• What Was Nailed to the Cross?
• Hook's Points
• The Physical Made Spiritual
• The Papacy in the Church
• Ceremonies of Baptism
• In Defense of the Apostles' "Power Dispute"
• What I Hear From You

• "One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time." -Andre Gide

• What a supportive congregation you are! We are a sort of cyberspace congregation. It thrills me to be in touch with you and to hear from you. When I think of how many of you there may be in this circle, I begin to have stage fright! Like when I served in the pulpit, I get to do most of the talking. You allow me to speak my piece without being too critical or judgmental. I do not claim to be the authoritative one. When I question traditional interpretations giving you a different view, I only wish that you check it out for yourself in further study. Since I have no prestigious status to protect, I can be more carefree in feeding you undigested materials. And you continue to be gracious. Thanks.

• For much of the last half-century, Leroy Garrett and Carl Ketcherside labored to turn us from divisive legalism to the uniting grace of God. They promoted the Biblical concept of "unity in diversity." They met with the usual (un)welcome and (dis)approval usually given reformers. So it is especially appropriate and refreshing that Leroy was invited to have part in Restoration history lectures at the ACU Lectureship this year. And - Surprise!! -- he was presented ACU's Award of Excellence "for outstanding contributions to the field of Restoration History in teaching, publishing, and mentoring." I am pleased that, now past eighty, he is being honored for his patient endeavors. The fact that the university can be bold enough to give that recognition indicates how widely his teachings have influenced our generation. I owe him much.

  Speaking of Carl Ketcherside - his treasure trove of writings is available on the internet. Now, Bob Lewis has indexed all his writings, and Natalie Murrie has put that Index for our use there also. A tremendous source for reading and study. http://www.unity-in-diversity.org/frm_page1.htm.

• For those of you in the COC escaping from legalism who might wish to join a discussion group, Lee Wilson is providing just such a site. Check it out:
  http://www.freeyellow.com/members6/truegospel/index.html.

• If this issue of FR seems less focused than usual, it reflects my last several weeks. Lea's health continued to worsen so that she was hospitalized for ten days. With gratitude we can report dramatic improvement. Whereas she was almost bedfast, now she is able to be up a big part of the day and can move about unaided. While being stressed over her condition, the beauty of Oregon burst forth in blossom, and it seemed that each blossom added to my allergies. So I have lived in an antihistamine fog a big part of the time, but am now feeling much better and somewhat less grouchy. At our stage in life, every conversation includes a health report!

• Do you suppose any of us ever has a thought that no one else has had? How about this one: Have you ever thought that the morning of Jesus' resurrection might have been windy and raining?

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