July 1988 Issue
Reflections on the Gospels
Ella M. Rydzewski
John Michael Talbot, Servant Publications, P.O. Box 7455, Dept. 209, Ann Arbor, Michigan48107, 1986, 181 pages, $5.95, paper.
John Michael Talbot, Servant Publications, P.O. Box 7455, Dept. 209, Ann Arbor, Michigan48107, 1986, 181 pages, $5.95, paper.Seventh-day Adventists Believe ...
Anonymous
New book gives a biblical, Christ-centered exposition of the 27 fundamental doctrines.
New book gives a biblical, Christ-centered exposition of the 27 fundamental doctrines.Give the people life
Jan Paulsen
Are you giving your people a balanced diet in your preaching? How is their spiritual health?
Are you giving your people a balanced diet in your preaching? How is their spiritual health?Ten tips for improving your sermons
Louise Ulmer
You probably touch more lives during your weekly half-hour in the pulpit than through any other single aspect of your ministry. Here are some ideas for improving your effectiveness.
You probably touch more lives during your weekly half-hour in the pulpit than through any other single aspect of your ministry. Here are some ideas for improving your effectiveness.Personal ministries: divide and conquer
Chad McComas
The local church's personal ministries department typically has more work than workers. Why not divide up the responsibilities?
The local church's personal ministries department typically has more work than workers. Why not divide up the responsibilities?How do you read it?
Emily Moore
"So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading"-Nehemiah 8:8.
"So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading"-Nehemiah 8:8.Security as a ministerial duty
Anne Elver
When was the last time you assessed the security measures around your church property and your home?
When was the last time you assessed the security measures around your church property and your home?Abortion's effects
Ardyce Sweem
What effect has abortion on demand had on our society? Is an abortion a simple outpatient procedure that can be performed and forgotten on the same day?
What effect has abortion on demand had on our society? Is an abortion a simple outpatient procedure that can be performed and forgotten on the same day?Stopping the clock
Donald P. Richmond
There's so much to do. How do I find the time?
There's so much to do. How do I find the time?Plan B
Karen Nuessle
Have some of your dreams in the ministry failed to materialize? Are you faced with disappointments and even tragedy? It's all part of Plan B.
Have some of your dreams in the ministry failed to materialize? Are you faced with disappointments and even tragedy? It's all part of Plan B.Commitment and criticism
Rex D. Edwards
Faith in God means the union of commitment and criticism. Commitment recognizes the vast difference between God and human beings in which no boasting is appropriate. As a result every idea, thought, deed, and institution is subject to correction. Countless theologians…
How to stay fit while you travel
Betty Gibb
A good diet, adequate exercise, and stress control require planning, motivation, and determination.
A good diet, adequate exercise, and stress control require planning, motivation, and determination.Letters to the Editor
Social SecurityI read with interest the article "Ministers, Social Security, and Honesty"(March 1988). Mr. Tennyson haspointed out the potential financialneeds of an individual during his lifetime. Unfortunately his article changesfrom that of objective discussion…