December 2001 (Volume 34, Number 7)

News Stories The PCUSA’s voice is mixed on war against terrorism Gathering affirms strategies A strategic vision for the PCUSA CCM churches quadruple since GA Rogers calls Lay Committee ‘militant fundamentalists’ Harvard theologian: Vote for A and risk schism Major League pitcher got second chance after surgery and prayers GAC affirms Jesus alone is Lord statement Gathering pays tribute to Dr. Bill Bright A ministry of heaven in hell Here’s whom to contact in Louisville Baptist, Methodist theologians debate ‘priestcraft’ of the clergy California presbytery OKs ordination of homosexual Roundup of proposed changes to the PCUSA constitution Paratrooper pastor: War can serve God’s purpose CD of praise music prepared for CCM How a congregation can join the movement Financial downturns hit PCUSA Lay Committee director: Christian journey included walk by surprised members of family Theology that Matters Acceptance of A theology would result in further decay Vote is running against proposal Clipped Comments Briefly Letters to the editor Foundations of the Faith Thy will be done on earth Editorials & Columns Editorials Shooting the messenger Say ‘No!’ to Amendment A Outlook joins majority Other amendments Columns Salt and light Robert L. Howard, Chairman, Presbyterian Lay Committee The other war Parker T. Williamson, Editor-in-chief, The Layman A haven for faith Craig M. Kibler, director of publications Book Reviews The Word-Faith Controversy: Understanding the Health and Wealth Gospel By Robert M. Bowman Jr. Why I Am A Christian Edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman Thank You, Holy Spirit: Meditations from Genesis to Revelation By Marilyn Hecksher A Compact Guide to Discovering God’s Will By Gordon S. Jackson Soul Survivor: How My Faith Survived the Church By Philip Yancey

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