Inland Empire Edition
Vol. 24, No. 4 April 2013 www.christianexaminer.com
Cal Thomas Eric Metaxas Phil Cooke
The sound of inevitability Facing opposition: Is it time to rethink FREE squelches truth Let’s be disliked for ‘old fashioned’ values? the right reasons page 4 page 4 page 4 National Day of Prayer offers focused time on repentance and prayer By Greg Laurie must not take for granted. These are perilous times for our Prayer is a benefi t that we all country. More than ever, America share as children of the risen Sav- must realize that our hope lies not ior! It is one of those in its political, its edu- few activities in which cational or even its all believers can partic- religious institutions. ipate, no matter what Our hope is in Christ! their denominational What we need in our stripe. We all have ac- land is revival. cess to the throne of At the root of His grace due to the America’s problems shed blood of Jesus. is a spiritual malaise. That’s one of the We need to pray reasons I enthusiasti- for our country like cally support the Na- Greg Laurie never before. And tional Day of Prayer we need to reach out and its efforts to bring the church to a lost world with the gospel together on May 2. That we have like never before. We need more the support of our government for this day is a rare blessing that we See LAURIE, page 2 National Day of Prayer Feeding hungry hearts By Patti Townley-Covert The fi rst time Garcia met the calls “cruise-ship” Christianity— event list growing homeless man, Dan was sitting in worship, coffee and feel-good fel- ONTARIO — “Dan went home a wheelchair on the side of the lowship. They wanted to be more By Lori Arnold I’m anticipating it should be a very today.” At fi rst glance, the Face- road. like a “battleship” going into the good year,” said Anne Subia, who book post might have meant that “He needed clean bandages fi eld and making a difference. SAN DIEGO — With just a few oversees all of the prayer gather- the Burrito Breakfast Club had for his wounded leg, so we found Wanting to serve the Lord by weeks left before the annual Na- ings in San Diego, Los Angeles, helped another homeless person some,” Garcia said. ministering to “the least of these,” tional Day of Prayer, set for May 2, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside get off the street, but a second That’s only one of the many Garcia said he and four friends the Southern California coordina- and Imperial counties. post mentions his memorial ser- ways the Burrito Breakfast Club headed to John Galvin Park where tor is seeking information on local This year’s theme is “Pray Amer- vice. has served the indigent since its they saw Jesus among the faces of events to post on the regional web- ica.” “It’s the third we’ve performed beginning in 2010. the homeless. The small group site. “I think they try to be broad,” she for a person on the streets in the Back then, Garcia said he was pulled money out of their own “There are a lot of reasons and said of the theme. “It is particularly last four years,” said Garcia, one part of a small Christian men’s things coming up that I think really of the club’s founding members. group that got tired of what he See PRAYER, page 9 will be driving people to prayer, so See PRAYER, page 2 When healing doesn’t come Pastor’s wife clings to Christ and family in protracted cancer battle
By Lori Arnold to. I came into the emergency room with some problems, but I didn’t feel like I was close to ne year ago, while Carol Garlow was death,” she added, chuckling at the prognosis. sedated after a fi fth hospital visit in When she awoke in the mid afternoon, she Ofour months due to complications from was confused by the group that had gathered chemotherapy, the doctor told her pastor hus- around her bedside and was wondering what band Jim Garlow that his wife’s condition had was going on. deteriorated and she only had six weeks to live. “All of a sudden they heard from me, ‘Did I Garlow, senior pastor of Skyline Wesleyan miss something?’” Church in La Mesa, called in the troops: their Later she learned that while she was under immediate family, extended family and several sedation her husband “just fell apart.” close friends who had been their support system “If I had been awake I could have fought them for her then fi ve-year battle with ovarian cancer. on it. ‘No I’m not. I am not dying. I have longer They all gathered around her bedside awaiting to live than (six weeks). I can feel it.’ You know, the doctor to fi ll them in on what was next. you can just feel it,” she said in a 90-minute “I had no idea this was going on,” Carol Gar- exclusive interview from her El Cajon home low said about the experience. “I had no idea where she continues to be treated for the cancer, what this doctor was telling my family. … He felt PHOTO BY ERICACA SCHNEIDERSCHNEIDER// ACRES OF HOPEE PHOTOGRAPHY like my body was shutting down, or beginning See GARLOW, page 8 For information about advertising, subscriptions, or bulk delivery, please call 1-800-326-0795 2 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • April 2013 IE www.christianexaminer.com
To make reservations, call (909) LAPD chaplain Kenneth Crawford, tion required at kkla.com or call DAY OF PRAYER… 356-7166. Holly Wagner of Oasis Church, 1-888-744-3777. Continued from page 1 Steve Mays of Calvary Chapel South Hollywood: An Evening Prayer Bay, Netz Gomez of Iglesia Casa de For more information about the broad this year.” Gathering, hosted by Pastor Scott Luz and Steve Wilburn of CORE National Day of Prayer, visit www. In selecting its annual focus, Erdman, will be held from 7:30 to Church Los Angeles. Pre-registra- ndpsandiego.org. Subia said the national task force is 9:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of First cognizant of reaching out not only Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, to evangelicals, but also to Catho- 1760 N. Gower St. Notice to whom God directs lics, Orthodox and mainline con- For more information, call (323) LAURIE… His remarks. God didn’t say, “If gregations. 463-7161, ext. 257. Continued from page 1 Congress will turn from their “We’ve got people with slightly wicked ways” or “If Hollywood different perspectives on things,” Mission Viejo: An Evening All would turn from their wicked she said. people hearing about who Jesus is City Prayer Gathering will be held ways.” Rather, God points His In preparing her local materi- and what He promises. We need from 7n to 8 p.m. at Mission Viejo fi nger at His house—at you and als, including an 11-point prayer City Hall, 200 Civic Center Drive. to get back to the true God of the Bible, the God of Abraham, Isaac me as believers. plan using the letters of the theme, About 30 area churches are expect- So while revival is ultimately Subia has focused on biblical top- ed to participate, with as many as and Jacob—the God who sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to be born in God’s work, we do have a part to ics. at Chino Hills City Hall, 14000 City 1,000 people in attendance. play. It begins with repentance “The problem is that many bibli- Center Drive. For more information, call (949) the manger, to die on the cross and to rise from the dead three and prayer—humble, earnest cal things are considered partisan, For more information, call (909) 465-1940. and fervent. and they are not,” she said. “They 606-7856. days later. If we turn back to that God, then Revival is a work of the Holy are just moral.” Universal City: KKLA 99.5 FM is Spirit; it’s what God does for us. He promises He will bless us. Here Those who are planning events Fontana: A Community Prayer sponsoring a free prayer breakfast But listen to this: evangelism is is the promise of God in Scripture may supply the information to the Breakfast will be held from 7:30 to for pastors and church leaders at what we do for God. Preaching to any nation, including ours: “If local website, which will post it for 9 a.m. at Jessie Turner Center at the Universal Hilton in Universal the gospel is our responsibility. My people who are called by My the public. Below is a list of the ear- Fontana Park, 15556 Summit Ave. City. The 9am event will feature na- Christ commissioned us to go into ly contributions. All events are on San Bernardino County Supervi- tional broadcaster David Jeremiah, name will humble themselves and the world and spread the Good May 2, unless otherwise noted. sor Janice Rutherford will be the host of Turning Point radio and pray and seek My face and turn News. America needs to turn back master of ceremonies with guest pastor of Shadow Mountain Com- from their wicked ways, then I will to the Lord again, and we should Chino Hills: Calvary Chapel Sol- speaker Pastor Vince D’Acchioli munity Church in El Cajon. Other hear from heaven and will forgive pray for that, but in the meantime, id Rock is sponsoring a community and special music by Tim Kepler. guests will include David Rosales their sin and heal their land” (2 we should be busy about the work prayer event from noon to 1 p.m. Donations will be accepted. of Calvary Chapel Chino Valley, Chronicles 7:14). that He has given to us.
Flushed with prayer If we learn anything from past periods of revival, we will note that they are all marked by fervent, pas- sionate prayer. If we would see our nation turn back to righteousness, then we must pray. If we would see souls saved, then we must pray and we must proclaim the gospel. These are the two passions I have, and in 2013 we have two national events that accomplish those objectives. The fi rst is the National Day of Prayer. The second is Harvest America. On May 2 we will come together as a nation to pray for our country, its leaders and its citizens. We will pray for our nation to return to the values that made this country strong and unique. We will pray for an outpouring of God’s Spirit to draw Americans into a life-chang- ing relationship with Jesus. And we will pray for the strengthening of the family, which is the foundation for any civilized society. If we pray, God will hear. If He hears, who knows what He might do!
Seeking a Harvest Then, this Sept. 28 and 29, we are asking churches all across the nation to open their sanctuaries for a presentation of the gospel that we are calling “Harvest America.” We are providing all the tools a church or an individual needs to host a successful evangelistic event that will be streamed live from Philadelphia. I will bring a simple gospel message and will be joined by musical guests MercyMe, Kirk Franklin, Jeremy Camp and Lec- rae. All the information a church needs to participate is found on the Harvest America website. Last year we had more than 2,400 host sites, with over 300,000 in combined attendance. It was one of the largest live evangelistic events in American history! Let’s do all we can, while we can, to seek revival for our great land. Our great country needs it like never before.
Laurie, founder of Harvest Chris- tian Fellowship in Riverside and the international Harvest Crusades, is the 2013 honorary chairman of the National Day of Prayer. For more information, visit www. nationaldayofprayer.org or www. harvestamerica.com. www.christianexaminer.com IE April 2013 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 3 Wife of slain pastor tells of peace, hope Annual Christian education By Meredith Flynn tions that were overwhelming her. souri were on hand for a March 10 BP News “I would leave that writing ex- open house to celebrate the book’s conference in Pasadena perience with a sense of renewed release at the Wildey Theater in PASADENA — Christian Ministries Kathy Collard Miller, Dr. James Meyer, MARYVILLE, Ill. — Cindy Win- strength,” Winters said. “Often- nearby Edwardsville. Training Association will hold its an- Darcie Maze and Eric Buehrer. ters didn’t set out to write a book. times, peace would sweep in over Winters feels a close connection nual Impact Convention April 19 and Among the workshop topics are But as she journaled about her me, and then hope. And just a with the Maryville community that 20 at the Pasadena Convention Center. “Equipping Ministers with a Bible Study grief and pain after her husband sense of ‘OK, you know what, I’m protects her husband’s memory and Founded in 1951 as the Greater Tool Belt,” “Five Doors into Anyone’s Fred was killed in his Maryville, Ill., going to be able to make it through legacy, evidenced in part by Fred Los Angeles Sunday School Associa- Heart,” “Comics and the Bible,” “Spiri- pulpit four years ago, she realized the rest of the day.’” Winters Memorial Park, scheduled tion, the organization held its fi rst re- tual Mentoring of Teenagers,” “Loopy how healing the writing process In brief devotion-like sections, to be completed this year. source convention a year later. Over Learning: How Kids Learn Today,” could be. And she wanted to share Winters shares her thoughts in As for her family -- Winters has the years the organization expanded “Can You Defend What You Believe?” that with others on a similar jour- hopes of easing some of grief’s two teenage daughters -- she admits its reach beyond the Los Angeles area “Dealing with Church Antagonists,” ney. isolation. The book also includes life still feels like a roller coaster. and added broader resources than “Engaging Culture,” “Disciples Don’t Pastor Fred Winters was killed at Scripture passages, nature pictures, “We still have so many transitions that Sunday School curriculum. Grow in Pews,” “Experience Freedom First Baptist Church in Maryville prayers, poems and space for read- we are making,” Winters said. “That is The annual convention is one of the from your Hurts,” “Hang ups and in 2009, when a gunman entered ers to write their own journal en- so odd to say after four years, but we largest Christian education conven- Habits, “Hope and Help for Special a Sunday morning worship service tries. are. There’s still a lot of things that are tions in the country with more than Needs Using the Arts,” “Marriage and on March 8 and shot him in the “They’re all highly personal, and kind of unsettled and a lot of aspects of 120 workshops in a variety of subject Ministry: Disaster or Delight?” “Learn pulpit. Media outlets immediately they all come out of a feeling of be- our life that are still extremely diffi cult tracks, including adults, counseling, to Do It Better, Kiddo,” “Puppetry descended on Maryville, pushing ing overwhelmed,” Winters said of to try to navigate through. early childhood, elementary, evange- 101,” and “Every Christian is Calledto the story into national headlines. her entries. “They’re not all sad, “But there is a level of normalcy lism and outreach, family, leadership, Counsel.” Just days later, Cindy Winters ex- they’re not all dark. Some of them to our life now that there wasn’t a special needs, men’s ministry, women’s In addition to the convention, the tended forgiveness to the shooter are funny. Some of them come couple years ago. There are things ministry, technology, youth and Con- all-volunteer CMTA offers programs to on CBS’ “Early Show.” from really good places; some of we do now that don’t have the same cerns in Today’s Christian Community. “We have been praying for him,” them are obviously from a really kind of sting to them, you know, benefi t Sunday School teachers, Sun- This year’s convention faculty will she said. “... We really fi rmly believe bad spot.” because we’ve done them now four day School superintendents, Christian that he can fi nd hope and forgive- And the book isn’t just for people times in a row.” include Mary Rice Hopkins, Steve Education directors, pastors and other ness and peace through this by going through grief. “I think it’s for And God has sustained them. Karges, Steve Russo, Carolyn Stand- Christian workers. coming to know Jesus.” anybody who has found themselves “... It all comes down to just erfer, Mike Shipman, Marcia Sevilla, For more information, visit www. Hope, forgiveness and peace are in the pit, regardless of how we get knowing that God is faithful and Randy Rodden, Nancy Tichy, William cmtaconvention.org. among the themes in Winters’ new there. The pit can be very painful, that He’s good, and trusting Him, Peters, Lisa Pham, Annette Mulligan, book “Refl ections from the Pit,” and very dark, and very hard to get and looking at that every day. And available now on www.amazon.com. out of. So I think it’s for anybody not relying on ourselves or our cir- Southern California Festival & Her writing process started simply, who can say, ‘You know what? My cumstances to be our comfort. And when she sat down with pen and life’s in the pit right now.’” knowing that only truly God can paper to express some of the emo- People from Illinois and Mis- heal and comfort us.” Sale returns May 17 and 18 UPLAND — The 16th Annual The marketplace includes items So-Cal Festival & Sale will be held from Ten Thousand Villages, which Chris Tomlin ‘most prolifi c songwriter’ in U.S. May 17 and 18 at Pacifi c Christian offers fair trade, hand-crafted items BP News students in January, as the “undis- the worship pastor at Passion City Center. The free festival is a fund- from around the world; a country puted king of worship music.” Church in Atlanta, said. raiser for the ministry work of the kitchen with homemade pies, breads, Mennonite Central Committee, cookies, cookbooks, jams and honey; NASHVILLE — Worship leader But CNN noted the secret to Tom- Unlike mainstream musical ce- which serves people struggling with a farmer’s market with fresh fruits and Chris Tomlin “is the most prolifi c lin’s success: “The stage, the lights, the lebrities, Tomlin isn’t driven by natural disasters, famine, war, dis- vegetables, plants and fl owers; and a songwriter in the United States band aren’t about him. As lively as his money or his own fame, the article ease and poverty. variety of used books. now, in this past decade,” a Chris- shows are, the point is not to get you said. Friday’s opening day schedule, The food court will include tri-tip tian music executive said in a CNN inside the doors. The point is to get “I feel like I have a responsibility, which includes a deep pit barbecue, barbecue, teriyaki chicken, tamales, feature highlighting the differences you singing in church.” that God has given me a gift to write runs from 4 to 9 p.m., and Satur- carne asada, Korean cuisine, burgers, between Tomlin and secular stars. Churches across the spectrum— songs for His church that people day’s hours are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. hot dogs, German sausage, funnel cake, Howard Rachinski, CEO of black, white, Asian, large, small—con- listen to and that people are com- The Saturday event begins with a strawberry shortcake, homemade ice Christian Copyright Licensing In- nect with Tomlin’s songs, the article ing to expect now,” he said. “... The make-your-own-omelet breakfast. cream and fair trade coffee. ternational (CCLI), the company said. His goal, he told CNN, is to write difference to me in the music is A cornerstone of the event is live A favorite draw for children is the that tracks what music is used in songs that communicate what people that I ask that God’s presence be on bidding at numerous auctions, in- Penny Power machine, which collects churches around the world, said would like to say to God. it and that people, when they sing cluding household items, antiques change for the needy. In addition to last year churches used 128 songs Tomlin, 40, grew up learning these songs, sense that God does and quilts. A special auction will be their own auction, children will be Tomlin wrote or co-wrote. country music in Texas, he said, something.” held for children. There will also be able to assemble school kits that MCC According to CNN.com March and he didn’t give any thought to Tomlin added that when he’s on a variety of silent auctions. Among will distribute worldwide to refugee 9, CCLI estimates that every Sun- a career writing worship music. stage, it’s not about him. In fact, he the featured items are vintage art, and displaced children. Other ac- day in the United States, between But in college, as he starting writ- prefers to step back from the micro- pottery, china, jewelry, toys, records tivities include a balloon artist, bounce 60,000 and 120,000 churches are ing worship songs, he was invited phone and listen to God’s people and memorabilia. houses, face painting, story-telling and singing Tomlin’s worship songs. to lead Christian conferences with praising Him in unison. Other sales on the center cam- a playground. The article identifi ed Tomlin, 10,000 students, CNN reported. “It’s about a greater name than pus include a bargain yard sale, who leads worship for Passion con- “I was just writing songs for the my name,” Tomlin told CNN. “My with such items as furniture, appli- For more information, visit or ferences and helped pack the Geor- church and from there they just name is on the ticket, but this is ances, household items and tools, a www.socalfestivalandsale.org call gia Dome in Atlanta with college started taking off,” Tomlin, now about a greater name.” marketplace and food court. (909) 981-1965.
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The sound of inevitability squelches truth Given his track record on mari- on both sides of the predicted as much “‘When I use a word,’ Humpty It doesn’t take a prophet to tal fi delity, former President Bill issue argued two key in 2003 in his dissent Dumpty said, in a rather scornful see where this is headed. A na- Clinton is not the person I would cases regarding same- of the Lawrence v. tone, ‘it means just what I choose tion that legalizes abortion and consult about “committed, loving sex marriages before Texas case, in which it to mean—neither more nor applies no stigma to cohabita- relationships.” Clinton used those the Supreme Court. the Court struck less.’ ‘The question is,’ said Al- tion and out-of-wedlock births is words in a Washington Post op- The justices are ex- down the sodomy ice, ‘whether you can make words not about to suddenly discover ed in early March, urging the Su- pected to rule in June. law in Texas. So I mean so many different things...’” the moral courage to say “no” to preme Court to overturn the 1996 It will be the Court’s ask, if “fairness” and Recently in Sacramento, Ca- same-sex marriage. Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), most important social “equality” are the lif., Justice Anthony Kennedy la- In the 1999 fi lm “The Matrix,” which defi nes marriage as the legal and cultural ruling standard, isn’t it also mented that the Supreme Court Agent Smith has Neo pinned down union of one man and one woman, since its 1973 Roe v. Cal Thomas “unfair” to “discrimi- is asked to settle too many politi- on a subway track. As the train ap- which he signed into law. Wade decision. nate” against polyga- cally charged issues. Responding proaches, Agent Smith says: “You In his column, Clinton said that What advocates for same-sex mists who wish to live in “loving” to reporters, Kennedy said, “A hear that, Mr. Anderson? That is 1996 “was a very different time.” No marriage should be asked is and “committed” relationships? democracy should not be depen- the sound of inevitability. It is the state recognized same-sex marriage whether they consider any other Since we are rapidly discarding dent for its major decisions on sound of your death.” and supporters of DOMA “believed human relationship worthy of the rules for living and social order what nine unelected people from If, as I suspect, the Supreme that its passage ‘would diffuse a similar constitutional protection set down in a book found in most a narrow legal background have Court strikes down DOMA, it will movement to enact a constitutional and based on what standard? motel room drawers, what is to re- to say. And I think it’s of tremen- be the inevitable result of an in- amendment banning gay marriage, The Constitution doesn’t guar- place it? Opinion polls? Clever le- dous importance for our politi- creasing number of Americans which would have ended the debate antee the right to marry. States, gal arguments? Fairness? What ex- cal system to show the rest of the abandoning the Source of mo- for a generation or more.’” Clinton not the federal government, issue actly does “fairness” mean and who world -- and we have to show our- rality and goodness. As Calvin says he now supports same-sex mar- marriage licenses. Current laws decides what’s fair? Many things selves fi rst -- that democracy works Coolidge said of our Declaration riage based on justice, equality and restrict “underage” marriage, as may seem “unfair,” but not all can, because we can reach agreement of Independence, “We cannot the Constitution. well as polygamy. If same-sex mar- or should, be addressed by courts. on a principle basis.” continue to enjoy the result if we All of the arguments for and riage is approved, what’s to stop I am reminded of this ex- The states, or Congress, should neglect and abandon the cause.” against same-sex marriage have polygamists from demanding change between Humpty Dumpty be allowed to sort out how they been heard and were heard again legal protection and cultural ac- and Alice in Lewis Carroll’s “Alice wish to defi ne and license mar- © 2013 Tribune Media Services, on March 26 and 27 when lawyers ceptance? Justice Antonin Scalia in Wonderland”: riage, not the Supreme Court. Inc. Facing opposition: Let’s be disliked for the right reasons Okay, so Christians are called “sign that will be opposed” or study estimates that One obvious ex- friends and advocates than the “haters,” “deluded,” “theocrats,” “contradicted.” Whichever word Christians are ac- ample is our un- people of God. Which is precise- you name it. But, what did you ex- you prefer, the meaning is the tively persecuted in equivocal support, ly why Chuck founded Prison pect? same: faithfulness to God’s call 131 of the world’s in word and deed, Fellowship—to bring the love You’ve heard me refer to our and His truth on our part will be 197 countries. Ap- of the sanctity of hu- of Christ to prisoners and their culture as being “post-Christian.” met with opposition. proximately 100,000 man life and mar- families—and Justice Fellow- It’s a shorthand way of noting the It could hardly be otherwise. As are murdered every riage. I say “word ship—to bring biblically based decreasing infl uence of Christian Benedict XVI wrote in his book year because of their and deed,” because reforms to the justice system. ideas and values on cultural norms, “Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy faith. we Christians are of- So instead of being just an- attitudes, and habits. Narratives,” “man’s ‘contradic- So what should be ten better at demon- other aggrieved interest group, Obviously, this is far from tion’ of God runs all the way our response? Well for Eric Metaxas strating what we’re let’s pray God will give us grace a good thing. But it’s in this through history.” We live in a time starters, how about no against than articu- to become those signs of con- post-Christian culture that the when “God himself is constantly whining. As I just told you, at the lating and modeling a Christian tradiction. Instead of complain- Church can and must be what regarded as a limitation placed very least, Scripture warns us to alternative of what it means to ing when people speak ill of us, her Lord called her to be: a sign upon our freedom that must expect opposition and rejection. be truly human. As Chuck Col- we should recall Jesus’s words of contradiction. be set aside if man is ever to be When faced with opposition and son might say, we’re good at op- in Matthew 5, “Blessed are you The phrase comes from Luke’s completely himself.” hostility, our principle response posing, we’ve got to be better at when people insult you, perse- Gospel. After Jesus is presented God is love, but this love “can should be to ensure that we are be- proposing. cute you, and falsely say all kinds in the Temple, Simeon holds be hated when it challenges us ing opposed for the right reasons. Another, unfortunately less- of evil against you because of me. the One he has waited his entire to transcend ourselves.” If people are to speak ill of us, they obvious example is being cham- Rejoice and be glad, because life to see. He proclaims Jesus to This hatred of the love that should do so because our message pions of the weak, oppressed great is your reward in heaven.” be “a light for revelation to the redeems sent Jesus to the cross. and our lives are inescapable re- and marginalized. For instance, Gentiles, and for glory to your And it’s why we ourselves should minders of what it means to tran- the American criminal justice © 2013 Prison Fellowship. Metax- people Israel,” and then gives expect to be rejected. By the scend ourselves and live as if there system is in desperate need of as is the voice of “Breakpoint,” a Mary the news that will “pierce way, we in the West should count were something greater than our reform. Offenders and their radio commentary, formerly featur- her heart”: Her son will be a our blessings. A Pew Forum own desires. families should have no better ing the late Chuck Colson. Is it time to rethink ‘old fashioned’ values? “Personal leadership Every day is made Every day we have multiple op- night. Perhaps just as importantly, ter than others. Some decisions is the process of keeping up of many decisions portunities to express our values, it allows us to relax. The mental make sense, and others don’t. your vision and values based on what’s real- and, frankly, many of us drop the toll of cheating, lying or stealing before you and aligning ly important. In fact, ball. But what seems like some- is draining. Trying to remember “No amount of ability is of the slight- your life to be congruent I would go so far as thing insignifi cant now can easily the lie you told your boss the last est avail without honor.” with them.” to say that most un- become something huge tomor- time so today’s lie will match up — Andrew Carnegie, — Stephen Covey, successful people are row. can literally wear you out. industrialist, businessman, leadership consultant unsuccessful because and philanthropist and writer they either can’t or “We may defi ne therapy as a search “Education without values, as use- won’t decide on the for value.” ful as it is, seems rather to make man a Your power to choose is remark- One of the most important priorities — Abraham Maslow, more clever devil.” able. Your ability to change your competitive catego- Phil Cooke in their lives. psychologist and philosopher — C. S. Lewis, author of “The life is directly connected to your ries of computer apps these days In writing my latest book, I Chronicles of Narnia” ability to make choices and to take is the category everyone terms learned that the secret to under- The problem really isn’t hav- responsibility for those choices. In productivity. I’ve discovered that standing your priorities is having ing values; the problem is living Values matter. They’re the map other words, your daily decisions half the battle of getting things values. Values are the bumpers on them out. Sure, we all value hon- on the journey of self-discovery determine your destiny. The point done is just getting them down. the bowling alley of life. They de- esty, integrity and forgiveness, that leads to discovering your is that your career and your life Grabbing a swirling list of things termine our boundaries—how far but when pressed, do we really purpose in life. Discovering that need to be aligned with your values. to do out of my head and order- we’ll go on questionable issues. live them out? And what about purpose without a sense of values Whatever you choose to do can’t ing them in a prioritized list helps Knowing what matters—what you when it costs us? Are we willing is like being unable to make a de- contradict or confl ict with your ba- me relax. value—is absolutely the key to to be honest when it’s so easy to cision about which turn to make. sic principles. But the greatest aspect of these living a life of meaning and pur- change our tax return? Or tell the In many ways our culture has lost The foundation of your life is apps for me is priorities—high- pose. truth when it comes to helping a its sense of values; I worry about what gives you the confi dence to lighting the tasks on the list that Values determine what’s im- coworker get the raise you want? a generation that’s been brought make strong decisions, and that really matter. Imagine making portant and help determine your Or supporting your spouse when up afraid to make choices for fear foundation is ultimately created daily decisions without a sense of daily decisions. And while values he or she is driving you crazy or of offending someone. We’ve be- from what you value. what’s important. Do I work on infl uence the big choices—your not paying attention to you? come a culture afraid to make my new book, or answer e-mail? chances of cheating on your Pursuing a life of value can be judgments and proscribe values Cooke, Ph.D. is a media producer Do I plan my wife’s birthday or spouse, robbing a bank or killing costly. It comes with a price. But to anything because of our over- and strategist. His new book is “One work on a blog post? Do I do my your neighbor—they also govern what we exchange for that price is whelming fear of offending. 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Spirit West Coast The cost of the event is $20 per Elizabeth George to ports, prepare for homeownership and biblically based training and services couple. Free childcare, for ages 3 fund for retirement. There will also nonprofi t that serves those in poverty. tickets now on sale months to 11 years old, is available keynote women’s event be time for one-on-one accountability The Barnabas Group, which has 10 MONTEREY — Tickets are now on for those who sign up by April 14th. MENIFEE — Revival Christian coaching. chapters around the country, holds sale for this year’s Spirit West Coast The church is located at 27165 Fellowship is sponsoring its spring Registration is required. A gift quarterly meetings where members music festival, to be held Aug. 1 to 3 at San Bernardino Ave. conference, “A Woman After God’s bag will be provided for everyone and guests hear from local and global Laguna Seca, near Monterey. For more information, visit www. Own Heart,” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. who registers. ministries. After the ministry presenta- The festival has just added the Rhett packinghouseredlands.org or call May 18. The event is presented by Chase, in tions, the representatives are able to Walker Band to its line-up. According to (909) 793 8744. Author and partnership with Springboard and the In- solicit advise from the business leaders the festival promoters, the Rhett Walker inspirational land Empire Women’s Business Center. on challenging issues they face. Band “was the knock-out performance Church cheers review speaker Eliza- To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/ “It’s a wonderful way for min- each night” at The Rock & Worship beth George event/4966841958. istries to learn from experienced Roadshow, which made recent stops of wine country zoning will be the key- business professionals and the prac- in San Jose, Sacramento and Fresno. TEMECULA — The Temecula note speaker. Walk and run raises tical suggestions they bring to these Headline acts for the festival will Board of Supervisors will consider George, who, challenges,” said Joe Parker, man- be Tenth Avenue North, Jeremy an amendment to its existing zon- with her hus- money for disabled aging partner of the Inland Empire Camp and the Newsboys. ing regulations, potentially paving band, Jim, CHINO — Salem Christian chapter. Speakers include Reggie Dabbs, the way for churches to expand or have written Homes will hold a Run, Walk & Reservations are required and Bryan James, Bob Lenz, Reid Saun- relocate in the designated agricul- more than 70 books, is passionate Roll 5K event at 9 a.m. April 20 at may be emailed to joe.parker@ ders and Al Menconi. tural zone. about encouraging women of all Cypress Trails Park. The event is a barnabasgroup.org. For more in- Full event tickets are now $103 and The decision is a preliminary ages to set the Lord fi rst in their benefi t for the disabled. formation about the group, visit gradually increase to $149 at the gate. victory for Calvary Chapel Bible hearts. The walk is open to runners of www.barnabasgroup.org. Single-day admission is $39 to $65. Fellowship, which wants to ex- Worship leader and recording all ages, including those who use Discounts are available for groups, ju- pand its facility in the heart of artist Sherri Youngward will provide walker and wheelchairs. Annual PJI justice gala niors and military personnel and their wine country. The church ran the musical inspiration. The registration fee is $20 for set for April 13 dependents. Children 5 and under are into trouble with its expansion The church is located at 29220 adults, $10 for children and free admitted free. plans after discovering that the Scott Road in Menifee. for children ages 3 to 10. Strollers ANAHEIM — John Bolton, for- county passed a ban on churches The cost of the conference is are welcome. mer U.S. Ambassador to the United Marriage workshop to in the wine region, after it built $25, which includes a box lunch For more information, visit www. Nations, will be the keynote speaker its church in 1999. In addition to and all seminar materials. To regis- salemchristianhomes.org or call for Pacifi c Justice Institute’s annual explore life’s storms expanding its worship facilities, ter, visit www.revival.tv or call (951) (909) 223-8585. “Celebration of Justice” gala, to be REDLANDS — Packinghouse Chris- the church planned to open a K-8 672-3157 held April 13 at the Grand Califor- tian Fellowship will host the marriage school on property it purchased Apologetics is subject nian at Disneyland Resort. workshop “Facing Storms Together” adjacent to its current site. Bolton will PEARLS seminar for of youth conference share his in- from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20. The church retained the services REDLANDS — Packinghouse sights about The purpose of the event is to of Advocates for Faith and Free- women will be at CBU Christian Fellowship will host the “the world as it enrich and encourage married cou- dom, which notifi ed the county RIVERSIDE — California Bap- “Truth Is” Apologetic Youth Con- really is,” offer- ples as they face life’s storms. that its no-church ban violates fed- tist University’s School of Business ference from 1 to 5 p.m. May 4 at ing his “unparal- The guest speaker will be Pastor eral law and is unconstitutional. is hosting “PEARLS,” a money Packinghouse Christian Academy. leled and candid Jason Bauernfeind. Married for 17 Vintners argued that agricultural conference for women, from 9 The free event is designed to pre- perspective on years, Bauernfeind and his wife were land to cultivate crops is limited a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at Innova- pare high school and college-age world events.” missionaries in Australia for two years. tor’s Auditorium in Room 132. and should be reserved for agricul- students for the questions and chal- Lara Scott from The Fish will serve The theme is “Empowered to The couple has two children. tural uses only. lenges of the Christian faith. as the master of ceremony. During Thrive.” The event will include video The process is in its early stages The guest speakers will be Sean the event, PJI offi cials will highlight The free event will help women to testimonies of married couples as so church offi cials said it’s too soon McDowell, Brett Kunkle and J. War- signifi cant victories achieved over the examine how to establish S.M.A.R.T. they faced their storms of fi nances, to know for sure if an amendment ner Wallace. past year. In addition, attorneys and money goals, understand credit re- health, infertility and more. repealing the ban will be drafted. Worship will be led by Henry community leaders who have been Martyn Band. instrumental in achieving signifi cant The academy is located at 9700 victories for faith and family will be Alabama St. recognized. “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” Jeremiah 1:5 For more information, visit www. Tickets for the event are $250 per packinghouseredlands.org or call person, with all proceeds to benefi t (909) 793 8744. the work of the institute. To register, visit www.regonline. Barnabas Group meets com/coj. on Cal Baptist campus ‘Brilliance’ conference Walk RIVERSIDE — The Inland Em- for pire chapter of The Barnabas to shine in Santa Ana Group will meet from 5 to 8:45 p.m. SANTA ANA — The Assemblies May 9 at California Baptist Univer- of God “Brilliance” Southern Cali- Life sity. fornia Women’s Conference will be The guest speaker will be John held April 19 and 20 at Santa Ana Pearson, president of John Pearson First Assembly of God Church. The Saturday, May 11 Associates, a San Clemente-based conference begins at 1:30 p.m. Fri- 11:30 am - 3:30 pm management consulting fi rm. Pear- day and ends at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. son’s company helps nonprofi t or- Jeanne Mayo will be the guest at Calvary Chapel Bible College ganizations in vision implementa- speaker. Mayo is founder and presi- 39407 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd., Murrieta tion and detailed execution. dent of Youth Leader’s Coach and Pearson, an author with more director of the youth and young than 30 years of experience lead- adult outreach at Victory World ing nonprofi ts, will speak on the Church in Georgia. Also an inter- topic “Let’s Get Real! There Are national speaker and author, she No Quick Fixes to Organizational is a former youth leader at Capital Challenges … Only Courageous Christian Center in Sacramento. Quick Fixers! Advance tickets are $60 if made In addition to Pearson, the group will by April 9, $70 afterward. also hear from representatives from As- The church is located at 1440 E. Come for food, fun, exercise surance Pregnancy Clinic; Groundwire, Santa Clara Ave. an Internet hosting and web services For more information, call (714) #HRISTIAN $* s *OLLY *UMP s "USINESS #HURCH "OOTHS ministry; and Hope International, a 742-8812. 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APR 27 • SATURDAY (cont.) MAY 11 • SATURDAY JUN 1-30 Have your event listed FREE! University, School of Business, In- Walk for Life, with Birthchoice of Temec- “The Three Musketeers.” Fri 7:30pm; Send us your Christian activity/event for next month, and we’ll list it in novator’s Auditorium, 8432 Magnolia ula, 11:30am-3:30pm, at Calvary Chapel Sat 2:15pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2:15pm, THE CALEN DAR at no charge. The deadline is the 18th of the prior month. Ave., Riverside, free • eventbrite.com/ Bible College, Murrieta. DJ, games, and LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N Church St., Send to the Christian Examiner, P.O. Box 2606, El Cajon, CA 92021. Or event/4966841958 more • birthchoicetemecula.com Redlands, $7-18 • lifehousetheater.com fax to 1-888-305-4947. Or e-mail to [email protected]. We Chris Tomlin with Louie Giglio & Kari His Voice, Men’s Chorus: Southwest JUN 2 • SUNDAY regret we cannot list Sunday morning services. Jobe, “Burning Lights Tour.” 7pm, Ve- Gospel Concert. 6:30pm, Southwest rizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine • Christian Church, 28030 Del Rio Rd., Freedom-Up Spring Fest Concert Series transparentproductions.com Temecula • (951) 658-7133 2013, with Divide & Nick Dog. 6-8pm, APR 7 • SUNDAY APR 19 • FRIDAY The Packinghouse Amphitheater, 27165 APR 30-MAY 2 • TUE-THU MAY 14-17 • TUE-FRI San Bernardino Ave., Redlands, free • Richard Sanchez. 7pm, Echos of Faith, Israel Houghton & Darlene Zshech, in (909) 793-8744 11255 Central Ave., Ontario • (909) concert. 7pm, Abundant Living Family Authentic Christian Leadership Conference, “General George Washington,” an Edu- 627-0927, go2eof.com Church, 10900 Civic Center Dr., Rancho Pat Lencioni, Dr. Wesley K. Stafford & cational Musical for schools. 9:15am & JUN 9 • SUNDAY Cucamonga, $20 • abundantfamily.org more. Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim, $189- 11am, LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N Church APR 8 • MONDAY 699. Hosted by the Christian Leadership St., Redlands, $7 • lifehousetheater.com Freedom-Up Spring Fest Concert Series APR 19-20 • FRI-SAT Alliance • christianleadershipalliance.org 2013, with Chris Lizotte & Marc Ford. Glendora Christian Women’s Connection MAY 17 • FRIDAY 6-8pm, The Packinghouse Amphitheater, Luncheon. 11am-12:30pm, Via Verde CMTA Impact Convention, Pasadena MAY 1 • WEDNESDAY 27165 San Bernardino Ave., Redlands, Country Club, 1400 Avenida Entrada, Convention Center. For professional and 2013 Promise Tour, featuring Sanctus Women’s Connection, luncheon. 11am- Real & other special guests. 7pm, Cor- free • (909) 793-8744 San Dimas • (909) 609-5102 volunteer workers in Christian education 12:30pm, Calimesa Country Club, 1300 nerstone Community Church, 34570 ministry • cmtaconvention.org JUN 21-23 • FRI-SAT APR 12 • FRIDAY S Third St., Calimesa, $12 • (951) 845- Monte Vista Dr., Wildomar, $15-25. To 8082, (909) 795-2796 benefi t Rancho Damacitas Children’s The C.S. Lewis Summer Conference, for Rapture Ruckus with The Divide. 6pm, APR 20 • SATURDAY Home • (951) 302-7597 readers, writers & mere Christians, with 412 Church, 1450 W. 7th St., San Ja- Run, Walk & Roll 5k Event. 9am, Cypress MAY 2 • THURSDAY Peter Kreeft, James Como, Steve Bell & cinto, Free (with canned/boxed good) • trails Park, 6571 Schaefer Ave., Chino, National Day of Prayer • ndpsandiego. MAY 17-18 • FRI-SAT more. University of San Diego, San Diego 412church.org $20/adults, $10/children. Hosted by Sa- org, nationaldayofprayer.org 16th Annual So-Cal Festival & Sale for • cslewis.org, 1-888-CSLEWIS lem Christian Homes • (909) 223-8585 APR 13 • SATURDAY LA National Day of Prayer Breakfast for World Relief. Fri 4-9pm & Sat 7am-4:30pm, JUL 28 • SUNDAY Prayer Praise & Worship, “Celebrate Pacifi c Christian Center, 800 W. Arrow Hwy, Swap Meet. 7:30am-2pm, San Jacinto pastors & church leaders, featuring Dr. Jesus,” with Larry Pate. 9am-3pm, The Upland. To support Mennonite Central An Evening with Amy Grant, with special Assembly Market Place, 300 W. 1st St., David Jeremiah. 9am, Universal Hilton Double Tree Hotel, 222 N Vineyard Ave., Committee’s efforts around the world • guest Brandon Heath, Greek Theatre, San Jacinto • (951) 654-0886, sjag.org Hotel, Hosted by KKLA • kkla.com Ontario, free. Hosted by Turning Point In- socalfestivalandsale.org, (909) 981-1965 Los Angeles • ticketmaster.com, 1-800- Annual Harambee Prayer Breakfast, ternational Ministries • (909) 930-9331 National Day of Prayer. 12-1pm, 14000 745-3000 City Center Dr., Chino Hills. Hosted MAY 18 • SATURDAY presented by KPRO Am Radio. 8am, Los ‘Facing Storms Together’ Marriage Work- AUG 1-3 • THU-SAT Serranos Country, 15656 Yorba Linda by Calvary Chapel Solid Rock • (909) “A Woman After God’s Own Heart,” Con- shop, with Jason Baurnfeind. 9am-3pm, 606-7856 Spirit West Coast, Laguna Seca, Mon- Ave., Chino Hills, $25 • (909) 597-7134 The Packinghouse Amphitheater, 27165 ference, with Elizabeth George. 8am-3pm, Revival Christian Fellowship, 29220 Scott terey • spiritwestcoast.org C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters. 4pm San Bernardino Ave., Redlands, $20/ MAY 4 • SATURDAY Rd., Menifee, $25 • (951) 672-3157 & 8pm, Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand Blvd., couple • (909) 793-8744 ‘Truth Is’ Apologetics Youth Conference, AUG 23-25 • FRI-SUN Glendale, $39-59 • (818) 243-2539, Breaking Through Women’s Conference, with Sean McDowell, Brett Kunkle & MAY 19 • SUNDAY SoCal 2013 Harvest Crusade, with screwtapeonstage.com live simulcast. 9am, 412 Church, 1450 more. 1-5pm, The Packinghouse Am- Freedom-Up Spring Fest Concert Series Greg Laurie. Angel Stadium, Anaheim Pacifi c Justice Institute 10th Annual Gala, W. 7th St., San Jacinto • 412church.org phitheater, 27165 San Bernardino Ave., 2013, with Pawnshop Kings. 6-8pm, The • harvest.org Redlands, free • (909) 793-8744 Celebration of Justice, with John Bolton. APR 26-28 • FRI-SUN Packinghouse Amphitheater, 27165 San SEP 29 • SUNDAY 5-9:30pm, Disney’s Grand Californian Rockshow Comedy Tour, with Tim Bernardino Ave., Redlands, free • (909) Hotel, Anaheim • (714) 796-7151, 2013 Oasis Community Church Women’s Hawkins & Bob Smiley. 7pm, Calvary 793-8744 Harvest America 2013 with Greg Laurie. regonline.com/coj Retreat. Fri 4pm-Sun 12pm, Calvary Streamed nationwide • harvest.org Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, MAY 26 • SUNDAY APR 13-MAY 19 Chapel Conference Center, Murrieta, Westlake Village, $18-25 • 1-888-780- OCT 22-NOV 2 $160 • (951) 653-0737 1116, trinitycommunications.org Freedom-Up Spring Fest Concert Series “Anne of Green Gables.” Fri 7:30pm; 2013, with Tyrone Wells. 6-8pm, The Christian Singles Hawaii Cruise on Ce- Sat 2:15pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2:15pm, APR 27 • SATURDAY MAY 9 • THURSDAY Packinghouse Amphitheater, 27165 lebrity Cruise Lines (couples welcome) LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N Church St., P.E.A.R.L.S. Money Conference for John Pearson, speaker at The Barnabas San Bernardino Ave., Redlands, free • • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) Redlands, $7-18 • lifehousetheater.com Women. 9am-1pm, California Baptist Group. 5-8:45pm, Cal Baptist University, (909) 793-8744 622-4002 8432 Magnolia Ave., Riverside • barn- abasgroup.org MORE EVENTS online now at MAY 10 • FRIDAY His Voice, Men’s Chorus: Southwest Gospel Concert. 6:30pm, First Baptist Church, 26089 Girard, Hemet • (951) 658-7133 • Future events for the Inland Empire not listed in this issue. Mother’s Day Movie Night, for entire • Events for LA County, Orange County and San Diego County. family, “Mars Needs Moms.” 7pm, At the Crossings, 7094 Robin Nest Ct., • Weekly and monthly ongoing meetings: Bible Studies, Evangelism, Eastvale • atthecrosings.com Fellowships (Men, Women, Seniors, Singles, Youth, MOPS), Motor- cycle Ministries, Music/Entertainment, Prayer Groups, Recovery MAY 10-11 • FRI-SAT and Support groups (Alcohol, Divorce, Domestic Violence/Abuse, 29th Annual Homeschooling Convention Food, Sexual, Grandparenting, Grief, Celebrate Recovery, The Most & Expo, with Michael Farris, Greg Harris Excellent Way, and many more), Seminars/Classes, Health/Fitness. & more. California Center for the Arts, Escondido • cfssd.org 8 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • April 2013 IE www.christianexaminer.com
derstand everything about what I “There’s a lot of little griefs in GARLOW… was dealing with with cancer, but I life, just a lot of little things,” Car- Continued from page 1 wasn’t going to let it take me down. ol said. “(Sittser) said when you I wanted to stand strong against it.” are in a moment of grief just walk which has since spread to her liver. into that pain, just move into that “The Lord hadn’t spoken to me • • • pain and just keep going into it. and said, ‘Carol, you are on your It was so freeing for me to think last. I know that He will speak to me Although the Garlows have tapped that you don’t have to stop the and He will say to me, ‘It’s time.’ I into every conceivable advance in grieving. You don’t have to stop haven’t received that yet,” she said. cancer treatment, prayer has been the the pain. You can let it happen As has been her pattern since biggest weapon in their arsenal, a fi tting and, as you let it happen, it’s re- she was diagnosed in July 2007, tool since Carol, who is ordained in the leased from within you. Because Carol rallied after her treatment Wesleyan denomination, serves as Sky- trying to stop the pain just adds and by that evening was feeling line’s pastor of prayer and intercession. more burden to your heart.” much stronger. She admits that it has been diffi cult to “I was a totally different person turn over the reigns to others, but in • • • than the person who came in the the process, she has discovered even morning,” she said, proudly boast- more about its power as people around Although Carol said she has ing that she was “ruining the doc- the globe have dropped to their knees still not heard God telling her to tor’s pronouncement that I only on her behalf. prepare for the end of her journey, had (six weeks) to live.” “They are learning how to pray,” she the thought of heaven comes a little “I’ve had these experiences said of the congregation. “The irony more often now as her bad days where I’m just really down, I’m of this is that I’m the pastor of prayer compete with the good. really sick, I’m having trouble, and intercession at Skyline and I really “I really didn’t think too much and all of a sudden I rise up and PHOTO BY ROSIE DIAZ can’t do my job, but I am doing my of heaven, except of how great it I’m strong again and I’m moving Carol Garlow, with her husband, Jim Garlow, by her side, shares with the Skyline job. I’ve been teaching people to pray is, and everybody understands you forward.” congregation during a March worship service. It was the fi rst time she felt able because they have had to pray without want to go to heaven and not hell,” The cycle has been repeated doz- to attend church in several weeks. me teaching them. The Lord has been she said. “That’s the place I’m plan- ens of times and more frequently teaching them to pray. ning to go. It is more enticing to in recent months, prompting the “He said, ‘Carol, you are going to graduate, graduate from college, “He’s been doing the teaching. I’m think that part of healing is going family—for the fi rst time ever—to have to go through everything, but get married. I was planning on that, just giving them the problem to pray,” to heaven. discuss hospice. Just four days be- I will be with you through it all.’” so I lived each day as I was going she said, a weak chuckle emerging from “At times now, I’m at a place fore her interview with the Christian She admits, though, to a case to keep going on forever.” her lips. “My prayer is that they take in this new year of 2013, where I Examiner, Carol spent an entire day of naïveté. She also credits her parents, that concept and pray for other things, have more pain, and having to do rolled up in a ball, wracked with “I went ohhh-kay, I can do that Richard and Vivian Luckert, and which I think they are. There’s other more chemo, and this last chemo pain. She was non-responsive and because I have a very strong belief their “stubborn” German and people that need prayer as much I as I that I’m on is making me sick. It unable to move around. in God,” she said. “I trust Him. I Dutch descent. Now in their 80s, do. I’m not the only one, but because gives me the feeling of I’d rather be in heaven than have to endure “We had a long, hard cry,” Jim have a strong trust in Him because the couple lives in Oklahoma City. I am public, I’m a focal point.” this anymore. This is the fi rst time Garlow confessed. “I gave her I have seen Him at work before in “It comes from them,” their The Garlows have become nation- that I have felt this way because permission to stop fi ghting. We my life. I had seen Him at work in daughter said. “It also defi nitely ally recognized personalities because I’ve been a strong faith woman. It went through that day and then other people’s lives, so I know His comes from God. I have to give of Jim Garlow’s very public stand on seems like my strength, my faith Monday she rises up and she is Word. When He speaks it, it’s real. Him credit. When I came along, traditional family values, having been have diminished, but they really fi ghting again. She’s going for it.” It’s on target and what He says is somehow that strength was instilled the lightening rod for the passage of what He means. in me from experiences in my life, California’s Proposition 8. He’s also haven’t because when I have strong written numerous high-profi le books, days like this I see myself going on • • • “So I guess I took that statement the things that I would see around as a simple trust in Him. I say simple me.” including “Cracking Da Vinci’s Code,” for as long as I can, but those days “Miracles are for Real,” “A Christian’s when you don’t feel well, it’s just Her strength and courage have because at that time I had no idea Some of it, she added, is born Response to Islam” and “Heaven and really diffi cult and heaven looks been legendary, fueled by the bru- what ‘everything’ was going to be. out of a shyness that has forced And, at this point, after fi ve years her to become bold, especially in the After Life.” In July 2005, two years very, very good.” tally honest and transparent blog The frank conversation the and six months, I feel like I’ve been light of a church ministry that has before Carol was diagnosed, the couple that Jim Garlow has maintained couple had just days earlier, in through an awful lot of things, just become a prominent player in the released “God Still Heals: Answers to throughout their protracted jour- which Jim gave his bride permis- a lot of things. I don’t know if I’ve national culture wars. Your Questions about Divine Healing.” ney with cancer. Carol, who has sion to stop fi ghting, was diffi cult been through everything, but I’ve “I have to develop an inner cour- In retrospect, Carol said she would like received traditional treatment in but needed, Carol said. been through enough.” age, an inner strength to go for it,” to add a new chapter. San Diego, alternative treatment in “It would be on grief, and this goes “It was freeing, more so than She admits being motivated by she said. “Possibly that’s where I Mexico and groundbreaking treat- along with life,” she said. “I’ve had to anything because he’s been hold- being with her family. At the time started developing it. Now, at my ment at the MD Anderson Cancer grieve a lot of little things.” ing on to me,” she said of her hus- of her diagnosis, two of her four age—I’m 62—I don’t have those Center in Houston, has already She shared how much she misses band of 42 years. “It’s been very children were still in high school, fears anymore. I just plunge in.” far exceeded the expectations of driving, particularly her current car, hard for him to see me in pain doctors. Less than 1 percent of the and at that time she had four That strength has not gone un- a 2003 Mercedes they bought used. and to think of not being with patients with her form of cancer grandsons. noticed by her doctor, who early “It’s the nicest car that I’ve had,” me.” live as long as she has. “In that naïve, simple trust I just on asked Carol about her reaction Carol said. “I just got it, just a Until then, she clings to her The source of her strength, she plowed ahead, just counting each to the cancer diagnosis. couple of years ago, and I haven’t maker with faith that He knows said, is obvious and dates clear back day as a day that I’m living and “Are you in denial about what’s driven it much because some- what’s best. to the eve of her fi rst cancer surgery. that I’m going to live,” she said. going on or is it a faith that you times I’m so sick people have to “We’ve come to a point where I “While I was in the hospital, just “I wanted to be there for them. I have?” the doctor asked her. “I said, drive me. So I don’t often get to can truly (hear God saying), ‘Car- before surgery the Lord spoke to wanted to see my grandsons grow ‘It’s my faith.’ There was probably drive it. I walk by it after my hus- ol, you are going to go through me and it was very clear,” she said. up. I wanted to see my teenagers some denial there. I didn’t un- band has driven me somewhere. I everything, and I will be with you look at it and I think, ‘I’m never through it all.’ I see how God has going to be able to drive that car been with me through it all. I’ve again,’” her voice cracking. “You made it through. I sometimes have to go through the grieving don’t know how I have been process of the last things you are strong, how I’ve been coura- going to be able to do.” geous, how I’ve been faithful, but She also said she grieves the I have been because I have such little touches of heaven on earth, faith in God and trust in Him.” such as not being able to make As she waits upon the Lord, Carol family dinners for Thanksgiving vows to push ahead with her eyes and Christmas and making choc- wearily scanning the horizon for olate chip cookie dough for Jim. a miracle. It can be a muddled process to “I’ve always wanted the healing grieve while still trying to concen- to be a miraculous healing,” she trate all of your energies on fi ght- said. “I’ve been one of those that ing to live. wanted to see it and have it for me. In “God Still Heals” I know my At this point, I don’t see that it’s husband talks about that some- going to be miraculous. I imagine, times healing comes through there is some disappointment, but death,” she said. “I think I have I don’t live like that. I guess I’m an some practical things to say about accepting person. At this point my grief and how to grieve. Some journey with God is accepting what people are afraid to grieve, I is my lot, like Psalm 16 says. think, and don’t know how to “I’ve just accepted it. I’ve ac- grieve and bottle it up inside.” cepted that this is the journey that She said she enjoyed the wis- I’m on. I guess that’s how I make it dom in the book “A Grace Dis- through each day, the acceptance guised: How the Soul Grows that this is what today is and I’m through Loss,” by Jerry Sittser, just going to walk in it with what which she read pre-cancer. In the God has for me. And if one more book Sittser recounts his recovery person is challenged to go in a after his wife, daughter and moth- deeper way with God because of er were all killed in a crash caused my experiences, then my life, so by a drunk driver. far, has been worth living.” www.christianexaminer.com IE April 2013 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 9
that their opinion matters,” Gar- ing a truck for a food ministry soon help out. They also meet at 8:30 Garcia’s sermons aren’t about HOMELESS… cia said. “It’s a fun time, like being turned into a paying job. a.m. Thursdays for breakfast and a the need for repentance but about Continued from page 1 with family, so they feel good about “All that happened within less than Bible study. At a nearby McDonalds, God’s grace and love. Asked to that.” a year,” the ministry leader said. they order off the dollar menu. train others by local churches, Gar- pockets and came up with a total of To run the event, Garcia asks sev- The work of building relation- When the manager found out what cia said all one needs to know are $7. Then they prayed, “Lord, what eral friends to make chili. Then he ships takes time, perseverance and they were doing, he offered them a the magic words. can you do with $7?” has the park’s transient residents patience. Sometimes, he discov- separate room for more privacy. “Tell me about yourself? How When they looked up, they saw choose their favorite dish. In doing ered, the results aren’t what they did you get here? Then you put a restaurant sign across the street so, they feel valued. And that, Gar- had hoped. Eternal sustenance duct tape around your lips and let advertising 99-cent breakfast bur- cia said, is “the beginning of getting “That can get discouraging,” Gar- There have been many more them talk,” Garcia said. “They need ritos. They bought seven and went off the street.” cia said. such displays as Garcia discovered someone to listen.” around the park asking “are you In the past four years, the loose- Recently, for instance, he connect- while holding the group’s fi rst im- The Burrito Breakfast Club hungry?” knit club has helped 12 people fi nd ed a single mom and her 12-year-old promptu memorial service. The serves homeless Marines, fi remen, Along with the food, they hand- a home. Accepting Jesus Christ is son with a group home in Riverside. BBC team was mobilized to action nurses, engineers, airline employ- ed out prayers. The next week, one thing, said Garcia, who added But when Garcia followed up three after they discovered a homeless ees—individuals from all facets of the men returned, and every week they have seen more than 40 indi- days later, he found that she’d never woman grieving her best friend’s life who might end up homeless thereafter, the club has done the viduals receive salvation, a process called. But Garcia won’t give up be- death. She thought no one cared and living—or dying—at John Gal- same. Though the original group he calls a miracle. But actually en- cause they have big plans. The Bur- about Barbie, who was murdered vin Park. dwindled to Garcia and Paul Kirch- couraging homeless individuals to rito Breakfast Club hopes to open and left to hang from the park’s An artist, Garcia often sells his ner, other volunteers participate on become productive members of a sober-living home in Ontario for jungle gym. paintings and donates the proceeds a regular basis. society and get off the street takes moms and their kids, but they need Once Garcia and the others to the Burrito club. His artwork The homeless individuals pitch miracles, too. God to provide funding. found out, they began spreading can be seen on the club’s Facebook in, too. To cultivate their servant Garcia said he has every reason to the word and within hours people page by searching Burrito Breakfast hearts, Garcia said he asks those Transformed lives believe the Lord will come through came bringing food. Having forgot- Club. Garcia can also be contacted whom they serve to judge their For quite some time Charles since each week God supplies the ten plates, they rushed across the by sending an email to OzzieGar- annual chili cook-off. He came up slept outdoors behind a warehouse. needs for physical, emotional and street to Juanita’s No. 3 and asked [email protected] or calling (909) with idea after realizing that even Then he asked Garcia for help to spiritual nourishment among the for a donation. Upon hearing their 730-3242. though each person on the street change. While dealing with his people they serve. explanation, management closed has a unique story, they all seem to past, Charles got clean and sober The club meets regularly on the restaurant down and brought Donations can also be made by have one thing in common, and and reconciled with his mother. Monday afternoon at 4 to study the 50 clam shell plates fi lled with food writing BBC on the memo line of a that is a sense of not wanting to be Garcia said he encouraged Charles Bible, then cooks hamburgers and to the service. Garcia preached, check and sending it to Emmanuel seen, a sense of shame. that the best way to get a job was to hot dogs. Groups from as far away and someone played worship songs Presbyterian Church, 1111 N. Moun- “The chili cook-off shows them start serving. Volunteer work driv- as Big Bear come to bring food and on the guitar. tain Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. 10 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • April 2013 IE www.christianexaminer.com
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Justin Danhof, director of the liberal, ABC News and ESPN could National Center’s Free Enterprise appeal to a broader base of poten- Project, lauded Iger’s comments. tial viewers if they stopped denigrat- “That’s good, because the fi rst step ing traditional conservative values.” toward fi xing a problem is admitting Amy Ridenour, chair of the National you have it,” Danhof said. “We now Center for Public Policy Research, expect to see improvements.” said Iger’s comments were welcomed, The national center, which is a especially in light of their treatment at Disney shareholder, cited numer- a shareholder meeting in 2009. At that ous instances in which it believed meeting, Ridenour said, Iger unleashed the two stations were biased, in- an ‘f-bomb’ at center representative cluding a story by ABC reporter Tom Borelli. Brian Ross that erroneously linked “We see this at many shareholder the Aurora, Colo. theater shooting meetings,” she said. “First execu- suspect to the Tea Party. tives deny any problem, then lash “Calling the Tea Party racist is not out at us, then they fi nally admit an objective, referring to the Tea Party issue exists and accept that errors in vulgar, sexual terms is not objec- were made. It takes a while to make tive, bashing traditional Christian progress, and when it comes to beliefs is not objective, advocating fi ghting corporate acceptance of its for gay marriage and gun control is own media bias, we have a long way not objective,” Danhof said. to go yet. But progress is progress.” Prop. 8 in the hands of the Give Your Child the Bible-Based Supreme Court justices Curriculum By Lori Arnold TV or any other prized hobby or WOODCREST Highest Advanced entertainment. WASHINGTON — With dozens of Placement Passing legal briefs submitted, oral arguments Pulpit Freedom Sunday CHRISTIAN Rate* presented and thousands of traditional Noting the signifi cance of the pend- marriage marchers heading from the ing ruling, organizers of the annual ADVANTAGE Highest SAT & ACT nation’s capital, the fate of marriage Pulpit Freedom Sunday have moved the rests in the hands of the U.S. Supreme event from the fall to June 9 and are Scores* Court. asking pastors to preach the “biblical The nation’s highest court will de- truth about God’s design for marriage.” 100% College cide, probably in June, whether Califor- “Marriage—it is the basic building ■ Christ-centered curriculum nia’s Proposition 8, the constitutional block of society. 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It will also decide the legality Freedom. http://Data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, Pulpit Freedom Sunday is an an- ■ Academically rigorous environment which does not recognize same-sex nual protest action that encourages marriage for taxpayer-funded benefi ts. pastors to preach boldly about issues ■ It also allows states to decide whether and candidates and send copies of the Award-winning arts programs to recognize same-sex marriage. taped sermons to the IRS to challenge While most of the pre-activities have its restrictions on pulpit topics. ■ CIF championship athletics died down, there are several prayer and “We know that the pulpit must be fasting efforts that will continue until free to convey biblical truth on the great ■ International mission trips the decision is made. moral and social issues confronting our “The preparation for this brief, half culture,” it says. hour before the nine justices has been exhaustive, not to mention the thou- Salt & Light Council sands of pages of written argument,” Another effort, coordinated by San said Ron Prentice, executive director Diego-based Salt & Light Council, is of Protect Marriage, the coalition a national, 30-minute, live prayer line Serving behind Proposition 8. “Now we call six days a week through its Repentance students K-12 upon people to seek God’s direct in- and Restoration website. tervention in this critical decision for Each day the call includes a guest since 1948 children and culture.” speaker from a variety of organi- Prentice also serves as CEO of zation, including the American California Family Council, which Prayer Initiative, Ruth Institute, has called for “Marriage Fast 2013,” Justice Seekers, Day of Repentance, a season of fasting and prayer Spirited Pen, Answers in Genesis, through the end of June. The American Family Association and group suggests several options, in- Eagle Forum. Woodcrest Christian School System cluding fasting one day through Salt & Light is also sponsoring several the end of June or until the end of other initiatives including a postcard 951-780-2010 | www.woodcrestchristian.org the year. In addition to food, partic- initiative and a white bow campaign ipants may also choose to fast from that encourages supporters of tradi- Glorify God by Pursuing Excellence in Christ-centered Academics technology, food, gaming, sports, tional marriage to wear white bows. 12 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • April 2013 IE www.christianexaminer.com
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