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Defending religious 11 ballot measures Promise Keepers CEO FREE liberty preserves right face California vows to light fi re among to spread the Gospel voters in November So. California men page 4 page 6 page 5 American Idol misses out Moriah Peters sings for a Higher Power By Patti Townley-Covert
hen Moriah Peters’ mom suggested her Wdaughter audition for American Idol in 2010, the high school senior hesitated. She’d done enough modeling to know that the Los Angeles entertain- ment scene can be very dark. However, her mom was so convinced of God’s leading that she persuaded Peters to begin a In 1996, a Temecula home Bible study grew into a church, which began meeting fi ve-month interview process to in a barn on Rancho California Road in the wine country. Calvary Chapel Bible be on the show. Peters said she Fellowship, known as “The Barn,” now wants to expand and is fi nding resistance spoke openly about her faith, from the wineries and the Riverside County Planning Commission. and no one complained—until she performed for the celebrity judges. Though they loved her Churches rally for right soulful voice and look, they said she needed to go make mistakes, feel sexy and experience life. to build in Temecula’s Peters said she knew God had closed that door and had a big- sprawling wine country ger plan, but she didn’t feel like it. She’d wasted important time that By Lori Arnold to its current 7-acre site. Included might have been better used study- in the church plans are designs to ing for fi nals. TEMECULA — Jesus may have dedicate 75 percent of the land to Since her freshman year at turned water into wine in the grape vineyards. Don Lugo High School in Chi- Gospels, but unless existing zoning The commission approval for the no, Peters said she’d had a plan. laws are changed, churches would study came after a heated, eight- “My plan was to get a scholar- continue to be banned in Temecula hour hearing that pitted churches ship at a University of California, Wine Country. against the valley’s growers. Citing go on to law school and become Churches have reason to hope, urban sprawl that has encroached an entertainment lawyer.” however, after the Riverside County upon other wine enclaves, the re- That way, the honors student Planning Commission agreed to gion’s wine growers and vintners fi gured she could stay involved explore lifting the ban on Aug. say they are trying to protect their with her hidden dream: music. 22. That’s when it voted to accept agricultural farmland from other But God had a different plan, $100,000 from Calvary Chapel uses that could threaten their exis- Peters said, with a sparkle in her Bible Fellowship to re-examine the tence. They have rallied to uphold voice. While leaving her last audi- environmental impacts of having the 1999 ban on churches, which tion with American Idol, a strang- churches and schools in the Tem- was implemented after Calvary er approached. After hearing her ecula Valley Wine Country. Chapel was granted permits to op- sing and express her convictions, The church, the only one located erate in a former dilapidated barn he said he wanted to introduce in the winery-designated area east along Rancho California Road. her to singer/songwriter Wendi of the city, is seeking to expand its The original church permit was Foy. That connection took Peters facilities and open a school after to Nashville where she recorded acquiring a 22-acre parcel adjacent See DISPUTE, page 10 three demos. Foy warned Peters not to get her hopes up. As a result, Peters said she came home and prayed that if Biola University joins it were God’s will, He’d open the doors. Knowing that most singers
don’t get signed, Peters realized PHOTO BY JENA COOPER/JLYNDELPHOTOGRAPHY federal suit over abortion that only God could make her The celebrity judges on American Idol loved Moriah Peters’ soulful voice dream a reality. She let go of the and look, but they didn’t vote for her to continue on the show because she outcome and planned to take ad- needed to ‘go make mistakes and experience life.’ But her audition opened health insurance mandate vantage of her scholarship to Cali- the door for a Christian recording contract. LA MIRADA — In the ongoing main free to operate according to fornia State University, Fullerton. cal values and morals. But early God. In the midst of her angst battle against Obama’s new health their deeply-held beliefs. Punishing A week later, Foy called. Five in her senior year, she went she asked, “God, are you even mandate, two evangelical col- religious people and organizations labels wanted to meet Peters. through “a dry and doubtful leges—Biola University and Grace for freely exercising their faith is an With offers from all of them, she real? Because this doesn’t make College and Seminary in Indiana— assault on our most fundamental chose Provident Label Group. period” when she questioned sense to me.” That very moment, have fi led a federal lawsuit against American freedoms,” said Alliance They recently released her fi rst the existence of God and every- she knew He was. the Obama administration. Defending Freedom Senior Coun- album, “I Choose Jesus.” thing she’d been raised to be- “I knew that if God is not real, The lawsuit is the latest to chal- sel Gregory S. Baylor. She also chose her education, en- lieve. When people asked her to nothing matters. But if He is real, lenge the administration’s uncon- Baylor said that religious employ- rolling at Grand Canyon University defend her faith, she couldn’t nothing else matters,” she said. stitutional mandate that faith-based ers have no real choice: you must where she can do her marketing classes explain the origins of the Earth Though not everything made employers provide insurance cover- either comply and abandon your online while pursing her music. or historical evidence for the ex- sense, Peters chose to believe age for abortion-inducing drugs at religious freedom and conscience, istence of Jesus Christ. because she was convinced un- no cost to employees regardless of or resist and be taxed for your Choosing Christ One night, while outside look- derstanding would come as the religious or moral objections. With Christian parents, Peters ing up at the stars, Peters said she “Christian colleges should re- See LAWSUIT, page 2 said she was raised with bibli- had an honest conversation with See MORIAH PETERS, page 10 For information about advertising, subscriptions, or bulk delivery, please call 1-800-326-0795 2 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • September 2012 IE www.christianexaminer.com Movie promoter launches project to re-engage church with the arts By Lori Arnold the arts,” Bock said. “We need to can only be the Christian commu- on the History Channel. Other get back to a place like that. The nity that made it a hit.” planned projects involve Stephen HOLLYWOOD — Since starting defi nition of a patron of the arts “We target Bible-based projects, Spielberg with a proposed epic on his faith-based Hollywood public re- has changed pretty substantially things that are rooted, absolutely, Moses, and Will Smith is consider- lations fi rm a dozen years ago, Jon- since the Renaissance. It used to be in the Bible, where the only people ing a movie on Cain and Able. athan Bock and his team at Grace if you were a patron of the arts you who would make this a big, huge hit “I think they are a lot more recep- Hill Media have often bridged the were a rich guy in tights with a coin are people who are believers in the tive,” Bock said of Hollywood. “In the gap between the increasingly edgy purse. Now, the patron is the ticket- Bible,” he said. past 12 years I have personally seen movie industry and a skeptical buying customer, the consumer. the Christian community go from Christian community. They wield a lot of infl uence— not Chasing momentum near-pariah status within Hollywood “We have a tendency to stand individually (because), if I buy one Their fi rst project to promote is to a place where we are now absolutely there with our arms crossed waiting ticket it makes little difference, but “The American Bible Challenge,” a seen as a potential audience, as a real to be offended,” Bock said of the as a community you can have a tre- new game show on the GSN chan- audience worth going after. Christian community. mendous amount of infl uence over nel, formerly known as the Game “That’s a terrifi c thing, to go The marketing guru, who worked the projects that are made into the Show Network. Bock said if Chris- from enmity to being viewed as a for Warner Bros. before launching future. tians rally around the show and it real, potential customer. I’ll take Grace Hill, said he’s hoping to im- Jonathan Bock, owner of Grace Hill “This relationship worked well becomes a major hit, Hollywood that, in a 10-year-time span, any day prove the relationship between the Media, has launched As1, a new like this for hundreds and hun- is more likely to produce similar of the week. That’s a huge step in two communities through As1, a initiative to re-engage Christians into dreds of years. Why would we not shows. Its Aug. 23 debut was the the right direction.” the creative process in Hollywood. new campaign to re-engage Chris- want to get back to a place like that largest No. 1 showing in the chan- Storytelling and relationships tians into the arts. where it was benefi cial to the artist nel’s history and propelled it into “What I love about As1 is that hind art and culture, evidenced by and benefi cial for society and ben- the top fi ve cable list for several de- The public relations specialist ad- mits that artists, by the their nature, it sets a bold vision that also is the famous works of Leonardo da efi cial for the church?” mographic categories. will often press the lines in storytell- grounded in history,” Bock said. Vinci, Raffaello “Raphael” Sanzio To help with that goal Bock’s As1 “Hollywood is a business that ing, but Christians would be wise to “The goal of As1 is to restore the da Urbino, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, initiative will target specifi c proj- chases momentum,” Bock said. consider the broader implications. church to its historically traditional Merisi da Caravaggio and Michel- ects that appeal to a narrow mar- “They try to catch lightening in a angelo, whose credits include the bottle twice.” He cited a scene in “The Passion role as a patron of the arts.” ket. Those pledging to be part of of the Christ” when Mary reached Sistine Chapel and the statues Da- He cited the success of the movie Bock said during the Renais- the As1 movement will then work over to help Jesus carry the cross sance and other signifi cant eras the vid and Pietà. to promote those projects to make “Saving Private Ryan,” which spawned a series of war movies. Current trends, while she fl ashed back to coming to church often was a driving force be- “The church was a real patron of them “unequivocal hits where it his aid when he fell as a child. The he added, are an appetite for vampires scene, Bock said, was not scriptural, because of the popularity of “Twilight,” yet in the broader context viewers themed reality shows and cooking understood the message of suffer- DEGREES THROUGH #ORRESPONDENCE shows, which have found homes on ing and sacrifi ce that Gibson was multiple cable outlets beyond the Food telling. Network and Cooking channels. 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How is that not good for us?” “All of those were hits, but all Bock said he favors using these Liberty Bible College & Seminary of those were made outside of the movies as a way to initiate dialog Hollywood system,” the promoter about Christianity and build rela- said. “Now what we are seeing is tionships with an eye toward break- Hollywood wanting to get in on this ing Christian stereotypes. and be part of the process.” “We, unfortunately, are in a posi- Many of the major studios now tion where other people are creat- have faith-based divisions, and ing culture and we are always put in some big Hollywood names have the position to react to it,” he said. major Christian-themed movies in “By making these big hits, by setting the pipeline, some of them with ourselves up as a very bankable au- budgets in the hundreds of mil- dience, Christians will actually be lions. part of the creative process. We are Russell Crowe will star in fi lm- going to put the Bible back to the maker Darren Aronofsky’s “Noah,” front end of pop culture and hope- set for release in 2014. TV mega- fully keep it there for a long, long, producer Mark Burnett and his long time.” wife, actress Roma Downey, are teaming up for a 10-part series on For more information, visit www. the Bible, which will air next spring as1.org.
stitution. LAWSUIT… “Government offi cials do not Continued from page 1 have the right to require religious organizations to act in a way con- faith. He feels that every American trary to deeply-held religious be- should know that a government liefs, nor do they have the right with the power to do this to anyone to defi ne what constitutes the free can do this — and worse — to ev- exercise of religion,” added Grace eryone.” College and Seminary President “The Obama administration’s Ronald E. Manahan. “To determine mandate forces us to act against that Grace College and Seminary is our own doctrinal statement, which not ‘religious enough’ to qualify for upholds the sanctity of human life,” an exemption from this mandate is said Biola University President Bar- an affront to the religious freedom ry H. Corey. “It unjustly intrudes on and free conscience of dedicated our religious liberty as protected Christian organizations across under the U.S. Constitution and America.” makes a mockery of our attempts to ADF attorneys have already fi led live our lives according to our faith three other lawsuits against the convictions, time-honored and mandate: one on behalf of Geneva long protected.” College and The Seneca Hardwood Biola University legal counsel Lumber Company in Pennsylvania, Jerry Mackey is also participating in one on behalf of Louisiana College the case. in Louisiana, and one on behalf of The new lawsuit fi led by the Al- Hercules Industries in Colorado, in liance Defending Freedom in the which a federal judge issued an or- U.S. District Court for the Northern der preventing the mandate from District of Indiana, Grace Schools v. being enforced against the family- Sebelius, argues that the mandate run business. The lawsuits repre- violates the Religious Freedom Res- sent a large cross-section of Protes- toration Act as well as the First and tants and Catholics who object to Fifth amendments to the U.S. Con- the mandate. www.christianexaminer.com IE September 2012 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 3 Full Harvest Annual crusade at Angel Stadium reaps life-changing, spiritual results
By Rick Albee Harvest Crusades. derscored Laurie’s intent to use On Sunday, the ballpark was more any means to share the gospel and ANAHEIM — Near-capacity subdued as the time for the inaugural bring people to a relationship with crowds fi lled Angel Stadium Aug. Harvest America crusade approached. Christ. 25 and 26 and the only pitch they More than 700 ushers took their Mercy Me, the lead-in to Laurie’s heard was about Jesus. places to help in the orderly seating of message, took time between songs With the Angeles baseball team thousands of guests. Grounds keepers to share that we all have one thing on the road in Detroit, Harvest maintained the track surrounding the in common—the ultimate healer, Crusade brought its annual event main stage as others cordoned off the Jesus Christ. to the venue, but this year the infi eld in an attempt to preserve the evangelistic outreach widened turf. More than 2,100 venues across Seeking happiness its reach beyond the concrete America—including more than 1,000 Upon taking the stage, Laurie confi nes of the stadium with its churches, 600 radio stations and nine shared that the phrase “Is it pos- Aug. 26 Harvest America, aimed television stations—readied their sible to change my life” had been at reaching a quarter-of-a-million equipment to receive Harvest America typed into Google search more people simultaneously hearing live from the satellite-feed in Anaheim than a billion times, demonstrating the gospel. stadium. PHOTO COURTESY OF HARVEST CRUSADE how unhappy people are with their A near-capacity crowd responds to one of many memorable moments during the The day before, however, the The Harvest Praise Band again own lives. Aug. 25 Harvest Crusade at Angel Stadium. event kicked off with Harvest welcomed the attendees as they Holding up his Bible, Laurie Crusade’s signature outreach. In fl ooded into the stadium. Once pronounced that only the Bible Beyond the stadium crusade will include the News- a stadium with a capacity of just most of people were in, they were has the answer, and even though At Laurie’s invitation, thousands boys, Jeremy Camp, Steven Curtis over 45,000, more than 41,000 at- encouraged to, “Get on your feet nine out of 10 American homes of people fi lled the outfi eld of Chapman, David Crowder, Phil tended, with 4,288 coming forward and say hello to America!” as the have a Bible, the people don’t Anaheim stadium, indicating their Wickham and the Katinas. Evan- and making commitments to follow seconds ticked down and Harvest know it. And, because they don’t desire to know Christ. By the end gelist Nick Vujicic will also speak. Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior America went live across the nation. know their Bible, they don’t know of the altar call 3,853 souls were Parking is also $15 at the Los An- during the Saturday opener. He who is the author. Laurie said added to the kingdom as a result of geles ballpark. The thunder of the amps warm- The church and the arena that each of us are designed to the in-stadium portion of Harvest Since 1990, Harvest Ministries ing gave a pre-crusade anticipation Pastor Levi Lusko, from Fresh know Him, and that only God can America, bringing the weekend to- have held large-scale evangelistic to the thousands anxiously waiting Life Church in Montana, welcomed fi ll that void. tal to 8,141. Salvation and rededica- outreaches across the United States, in the parking lot—which had been attendees before introducing Pas- Laurie used the passage of Ni- tion fi gures for the broadcast por- and in Canada, Australia, and New full for hours—for the gates to be tor Chuck Smith, the founder of codemus and Jesus from John 3 to tion of Harvest America were not Zealand. More than 4,500,000 peo- opened. The Harvest Praise Band the Calvary Chapel movement. highlight the real need for salva- available at press time. ple have attended a Harvest event welcomed people as they fl ooded Smith, who has been battling can- tion. In it, Nicodemus recognized in person, with more than 450,000 into the stadium two hours before cer, was given an extended stand- who Jesus was in an admiring way, LA Harvest is next having registered decisions of faith the crusade’s start. ing ovation before presenting the but Jesus did not come to be ad- Southern California will get in Jesus Christ. David Crowder took the stage opening prayer. mired, Laurie said, He came to be one more opportunity to experi- next, giving permission for the Jeremy Camp led several songs followed. Laurie made clear that ence Harvest Crusade with a two- For more information about the audience to use their outside and shared his life-verse, Acts 20:24: you cannot be a Christian without day campaign at Dodger Stadium events visit www.harvest.org or voices to sing along. Crowder, “But my life is worth nothing to me being born again. on Sept. 8 and 9. Bands for that www.harvestamerica.com. in his signature beard, cap and unless I use it for fi nishing the work boots, drew from his experience assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the of being able to read the audience work of telling others the Good and threw in a Hank Williams, “I News about the wonderful grace of Saw the Light” rendition that got God.” everyone on their feet. Gungor and As a prelude to the message by Third Day, both multiple award- Laurie, a declaration was made winning Christian entertainment, that the church no longer has to took the stage next with Christian come to the arena, but the arena music that set the mood and intro- can come to the church, an illus- duced Greg Laurie, senior pastor tration of the technology making of Harvest Christian Fellowship it possible for Harvest America to in Riverside, and founder of the be shared nationwide. It also un- Rick Warren cites incivility as reason for not hosting presidential forum in OC BP News Service a place where people of good- will can seriously disagree on LAKE FOREST — Author and signifi cant issues without being pastor Rick Warren has announced disagreeable or resorting to per- he won’t be hosting a forum this sonal attack and name-calling. But year with President Obama and that is not the climate of today’s presumptive Republican nominee campaign. I’ve never seen more Mitt Romney, saying it would be irresponsible personal attacks, “hypocritical” to host the event in mean-spirited slander, and fl at- light of the two campaigns’ nega- out dishonest attack ads, and I tive tone. don’t expect that tone to change The pastor of Orange County’s before the election. Saddleback Church, Warren host- “It would be hypocritical to pre- ed a Saddleback Civil Forum on tend civility for one evening only the Presidency in 2008 with Obama to have the name-calling return the and John McCain, shortly before next day.” McCain became the Republican Warren said he had talked “with nominee. But the tone of this year’s both campaigns about the possibil- campaign, Warren told the Orange ity of doing it again” and “they were County Register, is even worse than both favorable to participating.” He 2008. also said the “TV networks were ea- In July, Warren announced he ger to cover it again.” hoped to host an Obama-Romney In 2008, the candidates were forum. interviewed separately by War- “We created the civil forums to ren, who asked identical ques- promote civility and personal re- tions to each. McCain, who was spect between people with major interviewed last, was placed in a differences,” Warren told the news- room without a monitor and not paper in an Aug. 23 article. allowed to know the questions in “The forums are meant to be advance. 4 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • September 2012 IE www.christianexaminer.com
The legacy of Helen Gurley Brown When women complain about “tramp”? Hollander’s of the things men do men who can’t commit, they can answer didn’t mat- when released from so- thank — or blame — two people: …there are moral laws ter. The question cial constraints and ex- Playboy magazine publisher Hugh answered itself. This pectations. The result? Hefner and the former editor of was before “anything A new breed of ‘Thou Cosmopolitan magazine, Helen Gur- which, when violated, cause goes” replaced self- shalt nots’—from sex- ley Brown, who died in August at control as a worthy ual harassment poli- age 90. goal. cies in the workplace Brown was the fl ip side of Hefner, physical, emotional, social Just as there are (‘No compliments on offering women permission, even laws in nature which, hair or dress, if you encouragement, to embrace a fe- if violated, bring re- Cal Thomas know what’s good for male version of Hefner’s freewheel- and spiritual consequences. percussions, so, too, you’), to the manda- ing “Playboy philosophy” of unre- are their moral laws which, when tory ‘date rape’ seminars that greet strained sexual pleasure. Brown “Surprising Stuff They Don’t Want individuals who practice it and to violated, cause physical, emotional, unsuspecting college freshmen.” and Hefner offered one-way tickets From You in the Sack”; and “Guys societies that tolerate it. “Fornica- social and spiritual consequences. Having abandoned a code of con- to fantasyland, a journey suppos- Sex Confessions.” There is raunchi- tor” was one. We changed the word It is one reason we have preachers duct that has served humanity well for edly without cost to a destination er stuff not suitable for those with so as to appear less “judgmental,” to remind us of such things, but millennia, Brown and her followers seemingly without consequences. gentler sensibilities. but the behavior that word de- fewer of us listen to them and suf- were forced to write a new code to deal Pausing at the supermarket In any revolution—political, or scribes didn’t change. “Sexually fer as a result. with the predictable result of bad male checkout each month to read the sexual one championed by active” is now the preferred phrase Katherine Kerstin, chairman of behavior that previous constraints had Cosmo’s enticing headlines and to those like Hefner and Brown— that describes what the word used the Center of the American Ex- worked well to limit. Men wanted their notice the cleavage of the “cover there are casualties. No one wants to. It seems more tolerant and periment in Minneapolis and a cake “and Edith, too,” to paraphrase girl”—both Brown’s signature— to talk about the casualties of the that’s the problem. commentator for National Public a country song and women didn’t like is something like slowing down sexual revolution because that I recall reading an interview in Radio’s “All Things Considered,” the end result. to view a multi-car pileup. Yet the wouldn’t sell magazines or seduce the 1970s with Xaviera Hollander, wrote about Brown’s “seductive Brown sowed the wind, to bor- “damage” Brown’s philosophy of a new generation of young people. who was promoting her memoir philosophy” of unfettered freedom row a biblical phrase, and millions sexual liberation caused (or refl ect- Sex sells, but it also brings misery “The Happy Hooker.” As I remem- in 1997 for the Minneapolis Star-Tri- of women who ingested her poison ed) is far more severe. when it’s misused. ber it, the interviewer asked Hol- bune. It has a catch, she wrote: “For continue to reap the whirlwind. A sampling of Cosmo headlines There was a time when words lander a penetrating question, the if ‘freedom’ is women’s birthright, What a legacy. included: “75 Sex Tricks (Warn- served a purpose. Some were once gist of which went something like it is also men’s. And as the last in- ing: They Are So Hot That This used to discourage bad behavior this: What’s the difference between hibition bites the dust, women are © 2012 Tribune Media Services, Magazine May Burst into Flames)”; that was thought to be harmful to you and what used to be called a fi nding they don’t much like some Inc. Defending religious liberty preserves right to spread the Gospel
Over the last two ings we cherish in the tions. In the context of this experience, cation of the so-called “separation their ability to send out missionar- years, my family has United States. If you I have come to view the necessity of of church and state.” Other times, ies and humanitarian aid worldwide developed a particu- were born in Haiti, defending the liberties we have in the churches are wrongfully prohibited may be severely inhibited. lar passion for the you would likely have U.S. as more important than merely from occupying their own property We must be committed to de- people of Haiti due suffered from the protecting the individual right to go to and, in one specifi c case, a church- fending the First Amendment to three recent mis- lack of clean water, church or to share one’s faith. affi liated school was told by the right to spread the Gospel of Jesus sion trips my children lack of food, unend- The call for many Christian orga- City of Los Angeles that it could Christ, so that the work of Chris- and I have taken with ing sickness, politi- nizations is to share the Gospel and only expand if the Christian school tians will not only be felt here in the the Haiti Endowment cal corruption, and make an impact worldwide, as evi- provided a “secular education Mon- U.S., but internationally as well. We Fund. Our fi rst mis- widespread Voodoo denced during catastrophes such days through Fridays.” Advocates have been afforded so many liber- sion trip was sched- Robert Tyler worship. However, if as the earthquake in Haiti and the for Faith and Freedom fi led a fed- ties and blessings as American citi- uled just before the you were born in the rebuilding of this nation physically eral lawsuit on behalf of the school zens; as Christian citizens, we have earthquake that dev- U.S., you would have likely ben- and spiritually. For Christians to and, as a result, the City withdrew a responsibility to use what we have astated this small island nation. efi ted from the abundance of clean be able to continue this work, they that restriction. With the correct been given and to stand up for our The earthquake delayed our fi rst water, healthy foods, antibiotics, must be able to expand and grow application of the law, and through religious liberties so that we can trip to Haiti for a short time, a time democratic values, and widespread their ministries. Christians taking a stand for their continue to share our faith with the during which Christian ministries Christianity. Unfortunately, Christian minis- religious freedoms, that school is world! and American humanitarian aid Because of God’s blessings, we have tries are often experiencing more now educating potential ministers poured into Haiti. been the most generous nation in the and more diffi culty practicing and missionaries from a Christian Tyler is the founder and general While bringing basic necessities world with the provision of humanitar- their faith right here in the United worldview! counsel for Advocates for Faith to the poorest nation in the West- ian aid. More importantly, however, States. Many times, churches seek If we don’t defend our Constitu- and Freedom, a Murrieta-based law ern Hemisphere, I have refl ected Americans have exported Christianity to rent public facilities in order to tional liberties, churches may not fi rm specializing in religious liberty upon the intolerable circumstanc- worldwide through the passion of mis- hold services but are often denied be able to assemble for services, issues. For more information, visit es of living in Haiti and the bless- sionaries and humanitarian organiza- based on the misunderstood appli- their teaching may be censored and www.faith-freedom.com.
Publicity helped part of the insurance conspiracy also. Why would homosexuals stage a Thank you for the shout out for our Today liberal and conservative mean kiss-in at a Christian sandwich shop? Publisher: Lamar & Theresa Keener Classic Car Show event in the June 2012 absolutely nothing in our political Christians should view such foolish- Managing Editor: Lori Arnold Christian Examiner. It really aided us system. The only thing that matters is ness as a cry for help. Subconsciously Advertising: Scott Coyle in having a successful event. We had class and money. The war between the homosexuals must know that they are rich and the poor, it’s been over and perishing and, because they don’t Calendar/Classifi eds: Brittany Keener about 1,700 people come throughout the event with at least 60 percent of the rich won. know God, there is nothing they can Correspondents: Patti Townley-Covert EVANGELICAL PRESS the people being unbelievers. The I still enjoy Mr. Thomas’ articles. do about it. 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Calif. men By Lori Arnold Lasting legacy What: Promise Keeners To help retain the momentum SAN DIEGO — Dr. Raleigh Men’s Conference after the conference, Promise Washington, a former urban When: September 7-8 Keepers is coordinating with pastor, has a vow for Southern Where: Viejas Arena, San Diego such groups as Iron Sharpens California men: be prepared to be State University Iron, Men of the Cross and Man called out—and up. It’s a promise Speakers: Miles McPherson, in the Mirror. he has no qualms about keeping. Raleigh Washington, Tony “We are partnering with men’s Washington, president and Evans, Sam Rodriguez, ministries that will do follow up CEO of the national Promise Greg Stier, Bob Beltz and continue the discipleship Keepers men’s ministry, will bring Also: Music - Lincoln Brewster process,” Washington said. “We his team to San Diego Sept. 7 and Comedy - Brad Stine are catalytic. We light the fi re. 8 at San Diego State University’s Cost: $59 — use online promo We introduce men to Christ. Viejas Arena for “Called Out!” code “0912-CENW” to They give their life to Christ. The event is one of fi ve national save $20. Pay just $39 They rededicate their life. They conferences this year. — Registration — make a decision to come out of “I want to tell the men that 1-866-776-6473 pornography and adulterous Promise Keepers is back in an www.promisekeepers.org/events relationships. They make great absolute, most powerful way,” the commitments. foundational calling is to men,” Denver resident said. Dr. Raleigh Washington, left, president and CEO of Promise Keepers, will speak “So when the local church and Washington, who once served Washington said, adding that they at its Sept. 7 and 8 conference at San Diego State University. This year’s theme other men’s ministries grab them as the ministry’s vice president relaunched their national con- is “Called Out!” and continue that sojourn you of reconciliation, returned to ferences directed solely to men. see transformation in a church, Promise Keepers in 2008 with its “We’ve done three this year, and believe.” is a spiritual sojourn. When they transformation in a community, founder Bill McCartney. Together the Spirit of the Living God has In Cedar Falls, Iowa, the men come to Promise Keepers they transformation in a city because they widened the scope of the fallen each time, at each place, in were so moved by the experience have that spiritual hunger satisfi ed the fi re that is lit by the ministry ministry to include women, young a way that is a clear indication that that they pledged $100,000 to with a pure gospel and challenges of Promise Keepers.” adults and families. God is anointing the ministry of bring it back next year and vowed that will transform a man’s life.” Since its founding in 1990, “After doing that for two years Promise Keepers. It is transform- to each bring four men to guaran- In keeping with this year’s Washington said Promise Keep- we found out Promise Keepers’ ing lives in ways you would never tee a 2013 crowd of 20,000. Called Out theme, the speakers ers has reached out to more In Dallas, nearly half of those will challenge the men to develop than six million men, with more in attendance were under the an intimate relationship with Je- than one million coming to Aglow International brings age of 30. sus Christ through duty, nobility, know Christ. “That shocked us because we leadership, action and courage. “It’s going to be a life-chang- haven’t necessarily marketed to Evangelist Greg Stier will start ing experience,” Washington national convention to that group, but men are coming the campaign through his “Called said. “The catalytic fi re will be lit and they are absolutely loving it,” Out” message, which will be fol- on Friday night when we start, Southern California Washington said. lowed by Bob Beltz with “A Call and it will not go out until we “I really believe that young men to Duty”; Tony Evans with “A Call leave.” By Lori Arnold are seeking for some identity in a to Lead”; and Sam Rodriguez with spiritual fashion. Unfortunately, “A Call to Action.” The cost of the event is $59, but ONTARIO — Aglow Interna- for the millennial generation— Washington will address racial a savings of $20 per person is avail- tional will host “Arising,” its 2012 and that’s pretty much 15 to and denominational divisions in able for Christian Examiner readers National Conference, Oct. 4 to 6 30—only 4 percent of them have “A Call to Courage,” and local by mentioning code 0912-CENW at the Ontario Convention Center. a biblically based faith in Jesus Pastor Miles McPherson of the during registration. For more infor- “It’s time for us to step into the Christ. But 85 percent of them will Rock Church will present “A Call mation, visit www.promisekeepers. fullness of who we are,” said Jane tell you ‘I am spiritual,’ so there to Nobility.” org/events or call 1-866-776-6473. Hansen Hoyt, president and CEO of Aglow International, which has ministered to an estimated 17 Concordia University presents million people through prayer, evangelism and compassion. 5th annual “There is an increased mantle on this ministry. It is the time of our arising.” FAITH at WORK Hoyt, whose ministry is one of the largest global Christian organiza- tions with more than two million Jane Hansen Hoyt, president of Aglow Conference women and men who meet in 4,300 International, is one of two speakers fellowship groups in nearly 170 at its “Arising,” the 2012 National nations, will be a keynote speaker. Convention, which will be held Oct. 4 Bringing Biblical Principles to Your Work A seasoned public speaker, Hoyt to 6 at the Ontario Convention Center. has addressed conferences around the world, on behalf of Aglow and tions through prophetic ministry Speakers and powerful teaching. Saturday, October 13 through the broader Christian 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Art Barter, CEO of Datron World community. In 2007, she moderat- Now a California resident, he #ONCORDIA 5NIVERSITY #OMMUNICATIONS )NC &OUNDER ed a forum on the abuse of women is the founder of Brilliant Book AND #%/ OF 3ERVANT ,EADERSHIP at the fi rst Knesset Christian Allies House and My Emerging Light. #ONCORDIA 7EST )RVINE #! )NSTITUTE “This is a great, great moment for Caucus Women’s Summit held in s 2E4HINK YOUR WORK LIFE FROM 'ODS PERSPECTIVE Jerusalem. In 2009, she was the fi rst us,” Cooke said. “God is breathing destiny on us. I believe that Aglow Noel Massie, President, UPS, female keynote speaker in Promise s "E EQUIPPED TO APPLY "IBLICAL PRINCIPLES AND Central California District Keepers’ 20-year history. has passed her tests. We’ve come An ordained minister, Hoyt through our apprenticeship.” PRACTICES TO YOUR WORK serves on the America for Jesus Founded by four women in 1967, the ministry has expanded its vision s ,EARN HOW YOU ARE CALLED BY 'OD TO FULl LL (IS executive board, the Eagles Vision PLANS FOR YOUR JOB Shelley Ehlers &OUNDER OF Apostolic Team, the Christians for to include men. 3HOW.O "EACH 4OWEL WHICH Israel advisory board and the board Klaus Kuehn and his team will SUCCESSFULLY WON FUNDING ON THE of the International Reconciliation lead worship. Kuehn, a resident of s .ETWORK WITH HUNDREDS OF OTHER #HRISTIANS !"# 46 SHOW h3HARK 4ANKv Coalition. She is the author of Texas, is director of Pure Worship Ministries and travels extensively s 6IEW YOUR WORK AS A CALLING AND SERVICE TO 'OD several books, including “Journey Sue Fries /WNER 0RESIDENT of a Woman,” “Master Plan” and around the globe. He was trained OF %#/,! 4ERMITE AND 0EST the newly released “The View from by Christ for the Nations in Dallas, -ANAGEMENT (OST OF 4HE 3UE Above.” where for several years he served &RIES 3HOW ON ++,! Also speaking will be Graham as a worship leader. Cooke, a long-time friend of the “This is a season of change,” the conference literature said. Joe Kissack &ORMER EXECUTIVE ministry who is noted for his train- WITH #OLUMBIA 4RI3TAR 4ELEVISION ing programs on the prophetic, “We’re learning to do the business spiritual warfare, intimacy with of Heaven here on earth. We are God, leadership and spirituality. becoming the fulfi llment of all the Through his ministry Cooke in- Father’s intention for His creation spires others to pursue God with in this life.” Presented by Conference Tickets $10 abandon, letting go of old mindsets Advance registration is $165 or Register now at and opening up a radically new $245 for married couples. Admis- www.faithandworklife.org understanding of who God really sion for college students is $75 and is. Originally from Manchester, $50 for minor teens. Info: Call (714) 272-7865 WWWCUIEDU or email [email protected] England, Cooke brings insight, hope and vision for the future of For more information, visit www. individuals, churches, cities and na- aglow.org. 6 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • September 2012 IE www.christianexaminer.com 11 ballot measures face California voters in November By Ron Prentice If passed, this measure would litical parties oppose Proposition require two-year state budgets, in- Christian Examiner Ballot Recommendations 38, as does Gov. Jerry Brown, who SACRAMENTO —Along with stead of the current annual cycle. Prop. 30 — No Prop. 36 — No Position sees Proposition 38 as a competitor selecting their picks for local, state It would prohibit the Legislature Prop. 31 — Yes Prop. 37 — No against his own Proposition 30. and federal offi ces, California vot- from creating expenditures of Prop. 32 — Yes Prop. 38 — No ers will also choose “yes” or “no” on more than $25 million without fi rst Prop. 33 — Yes Prop. 39 — No Proposition 39 a number of initiatives on the No- proving the source of the funding, Prop. 34 — No Position Prop. 40 — No Tax Treatment for Multistate vember ballot. In use since 1911, such as new revenues or cuts. Prop- Prop. 35 — Yes Businesses. Clean Energy and California’s initiative process has a osition 31 would permit the Califor- Energy Effi ciency Funding. national reputation for bypassing nia governor to unilaterally make These ballot recommendations represent the editorial position of the Chris- Initiative Statute. its elected representatives in favor budget cuts if the Legislature fails tian Examiner newspaper and not that of the author of this article or of the The major funder of this cam- of a vote at the polls, where the true to act, and it would require the es- California Family Council. paign claims that existing Califor- majority of voters can directly cre- tablishment of performance goals nia law permits annual revenue loss ate new laws. for budget items and performance of $1 billion through a loophole. To be placed on the ballot, most reviews of all state programs. The customers. This measure would Offenders. Penalties. Initiative This measure would require all propositions require a minimum California Republican Party sup- “(change) current law to allow in- Statute. multi-state businesses to calculate of 505,000 valid signatures from ports this measure, and the state surance companies to set prices In 1994, California voters passed their California tax liability based registered California voters, and a Democratic Party opposes it. based on whether the driver previ- a “Three Strikes” Law, which man- on their percentage of sales that proposition attempting to change the ously carried auto insurance with dates a minimum sentence of 25 took place in this state. Proposition California Constitution requires more Proposition 32 any insurance company.” Propo- years to life imprisonment for 39 would also mandate that for the than 807,000. Typically 25 percent to Political Contributions by Payroll sition 33 would allow insurers to three-time repeat offenders with fi rst fi ve years $550 million of annu- 30 percent of the signatures gathered Deduction. Contributions to offer discounts to new customers multiple prior “serious” felony con- al new revenue would be dedicated are invalid for reasons such as inad- Candidates. Initiative Statute. who can show a continuous cover- victions. The number of persons to the creation of energy effi ciency equate completion of information, Should this initiative pass, it age from any licensed auto insur- now serving life sentences in Cali- projects and clean energy jobs in incorrect addresses or no evidence would ban direct contributions to ance company over the previous fornia due to three convictions is California. The founder of a capital of voter registration. A campaign to candidates by corporations and fi ve years. The initiative also “allows 8,800. Proposition 36 attempts to management fi rm, Thomas Steyer, place a proposition on the ballot will unions. It would also prohibit increased (policy costs) for driv- revise the “three strikes” law to im- has personally given nearly $22 mil- commonly spend well over $1 million unions, corporations, and govern- ers without history of continuous pose life sentences only when the lion to fund this campaign, and a to hire trained personnel to gather ment contractors from automati- coverage,” exempting those whose new conviction is deemed “serious Californians for Clean Energy and signatures. Millions more will be spent cally deducting dues or fees from policies may have lapsed for rea- or violent” and would authorize a Jobs coalition has donated more on the campaign to pass or defeat a members or employees for political sons such as military service or 18 potential reduction in sentence for than $1.2 million in support. Oppo- measure. purposes. In support, the edito- months or more of unemployment. an estimated 3,000 offenders now nents of Proposition 39 claim that rial board of the Wall Street Journal The proposition is supported by serving life sentences. Supporters “a massive $1 billion tax increase on Proposition 30 wrote, “If California voters hope to the California Republican Party, claim the reduction in sentences California’s job creators ... will re- Temporary Taxes to Fund stand a chance of reining in such the former state Senate President could save the state more than sult in the loss of thousands of mid- Education. Guaranteed Local benefi ts and fi xing their dysfunc- pro tempore Don Perata and for- $150 million annually, and major dle class jobs.” Proposition 39 is op- Public Safety Funding. Initiative tional state, they’ll have to break mer chair of the state Assembly’s support for the proposition comes posed by the California Republican Constitutional Amendment. the government union political mo- Insurance Committee Juan Vargas. from the NAACP Legal Defense Party, the California Manufacturers Former Gov. Arnold Schwar- nopoly this November.” In opposi- Opponents include the Califor- and Educational Fund, the Cali- & Technology Association and the zenegger implemented a tempo- tion, Trudy Schafer of the Califor- nia Democratic Party, Consumer fornia Democratic Party and bil- California Asian Pacifi c Chamber rary tax increase in an attempt to nia League of Women Voters said, Watchdog and the Campaign for lionaire George Soros. Opponents of Commerce. close California’s gap between its “(Proposition 32) promises politi- Consumer Rights. claim that every state implement- budget and its defi cit. His succes- cal reform but it’s really designed ing a “three strikes” law has seen a Proposition 40 sor, Gov. Jerry Brown, wants to do by its special interest backers to Proposition 34 signifi cant reduction in crime, and Redistricting. State Senate the same thing, raising the state’s help themselves and harm their op- Death Penalty. Initiative Statute. California’s crime rate dropped 37 Districts. Referendum. base sales tax and increasing taxes ponents.” At last report, fi nancial If approved, this initiative would percent in its fi rst four years after This measure was created as a ref- for a period of seven years on annu- contributions in support of Propo- repeal the death penalty and re- implementation. Proposition 36 is erendum by the California Repub- al incomes higher than $250,000. sition 32 totaled $4 million, and the place it with life imprisonment opposed by the California Repub- lican Party, attempting to repeal Supporters include labor unions opposition campaign had raised without the possibility of parole, lican Party and Mike Reynolds, the the California State Senate district of teachers, service employees and $20 million, primarily from labor and would retroactively apply to author of the 1994 “Three Strikes” boundaries that were put in place in nurses, as well as the state’s Demo- associations. The total campaign is the 725 people already sentenced proposition. 2011 by the California Citizens Re- cratic Party. Opponents claim that projected to spend $50 million for to death. The measure also creates districting Commission. The CRP the language of the proposition and against. a $100 million fund to assist law en- Proposition 37 was not happy with the new bound- does not guarantee the direction forcement with homicide and rape Genetically Engineered Foods. aries developed by the Commis- and use of the $7 billion to $9 bil- Proposition 33 cases. Arguments for the elimina- Labeling. Initiative Statute. sion and hoped that by placing this lion expected to be raised and that Auto Insurance Companies. tion of the death penalty include This measure would require “la- referendum on the ballot it would this measure simply postpones the Prices Based on Driver’s History moral arguments against the taking beling on raw or processed food of- keep the new boundaries from be- need to cut spending. of Insurance Coverage. Initiative of human life, the grave risk of exe- fered for sale to consumers if made ing implemented until the people Statute. cuting people mistakenly convicted from plants or animals with genetic could vote on Proposition 40. How- Proposition 31 Under current California law, and the potential redistribution of material changed in specifi ed ways. ever, the California Supreme Court State Budget. State and auto insurance carriers may not fi nancial resources from court and Prohibits labeling or advertising ruled that the new boundaries be Local Government. Initiative offer policy discounts to new cus- prison costs to public safety purpos- such food as ‘natural.’” Major fund- implemented for the June 2012 Constitutional Amendment and tomers, and insurers may only of- es. The primary ballot argument ing in support comes from Mercola Primary and November 2012 Gen- Statute. fer “loyalty” discounts to existing against the repeal of the death pen- Health Industries, an alternative, eral Election. Therefore, in July the alty concerns justice being served natural medicine company, the CRP announced it would not put on behalf of crime victims and their Organic Consumers Fund and Dr. forth a campaign, since its objective loved ones. Supporters of the initia- Bronner’s Magic Soaps. Opponents for the referendum—postponing Christian Senior Living tive include the California Catho- of the initiative include the Council the new boundaries—did not suc- lic Conference of Bishops and the for Biotechnology Information, the ceed, and the CRP saw little reason UPLAND American Civil Liberties Union. Grocery Manufacturers Association to spend money to conduct a cam- Opponents of Proposition 34 in- and Pioneer Hi-Bred International. paign. Still, the proposition will MANOR clude associations of police, sheriffs Potential costs to the state include remain on the ballot. A “no” vote and deputy district attorneys. $1 million annually in compliance would be a vote to overturn the new s "EDROOMS monitoring and “potentially signifi - district boundaries and require s 2EFRIGERATOR3TOVE )NCLUDED Proposition 35 cant” costs for the courts, the attor- court-appointed offi cials to create s %LEVATORS Human Traffi cking. Penalties. ney general and district attorneys interim boundaries for use in the s .OON -EAL 3ERVICE Initiative Statute. from possible violations of labeling. next statewide election. A “yes” vote s 4RANSPORTATION TO 3HOPPING This measure seeks to increase is a vote to uphold the Redistricting s (OUSEKEEPING 3ERVICE !VAILABLE (909) 985-1215 criminal penalties for human traf- Proposition 38 Commission’s new boundaries. s /N 3ITE -ANAGEMENT www.uplandmanor.com fi cking in the sex trades. 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Both major po- www.christianexaminer.com IE September 2012 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 7 CFC’s strategic forums tackle Get Out the Vote campaigns By Lori Arnold quietly shifted the state’s political power from red to blue in fi ve years BREA — Nearly three dozen without the help of the party estab- Christian citizenship leaders from lishment. the Central Valley and south have Chase said he believes the fo- committed their hearts and re- rums could have similar success if sources to promote family values the focus remains on strategy and as part of a Get Out the Vote cam- unity. paign through California Family “If four people can fl ip a state, Council. what can a small group of commit- The citizenship leaders are ted people do?” Chase said. members of monthly Strategic Fo- rums held in San Diego, Orange Chiseling away County, Los Angeles, Fresno and Ron Prentice, chief executive of- the Four Corners area near Chino fi cer for California Family Council, Hills. Representatives from three reiterated the importance of net- new groups—Southwest Riverside, working by sharing that numerous South Bay/Los Angeles and Pasa- anti-family bills were weakened dena, were also on hand for a joint during this year’s legislative pro- meeting held Aug. 4 in Brea. cess after voters applied pressure to Dubbed as the “Super Forum,” their representatives. One of those the strategy event also included a bills would have expanded abortion team of 10 prayer warriors who in- services by lessening the medical terceded for unity of purpose and training needed to perform the sur- PHOTO BY JIM DOMAN vision. Members of several Strategic Forum groups from around the state gathered for a Super Forum meeting in Brea Aug. 4. The geries, and another would have re- Orange County Strategic Forum teams meet monthly to strategize on public policy issues from a Christian perspective. Their current focus is on getting out quired adults seeking treatment to member Mike Spence, who serves the vote for the November election. reduce same-sex attraction to sign as chief of staff for Assemblyman a waiver that contained one-sided Curt Hagman (R-Chino Hills), Having a voice Supreme Court ruling upholding my heart,” he told the group. “I information about the treatment, and is a nine-year president of the Barbara Lesure, on the executive President Barack Obama’s health- started to cry out for my country a known as reparative or change California Republican Assembly, committee for the Los Angeles Fo- care reform. couple of years ago and where we therapy. encouraged the leaders to remain rum, was exuberant as she shared “We are experimenting here in are headed.” “We thank God for the little bit steadfast despite an onslaught of about the prospect of having a Fresno,” Vanderhoof said. “We are He said he was grief-stricken af- of pressure they felt in weakening anti-family legislation emanating voice in the process. excited about the future. So now ter he envisioned his young sons these bills,” Prentice said. “These from Sacramento. “There was so much excitement we are on the radar screen of these approaching him as adults asking are the things we can do more and “It can be demoralizing, but about the possibility of the getting stations. We are speaking out, and about the culture decline of the na- more and more as we align and when you can see success and the the work done for the kingdom,” people are listening.” tion. build relationships.” people change, it can be very en- she said of their inaugural meet- “I didn’t want them to ask, ‘Dad, In the meantime, the focus will couraging,” said Spence, who has ing a year ago. “We are unifi ed and Network power did you know? Did you do some- be on the November election, with served 20-plus years on the West Co- ready to get the work done.” As one of the newer participants, thing?’” an eye toward establishing conser- vina Unifi ed School District board. Hoping to expand their sphere of Evan Chase, who has committed to He said his enthusiasm has been vative policy at the polls. A longtime GOP player and for- infl uence, she said the local group launching the South Bay Forum, buoyed by the Adam Schrage and “We are in this,” he said. “This is is working on a plan to reach out to mer chief of staff for San Diego said the citizenship groups are Rob Witwer book “The Blueprint: a sprint for us between now and the the county’s Catholic bishops. Republican Joel Anderson, Spence playing to a passion the Lord gave How the Democrats Won Colorado election.” warned against elevating a political “We are developing a plan so him several years ago to unite the and Why Republicans Everywhere that we are about to minister to party over the issues. church. Should Care.” The book chronicles For more information, visit www. pastors,” she said. “We are trying “It’s not a parties thing; it’s a peo- “I had an evangelical fl ame in how four progressive Democrats californiafamily.org. to conduct our own informational ple thing,” Spence said. setting, an information source Southern California religious so the truth becomes clear that rights attorneys Dean Broyles, a we’ve got to do something and Churches sign up for iPledge Sunday San Diego committee leader from something quick.” the National Center of Law and Fred Vanderhoof, of the Fresno LA MESA — Hundreds of Skyline Church in La Mesa. Speakers, including former Sen. Policy and Robert Tyler of Advo- Forum, said his group has spent six churches across the country will “It seems like every four years Rick Santorum and Bishop Harry cates for Faith and Freedom, who months developing relationships host the 90-minute program people say, ‘This is the most impor- Jackson, will address the major is- is helping to launch the Southwest with the local media and is in the “iPledge Sunday—A Call to Faith, tant election of our lifetime,’” Gar- sues facing America: religious liber- Riverside Forum, provided legal process of developing as many as a Family and Freedom” on Sept. 9. low said. “Well, this year I believe it. ty, life, marriage and the economy. direction to the leaders by under- dozen new contacts. Sponsored by the Family Re- Our nation seems to be at a kairos Churches have the option of par- scoring the wide latitude churches “We need to have something for search Council and American Fam- moment. So much is at stake.” ticipating in the live event or at a have in promoting issues and voter the believers in our part of the state ily Association, the national webi- The program, hosted by FRC Presi- date later in September. There is a registrations. where they can be informed,” the nar will start at 6 p.m. PDT. The dent Tony Perkins, is designed to mo- $25 fee that includes the webcast In the coming weeks forum lead- citizen advocate said. project is endorsed by Pastor Jim bilize Christians across the country to and the iVoteValues Voter Toolkit. ers will fi nalize strategies to get The group also held a news Garlow, chairman of the Washing- pray for the election, commit to voter For more information, visit www. evangelicals within their networks conference after the June U.S. ton, D.C.-based Renewing Ameri- registration for themselves and their to the polls. can Leadership and lead pastor of circle of infl uence and to vote on Nov. 6. ipledgesunday.org. How to personally know God Realize that you are a sinner. take residence in your life and heart. No matter how good a life we try to “If you declare with your mouth, live, we still fall miserably short of ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your being a good person. That is because heart that God raised Him from the we are all sinners. We all fall short dead, you will be saved” (Romans of God’s desire for us to be holy. 10:9 NIV). The Bible says, “There is no one If you would like to have a relation- righteous—not even one” (Romans ship with Jesus Christ, simply pray 3:10 NIV). This is because we cannot this prayer with complete sincerity. become who we are supposed to be without Jesus Christ. Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died for my sins Recognize that Jesus died on the and rose again. Right now, I turn cross and rose from the dead. from my sins and open the door of The Bible tells us, “But God my heart and life. I confess you as demonstrates His own love for us my personal Lord and Savior. Thank in this: While we were still sinners, you for saving me. Amen. Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8 NIV). This is the Good News, that If you just prayed that prayer and God loves us so much that He sent meant it, Jesus Christ has now His only Son to die in our place taken residence in your heart! Your when we least deserved it. decision to follow Christ means God has forgiven you and that you will Repent of your sin. spend eternity in heaven. The Bible The Bible tells us to “repent and turn tells us, “If we confess our sins, he to God” (Acts 3:19 NIV). The word is faithful and just and will forgive repent means to change our direction us our sins and purify us from all in life. Instead of running from God, unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9 NIV). we can run toward Him. To put your faith in action, be sure Receive Christ into your life. to spend time with God by reading Becoming a Christian is not merely your Bible, praying, getting involved believing some creed or going to in a Bible-preaching church, and church. It is having Christ Himself telling others about Christ. 8 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • September 2012 IE www.christianexaminer.com
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Military Institute, 755 N “A” St., Perris Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho • (951) 961-7798 Bonman, Centinela Valley Center for the Vista Blvd., Palmdale, $20-25 • (661) Arts, Redondo Beach. By Confi dential 265-6069 SEP 26 • WEDNESDAY Christian Singles • (714) 622-4002, christiansinglesfunevents.com THRU SEP 7 • FRIDAYS SEP 8 • SATURDAY (cont.) Movie Night, “Food Inc.” 7pm, Center for Murder Mystery and Singles Dance, By Confi dential Christian Singles • Praising in the Park, Concert & Word. Steven Curtis Chapman, in concert, Life Style Medicine, 1792 N Waterman OCT 13-NOV 11 christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) Friday 7pm, Yucaipa Community Park, 6:30pm, Skyline Church, Hwy 94 @ Jama- Ave., San Bernardino • (909) 770-7235 622-4002 “Peter Pan.” Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2:15pm 34900 Oak Glen Rd., Yucaipa, free • cha Blvd., Rancho San Diego. Ticketed • SEP 16 • SUNDAY & 7:30pm; Sun 2:15pm, LifeHouse (909) 446-8869, praisinginthepark.com iTickets.com, 1-800-965-9324 SEP 28-30 • FRI-SUN Theater, 1135 N Church St., Redlands, Teen MOPS. 5:30-7:45pm, Canyon Lake $7-18 • lifehousetheater.com SEP 1 • SATURDAY Comedy Place Comedy Club, with co- Community Church, 20515 Railroad “The Truth War” apologetics confer- median Carlos Oscar. 7:30pm, Sunrise ence with Josh McDowell, Tim LaHaye, CeCe Winans and Yolanda Adams, Canyon Rd., Canyon Lake • teenmopscl@ OCT 14 • SUNDAY Church, 2759 N Ayala Dr., Rialto, $10 Ed Hindson, Kent Sparks, Joe Holden. Gather Gospel Concert 2012, 7pm, gmail.com • (909) 875-5566 x424 Abundant Living Family Church, 10900 Freedom-Up Fest, with Evan Wickham Citizens Business Bank Arena, Kutless, The Believe Tour, with Fire- Civic Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, free & Greg Opean. 6pm, Packinghouse Ontario. By B Ready Productions. SEP 8-9 • SAT-SUN fl ight, The Rhett Walker Band & Hyland. • (909) 987-7110, abundantfamily.org Amphitheater, 27165 San Bernardino $29-$57 • ticketmaster.com, LA Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie, Immanuel Baptist, 28355 Base Line, Ave., Redlands, free • (909) 793-8744 breadyproductions.com Highland • transparentproductions.com SEP 30 • SUNDAY Newsboys, Jeremy Camp, David Crowder, OCT 18 • THURSDAY SEP 1-30 The Katinas, Steven Curtis Chapman SEP 16-19 • SUN-WED Freedom-Up Fest, with Nick Dog & Greg & Phil Wickham. Sat 6pm & Sun 4pm, Opean. 6pm, Packinghouse Amphi- An Evening of Art in the Vineyards. 7-9pm, “Job –A Modern Man.” Fri 7:30pm; Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, free • 33rd Annual Global Conference for theater, 27165 San Bernardino Ave., Hosted by Rancho Damacitas & Ponte Sat 2:15pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2:15pm, harvestcrusades.org Christian Business Leaders, with Ken Redlands, free • (909) 793-8744 Family Estate Winery • (951) 302-7597 LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N Church St., Blanchard, Pat Gelsinger, Luis Palau & Redlands, $7-18 • lifehousetheater.com SEP 9 • SUNDAY John Townsend. Ritz-Carlton, Marina del OCT 3 • WEDNESDAY OCT 21 • SUNDAY SEP 2 • SUNDAY iPledge Sunday, A Call to Faith, Fam- Rey • fcci.org Women’s Connection, luncheon. 11am- “Shoebox Packing Party.” 11am-3pm, ily and Freedom, national webinar in SEP 18-21 • TUES-FRI 12:30pm, Calimesa Country Club, 1300 Calvary Chapel Jurupa Valley, $10 dona- Teen MOPS. 5:30-7:45pm, Canyon Lake churches nationwide, 6pm, featuring Rick S Third St., Calimesa, $12 • (951) 845- tion • (951) 685-1180 Community Church, 20515 Railroad “The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk.” Santorum and Bishop Harry Jackson. By 8082, (909) 795-2796 Teen MOPS. 5:30-7:45pm, Canyon Lake Canyon Rd., Canyon Lake • teenmopscl@ 9:15am & 11am, LifeHouse Theater, Family Research Council and American Community Church, 20515 Railroad gmail.com Family Association • ipledgesunday.org 1135 N Church St., Redlands, $7 • OCT 4-6 • THU-SAT lifehousetheater.com Canyon Rd., Canyon Lake • teenmopscl@ SEP 5 • WEDNESDAY KSGN 89.7’s Splash Bash, with Jeremy Arising! 2012 Aglow International US gmail.com Camp, Jadon Lavik, Travis Ryan, Moriah SEP 20 • THURSDAY National Conference, with Jane Hansen Women’s Connection, luncheon. 11am- Hoyt & Graham Cooke. Ontario Conven- F reedom Up Fest Series, with Dominic 12:30pm, Calimesa Country Club, 1300 Peters & Lovelite. Splash Kingdom, 1101 Community Missions Night. 6:30pm, Balli & Greg Opean. 6pm, Packinghouse California St., Redlands, $19.50-50 • tion Center, Ontario • 1-800-755-2456, S Third St., Calimesa, $12 • (951) 845- Global Recordings Network, 41823 aglow.org Amphitheater, 27165 San Bernardino 8082, (909) 795-2796 transparentproductions.com Enterprise Cir. N, Ste. 200, Temecula • Ave., Redlands, free • (909) 793-8744 OCT 6 • SATURDAY SEP 7-8 • FRI-SAT SEP 10 • MONDAY (951) 719-1650 OCT 25 • THURSDAY Advocates for Faith & Freedom Justice Glendora Christian Women’s Connection. The King’s Men, with Israel Houghton, Promise Keepers 2012 National Men’s 2012 Annual Fundraising Gala, with Tenth Avenue North, the Struggle Tour, 11am-12:30pm, Via Verde Country Club, Donnie McClurkin, Marvin Sapp & Kirk Conference, “Called Out!” Viejas Arena keynote speaker Dinesh D’Souza, 5pm, with Audrey Asas & Rend Collective 1400 Avenida Entrada, San Dimas, $15 Franklin. 7:45pm, Gibson Amphitheatre, at San Diego State University. Featur- Hilton Orange County, Costa Mesa. Silent Experiment. 7pm, Calvary Church, • (909) 593-6100 Universal City • livenation.com ing Miles McPherson, Tony Evans, and Live Auctions • www.faith-freedom. 1010 N Tustin Ave., Santa Ana • Sam Rodriguez, Brad Stine, Raleigh SEP 11 • TUESDAY SEP 21-22 • FRI-SAT com, 1-888-588-6888 transparentproductions.com Washington, Greg Stier and more. Use “Revive Me” Conference with Kay Arthur code 0912-CENW for $20 discount • Covina Women’s Connection. 11am- OCT 7 • SUNDAY OCT 26 • FRIDAY 1pm, The Covina Bowl, 1060 San Ber- & Sherri Youngward. Calvary Chapel 1-866-776-6473, promisekeepers.org Annual National Life Chain. 2-3:30pm, Tenth Avenue North, the Struggle Tour, nardino Rd., Covina • (626) 919-1446, Vista, 885 E Vista Way, Vista, $40 • Pregnancy & Family Resource Center, with Audrey Asas & Rend Collective SEP 8 • SATURDAY (626) 857-1041 [email protected] 114 E Airport Sr., San Bernardino • Experiment. 7pm, The Packinghouse Moreno Valley Women’s Connection SEP 12 • WEDNESDAY SEP 22 • SATURDAY (909) 382-4550 Church, 27165 San Bernardino, Red- Breakfast Buffet. 9am, Moreno Valley Calvary San Jacinto Free Community Fair. lands • transparentproductions.com Ranch Gold Club, 28095 John F Ken- Riverside Christian Women’s Club Lun- Teen MOPS. 5:30-7:45pm, Canyon Lake cheon. 11am, Canyon Crest Country 11am-3pm, 7th & Lyon, San Jacinto • Community Church, 20515 Railroad OCT 28 • SUNDAY nedy Dr., Moreno Valley, $12 • (951) (951) 654-1401 485-9604, (951) 247-0410 Club, 975 Country Club Dr., Riverside, Canyon Rd., Canyon Lake • teenmopscl@ Freedom Up Fest Series, with Urban Res- $18 • (951) 687-2536, (951) 689-5025 Back to School Jam 9, with Rick Reyna, gmail.com cue & Greg Opean. 6pm, Packinghouse Yucaipa-Pass Women’s Connection . Manafest & Derek Luke. 5pm, Citizens 9-10:30am, Ayres Hotel, 1015 W Colton ‘Grow an Online Ministry’ presentation. Freedom-Up Fest, with the Divide & Amphitheater, 27165 San Bernardino 5-7pm, Worship Walk, Foursquare, 3310 Business Bank Arena, Ontario, free • Greg Opean. 6pm, Packinghouse Am- Ave., Redlands, free • (909) 793-8744 Ave., Redlands, $15 • (909) 831-2005 rallysforchrist.org W Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, free. Hosted phitheater, 27165 San Bernardino Ave., O CT 31 • WEDNESDAY 5th Annual Praise Celebration of Worship- by Keycode Media • (818) 303-3900, Tommy Walker Benefi t Concert for Char- Redlands, free • (909) 793-8744 pers, with praise dancers, choirs, mimes Hallelujah Night 2012. 5:30pm, Faith [email protected] lie’s Lunch Ministries. 5pm, Calvary Cha- OCT 9-10 • TUE-WED & poets! 12-4pm, Upland Memorial Park, pel Corona, 130 W. Chase Dr., Corona • Center Ministries, 20470 Yellow Brick Upland • [email protected] SEP 14-15 • FRI-SAT (951) 278-0600, (951) 818-2672 2012 Resurgence Conference, with Rd., Walnut, free • (626) 484-5758 La Verne United Methodist’s 125th Anniver- Women of Faith, Celebrate What Matters. Rick Warren, Greg Laurie, Lecrea, Nick NOV 1-3 • THU-SAT sary Luau. 5:30pm, La Verne United Method- Fri 7-10pm & Sat 9am-5pm, Honda Cen- SEP 23 • SUNDAY Vujicic, Miles McPherson, James Mac- ist Church, La Verne, $20/adults & $10/ ter, Anaheim, $89-109 • womenoffaith. See You At the Pole Rally, with Roxie Donald, Craig Groeschel & Mark Driscoll. Defi ned by God Conference, Refresh- children 12 and under • (909) 593-2013 com, 1-888-49-FAITH Jane & Greg Opean. 6pm, Packinghouse 9am-5pm, Mariner’s Church, Irvine • ing Pastors’ Wives for Ministry, with theresurgence.com/conference Amy Groeschel, Jani Ortlund, Lauren Chandler & more. Shadow Mountain OCT 9-11 • TUE-THU Community Church, 2100 Greenfi eld The National Worship Leadership Confer- Dr., El Cajon, free • 1-800-875-6467, Justice 2012 ence, with Jeremy Begbie, David Nasser, faithlifewomen.com Leonard Sweet Scotty Smith & more. Em- NOV 8 • THURSDAY Annual Fundraising Gala manuel Faith Community Church, 639 E Felicita Ave., Escondido • worshipleader. “Get In the Game,” with Coach Bob Rec- com/nwlcca cord, fundraiser for Pregnancy & Family Saturday, October 6 OCT 12-13 • FRI-SAT Resource Center. 5:30-9pm, Inland Empire Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa 66ers Baseball Stadium, 280 S “E” St., Living Proof Live, with Beth Moore & San Bernardino, $25 • (909) 382-4550 Travis Cottrell. Long Beach Convention & Dinesh D’Souza, Keynote Speaker Entertainment Center, Long Beach, $65 F EB 23-MAR 2 • SAT-SAT President of The King’s College in New York • 1-800-254-2022, lproof.org 2013 Praise & Worship Cruise to the This summer, Dinesh D’Souza will certainly be making headlines prior to the national election OCT 13 • SATURDAY Southern Caribbean, with Phillip, Craig as a new documentary fi lm, “2016”—based on D’Souza’s book, The Roots of Obama’s Rage—will & Dean, Avalon, Carl Herrgesell & Jamie take viewers deep into the heart and mind of the President. Produced by Gerald R. Molen, 5th annual Faith at Work Conference,, Jamgochian, $629+ • 1-800-288-4778, Spielberg’s co-producer on Hollywood blockbusters such as “Schindler’s List,” “Jurassic Park” with Art Barter, Noel Massie & more. christiancruises.com and “Minority Report,” it explores the origin of Obama’s thinking. View the trailer now at 2016themovie.com. A former policy analyst in the Reagan White House, D’Souza is called one of the “top young public policy makers in the country” by Investor’s Business Daily. He is the author of multiple best-sellers including MORE EVENTS online now at Illiberal Education, Ronald Reagan: How an Ordinary Man Became an Extraordinary Leader, What’s So Great About America, Letters to a Young Conservative and What’s So Great About Christianity. A prolifi c writer, persuasive debater, and sought after speaker, D’Souza has been named one of America’s most infl uential conservative thinkers by the New York Times.
• Future events for the Inland Empire not listed in this issue. SAVE THE DATE October 6, 2012 • Events for Orange County, LA County and San Diego County. • Weekly and monthly ongoing meetings: Bible Studies, Evangelism, Liberty Legacy Title Sponsor Reserve your tickets now! Register online at Fellowships (Men, Women, Seniors, Singles, Youth, MOPS), Motor- cycle Ministries, Music/Entertainment, Prayer Groups, Recovery www.faith-freedom.com and Support groups (Alcohol, Divorce, Domestic Violence/Abuse, For more information, call 1-888-588-6888 Food, Sexual, Grandparenting, Grief, Celebrate Recovery, The Most or email [email protected] www.TheUpperRoomPresents.com Excellent Way, and many more), Seminars/Classes, Health/Fitness. www.christianexaminer.com IE September 2012 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 9
New MOPS program to rethink the work life from God’s CCCU president cluding Carlos Oscar. perspective, to be equipped to ap- Food and non-alcoholic bever- caters to teen moms ply biblical principles and practices honored for 40 years ages may be purchased before the CANYON LAKE — Canyon Lake to the work environment, to fulfi ll SAN DIMAS — Christian Com- show. Community Church will host a God’s plans at work, to network munity Credit Union has honored The event is held the second Sat- Teen Mothers of Preschoolers sup- with other Christians and to view its president and CEO John Walling urday of every month. port group the fi rst and third Sun- work as a calling and service to for 40 years of service. Walling was Admission is $10 a person. days during the school year. The God. honored at the credit union’s 55th The church is located at 2759 N. meetings are set for 5:30 to 7:45 Speakers for the event include annual meeting. Ayala Drive. p.m. Art Barter, CEO of Datron World “Few CEOs today have the cre- For more information, call (909) Dyanna Sousa, the program’s Communications Inc. and found- ativity, the passion and the energy 875-5566, ext. 424. leader, said the group is an oppor- er and CEO of Servant Leadership to reach the 20-year mark in a sin- tunity to bring generations of wom- Institute; Noel Massie, president, gle organization,” said John Pear- en together to help young women UPS, Central California District; son, board chairman of Christian Church community fair whose lives have been interrupted Shelley Ehlers, founder of Show- Community Credit Union. “Yet Christian musician Tommy Walker includes BBQ cookoff will appear at a benefi t concert for by pregnancy. No Beach Towel, which success- John Walling has continued to rein- SAN JACINTO — Calvary Cha- “We provide a fun, friendly and fully won funding on the ABC vent himself as president and CEO Charlie’s Lunch Ministries on Sept. 22 at Calvary Chapel Corona. pel San Jacinto will host a free Com- safe environment where teen moms TV show “Shark Tank”; Sue Fries, over a remarkable 40-year career.” munity Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. can come together with others owner and president of ECOLA Under Walling’s leadership the For more information, call (951) Sept. 22. As many as 2,000 people who have similar issues, needs and Termite and Pest Management credit union, formerly known as 278-0600 or (951) 818-2672. are expected to attend. goals,” Sousa said. and host of The Sue Fries Show American Baptist Credit Union, Planned events include a mud The bi-monthly program in- on 99.5 KKLA; and Joe Kissack, experienced tremendous growth. tug of war, barbecue cook off and cludes dinner, a guest speaker, free Sunrise Church to former executive with Columbia Walling began his career as an as- sauce tasting, water balloon toss, childcare and games and crafts for TriStar Television. sistant manager when assets at the host Comedy Club sack races, soccer competition, kids. The group is open to preg- Tickets for the conference are single branch had just surpassed $7 RIALTO — Sunrise Church will horseshoes, volleyball, face paint- nant or parenting mothers ages 20 $10. million with more than 5,700 mem- host the Comedy Place Comedy ing and monster bubbles. or younger, with children from in- For more information or to regis- bers and transactions were still re- The church is located at 1450 W. fant to kindergarten. ter, visit www.faithandworklife.org. Club at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. corded in passbooks. The 90-minute event is spon- 7th St. The “Life Interrupted” cur- Today, Christian Community riculum used for the Teen MOPS sored by Comedy Crusade Inc. and For more information, call (951) Freedom Up outreach Credit Union has grown to more will feature three comedians, in- 654-1401. group offers practical tips ranging than $532 million in assets. With from child rearing to setting career REDLANDS — Packinghouse Church will host its Freedom Up two branches, the staff serves more goals. Participants will also have the than 29,500 churches, ministries chance to earn free essentials like Fest Series at 6 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Packinghouse Amphitheater. and their members in 100-plus diapers from the group’s “Mommy countries. Walling was appointed Mall.” Designed as an outreach to “share the love of Jesus,” the free president and CEO in 1984. The Teen MOPS program is be- Walling currently serves as a ing lead by a team of adult women, event will feature musician Domi- nic Balli and a message by Greg board member of Payment Sys- some of whom have been teen Opean. tems for Credit Unions Inc. and is moms themselves. Activities will include a taco cart, also the treasurer of credit union’s “We share our experiences, pro- skate ramps and worship. board of directors. vide encouragement and someone The venue is located at 27165 “My 40 years have been an incred- to lean on,” Sousa said. “We under- San Bernardino Ave. ibly blessed experience,” Walling said. stand that being a mommy is not For more information, call (909) For more information, visit easy and being a teen is no cake- 793-8744. myCCCU.com or call 1-800-347- walk either. But getting together 2228. and sharing a laugh sure helps.” The church is located at 30515 Railroad Canyon Road. Tommy Walker To register or for more informa- headlines benefi t tion, send an email to teenmopscl@ concert in Corona Come to the San Bernardino Mountains gmail.com. CORONA — A benefi t concert for Charlie’s Lunch Ministries, fea- Sa Ha Le Lodge Annual conference turing Tommy Walker, will be held to feature Biblical 5 p.m. Sept. 22 at Calvary Chapel Plan now for your winter and Corona. principles for work The praise and worship concert spring camps and retreats IRVINE — Concordia Univer- is free, but an offering to benefi t s %NJOY OUR MODERN FACILITIES sity presents its fi fth annual Faith the ministry will be taken. Char- s 9OU PROVIDE YOUR COOK FOOD AND at Work conference from 8 a.m. to lie’s Lunch feeds starving children PROGRAM CATERING IS AVAILABLE 11:45 a.m. Oct. 13. The title of the through feeding centers in seven conference is “Bringing Biblical Dominic Balli will appear Oct. 21 at nations. P.O. Box 13 (909) 866-4155 Principles to Your Work.” Packinghouse Church’s Freedom Up The church is located at 130 W. Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 www.sahale.org Subjects to be covered are how Fest Series. Chase Drive.
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often exercised in the form of Expanding the wine zone DISPUTE… free speech, as in the incident In addition to the battle over Continued from page 1 surrounding Chick-fi l-A, it is more Calvary Chapel’s expansion often exercised in the form of plans, the county is also in the awarded in the late ’90s, prompt- believers assembling together for process of considering expand- ing objections from owners of the common purpose of worship- ing its wine country zoning several local vineyards. Although ping God, holding church services area from 7,000 acres to nearly grandfathered into the wine and educating the youth,” he said. 19,000 acres, meaning a wide country plan, “The Barn,” as the swath of the rolling hillside area church is called, discovered that Incompatible use east of the city would be off lim- the zoning ordinance prohibited Ray Falkner, who with his its to churches if the ban is not it from expanding. wife Loretta launched Falkner lifted. Local church leaders said they Winery in 2000, said he has no Tyler said he believes another believe the zoning ban is moti- objection to the church operat- issue for the farmers is fi nan- vated by religious discrimination. ing on its existing land but does cial since many churches make Robert Tyler, chief counsel for have concerns with the church’s their facilities available for wed- Advocates for Faith and Freedom, expansion plans. The parcel that dings, which would compete who is representing the church, Calvary Church wants to develop with the lucrative special events said the church’s pastor Clark Van is sandwiched between the exist- operations by the wineries. Wick, met with a few vintners in ing church and Falkner’s hillside “Christians go to church, an attempt to explain their vision winery. then lunch,” the attorney said. for the parcel but was told, “We The opposition to the con- “They bring money into the don’t want your kind out here.” gregation’s expansion, and the economy. It’s really hard for Tyler said he believes the grow- broader attempts to ease zoning them to make a reasonable ar- ers assume that churches will try to for churches has nothing to do gument why they shouldn’t al- interfere with their alcohol sales. with religious discrimination, low the church.” “We’ve been questioned about Falkner said, adding that he is a One of the factors that could the church’s doctrine when it practicing Christian. He said the come into play is the federal comes to drinking alcohol,” the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Religious Land Use and Institu- attorney said. “My response is Association is merely trying to tionalized Persons Act. Signed how in the world can a church’s protect a “whole economic dis- into law by President Bill Clin- doctrine in relation to alcohol trict, agricultural land that was ton, the act protects houses of have any bearing on whether to established by the county for the worship from unreasonable grant land use permits, particu- sole purpose to grow grapes and zoning ordinances, except in larly when Calvary has agreed to produce wine.” cases of health and safety. Tyler waive any right to objection—if it “Once the county starts taking said the church is prepared to had it—to someone obtaining an steps to say, ‘Oh, well let’s start fi le a lawsuit if Calvary Church alcohol license. making some exceptions to that, is denied the new permit. “We see this stuff all the time. let’s bend the rules a little bit,’ “We must defend the right to What really happens is people use the end result is that you open assemble against discriminatory all sorts of environmental-type the door for a large number of zoning laws and land-use regu- concerns, but those are really just non-agriculturally oriented busi- lations, or else governmental a pretext to the fact that they don’t ness to take the scarce land that offi cials will be able to zone out want a Christian organization or a we have. It reduces the viability Christians whenever it is politi- Christian church nearby.” of, I think, the entire wine coun- cally expedient.” Tyler said that more than 3,200 try that exists.” letters of support for churches Other vintners expressed con- For more information on the were submitted to the county in cerns about being able to use issue from the church’s perspec- advance of the hearing. pesticides with a school located tive, visit www.winecountryfree- “Although religious liberty is inside the agricultural belt. dom.com. PHOTO BY JENA COOPER/JLYNDELPHOTOGRAPHY Moriah Peters co-wrote most of the songs from her new album “I Choose Jesus” while learning new techniques from songwriters she met in Nashville. On her fretting hand Peters wears a purity ring that she describes as a “golden rose, not yet blossomed, representing the protection of love and marriage.”
fl esh wants to say ‘yes,’” she said. MORIAH PETERS… Peters said she now understands Continued from page 1 why God put those standards in place; not to be strict, but to delight result of her faith. the hearts of those who adhere And it did. Reading “Mere Chris- to them. tianity” by C.S. Lewis and “The Case “It’s been incredible to see how for a Creator” by Lee Strobel gave God’s blessed this relationship Peters the answers she sought. because we’ve remained obedient “There is evidence,” she said. to Him,” she said. “We need to be very knowledge- To encourage her peers that able of that. But at the same they are equally as valuable, time nothing should pull us away Peters said she’ll soon be intro- from pure and simple devotion ducing “White as Snow” sessions to Christ.” on high school and college cam- puses. She wants students to know Choosing purity about the forgiveness of God. Peters said that experience “One of the biggest strongholds became a cornerstone in her the enemy has on my generation is life. It also validated her decision guilt and shame,” she said. to remain pure. As a little girl The weight of guilt and shame she’d decided not to kiss a man can then drive people deeper and until she married him. Her song deeper into sin. “Haven’t Even Kissed” captures Peters said many individuals the joy of how such a bold faith think when they do something led to romance beyond her wildest wrong that God doesn’t want any- imaginings. thing to do with them anymore. At times Peters said she’d been The young songstress said reality lonely and wanted a boyfriend is much different. like others her age. But she knew “When God looks at us He she “shouldn’t settle for anything doesn’t see our sin,’ she said. less than extraordinary.” Still, she “All He sees is the blood of his wasn’t sure that the type of man Son that washes us clean and she wanted even existed—until makes us white as snow.” two years ago. Peters said she hopes the That’s when Peters said she White as Snow sessions will re- found a special relationship mind her peers of this truth and with a godly man, who appreci- encourage them that—in the ates those standards of purity. eyes of God—they are accepted. Maintaining such high morals isn’t easy, especially as a relation- For more information visit www. ship grows. Peters learned that moriahpeters.com or MoriahMu- only God can give the kind of sic on Facebook. To book Peters strength it takes to stay pure. for a White as Snow session at a “Only the Holy Spirit gives us high school or college, visit www. the power to say ‘no,’ when our paradigmccm.com. www.christianexaminer.com IE September 2012 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 11
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