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I really miss my father, who passed away two years ago. He was a missionary who had a heart for all people. The first two words of the Lord's Prayer—"Our Father" (Matthew 6:9)—remind me of our Heavenly Father and also of my wonderful earthly father. In fact, in reading the Lord's Prayer lately, I…
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On February 16, 2005, an internationally known author composed a note from his home high in the Colorado Rockies: "No more games. No more bombs. No more walking. No more fun. No more swimming. 67. That is 17 years past 50. 17 more than I needed or wanted. Boring . . . No fun—for anybody. 67. You…
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Writing this, I am 10 days into my second jurisdictional trip to Africa this year. As a young person, and later as a pastor, I heard remarkable stories of God's work through the Church of the Nazarene on that vast continent. Africa's history is replete with strife, oppression, and warfare.…
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Quadrennial Address
David A. Busic, Chair
On behalf of the Board of General Superintendents
29th General Assembly
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Church of the Nazarene
26 June 2017
At a critical moment, Bud Robinson, fondly referred to as simply “Uncle Buddy,” turned to the chairman of the…
Dec, 01, 2009 0
With an optimistic attitude and my Buddhist meditations, I thought I could conquer any obstacle. After all, I'd run more than 100 marathons and ultra-marathons, including 150 miles through the Sahara and Mojave deserts.
That was before my wife asked me to leave our home.
My life had been…
Dec, 01, 2009 0
With an optimistic attitude and my Buddhist meditations, I thought I could conquer any obstacle. After all, I'd run more than 100 marathons and ultra-marathons, including 150 miles through the Sahara and Mojave deserts.
That was before my wife asked me to leave our home.
My life had been…
Dec, 01, 2009 0
With an optimistic attitude and my Buddhist meditations, I thought I could conquer any obstacle. After all, I'd run more than 100 marathons and ultra-marathons, including 150 miles through the Sahara and Mojave deserts.
That was before my wife asked me to leave our home.
My life had been…
Dec, 01, 2009 0
In baseball, a ball pitcher assumes one of three roles: starter, reliever, or closer. The closer's job is to protect the team's gains and close out the game on a triumphant note.
C. W. Ruth's wide-ranging travels brought him into personal contact with other holiness groups. He was the starter in…
Dec, 01, 2009 0
I was interviewed the other day about "the Nazarenes and who we are." I used this descriptive phrase: We are "progressive conservatives." The more I think about it, the more I realize how accurate that tag is. Let me explain.
If you believe that the Ten Commandments are more than words on a…
Dec, 01, 2009 0
Karl Giberson is professor of physics at Eastern Nazarene College (ENC). He teaches, writes, and edits publications dealing with science and religion. Oxford University, the Vatican, and many colleges have invited him to lecture. He met his future wife Myrna (Fuller) Giberson at ENC and recommends…