Christmas Thought 2011

In the song, “The Little Drummer Boy” we sing these words; “I have no gift to bring that’s fit to give the King.” What a statement of truth this is. Indeed we have nothing to give God that is deserving of His nature, glory, and holiness. We have nothing to offer God that can atone for our lives. But that’s why Jesus came; to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves. We have nothing worthy to give Him yet He gave everything for our salvation.

The song continues with the little drummer boy giving a song. He gave the little he had to the King. Today, we also have something to give. We give him our talents, our resources, our whole lives. We give not out of obligation but appreciation. Just like Christmas gifts are given out of love, our love of God compels us to give him something, everything. And even though it’s not sufficient unto salvation, it’s still pleasing to God. In fact, when you give him your little he will give you His much. He gives you His righteousness for your rags; beauty for ashes; the moving of mountains for the faith of mustard seeds; life eternal for a life condemned.

This Christmas, in the midst of your gift giving, do not forget your gifts to God. Maybe you feel as if you don’t have a gift worthy to be given. Remember, a little time can bless many, and little money can be used greatly, and little life can make a big difference in the Kingdom of God. Don’t feel guilty or discouraged because you only have little to give. Be challenged to give what you have to God. Though it be small, it pleases God much.

And if you haven’t already, this Christmas give God your everything. Surrender your life for His salvation. Surrender your will for His. Give and it shall be given back to you.

A Different Perspective

Matthew 1:18:
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.

I can only imagine how Joseph felt when he discovered that his fiancée was pregnant; betrayed, confused, angry, heartbroken. I can even understand why he would want to call off the marriage. Then an angel comes to tell him that the child is not conceived out of sin but through the Holy Spirit. Mary has been faithful, not only to Joseph, but also to God. This news completely changed the way Joseph viewed the situation.

There would still be challenges. People would still talk and question. But Joseph has the word of the Lord. He was determined to do the will of God regardless of how it was perceived in his community. He also decided to care for his wife despite these challenges because what was conceived within her was from God.

Joseph has been called a model husband. Though the Bible does not give us a great deal of information, from this one story we can draw volumes concerning the character of Joseph and his faithfulness to God and his wife.

I believe that Joseph has a perspective towards his wife that all of us should have towards our spouse. After an encounter with the word of God, Joseph saw his wife in a completely different way. He knew that deep inside of her was something holy and good. He knew that it was his responsibility to nourish that which was in her and help her fulfill God’s plan for her life.

The same should be true for us. What do we see when we look at our spouse. Do we see a vision of what God intends to do within them or do we see something skewed by the enemy’s attempt to distort our vision? Let us look at our spouse in the same way Joseph looked at Mary. Let us see that there is something holy and special inside our spouse and nurture that which God put in them.

There is something special in our spouses. God has a plan for their life and if they are a Christian His Spirit is within them. Never forget this and let this influence your perspective. What are you doing to nurture the holy thing that God has put in them?

East Africa Bible College Scholarship Funds

At EABC, we have a vision to offer the following scholarships every term. Please pray about your participation and allow God to direct you to one of these funds. You may notice that the amount for scholarships outside of Kenya has increased. This is to cover extra travel costs. However, if you can only give a portion of the amount needed, it will all be used to help our students.

Burundi
$345.00

Rwanda
$345.00

Ethiopia
$345.00

Uganda
$345.00

DR Congo
$345.00

Tanzania
$345.00

Kenya Highlands Conference
$245.00

Kenya Central Conference
$245.00

Kenya Coast Conference
$245.00

Kenya Southwest Conference
$245.00

Please send donations to IPHC World Missions Ministries

PO Box 270420

Oklahoma City, OK 73137

Account number – 11565P

May 2011 Ministry Report

EABC Term Begins

A new term began at East Africa Bible College on May 2. We had 17 students to enroll from six countries including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and Congo. For ten of these students this is their last term and they will graduate on July 29. They are completing a two year process and we thank God for his faithfulness to them and their faithfulness at EABC.

This term Summer is teaching the class called “Teaching Principles and Practices” where students will learn the foundation for teaching and classroom management. Many times our graduates become teachers in public schools to subsidize their ministry and we want them to be prepared for teaching whether it is in a primary school classroom or in the church. Kevin is teaching Christology.

Please continue to pray for the faculty, staff, and students of EABC. New students will be applying in August. If you are interested in contributing towards a scholarship we have listed scholarship opportunities in the sidebar of this newsletter.

EABC Student Revival

We held a student revival for returning students to EABC from Wednesday, May 11 to Friday, May 13. We offer this time of spiritual refreshment to our students at the start of each new term. The guest speakers challenged our students in their spirituality and many came forward for special prayer during the revival. Our new IPHC missionaries to Kenya, Michael and Leslie Tignor, joined us and gave some powerful messages. Leslie spoke about having a transformed mind through Christ and listening to God even in tough times. Michael spoke about making Jesus and time with Him a priority in our life. David Juma, a Kenyan missionary to Sudan, challenged the students to be concerned about the people that need to meet Christ. Rev. Forb Carelson encouraged the student to have hearts that continuously hunger after God. Our Director, Douglas Barton, concluded with week by leading us in a time of Communion.

Wedding

On Saturday, May 14, we attended the wedding for an IPHC couple in Kenya. David and Florence are workers at Victorious IPHC Children’s Home in Eldoret. David is also a senior at the Bible school. Many Christian couples in Kenya invite a preacher to give a sermon during their wedding. Kevin delivered the wedding message for David and Florence and you can read part of that message in this month’s devotional message. It was a real honor to participate in this event. We have included a description of a Kenyan wedding in our blog. Click here to read it.

May the Lord bless David and Florence Wamyomyi as they serve in the Kingdom as husband and wife.

Machine IPHC Baby Dedication

On Sunday, May 15, we traveled to a town called Machine in Western Kenya. Michael and Leslie Tignor joined us. The town is surrounded by small farms and is literally named after a piece of agricultural machinery. There is a small IPHC church plant there that is meeting in a rented storefront. We worshipped with about 20 adults and many more children in the church. The pastor and his wife are local farmers who felt a burden to start the church in their small community. Their only instrument is a drum and they lack Bibles, but the church is thriving. In Sunday school we taught about the characteristics of a true church. Then Kevin preached about the nature of faith in the life of the believer.

Near the end of the service, the pastor presented three families that had newborn children. Kevin was asked to dedicate them to the Lord. It was a very special event for us as this was our first time to dedicate children in Kenya. Their names were ___. ___, and ___. Jesus loves children and it was our honor to dedicate these three to Him. Kenya is a country full of children and many go without proper care and love. Thankfully, the church is changing the attitude of the culture towards children. Please pray for these little ones and their families as they grow in the Lord.

Eldoret Worship Centre

We ended the month of May by preaching at our local IPH church, Eldoret Worship Centre. This church is around 300 people strong and is our home church in Kenya. Kevin preached on the power of Christ to change us both inside and out. This church is still supporting the rebuilding of Victorious Children’s Home after a devastating fire last year. If you would like to join them in finishing the boy’s dorm, please contact us today.

June 2011 Note from Summer

After a wonderful trip to the States visiting family and friends, I was happy to get back to my home and daily routine here in Eldoret. It is hard to believe that we have already been back in Kenya for nearly three months. Since we landed our schedule has taken off and filled up rapidly with teaching and travelling. I am thoroughly enjoying my Teaching Principles and Practices class this trimester. I want to give a special thank you to my former education professor Dr. Vicki Hollinshead, Dean of the School of Education at Emmanuel College, for donating a wonderful education textbook that I have used as my primary resource for this class and also to Rev. Rose Boyd, director of Operation Teaching Tools, for providing a wonderful teaching about Bible lesson planning. These materials have proven to be invaluable resources for me!

As graduation approaches, I find myself feeling excitement mixed with a bit of sadness. I feel so much anticipation for the 10 graduates who arrived at EABC not too long after we did. In the past two years, I have seen so much growth within the students, and Kevin and I have developed strong connections to them. As they prepare to leave EABC to begin or continue their ministries, I feel confident that they have the potential to do great things for the Lord and the IPHC in East Africa. I feel so honored to have played a very small role in their preparation. Most were strangers to us when they first arrived two years ago, but on graduation day, we will part ways as friends. Keep them (and us!) in your prayers in the next few weeks as they prepare for final exams and graduation day!

Thank you again for all you do to help us here in Kenya and East Africa. I am especially grateful for all the encouraging and uplifting words you send us. May God bless you abundantly!

A Kenyan Wedding

On Saturday, May 14, 2011, we were guests at a Kenyan wedding. We wanted to share some of our experiences so you can know a little more about Kenyan culture.

The wedding was to start at 10 am but Kenyan events are notorious for starting late. So we arrived at 10:30 am just to make sure the event that we didn’t have to wait too long at the chapel before we began. The service was held in the chapel of our Bible school because the groom is one of our students. At 10:30 the preparations were still being made and the wedding party was far away. We do not know if a dowry was paid but this is still a common occurrence in Kenya. We took time to walk around and see what was in store. Outside the chapel two giant white tents has been erected. The wedding banquet was to be served under the tents. One was for the wedding party and one for the guests. In the chapel colorful streamers were affixed to the walls and benches. A large banner which read “David weds Florence” was hanging from the wall. The worship team from the local church was setting up. It was only 10:45.

Thankfully we had books to read because the wedding party didn’t arrive until nearly 12:30. They had rented one van and borrowed three other cars from people in the community. The cars were elaborately decorated and horns were blowing. The wedding part stepped out with the women wearing brown dresses and the men black suits. The procession began with eight flower girls. Then there were twice as many women as men (8 to 4) so each man escorted one women to the front then went back to get another. Instead of walking down the aisle slowly as we do they danced all the way to the front.

When the bride came in the congregation stood. She was wearing a beautiful white dress. She met her groom at the front and the service began. The actual ceremony was very much like ours in the US except there is no kissing. The groom and bride simply shake hands. After the ceremony the worship team led in some congregation songs and then Kevin was invited to preach. After the sermon and some final comments from the service leader the wedding party danced out of the chapel and into the yard outside followed by the ministers (we just walked).

After being seated a few people stood to make speeches as pictures were being taken. Then everyone was served a traditional appetizer of grass seed and peanuts. Both were roasted and salted and very tasty. The grass seed was to represent longevity in marriage because once grass takes root it is hard to remove it. The peanuts represent productivity in marriage because once two peanuts are planted, they produce many more peanuts.

The meal was chicken, beef, rice, and vegetables all cooked together and served with a warm bottle of coke. It was very tasty. While we were eating the call for gifts was made and those with gifts brought them directly to the couple who opened every item in front of the congregation. Gifts included mainly household items and money. However, animals are also acceptable wedding gifts. We attended a wedding last year where the bride was presented with a cow.

A cake was cut but unlike American weddings, we were only served a tiny piece as cake is a rare and somewhat expensive treat. Each person got about one spoonful of cake. Finally at 4:30 we were released to go home.

Although some of our western wedding traditions are creeping into African culture, they have managed to retain some of their own traditions. Unfortunately, many young Kenyans are feeling pressure to have weddings that match ours in America in every way. They are spending huge sums of money and bringing about financial distress to meet these expectations. Others, even within the church, feel that weddings have become too expensive and are opting to a just live together without ever having a Christian or legal ceremony. We want to combat both of these attitudes and promote legally and church recognized weddings that are relevant to the culture and to their financial standing.
As the pressure to have large, expensive weddings grows in Kenya, we are praying that those seeking to get married spend more time planning and developing their marriage and relationship than their wedding.

Happy Father’s Day

I wish to send out a Father’s Day greeting to my dad, Stan Sneed. He is a great father and friend.

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April Ministry Report

Central Conference Pastor’s Conference
Shortly after returning to Kenya we attended the pastor’s conference for those in the Central Conference of Kenya held in Nairobi at Calvary Worship Centre. With around 100 in attendance, this is the largest yearly pastor’s conference for the IPHC in Kenya. Kevin spoke on Friday morning, April 15. He encouraged the pastors and leaders set aside any mindset that could creep into their life and then hinder their ministries, particularly bitterness, apathy, and faithfulness to culture above Christ. The special speaker for the conference was Rev. Hugh Hoyle who trained the pastors to use the evangelism technique called “each one, reach one, each year.” Other missionary speakers included Ron and Sharon Wooten and Philip List.

Ministry in Nakuru
We were joined in April by Rev. Ben Coleman and his daughter Laura for nearly two weeks of ministry in Nakuru, Kenya. The IPHC in Nakuru is led by Revs. Laban and Gladys Wekesa. Together, they are overseeing a church, a children’s home serving nearly 180 children, and a full school with over 200 students. When Laura visited in 2007 with a team from Emmanuel College she felt a strong connection to the Children’s Home (named Christian Ministries to the Destitute). She went back to America with a burden to assist with the ministry in Nakuru. In 2009 she began raising funds for improvements to the home. After a personal invitation from Rev. Wekesa, she decided to make a personal visit with her father (Pastor of Crossroads Baptist Church near Hartwell, GA). We had the pleasure of assisting them with their work in Nakuru and we were also blessed by their passion for ministry and generosity. We spend five full days ministering to the children through special services, games, and one-on-one interaction. Laura and Ben prepared dramas, special music, and games for the kids. They also brought along bunches of candy and sports equipment. In addition, they took time to serve the home by painting the kitchen which has been made black by years of smoke from the wood burning cookers. In total, they raised over $8,000 for the ministry which was used as follows:
1- 1 new computer for the ministry purchased
2- 8 triple-decker bunkbeds purchased
3- 12 triple-decker bunkbeds repaired
4- 50 new mattresses purchased
5- 50 new sheets purchased
6- 23 new desks purchased
7- Funded floor repair in 10 classrooms
8- Repaired the chimneys in the kitchen
9- Funded the painting of the kitchen and entire boy’s dorm
10- Provided money for medical care for the children
We are forever grateful for the Coleman family and all those who gave towards these projects. The home is still rejoicing over these blessings. Thank you, Ben and Laura for your visit, your service, and your commitment to Nakuru.

Easter Services
Easter was a busy time for us in Kenya. The Chavakali district of church planned a special weekend conference on Good Friday and Saturday and invited us to speak. We traveled out to Grace Church IPHC where around 40 people gathered for the two days of teaching. Rev. Ben Coleman joined Kevin in giving the pastors and leaders encouraging messages and teaching concerning the significance of Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Laura Coleman and Summer also participated in the Good Friday service. Laura gave a touching testimony and words of encouragement. Summer led in special music in both English and Swahili. The district conference concluded on Saturday with Kevin teaching on the significance and practice of communion. Then everyone present participated in a communion service. The attendees left encouraged, inspired, and ready to lead their congregations into the Easter Celebration the next morning.

On Easter Sunday we traveled with Ben Coleman and Laura Coleman back to Nakuru to conduct the Easter Sunday service there. Summer Sneed and Laura Coleman both led in music. Laura wrote a special song about redemption just for the children in Nakuru. She shared it along with a testimony encouraging the children to find their value in Christ, and not in the standards of the world. Rev. Coleman preached an Easter message with added emphasis on Peter. Several in the congregation came up for special prayer after the message. Christ’s resurrection was proclaimed in Nakuru, Kenya and thanks to the IPHC children’s home there, many are experiencing a new life both spiritually and physically.

Welcome
We wish to welcome a new missionary couple to Kenya. Michael and Leslie Tignor joined the IPHC missionary family in Kenya on April 7 with their arrival into Nairobi. Even though the Tignors will be based in Nairobi, they have already been traveling the country involved in ministry. They joined us in Nakuru for two days of ministry there and recently helped us in Eldoret (you can read about this in next month’s newsletter.) We are grateful for Michael and Leslie and thank God for providing for them.

A Word on Marriage

In May, Kevin preached at a Kenyan wedding for one of our Bible school students. We will be sharing more about the wedding on the blog soon but for now we wanted to share with you a portion of the message that Kevin gave at the wedding. We believe it is a challenging word for all married couples.

Ephesians 5:25-27

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.

Ephesians 5 is a chapter in which Paul calls the church in Ephesus to abandon the pagan practices of the world and adopt the holy practices of God. Rather than living in darkness, Paul tells the believer they are to live in the light. According to Paul, the pagan practices of the world are darkness but the way of God is light. Thus, believers are children of the light.

Paul goes on to describe some practical ways all believers should carry out this calling. Finally, he addressed the subject of marriage. Christian values should exist within a Christian marriage. Yet, it seemed that in Paul’s day (and even in our day) believers carried many pagan beliefs and practices into marriage. Among those beliefs is often the idea that the woman serves a subordinate role to the man. Some may even believe that women are less valuable than men. At first glance it may seem that even chapter 5 of Ephesians supports this view. Paul writes, “Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.”

Yet this idea of submission carries with it the understanding that the husbands are going to be just as concerned and loving of their wives as Jesus was to the church. I do not mind submitting to the Lord at all because I know he gave his life for me and is looking out for my best interests. Even when I don’t agree, I know that if I submit to God, I will be better off. Yet there are many women who do not feel this way about their husbands, and for good reason. Some husbands do not love their wives as Christ loves the church. Their love is very selfish and conditional where Christ’s love is selfless and unconditional.

So Paul follows up verses 22-24 with verses 25-27. Men should pattern their love for a woman after Christ’s love for the church. The same is true for women, they must also love as Christ loves. If two people cannot love one another like this, they must not be married. Sure, we will fail from time to time. Yet there must be a commitment and determination made that we will love our spouse as Christ loves the church.

So, this now raises the question, “How does Christ love the church?” Paul lists four ways:
1. Jesus sanctifies the church
2. Jesus nurtures and serves the church
3. Jesus glorifies the church
4. Jesus gave his life for the church

First, Christ sanctifies the church. He is at work setting apart the church for holiness and making it righteous. Even though husbands cannot make their wives sanctified in the eyes of God, we can participate in the work of sanctification for our spouse. We should be working to help our spouse grow in the walk with the Lord and aiding them in living holy lives. Many times we think the spiritual well-being of our spouse in their personal issue but God has called husband and wives alongside each other to help each other live for Christ and do what God has called them to do. When we begin to care for our spouse’s spiritual well-being it will give us a completely different outlook on marriage and the way we sometimes neglect our spouses. Are you helping your husband or wife grow spiritually? Are you assisting them in living a holy life? Or are you neglecting or hindering their walk with the Lord?

Second, Christ nurtures and serves the church. He is at work sustaining us and blessing us. We, by our very nature, ought to serve him. He, by his very nature, ought to be served. Yet he humbled himself to serve us and still serves us today. Jesus said that he “did not come to be served, but to serve.” How many of us go into or live in marriages where we only consider how our spouse might serve us rather than how we can serve our spouse? Let us choose to be humble and put the needs of our spouse before our own. Are you nurturing your spouse? Are you serving your spouse? Or are you only focusing on how you might be served?

Third, Christ glorifies the church. We, as human beings, are a wretched lot. Even as the bride of Christ we often prove unfaithful. Yet Christ is at work bringing us glory, make us able to stand before the Father, and choosing us as his own. He is raising us up and giving us more grace than we deserve. In the same way, we ought to give glory to our spouse. We often hear the phrase “behind every good man is a good woman.” Actually, it should be read, “beside every good man is a good woman.” Too many times we leave our spouse behind in recognition. We allow them to labor with little or no thanks. We fail to give them the credit they deserve. Thankfully, this is not how Christ operates. Yet he is our example. Are we living up to that example? Why not glorify your spouse this week. I’m not talking about worshipping him or her, but honoring him or her. Make sure you are in the habit of recognizing their work and their worth. Give them more than they deserve. Are you bringing glory to your spouse? Or are you ignoring or even bringing dishonor to your spouse?

Finally, Jesus gave his life for the church. This phrase brings to mind the image of Jesus hanging on the cross. There he gave up his own life so that we might gain eternal life. It was an awesome sacrifice and a picture of God’s grace and love for us. Yet, this is also a picture of how we ought to love our spouse. Many of us would say today that we would give our live to save our spouse. This is a great attitude to have. But would you also give up your life each and every day for the man or woman you married? Do you die to self everyday so that you can live for others? This is the key. Are we willing to lay down our life for our spouse, not only once in the physical sense but everyday in the spiritual sense? Jesus said, “Whoever wishes to save his life will lose it. But whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.” Too many of us are so focused on getting what we want out of life and marriage that we fail to help others get what they need from life and marriage. But when we choose to lay down our life for Jesus, for our spouse, for others, we will find that we are really not losing at all, but gaining something that is far more valuable. Lose your life for your spouse today. Die to that football game and wash the dishes for her. Die to that appointment and cook his favorite meal. Die to the selfish nature, and live for Christ and others.

There are many more keys to having a successful marriage but these are a few that Paul gives us in Ephesians 5. If you are like us, there is a lot to be learned and obeyed here. May the Lord bless you and your marriage.

On Loyalty

Recently, we have become increasingly aware and concerned about the fragile loyalty demonstrated by our generation towards the IPHC. It seems that among my peers, association with the IPHC is taken up when convenient but set aside or completely abandoned easily. I see this as a real problem.

It seems that my generation is looking for the IPHC to give much but ask little. Such partnerships are one sided. The IPHC does not exist solely for the benefit of my ministry. Certainly, the IPHC promotes and encourages individual ministries but I must also see myself as responsible for the ministry of the IPHC. Some say their loyalty is to God alone and denominational loyalty is not essential. Yet 2 Peter, 1 John, and Jude make it clear that healthy believers commit themselves not only to Jesus but also to the teachings of the Apostles. The “teachings of the Apostles” were the parameters within which loyalty to Jesus was demonstrated and lived out. For me, my loyalty to Jesus is demonstrated and lived out within the parameters of the IPHC. Certainly, I am a member of the church universal and I gladly work with numerous denominations as a missionary in Kenya. Yet it is the IPHC which enables me to carry out my ministry, provides me with a loving community, and keeps me within a theological framework of true doctrine.

I respond to the IPHC’s loyalty towards me by demonstrating loyalty to the IPHC. I commit to the IPHC by making myself consistently available for carrying out the overall vision and work of the denomination. To some that may sound unnecessary. But I do not mind at all giving back to the IPHC for all the IPHC has given to me.

Why do I choose to remain loyal to the IPHC? Why not “go independent” where I can pick and choose with whom I network and always have the option of cutting ties quickly. First, let me say that my loyalty does not exist because I always agree 100% with the IPHC. I have, from time to time, not bought into certain visions or viewpoints of the IPHC. But my loyalty is not contingent upon the IPHC always agreeing with me. True loyalty perseveres even in times of conflict.

I remain loyal to the IPHC for at least three reasons:

1- I was raised up and saved in an IPHC church. I know Jesus because of the IPHC. My great-grandmother started the IPHC tradition in my family in the small town of Mt. Airy, NC. Her husband was a Baptist but not a committed Christian. Etta, however, had an experience with God that was not accepted in the Baptist church so she found a church where she could worship God through the experiences she was given by the Holy Spirit. That church was a Pentecostal Holiness church. They accepted her when others rejected her. The same was true for me many years later. I remember facing ridicule in school for my religious beliefs. But I found encouragement knowing that I would be accepted in my IPHC church even when others rejected me.

2- I remain loyal to IPHC because it was within the IPHC that I found mentors who shaped my life. Former pastors, Bible school teachers, and church members have helped to develop me and I am grateful for these IPHC men and women.

3- The IPHC took a chance by accepting me as a minister. The IPHC believes and invests in me. So, I proudly believe and invest in the IPHC.

Don’t get me wrong. My ultimate loyalty is to God. If the IPHC ever ventures down the road of heresy I will follow the truth and abandon my relationship with the denomination. But I hope that day never comes. In fact, I am going to be around to ensure that day never comes. I will not jump ship easily. I will remain steadfast to help steer the ship back in the right direction.

My generation has a loyalty problem. It’s not just seen in denominational loyalty. It’s also found in many areas of our culture. My generation changes jobs quickly and often. My generation marries later and stays married less. We register as independents in both politics and religion. Why? I don’t know. Perhaps it has something to do with our reluctance to make a commitment. Perhaps it’s because we shun authority or sacrifice. Maybe we don’t see the value in loyalty. Nonetheless, rejecting loyalty is dangerous.

I have learned that loyalty is valuable. Yes, it requires sacrifice. But it also produces many rewards. Let’s ask ourselves, what hinders our loyalty? Is our reluctance to remain loyal justified? Or are our reasons for withholding loyalty weak or superficial? Let us rediscover the lost art of loyalty and reap its benefits.