FEATURES

“Stem Cell Research: Wrestling with the Promise”
by Al Truesdale

In stem cell research we face science fiction turned unavoidable moral dilemma. As scientists unlock the hidden wonders of creation, Christians must understand and address the ethical use of those secrets.

“Human Cloning: Unsafe, Unethical, and Unnecessary”
by Walter L. Larimore and Dónal P. O’Mathúna

Scientists are teasing at the edges of human cloning, and in a world increasingly disdainful of God’s Word and principles, little stands in their way. The crux of the debate is not scientific but theological: what does it mean to be human?

“Seduced by Death”
by David L. Stevens

With such soothing and seductive phrases as “the right to die” and “death with dignity,” proponents of euthanasia disregard both the sovereignty of God and the value He alone gives human life. Christians must not keep silent.

“The Baby Who Would Not Die”
by Paula Cini as told to Rob L. Staples

In a time of horror, deprivation, and impossible choices, God stretched out His healing hand to save one tiny child for himself.

COLUMNS

Commission: “Finding Answers to Bioethical Questions”
by Jim L. Bond

Through active participation in the contemporary Church, we discover together the unique, livable Christian ethic relevant for each situation.

The Deeper Way: “Becoming the Perfect Christian”
by John C. Bowling

Christian perfection is Christian completion, the full realization of God’s purposes in us. It is the mending of a divided heart.

Essay: “Cross for Sale”
by Lawrence W. Wilson

The old rugged cross is a hard sell. There is no niche market for sacrifice.

Family Tree: “Live the Sacred Journey”
by Rick and Bonnie Ryding

Prepare your family for Easter by intentionally reliving the events of Jesus’ last week on earth. Live each episode fully. Embrace the intense feelings.

Footprints: “Samuel Bhujbal”
by Floyd T. Cunningham

Churches take their longest strides toward maturity not when missionaries hold the hand of local leadership but when they let go. Samuel Bhujbal understood that vision, and during 20 years of leadership in his native India he worked toward its realization.

Holiness: “I’ve Come to Get All You Have to Give Me”
by John A. Knight

Although we will face challenges and even occasional failure, a life of spiritual victory is possible, conditioned upon our continuing full consecration, which says with full awareness and growing hunger, “I have come to get all the Lord has to give me.”

Interconnected: “End-of-Life Stewardship”
by Paul Wardlaw

The question each of us should consider is, “When is the end the end?”

Pastor’s Point: “The Power of Encouragement”
by Craig Wesley Rench

If our enemy can’t get us to sin, quit, live a double life, compromise ethically or morally, or doubt God, all he has to do to derail us is take away our courage.

Portraits: “Linda Sheldon: Risky Love”
by Dean Nelson

“My plans simply did not work. But God’s plans did.”

COMING NEXT MONTH—
SPIRITUAL COMPARTMENTALIZATION

“Chest of Drawers No More”

by Frank Moore

Unbelievers receive confusing signals every time Christians respond in ways that seem very unchristian. Inconsistencies between our faith and our daily choices promote a “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” existence. The Holy Spirit provides the power to change compartmentalized lifestyles into consistent Christianity.