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How much do we value others?
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How Much Do We Value Others?

by Hervé Irion - August 20, 2012
Reading Time: 4 minutes

Have you heard the story of Sarita? She believed she was worth nothing, and there was no point in trying to change things. Was there any hope for her? Sarita would walk with her shoulders...

The prophetic puzzle has clues to what's in it for you.
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Prophetic Puzzle: What’s in It for Me?

by Barry Richey - August 16, 2012
Reading Time: 5 minutes

There are many hard times ahead for this world and for God’s people. But the Bible shows it will all be worth it. Can you put the puzzle pieces together? Living the Christian life is...

Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula from space (NASA photo).
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Sinai Attack Leads to Power Shift in Egypt

by Mike Bennett - August 14, 2012
Reading Time: 5 minutes

Islamist President Mohammed Morsi boldly forced out the old military guard in the aftermath of an al-Qaeda–like attack that killed 16 Egyptian soldiers. What does this portend for the...

Drought conditions lead to food prices rising.
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Food Prices Rising Around the World

by Mike Bennett - August 9, 2012
Reading Time: 5 minutes

Many areas of the world are expecting poor harvests, highlighting our modern world’s continuing dependence on rain in due season. With food prices rising, many won’t have enough...

The sins of the father strongly affect the children.
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Sins of the Father

by Karen Meeker - August 9, 2012
Reading Time: 5 minutes

One man’s crimes had a ripple effect on millions—and especially on his own family. How can we safeguard our children from ourselves? I’ll admit that I have generally...

Tragedy marked by
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How Can God Allow Tragedies?

by Joshua Travers - August 7, 2012
Reading Time: 3 minutes

Why would a loving God allow tragedies, pain and suffering? Is tragedy proof that He doesn’t exist, or is something else behind it? Aurora, Colorado: 12 dead and more than 50 wounded...

Globe illustrating the prophetic puzzle.
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Prophetic Puzzle: Can You Connect the Dots?

by Barry Richey - August 1, 2012
Reading Time: 5 minutes

It’s daunting to figure out what is truly important in the news and how it all fits together. Bible prophecy can help you understand what it all means for you. Consider these July 2012...

A crumbling foundation and reinforcing rods.
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Marriage Foundation Part 3: Guarding Against Fissures

by Karen Meeker - July 30, 2012
Reading Time: 3 minutes

We wouldn’t knowingly build our home on a faulty foundation, so we should pay close attention to our marriage foundation as well. No builder in his right mind would knowingly begin to...

Athletes illustrating striving for Olympic glory.
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Olympic Glory and Eternal Glory

by Ron Kelley - July 27, 2012
Reading Time: 3 minutes

The pomp of the ceremonies and the thrill of the world-class competition make the Olympics exciting. If athletes devote themselves so completely for the hope of a medal, what should we do for...

Sign showing Apocalypse 2.2 km. How close is it really? (photo by Joel Meeker)
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The Apocalypse Was Closer Than I Thought…

by Joel Meeker - July 26, 2012
Reading Time: 5 minutes

A visit to the isle of Patmos sparked thoughts about the Apocalypse (Revelation) the apostle John wrote there—and how God wants us to respond to it. My wife and I just visited Patmos...

Reflecting on the value of life in the wake of the Aurora movie theater massacre (Wikimedia Commons)
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The Value of Life: Aurora Movie Massacre

by Adam Sanders - July 24, 2012
Reading Time: 4 minutes

Tragedies like the movie theater massacre in Colorado seem senseless, but we try to make sense of them. They can make us refocus on the real value of life. A big story dominating the news in...

Commitment in marriage fulfills the marriage vows.
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Marriage and the Foundation Factor: Commitment

by Karen Meeker - July 23, 2012
Reading Time: 3 minutes

Building a quality foundation for a marriage takes real commitment. This means taking the wedding vows seriously—something that is sadly lacking today. In “Marriage and the...

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