September 2012 Issue

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Derek J. Morris

The Ministry team has added a new dimension to its work: MinistryinMotion.

Faith and Politics: How Should We Live?

John Wesley Taylor V

The author provides guiding principles for how Christians should relate to politics as seen in Scripture.

The author provides guiding principles for how Christians should relate to politics as seen in Scripture.

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The Cross

Clifford Goldstein

Thoughts from our special revival and reformation series.

Thoughts from our special revival and reformation series.

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Harnessing the Reviving Power of God’s Word

Barry C. Black

Explore techniques to find strength and renewal in the Word of God.

Explore techniques to find strength and renewal in the Word of God.

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Bringing Meaning to Ministry: Pastoring in the Light

Willmore D. Eva

How can the light of the Spirit illuminate our lives?

How can the light of the Spirit illuminate our lives?

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Shedding Light on the Outer Darkness: A Fresh Look at The Language of Hell

Kim Papaioannou

The author investigates judgment motifs written in the Gospels.

The author investigates judgment motifs written in the Gospels.

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Is the Bible historically reliable?

Gerhard Pfandl

Is there archaeological evidence supporting the accuracy of biblical texts?

Is there archaeological evidence supporting the accuracy of biblical texts?

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The Fast that God Chooses

William Johnsson

Thoughts from our revival and reformation series.

Thoughts from our revival and reformation series.

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How is your Attitude, Pastor?

Vicki Griffin

The monthly pastor and his health column.

The monthly pastor and his health column.

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Letters to the Editor

Looking at the Creation accountI was delighted with Randall W.Younker’s summaries and reviewof various theories of interpretationof the first chapters of Genesis(“How Should We Interpret theOpening Chapters of Genesis?”—July 2012). I really liked the feel ofhis grasp…

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Pastors’ concerns for others may harm their own health Durham, North Carolina, United States—Most mem­bers of the clergy are taught to put the physical and spiritual needs of others first, but that self-denial may be harmful to their own health, according to a new Duke University study. Studies of United Methodist pastors in North Carolina found high rates of chronic disease and depression, and researchers worry it can be difficult to convince clergy to seek help. To… Continue reading...