January/February 2016
Cover Feature
Why Were You Born?
How would you answer someone asking, “Does my life have any meaning, any purpose?” Maybe you’ve asked that! Can we find satisfying answers to these questions?
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Russian Bear Returns to the Middle East
As American influence fades, Russian strongman Vladimir Putin has become the vital key to Middle East stability. Will a revived Russia bring peace?
Columns
Comforting the Afflicted, Afflicting the Comfortable
The answers have always been there, in God’s Word. The solutions afflict us, though, because we don’t want anyone, even God, telling us what to do.
Who Are You Calling “Father”?
One of Christianity’s largest denominations uses “father” as a religious title for its leaders. But did you know this contradicts the words of Christ?
My Name Is Ozymandias
His ancient monument lies in ruin, but he is remembered in ironic verse. What can he teach us?
Departments
Change Christian Priorities: Putting God First
Establishing the correct priorities in our lives is vital for our success as Christians.
Life The Busyness Trap
Are you frazzled by nonstop activities and never-ending pressures? Why is everyone so busy today? What can we do to reorient our lives to deal with busyness?
God Does God Exist? Proof 2: Design of the Universe
The more we discover about our universe, the more we see the hand of design rather than randomness. And design implies a Designer.
Prophecy Is God on the Wrong Side of History?
Believing that God’s views are outdated, citizens of Western nations are making sweeping changes to long-held traditions and standards found in the Bible. How did this cultural clash begin? How will it end?
Change The Secret to Facing Your Giants
The towering giants of the Bible may be ancient history, but God’s people today are required to do battle with a far more fearsome breed of giant.
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