The Pull to the Future is a book that Datha and I are writing, inspired by her father Rev. J. T. Pugh. We attempt to prove how Christianity, Technology, Science, and People can work together in "singularity" to enjoy a society of faith, hope, and love, predicted by God thousands of years ago. The betterment of mankind is a result of our young people sharing their ideas, philosophies, religious convictions, through social e-world technology, and using the new discoveries of science, archeology, and reality to pull people of faith and other structures of our society together. By consideration of realistic ideas we can discover a present ever-increasing Kingdom of God on the earth.

We introduce a the idea that Christianity, Technology, Science, and Community Organizers can come together in a new "singularity" to form an ever-increasing social network that will address the needs and social welfare of the unchurched.

The book begins by describing the successes and failures of "just" a secular approach to community and personal development.  We offer a solution to youth and young families a way to combine their efforts into a new social network that will change the future of the family, the community, and our work ethics.

We suggest that by allowing young people to share their ideas, challenges, and creative abilities they can create opportunities for themselves to live a better life and succeed without being co-dependent on the state.  We encourage them to look for solutions in the teachings of Jesus Christ, their own internal convictions, science and technology then take responsibility for their own destiny.

We believe that this book will give them a new perspective on “who they are” and help them develop a positive self-determination that cannot be quenched by external cultural or social conditions. We also encourage them to consider religion, science, archeology, truth, and other social structures, not as communities that are at odds with each other, but a source of information that will pull them into a better future for themselves and their children.

In the teachings of Jesus, he used the "cornerstone" to describe the building of His church. St. Matthew, St. Mark, and St. Luke in the Gospels, recall the teachings of Jesus quoting ancient writings from prophets of Judah. There are numerous uses of this symbol in the Old and New Testaments of the terms cornerstone, stone, church and Rock. 

Isaiah refers to Jesus as the "precious cornerstone.[1]"

        Therefore thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I am laying in Zion for a foundation a Stone, a tested Stone, a precious Cornerstone of sure foundation; he who believes (trusts in, relies on, and adheres to that Stone) will not be ashamed or give way or hasten away [in sudden panic].”[2] 

Zechariah refers to its placement at the top of the completed edifice

"What are you, a great mountain before Zerubabel?  Except a valley, and to bring forth the corner*[3] stone of providence and mercy."*[4] [5] 

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[1] Isaiah 28:16

[2] Cross reference - Ps. 118:22; Matt. 21:42; Acts 4:11; Rom. 9:33; Eph. 2:20; I Pet. 2:4-6

[3] *4:7.1 Lit. Ar. id.: "Healing," "crowning," "topping," or "excellence."

[4] 4:7.2 NB! Reference to the Coming of the Messiah Eashoa and the role He will play in establishing the Church.

[5] Zechariah 4:7

 

"Celebrate a gift" to the next generation by helping us accomplish the task of promoting and publishing this book. Hard back copies, paperback copies, and e-book copies will be made available. We have a well known publisher that is going to be announced by May 30, 2011. If these ideas "strike a chord" with you and you wish to be a part of the international team let us know. 

Send all donations to Corlis Dees Ministries, Inc. 643 E. Timberbrook Estates, Shelbyville, IN 46176

 Love,

Corlis and Datha Dees II