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Herald Magazine
In the Beginning
The Seasons of Life September / October 2025Volume 107, Number 5 Inspired by nature’s seasons as a metaphor, this issue explores the profound lessons of the development of the New Creature, from spirit begettal to spiritual maturity. We asked the authors to highlight themes of obedience, sacrifice, justice, mercy, and humility in developing the fruit and graces of the holy Spirit. The articles reveal the inspirational journey of the Christian traveler to learn, grow, teach, and bless the sin-sick world of mankind, […]
Begettal of the New Creature
Early Spring “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night” (Psalms 1:1, 2). — Tom Ruggirello The book of Psalms opens with the word “blessed.” The Hebrew is plural and indicates multiple blessings to those who delight in the LORD and refuse […]
Infants in Christ
Late Spring “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 2) — Dan Wesol There are different and progressive stages of growth in every form of life. For example, with human beings, a child is born about nine months after conception. Solomon, as a wiser, older king, uses […]
Adolescence in Christ
Growing Wheat “Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn” Matthew 13:30). — Ken Allison The wisdom found in God’s creation often mirrors the profound truths of our spiritual development in Christ Jesus. As believers, our journey reflects patterns seen in nature, offering insight into the seasons of growth, the […]