Issues in Education

From Crime to Christ

11/30/24 From Crime To Christ 1913
One of the most powerful and wealthy Mafia crime bosses has become an ambassador for Christ. Michael Franzese made over $1 billion dollars, $5 to $8 million per week, but gave it up for Christ. When Michael’s dad went to watch his baseball games with 6 other mobsters, no umpire would count 3 strikes on him. Out of the 50 biggest Mafia bosses in Fortune magazine's list, he is the only one not murdered. After 10 years in prison and 3 years in solitary, he was alone with a Bible and Jesus, he quit the Mob to follow Jesus. He saw his mother-in-law face death from cancer without fear but a joy that she was going home.
 

Giving God Thanks

11/23/24 Giving God Thanks 1912
Pastor Garrett Lear, whose ancestors came here on the Mayflower, says this Christian country is being stolen! Peter Marshall, author of The Light and The Glory, says the Pilgrims didn’t come here for religious freedom but they came here as missionaries. The Pilgrims were starving, with only 5 kernels of corn a day, but God brought an English speaking Indian who taught them survival skills. Dr John Pafford says it was the strong Christian faith of the Pilgrims that established this nation as a Christian commonwealth and fostered a free market economy. Vaughn Shatzer says Christianity was foundational to all aspects of life.
 

Soar On Wings Like Eagles

11/16/24 Soar On Wings Like Eagles 1911
The majestic eagle is a symbol of strength and freedom. Just as opposing winds cause an eagle to soar higher, so adversity strengthens Godly people. So when adversity comes, don’t let it get you down, let it push you up as you draw closer to God. Inspirational speaker, Gary Horton, says the female eagle tests the male eagle to be sure he will be there to catch the little eaglet as he falls from the nest. So too, we can trust our Lord to be there to catch us when we fall. Mary Whelchel, author of Soaring on High - Spiritual Insights from The Life of An Eagle, makes parallels between God’s amazing eagle and Christians.

God’s Power and Design

11/9/24 God’s Power and Design 1910
Dr Richard Swenson, physician, physicist and best selling author of More Than Meets The Eye – Fascinating Glimpses of God’s Power and Design, describes the wonders of the human body, eye, ear and brain. God works in between space and time and has an eternity to answer the prayers of billions of people in a millisecond. The physical universe is like a tiny molecule on God's throne. God displays power, precision and beauty in His universe! Cuts of Pastor Chuck Smith on how seeds propel them to spread away from the tree. God designed coconuts to survive without salt water until the roots can get down to fresh water.

Prayers For Our Nation

11/2/24 Prayers For Our Nation 1909
Jonathan Cahn, author of The Harbinger II, said, “America is following the same pattern as ancient Israel, warring against God!” Dr James Dobson, recited the sins of our nation then gave a heartfelt, profound prayer for repentance and revival. Pastor Carter Conlon of Times Square Church in NY city, says, “God is a God of love but also He’s a God of justice. We have taken God, His blessings and patience for granted.” Foley Beach says, “Christ wants our nation to be RED hot, not lukewarm for Him.” In times of moral crisis, neutrality is treason. David Stuckenberg warns that our nation is falling to communism.