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THE CROSS
8 THE MIRACLE OF THE CROSS, by French L. Arrington
God on a cross, God on two pieces of wood, staggers the human mind.
11 SON SHACKLED, AND HOPE? by J. Grant Swank Jr.
How did Mary endure the anguish inflicted on her holy offspring, Jesus?
12 EXPLAINING THE CROSS TO A CLUELESS CROWD, by Mike Nelson
A clueless generation needs to discover what the Cross truly stands for.
14 THE FELLOWSHIP OF CHRIST’S SUFFERINGS, by Gail Clark Lemmert
Because we live in a sin-cursed world, we will know suffering.
16 THE POWER OF CHRIST’S RESURRECTION, by J. Ben Wiles
Born-again believers have access to resurrection power every moment.
THE CALL OF GOD
18 WHAT IS GOD’S WILL FOR MY LIFE? by Jerald Daffe
God’s will is summarized in the words salvation and service.
20 WHEN GOD SAYS, “NO,” by Jerry Lawson
God sometimes has to say “no” to our wishes so He can say “yes” to our destiny.
21 CALLED AS A TEENAGER, by William Lee
When I preached my first sermon, several of my classmates were saved.
22 FROM A SPORTS DESK TO A PULPIT, by Jack Reynolds
God called me to tell people the path to heaven is straight and narrow.
23 SUPPORTING THE PASTOR’S VISION, by Mike Middleton
Staff members must become extensions of the pastor’s hands and heart.
24 DON’T FORGET THE PASTOR’S FAMILY, by Brien Sturgill
When my family was showered with love, the impact was immeasurable.
25 9-1-1 FOR PASTORS
I am forever grateful for a second chance for my marriage and ministry.
26 THE JERK, by Roy A. Borges
Forgiving a jerk does not make him or her right, but it sets me free.
INTERNATIONAL PENTECOSTAL PRESS ASSOCIATION
DEPARTMENTS
3 EDITORIAL:
A BLOODY CROSS AND AN EMPTY TOMB
by James E. Cossey
6 FORWARD TOGETHER IN CHANGING TIMES: LIFTED UP
by Raymond F. Culpepper
27 CULTURAL CURRENTS: ABSTINENCE EDUCATION WORKS
28 NEWSLINE
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