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6 FEATURE ARTICLE 10 FROM THE HEADLINES
We see that cancer is not
If you
are not a
The Importance of Faith
Christian
and
Before I really grasped the concept of faith, my life was lacking serious
power. It wasn’t until I learned to walk in faith, that I experienced the true power
would
of the Holy Spirit in my life. If you are a born-again Believer, you have mountain-
like to
moving faith residing in you. You may not be using it, but it is there – a sleeping
giant. You may say, “But I don’t feel like I have it,” but having that faith has noth-
become one,
ing to do with your feelings. If you are born again, you have the measure of faith.
In Romans 12:3, Paul declares, … as God has dealt to each one a measure of
pray the
faith. Personally, I think the standard King James Version is a more accurate
following
translation of this verse: … according as God hath dealt to every man the measure
of faith. Before I go any further, let me qualify the phrase every man. Paul is not
prayer:
talking about every man in the world. He is referring
to every man in the Church of Jesus Christ. He makes
“So then this qualification in Romans 1:7, where he writes, To
faith comes all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be
saints. He also states in 2 Thessalonians 3:2 … that we
by hearing, may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men;
for not all have faith.
and hearing If it is true that not everyone in the world has
faith, how do we receive it? The answer is simple –
Dear GOD in Heaven,
by the Word God gives it to us! Paul informs us in Romans 12:3 Thank you for sending Your
that He dealt it to us. It is an unmerited gift. You can- Son JESUS CHRIST to destroy
of God.” not get it by tarrying, mourning, fasting, or tithing. the power of Satan over my life. I
Faith can only be received as a free handout from accept Jesus now as my personal
—Romans 10:17 God. How does God hand this gift out to us? SAVIOR and LORD, and I
According to Paul, So then faith comes by hearing, choose to turn away from the sins
and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17). This of my past to a renewed Life in
is why Jesus commanded us to "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to Jesus.
every creature. If we do not preach the Word, faith cannot come. If faith does
not come, men cannot believe. If they cannot believe, they cannot be saved. And You said that if I would confess
if they are not saved, they will go to hell when their bodies physically die. with my mouth the LORD
When we are born again, we all receive the same measure or amount of faith. JESUS and believe in my heart
If you have accepted Christ as your personal Savior and Lord, you already have that You raised Him from the
all the faith you will ever need. The challenge is how to release that faith to have dead, that I would be saved. I
it work in your life. believe JESUS died for my sins
Remember, your faith will never register above the and that You raised Him from the
words of your lips. Whatever you confess with your dead for my benefit.
mouth is exactly where your faith is going to register
HEAVENLY FATHER, I
and operate. If you confess negativism, doubt and unbe-
thank you for the gift of salvation
lief, that is what you are going to have in your life. But
and for accepting me now as Your
when you start confessing, “Praise God, I am a con-
child.
queror. Praise God, my needs are met. Praise God,
I am healed. Praise God, I have divine help. Praise In JESUS’ name, Amen.
God, I will rule as a king in life,” then that is what
you will start having.
2010
NOVEMBER 7 - 14
CALENDAR
International Covenant Christian
Chamber of Commerce
NOVEMBER 19
Living Word Christian Church
1236 Mamaroneck Avenue
Meeting held at:
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Center
DECEMBER 3
Faith Tabernacle Christian Center
P.O. Box 274
DECEMBER 5
CCC East
Apostle Frederick K.C. Price
Majestic Ministries Int’l White Plains, NY 10605 801 Front Avenue, St. Pauls, North Carolina 28384
P.O. Box 2734 (914.686.1400) Columbus, GA. 31901 (910) 865-5252 DECEMBER 16
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Long Beach, CA/Puerto Vallarta, Apostle Frederick K.C. Price
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Apostle Frederick K.C. Price & Dr. NOVEMBER 27 - 28
Betty R Price Living Word Bible Church
3520 E. Brown Road
NOVEMBER 17 Mesa, AZ 85213
Full Gospel Word & Worship (480.964.4463)
Center [Dr. C. Thomas Anderson, Senior
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CCC East (706.565.9969)
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contributors
Pastor Robert E.
Bolden accepted the
HIV/AIDS Program at CCC as well as being Ministries and a board member of Destiny
one of the contributing writers of the Ever Channel Global Network a Christian based
lordship of Jesus Increasing Faith Magazine. nonprofit organization.
McIntosh is co-
graduated from the
Ministry Training graduate of
Institute at Crenshaw founder of Agape Supernatural
Christian Center Christian Missions Ministries Training
(CCC) in 1997. International Institute in Midland,
Pastor Bolden is currently an instructor at the Ministries located in Michigan where he
Apostle Frederick Price Ministry Training Whittier, California. received his
Center where he teaches Balanced She is an ordained Ministerial Degree
Prosperity. He received his Masters Degree minister in the in Leadership &
from Suffield University while teaching at Ministerial Assistance Program at Crenshaw five-fold ministry. Mark is also a sought-after
Abundant Harvest Christian School of Christian Center. She is a Chaplain at Los teacher and music workshop clinician. He
Ministry, an accredited School of Theology. Padrinos Juvenile Facility in Downey under the currently serves as Music and Worship Arts
The classes he taught included the Principles Los Angeles County Probation Department. Coordinator at Crenshaw Christian Center.
of Faith, Pneumatology, and Angelology. Dr. Mc Intosh is a member of the Fellowship
Pastor Bolden also spearheaded the of International Churches Word of Faith
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version.
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action. In fact, faith is an action. It’s acting on what you
believe. Many people confuse belief or believing with
faith. Believing is a starting point, but if you stop there,
you’ll wind up with nothing.
I often use the example of a starving man being placed where
food is and being asked if he believes that if he eats the food he will
live. The man replies: “Do you think I am some kind of fool? Do you
think I’m stupid or dumb? Certainly I believe that if I eat this food it
will keep me from starving to death.”
But he never lifts a hand to eat and dies on the spot. What the
man believed was true. If he had eaten, it would have kept him from
starving. But he died from starvation. Why? Because he never acted
on what he believed. Believing is right, but it will never change the
circumstances. Faith will change the circumstances.
Now let’s consider some people Jesus, the author and finisher of
our faith, actually encountered.
Matthew 8:5-10:
Teaching the
Her teaching in this area was a great benefit to the three churches we visited
on this trip.
Denominational
Across
Although, Sunday services and mid-week prayer meetings where part
of the ministry assignments for both ministers during the duration of the stay
the real highlight of this missions trip was the 33rd Annual District Youth
Lines
Convention held at New Testament Church in Newport, South Wales, pas-
tored by Winston Taylor. Dr. McIntosh was asked to present to the youth a
biblical teaching on sexual immortality keying in on homosexuality during
the convention workshops.
Dr. McIntosh, who is a Chaplain at Los Padrinos Juvenile Facility in
Downey, California, is very familiar with working with teens and problem
F
solving teen issues. This experience was a tremendous help in relaying this
mature topic to the teens and young adults in Wales. Dr. McIntosh opened
By Michelle McIntosh
the conference Friday evening, September 10th with her teaching on “The
Battle in Your Mind” which she completed on Sunday evening of that week-
end. Her two workshops tailored for the youth only was titled, “Keeping
or the first time ever, Sexually Pure.” As a result of these straightforward teachings several salva-
FICWFM members tions, assurance of salvations and the infilling of the Holy Spirit with the evi-
Dr. Michelle dence of speaking with other tongues took place throughout the three day
McIntosh of Agape event. Young and old professed that their spiritual needs were met. In fact,
Christian Missions, a six-year old boy who had previously received Christ received the gift of the
International Ministries, Holy Spirit and spoke in his divine language on the last day of the confer-
and Minister Denlin ence.
Henry of Who Is Jesus Minister Henry captivated the church people on Saturday, Sept 11th
Christ Ministries joined with her teaching on hell and the need for salvation, as well as her workshop
forces from September for parents titled, “How to Love Your Young People.” Bishop Brown’s wife
2nd through said, “the fundamental teaching on hell was very necessary to building the
September 22nd to youths’ comprehension of their salvation and was probably the first time any-
minister in South Wales one had explained this information to them.” The Bishop’s wife was so excit-
and England. Their objective was to ed about the teachings that went forth throughout the convention that she
share the uncompromising Word of God in a denominational church setting. told Dr. McIntosh that we were an answer to her prayers. The Holy Spirit
Dr. McIntosh, who is called to the office of teacher, and Minister had impressed on her sometime ago to invite teachers to minister versus
Henry to the office of evangelist shared with great boldness on the topics of preachers. She was so moved by the Word taught during this convention
faith, prayer, prosperity, the Holy Spirit, intercessory prayer, righteousness that she invited us both to the October 2011 Women’s Regional Convention
and staying sexually pure. Both young and old enjoyed and received the in Birmingham, England.
Word with great enthusiasm. Intercessory prayer is a big part of Minister Henry’s ministry at
Ministry began on Sunday morning, September 5th when Dr. Crenshaw Christian Center and personal life. Hence, she took several
McIntosh shared on faith at New Testament Church of God in Cardiff, opportunities to minister and lead various prayer meetings. The prayer war-
South Wales. The people were excited to hear how simple God’s Word riors of South Wales were instructed and edified accordingly. They eagerly
could be explained and applied to one’s life. The faith message continued instituted the guidelines provided by Minister Henry while we were still in
that Sunday evening and was completed on Monday evening, September Wales. We are looking forward to hearing the praise reports that will follow
6th with a great round of applauds. At the end of Monday’s service, Brother their subsequent intercessory sessions.
Philip E. Ward said this about the faith teaching, “The Word was so rich that On Monday, September 20th, Dr. McIntosh closed out the missions
I feel full.” The Holy Spirit did His job as the anointing on the Word made trip with her teaching on prosperity at the New Testament Church of God
everyone feel alive and joyous. at Bristol, England. National Administrative Bishop R. B. Brown who pas-
As a result of this faith teaching Bishop Smith of Italy who was visiting tors this church is a TV viewer of Apostle Frederick K. C. Price and warm-
Pastor Thomas in Cardiff during the Sunday evening service invited Dr. ly welcomed both ministers to his churches. He was glad to hear and con-
McIntosh to come to teach at his three churches in Italy next year 2011. sidered this teaching on prosperity vital for God’s people during this time of
Bishop Smith called the faith teaching, “powerful.” financial turmoil. The entire congregation praised the Lord on hearing that
While Dr. McIntosh ministered in Cardiff, Minister Henry spent her this dying world’s system has no claim on God’s people, if we work God’s
Sunday in Newport, South Wales teaching on the Holy Spirit with similar financial plan of tithes and offerings.—EIF
results. Several individuals received the gift of the Holy Spirit and spoke in
tongues. It was Minister Henry’s observation that the churches we were min-
To obtain information and or financially support our next missions trip, please
istering at needed instruction and understanding of the gift of the Holy contact Dr. McIntosh at dr.michellemcintosh@verizon.net or Minister Henry at
Spirit, speaking in tongues and the nine manifestations of the Holy Spirit. denlin@whoisjchrist.com
Dr. Michelle McIntosh and Minister Denlin Henry with ladies from the New Testament Church Minister Henry & Dr. McIntosh with Pastor Carl Thomas of the New Testament Church
in South Wales. in South Wales.
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here has been quite an uproar regarding ExMinistries
founder G. Craige Lewis and his opposing view of hip-hop about Elder Lewis' next teaching “The Truth Behind Hip-Hop, Part II
in the church. It has caused somewhat of a debate among - Exodus into Egypt” on the subject of hip-hop. The member said, “I
laypeople, while the leadership for the most part has been think he's talking about our hip-hop service although he doesn't say
silent on the subject. I felt it necessary, not just a leader in the your name.” I watched the DVD and honestly had to agree with every-
body of Christ, but also as one who once had hip-hop infused in some of thing he was saying. Of course when he got to the part about me I was
my sermons, to be vocal about where I believe the church should be pissed and livid. I felt he was judging me based on his opinion of hip-
standing regarding this subject. hop—not concrete truth. I did, however, wonder why he didn't mention
But first a little history: On August 31, 2003 our church had our my father's or my name, since he mentioned everyone else.
very first hip-hop Sunday. At the time, I was not pastor so it had to be I eventually went his website to get contact information on him. I
approved by my father, Dr. Frederick K.C. Price, the current pastor at left two voice messages and sent two emails before I watched the rest of
the time. His only concern was the nature of what I wanted to do on the DVD. I had to voice my anger and stress how we needed to talk.
that Sunday. Upon me telling him that information he gave me the Two days later he responded to my email most generously. He said he
green light. My purpose was to inform the congregation—especially understood what I was trying to do to reach the youth but knew some
parents—of the reasons why young people were so enthralled and things about hip-hop that he believed would change my view. He was
engrossed with this movement. I felt I was qualified because I listened coming to LA the next month and we agreed to meet.
to the same music. Every aspect of the service was influenced by hip- When we met, there was only an exchange of the Love of God. We
hop, including the worship, the attire and the Word. The end result was had great fellowship, a great meal, and he was able to share with my per-
a successful service in the natural based on attendance and parishioner sonally his respect for my father. He even went on to minister to me
response. God was glorified, Jesus was exalted, and The Holy Spirit about the direction of the ministry God would have for me in the years
was present. to come. I knew I needed to invite him to minister, but I let 101 excuses
It appeared that we were on to something so we continued it the prevent me from doing so.
next Sunday and then declared every 5th Sunday would no longer be “He knew what I was After his departure, we
Youth Sunday but Hip-Hop Sunday. The FaithDome was built to hold would text occasionally, but
10,000 people, however on Sundays we averaged 4500-5000 people.
The first Hip-Hop Sunday brought in 7,200 people and every one after
trying to do to reach it would be another five
years before we spoke again.
would go on to be the most attended Sundays in the span of two years.
Based on those stats, I just knew we were doing the right thing.
the youth but knew Over the course of the five
years, we no longer had hip-
After the second Hip-Hop Sunday, my sister Cheryl told me about hop Sunday, mainly because
a DVD a friend gave her featuring a guy speaking against hip-hop. My some things about I hated the name, but the
first thought was, "this dude is a hater.” (Mind you I hadn't heard him words of Elder Lewis still
yet.) Later, I was in her office and asked her to play the DVD. He was hip-hop that he rang in my mind. I knew we
speaking about the group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony but after 3 minutes, still needed a youth Sunday,
I cut it off and stuck with my unfair judgment, "this dude is hatin'. He believed would so I renamed it the Blueprint
just doesn't get it." For years, people would listen to a portion of my but still continued to do
father's messages and judge him the same way. I l can't believe I judged
Elder Lewis the same way.
change my view.” most of the things we were
previously doing. I also was-
It would be another year before a member of our church told me n't sure if Elder Lewis' state-
ment about hip-hop being a reli- ing this because I feel I need to. I'm not coming against any person,
gion was fact or opinion. “I was tired of gim- group, or ministry.
In November 2008, my We all should thank God for Pastor Lewis because he's doing the
father announced I would be pas- micks, tired of not job that many of us know we should be doing but are afraid to. The
tor in March 2009. At the begin- truth hurts and nothing that opposes God can be used to glorify God.
ning of 2009, I ended the allowing the Word The world does not need to be befriended, they need to be ministered
Blueprint. I was tired of the gim- to. We don't need to get in league with the world to deliver the Word—
micks, tired of not allowing the
Word and the Spirit to draw the
and the Spirit to that's an oxymoron and just plain stupid. We who hold leadership posi-
tions need to interrogate every inch of our ministries just to make sure
people and just tired of the fads
that fill up hip-hop. Just like the
draw the people.” everything about them is upright. In no way am I saying I'm perfect, I
may still be doing some things in ministry that could be categorized as
songs, dances, slang, and clothing carnal but in no way is that my intention. Instead of bad mouthing this
get old in hip-hop, our service got old to the youth. On top of that, I had man of God, let's get behind him and encourage him in "his" assign-
nothing else to say about the subject. ment. I thank God he's exposing what's he's exposing and I'm excited
It wasn't until the end of the year that I reached out to Elder now he's coming to minister at our church next year. Christian rappers need
Pastor Lewis again mainly because of a daily ExMinistries word a mem- to be informed that what they
ber of ours forwarded to me about the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors and how “Christian rappers do is not hip-hop. It's hope
pastors use hip-hop in their churches to reach the youth. I didn't under- music: Music that brings the
stand why I was included in the list when hip-hop was no longer a part need to be informed message of hope, belief, and
of our ministry. After I finally reached him it was concluded that my faith in Christ. If I stand alone
being included in that list was partially due to a misunderstanding, but
also because I had remained silent on the subject. Sometimes silence
that what they do is then I stand alone, but this
man's ministry has been
speaks in a voice that overpowers yelling at its highest decibels. Most of
my silence was due to wondering whether hip-hop being a religion was
not hip-hop.” prophetic and on point, and I
stand with him 100%. —EIF
fact or opinion.
In December of 2009 I got a hold of "The Gospel of Hip-hop" by
rapper KRS-1 and that did it. Pastor Lewis had long brought that up in
his lessons previously, but there was a five year lapse in contact between
Pastor and I, plus I hadn't been checking his website nor had I parts 4
and 5 of the teaching.
With the background information laid out, I’d now like to share
where I am now regarding hip-hop. Here's what I know—not believe—
but know: hip-hop is not of God and should not be used in the church
as a way to reach any generation. I can hear people who know me say-
ing, "but pastor what about all you did regarding hip-hop in the past?"
Well that's where it is—in the past. If I knew what I know now I never
would have started in the first place. I know that God used Pastor G.
Craige Lewis as the catalyst to get that revelation to me.
I did the podcast with Pastor Lewis at the beginning of the year
and I was humbled by the comments received. There was a comment I
recall where the individual said, I needed to go apologize to my congre-
gation for bringing hip-hop in our church. I don't feel bad about the
average of 30 people that responded to the invitation on those particu-
lar Sundays. Why? Because in my heart and in our display of worship,
we were giving it all to the God of the Bible, the One who sent His Son
Jesus to die for our sins, so while I wish I
could go back and not do hip-hop in the
church, I don't wish to go back and not see “Hip-hop is
lives changed because, not false pagan
gods, but Christ was preached. Also most not of God.”
people just didn't like the music young peo-
ple were listening to, they had no revelation from God about the sub-
ject. It wasn't until Pastor Lewis taught the subject with power and
authority and actual researched facts that those like myself began to lis-
ten.
Let me say it again, hip-hop is not of God. I equate it to the New
Age movement but with an urban twist. New Age is a belief system that
incorporates many religious tenets. Hip-hop does the same. It's a way of
life and we as Christians can't live hip-hop and live Christ-like—it's one
or the other. I'm not writing this to lose friends or gain them, I'm writ-
Encouraging Faith in
Preschoolers
My daughter, La Nej, related this By La Verne Tolbert, Ph.D. and three-year olds don’t like the idea of sharing
their toys. But when Josiah learned that Jesus
story about her sons:
invited Zacchaeus to come down from the tree
Josiah and Judah were outside on so they could share lunch, it was a reminder his
their little patio with their table having mom was able to use often. “Remember Jesus
played nicely!”
snacks. As I washed dishes I watched
Telling the biblical story on the child’s
them through the kitchen window. I level and providing ways for children to repeat
develop in the same ways or on a similar
noticed how Josiah (3 yrs old) helped timetable.” (p.6)
the account is important. Repetition of the
Bible account—teaching or reading the same
Judah (1 yr old) get into his seat. Then, The Old and New Testaments provide a
short lesson every day at home and several
Josiah said, “It’s time to pray.” They backdrop for a theological perspective on chil-
Sundays in the Nursery or Preschool are ways
dren. Children were considered to be a bless-
clasped their hands together and Josiah ing. Parents focused on raising children to
that we help children experience God.
Children begin to learn about God very
led them in prayer. It was so cute to embrace and to continue their faith tradition.
early in life through the guidance of their par-
watch the older brother lead the Jesus welcomed children and incorporated them
ents, teachers, and the Holy Spirit. “The lives
in his teachings.
younger brother. Because they are so valued in scripture,
we live, how we love and discipline children, the
stories we tell, the comments we make, and the
And then she adds this comical the authors sought to learn from children by ask-
lessons we teach are raw materials for God and
comment…“If one of them were saved it ing questions, listening to their answers, and
the children to use as they actively construct
watching them during times of worship, teach-
would have meant a lot more, but I will ing, and a process called Reflective
their understanding of God and God’s ways,” (p.
38). Rather than motivating learning with exter-
take what I can get!” Engagement—creating a quiet, sacred place in
the home or classroom that allows children to
H
ow do preschoolers ages, 0-5, think about God and talk to Him in prayer.
nal rewards, allow children time to talk about her children and ask a blessing on the day. This home and the church is necessary for the effec-
God and a space to reflect on what they have affirms that it’s okay to be creative. tive nurture and formation of the people for
learned. Ask questions…and listen to their At night when parents are exhausted, the God—children and parents alike.” (p. 124)
answers. tendency is to just put the children to bed as Since many parents may not have grown
Children love to pray!
quickly as possible. But in this study, children up in a home where their faith was nurtured
report that nighttime is when they like to talk to through modeling, the church can fill an impor-
Children talk to God and God talks to God the most! They especially cherish hearing tant role by providing books, videos, and other
them. How do we know? In this study, chil- their parents pray for them and bless them resources—even developing a blog. Helping
dren say they hear God speak to them in their before leaving the room because they especially parents explain salvation and baptism, and
hearts and in their mind. An eight-year-old boy sense God’s presence. teaching them how to answer questions their
says God told him to be a preacher. Two other children may ask about God demonstrates real
children say they are going to be missionaries. partnership.
Where do they pray? A favorite time to May the light of God shine over you.
We’ve said it before, but it bears repeat-
talk to God is at night before going to sleep. May the Holy Spirit fill you. ing: “the church and the family must partner
Some children talk to God while they are play- May the blood of Jesus cover you. together for the effective nurture and Christian
ing, although one five year old, Sam, says he formation of their children. Neither will be as
doesn’t talk to God while he’s playing. “No May you sleep in peace.
successful alone. This partnership is biblical.
because I forget about God. But when I’m And may you always know just how Expecting the nuclear family to do the work of
inside I know about him,” (p. 48). much the Lord Jesus loves you. faith formation on its own is foreign to the prin-
Being quiet helps, and so does having a –Scottie May (p. 52) ciples of Scripture.” (p. 138)
special place in which to talk to God… One nine
year old who lived in Africa said she’d go to her Parents who struggle with praying aloud Isn’t it good to know that in your home
backyard, “climb up one of the mango trees, and may find it difficult to pray in front of their chil- and church, you’re doing what’s right? Perhaps
I’d just sit on a branch. Then, when I was done dren. The solution? Keep it simple and conver- to our practices we might add time for children
talking to Jesus…sometimes I’d pick a sational. One parent wanted her children to to be with God quietly—not as a punishment or
mango…and eat it while I was talking to him,” move beyond “give me” prayers to focus on who because we insist that they be quiet, but
(p. 48). God is and how God is working in the world. because we allow them time to commune with
It’s a beautiful picture, isn’t it? Sitting in a So she modeled this whenever she prayed. God by designating a place in the home or
tree, eating a mango, and talking to God! “We need to pray for the storm to stop,” classroom for reflection and prayer. And per-
While they are older and can articulate said one grandfather while driving. A few days haps we’ll be more intentional about equipping
when and where they talk to God, the practice later caught in another storm while driving with parents to nurture their children in the faith.
of praying and listening began years earlier in his parents, the child prayed for the storm to Parents may realize the importance of
the home. Family practices are the most impor- stop. Grandparents, say the researchers, are reading the Bible accounts to children as early
tant ways to nurture faith in children. vital in helping young children grow in their as possible. It doesn’t have to be boring! La
Modeling Faith
faith. Nej acts out every part of the story and makes
Helpful Churches
the sound of rain (the flood), for example, or ani-
Faith that is modeled leaves big impres- mals (the donkey) with big hand movements
sions on little hearts and minds. Praying Parenting parents by offering workshops that fascinate her boys. Also, they have a night-
together at meals and when children are being or classes is a vital way that churches help fami- ly ritual that is precious. Her husband, Matt,
tucked in are routines that communicate God’s lies. “As social beings we need a network of per- reads an account from a children’s Bible after
provision and care. But the authors admit, sons to support and nurture us. Parents alone dinner. The boys sit and listen and point to the
“Faithfully praying together as a family is not were not adequate for the task in biblical times, pictures to help Dad tell the account. Then
easy. Parents need to know that others struggle nor are they today. A partnership between the they pray, all within a few short minutes.
also, “(p. 49). As grandmother, I use teachable
Spending time meeting with others in a moments to encourage the boys that God is a
Dr. Tolbert is Director of the Society for Children’s Spirituality:
relaxed environment where there is mutual sup- healer whenever they fall, bump a head, or get
Christian Perspectives, a triennial gathering of scholars and practi-
port and sharing offers encouragement. tioners that encourages scholarly research in the faith develop- an “oweee”. Brushing away the tears I lay hands
Churches may facilitate this by structuring ment in children www.childspirituality.net. and pray, “Dear Jesus, thank you for healing
groups for mothers of preschoolers. One moth- Judah’s oweee, in Jesus name, Amen!” And
er, for example, admits that she finds it difficult She has written curriculum for Preschool, Children’s Church, and then I seal the prayer with lots of hugs and spe-
to pray at designated times but always stops teenagers. To order, visit www.teachinglikejesus.org or call 626. cial grandma kisses. —EIF
before heading out the door to hold hands with 398-2465.
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Price at the time, but I was so impressed to see Back in the 1970s, Dr. Price had a series
a black preacher on TV that he immediately of tapes called High Finance: God’s Financial edited for length and
caught my attention. As I listened, I heard him Plan: Tithes & Offerings. I would play these clarity.
say: “There is a lady watching this program tapes over and over again. Miracles started
happening. In the 90s, these tapes were stolen All submissions become
right now who has been dealing with female
problems and she has a broom in her hand.” from my brother’s house. When I taught these the property of
My first thought was, ‘he couldn’t be talking to lessons, people were blessed. It all started
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your hands on it, God has healed you.” By —Calvin E. Thomas (Milwaukee, WI)
faith, I touched the TV while he prayed.
—Mrs. Hayes
My wife and I are truly blessed by your
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every Sunday and are disappointed when you
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Cancer Must
Bow To the
Name of
Jesus Too
By Pastor Robert E. Bolden
C
ancer (medical term: malignant neoplasm) is a class of dis- Greater than 30% of cancer is preventable via avoiding risk factors
eases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth. including: tobacco, overweight or obesity, low fruit and vegetable
There are more than 100 types of cancer, including breast intake, physical inactivity, alcohol, sexual transmitted infections, and
cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate can- air pollution.
cer, and lymphoma. Although there are many kinds of cancer, they Cancer is such a common disease that it is no surprise that many
start because abnormal cells grow out of control. Untreated cancers families have at least a few members who have had cancer. Sometimes,
can cause serious illness and even death. Cancer growth is different certain types of cancer seem to run in some families. This can be caused
from normal cell growth. Instead of dying, cancer cells continue to by a number of factors. Often, family members have certain risk factors
grow and form new, abnormal cells. Cancer cells can also invade (grow in common, such as smoking, which can cause many types of cancer.
into) other tissue, something that normal cells cannot do. Growing out But in some cases the cancer is caused by an abnormal gene that is
of control and invading other tissue are what makes a cell a cancer cell. being passed along from generation to generation. Although this is
The body is made up of hundreds of million of living cells. often referred to as inherited cancer, what is inherited is the abnormal
Normal body cells grow, divide, and die in an orderly fashion. During gene that can lead to cancer, not the cancer itself. Only about 5% to 10%
the early years of a person’s life, normal cells divide faster to allow the of all cancers are inherited.
person to grow. After the person becomes an adult, most cells divide When many cases of cancer occur in a family, it is most often due
only to replace worn-out or dying cells or to repair injuries. to chance or because family members have been exposed to a common
Cells become cancer cells because of damage to DNA. DNA is in toxin, such as cigarette smoking. Less often, these cancers may be
every cell and directs all its actions. In a normal cell, when DNA gets caused by an inherited gene mutation. (These are called family cancer
damaged the cell either repairs the damage or the cell dies. In cancer syndromes.) Certain things make it more likely that an abnormal gene
cells, the damaged DNA is not repaired, but the cell doesn’t die like it is causing cancers in a family.
should. Instead, this cell goes on making new cells that the body does
not need. These new cells will have the same damaged DNA as the Causes
first cell does. People can inherit damaged DNA, but most DNA The medical field indicates that there are many causes of
damage is caused by mistakes that happen while the normal cell is cancers, including:
reproducing or by something obvious, like cigarette smoke. In most • Benzene and other chemicals
cases the cancer cells form a tumor. Some cancers, like leukemia, rarely • Certain poisonous mushrooms and a type of poison that
form tumors, Instead, these cancer cells involved the blood and can grow on peanut plants (aflatoxins)
blood–forming organs and circulate through other tissues where they • Certain viruses
grow. • Radiation
Half of all men and one-third of all women in the US will develop • Sunlight
cancer during (however I personally don’t receive this.) Today, mil- • Tobacco
lions of people are living with cancer or have had cancer. The risk of
developing most types of cancer can be reduced by changes in a per- However, the cause of many cancers remains unknown. The most
son’s lifestyle and diet. As of 2004, worldwide cancer caused 13% of all common cause of cancer-related death is lung cancer. The three most
deaths (7.4million). common cancers in men in the US are: Prostate cancer, Lung cancer,
& Colon cancer. In women in the U.S., the three most common can-
The leading causes were:
cers are: Breast cancer, Colon cancer, & Lung cancer
(Deaths per year)
Lung cancer 1.3million Treatment
Stomach cancer 803,000 Treatment also varies based on the type of cancer and its stage.
Colorectal cancer 639,000 The stage of a cancer refers to how much it has grown and whether the
Liver cancer 610,000 tumor has spread from its original location. If the cancer is confined to
Breast cancer 519,000 one location and has not spread, the most common goals for treatment
are surgery and cure. This is often the case with skin cancers, as well as
cancers of the lung, breast, and colon. is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested
If the tumor has spread to local lymph nodes only, sometimes meat remaining in the intestines become putrefied and leads to more
these can also be removed. If surgery cannot remove all of the cancer, toxic buildup. Studies have linked consumption of grilled meat to
the options for treatment include radiation, chemotherapy, or both. increased risk of stomach cancer.
Some cancers require a combination of surgery, radiation, and Cancer cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising
chemotherapy. daily and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular
One of the best ways to prevent cancer is to not smoke or chew level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer
tobacco. Many cancers can be prevented by avoiding risk factors such cells
as excessive exposure to sunlight and heavy drinking. Cancer screen- The Word of God is clear concerning the authority we have over
ings, such as mammography and breast examination for breast cancer the powers of darkness, sickness and disease. (Luke 10:19) The word of
and colonoscopy for colon cancer, may help catch these cancers at their God says in Phil 2:9, Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and
given Him the name which is above every name. We see
“The Word of God is clear concerning the that cancer is not above the name of Jesus. I believe we are
authority we have over the powers of darkness, in a time where the people of God have come to a place of
being focused on stopping this cancer in the Name of
sickness and disease.”—Luke 10:19 Jesus.
Our Pastor Fredrick Price Jr. has a special anointing
early stages when they are most treatable. The consensus on diet and for praying against cancer, in fact in our Wednesday night prayer meet-
cancer is that obesity increases the risk of developing cancer. ings we have joined with him in standing against cancer. Pastor Price
From a natural standpoint we can do certain things to help pre- Jr. says that cancer must stop at the door and cannot stay in the midst
vent our bodies from being taking over by cancer. An effective way to of God’s power. We know from God’s Word and the teachings we have
battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods received that we have authority and power over sickness and disease
it needs to multiply. Sugar substitutes made with Aspartame and other and we use this authority and power in the name of Jesus!—EIF
harmful additives should be avoided; a better natural substitute would
References: American Cancer Society, Cancer facts and Figures 2010; National Institute of Health,
be Manuka honey or molasses, but only in very small amounts. Cancer
Chromosome Abnormalities; Mayo Clinic; National Cancer Institute
cells thrive in an acid environment.
A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish. Meat protein
O
ne of my all time favorite movies is “Remember The Titans.” The or not forgiving our
principles of honor, integrity, unity and courage depicted in it own selves (According to 1
really stirs me up and reminds me that faith is indeed the sub- John 1:9), we stand the risk of
stance of things hoped for. In one of the scenes, former not being forgiven, as well as
Tennessee Titans football Coach Herman Boone (portrayed by Denzel having our worship to the Father
Washington) steps onto a partially lit, empty football field at night and with hindered. Guilt, fear and a feeling
a look of anticipation and expectation he sighs, “Aaaah…yes! This is my sanc- of unworthiness to approach the
tuary!” The determined look in his eyes reflected his eagerness to get to work Throne can quickly set in. Psalm 24:3-10
doing what he was called to do. As a worshipper and psalmist, I often have gives us a clear picture of God’s preferred
the same experience when I walk into an empty church. In my mind I am sequence of events as we approach His throne. First
thinking “THIS is my place of refuge and strength; the place where we cor- comes the “Gifting” (Giving the gift of forgiveness). Then comes the “Lifting”
porately meet God and He meets us. This is the place where I offer Him cor- (Lifting our heads). Then comes the “Shifting” (The King of Glory comes in
porate worship and He speaks to me through his Word!” I then begin to and when He comes, things happen.)
Hindrance # 4 – “Worshiping Our Worship” him to dwell (take up residence) there. Unforgiveness, strife, condemnation,
In this age of the gospel music reality show, we have become very good guilt, doubt and unbelief are just a few of the hindrances that can “clutter” our
at what we do where gospel and Christian music is concerned. We have pro- rooms and make for a very brief visit when He does show. We create the
duced the hottest tracks with the most up-to-date software. All this is won- proper climate in the “rooms” of our hearts by removing the issues, clutter and
derful! In fact, 1st Samuel 16:18 shows us the value that God assigns to excel- litter of life. And when we do that, we show Him that we are not only
lence in ministry. EXPECTING Him to show, but to move in and take up residence! Let’s
But many times, rather than worship, we worship our ability to wor- place a demand on the Spirit of God for his precious anointing to fill and
ship. We have become so good at it, that our skill supersedes God’s will. And inhabit our house; both corporately and individually.
His will is to be worshiped in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24) As we stand in So as we “enter” His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with
the house of the Lord, our motive and intent should be aimed at Him and our praise, lets not forget the other verbs; “Give”, “Bring” and “Worship”. For
affections set toward Him. Not at our attempt to try to manufacture a move when we do, we will be able to truly approach His throne unhindered.—EIF
of God so that we can brag in the buffet line after service about how "high a
time we had!" at church.
NFD25
A Lifestyle
of Faith
By Dr. Betty R. Price
W
e need to walk in faith every day if we want God to touch our
lives. Paul writes that the just shall live by faith (Habakkuk
2:4, Romans 1:17). Living by faith means having faith in our their finances, healing, and the other things that would enhance their lives,
hearts, not just in our heads, and applying the faith formula but they do not think about believing God to get jealousy, envy, strife, and
of Romans 10:10 in everything we do, say and think. That verse reads: prejudice out of their hearts. Those things grieve the Father. He even
calls them carnal, childish – babes in Christ.
For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 3:1-3:
mouth confession is made unto salvation.
1 And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as
This is how we receive anything we need from God. For example, to carnal, as to babes in Christ.
with the heart one believes for his financial needs to be met, and with the 2 I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were
mouth confession is made for them to manifest. Belief and confession not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able;
work hand in hand. But that is only the beginning of living a lifestyle of 3 for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divi-
faith. This lifestyle means living every day in a way that is pleasing to the sions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men?
Father—one that not only guarantees that the blessings of God are ours,
but also one that shows Him at His best in our lives for others to see. God wants us to grow past the carnal things into spiritual maturity.
Part of that lifestyle is that God wants His children to prosper. There That is a commandment from Him. This is why we read in 1 Peter 2:1-3:
should be more Christians prospering than there are. I think the major
1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all
problem is that most Christians do not understand how faith works, or
evil speaking,
that faith without works is dead faith.
2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may
Many Christians fail in their walk because they have not actually been
grow thereby,
taught how to apply the Word to their lives. They hear words quoted from
3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
the Scriptures, but they don’t truly understand the Word of Faith. They
don’t realize that the Word has to take root in their hearts and grow there
The way we lay aside all these evil things is by receiving the Word
before it will have an impact on their lives. Paul writes in Romans 10:17:
with gladness and allowing the love of God to shine through our hearts by
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
our believing, confessing and acting on the Word. That love was poured
into our hearts when we were born again. What we have to do now is act
In the natural, when you plant seeds in a garden, you have to water it on that love all the time. The way we do so is by faith, because there are
regularly. You have to weed that garden. You have to give it consistent many people who are hard to love in the natural. It takes time, effort and
time and attention. If you don’t do this, what you planted will never grow, much practice, as well as patience. But when we do what God says in this
as it should. Faith works the same way. regard and remain consistent, it becomes easier over time and we are
Many people do not realize this fact, and that is where they miss out blessed for our obedience.
on the blessings of God. They try to confess and believe what little they Paul writes in Ephesians 3:17-19:
hear taught, but they are not consistent in their confessions. They think in
17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being
their minds that they believe the Word. But the mind is not where faith
rooted and grounded in love,
takes root or operates. Faith is a matter of the heart. It has to get down
18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width
into a person’s spirit and grow from there into their thoughts and actions
and length and depth and height—
for it to do any good.
19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may
These people basically do not allow their faith to grow. They do not
be filled with all the fullness of God.
water or feed it. They do not weed out the concerns of life that enter into
their minds. They talk about those problems far more often than they talk For us to be filled with all the fullness of God—and “all” includes
about the solution—the Word. By doing all these negative things, they having our needs met—we have to let all the goodness and righteousness
choke out the Word. of God be a part of our lives. In all the fullness of God, there is no hate,
After a while, these people become discouraged. They give up, say- prejudice, envy, jealousy or strife. God does not have any of that junk in
ing, “That faith stuff doesn’t work!” They never realize that they basically Him. Since He doesn’t have it in Him, then we shouldn’t have it in us,
starved their faith to death by their own actions. either.
Another problem is that some Christians confess the Word and say Jesus says in John 14:21:
they believe it, but they live any kind of way they want. God will never “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves
honor this. When you live in a way that is not consistent with the Word, Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him
that is rebellion against God. It is sin. God hates sin. It offends Him and and manifest Myself to him.”
grieves Him deeply.
If God blessed people when they weren’t living right, He would be If you want to know if you love Jesus or not, you can test yourself by
confirming the sin in their life. Why should He confirm something He asking, “Do I have Jesus’ Word in my heart and do I keep it?” The more
hates so much? He would much rather help us overcome the challenges you study the Word, the more you will confess it. The more you confess it,
we have in our heart so we can live free and overcoming lives, then bless us the more your faith will grow. The more your faith grows, the more
to confirm us in our freedom in Him. blessed you will become and the more God can use you as an example to
Sometimes we walk in these challenges for so long that we forget they bring others into the Kingdom.—EIF
are even there. For instance, many Christians say they believe God for
Sunday Sunday
October 10, 2010 The Heart of a Steward November 28, 2010 The Gifts of the Spirit (6 - part series)
Pastor Fred Price Jr. Pastor Fred Price Jr.
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October 17, 2010 The Heart of a Steward December 5, 2010Is Everything Ordained of God (3 - part series)
Pastor Fred Price Jr. Pastor Fred Price Jr.
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October 24, 2010 The Gifts of the Spirit (6 - part series) December 12, 2010 Is Everything Ordained of God (3 - part series)
Pastor Fred Price Jr. Pastor Fred Price Jr.
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October 31, 2010 The Gifts of the Spirit (6 - part series) December 19, 2010 Is Everything Ordained of God (3 - part series)
Pastor Fred Price Jr. Pastor Fred Price Jr.
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November 7, 2010The Gifts of the Spirit (6 - part series) December 26, 2010 The Real Meaning of Christmas (2 - part series)
Pastor Fred Price Jr. Pastor Fred Price Jr.
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Friday, October 15, 2010 In the Midst of Famine Friday, December 10, 2010 The Real Meaning of Christmas
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Even though Fred and I understood the this was what we had determined to do in
importance of tithing, early in our marriage order to be obedient to the Word. Then little
there was no way we could give ten percent of by little, God began to bring us out of our
our income. We were barely able to make it on poverty situation into a place where we had no
what was coming into the household as it was, need.
and giving ten percent to the church was just It was when our son, Frederick, was
impossible. But we were determined to get about seven years of age that he and I discov-
into a position to be able to tithe. We did not ered a most powerful scripture to claim and
want to be God robbers. We decided that we confess for prosperity, Psalm 112:1-3: “Praise
would pay off one bill that would be equal to the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the
our tithe. Once the bill was paid off, we tithed Lord, Who delights greatly in His command-
that amount monthly. Then we did not spend ments. His descendants will be mighty on
money on anything that was not absolutely earth; The generation of the upright will be
necessary. For two Christmases in a row we blessed. Wealth and riches will be in his house.
didn’t buy anything, not even a Christmas tree. And his righteousness endures forever.”
We knew that it was very hard on the kids, but
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It may seem like a long time from now, but before you know it, it will be time
to make your final payment for our Aug. 13, 2011 cruise to the Eastern Caribbean
aboard the Oasis of the Seas. Final payments are due 90 days before we sail on or
about May 13th. But, before we talk about payments, let’s talk about the cruise.
By the time you read this, Angela and I will have already completed our site
inspection cruise aboard the ship. We’ve been doing this since 1984. For a while
we thought these trips may not be necessary and we stopped, only to find that when
we got back on a ship we had already sailed on and thought we knew, the ship had
gone to dry-dock, been cut in half and had a complete center section added – and
the builders added decks 30 feet long and the width of the ship. To make matters
worse, the cruise line changed the itinerary and I was telling the people we were
going one place and the ship actually went somewhere else altogether. Needless to
say, we have been going on these site inspections ever since.
We have an addition to our cruise lineup. The singing sensation Angelo and
Veronica has signed up to be our ministers in music, just for us. This will be their
first cruise ever and they are almost as excited as we are to have them. We know
they will add a musical dimension to our cruise that will enhance your overall
experience. We know the Apostle and Pastor Fred, Jr. are going to minister as the
Holy Spirit leads and we can’t wait.
Don’t forget - the reason we started doing these cruises is to give you, the
sheep, an opportunity to invite those unsaved friends and relatives to a great cruise,
hit them with the Word and get them saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy
Ghost and maybe even healed. Remember, it’s sheep that beget sheep, it’s your
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