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Why Should I Care about Unity?
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by Paul Thigpen
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In only a few hours he'd be arrested. A terrible death would follow. Concerns of utmost importance to His life and mission—the very heart of His heart—crowded His thoughts, spilled from His lips as He prayed to His Father. Among those most critical concerns was the unity of His followers.My prayer is not for [those you gave me] alone. I pray
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—Issue #101
September/October 1997
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Unity Begins with U
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by Tricia Clement
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Your spouse did it again, and now, on the way to church, you stare out your window in silence. Wait a minute—what happened to marital oneness?Then after the service, a congregational meeting crashes when the pastoral search committee recommends calling a female pastor. Whoa—where is Christian fellowship?Unity seems so vulnerable to attack,
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—Issue #101
September/October 1997
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Where Do We Draw the Line?
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by Clinton E. Arnold
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The phone rang one Thursday afternoon as I relaxed in my office after teaching a class. "I am the producer of a television show," the pleaseant voice explained, "and we would like you to be a guest on our show to discuss your recent book, Powers of Darkness.I was stunned. A television interview! What an unexpected and incredible opportunity!My amazement
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—Issue #101
September/October 1997
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Making Up Is Hard to Do
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by Dan S. Baty
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It's time for Sunday morning worship, but worship is far from my mind. Looming far larger is "The Issue." Because of it, tension fills the air. As people arrive for the church service, the warmth of my greeting depends upon whether they are one of "us" or one of "them" on The Issue. I filter the words of the pastor through The Issue. My heart applauds
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—Issue #101
September/October 1997
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