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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1998

Page

14

Florida passes sweeping Marriage Preparation and Preservation Act

Religion writer McManus reports Florida lawmakers from Miami Beach and the Christian Coalition forge a rare bipartisan outcome. The act requires marriage education for teens and premarital preparation with tax relief for licensed courses, plus a family stabilization course for divorcing couples to reduce conflict and consequences.

Miami Beach Elaine Bloom Christian Coalition Florida John Dowless House Senate The Bar Association Bloom Cowless McManus Bethesda

Road pastors guide Third Day and peers on tour

On tour with Third Day and DC Talk, road pastors counsel musicians on faith and relationships while avoiding policing. John Poitevent, Third Day’s road pastor, leads Bible study, offers counseling, and negotiates the balance between friendship and discipline as the band navigates fame and temptations.

John Poitevent Third Day Atlanta Poitevent DC Talk Michael Guido Nashville Tenn Guido Audio Adrenaline Jars of Clay Frank Breeden Gospel Music Association GMA Breeden Michael English Marabeth Jordan Jordan English Postevent Brad Avery Sions Tyler New Orleans David Carr Monterrey Mexico Texas

Clergyman Milton Chester Publishes On Eagles Wings Book

The Rev Dr Milton Chester Odessa District Superintendent New Mexico Annual Conference United Methodist Church began writing weekly columns in 1992 targeting the average pew reader. His book On Eagle's Wings compiles those essays into devotional commentary linking eagle traits to Christian life, with support from local clergy. The work, published by Eagle's Image Press at $9.95, is sold in Midland Odessa area stores and by mail order.

Milton Chester Odessa The United Methodist Church United Methodist Reporter Milton Jim Hawk First United Methodist Church Hawk Chester Washington, D.C Air Force McMurry University Abilene Drew University Madison N.J el Paso Eagle’s Wings Eagle’s Image Press Heavenly Treasures Family Book Store Hastings Midland Boulder Ave

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