"Joseph M. Stowell III" is the president of Cornerstone University and the author of over 20 Christian books. He is a graduate of Cedarville University and Dallas Theological Seminary (1970) and was honored with a Doctor of Divinity degree from The Master's College in 1987.

From 1987-2005, Dr. Stowell served as the president of Moody Bible Institute. Prior to accepting the presidency at Cornerstone, he served as Teaching Pastor at Harvest Bible Chapel, in suburban Chicago. , he continued in that role. He also serves on the Board of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Dr. Stowell works with Radio Bible Class/RBC (Radio Bible Class) Ministries in Grand Rapids, partnering in media productions. His web ministry, Strength for the Journey, features daily devotionals, weekly messages and commentary, downloadable Bible study curriculum, and an audio library of his most requested messages.

In November 2009, Dr. Stowell signed a statement known as the Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience/Manhattan Declaration calling on evangelicals, Catholics and Orthodox not to comply with rules and laws permitting abortion, same-sex marriage and other matters that go against their religious consciences.

More Joseph Stowell on Wikipedia.

Communication is a two-way street. And while we revel in the reality that we can always get through to heaven, our concern should be whether our Lord can always get through to us.

179

As we mature spiritually, we exhibit a growing capacity to care for and appreciate one another in the body of Christ, regardless of our differences.

105

Being part of an agenda beyond ourselves liberates us to complement each other rather than compete with each other.

100