Editor’s Note from January 07, 1977

Christianity Today January 7, 1977

Faithful readers will know that “Footnotes” appears in the first issue of the month and “Minister’s Workshop” in the second. This month we reversed the order so as to run a “Workshop” piece in conjunction with an article that is in this issue.

I’ll add my two cents to the question, “If I were president …” (see page 26): I would form a western OPEC to reduce, not increase, oil prices. I’d balance the budget whatever the cost. I’d begin reducing the national debt. And I’d be turned out of office at the end of my first term! Happy New Year.…

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