March 2019 Issue
Letters to the Editors
Our readers weigh in on recent articles.
Our readers weigh in on recent articles.Sex and the clergy
Alanzo H. Smith
“Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me” (Song of Sol. 2:13, NIV). The author argues that it’s time for pastors to raise their romantic game.
“Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me” (Song of Sol. 2:13, NIV). The author argues that it’s time for pastors to raise their romantic game.Need an accountability partner? #MeToo
Filip Milosavljević
“Am I my brother's keeper?” (Gen. 4:9, NKJV). Get help now to finish the race.
“Am I my brother's keeper?” (Gen. 4:9, NKJV). Get help now to finish the race.“Whosoever will . . .” Embracing everyone
David Penno
“Come to Me, all . . .” (Matt. 11:28, NKJV). Is there really a place for everyone?
“Come to Me, all . . .” (Matt. 11:28, NKJV). Is there really a place for everyone?A theology of sexual intimacy1
Abraham Swamidass
“Honor marriage, and guard the sacredness of sexual intimacy between wife and husband” (Heb. 13:4, The Message). Affirm God’s prescriptions and perimeters.
“Honor marriage, and guard the sacredness of sexual intimacy between wife and husband” (Heb. 13:4, The Message). Affirm God’s prescriptions and perimeters.Single moms—What pastors need to know
Jennifer Maggio
“For your Maker is your husband” (Isa. 54:5, NIV). How pastors can appreciate and mobilize a much-beloved segment of God’s church.
“For your Maker is your husband” (Isa. 54:5, NIV). How pastors can appreciate and mobilize a much-beloved segment of God’s church.The paradox of intimate terrorism: 4 steps every church must take
Leslie Ackie
“Look on victims of abuse as if what happened to them had happened to you” (Heb. 13:3, The Message). Is the church protecting victims or harboring terrorists?
“Look on victims of abuse as if what happened to them had happened to you” (Heb. 13:3, The Message). Is the church protecting victims or harboring terrorists?Four tactics of attack against pornography
Eric and Ann Marie Bates
Practical pointers for pastors
Practical pointers for pastors