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When a woman discovers her husband has been watching porn behind her back, it can feel absolutely devastating. It is a traumatic discovery in the truest sense of the word—the wife undergoes terrible trauma. These women often begin to doubt themselves, caught in the immense insecurity of feeling the need to compete with her husband’s secret world of fantasy. She feels trapped in a relationship where her husband professes commitment to her yet seems incapable or unwilling to put porn behind him. Women in this situation are...
As a child sitting in front of the T.V. and watching one of my favorite cartoons, "G.I. Joe", I would play with the action figures and get absorbed in the story line when finally the episode would come to a close and one or two of the characters of the show would give a situation kids should be aware of, how to stay safe, then they would end with "knowing is half the battle!". I think we need PSA's (Public Service Announcement) at the end of every sitcom in America, at the end...
While a large number of Native couples have adopted traditional church weddings, many Native Americans desire their weddings to reflect their Native heritage and do research with the help of a Native wedding planner to incorporate their tribal practices. Here are just a few: A custom among the Northern Californian Native Americans (Klamath, the Modoc and the Yurok), which is unique to them, is what they call a half-marriage and full-marriage. In a full-marriage, two kinsmen represent the future bridegroom. After agreeing on...
When I married my wife, Deborah, 30 years ago, I had a tiny salary and no money in the bank, so our honeymoon was a budget affair: four nights in Miami Beach, four nights in Orlando, and then back to work. Deborah didn't complain at all, but I always wanted to make it up to her. So this week for our 30th, we are enjoying an anniversary trip to Hawaii-and thinking a lot about God's faithfulness. How do two people stay in love for 30 years? I don't consider myself a marriage...
CANNON BALL, ND-U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama made a historic visit to Indian Country on June 13, meeting with youth and attending a powwow hosted by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota. The Obamas touched down in Cannon Ball, a small community on the reservation, around 2:49 p.m., not far behind the official schedule. "I never thought I'd see a president landing in our front yard, you know?" Alycia Yellow Eye told The Grand Forks Herald.... Full story
Warriors, have you been swept away by Creator Yahweh’s love? Like prayers being lifted up on eagle wings, sometimes even the toughest of warriors must be carried in Creator’s arms, lifted high above the battle to a place of refreshment. If this is where you find yourself, then rest and enjoy. Let the warmth of the morning sun wash over you in healing waves. Bask in the light of Creator’s Sacred Writings, the Bible, and let Creator’s words feed your weary soul. Get close to the earth and listen to His heartbeat. Count the rhy...
My walk isn’t right. It hasn’t been right for some time. No, I’m not talking about my walk with God. I’m talking about my physical walk. I was born with an impaired hip. My left foot has always been a bit pigeon-toed but in the last few years I have experienced pain and now have a limp that only a hip replacement came fix. I am really looking forward to a new walk! Not only that but I look forward to wearing heels again, playing volleyball, and even getting a good night’s rest...
I imagine that is what my grandfather said when he was a young boy growing up near Blanco Canyon in New Mexico. I remember him telling me stories about when he used to herd sheep as a child. That is until he was 'enrolled' in school. At a young age my grandfather was removed from his home and sent to a boarding school. There he was forbidden from speaking Navajo, practicing Navajo traditions and culture, and even learning from his elders. He was made to pick an English name an...
His face said it all. Hate. Disgust. Jealousy. Even sprinkles of deep, dark evil. He would treat others with the utmost respect and sincerity. But I was treated like the lowest, dirtiest, slimiest form of scum. Every day he would greet me with a look that could kill. His lifeless, hate-filled daily stare was at times chilling. For eight months he openly spoke ill of me, spreading rumors all over the prison yard. Much effort was put forth to discredit my testimony. He even...
Born in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon (near what is now Auriesville, New York) of an Algonquin mother and a Mohawk father, Kateri was orphaned at four years of age when smallpox took the lives of her parents and brother, left her badly scarred, and with extremely poor eyesight. Following the epidemic, her entire village was burned. Adopted by an uncle, Kateri moved with her new family to the community of Kahnawake. For the first time, she saw Jesuit priests--men the people...
I don’t know why God made mosquitoes but He must have had a good reason. Apparently mosquitoes have been annoying people since the beginning of time and almost every tribe has a legend to explain how mosquitoes were created. A long time ago there were two tribes who both wanted to live in the valley near a lake. Big Elk was the chief of the tribe that had average-sized warriors but Blue Crow was the chief of the other tribe who had giant warriors that were as tall as young t... Full story
After graduating from Taylor Seminary in Edmonton, Alberta, with a Master of Divinity Degree, I wasn't sure I was a master of anything. I had no definite prospects for working in ministry. Yes, I had completed tons of volunteer work, but who was going to pay me (even a small amount) to do ministry? Yes, God had looked after me all the years before this and so why was I worried or fearful? The reason why I was worried and fearful was because my heart was failing me and it...
I ducked under the eaves, lingering to hear the rhythm of a gentle rain as a chickadee called from a nearby lilac bush and a chipmunk scampered from the bird feeder. Quiet, simple sounds; yet profound. If you haven’t done your morning exercises, I invite you to try this. Sit in as much silence as possible; then, listen and identify what you hear. (This is my kind of exercise!) How many different sounds do you hear? Nature covers our sound canvas like the artist’s initial was...
Abundance reigns, beauty as well! With so much fruit and produce available now, I have so many choices to pick from to write about. I got to thinking about another time in my life and the most wonderful tomato soup I have ever had before or since. I was at a meeting with four others at the home of good friends who were not doing well, job-wise that is; doing fine every other way. They grew their own food and tomatoes had just come in—bushels of them. They made this soup for al...
Charles and Siouxan Robinson are a very unique couple. The way that Creator God led each of them, answering their prayers, and bringing them together is truly amazing. They are following the path that God has chosen for them—on The Red Road. How has God led in your life? Perhaps you are single and praying for a life partner. Or perhaps you are going through difficult times dealing with issues. Whatever your situation, God is right there for you. If you do not know Him in a personal way, you can through His Son, Jesus. P...
A Film Review by Willie Krischke Okay, I know what you're thinking. Do we really need another prequel? Another origin story? Is it that important to know what all our heroes looked like when they were still in diapers, and to witness the tragic events that turned good guys into bad guys? Wolverine, Magneto, Darth Vader, the Wicked Witch... who's next? Donald Rumsfield? But just because a tune is familiar doesn't mean the right artist can't totally kill it (In a good way). And...
Gold Rock Press This is a very different book not only because it's for kids but because it's been put together with the help of kids. It's about a boy named John who has a birthday. It seems as if everyone has forgotten his birthday-family, friends, and his teacher. Or did they? Samuel Parmar is a Grade 3 teacher Jack River School in Norway House, Manitoba. His kids were the inspiration for his book because they told him about their birthdays. The bonus is that Mr. Parmar's...
by Randy S. Woodley Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company 2012 Trade Soft Cover 178 pages Randy Woodley in his theological book Shalom and the Community of Creation sets out to help everyone reconnect to creation in the way God intended for us. The Garden of Eden, and the goodness of creation, are crucial ideas if we are to understand how we can live a life of shalom (xvii). If we are not at rest with creation, we are somewhat out of touch with God's goodness through his...
Native people study law. Christians study law. Native Christians should know some law too. Most of our news is on issues surrounded by questions of law. However, sometimes the law is so disconnected from our daily lives. I hear about whether some judge can sit on the Supreme Court, but I may not know what happens if I fish out of season or what my neighbor is allowed to do on their property in the city. These are the specific legal issues. On the other hand, there is a bigger...
CHERISHED MEMORY I wish to convey a sincere “Thank You” to all the staff there…Your publication has helped renew hope to a lost soul, although I do not practice Christianity, I do follow Judaism. I am the son of a Creek Indian father and a Cherokee/Irish mother. Born and raised in Oklahoma. Since leaving my homeland, I have strayed from my Native roots. Of course, I’ll always be “Stajodi” at heart or Indian as my “race” is listed here. I don’t attend the American Indian Religious service here because the circle is many ti...
Everything in our world is changing, including the most popular month for weddings. For centuries, June was considered the “wedding month” because June is named after the Roman goddess Juno and getting married in June meant special blessings. But that has changed. In the United States, August is now the most popular month followed by June, July, and then December. My family is excited about my son’s wedding on August 8 and happy for my niece’s wedding on July 11. But listening to the news, watching TV shows or certain...
We celebrated our ten-year anniversary much like we've celebrated the previous nine, traveling to reservations and ministering to Native people who are dealing with the same challenges we have been healed from. We travel with our seven children onto reservations in South Dakota, Arizona, Montana, Idaho and Canada bringing Hope to our Native people. For ten years we have been celebrating the gift of marriage and sharing our story with others . . . bringing Hope to those who...
OTTAWA, ON-The highest court in Canada issued a landmark decision June 26, 2014, recognizing Native title in British Columbia and defining what it means. The Tsilhqot'in Nation, a coalition of First Nations, laid claim to about 656 square miles (1,750 kilometers) in the western region of the province. The Supreme Court of Canada affirmed their title to the land and said they have a right to use, enjoy and profit from it. "In simple terms, the title holders have the right to...
ALBUQUERQUE, NM-Chester Nez-the last remaining original Navajo Code Talker-went to receive his reward on Wednesday, June 3rd. Sources close to the family say that Nez died peaceably. He was 93 years old. The Navajo Code Talkers are credited to have helped change the face of World War II, using their native Navajo language as a basis of communication between American forces. The code developed-a combination of Navajo and secret words-was never broken by the Japanese forces. As...
