Every good story is filled with twists and turns, and God’s eternal narrative is no different. From the Garden of Eden to the Cross of Christ and on to the New Jerusalem, His story has been and will always be one rooted in redemption. In this particular issue of the Pentecostal Messenger, we chose to lean into that truth. While the featured articles (written by Olivia Carter and Spencer Ming) postulate concerning the importance of trusting in God’s missional plan, the columns and stories (especially those written by General Secretary Coleman and General Bishop Ming) call us toward a closer and more intimate awareness of God’s manifest presence. Even the photography choices of this issue are intended to remind us all that God’s creation was purposefully designed to reveal His unrelenting love and extraordinary grace.

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