Sept/Oct 2016

Editorial
A Well-tended Soul
“What does soul care mean to you?” This was the question as we prepared this issue. For me, soul care […] more
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Keep Watch Over Yourself
It was a bad idea from the start. Yet it took me years to recognize it. I’m not sure where […] more -
A Few Good Words
Soul Care: 7 Transformational Principles for a Healthy Soul by Dr. Rob Reimer Carpenter’s Son Publishing, 2016 Explore seven healing … more -
The Tozer Anthology
It is declared in the Bible, as well as being often assumed, that man has a conscious and living soul. […] more -
It’s OK to Cry
Grieving is painful, which is why we usually avoid it. But we must mourn the hurts of our past before […] more -
How Big Is Your God?
I was personally acquainted with Dr. A. W. Tozer. He was a member of the committee that approved my ordination, […] more -
Peace Amidst Life’s Trials
As I reflect upon Psalm 146:5–9, particularly about the Lord’s faithfulness, I am humbled yet encouraged by His work in […] more -
Crushing Lies
My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together […] more -
Place of Healing and Grace
Men and women filled the front of the auditorium in Viviers, France. They had come to Living Waters, an annual […] more -
Prayer is Primary
Burkina Faso During the past few months, many people in the Kenedougou region have been coming to Christ, and new […] more -
With the Lord
Rev. Bradford (Brad) R. Bush July 16, 1954–December 19, 2015 Brad was born in Fulton, N.Y. He received his BA […] more -
Board Summary Letter
Dear Co-Laborer for Christ, In anticipation of The Christian and Missionary Alliance’s Board meeting June 22–23, 2016, Board members, … more -
C&MA Presidential Election
General Council 2017 in Columbus, Ohio, May 30–June 4 is a presidential election year. The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) … more -
He Encamps Around Me
One night my rest was disturbed by what I thought were rats. I could hear them moving around the living […] more -
Woodcutters Accept Divine Assignment
“Sounds like spam to me,” I said to my coworker Cherie at Community Alliance Church in Detroit Lakes, Minn. She […] more -
The Heart of Asia
As I was walking down the bustling streets of Ximending in Taipei, Taiwan, toward my apartment, I noticed a promotional […] more -
Friendships that Sharpen
A very awkward moment ensued when my friend Jerome was about to drop me off at my house after a […] more -
Life’s Darkest Hours
At approximately 2:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12, 2016, I received a phone call that Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) had […] more
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