Unfortunate News from Kansas

Dear Dr. Cates,

I thought I’d pass along some news that has had a big impact on our family.

My brother-in-law and sister, Ron & Connie Stiles, raised their son Nathan to have an incredible relationship with God, which he lived out with such quiet, humble cool. At 17, this football captain, straight A student, and home coming king had posted on facebook, “Why live for anyone other than Jesus?” That was on the page when he collapsed 2 weeks ago during a high school football game. He was life-flighted out, and despite the best efforts of a caring team of neurosurgeons, went to be with Jesus. We are dedicated to continuing the work of Nathan in turning the hearts of his classmates to Jesus. The strength required of my sister and brother-in-law for this feat is nothing less than heroic and God-given. At the memorial service, The Nathan Project put 600 Bibles in the hands of high school students and got them signed up for a non-denominational Bible study for a year.

This was on the news tonight:

“Spring Hill Parents Find Purpose In Death of Their Son”

Churches, or individuals, can learn more about The Nathan Project through facebook or by contacting Laurie at (913) 731-4177. So far there are 10 churches in our area offering study classes and they are filling with youth and adults alike. The story will be carried by ESPN the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

With a heavy heart and confidence in a loving God,

Kathy McAnany

Don’t Change History

SHALL WE HIRE A MONUMENT ENGRAVER TO GO TO ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY AND ADD THE MISSING WORDS?

THIS IS A MESSAGE FROM AN APPALLED OBSERVER:

Today I went to visit the new World War II Memorial in Washington , DC . I got an unexpected history lesson. Because I’m a baby boomer, I was one of the youngest in the crowd. Most were the age of my parents, Veterans of ‘the greatest war,’ with their families. It was a beautiful day, and people were smiling and happy to be there. Hundreds of us milled around the memorial, reading the inspiring words of Eisenhower and Truman that are engraved there.

On the Pacific side of the memorial, a group of us gathered to read the words President Roosevelt used to announce the attack on Pearl Harbor:

‘Yesterday, December 7, 1941–a date which will live in infamy–the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked.’

One elderly woman read the words aloud:

‘With confidence in our armed forces, with the abounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph.’

But as she read, she was suddenly turned angry. ‘Wait a minute,’ she said, ‘they left out the end of the quote. They left out the most important part. Roosevelt ended the message with ‘so help us God.’

Her husband said, ‘You are probably right. We’re not supposed to say things like that now.’

‘I know I’m right,’ she insisted. ‘I remember the speech.’ The two looked dismayed, shook their heads sadly and walked away.

Listening to their conversation, I thought to myself, ‘Well, it has been over 50 years; she’s probably forgotten.’

But she had not forgotten. She was right..

I went home and pulled out the book my book club is reading — ‘Flags of Our Fathers’ by James Bradley It’s all about the battle at Iwo Jima .

I haven’t gotten too far in the book. It’s tough to read because it’s a graphic description of the WWII battles in the Pacific.

But right there it was on page 58. Roosevelt ‘s speech to the nation ends in ‘so help us God.’

The people who edited out that part of the speech when they engraved it on the memorial could have fooled me. I was born after the war! But they couldn’t fool the people who were there. Roosevelt ‘s words are engraved on their hearts.

Now I ask: ‘WHO GAVE THEM THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE WORDS OF HISTORY?’

Send this around to your friends. People need to know before everyone forgets.

People today are trying to change the history of America by leaving God out of it, but the truth is, God has been a part of this nation, since the beginning. He still wants to be… and He always will be!

If you agree, pass this on and God bless you!

NH Teen Sentenced for Cates Murder

I appreciate this kind summary supplied to many of our outstanding pastors throughout the country done by my dear brother and fellow pastor, Larry Lily.

Here is the latest site on the sentencing in the Cate’s murder. The murdered woman was Dr. Paul Cates daughter in law.

Be warned this is gruesome beyond mere words. The accused was sentenced to life without parole plus 79 years.

Paul is a dear brother who himself has suffered much, but goes on with the Lord working mightily in his heart.

God bless,

Brother Lilly

These are hard times and I appreciate all the prayers, letters, cards, e-mails that everyone has sent in this very hard time.

The family is doing well, considering the circumstances. Please continue your prayers for us and especially David and Jaimie as the second trial will begin in February 2011.

God bless.

Dr. Paul Cates

AUDIO | Dr. Paul Cates – Using Brain Builder for ADD – ADHD

Dr. Cates is featured in this audio broadcast with Dr. Rory Stern, Ph.D. Harvard University and Alex Doman, President of Brain Builder.

Rory Stern is a stay-at-home Dad.  He helps families understand having ADHD doesn’t mean you are broken or need to be fixed.  Dr. Stern often discusses alternative ways to treat ADD/ADHD without medication.

This audio program covers these topics:

  • What is ADD/ADHD.
  • Other issues most often associated with ADD
  • How the classification is treated both with and without medication and the results of such treatments.
  • Issues of memory with ADD/ADHD and how Brain Builder is a wonderful tool in helping with memory, helping with the increase of attention span, can help in cognitive functioning and can help in increasing speed of reading, spelling and overall functioning.
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