June 2011 Issue

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Derek J. Morris

The apostle Paul was bold and unapologetic in his confession to the followers of Jesus in Corinth: “I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified” (1 Cor. 2:2).* Similarly, to Christians in Galatia, he wrote, “God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Gal. 6:14).

The Way of the Cross in Mark's Gospel

Kayle de Waal

This article examines the usage of the word way in Mark and draws some theological and pastoral implications.

This article examines the usage of the word way in Mark and draws some theological and pastoral implications.

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Is biblical Creation important? Seven reasons why it really does matter what we believe about Creation

Greg A. King

What can result from rejecting the biblical position on origins?

What can result from rejecting the biblical position on origins?

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The family that eats together: A gift that can promote your family’s health and keep your children on track

Gary Hopkins, Duane McBride, Shelly Bacon, Maud Joachim-Celestin

Connect with your kids and help make them healthier, improve their test scores, and reduce the chance of risky behaviors by using this one simple tip.

Connect with your kids and help make them healthier, improve their test scores, and reduce the chance of risky behaviors by using this one simple tip.

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Are Seventh-day Adventists Tritheists?

Glyn Parfitt

Can Seventh-day Adventists justifiably use beings as a synonym for the word persons when referring to the Three Members of the Trinity?

Can Seventh-day Adventists justifiably use beings as a synonym for the word persons when referring to the Three Members of the Trinity?

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The good but absent God? The dilemma of a Christian cancer survivor

Anonymous

What happens when the minister faces death?

What happens when the minister faces death?

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Letters to the Editor

Sex education in the churchI just read James Wibberding’sarticle, “Beyond Abstinence:Presenting God’s Ideal for SexualIntimacy” (April 2011). I am so gladthis message is being discussedmore and more within our church.Unlike the author of this article, Igrew up in the…

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Willie E. Hucks II

By distributing The Great Controversy, we say to the world, “Here’s a simple message that we want you to read, and it’s one of the best you’ll find anywhere!”

Interfaith event in Jordan opens new conversation with Islamic world Amman, Jordan—A religious liberty conference held in Jordan, March 2011, represents a historic step forward in dialogue between the Islamic world and advocates for religious freedom, organizers said. The Teaching Respect for Religions Symposium gathered scholars, political representatives, and legal experts at the Amman College of Al-Balqa Applied University. The event marked just the second… Continue reading...