July 1991 Issue
Father of fathers
David C. Jarnes
Last week Bill Neely, an associate pastor of the church to which I belong, spoke at a couple of the morning worships here at the General Conference. One of Bill's worship talks focused on being a father, calling my thoughts again to the metaphor of God as our heavenly…
God's Word: casebook or codebook?
Alden Thompson
Sometimes Scripture seems to offer contradictory guidance. What model of Scripture best helps us put it all together?
Sometimes Scripture seems to offer contradictory guidance. What model of Scripture best helps us put it all together?Ancient ostracon records ark's wanderings
William H. Shea
The Izbet Sartah ostracon may be the earliest extrabiblical source that names a biblical personality and supplements the Bible's account of a historical event.
The Izbet Sartah ostracon may be the earliest extrabiblical source that names a biblical personality and supplements the Bible's account of a historical event.Jar handles reveal Hezekiah's hopes
Randall W. Younker
The seals stamped on jar handles in ancient Judah point to Hezekiah's attempt to unite the peoples of the northern and southern kingdoms and so to restore the Davidic kingdom.
The seals stamped on jar handles in ancient Judah point to Hezekiah's attempt to unite the peoples of the northern and southern kingdoms and so to restore the Davidic kingdom.If Ministers Fall, Can They Be Restored?
Robert Peach
This will be a controversial book, but it should facilitate discussion of a subject that needs the church's careful thought and active attention.
This will be a controversial book, but it should facilitate discussion of a subject that needs the church's careful thought and active attention.Pastor-elder team ministry gets new support
James Zachary
The General Conference Ministerial Association is taking on the task of coordinating training and support for local church elders.
The General Conference Ministerial Association is taking on the task of coordinating training and support for local church elders.Ministering to families with handicapped children
Karen Holford
More than architecture, it is the attitude of the church that needs to be restructured as we address the issue of ministering to the handicapped.
More than architecture, it is the attitude of the church that needs to be restructured as we address the issue of ministering to the handicapped.Pastor's Pastor: Should you try narrative preaching?
W. Floyd Bresee
Guidelines for effective narrative preaching.
Guidelines for effective narrative preaching.The Selfish Gene
Ella M. Rydzewski
Dawkins' greatest contribution is his living proof of the arrogance of science.
Dawkins' greatest contribution is his living proof of the arrogance of science.Letters to the Editor
Communicating with the comatoseIn reference to "Ministry to Comatose Patients" (May 1991): I had anexperience some years ago that furthersubstantiates the need for more ministry in this area. The patient was in his50s, had experienced a cerebral hemorrhage, and had…