August 2007

Editorial

Simpson’s Top Ten

For years a popular late-night television host has featured a “top-10 list” of observations about current events. His remarks are […] more

“You Show Them”

By John Soper

You show them. I did not hear an audible voice, but there was absolutely no doubt that God had spoken […] more
Sewing Seeds of Change

By Rachel Anderson

An impoverished family desperately needs money for food or rent—or maybe even to pay off a debt incurred in a […] more
One-on-One

By Rick Mann

When Gary Benedict, then the president of Crown College, called me about coming to Crown as the vice president of […] more
The Whole Gospel to the Whole World

By Stephen Bailey

One hundred twenty-five years ago, A. B. Simpson founded the Gospel Tabernacle in New York City, and with it, the […] more
Still on for the Weekend?

By Wanda Walborn

For 125 years, students from Nyack College (Nyack, N.Y.) have been traveling to New York City to minister to individuals […] more
The Vision Thing

By Steve Irvin

A study published in 2006 of more than 1,100 churches examined the elements that most influence church growth. Researchers concluded … more
LIFE 2007

By Jerry Mapstone

*“Sweet!” definitely describes the Vintage theme car*—a 1973 Dodge Challenger that was completely transformed for this event. The … more
What Forgiveness Is Not

By Jonathan Schaeffer

When we forgive, we reflect the heart of God. We imitate Him when we relinquish resentment and treat the offending […] more
Fishers of Men

By Joan Phillips

Shadows fell across the floor. The surroundings were unfamiliar. As I reached for a box on a shelf, a darker […] more
Life After Life

By Randy Baker

God has, in His infinite wisdom and love, helped me to face my own mortality. Three months ago doctors found […] more