Our Mission To love all people at all times and lead them into a new life in Christ.
Our Vision To be a church that will be multicultural and generational, having a lasting impact on the people to whom we minister.
To see the gospel extend beyond the walls of our church through various outreaches.
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God’s Will
When Jodie and I came here in Dec 2009, we felt it would only be for a short time, so we didn’t get involved much. We both have always been active in the church, so when we became “Pew Warmers” it seemed like a good resting period for us. However; when Pastor was unable to preach after his heart surgery, Sister Shirley and I covered the preaching duties until Pastor’s return on Easter weekend 2010.
Several times after Pastor’s return in 2010, I was planning on moving on to start a new church, yet something always prevented it… Now after Pastor’s most recent health issues I feel it was divine appointment that we are here for this time. Yet, as with most people, we have often second guessed hearing God’s Voice- the unction of the Holy Spirit guiding our steps.
When you sit and read ACTS 16:6-10, it surely makes us realize the divinity of the Holy Spirit and how if we will listen, we will be guided correctly- sometimes unknowingly. We may not know the how and where of tomorrow, but if we listen for God’s Guidance, it is sure to come. Be Blessed.
Pastor Tim
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works…” Eph. 2:10 (NKJV)
This verse of scripture follows the well known verses Eph. 2:8-9 (salvation by grace and not by works). Verse 10 says, “we are His workmanship…” The word used here for workmanship is not used to imply a mechanical type piece of equipment but rather a work of art such as poetry, art, or a symphony. It refers to a display of worth rather than functional achievement.
We are a product of God’s character that reflects His attributes on display in human form. The fruits of the Spirit are the display God intended for us to exhibit.
“…created for good works.” Good works are ordained by God to follow our “new creation experience.” Works are not a performance to give us better standing with God. God does not love and accept us based on our works. He accepts us based on Jesus’ work. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, God reconciles us to Himself. We are then His possession. Good works follow our acceptance of Christ. We are different. We act different. We live different. This is not a change to impress God but a change made possible by the likeness of Christ that we embrace at salvation. We believe in Christ to become Christians. Our behavior reflects our belief. This does not lead to perfect behavior but a “perfect attitude of love” toward God and others. Thus fulfilling the instructions, “be ye perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect…” We become perfect, not in performance but in attitude. It becomes important to us to do the will of God, even though we will persist in less than perfect behavior.
Since we are created for good works, let us submit to our Creator and live up to what we are made for. Good works do not make us more godly. They reflect our true understanding of who we are after becoming one with Jesus Christ. Think about it—the more we understand our relationship with God through Jesus Christ the more our behavior becomes the “good works” we are created to exhibit. Our life is not lived to impress God but to reflect Him to the world around us.
“And being fully convinced that what He had promised, He was also able to perform.” Roman 4:21 (NKJV)
As of yesterday we have finished three months of this present trial. In the beginning we figured that three months would see us through, and we would be back to business as usual. This has not been the case. It seems that we have at least that much longer to go. This tests our confidence and faith.
The scripture I referred to earlier is in reference to Abraham believing God’s promise concerning Isaac. As with us God never set a time limit. He just said it would happen. In Mark 16 Jesus said, “…they shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover.” There was no time limit given on the recovery.
I am in the process of recovery. God is in charge of the time frame. It could be an instantaneous miracle or a medical procedure. The real issue is “believing that God will do what He said He would do.”
I am confident that God is at work in all of us because we all have a part to play in this recovery. It is my responsibility to believe and rest in Him. It is your responsibility to continue to be faithful in your calling.
Don’t allow time to interfere with your faith. Remember, God is in charge of time, and He is never late. Continue to be faithful, and we will all see the victory. It is a promise!
INSANITY
We have all heard it before, “INSANITY- Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results,” and though it has been credited to a lot of different people, most believe it originated with Albert Einstein-one of the most brilliant minds in history.
If we have all heard it, and all tried it, then why do we continue to do it? Maybe, perhaps we really don’t want change at all; after all, we are creatures of habit. Maybe we just like to think things will change without any effort on our part. I know, things will evolve and change on their own-Oh, that’s right- we don’t evolve that way, do we?
What would you have your church to be like if you could have it anyway you wanted ? What would you change? Who would you have doing each ministry? What would you do to make it that way? We are at an amazing time; a time where the church can be made to be whatever we want it to be- IF YOU HELP!! Will You ?
There are needs for workers in all Ministries of this church, from the cleaning crew, to the nursery, to the Women’s groups, to the Men’s group- which is vacant right now- to the prayer team, and Music Ministry and ……. You get the Point. OH, I almost forgot and the Ministry we haven’t started yet- You know, the one You are so passionate about, but they just don’t have it here…..WHY NOT? Because you haven’t started it yet!
Time to roll up the sleeves, take your places-quit thinking church as usual, and help make CHANGE! Not for the sake of Change, but for the sake of Progress. That is all!
Pastor Tim
INSTANT CHRISTIANITY
In our society today, where everything is instant–instant coffee, instant rice, instant potatoes (yuck), it is easy to get into the mindset that everything should be so quick. We get upset if our fast food order isn’t ready at the window when we pull up after just ordering it 20 seconds earlier, yet we would not be satisfied if the food was substandard due to that same “speedy” service.
In our Christian walk we often get in the same frame of mind, expecting to accept Christ, and suddenly we are “Sanctified and Holy”….Not So. James 4:8 says, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” We do draw near to God when we call on the name of Jesus for our salvation, however; the road to sanctification doesn’t end there. We do become a new creation in Christ yet the “Purifying of the heart” takes a bit longer.
How many of you remember your first kiss, your first this or that? You can probably remember what song was playing on the radio, where you where, and maybe even the date; so even though you are a new creation in Christ, there are things which we still hold in our memories.
It reminds me of the story I’ve told before of a little boy pushing the lawn mower down the street, and the preacher asking what he planned to do with it. He replied he was going to trade it for a bike. Knowing the church had an old bike in the shed but they needed a lawn mower, they made a trade. The boy gladly rode off on the bike after assuring the minister that the bike worked. After some time of yanking and pulling and a great deal of sweating the lawnmower did not start. The boy soon rode the bike near the church where the pastor stopped him and said, “Tommy, I thought you said this mower worked!” The boy replied, “Oh it does, you just gotta cuss it a few times.” The preacher said, “Tommy, I am a man of God; I don’t even remember how to cuss anymore.” The boy said, “Keep pulling that cord and it’ll come back to ya.”
I know the story sounds funny, but the truth is unless we daily call on the Lord for the renewing of our minds as Romans 12:2 tells us, “ And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Then you may indeed slowly slip back into the old habits you had before, or even never changed. This Christian walk is like that of a marathon runner. Every step is closer to the goal, but we cannot sprint to the end. We take one step at a time- asking God to mature us along the way. Christianity-Yes! Instant- NO! Pastor Tim
Surely-Surely
Psalm 91:2-3 “ I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God; on Him I lean and rely, and in Him I confidently trust! Surely (for then) He will deliver You from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence.”
In the world of 2012 you hear a lot of people say, “I have a lot of trust issues.” This mean they don’t trust easily. This is not a bad thing. Our main trust should be in the Lord, our God. There are two words in these verses that are very important.
The word, trust, means to rely on the integrity of someone who is being true to you. We can rely on the integrity of God. David said in 2 Samuel 22:31 “As for God, His way is perfect, the Word of the Lord is tried; He is a buckler to all them that trust in Him.”
The second important word is “surely.” It means firmly, unerringly, without missing; undoubtedly, certainly, assuredly, without fail; yes, indeed. When we trust in the integrity of God’s Word, we know He will certainly deliver us from the attacks of the enemy. Hebrews 13:6 “…for He (God) Himself has said, ‘I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. I will not, I will not, I will not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let you down (relax My hold on you)! Assuredly not!!’”
Pastor Jerry and I have been in “shadow of the Almighty (whose power no foe can withstand).” His complete healing and deliverance will come because we trust in the integrity of God’s Word. Some days you only need to say, “surely, surely, surely!”
Yes, indeed! Yes, indeed!
If I [can] speak in the tongues of men and [even] of angels, but have not love (that reasoning, intentional, spiritual devotion such as is inspired by God’s love for and in us), I am only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers the gift of interpreting the divine will and purpose), and understand all the secret truths and mysteries and possess all knowledge, and if I have [sufficient] faith so that I can remove mountains, but have not love (God’s love in me) I am nothing (a useless nobody).Even if I dole out all that I have [to the poor in providing] food, and if I surrender my body to be burned or in order that I may glory, but have not love (God’s love in me), I gain nothing. Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily. It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God’s love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong]. It does not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but rejoices when right and truth prevail…Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening].Love never fails [never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end]. As for prophecy the gift of interpreting the divine will and purpose), it will be fulfilled and pass away; as for tongues, they will be destroyed and cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away [it will lose its value and be superseded by truth]. 1 Cor. 13-1-8
THE HOLY ALPHABET
Although things are not perfect
Because of trial or pain
Continue in thanksgiving
Do not began to blame
Even when the times are hard
Fierce winds are bound to blow
God is forever able
Hold on to what you know
Imagine life without His love
Joy would cease to be
Keep thanking Him for all the things
Love imparts to you
Move out of “Camp Complaining”
No weapon that is known
On earth can yield the power
Praise can do alone
Quit looking at the future
Redeem the time at hand
Start every day with worship
To “thank” is a command
Until we see Him coming
Victorious in the sky
We’ll run the race with gratitude
Xalting God most high
Yes, there’ll be good times and some bad
Zion waits in glory…where none are ever sad!
This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:21-26
At some point in our lives we all have said, “I wish I could go back and make a different choice, correct a mistake, do something over again. The good news is the past is already out of God’s mind. He makes all things brand new and gives us a chance to make today a better day. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not yet come but we do have today.
Through God’s mercy today is the first day of the rest of our life. We can’t use up His mercies. We can wake up with a sense of God’s marvelous grace. Knowing and accepting the Lord’s mercies keep us from living with guilt or discouragement because of poor choices we may have made in the past.
God never intended for us to be stuck in the past with a “what if mentality.” Having a “what if mentality” will cause us to never step into the future of God’s promises. In a supernatural way God give gives us a new start every day.
God’s mercies are new every morning. Not mornings according to how I may feel. Even those mornings when you just want to put the sheet over your head and not get up. God is there with a hand extended saying to you, “come on today is a new day, my mercy is new, accept it.
“Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:16-18
Jesus heard what Peter was saying, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” From that statement Jesus made a declaration. “I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it”. True to his word Jesus has been building his church and continues to do so to this very day.
Continues meaning- to last or make something last beyond the present or throughout a period of time. The church continues to be built as the gospel is been preached and souls are added to the Kingdom of God. We are the Church Jesus is building as the Holy Spirit is moving among us today!
“RIDE OR WALK”
Acts 2:1 “And when the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.”
There has been the joke going around for several years that ask the question, “Where is a car listed in the Bible?” Most people can’t get it and so you respond with “An Accord” from the verse Acts 2:1. “They were all with (in) one accord.”
“With one accord” means being unanimous, having mutual consent, and being in agreement, having group unity, having one mind and purpose. The disciples had intellectual unanimity, an emotional rapport, and volitional agreement in the newly founded church. In each of its occurrences it shows a harmony leading to action.
In order for our church to go anywhere, we need to be in the same car and going in the same direction. Our purpose and vision must be the same to move on as pioneers and not “settle” down in one place.
Notice this verse also says with one accord “in one place.” Coming together for the services in so important to make sure we are still going in the same direction. Support the two services Sunday morning and Wednesday night. Sunday mornings includes corporate praise and worship and anointed teaching and preaching of the Word. Don’t leave out Wednesday nights. Bible Study and prayer from 6:30 to 7:30 are not very long to stay connected with the body. This is a service that most people neglect. “Well, pastor, you don’t know how hard I work and it is really difficult to get there.” I know some people have to work on Wednesdays and don’t have time to get there. To get the whole picture and direction of the church, try to come together in prayer on Wednesday nights.
Flying If God is your Copilot – you’re in the wrong seat!
Unconditional Love Yes, God loves us all, but He favors “fruits of the spirit” over “religious nuts!”
The Message Our job isn’t to change the message. Our job is to let the message change us.
Romans 15:13 Now by the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing that you may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Hope mean’s “to desire something with confident expectation of its fulfillment.
It seems as if some people are optimistic by nature. Whereas some may see a glass half full and the other one sees a glass half empty. One person sees the dark side of every cloud while the other looks for the silver lining.
The hope I am talking about is not based on our individual temperament. If it was it would be an empty, blind hope.
When we are standing in faith and seems as if our faith is quit working it hasn’t, we have just begin to lose hope. When things we are believing for take s long time in coming we must keep hope alive for that is what keep us knowing God is faithful to His promises. Hope is not based on wishful or desperation but on our covenant with God. (Eph. 2:12) Your faith is intact, it is in you because the word is in you.
Church let hope come alive and began to see yourself with what God has promised you more than you can see yourself with without.
Sister Shirley
REASON FOR THE POWER
Acts 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and in Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Many Christians experience the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and begin to live like this power was just for them to be used for themselves. That is not the reason God wants us full with His Spirit. ** Jesus had just said, “It is not yours to know the future (1:7), but it is yours to receive the Spirit’s power.” With these words He makes three points:
1. The Holy Spirit is the Person and the Power by which assistance and ability are given for serving, for sharing the life and power of God’s kingdom with others. It has been given to “witness” to others. That power is not to edify myself. Praying in tongues will “build you up” (Jude 20) you but the power “gifts” are for the body.
2. The Holy Spirit’s power must be “received.” It is not an automatic experience. As surely as the Holy Spirit indwells each believer (Rom. 8:9) so surely will He fill and overflow (John 7:37-39) each who receive the Holy Spirit in childlike faith. Ask for it.
3. When the Holy Spirit fills you, you will know it. Jesus said it and the disciples found it true. (Acts 1:5, 2:1-4)
Have you received the Holy Spirit? (Acts 19:1-6) You may, for the promise is as fully yours today as at any time in the past (Acts 2:38-39).
How much will New Life grow if we utilize this Power of the Holy Spirit to witness to the world around us?
**from NKJV KINGDOM DYNAMICS
“Because you got a double dose of trouble and more than your share of contempt, your inheritance in the land will be doubled and your joy will go on forever.” (Isaiah 61:7, The Message Bible)
None of us will get thru life without experiencing some kind of trouble. David in the Bible once confessed, “My soul is full of trouble.” Paul even cried out that Christians are often troubled on every side.
Sickness comes, promises are broken, divorce happens, employment lost, friends forsake us-trouble. But if we stay in faith God promises us, double for our trouble. It is during troubled times that we must hold onto the Word of God which promises us that whatever we lost–whatever the devil may have stole from us–as we remain faithful it shall be restored.
The Biblical definition of restoration: increase, multiplied or improved so that its latter state is significantly better than its original state.
GET READY-GET READY –GET READY FOR YOUR DOUBLE!!!
Numbers 21:16-17 “From there they went to Beer which is the well where the Lord said to Moses, ‘Gather the people together, and I will give them water.’ Then Israel sang this song,’ Spring up, O well! All of you sing it.”
Now is the time more than ever for all of New Life to continue to gather together to praise the Lord and hear His Word. Take note of this important text from New King James Spirit-filled Bible.
PRAISE CURES “DRY TIMES”
Praise is the cure for the “dry times” that come to every believer, for here the praise of God caused water to flow from a well. Note four truths:
1. God’s instruction–“Gather the people together.” There is unity and power in corporate gathering.
2. God’s promise–“I will give them water (life).”
3. The people’s responsibility–They sang “Spring up, O Well, All of you sing it.”
4. Our lesson–In times of pressure, anxiety, or depression, do not stay alone. Gather with God’s people, especially a praising people. Regardless of your personal feelings, join in audible praise, and sing to your well–the living God. Let your song be one of thanksgiving for past blessings and a song of faith in God’s promises for the present and the future!
We are listening to the services and “joining in” with all of you
To all my faithful friends and family and New Life for the Nations:
I have just finished the most trying month of my entire life. I am not going to “faith it”; I am simply going to be honest before God, His Word, and before you.
Every fiber of my being–Spirit, Soul, and Body–has been tested. The awesome thing is that “God is still able!” There have been times when I have felt my will power begin to slip, but through it all, I have never questioned God and His ultimate and decisive purpose in my life.
This has not been a battle about principles but rather a life and death struggle between a shepherd and a thief sent to kill, steal, and destroy. I appreciate the prayers, intercession, and daily battles that you have waged for me. There were those times as the writer said, “that I would have lost hope had it not been for the anchor that I would see the salvation of the Lord in the land of the living.”
These past weeks have not been an inconvenience or a roadside test of what I really believe. These circumstances and situations have literally attempted to strip my life of a sustaining hope. I give credit to everyone of you who have lain yourself on the line to stand in the gap for me. I want you to know “The anchor holds though the ship’s been battered.” I can finally say, “It is well,” and the storm is conquered.
There were times even though I believe the circumstances were defeated that I would not be able to survive the recovery. Saying, “Enough is enough!”seemed easier than declaring and possessing victory.
Regardless of how you feel about me or my ability to stand, please, keep on keeping on, standing and supporting the principles, faith, and people associated with New Life for the Nations. I am planning nothing less than full recovery. I ask you to accept nothing less and remain a support for everything that New Life has and does stand for.
Stand with me and watch a testimony that will blow the enemy’s vessels literally from the waters. Remember, when the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will raise up a standard against him.
My God is neither too small nor His arm too short to bring the enemy down with glowing testimonies. I urge you to not falter now but to keep on keeping on and do not let the enemy discourage you through anything you see in me and and my circumstances.
I have a contract covenant with the Lord God Almighty, and He has promised that we will win. Continue to stand with me until the enemy is completely under our feet. I need you now more than ever.
Pastor Jerry
Rev. 12:11 “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and the Word their testimony…”
As I sit here beside Pastor Jerry in the hospital, sometimes I forget how many days we have been here. I asked the Lord what did I have to say to you, New Life for the Nations, to encourage you as your Pastor.
First let me tell you that we are not discouraged or defeated. We will overcome these circumstances by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. Jesus has taken all of our sicknesses and diseases and by His stripes we are healed. We have accepted this for Pastor Jerry’s healing and stand upon it.
Isaiah 53:4-5 “Surely He has borne our griefs (sicknesses, weaknesses, and distresses)and carried our sorrows and pains (of punishment), yet we ignorantly considered Him stricken, smitten, and afflicted by God (as if with leprosy). But He was wounded for our transgressions; He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities; the chastisement (needful to obtain) peace and well-being for us was upon Him and with the stripes (that wounded) Him we are healed and made whole.”
We can feel your prayers and know you are standing on the Word with us.
Secondly, keep doing what you are doing until we return. Keep preaching, worshipping God, reading the Word, praying for one another, and giving your tithes and offerings to support the work of New LIFE.
Keep being faithful to support the vision of New Life.
Remember, you are the church. Be the church.
“Dare to Believe” is the challenge we all face. Do I believe what the Word says about my circumstances? Many people read about healing, prosperity, favor, wisdom, and all the other promises. It is another thing to stand on them in face of the adversary. I want to share three definitions of the word, dare.
1. “have courage for something” It takes courage to believe the Word. Sometimes those around you do not believe and really do not think you can believe. You can’t find courage to stand on the Word in your own strength. God gives us the promise and when we trust Him, He gives us the courage to stand. Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
2. “have audacity to do something” This means to have the courage to do something that angers or outrages somebody. Anytime you begin to believe God, the devil gets mad. John 10:10 “The thief (the devil) comes but to steal, kill, and destroy,” but you resist him with the Word and he will flee from you (James 4:7).
3. “challenge someone” When you dare someone to do something, you challenge them. We dare you to believe the Word. It will change your circumstances.
*”No matter that the doubters tell you; no matter what the devil says; no matter what anybody, anybody else does. You just keep trusting Jesus; you’ll see and it won’t be long, that God is right and the doubters are wrong!’
“Oh, I dare to believe that miracles happen. That mountains still move and demons still flee. For the God that we serve,He is much more than able. So don’t be afraid, just stand up and say, “I dare to believe!” *Ray Boltz
“What does the Bible say about Christian mothers?”
Answer: Being a mother is a very important role that the Lord chooses to give to many women. A Christian mother is told to love her children (Titus 2:4-5), in part so that she does not bring reproach on the Lord and on the Savior whose name she bears.
Children are a gift from the Lord (Psalm 127:3-5).
In Titus 2:4; the Greek word philoteknos appears in reference to mothers loving their children. This word represents a special kind of “mother love.” The idea that flows out of this word is that of caring for our children, nurturing them, affectionately embracing them, meeting their needs, and tenderly befriending each one as a unique gift from the hand of God.
Several things are commanded of Christian mothers in God’s Word:
Availability – morning, noon, and night (Deuteronomy 6:6-7)
Involvement – interacting, discussing, thinking, and processing life together (Ephesians 6:4)
Teaching – the Scriptures and a biblical worldview (Psalm 78:5-6; Deuteronomy 4:10; Ephesians 6:4)
Training – helping a child to develop skills and discover his/her strengths (Proverbs 22:6) and spiritual gifts (Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Corinthians 12)
Discipline – teaching the fear of the Lord, drawing the line consistently, lovingly, firmly (Ephesians 6:4; Hebrews 12:5-11; Proverbs 13:24; 19:18; 22:15; 23:13-14; 29:15-17)
Nurture – providing an environment of constant verbal support, freedom to fail, acceptance, affection, unconditional love (Titus 2:4; 2 Timothy 1:7; Ephesians 4:29-32; 5:1-2; Galatians 5:22; 1 Peter 3:8-9)
Modeling with Integrity – living what you say, being a model from which a child can learn by “catching” the essence of godly living (Deuteronomy 4:9, 15, 23; Proverbs 10:9; 11:3; Psalm 37:18, 37).
The Bible never states that every woman should be a mother. However, it does say that those whom the Lord blesses to be mothers should take the responsibility seriously. Mothers have a unique and crucial role in the lives of their children. Motherhood is not a chore or unpleasant task. Just as a mother bears a child during pregnancy, and just as a mother feeds and cares for a child during infancy, so mothers also play an ongoing role in the lives of their children, whether they are adolescents, teenagers, young adults, or even adults with children of their own. While the role of motherhood must change and develop, the love, care, nurture, and encouragement a mother gives should never cease.
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