November 1995 Issue
Parsonage allowance alert
Thomas E. Wetmore
A legal alert concerning retired ministers
A legal alert concerning retired ministersAbuse: confidentiality, reporting, and the pastor's role
Alberta Mazat
The church has a responsibility to cope with the problems of abuse.
The church has a responsibility to cope with the problems of abuse.Abuse: a sickness of us all
Bobbie Drake
Abuse is more than physical: it is destroying the other's self-worth and dignity.
Abuse is more than physical: it is destroying the other's self-worth and dignity.The beautiful sin
John Glass
A pastor's frank testimony of sexual temptation.
A pastor's frank testimony of sexual temptation.The perversion of intimacy
Jeffrey Black
Sexuality is a spiritual act, not a biological one. It's a problem of not dealing with our drives but of sanctifying our hearts.
Sexuality is a spiritual act, not a biological one. It's a problem of not dealing with our drives but of sanctifying our hearts.When the problem is sexual sin...
John F. Bettler
A biblical model for counseling
A biblical model for counselingWho will heal the little ones?
Carol Carrell
First they tell me that there is no tooth fairy, no Easter bunny, and no Santa Claus. When are they going to tell me there is no Jesus?" A little blond, blue-eyed girl sits in front of the therapist with her chin held high, lips tight, and a look in her eyes that goes…
Child sexual abuse in society and the church
Anonymous
The church needs to set a moral example in dealing with child abuse.
The church needs to set a moral example in dealing with child abuse.Healing for the divorced pastor
David Wesley Reid
How can a pastor recover from the impact of divorce?
How can a pastor recover from the impact of divorce?Family violence: a Christian response
Ron and Karen Flowers
How to combine courage and compassion in dealing with family violence
How to combine courage and compassion in dealing with family violence