April 2006

April 2006

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In this issue:

Editorial: The ultimate reference point

If markers and reference points are so vital in mundane aspects of life, how much more in those areas that affect our eternal destiny.

God's anointing for unity

God wishes to model the unity that exists within the Godhead in His church on earth.
By:  Pete Harper 

Pastoral fatigue--you can live with it

Exhaustion is a universal fact of life for pastors. How does the pastor cope with this potential ministry-crippler?

God's mighty acts in a changing world (Part 2 of 2)

Nine theologically based changes to traditional Adventist outreach in the face of the challenges of postmodernism.
By:  Jon Paulien 

Preaching with a translator

A coordinated effort between the preacher and the translator produces powerful results.

Hands and hearts touching--the work of a missionary

Our world still needs missionaries with a compassionate, pastoral touch.
By:  Gary Krause 

Christian education: it's role in the gospel commission

Church school teachers plant seeds of biblical principles within their students that are nurtured throughout their lifetimes.
By:  Mark L. Blue 

Pastor's Pastor: Keeping the Commandments

We applaud the renewed interest in God’s commandments as evidenced by the upcoming, first-ever Ten Commandments Day. We also commend its sponsors’ interest in godly living, spiritual renewal, and the challenge of turning hearts and minds toward our eternal God and His unchanging law. As longtime advocates of a grace-motivated observance of the entire Decalogue by born-again Christians, Adventists can and should enthusiastically affirm those who are now standing up for God’s law in the midst of a world that appears to ignore it.