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"Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth."
Psalm 57:5 NIV
Hello and welcome to the October issue of FaithWriters’ Magazine – still the freshest and brightest Christian magazine on the internet.
We were "buzzing" for days after the launch of the first issue last month and the feedback we received from you, our readers, was such an encouragement. But, at the end of the day, we are always very aware of the fact that it’s God who is leading the way and making this magazine possible. So to Him be all the glory!
Well, here we are in October – almost at the end of another year. I don’t know about you, but I find that almost impossible to believe. The time has gone by so very fast!
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ABILITY – It’s Only Half the Equation
By Violet Nesdoly
You’re sure you have the ability to be a great wife, but the right man just hasn’t come along. You dream of being a leader, but with no followers, those dreams are a mockery. You have entrepreneurial ideas and are sure you have the ability to be a business success, but nothing you’ve tried has ever caught on.
As Christians we want to realize the destiny for which God has placed us on earth. And so we ask, doesn’t it make sense that God would use the abilities He’s given us to accomplish this? Yet so often it seems God and circumstances conspire to keep those abilities under wraps.
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For those in the northern hemisphere, this is a time of softer, cooler days and vibrant colors as nature displays the wonder of God’s autumn design. For those in the southern hemisphere, October is a time of warmer days, balmy nights, exploding gardens and gentle rains. So whichever side of the Globe you happen to be on, this is truly a beautiful time of year, created to be a delight to the soul and enjoyed to the full.
And you’ll find plenty to enjoy in FaithWriters’ Magazine this month as well. Here are just some of the things waiting for you inside …
October always raises that rather contentious dilemma for Christian parents regarding that very last night of the month. So to help you out, we have two articles in this issue that deal with Halloween from a Christian point of view. First of all, there’s the "We Are the Church" article, "We Bring the Holy Ghost", which offers some great alternatives for the 31st. Then you can head on over to our ‘Tis the Season Department for an inspiring challenge to all families to consider turning this one night into a "Missionary Moment". The opportunity to evangelize really is right on our doorsteps.
Have you ever had a dose of S-M-I? Well, you may not have realized it at the time, but chances are that you probably have had it at some point in your life. I know I’ve definitely been infected with it on the odd occasion. For a light-hearted look at this common malady, make sure you read Lynda Schab’s "Cured of S-M-I" in A Woman’s World.
Lucian Thompson has one of those "ouch" messages in his article, "Don’t Mess With Mr. In-Between". It’s a word in season that should help to stir us up out of any luke-warm ho-hums.
If you enjoy Frank Peretti, then I think you’ll enjoy Annette Agnello’s story, "Angelic Guard." It certainly had my attention to the very end and is such a great reminder that our battle isn’t against flesh and blood – even when it may appear that way.
Although I’ve been using a computer for many years now and have been on-line for five, I’m still discovering just how much I really don’t know! Believe it or not, it was years before I actually learned how to save a file to a floppy disk! I not only didn’t know how to do it, but I didn’t have anyone to ask.
Well, I’m a little more knowledgeable now, but the memory of those early "newbie" days has made me all the more excited about our brand new department, Cyber Walk. From very basic right through to the big step of building your own website, this Department will give you practical information on a monthly basis, as well as helping to unravel some of the mysteries of this piece of equipment that’s become such a big part of our lives. This month, the Cyber Walk Editor, Patricia Ouellette, is focusing on the basics of protection – something that none of us can afford to ignore.
And don’t forget … we love to hear from you! So make sure you stop by the Letter Page and drop us a line. There’s a prize for the Star Letter each month.
That’s just the smallest preview of what you’ll find inside FaithWriters’ Magazine this month. With even more articles, as well as a brand new department, I know you’re in for a great month of reading.
Until next time, may God bless you and your loved ones every day and in every way!
Deb Porter
Editor-in-Chief
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