February 1979 Issue
Madonna of the Sawdust Trail
Miriam Wood
For all the rigors she endured, the evangelist's wife of yesteryear deserves a memorial.
For all the rigors she endured, the evangelist's wife of yesteryear deserves a memorial.How to prepare effective Biblical sermons
Joseph J. Battistone
The preaching task is not simply one among the pastor's many duties; it is the very heart of his work.
The preaching task is not simply one among the pastor's many duties; it is the very heart of his work.Up and down—but seldom across
Walter R. L. Scragg
A communications network is essential to the church, yet why must the information flow ...
A communications network is essential to the church, yet why must the information flow ...The narrowness of Jesus
Charles D. Brooks
The confining limits Jesus imposed upon Himself and His work gave Him power, just as a river gains force through a narrow chasm.
The confining limits Jesus imposed upon Himself and His work gave Him power, just as a river gains force through a narrow chasm.When Christians disagree
Quarrels in the early Christian church tell us that the apostles were human. They also tell us how we may best handle disagreements in the church today.
Quarrels in the early Christian church tell us that the apostles were human. They also tell us how we may best handle disagreements in the church today.Suppose no one is listening
Can we resist the temptation of talking only to ourselves?
Can we resist the temptation of talking only to ourselves?Love is not enough
Robert H. Parr
A marriage cannot succeed on optimism and romance alone. There must be basic agreement in a hundred areas—especially religion.
A marriage cannot succeed on optimism and romance alone. There must be basic agreement in a hundred areas—especially religion.From the Editor
J.R. Spangler
What Assurance of Salvation Can a Seventh-day Adventist Christian Have? Should he depend on self? on Christ? or a combination?
What Assurance of Salvation Can a Seventh-day Adventist Christian Have? Should he depend on self? on Christ? or a combination?Science and Religion
R.H. Brown
How Old Is the Earth? Radiometric dating suggests an age of 4.5 billion years, but how reliable are the underlying assumptions?
How Old Is the Earth? Radiometric dating suggests an age of 4.5 billion years, but how reliable are the underlying assumptions?Biblical Archeology
Larry G. Herr
Life in an Old Testament Town. How did the average person live? What kind of house did he have? How did he work?
Life in an Old Testament Town. How did the average person live? What kind of house did he have? How did he work?Health and Religion
Gotfried Oosterwal
The Healing Mission of the Church. Sickness has its origin in man's broken relationship with God. This we must restore.
The Healing Mission of the Church. Sickness has its origin in man's broken relationship with God. This we must restore.Accepted in Christ
Ellen G. White
How hard it is for humanity, long accustomed to cherish doubt, to grasp this great truth!
How hard it is for humanity, long accustomed to cherish doubt, to grasp this great truth!Strengthening your Voice
Larry J. Otto
Your Preaching and Your Larynx. You can't be a powerful preacher with strained, raspy speech. Here's how to strengthen your voice.
Your Preaching and Your Larynx. You can't be a powerful preacher with strained, raspy speech. Here's how to strengthen your voice.