The issue begins with another beautiful cover fashioned by Abbacraft. All the Promises of God find their Yes in Him -- 2 Corinthians 1:20
Larry Clark's article about Jimmy Carter describes the way most Christians thought about him at the time. Even though one may have not voted for him, they applauded his faith. I was convinced and left my Republican Party affiliation to vote for him. But, how times have changed. The Evangelical Church can't stand him. I personally thought that he was a flawed president. He also says many things that I disagree with, but I am convinced that he is one of my brothers in the Lord. I respect him for living the gospel as he sees it.
Sonshine Household did receive the Conditional Use Permit. As their Head -- Clay Ford -- likes to say, "They were the only legal household." Certainly true at the time, but I like to remind him that the decision of the California court system, retroactively said that we were all legal.
Clay Ford writes the article on Evangelism. It is as powerful today as it was in 77. Filled with the Spirit, we go forth to share the Gospel. But, we aren't alone. We are part of a powerful community living the life of Jesus. Our community and the desire to live a life fully for the Lord was a powerful tool in evangelism. Many gave their lives to Christ because they experienced authentic Christianity.
Joyce Clark was the Pastor's Secretary and also the wife of Larry Clark who wrote the piece on Jimmy Carter. She writes about how the love we have for one another can help us enter into the love that God has for us.
No matter what kind of community or church you have, rooms need to be cleaned and equipped. This is just the reality of living in this world.
Larry finishes his article on Jimmy Carter on a balanced note -- still true.
Ken has an insightful little article about how we are privileged to receive the promises of God. But with the privilege is a responsibility to share this with others so that they can also enter into this life.
I personally love the column, In the Family. For those who weren't there, you can see some of the things happening in the community. For those who were there, it can evoke great memories.
I have a vague memory of Gary. I am so glad that we had all of these little, personal stories in OLT. We were just people.
The conclusion of In the family is also on this page.
As we come to the last page, Clay concludes his article on Evangelism
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