This musical is based on the story of Jesus’ birth as recounted in the gospels. Mary and Joseph had a very special love for one another. Its not hard to imagine that they must have had conversations about their dreams, hopes, and aspirations. What young couple does not sit under a starry sky and imagine what their futures will hold. Joseph and Mary were no different. This musical includes the characters of Mary and Joseph of course, but also the sister (Joannah) that Joseph might well have had, Mary’s parents, Gabriel, and the wonderful Aunt Elizabeth and her adoring husband Zechariah.
Our story begins with the cast singing the beautiful opening number entitled “A Night of Glory.” The opening lyrics set up the story perfectly:
A tiny village; a lonely stable;
No one suspected that God was able.
Born in a manger in Bethlehem;
A star from Heaven shines down upon Him. (cont.)
Following this [full cast] opening number our story begins in a garden where Mary and her best friend Joannah are having a conversation about Mary’s recent betrothal to Joseph. As best of friends they are excited about the possibilities the future holds. Joseph soon enters the garden and Joannah exits to leave the “soon to wed” couple alone under the night sky. During their conversation Mary sees a falling star and tells Joseph that as a child her mother told her that they were angels being sent to earth on a “special assignment.” Mary and Joseph laugh together at the notion thought both are probably wishing in their hearts that such simple things were truly possible. Their conversation is light hearted until Joseph finds himself telling Mary why he was attracted to her. It was her purity, obedience to God’s law, and love for God the Father that caused him to fall in love. The title song to the show (Heaven Came Down) is sung as a duet just before Joseph exits. The song is a beautiful duet between this, the most famous couple in the bible.
After Joseph leaves Mary is left alone in the garden for a moment while she soaks in the security and presence of God she finds herself feeling because of Joseph’s love for her. Then, in an instant, she is in the presence of the angel Gabriel. He says to her, “Don’t be afraid, Mary. You have been chosen above all women to be the mother of God’s son. He shall be the Savior of the world…the Messiah.” Their conversation continues and Mary is overcome with peace and joy. When Gabriel leaves she realizes that she is in a world of trouble with her family. “Joannah will believe me…” she says as she runs off stage and the scene comes to a close.
The story progresses and eventually Joseph is confronted first by Mary with this unbelievable story – and then by his own emotions. He is in utter disbelief and finds himself needing time alone to take it all in. The scene ends with the passionate song Joseph sings as a soliloquy, “Mary, Why?”
Meanwhile, Mary tells her Mother and Father about the visit from the angel Gabriel. Her mother is quite compassionate and understanding. However, Mary’s father thinks first of only the repercussions from their family and the community in Nazareth. The scene ends with the powerful and thoughtful quartet sung by Mary, her mother and father, and Joseph. Each is in their own “world.” Each is equally perplexed.
Mary and her mother soon visit Elizabeth and Zechariah. These two are the comic relief in our story. A lively conversation takes place and, though always quick with a joke and full of good humor, Elizabeth is also very, very wise. She helps Mary see that she must “rejoice” in what God has done. And, she helps Mary understand that God is surely going to work everything out because clearly he has a plan to include Joseph in her life and in the life of the messiah that was now living inside of her.
Soon, back in Nazareth, Joseph is confronted by his sister Joannah. They have a heated conversation about Mary’s “condition.” The visit by his sister leaves him exhausted and Joseph falls fast asleep after she leaves. Joseph dreams that night and is told by an angel that the child Mary carries is indeed the Son of God. Joseph approaches Mary the next day not knowing whether she will take him back into her life or not. Naturally Mary is thrilled that Joseph now too understands and their love for one another is renewed.
Soon, the couple travel to Bethlehem when they are forced to take shelter in the only place they can find… a lonely stable. Here, Mary and Joseph together contemplate the night sky and what God has done for them. They know the future will be difficult but boldly accept that challenge. The brightest star ever shines over Bethlehem that night. Jesus is born and the air is filled with music. The entire cast joins Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus on stage as they reprise the song, “A Night of Glory.” The final lyrics in the musical are:
This is a night of glory, a time to praise the new born King.
So spread the Christmas story,
And let us lift our voice on high and sing!
This is a night of glory, a time to praise the new born King.
So spread the Christmas story, and let us lift our voice on high and sing!
A night of glory, so lift your voice and sing!
There are few who do not know the story of the birth of Jesus. The story is familiar, yet Gloria Emmerich has touch a chord in people’s hearts with her rendition of this famous account. By incorporating interactions of characters not usually incorporated in the story, the audience feels as though they themselves might have been there 2000 years ago. People have not changed in their hearts and audience members are made to feel that the story is happening in today’s world…with today’s headlines surrounding them. There are few dry eyes in the audience during the scene where Mary and Joseph “make up” or in the finale. The mix of comedy and drama are perfect. Appropriate reverence is giving to all characters in the musical.
The running time of this musical is about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It can be shortened with simple cuts in several of the longer scenes. There are eight powerful songs in the show including solos, duets, a trio, a quartet and several choral numbers.
Cast of Characters
Asa (Mary’s father)
Joannah (Joseph’s sister)
Bernice (Mary’s mother)
Unlimited number of male and female chorus members.
THE USE OF A CHORUS
A chorus can easily be incorporated into this musical. Due to stage size, the original production did not utilize a chorus. However, a chorus of virtually any size could be added to a number of the scenes throughout the musical.
As a point of interest, (and so you know it is possible), in the original production the following roles were played by the same actor:
Asa and Zechariah
Doubling roles is accomplished with makeup, wigs, and costumes. We mention this because it demonstrates the possibility of doing a larger scale show such as this with a relatively small cast. (The original cast was made up of four men and four women.) On the other hand, you can easily utilize several dozen actors in this production by adding a chorus and not having actors play dual roles.
SET AND PROP REQUIREMENTS
As with all of our musicals, the sets can be very simple with only minimal scenery—leaving it up to the audience to “fill in the blanks.” The garden scene, Mary’s home, Elizabeth’s home, Joseph’s bedroom, and the stable are all simple to construct. This information, and dozens of other production helps are all found in the Director’s Notes which come as part of the Musical Production Kit. Sample pictures of sets used in the original production of this, and many other Gloria Emmerich musicals, can be found by going to the photo gallery on this website.
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"What Do You Give a God Who has Everything?" #69-21
Presented on The Lutheran Hour on February 3, 2002
By Rev. David Buegler, Guest Speaker
Copyright 2013 Lutheran Hour Ministries
Text: Micah 6:1-8
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You provide for us in every way. You have given us this good land. You have made us among the most blessed peoples upon the face of the earth. And then, from Your great heart of love You gave us Your only Son, Jesus Christ as our Savior. We seek some proper response to Your great love. We seek to return just something of ourselves back to You. Show us, O Lord, what You desire and empower us to respond faithfully to Your great love in Jesus Christ our Lord, in whose great name we pray. Amen.
This story is told of the late George Bernard Shaw. It seems he was seated beside a duchess at a dinner party and in the course of the conversation, he asked: "Tell me duchess, would you live with a man for a million dollars?"
"Well," replied the duchess, "I suppose I would." So Shaw asked her: "Would you live with a man for $5?" The duchess was insulted. "What do you think I am?" Shaw quickly replied, "Oh, my dear lady, we've already established that. Now we're just trying to determine the price."
The punch line to that story is very revealing. It raises the same issue that faced the people of Israel thousands of years ago when the Old Testament prophet Micah spoke for God. It's also the same issue we need to deal with today in our modern lives.
In each and every age, human beings have had to make decisions about values. We call many of these ethical-right or wrong decisions in life - values. We ask: Do we teach values in our public schools? Do our new neighbors have good values? Is our daughter's boyfriend a man with good values? What are we willing to pay to establish our personal values in life?
As a matter of fact, if we are honest with ourselves, a big part of our day to day struggle is getting proper price tags on everything in our life. You know, how much is it all worth to us? What are we willing to pay? The question is put to each of us in hundreds of different ways. What are we willing to pay in terms of time, energy, output, skill, and commitment -- to have a life of security and meaning and comfort? That's what people are looking for in order to have the "good life."
If analyst Arthur Griffith is correct, the average American is willing to pay plenty. Griffith says, "We are driven to spend money we really can't afford to possess things we really don't need in order to impress people we really don't like." And then we really get frustrated when we realize this good life (whatever that is) can't be bought no matter what we're willing to pay. No one can ever pay enough to make life really worthwhile. I mean to hold it all together; to ensure a trouble free existence. Life seems to go haywire no matter what we're willing to sacrifice.
Well friends, join up with the plight of the human race. The prophet Micah said the same thing 2,700 years ago. Whatever you can pay, even in religious currency -- sacrifices and prayers and going to church and all that -- no matter how much you are willing to ante up, it'll never be enough to make life turn out the way you believe it should.
Let me read to you from Micah, chapter 6. "The Lord says, 'Stand up, and plead your case before the mountains; let the hills hear what you have to say. Hear, O mountains, the Lord's accusation; listen, you everlasting foundations of the earth. For the Lord has a case against His people; He is lodging a charge against Israel. My people, what have I done to you? How have I burdened you? Answer me.
"And Israel replied. With what shall I come before the Lord and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with 10,000 rivers of oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.'"
The times in which Micah prophesied were a lot like today. Israel experienced an almost unprecedented period of prosperity, peace and advancement. Only during the reign of great King David and his son Solomon had there been brighter days. And from all this prosperity, the people were tempted to conclude the reason things were "clicking" for them was because, obviously, they were doing something right.
They were like that married couple I heard about that for the first several years their marriage really had some tough going. They hardly had money to put food on the table and keep up with the mortgage. Then their prospects began to brighten up. The husband got a good job. Life started to turn around and the wife would tell anybody who asked, "Oh yes, Sam really managed to get us out from under it all."
That's the way Israel felt. They figured they had really done a great job of being God's people -- of getting out from under it all. Only, my friends, that kind of thinking can be dangerous. It can lead to spiritual disaster.
We know that thinking is dangerous because the Bible says, "With Israel, God was not pleased." Israel stood convicted before His holy throne. The confrontation was described in courtroom terms. It's like watching "Court TV" with the prosecutor being God and the defendant being Israel. The prosecutor puts the defendant on the stand and says, "Stand before the mountains and the hills and answer my accusations. What have I done to you? How have I burdened you? Answer me! I brought you up out of Egypt. I redeemed you from the land of slavery. I gave you everything for the good life. Now, what are you going to return to me?"
One of the modern translations says the Lord actually brought a lawsuit against Israel. And the defendant is stumped. They don't know how to respond. And so they simply answer the question with another question. "OK, Lord. What do you want?" How do you want us to settle up? What do you want us to pay?
To which the prophet Micah, with some prophetic sarcasm says to them, whatever they are willing to pay it won't be enough.
And still they try. They respond in three interesting ways. They start to put the price tag on their good life. How about some burnt offerings, Lord? What if we offer up calves a year old? You see, those sacrifices were functions of the priest and the people were offering to be priestly in their payment.
Their second attempt: How about a thousand rams, 10,000 rivers of oil? These were the offerings Solomon the king brought when he first dedicated the temple in Jerusalem. Shall we now as a people repeat these kingly offerings?
Or their third attempt they asked shall we be like the Moabites, our heathen neighboring nation? They make offerings to their heathen gods by sacrificing their firstborn. Now that's a real sacrifice. Would that be enough Lord? Don't You see we are willing to offer You anything? We'll raise the ante to anything You want, Lord, for this good life of ours. They were bargaining with everything they had.
Before I share the Lord's answer, let's move forward 2,700 years to today. What about us? What if the Lord brought a lawsuit against us for the good life we enjoy? What if He put us on the witness stand? What if He questioned us about our values -- the price tags we attach to the important things in our life?
For example, what about the 24 hours each day we call time. With all the pressures of time in our life, would we be willing to sacrifice leisure time for family time? Or personal comfort time for volunteer time in our community? Would it be some extra sleep time on the weekend or time spent worshipping the Lord in His house instead? We only have 24 hours a day-all of us-no more, no less. No one gets anymore than anyone else. So what would get priority? What will we have to give up in order to join the bowling league and commit three hours per week? What would I be willing to pay to commit one evening per week to Bible Study at church or play a game with the kids? These are real questions as we try to manage our busy lives.
And they pop up all over our daily decisions - and not just over time. What about our social standing? What in life would we offer up to be part of a certain circle of friends? How important is it that I advance in my career even if it costs me a happy family? Teenagers have to ask what they are willing to sacrifice in order to be accepted by a certain group at school?
How in the world does God fit into all of this? With what shall I come before the Lord? Israel might have been misguided in its thinking, but at least they were thinking about God. Not everybody today can say that. Much of American society doesn't even acknowledge God in the equation of their lives. They establish their values with no consideration of how a personal relationship with Almighty God should impact those decisions. Their ethics have no divine foundation. Their answers leave out the most important parts of the question.
What a mistake. For it is only in our relationship with God that the genuine "good life" is possible. Micah says, "He, (that is, God), has shown you what is required." For a life that holds together, I mean really holds together, this is the price you have to pay.
Here is the answer the prosecutor gave to Israel when they asked what the Lord required. Simply this: "Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God." And with that simple challenge, I hope you realize the price for the good life is out of your price range. And if the truth were known, none of us can afford it. That's why Micah's value setting challenge is an invitation to come, not as you are, but as Christ is willing to make you. Jesus Christ is the only One to have ever lived this good life, and paid the price in full. Because, you see, the cost of the good life, a life that genuinely hangs together, is the life of God's Son. He lived a truly good life and then in perfect love died a death on that Friday we now call "good." He died a death that was the only effective sacrifice for a world of sin, and He rose in victory on the third day. He burst His rock tomb to pieces and declared because I live, you shall live forever. That resurrection served as the Father's acceptance of His ransom for you and me.
That brings us back to the courtroom. You see, in God's courtroom, the judge gets out from behind the bench, takes off His robe and pays the full cost of the lawsuit himself -- for each of us who can never pay on our own. There is now no accusation against us any longer. Romans 8 assures us there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
I've always enjoyed the part of a garage sale where you set everything out on tables, and then, with little pieces of masking tape put a price on all your junk that you think people will be willing to pay you. Well, the price tag that a loving God was willing to put on you was the price of His Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Don't ever doubt how much you mean to the Lord. Unconditionally, He would be willing to forgive you your debt, and empower you to make your decisions and live out your daily life through faith-filled eyes. And with Him at the heart of those decisions, oh how much easier they become.
Now let's visit some of those decisions again. You ask yourself, "Should I pay the price of lost sleep to get up and go to church on Sunday morning to worship and praise this loving God? That's a moot question, not even fit to ask when you live in the power of Jesus Christ. Should I join that third golf league on Wednesday nights when I sense my marriage is already stressed? That's an easy decision when we understand our relationship to Christ changes everything. Should I be concerned about world hunger or the elderly lost in the endless halls of nursing homes, or my unbelieving neighbor, or the work acquaintance that just needs to talk?
Should I consider all these questions in my evaluation of the good life? In Christ, I have no choice and by walking humbly with God, these decisions become so much easier. Living under God's daily forgiveness and love, first things really do come first. Our faith really does make a difference. The truly good life is really possible.
A good friend of mine has said, "Now I keep the main thing the main thing." St. Paul says, "The love of Christ compels me" or as another translation puts it, "God's love leaves me no choice but to take from my Lord's loving hand the good life won by Jesus Christ -- a life of forgiveness and peace, and then share that good life with everyone I encounter as Christ has shared it with me."
I challenge you to this wonderful faith-filled good life that empowers you to make decisions now to act justly, to love mercy and walk humbly with your God. Amen.
LUTHERAN HOUR MAILBOX (Questions & Answers) for February 3, 2002
ANNOUNCER: Stay with us for a snapshot of parish life during wartime. I'm Mark Eischer, and joining me in the studio today is Pastor William Weedon of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hamel, Ill. We'll be hearing more from Pastor Weedon later this month as he offers several sermons for us. First, Pastor, I'd like to get a sense of what's been happening in the local parish during this time of crisis. How has the war affected your congregation?
WEEDON: I suppose one of the chief ways it has shown up is that it's affected our prayer life as we gather together in service for the prayer of the church. We have been praying for those entities we often forget about -- our military, our nation. We've always prayed for our nation, but it has some very specific content now. As for the military, we do have a member who is stationed out in the Middle East in Arabia. His name is Derrick and we remember him as we pray for our military. We pray for all of our servicemen and women. You might not believe it but we have had an impact with Muslims there in our parish in Hamel, Ill. We have a couple of members married to Muslims and we also have a Jordanian family. She has been catechized and brought into the parish. The husband attends every week with her. He is Roman Catholic. They're native Arabic speakers in our parish, St. Paul in Hamel, Ill., which is just amazing. To them it's a very real thing. They experienced a little bit of difficulty in the community with the kids in the school and we have to work with them on that.
ANNOUNCER: What sort of issues do the members of the congregation bring to you -- things on their minds and on their hearts?
WEEDON: Well, I think the big thing that hit in the first several months of this conflict was the fear -- fear for themselves, their children and the general uncertainty and theological crisis. We, as Lutherans, believe very firmly that our God has all things in His power. The question they were struggling with is, "How on earth can we look at what happened on September 11 and still assert our God is the One who is in control." This is a difficult thing for them but it's the fact. Our God is the One who has all power in heaven and on earth and although we don't understand the way He works, we know He's the Master of taking evil and turning it to good and blessing.
ANNOUNCER: How has it affected your preaching?
WEEDON: I think September 11 became a real touch stone in our teaching. It was a way to test the genuineness of our message in a lot of ways. The big challenge is to assert that in Jesus Christ and in Him alone, there is salvation. It's to be found in no one else and there are no other substitutes. In America today, there are lots of people who believe, and dare I say in our Lutheran pews, any faith is fine. It doesn't matter what the faith is in and, as confessional Lutherans, we say no. It matters everything who the faith is in. Is your faith resting in Jesus Christ and in Him alone? He is our only hope. He is the only way. In our preaching we've had to repeatedly assert what we confess in our Athanasian Creed.
ANNOUNCER: Now, for individuals in our audience who may not be connected to a local parish during this time, what are they missing?
WEEDON: Wow. When I think of the initial days after the disaster, our congregation really came together. In fact, they embraced our community, too, in such a way that we were family. You know, in the Christian faith, it's never just me and God. Jesus taught us to pray, "Our Father," and He gave us a family -- our means. There's more than one of us, and the comfort and support we've given each other to get through this time is wonderful. As we've been listening to the Word of God offering our prayers and just standing with each other, it's been tremendous. I couldn't imagine facing it alone.
ANNOUNCER: Thank you. We've been talking with Pastor William Weedon of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, in Hamel, Ill. The next Lutheran Hour Message is titled, "How Did Moses and Elijah Get on That Mountain?"


So with the announcement comes the great prospect of people knowing and telling people and the people telling people and so forth. We are excited for everyone in the world to know! We want everyone to know how ready we are for 10 tiny fingers and 10 tiny toes. We are ready for bottles and sleepless nights. We are ready for little laughs, smiles and toots. For trips to the ER for a late night ear infection check.....for everything in the house to be a disaster because we are too busy taking care of and playing with our baby. We have waited so long that it seems like torture to have to wait longer. Praying that our baby finds us soon. Just saying!!
Now with that off my chest, I must say that I love this picture of my Tatum. She is my little peanut. She is my baby already and I am so glad. She has been saying funny things lately and has taken a liking to sleeping in her undies. Every day is entertaining with this one.
With General Conference tomorrow and Sunday I am anticipating some very welcomed council and some much needed spiritual food. It is wonderful to know that our Father in Heaven is going to have His prophet and counselors tell us the things that He wants us to know. Conference day is a good day. Not only is it a good day to reflect on what we need to be doing in our lives..... it is treat day! Whoo hoo! Looking forward to it so much!


A moody and stirring work by Alton S. Tobey lamenting the loss of souls on February 3, 1943 in the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Titled by the artist “The Four Chaplains on the Torpedoed Dorchester In Memory of Irving Guest.”
Work commemorates the lives of four World War II chaplains who made the ultimate sacrifice to save others as their stricken ship went down in the cold waters of the North Atlantic on February 3rd 1943 after coming under German torpedo fire.
Trudging up the long gangplank that day were 751 mostly frightened young soldiers, many of them only teenagers and recent draftees. The trip would take them through Greenland en route to their first combat on European battlefields. Counting the crew and some civilian workers, the ship carried a complement of 902 passengers. Also going aboard were four Army chaplains, fairly young themselves, but totally dedicated to ministering to those who were now under their spiritual care and direction.
At 42 years of age George L. Fox was the old timer of the group. A native of Lewiston, Pennsylvania, he had fudged on his age to join the Marines during World War I. Serving on the Western Front, he rescued a wounded soldier from a battlefield seething with poison gas, and sustained a broken back during an artillery charge. For his actions he received the Croix de Guerre, Purple Heart, and Silver Star. After the war, Fox attended Moody Institute in Chicago, then moved to Vermont where he ran a successful practice as a public accountant. Still, something was lacking in his life, so he enrolled in Boston University’s School of Theology to pursue the full-time ministry. Standing only 5 feet 7 inches tall, he was dubbed “The Little Minister” during his pastorate of several Methodist churches. His broader ministry, however, took him into hospitals and child welfare centers. He also served as Chaplain for the State of Vermont. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, a deeply affected Fox told his wife: “I’ve got to go. The boys will need me.” She readily agreed and he was off to chaplains’ school at Harvard University.
Alexander Goode, 31, was the son of a rabbi who led a Jewish congregation in Washington, D.C. A brilliant, thoughtful youngster, he grew up in awe of America’s patriotic symbols, particularly the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. On Armistice Day 1921 the body of the Unknown Soldier was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. Goode, who was a teenager, walked the entire distance of 30 miles to and from the ceremonies rather than take the bus. This was his way of showing his respect and gratitude for the men who died in the war. Like his father, Goode became a rabbi. Still, that step was not enough to satisfy his spiritual quest to help people. How, he wondered, could he bring healing to men’s souls without knowing how to heal their bodies? To that end he completed a medical degree from John Hopkins University while continuing his rabbinical duties. The outbreak of World War II brought Goode to another crucial point in his life, so off to Harvard he went for chaplaincy studies. Serving stateside was not enough: he sought and eventually got an assignment overseas.
Then there was John P. Washington, 34, the street smart son of poor Irish immigrants, who settled in Newark, New Jersey. Despite his background, there was a sensitive side to young Johnny. He loved good music, sang in the children’s church choir, and became an altar boy when he was in the sixth grade. Washington graduated from Darlington Catholic Seminary and entered the Catholic priesthood in June 1935. When America was drawn into the war, he initially wanted to put aside his clerical garb and fight on the front lines for his country. He actually did a few weeks of basic training at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, but soon transferred into the chaplaincy and enrolled at Harvard.
Finally, there was Clark V. Poling, 32, of Columbus, Ohio, and the son of a Baptist minister, Daniel A. Poling, who served as a chaplain during World War I. Though following his father into the ministry, the younger Poling eventually united with the Reformed Church in America. Poling graduated from Rutgers University and Yale Divinity School. At the outbreak of World War II he was serving as pastor of the First Reformed Church in Schenectady, New York. He signed as an Army chaplain and, you guessed it, was off to Harvard.
So there they are… Four men, different in many ways, yet all sharing a strong commitment to God and country. Three were married with young children. Two of them served local churches, one a parish, and the other a synagogue. All of them maintained an abiding faith that God works in the lives of people regardless of the circumstances. Soon they would be called upon to prove the truth of what they had preached and taught.
Departing Newfoundland, Dorchester, commanded by Captain Hans J. Danielsen, was in a small convoy accompanied by three United States Coast Guard cutters. Rough seas that caused the ship to dip and sway as she plowed through the winter darkness, left no doubt that the Atlantic voyage would be quite treacherous. The chaplains were up to the task of coping with the difficult conditions aboard ship. They mixed freely with the men; helped arrange entertainment activities each evening to relieve the stress; and performed regular religious services.
To reach Greenland, it was necessary for the small convoy of ships to carefully negotiate through waters infested with German U-Boats, whose lethal projectiles had already sunk several other troopships. On the evening of February 2, one cutter’s sonar detected a submarine and blinked this warning: “We are being followed.” An urgent request for anti-submarine patrol planes was denied because no planes were available. The convoy was still 150 miles from its destination. Though hoping to reach port safely, Captain Danielsen, in a precautionary move, ordered the men to sleep in their clothing and wear life jackets. Unfortunately, many men disregarded the order because the jackets were too uncomfortable.
At 1 a.m., February 3, 1943, U-Boat 223 launched several torpedoes into Dorchester’s starboard side near the engine room and well below the water line. Scores of men were killed by the impact. With power and radio contact knocked out and the ship filling rapidly with water, the order was given to abandon ship. As the stricken vessel began her descent into the frigid waters of the North Atlantic, bedlam broke out above deck and down below as trapped, bewildered, and badly injured men struggled to survive.
With confusion running rampant, the four chaplains calmly tried to convey courage and even hope to the soldiers. They pried open a storage locker and started distributing life jackets to the men. “Padre,” one soldier cried, “I’ve lost my life jacket and I can’t swim!” Without hesitating the chaplain (it is not known which one) removed his own jacket and attached it around the youngster. “I won’t need it,” he said. The other chaplains followed suit and their fate was sealed. John Ladd, an eyewitness who survived the ordeal, later remarked that it was the finest thing he ever hoped to see “this side of heaven.” As the lifeboats slowly drifted away from the stricken ship, the chaplains gathered the remaining soldiers around them for brief prayer as Dorchester gasped her last breath. Finally, they locked their arms together and stood near a rail to sing and pray out across the dreadful waters.
Six hundred seventy-two men died in the catastrophe that was over in only 27 minutes. Among the 230 survivors were four ordinary youngsters who had received, firsthand, a greater love than they had ever known.
The Four Chaplains are not forgotten today. Each man was awarded posthumously the Distinguished Service Cross and Purple Heart. On February 3, 1951, President Harry Truman dedicated a chapel in their honor at Grace Baptist Church in Philadelphia. Their extraordinary sacrifice inspired the commissioning of the Chaplain’s Medal for Heroism in 1961. Identical stained glass windows at West Point and Fort Snelling, Minnesota, recall their selfless deed. Of particular note, a Four Chaplains stamp was issued by the United States Post Office in 1950.


BIRTH NAME: Irene Tshifhiwa
DATE OF BIRTH: Unknown
DIED: 24 October 2018
PLACE OF BIRTH: Venda, Limpopo
Pastor Tshifhiwa Irene is a South African pastor best known as the leader of of Divine Truth World Restoration Services for World Peace by Jesus Christ.
Early Life and Background And Childhood
Irene Tshifhiwa in Venda, Limpopo where she grew up and attended primary, secondary and part of tertiary studies. As she grew up, her life was full of spiritual visions which showed some initial signs of her spiritual future in the church of Jesus Christ.
She was married in 1984 and did not bear any children until she became a widow in 1992.
Who is Pastor Tshifhiwa Irene?
Pastor Tshifhiwa Irene is the leader of Divine Truth World Restoration Services for World Peace by Jesus Christ. Pastor Tshifhiwa Irene started under the CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CENTRE (CWC), Maniini Thohoyandou in Venda. The CWC Maniini grew from Apostolic Faith Mission Thohoyandou under the lead Pastor, Apostle, Dr. VW Madzinge who is currently heading all the church operations of CWC. It is then while at Apostolic Faith Mission that Pastor Tshifhiwa Irene accepted the Lord Jesus Christ and then saw the grace of where she was going in life.
Pastor Irene was well-known for her powerful deliverance sessions as she casts out demons from people of all ages including young children afflicted by demons and witchcraft spells.
Pastor Tshifhowa Irene worked for Stardard bank between 1990 and 2001 before being a full-time pastor.


Truelove Homes , a non-profit 501(c)3 Christian ministry, educates, encourages, and empowers pregnant survivors of domestic violence as they seek safe and affordable homes, where truth and love will dwell.
OUR VISION IS CLEAR
At Truelove Homes, our goals are to assist pregnant survivors of domestic violence by educating them on their options, encouraging their battered souls, and empowering them to secure safe and affordable homes. We provide a variety of formats to accomplish such a task.
:PHONE/EMAIL/FACEBOOK/FACE TO FACE: A huge part of Truelove Homes ministry is providing a non-judgmental listening ear to hurting women. Some abused women reach out via phone while others prefer email, private facebook messages, or any other means available to them. For those closer to our ministry’s headquarters, we sometimes meet with survivors at a safe place such as at a park, homeless shelter, on our Founder’s couch, coffee shop or other safe places for personal, face to face encouragement.
:HOUSING: Our ministry would not be complete unless we ministered to pregnant women by providing housing resources. To help pregnant women escape a lifestyle of abuse, we offer our “Room To Bloom” housing program.
Our “Room To Bloom” program offers a nurturing room for mom and baby to bloom within a home setting, not a shelter. After pregnant survivors apply for our services and are approved, our survivors are matched to reside with safe and stable Christian “host homes” or host families that have been screened as well as trained in matters of domestic violence. To learn more about this program or how to become a host family, visit our “Partner With Us” page.
:ONLINE: We offer housing, domestic violence, and pregnancy resources all through our developing and ever changing online resources here at http://www.truelovehomes.org. Be sure to read our blog articles and check out our links.
Regardless if we are ministering to survivors through technology, in person, or by opening our homes, our goal is to be your “beacon of hope” during the dark days of domestic violence and as you recover throughout the healing process.
T.R.U.E.L.O.V.E. HOMES’ FOUNDATION (STATEMENT OF FAITH)
Teaching, Respect, Unity, Empathy, (and) Love (while) Ousting Violent Episodes
Teaching: At Truelove Homes, we believe the Word of God is inerrant and teaches us God’s purpose and direction for our lives. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Psalm 25; Psalm 119; Psalm 143)
Respect: At Truelove Homes, we believe all life should be respected and therefore, households and churches alike should arise to proclaim and protect life. Furthermore, we believe Jesus Christ came to proclaim and provide us with abundant and eternal life. (Psalm 74; John 3; John 10:10; John 14:6)
Unity: At Truelove Homes, we believe in One God who manifests Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe God is an eternal Spirit, whose love unites us to Himself and one another. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Psalm 133:1; John 4:24; John 17:23; Romans 6:4-5; Romans 8:28; 8:38-39; I Corinthians 1:10; I Corinthians 12 & 13; Ephesians 4:1-6; Philippians 2:1-3; Colossians 3:14; I John 5:6-13)
Empathy: At Truelove Homes, we believe Jesus Christ empathized with our state of darkness and despair by taking on the identity of man and living out a life of love. Furthermore, Christ compassionately and courageously chose to love us even to the point of dying on the cross for our sinful choices offering us a hope and future in Him. Likewise, we should empathize with others as they suffer in the dark despair of domestic violence by compassionately and courageously, not judgmentally, encouraging them to seek empowering and safe options for a hopeful and abundant life. (Jeremiah 29:11; Romans 12:5; I Peter 3:8; I John 3:16-23)
Love: At Truelove Homes, we believe God is love and that the true love of Jesus Christ gently and safely calls us out of darkness and into His marvelous transforming light, which reveals His truth and love and consequently, ignites our passion and purpose as children in God’s family. (Psalm 27:1; Psalm 43; Isaiah 42; Ezekiel 36:26-28; John 14:16-17; Romans 12:2; I Corinthians 13; 2 Corinthians 3:16-18; Ephesians 1:17; 4:17-24; 5:8; 2 Peter 2:9-10; I John 1:5-7; 4:8; Revelation 22:23)
Ousting: At Truelove Homes, we believe in ousting sin, particularly the sin of domestic violence. Although we certainly believe in forgiveness and grace, we also believe the abusive party needs to accept responsibility for his (or her) sinful behavior and be held accountable for such sins with the hope of ultimately experiencing true transformation. Furthermore, we believe in living a life of holiness, being separated from the sinful life of darkness, as our lives should be an ongoing developing light of God’s love. (Genesis 1:1-4; Ezekiel 18:31; 1 Corinthians 5; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6; 7:1; Galatians 5:1, 16-26; Ephesians 4; 5:8-13; Hebrews 7:26)
Violent: At Truelove Homes, we believe physical and sexual violence as well as emotional, mental, spiritual and verbal abuse should be eradicated from our homes, churches, and city streets. We cry out to our Rescuer and Ultimate Deliverer, Jesus Christ, against such crimes and oppression. We strive to heal the broken hearted and liberate those held captive in the darkness of domestic violence. (Psalm 7:16; Psalm 18:48; Psalm 91; Psalm 140; Isaiah 61; Jeremiah 22:3; Malachi 2:16; Luke 2:17-19)
Episodes: At Truelove Homes, we recognize domestic violence tends to perpetuate a cyclic and addictive pattern that so easily entangles and destroys. Therefore, our compassionate and courageous cause requires wisdom, enduring patience, and purposed love to assist survivors as they seek a life of truth and love. (Galatians 5:1; Hebrews 12:1; 2 Peter 2:20)


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We were buried therefore with Him by the baptism into
death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead
by the glorious of the Father, so we too might live and
behave in newness of life. Romans 6:4
You will never reach your destiny by thinking negative
thoughts. When you first wake up in the morning, start saying,
“I love my life. It is wonderful. I thank God for everything He
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operate in those new habits, you will change in your character.
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The musical groups and the Armaos del Cristo will take "the sounds of our Holy Week" to the streets of Jumilla through two Civil Protection vehicles, the bells will ring to announce the arrival of Christ to Jumilla and his Resurrection, the message will be heard de Jesús in the procession of Las Palmas, as well as El Prendimiento, there will be Tamboradas from the balconies, Toque del Silencio on the night of Holy Tuesday and the media will offer special programming
The mayor of Jumilla, Juana Guardiola, today invited the residents of Jumilla to keep "the illusion of Easter" at home through different activities adapted to the Alarm State.
The Central Board of Brotherhoods, the Cristo de la Sangre Drums Association, the educational centers, the parish priests of the town, the music bands, the Band of Bugles and Drums Our Lady of Lamentations, Armaos del Cristo, are collaborating for this El Prendimiento, Coral Canticorum, Civil Protection and the media.
A different Easter that is lived from home, "since chance has wanted us to not be able to enjoy our first year as we wanted after the declaration of International Tourist Interest", stated the first local authority.
The musical groups of the municipality and the Armaos del Cristo will take "the sounds of our Easter" to the streets of Jumilla through two Civil Protection vehicles, so that each day a different band will participate.
Likewise, on the morning of Palm Sunday, a Civil Protection car will broadcast the message of Jesus in La Burrica, recreating the Las Palmas procession, as well as Holy Wednesday with El Prendimiento.
The Central Brotherhood Board will publish a virtual Way of the Cross on social networks this Friday at 9:00 p.m.
The Cristo de la Sangre Drums Association will perform Tamboradas from the balconies, in collaboration with the schools for the children's Friday of Dolores.
In addition, the churches and convents of the municipality will turn the bells on Palm Sunday at 8:00 pm to remember the arrival of the Christ in Jumilla and at midnight on Saturday of Glory to celebrate the Resurrection.
Even on Holy Tuesday night you can listen to the Touch of Silence from windows and balconies with the collaboration of the music bands and the bugle and drum band Our Lady of Lamentations.
TeleJumilla will replace in the usual days and times of each procession those of previous years;
Siete Días Jumilla will do the same with El Prendimiento and the Concierto de Jueves Santo on its radio station and will publish a special edition in its printed edition of Jueves Santo;
and Cope Jumilla will increase its La Hora Cofrade program from tomorrow, which will become daily until Good Friday.
"In short, a way for us to feel close and that we somehow notice that it is Easter in Jumilla," said the mayor, encouraging citizens to "put the usual hangings on the balconies of their houses so that we can show that these days are special. In the City Council it will also be done ".
Likewise, Juana Guardiola, thanked everyone for their involvement "that will make this different Easter possible".
Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla


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Let's start at the beginning...
"This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus.I am writing to all of God’s holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the elders and deacons. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace." (V.1-2).
If you're anything like me, you've tended to read over the first verse or two at the beginning of each book. It usually isn't filled with much "content", but oh, what we miss out when we skip over it! I have learned that it is important to have a complete understanding of who is writing the book so that you can understand the full context of what you're reading. In Philippians, we're reading the words of Paul that are inspired by Christ. Although it says from Paul AND Timothy, Paul is the one that is writing. It's like when YOU write birthday card and sign it from you AND your husband. He didn't write it, he is just supporting what you're saying. Make sense?
Paul begins the book of Philippians by talking about the relationship he has had with them. Togetherness and fellowship with other believer is critical, and we can see how that is lived out in verses 3-5, but we will read 3-4 first.
"Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy..."
Because Paul had such a close relationship with the church of Philippi, his prayer life was impacted. His thankfulness for them drove him straight to his knees in prayer. But, these relationships aren't just for our earthly pleasure, they are designed by God to impact the world for him.
"For you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now." (v.5)
Not only did the relationships he had with the people at the church of Philippi impact him, but it also impacted the world for the glory of God. I love how the Lord has designed relationships with other believers that way. They impact us on a personal AND global level. I love how Paul uses the next verse to encourage the church...
"And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns." (v.6)
I love how this verse is encouraging and challenging all at the same time. On one hand, it reminds the church of the hope they have through Jesus and that He'll continue to be at work in their lives. On the other hand, it challenges them to continue on the path of faith that they've been walking.
Girls, we need to have relationships with other believers that can encourage us AND challenge us like Paul did with the church of Philippi. Just look at what he has to say about them in verses 7 and 8...
"So it is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. You share with me the special favor of God, both in my imprisonment and in defending and confirming the truth of the Good News. God know show much I love you and long for you with the tender compassion of Christ Jesus."
I don't know about you, but I can just feel the love radiating off of the page. Do you have relationships with others where you "share the special favor of God"? Do you have Jesus loving gals in your life who are so special to you that you love them with "the tender compassion of Christ Jesus"?
Verses 9-11 take a more personal turn. I'm going to start from verse 11 and then back my way up to verse 9.
"May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation- the righteousness character produced in you life by Jesus Christ- for this will bring much glory and praise to God."
Along with producing fruit, let's back up to verse 10 and see what else brings glory and praise to God.
"For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ's return."
Changing your lifestyle and your priorities to match a life that is "pure and blameless" brings glory to the Lord.
"I pray that your love will overflow more and more and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding."
And one of the most important ways we can bring glory to God is by living in love. In Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus is telling the most important commandments. First, love Jesus first and with everything you have. Second, love your neighbor as yourself. One of the greatest commandments we've been given is to love. Love Jesus, love people.
1. Are you a part of a body of believers? If yes, pray that you would have relationships like Paul had with the people at the church of Philippi. Pray that you would be challenged by it. If you are not a body of believers, pray that you would be open to the where the Lord is calling you and pray that you would have the boldness to step out in faith and jump in to where ever He has placed you.
2. Are you living a life that brings glory to God? Is their fruit in your life? Is your lifestyle different from an unbelievers? Are you loving others? Evaluate your actions and your thoughts.
Girls, there is so much to be gained from just reading scripture for what it is. No sugar coating around here, no making scripture a little easier to swallow. Praying that we will be gals who take Jesus for who He is and fall to our knees in repentance when our lives aren't bringing glory to Him.
Love you girls. So much!


In this act of divine judgment God is not a distant participant but is present in some way holding all participants accountable and pronouncing judgment on them. This has great implications with respect to God—man relationships, for man has been given the inherent capability to relate to and interact with God in a way that is unique in all of the creation.
What is presented here are the specific details of the Noahic and Abrahamic covenants. Christian views on the Old Covenant Christianity is based on the belief that the historical Jesus is also the Christas in the Confession of Peter. Gerstenberger interprets the different kinds of songs and prayers that comprise the book of Psalms in light of their socio-historical settings and provides a concise formal and structural analysis of each biblical text based on an illuminating comparison with other ancient Near Eastern prayers and hymns.
The question then arose concerning the status of these newly discovered books. Hope is promised through the seed of the woman who will enter into conflict with the seed of the serpent the evil one.
Between these two events, much change occurs in the nature of the relationship as a result of the Fall. Daniel, with an Introduction to Apocalyptic Literature Author: Due to a severe famine, Jacob moved his entire family from Canaan to Egypt.
In circumcising a son the father indicated that he believed the covenant would be fulfilled if not in his own day, then in his son's day, and he wanted An analysis of the old testament stories son to bear the sign of faith that would bring him the blessings of the covenant.
Since God reveals Himself as a social, relational being within the triunity of the Godhead Gruenler Some men, having moved west to Babylon, attempt to assert their greatness and power by building a large tower that would enable them to reach the heavens. Man was in harmony with God, man, and the creation.
The perfect world falls into evil when humans disobey God, and the human population divides into separate nations and languages. Naomi considers herself cursed by God and sees no hope of security.
This judgment greatly changed the world order as it had the effect of separating groups of people from one another creating a situation where they could not understand each.
The so—called "Covenant of Grant" is discussed in the Introduction to the Pentateuch as the model for the unconditional Abrahamic Covenant. The Assyrians deported most of the Israelites, and that was the end of the northern kingdom 1 Kings After Babylon fell to the Persiansthe Jews were released to return to Judah.
God raised up a prophet named Mosesfrom the tribe of Levito bring the people of Israel out of Egypt and back to the land which had been promised to Abraham Genesis 46; 49; Exodus 1: Conversely, those without faith, those who did not submit to circumcision were excluded from the benefits of the covenant, for God commanded, "Any uncircumcised male.
Hence he begins his detailed form-critical commentary on 2 Kings where he left off in his volume on 1 Kings. Certain obligations or conditions would need to be kept by the recipient of the covenant before the giver of the covenant would be obligated to fulfill what was promised. In addition, the earth would no longer willingly yielded its fruit for man Gen 3: A most welcome book.
She believed the lies and ate some of the fruit. As a punishment, God turned them back into the wilderness, where they were forced to wander for 40 years. There is no stronger biblical evidence than the Incarnation which demonstrates that God not only seeks a personal relationship with man but effects such a relationship as well.
That is, the content of a work of literature is presented in the form of a novel, play, short story, poem, and so forth…A working definition of literature, then, is that it is an interpretive presentation of experience in an artistic form.
Exodus 33 contains the account of how God could not let Moses see him or Moses would have died; but he does allow Moses to see the back of his glory. This stage is understood by the audience as a time of blessing and provision.
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However, in the end, she is recognized as an ancestor of the great King David of Israel. Thus when God informs Adam that if he disobeyed His command not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil he would surely die, He had in mind not only physical death, which did not immediately occur, but spiritual death which did occur immediately and which can be understood broadly as separation from God.
This is seen in the responsibility God gave him to rule over his habitat, to cultivate and keep the Garden, and to obey His command. Thus, what is clear from Genesis is that sin is a reality and that it alienated man from God.
In it, the author affirms his belief in Yahweh, whose activities influence the course of Hebrew history. The prophet Jeremiah experienced the fall of Jerusalem and predicted that the Jewish captives in Babylon would return to the Promised Land after 70 years.
By looking carefully at the literary genre and internal structure of each book, Floyd uncovers the literary conventions that help shape the composition of these prophetic books in their final form.Be given a panoramic overview of the scope of Old Testament Studies See how the Old Testament points toward Christ You may know many of the outstanding stories of the Old Testament.
In analysis there is no substitute for. The Old Testament is a collection of thirty-nine books about the history and religion of the people of Israel. The authors of these books are unknown, and each book possesses a unique tone, style, and message.
Individually, they include stories, laws, and sayings that are intended to function as models of religious and ethical conduct.
Chapter 2: Jesus Makes the Earth-Old Testament Stories. A summary of Genesis, Chapters 1–11 in 's Bible: The Old Testament. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Bible: The Old Testament and what it means.
Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Moses’s legendary miracles before Pharaoh, along with his doubts and insecurities, make him the great mortal hero of the Old Testament.
He is the only man ever to know God “face to face.” Four out of the five books of the Pentateuch are devoted to Moses and Israel’s activities under his leadership.
The Forms of the Old Testament Literature Series presents a form-critical analysis of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) based on a standard outline and methodology.
Fundamentally exegetical, the Forms of the Old Testament Literature volumes examine the structure, genre, setting, and intention of the biblical literature in question. Basic to .Download


We bought a new car Monday...Pablo's was totaled out after hitting a deer (our 3rd deer in 3 years). His Camry was a great one! It had 300,000 miles on it and matched mine. When we began dating we laughed at the fact that we had the same car (he had a 2002 green Camry and I had a 2003 green Camry). We soon realized we had more in common than cars. We saw the Lord's hand at work and the beautiful way He had prepared us individually to become "His Guy" and "His Girl" so He could bring us together in His perfect timing to further His kingdom and to bring "the next generation."
We have named the new Camry black beauty. It is a great car and will serve us well for the next 8-10 years. God is good and His mercies are unfailing. He protects us and guides us! We were blessed that He led us to this new car and worked out the best deal for our family and situation! He is Jehovah Jireh and He has provided!


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The Shrine and Church of St. Therese proudly announce that Dr. Bruce Prince-Joseph, artist-in-residence and internationally known organist and harpsichordist, formerly with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, will be giving a Christmas concert. His annual Christmas concerts are anxiously awaited and attended in the past by the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas City, the Historic Kansas City Foundation and Friends of Sacred Structures.
The concert will last an hour, with a reception to follow. This event is free of charge, but with a free-will collection to benefit the church.


Our assignment this week is all about giving thanks.
I have a long list of things to be thankful for: A nice home, a great family and in laws,
a caring church family and a wonderful community that pulls together when anyone is in need.
I'm most thankful for our little family--a wonderful husband and wonderful children who are kind and caring, intelligent and not afraid to strike out on their own.
Our kiddos at the Blue Ridge Parkway this summer
The kids and my husband.
I do believe if I were to make a list of all the things I am thankful for the list would never end. Each and every day I am blessed with something new: a wonderful sunrise, or a box of my favorite chocolates, or a call from one of the older kids who are out of state, a hug from my youngest, or a day just to do nothing.
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!


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You know when God tells you the same thing a few times in the space of a few hours?
Last night I had a massage appointment with a client who was having a lot of tension in her back and neck. I shared with her that many of us have tension in our shoulders because we try to carry a “yoke” that doesn’t belong to us (see Matthew 11:28-30). Steve Murrell recently wrote a blog post about how sometimes the Spirit leads us where we don’t want to go. Then this morning my Bible reading was from Deuteronomy 9.
Here, a new generation of Israelites is getting ready to go into the promised land. God has assured them that He will go across ahead of them “like a devouring fire” and that He will destroy their enemies and “subdue them” before them (v. 3). All that’s left for the Israelites to do is trust God and drive their enemies out. God does most of the work and the Israelites rely on Him and obey Him to finish the job. Isn’t it amazing that God can do it all by Himself but He invites us to be a part of what He’s doing?
His promise of victory comes with a caveat.
He urges them not to turn away from Him or His ways like they did when they created a golden calf after Moses had been on the mountain talking to God for 40 days. He describes them as a “stiff-necked people” (v. 13).
Don’t be an ass!
When I was about 13, I had horse-riding lessons. I started off on ponies because they were smaller. If I fell, it was only a short distance! To say they were stubborn would be an understatement! In order to get them to go anywhere, you had to pull on the reins and hit them with the riding crop. Even then, they would often change their minds and go their own way. As I pulled on the reins, they would stiffen their necks and pull in the opposite direction. One day, all of the ponies were taken so I got to ride a horse.
At the slightest nudge of the rein the horse eagerly followed my lead. She seemed to anticipate my every prompt and never resisted me. She simply trusted me to lead her safely and securely. It was a joy to work with her!
Psalm 32:9 urges us,
“Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding
but must be controlled by bit and bridle, or they will not come to you.”
My horse must have been the exception, but I take the point. Am I like a mule when I feel the gentle nudge of God’s leading? Or am I easily led? Do I trust Him to lead me in the way I should go? Or do I stubbornly resist Him, insisting that I know better?
God’s unfailing love
God’s motives for leading me are His love, as we see when we read Psalm 32:9 in context:
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding
but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.
Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love
surrounds the one who trusts in him. Psalm 32:8-10
His heart towards me is rich in unfailing love, how could I fail to trust?!
Lord, let me not be a stiff-necked person but one who is easily led by the gentlest of Your nudges. Then I will be able to join with those who: “Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing all you who are upright in heart!” (v. 11)


Get to Know Our Team
Dr. Rosalind C. Harris, Executive Director
In May 2011, she was invited to serve as a facilitator for the faith-based counseling and training curriculum of the Joint Commission on Chaplain Accreditation and Education. Dr. Harris has served as a member of the Department of Family Protective Services Child Abuse Task Force, and as a Blue Sunday Chairperson and given the Halo Award by Blue Sunday Founder Janet Magee for her commitment to San Antonio’s Annual Blue Sunday Event.
She served as a member of the Heart Gallery, Department of Family Protective Services Disproportionality Board, and the Blue Ribbon Task Force. Collaborated with Bexar County Community Resources Coordination Group, Voices for Children, George Gervin Center, San Antonio Fighting Back, Inc and Communities Empowering Youth (CEY) Coalition of Faith-Based and Community Based Nonprofits. With CEY, served as the Lead Trainer for instruction in nonprofit organizational and program development.
Under the hat of “Minister Harris,” she has served in youth ministry for 27 years and is an ordained minister serving as Youth Director at Covenant Community Church in San Antonio until March 2014. She is also the Community Youth Pastor of the Inspiration Center for youth seeking spirituality through Christianity. Her commitment to serving youth and their families is unshakable. Minister Harris often jokes of becoming the oldest Youth Pastor until God calls her home.
Dr. Harris is married to her best friend, Lt Col (Ret) Lionel Harris, Jr, and together they have two children, five grandchildren, one grand dog and a love of traveling. During their season of almost 30 years of military service they have been to over forty countries and still counting!
Her tag line: “Only the Creator can heal His Creation; anything else is a band-aid fix.”
Her favorite Scriptures: Ephesian 3:20 and Proverbs 3: 5-6
SICYC, INC Dba THE INSPIRATION CENTER BOARD
Jennifer Wagoner-Gates, Chairman
Lionel E. Harris, Jr., Vice-Chairman*
Belinda Evans, Secretary
Eddie Knighten, Treasurer
Christopher Evans, Member
Russell Freeman, Member
Roberta Castenada, Member
La Juana Chambers Lawson, Member
Emeritus Board Founders
Inspiration Center Fundraising Team
Inspiration Center Contractors
Barbara White, Data Specialist
Elizabeth Muniz, Bookkeeper
Roberta Castenada, Counselor
Lionel Harris Jr, Ops Director
Our Board of Directors have a combined total of over 100 years in Military and Civilian service. One of our Board of Directors also serve on the *Disabled Veterans National Foundation Board and are members of their Executive Committee.


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"I shall not retreat nor shall I surrender for I will stand here and fight or I will stand here and die."
- Gen. William Sandborne
U.S. Army Rangers
Harrisburg and Charlotte Firefighter Josh Earley
FFI J.B. Earley
CFD Engine Co. 27
January 18, 1979 to
March 6, 2002
A Great Hero Named Josh
A new day began quite like the others With family and friends, sisters and brothers.
But something was going to change today, Being alive there's just one price to pay.
While going and doing what needed to be done, No one would know that a fire had begun.
As soon as the word had reached the station, Josh left without any hesitation.
He went to the fire like always before, But today was different, the difference the floor.
When Josh put on his gear and went in the house, He tried to be careful and step like a mouse.
The floor was too hot and had to give in, That's when Josh accidentally fell in.
Although he wasn't quite so tall, God saw his eyes and broke his great fall.
While everyone waited to know what went on, Josh saw our God and the terror was gone.
Although we grieve the death of a friend, We have to remember God in the end.
So even though Josh isn't with us today, We know he's in heaven, his price has been paid. Now look at it now as God's great gift, And know that his name is what we will lift.
Josh was a hero, a great one, in fact, His death touched many and made an impact. So even if you don't understand, Call to God and he'll take your hand.
Together we'll walk through life and see, The wonderful hero God meant Josh to be.
Written in remembrance of Josh Earley,
A hero, who many be gone but never forgotten.
March 6, 2002
12-year old daughter of CFD Captain Marc Williams


Vision Sunday 2021
Topic: Vision Sunday Passage: Matthew 2:1–2:12
A Recap from Sunday’s Sermon
Preaching Text: Matthew 2:1-12
Vision Sunday takes a different approach to the pulpit. Rather than an expository sermon on the text, our Senior Pastor gives a bit of a “state of the parish” update and also shares where he believes the Lord is leading us in the new year. Here are a few highlights.
2020 was a hard year in many ways, causing every person some degree of suffering. The natural human tendency is to avoid suffering. However, the Lord often uses suffering to grow his children in their character and kingdom effectiveness as well as other ways. The suffering in this time is revealing certain strengths and weaknesses of each of us. Will we slow down and learn from this?
First, we can lean into the suffering to discern what lessons God may want to teach us. Suffering causes sin to be exposed. In order to have the courage to address this with the Lord, we must preach the Gospel to ourselves daily. Once we realize that Jesus’ death has taken our guilt away, we can be honest before God and join him in amending our lives.
Second, the Gospel gives us the ability to extend grace to others. For 2021, our vision of “Extending Grace” needs to be primarily directed inward toward our own membership. This is related to point number 1 in that we are still in suffering and grieving, and many of our people are disconnected and struggling. We’re not ready for a full missional effort to reach the surrounding community. We are being invited to create a culture of invitation and hospitality to our scattered membership.
Taking It Home:
- How has the last year of suffering and struggle revealed sin in your life that God wants to transform? Take some time in private prayer to do an honest assessment.
- Reach out to a church member you haven’t seen in a while and encourage them.
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