April/May 2008

In Other Words: Sorting the seed. By Kalengule Kaoma. My mother taught me how to preserve good seed.

"A place where everybody belongs." By John McLean and Kerry Gubb. Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd led a bi-partisan motion of apology on behalf of the country.

Fluffing the faith, by Fraser Henderson. Should you be that comfortable with your Bible?

Getting Real, by Mike Feazell. Life has much more to offer than "keeping up appearances."

Speaking of Life: The perfect communicator, By Joseph Tkach. God has taken the initiative for us to know him.

Celebrating "Holland," by Brenda Gordon. "Welcome to Holland" is an insightful essay about giving birth to a disabled child.

Bystander: Lunch basket extraordinaire, by Joyce Catherwood. I gave the basket to my son and gently pushed him toward Jesus.

Church History Corner: Irenaeus and the second-century church, by Paul Kroll. The most important theologian of the second century.

Buddy—the Mighty Lizard Hunter, by Steve Schantz. Be willing to lose your rear end!

Encounter 2008. Discover WCG Next, near Cincinnati, Ohio.

Look Again: Sharing in Jesus' life, by C. Baxter Kruger. Sin is insisting that Jesus repent and believe in us.

Crossword puzzle.

Home Base: The Gift, by Jeb Egbert. Dr. Egbert begins writing a new feature on parenting.

Bible Study: Do good to all: a study of Galatians 6, By Michael Morrison. Be a benefactor, especially in the church.
Companion article: The Greeks had a word for it: Katartizo.

February/March 2008

In Other Words: When Trees Grow Together. By Kalengule Kaoma. Those who grow together rub against each other.

The Beauty Within, by Anne Gillam. Reaching for a rock is a natural movement of my hand.

Bystander: I Am Pilate's Wife, by Joyce Catherwood. From my window, I could see the judgment seat...and Jesus.

Odyssey Interview: Acting Wisely During a Recession: a conversation with Brent Baker. We should really get our finances in order whether or not a recession is likely.

Worldwide Church of God Generations Ministry Camps 2008. PDF file with links.

In Remembrance of What? by John Halford. When we examine ourselves, what do we focus on?

Look Again: Forgiveness and Faith, by C. Baxter Kruger. Thomas Erskine solved a critical and practical theological problem for me.

Running Away From Intimacy, by Mark Mounts. We are supposed to handle difficult moments well, so why don't we?

Church History Corner: William Seymour and the Rise of Pentecostalism, by Paul Kroll. In April 1906, a momentous revolution in Christianity began in a ramshackle part of Los Angeles.

Speaking of Life: Come Just As You Are? By Joseph Tkach. God sees our best and our worst, and he loves us anyway.

Bible Study: The Purpose of Freedom: A Study of Galatians 5, By Michael Morrison. Do not use freedom to serve yourself, but serve others.
Companion article: The Greeks had a word for it: Sarx.