NEWS HEADLINES
06 100 Years of Christian Education by Glenda Matthes
Reports on five Christian Schools are celebrating centennials in this issue. Come and see what God hath done in your town.
13 Year 5 for Toronto-based missions school by John Van Dyk
Compared to 100 years, the five years of existence represents the toddler stage for a school in Toronto that is also unique in its situation.
14 RYS Convention at Biola University
Are those your grandchildren in the pictures? Reformed Youth Services held its largest high school convention ever July 17-21 at Biola University in La Mirada, CA.
16 NAPARC: An interview with Ron Potter
You should know your church belongs to something larger! Learn about NAPARC from a veteran minister who has labored significantly for these confessional reformed and Presbyterian churches in North America.
18 A new pastor for Bowmanville URC by John Van Dyk
Born in South Korea, studying at the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary and recently installed as pastor in the United Reformed Churches, read all about Rev. Han-Gil Lee.
19 A creative approach to Reformation 500
Faith comes by hearing, but an event sponsored by the Canadian Reformed Teacher’s College and the seminary is also encouraging Reformation enriching entries from the fine arts.
20 The Gleasons on marriage and the church by John Elliot
If for some odd reason you’ve never heard of Ron Gleason, here’s your opportunity to get to know this noted theologian and pastor interviewed by his long-time friend,
FEATURE
24 The Sexual Revolution’s Threat by Michael Wagner
There’s a thick red line between politically correct morality and faithful Biblical ethics. Nothing makes this clearer than the diametrically opposing views and practice of sexuality.
COLUMNS
22 A time for every purpose... by Marian Van Til
There’s still no firm consensus on the meaning of the meaninglessness in Ecclesiastes. So what should we take from book when we may be feeling routine-weary even as we read?
27 Off the Hook by Norm Bomer
Do words like crime, guilt and punishments have dependable definitions anymore? In his typical, understated manner, Norm offers his views on today’s judicial system.
38 Church Theology In-Formation
Children praying, church deforming, reformed folk suffering, believers striking, and a whole lot of love—lively topics from current reformed and Presbyterian publications.
39 Colour by D. Alan Stares
"The Bombay Burger smells of far away and burns my lips with sweetened fire. I bite again and wonder at the complex simplicity I hold in my hands . . . ."
INTERVIEW (CONT.) by Gerry Wisz
28 Kuyperianism on the Ground: (Part 2) with Dr. Craig Bartholomew
While today we may experience politics as a dirty business, Abraham Kuyper mapped out a controversial way of reform through the muck for Christians to engage that vital sphere of life.
