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June 2009

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Editorial

All for Jesus and Jesus for All

Editor’s note: This edition of alife highlights the core values of The Alliance as articulated by C&MA leaders wholly committed […] more

Jesus Only . . . our source of compassion

By Todd Adams

A heart for the lost flows from a heart for Christ! World missions has as its root Christ followers who […] more
Jesus Only . . . our source of connection

By Michael E. Phillips

We negotiated for three months with the owner of our building. Our church had completely outgrown the facility, and we […] more
Jesus Only . . . our source of provision for the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom

By David Goodin

It sounds like an impossible standard, and it doesn’t seem fair: “. . . sell your possessions and give to […] more
Jesus Only . . . our source of truth

By José Martínez-Villamil

Many said that the Lord would give us a bigger house. I half believed it. My wife, Sonia, and I […] more
Jesus Only . . . our source of authority for mobilizing every disciple

By Charlotte Stemple

I admit it. I am “old school.” I grew up in a C&MA home saturated with passion to fulfill the […] more
Jesus Only . . . our source of power

By Bill Giovannetti

When the grown-ups around her fell to the ground, it scared the little girl. When they writhed and groaned, it […] more
Jesus Only . . . our source of courage

By Richard A. Swenson

The story is told of a lowly soldier in Napoleon’s army. The emperor was reviewing the troops when suddenly the […] more
Jesus Only . . . our source of healing

By Rev. Dr. Terrence Nichols

I was called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ at the age of 16. When I told my friends, […] more
Jesus Only . . . our source of everything

By Derwin Gray

How would it feel to live like Jesus for a day? What would it be like to love and have […] more
Nothing to Be Depressed About

By C&MA National Archives

During the Great Depression (1929–1933) The Christian and Missionary Alliance did not hunker down but accepted the world’s financial … more
Java for Jesus

By David Kindervater

Be careful about preaching to your wife. It almost cost me my coffee. I was working on a sermon and […] more
A Voice of Praise

By Anonymous

After suffering a stroke on Mother’s Day in 2004, Daniel Kidd, a member of York (Pa.) Alliance Church, could only […] more
Connection or Commitment?

By Rachel Anderson

“I’ll meet you in 15 minutes outside the museum,” my friend said as we stood in the lobby of the […] more

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