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ASSOCIATION
BLACK HISTORY MONTH DEPARTMENTS
8 INTERVIEW WITH WALLACE SIBLEY AND JIMMY CAMPBELL
3 EDITORIAL:
by James E. Cossey
WHAT IF THIS WAS
The editor in chief talks with two black leaders of the church. YOUR CHURCH?
by James E. Cossey
10 CHURCH OF GOD CHRONICLES: ON THE BATTLEFIELD FOR THE LORD:
BISHOP JAMES AND EVELYN GOODEN, by David G. Roebuck 6 FORWARD TOGETHER
The author pays tribute to a devoted, prominent black couple in the church.
IN CHANGING TIMES:
CROSSING CULTURAL
11 ONE WINTRY EVENING, by Oscar H. Greene
BARRIERS
by Raymond F. Culpepper
Let’s make ourselves willing to receive a special gift from God.
27 NEWSLINE,
12 PROFILE OF A MULTICULTURAL CHURCH, by Samuel Robeff
compiled and edited
Unity does not require uniformity.
by Wilma Amison
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
14 WEARING THE STIGMA, by Mark Hisle
Are we willing to be different for Christ, even if others criticize?
16 SINGING ALONG, by Derek Knoke
A move of the Holy Spirit transforms a church service into a worship service.
PRAYER: THE HEARTBEAT OF THE CHURCH
18 SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER, by Rich Maffeo
Praying involves so much more than a list of requests.
THE SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE
20 TABOO OR FEAR: WHAT THE CHURCH IS FAILING TO TEACH
by Jerry L. Rogers
Staying spiritually alert helps us avoid being overcome by temptations.
22 GREAT EXPECTATIONS—REMAINING HAPPY AS A COUPLE AFTER THE
WEDDING, by Victor M. Parachin
Helpful suggestions for harmony and happiness in marriage.
FEATURES
24 MARCUS AND JONI LAMB: DAYSTAR SHINE DOWN ON ME!
by James E. Cossey
A behind-the-scenes look at what contributes to the success of this Christian
television network.
30 THE LOST COIN, by Lydia King
It’s possible to be lost and not even know it.
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