The following E-Devotionals were sent to our members by email on a bi-weekly basis between July and December 2009.   Written by CLS member Charley Cole (with an occasional alternate author) these E-Devotionals are for your encouragement and edification.  If you would like to receive these by email, please email us so sign up and ensure that your computer's browser allows emails via Constant Contact from memmin@clsnet.org.  The most recent devotionals for 2010 can be found

The Winter 2010 issue of The Christian Lawyer magazine provides readers with a variety of articles, several of which encourage us, even in the busy practice of law, to read books.  We hope that you enjoy the feature articles and regular departmental articles in this issue and can see the PDF by clicking on the magazine cover below:

  The Christian Lawyer - Winter 2010

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Conference Attendees will many opportunities to enjoy a variety of wonderful activities while they are in San Diego. 

Here a few things that will help you plan your trip:

Thursday Trip to the ZOO & Balboa Park: Transportation provided.

Daycations in San Diego (with thanks to CLS San Diego member Merilyn Steele)

2009 Christian Legal Scholars’ Symposium:  The Image of God and the Pursuit of Justice: Law as a Human Vocation

Featuring Dr. David VanDrunen

The Christian Legal Society (CLS) communicates with its members and supporters through The Christian Lawyer magazine.

We are pleased to announce that we have four incredibly encouraging keynote speakers at this year's conference:  Well-loved authors and Christian counselors Gordon and Gail MacDonald; Pastor Mike MacIntosh of Horizon Christian Fellowship in San Diego; and Bob Goff, President of Restore International. 

CLS Bible Studies are useful resources for Christian lawyers and law students written by Christian lawyers over the past years.  The subject matter and issues are pertinent to lawyers in all walks of their life and profession.  Please download and take time with other lawyers and law students to go "deeper."  They are all in .pdf format and need Adobe Reader to be downloaded.

A CLS chapter falls under the CLS umbrella for tax exempt status if they fill out the affiliation forms and indicate their willingness to be included in the CLS group exemption letter. The CLS chapter must first obtain an EIN number, fill out all necessary paperwork included in the CLS chapter manual, before contacting the Membership department to receive the exemption letter from the IRS.

For questions, please contact Brent McBurney, Director, Membership Ministries, at 703-642-1070 or by email at bmcburney@clsnet.org.

This area will allow members to access an area of intercessory prayer for ourselves and other members of CLS.  Here only members will be allowed to post prayer requests and praise items for the entire community to review and provide prayer support to others and the community as a whole.  What a privilege we have as believers to uphold one another in prayer and praise!  This will be your opportunity to help the membership be aware of struggles and battles in your life as well as become aware yourself of the battles others are dealing with. 

by CLS Chaplain Phil Ashey

In his book, Choose the Life, author Bill Hull writes, "The problem we face is a faith that doesn’t transform.  We have taught a non-discipleship Christianity, and in Scripture this Christianity does not exist…We have made the test for salvation doctrinal rather than behavioral…

We are proud to be able to offer our members discounts on their lawfirm web sites. If you are a member of CLS and desire to have your lawfirm's website designed, implemented, and maintained (or redesigned), we are recommending our website designers: Strategic Business Solutions, International, who will gladly discuss your requirements and provide these services at prices considerably discounted over the current market price for the quality of work you expect.

This benefit is for members only and involves support available from our staff and staff attorneys. We are able to support the membership with advice and access to resources that are outside the legal constraints put on most attorneys and law firms. We are able to be a catalyst of support for areas that cross the boundary of church and state. Members are helped by an informed staff that works with these sometimes difficult issues on a daily basis. We are here for the membership to use as a resource where they might not otherwise have an advocate.

As a member of the Christian Legal Society, you will soon receive your Member ID card along with your Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number T619100. Attached to the ID card will be two coupons for you to use on future rentals. 

Limitations--  you and I face them everyday. 

By Tim Smith

If you are a Christian attorney, you have probably heard the joke about being an oxymoron. If you are a Christian criminal defense attorney or a plaintiff's attorney, however, you may find yourself having to convince other Christians that what you do is consistent with Scripture.

There is a need in everyone's life to be centered- to have their life shaped by what they value & treasure. Many of us have such a strong need for acceptance that relationships become the center of our lives. Some seek materialistic outlets to have there inner needs met. Still others center their lives on careers, successful law practices, physical fitness, intellectual pursuits or some form of entertainment. These values are not in themselves wrong, but when they are used to shape our lives, I ultimately feel that something is missing.