May 2011 Issue
“Where is the joy?”: Three keys to avoiding burnout
Martin Thielen
How did the author of this article find his vocational joy——stronger and richer than ever?
How did the author of this article find his vocational joy——stronger and richer than ever?Growing disciples through transformational learning
Bonita J. Shields
Discover how God uses the strengths, personalities, life experiences, and even weaknesses in pastors to accomplish His purpose in the lives of His people.
Discover how God uses the strengths, personalities, life experiences, and even weaknesses in pastors to accomplish His purpose in the lives of His people.The immortality of the soul: Could Christianity survive without it? (Part 2 of 2)
Bryan W. Ball
This article features the beliefs of prominent writers, in previous centuries, regarding the mortalist viewpoint.
This article features the beliefs of prominent writers, in previous centuries, regarding the mortalist viewpoint.The erosion of funeral customs and its impact on ministry
What must be done to restore and preserve ministry effectiveness when death strikes a family?
What must be done to restore and preserve ministry effectiveness when death strikes a family?The mystery of Israel’s salvation: A study of Romans 11:26
Wilson Paroschi
Romans 11:26 does not refer to political or geographical deliverance prior to Jesus’ second coming but to spiritual salvation. Do you agree?
Romans 11:26 does not refer to political or geographical deliverance prior to Jesus’ second coming but to spiritual salvation. Do you agree?Bible: The Story of the King James Version, 1611–2011
Patrick Boyle
Monthly book review
Monthly book reviewUnderstanding the Word
Roy Adams
In a world literally choking with books, documents, and publications, what makes the Word of the Living God so special?
In a world literally choking with books, documents, and publications, what makes the Word of the Living God so special?Letters to the Editor
Editor’s note: We received anoverwhelming number of lettersconcerning Carl P. Cosaert’s article“A Broken Commandment or anAffirmation of Hope?” (March 2011).Here is a sampling.I am 75 years old and a retiredLutheran pastor. And I don’tremember a time when a magazinearticle…