February 2011 Issue

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Preparing the way

Derek J. Morris

Why didn’t they just brush him off as another fanatic? Because they saw holiness in his life; they saw a living connection with God.

Why didn’t they just brush him off as another fanatic? Because they saw holiness in his life; they saw a living connection with God.

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The many faces of fundraising

Lilya Wagner, Halvard B. Thomsen

As a fundraising professional, I have found that some Bible stories provide great insight into the principles of fundraising. One of the best examples is found in 1 Chronicles 29:1–17, where David outlines his donations to the building of the temple because "this palatial structure is not for man but for the Lord God."1

As a fundraising professional, I have found that some Bible stories provide great insight into the principles of fundraising. One of the best examples is found in 1 Chronicles 29:1–17, where David outlines his donations to the building of the temple because "this palatial structure is not for man but for the Lord God."1

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Bible camps: Evangelism through intensive summer camps

Aimo Helminen

These Bible camps, as described by the author, continue as an important role in the evangelistic cycle by the church in Finland.

These Bible camps, as described by the author, continue as an important role in the evangelistic cycle by the church in Finland.

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Reflections on the future of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America:The long view of church growth (part 2 of 2)

S. Joseph Kidder

How can the North American church bust the trends and turn the church around?

How can the North American church bust the trends and turn the church around?

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The ordinance of humility: Precursor to the Cross

Bernhard Oestreich

We lose something precious when we no longer practice the ordinance of humility.

We lose something precious when we no longer practice the ordinance of humility.

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Spiritual strength: What happens when spiritual leaders and spiritual people work together?

Aleksandar S. Santrac

Lessons from Nehemiah’s life of leadership.

Lessons from Nehemiah’s life of leadership.

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To the ends of the earth

Daniel Scarone

The command of Jesus, “to the ends of the earth,” impels His followers to an astonishing journey of action.

The command of Jesus, “to the ends of the earth,” impels His followers to an astonishing journey of action.

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Beyond Common Ground: Why Liberals and Conservatives Need Each Other

Glenn Townend

A review of Alden Thompson's call to unity and understanding.

A review of Alden Thompson's call to unity and understanding.

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