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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016 Stress management with God www.shoppelocal.biz It seems that stress is the dis- ease of the century. Products and programs to manage stress are a multi billion-dollar busi- ness, whether the “cure” is medicine, counseling, books, seminars or classes. But I’ve discovered that God’s way of managing stress is the most effective way to live. Jesus says in John 14:27 (AMP): “Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every cir- cumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]” I know what it’s like to live under the burden and pressure of stress, and I know what it’s like to have God’s peace. I can honestly say that I will do whatever I have to do to have God’s peace in my life, because it is not God’s will for us to live with stress all the time. It’s easy for us to feel like we can’t avoid being stressed-out because it’s just the way the world is today. But the truth is just because stress is a disease of our culture doesn’t mean we have to adopt the ways of our culture and live the same way. We have two options: We can continue to be stressed-out until we fall apart, or we can learn how to receive the peace Christ gives in every circum- stance, rather than letting stress get into us. The cure for stress For many years, I lived with constant stress. I was sexually abused by my father through- out my childhood. Then when I left home at the age of 18, I married the first man who came along because I was afraid no one else would want me — and that led to five years of misery. He ended up abandoning me. By the time I was 23 and met Dave Meyer, I was a mess! I was worried, full of fear, inse- cure and had a poor self-image. So I tried to find value in what I did and became a workaholic. Over time, I developed phys- ical problems, like frequent headaches and backaches, and I created problems in many of my relationships because I was unhappy and hard to get along with. I finally came to the place where I decided that I would not live that way any longer. Whatever it took, I was going to have God's peace and live a peaceful life! James 1:21 (AMPC) says, “…In a humble (gentle, mod- est) spirit receive and welcome the Word which implanted and rooted [in your hearts] contains the power to save your souls.” Although I was a Christian dur- ing this time of my life, I need- ed to “get saved” in my soul- my mind, will and emotions. I needed to renew my mind with the Word of God so I could know the Truth and be set free from the root issues of my stress. This is how it works: When we study God’s Word — read- ing it, meditating on it, getting it deep down in our hearts — it changes the way we think. This Nashville gospel group to perform in Florence The Blackwood Legacy Quartet, direct from Nashville, will be in concert Sunday, March 20, at the Church of the Nazarene in Florence. Admission is free to the community-wide, nondenomi- national event and a free-will offering will be received for the group. The popular Blackwood Legacy Quartet blends the best of traditional Southern Gospel with today’s newer Country Gospel for a unique mix for audiences of all ages. The group most recently performed at the prestigious Fanny Cosby Memorial Concert, televised live across the U.S. from Nashville. Group owner and bass singer, Rick Price, was origi- nally a protégée of the late Cecil Blackwood, of Blackwood Brothers fame, and began his 40-year career singing with the Blackwood Brothers in 1977. He was hon- ored with induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame FUUF to talk of value of personal dignity Sunday Siuslaw News + Tomorrow, March 13, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, the Rev. Ruth Miller will lead the worship service titled: “Inherent Dignity in Every Person.” Miller will share a historical story about “Patricius of Kilderry,” a slave who became a spiritual icon. Miller will use this story to exemplify that there is inher- ent dignity to be found in every person. The UU Fellowship, 87738 Highway 101 at Heceta Beach Road, is wheelchair accessible. Each service concludes with refreshments and dia- logue circle. For more information, visit www.uuflorence.org or call 541-997-2840. Get to the root of your stress Being set free from the pres- sure of stress begins with God’s Word, but we also have to understand that if things are going to change in our lives, we will have to take responsibility to change them with God’s help. So the first thing we need to do is pray and be willing to hear what He has to say about the real root of our problem. If you’re already doing your part, then be determined to trust God to fix things. But if you’re not walking in wisdom or you’re doing things a certain way just because that’s the way every- body else is doing it, then fol- low the direction He is speak- ing to your heart to make a change. 6th Annual We must pray and obey! This means we make a commitment not to live based on the culture around us but by the leading of the Holy Spirit, who lives in us as born-again believers in Christ. Our mind-set should be: With God’s help, I’m ready to make a change. Then as we do what He shows us to do (or what He shows us not to do), we’ll be able to live in peace. Pursue the peace Jesus is offering you today. It’s not the kind the world gives — the kind you have as long as your circumstances are the way you want them to be. The peace Jesus gives makes you calm and undisturbed on the inside, in your soul, no mat- ter what’s going on around you. Study other scriptures about peace, like Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 3:15 and 1 Peter 3:11. Put your trust in God completely and enjoy the life Jesus died to give you. Through Christ, you can learn how to manage the stress of this world, instead of letting stress manage you! readers’ $25.00 Winner WEEK #4 AWARDS KLAMPE Siuslaw News CHOICE TAKAKO Florence Area COURTESY PHOTO Blackwood Legacy Quartet with the legendary group in 1998. Spokane native Luke Yates sings baritone with the group, and is also an accomplished pianist and Nashville recording artist. Tenor singer Paul Secord, formerly a featured singer for Disney World, is one of the most talented in Gospel Music today. Lead singer Hunter Sparkman is a talented Christian recording artist and musician from Nashville. Performing since 2001, The Blackwood Legacy Quartet was signed to Mansion Entertainment in 2010, and continues the grand tradition of gospel music, performing near- ly 250 dates annually nation- wide. The morning performance begins at 6 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 1536 12th Street. For more information, visit the group’s website at www. BlackwoodLegacy.com. Soup’s On to discuss need for political leaders On Monday, March 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m., every- one is invited to join a group from diverse spiritual paths who will discuss the topic: “The functions of religious leaders and political leaders.” The functions of religious leaders and political leaders should remain separate accord- ing to the treatise by Abdu’l- Baha, which clearly says that whenever the leaders of reli- gion seek a role in the political sphere, it dissolves the unity of the faithful believers. The evening will begin with bowls of cream of parsley causes us to change the way we talk, which changes our atti- tudes, and then our behavior changes. At this point, the things around us — our circumstances — can’t control us anymore. soup, homemade bread, fruit and vegetables, followed by the evening’s topic until 8:30 p.m. The gathering will end with prayers for the requests left in the Prayer Pole in the garden of the Florence Playhouse and those shared by the group. The Heintz home is at 875 Seventh Street. For more information, call Suzanne Mann-Heintz at 541- 590 0779. Yard Debris Disposal Next Date is March 19th 9am to 2pm at the Kingwood entrance to the airport, located at Kingwood & 27th St. COST Pickup load $10 2016 Collection Dates: Small Utility Trailer (Single Axle) $10 March 19 Medium Utility Trailer (10-12 ft) $15 May 14 Large Utility Trailer (12-18ft) $20 Greater than 20 cubic yards $20 +$5/yard over April 16 June 18 July 16 August 20 September 17 October 15 • Tree Clippings • Leaves • Grass Clippings • Weeds • Prunings • Brush DO NOT Bring your: • Food & Household waste • Animal Waste • Plastics • Construction Debris • Hazardous Waste For questions, please contact the City of Florence Public Works Department at 541-997-4106 The Grill & Lounge at Sandpines WINE TASTING AND FOUR COURSE MEAL Featuring Oregon’s Eola Hills Wine Cellar SATURDAY MARCH 19, 2016 Welcome Wine served at 5:00pm $55 Ind. $110 per Couple *Includes gratuity, reservations required 541-997-4623 Ex. 106 Limited to first 44 reservations 1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence Highway 101 & 35 St. 541-997-4623 Let me Showcase your property. Tim Sapp Owner / Principal Broker 541 999-8230 Bring: Maple Lane #3 – The privacy of a gated commu- nity, the convenience of living in town, and the serenity of living in the woods in your newly-built home. Great value on this in-town lot with all city services. Possible seller terms. $9,000. #1102- 6916025 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 L OOKING FOR B REAKING N EWS ? www.TheSiuslawNews.com