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7 Biblical Truths That Must Shape Life and MinistryPosted on November 11th, 2009 No comments
7 Biblical Truths That Must Shape Life and MinistryĂ'Â
In our post-modern generation shaped by relativism, even the Church is filled with differing views on the largest issues of life and ministry.Ă'Â
The question that defines us more than any other is:Ă'Â
"Upon what do we base our life and ministry?" ÂÂ
Here are seven truths that must shape the way we see life and ministry. I call them:Ă'Â
Life's Seven Ultimate Questions and Answers.Ă'Â Ă'Â
They teach us what makes biblical ministry truly biblical.Ă'Â Ă'Â
1. Question 1: "What is truth? Where do I find answers?"ÂÂ
Answer 1—The Word: "God's Word is sufficient, authoritative, profound, and relevant."ÂÂ
All that we need for life and godliness we find in Scripture (the written Word). In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (the Living Word). We live and breathe every nano-second not by bread alone but by the Word of God. Therefore, in life and ministry every question is ultimately a God-question and every answer is fundamentally a God-answer.Ă'Â
2. Question 2: "Who is God?"ÂÂ
Answer 2—The Creator: "God is Trinitarian."ÂÂ
God is not the "alone with the alone." The God of the Universe is, always has been, and always will be Three-in-One, communitarian, Trinitarian. Before God created, He related. Thus God created us not out of need but graciously from the overflow of infinite Trinitarian fellowship. Reality is relational because God is Trinitarian. Therefore, in life and ministry our purpose is to glorify God as we combine Scripture and soul, truth and love.Ă'Â
3. Question 3: "Who am I"?Ă'Â
Answer 3—Creation: "We are created with dignity by God in the image of Christ."ÂÂ
I am not an accident. I am fearfully and wonderfully made with the purpose of worshipful fellowship with the God of the universe and sacrificial one-another fellowship with my fellow human beings. Together we are to enjoy God by glorifying Him forever as we fulfill our calling as stewards of His universe. Therefore, in life and ministry our goal is to reflect increasingly the inner life of Christ.Ă'Â
4. Question 4: "What went wrong?"ÂÂ
Answer 4—The Fall: "We sinfully and foolishly choose god-substitutes over God."ÂÂ
The only explanation for sin and suffering is humanity's fall into rebellion initiated by Adam and Eve and continued to this day by every person who ever lived. We sinfully forsake and attempt to replace God because we have lost our awe of God and chosen to love false gods. Therefore, in life and ministry we must recognize and confess that our core problem is spiritual adultery.Ă'Â
5. Question 5: "Can we change? How do people change?"ÂÂ
Answer 5—Redemption: "We must apply our complete salvation to our daily sanctification."ÂÂ
Our only hope for change is our acceptance by faith of God's grace in Christ. Those who are new creations in Christ can change because they have already been changed. Justification (our new pardon), reconciliation (our new peace), regeneration (our new purity), and redemption (our new power) provide the four-fold basis for daily growth into the image of Christ. Therefore, in life and ministry our identity in Christ is monumental.Ă'Â
6. Question 6—"Where am I headed? What is my destiny?"ÂÂ
Answer 6—Glorification: "Heaven is my final home."ÂÂ
For those who enter into eternal relationship with God in Christ, our destiny is endless relationship and purpose—sacred communion within God's holy and happy family. The biblical answer to the question of ultimate destiny ought to impact drastically how we live today—our future destiny impacts our present reality. Therefore, in life and ministry, reading the end of the story makes all the difference in how we respond to present suffering and how we overcome besetting sins.Ă'Â
7. Question 7—"Can I help? How can I help?"ÂÂ
Answer 7—Sanctification/Ministry: "We dispense God's cure for the soul—grace."ÂÂ
Grace is God's prescription for our disgrace—the disgrace of sin and the disgrace of suffering. Grace is God's medicine of choice for our sinful and suffering world. God calls us to be dispensers of His grace which sustains and heals us in our suffering, which reconciles and guides us in our sin, and which moves us toward sanctification in Christ. Therefore, in life and ministry we must be dispensers of grace.Ă'Â
The Tale of Two CounselorsPosted on September 2nd, 2009 No comments
How to Care Like Christ
Part II: The Tale of Two Counselors
Blog Series Note: How to Care Like Christ seeks to equip lay people, pastors, and professional Christian counselors with the biblical knowledge and relational skills to change lives with Christ's changeless truth.
Several years ago, "Tim" (not his real name) shared his story with me. His uncle had repeatedly sexually abused him while he was in elementary school. Tim never told anyone about the damage in his soul until he finally found the courage to tell a pastoral counselor. Hear Jim's words.
"Bob, it was incredibly hard. I felt so ashamed, but I got the words out—sobbing as I shared. The second I finished, my counselor whipped out his Bible, turned to Genesis 3, and preached a thirty-minute message on sin. Bob, it wasn't even a good sermon! But worse than that, I knew that I was a sinner. I'm clueless as to how my pastoral counselor intended to relate that passage to my situation. At that second, did I need a sermon on my personal sin?"
Tim did not return for his second session with his pastoral counselor. Instead, he arranged an appointment with a professional Christian counselor. Here is Tim's rendition of his second counseling experience.
"Bob, at first things went well. My counselor seemed to be able to relate to me, seemed to have compassion for what I went through. But after two months of counseling I was ready to have him help me move beyond sympathy and empathy. I knew that I wasn't loving my wife and kids like Christ wanted me to. But my counselor kept telling me that I was too hard on myself and that I was too damaged to love the way I wanted to love."
The tale of two counselors. One hears a sordid story of sexual abuse and immediately responds to his sobbing counselee with a sermon on sin. The second hears his counselee's longing to move beyond damage to dignity, from victim to victory, and informs him that he's too disabled to function fully. These two diverse approaches illustrate the ongoing divide concerning what makes biblical counseling biblical. Just what is biblical one another ministry?
Tim's story forces us to ask ourselves some hard questions. Practical questions such as:
*In your own life, do you tend to be more on the "truth/Scripture side" or more on the "love/soul side"? Why?
*Has anyone ever interacted with you like either of Tim's counselors? What did it feel like? What were the results?
*What view of the Bible and of "people helping" might have motivated Tim's counselors?
*What content does a person need to know to be a biblical counselor, pastoral counselor, lay counselor, spiritual friend, soul physician, mentor, discipler, or people helper?
The Rest of the Story
Return tomorrow when we explore how to make one another ministry truly biblical.
How to Care Like ChristPosted on September 1st, 2009 No comments
How to Care Like Christ
Introduction: What to Do After the Hug
What do you do after the hug? Or, if you're a guy, what do you do after the fist bump and the grunt!
Whether you're a pastor in local church ministry or a lay person sipping coffee with a hurting friend at Starbucks or McDonalds, you know what I'm talking about. We can hug. We can care. We can sense our friend's pain over ongoing suffering and their frustration over besetting sins. But sometimes we struggle, don't we, to know what to do next? In fact, knowing what to do after the hug can feel like a maze, like we're lost without a GPS.
That's why we want to learn together what to do after the hug. We want to see how the Bible is our GPS: God's Positioning System! We can learn how to use the Bible accurately, powerfully, and lovingly. We can learn how to change lives with Christ's changeless truth. We can learn how to care like Christ.
How do I know that we can? Because the Apostle Paul says so in Romans 15:14. Like him, I am convinced that you are full of goodness (Christlike character), complete in knowledge (biblical content), and competent to counsel (relational competency) one another (Christian community). Through How to Care Like Christ we will grow together in character, content, competency, and community.
In another letter to another group of struggling Christians, Paul provides our framework for people-helping. "I loved you so much that I gave you not only the Scripture but also my own soul because you were dear to me" (1 Thessalonians 2:8). Between saying he loves them and saying they were dear to him, Paul sandwiches Scripture and soul, truth and love. We wrap our purpose around these two themes: Scripture/truth and soul/love.
My Scripture/truth goal is to equip you to become a soul physician who offers your parishioners, your counselees, and your spiritual friends Christ-centered, comprehensive, compassionate, and culturally-informed biblical counseling and spiritual formation that changes their lives with Christ's changeless truth.
The world says, "All we need is love." They downplay any need for absolute truth. They dismiss any thought that we need God-inspired insight for living. And in our day, even the church minimizes truth. I had a church ask me, "Could you just breeze through this truth part and focus almost all your time on the practical how-to part?" As if God's Word is impractical? We must learn to think like Christ—to change lives with Christ's changeless truth.
My soul/love goal is to equip you to become a spiritual friend who cares like Christ as you offer others sustaining empathy, healing encouragement, reconciling enlightenment, and guiding empowerment. Some Christians say, "All you need is truth. Just preach the Word." But God's Word says we are to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). We must learn to love like Christ—to care like Christ.
Let the journey begin!
The Sufficiency of Scripture and the Science of PsychologyPosted on August 4th, 2009 No comments
The Sufficiency of Scripture and the Science of Psychology
Yesterday I connected with a new friend on Facebook. He posed some vitally-important questions to me about the sufficiency of Scripture and the science of psychology.
These are much-debated and extremely-significant issues. His wording of the questions is the best, most succinct that I've seen.
Questions to Ponder
"Bob, I'd like your opinion about some things:
1. Do you think there are any useful principles that the science of psychology has come up with that are in harmony with the Word of God?
2. In your opinion are all of the truths that a Christian psychologist can effectively apply to his counselees found in the Bible?
3. If not, can you give any examples of such truths that are not found in the Bible?"
Your Thoughts?
So what do you think? How would you respond to each of these well-worded questions about the relationship between the sufficiency of Scripture and the science of psychology?
Free Resource with 100s of Verses on Identity in ChristPosted on July 31st, 2009 No comments
Who I Am In Christ, Part Ten
Knowing our identity in Christ is vital to glorifying God, defeating the lies of Satan, and ministering powerfully.
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You'll also enjoy and be empowered by our next series of posts on Who I Am To Christ.
Here's how these two sets of verses and spiritual principles are related:
1. Who I Am IN Christ: This is our position in Christ. It relates to our being saints. These verses focus on our regeneration—our new nature in Christ.
2. Who I Am TO Christ: This is our relationship to Christ. It relates to our being sons and daughters of the King. These verses focus on our reconciliation—our new family.
The Original Source: Soul Physicians
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Your Identity in ChristPosted on July 15th, 2009 No comments
Who I Am In Christ, Part One
Note: Knowing our identity in Christ is vital to glorifying God, defeating the lies of Satan, and ministering powerfully. As you read the following summaries:
*Meditate on the associated verses and on the truth they share about you.
*Reject the lies of Satan about your identity.
*Thank God for who you are in Christ.
*Select one verse/truth per day and specifically apply it to your life and relationships.
My Identity in Christ
Matthew 4:19; Mark 1:17—I am a fisher of men.
Matthew 5:13—I am the salt of the earth.
Matthew 5:14—I am the light of the world.
Matthew 28:19; Luke 14:27; John 8:31; 13:35; 15:8; Acts 6:1, 7; 11:25-26, 29; 14:20-22; 16:1—I am a disciple of Christ.
Luke 24:48; Acts 1:8—I am Christ's witness.
John 3:16-18; 10:28-29; 17:3; Romans 5:21; 6:23; 1 John 5:11—I have eternal life in Christ.
John 8:32, 36—I am set free from sin in Christ.
John 10:10—I have abundant life in Christ.
John 14:26; 16:13—I have been taught all things by the Holy Spirit.
John 14:27; 16:33—I have peace in Christ.
John 15:3—I am clean in Christ.
John 15:4, 5, 8, 16; Romans 7:4—I bear much lasting fruit in Christ.
John 15:5—I am a branch abiding in Christ the Vine.
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Can Christ's Gospel of Grace Really Change Lives?Posted on July 9th, 2009 No comments
But Such Were Some of You
1 Corinthians 6:11
In response to my recent series on abuse and marriage, Elisabeth posted a passionate comment which I quote directly.
I respond to her comment below.
What are your thoughts?
Elisabeth's Post:
"As I post my first comment, I must warn any potential readers that I have very strong views on this subject, which may offend a few people."
"I am including the following information not as any kind of evidence that my insights or opinions have stronger validation or importance over that of anyone else. I only wish to provide a background as to why my opinions on this subject are so especially strong. I have worked as a Domestic Violence Counselor, Outreach Court Advocate, and Shelter Crisis Counselor at a Domestic Violence Shelter/Center. I can honestly say that, during my work there, many women faced additional difficulties because of an unhealthy religious background. I intentionally use the term "unhealthy" to describe, in my opinion, an unfortunate, incorrect and even dangerous view of many comments by Paul in both Corinthians and Timothy."
"Furthermore, although domestic violence comes in many forms and levels of extremes, for most habitual offenders/perpetrators, there is very little evidence that these people can be rehabilitated. In fact, most domestic violence centers will not counsel the perpetrators due to this fact and others. This will, I am sure, cause some strong feelings, but the success stories I have seen, usually involved a legal separation, followed by a divorce. However, I would be very interested in any information that would should programs that have a better probability of helping the perpetrators of these crimes to become non-violent, loving, truly God-lead spouses."
Dr. Kellemen's Response
Elisabeth, thank you for your comment and for your passion for protecting those who have been abused.
The Study Says
To be honest, I am often intrigued when I hear a generic statement that "studies show" or "there is very little evidence that" and then no footnotes or links are given. And even if the footnotes are given, we all know that with the plethora of info out there, anyone could "cherry pick" "studies" that support their view. I am not saying you are doing this, I just mention this for our readership. I'd like to read any specific studies you have. I'd like to see if the combined work of the Body of Christ, civil authorities, biblical counseling, group ministry, accountability, etc., were used.
Changing Lives with Christ's Changeless Truth
Further, and most importantly, the Bible says that through Christ's resurrection power change can and does occur in any and all issues:
"Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanders nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God" (1 Corinthians 6:10-11).
Christ does change lives. Christ's Gospel of grace not only saves from sin but also empowers us to be sanctified—to change, to grow, to mature. It is supernatural to mature.
As a counselor and pastor, if I only counseled people when the stats said it was highly likely that change would occur, then my job would be a lot easier. It is the "hard cases" that bring the tears and also the joy of victory. I have personally seen the Body of Christ work together to bring healing to marriages and change to abusive relationships many times.
I do think your post brings up an important point: biblical Christian counseling needs more outcome studies. It would be extremely amazing to an onlooking world to show the power of Christ's Gospel of grace to change lives with Christ's changeless truth.
I'd love to hear from other readers on this issue.
A Plea for Listening to One AnotherPosted on July 8th, 2009 No comments
The State of Biblical Counseling Today:
Discussing the ABC Symposium, Part III
A Plea for Listening to One Another
Note: This is Part Three of a three-part blog about the Symposium on Biblical Counseling that took place on May 14, 2009 at the Association of Biblical Counselors' National Conference.
My Plan Today, and My Hesitancy Today
My plan today is to discuss some possible stereotyping that may continue to exist in the field of biblical Christian counseling today. To be very honest, I am very hesitant.
The ABC Symposium was an incredible bridge-building time—which is a major passion of mine. Since the event, I have received numerous emails and comments like the following one, which was posted on the blog of my friend Dr. Phil Monroe: (http://tinyurl.com/oxpjr9):
"My gratitude to the four Doctors. I had the privilege of attending the symposium and listening to the discussion. The evidence of love for things primary was apparent. The respect for disagreement on tertiary matters was exemplary. The love for each other in Christ was encouraging. Hats off 'gentle-men'. Thanks ABC."
I believe that the vast majority of people connected with the modern biblical Christian counseling movement interact and think like "the four Doctors." They/we all try to evidence love for things primary, and respectful disagreement on tertiary matters, with a love for one another and for Christ.
So, why bring up any possible "stereotyping"?
Precisely because of my passion for building bridges of communication.
A Hypothesis
Here's my hypothesis. We all give people we identify as being in "our group" a much greater benefit of the doubt than we give to people we identify as being in "another group."
I do a great deal of teaching, writing, speaking, and consulting on Christ-based Intercultural Relationships. The Bible has a tremendous amount to say about relating across cultures. In fact, everyone one of the ten classic doctrines of systematic theology address intercultural relationships!
And guess what, our alphabet soup of counseling groups involve intercultural relating. We don't think of it that way because we often think of "culture" as ethnicity and race and color of skin. But culture includes any way we have been taught to relate, think, choose, act, and feel by the "group" we associate with, are connected to, and surrounded by. Keep that in mind as you keep reading.
Here's What Struck Me
Pastor Steve Viars is a great friend of mine since kindergarten! Honest—we attended the same elementary school, middle school, high school, Bible college and seminary, were saved in the same church, and discipled in the same youth group. Steve was in my wedding. Pastor Steve is a past President of NANC (National Association of Nouthetic Counselors). I assume that the majority of the nearly-500 people at the symposium self-identify with the NANC more than they do with the group I am with—the American Association of Christian Counselors' Biblical Counseling and Spiritual Formation Forum (AACC/BCSFN).
Pastor Steve talked with passion about his church's nine-month residential treatment center for young women: Vision of Hope. Pastor Steve also talked about wondering if he and more of his staff might want to become state licensed so that more referring agencies would be able to refer. (I am paraphrasing and certainly encourage you to buy the DVD).
I assume that the vast majority of people who self-identify with Pastor Steve thought, "Incredible. Wonderful. They are reaching out to hurting women. They are taking biblical counseling places it has not always gone!" I do not assume that most people who self-identified with Pastor Steve thought, "He's going liberal. He's an 'integrationist'. He's sold out!"
But what if I had highlighted similar ideas and ministries? Would people who do not know me as well, who are not members of the AACC/BCSFN, who may have some caricatures about the AACC, have given me the same benefit of the doubt? Or, would some possibly have taken some of my words out of context and perhaps reported that, "Dr. Kellemen is an "__________"? (Fill in the blank with whatever negative caricature is in vogue.)
Now, in all fairness. I have had Pastor Viars speak for me at an AACC/BCSFN event. When he spoke candidly and passionately on Ephesians 4:17-32, did all those who self-identify with the AACC/BCSFN truly "hear" what he said? Did they all truly "hear him out"? Or perhaps did some "hear him" only through their stereotyping grid of "nouthetic counseling" and misinterpret what he said, why he said it, and what he meant?
Here's the Thing
As the TV detective, Adrian Monk, would say, "Here's the thing." Let's be good biblical Christian counselors and listen to one another—really listen—without preconceived notions, false caricatures, and unhelpful, inaccurate stereotypes. I'd like to think that is exactly what was modeled by "the four doctors" and President Jeremy Lelek.
Putting It into Practice
So how could we put this "cross-cultural listening" into practice? Here are a few practical suggestions, in no particular order.
1. Learn from those "outside your group." Buy books and attend seminars of folks from the AACC, BCSFN, CCEF, SCP, NANC, FBCM, etc.
2. As we read and hear folks from outside our "circles," allow them to define their own terms. Too often people think, "He used the word _____. Other people use it to mean ______. And I think it means _____. So he obviously thinks it means ______ and that is bad!" Instead, we need to listen with interculturally-sensitive ears so we really hear one another. Only once we've accurately heard and understood can we adequately assess.
3. As we read and hear folks from other agencies, we need to be good Bereans, not bad Corinthians. That about sums it up. Bereans rightly divide the Word of God. Corinthians wrongly divide the people of God. Bereans have a critical mind minus the critical spirit. Corinthians have a critical spirit minus with a shallow mindset. No one is saying "buy everything every person from every group says." Instead, I am saying, "Let's all practical good biblical counseling listening where we accurately hear one another without bias, where we rightly divide the Word of God, and when we disagree, we do so without a critical spirit, but with a sharp mind and a loving heart.
What Do You Think?
And thus ends my three-part blog mini-series on the ABC Symposium on the State of Biblical Christian Counseling. For those of you who attended and for those of you purchase the DVD, what do you think about the ABC Symposium?
What is the state of modern biblical Christian counseling?
How can we build bridges of understanding where we rightly divide God's Word with sharp minds and loving hearts?
How Can We Help Equip You?Posted on July 6th, 2009 No comments
What Further Equipping Do You Seek?
Please let me know your thoughts on the following two questions. Either post a comment on the blog, on Twitter, on Facebook, or email us at: email@example.com.
1. What blog topics would you be interested in?
*Emotional Intelligence
*Sexual Abuse Recovery
*Overcoming Sexual Addiction
*Other: _______________
2. What ministry areas would you like further equipping in?
*Equipping Lay People
*Church Growth
*Change Management
*Conflict Resolution
*Church Discipline
*Small Groups
*Other: ____________
The DNA of Biblical CounselingPosted on July 4th, 2009 No comments
The State of Biblical Counseling Today:
Discussing the ABC Symposium,
Part II—The DNA of Biblical Counseling
Note: This is Part Two of a several-part blog about the Symposium on Biblical Counseling that took place on May 14, 2009 at the Association of Biblical Counselors' National Conference.
"But You Didn't Disagree Enough!"
It was interesting during the Intermission, directly afterwards, and the day after the Symposium, how many times the four speakers plus President Lelek heard comments like, "There wasn't enough disagreement!" Perhaps some people were expecting a "Biblical Counseling Four Views Debate."
More likely, most people simply wanted to hear how four leaders from four different counseling organizations distinctively nuanced what makes biblical counseling truly biblical. I'd challenged readers to purchase a copy of the DVD. Then…do what good biblical counselors do—listen well. I guarantee that you will hear the distinctive vision and passion of each speaker.
Tertiary, Not Primary Differences
What may surprise many is that the differences you will hear are, as David Powlison noted, tertiary (third level) and not primary. Primary differences would be foundational differences in our beliefs about the sufficiency of Scripture.
We don't have those! David Powlison (Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation—CCEF), Steve Viars (National Association of Nouthetic Counselors—NANC, Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries—FBCM), Eric Johnson (Society of Christian Psychologists—SCP for the American Association of Christian Counselors—AACC), and Bob Kellemen (Biblical Counseling and Spiritual Formation Network—BCSFN for the AACC, and RPM Ministries) really are "on the same page."
The Unique DNA of Each Speaker
That said, the four speakers were not clones of one another. Again, listen carefully to the DVD and you'll hear clearly the different perspectives, the unique passions, and the individual emphases of each speaker.
My goal today is to highlight something of the unique thumb print of each speaker. Obviously, I can do a better job remembering my own words and conveying my own passion, then I can those of my three fellow speakers. I'd love to hear each of them summarize what they shared during the Symposium.
Eric Johnson's Unique DNA
Listen to Dr. Eric Johnson's (see http://tinyurl.com/pvq3wj for his bio) interactions throughout the Symposium and you'll hear several messages.
1. A Humble, Gentle Heart and a Brilliant Mind
First, Eric uniquely balances a gentle heart and a brilliant mind. Eric is a theologian/philosopher of biblical Christian counseling. Yet, he is no mere "academic." His passion for people, his humble heart, and his desire for people to grow in grace all came across loud and clear throughout the Symposium.
2. Reclaiming "Psychology" for the Church
Second, listen to Eric on the DVD and you will pick up his passion for "psychology"—Christian psychology, biblical psychology. Eric, like myself, is a student of Church history. He knows that psychology is native to our faith—not secular psychology, but biblical psychology. Eric wants to build a foundation for soul care from a biblical and historical (Church history) basis. He wants the biblical counseling movement to reclaim what is rightfully theirs—understanding people, diagnosing problems, and prescribing solutions—biblically. Eric spoke consistently about how biblical counseling must mine the depths of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God's Word to develop a theological grid out of which we then build our counseling approaches.
Steve Viars' Unique DNA
Listen to Pastor Steve Viars (see http://tinyurl.com/pvq3wj for his bio) interactions throughout the Symposium and you'll hear several messages.
1. A Passionate Heart and a Love for the Church
Steve got people fired up about biblical counseling in the church—because Steve is fired up about it! And his words are not mere theory. Faith Baptist Church practices what Steve preaches. They are on the cutting edge of equipping people to be biblical counselors. They are not a church with biblical counseling, they are a church of biblical counseling. Principles of progressive sanctification flow through everything they do. How they preach, teach, do small groups, do evangelism, etc.—all flows from their model of biblical counseling.
2. Reclaiming Biblical Counseling for the Community
What may surprise some, because it blows away the false stereotypes about Nouthetic counseling, is Steve's passionate commitment to community outreach through biblical counseling. Every Monday nearly 50 people from their community receive biblical counseling through Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries. These are not church members (they receive counseling from one another and from the staff throughout the week). Unbelievers are coming to Christ, having their sins forgiven, and their lives healed every week through biblical counseling.
Another example is Faith Baptist's Vision of Hope Ministries. Vision of Hope Ministries recognizes the worth and sanctity of human life by ministering to young women, children, and families in a Christ-centered environment. They offer a faith-based residential treatment program for girls age 14 to 28 struggling with: unplanned pregnancy, alcohol or drug abuse, eating disorders, and/or self-harm. Steve Viars is convinced that God's Word has real answers for real people with real problems.
David Powlison's Unique DNA
Listen to Dr. David Powlison's (see http://tinyurl.com/pvq3wj for his bio) interactions throughout the Symposium and you'll hear several messages.
1. A Love for People and a Love for God's Word
Clearly, David Powlison loves people and loves God's Word. He uniquely united these twin loves in every interaction during the Symposium. He is a biblical scholar with a pastor's heart.
2. Reclaiming the Sufficiency of Scripture for Theory and Practice
Repeatedly I heard David highlight the sufficiency of Scripture in theory-building and for counseling practice. David does not believe in a one-verse-one-problem-one-solution simplistic approach to biblical counseling. Rather, he wisely builds his model on a thorough, theological-biblical understanding. Every life issue, when considered conceptually, is addressed with wisdom in the Bible. Our role is to trace conceptual categories of living throughout the Bible and relate those to modern categories people face today.
No mere theoretician, listen to the DVD and you will hear great practical wisdom from David about how the counselor/pastor can interact in love, insight, creativity, and engagement with a counselee/parishioner. You can tell quickly that David has remained active in the field—as a practitioner. His use of images, humor, stories, biblical vignettes with people bring his counseling to life.
Bob Kellemen's Unique DNA
Listen to Dr. Bob Kellemen's (see http://tinyurl.com/pvq3wj for his bio) interactions throughout the Symposium and you'll hear several messages.
As I noted, obviously I know my own passion for counseling better than the passion of Eric, Steve, or David. And, I remember better what I said—because it is what I would say in any setting. Anyone who knows me will listen to the DVD and say, "That's Kellemen! I've heard him highlight that a million times!"
Since it would seem arrogant for me to attempt to categorize my own "heart" and "mind," I'll let others attempt that. Instead, I'll share two summary areas of theory that I recall highlighting during the Symposium.
1. Reclaiming the Profundity and Relevancy of Scripture for Theory and Practice
If I said it once, I said it half-a-dozen times, "true biblical counseling must be Christ-centered, comprehensive, compassionate, and culturally-informed." The "comprehensiveness" of biblical counseling comes out, in part, when we think of the profound nature of Scripture. I believe 100% in the sufficiency and supremacy of the Word of God. I also happen to believe that if we talk about the Scripture's sufficiency but ignore how it deeply relates to life, then we've missed the point entirely. Our calling is to relate Christ's changeless truth to our changing times. Our calling it to change lives with Christ's changeless truth. God's Word, rightly interpreted and aptly applied, has real answers to real problems of real people. During the Symposium, I shared the example of 2 Samuel 13 and the rape of Tamar by her half-brother Amnon. Carefully exegete that passage in context, and you begin to see the profound wisdom of the Word for the horrors of sexual abuse and sexual sin. You begin to see the amazing timeliness and relevance of God's Word for life as we live it today.
2. Reclaiming the Necessity of Compassion for Theory and Practice
I also highlighted passages like Romans 12:15; Philippians 1:9-11; Romans 15:14; Ephesians 4:15; and 1 Thessalonians 2:8; all of which insist upon speaking the truth in love. I called upon us as biblical counselors to be like the Apostle Paul who said that he loved the saints so much that he gave them not only the Scripture, but his own soul, because they were dear to him. Do a DNA analysis of Kellemen's biblical counseling approach, and you will find truth and love. I believe that in modern biblical counseling we have not emphasized enough the relationship of the counselor to the counselee. We have at times been too focus on "information in" (listen to data) and "information out" (read a verse/apply a principle). Instead, when listening—we should be engaging, feeling (that's not a bad word!), empathizing (another good, biblical word), and climbing in the casket (see 2 Corinthians 1:3-11) as we weep with those who weep. And, when sharing truth, we should be doing it soul-to-soul, in a three-way trialogue relationship—counselor, counselees, and the Divine Counselor—it is a collaborative, relational, even intimate interaction.
Part of that truth-compassion connection that I highlighted at the Symposium also means that we must deal both with the evils people have suffered and with the sins people have committed. Modern biblical counseling has done good work dealing with sin. But it has, at times, not done as much work developing a biblical "Sufferology"—a theology of how to apply God's Word to suffering parishioners and spiritual friends. It should never be either/or: suffering or sin. Biblical and historically, the Church has always dealt with both. We need to develop biblical approaches to soul care for the suffering through sustaining and healing. And we need to develop biblical approaches to spiritual direction for sin through reconciling and guiding.
The Distinct DNA Was There!
I could go on and on about each of us. The differences were there. God fearfully and wonderfully and uniquely created each of us with individual passion, calling, life experiences, personality. It all came out in numerous ways during the Symposium.
Where Do We Go From Here?
In the next blog, I'll take a risk. I'm going to address some stereotypes and the dangers thereof. See you then.


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One year after his landmark engyclical Aeternis Patris on the philosophical and theological methods of St. Thomas Aquinas, Pope Leo XIII declared:
"We, for the glory of Almighty God and in honor of the Angelic Doctor, for the increase of the sciences, and for the common benefit of human society, declare by Our Supreme Authority , that St. Thomas Aquinas is Patron of Studies in Universities, Colleges, Lyceums, and Catholic Schools; and We desire that he be so held by all…" "Cum hoc sit", Brief of Leo XIII, August 4, 1880.Beginning with the 1924 Breviarium iuxta ritum sacri ordinis praedicatorum, November 13 was the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas - Patron of Catholic Schools in the Dominican liturgical calendar. Fr. Bonniwell's "History of the Dominican Liturgy" gives no date for when exactly the Order adopted this feast.
The feast had a rank of totum duplex, which meant that in the 1962 Breviarium S.O.P. it would have had the rank of 1st Class. In the Office, everything was taken from St. Thomas' feast (March 7), except for the 4th, 5th, and 6th lessons at Matins. At Mass, all was as on his feast day, except the for versicle after the responsory, which was proper to this feast:
Alleluia, alleluia! O Thomas, radiant lily, wearing a twofold crown, lead us, through our humble entreaty, to the hoped-for goal. Alleluia!It is a shame that the Order dispensed with this feast in the 1962 calendar. The poisonous "Land-O-Lakes Agreement", that heralded the secularization of Catholic Colleges and Universities in the United States, was less than a decade away when the feast was removed from the calendar. Would this educational train wreck have occurred if the entire Order of Preachers was celebrating a feast in honor of St. Thomas, asking for his patronage over the Catholic schools in this country?
St. Thomas Aquinas...Patron of Catholic schools...please pray for us.

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Constantly being bullied by a group of kids—known as "The Dirties" because it's the name of the bullies' band—at their high school, Matt (Matt Johnson) and Owen (Owen Williams) decide to film a movie about getting revenge. But as Matt gets more and more serious about the idea, Owen begins to worry his friend might take things too far. In his directorial debut, Johnson may have done just that. While the comedy from the characters of Matt and Owen is enjoyable through the beginning and middle of the film, and the shoutouts to Bindlestiffs—last years winner of the Slamdance Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature—are hilarious, it soon becomes clear where The Dirties is going. While the emotional reactions to bullying are very well portrayed by Johnson and Williams, it is difficult—to say the least—to connect with a character who wants to take the lives of his classmates. With the massive number of deaths from school shootings within the last decade, and at least two school shootings just in the past week, Johnson chose a bad topic to make a joke about.


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Here is my first easy to cook recipes and its the most common but very famous Filipino recipe of all time, the "Adobo" recipe. Later, i'm gonna show variety of ways on how to cook this delicious Filipino cuisine. But first I'm gonna give some brief description of what an "Adobo" is. Maybe some of you still don't know what kind of food and how does this food taste specially those who are non-Filipino people out there. The name "Adobo" was taken from the Spanish, but the cooking method is indigenous to the Philippines. Before, "Adobo" involves meat, chicken or seafood marinated in a sauce of vinegar and garlic, browned in oil, and simmered in the marinade which was later on added different variety of ingredients and cooking techniques. It has relatively long shelf-life because of one of its primary ingredients, vinegar, which inhibits the growth of bacteria. The essence of adobo has been also developed commercially and has been adapted to other foods like nuts, chips, flavored rice, and corn crackers.
I think this info would be enough for some people that still don't have any idea about "Adobo" and i also think it's time for you to learn how to cook this simple cooking recipes.
Now let's start cooking!!!
2 lbs pork belly, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tbsp garlic, minced or crushed
5 pieces dried bay leaves
4 tbsp vinegar
1 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp whole pepper corn
1 cup water
salt to taste
Cooking Procedure:
1. Combine the pork belly, soy sauce, and garlic then marinade in a bowl for at least 1 hour
2. Heat the pot and put-in the marinated pork belly then cook for a few minutes
3. Add water, pepper corn, and dried bay leaves then bring to boil. Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour
4. Put the vinegar and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes
5. Add some salt to taste
6. Serve hot and enjoy it with your friends!


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Tiling is a great surface for the floors of your home, especially for areas like the kitchen and bathroom. It does take some time and effort to correctly install tiles but the end result is well worth the effort. Still, with the passage of time, there will be inevitable cracks that will happen in the tiles of your floor. You may not choose to replace a single cracked tile but when a few tiles are cracked your floor can begin to look unsightly and it will need work.
The first thing you will need to do if you plan on replacing cracked tiles, is find your replacement tiles. You may have a few of the original tiles stored away in the garage or shed if you were the person that installed the tiling originally. In fact, if you are installing a tile floor, be sure to always buy extra tiles so that they can be used at a later date to replace cracked or loose tiles.
Finding Replacement Tiles
Depending on how long ago your tiles were installed, you may have a difficult time finding an exact replacement. However, these days if you cant find what you are looking for in the local hardware stores, there is a big chance, you will find them on the Internet. Online auction web sites like eBay are great for this.
Once you are ready to install your replacement tiles, cracked tiles should be removed with as much care as possible. Use a putty knife or a pry bar to carefully pull tiles up.
If you are replacing a few tiles and they are in the same general area of the floor, there may be reasons below the tiles as to why they are cracking or becoming loose. Since you are removing the tiles anyway, check out the sub-floor just to be sure it has not rotted away or been damaged in some other way.
If the sub-floor is too thin then the tiles above it will break or pop off with the pressure of people walking over them. If there is a problem with the sub-floor, remove more tiles and deal with this problem before replacing your cracked tiles.
I recommend using a thin set mortar to affix your replacement tiles. You will need to mix this yourself and once it is smooth and lump-free, leave it to stand for two or three minutes.
Make enough mortar for a twenty minute period only and do the work in several sets if necessary, depending on how many tiles you are actually replacing. Be sure to check the instructions for the mortar to find out how quickly it will set.
Be sure to make rows of grooves in the mortar to ensure that the tiles set evenly. Some tiles may need to be cut to fit. If this is the case and you know before hand, you can rent a water-cooled tile saw from your local hardware rental store. If it is a simple line that you are creating, tiles can also be cut to size using a match as leverage.
You will need to check the instructions for the mortar to find out how quickly it sets. Once it has set, your replaced tiles will need grouting just as if you were laying down a complete floor. Grout the tiles only once the mortar is set and it is safe to do so. Once the grout is set, you will be able to clean excess grout from the tiles and admire your floor, which should then be as good as new.
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SBTRKT Readies New Single and Announces US Tour Dates
South London's preeminent masked post-dubstepper SBTRKT has a busy month ahead of him with a new single and a host of dates scheduled around the US. The single, "Living Like I Do," which features some hauntingly delivered crooning thanks to his frequent collaborator Sampha, is slated to be released digitally on March 22 via the Young Turks imprint, with a vinyl release later in April. In the meantime, SBTRKT will be busy spreading his brand of UK bass music around our side of the pond with a handful of appearances during Austin's SXSW festival as well as stops in Arizona, California, and New York before heading back home. You can check his US dates and stream "Living Like I Do" below.
Tour Dates:
3/16 Austin, TX - Virgin Mobile Party, C3 House (DJ Set)
3/17 Austin, TX - Boys Noize Party, Elysium, 705 Red River (Live Set)
3/18 Austin, TX - AM Only Showcase - Mohawk, 912 Red River (Live Set)
3/19 Austin, TX - Mad Decent Party - Friends, 208 E.6th (Live Set)
3/19 Austin, TX - Young Turks Party - Club Barcelona, 209 E.6th (DJ Set)
3/23 Tempe, AZ - Club Red (DJ Set)
3/25 San Francisco, CA - 1015 Folsom w/Gold Panda (DJ Set)
3/26 New York, NY - Santos Party House (Dark Disco) (DJ Set)
4/16 Indio, CA - Coachella (DJ Set)


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The best thing about looking for luxury apartments for South Charlotte is getting away from a place where the wireless amenities are next to worthless. I cannot fathom how, in this day and age, so many apartment facilities have horrible wifi. It is absolutely ridiculous and frankly it is unacceptable when they keep raising the rent while not improving the service. I've fought epic battles with landlords over cruddy internet services in several places. The end result usually saw me leaving for greener pastures. I simply refuse to put up with it. I can deal with noisy neighbors, but not bad internet.
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I always comment about the lack of reader reviews for my books, but for the third week running I've had a review and they were all for different books. I was very pleased with the 4-star review for Soca Nights. The 1-star review for Naughty Professor was undeserved, I thought, but as I said in my previous post: 'a bad review can be a good thing'. Naughty Professor has been selling much better since that bad review because readers love a bit of sleaze.
Bedtime Erotica for Freaks (like me) received its fourth consecutive 5-star review this week, but the reviewer then deleted it because I inadvertently pissed him off afterwards. He had sent me an email saying that he had enjoyed the book and I asked him to leave a review. I get dozens of similar emails for readers who buy my books, visit my website or read my stories on Literotica and I never ask for reviews, but this reader was one of the few people who 'got' the concept of the book - straight sex, no fancy frills.
He had written an excellent review, so I wasn't thrilled when it was removed, but it was good to be reminded that I had vowed to never actively seek endorsement from readers or fellow writers.
When I first published my books I had the opportunity to have bestselling authors write reviews of my books for an agreed sum and I declined. There are also lots of writers who exchange reviews, but I have never participated because, if I read another writer's work and didn't like it I would hate to have to lie in a review. Similarly, I would hate to make a fellow writer lie in a review of my book. If I was really desperate I could have had dozens of friends and family write 5-star reviews, but I would never stoop that low!
Reviews are good at giving potential readers different perspectives of a book, but don't necessarily guarantee sales. Personally, I never take any review to heart because I've done a few creative writing courses and read enough literary works to be aware of my strengths and weaknesses as a writer. I deliberately choose to write in a style that's uniquely mine; readers either love it or they don't.
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Nearly 13 years ago, the ethnic Albanians of Kosovo, backed by NATO, defeated Serbia. Now, however, the western Balkans are on edge again. Serbia, still angry about Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence in 2008, has been accused of encouraging ethnic Serbs living in Kosovo, particularly in the Serb-majority areas in and around the city of Mitrovica, to vote in Serbia's May 6 parliamentary elections. Kosovo calls this an attack on its sovereignty and has complained that Serbia is trying to redraw the borders of its countries. NATO has sent an additional 700 troops to northern Kosovo to help defuse the situation.
In the midst of this tension, Kosovo's prime minister Hashim Thaçi, who remains popular at home despite a scathing 2010 Council of Europe report that alleged that he had indirect links to an illegal organ theft ring, embarked on a goodwill tour in the United States. The former political leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army met with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden as well as potential Kosovo investors. On his last day before returning home, he sat down with Time.com and Roads and Kingdoms to talk about independence, Serbia, and NATO.
Question: Was there any disappointment in not meeting with President Obama?
Thaçi:Absolutely not. I was invited here based on the formal invitation of the Vice President and the Secretary of State, and I had formal meetings only scheduled only with them. So I'm going back fully convinced that the support of the United States for Kosovo will remain unshaken.
How important is that support for your aspirations in Kosovo?
It is of utmost importance [because of] the political aspect but also the military presence within NATO. But now my struggle is how to strengthen this presence in a different way, bringing new American investments in Kosovo.
If a Republican wins the 2012 presidential election in the States, do you expect the same level of support?
I wouldn't connect our aspirations, our values, with the ruling party here whether they are Democrats or Republicans.
Serbian media has labeled your call to have all Albanians united in one country a "war cry." Do we have to worry about further military conflict in your region?
Definitely and firmly I say that the wartime in Kosovo and the western Balkans is over. And all I fight for is to maintain the integrity and sovereignty of Kosovo, as an independent country, but with open borders and integrated fully into the EU and NATO.
Would Kosovo join Albania, especially down the road?
We will be together within the European family, but as independent countries.
Why is the Serbian election outreach in northern Kosovo on May 6 viewed as a threat?
The intention of Serbia to organize its own elections within the territory of a sovereign country is a complete violation of our constitution. Under no circumstances will we allow for Serbia to organize elections on Kosovo soil.
You have said that if your northern border is redrawn to exclude majority-Serb areas, then the Macedonian border will have to be redrawn to include ethnic Albanian areas into Kosovo.
First of all, there will be no threat of partitioning of Kosovo's territory, there will be no exchange of territories, and there will be no special autonomy in northern Kosovo. However, if anybody in Brussels has this idea of changing the borders, then this will not stop only in Kosovo or in the neighboring countries. It will go even further in the entire western Balkans. It will affect at a minimum six states.
Is this a threat to change the borders?
No, it's a reality. Every country in the region has one small Mitrovica on the inside.
How integrated are Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo: do they intermarry, do they live in the same buildings?
Having in mind what Serbia did to Kosovo Albanians during the war, having exercised that kind of genocide, I wouldn't say that there is a huge love between the two communities. But still it is crucial to emphasize that both communities have the will and the desire to live together side by side. It is improving.
Were you involved in, or did you have knowledge of, this organ theft scheme [allegedly involving organs that were harvested from executed Serbian prisoners and sold on the black market] that the Council of Europe report linked you to?
This is a fictional report that nobody can believe. The allegations are false, nothing like that has ever happened. [We] have nothing to hide, we have invited the investigation task force and EU investigators to conduct their job and to bring the truth.
In my struggles for the freedom of my country, for the freedom of my people, I have had to deal with many opponents. In the last 25 years, I've been a fugitive, or I have been hunted by Serbia. I can say that I have been a target for Serbia since my childhood.
I want all this to belong to the past, and I invite everybody to focus on the concrete issues and not waste time on the fictional stories.
But this is a very heavy burden and an unjust burden for Kosovo. And it's a difficult issue to deal with me personally, a difficult issue for my family, and for my son, when I have to face these unimaginable allegations.
When will Kosovo join NATO?
We are ready [laughs]. We will first try to join the NATO Partnership for Peace, with the clear aim that in a later stage, once we meet all the criteria, we become full-fledged members of NATO.
Roads and Kingdoms, a new journal of foreign correspondence, food and travel, conducted this interview in conjunction with Time.com.


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Ytcoinshooter, thanks!
Recently, I purchased a Spectra V3i, and have done practically no metal detecting. I first purchased the MXT All Pro, and then realized the Spectra V3i had so much more to offer, and traded for the V3i.
I have it registered for the additional warranty that White's includes.
All together it probably has about (10) ten hours of use.
I do believe the White's Spectra V3i is undoubtedly the best detector on the market. Notwithstanding, it is undoubtedly daunting; however, I will learn it! I will look up Rob's links!
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The Album as Archive, the Photograph as Story
On Sunday afternoon, twelve women sat around a table at the sunny education center of Mayyim Hayyim, in Newton, Mass. Each of us clutched -- gently, lovingly -- a few old photos, sepia-toned, worn at the edges. These photos held pieces of our history, and as many questions as answers.
We were gathered together for a Jewish Women's Archive workshop (led by me and my colleague, Emily) on "The Album as Archive, The Photograph as Story," held in conjunction with Leslie Starobin's art exhibit. Starobin's collages, which combine photos and artifacts in an artistic rendering of Jewish family stories, provided an evocative backdrop for our exploration of our own family stories.
We began with a close reading of a few of Starobin's striking pieces, considering the juxtaposition of the images and artifacts, as well as the tension between the stories we imagined about the piece and the actual "truth" behind it. Then, in pairs, we turned to our own photographs, taking turns observing the details we saw in each other's photos and imagining what we thought was captured there, before hearing the stories that we each actually knew.
Some people, like Janet Zerlin Fagan, knew a lot about the photos they brought with them. Janet shared a 1932 portrait of her mother, Helen, as a child with her parents, Jules and Sarah, and grandmother, Hinda.
She explains: "They all lived on South Rampart Street in New Orleans. Jules was a tailor and they lived above their shop. Sarah's three siblings all owned and lived in their own tailor shops/clothing stores on South Rampart Street. Hinda periodically lived in each home. Hinda was very gentle and my mother adored her." You can see the love in how Hinda and Sarah lean into each other, and the specific details about the Shlufman family's shops on South Rampart Street makes it clear how this photo also captures a piece of the history of Jewish New Orleans. (You can learn more about Janet's family's New Orleans history in JWA's online collection, Katrina's Jewish Voices.)
Other photos held incomplete stories. Rebecca Sher brought a photo of her Grandma Rae, posing with a book, in an ornate wicker posing chair, for a school graduation portrait at age 7, circa 1918.
Rebecca remembers, as a child, staring at her grandmother's lace-up boots and thinking about how the world was a completely different place when she was a girl. In our conversation about the photo, we wondered together about what kind of school exactly was Rae graduating from? And Rebecca recalled that her grandmother married her grandfather at age 16. How soon after this picture was taking, she mused, did she leave school? What was she thinking about at the time?
Even when we don't have all the details about the photos that have been passed down to us, we feel their personal resonance and significance as family heirlooms and pieces of our past. What we emphasized in the workshop on Sunday is that these family treasures -- like many other personal artifacts of daily life -- are also historically significant, part of larger narratives about Jewish history, immigration, gender relations, education, marriage, and economy, to name a few. From Rebecca's photo, for example, we learn that in 1918, some families valued their daughters' education enough not only to send them to school but also to mark the moment of their graduation at age 7. From Janet's photo, we learn about a family's linked economy in a Jewish neighborhood of New Orleans.
What are your favorite family photos and what stories do they tell?
This article resonated with me, the designated family archivist. I am at this moment moving cartons of 4 generations of photographs to my home in FL. If not for my interest, these family images and history would long ago have been discarded. I can only hope that one of my children, grandchildren, nephews, or their families will treasure family history as I do and continue to save and record. I would love to participate in a workshop to shape this family history. That would make the task less forboding for future archivists than 12 cartons of "stuff".
How to cite this page
Rosenbaum, Judith. "The Album as Archive, the Photograph as Story." 2 February 2010. Jewish Women's Archive. (Viewed on May 26, 2019) <https://jwa.org/blog/albumasarchive>.


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We will experiment with different meditative methods and will alternate sessions of guided meditation and writing. Meditation will be used to inspire new ideas, but also to deepen the descriptions of our fictional or remembered characters, enrich dialogue, expand descriptions of fictional or remembered settings, and explore plot possibilities. Come experience about the benefits meditation will provide to your creativity and, ultimately, your mental health.
Note: Students are welcome to sit in chairs for meditation, but for a more authentic experience, bring a blanket and pillow or cushion. Wear comfortable clothes, and bring a journal and pen.


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Volunteer for the Breck Epic in August and help the SFTS put money into the trails!
The SFTS is partnering with the Breck Epic to help trails in Summit County. The Epic will donate money to the SFTS in exchange the SFTS rounding up volunteers for the event. In case you don't know what the Breck Epic is, it's a world class, off road stage race that attracts people from all over the US and other countries.
It takes many volunteers to make an event like this happen. We're asking for marshals out on the course, people on bikes helping mark the courses as well as riding sweep behind the last rider and pulling markers when all the racers are through. We also need pre-riders who can ride the courses early in the morning, like 6:00am and make sure all the markers are intact. Pre-riders will need to be able strong enough riders to ride tough 28-45 mile loops and stay ahead of the race leaders who start at 8:00.
Volunteers will get a big swag bag depending on how many days you volunteer. You can do one or all days. People who commit to work multiple days in key positions will be eligible for paid positions.
All the info you could possibly want about volunteering is HERE.
Learn more about this year's Breck Epic, a six-day stage race that has quickly become one of the best-known mountain bike races in the world, featuring 40,000′ of vertical, by clicking here.


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Letters to Shelley
Words From the Heart
You are so kind. Thank you so much for the beautiful words… they touched me. I am so happy that you all got to meet one another. We are really lucky to have you leading us through this journey. You are all so kind and welcoming. Our nanny was blown away by all of you and the warmth of your office. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
With love and appreciation,
Dear Shelley,
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you have done to help us. We feel like we have been on an incredible journey with you. There have been devastating highs and devastating lows, but throughout it all, you have been constant in your optimism, support and loving care for us and our wonderful donors. We thank you so much for this last cycle, which we have only been able to do thanks to your generosity and compassion.
If we are lucky enough to have a child, we know he or she will be all the more special because of our beautiful donor and the person who has made it all possible and tried so hard for us.
With our love and gratitude.
Dear Shelley,
Thank you for all your kindness to me and my family. It is very obvious your work is more than just a job to you. You help many people achieve their dreams and you should feel very proud of your accomplishments. Thanks again for all of your personal attention. God bless you and your children.
Dearest Shelley,
Just look at my beautiful girls! They are the joy of my life and complete my world more than words can say! Thank you so very much from the depths of my heart. I think of you every day and will always remember the generosity of our surrogate. I hope you can remind her of how much we love her.
Shelley, thank you for doing what the Lord has called you to do. With hearts overflowing.,
I just want to make sure you know how much my life has been touched by you. You have given me the opportunity to do a wonderful thing for strangers. I choose to think of you as an 'enabling angel'! You, Shelley, touch people on both ends of the spectrum by just being you. I hope t hat I too can achieve a career that is as rich as yours one that will fulfill my spirit.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything. With love.
Dear Shelley,
I admire and appreciate the faith you put into your dreams. Simply being so true to yourself you create boundless miracles for many people. I marvel and respect you so much. I, too, will listen to my dreams. Love always.
Dear Shelley,
We would like to thank you for all of the encouragement and support that you have given us, and for leading us to our surrogate. We could not have wished for a more perfect 'angel'.
You have given a window of hope which was not available to us in England and you have made a difficult journey very smooth with your thoughtfulness and efficiency. With love and admiration for all your wonderful work.
Dear Shelley,
We wanted to thank you for all of your help and guidance. From the first time we sat down to speak with you, we knew we had made the right decision. With three failed IVF cycles in four years and an impending surgery, we had some apprehension about beginning a new process, particularly one with complicated emotional and financial elements. However, you made us completely at ease with your warmth and professionalism. When we left your office, we were not only relieved by also elated, confident we were on the right path.
Also, we can't thank you enough for bringing our surrogate to us. Thank you for recommending her and for going out of your way to retain her for us. You were, of course, absolutely right she is a lovely woman and we are thrilled to have her as our Surrogate.
What you provide is such a special gift to people. We hope you know that, regardless of the outcome, we are enormously grateful. You have given us back a sense of joy about becoming a family, along with confidence, peace of mind and hope.
With sincerest thanks.
I needed to take a moment and thank you. It's hard for me to put into words what this experience has been for me. I wanted a baby but I got more than a baby, more than two babies, more than I could have ever dreamed. I will never forget that night you called! It was the start of something very special and very life altering! I knew that night on the phone that you touched me deeper than anyone had in a long time. I felt peace and comfort. I didn't feel afraid anymore. I couldn't explain it I just knew that this was it our journey had begun. I remember being so nervous to meet our Surrogate Angel. You see I'm a very introverted person. I keep to my family and my closest friends. It's my comfort zone. But this just felt right.
I knew I had to get through the awkward beginning and that things would get more comfortable. I trusted my gut and kept going. I remember driving to meet her that night. Feeling like I was going to be ill. My husband kept saying its ok take a deep breath. My best friend called to say that our surrogate would be as nervous as I was it was ok. I seriously felt sick. Then I saw her we hugged and it all went away. Every nerve in my body calmed. I felt like I had known her my whole life. I can't describe that night to you but it was another life altering event for me. I had hope!!
My relationship with our Surrogate Angel has grown much deeper than surrogacy. She is like a sister to me. Honestly this journey is filled with lots of personal emotional moments. Moments you thought you'd only share with your husband. Moments that forever change your life. And my moments just wouldn't be the same without her. I couldn't have climbed this mountain alone and there is no one else I would have wanted to climb it with.
I actually now wake up every day thankful for my losses, grateful for my journey. Because it is those losses and this journey that have brought me my amazing children and an extension of my family I can't imagine life without. So thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You gave me these gifts!! And for that I am eternally grateful!!
Lots of love and gratitude,
Intended Mother


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It's here! NEW RELEASE–
Island of the Dolls: The Real Story of the Muñecas Project
Hey Fugitives! I know, it's been a while since you've heard from me, and I apologize for the delay in my latest project–but the wait is over!
In cooperation with the Find Carmen Foundation, today I'm releasing Island of the Dolls: The Real Story of the Muñecas Project! Based on a true story, this is by far the scariest book I've written to date, and I hope you enjoy it.
Now Available in eBook and Paperback:
In 2012, three student filmmakers left home to film a documentary on Isla de las Muñecas—a remote island in an ancient canal, haunted by a bloody history and home to a thousand rotting dolls.
The filmmakers were never seen again. Three years later, their audio log was found…
The Only Official Release of the Full, Uncensored Audio Log
Recorded by Carmen Benitez, Director of The Muñecas Project
Authorized by the Find Carmen Foundation (www.findcarmenfoundation.com)
Transcribed by Bestselling Author A.E. Hodge (Spoiled Lunch, So Damn Beautiful)
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011
EU-ACP Proposal Writing Training Course with focus on neglected and underutilized species of plants
When: August 29th – September 2nd, 2011
Where: Lilongwe, Malawi
Deadline: June 3rd, 2011
For whom: Prospective applicants for IFS Research Grants from: Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Kenya & Uganda
The International Foundation for Science (IFS), Bioversity International, RUFORUM, and the University of Malawi – Bunda College, will conduct a Proposal Writing Training Course with focus on neglected and underutilized species of plants (NUS) in Lilongwe, Malawi, between August 29th and September 2nd, 2011. Young scientists (prospective applicants for IFS Research Grants) from Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Kenya and Uganda are hereby invited to submit a Research Note and apply for participation in this training course.
Read the detailed document, including information on the priority research themes and species for NUS research and the application form, on the IFS website.
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Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 2008, Article ID 524601, 4 pages
High Rate of Severe Fetal Outcomes Associated with Maternal Parvovirus B19 Infection in Pregnancy
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Magee-Womens Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
2Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
Received 22 August 2007; Accepted 15 February 2008
Academic Editor: Sebastian Faro
Copyright © 2008 Richard H. Beigi et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Objective. To augment the understanding of parvovirus B19 infection in pregnancy with respect to maternal characteristics and their corresponding fetal outcomes. Study Design. Retrospective case-series of all women referred to Magee-Women_s Hospital with serologically-documented parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy from 1998–2001. Results. All 25 cases that are available for analysis occurred from January through June. The frequency of cases varied substantially from year to year, with 14 cases in 1998, 0 cases in 1999 and 2000, and 11 cases in 2001. In contrast to previous reports, the minority of women [4/25(16%)] experienced symptoms attributable to parvovirus B-19 infection although 3 of 25 (12%) fetuses developed hydrops fetalis and 4/25 (16%) suffered an intrauterine of fetal death. Conclusions. These findings suggest that parvovirus B19 infection in pregnancy follows seasonal and annual trend variation, may produce a lower frequency of maternal symptoms and a higher fetal loss rate than previously reported. Synopsis. Maternal parvovirus B19 infection follows seasonal and annual variation is often asymptomatic and may have higher fetal loss rates than previously reported. Continued surveillance is warranted.
1. Introduction
Parvovirus B19 is a small, nonenveloped DNA virus that exclusively infects humans. After infection, parvovirus B19 replication occurs primarily in erythrocytes and erythroblasts which can lead to anemia in predisposed individuals. Children who are infected with parvovirus B19 typically develop erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) which is characterized by a "slapped-cheek" rash, low-grade fever, and mild influenza-like symptoms [1]. Infected healthy adults generally have mild constitutional symptoms only. In contrast, immune-compromised individuals including fetuses can develop severe chronic anemia requiring directed therapies [1]. Transmission occurs via respiratory secretions, and typically occurs in outbreak fashion in the spring in childcare facilities or schools, although outbreaks may occur sporadically year-round.
Infection transmitted in utero from a susceptible mother to the immune-incompetent fetus is recognized as an infrequent cause of fetal morbidity and mortality. Risk factors for maternal infection have been described in a Danish population, and include large number of children in the household and occupational exposure (such as teacher or day-care worker) [2, 3]. Although adult disease is generally mild, fetal parvovirus B19 infection can cause spontaneous abortion in the early part of pregnancy and aplastic anemia, nonimmune hydrops fetalis and in utero fetal demise [4].
The exact frequency of these negative outcomes in utero is unclear and there currently is no uniform consensus in the obstetrical community as to the indications for conservative versus aggressive management of maternal parvovirus B-19 infection [5]. The largest cohort of 618 parvovirus-exposed pregnant women described by Harger et al. has suggested that perinatal morbidity and mortality is rare among pregnancies complicated by parvovirus B19 infection [6]. Among 52 documented maternal seroconversions, they reported that there were no cases of nonimmune hydrops fetalis or fetal death. In addition, the majority of these women had symptoms attributable to parvovirus infection, making clinical identification easier.
We describe a more recent series of women from the same institution to highlight alternative clinical findings and higher rates of severe fetal outcomes from previous reports, highlighting the need for continued surveillance of this potentially devastating infectious disease in pregnancy.
2. Material and Methods
This was a retrospective case-series of all gravid women referred to our hospital for possible parvovirus B19 exposure between 1998 and 2001. Magee-Women's is a large tertiary-care maternity hospital that serves as a referral center for the entire western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia region. This study was approved by the Magee-Women's Hospital institutional review board.
Demographic, medical, occupational, and outcome information from pregnant women referred to the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division at Magee-Women's Hospital for evaluation of possible exposure to parvovirus B19 (as well as specific information regarding the nature of the exposure) was collected using a standardized questionnaire. Other clinical and obstetric outcome information was obtained using a computerized perinatal database maintained at our institution. All patients with suspected exposure to parvovirus B19 had serial antibody titers to parvovirus B19 drawn to verify infection and were followed with the protocol outlined in Figure 1. For women with documented maternal infection (seroconversion of IgM), the fetus underwent serial ultrasound evaluation weekly, and a cordocentesis was offered when the ultrasound demonstrated evidence of fetal hydrops or if the middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity values suggested severe anemia (middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity, >1.50 multiples of the median) as per our divisional guidelines for practice.
Categorical data were evaluated using descriptive statistics with the assistance of Stata 7.0 for Windows (Stata Corp., College Station, Tex, USA)
3. Results
There were 25 cases of serologically-documented parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy from 1998 through 2001. There was clear seasonal variation in disease incidence, with all cases occurring from January through June. The frequency of cases demonstrated substantial yearly variation, with 14 cases in 1998, 0 cases in 1999 and 2000, and 11 cases in 2001. The median age of the women in our cohort was 33 years (range, 16–39) and the median number of children living at home with the women was 2 (range, 0–4). The median gestational age at the time of diagnosis of maternal seroconversion among the women was 22 2/7 weeks (range 2–41). In terms of clinical findings, 19 (76%) of the women presented for evaluation because they had a child at home with symptoms of pediatric parvovirus infection and only 4 (16%) of women were symptomatic (Table 1).
Pregnancy outcomes are also described in Table 1. Of significance, hydrops fetalis, and intrauterine fetal demise occurred in 12% and 16% of our cohort, respectively. Among the three fetuses noted to have hydrops fetalis, two were concomitantly diagnosed with intrauterine fetal deaths. The third case of hydrops was noted in a living fetus. Cordocentesis and intrauterine blood transfusion was offered to this patient and she declined. On serial surveillance ultrasounds, this fetus was noted to have recovery of hydrops over two weeks with concomitant improvement of noninvasive assessments of fetal anemia using middle cerebral artery Doppler velocimetry. Among the four fetal deaths, two were the aforementioned cases with hydrops and two occurred without hydrops. Of these 4 fetal deaths, only 1 woman had symptoms potentially attributable to parvovirus B-19 infection (rash).
The median gestational age at birth was 39 weeks (range, 14–42 weeks), median birth weight was 3449 grams (range, 280–4210), and median Apgar scores were 8 and 9 at 1 and 5 minutes, respectively.
4. Discussion
This investigation found much higher frequencies of untoward in utero effects attributable to parvovirus B-19 infection than previously reported. We report a frequency of 12% for hydrops fetalis and 16% for in utero fetal demise. Reported frequencies from large studies and reviews in the literature for hydrops fetalis and fetal demise are much lower, ranging from 0–1.0% and 0–6.0%, respectively (1,6). We also found significant seasonal variation in rates of perinatal complications from parvovirus B-19 infection. Clinicians should be aware of these findings and recognize that nonimmune hydrops fetalis or fetal demise is a real possibility and appears to fluctuate based on seasonal and potential virulence factors.
Our data support the notion that maternal symptoms in the setting of parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy are uncommon. This is in contrast to Harger's series in that the majority of those women (67.0%) had symptoms attributable to parvovirus B-19 infection, and thus sought care. The majority of the women in our cohort presented due to a child at home with symptoms of parvovirus infection. This highlights the importance of educating women about the nature of parvovirus infection in the pediatric setting. It is critical to note that the prenatal care provider should test any potentially exposed pregnant woman for parvovirus infection even if she is asymptomatic, given the relatively low frequency of symptoms among women who acquired infection in this cohort. Moreover, only 1 of 4 infected women who later suffered a fetal demise reported symptoms, highlighting the lack of correlation between maternal symptoms and untoward fetal outcomes.
Recent data support the association of parvovirus B19 infection in pregnancy with nonhydropic fetal death in the second and third trimesters [7]. Ascertainment of our cohort was contingent upon the patient presenting for care after referral based on a suspected exposure or (more rarely) symptoms of infection. In fact, the reproductive burden of parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy may be greater than our estimates in this report. This investigation does not include an estimate of the contribution of unrecognized maternal parvovirus B19 infection to spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, or other adverse pregnancy outcomes.
It is not readily apparent why fetal outcomes and the maternal symptom complex are different in this report compared with findings from the same institution over the previous eight years. No women in our cohort had medical problems placing them at risk for immune compromise. It is unclear if the differences in outcomes are mere statistical fluctuations or if there has been a change in the virulence of parvovirus B-19. Changing seasonal virulence patterns is a recognized phenomenon for other viral infections (influenza) and is an equally viable explanation of our findings. It is also possible that given our small sample size and the possibility of selection bias, our findings are not generalizable to the obstetrical population at large and represent a small window into the overall reproductive burden of parvovirus B-19 infection.
When combining previous reports and the current report the relationship between congenital parvovirus B19 infection and adverse pregnancy outcome is clear, and may occur more commonly than previously reported. One strategy that may be available in the future for prevention of disease outbreaks is vaccination. A Phase I study of a recombinant human parvovirus B19 vaccine suggests safety and immunogenicity among 24 subjects [8]. Certainly, such an intervention is early in the development phase, but hopefully will provide us with a solution to a concerning problem. Until the development of such a vaccine, however, we are obligated to maintain vigilance for this serious pathogen and counsel our patients appropriately with respect to both prevention and management of this increasingly recognized and potentially devastating congenital infectious disease.
The authors wish to acknowledge the contribution of the late James H. Harger for his collaboration and intellectual contribution to this project. Salary support for Hyagriv N. Simhan provided by 1K12 HD 01261.
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|A Reunion in Death
By Duncan Hansen
|It took Duncan Hansen 17 years of walking old cemeteries and at least a ton of correspondence to provide us with the closing chapter for these men. 314 pages of absolutely interesting data and about 240 photos of grave sites. Included is an obituary section that provides some last rites of passage for some and valuable personal information. Plus Duncan has provided a listing of the cemeteries and driving instructions to each. An award winning work. $26.95.
|A Reunion in
Death II: More Gravesites of Quantrill's Men.
By Duncan Hansen.
|A further listing of more of Quantrill's men. Duncan just kept at it after seeing how well Volume I was received. This volume brings the total of found members to well over 200! Soft cover. $24.95
Remembered: Si Gordon & John Thrailkill
by James W. and John W. Farley
|Silas M. Gordon, known as 'Si', the youngest son of a respected Platte County family, and John Thrailkill, orphaned at a young age and living with a relative in Andrew County when the was broke out, were destined to play legendary roles in the Civil War. Each became a company captain in the First Missouri Cavalry CSA, under Col. Elijah Gates. Through fate, each became a guerrilla band leader midway thru the war. Their actions are detailed in this book. Neither ever surrendered. Si settled in Texas as a trader and John went to Mexico with Gen. JO Shelby, joined with the Dictator Diaz, and became quite wealthy. Fascinating stories! Soft Cover. Note: An authentic picture of John Thrailkill included. $14.95
Recollections of Pioneer
By J.W. (Watt) Gibson. Written by Gibson from his home in St. Joseph, Mo., on 15 Aug. 1912. This is the first reprint of the book that was so sought after for over eighty years. After taking off for the California Gold Fields in 1849 - and returning with enough to buy some land - he settled down to farming. Finding that he could not live at home peaceably in 1861, he enlisted under General Price for the battle of Lexington and served throughout the war. Excellent version of the Civil War from a privates vantage point. 216 pgs, indexed, soft-cover. $14.95BACK
Recollections of Quantrill's Guerrillas
Revealing story as told to Victor E. Martin in 1910 in Weatherford, Texas by former member Andy Walker, is a real eye opener! For the first time we can see and witness the true beginnings of William C. Quantrill's great legend by one who was an actual witness to the events. Andy revealed names and events that transpired and of those that took part in the guerrilla warfare in missouri. Transcribed by J. C. Eakin. 112 pages. $12.95.BACK
Roster of Confederate Military Reunions
Reunion records are invaluable to researchers, giving a name and place at a specific time in history. These records were copied from reunions held at Jefferson City, 1883; Higginsville, 1889; Louisiana, Mo., 1885; St. Joseph, Mo., 1902; Marshall 1886 and Moberly 1881; and Springfield, Mo., in 1901. Alphabetical listing within each camp of members in attendance or membership lists, rank, regiment and a current address if noted. Soft-cover, 123 pgs. $14.95BACK
The Second Texas Infantry; From Shiloh to Vicksburg
By Joseph E. Chance. With the text taken from primary source material, letters, diaries, official reports, and eye-witness accounts, the author takes this regiment throughout its organization to the battle of Shiloh, Corinth and the campaigns around Vicksburg. Excellent detail. Officers lists. Songs and poetry of the Second is shared. Personnel lists and extensive detailed end-notes. WONDERFUL SCHOLARLY WORK. Soft-cover & 217 pages takes it all in. $17.95BACK
|The Secret War For The Union; The Untold Story of Military Intelligence in the Civil War
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Serving With Honor: The Diary of Captain Eathan Allen Pinell of the Eighth Mo. Infantry
Michael Banasik and Camp Pope, does a splendid award winning job again. This book is sub-titled "Unwritten chapters of the Civil War West of the River," and it truly lives up to its name. A well directed attention to detail this first hand account is all encompassing in history, west of the big waters. Includes rosters, casualty lists, excellent photo's. 409 pages includes the appendix. Fully indexed. Attractive soft-cover $19.95BACK
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|The toughest, most accomplished cavalry brigade west of the Mississippi River was Gen. Jo Shelby's Iron Brigade. This factual, fully documented account traces the Confederate units history from it's origin through the end of the Civil War. Free from romanticized exaggerations, this work is the most reliable historical source on the subject. Every march, camp, and battle that could be identified from source material is recorded in this story of leadership, brotherhood, and the American West. Deryl P. Sellmeyer spent two decades researching the true story of this illustrious military unit his great-great- grandfather served in as a private.331 pages plus 51 pages of notes, photos, and index. Hardcover. $29.95
Shelby and His Men
Written by John Newman Edwards,we understand, while in Mexico in 1867. This book encompasses General JO Shelby and his men throughout the war. The absolute closest to actually having his papers transcribed. Major Edwards served as Shelby's adjutant, and therefore was privy to most of his correspondence and orders and was certainly in the thick of things on numerous occasion. In fact, Edwards wrote Shelby's official reports of battles and campaigns. Excellent reference work. This book was reprinted in 1993 as a tribute to General Joseph Shelby Memorial Fund for the placing of a memorial monument. 542 pages of text, the rest of the 90 pages is made up of reunion records; service records of various men and regiments and a full every name index. Hardcover, dust-jacket, $37.00 BACK
The Undefeated Rebel.. JO Shelby
General Shelby did not officially surrender. Instead he took a small group of men and headed to Mexico. This book is a reprint of one of the first few written about General Shelby. First Published in the 1950's by North Carolina University Press, it is back for our enjoyment. Excellent research piece of work. $19.95BACK
Splendors and Horrors of a Battlefield. A Yankee Cavalryman Views the Battle of Prairie Grove
Transcribed by Joanne C. Eakin from the Journal of Lt. Charles Wesley DeWolf, 7th Mo. Cav., US, which was written as the events took place. The Journal was in the possession of Howard Monett and was only one of possibly three journals kept by De Wolf. This was the second and begins December 1, 1862, and continues until May 29, 1863. The reader follows the activities, which are dramatically recorded-across the state of Missouri and includes many battles and skirmishes in the southern portion of the state. Foot-notes have been added by the research of Wayne H. Schnetzer and additional information to the men and events recorded within the pages of this wonderful piece of history. Soft-cover, 165 pages, fully indexed. $14.95BACK
The Story of Cole Younger By Himself
Edited text, newly improved photo's, Oak Hills Publishing, has really given us a worthwhile manuscript within the 160 pages of text. This is Cole Younger's story, as told by himself and in his own words. You won't be sorry, unless you overlook this great little gem. Soft-cover, $14.95
Stand Watie and the First Cherokee
By Carolyn Bartels.Stand Watie was the last holdout in the Confederate surrender, He and his men fought all four years, always with the promise of weapons. The Confederacy wanted their support, but sort of "didn't get around" to giving them arms, clothing or feeding them. A valiant struggle of a proud man. Soft-cover edition taken from Official Records War of the Rebellion, and Oklahoma History. $9.00