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Youth (Ages 8-15): Half off Adult Prices 2 Nashville Christian Family www.ChristianFamilyNashville.com Our Mission Nashville Christian Family ® exists to provide Christians and the community at large with ways to strengthen and grow as a part of the Middle Tennessee Christian Fam- ily. This local monthly publication is designed to promote positive living by sharing with readers of all ages relevant and timely news and information related to health, Publisher: Robert Stringfellow • 615-815-8765 faith, parenting, youth, finances, Christian entertainment, missions, church leaders, [email protected] and much more GOOD NEWS! HIDEAWAY FARM Editor: Raymonda Jaggers Contributing Writers: From the Publisher Bruce Riley Ashford, Jr., Ph D Jason Lindsey BON AQUA, TN Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers Anthony “Tony” Boquet Kenneth Oosting, Ph D and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the in- Michael G. Carnes Regina Prude fluence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on Larry L. Crain, Esq Monica Schmelter various days around the world, most commonly Sally Cressman Mark Simpson in March, April or May. Mandy Crow Rhonda Smart Tammy Daughtry. MMFT Ashton Tate The actual designation of a holiday for Mother's Michael Deas Marc Tepner Day began here in America. It is not directly de- Ashley Farrar Ron Tepner JULY 29 JULY 30 JULY 31 scended from the many celebrations of mothers Kevin G. Fehr, CSA, CDP Jean Thomason and motherhood that have occurred through- Brittney Gebers Ralph E. Vaughn out the world over thousands of years, such as Doug Griffin Kelley Rose Waller the Greek cult to Cybele, the Roman festival God's Helper Darlene A. Kemp, MPH, of Hilaria, or the Christian Mothering Sunday God could not be in every place MORE THAN MUSIC! MBA-HCM celebration. Despite this, in some countries With loving hands to help erase Mother's Day has become synonymous with The teardrops from each baby's face, these older traditions. And so He thought of mother. 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Jarvis' holiday was adopted by Or kiss our little aches away; other countries and it is now celebrated all over And so He sent us mother. Nashville Christian Family is published monthly by Clarion Concepts, the world. In this tradition, each person offers a & MORE! P.O. Box 463, Spring Hill, TN 37174. The phone number is 615-815- gift, card, or remembrance toward their moth- And when our childhood days began, 8765. E-mail [email protected]. Reproduction of ers, grandmothers, and/ or maternal figure on He simply could not take command. any part of Nashville Christian Family without permission of the Pub- mother's day. That's why He placed our tiny hand lisher is prohibited. Distribution of this paper does not constitute and Securely into mother's. endorsement of information, products or services. Views expressed in JOE NICHOLS MICHAEL W. SMITH LECRAE Nashville Christian Family do not necessarily represent those of the Pub- Various observances honoring mothers existed lisher. Every effort has been made by Nashville Christian Family staff to in America during the 1870s and the 1880s, but The days of youth slipped quickly by, insure accuracy of the publication contents. However, we do not guaran- these never had resonance beyond the local lev- Life's sun rose higher in the sky. tee the accuracy of all information nor the absence of errors and omis- el. Jarvis never mentioned Julia Ward Howe's at- Full grown were we, yet ever nigh sions; hence, no responsibility can be or is assumed. All Rights Reserved. tempts in the 1870s to establish a "Mother's Day To love us still, was mother. Copyright 2021 by The Christian Family Publication, Inc. for Peace", nor any connection to the Protestant Scan the code for school celebrations that included "Children's And when life's span of years shall end, Unless otherwise noted, scripture taken from the Holy Bible, New I know that God will gladly send, International Version, copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Day" amongst others. Neither did she mention more info and to To welcome home her child again, Society. Use by permission of International Bible Society. the traditional festival of Mothering Sunday, but purchase tickets! always said that the creation was hers alone. That ever-faithful mother. Circulation and Distribution: Nashville Christian Family is free and avail- Adult Full Adult One able at targeted, high traffic locations throughout the Nashville Metro In 1912, Anna Jarvis trademarked the phrases — George W. Wiseman Area and surrounding counties, Williamson, Wilson, Davidson, Cheat- "second Sunday in May" and "Mother's Day", Event Tickets: Day Tickets: am, Sumner, Rutherford and Maury. Copies are available by subscription, and created the Mother's Day International $75 for one year (12 issues). To subscribe, e-mail Association She specifically noted that [email protected] "Mother's" should "be a singular possessive, – Nashville Christian Family is a part of for each family to honor their mother, not a The Christian Family Publication, Inc. plural possessive commemorating all moth- celebrating 20 years of Good News! ers in the world. Visit www.ChristianFamilyNashville.com Robert Stringfellow, Publisher, 615-815-8765 Youth (Ages 8-15): Half off Adult Prices [email protected] www.ChristianFamilyNashville.com May 2021 3 Contents May 2021 Volume 11, Number 11 DEPARTMENTS

3 From The Publisher 25 Teachable Moments I Was His Mommy Once 6 Faith Under Fire Love and Freedom 25 The Home Front Choosing A Specialty Home 7 An Encouraging Word Contractor Garbage In, Garbage Out 27 Miracle Moments 9 Teachable Moments Recognition Requires ON THE COVER 20 To Anyone Who Thinks More Than Sight Christianity Is Hateful We are celebrating 11 years of providing Or Bigoted 28 Kid’s Korner you and your family with Good News! Shaping Little Lives For Eternity Read our cover stories from the past year 10 Faith Under Fire on page 20. He Sees The Challenge 29 Hassle Free Zone 6, 9, 10, Of Your Assignment Professional Cleaning For BBQ Grills – The Best Father’s Day 11, 23, 25 11 Senior Scene Gift Ever! SPECIAL FEATURES Senior Scams and Identity Theft: How To Avoid Them 30 Faith At Work 6 Honoring Mother’s Day and Stay Safe Obeying God’s Call 11 Business Today 32 Healthy Living 8 Memorial Day: The True Meaning We’re Growing – Again The Three Ways of Approaching Health 12 Healthy Living 16 One-A-Day Biblical Affirmations Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Whole 33 Body & Soul For Moms Ounces Of Wisdom Quotes 14 Youth News Why Your College Visit Matters 34 An Encouraging Word Things That God CANNOT Do 15 Body & Soul Take Some Time 35 Kid’s Korner Fearless Faith 18 Hassle Free Zone How To Decorate a Guest 36 God’s Plan For Salvation and Bathroom So Guests Eternal Life With Him Feel Pampered 8 38 About Our Advertisers 23 Mighty Women NEXT ISSUE Celebrating All Moms and Those Who Are Like Moms

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4 Nashville Christian Family www.ChristianFamilyNashville.com May 2021 5 HRISTIA LE C N F IL AM HV I S LY A N Special Feature Brought to you by: Community Partner Crain Law Group • www.crainlaw.legal 2 1 s y e w e a n r s o f g o o d Honoring Mother’s Day And standing by the cross of Jesus them all. He also took care for their aging parents. The Torah states three his mother, and the sister of his responsibility for his times over that children should honor and revere mother, Mary the wife of Clopass, earthly duty to see that their parents to honor, especially as they become and Mary, the Magdalene. Jesus, his mother was cared physically or mentally frail with age. therefore, seeing his mother and for in her old age. Mary the disciple whom he loved stand- would have been near age Jesus’ example of providing for the care of his ing by, said to his mother; “Wom- fifty at this time, and by widowed mother is regrettably not echoed in our an, behold thy son.” Then, he contemporary standards, system of laws today. In the U.S., requiring that said to the disciple: “Behold thy mother.” And from would have been considered an elderly widow. children care for their elderly parents is a state-by- that hour the disciple took her to his own home. state issue. Many states do not impose any obli- John 19:25-27 Why did Christ commit his mother’s care to John gation to care for one’s aging parents. Currently, the beloved disciple? Why not his own brothers? 27 states have what are called “filial responsibility” Sentenced to death by Roman crucifixion, in a We are told in John 7:5 that “his brothers were not laws. The term “filial responsibility” refers to an political mock trial, beaten and flogged, then believing in him.” There is no record of their pres- adult child’s duty to support his or her parents. In fastened with nails through his wrists to a rugged ence at the cross. They became believers later after recent years, as Medicare and other federal regula- cross beam, his legs twisted in an unnatural posi- Jesus rose from the dead. Acts 1:14 records that tions affecting the elderly have become increasing- tion and nailed grotesquely in place, stripped of all they were among the group meeting for prayer ly more complex, a new area of legal practice has human dignity and despised by onlookers. There in the Upper Room when the Holy Spirit came at emerged known as “Elder Law.” were no words in the English language to describe Pentecost: “These all with one mind were continu- such torture and agony, and so a new word had to ally devoting themselves to prayer, along with the Crain Law Group is dedicated to providing legal be invented. Excruciating literally means “out of women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with advice and assistance to families in caring and the cross”. his brothers”. “honoring” their elderly, dependent or disabled parents. Yet, in the midst of this indescribable anguish Honoring parents was considered a virtue in the Jesus gives us a divine example of love and venera- Roman world. But Rome did not create a legal — Larry L. Crain, tion toward his earthly mother, Mary. obligation to care for parents, and a child who Crain Law Group, PLLC refused to do so could not be compelled by the www.crainlaw.legal Christ loved and honored his mother. He fulfilled courts. Unlike the Romans, Jewish tradition the fifth commandment as perfectly as he fulfilled placed great responsibility on adult children to

Faith Under Fire Love And Freedom Freedom in the Lord is a wonderful thing, 1 Peter of God. My new wife and I are going to be inten- looked around, not one person seated had a mask 2: 16 & 17 talks about living in complete freedom tional about loving and communicating with each on. I am not going to go into the absurdity of but to never use your freedom as a cover-up for other as we all should. masks or no masks and when you can put them on evil. We are to recognize the value of every person and when you can take them off. But, fear of what and continually show love to every believer. Jesus What are you being intentional about today? is unknown and what we are told by flip-flopping said, “Love the Lord you God with all you heart, One thing I will let you in on that you can follow experts, is dragging us down and pitting us against mind and soul and the second greatest command- for the next few months, I will be working on a each other. ment, love others as you love yourselves.” If we new faith-based movie about finding yourself and could all really grasp the truth of those statements your worth in God. You will have a firsthand ac- This is one reason I am offering a practical solu- and live them, how great the world would be. count of the progress of this movie. It will be full tion to the fear of Sars-CoV-2. This NASA based of music and some sharp turns. God cares about technology installed in this home and business We are living in a time when many freedoms are every aspect in our lives and when we submit to Surface Pro air purifier destroys the virus, on seemingly being taken away but yet we have a Him and not our selfish ways, your foundation surfaces and in the air. Order yours today and be freedom to love in all circumstances. Upon writ- will be strong, even though the trial’s life brings at intentional about loving others! ing this, I will be getting married in two days. No you. You have the strength in God to be overcom- one can take away our freedom to love, give and ers! — Michael Carnes attended Oral Roberts Uni- be kind to one another. Read versity and was called to the faith media industry www.webapp.mobileappco.org/m/marriagebook/ We all must overcome many things in our life, and while there. He has worked with some of the biggest corporately we must overcome fear! This last year names in Hollywood. He has been on mission fields There are many injustices in the world today and has been riddled with propagating fear. Just a few in Africa and Iraq. Michael’s mission is to encourage in our country, but we stand before God honor- days ago, in a state and a city that has been ‘opened and teach others in their faith personally or through ing Him and His commandments. I submit that up’ I was chastised immediately upon entering mass media, pointing people to Jesus and the hope we should be bold and loud in our love and care a chain deli by the manager as I was putting my and salvation He offers all of us. for one another and for what is right in the eyes mask on to come an order. Not to mention as I 6 Nashville Christian Family www.ChristianFamilyNashville.com An Encouraging Word

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Make it a point to spend time in the Word of God. Mediate on His Prom- ises. Sing hymns and praises when you are alone. Fill your day with good reports. Choose to go in the opposite direction of the world and turn off the news.

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Every Memorial Day we pause to Every volunteer will take as many remember and honor our veterans that flags as they can carry and place them have served our great nation to defend beside every military marker. With our freedom. Some of us simply stop thousands of graves throughout the to think about our fallen war heroes, twenty two acre property, many hands some watch programs on television make for light work. “We have several honoring our veterans and some say thousand memorials on the ground a prayer for the fallen. Also, many here, but on this day, we are honoring folks take time to visit war memorials those who made the greatest sacrifice. around the country. People don’t al- The flags stay in place for ten days after ways immediately think about visiting Memorial Day to serve as a reminder and honoring the sacred ground where to everyone that freedom does not veterans have been laid to rest. come without cost. A great price has been paid to protect our country’s free- In Middle Tennessee on the Friday dom and it is on Memorial Day that before Memorial Day, one cemetery we recognize and honor those great in particular knows the true meaning heroes.” of Memorial Day and has honored the sacred ground for many years on this important day. Williamson Memorial Anyone from the community including children, adults and veterans are Gardens is located in Franklin, TN just south of Nashville welcome to participate in placing the flags on the graves. For many years the Stephens family and staff of Williamson Memorial along with VFW Post 4839 and the Franklin Elks Lodge #72 have placed flags on The event will be on Friday, May 28 at 5:00 PM. every veteran’s grave in the cemetery. Many, many proud hands attend this even year to place flags on the various graves. Cemetery co-owner Pam Ste- — The Stephens family phens says, “This is the least we can do to let all the families of fallen veterans know that they will never be forgotten.”

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In 1971, John Lennon wrote a song that captured (USCCR), who, in a document entitled, the spirit of a generation—“Imagine.” In it, he in- “Peaceful Coexistence,” stated that Christians vited us to imagine a world with “no heaven above are largely discriminatory, intolerant, racist, us,” “no hell below us,” “nothing to kill or die for,” sexist, homophobic, and Islamophobic. and “no religion.” Consider the corporate bullies who threatened The result he envisioned? the state of Indiana for proposing a religious “Imagine all the people / Living life in peace.” freedom law. Consider the more strident voices Nearly a half century later, John Lennon’s vision on television or in the news. Consider even of religion-less peace is as alive as ever. But the your own Facebook or Twitter feeds. Every- question is: Was he right? where we find people calling Christianity hate- ful and bigoted. The question is: Are they right? oned 300,000 more. The Nazis and their collab- How Did We Get Here? orators killed some 6 million Jews. In the Soviet There is a growing sense in the United States that Three Responses To The Claim Of Christian Union, more than a million died in concentration strong forms of religion—such as Christianity— Bigotry camps and millions more by displacement, assassi- are the enemy of peace and brotherhood. Many In short, No. Christianity does not, by its nature, nation, or starvation. Americans have now come to believe that Christi- cause its adherents to possess hateful attitudes anity is inherently hateful or bigoted. or commit hateful actions. Are there instances We Christians, too, have blood on our hands. It of Christians—or Christian societies—sinning was Christians, for instance, who reinforced the John Lennon didn’t invent this view. Historically, against others? Of course. But there’s a world of slave trade in the United States for centuries. But it began around the sixteenth century, when many difference between arguing that Christians sin and there is a major difference here. The African slave Europeans, tired of their so-called “religious wars,” arguing that Christianity causes those sins. trade was not the result of the Christian world- sought to invent a liberal, secular notion of “toler- view. In fact, what overturned the slave trade was ance” to counter the inherently “intolerant” nature To say that Christianity is the cause of bigotry a re-commitment to Christian truth, as nearly all of Christian belief. misses the mark for at least three reasons: of the abolitionists were driven by their Christian 1. Christianity uniquely creates the conditions faith. In other words, Christianity possesses within Eventually, the growing desire for tolerance for tolerance. itself the power to overcome hate and bigotry— evolved into the belief that war and religion were Christianity believes in transcendent truths and, not with violent retribution, but with selfless love close cousins: Abolish the latter and the former subsequently, rejects false ways of thinking or and tireless work toward justice. would disappear. Atheistic French philosopher immoral ways of acting. Without this framework, Auguste Comte (1798-1857) was one of the first tolerance is impossible. After all, one cannot be The Christian teaching about human dignity— to make this belief explicit, arguing that human “tolerant” of something unless we disagree with about treating others with respect—is grounded in beings are intrinsically good but are corrupted by it. That’s the whole point of tolerance. “I disagree the reality of God. The Bible reminds us that every strong forms of religion. with you, but will live alongside of you. I will seek human being is made in God’s image, worthy of to persuade you but not coerce you.” incalculable honor and compassion. Not only In the place of traditional religion, Comte pro- this, but the Bible also reminds us that the path to posed an atheistic religion that he called “human- 2. Christian love is better than tolerance peace is not through tolerance, but through death itarian religion” or the “religion of humanity.” This Christianity does much better than to “tolerate” and resurrection. Because Jesus died for us when religion would retain the Christian emphasis on persons with whose way of thinking or acting we we were His enemies, we can love others, even if loving other people, but strip it entirely of belief disagree. True religion takes its cues from Jesus, they consider us their enemies. in God or any type of transcendence. In Comte’s who calls His disciples to “love” persons with view, we must get rid of Christianity if we wish to whom we differ. Tolerance can be good, but love Until Christ returns to establish His reign of peace, get rid of the “intolerance” that leads to all manner is stronger. Instead of “I can hold my nose and put therefore, we Christians must continue to speak of evil. up with you,” it says “You and I differ, but we both the truth in love, even if we are considered hateful are made in the image and likeness of God. We or bigoted for doing so. For it this combination of Comte’s religion—complete with a catechism and both are sinners. We both are in need of a Savior.” love for people and intolerance of false ideas that annual calendar of great secular heroes—was characterized Christ’s first coming and it is this rejected and even ridiculed by his contemporaries. 3. When it comes to intolerance, the bigger dan- combination that will characterize His future reign Yet, it seems that Comte won the day. Countless ger is not Christianity, but secularism. of peace. intellectuals, such as Marx and Freud, have argued The biggest flaw with the charge of Christian that religion is a plague on humanity. I’m fairly bigotry is historical myopia. Throughout history, — Bruce Riley Ashford, Jr., Ph D is Follow him on sure John Lennon had never heard of Comte. But it has been the implementation of secular ideology Twitter @BruceAshford, www.bruceashford.net what he wrote in 1971 poetically captured Comte’s that has led to the most sustained and widespread vision. intolerance and even hatred of other human THIS ARTICLE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED BY beings. LIFEWAY VOICES In our own day, Comte and Lennon’s echoes are legion. The secular movements of the twentieth century Consider, for instance, Martin Castro, the chair were bloodbaths of hatred and bigotry. 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www.ctntv.org 2 1 s y e w e a n r s o f g o o d He Sees the Challenge of Your Assignment When I saw a social media post that read, I’m a good Mom and my daughter is a drug addict, I felt sad. Sometimes, despite our best efforts and fervent prayers, children make harmful and even life altering choices.

For some, Mother’s Day can be a trigger for emotional pain rather than a relished holiday. On the Bridges set, I’ve listened to stories of women battling infertility, moms fighting for custody, and adult children struggling to forgive their parents for the unthinkable. Now, add Mommy guilt and societal pres- sures, and you’ve got the makings of a meltdown instead of a Mother’s Day celebration.

Perhaps an important consideration for this holiday is understanding that God sees you. He values your prayers, labor, and love. He sees the mom of the special needs child and the mom who works two jobs. He sees the woman who prays fervently to become a Mother. He sees the mom of the honor roll stu- dent. He sees the woman who mentors and nurtures without the title of Mom.

He Sees the Challenge of Your Assignment He sees all. He alone is fully acquainted with the weight of your tasks and the challenge of your assignment. He hears the long and short prayers. He is up with you during your sleepless nights and seemingly endless days. I hope your Mother’s Day is filled with honor and celebration. I hope that all women who mentor and nurture are also celebrated. I also hope that even if your celebration doesn’t go exactly the way you imagined that you realize you are valued and celebrated by your Creator.

One of my favorite stories in the Bible is about the widows’ mite. When she contributed the little she had ------Jesus took notice and commended her. I take great comfort in that story because it shows me that Jesus counts differ- ently than we do. The story also demonstrates that He values our contribution above earthly standards of measurement.

He Hears Your Prayers He hears your prayers Mom. He knows the tireless labor of raising children in a broken world. He sees women with a gentle and nurturing spirit who invest in building the lives of others. He also knows the journey of loving a prodigal. After all, He loves everyone – even those who reject Him.

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1. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. 2 Corinthians 3:5 17. I have chosen you and not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help 2. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:9-10 you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12:7 18. As soon as you began to pray, an answer was given, which I have come to 3. But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar tell you, for you are highly esteemed. Daniel 9:23 on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 19. She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” Genesis 16:13 4. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 20. She is clothed with strength and dignity. Proverbs 31:25 5. You are strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so 21. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the that you may have great endurance and patience. Colossians 1:11 world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 6. When I am afraid, I will trust in You. Psalm 56:3 22. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil 7. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done Psalm 27:14 everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:13 8. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, 23. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 Romans 15:13 24. Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him. 9. The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave Psalms 127:3 you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 25. The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10 10. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 26. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether 11. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. Philippians 4:12 reap a harvest, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 27. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you 12. He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made rest. Matthew 11:28 perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 28. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:14 13. Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 29. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 14. We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 30. “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my 15. Do not be anxious about anything but in everything, by prayer and unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 31. We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19 16. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 — Sally Cressman is a mom, wife, writer and blogger at www.sallycressman.com. She shares tips and quotes on the topics of faith, family and home on Twitter @scressman and Instagram @sacressman.

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Celebrating All Moms and Those Who are Like Moms With May upon us everyone is beginning itized them during the short situation they to plan for a Mother’s Day Celebration. were in together. These people are sometimes Church going families may be organizing forgotten heroes. a day of worship followed by a meal out or a nice meal “in” depending on your family As you go to the store to buy cards or get on- preference. What about those who grew up line to send flowers, ask yourself, “Who else without moms, or without extremely healthy was like a mom to me when I was growing moms? In my professional work I see many up, or in college?” See if you can create a situations where children grow up without a meaningful way to honor and celebrate those traditional family and even many who grow people this Mother’s Day. Having been a up without a mother. There are foster moms, mom for over 21 years, a stepmom for over adoptive moms, stepmoms, bonus moms and 11, and now a grandma for over 7, I appreci- sometimes aunts that love like moms that ate the traditional ways our family celebrates help children have lives filled with love and the moms. I also appreciate other women admiration, even if their bio mom is not able who were pillars of faith and examples to me to be that steady parental figure in their life. as I was growing up. I think of my volleyball coach in high school, by best friends’ moms, my English professor in college, What about the college professors and the guidance counselors and the an aunt who was someone like a mom for a season and even a new friend school nurses who sometimes are somewhat like “moms” to the kids they who God put in my life recently – these are also women I come from. Some- teach and care for? Not sure there is a specific day for them; however, I times God gives us extra “family” in our friendships and extra love to add to encourage people to think about anyone who was a positive role model and the fabric of our lives. Happy Mother’s Day to every woman who loves and who showed them what a well-adjusted, mature, and respectable adult looked invests in others. like when they were growing up. For some it was an athletic coach or a choir director or band teacher; for others they enjoyed a meaningful relationship — Tammy Daughtry, author and advocate for complex families, with a summer camp counselor that saw them, listened to them, and prior- can be reached at www.ModernFamilyDynamics.com

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24 Nashville Christian Family www.ChristianFamilyNashville.com Teachable Moments I Was His Mommy Once Real mom. Biological mom. Birth mom. remember because I burst into tears. I was keen- mommy. Despite Foster mom. Resource mom. Adoptive mom. ly aware of all she (his other mom) was missing. circumstances, de- How heart-wrenching that she didn’t get to wit- spite overwhelming We put labels on people like me. Over the last ness his first yell of “mommy” – and how strange challenges, despite eleven years, I have been a mother to eight chil- that it wasn’t for her. difficulties I cannot dren, but only three children live in my house with imagine—it has been me at the present time. What does it mean to be How was I so lucky to be the object of this a privilege to share “mom” temporarily? Or to share the title “mom” child’s love? To be the bearer of his trust? being mommy with with someone else? It’s complicated. One of the best quotes I’ve heard related to foster these women. or adoptive parenting comes from Jody Landers, Well-meaning foster care supervisors will often the author of Love What Matters. She writes, “A The mother of a special guy who was with us for tell foster parents to let a child pick what they child from another woman calls me mommy. The quite a long time has brought him back to visit us want to call you. “Mom” or “dad” can be a loaded magnitude of that tragedy and the depth of that several times. My heart is full to see their thriving term, after all; best to let the child do what feels privilege are not lost on me.” family. She has always been his mommy, and I’m safe. But while that’s fine for a second grader or just Kelley now. But I was his mommy once, too. a tenth grader, that doesn’t really fit the bill for a Being a mom is about more than praying for a child living in your house from 33 hours old until child, helping with homework, wiping noses, bath — Kelley Rose Waller and her husband are Pennsyl- 33 months old, hearing other children call you time, laundry, meals, and kissing boo-boos. Those vania foster parents. She is the author of two novels, “mommy” the whole time. are the actions of motherhood, but to be Mommy The Senator's Youngest Daughter and Going Back is about heart. And that mother’s heart has not Cold. Kelley is Vice President of a marketing firm. I remember specifically the first time a child who failed in any case I’ve seen: not in the cases where Her goal is to live, work, and write to glorify the was not destined to be with me forever called a child has been reunited with a first mother, name of Jesus Christ. www.kelleyrosewaller.com out for me by that precious name. “Mommy!” I and not in the case where I have become forever

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“When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”

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This story describes two men’s struggle with reality. They were minding their business, walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus when they were joined by what they took to be a stranger walk- right in front of me. The only thing separating us the bin, a plate glass win- ing in the same direction. When evening came, they asked the stranger to dow, and ten feet of empty space. join them for supper. With his back to the crowd, facing me, he reached into the can, lifted out a These men were disciples of Jesus but not apostles. However, they did spend plastic cup, took off the cover, reached into the cup, removed what looked hours hearing him speak and likely shared meals with him but were not at the like a cigarette butt and casually drank the liquid in the vessel. At that very Last Supper because they were not among the eleven remaining apostles. So moment, our eyes locked. I was looking into the face of Jesus! I must have why did their recognition of Christ take so long and why did it happen at the involuntarily gasped as I gazing into the eyes of my Lord and Savior. Sitting breaking of the bread? at the table, I froze; I did absolutely nothing. I didn’t run outside to offer Him eewww! Ouch. uh-oh… Nasty! a glass of clean water. I didn’t rush to see if I could buy Him a meal. I just In the New Testament, Jesus referenced blindness fifty times; in twelve of sat there in luxury for what felt like an eternity, knowing it was only minutes, Wet Basements Wall Cracks Structural Problems Crawl Spaces them He actually healed them of this ailment. Blindness was probably a while Jesus drank water from the trash. Then, he dropped the cup back in the common disorder of the times. Consider that even with modern technology, trash bin, lowered his gaze and disappeared in the crowd. All I could do was about ten percent of people over sixty are legally blind. In Jesus’ times there cry as I remembered the scripture passage; “What so ever you do for the least were no eyeglasses, no cataract surgery, and definitely no Lasik surgery. The of your brothers, you do for Me.” Waterproofing percentage of people who were seeing impaired would, without a doubt, been very high. Forgive me Lord for my selfishness. I now Rejoice with the knowledge that Concrete Lifting & Leveling the risen Lord walks among us every single day. In addition, Jesus’ resurrected body obviously looked different and rightly so. Foundation Repairs I also believe that the true presence of the risen Christ can’t be hidden from If this is my last post, I want all to know there was only one purpose for all those well versed in the truth. As a young man, I too encountered Jesus and that I have written; to have made a positive difference in the lives of others. Humidity & Mold Control felt my heart burning as I sat in crippling shame and glorified wonder. Nasty Crawl Spaces, too! It was lunch time on a hot summer day in New Orleans. I was eating a meal — Anthony “Tony” Boquet, the author of “The Bloodline of Wisdom, The Awak- with business associates when a man on the sidewalk caught my eye. He was ening of a Modern Solutionary” UNHEALTHY HEALTHY dirty and unkept, stumbling casually through the crowd. He reached what seemed to have been his goal; a garbage container place against the building

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The most significant aspect of every person’s life is his or her spiritual health because it is eternal. If you are holding a precious baby, if you are chasing a toddler, if you are teaching a preschooler or early elementary child, if you are a parent, grandparent, teacher of any of these ages, you have the privilege of helping shape a life for eternity! We instinctively know we should be teaching children about spiritual things….the big question is: HOW? Here are 4 suggestions.

SING about God, and about Jesus. Sing Bible stories. I often say, “Music is Magic.” It’s like glue and is the fastest, most permanent way to get information AND God’s truth into little hearts and minds. Find a melody – make it up or use one you know – and SING what you want to say. Songs can plant seeds of truth and of faith. Songs will “stick” in their minds. Children already love music, they don’t even need much encouragement from us to sing. So, do this: “Sing songs from your heart to Jesus. Sing praises over everything, any excuse for a song to God the Father in the name of our Master, Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:19 MSG

SAY - Tell your children about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Bible. Find any way you can to bring God into conversations. It should be natural, organic, and it will get easier as you find simple ways to observe, then point your children to Him through creation, through situations, and though relationships. Pay atten- tion to what goes on around you and ask God to help you see an opportunity to talk to your children about spiritual things; teachable moments—be ready because they are ever-present. Teach them God’s Word daily. Are they 1, 4 or 14? It doesn’t matter! TALK to them about God.

WATCH – Let’s face it…we live in a media saturated culture. Screens are every- where and nearly unavoidable. When you allow your children to watch…YOU choose what they watch. Take seriously your role as parent / teacher by being careful before you put a screen in your child’s hand. Psalm 101:3 “I will set noth- ing worthless before my eyes.” YIKES - Much of our media is worthless, but here is some good news, there is plenty to watch that is not! Take the time to find it and choose it for your child. Here are some suggestions: www.misspattycake.com, https://yancyministries.com, www.gominno.com, Whatsinthebible.com, Veggietales.com Bible for Kids (free APP) www.Youversion.com Worshiphousekids.com, Godtube.com

PLAY – For a child, play is work and play can be praise to God! Play is the way they learn and express themselves. Synapses connect when they use imagination, when they build, when they work a puzzle, color a picture, draw, create a craft, dance, run, swing, jump, clap, spin…. speaking of spinning, I learned something new from the Bible recently – something fun! The word ‘rejoice’ in Psalm 118:24 is this Hebrew word, giyl, which literally means, “to spin around under the influ- ence of strong emotion”! WOW - a biblical way to point your children to God as they play! Look for ways to turn play into PRAISE.

So today, with God’s help, find a new way to SING, SAY, WATCH AND PLAY, as you share God’s BIG LOVE with little lives.

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Many of you reading this article will remember Jeff most of whom are doing life sentences for Baker, General Manager of TCT (Total Christian Tel- violent offenses would be rewarding. But not evision) when the station was operating in Nashville. only was I ministering to the incarcerated but I met Jeff while serving as President of the Tennessee also to the staff who also needed encouraging Christian Chamber of Commerce. TCT was a mem- and spiritual guidance. ber. . “When the COVID crisis began it had a Now serving as a Chaplain with the Illinois State big impact on correctional facilities where Prison System, Jeff agreed to be my guest this month. I inmates lived in such close contact with each asked him to tell about God’s call on his life; resulting other, many times two sharing a tiny cell. in Jeff going almost full-circle. Immediately, correctional facilities cut off visitations and all volunteers were shut out Jeff explains, “You never know where ministry will to protect the incarcerated. The institution take a person. My wife, Chris and I began full time where I work was very proactive and mini- ministry serving a small church in West Central mized the spread of the virus early. Illinois in 1988 when fresh out of Bible College. Since then I served as pastor of three churches over a span of “However, one of the casualties of the pan- 22 years. We were serving in my home town of Mari- demic was the canceling of all chapel services on, IL when I got the opportunity with TCT Television and men were confined to their cells 24/7 Network. We moved to Raleigh, NC and I became the with the exception of a shower once or twice station General Manager of WRAY-TV in 2010. The per week. I learned quickly one of the rea- ministry there was awesome and the TV station began Jeff Baker now serves as a Chaplain for the Illinois State sons God placed me at the prison. Since the growing. Prison System. inmates could not come to chapel we needed to take chapel to them. I was able to get ap- “In 2016 we had the opportunity to move to Nashville proval both from the state and our institution to start WJFB-TV for the TCT Television Network. Nashville was a little to start a television channel for the inmates. With the help of some donated more of a challenge to get a Christian television station started since there equipment from TCT I was able to launch the Chapel Channel with 24/7 were already well established Christian networks in town. It was more dif- religious programming. It has been a tremendous blessing for the inmates. I ficult to stand out among giants like TBN and CTN who were doing a great have often heard complimentary remarks from them while I make my rounds job. However, both managers at those TV stations were helpful and support- through the cell houses ministering to the men face to face on a daily basis. ive. “Now with me having a good paying, full time job with benefits…another “Then the FCC mandated TV stations that were on channels 30 and above to avenue of ministry became open as well. Recently, I was able to become the sell their channel space and repack with other stations at a lower channel on pastor of a church that isn't strong enough to support a full time pastor. The the spectrum. WJFB was located on channel 66 and was mandated to repack church was about to close its doors because the membership had diminished. at a lower channel. With the rising costs of doing business and with minis- Death seemed to be at the door for the congregation. But, God has shown His tries having to live with smaller donations, it became clear that TCT would faithfulness again by blessing the ministry of the church. The church is now have to leave the Nashville market. growing numerically with new salvations and new people coming to worship. The finances are growing and there is new life and excitement in the church. “The Lord always provides, and sometimes in ways in which we least expect. In the following months I was offered a position as a chaplain with the Illinois “Although I would have never planned my life and ministry in this way, I see Department of Corrections at a maximum security prison with some of the the hand of God at work. As I look through the "rearview mirror" I can see state's most violent offenders. I know that your first reaction would be that how God has directed us on some incredible adventures.” this would be a horrible assignment. How could anybody enjoy working in such a dark place? You know, many times God stretches us while we find His — Ralph E. Vaughn great grace at work. As I settled into the job I found that ministering to men,

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We know that most people want to live a healthy 1. Someone who doesn't really care last. They see the importance of lifestyle. But living a healthy lifestyle consistently about their health. health and decide to do it for the is one of the hardest challenges that we can come 2. Someone who is able to do a right reasons. They make small up against in our health. Many people are having health craze for a short time, but changes every day that are sustain- the wrong perspective and approach to living a can't endure for the long haul (fad able and allow their roots to go healthy lifestyle. The truth is, living a healthy life- diets, cycles of losing weight and down deep. Hard times come and style starts in the heart and mind. gaining it back). they are able to lean on their solid 3. Someone who makes the chang- foundation they have built in their In Mark 4:13-20, Jesus gives the explanation of the es they need to make in a balanced health. They enjoy life and live in a parable of the sower to his disciples. He explains way and is able to sustain a bal- balance, while helping others to do that the seed is the Word and the three types of anced, healthy lifestyle for all their the same. responses we humans can have as the Word hits life. They get results and sustain them. the soil of our hearts. Do you see how these 3 people line up with the Can you see how this parable not only relates to For some, the Word or seed lands on the soil, but parable? spiritual things, but to every aspect of life as well? sin chokes it out. Some receive it, but they don't The first person hears about how they need to Spiritual, mental, emotional, physical. They are all have roots and a foundation, so they only endure take care of themselves, but never makes any intertwined. for a time.But there are some, who when they hear changes at all. It might even be affecting others in the Word accept it and bear much fruit! Not just in their life, but they still never do anything about it. Ask yourself, "What person am I today, and what the short term, but over the long run. person do I want to be?" Hopefully your answer The second person knows the importance of is #3. If it's not, start building a solid foundation You might be thinking "Ashton, what does this health. But they try all the new extreme diets for in your health by making small changes every day have to do with my health?" It is actually amazing all the wrong reasons. They're never able to sustain and building healthy habits that will last. how this biblical principle can apply to so much their progress because they never had a solid foun- more than just hearing the Word of God. It can be dation of healthy practices to sustain them. They Be encouraged today! You were created to be applied to our health. might last for a short time, but they always fall healthy! You can build a foundation that lasts! back into their old ways of doing things. There are usually 3 main approaches to personal — Ashton Tate health: But the third person, they make habits that will www.GloryToGloryFitness.com

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32 Nashville Christian Family www.ChristianFamilyNashville.com Body & Soul God’s Plan For Service Ounces Of Wisdom Quotes This is #31 in our OUNCES OF WISDOM series. The quotations come from the Bible and other sources, both historical and contemporary. Think about how they might apply to you. 9. “Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; that has immediate application to your life? What sing, all you who are upright in heart!” Psalm 32:11 is the first step you should take as a result? 1. “The way of fools seems right to them, but the 10. “Ignorance of the law is not an excuse in any wise listen to advice.” Proverbs 12:15 country. If it were, the laws would lose their effect, Ounces Of Wisdom Quotes 2. “When the heart sees what God wants, the body because it can always be pretended.” President Study Questions must be willing to spend and be spent for that cause Thomas Jefferson The primary purpose of the study questions is to a l o n e .” Oswald Chambers 11. “I have little doubt that the single greatest help the listener/reader more fully grasp the sig- 3. “The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a obstacle to the impact of the gospel has not been its nificance and implications of the topic. Recipients fool invites ruin.” Proverbs 10:14 inability to provide answers, but the failure on our may send your responses or comments to God’s 4. “You are my God and I will praise You; You part to live it out.” Pastor Ravi Zacharias Plan for Service by email to [email protected] or are my God and I will exalt you. Give thanks to 12. “Conscience is the most sacred of all property.” mail to GPS, 1226 Knox Valley Drive, Brentwood, the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” President James Madison TN 37027. Psalm 118:28-29 13. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wis- 5. “Wrongdoing can only be avoided if those who dom.” Proverbs 9:10; Psalm 111:10. 1. Look at #15 above. Are you part of the “right- are not wronged feel the same indignation as those 14. “I count him braver who overcomes his desires eous?” What evidence can you present to substan- who are.” Solon (638-559 B C) than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest tiate this? 6. “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a victory is the victory over self.” Aristotle (384-322 2. What does “the fear of the Lord” mean in #13 single step.” Lao-Tzu (604-531 B C) B C) above? 7. “I have hidden your word in my heart that I 15. “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, 3. What is your reaction to the comment of Pastor might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 and His ears are open unto their prayers; but the Ravi Zacharias in #11 above? 8. “Virtue and vice are like life and death or mind face of the Lord is against them who do evil.” and matter; things that cannot exist without being 1 Peter 3:12 (KJV) — Kenneth Oosting, Ph D qualified by their opposite.” Samuel Butler (17th century English poet From these quotes, what strikes you as a thought

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One of our basic doctrines, throughout all the centuries, is called “omnipotence.” This word simply means that God is all-powerful. Along with being all-knowing, and every- proved by modern geological and other scientific omniscient, knowing everything—remember. where present, we attribute all power to Him. He research. can do anything! This is wise and this is found in 7) Rom. 9:6, Deut. 4:30-31 God cannot fail. I 3) Gal. 6:7 God cannot be mocked. Scripture; yet at the same time it does not describe He will never have failed myself and others have failed me. God, God accurately. This is because God is not just permanently, eternally tolerate mocking against however, cannot fail. power, or knowledge, or presence; He is a person. Himself or His Son or His Spirit. He even attrib- We were called into fellowship with Him (I Cor. utes the one unpardonable sin to the blaspheming 8) Jn. 3:16 God cannot love you . . . more than 1:9, I John 1:3) and when we come to know Him of that Spirit. Mocking Him will bring conse- He already does. He does not just love the world. more and more, we find out that He has some quences one day. He “so” loved the world! Even in 2018, His love amazing things to say about certain things that He remains unchanged. 4) Deut. 33:27 God cannot die. simply cannot do. So, what are the things that God He just simply cannot do? Read the Bible verses as you go. can’t! He is eternal. I know He is alive; I just talked 9) Isai. 40:28 God cannot get tired, nor can He to Him this morning! ever slumber or sleep. There is just no tiring 1) I John 3:5 God cannot sin. You will never be Him. 5) I Sam. 15:29, Jer. 4:28, Mal. 3:6 God cannot able to get Him to. He has never sinned against change. man or any other person or creature in all of his- What He demanded in Genesis He de- 10) To conclude, God cannot be surprised. tory. It’s what the words “holy” and “pure” refer to. mands in Revelation. His purity, power, authority, Knowing all things, nothing takes Him by surprise. There never has been, is not, and never will be any sovereignty, and even more, His perfect personali- He cannot force you to love and serve Him. And sin in Him. ty remain without change throughout the centuries He cannot forgive you if you do not forgive others into eternity. from your heart (Mark 11:25-26). I love these 2) Titus 1:2 He cannot lie. You would never be “cannots” as much as I love the “cans”!! 6) Isai. 43:25, Jer. 31:34 God cannot remember able to get Him to do this; He is always true. More any sin of mine that the blood of Christ has and more archeological and other studies keep — Mark Simpson washed away. proving it. More and more of the Bible is being He will not—though He is also TOTAL LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS Landscaping Hardscapes • Custom Designs • Decks/Patios • Installation • Retaining Walls • Full Line Nursery Stock • Gazebos/Arbors • Rejuvenation Water Features Reclamation/Renovation • Ponds/Streams • Drainage/Irrigation • Spas/Hot Tubs • Grading/Sculpting • Waterfalls • Swells/Burns • Lighting • Erosion Control

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