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Should Shoppers Boycott Companies That Don’t Uphold Their Values?

Penni Bulten
1 May 2017
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Many Christians have been looking more closely at the places they shop, concerned about the values the corporations’ owners endorse. Other Christians either choose to focus on issues more important to them or on the individual workers who could be harmed by a boycott. Complicating the matter for many is the difference between the approaches used by various groups: some groups directly encourage boycotts while others simply encourage being informed shoppers or consumers. Regardless of the approach, the intent is to prevent Christians from spending their money at a place that does not support their values. Some see this as […]

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Coastal Community Gets Green Light in Parkland

Chris Alexander
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The City of Parkland has given Coastal Community Church the green light to build a permanent church home — the first and only Protestant church in Parkland. On April 5 it was a standing room only event with Lead Pastor TJ McCormickm, of Coastal Community Church, church goers and members of the community waiting for the okay from city commissioners to proceed with the development. In a surprising 5-0 approval vote, it was clear that “God did a miraculous thing,” as Pastor McCormick will testify. This undertaking, titled as the Immeasurably More Building Project, is the result of four years […]

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The Mother of Us All

Dr. Susan Michael
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Hebrews 11 is the well-known New Testament Hall of Fame — or as some call it, Hall of Faith — because it lists the great heroes of the Old Testament who exhibited extraordinary faith. One such hero is Abraham. We are familiar with Abraham’s story and the great faith he exhibited when he obeyed the voice of God and left his home, not knowing where he was going. He then lived in the land God promised to him by faith — as a pilgrim in temporary dwellings. His greatest act of faith was offering up his son Isaac, even though […]

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DeMare and Lewis Join Westminster Academy Athletics

The Good News
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The face of athletics at Westminster Academy will change this summer as the Christ-centered college preparatory school announced the addition of Tony DeMare as its new athletic director and Tommy Lewis as the new head football coach. DeMare recently completed a 17-year run as athletic director and head baseball coach at Divine Child High School in Dearborn, Michigan. He is a three-time State of Michigan Coach of the Year, a member of the Michigan Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame, worked with the U18 Team USA Baseball, and League Athletic Director of the Year. Lewis comes to Westminster Academy after serving […]

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Made-to-Order Bride

Patricia Hartman
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Men – if you could push a few buttons and get the woman of your dreams, what would she look like? How would she act?   The perfect Christian wife Confession: I met my husband online. Pastors’ opinions on this match-making method is mixed, but it was perfect for us. I efficiently sifted through the chaff to find my pearl of great price. The dating site contained checklists of things you wanted, as well as places to describe what you were looking for. Most men listed a desire for the noble wife described in Proverbs 31. Who is this woman? […]

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Participate in the National Day of Prayer on May 4

Shelly Pond
26 Apr 2017
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On Thursday, May 4, people of all faiths across America are invited to join together in a day of prayer for our nation to intercede for our leaders, defenders, public servants and families. Designating a national day of prayer is a tradition that began in 1775 with the Continental Congress, has been observed by many presidents over the years, including Abraham Lincoln in 1863, and was established as an annual event by President Truman in 1952. In 1983 the Supreme Court affirmed the right of state legislatures to open their sessions with prayer and in 1988 President Ronald Reagan officially […]

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Lessons from the Land: Before the Rooster Crows

Dr. Susan Michael
14 Apr 2017
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  One of my most memorable experiences in Israel happened many years ago right outside the Old City of Jerusalem. I was living at a school on Mount Zion at the time, pursuing a master’s degree in Judeo-Christian Studies. As students often do, we came up with a bright idea that provided adventure while burning off pent-up energy from days spent in class. Our idea was to hike to the top of the Mount of Olives to watch the sunrise. Early one morning, while it was still dark outside, a group of about six of us began the hike around […]

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Can People Change?

Norm Wise
7 Apr 2017
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Susie and Howard have been married twenty years. It has been a long, hard road. They have fought, made up, separated, reconciled, and fought over again and again. The issues have changed, but they have not changed. What they do to trigger each other and their responses are like steps in a well-choreographed dance. Now, looking at two decades of verbal and emotional abuse, they both wonder if the other person can change. Sometimes at their most honest moments, they even look in a mirror and wonder if they themselves can change. Most of us can relate to such struggles […]

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Giving Up Childish Ways

John Hawkins, Sr
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“You’re acting like a child.” That statement will usually make any adult continue acting like a child. What is being referred to in such an allegation? It means we are acting out our emotions rather than verbalizing them. In so doing we are harming others or even ourselves. This is a major distinction between the mature and immature – emotionally act out or verbalize. In 1 Corinthians 13 the Apostle Paul deals with the subject of spiritual maturity in regards to our  motives in the use of spiritual gifts. The ultimate spiritually mature motive God desires is love. It is […]

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Getting to Know Those with Autism Brings a Fresh Perspective

Estefania Hernandez
5 Apr 2017
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  Do you know what autism is? Calvary Christian Academy Bible teacher Johnny Crank came face to face with autism 8 years ago when his son, Max, was diagnosed with autism.  After adopting triplets, Crank and his wife Jamie knew their task would be challenging, for they were already parents of triplets (Max included). From the beginning, they noticed a difference in Max’s behavior. At age three, his verbal communication spiraled down.  When he turned four, the diagnosis did not hit Crank nor his wife with surprise. rather it was a relief. With the diagnosis, Max’s behavior was better understood. […]

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