5 • Grace Is a Five-Letter Word
Some of the important things in life are so close that we look right past them.

8 • Finding His Religion
Being a finalist on American Idol helped bring Rickey Smith back to his Adventist roots.

12 • Politically Carrot
Pastor Karl Haffner, our new online columnist, takes a closer look at contemporary issues.

13 • My Private Quarrel With God
Trying to understand God takes time and patience--lots of patience.

25 • In a Panic
It may or may not be all in our heads.