Christian Education Outreach USA - Recent Commentary

Pray for oil spill solution

Micheal Darby — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:59:22 -0700

The oil spill threatens the Gulf Coast and the Eastern Sea Board. The American economy is undergoing a painful transition. The effects of the oil spill are felt in the nation’s Stock Market. We live in a Global society. The world’s financial systems are interconnected. It is time for all Americans to work together, the Tea Party, Republicans, Democrats, Christians, Jews and those of the Islamic faith need to hope for a positive outcome. No political party is in a position to gloat over the present crises for a political gain. There are times when tragic events serve as painful reminders and teachers. The present oil spill lets us know that human beings are helpless in the face of nature. Hopefully BP will soon find a solution.

Change the world for good rather than bad

Micheal Darby — Sat, 15 May 2010 16:44:27 -0700

A fast moving world initiates continuous change and adjustments. Change does not mean compromising personal values for political correctness. It simply means adjusting to new ideas and new procedures. In many ways a Pandora’s Box of change has ascended. Scientists are experimenting with new medicines and new drugs to increase physical pleasure or improve the quality of life. The entertainment complex is pushing for more adult programming. The industry is money and ratings driven. Violence and sexually oriented programming will continue to flood the airways when there is no protest or opposition.

Straight talk to Youth

Micheal Darby — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:57:23 -0800

Criminal activity appears to be on the rise among young people. Young people who have committed crimes are appearing on the front pages of newspapers at a record pace. There have been several crimes involving youth in the last few years that defy logic. The rash of inside criminal activity highlights the irrational thinking patterns of numerous youth. A large number of young people are willing to participate in high risk criminal activity which guarantees an arrest or failure.

Prayer for Children

Micheal Darby — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:32:33 -0800

Pray for children who are given everything except love and attention. We pray that the parents or the guardians of every child will realize that spending quality time, communicating and hugs are more important than cell phones, computers, and play stations, X boxes or a bedroom cable television. A prayer of love goes out to every fatherless and motherless child who cries themselves to sleep because of the lack of food and fresh water. We pray that the physical, emotional, safety and spiritual needs of every child is met. We pray for the children who have self esteem issues due to feeling that their physical appearance, academics or athleticism are not in line with the standards of the media or those of their peers or associates. We pray that young people who suffer self esteem issues will hear words of guidance and encouragement before experiencing psychological or emotional problems or before they physically act out or retaliate against others.

Look for a silver lining in disappointment

Micheal Darby — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:25:57 -0700

Look for a silver lining in disappointments Some view disappointments as a prelude to failure others view disappointments as stepping stones to success. Most major achievements are born out of failure and disappointments. The space program failed many times before it succeeded. Experimental space rockets crashed and fell back to earth before a reliable space carrier was developed. Most medical cures are products of multiple test tube failures. The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers failed before they succeeded. Michael Jordan spent six years in the NBA before he won his first championship. Thomas Edison experimented with countless light bulbs before finding a reliable bulb. The Arizona Cardinals Football team won their division championship for the first time in thirty three years.

Tell the Truth

Micheal Darby — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:04:22 -0700

It is better to tell the truth rather than to be politically correct Biblical truth is both unchanged and unchangeable and cannot be modified or customized to fit a specific lifestyle or mode of behavior. A person can either accept or reject the teachings of the bible. Carrie Prejean the recent runner up in the Miss America pageant is to be commended for being consistent with her beliefs. She believed that marriage is between a man and a woman which is a noble belief because it is based on the Word of God. A person can either accept the scriptural teachings of marriage or reject them, there is no middle ground. Those who believe in the bible should not apologize for its’ teachings on marriage, political correctness should not over rule the truth when it comes to scriptural teachings.

Graduates

Micheal Darby — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:52:21 -0700

Be prepared for the best and worst in life. Life is filled with highs and lows, twist and turns. There are few guarantees in life. The benefit of good deeds and hard work is sometimes reaped years later. Success comes easy for some and is a struggle for others. If success is achieved remain humble and gracious for one criminal act, a major loss of employment or a serious illness can blur the benefits of success. Life is about relationships, negative relationships leads to sadness and positive relationships leads to happiness and success, Share your life with others, value personal relationships more than material possessions.

Partiality

Micheal Darby — Sun, 17 May 2009 09:35:37 -0700

Don’t Show Partiality One of the problems that has plagued families, churches, schools and politics is the showing of partiality, toward certain persons or groups. One of the ways to destroy teamwork and cooperation is to subjectively judge people rather than objectively judge them on the merits of their abilities. Parents who treat their children different for no reason run the risk of causing a spirit of hostility which could lead to major family problems. One of the most difficult challenges for a child to overcome is the sting of being treated unfairly by their parents. The mistreatment of children sometimes leaves scars that remain a life time.

Action Plan

Micheal Darby — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:38:09 -0700

Successful people are usually goal oriented. Dr. Martin Luther King was a goal oriented person, he had a specific goal and some clearly defined objectives and a solid action plan to achieve his goal. He was not afraid of listening to different ideas of men and women who were accomplished in their right. He surrounded himself with strong capable associates.

Dream

Micheal Darby — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:20:08 -0700

Act on your dreams build positive relationships with others We live in a time when many people fail to achieve their goals and objectives because they are prisoners within their own minds. Nelson Mandela the great South African leader spent twenty seven years in prison due to a corrupt apartheid legal system. He was physically in prison but he was mentally free because freedom is a state of mind. Mr. Mandela endured the humiliation of being penned up like an animal with little hope of being freed. His movement was restricted and his options were few. He could have easily given up and escaped into a world of depression and despair but he did not.

Unnecessary Gossip

Micheal Darby — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:50:55 -0700

Unnecessary Gossip destroys lives We are living in a time when many men and women are caught up in a web of lies and half truths. Gossip magazines have become major enterprises because the appetite for vicious rumors and half truths is at a fever pitch. Bad news has become a psychological drug for many people. Some people actually experience a feeling of euphoria when they read or share vicious gossip or rumors about others.

You got to have heart

Micheal Darby — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:03:59 -0700

You got to have heart to find out what will make you a successful person In the 1960s, a leading sports commentator spoke these piercing words about the 26-mile marathon race. He said, “There are many things that can break the body, a tragic wreck, a prolonged illness, a natural disaster. But the marathon breaks the heart.” Courage is synonymous with the heart because the heart is the center of life. The Bible says it is from the heart that precedes all thoughts of envy and strife. Negative and positive thoughts originate in the heart. The Tin Man in the classic “Wizard of Oz” story was void of courage because he did not have a heart.

Happiness

Micheal Darby — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:03:06 -0700

In today’s fast pace world there is an over emphasis on material possessions. A desire to keep up with Joneses is a national obsession for many men, women, boys and girls. Some people are convinced that their neighbors and friends are blessed with an abundance of material possessions and they desire to possess the same level of materialism. They fail to realize that some people are in debt and have no idea how they will maintain a pseudo delusion of wealth acquired by high interests credit cards.

Respect our Elders

Micheal Darby — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:51:07 -0700

Large segments of the youth population no longer make a distinction between their personal peers and the adult population. Some young people have not been taught to respect their elders. It is disturbing to hear some young people say they only respect their parents and have little or no respect for other adults.

The Importance of Role Models

Micheal Darby — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:43:12 -0700

I feel that it is extremely important for children to see role models who look and sound like them. Young people tend to idolize successful people who share their heritage. For years there were no high profile black golf professionals until Tiger Woods came on the scene.

Patience is a key to Academic Success

Micheal Darby — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:20:01 -0700

Patience is a lost virtue for many who live in our contemporary society. People of all ages, races and social economic backgrounds appear to be extremely impatient. The pursuit of pleasure is a constant pastime for many people. The concept of hard work and sacrifice seems to be a fading quest of years gone by.

Modify No Child Left Behind

Micheal Darby — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:33:04 -0700

According to the U.S. government data and the Wikipedia Encyclopedia the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001( Public law 107-110) was passed in the House of Representatives on the 23rd. of May and signed by President Bush on the 8th of January 2002.

True Conservatives

Micheal Darby — Fri, 30 May 2008 04:53:47 -0700

There is a consensus among many Americans that a person is a socialist or has socialist ideas when there is mention of government help for a person or a family who truly needs financial assistance.

Women's Rights

Micheal Darby — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:25:59 -0700

The recent supreme ruling which invalidated voluntary integration plans in the school districts of Seattle, Washington and metropolitan Louisville, Kentucky is consistent with a trend which begun in 1978 with the University of California /Blakke case where the Supreme Court imposed limitations on affirmative action programs

Real World

Micheal Darby — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:57:45 -0700

It is time to step up to the plate and teach young people about the real world.