January 2012 Issue

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Willie E. Hucks II

My overarching aim for 2012 is to model my life according to the will of Christ as revealed through His life and teachings.

Issues in the interpretation of the seven trumpets of Revelation

Ángel Manuel RodrÍguez

When we examine this prophecy from our historical moment, we should realize that some elements have been fulfilled while others are in the process of fulfillment.

When we examine this prophecy from our historical moment, we should realize that some elements have been fulfilled while others are in the process of fulfillment.

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All kinds of stuff

Laurence Turner

Could there be something rather less intimidating about a complex doctrinal presentation than seeing ourselves in a transparent parable?

Could there be something rather less intimidating about a complex doctrinal presentation than seeing ourselves in a transparent parable?

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Good Stories

Laura Wibberding

How does one tell a good children’s story?

How does one tell a good children’s story?

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The Heaven-ordained Result of Revival and Reformation

Ted Wilson

Our special revival and reformation column.

Our special revival and reformation column.

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Different from us: A Pastoral Reflection on Cultural Conflict

Skip Bell

How do we, as ministers of the gospel, respond to the questions voiced in our society?

How do we, as ministers of the gospel, respond to the questions voiced in our society?

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The Joys (and Challenges) of Retirement

Reinder Bruinsma

If we are blessed to have lived long enough to retire, we will face some new challenges and new joys. What will be our attitude?

If we are blessed to have lived long enough to retire, we will face some new challenges and new joys. What will be our attitude?

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Christians, Worldviews, and Wisdom

Leonard Brand

Only a deep, personal knowledge of God can give us the wisdom to make truly informed choices of what standard we will use to recognize true and trustworthy knowledge—the Word of God or modern scientific interpretations.

Only a deep, personal knowledge of God can give us the wisdom to make truly informed choices of what standard we will use to recognize true and trustworthy knowledge—the Word of God or modern scientific interpretations.

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7 Deadly Sins of Women in Leadership

Audrey Andersson

Overcoming self-defeating behavior in work and ministry.

Overcoming self-defeating behavior in work and ministry.

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Rest

Fred Hardinge

Society today does not value the importance of rest and sleep, and many often con­sider sleep to be a waste of time.

Society today does not value the importance of rest and sleep, and many often con­sider sleep to be a waste of time.

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Letters to the Editor

The fundamentals of ministryDr. Loren Seibold’s article, “GetBack to the Basics. Be Jesusto Someone!” (September 2011)addressed a need I believe we havehad in the ministry for decades.Having taught and counseledpastors and seminary students forten years, I became well…

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