March/April 2016
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The Greatest Sacrifice Ever
Many martyrs have given their lives for something they believe in. But one sacrifice surpasses them all—that of our Creator. What was the greatest sacrifice ever for?
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An Apocalyptic CrISIS
ISIS strikes fear with its brand of vicious terror and apocalyptic fervor. What motivates the so-called Islamic State, and where will this all end?
Columns
Consider This: “I Shall Return”
Jesus Christ again left them with the same promise because He, too, still has unfinished business.
Jesus Christ Was “Father-Centered”—Are You?
Though most of Christianity professes a belief in the Father, He is rarely focused on. But Jesus Christ was Father-centered and revealed His Father to us.
By the Way: A Gateway of Good and Evil
Our trip to Berlin gave us a glimpse into mankind’s tendency to careen between good and evil.
Departments
God He Is Risen! Now What?
Around Easter, many focus on three famous words from the Gospels, but there’s so much more to the story. It’s a message of hope for all of us.
God Does God Exist? Proof 3: The Origin of Life
How did life originate? The God of the Bible says He created life. The scientific community searches for natural causes. What does the physical evidence suggest?
Life The Days They Changed but Couldn’t Kill
Jesus and the early Church did things that would seem very odd today. How—and why—did people stop doing what Jesus did? And what should you do about it?
Relationships The Loneliness Epidemic
Trends in our modern world are leaving more and more people feeling isolated and lonely. What can we do to help counteract this epidemic?
Bible Five Foolish Things We Do to Foul Up Our Future
There are some human tendencies that create pitfalls on the path to our future. Here are five of the most common and dangerous ones.
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