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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

compiled and edited by Lance Colkmire