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Vol. 31, No. 5 May 2013 www.christianexaminer.com

Eric Metaxas Dancing in Heaven Entertainment

Tiresome bias: Turning Carol Garlow loses Comedian walks away FREE a blind eye to evil cancer battle after from secular venues extended fi ght to foster Kingdom page 5 page 8 page 10 In the midst of tragedy, high-profi le pastors are the target of ‘haters’ By Lori Arnold

LA MESA — Three days after announcing that his adult son had ended his protracted battle with mental illness by taking his own life, Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church returned to social media to share other deeply troubling news. “Grieving is hard. Grieving as public fi gures, harder. Grieving while haters celebrate your pain, hardest,” the Lake Forest pastor wrote on his Facebook page. Matthew Warren, the 27-year-old son of Warren and his wife, Kay, Members of Church @ the Beach in Imperial Beach listen to the Sunday message. The congregation has traded pews died April 5 of a self-infl icted gun- and air conditioning for beach chairs and salt air. shot wound. “In spite of America’s best doc- Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren tors, meds, counselors and prayers has been the target of social media for healing, the torture of mental attacks since the death of his son by suicide on April 5. illness never subsided,” Warren Waves of Worship shared in an email to church mem- the haters because, I mean, boy oh bers. “Tonight, after a fun evening boy, these are people who are really together with Kay and me, in a in a dark place,” she said, adding Church @ the Beach makes a spiritual splash momentary wave of despair at his that many of the comments ap- Story by Lori Arnold really blessed us,” said Bell, who “The Church @ the Beach in home, he took his life.” peared to take issue with Warren’s Photos by Brittany Keener co-pastors the church with Eric IB is a fully functioning church,” After the incident, Warren con- stand opposing same-sex marriage. Maggio, senior pastor at Carlton he said. “We are a real church. We nected with his church family by Warren is not alone in becoming IMPERIAL BEACH — Bryan Hills Southern Baptist Church in are not affi liated with any other posting on his Facebook page, in- a target during times of tragedy. Jim Bell never quite knows what to ex- Santee. “The few of those instanc- churches per se but are loosely af- cluding the message he posted on Garlow, pastor of Skyline Church pect when it’s his turn to preach es have been snuffed out quickly, fi liated with the Southern Baptist April 8 acknowledging the hateful in La Mesa, hinted at his own ex- at Church @ the Beach. Several and I don’t think anyone’s been Convention and the North Ameri- comments. Warren’s post caught posure to such tactics on an April weeks ago, for instance, a young affected… You just have to laugh can Missions Board.” the attention of Fox News anchor 6 post on his Facebook page. In boy decided the open air church it off and roll with it. At the end The vision for the congrega- Megyn Kelly, who addressed the is- the extended post Garlow acknowl- service would be the prime time of the day, when you are serving tion came from Maggio, who en- sue on her April 9 show saying the edged Warren’s tragedy and then to display his prowess at bike Him, it’s all worth it.” visioned a Church Without Walls development was “shocking, it’s asked the public to pray for Skyline, tricks, so he took to the stage for a Bell, who makes his living as di- as early as 2004. The next year, in disgusting, and it’s hard to under- which has been besieged by a string few spins and turns before riding rector of operations for Chick-fi l- partnership with Rock Church, stand.” At one point she called the of tragedies among its staff. Gar- off into the crowd. A in San Diego, has been part of they launched Church Without people behind the comments “hat- low’s wife, Carol, who has under- “It can get comical at times, the Imperial Beach church since ers.” but you know what? The Lord has its 2009 founding. See BEACH CHURCH, page 7 “I’m not going to give a voice to See TRAGEDY, page 2 ‘Harvest America’ takes mobile approach for publicity By Lori Arnold pastor John Collins. The trailer den said. “But as we are able to is being used to promote Harvest message it properly and get out RIVERSIDE — When most farm- America, a national simulcast of and promote the mobile theater, ers cultivate their fi elds they take Harvest Crusade that was launched people understand it.” to tractors and plows. The folks at last year after being developed by In addition to the extensive pub- Harvest America have taken to an Collins. licity the standout trailer provides, 18-wheeler. The one-night event, held at the presentations serve as a catalyst A semi to reap the harvest? Angel Stadium of Anaheim, was to get churches and other organiza- “It’s been fun,” said Scot Cam- broadcast live to more than 2,200 tions to host simulcast sites. den, a ministry spokesman for Har- locations. In addition to host “One of the strong suits that we vest Ministries. “We’ve never done churches, two television and 600 ra- are fi nding is that we are able to anything like this before. We never dio stations picked up the feed. partner with radio stations across really even considered getting a This year’s event has expanded the nation who are wanting to com- big rig and wrapping it in Harvest to two nights and will be held Sept. bine efforts,” Camden said. America or Harvest art and driving 28 and 29 in Philadelphia. Those stations are not only pub- it around to bring people out.” Now in its 24th year, the crusade licizing the theater’s stops, but they It certainly draws attention. The The Harvest America Mobile Theater, contained inside a 53-foot tractor trailer, and its fl edgling Harvest America, are also sharing their pastoral and rig, dubbed the “Harvest America is traveling the United States promoting the national live streaming of the have registered 391,000 decisions community networks with the Har- Mobile Theater,” is a 53-foot travel- Philadelphia crusade on Sept. 28 and 29. Here the 18-wheeler is parked outside of faith. A key to that success has vest America team. Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon. ing billboard of sorts. It is equipped been pre-crusade pledges by local As part of its six-month tour with 27 seats and sound and video wall sconces and a 16- by 9-screen at Guests are treated to free pop- churches and Christian organiza- across the country, the theater is equipment, used for a 45-minute the end of what would be the back corn. tions to help support the work of stopping at the National Worship presentation that includes a video. of the theater. It’s great. It’s all in- The mobile theater is the brain- the crusade teams. Leader Conference, the Southern “It’s fully kitted out,” Camden sulated and air conditioned. It’s a child of evangelist Greg Laurie, the “For the last 23 years we’ve gone California Catalyst Conference, said. “It literally looks like you are great environment to hold a meet- founder of both the Harvest Cru- out to communities and held meet- Church Growth Conference, the walking into a stadium-seated mov- ing in. It’s a great way to set up a sades and Harvest Christian Fellow- ings in local churches and invited ie theater (with) fold down chairs, cool vibe.” ship in Riverside, and his executive church leaders out to that,” Cam- See HARVEST, page 8 For information about advertising, subscriptions, or bulk delivery, please call 1-800-326-0795 2 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • May 2013 SD www.christianexaminer.com TRAGEDY… Continued from page 1

gone cancer treatments for nearly six years, died April 21 after enter- ing hospice care a few days earlier. In his transparent and heart- felt note posted before her death, Garlow praised God for all of the wonderful ministry at Skyline but then added, “Our staff has taken some strong hits,” he continued. “I have hesitated posting this info as some of the ‘secularists’ have great delight in the hurt of people of bib- Pastor Rick Warren, right, speaks with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair lical values (as witnessed by their about Faith and Reconciliation at a March 2010 Civil Forum at Saddleback Church. viscous blogging attacks regarding But as their infl uence expands, that, and we have to confess our sin my wife). And, I realize, some infor- so does the opportunity for critics. when we do that.” mation is best kept unspoken. “People go online and fi nd things Pastors, he said, can help reign that you have written or said that they in some of the vitriol by educating Two sides of social media disagree with, and because of social believers on the importance of con- Scott Daniels, dean of theology at media they are able to say things, trolling the tongue. Azusa Pacifi c University and senior and often times pretty hurtful things, “All of us are trying to catch up without substantiation and without pastor of First Church of the Naza- with the implications of social me- rene in Pasadena, said he believes accountability,” Daniels said. “That’s dia and are trying to say, ‘Listen, the advent of social media has just the nature of social media. blurred the lines of civil discourse. “They’re both friends, and I hurt we’ve got to use these things in ways “On one hand it’s good; every- for them with what’s going on, but it is that refl ect the nature of Christ and one has a voice coming to the table, additionally sad that they have to deal refl ect the kind of people we want but often times those voices are not with these other things in the midst of to be back.’” very civil and are often times pretty dealing with their own grief and loss.” Although Daniels said he believes all harsh and pretty mean-spirited and people deserve to be addressed with pretty radicalized. I think those Contentious commentary respect, he said it’s especially trouble- voices have been there before. I’m Daniels said another element some when critics expand their wrath not sure they’ve had the kind of that could be in play is the shrill- beyond public fi gures by taking aim at outlet they have now through vari- ness often brought on by talk radio family members, a practice that once ous forms of social media. and 24-hour news programming. was considered taboo. “(Previously) civil discourse took “In order to get attention we “It’s a really signifi cant ethical place usually among people who continue to ramp up the nature of boundary that gets crossed when had certain positions or roles with- our language, and I feel like that’s they start taking on people’s fami- in society. Common people had a getting refl ected in this kind of dis- lies, taking on the people who are voice, but often times through rep- course, too,” he said. resentatives who could come to the “That happens on both sides. I around them. table with a level of civil discourse.” think in the church we probably “When people celebrate in the He added that in many ways, so- have to confess some of the times sadness and the sickness and the cial media has been a blessing for when we have used rhetoric that brokenness of others, there is prominent pastors such as Warren has demonized or villainized peo- something really, really wrong with and Garlow, giving them national ple that we disagree with as well. We us when that becomes part of who and global exposure. have to train our people not to do we are.” www.christianexaminer.com SD May 2013 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 3 SoCal evangelical leaders rally for immigration reform in D.C. By Lori Arnold

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dozens of Southern California Christian s WASCACCREDITED s -USIC THEATREANDARTPROGRAMS leaders descended upon the na- s "IBLICALLYBASEDACADEMICS s CIFSPORTS TAUGHTFROMA#HRISTIAN s 5#ANDNCAAAPPROVEDCOURSES tion’s capital April 17 to participate WORLDVIEW in the “Evangelical Day of Prayer s !FFORDABLETUITION OFFERING s #OLLEGEPREPCURRICULUM   ANDDAYPROGRAMS and Action on Immigration Re- s -ULTIPLEHONORSANDADVANCED s &INANCIALAIDAVAILABLE form.” SCIENCECOURSES s %ARLYREGISTRATIONDISCOUNT The Evangelical Immigration Ta- s 3MALLCLASSESWITHLOW ble event, which included a prayer STUDENT TO TEACHERRATIOS vigil, worship service, roundtable s 5P TO DATECOMPUTERLAB discussions and lobby meetings 619-303-8035 swww.foothillsschool.net with legislatures, came the same day as a group of lawmakers pre- sented a multi-point plan to reform immigration. The 844-page bipartisan plan drafted by the eight Senators calls PHOTO COURTESY OF NATIONAL-IMMIGRATION-FORUM for temporary status in exchange Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty for background checks, fi nes, proof Commission, the Rev. Lee de Leon, executive pastor for Templo Calvario in Los of employment that pays at least 25 Angeles and Pastor Kenton Beshore, senior pastor of Mariners Church in Orange percent higher than the poverty County, attend a prayer vigil during the April 17 Evangelical Day of Prayer and level, payment of back taxes and a Action on Immigration Reform. trip to the “back of the line.” If all have no future. founder, Liberty Counsel; and qualifi cations are met, permanent “We saw families that the parents Jim Wallis, president and CEO, status would be granted after 10 would get deported, but their kids Sojourners. years. would stay in our foster care, and In addition to the April 17 event, “The time has come for Congress they wouldn’t be reunited. Chil- the team has sponsored an ongoing to engage in the kind of respectful dren are being ripped away from ad campaign on radio stations in debate that we’ve seen in churches their families.” Colorado, Florida, North Carolina all over the country,” a pre-event Over the years, many evangelical and Texas, four key immigration blog post read. “These conversa- leaders have slowly adopted the im- states. An earlier effort targeted tions are changing hearts and migration issue as a cause, adding South Carolina. The ads feature lo- minds in the pews, and it is time it to a list of other topics that have cal pastors from each state encour- for Congress to work together to included abortion, traditional mar- aging listeners to support immigra- pass just immigration reform that riage, poverty and human traffi ck- tion reform based on the principles includes a road to earned citizen- ing. The list of participants support- of the Evangelical Immigration ship.” ing the Evangelical Immigration Table. Among those attending the event Table is long and includes some The group also initiated the were Kenton Beshore, senior pastor of the most prominent Christian “I Was a Stranger” immigration of Mariners Church in Irvine, and leaders in the country. prayer challenge as a lead up to his, wife Laurie, who serves as the The leadership team includes the national gathering. The goal congregation’s global pastor. Leith Anderson, president, Na- of the event was to present a “uni- Laurie Beshore said their church tional Association of Evangelicals; fi ed evangelical voice proclaiming became involved in the immigra- Stephan Bauman, president and a biblical vision for immigration tion reform issue several years ago CEO, World Relief; David Beck- reform that respects the rule of law, Partnering after trying to help local immi- mann, president, Bread for the reunites families and upholds hu- with Christian grants, including American chil- World; Noel Castellanos, CEO, man dignity.” families since dren born to illegal residents, with Christian Community Develop- “Evangelicals demonstrated s Fine Arts Programs 1961 their documentation issues. The ment Association; Luis Cortés, their unity and passion for im- (Music, Art, Drama, process, she said, often proved fu- president, Esperanza; Richard migration reform by gathering Band, & more) tile, even with the help of attorneys. Land, president, Southern Baptist in Washington yesterday to pray, s Technology Classes “The system is really broken,” she Ethics and Religious Liberty Com- worship and meet with members including robotics said in a phone interview from the mission; Samuel Rodriguez, presi- of Congress,” said Galen Carey, s WASC Accredited & nation’s capital. “The politics are dent, National Hispanic Christian vice president of the National As- AP Classes Available so bad that there is no good solu- Leadership Conference; Gabriel sociation of Evangelicals. “Provi- s CIF Athletics tion, even for kids who have grown Salguero, president, National dentially, the Evangelical Day of s Spanish begins in pre-kindergarten up in America, who have an educa- Latino Evangelical Coalition; Prayer and Action for Immigration s Singapore Math (elementary) tion and have gone to college. They Mathew Staver, chairman and Reform coincided with the release of a bipartisan, commonsense im- s Need-based TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE migration reform bill in the United s Individual Classes Available to Homeschoolers Prominent supporters of the Evangelical States Senate. We will continue Immigration Table: to pray for our leaders as they Now Enrolling for the 2013-2014 School Year Eric Metaxas, author negotiate a bill that respects the Preschool - 12th Grade David Neff, editor-in-chief, Christianity Today rule of law.” FULL & PART-TIME OPTIONS for Preschool & Kindergarten Andy Crouch, author and editor-at-large, Christianity Today Laurie Beshore, the author of the www.calvinchristianescondido.org Margaret Feinberg, author and speaker book “Love Without Walls: Learn- 1-888-99-CALVIN (888-992-2584) Richard Stearns, president, World Vision U.S. ing to Be a Church in the World Doug Nuenke, president, Navigators for the World,” said she’s relieved Jim Liske, CEO, Prison Fellowship Ministries to see the broader evangelical com- Jim Daly, president and CEO, Focus on the Family munity fi nally coming on board Ed Stetzer, president, Lifeway Research to address the personal cost of a Jay Barnes, president, Bethel University beleaguered immigration policy. “We’re realizing that this immi- gration thing is a really big issue,” California supporters: she said. “What we realized a few Jesse Miranda, chief executive director, National Hispanic Christian years ago was that most of the Leadership Conference evangelical leaders in America have Paul Cedar, chair and CEO, Mission America Coalition come together in agreement on a Richard J. Mouw, resident, Fuller Theological Seminary few simple principles that we think Tim Celek, lead pastor, The Crossing in Costa Mesa most of America would agree to. Jerry Dirmann, founder and senior pastor, The Rock in Anaheim “Nobody is saying total amnesty Lee de Leon, executive pastor, Templo Calvario in Los Angeles for everybody. Nobody is saying Jim Tolle, senior pastor, La Iglesia En El Camino in Los Angeles open borders. Nobody is saying Greg Waybright, senior pastor, Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena that everyone gets free citizenship. Juan Francisco Martínez, associate provost, Fuller Theological But (what) we are saying is that Seminary the process is severely broken, and Daniel Rodriguez, associate professor, Pepperdine University what we are doing as a country is Wendy Tarr, director, CLUE Orange County not just. It’s not honoring the God René Molina, pastor principal, Iglesias de Restauración/ELIM, that we serve. It really has some cru- Southern California elty to it.” Jose Garcia, state overseer California, Church of God of Prophecy Walter Contreras, La Red de Pastores del Sur de California. For more information, visit evan- gelicalimmigrationtable.com. 4 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • May 2013 SD www.christianexaminer.com

Courtesy notice: Make an effort to be kind, polite and civil How about a little courtesy? Is That’s courtesy at its Let’s dig a little deep- mon courtesy.” Politicians may set Get out of my way that too much to ask in our ev- best, and it should be er. Synonyms for courtesy aside personal beliefs and make I’m not sure where our culture ery day lives? Not long ago, treat- celebrated. include: affability, ami- a “courtesy vote” as a favor to a began ignoring anything courte- ing others kindly and acting in a After the news be- ability, chivalry, civility, pal on the other side of the aisle. ous, but I suspect it happened courteous way was the norm. We comes old and peo- comity, consideration, A friend may respond to one’s at- around the time cell phones be- didn’t need reminders or any spe- ple get back to daily deference, elegance, tempt to make a joke with a “cour- came available everywhere. More cial training. We just did the right routines and habits, familiarity, favor, friendli- tesy laugh,” too. bandwith, more applications on thing. Manners mattered. In to- the old patterns de- ness, generosity, genial- None of this is a substitute for ongo- our phones, each leading to self- day’s hyper-busy culture it appears velop again. Amer- ity, gentleness, good ing, deep and meaningful courtesy, absorption. that courtesy has mostly gone the ica experiences the behavior, graciousness, having a consistent attitude that is iPhones, iPads. It’s all the tech- way of dinosaurs and the horse and same cycles through- kindness, sympathy and always searching for opportunities to nology I use, too, and I will admit buggy days. out history. After Mark Larson thoughtfulness. truly care about others. that sometimes I am so consumed There are times when I think 9/11, for a few short Call me guilty here. by whatever it is that I am doing on- that I am wrong to view things in weeks, the country united in a pa- That’s a tough list, and it’s hard Little things matter line that I forget courtesy as well. It this way. In recent weeks when triotic way we hadn’t experienced to consistently measure up to it. Even the littlest things mean a doesn’t make it right. the Boston Marathon was attacked for years. Republicans and Dem- Too often it’s easier to let human lot and can make a positive differ- Lack of courtesy takes many there was a tremendous, immediate ocrats stood arm in arm on the nature get the best of situations ence. In our pop culture, too many forms, but more often it’s more display of uncommon courtesy in Capitol steps and sang “God Bless and instead of courtesy we refl ect have forgotten these principles evident on the freeways. People cut- the crowd, in spite of horrifi c chaos America.” When our country got more of the antonyms for the word: or allowed over-packed schedules ting you off then reacting as if YOU and the potential for follow-up dev- up and got moving again, deter- bad manners, impoliteness, pomp- to push aside good old-fashioned were the offending party or my astation. mined to not let the bad guys win, ousness, rudeness, incivility, disre- manners and kindness. Incivility “favorite:” those folks, bless their The fi rst-responders sprang into it was back to the same old politi- spect, insolence and boorishness. has become the norm. That’s why it hearts, who realize they’re passing immediate action and did what cal games and occasional charac- There are lots of big words there, can feel so strange when something their exit. But they’re in the No. 1 they do best, saving many lives. Of ter assassination. After lethal and and some fairly old-fashioned ones unusual happens and we suddenly or center lane, so they speed across, course, those actions are expected tragic events, part of the healing at that. The bottom line is, it’s easier notice people around us doing ex- left to right, cutting off cars in lanes as part of the job, but so many indi- process involves trying to get back to do the opposite of being courte- tremely good things, in spite of the 2, 3 and 4, endangering numerous viduals went above and beyond the to normal—as it should—but it ous. Reaching out to others takes bad. Besides, good is much more lives, rather than being courteous call of duty. would be nice if we learned some work. And in today’s world if you powerful than evil, thank God. enough to wait to for the next exit. I was especially impressed by lasting lessons and got better at excel in discourteous behavior I want to believe that, at heart, Yes, I think each day would be a countless stories of everyday peo- some things. and put it in movies or television, we are still a courteous people who little bit brighter, and more safe, if ple, for whom emergency response someone will applaud you on the aren’t too absorbed in 24/7 tech- we all just try a little COURTESY is not a vocation, moving into the Polite consideration red carpet and maybe give you a nology—and in ourselves—that we today. fi re and reaching out to the lives of That brings me back to the issue shiny award for your edgy clever- can’t pause to see needs and do the fellow citizens, usually total strang- of courtesy. What is it exactly? ness. Society champions the wrong right thing on a regular basis. Larson is a veteran Southern Cali- ers. The Oxford American Diction- attributes. It shouldn’t take a 9/11 or Bos- fornia radio/television personality Shock-and-awe crisis moments can ary defi nes it as “courteous behav- It’s also easy to talk the talk with- ton story to pull us back to where and media consultant. His voice is bring out the good in people who, in ior” and “by permission of or favor out thinking of the defi nitions. we should be every day. Life is heard on KPRZ 1210AM, and his a blink of an eye, set aside differences of.” The word courteous is noted as Sales people may make a “cour- much more enjoyable and mean- weekday talkshow airs mornings and agendas and just reach out to “polite.” We don’t see lots of that to- tesy call” to a prospect. Others may ingful when we take the time for 6 to 9 on KCBQ 1170AM. Email: those who are hurting and in need. day, especially on our freeways. say it’s important to “extend com- courtesy. [email protected]. Attacks on Christianity demand diligent response Over the past couple of decades, religion or prohibit- makes this nation so great. teacher could not be held respon- the gospel greatly restricted in the Americans have watched as their in- ing the free exercise As an attorney with sible, simply because there was no near future. dividual and religious freedoms have thereof.” These state- Advocates for Faith & law or clear precedent that a teach- slowly been modifi ed, taken away or ments are known as the Freedom, I see examples er is liable for his or her statements Standing fi rm replaced by governmental mandates Establishment Clause of how our fundamental in the classroom. Recently there was an incident at or legislation. and the Free Exercise constitutional liberties Even though the fi nal decision in Florida Atlantic University, where a The situation we face reminds me Clause. are currently being chal- this case is not what we had hoped professor put his students through of the frog that is placed in a cold pot However, it is up lenged in the courts: for, I am extremely proud of Chad an exercise where they were in- of water. When the water slowly heats to us to stand up for and honored to have fought with structed to write the name of Je- up, the frog has become so comfortable these liberties that we Hostile classroom him. Our case garnered national sus on a piece of paper, put it on there that he doesn’t even realize that enjoy and make sure attacks media, and we had much support the ground and stomp on it. One he is being boiled alive! that they do not slowly Jennifer Bursch For several years, I from students and parents from student refused to do the assign- As Christians in America, we have a disappear. Our present devoted myself to the Chad’s school. I will continue to ment and said he was subsequently lot of freedoms for which we should be actions will directly affect the future defense of an Orange County high take a stand against hostile attacks threatened with suspension. continually grateful. Our Constitution reality for generations to come—this school student named Chad Far- on Christianity, because I believe After the media storm that ensued, promises us that “Congress shall make fact alone should prod us forward in nan, who suffered through almost in our constitutional liberties and the university put the professor on no law respecting an establishment of defense of what we believe and what daily anti-Christian and anti-reli- do not want to see them gradually academic leave and banned the “stomp gion rants from his Advanced Place- taken away from us. Jesus” exercise from all future classes. ment European History teacher. This is a great victory, and it hap- Chad took a tape recorder to his Silencing Christians pened because Christians were out- class—which many students regu- Three men, including a pastor, raged by the incident and spoke larly do to record the lessons—and went down to their local DMV of- up. What would have happened Publishers: Lamar & Theresa Keener some of the teacher’s statements he fi ce to read the Bible aloud to had local pastors, reverends and Managing Editor: Lori Arnold captured on tape are astonishing. passers-by, something that they had Christians stayed silent? The profes- Just two examples: done previously as a ministry. On Proofreading: Cassie LaFollette sor might still be using this exercise • “When you put on your Jesus this particular day, however, the with impressionable students now Advertising: Cynthia Quam-Patterson glasses, you can’t see the truth.” men were arrested by an offi cer and in the future. 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Why do liberals fear success? There are many successful liber- Speaking with don’t recall Carson then you have to stay on the planta- target. If more of the poor had als, so why do so many of them wish Megyn Kelly on Fox ever saying he be- tion.” mothers like his (and maybe active to subsidize failure for the poor, in- News’ “America longs to the Repub- Isn’t such a personal attack also fathers, which he didn’t have), who stead of showing them how to suc- Live,” Dr. Carson ad- lican Party, do you? a form of racism? All whites don’t focused on reading and discipline, ceed? dressed some of the Even so, labels should think alike, why should all African- more might grow up to be like him. Take Dr. Ben Carson, as one ex- slurs tossed at him, not defi ne the man. Americans be expected to? They might reject the lie that they ample. Dr. Carson, the renowned saying they are what What Carson is saying If government were the solution are incapable of succeeding be- neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins you might expect to and what he repre- and not the problem, shouldn’t cause of their circumstances. Hospital in Baltimore, Md., is en- hear “on a third grade sents ought to be the we expect that the amount of In addition to Carson’s remarks joying a certain amount of celeb- playground.” He ap- beginning point for money spent on anti-poverty pro- about government dependency, he rity unrelated to his profession for pealed to his detrac- Cal Thomas the discussion he is grams—$15 trillion since 1964, ac- is also under attack for his unortho- speaking his mind about how indi- tors to “move beyond” trying to initiate. cording to a CATO Institute analy- dox positions on same-sex marriage viduals and the nation might suc- such rhetoric “and let’s have a real Dr. Carson dismissed one sugges- sis—might have moved the needle and evolution, which the National ceed if more Americans were less discussion about the real facts. If tion he might be an “Uncle Tom” on poverty? Instead there are nearly Review Online reports has led to a dependent on government. somebody disagrees, let’s talk about this way: “Well, obviously they don’t as many poor people today as there petition being circulated at Johns Dr. Carson, who is African-Amer- why they disagree, let’s talk about know what an Uncle Tom is because were 49 years ago. According to the Hopkins Medical School asking ican, has been denounced as insuf- the pros and cons, let’s see if we can they need to read Harriet Beecher Wall Street Journal, “Enrollment in that he be disinvited as commence- fi ciently black because he won’t toe fi nd some accommodation.” Stowe’s novel ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin.’ the Supplemental Nutrition Assis- ment speaker. That would add cen- the liberal line when it comes to big That is precisely what the left You’ll see that he was very, very sub- tance Program, as the modern-day sorship to racism. government and the implication does not want to do, because to servient, kind of go along to get food-stamp benefi t is known, has The late newsman David Brinkley that those in the African-American have such a discussion would ex- along type of person. Obviously, soared 70 percent since 2008 to a said, “A successful man is one who voting bloc, huge supporters of the pose liberalism’s failure to solve that’s not what I’m doing.” record 47.8 million as of December can lay a fi rm foundation with the Democratic Party, who fall below the problems of poverty and educa- Obviously. 2012.” Government as solution isn’t bricks others have thrown at him.” the poverty line, cannot succeed tion—to cite just two examples— In the Kelly interview, Dr. Car- working and Dr. Carson wants to By that standard, Dr. Ben Carson without it. The fact that many have through government. son hit his main point about liberal discuss why. For this he is attacked? is building a mansion. not succeeded with government MSNBC’s Toure Monday has reaction on subjects ranging from The nightmare for liberals would has apparently escaped the notice called Dr. Carson a token “black Obamacare to higher taxes: “They be if Ben Carson became a role © 2013 Tribune Media Services, of his critics. friend” to the Republican Party. I feel that if you look a certain way model for the poor instead of a Inc. Tiresome bias: Turning a blind eye to evil The mainstream media ignored woman who died after a “botched All of which makes about this story? and NOW and politicians deny the story for weeks until bloggers late-term abortion.” our media’s almost- So why this lack of this, they are simply lying. There and tweeters forced them to talk. I’ll spare you the rest of the grue- complete disregard coverage? As another is nothing new about this. If you Criticizing the media for bias some details and, instead, quote of the story all the friend of mine Rod are surprised to discover, as in the when it comes to coverage of reli- some of the reactions to the inves- more remarkable. Dreher put it, “It is case of this Pennsylvanian abortion gious and cultural issues is, sadly, tigation’s discoveries. Philadelphia As my friend Kirsten impossible to over- clinic, that those who kill babies all-too-easy. There are so many ex- District Attorney, R. Seth Williams, Powers noted in her estimate how sacred for a living are really not very good amples to choose from. said, “My comprehension of the USA Today column, the media hold some people, my question is: Where have Just this past weekend, after English language can’t adequately “A Lexis-Nexis search sacred cows.” And you been and what have you been weeks of blogs, tweets, and other describe the barbaric nature of Dr. shows none of the “abortion rights,” like thinking goes on in these clinics?” online commentaries charging me- Gosnell,” and he added, “Pennsyl- news shows on the Eric Metaxas same-sex marriage, is We Christians need to face these dia bias, the mainstream media has vania is not a third-world country.” three major national among the most sa- facts squarely, so let me encourage been forced to talk—however re- Williams, a Democrat, regards Gos- television networks has mentioned cred. The fear that a story “might you to please go to BreakPoint.org luctantly—about Kermit Gosnell’s nell’s actions as so heinous that he the Gosnell trial in the last three give aid and comfort to causes fa- and watch my colleague John Ston- murder trial. is seeking the death penalty. months.” vored by social and religious con- estreet’s latest Re Series video deal- Last month, Gosnell, a Penn- The mayor of Philadelphia, Mi- “This should be front page servatives” drives them to downplay ing with the Gosnell trial. sylvania abortion doctor, went on chael Nutter, opined, “I think it’s news,” she wrote. And, of course, stories like this one. And kudos to those who helped trial for seven counts of fi rst-degree quite clear that, if these allegations she’s absolutely right. She’s also At the same time, most of us force the mainstream media to tell murder. The seven alleged victims are true, we’ve had a monster living spot-on when she contrasts the me- would rather not know the truth some of the truth about this ugly, were babies, survivors of late-term in our midst.” dia silence over Gosnell’s late-term about abortion on display in the wicked, destructive sin called abor- abortions accidentally born alive. What the UK’s Daily Mail is call- abortions to the “non-stop media Gosnell trial. As Randy Alcorn tion. Gosnell killed the infants in a man- ing the “House of Horrors” is the hysteria” over Rush Limbaugh’s wrote recently, “Abortion is, in fact, ner that simply defi es human de- stuff of R-rated horror movies on attack of Georgetown Law student the ruthless killing of an innocent © 2013 Prison Fellowship. Metax- cency, much less description. steroids. Small wonder that the Sandra Fluke. Folks, if that story human being. That’s what it always as is the voice of “Breakpoint,” a In addition, he is also being tried British tabloids can’t get enough of generated a “fi restorm of outrage,” has been, and that’s what it always radio commentary, formerly featur- in connection with the death of a the story. what should we reasonably expect will be. When Planned Parenthood ing the late Chuck Colson. Is Mother’s Day scriptural? The Bible calls us to honor our parents Is the concept of Mother’s Day by her rival for not president of Campus tervenes. The next thing we know, all three of my children contact scriptural? If this day is scriptural, having children. I also Crusade for Christ, we have determined God’s will and me in some form or fashion to say then many women suffer at the wonder how Hannah said that he knew God have made our prayers idols insist- Happy Mother’s Day. However, if by expense of the celebration because would have handled had a wonderful plan ing that God should be obedient some reason that does not happen, of hurt relationships between her thoughts the fi rst for his life although and answer those prayers in our I pray that I can fi x my eyes on the mothers and their children. Mother’s Day after giv- everyone else wanted way and in our timing. We become Lord who is the author and fi nisher There are women who have ing up Samuel. to tell him what it stumbled by our very own prayer of my faith, knowing that I also be- longed to be a mother and for a To honor our fa- was. God’s wonder- requests rather than choosing to long to a heavenly family where the variety of reasons did not become thers and mothers ful plan for your life focus on God alone. blood of Jesus Christ is thicker than one. There are broken hearts and is scriptural. Jesus will not come without Would the Lord would want us any other kind of relationship on unanswered prayers from both the himself honored His confl ict. How we deal to refuse to serve His children in this earth. mothers and their adult children. mother while suffer- Tonilee Adamson with family confl ict church, in Awana or to hold out God is faithful regardless of the Two years ago, I spoke at a retreat ing on a cross for the can determine how well we can on the worship team because our circumstances. Let’s choose to hon- encouraging women to use their world’s sin. Amazing! celebrate Mother’s Day. hearts’ desires were not fulfi lled or Him every day. Through the writ- gifts and talents for God’s glory. In Mark 3:32-34 Jesus reveals a There are times to mourn and for our children by their very ings of Paul, He asks us in 1 Thessa- Afterward, one woman said to different perspective about His times to dance. There are times own choices? Whose burden is lonians 5:16 to rejoice always, pray me, “But if I dedicated my life to mother and brothers: “A crowd was to weep and times to laugh. Pres- that to carry when God heard without ceasing and in everything raising godly children and they are sitting around him, and they told him, ently, we might fi nd ourselves in our prayer the very fi rst time it give thanks for this is God’s will for not living a godly life today, then ‘Your mother and brothers are outside a time of mourning and weeping was prayed? He knows the desire us in Christ Jesus. how can God entrust me with His looking for you.’ ‘Who are my mother on Mother’s Day. Those tears are of our hearts better than we can This Mother’s Day, let’s decide children?” and my brothers?’ he asked. Then he not unaccounted for if we choose ever express it. to strengthen our inner man and Special days like Mother’s Day looked at those seated in a circle around to mourn to the Lord. We must, As for me, I love the Lord and refuse to have double-minded can become reminders of diffi - him and said, ‘Here are my mother and however, take care that our prayer I want to serve Him. I have been thoughts as we rejoice, pray and cult thoughts and uncomfortable my brothers!’” requests don’t turn into idols, down many roads in which I did give thanks for every day—which is circumstances. With most things I know that I am not alone in which can happen if we pray and what was best in my own eyes, and very scriptural. in life, we also fi nd pain, confu- expressing my desire to live at pray for issues that do not get an- the fruit was not good. Today, I do sion, frustration and even a lack peace with family members, be it swered or resolved in our hearts. not always understand God’s ways Adamson, co-founder of Daily of church attendance from some my mother, brothers or children. or God’s timing, but I can say that I Disciples Ministries and Media 4 women on Mother’s Day. However, I do understand that False idols agree with God that He is worthy of Women Enterprises, is an author It is obvious from Scripture that with different personalities, there As a result, we can hold back my praise and my trust. and teacher. She and ministry part- Hannah would have had a dif- will be different communication from trusting God or even worse, ner Bobbye Brooks host a weekly fi cult time on Mother’s Day after styles resulting in confl icts at times. threaten Him by refusing to move Pushing ahead radio show at 10 a.m. Sundays on being tormented year after year The late Bill Bright, founder and forward in our lives unless He in- This Mother’s Day, I do pray that KPRZ 1210. 6 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • May 2013 SD www.christianexaminer.com Tax bill that punishes Christian ministry helps churches Boy Scouts advances navigate tricky cell tower leases By Lori Arnold “This is not true at all,” Ritter said. pletely worthless.” Impact could be felt by Christian “The only shred of truth in that is that “We can’t make (Sprint) do any- SAN CLEMENTE — From the there is a possibility that the equip- thing,” she said. “They just don’t care, schools and ministries to youth cliffside bluff above Interstate 5 in ment shelter could be used and the so they’re not fulfi lling the contract. San Clemente, Pastor Paula Ferris has By Lori Arnold pus Crusade for Christ, Youth for permit that was granted by the city or They are not sending us the money a sweeping view of the ocean and a Christ, Intervarsity, the Fellowship county may have some value to an- they owe us. To decommission the stand-alone cross that serves as a hid- SACRAMENTO — A proposal to of Christian Athletes and Christian other potential tenant.” site they have to remove the building den cell tower providing supplemen- strip the tax-exempt status of Boy camps. Ritter said the vendors are also ask- and everything in its entirety because tal income to St. Andrew’s United Scouts and other youth-oriented “SB 323’s primary purpose is to ing landlords to sign a general release we don’t want an eye sore there, slow- Methodist Church. organizations who discriminate penalize BSA based on its consti- that shifts all liability to the landlord. ly degenerating. The one-time security of the sur- against openly gay leaders and tutionally protected membership “(St. Andrews) has a huge 50-foot “They can just mound a big bunch plus revenue had turned into a night- members is one step closer to law policy and the values that underlie cross sitting up on the bluff,” he of paper on us and make it not worth mare, however, after Sprint decided after passing a Senate committee it,” said a letter drafted by Alliance said. “They would accept responsibil- it. We are a small enterprise. Our to decommission its Nextel site, leav- on April 10. Defending Freedom. ity under this scheme. If that cross budget is just right around a half a ing behind the tower structure—an Authored by state Sen. Ricardo Lara The letter was co-signed by ADF somehow falls and causes signifi cant million. We are a church of about unanticipated liability—for the con- (D-Long Beach), Senate Bill 323 passed Senior Counsel David Cortman damage … all kinds of horrible things 350. They can make it too expensive gregation of 350 to absorb. the Senate Governance and Finance and nearly 40 other ADF-allied at- could potentially result from that. for us to take them to court.” It quite literally has become Ferris’ Committee by a partisan 5-2 vote and torneys from California. “This type Anyway you look at this, it’s a just bad, Kelly Schlageter, a spokeswoman cross to bear. advanced to the Appropriations Com- of targeted punishment of a group risky situation for a landlord, espe- for Sprint, acknowledged that the “They have abandoned the site, mittee, where it was scheduled for an based on how it exercises its asso- cially for churches and non-profi ts.” company is in the process of upgrad- pulled all their stuff,” Ferris said. April 29 hearing. ciational and free speech rights vio- Ferris, who was transferred to the ing the Nextel equipment into the “They claim they have fully decom- When introducing the bill, Lara said church after the original lease con- next generation of 3G and 4G LTE lates the First Amendment.” missioned it but, in fact, they have he was taking action because groups tract was signed, said she wished the networks. It went on to say that the law not fulfi lled their lease contract at that receive tax exemptions are being church had known about Tower Seek- “Sprint is working to develop a mu- would unduly force the groups to all. They have completely violated subsidized by all Californians. ers before entering into that deal. In tually agreeable solution with St. An- choose between their beliefs and and breached their contract, but “SB 323 seeks to end the unfor- hindsight, Ferris said having a lease drews, as we are in all of the locations fi nancial security. they have no incentive to do anything tunate discriminatory and outdated agreement with the company is “com- where Nextel sites are located,” she “Freedom of association would about that.” practices by certain youth groups by prove an empty guarantee if associ- Thirty miles south, North Coast revoking their tax exemption privilege ations could not limit control over Church in Vista is awaiting the fi n- should they not comply with our non- their decisions to those who share ishing touches on its new “water tow- discrimination laws,” he said. the interests and persuasions that er” cell structure that will generate Under the proposal, dubbed underlie the association’s being,” enough income to pay for two youth the “Youth Equality Act,” the or- the letter added. department interns. Despite the re- ganizations would be taxed on all Gay rights supporters have long sources that come with a 9,000-mem- revenue—donations, membership targeted the scouts for its stand, but ber church, executive Pastor Charlie dues, camp fees and sales income— the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Bradshaw said the congregation opt- which would be a signifi cant blow 2000 that private organizations like ed to hire an outside adviser to over- to the group’s fundraising efforts. the Boy Scouts have the right to ex- see the complex negotiations and Although the law would impact clude gay leaders. installation. all youth organizations, its primary In May, the national leadership They tapped Tower Seekers, a target is the Boy Scouts of Ameri- A 50-foot cross on the hill behind St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church hides of the Boy Scouts, under intense Carlsbad-based ministry that assists ca. It could also impact private some of the antennas of a former Sprint Nextel cell site. The San Clemente pressure by gay activists, will meet churches and other non-profi ts as religious schools, as well as other church is in the midst of a disagreement with a wireless company on how it to discuss its policy. they navigate through the maze of ministries such as Young Life, Cam- decommissioned the site. Supporters of the scouts say that regulations involved in leasing space allowing gay leaders would contra- for wireless cell towers. Ministry said without elaborating further. rected me to this, and He had been dict with the group’s offi cial oath, founder Mike Ritter said the towers While Ferris and Ritter contem- preparing me for years to actually get to remain “morally straight.” can generate anywhere from $1,500 plate their next step with that cell site, involved in this. We have the experi- During the April 10 hearing, Lara to $4,000 a month in revenue, with Tower Seekers has already success- ence. We have the Kingdom in and lauded the scouts for its programs CENTURY 21 AWARD leases as long as 30 years. fully renegotiated a lease for another mind and are trying to make sure but said that all children should “We didn’t know that Tower Seek- company on behalf of the church. good decisions are being made.” PROVERBS 3:5-10 have the right to be included. ers was a very ministry-driven orga- “We’re really grateful,” Ferris said. “Are we in California in the busi- nization when we went with them, “It turned out to be a very good Representing the underdog Gary L. Ryerson ness of paying for discrimination?” but we’ve been very pleased and thing.” The industry expert said he was the Los Angeles Times quoted Lara as surprised that it is,” Bradshaw said. moved to help churches about sev- 619/593-4300 or 619/590-3053 saying. “I don’t think we are.” “It’s a unique ministry that Mike has Complex issues en years ago after discovering that Since the measure involves taxes, launched that is able to help church- Ritter, who is paid on commission, churches were increasingly turning the bill would require a two-thirds es.” has also helped renegotiate contracts to the cell tower industry to help un- 10% referral for vote in both houses in order to ad- buyers and sellers to Ritter and his team are also trying for congregations in Long Beach and derwrite their ministries. vance to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk. to assist St. Andrew’s as it determines Moreno Valley, both of which were “Most of the churches are always your church or ministry. Both the Senate and Assembly have what recourse to take over its Nextel being paid as much as 25 percent un- looking for ways to fund ministry and a two-thirds Democrat majority. cell site. Ritter, who was not involved der current market value. to serve their community and further in the initial contract involving the Complicating matters for church- the Kingdom,” he said. Orange County congregation, said es, Ritter said, is that lease agree- “There are churches that have re- Need auto body repairs? it’s imperative that churches under- ments involve a highly specialized ported to me that, without the reve- stand all potential scenarios before segment of real estate law, and each nue that’s coming in, they may not be Consider it done. signing on to become a cell tower wireless company has its own contract able to survive. There are some that landlord. language. really count on this. It is the main Services include: “In this situation with cell towers In addition to the monthly reve- avenue for them to continue serving there is a lot to know,” he said. “The nue, congregations should consider if their community and providing min- s #OLLISIONREPAIRFROM fi rst thing that should be done, any- minor dings to major the lease provides for an annual rate istry.” damage) time there is an issue that comes up increase, refusal rights for third-party Ritter said his goal is to help with a prospective cell site or a cell lease sales, access guidelines that pre- churches come away with a plan that s &RAMESTRAIGHTENING site lease that’s in place, is just to stop. vent maintenance and repairs during provides the best opportunity to wid- s #USTOMPAINTING Don’t assume what you are being told worship service hours, options for on- en their ministry outreach. s $ENTSCRATCHREMOVAL is totally true. I’m not saying they site visual impacts and clearly defi ned “We talk about good stewardship,” s 7INDSHIELDSIDEWINDOW are not telling the truth. I’m just say- legal ramifi cations. he said. “Jesus taught in the parable replacement ing they are not giving you the whole “Most landlords are approached of the talents about taking the bless- s &2%%ESTIMATES truth. There is information out there.” with these (contracts), usually with ings that He has given and doing well s )NSURANCECLAIMS the comment that ‘Hey this is stan- with them. That’s what this is really A case in point dard language. This is what we use about. If the opportunity comes along Looking for a quality repair shop? One that’s verifi ed by Underwriters In the St. Andrew’s case, Ritter with everybody, so you shouldn’t be for funding from an outside source, Laboratories Inc. to meet Certifi edFirst™ Network high standards and Ferris maintain that the contract too concerned about it.’ A lot of these we feel there’s an obligation to take for equipment, personnel, training and amenities? One where wording offered the church no pro- leases get signed without any kind of a good look at it and get help if you independent research consistently shows that its customers are “very tections when Sprint decided to de- review or revision at all,” Ritter said. need it and make the most of the situ- satisfi ed”? One that offers a Lifetime Paint Performance Guarantee* commission nearly 10,000 Nextel 2G Churches, he said, are prime can- ation. Otherwise you are squandering using products that have earned the Good towers because the system is now ob- didates for tower leases because they a potential gift.” Housekeeping Seal? Then select a Certifi edFirst™ solete. Sprint, seeking to streamline are usually located in desirable resi- Ferris is already a believer. Network shop, and consider it done. the mammoth process, announced dential areas and have enough real “I’m a pretty good negotiator, but last year it was hiring outside vendors estate to add the sites without too I’m not a lawyer,” she said. “It always Duggan’s Collision Center to work with each of the landlords. much impact to their facilities. looks good when you are looking at Ritter said in many instances the ven- Ritter, a licensed attorney and real the income, but the odds of ending 630 Grand Ave., Spring Valley dors are encouraging the landlords estate agent, established the minis- up like us are good.” (619) 465-5655 to leave the site structures in place, try after working in the industry for www.certifi edfi rst.com *see Guarantee for details and limitations. saying doing so makes the sites more years. For more information, visit www. 1-866-CERT-1ST attractive to other cell carriers. “Jesus created it,” he said. “He di- towerseekers.com. www.christianexaminer.com SD May 2013 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 7

the wind that He created, to feel BEACH CHURCH… the sun’s rays, all those things com- Continued from page 1 bined with the great biblical teach- ing. We have a full worship team. Walls in Balboa Park as a ministry … When you put it altogether, it’s to the homeless. really an experience like no other.” “He’s got the theological creden- tials of the two of us,” Bell said of Outreach projects his ministry partner. In addition to the offi cial pro- In 2006, Maggio turned over grams of the church, Bell and his the Balboa Park ministry to Rock wife founded the Imperial Beach Church so he could focus on a Rescue Project, in which they of- beach ministry. The fi rst Church fer free redevelopment and beau- @ the Beach launched in July 2008 tifi cation services to benefi t the near Belmont Park in Mission community. Using their network Beach but moved the following year of volunteers they have assisted se- to Pier Plaza in Imperial Beach. niors and the disabled with home “We cater to the transient, the improvement and landscape proj- homeless, the drifter; that person ects and recently helped a woman that’s just kind of on the beach in an abusive relationship install se- looking for some spiritual guid- curity measures at her house after ance,” Bell said. “That’s our forte.” the man broke in and damaged the Since the church, which meets family home. Sundays at 1:30 p.m., has no walls, its The Church @ the Beach worship band gets things started at the Sunday afternoon service in Imperial Beach. “We’re out there trying to help overhead is minimal, a blessing for a launching a seasonal congregation, outside of the church.” We always have people there. A lot of the community in whatever capac- diverse church that ministers to the Generation @ the Beach,” at Tyson Although the church is depen- times, if it’s just drizzling, we’ll tough ity that we can in addition to our marginal, who don’t yet understand Street Park in Oceanside with Gen- dent on the weather, Bell said they it out. We’ll be out there working for responsibilities with Church @ the the concept of biblical stewardship. eration Church. Eventually they are have only had to cancel services the Lord. People will be driving by Beach,” he said. “The fi nancial side of our church— looking to also relaunch the Mis- three times over the past four years. and they’re like, look at those crazy, Bell admits that having a church we’re not exactly a fi nancially fl ourish- sion Beach church. When that happens, they still try to preachy people out there doing this service out in the open—especially ing church, so it’s good our bills are “It’s all outside the box, abso- impact the community by witness- thing. That’s what we are trying to do. in the trendy beach communities small and our overhead is small and lutely,” he said. “It’s defi nitely been ing in local cafés and businesses or We’re trying to bring the Word to the where boundaries are more often the Lord provides exactly what we an interesting dynamic. It’s been handing out bottled water to visi- people. If you have to get a little wet pushed than honored—requires need,” he said, adding that the church unbelievable. Honestly, the sup- tors. doing it, then so be it.” patience and humor. offi ce operates out of his home. “He’s port has been amazing, from the “We try to turn it into a positive,” The few damp experiences are “I’ve had stuff thrown at me, I’ve done that and beyond. We are very community, from the constituency the co-pastor said. “We don’t ever a meager trade off for the mostly had people heckle me, I’ve had fortunate.” in the church and even the people abandon ship or abandon our posts. sun-kissed days that characterize people cuss me out,” he said. “You The limited resources have not the beach scene. No matter how name it. We welcome it. We em- inhibited the church from offering magnifi cent the sanctuary, worship- brace it. We’re called to be doers of a robust slate of programming. Each ping among creation, Bell said, just the Word, not hearers only. Some- week, Maggio leads free karate classes. can’t be beat. times that fl ies in the face of other In addition, the church offers a mid- “It’s incredible,” he said. “It’s a people’s belief system. We want to week gathering at a local church, which feeling like no other. You are one be as respectful as possible, but at occasionally moves to local cafés when with your creator when you are the same time we have a job to do the businesses extend their summer there. You see the scenery. You see as Christians; we have a job to do in hours. what God has made. You see the our witness, so we are not going to “We like to give back to the cafés wonderful ocean. You see the blue let anything stand in our way.” because it’s more of what we are about: sky. You see the sun. It’s just an un- getting out in the community, being believable setting. Just be able to be For more information, visit www. visible, being there for the people,” there, to be in His presence, to feel churchatthebeachib.com. Bell said. The youth meet on Fridays, and the congregation, which numbers between 60 and 70, hosts a monthly potluck that includes the homeless and swells their Health care for attendance to as many as 150. “The community has really people of Biblical faith bought into us being there, and we are continuing to grow and fl ourish as a result,” he said.

Outside the box During the summer they also of- fer other outreaches including The Fire, a seasonal church that meets Eric Maggio, senior pastor of Carlton Hills Southern Baptist Church in Santee, around a bonfi re at La Jolla Shores. is also the co-pastor of the Church @ the Beach. Here he brings the afternoon They are also in the process of message. If you are a committed Christian, you do not have to violate your faith by purchasing health insurance that pays for abortions and treatments of conditions resulting from other immoral practices that are included in the federal “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” (PPACA) You can live consistently with your beliefs by sharing medical needs directly with fellow believers through Samaritan Ministries’ noninsurance approach. This approach satisfi es the individual mandate in PPACA (Sec. 1501 (b) of HR 3590 at pg. 327,328) Every month the more than 23,000* households of Samaritan Ministries share more than $6 million* in medical needs directly— one household to another. They also pray for one another and send notes or encouragement. The monthly share for a family of any size has never exceeded $355*, and is even less for singles, couples and singleparent families. There are also reduced share amounts for members aged 25 and under.

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Biblical faith applied to health care 8 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • May 2013 SD www.christianexaminer.com Dancing in Heaven Carol Garlow loses cancer battle after extended fi ght By Lori Arnold

LA MESA — Carol Garlow, pas- tor of prayer and intercession at Skyline Church where her hus- band, Jim Garlow, serves as senior pastor, has lost her nearly six-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was 62. Garlow died April 21 at home, surrounded by her family. After The Harvest America Mobile Theater has a small display area in the lobby and an inside theater with tiered seating that extensive cancer treatments in San accommodates 27. Diego, Houston and Tijuana, she stopped treatment and entered studio, a Honda dealership and sev- while we are there to (also) adver- hospice care on April 16. HARVEST… eral NASCAR events. tise the event.” Continued from page 1 Carol’s extended—and often “Praise the Lord that we have al- Although the theater is headed heart-wrenching—journey with ways had successful pastoral leader- toward the East Coast, it will be cancer was chronicled in a trans- annual meeting of the Southern ship meetings to promote an event, back in time for the Aug. 23 to parent blog maintained by Jim. He Baptist Convention, the Harvest but we feel that this is a new way to 25 crusade at Anaheim Stadium, made the announcement of her Crusade Kick-off event in Philadel- attract both church leadership and plus other locations if time per- passing with a simple post. phia, Lancaster (Pa.) Bible College, also to attract the public out to a mits. “Forty two years ago, we ended several seminaries, prayer break- meeting,” Camden said. “It helps our wedding vows with the words, fasts, lunch gatherings, pastors us because we are able to not only For more information, visit www. ‘...until one of us shall place the meetings, Christian concerts, a fi lm hold a meeting at a location but, harvest.org/crusades. other in the arms of God.’ I just did that.” Carol Garlow, whose husband Jim is More than 5,000 people followed the lead pastor for Skyline Church, her journey on his Facebook page, was diagnosed with cancer in 2007. while hundreds of others kept up Their painful journey was transparently chronicled through social media. to date on Skyline’s website. Follow- ers were educated in such medical curred for the fi rst time. From 5:30 terms as gadolinium contrast, mark- p.m. on, each of our four children ers and cyberknife radiosurgery, came by, each with much to say, and Jim announced the news that tremendous amounts of tears. Carol was entering hospice care “Tuesday morning arrived with a in an April 16 post on the church sense that the previous night had website. been a horrible nightmare. How- “Although no doctor can ever ever, it was not a dream. It was for predict (and he was quick to point real. We were numb.” that out), it is believed that Carol By the following day, however, has approximately one to two doctors had come up with yet an- months of life left on this earth,” other treatment protocol. The her husband wrote. “I am typing turn of events mirrored her entire these words through tears and, cancer journey, as Carol valiantly candidly, in a bit of disbelief and fought the disease while family, shock.” friends, Skyline members and the Much of his postings this year greater church community watched have chronicled setbacks in her in awe. pursuit of healing. In an extensive interview with the In a blog post on Feb. 13, Jim Christian Examiner in March, Carol Garlow shared their despair that said the source of her strength dat- treatment options for Carol ap- ed back to her fi rst surgery in the peared to have run out. initial stages of her battled. “For the fi rst time in our home, “While I was in the hospital, just the word ‘hospice’ was mentioned before surgery the Lord spoke to in a conversation with Carol,” Jim me and it was very clear,” she said. wrote. “Through many tears, dis- “He said, ‘Carol, you are going to cussion regarding ‘what do you want in a memorial service?’ oc- see GARLOW, page 11

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It was wonderful, but there is a responsibility that comes What: Spirit West Coast MONTEREY — When Christian with that.” comedian Stephen B takes the stage As a committed follower of Jesus When: August 1-3, 2013 he often envisions a hardpan land- Christ, Stephen B said he takes seri- Where: Monterey, California scape where other performers see an ously—even if his approach isn’t—the Artists: More than 50 artists audience. need to use his gifts to foster the (7 stages) including Newsboys, “You get on the tractor and you Kingdom, Tenth Avenue North, Jeremy break up that land, you break up “When I stand up on stage, this isn’t Camp, Audio Adrenaline, The the soil,” Stephen B said. “That’s me stepping outside of Christianity to City Harmonic, Matthew West, what humor does. It opens us up make a bunch of people laugh; it is Building 429, Firefl ight and makes us ready to receive me jumping in with both feet talking whatever message you have there. to fellow brothers and sisters in Christ Speakers: Reggie Dabbs, Bob Humor opens and softens us up so and others who happen to be in the Lenz, Nick Hall, Reid Saunders we can plant that seed that we hope audience and sharing with them where Also: Comedians Bob Smiley the Holy Spirit will help grow.” I’ve been, where God’s taken me and and Stephen B, worship, action Stephen B can lead the tilling ex- laughing at ourselves … but we are games, seminars, local artists, pedition with confi dence because aware of the fact that God is calling us Veggieland and Children’s Fun he’s already plowed his own with- to something else.” Zone, camping ered territory, weeding it of blithe PHOTO BY RANDY LICHT/ BOREL PHOTOGRAPHY Christian comedian Stephen B has walked away from the secular trappings Tickets: Single day and full self-centeredness and worldly dis- Mocked and scorned event passes available. Group tractions imbued by drug and alco- of the industry to focus on ministering to the Kingdom. Although he’s mighty Stephen B’s stand has come at a cost serious about his faith in Jesus Christ, he isn’t afraid to make fun of the crazier and military discounts. hol use. elements of life. He will appear at Spirit West Coast in August. as he has been shunned and mocked by “At one point I thought I was a those in an industry that has become Web: spiritwestcoast.org Christian, but I don’t think I really was was everything opposite of what I was. On friendly turf increasingly vulgar. Bookings are also because it was like I accepted Christ, After a while I started realizing, ‘Wow, Although always a clean comedian, more diffi cult since he’s narrowed the out in public. I’m not this kind of guy said ‘Yeah, let’s do it,’ and then fi ve I’m ripping her off.’ I began to change. Stephen B eventually walked away from venue pool. who comes home and kicks his dog. minutes later I was off into the world I began to see what Jesus Christ was the more lucrative secular industry—in “All the carnal desires, we prefer that It’s usually in my brain where I start doing all the worldly things and acting really about.” which he opened for Weird Al Yankovic, over to holiness because it is easier,” he thinking, ‘Well maybe I don’t have to like a fool.” Much of his spiritual growth also Michael Bolton and Skillet—to focus said. “So this entertainment juggernaut do this.’ You try to make concessions. The defi ning moment for Stephen came from several mentoring relation- his performances at churches and coming out of Hollywood, in television The most important thing for me to B, a comedian for 32 years, arrived ships, including one with his pastor, other Christian outlets. He will be a and movies, sitcoms, everything that is do is to remain focused. when he met his future wife, Jane, a who led him through deep studies of featured comedian at Spirit West Coast out there, is all catering to carnal minds, “Even if, fi nancially, everything head-injury survivor. the Scriptures. set for Aug. 1 to 3 in Monterey. because number one it is easy to sell.” falls apart for me, and even if by the “I saw in her eyes what I always wanted “When I stand on stage and I talk “Spirit West Coast is, honestly, the While others continue to sell world’s standards, I’m not successful, in faith,” he said. “I saw the love of Jesus about my act and I talk about my testi- most energizing, exciting venue I’ve toxic products, Stephen B vows to I know that if I am following my heart Christ in her eyes when I looked at her.” mony everything is 100 percent true, ever worked,” the entertainer said. continue plowing fertile ground. and where God is leading me that I Although married 25 years, Stephen grounded in faith, and I am about as “That was a real eye opener for me “I am completely, 100 percent, sold am incredibly successful in His world B. said it still took about a dozen years amazed about it as anyone else is hear- the fi rst time I did Spirit West Coast … out to being the best Christian I can be, because I’m taking the talent’s He’s for him to fully understand the essence ing it,” he said. “God shows me miracles the amount of young people there and and I am really bad at it sometimes,” he given me to serve Him.” of Christianity that shaped his spouse. on a daily basis, and the most important how many of them enjoyed my show. said. “I’m probably I’m my own worst “I was a very self-centered indi- thing for me to do is share that with I’m 53 for goodness’ sakes. I was like, critic, but where I’m bad at it is usu- For more information, visit www. vidual,” he said. “When I met her, she other people to give them hope.” ‘Wow, that’s pretty cool.’ I walked on ally between my own ears. I don’t act stephenb.net. www.christianexaminer.com SD May 2013 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 11

GARLOW… served together at churches in Oklahoma, New Jersey and Ken- Homeschool convention adds mock trial Continued from page 8 tucky. Christian Examiner staff report repertoire of soul-stirring hymns. Biblical Convictions,” “Generations of In San Diego, Carol went to work Other keynote speakers will be Doug Purity,” “Law & Legislative Update,” have to go through everything, but I expanding the church’s prayer and ANAHEIM — The Christian Home Phillips, the founder and director of “The Power of Mentorship: Secrets will be with you through it all.’” intercession ministry, facilitating Educators Association will unveil its Vision Forum, a discipleship and train- to a Truly Higher Education,” “How She went on to attribute her prayer groups and leading training. fi rst ever National Homeschool Mock ing ministry that emphasizes Christian to Determine Your Child’s Learning trust in the Lord with giving her One of the teams prays regularly Trial Tournament during its 30th annual apologetics, worldview training, multi- Styles,” “The Spiritual Training of Pre- courage. for members of the California leg- convention, set for June 6 to 8 at the generational faithfulness and creative schoolers” and “Science Unsnarled.” “I had no idea what ‘everything’ islature. Disneyland Hotel. solutions to maximize a father’s role Other conference features include was going to be,” she said. “And, In 2005 she teamed up with her As part of the competition, student in family discipleship, and Elizabeth separate conventions for teens and at this point, after fi ve years and husband to write “God Still Heals.” teams of eight to 18 will analyze the case Smith, a veteran homeschooling children, more than 60 workshops, six months, I feel like I’ve been After serving alongside her of People v. Manette academic prizes. mother who taught three of her four 50 exhibitor workshops, an exhibit through an awful lot of things, husband in ministry for 39 years, According to offi cials with CHEA, children at home. She is the wife of hall with more than 200 vendors and just a lot of things. I don’t know if Carol was ordained by the Wesleyan the mock trial “offers roles for students J. Michael Smith, president of Home a used curriculum exchange. I’ve been through everything, but denomination on July 6, 2010. with a wide variety of interests and School Legal Defense Association. A separate Leadership Confer- I’ve been through enough.” “(I) was rather emotional when abilities and is uniquely well suited for Featured speakers include Marianne ence, designed for home education Although a committed Chris- Carol was ordained, as many people homeschooled students.” Sunderland, a homeschooling mother leaders and open to all who are tian for decades, Carol said she in the packed-out auditorium knew Also on the schedule is the orga- of eight and author of the Abundant interested in leadership of private was never one to concentrate too the story of what Carol is facing at nization’s second annual graduation Life blog, and Dr. Jim P. Stobaugh, Christian homeschool groups, is much on heaven while in service present. Thanks to the efforts of so ceremony. The commencement service an experienced teacher, recognized offered on Thursday and will pro- for the Lord, though she under- many people, it was a truly awesome will feature Ken Ham, president/CEO leader in homeschooling and author. vide 11 workshops focused on the stood that for many people, heav- event,” Jim posted the day after her and founder of Answers in Genesis- Topics to be explored include needs of leaders. Registration for en would be the ultimate place of ordination. “How we thank God for U.S., as the keynote speaker. Ham, “Homeschooling: Spiritual Revival or the Leadership Conference is in healing. this event being realized. It brought founder of the Creation Museum, is Education Movement?” “Learning How addition to the regular convention. “At times now, I’m at a place such joy to Carol.” one of the most in-demand Christian to Defend the Christian Faith in Today’s Several free activities are available, in this new year of 2013, where I On March 16, 2009, Carol was speakers in North America. He is a bibli- World,” “How to Reach the Secularized including an Introduction to Home have more pain, and having to do presented the “Woman of the cal apologist who gives faith-building World with the Gospel,” “Homeschool- Education workshop, set for 6:30 to 8 more chemo, and this last chemo Year” Award, representing the 77th talks to thousands each year. ing the Late Bloomer,” “Homeschool- p.m. June 6 in the Central Ballroom. that I’m on is making me sick,” Assembly district, in a ceremony at The annual convention event opens ing for the Long Haul—Keeping the she said. “It gives me the feeling the California State Capitol. Carol at 8:30 a.m. with a family worship ses- Vision,” “Taming Time: Tips for Busy For more information, includ- of I’d rather be in heaven than was nominated for the award by sion led by Daniel Craig, a home-school Parents & Their Active Teens,” “Pre- ing admission fees, visit www. have to endure this anymore. then-Assemblyman Joel Anderson, graduate with a powerful tenor and a paring Children to Leave Home with cheaofca.org. This is the fi rst time that I have who said he wanted to honor her felt this way because I’ve been a for how she fought cancer. strong faith woman. It seems like “My mother died of cancer,” my strength, my faith have dimin- Anderson, now a state senator, said ished, but they really haven’t be- at the time. “I saw what she went cause when I have strong days like through. I know what it takes to this I see myself going on for as continue in the midst of such chal- long as I can, but those days when lenges. Carol was an inspiration to you don’t feel well, it’s just really our community as she braved her diffi cult and heaven looks very, disease.” very good.” The day after receiving her On the issue of miraculous award, the Garlows learned that healing, Carol admitted to being that Carol’s cancer had returned. disappointed that her physical struggles has persisted, but said A fi tting tribute she has clung to Psalm 16. In honor of her longstanding “I’ve just accepted it,” she said. ministry to the church, the congre- “I’ve accepted that this is the jour- gation surprised Carol with a stone ney that I’m on. I guess that’s how “Healing Wall” in the atrium of I make it through each day, the Skyline’s new worship center, which acceptance that this is what today opened in March 2012. Without is and I’m just going to walk in it letting her in on the secret, con- with what God has for me. And if tractors managed to have Carol in- one more person is challenged to stall the foundational stone of the go in a deeper way with God be- prayer wall on Christmas Day 2011. cause of my experiences, then my The wall is patterned after Jerusa- life, so far, has been worth living.” lem’s ancient “Wailing Wall,” with Carol was diagnosed with pri- nearby kiosks where parishioners mary peritoneal carcinoma, an can write down their prayer re- aggressive form of ovarian cancer quests before placing them in the in July 2007. At the time of her di- cracks of the wall. agnosis doctors discovered more While her husband has become than 100 tumors, one the size of a national player for upholding an orange. Her treatment was just America’s biblical worldview, Car- as aggressive as the disease itself, ol’s legacy centered on the strong using both traditional and alter- prayer ministry at Skyline, even native medical practices, that sent when she could no longer do the the couple to Mexico and Texas job on her own. to see specialists in the fi eld. “I’ve been teaching people to She entered her fi rst of remission pray because they have had to pray in 2008. without me teaching them,” she said. “The Lord has been teaching A Midwest girl them to pray. He’s been doing the Carol Jane Luckert was born teaching. I’m just giving them the 1950 in Enid, Okla. to parents Rich- problem to pray.” ard and Vivian. An accomplished Her hobbies included rooting pianist, Carol graduated from West- for the Dallas cowboys, shopping minster Choir College in Princeton and collecting antiques. N.J. and was trained in the Suzuki The couple has four children style at the Manhattan School of Janie McGarity, Joshua Garlow, Ja- Music in New York City. Prior to cob Garlow and Josie Garlow and heading to the Northeast, Carol at- fi ve grandchildren. tended the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Wesleyan Univer- sity. The Garlows were married in Jan- uary 1971, while Jim was attending Asbury Seminary. They later moved to Oklahoma where Jim took a pro- fessorship at her alma mater, Okla- homa Wesleyan University. The Garlows moved to San Diego from Dallas in October 1995 to as- sume the senior pastor’s position at Skyline Church. In Dallas, he was the founding pastor of Metroplex Chapel, where he served for 13 years. Before moving to Dallas, they 12 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • May 2013 SD www.christianexaminer.com

Local forum to host created his own adaptations of Lew- istry and its board’s vision for a is’ “The Great Divorce” and “The South Bay satellite clinic. apologist McDowell Screwtape Letters”; James Como, McClure meets monthly with SAN DIEGO — The San Diego author of “Why I Believe Narnia: a satellite clinic steering commit- Strategic Forum, a grassroots pub- Thirty-three Essays and Reviews on tee made up of pastors and others lic policy group, will host a talk by the Life and Work of C. S. Lewis”; in South Bay. He is exploring lo- apologist Sean McDowell from 7 Paul Ford, an internationally recog- cations for South Bay offi ces, for to 9 p.m. May 6 at East Clairemont nized authority on the life and writ- which a sonogram machine has Baptist Church. ings of Lewis; and singer-songwriter already been donated. The South His topic will be “Teaching Truth Steve Bell. Bay satellite clinic is slated to open Christian entertainment icon Kirk Franklin has teamed up with House of Blues to Transform The event is billed as a “unique in 2015, although plans have been Gospel Brunch to revamp the venue’s meal and music experience. The inaugural the Next Gen- mix of faith, learning and the moving ahead of schedule. show featuring Franklin’s infl uence will be unveiled at Mother’s Day brunches eration.” performing arts.” W o r - The clinic director is encouraging across the country. McDowell, ship time will also be featured. people to become involved through the founder For more information, visit volunteering opportunities such as of Worldview www.cslewis.org or call 1-888- serving as trained advocates, teachers Franklin lends name, Ministries, is 275-3947. for clinic classes, prayer team members, head of the clinic receptionists, special events Bible Depart- Conference focuses workers, fundraisers and information infl uence to House of ment at Cap- distributors. istrano Valley on personal ‘repairs’ “Helping to educate people in Christian Schools where he teaches EL CAJON — Up Close Minis- our area about the sanctity of life Blues Gospel Brunch philosophy, theology and apologet- tries will host the “Finding Repair by supporting the development of ics. He has spoken for organizations Conference” on June 7 and 8 at a pregnancy care clinic in South Christian Examiner staff report feet, have them clapping, singing including Focus on the Family, the Choice Harvest Church. Bay is an important thing for Chris- and creating unforgettable memo- Chuck Colson Center for Christian The non-de- tians and churches to be doing,” SAN DIEGO — The Gospel ries.” Worldview, Campus Crusade for nominational said Puritan Pastor Grant Van Brunch, a mainstay of the House “House of Blues’ Gospel Brunch Christ, Youth Specialties, Fellow- conference Leuven, who serves on the South of Blues venues across the country, is an American institution, so I am ship of Christian Athletes and the will cover a Bay satellite clinic steering com- will unveil its revamped program in honored to be working hand-in- Association of Christian Schools In- wide variety of mittee of the East County clinic. San Diego on Mother’s Day after hand with them to revitalize the ex- ternational. topics such as The church is located at 6374 partnering with Christian music perience for music fans of all ages,” There is no charge for the event. “Minor Dings Potomac St. icon Kirk Franklin. Franklin said. “This has really been The church is located at 4633 to Major Dam- For more information, visit The reinvented program comes a labor of love for me, and I’m ex- Doliva Drive. age and of- www.puritanchurch.com or www. as the intimate music venue cel- cited for everyone to see what we’ve For more information, send an fer “spiritual ecpcc.org. th ebrates its 20 anniversary. With created when we kick things off on email to SDStrategicForum@cox. truths that Franklin’s infl uence, the show is Mother’s Day.” net. emotionally heal.” Jazz trio to perform said to be “infused with the same The all-you-can-eat Gospel The featured speaker will be De- kind of contemporary energy that Brunch is a non-denominational, C.S. Lewis conference Bee Trant, founder of Up Close at Oceanside Church made Franklin the biggest selling participative celebration of gospel Ministries. Other speakers include OCEANSIDE — First Christian Gospel Music artist in the world.” music created as a way to help pa- planned for mid-June Samuel Nehemiah, founder of Church of Oceanside, which offers “For two decades House of Blues trons wipe away the week’s troubles SAN DIEGO — “The C.S. Lewis Champ’s Heart; Cheri Coit, CEO of a jazz ministry, will present the Kris- has been a special place for fans and inspire the week ahead. Its Summer Conference: A Confer- Cornerstone Ranchp; Kathi Levell, tin Korb Trio for a Mother’s Day and performers to share musical trademark buffet features south- ence for Readers, Writers & Mere Finding Repair Prayer Partner; Kel- concert at 4 p.m. May 12. moments, memories and meals un- ern specialties and morning feast Christians” will be held June 21 to ley Westbrooke Boyce, Rhema Bi- The trio features Denmark-based like any other place in the world,” favorites such as cornbread muffi ns 23, 2013 at the University of San ble Training Center graduate; Teri Korb on bass and vocals, Bruce For- said its president, Ron Bension. “As and maple butter, Creole chicken Diego. Antti, music and arts teacher; Lisa man on guitar and guest drummer we head in to our next 20 years we and shrimp jambalaya, chicken and The event commemorates the Keyser, soloist; and “funny man” Jeff Hamilton. wanted to make this Sunday tradi- waffl es and carving stations. 50th anniversary of the legacy of Mike Trent. A reception with light refresh- tion even better by showcasing the House of Blues was founded in C.S. Lewis. The church is located at 760 ments will be greatest gospel music of yesterday, 1992 and now has locations across A panel of speakers will discuss W. Palm Ave. offered after today and tomorrow with someone the country, including Los Ange- why Lewis is a timeless Christian For more information, visit the concert amazing like Kirk Franklin.” les, Anaheim, Las Vegas, Dallas, voice and how the lessons of his www.findingrepair2013.event- and their CDs According to Bension, Frank- Houston, New Orleans, Chicago, works can be applied to our own brite.com or call (619) 871-7408. will be avail- lin has spent the past few months Cleveland, Myrtle Beach and Or- lives and our culture. able for pur- heavily engaged in creating the new lando. Each features current sound Scheduled speaker and artists Talk to unveil plans chase. Gospel Brunch experience, visiting and lighting technology in custom include Peter Kreeft, the author of A free-will many of the House of Blues clubs designed environments that bring “C.S. Lewis for the Third Millen- for South Bay clinic offering, with in person while tailoring each show fans as close as possible to the art- nium”; Diana Pavlac Glyer, a pro- SAN DIEGO — Puritan Evan- a suggested to fi t the club’s individual market. ists. Every location’s restaurant is fessor of English at Azusa Pacifi c gelical Church of America will donation of In recreating the brunch, Frank- adorned with signature original University who is widely recognized host a talk by Josh McClure, execu- $15, will be collected. lin sought to present a show where folk art—part of the world’s largest for her work on Lewis; Malcolm tive director of East County Preg- The church is located at 204 S. guests would be treated to an uplift- collection. Guite, a contributor to “The Cam- nancy Care Clinic, from 6:30 to 8 Freeman St. ing live music and dining spectacle For more information, visit www. bridge Companion to C.S. Lewis”; p.m. May 8. 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Oceanside • newventure.org MAY 8-10 • WED-FRI meeting, with Betsy Ringer. 12-1:30pm. phitheater, Los Angeles, $90-129 • je- com, ticketmaster.com Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle N., San suscultureconferencela.eventbrite.com Chris Tomlin with Louie Giglio & Kari “Faithful to God’s Word: Worldview & Diego • pwfsd.org/meetings.php Jobe, “Burning Lights Tour.” 7pm, Ve- Witness” Distinguished Lecturer Series, JUN 19-22 • WED-SAT AUG 1-3 • THU-SAT rizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine • with Dr. John Walton & Dr. Steve Voth. MAY 28 • TUESDAY 38th Annual Exodus Freedom Confer- Spirit West Coast, Laguna Seca, Mon- transparentproductions.com 7pm, Bethel Seminary San Diego, 6116 Messianic Concert, offered by Songwriter ence, with Alan Chambers, Lisa Bevere, terey • spiritwestcoast.org APR 30-MAY 2 • TUE-THU Arosa St., San Diego • (619) 325-5200 Luz Goldhagen. 6:30pm, 2202 Comstock Mike Haley & more. Concordia University, MAY 10-11 • FRI-SAT St., Room 4, San Diego • (858) 366- 1530 Concordia W, Irvine • 1-888-264- AUG 23-25 • FRI-SUN Authentic Christian Leadership Confer- 2088, luz-world-evangelism.org 0877, exodusfreedom.org ence, Pat Lencioni, Dr. Wesley K. Staf- 29th Annual Homeschooling Convention SoCal 2013 Harvest Crusade, with ford & more. Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim, & Expo, with Michael Farris, Greg Harris JUN 1 • SATURDAY JUN 20 • THURSDAY Greg Laurie. Angel Stadium, Anaheim • harvest.org $189-699. Hosted by the Christian & more. California Center for the Arts, Creation Club Workshops for Kids (ages Men With a Purpose, with Dr. Larry Brown. Leadership Alliance • christianleader- Escondido • cfssd.org 3-12), “Stars and Stripes.” 10am, Cre- 12-1:30pm, Doubletree by Hilton, 1515 SEP 29 • SUNDAY shipalliance.org MAY 11 • SATURDAY ation & Earth History Museum, 10946 Hotel Circle, San Diego, $20 • (619) Woodside Ave. N, Santee • (619) 599- 222-3688 Harvest America 2013 with Greg Laurie. MAY 1 • WEDNESDAY Streamed nationwide • harvest.org San Diego Women’s Connection. 1104, creationsd.org JUN 21-23 • FRI-SAT My Therapist ‘Sez’…”, an interactive pan- 11:30am-1:30pm, Best Western Seven OCT 19-30 el of Christian therapists moderated by Seas, 411 Hotel Circle S, San Diego, The Katinas, 5pm, New Venture Christian The C.S. Lewis Summer Conference, for Fellowship, 4000 Mystra Dr., Oceanside Dr. Don Welch on “Discovering Your Self $22 • (619) 670-3833, (619) 276-6972 readers, writers & mere Christians, with “Footsteps of Paul” Mediterranean in Relationships” with Roxanne Strauss • newventure.org Peter Kreeft, James Como, Steve Bell & cruise with Bethel Seminary’s Dr. John MAY 12 • SUNDAY presenting, Erin Cragin & Danielle Levy. JUN 5 • WEDNESDAY more. University of San Diego, San Diego Lillis and Dr. Mark Strauss. Visiting Rome, 6:45-8pm, Skyline Church, 11330 Messianic Concert, offered by Songwriter • cslewis.org, 1-888-CSLEWIS Greece, Turkey • (619) 325-5227 My Therapist ‘Sez’…”, an interactive Campo Rd., La Mesa • (619) 660-5000 Luz Goldhagen. 4pm, 855 E. Barham panel of Christian therapists moder- JUN 27 • THURSDAY OCT 22-NOV 2 Dr., San Marcos • (858) 366-2088, MAY 2 • THURSDAY ated by Dr. Don Welch on “Integrating luz-world-evangelism.org Professional Women’s Fellowship, break- Christian Singles Hawaii Cruise on Ce- National Day of Prayer • ndpsandiego. Bible with Coping Skills” with Lance Ahl fast meeting. 7:30-9am. Handlery Hotel, lebrity Cruise Lines (couples welcome) Special Mother’s Day Concert, with org, nationaldayofprayer.org presenting, Roxanne Strauss & Dennis 950 Hotel Circle N., San Diego • pwfsd. • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) Kristin Korb Trio. 4pm, First Christian Estill. 6:45-8pm, Skyline Church, 11330 org/meetings.php 622-4002 North County Prayer Breakfast, with Wil- Church of Oceanside, 204 S Freeman Campo Rd., La Mesa • (619) 660-5000 liam Huff. 6:45-9am, Escondido Center St., Oceanside • (760) 722-8522 for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd., Es- JUN 6 • THURSDAY MAY 13 • MONDAY condido • (760) 746-3696, ncpbsd.com Family Connections Christian Adoptions MORE EVENTS online now at Men With a Purpose, with Dr. Tim LaHaye. El Cajon Aglow. 6:30pm, First Lutheran Information Session. 6-8pm, 3150 Pio 12-1:30pm, Doubletree by Hilton, 1515 Church, 867 S Lincoln, El Cajon • (619) Pico Dr., Ste. 105, Carlsbad , free • Hotel Circle, San Diego, $20 • (619) 440-2508 fcadoptions.org, (760) 730-9576 222-3688 MAY 14 • TUESDAY JUN 7 • FRIDAY Family Connections Christian Adoptions • Future events for San Diego County not listed in this issue. Prayer for the Peace Jerusalem & Classes Hillsong UNITED, in concert. 8pm, Hol- Information Session. 6-8pm, 3150 Pio • Events for Orange County, LA County and the Inland Empire on How to Share Messiah with the Jewish lywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Pico Dr., Ste. 105, Carlsbad , free • People. 6:30pm, 2202 Comstock St., Angeles • transparentproductions.com • Weekly and monthly ongoing meetings: Bible Studies, Evangelism, fcadoptions.org, (760) 730-9576 Fel low ships (Men, Women, Seniors, Singles, Youth, MOPS), Motor cy cle Room 4, San Diego • (858) 366-2088, JUN 7-8 • FRI-SAT National Day of Prayer. 7pm, Calvary luz-world-evangelism.org Min is tries, Music/Entertainment, Prayer Groups, Recovery and Sup- Chapel Fallbrook, 488 Industrial Way, Finding Repair Conference 2013. Choice port groups (Alcohol, Divorce, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Food, Sexual, Fallbrook • (760) 728-9138 MAY 15 • WEDNESDAY Harvest Church, 760 W Palm Ave., El Grand par ent ing, Grief, Celebrate Recovery, The Most Excel lent Way, MAY 4 • SATURDAY South Bay Christian Women’s Connec- Cajon. 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It is okay to use a separate sheet of paper to submit your order. month to your total cost.] Credit Card Orders may also be placed by phone at 1-800-326-0795. www.christianexaminer.com SD May 2013 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 15 Bible survey hints at wider changes in cultural norms By Lori Arnold sibility, he said, adding that they households own a Bible. have not always done a good job of “To me that’s almost comical be- EL CAJON — More than three- reaching their communities. cause usually the biggest obstacle quarters of Americans believe val- “They are caught in a struggle to things is accessibility to them,” ues and morals are declining, with of (questioning) ‘How much do I he said. “The question that needs one-third attributing it to a lack of capitulate to culture,’” the instruc- to be addressed, the question be- Bible reading. At the same time, tor said. “It’s hard enough to stand hind all of this, is why aren’t people two-thirds believe the Bible con- against one or two forces, but to who own a Bible reading the Bible. tains everything a person needs to stand against a dozen things?” What is it that has stopped people live a meaningful life, but nearly Going forward, Herrelko said he from reading the Bible?” six in 10 don’t personally want the would like to know more about why Bible’s wisdom. people aren’t reading the Bible, To see the survey, visit www. The confusing and confl icting especially given that 88 percent of americanbible.org. responses are from the annual State of the Bible survey, commissioned by the American Bible Society and conducted by Barna Research. HEIDA’S A/C & HEATING “It’s not surprising to me because Residential | Commercial I am aware of the problem that people say one thing but they do something else,” Edward J. Herrel- Installation Service & Repair ko, vice president of academics at All Makes - All Models Southern California Seminary, said of the poll, released on March 26. The survey, conducted in January Free Estimates on Installs using telephone and online ques- tioning, also concluded that the (619) 447-4744 average household has 4.4 Bibles, Family Operated for 35 Years while one in six people said they purchased a copy of the Bible last year. In addition 80 percent of re- spondents said the Bible is sacred. Herrelko, a biblical theology expert who closely monitors Christians and culture, said the fi ndings show a ma- jor disconnect among Americans. He points to the 80 percent of the respon- dents who say the Bible is sacred and A nonprofi t ministry providing Rev. Donald W. Welch the 61 percent who indicated a desire 0H$ ,-&4s-&# to read the Bible more. 0RESIDENTAND&OUNDER Christian professional 3KYLINE#HURCH “If that were true we should #OUNSELING0ASTOR have a very different landscape in counseling resources America,” he said. “As you follow to churches the trends that are going on in this whole conversation … they are say- s0ROFESSIONAL#OUNSELING3ERVICESINCLUDE ing a lot of things, but they are not #HILD !DOLESCENT AND!DULT4HERAPY following it up with action,” the )NDIVIDUALAND'ROUP4REATMENT professor said. “They are telling 0RE -ARRIAGE#OUNSELING gives false platitudes and lip service over our own actions. Everything we Rev. Marcial Felan you what they want, what they wish, -ARRIAGEAND&AMILY#OUNSELING $-IN ,-&4s-&# what they think should be, but it’s to things,” he said. “We’ve begun to do, whether it’s routine or mundane, $IRECTOROF0ASTOR #HURCH s3EMINARS#ONFERENCES AND#OMMUNITY2ELATIONS obviously not as important as it ap- tell people what they want to hear. should be done well.” pears to be on paper.” We don’t actually sit and think.” s2ELATIONSHIPAND0ASTORAL4OOLS He said some of the results could He said he believes the poll re- A slow decline s!RTICLES $EVOTIONALS "OOK-ATERIALS be attributed to what he called the sults demonstrate a failure to put Society has arrived at this point, “anonymous phenomenon.” any sincere effort into actually sift- he said, through a gradual slide, Convenient locations to serve you: ing through the questions. infl uenced by as many as a dozen “People are more likely to tell -ISSION6ALLEY%ASTs-ISSION6ALLEY7ESTs%ASTLAKE you what they think you want to “As a society it shows our lack of a different factors, among them rela- willingness to ever go below the sur- tivism. ,AKESIDEs3ANTEEs%L#AJONs#HULA6ISTAs/CEANSIDE G. Keith Olson hear in a poll,” Herrelko said. 0H$ ,-&4sMFC #6022 “It’s easy to talk about things. It’s face on signifi cant issues,” Herrelko “It’s the cultural infl uence of #ORONADOs2ANCHO"ERNARDOs#ARLSBAD #LINICAL3UPERVISOR harder to do things. So polls give said. “We kind of nod our head in relativism, basically the belief that people a comfortable ability to, in agreement and go do our normal, you can’t have absolutes, which in Call 619-858-3105 their own head, sound like, ‘Yeah, routine thing. itself, ironically, is an absolute state- www.EnrichingRelationships.org “That’s one of the biggest declines in ment,” Herrelko said. the Bible’s important,’ ‘Yeah, the The Center for Enriching Relationships, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization Bible is sacred,’ ‘Yeah, I know we society. We’ve lost a sense of ownership Churches also bear some respon- need to read it more’ and ‘Yeah, morals are declining, and ‘We need do something about it.’ They get a warm, fuzzy feeling from saying all Personal Injury of those.” Herrelko said it was signifi cant that 77 percent of those polled said & Accident Cases they believe morality is on the de- cline and 32 percent cite the cause — 2013 San Diego Magazine: TOP LAWYERS IN SAN DIEGO — as a lack of Bible reading. At the same time, 58 percent shunned its wisdom. s Auto/Bike Accidents “That shows that people are rec- ognizing there is a problem, but I Slip & Fall Accidents still think there is a disconnect,” he s said. “It’s one thing to recognize a problem; it’s another thing entirely s Dog Bites to solve the problem. People are not yet committed to solving the problem. They are committed to s Wrongful Death recognizing it, talking about, being vocal about it but they are not com- FREE consultation mitted to changing it.” More than 35 years experience Broader implications John B. Little The seminary administrator Attorney at Law No attorney fees until you win! went on to say that the study re- veals much more than Bible read- ing habits by providing insight into Callahan, Little & Sullivan disconcerting issues such as respect 2533 South Coast Highway, Suite 280, Cardiff, CA 92007 and integrity. North County 760.633.3332 “We are not only used to getting what we want, when we want, but San Diego 858.481.6111 we’ve now become a society that 16 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • May 2013 SD www.christianexaminer.com

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