I was speaking with Rick from HeBrews Coffee House the other day and he was telling me about a comment that was made in class a week ago that he really appreciated. Scott was giving the weekly announcements and mentioned that he was really excited to be a part of a church where world missions was a large focus. Scott mentioned that our church could build a lot of things and buy a lot of things to make our church more comfortable and provide more activities. CBT could build another building such as a Gymnasium, Banquet Hall, or a Family Life Center. Then he said, "But our priorities are in the right place. Our priority is in reaching people with the gospel of Jesus Christ."

You see, recently a team from Canton Baptist Temple flew to Tanzania to dedicate the Truth Center in the small village of Katesh. This is where two families from our church (The Burkholders and The Wolf's are serving as missionaries) and one more family (The Henderson's) are preparing to serve there. Maybe this is not such a big deal to most people, but wait . . . (more)

"Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children." (2 Corinthians 12:14).

Some people were born to take care of their parents. They did not sign up for this duty; they inherited it. Today we call these people "codependent." Early in life they learned they were responsible for their parents, who were stuck in patterns of irresponsibility. When they became adults, they had a difficult time setting boundaries between themselves and their irresponsible parents. Every time they tried to have separate lives, they felt selfish.

Indeed, the Bible teaches that adult children should take care of their elderly parents. "Honour widows that are widows indeed. But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God." (1 Timothy 5:3-4). It is good to feel grateful to our parents and to repay them for what they have done for us. (more)