May 2007

Editorial

Joining Hands

As General Council approaches, I look forward to meeting with our delegates—the greatest number expected since our Centennial Council in […] more

Not If… But When

By Dr. Bob Fetherlin

In the Bible, fasting is a voluntary abstinence from food and, at times, drink. Its purposes include making us more […] more
Breaking Down Walls

By Anita Morrison

“When Billy Graham called me to be his first African-American evangelist, I was honored—and totally unprepared for the backlash that … more
Transformational, Missional, Communal

By Donald L. Bubna

Recently, Don Bubna, C&MA pastor-at-large, spoke with Rev. David E. Fitch, C&MA pastor and author of The Great Giveaway. Dr. … more
The Real Deal

By David R. King

What is it about this place? What is happening to me?” Amanda* wondered aloud. “Well,” a friend responded, “I believe […] more
Modeling the Heart of God

By Doug Wicks

Most of us have heard that the Bible has more to say about money and possessions than any other single […] more
Ripple Effect

By Deborah Lovett

What happens when you throw a rock into a tranquil pond? A splash occurs, followed by concentric ripples emanating from […] more
No Longer Playing the Game

By Joe Baird

Man, I’d like to have what they have! I could see that the congregation at Fairhaven Church (Dayton, Ohio) had […] more
Giving from a Grateful Heart

By Michael Hengle

When church members know they are going to hear a sermon on giving, they often say, “Here we go again. […] more
Out of the Mouths of Babes

By Marvin Harrell

Has God ever shown you something about your life through your child’s? Last night, my seven-year-old son was doing his […] more
Glory & Praise

By Jonathan Graf

Sunday, May 13 Be Glorified… in Our Churches Pray that our churches would have the Father’s heart for lost people. […] more
Standing Strong

By Heather Williams

“If you want to offer the chicken to Satan,” my friend Rom told the doctors, “you are free to do […] more
Come, Play Your Hearts Out!

By Scott Penner

God longs for us to legitimately express—not suppress—all of who we are as individuals. Embracing and releasing all of our […] more