FaithNet NAMI | Interfaith Worship Service

FaithNet NAMI | Interfaith Worship Service

The responsive reading is part of the worship service. African American traditions see that as "call and response" handed down orally for generations. Church attendees can find any number of responsive readings listed by season in the hymnal. This is another opportunity to improve Christian Education. Not only are we hearing the spoken word we actively participate by affirmation of the text whether it is Biblical or poetry or essay readings. The great commission of the church is to teach and spread the good news. Denominational churches offer any number of literary guides to membership and spiritual maturity. Growing the church comes from the spirit and attitude of abundance; even if it is evangelism. Our mission where righteousness is put forth certainly includes being right minded and having a spirit of hope toward our neighbors.

The 7 Commandments of Credit Card Interest » Credit Card Help Topics

The 7 Commandments of Credit Card Interest » Credit Card Help Topics

Truly amazing how money affects personal life. Although money is not happiness, sometimes that money helps life to have a happier outcome and less risky day to day finance. Likewise wealth can create violence in a person's life. Jealousy is the number one contributor to violence. I can't possibly fathom there is another reason that constitute basic violence. The action comes from a thought; moral or economic! We must truly generate tolerance for other people. Sometime that is a risk. Do you understand the principle 'what you see is (probably not) what you get.

reference: Freeman, Harrine WYSI (PN) WYG principle

Harrison, AR, Attracts Non-Violence Summit; Diversity Still a Struggle

Harrison, AR, Attracts Non-Violence Summit; Diversity Still a Struggle

The Martin Luther King Jr Commission is doing a good thing by talking about non-violence. I truly believe it is helpful to be tolerant. We helped to integrate the public schools in Fort Smith, Arkansas; my station was Darby Junior High. We came from Lincoln High School and to this day my school records reflect that. The integration legislation is invasive in the southwest region, with Arkansas trying to settle in 2011--Dallas, TX tried to settle in 2003--Oklahoma is especially struck economic wise with school closings.

Sometimes those feelings of discrimination return.  Diversity is known to be part and parcel in this world but discrimination co-exists, it is even around me personally at this stage in my life. Children suffer the most from violence. That is probably because they can't defend themselves. Social science says discrimination leads the way to the act!

What lessons teach us to discover more fruitful ways to learn to associate with people without so much of a stone in our eye? Even though familiar smirks all too often show up, it is my belief they are limited. So be constructive and show your best networking skill when that does happen so that you too can share the dream!

references: Times Record -Fort Smith, AR, Dallas Mornings News,  A Latimer Tulsa Public Library

Diacona Ministry: Kyria magazine

http://christianitytoday.imirus.com/Mpowered/imirus.jsp?volume=kyria11&issue=6&page=10Diacona Ministry: Kyria magazine

Violence

Violence is something that is hard to deal with. One thing in particular stands out and that is poor traits. I don't mean monetary gain and a house on the top of the hill. I mean spiritual character. Where one person thinks another person has some dignity about themselves and to leave them their space. We  know from culture that we give each other so much space to accept each others presence. Sometime people cross these boundaries without regard for others humanity. We can be spiritually transformed and ignore that behavior, or we can take action to minmize that behavior in our lives. Tolerance comes with the environment we are in which still holds us responsible to at least try to do better!


Involving Men in Efforts to End Violence Against Women 
http://www.xyonline.net/content/involving-men-efforts-end-violence-against-women-journal-article

Monica A Coleman

Monica A Coleman

The Dinah Project is a project based on hope for those who have been the victims of violence, sexual included. There is a wealth of data here and Violence Against Women month is soon to come..

Bishop

The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church has

recently opened a position for a woman bishop.

Much success to our zion and leaders.

The episcopal districts in Africa also have a

new bishop from among their zions. We live in hope.

"I have it all planned out - plans to take care

of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the

future you hoped for.

(Jeremiah 29:11 the Message Bible.