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From the MailboxNO GREATER JOYMarch 72011Once again, we are so blessed by your ministry!In fact, our family paints houses togetherand we have completed many books of the Bibleby listening to Michael’s MP3s while painting!Oh, the questions we get to answer and the joysof learning(and relearning) the Bible with ourchildren! Since completing several books, myhusband has been inspired to create short filmsSee page 34 based on the messages found in Romans. Weare so excited about this venture and would sincerelyappreciate your prayers for this endeavor! Also, I teach once a weekat a homeschool group and plan on teaching Preparing To Be A Help Meetin the fall! God has been so good to us! We are so blessed to have foundHis grace, after many years of being in the ministry. We pray for yourministry and thank God for you!Just this week my husband and youngestson led two men to Christ at a homeless shelter,my oldest son exchanged your magazine for aJehovah’s Witness(of course the JW’s magazinewent into the trash)and he has the truth in hishands now! I have given away my last copy ofCreated and need to order more, plus God hasopened so many doors for us to share the gospelthat we need the tracts to have on hand!! God isso good! - M. Finch, KYMP3 NOWAVAILABLE!See page 30Our granddaughter colored a picture for theart contest. She is 11. Thanks for writing the Yell andTell books. I read them to our two grandchildren.I had a bad experience with a neighborboy when I was young. I tried so hard tobe careful with my own children but ithappened anyway. They didn’t know to yell and tell.By God’s help and your books we can do better withteaching our grandchildren to be safe. My grandchildrenwill KNOW when something is bad even if it isan adult they would normally trust. – A Readerwww.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 5

Yes! I Am NormalBy Shoshanna EaslingThis is Shoshanna here, the youngest of the five Pearl kids. My husbandJames and I own The Bulk Herb Store. Lately we have gotten a lot of e-mailsfrom our customers who have begun to figure out that I am indeed one of thePearl kids. Most think it’s great, but several really hate the fact that a grown upPearl kid might actually love God and be healthy, wealthy, and wise.First email:Hi, I have been to your BulkHerbStore web site and I have to tell you it isAwesome!! I was wondering if you are related to The Pearls....I love Mrs. Debi’sHelp Meet book and my hubby has all kinds of CDs from Bro. Pearl. Excuse myboldness if you are not this girl. You still are doing wonders with the life God hasgiven to you. ~ Missionaries to Italy, Kerri Spicer6 www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936

Second email:Shoshanna,Is your mom the same Debi Pearl of No Greater Joy Ministries? If so, I mustconfess to being a little floored by the type of person you are! So spunky, confidentand even a great dresser! These are not the traits of a young lady that comesfrom a home that is supposedly harsh, restrictive, and legalistic (according tothe negative reviews)! I imagined all of the Pearl girls to be awkward and shy. Itwould do me good to know if you are their daughter! ~ MichelleThird email:Shoshanna, Is it true your parents are the same people that wrote the book ToTrain Up a Child? You seem so nice and normal, and yet after reading a short partof that book I was vomiting! How can anyone with a conscience behave like suchmonsters? They are akin to the lowest of low and in my opinion need to be shot. Ifeel sorry for you and pray you don’t raise your child in the same manner! ~ JaneIIt’s true. I am Mike and DebiPearl’s youngest daughter. My nameis Shoshanna Rashell (Pearl) Easlingand I am writing this to set the recordstraight. Over the years many peoplehave commented on how surprisedthey were at how “normal” my siblingsand I are. This makes me laugh!Some people think because wegrew up with parents who spanked uswhen we misbehaved that we shouldbe emotionally scarred, sociallycrippled, broken spirited, withdrawn,and so on. Boy, are they wrong! Me,broken spirited? HA! No one that hasever known me would think such athing. Our parents raised us to be spirited,creative, confident, successful,and funny. To top it off, I am a gogetterkind of gal (check out Mom’sPreparing book). My parents did notraise any spiritual clones! And none ofus ever went through a time of rebellionagainst God or our parents.I am 27 years old and married toa wonderful man, James. Everywherewe go heads turn to check him out.Yes, he is handsome, but what catchespeople’s attention is the giggling babygirl in his arms, our five-year-old littlerascal of a boy smiling mischievouslywhile holding his daddy’s hand, andhis glowing wife who obviously thinkshe is super. We are blessed, and Godis so good! I could go on and on aboutmy amazing husband and my awesomelife, but that is another article. Iwant to tell you how life was growingup in the Pearl house.I felt like a rich princess raisedon sunshine and love.When I was a girl in pigtails,my mother taught me how to makebiscuits. My dad trained me how tokeep my stray hair out of the biscuits. Iwill never forget the day at the dinnertable when Dad pulled a two-foot-longhair (three-quarters swallowed) out ofhis mouth. We laughed, gagged withhim, and got a good story that day. Weworked hard and played even harder.Most of my memories are at the creekswimming, lying in the sun, swingingoff the rope, riding my horse, andbuilding clubhouses.I was well-trained, so I did notget many spankings, but I was a wildchild, and there were times that Ineeded one. I remember that spankingswere like, “what goes up, mustcome down.” If you are bad, you getspanked. No emotional drama, no anger,no loud voices; none of that stuffwww.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 7

ever occurred in our house. I remembera few times as a child falling downand scraping my knees. I would goshow it to Dad for some sympathy. Iwould always get the most from him,because every time he saw one of usReinforcements ComingThere is a mighty armyBeing trained to stand and fight.A Battlefield of soldiersLearning what is right.A Company of warriorsThat will boldly take the WordTo every tribe and nationTil every soul has heard.There is a mighty army,I’ve seen them everywhere.Most are wearing diapersAnd dragging Teddy Bears.Infants in the trainingDrilled in right and wrong.Mom and Dad are makingSoldiers brave and strong.There is a mighty armyTrained in righteous war.Cheer them on to victory,Children of the Lord!By Rebekah Pearl, 4-11-96Resourceshurt, he would look like he smashedhis own thumb. He has always been atender teddy bear.When I was 13, I was over helpinga young couple by babysitting theirkids while they were working on aproject. The couple got into a verbalfight and raised their voices. I wasblown away. I had no idea couplesfought. My dad and mom never raisedtheir voices at each other or at us. Ilook back at my life in the Pearl houseand I thank God I grew up there. I amso blessed to have such amazing parents.The more people I meet, the moreI get to know, the more I realize howincredible my childhood was.We never had any money growingup. Many would call us dirt poor.Rightly so! Oh, but if they knew, I feltlike a rich princess raised on sunshineand love. My parents gave me lifeand showed me how to live it well.They gave me the tools I needed to besuccessful in love. They gave me theconfidence that I could do anything,and when I got married they supportedmy life as a married woman. I could notask for better parents! I got the best.So, am I normal? I am me. I amdifferent. I am happy. I love and respectmy husband. I love and enjoy trainingmy children just like I was loved andtrained by my mom and dad. Creativityfills my life as I work with herbs, maketraining DVDs, and write.AND, thankfully, God isstill working on me.Visit me at:BulkHerbStore.comNo Greater JoyVolumes 1,2 & 3 books.To order see page 30.8 www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936

This Letter Made My Day! - MikeI Knew That I KnewDear Michael,I have been reading or listening toyou since about 1995. I have listenedto all of your material--some morethan once. Last month, I skied down amountain in Utah listening to you teachthe book of Revelation. I travel in mywork so I have a lot of time to listen.I grew up in a Church of Christand believed a lot of false doctrineuntil I was 26. I knew I was missingsomething, so I began my journey ofsearching. I knew God could save me,yet I knew I was not saved. I read andlistened to so many different people. Iread my Bible. I searched. I knocked.I would not give up. I listened to yourteachings on Romans, Galatians, andMatthew, but I just could not get savedto save my life.On Sunday, January 23, 2011, Ipicked up your Repentance book andstarted reading it. I had purchased ityears ago but had never read it. AsI read, I really started soaking it in.I could tell something was buildinginside me. Each page was like a cliffhanger. I had to turn the next page tosee what would happen next. I finallyunderstood this lifelong mystery. I wasin a weird state of mind, but a goodone. I went to sleep that night not havingfinished reading the book. I justEach page was likea cliff hanger. I had to turnthe next page to see whatwould happen next.wanted to savor what I had learned. Iwoke up the next morning and beganreading it again. With each page Iturned, I could sense that I was nearingthe end of my “dead man” journeyand was about to begin my “new man”journey. Finally, I turned to the lastpage and read it. I closed my eyes andI knew that I knew.- Waynewww.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 9

DM“Mama, why are yougrouchy?” the little boy askedhis mama.She answered, “Oh,I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to begrouchy. Will you pray forHappy MamaBy Shalom BrandMama to be happy and have wisdomand patience? Mama needs yourprayer just like the missionaries thatwe pray for every night. I would beso happy if you prayed for me.”Sammy looked surprised as helistened to Mama. “Did you knowthe Bible says that every little childhas an angel that is in heaven lookingat God’s face? So when you ask Godto help your mama, do you thinkyour angel will say, ‘Hey God, mylittle boy needs help for his mama;will you do that for him please?’”The little boy looked at hismama and said, “I want to pray foryou right now,” and he did. Anddo you know what? He has a happymama again.___ and it shall be given you; ____ and yeshall find; _____, and it shall be opened untoyou: For _____ ___ that asketh _________;and he that seeketh _______; and to himthat knocketh it shall be ______.Name:_________________________________Write YOUR Name!10 www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936

Art Contest!1 stMarch-April contest winners!2 nd 3 rdSECOND PLACEHannah Wilson,Age 5Salida, COFIRST PLACEVeronica Handelaki,Age 8, Springfield, MATHIRD PLACEEmily Struxness,Age 9View all art at YellandTellbooks.com/contest!See page 32 for May-June contest rulesGreen Eggs & Hamo 6 Boiled Eggso Ham, Bacon or Pepperoni sliceso 1 Mashed Avocadoo 1 Tablespoon MayonaisePeel the eggs, cut them in half, mash the yolk withavocado, mix with mayonaise, salt and pepper.Top with ham slices. Be creative! Yum!www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 11

The Job of a LifetimeBy Nathan PearlIt is not about you or your abilities.It is about your willingness.Did you know that God gaveeach believer a life-long job? That’sright! Christ said in Mark 16:15,“And he said unto them, Go ye intoall the world, and preach the gospelto every creature.”We have a mission. Male orfemale, child or grandparent, YOUhave a mission.What are you going to do about it?God tells us the story of a lifelongjob he had for a man namedMoses: being a leader to millionsof people.One day Moses was walking ona hill with his father-in-law’s sheepwhen he saw a burning bush thatjust kept burning. This was curious.Moses stopped to take a look, andsuddenly the voice of God came outof the bush and told Moses that it wasGod speaking to him, so he needed totake his shoes off and listen carefully.“I have surely seen the afflictionof my people which are in Egypt,and have heard their cry by reasonof their taskmasters; for I know theirsorrows; And I am come down todeliver them out of the hand of theEgyptians, Come now therefore, andI will send thee unto Pharaoh, thatthou mayest bring forth my peoplethe children of Israel out of Egypt.”Even though this was the voiceof God speaking to him through abush, the only thing Moses couldsay was, “I can’t do that! I stutter; Ican’t be a speaker. You must have thewrong guy.”Three different times God spoketo Moses of his lifetime job, and eachtime Moses had an excuse for whyhe was not the right choice. FinallyMoses accepted his mission and didall the LORD told him to do.God needed a man who had aheart to love and honor him. Heneeded a man who would turn to Godin prayer, asking what he should do.Moses could use others to help him,but the leadership of Israel needed tobe from a man who would seek God’sface.Fast forward thousands of yearsto the time when Jesus was giving allthose who love him his final instructions:“Thus it is written, and thus itbehoved Christ to suffer, and to risefrom the dead the third day: Andthat repentance and remission ofsins should be preached in his nameamong all nations, beginning at Jerusalem”(Luke 24:46-47).Jesus has given all of us lifetimejobs.Jesus, the beloved Son of God,suffered the indignity of death toredeem us. Then he gave us our jobof a lifetime, “TELL everyone aboutJesus.”It is not about your abilities. It isabout your willingness.12 www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936

Excellent Resources ForYoung MenDVDDVDTempered Steelwith Joshua SteeleJoshua Steele, as a young teenager, dedicated hislife to serving God and has followed his calling withthe force of tempered steel. He now lives in Ukrainewith his wife and children conducting an ever expandingministry. He came to the Church at Cane Creek andaddressed the young men on the subject of moral purityand preparation to serve God.50 Questions50 Answerswith Michael PearlA Bible student and teacher for 50 years, MichaelPearl answers Bible questions from the public, unscriptedand spontaneous. Over a period of 18 months,Jared follows Mike around the farm with his camera,interrupting him as he plows the garden, builds a house,cleans a 40 pound fish, throws knives, paints a picture,or whatever he is doing at the time. Varied questionsand answers in a changing context make this seriesmost captivating.Live Webcastwith Nathan PearlTune in Sundays at 6 p.m. CSTGather around the Word of Godwith the purpose of challengingeach other to study, learn andgrow in the word of truth.Contendforyourfaith.comwww.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 13

Mexico MissionsA Letter From the Richardson FamilyMike Richardson is the father often children whose ages rangefrom 34 to 2. He has been a missionaryfor nearly eighteen years.He is also a pastor, a conferencespeaker, an author, publishes theSpanish homeschool magazineEl Hogar Educador, publishesbooks, CDs, DVDs in Spanish forthe family, and organizes five regionaland national home schoolconferences in Mexico.IIn November I made a decision thatwould radically change my outlook,life, and ministry. I have witnessedheartbreak, fear, and terror, yet I havealso experienced a powerful God workingthough his people in the midst ofdire circumstances.In February the drug traffickersand gangs inundated four major citieswith violence—bombings, shootouts,blockades, looting, destruction, andkillings. The message was clear: we canisolate a city and its people wheneverand wherever we desire.Isolation, fear, uncertainty, and violenceare causing a significant changein the Mexican culture. In Mexico thefamily is very important. However,large family gatherings are no longerthe norm. Its citizens are no longer free.They are searching for answers. “Whathappens next?” “What happens afterthis life?”God is opening doors for me tomeet with mayors, city officials, and14 www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936

even soldiers at the heavily guardedcheckpoints. They are fighting, andin some cases dying, so that I can livein peace. Yet few are reaching out tothem—to equip them for eternity.There was a time that I desiredto live to be a ripe old age. Now thatinward, unspoken fear of shortening mylife is gone. I can freely go forth andboldly proclaim the Word of God tothose in need. This realization has notonly impacted my preaching but hasalso changed how I am reaching others.Many have heard about the Americanmissionary’s wife that was recentlymurdered in Mexico. Many have pitiedthis family and the sacrifice they madefor the Gospel. Never pity a missionary—thosewho go to fulfill Christ’scommand to preach the Word. We arewhere the real action is—where Godis working in the hearts and lives ofmen. We are living where life and deathconverge; where sin and grace cometogether; where Heaven and Hell arein a fierce battle for the souls of men,where a living God is working his willin men’s lives.After writing the above paragraph,I was driving near Ciudad Mier; threemen forced me off the road and out ofmy truck.I had made a conscious decision tobe in a dangerous area. Now, with onlya few seconds to decide, what do I do?Stay and submit, or cut and run? Will Ilive or die? Will the church stand in thegap for my wife and kids?I stopped and exited the truck. Theyinterrogated me. Why I was there? WhatI was carrying? They inspected my vehicle.I was not scared—perhaps anxiousor apprehensive.They released me. I could leave.When they turned toward their car, Icalled out, “You have talked to me, nowI want to talk to you.” They turned andI began sharing the Gospel. The leaderasked if I was a Christian. Then headded, “My wife is a Christian.”As they were leaving I told themthat I had written a booklet especiallyfor people like them but that I hadjust given out the last copy. So I said,“Please stop me again so that I can giveyou a copy.”They left.I went home and printed an additional5,000 copies of the booklet.I have always said that I would bewilling to give my life for the cause ofChrist. It is easy to SAY that. It is evenrelatively easy to go where there isdanger, believing that God will protectyou. But it is a powerfully emotionalissue to actually go where the one whowent before you really did lay downhis life.Death alone will stop to my effort toreach Mexican families for Jesus.Some may say that my plans are toobig—that I am just one man. But if theGospel is true, if there is a heaven anda hell, if the eternal destination of menis on the line, then my plans are not toobig, they are too small.Read the full story at: www.NoGreaterJoy.org/ministrypageWays You Can HelpPray: Pray fervently—pray passionately.Write or email: Missionaries need to know that theyare not standing alone.Make a Difference: Four hours after I was stopped, Ireceived an email saying, “I have been praying for you.”For more information contact Vida Nueva Ministries 1001 South 10th St.,Suite G-529, McAllen, TX 78501 USA, or vnm@hughes.netwww.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 15

Angry ChildrenBy Michael PearlWhat causes children to be angry, and how can parentsaddress this issue?We can best understand anger inchildren by understanding the sourceof our own anger. Children get angryfor the same reasons adults do. Thelittle ones do appear to have more ofa problem with anger than do adults,but only because the young ones havenot yet developed the self-serving artof covering their feelings and appearingproper to others. Most of ushave too much pride to display ouranger publicly, so we express angerthrough punishing silences or quietbiting words. Innuendoes designed tomarginalize others are the polishedart of anger. We try to castigate whilemaintaining the appearance of emotionalaloofness, the object being toprovoke the detested party to react inself-incriminating ways, openly confirmingour assessment of their faults.Anger has several roots, which wewill discuss in the future online, butthe taproot of all anger is frustrationat failing to manage our environmentfor our own pleasure. I have seenno less than a thousand men expressanger at inanimate objects and cursethings that do not have ears becausethey were frustrated in their efforts toaccomplish something with a “stubborn”tool.How many times have we observedtoddlers cry out in anger attheir failure to manipulate an objectto their satisfaction? A ten-year-old16 www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936

slams a ball glove on the ground afterfailing to catch the ball. Or he yells inanger, “That stupid old bicycle won’twork right.”And there is the anger directed atothers when a child fails to manageothers to his own pleasure. A childexplodes, “But you promised youwould take me to the ball game today.”A ten-year-old girl angrily cries,“Somebody has been in my room andtouched my stuff.” A fifteen-year-oldgirl whines in anger, “Why can’t Ihave a cell phone; all my friends do!”And ultimately, the words we neverwant to hear, “I just hate you; whydid I have to have parents like you?”What is wrong with her parents? Theyhave frustrated her efforts to “expressherself,” to experience life as shethinks best.Anger is the bulldozer of thefrustrated soul. If an angry man werehonest, you would hear him say, “Getout of my way; you are preventingme from realizing immediate gratification.”Angry drivers are a primeexample of the fruit of frustration.Anger runs even deeper. It becomesan IED —improvised explosivedevice. “You have hurt me; Iwill hurt you back in the only waythat is available to me.” “I will shoutat you as my enemy, and you willsee the murder in my heart and beafraid. You will back down and giveme my way, for ‘I am the master ofmy fate and captain of my soul.’” Beit a skinhead in prison or the twoyear-oldson of a stable family, angeremanates from the human race likeodor from a skunk.When you see anger in yourchildren, you are seeing the theologyof depravity up close in all of itspervading ugliness. But children donot inherit Adam’s anger. There is noneed, for they are quite capable ofinventing it in a vacuum.Some are more angry than others.Children range from very angry tohardly angry at all. Some childrenspend their early years in calm congeniality,and then all of a sudden turnangry. Others express lots of anger intheir early years from birth to three orfour years old, and then calm downand become peaceful and passive.What is going on that creates thesevariables? Can we as parents controlthe process, thwart the growth ofAnger is the bulldozer of thefrustrated soul.anger, and instill a godly self-controland forgiveness in our children? Theanswer is a resounding “Yes.”As a parent you must anticipatethe needs of your children and be proactivein equipping them to face life’schallenges with the kind of characterit takes to endure with grace thepotential frustrations of everyday life.How? First by example. If you bypassthis one, nothing else will work. Ifyou have occasional angry outbursts,your children will catch it like the flu.It does no good to say you are sorry,other than they may learn to apologizeafter each of their own outbursts.You have not dealt with the anger;you have just made the point that itneeds to be followed with an apology.More is caught than taught.Assuming you are setting aproper example, the next step is to notleave your child in a social vacuumwhere she must face her frustrationsunguided. For example, I saw a smallchild cry out in anger because shecouldn’t put her coat on properly. Shewas frustrated. If you simply spankher for her anger or rebuke her, youwill only increase the frustration andit will soon develop into a habit of angryimpatience. You can prevent thiswww.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 17

(Teach your child) that thethings that frustrate us can beconquered with patience andpersistence.inclination by patiently training herin the art of putting on a coat. Whenyou see the anger, slow down in yourhurry to get out the door and showher that you are going to patiently bethere while she finds the other sleeve.If she is capable of this contortionist’sfeat but overly anxious and impatientwith herself, show her step by stephow it is to be done, and smile all thewhile. You are teaching her that thethings that frustrate us can be conqueredwith patience and persistence.In the child’s mind, this translates intoa principle that will apply in the faceof any frustration.If a ten-year-old is angry at hisbicycle because it won’t work right,take time to show him how to make itwork properly. Get out the tools andmake adjustments, or teach him howto adjust his riding technique, as theneed may be.Some anger is justified, but it isa slippery slope. I recently observedone of my grandkids sitting in front ofan easel, studiously painting a picture.At three years old she is very seriousabout her artwork and quite patientwith the process. But she burst out inanger when a visiting kid deliberatelyand physically halted her painting.I could see that she just wanted tobe left alone so she could paint. Heranger was understandable but unacceptable.Now her mother could haverebuked her for being angry, but thatwould have introduced another elementthat would have broadened heranger to include her mother and thecruel, insensitive world in general.The budding artist was not tryingto enforce her will upon others ormanipulate others to her pleasure.She had created an environment thatshe wanted to maintain, and othershad trespassed. What she neededwas what we all need when someonecomes onto our property and abusesour possessions—the law, an enforcer.A society becomes angry, giving wayto revolution when the law no longerprotects it and it feels there is no otherrecourse to achieve justice. It is drivenmad with the frustration of injustice.Some anger is justified, but itis a slippery slope.So, seeing the event unfold, I saidto my busy daughter who didn’t seewhat took place, “They are disturbingher painting; they should play someplaceelse and leave her alone.” Thethree-year-old had already returned toher canvas and was deep in concentration,working tediously.Anger is a natural human emotionand not necessarily evil in itself. Theapostle Paul said, “Be ye angry, andsin not: let not the sun go down uponyour wrath” (Ephesians 4:26). Justifiedanger should fade quickly withthe removal of the provocation. Donot entertain the grievance overnight.If the anger lingers until nightfall it isno longer a natural reaction to injustice;it is simmering wrath.Did you know that Jesus wasangry? Read Mark 3:1-6. When Jesuswas confronted with the blind manon the Sabbath, he saw the religiousleaders watching him “whether hewould heal him on the sabbath day;that they might accuse him” Jesus“looked round about on them withanger, being grieved for the hardnessof their hearts, he saith unto theman, Stretch forth thine hand. Andhe stretched it out: and his hand wasrestored whole as the other.” His frus-18 www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936

Suggested ReadingArticles at www.NoGreaterJoy.org:• Handling Sibling Aggression• Emotional Squeeze• Family Productions• Emotional Manipulators• Learning to ShareAlso see: Jumping Ship - Booktration at their resistance and unbeliefturned to an act of healing rather thanaggressive words or actions. Angeris a motivator, but in the heart of aself-indulgent sinner it can lead tosinful pride and retaliation. Whenanger becomes a habit, taking on thecharacteristics of a temperament, ithas become a black art of the Devil.That is what we want to prevent inour children.The three-year-old’s anger at beingthwarted in her private efforts topaint was natural, but if the injusticewere allowed to continue her festeringanger would become an ugly charactertrait. At this point a wise parent willstep in and control the circumstances,as did my daughter. She told the fiveother children that they should playsomewhere else and leave Laila to herpainting. This three-year-old will appreciateliving in a society controlledby the rule of law where individualrights are respected. Her spirit will bequieted by the justice that is enforced,and she will “not let the sun go down”on her wrath.However, if Mother had leftthe children to themselves, anarchywould have ensued. Laila would havelost it and fought to gain control ofher environment. If she prevailed,it would have confirmed to her thepower of anger and aggression. Ifshe had failed and the other childrenprevailed to stymie her art work,she would have grown even moreangry and hostile, acting in retaliation,maybe even striking the otherAnger is a natural humanemotion and not necessarilyevil in itself.kids or screaming insults. All that isunholy would break loose, and Lailawould have looked like the “bad girl”while the others just stood aroundinnocently grinning, leaving Laila tobe rebuked and spanked for her outof-controlanger. If this situation hadbeen allowed to reach this point, therewould have been no way to untanglethe knots of anger that would haveformed in her little soul. No amountof spanking would have rooted out herfeelings of injustice. A parent cannotwait until a volcano blows the side ofthe mountain out and then try to putthe lava back in the hole.Just last week I attended mygrandson Laithe’s third birthday party.www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 19

The house was full of cousins andfriends. One of the games was pinthe tail on the donkey, played whileblindfolded of course. Laithe was thefirst to give it a try. When he pulledthe blindfold off and found that thetail was hanging in the air a long wayfrom the donkey, he rushed over tocorrect his mistake. He is a perfectionistand likes everything in order. Thattail hanging in the air was totally outChildren need to be taught therules and trained to navigate thecourt and disciplined in mindand body before they are exposedto the challenges of the game.of order. When he tried to repin it, weall laughed, and his mother placedit back were he had placed it whileblindfolded. He said no and struggledto get hold of it so he could give thepoor donkey his tail. When his motherlaughingly resisted, trying to explainthat there was a prize for the one whogot closest, he just fell on the floorand wept his frustration and anger. Hismother was wise and let him return thesevered tail to the humiliated donkey.Most of the kids were older than heand understood the need to change therules to accommodate hisperspective.To have resisted himhere and spanked himfor his crying wouldnot have appeared justto his little mind andwould have left him withbudding seeds of distrustand anger. Spankings arereserved for rebellion and meanness.Spankings are for evil hearts andindifferent spirits, to get their attentionand cause them to respect the lawgiver.A child should know he deservesa spanking before you give him one,otherwise it creates anger.“Fathers, provoke not yourchildren to anger, lest they be discouraged”(Colossians 3:21).The time to inoculate your childrenagainst the human tendency toimpatient anger is when they are sixmonths old and four years old. Thinkabout life as playing a team sport. Ifyou throw someone into a basketballgame who doesn’t know the rules andhand him the ball, telling him it is his,he be will shocked when someoneruns up and takes it out of his hands.When he moves toward the goal,he will be shocked that the refereetakes it away from him on a charge of“traveling.” When he tries to throwthe ball through the basket, peoplejump up and grab it before it can goin. What a frustrating game! Get usedto it. That’s life.Here is the key, a principle youmust understand and apply: Childrenneed to be taught the rules and trainedto navigate the court and disciplinedin mind and body before they areexposed to the challenges of the game.Never allow your young children, evenas young as six months, to becomeunconquerably frustrated with the balland the court of life. If you instill com-20 www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936

petence and confidence in young children,they will accept the difficultiesas an opportunity to show their mettlerather than as an obstacle to their success.When a child wants to please andimpress others and is unable to performproperly, he will get angry. The angermay look like anger or it may look likePeople who are succeedingdon’t get angry.self-loathing, but they are the same.Aggression against others is obviousanger. Aggression against self can bequiet and inward. You are the cure. Donot fail to train a child to do all that liferequires so he feels good about himselfand his abilities. Show approval of himas a person so that he doesn’t becomeanxious to perform at a level that willearn approval. Provide an example thatcommunicates that it is all right to experiencetemporary setbacks, for theyjust make the victory sweeter.Teach your children to be competentin many areas. This begins withmanipulating blocks of wood, assemblingthings, stacking cardboard boxesand cutting doors and windows. Itcontinues with teaching them to dressthemselves, cook, clean the house,and eventually do outside chores,and it graduates into skills that mostmen do not possess, such as repairingautomobiles, tuning pianos, programmingcomputers, music, art, science,entrepreneurship, and the possibilitiesare endless. People who are succeedingdon’t get angry. It is the hungryand hopeless peasants who stay angryand eventually revolt, assuaging theirfrustrations with a guillotine.If you order your home in a waythat clearly communicates to yourchildren that there is justice andmercy in the world, that their rightsand dignity are protected by the ruleof law, you will eliminate the angerthat springs from the frustration ofsocietal injustice.There are additional reasons foranger beyond frustration with one’s inabilityto control the environment andthe actions of others. We will discussthem on our web site and will emailthe remainder of the article to those ofyou who are signed up to receive ourweekly email notifications. If you donot have access to a computer, go toyour local library and you can print therest of the article on anger. sBird’s Eye ViewIt’s interesting to view yourself from someone else’s perspective.When Talitha moved here she had lots of questions like, “Whydid you hire a lost artist to do Good and Evil?”We answered kinda’ shocked, “Danny is a wonderful believer.When he was saved he gave up his work which is how we got him.”“Oh,” she said, “you should tell people.”After about 100 similar discussions like that we decided she wasright.Bird’s Eye View is a short daily happening at NGJ. This monthwe had our wedding picture, an exciting story about a rabid raccoonthat appeared during web cast, and whatever else that happens here.A tiny calendar allows you to flip back to past Views. Every day is ahoot. See for yourself at www.nogreaterjoy.orgwww.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 21

missionsGo ye therefore,and teach allnations, baptizing themin the name of the Father,and of the Son, and of theHoly Ghost:Matthew 28:19T“The people that walked in darknesshave seen a great light: theythat dwell in the land of the shadowof death, upon them hath the lightshined.” Isaiah 9:2Greetings in Jesus’ name!We had a lot of fun building oursecond playground. It proved to be avery beneficial time working alongsidesome of our Hmong brethren. Italways feels good to work with one’shands, and the extra funds are quitewelcome as the U.S. dollar continuesto weaken overseas, inflation increases,and expenses for our growingfamily mount.Towards the end of the job, mycrew were expressing how much theyenjoyed doing this kind of work andwere curious whether we will havemore jobs. I told them that I didn’tknow, but that I hope we can. I alsostated that I was really enjoying thisjob, but that we had been working foralmost three weeks together, and Icouldn’t remember preaching the gospelto a single person. (I know, I know.This is where I probably lose support.)All five of the guys kind of look downand answer, “Yeah”.“I bet ole’ Lee Seng has beenpreaching to a lot of folks,” I added.“Yes. No doubt,” they all agreed.“Look guys,” I encouraged them,“before we ask God for more playgroundsto build, let’s honor the Lordwith the first fruits of our increase,and let him see us being faithful withthe money we make. We are makinggood money here in the capital citywhile our brother Lee Seng is havinga rough time up country trying tominister to folks.”“Yes Teacher. Good idea,” Theysaid with absolute gravity.Then I backed up a little andask, “Is it? Is this guy for real? Is hegenuine? Or is he pretending to serveGod just as a show?” The guys lookedshocked like they didn’t understandthe question, or that they couldn’t believeI would ask such a question.Story continues at:www.NoGreaterJoy.org/ministrypage22 For more letters, go to NoGreaterJoy.org

The Gaudets Missionaries for Bible translationIn our morning prayer meeting, our staff prays for God to open doors inLibya, Bahrain, Pakistan and other nearby countries through the unrest thatis currently happening. As we work on translating Scripture and materials forevangelism and discipleship into many languages, we continually ask God howHe would use us to extend His purpose during these tragedies.Pay attention to what the Lord is doing in the world and ask Him if Hewants you to be a part of His plan. Faithfully pray and you might be surprisedat the understanding you can gain of current events and of what God is doing inthe world. Oftentimes through intercession we can affect great change. Pleasedo not think lightly of prayer. – For Souls Still Waiting, Tom GaudetThe Cofers Missionaries to MongoliaI am increasingly grateful for what God is doing and more encouragedthan ever over the potential impact of the printing ministry. Mongolians are atraditional, story telling people and most responsive to a narrative approach toevangelism and discipleship. NGJ’s history of Good and Evil is going into itssecond printing, and the first five volumes of the Bible Visuals InternationalSunday School Curriculum are now complete and being used on the field. Eachof the 78 volume series takes several weeks and $2,500 to translate, format andpublish the first 1000 copies. When you live in a country like the United Stateswhere there is unlimited ministry supply, it is hard to imagine that there is nothingelse like this here and how blessed we are to be able to get these tools in thehands of nationals seeking to accomplish the Great Commission.Story continues at: www.NoGreaterJoy.org/ministrypageUnusual and amazing things are happening around theworld. Read what is happening atwww.NoGreaterJoy.org/ministrypagewww.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 23

The husband appreciates his wife’s abilityand has confidence that her enthusiasmwill carry her through to success.The same thing applies for goingback to college. If a man is learning andgrowing and he sees that his wife is justcoasting along, a loving husband willwant to help motivate his wife so shecan keep pace with him.No man wants a wife that spendsher days on the couch watching soapoperas or reading romance novels.A wife who is a phone chatter, Websurfer,or text message gossiper is reallya loser. These behaviors sap a man’shopes and dreams.A man knows that his smart,hard-working, industrious wife reflectswell on him, and she brings a lot to themarriage. Regardless of what kind ofman he is, a husband will find greatsatisfaction in the fact that his wife isself-motivated and hard-working.God gave us a thorough descriptionof how a virtuous woman spends herdays. Check to see if you fit the profile.Contrary to what I (or others) mightthink, this chapter, devoted to describinga godly woman, doesn’t representthis super-lady as a prayer warrioror a teacher of great Biblical truths.The woman described in Proverbs 31:10-31 is a successful, hard-workingand industrious businesswoman. Shesews and weaves, then sells her wares.She travels long distances to findgood deals. She buys land and plantsorchards. She has a staff of workerswhich she trains well. In all this activityshe still makes time to help the needy.This active businesswoman is resourcefuland aggressive. In verse 23 hersuccess brings her husband recognition.“Her husband is known in the gates,when he sitteth among the elders of theland.” Verse 28 tells how her childrenrespond to their mother: “Her childrenarise up, and call her blessed; her husbandalso, and he praiseth her.”So what can a woman do if herhusband wants her to send their childrento public school and go to college?She can become a Proverbs 31wife. She can study, learn, grow, andbecome successful. She can win hisconfidence in her as a teacher of hischildren. In all my 40 years of ministeringto families, I have never seen ahusband (no matter how stiff-neckedand against homeschooling) who didn’trespond with thanksgiving when hiswife became a Proverbs 31 woman.A woman might complain that herhusband is lazy, fleshy, and all mannerof negative things. I can’t guaranteethe wife of the lazy husband that hewill change in response to her renewal.However, almost all men want what isbest for their families, so a man willrespond positively to his wife’s wishesif she proves to be an able partner in hisdesigns for the family.The question is this: Are you willingto rise to the challenge?Virtuous Woman ResourcesBlog with us at: PreparingToBeAHelpMeet.comBuy: Preparing To Be A Help Meet & Created To Be His Help MeetHomeschooling Tools: The Old Schoolhouse PlannerThe Old Schoolhouse Magazine is the premier publicationfor homeschooling families. Email or call for yourFREE sample today:Publisher@TheHomeschoolMagazine.com or 1.888.718.HOMEwww.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 25

Family GovernmentBy Michael PearlWatching the news online, I heard Mike Huckabee, former governor ofArkansas, say:“A stable family is the most basic form of government, because thefirst government any of us ever experiences is not the city council,not the state legislature or the congress; it’s Mother and Fathersetting the rules, creating the boundaries and borders for what isright and wrong, where we can go and cannot go, what we can do and can’t do;and if we don’t get it there then we have to wait for some other form of governmentto do it, maybe the schools, the city, the state, or even the federal government…”Mike Huckabee, May 7, 2011, Fox News.com.Mike Huckabee is absolutely rightin saying that a family is “the mostbasic form of government,” or at leastit should be. Children need to be governed,for they come into this worldthinking only of themselves. They areinnocent, indulgent liars, thieves, andtyrants, all needing to be governed,for they have the passions of a hedonistichippie and the self-restraint of apig, ready to receive all your love andreturn it with a selfish demand.Hey, I love kids. The more themerrier. But I have no delusion aboutthe nature of their fallen humanity.“The wicked are estranged from thewomb: They go astray as soon as theybe born, speaking lies” (Psalm 58:3).If you don’t start your child anthropologyhere you will fail miserably intraining up your children.Huckabee said, “…mother andfather setting the rules, creating theboundaries and borders for what isright and wrong, where we can go andcannot go, what we can do and can’tdo…” “Rules, boundaries, borders,can and can’t do”; that sounds likegovernment. Borders and boundariesimply absolute limitations. All ruleand authority is granted by God, andwith it the power to elicit compliance,by means of force if necessary.Romans 13:1, Let every soul besubject unto the higher powers. Forthere is no power but of God: thepowers that be are ordained of God.2 Whosoever therefore resisteththe power, resisteth the ordinance ofGod: and they that resist shall receiveto themselves damnation.3 For rulers are not a terror togood works, but to the evil. Wilt thouthen not be afraid of the power? dothat which is good, and thou shalthave praise of the same:4 For he is the minister of Godto thee for good. But if thou do thatwhich is evil, be afraid; for he bearethnot the sword in vain: for he is theminister of God, a revenger to executewrath upon him that doeth evil.26 www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936

5 Wherefore ye must needs besubject, not only for wrath, but alsofor conscience sake.The real world into which childrenare growing and will eventuallyfunction is controlled by absoluterules that carry penalties for infractions.If parents fail to instill responsibilityin their children, as youngadults they will eventually come upagainst the hard, unrelenting facts oflife. The IRS is not permissive likemost parents are. Judges are knownto “throw the book” at those whobreak the rules. Policemen will giveyou a free ride to a free cell if yousmartmouth them. If you get violent,they may have mercy and knock yousenseless with a taser, or they may behaving a bad day and just shoot you21 times. But be sure of one thing: ifyou were brought up to talk back andrebel against authority, the cops andjudges will hit you like a concretewall at 100 miles per hour.I visit many men in prison whocame from homes where there wereno Daddy judges or Mama cops. Theylearned the rules the hard way. Someof them are looking forward to puttingtheir new perspectives in practicetwenty years from now when they getout—if they live that long.During the eighteen years I havebeen going to one specific prison, Ihave watched the visiting mothers andfathers grow old as they come visittheir sons weekly or monthly. Somehave become too old or sickly tomake the trip, others have died, theirspouses now coming alone. Theirsons are still there in their small cells,learning that “for whatsoever a mansoweth, that shall he also reap.”I often wonder if those visitingparents know where they went wrong.Do they blame themselves? Do theyknow they failed? Most of the menwere never spanked for their misdeedsas youths. A few were abused.But most were just neglected or raisedby the public schools and publicchurches. They got away with anythinguntil the day the men with thebadges and the guns showed up.The family must emulate allaspects of government if the childrenare to grow up with the skill sets andsense of responsibility that are necessaryto be successful in life. If parentsallow their children to live in apermissive environment, the childrenGood parenting, like goodgovernment, is consistent,never arbitrary, alwayspredictable, subject to theeternal rules of justice.develop a complete misunderstandingof the rules by which they must eventuallyplay the game of life.Foremost, parents must communicatethat all actions have consequences,that each individual sowsand reaps accordingly, that our rightsand liberties are a gift from God thatmust be used according to the rulesof honesty, benevolence, and justice.God gives the liberty; governmentguarantees the free exercise of it, andeach individual is responsible to makethe most of his gifts and opportunities.It is your choice. You can be poor orrich, educated or not, of good reputationor not, addicted to substance orthe master of your body, married to aworthy spouse or caught in the mireof your lustful decisions. You can eatwell or go hungry, have a fine houseor live in a roach hotel. It is up to you.You make your bed and then lie in it.Some politicians try to changethe rules and eliminate negative consequences.They want to guaranteepositive results to all. This is done bywww.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 27

Article ResourcesRead these articles atwww.NoGreaterJoy.org:• Fatherhood and Friendship• The Sin of Tolerance• The Balanced Patriarch• In Defense of BiblicalChastisement Part 1taking one man’s success and forciblytransferring it to supplementanother man’s failure. If you raiseyour children in such a socialisticfashion you will end up with takersinstead of makers.Your children are equipped withindicators as to how you have raisedthem. If you have been too permissiveand socialistic in your approach,your children will be demandingand unthankful. They expect to havebargaining rights, guaranteed wages,tenure, and more. At first they expecttoys, then clothes, and finally a car.They expect you to guarantee theirhappiness by providing for them.They will ignore the rules when itsuits them and lie when necessary toget their own way. This is sure andcertain testimony that you have notbeen faithful in representing the realityof Divine and human government.They were raised in an indulgentparadise rather than in a kingdom ofresponsibility and duty.You may think me hard, but nokids had more fun than did mine.They were all relaxed and at ease,confident in love and secure in thelittle kingdom in which they wereraised. They knew the rules and sufferedthe consequences when theyfailed to comply—which was not veryoften. They all grew up mindful ofresponsibility, expressing thankfulnessand joy. Today they are all successfulin marriage, life, and parenting.Good parenting, like good government,is consistent, never arbitrary,always predictable, subject to the eternalrules of justice. It provides libertywhile constraining vice. Those wholive in harmony with the rules are noteven conscious that they are governed.They feel at complete liberty, unafraidand secure in their citizenship. I amspeaking ideally, not reflecting thereality of today’s degenerate republic.But parents in America still have theopportunity to raise their children inideal circumstances, regardless ofwhat the political climate might be.Mike Huckabee said, “… if wedon’t get it there then we have to waitfor some other form of government todo it…” If we don’t train up our childrenin the rule of law, train them tobe self governed, self disciplined, thenwe defer their souls to other forms ofgovernment that will not have the patiencewe do, where breaking the ruleswill not result in just a spanking butin poverty, addiction, despair, or evenimprisonment.“Train up a child in the way heshould go, and when he is old he willnot depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 ☻28 www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936

The General SpeaksBy Mel Cohen, CFP, RFC, General ManagerMel Cohen, our General Manager,is speaking at Fort Rock FamilyCamp on July 15-16. The topics arePersonal Finances, Business Finances,and Self Publishing a Book.The Personal Finance sessionswill include principles of investingfor the new or mature investor, riskmanagement, compounding yourinvestments, retirement and estateplanning, and more.The Business Finance sessionswill include getting to the rightnumbers when buying or selling abusiness by utilizing a short formvaluation process, how to use barterin business to save cash, and makingthe right business entity choice.So you have written a book-Nowwhat do you do?Mel will discuss full servicepublishers versus self publishing. Hewill describe pros and cons of eachincluding: costs, royalties, editing,proofing, layout and design, the prepressprocess, submitting to Amazonand other online sellers, overview ofKindle and eBooks, marketing ideas,traditional printing versus print ondemand (POD).Mel is a Certified Financial Plannerand Registered Financial Consultantthat has been the General Managerof No Greater Joy Ministriessince 2006, he created and administersthe Distributorship Program,Domestic and International Sales,Rights Agreements, Printing, AmazonPromotions, Finances, and muchmore. Seminar notes and illustrationswill be presented to each family thatattends. Mel will also counsel fami-lies privately as time permits withouta fee. Learn more about Mel’s backgroundat www.practax.net.Fort Rock Family Camp andRetreat Center is your family’s affordablevacation destination! Located inthe beautiful Ozark National Forestof Northwest Arkansas, the camp isfashioned after a 19th century fortand old west town. Here your familycan step back in time, slow down andenjoy this spectacular four day, threenight getaway! From horseback ridingto soaring down Arkansas’ longest zipline,delicious home cooked meals andour special guest speaker, you’re sureto have a memorable experience. Alsogiving a special performance at thiscamp will be the Bluegrass Gospelfamily “Southern Raised”! This camppackage is only $595.00 per immediatefamily of five (plus tax). This priceincludes lodging, meals, activities,special sessions and bluegrass concert.Please contact us at 479.677.3136, orregister online at www.fortrock.org! Space is limited tothe first sixteen families,so reserve your cabintoday!(This is not aNo Greater JoyEvent.)www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 29

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To Train Up A ChildOver 650,000 copies sold in English,translated into many languages.From successful parents, learnhow to train your children beforethe need to discipline arises.Book $7.951 MP3 $12.958 or more copies ea. $4.77, a 40% discountPara entrenar a un niño(Spanish To Train Up A Child) Book $7.958 or more copies ea. $4.77, a 40% discountSpanish Audio 5 CDs $21.95Samuel Learns toYell & TellA child predator loses his power whenhe loses his cover. This beautifully illustratedchildren’s book will arm parentsand children against predators.48-pg. Book $9.9512+ Books $5.97 ea, a 40% discountSara Sue Learns toYell & TellDebi’s second book in Yell & Tell series!Join Sara Sue and her little sister as theycontinue to teach children to yell and tell.48-pg. Book $9.9512+ Books $5.97 ea, a 40% discountAlabama SeminarTwo hours of Michael Pearl speakingon child training. These aregeared toward the father’s role in thefamily. Tales of Mike and his sons’wild adventures. Boys love it!1 MP3 $12.95Becoming a ManThis message is for parents concernedabout raising their boys upto be men and it is for fathers whonever learned to be real men.1 CD $6.95Becoming Tempered SteelListen to Joshua Steele talk to youngmen about being a man and a ministerof the Gospel. Highly recommendedby Michael Pearl.1 DVD $12.95Best Homeschooling IdeasDebi discusses her best homeschoolingideas. 20-plus years of accumulatedwisdom. A best-seller!1 CD $6.95Only MenMichael Pearl speaks directlyand frankly to men about their responsibilitiesas husbands.1 CD $6.95Solo Hombres (Span. Only Men) CD $6.95Starting OverThe basic message: “Okay, I knowI’ve messed up in child training;now what do I do?”1 CD $6.95When Children DieWhere is my stillborn baby, the miscarriedfetus, or the two year old childwho died? Do children who die prior toreaching accountability go to heaven?What about the children of unsavedparents? You will be thrilled with whatGod has in store for your departed child.1 CD $6.95Young Adults & MarriageThis message is the story of all fiveof our children finding their mates.1 CD $6.95Balanced PatriarchWhen do children cease to be underparental authority?1 DVD $12.95CHILD TRAINING 101If you want to introduce childtrainingprinciples to a friend, thisis the one DVD to give them.1 DVD $12.95Marriage God’s WayHusbands, learn how to sanctify your wifeand cleanse her of spots, wrinkles, andblemishes. Wives, learn the freedom ofhonoring and ministering to your man.2 DVDs $19.95www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 31

Movers & ShakersMichael encourages parents totrain their children to be tomorrow’smovers and shakers.1 DVD $12.95Teaching ResponsibilityIn this seminar, Michael Pearluses humorous stories and practicalexamples to illustrate the simpleprocess of training your childrento work without complaint.2 DVDs $19.95The Joy of TrainingMichael and Debi Pearl tell how theysuccessfully trained up their five childrenwith love, humor, and the rod.2 DVDs $24.95Knife & TomahawkThrowing For FunMichael Pearl demonstrates and teachesknife and tomahawk throwing.1 DVD $16.95Herbs withShoshanna Vol. 1– Making Herbs Simple DVD JoinShoshanna and friends as they teachyou how to identify and use herbsgrowing in your own back yard, makepoultices, tinctures, and herbal hairtreatments, and much more! Includesa full-color, 20-page companionguidebook for helpful reference.78 minutes. 1 DVD $24.95Herbs withShoshanna Vol. 2Making Herbs Simple Vol. 2 isa hands on DVD about herbs.Shoshanna will take you into thewild, where you can identify herbs,learn what they are good for, andhow to make a remedy out of them.75 minutes. 1 DVD $24.95Homesteading forbeginners Part ITeaches you basic country-life skillslike gardening, raising and butcheringchickens, cutting firewood, bakingbread, making cheese, and muchmore. Children love this DVD!1 DVD $19.95Homesteading forbeginners Part IILearn all about making maplesyrup, soda bread, vinegar, yogurt,and a variety of homesteadingskills. Geared more for adults.1 DVD $19.95Homesteading forbeginners Part IIIMore homesteading tips from the formercity slickers, including meat preparation.Excellent step by step instructionsfor the novice homesteader.1 DVD $19.95Contest participants can receive a 25% discount couponcode for the NGJ webstore. Restrictions apply.To be a part of the contest, follow these instructions:Step 1: Go to: YellandTellbooks.com/contestStep 2: Choose one of the coloring pages for May-June.Step 3: Print page.ART CONTESTRULES!Step 4: Create your art by using a creative medium of your choice (crayons, paint,markers, colored pencils, or other.)Step 5: Write your first and last name and age on the back of your artwork.Step 6: Mail art into NGJ ART Contest, 1000 Pearl Road, Pleasantville, TN 37033.Art will be judge in age-appropriate categories. The winners will be printed in theJuly-August 2011 issue and posted on the web.*Terms: Art submissions MUST be received by May 5, 2011. Due to the GREAT number ofsubmissions, we are not able to return original artwork. Coloring pages are only available online.If you do not have internet, your local library can download it for you. Please do not call theorder-line regarding the art contest.32 For More detailed descriptions, go to NoGreaterJoy.Org

MinistryBIBLEBible & Teaching ResourcesBooks of the Bible1 & 2 PeterThirteen messages totaling overnine hours of teaching.1 MP3 CD $12.951, 2, 3 John, & JudeThe epistle of 1 John is the scariestbook in the Bible. He that isborn of God sinneth not! Why didthe devil try to carry off the body ofMoses? Who is antichrist, and whydoes he deny that Jesus came in theflesh? What is the sin unto death?1 MP3 CD $12.951 John 1:9 the ProtestantConfessionalMust a Christian confess hissins in order to be forgiven?Not on your eternal life.3-pg. Booklet $1.5050/50 DVDUnscripted and spontaneous, followMike around the farm as he answersyour Bible questions. Varied questionsand answers in a changing contextmakes this series most captivating.1 DVD $12.95ActsThe book of Acts is a thrilling dramaof the missionary activities of theearly church. From gifts of the Spirit toshipwreck, stoning to death and deadlysnake bites to angels opening prisonhouse doors; this is the story of the menwho built the church Christ promised.1 MP3 CD $12.95EphesiansPractical and Scriptural Bible teachingto encourage the believer. Includesteaching on husbands and wives.1 MP3 CD $12.95GalatiansMany professing Christians who don’thave a personal relationship withChrist are seeking meaning in RabbinicalJudaism, keeping feast daysand Sabbaths, and resorting to usingHebrew words for God and Jesus.Many are “falling from grace” in theirattempt to give the law of Moses aplace in their daily lives. God gave usthe book of Galatians to answer thisancient and now modern heresy.1 MP3 CD $12.95HebrewsThis is a book that will bless youlike no other. As you study the bookof Hebrews, you will not only learnabout faith, you will actually have faithbuilt into you by the Word of God.1 MP3 CD $12.95JohnEvery verse is discussed, every criticalword examined. Here is doctrinal andpractical teaching to enrich your life.1 MP3 CD $12.95Justification and the bookof JamesJames clearly teaches that worksjustify a man while Paul teachesthat a man is not justified by works.Are they contradicting each other?26-pg. Booklet $1.50MarkMichael teaches through thebook of Mark verse by verse.1 MP3 CD $12.95MatthewMichael Pearl describes this bookas the last book in the old cov-www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 33

Good and EvilFor those who have neverheard.enant. A grasp of the book of Matthewis essential to a proper understandingof the New Testament.1 MP3 CD $12.95RomansUntil you know the book of Romansyou don’t know the Bible. If you havenever listened to any Bible teachingby Michael Pearl, this is the place tostart. We continually receive testimoniesof lives changed and soulssaved through listening to this greatestof all New Testament Books.1 MP3 CD $12.95Romans ch. 1-8 CommentaryThis popular commentary is a carefulword-for-word examination of the mostimportant book in the Bible, addressingthe hard theological issues that havebeen the foundation of the Christianfaith down through the centuries.222-pg. Book $8.95Revelation Poster & HandbookThis poster is a print of an originalpainting done by Michael Pearl whichshows the events of Revelation inchronological order. It is 40”x 19” onheavy, glossy paper. The handbookwhich accompanies it is filled withOld Testament references and commentaryto the events in Revelation.Poster $12.95Bible TopicsRepentanceWhen the Bible warns a sinner torepent, what is the nature of thatrepentance? Michael Pearl examinesall 112 uses of “repent”.44-pg. Book $4.508+ copies ea. $3.15, a 30% discount2 Steps to HeavenThis is the simplest, clearest, easiestto understand gospel message. It isespecially suited for those who havedoubts or who are trusting in a confusingmixture of faith and works.1 CD $6.9550 SinsYour sins are found in this list.1 MP3 CD $12.95A-B-C Bible Verse SongsSmall children love this! Beka andsome of the kids in the church singthe A-B-C Bible verse songs thather mother taught her when she wasgrowing up. Your little ones willwant to listen to this day and night,and by doing so they will learn 26Bible verses with the references.1 CD $6.95Am I Saved?Three message set: Born Again,Am I Saved? and Repent, discussesthe nature of repentance andfaith as it pertains to salvation.2 CDs $10.951 MP3 $12.9534 For More detailed descriptions, go to NoGreaterJoy.Org

Baptism in Jesus’ NameIs water baptism made validby the preacher uttering thewords “in Jesus’ name”?17-pg. Booklet $1.50BookletsIn Defense of BiblicalChastisementMichael brings clear understanding backinto the confusing and often misunderstoodsubject of corporal chastisement.29-pg. Booklet $1.50LEARNING FROMTHE ATHEISTSMike tackles the arguments for thefaith by taking the atheists’ ownlogic to prove Jesus Christ is God.32-pg. Booklet $1.50Pornography, Road to HellMichael addresses the deadly scourgeof pornography head-on. He shows howrepentance toward God and the powerof the gospel of Jesus Christ can breakthe bondage of this wicked perversion.12-pg. Booklet $1.50Spanish Pornography Booklet $1.50The Gap FactThe Bible clearly declares that theEarth existed before the six-day creation.Don’t let well-meaning creationscientists cloud this Biblicaltruth for you. Study it for yourself.30-pg. Booklet $1.50To Betroth or Notto BetrothThe dangers of the betrothal systemare exposed with the light of biblicaltruth, bringing objectivity backto an often-misunderstood subject.28-pg. Booklet $1.50Other Books by PearlsRebekah’s DiaryRebekah Pearl (now Rebekah Anast),daughter of Michael and Debi Pearl, tellsthe awesome story of God’s guidanceand protection as she, a 22-year-old girl,all alone where no white person had everbeen, adapted to a primitive culture.106-pg. Book $7.958+ copies ea. $4.77, a 40% discountThe VisionWhat do you get when Islamic terroristsand White Supremacists go upagainst a small group of Bible believersin the hills of East Tennessee?Get your hands on a copy of this intenselyexciting, informative novel!338-pg. Book $14.95PLAIN TALKIn the Fall of 2010 Mike spoke to250 Amish and Mennonite peopleon the subjects pertinent to them.1 MP3 CD $12.95Books by Other AuthorsArchaic Words and the AuthorizedVersion606 pages of archaic—or so called—words defined and discussed in ascholary and well researched manner.Gain fresh insights into the languageof the King James Bible.606-pg. Book $29.95FIVE POINTS of CalvinismGeorge BrysonEach of the much-touted five pointsof Calvinism is carefully comparedwith the clear teaching of God’s holyand infallible Word, providing bothserious Scriptural challenge and correctionto the extremes of Calvinism.125-pg. Book $5.95The 2006 Geneva Bible –The Trojan HorseDr. Samuel GippThis is Dr. Gipp’s answer to the allthe hoopla surrounding the“Geneva” Bible.104-pg. Book $5.95The Answer BookDr. Samuel GippContains answers to 62 often-askedquestions concerning Bible transla-36 For More detailed descriptions, go to NoGreaterJoy.Org

tion issues and the preservation of theBible in the Authorized Version. It isscrupulously researched and beautifullywritten—a pleasure to read.165-pg. Book $6.95Why the King James Bible isthe Perfect Word of GodGary MillerToday, hundreds of books call themselvesBibles. In this book you will seewhy they cannot all be the words ofGod and why only the 1611 KJVis God’s perfectly preservedWord in English.48-pg. Book $3.99Hazardous MaterialsDr. Gail RiplingerMichael Pearl says, “By the time Ifinished reading the 45 page introductionto this 1200 page book I knew thefinal definitive work had been writtenon the issue of Bible translations.”1214-pg. Book $29.95King James, His Bible,and Its TranslatorsThis collection of essays on the subjectsof King James, his Bible, andits translators is the result of painstaking,original research, with anemphasis on primary resources.Book $8.95New Age Bible VersionsDr. Gail RiplingerThis book is the result of an exhaustivesix-year collation of new Bible versions,their underlying Greek manuscripts,editions and editors. It objectively andmethodically documents the hidden alliancebetween new versions and the NewAge Movement’s One World Religion.700-pg. Book $16.95The Hidden History Of TheEnglish ScripturesContains original research into themanuscripts and languages from whichall nations and tongues have derivedtheir Bibles. There is nothing else likeit in print except a 1200 page book bythe same author—In Awe of thy Word.70-pg. Book $7.95The Other Sideof CalvinismLaurence M. Vance, Ph.D.This book presents the other side tothe over 400-year-old debate of thedoctrines of Calvinism. Mike Pearlstates, “This is the best book exposingthe heresies of Calvinism. If you are aBible believer concerned about TRUTH,this is a must-read.” Hard bound book.788-pg. Book $29.95SoftwareSwordsearcherSoftwareThis is an easy program to use.Includes over 70 study referencessuch as the KJV, KJV 1611, earlytranslations by Tyndale and Wycliffe,commentaries and much more!PC only Software CD $34.95Dear Michael,The Good and Evil book has re-arranged my thinking. Being in prisonwas for me just like being in a jungle---only the strong survive. Like kill orbe killed thinking. I always told myself that this isn’t the way life was supposedto be…is it?Then I got a new celly. The light of God really does shine through him.He gave me his Good and Evil book. By God’s grace I have come to knowJesus and now I have fellow brothers teaching me how to praise and serveGod. I find myself being gracious to others. The survival thing is gone. I amso different. I would love any other reading material so I can continue to getcloser to God. Please, Please, Please. – Tonywww.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 37

Good andEvil UpdateBy Chuck Joyner, Asst. Gen. ManagerPraise God!The Lord richly blessed us in ournegotiations with the printer of Goodand Evil in the Hindi language. It tookseveral months but it was worth thetime and effort. The same money designatedfor the printing of 5,000 copiesis now printing 12,000 copies. Nowmore than twice the number will bereached with the Gospel message!The past efforts of translationcontinue to bear new fruit throughthe online availability of the 18 (andcounting) translations by Print onDemand (POD). Almost daily copiesof one or more of these languages areordered. Here is a quote from an email:“As a side note, she LOVES the NepaliGood and Evil book my mom gave thefamily. She said it was one of the bestgifts they have ever received. (She) isreally enjoying it and has been readingit aloud to the kids. Such a blessingfor them to be able to read the Gospelstory in their native tongue.”Still Waiting!The Japanese Good and Evil isstill in the final proofing stage. Bynot having it available after the recentcatastrophe in Japan a tremendouswitnessing opportunity was missed.Please pray for the swift completion ofJapanese and other translations. Timeis short and souls are still waiting.If you or someone you know isbilingual and willing to help with theGood and Evil Translation Projectplease send the contact information toNGJ at: cjoyner@nogreaterjoy.org.38 www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936Good and Evil Printing ReportGood and Evil has been printed in:BurmeseCebuanoChinese(Simplified)EnglishFalam ChinHawa NagaHindiHmongJinghpaw(Kachin)Karen(S’gaw Karen)KhmerKorean(South Korea)LaoLisuLithuanianMongolianNepaliRawangRussian (color)Spanish(LatinAmerican,Mexican)ThaiUkrainianVietnameseWaZaiwaReady to Print:Hindi, Punjabi (Pakistan), Urdu (Pakistan)In Final Proofing:AfrikaansBahasa MalaysiaCastellanoJapaneseRomanianFinished/ Looking for proof-readers:Catalan, Tibetan, ShanPortions Printed:Mongolian, Sotho, Tsonga, TswanaIn Progress:HebrewHungarianItalianIndonesianKhmuKyrgyzLahuLiang tuLuoMaruAhkaAnungBislamaChin, HakhaDaiCzechDutchDzonkha(Bhutan)FinnishFinuntuk(Philippines)FrenchFrench Creole(Creole, Haiti)GeorgianGuji Oromo(Burma, China)Russian(black & white)Mongolian(complete,revision)Mongul (China)NgochangNorwegianPidgin (TokPisin, PNG)PolishPortugueseRomanian2 or More Printings:Burmese ChineseCebuano (Simplified)English SpanishTswana (completebook)SamoanSichlaSinhaleseSlovakSotho(complete book)SwedishSwahiliTagalogTeluguTetunTonganTurkishUrdu (India)Zande(Africa)ThaiVietnameseNew Languages:Italian, Georgian, Zande (Africa), Oriya (India)Please see the order form for donation to the Good and Evil project.

Become an NGJ DistributorBy Chuck Joyner, Asst. Gen. Mgr.NGJ books have sold over a millioncopies. There are over 50,000subscribers to the NGJ Magazine.There are less than 600 NGJ Distributors.You can be a part of this“elite” group by becoming a Distributor.It’s a great opportunity to startor expand a business or to ministerto others more cost effectively. Youalso get FREE SHIPPING (LowerContinental US only) on your firstorder as a Distributor. To learnmore about partnering with NGJ bybecoming a Distributor, go to www.nogreaterjoy.org/businessinabox.Check it out today and be one of theNGJ “elite”.After reviewing our website,call Mel Cohen at 931-593-2484 oremail at mcohen@nogreaterjoy.orgto answer your questions or to signup for the program.Existing DistributorsAvailable upon request:• Your complete contact informationon our website. You provide the textand NGJ will do the rest.• A listing of homeschool conventionsin your area. Homeschool conventionsare usually from Februaryto August each year.• Images and product descriptionsfor you to use on your website oradvertising.• Ten FREE Reports.• Advance notification on newproducts and special discounts fordistributors only.New or existing Distributors:To get advance notices on new products and distributor-only discounts, signup at www.nogreaterjoy.org/business-in-a-box/distributor-info/#c1871.The discounts are over and above your standard discount, so be sure to signup ASAP.www.nogreaterjoy.org | 1-866-292-9936 39

MaY-JUNE 2011No Greater Joy Ministries, Inc.1000 Pearl RoadPleasantville, TN 37033ELECTRONIC SERVICE REQUESTEDNON-PROFITUS. POSTAGEPAIDNO GREATER JOYMINISTRIESMay-June SpecialsSpecials good May 1 thru June 30, 2011Preparing To Be A Help Meet book, Created To BeA Help Meet book, Marriage DVD, Holy Sex bookREG. $62.80 / NOW $36.95#9400-05 SAVE OVER 40%!Only Men CD, Knife & Tomahawk Throwing DVD,Jumping Ship bookREG. $31.85 / NOW $18.95#2100-05 SAVE OVER 40%!(2) Good and Evil booksEnglish REG. $49.90 / NOW $28.95#3790-05 SAVE OVER 40%!OR(2) Good & Evil booksSpanish REG. $49.90 / NOW $28.95#3791-05 SAVE OVER 40%!See, “A Child Shall Lead Them” page 3