May 2008

Editorial

The first half of the question is easy to answer: Great Commission Sunday is any Sunday this month (May) when […] more

Eric—Madrid, Spain

By Kathie Munro

“I was sure there wasn’t a God,” says 19-year-old Eric, a Peruvian immigrant to Spain, “because no one was … more
The Leading Edge

By Matthew Cook

Today, if you were to meet Charlotte and Samuel Kondano, all you would see is a happy and talented young […] more
Out of the Ruins

By Bernie Anderson

Beleg* was full of potential. He had received Bible school training and was a good preacher. He had grasped the […] more
Ministry of Hope

By Alliance Life Staff

In many African nations, “hope” seems far away. AIDS, malnutrition, corruption, poverty and spiritual darkness press in from all sides. … more
A God Thing!

By Bob Biggs

This is absurd! I thought to myself as I left the office to make a hospital visit on the other […] more
You’re Breaking My Heart

By Jonathan Schaeffer

When my wife, Mary, was four years old, her father left his home—and his marriage—to seek love in the arms […] more
Miracle Miles

By C&MA National Archives

In the first issue of the Alliance magazine (The Word, the Work and the World, January 1, 1882), the C&MA’s […] more
Magnum Opus

By Sarah Butler

On April 16, 2008, Nyack College celebrated its 125th anniversary by putting on one of the biggest concerts in Nyack […] more
Fishing for Miracles

By Grady Jones

My father-in-law, Carl, often said, “It’s hell getting old.” I always chuckled, though it was difficult to empathize … more