available on this critically important subject fails to focus on what is most important: having a

personalized, meaningful funeral that helps families and friends begin the healing process of mourning after the

death of someone we love.

Meaningful Funerals

M eaningful funeral ceremonies make a signifi-

cant difference in how families channel their

grief toward health and healing. During the

funeral, the community comes together

and responds to the reality that someone has died, and

also to the reality that those remaining will need

support, compassion, love, hope, and understand-

ing. The funeral encourages you to think about

the person who has died and to explore the

meaning of their life and the ways in which they

touched the lives of others.

The remembering, reflecting and choices that take

place in the planning and conducting of the funeral

service are often an important part of the process of

grief and mourning. And ultimately, this process of con-

templation and discovery creates a memorable and moving

funeral experience for all who attend.

Why Have a Funeral? When we experience the death of someone we love, a fu-

neral service fills several important needs. First, it provides

for the dignified and respectful care of the person and spe-

cial tribute to their life. Equally important, the funeral ser-

vice helps survivors face the reality of death, which is the

first big step toward taking grief from the inside and allow-

ing us to express it on the outside through mourning. To-

gether, close friends and relatives can lend support and con-

solation when they're needed most.

What Makes a Funeral Meaningful? No matter what kind of funeral ceremony you are planning,

it helps to understand the components of a meaningful fu-

neral. Meaningful funerals are made up of different parts

that, when combined together, make for an incredibly emo-

tional experience for you, your family and

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by Pastor QT Nyathi

needed to complement healthy eating

patterns and to ensure adequate nutri-

tion. Dr. Ruth Remington, University of

Massachusetts Lowell, reported that

research suggests that certain nutrients-

such as folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin

E-and antioxidants may help protect and

support healthy brain function and

memory.

• Physical Activity: Dr. Erin Snook,

University of Massachusetts Amherst,

said that keeping the body active often

results in a more active mind. Adults

should strive to be physically active for

30 minutes three or more days a week.

• Sleep: Experts agree that striving for

an average of seven to eight hours of

quality sleep daily is important for

maintaining a sharp mind. According to

Dr. Jeffrey Ellenbogen, Harvard Medi-

cal School, putting your brain and body

to sleep is not like putting your com-

puter to sleep. Sleep is an active, rich

and complex biological process that

works to improve your cognitive func-

tion.

• Cognitive Exercise: Just as it's impor-

tant to exercise the body, it's also impor-

tant to exercise the mind. John Gabrieli,

Massachusetts Institute of Technology,

described the benefits of finding new

and challenging things to do that stretch

you beyond the daily norm. He argued

for continually challenging the mind

with crossword puzzles, games and new

hobbies that help the mind stay sharp

and active.

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your mind sharp. ■

Expert Tips Continued from Page 16

MY ELIFE ■ MYELIFE- 23

#1. Thou shalt search according to the Book, not playboy maga-

zines.

Remember, God started this love business, not Hollywood. So use His

solid reliable rule book as a compass, not Tinseltown's hollow

unreliable publications.

#2. Thou shalt not bring old garbage into a new love hunt. Dragging in stinking old relationships into a new partner-search spoils

your love broth. Let bygones be bygones.

#3. Thou shalt search using the inside-out approach.

Inner enduring qualities keep a relationship (and marriage) not fleeting

outward qualities. Don't let broad shoulders or sexy curves derail your

love quest.

#4. Thou shalt search for a human being, not an angel.

Look for a mature person not a perfect human being without blemish.

Even among the celestial beings class there were some angels that

sinned.

#5. Thou shalt not search aimlessly without any clear standards to

guide thee.

If you aim at nothing you'll hit it every time. Have clear and specific

spiritual, social, and physical requirements to direct your search.

#6. Thou shalt search leisurely.

Don't rush your love search otherwise you'll crash head first. Take your

time; this one decision with affect the rest of your life like no other.

#7. Thou shalt search for commitment not chemistry. Commitment, not chemistry, makes an enduring relationship. Unions

based on good chemistry only blow up as the chemical composition

heats up due to the pressures of life.

#8. Thou shalt not spurn good old counsel. Double check your intentions with advice from trusted mentors around

you. Be humble enough to listen objectively and accept the naked

truth.

#9. Thou shalt not be obsessed with dudes or damsels.

If you become too preoccupied with eligible bachelors or spinsters

you'll attract love predators. Prioritize your relationship with Jesus

instead as He'll always be there for you.

#10. Thou shalt seek divine assistance in thy search.

Don't forget that God wants you to meet that special person. In fact He

is busy engineering circumstances in order to hook you up, so stay in

touch with Him. ■

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Q – Will there be a second chance for salvation after

the Rapture?

A – St. Matthew 3:1-2 states, “In those days came John

the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea and

saying, ‘Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at

hand.’” Jesus said in St. John 7:33, “I must work the

works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night

cometh, when no man can work.” Revelations 22:10-11

states, “And he saith unto me, ‘Seal not the sayings of the

prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. He that is

unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let

him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be

righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy

still.” From these scriptures it is quite criti-

cally clear that there will not be a second

chance for salvation after the Rapture.

This is a Public Service Announce-

ment (P.S.A.) “After the Rapture,

there will not be a second chance

for salvation.” So therefore my

friends, “Choose you this day whom

ye will serve...” Joshua 24:15. Take

a stand today and decide that “As for

me and my house, we will serve the

Lord.” In addition, the Holy Writ em-

phasizes to believe in Jesus TODAY! 2

Corinthians 6:2, teaches “Behold, now is

the favorable time; behold, now is the day of

salvation.” The reality we must all face is that no person

really knows when his or her life will end. Therefore, we

are encouraged to be saved today and then share the Good

News with others. Do not gamble with your soul; your soul

is valuable to God -- so trust Him and give God your life,

today. The Prayer of Salvation: 1.) CONFESS - Ac-

knowledge your sins and understand that you need sal-

vation; 2.) REPENT - Ask for forgiveness for your sins;

3.) BELIEVE - Know within your heart that you have

been forgiven of your sins. If you prayed this prayer of

salvation at this point you are saved, your life is brand

new and you do not need to worry about the Rapture. 1

Thessalonians 4:13-18.

Q - What does it mean that Jesus will return like a thief

in the night?

A – 1 Thessalonians 5:2, “For your-

selves know perfectly that the day of the

Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.”

In other words, “For you know quite well

that the day of the Lord’s return will come

unexpectedly, like a thief in the night.” No

one knows, not even the angels in heaven when

Jesus shall return, so therefore we are urged to be

ready because the second coming of the Lord will be unex-

pected. When Christ returns, “The day of the Lord’s re-

turn,” God Himself will intervene directly and dramati-

cally in world affairs. It has always been predicted but

never determined when the Lord shall return. Even though

believers and Christians are aware that Christ will return,

even to us, His return will be a surprise because it will be

so unexpected, SO BE READY, please! In fact we should

be prepared at all times. Psalm 34:1, “I will bless the

LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my

mouth.” Question to you: Suppose Jesus were to return

today or even tonight. How would He find you living? Are

you ready to meet Him? Think on that! Live each day pre-

pared to welcome Christ’s return. He is coming back one

day; again will you be ready? ■

“Choose you

this day whom

ye will serve...”

Joshua 24:15

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Administrative Office (336) 307-3132 ■ Email: [email protected]

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What Will it Take

What will it take for you to recognize

My voice

I come when you ask, but it is still

your choice

What will it take for you to know that joy is

found in Me

It doesn`t cost you anything, I give you that gift

free

What will it take for you to live the life

that I chose

There is nothing that is hidden that I

will not expose

What will it take for you to see that I only want

what`s best

The thing that you are going through, are

merely just a test

What will it take for you to want to know Me

more

Everything that you ever lost I am

able to restore

What will it take for you to know that My death

was not in vain

So there is no reason why you should live with

so much pain

Just listen in your quiet time and take heed to

My

instruction

The way will be easier and you will bypass all

destruction

You know that I am your help in your time of

need

Be obedient to My words and let me

take the lead

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Cleaning the indoor coils is also important to get rid

of dust build up. A thorough check up will also in-

clude draining the pan and cleaning pipes and having

them treated to prevent water leaks. Leaks can rust out

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system.

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components are functioning properly to prevent un-

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Y ou may not know what Estate Plan-

ning involves, but you have an es-

tate and you have an estate plan.

As a matter of fact, almost every-

one has an estate and a plan. Your

estate is made up of everything you

own, your car, your house, your

checking account, savings account,

investments, life insurance, furniture and all of your other

personal possessions. No matter how large or small, every-

one has an estate and something in common, you can’t take

it with you when you die.

An estate plan determines what happens to your prop-

erty when you die. If you don’t create your own estate plan,

guess what, the state of North Carolina has created one for

you. However, you probably won’t like because it may not

distribute your property the way you would do it. To make

sure that your wishes are carried out, you need to provide

instructions stating whom you want to receive something of

yours what you want them to receive and when they are to

receive it. Of course, you want all of this to happen with

the least amount paid in legal fees and court costs.

That is estate planning….creating a plan in advance and

listing whom you want to receive the things you own after

you die. However, a good estate plan will manage so many

other issues that are important to your family’s wellbeing.

For example, a good estate plan will name a guardian for

your minor child and someone to manage their inheritance.

A good estate plan will include instructions for your own

care if you become incapacitated before you die. A good

estate plan will include insurance to provide for your family

by replacing your income. And finally, but perhaps most

importantly, a good estate plan will include instructions for

passing your values, (religion, education and hard work)

along with your valuables.

An estate plan starts with a will or living trust. A will

provides instructions that distribute your assets when you

die. Your will must go through a court process called

“probate.” The probate process ensures that all of your

creditors are paid. At the end of the process, your assets

will be distributed as you instructed in your will. A revoca-

ble living trust essentially accomplishes the same thing as a

will, but it avoids the probate process and has the added

bonus of allowing you to select someone to manage your

affairs while you are alive but unable to do so yourself.

Additionally, a trust doesn’t have to die with you, it can also

manage your assets until your children are old enough and

mature enough to handle it themselves.

When should you create an Estate Plan? The best time

to plan is right now. No one likes to think about dying and

leaving the ones we love. Taking care of our loved ones is a

responsibility too important to leave to the state of North

Carolina. Make your own choices. Knowing that you have

a properly prepared plan in place will give you peace of

mind that your family will be taken care of when you die

……what could be better than that? Estate Planning is one

of the most thoughtful and considerate things you can do for

yourself and for the ones you love. ■

What is Estate Planning?

Don’t die without knowing!

Debra Ragin Jessup

Attorney at Law

301 N. Main Street, Suite 2222 ˗ Winston- Salem, North Carolina 27101 Office: 336-721-9090 | Fax: 336-721-9095

www.jessupprobstlaw.com


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The Importance of Mothers “So Give Me My flowers today,

That I can gaze upon;

I’d rather have one blossom now,

Than a truck load when I’m gone”

Proverbs 31:10

“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.”

M other’s Day is almost here. That

is why we CELEBRATE

MOTHER’S every year here at

The Light. We know that

Mother’s Day should be every-

day: but we want to make sure

they get pampered on this spe-

cial day.

Every year since 2000, The Light has honored Mother’s Day

with a banquet. Listeners write to the station to tell us why

their mom (or mother figure) is the BEST in the Triad.

There is always a theme taken from a popular gospel

song: Letters are judged by our all star panel and

awards are given at the free luncheon to the best

stories and most heartfelt letters.

Last year our Mother of The Year was Mrs.

Maxine Gwynn of Winston Salem, North Caro-

lina. Her letter was written by her niece, Brittany

Patrick , a student at Carver High School . Brit-

tany wrote in her letter about the love of Mrs.

Gwynn for everyone. That she was a great God fearing

woman who always put others first. She told of how she

takes care of her ninety two (92) year old mother. She also

said that Mrs. Gwynn was always there for all family mem-

Anita Dean-Arnette

“The Boss Lady”

The Truth Network

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bers and the community to lend a helping hand, to

give a consoling hug or kiss, or just to give an

encouraging word.

After the winning letter was read: there was not a

dry eye in the building. Mrs. Gwynn had no idea

that she was the big winner. She was told that it

was a community luncheon and she was just go-

ing to lunch with a friend. Of course, it was all in

the plan. Little did she know her niece took the

time to enter her in our 2014 Mother’s Day Con-

test. Theme: “You Are: So Amazing” .

She received a trip, crown, flowers, and several

gift certificates from local businesses. Mrs.

Gwynn personally told me that she had never won

anything and that for her niece to even think of

her was “priceless”. She also said that she had no

idea anyone thought such wonderful thoughts of

her.

If you would like to know more about our

Mother’s Day Celebration-how you can partici-

pate or be a sponsor: please contact: Anita “Boss

Lady” Dean-Arnette at 336-480-2039. ■

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P rophetess Jamila N.

Marshall is a well-

known preacher of

the gospel, prophetic

dancer, author, and

motivational

speaker. Growing up

in Fayetteville, NC,

Marshall always seemed to have an

encouraging word for others. These

words were often what she needed to

hear for herself. She was bullied by her

classmates, teased about her clothes

and for going to church. Marshall felt

ostracized because she didn’t fit in, and

was further shunned for not being in

the same neighborhood as her peers.

A lack of attention from her

father only worsened

her feelings of iso-

lation. One day,

when she

was at

home,

Marshall contemplated cutting herself--

an attempt at suicide after being raped.

She knew exactly where to cut from her

mother being a nurse. This low point

doubled as a turning point for her; Mar-

shall came back to God. Despite all of

the negativity she felt, she knew God

loved her and had the final say with her

life.

After accepting the Lord as her

Savior, Marshall returned to her love of

dancing. Through this artistic expres-

sion of movement, she found an outlet

to temporarily escape the trials and

tribulations of life. As God formed a

stronger presence in her life, she started

ministering to her classmates and

teachers.

When Marshall’s grandmother

questioned her leaving Fayetteville for

Charlotte after her high school gradua-

tion, Marshall reminded her grand-

mother of what she often told her:

“God will provide.” Upon entering

college at Johnson C. Smith University,

she was introduced to Praise Dancing, a

form of ministry Marshall realized she

already used for bettering her mental

health. Through Campus Ministries,

she discovered her passion to minis-

ter through dance. Marshall’s pas-

tor, Apostle Simeon J. Frazier, Sr.,

released her to start a dance minis-

try later that year.

Marshall is currently the foun-

der of Dan~Zing 4 Him Outreach Min-

istries, Inc. Through prophetic dance,

she helps other churches, both nation-

wide and internationally, realize the

powerful presence of God in the same

way she did. ■

Here is the link to order my book:

www.createspace.com/4287968.

Desiring to know your purpose in life? Have a passion to be successful in God?

"Releasing the God in You" will teach, encourage, empower, and inspire you to live for Christ. This book will teach

you how to develop a closer relationship with God while inspiring you to learn how to discover and utilize your God-

given gifts and talents to show forth His glory through you."


by Skyler Spencer

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