Cale's Guiding Principles
Since Cale's primary reason for existence is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we have firm beliefs about both the Christian faith and the operation of the Cale facility. This ministry is therefore based upon guiding philosophies that are apparent at every level throughout the organization. These "pillars" are drawn from the wisdom of the Bible and the Judeo-Christian ethic rather than from the humanistic notions of today's theorists. Cale Retreat is a reflection of what we believe to be the recommendations of the Creator:
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Ordained time to be spent with Him to understand life (Psalm 39:5 & 6, John 8:12)
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To experience and know Him through His creation (Romans 1:20)
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To gain wisdom and understanding (Proverbs 2:6).
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To know and experience His plan for their life (Jeremiah 29:11 - 13)
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A life with purpose must be lead and understood by the spirit rather than by intellect, the heart, or by emotions. (John 4:24, Hebrews 11:6)
The Preeminence of Evangelism
We believe that the ultimate purpose of life is to know and glorify God and to attain eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
"He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.'"
(Mark 16:15)
The Value of Children
We believe that children are a heritage from God and a blessing from His hand. Parents are therefore accountable to Him for raising, shaping, and preparing them for a life of service to His Kingdom and to humanity.
"Has not the Lord made them [a husband and wife] one? In flesh and spirit they are His. And why one? Because He was seeking godly offspring." Malachi 2:15
The Permanence of Marriage
We believe that the institution of marriage is a sacred covenant designed by God to model the love of Christ for His people and to serve both the public and private good as the basic building block of human civilization. Marriage is intended by God to be a thriving, lifelong relationship between a man and a woman enduring through trials, sickness, financial crisis and emotional stresses. Therefore, Christians are called to defend and protect God's marriage design and to minister in Christ's name to those who suffer the consequences of its brokenness.
"'Haven't you read,' He replied, 'that at the beginning the Creator 'made them male and female,' and said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'? So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.'" Matthew 19:4-6
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