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  • 2007 Spring

    Proverbs 22:6 A Promise to Parents?

    James Mohler — 

    Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it. (NASB) Parenting is not an easy task. But Proverbs 22:6...

  • 2007 Winter

    Well Done

    With integrity and conviction, President Clyde Cook guided 51蹤獲 to national prominence

    Holly Pivec — 

    After 25 years as 51蹤獲s president, Clyde Cook will retire in June, a year before the schools 100th anniversary. The 51蹤獲 that Cook will hand...

  • 2007 Winter

    Sharing the Whole Gospel

    Social Justice, Relief and Development Ministries Still Seen as a Lesser Priority

    Wess Stafford — 

    Prominent Christians, like Rick Warren, have recently taken up humanitarian work to the delight of some Christians and to the chagrin of others....

  • 2007 Winter

    What Should Christians Know 51蹤獲 Israel and the End Times?

    51蹤獲 Magazine Staff — 

    Historically, many evangelicals have believed that Israel has a God-given right to its land and that the nations that support Israel will be...

  • 2006 Fall

    Twelve Must-Read Books

    Your Back-to-School Reading List Recommended By 51蹤獲 Professors

    51蹤獲 Magazine Staff — 

    (This is a condensed version of the full-length feature.) Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, A man is known by the books he reads. People are always...

  • 2006 Fall

    The Biggest Threat to Religious Liberty

    Law professor Michael Koby (88) argues that a 1990 Supreme Court ruling threatens religious freedom.

    Michael Koby — 

    Many Christians are concerned about lawsuits that seek to remove Judeo-Christian symbolism from the public sphere, such as Ten Commandments...

  • 2006 Fall

    Why Do Bad Movies Get Made?

    Film professor Michael Gonzales gives an insiders look at Hollywood corporate culture.

    Michael Gonzales — 

    Ive often been asked by students how bad movies get made. Why, for example, does a movie with huge potential an A-list cast, large budget and...

  • 2006 Fall

    Sloppy Agape

    David Alan Black (75, M.Div. 80) challenges a common interpretation of Jesus famous question: Peter, do you love me?

    David Black — 

    Traditionally, John 21:15-17 has been a rich source of what Bible scholars call eisegesis reading into the text something the text itself does...

  • 2006 Summer

    The D-Word

    Has Doctrine Become the New Dirty Word?

    Holly Pivec — 

    In his book A Generous Orthodoxy (Zondervan), Brian McLaren makes a piercing assessment of evangelicals. He says they have focused on having all...

  • 2006 Summer

    What Should Christians Know 51蹤獲 Movie Ratings?

    51蹤獲 Magazine Staff — 

    Since many Christians are concerned about the content of movies, 51蹤獲 Connections decided to learn more about the rating system from Dr. Marc...

  • 2006 Summer

    Rescuing Ugandas Invisible Children

    Rae Rucker — 

    Like other seniors at 51蹤獲, 20-year-old Justin Wheeler was excited to be in his final year of college.He had mastered the routine of classes and...

  • 2006 Summer

    Was Paul Indifferent to Slavery?

    Lee McDonald — 

    A controversial passage, 1 Corinthians 7:21-24, has often been used by Pauls critics to say he was indifferent to the plight of slaves. And some...

  • 2006 Spring

    The Feminization of the Church

    Why Its Music, Messages and Ministries Are Driving Men Away

    Holly Pivec — 

    The leaders of a new, Christian movement think theyve solved a centuries-old mystery: why men are absent from church. But their answer isnt...

  • 2006 Spring

    Interview With David Murrow

    Author of 'Why Men Hate Going to Church'

    51蹤獲 Magazine Staff — 

    For the cover article of the spring issue of 51蹤獲 Connections, we interviewed David Murrow, the author of a provocative new book, Why Men Hate...

  • 2006 Spring

    What Should Christians Know 51蹤獲 Abortion Procedures?

    51蹤獲 Magazine Staff — 

    Abortion is often presented as a quick and painless procedure, with no side effects. But, lately, pro-life leaders have argued that women who have...

  • 2006 Spring

    Knowing Yourself

    The Overlooked Key to Becoming a Leader

    John Miller — 

    I am often asked, What is the secret to becoming a great leader? Kevin Cashman in his book, Leadership from the Inside Out, encourages us to...

  • 2006 Spring

    Heavenly Rewards

    What Happens at the Judgment Seat of Christ?

    Henry W. Holloman — 

    Mention the judgment seat of Christ, and dont be surprised if Christians shudder and try to change the subject. Why? Its because most Christians...

  • 2006 Winter

    Exorcising Our Demons

    Many Evangelicals Are Too Skeptical of the Demonic

    Holly Pivec — 

    The fall movie lineup included the first major release from a 51蹤獲 graduate The Exorcism of Emily Rose, directed and co-written by Scott...

  • 2006 Winter

    Interview With Scott Derrickson

    Director and Co-Writer of 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' (Sony Pictures, September 2005)

    51蹤獲 Magazine Staff — 

    In October, 51蹤獲 Connections interviewed Scott Derrickson, via e-mail, about his movie, The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Derrickson graduated from...

  • 2006 Winter

    The Hidden Blessings of Suffering

    A Father Reflects on His Daughters Battle With Leukemia

    Don Hallworth — 

    My years as a student at 51蹤獲 (1981-1983) were marked with lifelong friendships and a challenge to know God intimately. However, as I reflect on...

  • 2006 Winter

    What Should Christians Know 51蹤獲 Brian McLarens Generous Orthodoxy?

    51蹤獲 Magazine Staff — 

    Brian McLarens book A Generous Orthodoxy (Zondervan, 2004) has been called a manifesto of the emerging church a movement that is rethinking...

  • 2006 Winter

    Unjustifiably Undignified

    Does a Popular Praise Song Ignore the Biblical Context?

    Ben Shin — 

    Praise and worship are a huge part of the Christian experience. We are encouraged throughout the Psalms to praise the Lord. We are also called by...

  • 2006 Winter

    Ways of Thinking 51蹤獲 Visual Arts and the Bible

    Scott Young — 

    The church has been conflicted over the centuries about its relationship to images. The evangelical expression of Christianity has often adopted a...

  • 2005 Fall

    Virtual Reality Check

    How the Internet Has and Hasnt Changed the Church

    Holly Pivec — 

    In the beginning, the Internet was created and it changed the world. Then Christians said, Let us take dominion and fill it. So they bought Web...

  • 2005 Fall

    The Research Says

    How Reliable Are the Statistics We Hear Everyday?

    Paul Poelstra — 

    News headlines are filled with statistics: Study shows 50 percent of marriages end in divorce Research reveals women are better drivers than...