November 2011 Issue
The Ministerial Family: Balancing church and family life
Pamela Consuegra
Eight principles are featured in this article to inspire pastors to prioritize their family time.
Eight principles are featured in this article to inspire pastors to prioritize their family time.The Transforming Power of a Hope-Centered Life
Bocaneanu, Adrian
Paul became a source of hope amidst devastating situations—conditions bent toward chaos and erratic behavior. Read how he accomplished this in such a short period of time.
Paul became a source of hope amidst devastating situations—conditions bent toward chaos and erratic behavior. Read how he accomplished this in such a short period of time.Near, but Distant: Lessons from Luke on the Problem of Indifferent Members
Igor Lorencin
Indifference can cost anyone eternity. Read Luke’s description of how Jesus calls everyone to become involved.
Indifference can cost anyone eternity. Read Luke’s description of how Jesus calls everyone to become involved.The meaning of life
Clifford Goldstein
What would you, a minister, have said to someone who expressed the dreadful conclusion that “life was meaningless,” so why should they hassle with all the pain and angst of living it?
What would you, a minister, have said to someone who expressed the dreadful conclusion that “life was meaningless,” so why should they hassle with all the pain and angst of living it?To be with Him
Roger Hernandez
When tough times come, you must remember and understand who called you.
When tough times come, you must remember and understand who called you.The reliability of the New Testament Scriptures: Early Christians and the codex (part 2 of 2)
Carl P. Cosaert
Learn how the earliest Christians were at theforefront of a new wave of technology in the history of book-making that would forever change how the world would read a text.
Learn how the earliest Christians were at theforefront of a new wave of technology in the history of book-making that would forever change how the world would read a text.Extending Christ’s Healing Ministry: An interview with Chaplain Jay Perez
Derek J. Morris
Read how God uses a hospital chaplain who impacts lives and communities with the healing ministry of Christ.
Read how God uses a hospital chaplain who impacts lives and communities with the healing ministry of Christ.Galatians: A Fiery Response to a Struggling Church
Rollin Shoemaker
Our monthly book reviews.
Our monthly book reviews.Letters to the Editor
Understanding worshipThank you for Robert LeslieHolmes’s article (“The Weightinessof Worship”—September2011). I have spent time strugglingover what Jesus meant when Hetold us that we needed to worshipin spirit and in truth and what theimplications are for how worship…