November 2007 Issue
A Politics-free zone
William L. Self
Is it possible that we as religious leaders are being seduced by the idea that the state can do for us what we should be doing for ourselves?
Is it possible that we as religious leaders are being seduced by the idea that the state can do for us what we should be doing for ourselves?Churches and political endorsements
Todd R. McFarland
Before your church gets involved in politics, you'll want to read this article.
Before your church gets involved in politics, you'll want to read this article.Letters to the seven churches: historical or prophetic?
Clinton Wahlen
Does the historicist interpretation that the seven churches of Revelation represent the entire sweep of church history over seven historic periods really make sense?
Does the historicist interpretation that the seven churches of Revelation represent the entire sweep of church history over seven historic periods really make sense?God and nature: a biblical approach to origins
L. James Gibson
Could chance indicate a sufficient causal explanation for the origin of the universe and life?
Could chance indicate a sufficient causal explanation for the origin of the universe and life?The pastor and power
Steve Walikonis
The author discusses five kinds of power. How should a church leader relate to the phenomenon of power?
The author discusses five kinds of power. How should a church leader relate to the phenomenon of power?Leadership principles from Proverbs
Stephen Grunlan
Solomon gives wise counsel to those who wish to guide others who are within their circles of influence.
Solomon gives wise counsel to those who wish to guide others who are within their circles of influence.Letters to the Editor
Preaching that healsThanks for including the article by LarryYeagley on therapeutic preaching(“Therapeutic Healing,” September2007). I was intrigued by his suggestionto have a mental health professional readsermons in advance. Even if a specialist isnot available,…