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Why I Like the Ministry *
Reprinted from This Week magazine. Copyright 1961 by the United Newspaper Magazine Corporation.
The Miracle of Love
The Scriptures say "God is love." Love is an attribute of God. He is the source of all love, and it is derived from Him.
The Basis for Real Decisions
I found the article "Close That Door!" The Ministry, August, 1961, especially challenging. The seven points on how to close the door were all good. However, I believe there are other viewpoints that should be considered on this very important problem.
"Is Any Merry?"
The New Testament question of three words, "Is any merry?" is answered by James himself in the words "let him sing psalms" (James 5:13). Singing psalms is indeed a good occupation, whether one is merry or sad, as the singing—with understanding—of psalms will lead the singer into a much deeper experience with God.
Great Words of the Bible—No. 7: The Atonement (a)
The atonement is the heart of the plan of salvation. A proper understanding of its meaning is necessary to a correct view of such important matters as the nature of God, the incarnation and work of our Lord, and the requirements for salvation. But the word itself has changed its meaning.
The Collapsing Asphalt Jungle
Here we are on the verge of eternity, and we stand with pitifully small evangelistic budgets while we face soaring costs to maintain the overhead and understandable demands for additional physical facilities.
Some Books I Can Recommend
Books here mentioned are a personal recommendation of works in a minister's library, and the comments offered do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. We welcome recommendations for this section, which is intended to offer suggestions to our workers and leaders.
"Breakthrough" Opportunity for Your Church
The public relations program of our denomination is now a well-seasoned fifty years old! Often thought to be one of the new departments, the public relations work will observe its golden anniversary in 1962.