September 2010

Editorial

The Net Worth of the Soul

I’ve been doing a little calculating lately—all in the name of organizational efficiency and sound biblical stewardship. Just want to […] more

Tree of Life

By Josh Whiteman and Julie Daubé

Before I [Polly] came to know the Lord, I had a lot of problems. I had many worries and struggles […] more
The Light of God

By Melinda Smith Lane and Jordan Christopher

“We are going to sell these fish, even though they are not the size we want them to be,” Montri […] more
“Come Swim with Us!”

By Doug Wicks

What do Martin Luther, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Freischwimmer have in common? All three have made—or are making—a profound impact on … more
A Man Born Blind

By Barbara Lytle

When my husband and I were international workers with The Alliance in the 1950s, a young man named Enoc was […] more
Sanctification 101

By John Stumbo

Five syllable words usually need a definition. “Sanctification” is no exception. Entire books have been appropriately written on the … more
Co[]ide with LIFE 2010

By Jason Ostrander

As I reflect on the LIFE 2010 week, July 6–10, one thing sticks out above all the other memories—God was […] more
Just Plant a Seed

By John Bechtel

It takes some skill to grow a beautiful tomato and make it tasteless. As C&MA missionaries in Hong Kong, the […] more
What Does Your CFO Pray For?

By Ken Baldes

A friend recently reminded me that it takes a steady hand to hold a full cup. As the C&MA’s chief […] more
Stewardship

By Dr. Gary M. Benedict

Occasionally, we experience something that is hard to put into words. For me, July 6–10 was one of those times. […] more
The Lively Undertaker

By Dick Staub Sr.

“The President is dead.” At 10 a.m. on July 23, 1885, this somber message was handed to Stephen Merritt, undertaker. […] more
Baby Bird

By Patty Whalen

One afternoon I found a terrified baby bird trapped in our basement window well. As I bent down to set […] more
LIFE in Focus

By Brenda Hoffman

It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop—until our youth pastor’s wife quietly began to sing “I’ve got […] more