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The Bride of Christ
By Chris Tiegreen
Throughout Scripture God uses the marriage relationship to teach us about Himself, our relationship with Him and His purpose for the church. Explore with us the ancient Jewish customs of the marriage experience, their significance and how we can prepare for the Bridegroom's return.

Features

Evangelism for Introverts
By Mike Bechtle
If God designed introverts, doesn't it make sense that He would want them to do His work through that personality? The author of Evangelism for the Rest of Us: Sharing Christ Within Your Personality Style provides insight and a biblical approach to evangelism for introverts.

From Fear to HOPE
By Tricia Goyer
Women faced with an unplanned pregnancy find hope at Pregnancy Care Centers.

Born to plant
By Kima Jude and Eric W. Ramsey
Through his job as Chief Parole Hearing Officer, Thomas Bester found a new ?ministry assignment-church planting.

Don't pass them by
By Janella Griggs
Find out how you can minister to the homeless in your community. It may be easier than you think.

No ordinary lunch 
By Elizabeth C. Searcy
If we let Him, God can turn any ordinary outing into a divine appointment.

Whatever-it-takes Churches    
By Connie Cavanaugh
A church in Canada helps second-generation Chinese put down roots.

Our Need for Peace on Earth 
By Rick Warren
The best-selling author of The Purpose Driven Church explores how Christians can help ease suffering around the world and take the gospel to all peoples.

Columns

Staff Notes: A Wedding Story
By Carol Pipes

Reflections: A Bride for God's Son 
By Henry Blackaby

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