Steven Curtis Chapman

Steven Curtis Chapman is my new role model. His passion, his heart, and his character is unbelievable! On the radio show, Focus on the Family, he explains how God has shaped his family's life after his daughter's tragic death. One of his 3 adopted children, Maria, was accidentally struck by his biological son when he was driving into their home. Maria was just 5 years old. She was adopted as a waiting child having a hole in her heart, but it did not stop him from adopting her. With love and warmth, he opened his home. Now that the Lord has taken her home, he is now more focused on eternal matters. What a man after God's own heart!

His campaign continues to be for the plight of the orphaned. Not everyone is called to adopt. But, this miracle of adoption should be considered by more people. And, not just as a last resort due to infertility or any other reason, but as a first option to extend their love to the needy.

On a slightly different note, here is an interview with his wife on Good Morning America.

Cinderella

In view of the tragedy that occured to Maria Sue Chapman, Steven Curtis Chapman's daughter, this song is both touching and inspirational. I have new-found respect for Mr. Chapman. He has done so much for the worthy cause of assisting with the plight of the orphans who number about 150 million worldwide.

Wall Builders

Pastor Rick Green was a guest speaker 2 Sunday's ago. He is from Wall Builders, an organization that presents the Christian roots of America. Did you know that the majority of our founding fathers were Christians? Many had seminary degrees, others were even pastors. Before the first session of Congress, they even took the opportunity to pray and have a Bible study.

Look where the U.S. is today compared to those days. The definition of marriage is about to be redefined. Abortions take place everyday. Movies/TV/magazines are getting more explicit and vulgar. Prayer is not allowed in public school. The display of the 10 Commandments, the cross, the phrase "in God we trust", the word "Christmas", and anything else religious has been removed from the public sector. Our world is turning into Sodom and Gomorrah.

One of Wall Builders' chief objectives is to inform Christians and get them to vote. Pastor Green delivered this message clearly mixed in with a little humor. He's speaking again at Calvary Chapel La Habra on 9-14-08. Lets rock the vote!