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The Weasels Are Out Again: Christian Diplomacy

02/19/10

Author:Julie Barrier

As a fledgling ministry couple in our first church, we received a frantic phone call from a seminary colleague serving in a parish across town. Sounding like a poodle cornered by a Doberman, our friend squeaked, “Roger, the...[more]

 

Evangelastically Speaking: Christian Leaders Who Stretch The Truth

02/15/10

Author:Julie Barrier

“Yes, Brother, I see that hand!” Church leaders, like all men with feet of clay, are tempted to climb ladders of success. Buildings, budgets and baptisms are never far from the mind of any pastor. Whether he admits it or not,...[more]

 

How a Christian Can Help Someone with Terminal Illness

02/06/10

Author:John K. Vining

"Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you. So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.'" Hebrews 13:4 NIV Caring for the terminally ill is not an easy task. The caregiver must come...[more]