March 1995 Issue

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J. David Newman

What one word summarizes the essence of salvation?

A hen and her chicks

Sharon Cress

As pastors we can't save everybody.

As pastors we can't save everybody.

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Dealing with pluralism

Gerhard van Wyk

When perspectives differ how do we learn to listen and understand each other?

When perspectives differ how do we learn to listen and understand each other?

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Legalism: the power to bewitch

John M. Fowler

Why legalism seems so attractive and why it is a counterfeit gospel.

Why legalism seems so attractive and why it is a counterfeit gospel.

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Compassion versus confrontation

Bobbie Drake

Dealing with sexual abuse in the church

Dealing with sexual abuse in the church

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Foot washing: view from a shelter

Carol June Hooker

A neglected Christian sacrament has values we dare not forget.

A neglected Christian sacrament has values we dare not forget.

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A prisoner of Jesus Christ

Kima Jude

One housebound mother recognizes her ministry.

One housebound mother recognizes her ministry.

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If I were a minister again

Walter F. Wright

Having served as a minister for 20 years, a former pastor reflects on what he would do if he had another opportunity.

Having served as a minister for 20 years, a former pastor reflects on what he would do if he had another opportunity.

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Succeeding as an associate

Mark J. Molldrem

You don't need to be the senior pastor to be both faithful and fulfilled.

You don't need to be the senior pastor to be both faithful and fulfilled.

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The bus ride

John Roberts

Jesus has taken the bus ride, and He knows the pain of our separations and sufferings.

Jesus has taken the bus ride, and He knows the pain of our separations and sufferings.

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Letters to the Editor

Ministers and sexualityIn an otherwise excellent issueon the minister and sexuality(November 1994), almost nothingwas said about romantic fantasizing,which is one of the most significantcontributing factors to an affair. Noreference whatsoever was made to itin your…

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More from this issue:

James A. Cress

Infusing life into the sermon hour.

Patrick Boyle

How do we act as responsible Christians when faced with moral issues such as pornography, discrimination against women, racial prejudice, homosexuality, abortion, adultery, divorce, remarriage, and war?

Gary E. Russell

A subversive, even dangerous, book that could ruin the way we do church.

Andre Bustanoby

How do you know if you are addicted and in need of help?

Andreas Bochmann

A good introduction to counseling from a Christian perspective.