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Winter 09 EIF Magazine
If you
are not a
Knowing God’s faithfulness, His promises and the reliability of those
promises ultimately gives us the ability to move in faith. You receive strength
Christian
to begin a faith adventure by judging God to be faithful. However, it is one
and
thing to begin a faith project, and it is something else again to bring it to its
conclusion.
would
I am rejoicing because I have seen God’s faithfulness in life yet again. My
like to
son, Frederick K. Price has taken over as pastor of Crenshaw Christian
become one,
Center. What an exciting time in our lives. The devil thought he had the vic-
tory years ago, when our young son was taken away from us at the age of 8.
pray the
But God had other plans!
following
This March, my son will formally be installed as pastor. And while, I will
prayer:
still be teaching, he is now the main man—him and Jesus. I am confident that
he is well-equipped for the job and that he
will continue to guide the ministry in excel-
“Let us hold fast lence and walk in faith. My prayer for my son
is that he will never waver in his faith and
the confession of hold fast despite what comes his way.
However, when you think about the faithfulness of God, His promises, You said that if I would confess
how many times He has never failed you, you should have the attitude, “I am with my mouth the LORD
going to stand on this promise if it takes 10,000 years! Ten thousand years and JESUS and believe in my heart
one day later, I’ll be standing on the promise of God. I will not waver; I don’t that You raised Him from the
care what happens, I am going to hold on without wavering!” dead, that I would be saved. I
believe JESUS died for my sins
I made up my mind when I found out how to and that You raised Him from the
walk by faith that I was going to take God at His dead for my benefit.
Word no matter what happens. I had the kind of
attitude that affirms, “This is coming to pass or I am HEAVENLY FATHER, I
going to die – one of the two!” thank you for the gift of salvation
and for accepting me now as Your
Always remember that God is faithful. child.
Trust Him. Count on Him. He is reliable. He
will not fail you – He is on your side! In JESUS’ name, Amen.
CONTENTS
EVER INCREASING FAITH MAGAZINE
WINTER 2009
Winter 2009
Vol. V, No. 1
Editor
Antracia Moorings
Columnists
Dr. LaVerne Tolbert
Contributing Writers
Pastor Robert Bolden
Paula Marie Valle
Art Design
Lorena Iñiguez Elebee 6 10 12
EIF Graphics Designer
Ardena Brooks
Photographers
Harry Langdon
Richard Ventura
Proofer
Gayle Williams
Make Up
14 20 22
Adrian M. Evans
6 FEATURE ARTICLE
low self-esteem or no self- 14 HEALTH & HEALING
on the itinerary
2009
MARCH 19-20
CALENDAR APRIL 23-24 JUNE 19 JUNE 21
CCC East
Apostle Frederick K.C. Price
JUNE 24
Ontario Christian Center
1336 North Baker Avenue
Word of Life Christian Center Faith Christian Center Ontario, CA 91764-2208
Region 7 Conference 100 Derby Parkway 95 Sagamore Road (909.983.5269)
Chesapeake Christian Center Birmingham, AL 35210 Seekonk, MA 02771 [Dr. Juan Williams]
300 Liberty Street (205.833.8500) (508.336.4110) Faith Conference
Chesapeake, VA 23324 [Pastor Scott Webb] [Rev. David Marquard] 7:00 p.m.
Mailing Address Time 7:30 p.m. Apostle Frederick K.C. Price
P.O. Box 15035 Apostle Frederick K.C. Price Apostle Frederick K.C. Price
Chesapeake, VA 23328
[Dr. Marvin & Beulah Duke] APRIL 26
(757.494.1000) CCC East
time Apostle Frederick K.C. Price
Apostle Frederick K.C. Price
MAY 21
MARCH 26 CCC East
CCC East Apostle Frederick K.C. Price
Apostle Frederick K.C. Price
MAY 22
MARCH 29 CCC East / Wisdom From Above
CCC East Dr. Betty R. Price
Apostle Frederick K.C. Price
New York
CCC East
MAY 23
APRIL 16-17
Los Angeles
contributors
Pastor Robert E. Bolden is a graduate of Paula Valle is a corporate and non-profit
the Ministry Training Institute at Crenshaw communications specialist at JDI
Christian Center. Bolden accepted the Communications, Inc., a Los Angeles-
lordship of Jesus Christ in 1980. Bolden is based marketing and public relations firm.
one the Instructors for the Spiritual She continues to freelance in journalism
Enrichment classes offered at CCC. and is a member of CCC. She holds a
Bolden is also an Instructor at Abundant master’s degree in Journalism from
Harvest Christian Center School of Columbia University’s Graduate School of
Ministry in association with Trinity Journalism, a master’s degree in Media
University, an accredited school of theolo- Studies from Sussex University in England
gy where he teaches classes such as the and a bachelor’s degree in English
Principles of Faith, Pneumatology & Literature from the University of California
Angelology. at Berkeley.
feature article
I By Antracia Moorings
t was 30 years ago in March that Dr. Frederick
K.C. Price held his infant son up during a church dedica-
tion service and said, “Frederick K. Price, I offer you up
unto the Lord our God and dedicate you to our Lord
Jesus Christ.”
be a blessing to
“Lion King is a good illus-
“This child will tration,”
remember
he points out. “If you
at the beginning,
Rafiki, the little prophet monkey
you and will help holds Simba up on behalf of
Moving words—especially considering that his birth
was a prophecy come to life. When Dr. Betty was preg- you in the min- Mufasa and his wife. At the end
of the movie, he holds the new
nant with Frederick, she received a prophesy from
Kenneth Hagin at an All Faiths Crusade at the
istry.” little baby up for Simba. Of
course in this case Mufasa is not
Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. “God has restored — Kenneth Hagin dying, he’s not going anywhere.
what the devil stole from you many years ago. This child I did see the transition like that.
will be a blessing to you and will help you in the ministry,” It’s my time to be king, so to
prophesied Hagin. It was truly a profound moment for speak. I’m really okay with it. I
the Price’s whose first-born son Frederick K.C. Price, Jr. look forward to it because it
was struck by an automobile when he was only eight years looks like a challenge. I have confidence in some of the
old. He died of his injuries. things that I’ll implement. Before I implement ideas, I’m
God indeed brought that prophecy to pass and is going to implement me. I think that when I implement
using the life of Dr. Price’s son in a magnificent way. On me, God is going to use me in some interesting ways. I’m
March 15, 2009, Pastor Fred Price will officially be up for it. I’m not nervous. I’m not scared. I’m not fright-
installed as Pastor of Crenshaw Christian Center, the ened. I’m in anticipation of it.”
church his father started more than 35 years ago. The date Chalk up the lack of fear to the fact that Pastor Fred
is special because it also marks Pastor Fred’s 30th birth- has been working in the ministry as a pastor for the past
day. six years and that his father will be here to help teach him
“Fred will start his public ministry at the same age as the ropes.
Jesus did. That is prophetic,” said Dr. Price. “I think this situation is probably how it’s supposed to
The decision was announced in November 2008 dur- be,” said Pastor Fred. “I even look at it like this. God had
ing the church’s 35th anniversary. While Dr. Price won’t interaction with man in the earth, it wasn’t like the Father
be handling the senior pastor duties anymore, that doesn’t was here and then He left. Then Jesus came and then
mean he will be disappearing from the scene. Dr. Price Jesus was here and He left and then the Spirit came. The
will still be doing what he loves best—teaching on Spirit of the Lord had interaction with man in the Old
Sundays and during the weekly Bible Study, working Testament. Pre-incarnate Jesus had interaction with man
with the board of directors and mentoring his son. in the Old Testament. Then you see the Spirit descending
Much of this sounds like a scene from the movie upon Jesus in His earthly ministry. Jesus and the Holy
“Lion King,” And Pastor Fred agrees that it feels like it Spirit had interaction with man. It wasn’t like the current
too. boss was here and then he leaves. I think this is how it’s
feature article
supposed to be. As he’s phasing out, he’s phasing me in. became a licensed minister. That same year, he preached
He’s still here to mentor me and teach me and show me his first sermon in the FaithDome titled, “Does God
the ropes. That’s the ideal situation anyway.” Show Favoritism?”
Currently, Pastor Fred is taking the time to learn the The following year, in 2003, Frederick was ordained
ropes. While teaching is nothing new, the administrative by his father Dr. Price. His life has pretty much been min-
side of pastoring is a new phase for this husband and istry work, though he admits that one time he did try his
father of one. His days have become full with mandatory hand as a salesman pushing Cutco knives. Though he
meetings, officiating the majority of weddings and memo- grew up a pastor’s child and ministry work has been all he
rial services and counseling. knows, Pastor Fred is more than well-rounded. A serious
While Pastor Fred is excited about the new respon- gamer, he’s into Xbox 360 and counts Call of Duty:
sibilities that await him, one thing he’s had to face are World at War as his favorite video game at the moment.
naysayers—those who think he may be too young or inex- He’s also very much a bookworm and is into a bevy of sub-
perienced to lead such a large and influential ministry. jects from his father’s books to
Naysayers have always been fuel for me,” he explains. “People were fantasy and science fiction to
“I encourage the naysayers to categorize and list every- history and information.
thing that they think I should have or should be doing. able to see me His goal now is to contin-
My only reply to them is watch. They’ll see.” ue building the ministry his
Truth is, the younger Price has received far more
grow. All of that father established while
accolades than criticism. is what meakes stamping his signature as pas-
“I’ve seen some letters with my own eyes that have tor.
been negative. Some people are looking for a flaw. But the transition “I’m a free-thinking
most of the response if positive, probably because of the techie. I observe differently
way my father presented me to the people. It wasn’t like, easier.” but intuitively and in detail the
‘here’s your new pastor, I’m gone.’ People were able to see — Pastor Fred Price
way he does. I may pick differ-
me grow. All of that is what makes the transition easier. ent things out. I think I’ll be a
On top of that, I respect the old school. I respect my eld- leader in the same manner that
ers. People always tell me that my wisdom is beyond my he is. Excellence will still be
years. That’s just because of my surroundings. That’s why the cusp of the ministry.
it’s making the transition a lot smoother. I can’t tell you “Here’s I want: to see not just new membership and
how many notes I’ve received from people who tell me seats being filled but new life being breathed back into the
that they have been here from the beginning with my ministry,” Pastor Price says. “I want to see new life—a
father and they served under him and are looking forward youthful feel. A new excitement—that’s really what I’m
to serving under me. That’s very humbling so the naysay- looking forward to. My pastoring—on Sundays people
ers are very few.” mostly see me teaching. They know that I can teach but
Pastor Fred accepted the call to preach right out of the pastoring are the other things—dealing with the peo-
high school and went on to attend the Cottonwood ple, making the hard decisions—things like that. I want to
Christian Center School of Ministry as an alternative to be a seasoned pastor. I want to see myself seasoned in a
Long Beach State where he had been enrolled. Two shorter time than what would be expected.”—EIF
years later in 2002, he graduated from Cottonwood and
Fear:
A Virus
to Faith
By Dr. Betty R. Price
since 1982 (when the economy contracted by 6.4 percent) and a sharp
drop from the 0.5 percent decline in the three months earlier.
T
Most signs are that the economy has continued to deteriorate
he headlines are full of news that the United States is offi- since the start of the year, adding urgency to Congress’ consideration
cially in a recession. We keep hearing this information over of a massive government spending program to spur economic activity
and over. through public works projects, tax cuts, aid to state governments, and
The recession began in December 2007, the last other measures. Economic analysts are warning the Congressional
month that U.S. employers added jobs, says the National leadership that unemployment could hit double digits in the first quar-
Bureau of Economic Research’s committee of econo- ter of this year.
mists, which dates business cycles. Firms cut 1.2 million workers in All of this would give any person a reason to fear.
2008 through October. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben I believe the reason why so many things are not working in peo-
Bernanke noted the economy “remains under consider- ple’s lives is because they have fears. Either they are suffering from
able stress” because of a sharp drop in consumer financial fears, low self-esteem or no self-esteem, but as a Christian you
spending, a worsening job market, a moribund don’t have to if you learn how to apply the Word to your life.
housing sector and tight credit. “The likely dura- There are fears of failing as a wife, as a father, as an employee; not
finding their purpose. There are so many people who say, “I don’t
“I sought the Lord and know my purpose.” Start from where you are. I Peter 2:9 says, “He has
He heard me and delivered called us out of darkness into his marvelous light to show forth his
praises.” So you can begin there—do whatever you can to show forth
me from all my fears.” the praises of God.
Many have fears of not having a husband or children; fear of not
tion of the financial turmoil is difficult to being forgiven of their past sins. There’s the fear of war, people, lone-
judge,” he said. “But even if the functioning liness, death, sickness, taking medicine—and much more. The Bible
of financial markets continues to improve, has something to say about all of this, but we have to learn how to
economic conditions will probably receive it by faith. I know what it is to walk in fear and to have to face
remain weak for a time.” things that you’re not familiar with.
In more evidence Growing up, I was a fearful person; I don’t know what caused the
of a deepening reces- fear to be a part of my life but I used to be afraid of getting up to go to
sion, new data the bathroom at night. I was really afraid of dogs. I was always afraid
released shows that somebody was going to break in my house and on and on.
the economy II Timothy 1:7 says, “God has not given us the spirit of fear, but
shrank at an annu- of power and of love and of a sound mind.” And, in response to God’s
al rate of 3.8 per- Word I would say this scripture over and over again. You must believe
cent in the last that God’s Word works. Confession brings possession; you can drive
quarter of 2008. out any situation you find yourself in by confessing the Word.
That’s the Now I am fearless. Psalm 34:4 says “I sought the Lord and He
steepest con- heard me and delivered me from all my fears.” God is not a respecter
traction for of persons; if you have fear in your life start speaking the Word over
a n y your life. Psalm 27:1, 3 says, “The Lord is my light and my salvation,
quar- whom shall I fear; the Lord is the strength of my life, and of whom
ter shall I be afraid.”
The word fear comes from a Greek word phob. It is defined as a
panic that grips a person causing him or her to run away; be alarmed,
scared, frightened, dismayed, filled with dread, intimidated, anxious
and apprehensive. How many of you have been in places like that? I
know I have. All the financial difficulties that once were in times past,
those were fearful times to live in. Not enough food, not enough
money to buy your kids school clothes, not enough money to do what-
ever. I went through that in the early part of my life.
However, when I got filled with the Holy Spirit and came in con-
tact with the principles of faith, then I began to apply those principles
to my life and I had to absolutely stop worrying because when you “Stop worrying because when you worry
worry you are not in faith. you are not in faith.”
You have to take God’s Word and believe God for what you need.
I John 5:4 says “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. $90 or something like that to pay the rest of the taxes. Soon after this
And this is the victory that has overcome the world– our faith.” God’s man said that God told him to give Fred $1000—that was enough to
Word tells you all the things you need to do live an overcoming and vic- pay the taxes and whatever penalty that was due. We watched God
torious life, but you have to get in line with what God’s Word says. move little by little as we began to believe Him. But we had to get in
Once my husband came into the knowledge of the Word, we line with the Word of God first.
began to confess the Word that all our needs were met. I remember We got in line with tithing in 1967 and we’ve never stopped tithing
the first time we put this to the test. The taxes were due and I remem- from that time on and God has proven to us that if we do what He says
ber we had confessed all our needs were met including the taxes. to do, we will come out victoriously.
When tax time came, we did not have the money to pay them, but we We don’t have to walk in fear. Get God’s Word inside of you and
had changed. fight with that Word. You are free from anything that would hold you
A couple of weeks later the taxes were past due. We needed about in bondage.—EIF
“W
e were not created to die. We
are created to live long,
happy, abundant lives. Yet,
my husband, Allen Landry, is dead at
58,” writes Julie Landry.
Julie Landry, the wife of the late Allen
Landry, former Crenshaw Christian
Center (CCC) assistant pastor and for-
mer CCC East pastor, chronicles her
husband’s life and battle with prostate
cancer in her newly released book, In
Sickness and in Health: How to Keep
Going When Death Interrupts Life.
In 2005, four months after Allen’s diagnosis, Julie Allen’s death has been the most devastating thing
was led by the Holy Spirit to begin keeping a journal that she has ever had to go through. Married for 35
where she could write down the challenges and tri- years, to the “strongest man that [she] has ever known,”
umphs that they would face as Allen fought his battle Julie admits to having been completely spoiled
with cancer. It was five months after Allen’s death throughout her marriage. “I never in my wildest imag-
before Julie was emotionally and mentally strong ination would have thought of life without Allen. We
enough to sit down for three straight weeks to write did everything together, always assuming that we’d be
her book. together for the rest of our lives. Yes, I miss him terri-
“I felt such a relief and weight off me [after writ- bly, but I have to keep going,” she writes.
ing the book],” she said. “I really wanted this book to be “Everyday and every night, God is taking care of
a help to someone who would be going through this same horrific me and I have to remember and rely on that,” she said. “I’m not going
challenge.” to worry or be in fear, because He promised to take care of me.”
During Allen’s long fight, Julie learned fifteen lessons that The support at CCC as well as from her amazing spiritual mom
helped her, which include among others; Pamper him, Let go of the and dad, Drs. Betty and Fredrick K.C. Price, who have been there
anger, Protect your health, Take time out and Seek some fun. Julie for her from day one, has helped Julie begin to heal. “[Drs. Betty and
writes of these lessons as well as recounts her challenges with depres- Fred] use to come over and visit Allen and call every week to give
sion, guilt and anger in order to bring comfort and understanding to their support,” she said.
others who have lost or are losing a spouse. Having the
“What has really helped me is hearing “Everyday and chance to minister
how [this book] has helped others who have every night, to others who are
gone through this challenge,” she said. “It God is taking facing or have faced
has been a confirmation for me that yes, I care of me and a similar challenge
was supposed to write this book.” I have to as Julie has also
Initially, Julie did not want to chronicle remember and helped. “The Lord
Allen’s battle, but having been saved for 31 rely on that.” is always there lov-
years she knew that the Lord had put this ing us,” she said.
book in her spirit. There were days that “He has always
working with her publisher brought back been there for me.”
hurtful memories, but with God’s strength Julie has written this book with the
she was able to go forward. desire that people will come to under-
“I’m doing remarkably well, because I stand how much the Lord loves and cares
know that God is the source of my strength,” for us. We may lose someone we love, but
she said. He is not to blame when a devastating
Julie has found comfort through her circumstance comes against us. Yes, God
prayers and daily confession of Philippians will allow the challenge to occur, but He
4:7 “give us the peace that passes all human does not cause the challenge. Rather than
understanding.” She has also been helped by becoming angry with God she wants
the knowledge that Allen is no longer in pain people to see that this is an opportunity
and that she will one for them to become closer to the Lord
day see him again, Let go of and be able to go to Him instead of run
because he is now with the anger, away from Him.
the Lord. Protect your “God never promised us a life free
Julie does not health, Take from sadness and hurtful experiences,”
understand why her time out and she writes. “He did, however, promise us
husband died, but she Seek some fun. that He would never leave us during
knows that from the those times of adversity. (See Hebrews
very first day he 13:5.) He also instructed us to cast all our
believed God completely and never waivered or gave into anything. cares on Him. (See 1 Peter 5:7). He is stronger and much more able
She writes, “…Allen Landry was indeed a man of faith. He believed it to carry the cares than we are.”—EIF
and he lived it. He fought the cancer until the end.”
increase skin temperature by several degrees. able to run on God’s strength (rather than on your own) going the
How to apply God’s Word on Hot Flashes &
distance while other people drop like flies on every side. It doesn’t
Menopause
matter what you are facing, wait on the Lord and look to Him for
strength to conquer life’s challenges including HOT FLASHES &
The Word of God says; and having MENOPAUSE!
done all, to stand. Above all, taking the shield In Hebrews 4:12 the Word of God is a living and powerful
of faith with which you will be able to quench Word, which is able to penetrate the very depths of our subconscious
all the fiery darts of the wicked one being and to go into the center of our inner person. (The spirit man)
(Ephesians 6:13, 16.) I noticed in my research the word of God has power to go beyond our conscious mind to the
the word confusion surfaced a few times as it very core of our spiritual being and to cleanse, convict, and transform
relates to the brain and the body receiving us. God’s Word is very powerful; and it is a living force of divine ener-
crossed up messages, the Word says in 1st gy, which is highly effective at accomplishing God’s purposes. Every
Corinthians 14:33 that God is not the authority word from the bible is filled with the same power that resurrected
of confusion, so we speak to our brain and body Christ from the dead and created the universe. We have the privilege
and tell it what the Word of God says about confu- of applying God’s Word to our situation, whatever it is! —EIF
sion. We also see in Proverbs 4:20-22
to give attention to the Word of God and keep
them in the midst of our heart, for they are life to those
who find them, and health to all their flesh. In Isaiah 40:29- References:
Dr. William Williams Altadena California.
North American Menopause Society.
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The Mayo Clinic.
times like these, Isaiah teaches us that people who wait on the
Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like Breast Cancer Net. Com.
eagles, they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not Medicine Net Inc.
faint” We must take this personally and see ourselves having wings Every Day Health.
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like an eagle and soaring over life’s problems. Imagine yourself being
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Dr. Price offers practi- Sunday, March 1 Fail Proof Living – Part 4 Sunday, May 17 Living a Lifestyle of Faith
Dr Betty Price – Mother’s Day Special
cal applications and Sunday, March 8 Fail Proof Living – Part 5
biblical illustrations of Sunday, March 15 Fail Proof Living – Part 6 Sunday, May 17 Fail Proof Living (Part 2 of this four-part series)
how faith is put into Sunday, March 22 Fail Proof Living – Part 7 Dr. Price outline important steps to obtaining knowledge
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Sunday, April 5 Fail Proof Living – Part 1 Dr. Price outline important steps to obtaining knowledge
Apostle Price introduces a plan for godly living, of the benefits in Christ.
pointing believers to a life of holiness. (#4 of Part 1)
Sunday, May 31 Fail Proof Living (Part 2 of this four-part series)
Sunday, April 12 When will Christ Return Dr. Price outline important steps to obtaining knowledge
Pastor Price Jr. teaches the resurrection of Jesus Christ of the benefits in Christ.
Sunday, April 19 Avoiding the Sex Trap
In this much-needed teaching, Angela Evans Sunday, June 7 Fail Proof Living (Part 2 of this four-part series)
instructs the believer on how and why to “possess Dr. Price outline important steps to obtaining knowledge
his own vessel in sanctification and honor” of the benefits in Christ.
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HIGH HOPES
word of faith
My goal or
Hebrews 10:23 says: objective is to Hope by itself has no substance. Faith adds
a while for your goal to come to pass, but if you remain steadfast
sooner or later it will manifest. The enemy will put pressure on you when you attempt to reach
your goal. But you can handle it. Jesus did. You are in good com-
First Corinthians 15:58 says: pany. In fact, you are running with the best. He has already
warned you. If they persecuted Him they will persecute you.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, Situations may arise in which you are unable to figure out what
immovable, always abounding in the work of the to do. We all have encountered this at one time or another in our
Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the lives. When you are walking in the Word and by the Holy Spirit
Lord. you have divine, inside information to meet your goal.
If you want to reach your high hopes you have to be steadfast. Second Corinthians 4:8-9 says:
Even if hell rises up against you, if the water rises, you stick with
the goal. This is what steadfast means. It takes discipline and com- 8 We are hard pressed on every side, yet not
mitment to be constant. crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but
Jesus said in John 15:18-19: not destroyed;
18 If the world hates you, you know that it hated If you are steadfast, standing through the persecution, deliverance
Me before it hated you. is at hand. You can obtain your High Hopes.— EIF
19 If you were of the world, the world would love
its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I
chose you out of the world, therefore the world
hates you.
parenting matters
To
As the lights dimmed, the film, “Hot, sex. After playing this “game,” did students have more confi-
Sexy and Safer” began. Much to the give them a dence handling condoms? Results indicate the opposite.
amazement of the students and under future and a hope, Students were still uncomfortable, and who would question
the guise of promoting “safer sex”, stu- we must have a why?
dents began to see sexually lewd and
very explicit scenes right there on the
vision that they Abstinence Works
screen, bigger than life. can succeed. Research demonstrates that teaching abstinence works!
The boys were shocked and embar- In survey after survey students say that abstinence is what they
rassed. The girls, too, were repulsed. The want to learn. Self-control, self-respect, delayed gratification,
health teacher ignored the cries of protest and planning for the future, and building healthy friendships are
insisted that this was a normal, natural part of their human values that are essential for every aspect of successful living—
development. No one was excused from the classroom. not just in the delay of sexual activity.
Everyone had to remain inside to watch the film. If our children are to live out their legacy, they must not
die prematurely. To give them a future and a hope, we must
The Condom Race have a vision that they can succeed.
Sex education classes often include exercises geared to What else is your child learning in sex ed? Let’s take a
desensitize students and reduce embarrassment by providing peek into what might be going on right in your child’s own
opportunities for students to handle condoms through in-class school.
demonstrations. One such game is called The To be continued…—EIF
Condom Race. Students sit in groups and take turns
wearing blindfolds as they roll and unroll condoms on [Portions of this article have been excerpted from Dr.
“anatomically correct erect penis models…appropriate- Tolbert’s book, Keeping Your Kids Sexually Pure: A How-To
Guide for Parents, Pastors, Youth Workers and Teachers
sized fruits or vegetables, such as a cucumber, a zucchi- www.teachinglikejesus.org. To order your copy, visit the
ni, or a banana.”1. Crenshaw Christian Center bookstore online.]
The blindfolds are worn because condoms are usu-
ally put on in the dark. The team that wins receives 1 Hayden, J. (1993). The condom race. Journal of American
“colored condoms,” buttons, or pins promoting safer College Health, 42, 133-136.
straight talk
One of the most important things to should be your foundation for prayer. Do
remember is to pray in line with the Word not pray for anything you cannot find
of God. scripture on. If you pray outside the
Praying in line with God’s Word Word of God that prayer is doomed
includes two things – deciding what you before it ever leaves your mouth.
want, then finding scripture that promises When you search the scriptures, you
you what you desire. Before you pray, ask will have to use wisdom. You will not find
yourself “What am I praying about? a verse that specifically says, “Thou shalt
What do I want? Why am I doing this? have a Rolls-Royce,” or “I promise thee a
What is the end result I want from this new house on the hill.” However, you can
time of prayer and petition?” If you find a verse which states the principle or
answer, “I don’t know,” that is exactly spiritual law through which those things
what you will get – nothing. Decide what are promised to you. If you exercise
you want, and be specific. enough wisdom and discernment, you
Once you decide, find scripture that can find scripture to cover anything you
promises you the thing you want God to may need or want that is consistent with a
give you. Your scripture and desire, godly life.
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations mentioned above Do you have a question on your mind? Write to us at: Ever Increasing Faith Magazine,
are taken from the New King James Version of the Bible. P.O. Box 44185, Los Angeles, CA 90009 or e-mail eifmagazine@faithdome.org.
“Three Women
And You” to hit
the stage
Three Women and You, a book by
Crenshaw Christian Center member
Brenda Daniel will be hitting the stage.
Biblical history is brought to real time situ-
ations as the life and story of three women
speaks to conquering adversity. The bit-
terness of their plights and the sweet-
ness of their victories makes for great
entertainment and ministry. The
play will be held April 17-19 at the
El Camino College Campus
Theater in Torrance, CA. For
more information, call (310)
(from l to r) Robert Rubin of VVCDC, Councilman Bernard Parks, Dr. Betty, Dr. Price, Pastor Fred. —Photo by Richard Ventura 597-5216.
75th Birthday
Celebration
In other news, Dr. Betty celebrated her
75th birthday party with a black tie birth-
day celebration at the Hyatt Regency in
Long Beach, CA on February 6. Musical
guests included Vickie Winans.
Musical guest Vickie Winans, Dr. Betty and her daughter Drs. Fred and Betty Price Dr. Betty flanked by Dr. Price and eldest daughter Angela Evans.
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