July 2009

Editorial

Do Not Fold

A friend and colleague of John Wesley’s had once written him to ask about the interplay between salvation and sanctification, […] more

The Lazarus Life

By Stephen W. Smith

Early in the book of John, we read about Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding celebration. He transforms […] more
God’s Healing Arsenal

By Paul L. King

After being diagnosed with cancer, I asked the Lord for guidance, bewildered by all of the medical, nutritional, spiritual and […] more
Christ, Our Coming King

By Joe Kong

Before He went to the cross, Jesus told His disciples: “‘In my Father’s house are many rooms; . . . […] more
Drinking from a Fire Hose

By Peter Burgo

My arrival in Louisville two days before the start of the C&MA’s General Council was predictably chaotic. My mind was […] more
Serving the Least of These Brothers . . .

By Richard Spillman

During His ministry, Jesus spent time telling His followers about the Kingdom of Heaven. One illustration He used is that […] more
Seeking Signs and Wonders

By Dan Wetzel

I confess that I am often obtuse. When it comes to spiritual things, I can be rather simpleminded, dull witted […] more
Lost People Matter to God

By John Soper

Jesus’ primary mission was, in His own words, “to seek and to save what was lost” (Luke 19:10). It is […] more
Never Too Late

By Stephanie Beers

María Magdalena Mejía was born in Colombia in 1920, one of 20 children raised in a family steeped in tradition. […] more
It’s Like This . . .

By John Stumbo

Every Sunday before the early service, a highly dedicated group of praying saints gather to intercede for the church. They […] more
The Blessed Life

By Janet Root

A friend of D. L. Moody, Rev. F. B. Meyer (1847—1929) was a pastor in England, an author, an evangelist […] more