August 1979 Issue
The preaching preacher—an endangered species?
Theodore Carcich
Many seem to feel that because of dreaded irrelevance the preacher and his preaching belong in the same class as the whooping crane and the timber wolf.
Many seem to feel that because of dreaded irrelevance the preacher and his preaching belong in the same class as the whooping crane and the timber wolf.It happened at the Louvre
Guiseppe Cupertino
A museum may not seem the most likely place to get some tips on a well-rounded ministry, but—well, it happened at the Louvre . . . "It was only in 1820 that this statue was discovered," the guide was saying, pointing a bony finger at the Venus of Milo. "You can…
Giving as Jesus gave—a theology of stewardship
Rex D. Edwards
Stewardship means much more than the narrow limits we have often placed upon it.
Stewardship means much more than the narrow limits we have often placed upon it.Bridge to the Eastern West
Alan Boag
The twentieth century has seen the East invade the West philosophically, as the West had earlier invaded the East technologically.
The twentieth century has seen the East invade the West philosophically, as the West had earlier invaded the East technologically.Achieving the goals of true education
Leslie L. Lee
Each part of Christian education the home, school, and church must work together to be successful.
Each part of Christian education the home, school, and church must work together to be successful.Hands off!
Ron Runyan
What about "errors" in the Bible? Can we determine what is divine and what is human? Inspired counsel warns, "Hands off!"
What about "errors" in the Bible? Can we determine what is divine and what is human? Inspired counsel warns, "Hands off!"The need for thinkers
Rhonda Arnold
Despite our roots in independent thought, Adventists today seem to be thinking less and less. How can we help our members to be thinkers?
Despite our roots in independent thought, Adventists today seem to be thinking less and less. How can we help our members to be thinkers?From the Editor
J.R. Spangler
The One Altogether Lovely. Christ is the ocean in which all true pleasures and delights meet. No other can satisfy.
The One Altogether Lovely. Christ is the ocean in which all true pleasures and delights meet. No other can satisfy.Biblical Archeology
Orley M. Berg
Inscribed Stones and a Biblical Text. The archeologist's spade early provided three confirmations for a single text.
Inscribed Stones and a Biblical Text. The archeologist's spade early provided three confirmations for a single text.Science and Religion
R.H. Brown
Conflict and Agreement. Biblical interpretations of origins, chronology, and geology are becoming less an effort of faith.
Conflict and Agreement. Biblical interpretations of origins, chronology, and geology are becoming less an effort of faith.Madonna of the Sawdust Trail—3
Miriam Wood
Death was the only thing allowed to interfere with evangelism, but humor prevailed too.
Death was the only thing allowed to interfere with evangelism, but humor prevailed too.Call us what you please—but please call us!
Various Authors
An open letter to church administrators.
An open letter to church administrators.How the E.G. White Books were Written—2
Arthur White
Those who were directly involved speak out regarding the preparation, revision, and expansion of Ellen White's literary material.
Those who were directly involved speak out regarding the preparation, revision, and expansion of Ellen White's literary material.