December 1990 Issue

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J. David Newman

The word "celebration" has become a naughty (wicked! bad! evil!) word in Adventist circles. It constitutes, for many, the new buzzword for expressing displeasure with almost any change in church worship practice.

Harvest 90 everyone's victory

Carlos Aeschlimann

The final, official report on the outcome of Harvest 90.

The final, official report on the outcome of Harvest 90.

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The Desire of Ages project: the conclusions

Fred Veltman

The uniqueness of The Desire of Ages is to be found in its practical use of Scripture and its stress on spiritual realities and personal devotion rather than the originality of its content.

The uniqueness of The Desire of Ages is to be found in its practical use of Scripture and its stress on spiritual realities and personal devotion rather than the originality of its content.

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Olson discusses the Veltman study

Robert W. Olson, David C. Jarnes

Robert W. Olson reflects on the Veltman study of The Desire of Ages and, more broadly, on our understanding and use of Ellen White's writings in general.

Robert W. Olson reflects on the Veltman study of The Desire of Ages and, more broadly, on our understanding and use of Ellen White's writings in general.

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Companions on the upward journey

Ella M. Rydzewski

Floating islands, heavenly praises, Jesus' love, and clearer visions of God's plan-the author found all these through the books described here.

Floating islands, heavenly praises, Jesus' love, and clearer visions of God's plan-the author found all these through the books described here.

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The minister as ecclesiastic

C. Mervyn Maxwell

The Bible description of the destruction of Korah, Dathan, Abiram and their families puzzled the author for many years until he learned that "the sons of Korah died not."

The Bible description of the destruction of Korah, Dathan, Abiram and their families puzzled the author for many years until he learned that "the sons of Korah died not."

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Letters to the Editor

Prayer life revolutionizedThank you for Dr. Elvin Adams'very helpful article about the theologyof behavior change ("The Pastor'sFight for Good Health," April 1990).The how-to's were so easily understood. One of the people with whom Ishared the article is "Mac," who,…

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More from this issue:

J. David Newman , Robert S. Folkenberg, Anita Folkenberg

The Folkenbergs speak out on their dreams for the church and share their priorities.

W. Floyd Bresee

The church hopes to give strong support to both the hurting North American conferences and the worldwide work.