August 1991

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August 1991 Issue

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Editorial

God at work in us

John M. Fowler

God's grace is at work in the summoning and the enabling.

The Christian view of human life

Miroslav Kis

The uniqueness of each human being contributes to the richness of God's creation and warrants the indispensability of each individual.

The uniqueness of each human being contributes to the richness of God's creation and warrants the indispensability of each individual.

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Abortion: history of Adventist guidelines

George B. Gainer

The story of the church's abortion guidelines tells a lot about where we are in relation to abortion and why we're here.

The story of the church's abortion guidelines tells a lot about where we are in relation to abortion and why we're here.

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Visitation: a dying art?

Rex D. Edwards

The divine-human encounter reveals why the home visit is still an essential part of pastoring.

The divine-human encounter reveals why the home visit is still an essential part of pastoring.

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Ministry begins at home

John W. Fowler

The pastor's first work is in his own household.

The pastor's first work is in his own household.

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Letters to the Editor

A dangerous, deceptive articleThe article by Arthur Patrick in theApril (1991) issue of Ministry ("DoesOur Past Embarrass Us?") has addedto the theological confusion that presently divides both laymen and ministers in the Seventh-day AdventistChurch. In the name of…

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Pastor's Pastor: Husband-wife team ministry

W. Floyd Bresee

Team togetherness results from time togetherness

Resources

The Blessing

Clarence V. Dunbebin

Life has its paradoxes. As children we long for the adulthood that liberates us from parents, yet we want their approval and acceptance. The authors of The Blessing believe we can enjoy both experiences. Smalley and Trent capture the essential elements of the Old Testament blessing, identifying and picturing its variations. The authors also relate modern, real-life stories about men and women who suffer because they did not receive a childhood blessing from their… Continue reading...

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Developing Faith in Young Adults

Alice Willsey

Is it normal for older teens to leave the church? Is there a relationship between developmental issues, life cycle changes, and faith growth? What factors influence a return to church by young adults who have been church dropouts? Should churches of every size establish a youth ministry? What can the average church do for and with young adults? This short, concise volume addresses these and similar questions. From his extensive experience in campus and… Continue reading...

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Disappointment With God

Daniel R. Guild

When I receive Christianity Today in the mail, I look to see if it includes an article by Philip Yancey. If it does, I read that article first. When I heard that Yancey had written a book that won three awards, I purchased it immediately. Disappointment With God is Yancey at his superlative best. The book's subtitle, Three Questions No One Asks Aloud, introduces his theme: Is God unfair? Is God silent? Is God hidden? Anyone who has ever asked these questions and… Continue reading...