December 1978 Issue
Don't forget the children
C. Lloyd Wyman
Are you overlooking a rich source of productive ministry? C. Lloyd Wyman gives direct, useful suggestions for reaching this important segment of your congregation.
Are you overlooking a rich source of productive ministry? C. Lloyd Wyman gives direct, useful suggestions for reaching this important segment of your congregation.Hiding behind words
Don Shafer
Two recent experiences cause me to write of a haunting suspicion I have that we humans like to hide behind words. The one experience was reading heavy and heady required theological essays in preparation for writing a dissertation. The other experience was reading…
Planning a Sermonic Year
J. Reynolds Hoffman
The sheep of your congregation look primarily to you, their pastor—or shepherd—to feed them (see 1 Peter 5:2). As you review your preaching during 1978, can you say they have received a balanced spiritual diet? Have they suffered from malnutrition? Are you, their…
Joseph
Cherry B. Habenicht
The Incarnation takes on a different aspect viewed from the perspective of Mary's husband-to-be.
The Incarnation takes on a different aspect viewed from the perspective of Mary's husband-to-be.Mealtime Evangelism
J.R. Spangler
People who come to the Arthur Weaver home in Northville, Michigan, to share an adventure in eating, soon find "soul food" prominent on the menu. Whether it's the do-it-yourself salad or the let-Christ-do-it spiritual emphasis, the Weavers can't say, but a number…
Guiding the Ship of Truth
Edward E. Zinke
How shall we determine what course to steer in order to reach the correct harbor?
How shall we determine what course to steer in order to reach the correct harbor?From the Editor
J.R. Spangler
General Conference president, R.H. Pierson, announces his retirement and voices a closing challenge.
General Conference president, R.H. Pierson, announces his retirement and voices a closing challenge.Science and Religion
Edward Lugenbeal
Was There a Population Explosion After the Flood? Eight people could produce 100 million by Abraham's day, but with difficulty.
Was There a Population Explosion After the Flood? Eight people could produce 100 million by Abraham's day, but with difficulty.Health and Religion
J. A. Scharffenberg
What You Need to Know About High Blood Pressure. Several fairly simple practices can actually help lower your blood pressure.
What You Need to Know About High Blood Pressure. Several fairly simple practices can actually help lower your blood pressure.Health and Religion
William Loveless
An effective union of health education and evangelism requires a new breed of minister and physician.
An effective union of health education and evangelism requires a new breed of minister and physician.Biblical Archeology
Len McMillan
"You Shall Not Go Empty." An understanding of ancient customs sheds light on a puzzling text.
"You Shall Not Go Empty." An understanding of ancient customs sheds light on a puzzling text.Shepherdess
People today often have as little room in their lives for Jesus as did the innkeeper at Bethlehem.
People today often have as little room in their lives for Jesus as did the innkeeper at Bethlehem.A Christmas Letter
Donna Lehman
Dear Struggling Christian, You have asked me, "What can I give Christ for Christmas?" You say, "I have so little to give." My friend, God has given each person certain gifts to share. May I suggest some presents you can give? You say, "I feel naked and ugly, for…
Recommended Reading
Various Authors
COMPETENT TO COUNSEL Jay E. Adams, Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company, Nutley, New Jersey, 1977, 287 pages, $4.50 paper. Jay Adams has come up with one of the most practical books for the pastor to be published in recent years. In Competent to Counsel…