Living Bulwark

Archives 2007

March 2007 - Vol. 6 [PDF version of issue, 1.2 Mb.]

• The Mercy of God's Judgment by Bruce Yocum, Belfast, Northern Ireland
• The Day God Went Crazy: a look at God's extravagant gift of grace, by Carlos Mantica, Managua, Nicaragua

• If Anyone Would Come After Me: the call to be a disciple of Christ, by Steve Clark, President of The Sword of the Spirit
• What Would Jake Do?: what does it mean to live as a disciple of Christ? by Jake Yap, Manila, Philippines

• With Jesus in the Wilderness for 40 Days, by Don Schwager, London, UK
• Inspired Songs and Psalms: Part III scriptural orientation to worship series, by Mike Shaughnessy, Lansing, Michigan, USA

• St. Paul's Outreach: engaging young adults in the life of Christian discipleship, by Gordy Demarais, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
• Hope Clinic International: reaching out to the needy with skilled hands and hearts full of love, by Sherry Snyder, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA

• Once No People, Now God's People: How the People of God community began 25 years ago in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, USA, by Connie Maletta

• The Exodus Trilogy: a theophany of God's saving presence with his people during their sojourn in the wilderness, prints by Jeanne Kun, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

February 2007 - Vol. 5 [PDF version of issue, 1.2 Mb.]

• Your Mind Matters by Steve Clark, President of the Sword of the Spirit
• Fear of the Lord, by Bruce Yocum, The Servants of the Word, Belfast, Northern Ireland

• Worship Is Our Service to God: worship is at the heart of the Christian life: Part II on a scriptural orientation to worship, by Mike Shaughnessy

• Reading the Parables of Jesus: an orientation to understanding the parables, by Don Schwager, The Servants of the Word, London, United Kingdom

• Campus Evangelism on the Rebound at the University of Michigan, by Joshua Birk, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

• House of Light and Hope: reaching out to troubled youth and homeless children in Lebanon, by Dr. Robert Caracache, Beirut, Lebanon
• 20 Days... One God" living with the poor in a Bataan bario, by Ian Belmonte, Manila, Philippines

• Nature Painted With Grace: landscapes of Lebanon by David Kurani, The People of God, Beirut, Lebanon
• Sing a New Song to the Lord: inspired songs of praise from Jesed Music Ministry, by Ana Teresa Carranza, Monterrey, Mexico

January 2007 - Vol. 4 [PDF version of issue, 1.2 Mb.]

• Do Christians Have Enemies? by Steve Clark, President of the Sword of the Spirit
• True Holiness, by Bruce Yocum, The Servants of the Word, Belfast, Northern Ireland

• Welcome to Heaven: Our worship of God is meant to transform time and space, making them sacred, by Mike Shaughnessy, The Servants of the Word, USA

• Bringing the Gospels to Life: a way of Christian Meditation, by Jeanne Kun, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
• The Written Word of God: by Steve Clark, President of the Sword of the Spirit

• Steps of Faith: sowing seeds of good news among university students, by Mark Jordan, The Servants of the Word, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

• On Fire With the Spirit: beginnings of the Illuminator’s Lamp Community, by Nigol and Rozan Sakalian, Beirut, Lebanon

• Faith, Vision, and Art: paintings and watercolors by Jamie Treadwell, The Servants of the Word, London, UK
• Come Let Us Sing for Joy to the Lord: a song inspired by Psalm 95, by Dan Turner, Antioch Community, London, UK

• Meeting of Singers “My Inheritance Is the Lord” an open invitation to be held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, July,2007

Archives 2006

December 2006 - Vol. 3 [PDF version of issue, 1.2 Mb.]

• The Real Meaning of Christmas: what the Incarnation means for us by Steve Clark, President of the Sword of the Spirit
• Aliens and Exiles: what can first-century Christians teach us about 21st century living? by Bruce Yocum, Belfast, Northern Ireland

• The Letter of James and the Season of Advent: Common Themes by Dr. Mark Whitters, Detroit, Michigan, USA
• Awaiting the Messiah by Jeanne Kun, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

• Scripture: Taking the Word to Heart by Steve Clark, President of The Sword of the Spirit
• Worship in spirit and truth: a scriptural reflection by Don Schwager, London, UK

• How Mission Has Changed Me by Mary Shields, Community of the Risen Christ, Glasgow, Scotland
• A Time of Grace in Uganda: reflections on a mission trip by Mary Teresa Jackson, Community of the Risen Christ, Glasgow

• Called to Community: How the Community of the Risen Christ began in Glasgow, Scotland 25 years ago
• Beacons of Hope by Fr. Pat Egan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

• Reflecting Hope and Redemption Through Art by Yvette Rock, Detroit, Michigan, USA
• His Name Will Be Called a new music video from Songs In His Presence

• Uniting the Youth Work of the Sword of the Spirit by Mike Shaghnessy

November 2006 - Vol. 2 [PDF version of issue, 1.2 Mb.]

• A Time of War, a Season of Grace by Jean Barbara, Beirut, Lebanon
• Journey to Neighbor by Dave Quintana, Belfast, Northern Ireland

• The Son of Man by Carlos Mantica, Managua, Nicaragua
• Is Christianity a Culture? by Steve Clark, President of The Sword of the Spirit

• Rooted in God's Word by Jeanne Kun, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
• The Heart of David by Mike Shaugnhessy, Lansing, Michigan, USA

• The Reluctant Evangelist by Steve Clark, President of The Sword of the Spirit
• Discovering Christ at the University of Michigan by Zach Mabee, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

• Harambee Mission Trip to Uganda, by Paul Jordan
• Family Night by Howard Distzelweig, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

• "Lord Enkindle Me" a new song by Ed Conlin, nominated for UCMVA Song and Songwriter of the Year Award
• Expressing Eternal Truth in Welded Form by Marianne Kantert, a sculptress from Brots des Lebens, Olching, Germany

• Training for Victory! equipping youth leaders for today's spiritual battle by David Mijares, Monterrey, Mexico
• Single Women, Women of Hope by Yselle Callo, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community, Manila, Philippines

October 2006 - Vol. 1 [PDF version of issue, 1.2 Mb.]

• Good Teacher by Carlos Mantica, Managua, Nicaragua
• Lord, you know that I love you by Archbishop George Bakouni of Tyre, Lebanon PLUS UPDATE ON WAR AFTERMATH

• The Life of a Disciple: commentary on the Beatitudes by Steve Clark, President of The Sword of the Spirit
• Mere Christian Community by Steve Clark, President of The Sword of the Spirit

• Savoring God's Word by Jeanne Kun, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
• Four Profiles in Discipleship in the Gospel of John by Dr. Mark Whitters, Detroit, Michigan, USA

• A Window of Opportunity: witnessing to university students by Nico Angleys, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
• Ezekiel's Call and Ours by Mercy Potter, London, United Kingdom

• Unity and Diversity: The Lamb of God Community in New Zealand, by Roger Foley, Christchurch, NZ
• Streams in a Thirsty Land: a personal experience of the war in Lebanon by Brian Shell, Beirut, Lebanon

• Road to Emmaus: painting with the eyes of faith by John Dunne, Dublin, Ireland
• In His Presence: a new season of grace for songs of worship by Jane Terwilliger, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA

• The Redeemer: Bible Week 2006 by Gavin Walsh, London, United Kingdom
• Fulness of Life: a Retreat for Single Women by Myriam Torres, Ypsilanti, Michigan

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