William Goodman was a Nazarene elder who served at the Salvation Army's director of Correctional Services for Western Missouri and Kansas District and resided in Leavenworth, Kansas in the 1980s.
The Christian's Relation to the World/ The Negative Power of Cursing/ Revival--Antidote for Oblivion/ Church of the Nazarene
ARTICLES
4 The Christian’s Relationship to the World, John F. Hay
6 Democracy and Righteous People, Keith Schwanz
7 The Negative Power of Cursing, Ed Felter
10 Will the Sun Shine Again?, Ivan A. Beals
11 What If?, John W. May
12 Calamity Christians, J. V. Langford
14 Melting in the Night, Michael A. Vasquez
15 The Evolutionary Effect, Timothy R. Cassity
16 Revival - Antidote for Oblivion, David J. Felter
17 Christian Parents of Homosexuals, William Goodman
"The Mighty One, God. the Lord, has spoken, and summoned the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting" (Psalm 50:1, NASB).
2 THE INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE by Eugene L. Stowe
3 SERENITY by J. Grant Swank, Jr.
4 MAKE IT PLAIN by Charles Ludwig
5 GOOD DAYS by Jack Scharn
6 I BELIEVE IN SUNDAY SCHOOL PROMOTION by Richard Spindle
7 A CHRISTIAN CONCERN ABOUT ALCOHOL by William Goodman
8 THE CHAIN REACTION by Victor D. Sutch
9 THE RHYTHM OF PRAYER by Neil E. Hightower
10 THE DEVIL’S “IF” by J. V. Wilbanks
10 GOD MADE THE TREE by Edna Moore Schultz
11 Book Briefs: EASY TO LIVE WITH by Leslie Parrott; Reviewed by Wil M. Spaite
the Artist: I love to watch God paint the dawn/ In scarlet flush and gold;/ I love to watch Him touch the sky/ In colors bright and bold; I love to watch God paint the dusk/ In purple-shadowed gray;/Then leave His name upon it all--/Artist of night and day. --Marion Schoeberlein Elmhurst, Illinois
IN THIS ISSUE:
(Cover) The Artist (a Poem), Marion Schoeberlein
2 Sin – Terrible Enemy, General Superintendent: V. H. Lewis
3 “If He Can Do It for Kiki, He Can Do It for Me”, Jerry Nelson
4 Letters
5 When It Rains – He Pours, Ernest McNaught
6 In Nukes We Trust?, David J. Tarrant
7 I Found My Song (a Poem), Frances B. Erickson
8 Looking Unto Jesus, Mary Lee Cagle
9 Never Too Late, Shirley Wilkerson
10 The Need for Christian Leadership, Bud Reedy
11 Crime Prevention, William Goodman
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 The Blank Check of Prayer, General Superintendent: Eugene L. Stowe
3 On Slander and Sacrilege, Arthur Townsend
4 Letters
5 Schooled By Grace, Novella Isom
6 The Beginning of Sanctification, Terry Paige
7 Not Without God (a Poem), John A. Wright
7 The Need for Patience, Ross W. Hayslip
8 Three for Living, Mabel P. Adamson
9 The Power of Prayer, Elaine Cunningham
10 Twenty Million and Counting, Tom Lorimer
11 Chaplains and Changed Lives, Tom Cook
12 I Trashed the Neighborhood!, James Lee West
The Church IS a Building/ Morals and Society/ The Plea for Holiness/ Church of the Nazarene
ARTICLES
4 Worship, Louie Bustle
5 They Didn’t Have The Time To Go To Church!, Alexander Ardrey
6 The Church Is a Building, Eleanor W. Cunningham
7 Morals and Society, William Goodman
10 The Peril of Dead Ecclesiasticism, Morris Chalfant
12 The Plea for Holiness, J. Melton Thomas
13 Back To Haunt, J. Ray Shadowens
14 The Silent Anguish: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, Harold Ivan Smith
16 Thirsty At the Fair, Nina E. Beegle
17 Set a Watch, O Lord, Rodney Osborne
02 “When Thou Prayest” by General Superintendent George Coulter
03 The Rough Road by Robert E. Maner
04 No More Hell? By Hal M. von Stein
04 Wasted Space by Marcia Schwartz
06 Third-Class Christians by Jim Sorrell
06 The Eyes of Love by Christina Grauman
07 A Command to Faithfulness by C. D. Hansen
08 The Perfect Runner by Louis A. Bouck
09 The Fruit on the Tree by J. Grant Swank, Jr.
10 A Fresh, Lively Translation by Robert Branson
11 The Perfect Pattern by James Hamilton
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 A Ministry of Compassion, General Superintendent: Jerald D. Johnson
3 Feeding the Hungry, William Goodman
4 He Loves You and I Do Too (a poem), Rosa Gibbs
4 Letters
5 The Gospel to the Poor, Charles H. Strickland for the Board of General Superintendents
6 Spiritual Tonic for Troubled Hearts, W. D. Phillips
7 Real Tears, Elmer Carter
7 The Outcast (a poem), Reeford L. Chaney
8 NIV Update, Ralph Earle
8 Unquenchable (a poem), Alice Hansche Mortenson
9 Beware the Voices, James L. Mathews
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 Immanuel – The God of Compassion, General Superintendent: William M. Greathouse
3 The Greatest Commandment of All, John W. May
4 Letters
5 “You Did It to Me”, Michael J. Christensen
6 Publish or Perish, Galen D. Wilcox
8 God’s Book is Alive, A. Brent Cobb
9 His Book (a Poem), Viola Jacobson Berg
9 The Terrible Burden of Submission, Kenneth Vogt
10 Margaret’s Choice, Eric E. Wiggin
11 A Prayer for My Tongue (a Poem), Alton Hacker
12 Escaping Golden Claws, Howard Culbertson
Where Chaos Causes Rejoicing/ The Nature of Things/ Guidance for Stargazers/ Church of the Nazarene
ARTICLES
4 The Measure of the Stature of Christ, M. H. Rozzell
5 Advent, C. Neil Strait
6 The Hopefulness of the Advent Season, Morris Chalfant
7 Family Tree: Cracked Limbs And Bruised Fruit, W. Thomas Umbel
10 Where Chaos Causes Rejoicing, Nina E. Beegle
11 A Bible Falling Apart, Jo Harvey
12 The Nature of Things, John F. Hay
14 A Prisoner Organized a Mission, Suk-Woon Lee
15 Restitution - God’s Persistence and Man’s Obedience, Carole L. Spengler
18 “Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep…”, Ann Womack Lundberg
"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light..." Isaiah 9:2, RSV/ I.D. Kansas City Country Club Plaza Christmas Lights
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 The Unspeakable Gift, General Superintendent: John A. Knight
3 It All Started in a Manger, Charles Hastings Smith
4 Letters
5 From the Manger to the Cross, Jerry McCant
6 The Gift (a Poem), Geraldine Nicholas
6 I Found New Meaning in Christmas, Wanda Milner Winburn
8 Obedience, Stephen L. Manley
9 Nazarene Roots: Called Not of Men but of God, Stan Ingersol
10 Let’s Go to the Ivory Coast! Where?, Ray Hendrix
10 This Miracle of Birth (a Poem), Alice Cameron Bostrom
ARTICLES
4 Christmas Kindnesses, J. Grant Swank, Jr.
6 Happy Birthday, Randi, Curt Bowers
7 My Greatest Treasure, Ruth Wood Vaughn
10 Joey’s Christmas, Michael J. Christensen
12 Restitution Brought Peace, J. Michael Curry
14 Empty Arms, Donna Gilbert
18 How Is A Heritage Preserved?, C. Neil Strait
19 Say “No” To Alcohol Ads, William Goodman
"Morning by morning, O Lord, You hear my voice..." (Psalm 5:3, NIV)
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 God's Books, General Superintendent: V. H. Lewis
3 The Secret of Lincoln's True Greatness, Morris Chalfant
4 Letters
5 Don't Throw in the Towel, Neil E. Hightower
6 No Other Cover (a poem), Mabel P. Adamson
6 Weaning Time, Leroy Reedy
7 N O W (a poem), Pearl Burnside McKinney
8 "Customers Wanted - No Experience Required!", William L. Poteet
10 "You Shall Live", Joyce Hughes
11 Paradoxes (a poem), Nadine Luoma
11 After You Have Suffered, Elmer W. Pannier
"...he who waters will himself be watered." (Proverbs 11:25, NASB)
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 Channels of Rivers, General Superintendent: Orville W. Jenkins
3 Simultaneous Revivals ’83, Edward Lawlor
4 Letters
5 Lincoln’s Transparent Honesty, Morris Chalfant
6 I Saw the International Church, Brent Cobb
8 The Joy of Revival, John J. Hancock
9 My Daily Prayer and Gentle Power (A poem), Pearl Burnside McKinney
10 The Best Beginning, Kathleen D. Bailey
11 The Higher Reference, C. Neil Strait
12 Christian Perfection, Pascal P. Belew
13 The Name of Jesus (A poem), Mabel P. Adamson
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 A Call to Battle, General Superintendent: V. H. Lewis
3 Positive Testimony, Marcus J. Clements
4 Letters
5 Forgiving Others Changes Us, G. Weatherley
6 Healing – Not Relief!, Jerry W. McCant
8 The Works of Grace, Reuben A. Robinson
9 Did You Hear What I Heard?, John F. Hay
10 Singing with the Understanding, Herbert McGonigle
12 I Was Cleansed, Mitch Davenport
13 He Hears (a Poem), Harry C. Baxindine III
13 Whose Church Is It?, Kenneth Vogt
14 On Imitating Christ, Gerard Reed
1987: The Year of "Equipping Youth to Share His Spirit"/ Denominational Youth Week Theme--"Share His Spirit with the Family"
IN THE ISSUE:
2 Equipping Youth to Share His Spirit, General Superintendent: Raymond W. Hurn
3 Paying Off a Debt, Gary Sivewright
4 Letters
5 Youth and the Age of Narcissism, Ed Robinson
6 Making Excellence Christian, Jon Johnston
8 Out of the Heart of a Layman, Nina Beegle
9 The Heart id the Steward, Stephen L. Manley
10 Joy Comes in the Morning, Penny S. McCawley
11 Chaplains and Changed Lives, Joyce Roner
12 A Killer Lurks, Sergio Franco
12 The Sea Wall, Henry C. Baxindine III
13 Gradual Death, William Goodman
"Share His Spirit with the nation" Church of the Nazarene
Cover Photo Credit: Bob Taylor
ARTICLES
4 “Share His Spirit with the Nation”, Gary Sivewright
5 Equipping Youth, Raymond W. Hurn
8 God’s Big Well, Stan Meek
9 A Witnessing Life-Style, Wayne M. Warner
10 Simon and Simon, Albert J. Lown
11 Faith is the Key, Elsie Mink
12 Holiness: The Positive Blessing, John W. May
13 “What about Me?”, Michael A. Vasquez
14 Living Once, William Goodman
15 One Never Knows!, J. Michael Curry
16 To Whom Should We Pray?, Jim Weeks
02 Lord, Teach us to Pray by General Superintendent Edward Lawlor
03 Where Have All the Missionaries Gone? By William Goodman
03 The Master’s Plan by Peggy Sue Fogg
04 The Benefits of Brokenness by Eleanor W. Cunningham
05 Our Years by Mary Brawner
06 The Holy Spirit and Prayer by Frank G. Carver
07 Spiritual Therapy by Frances Simpson
08 Focus on the Family by James C. Dobson
09 "Whatever He Says to You, Do It" by Leonard C. Johnson
10 This I Believe by Harold W. Reed
Total eclipse of the sun. Taken at Wolf Point, Montana, February 26, 1979. "I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the clear day." --Amos 8:9
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 A Forward Thrust in the Decade of the 80s, General Superintendent: George Coulter
3 Counteracting the Throwaway Philosophy, Neil E. Hightower
4 No Greater Burden, J. Ray Shadowens
5 All that I Want to Be (a poem), Carol Wight Gritton
6 A Man of God, Dan Smith
7 Loyalty, Ross W. Hayslip
8 Rapid Church Planting in Oregon, John Oster
9 Go Tell It, Sherwood Wirt
9 Resist?, William Goodman
10 The Gift Nobody Wants, Merrill Williams
11 Don't Accept Defeat, Kenneth L. Dodge
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 My God Will Hear Me!, General Superintendent: Orville W. Jenkins
3 “Because You Gave…”, Steve Weber
4 Letters
5 Friend of Mine, William Goodman
6 Holiness: A New Dimension, John W. May
6 No Excuses (a Poem), Florence Schufeldt
7 Nazarene Roots: The Magnitude of Sin; the Possibilities of Grace, Steve Cooley
8 Revival: How It Comes, Robert E. Coleman
9 Fruitbearing (a Poem), Eva Finch
10 My Son, the Captain, Ann E. Gaines
11 Echoes, Aleta Harris
11 Homecoming (a Poem), Bernice C. Heisler
