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November/December 1996 Issue
Volume 1, Number 6

© 1996, United Church of God, an International Association















Table of Contents

*** COVER FEATURES ***
dot Right Values: Light in an Age of Confusion - The debate over values continues to grow. Are values changing? Are there moral absolutes? Is there a source we should go to to determine right values? One thing is sure: As the 20th century draws to a close, many wonder what happened to the traditional values that brought us through a tumultuous century - and worry about what lies ahead.

*** FEATURE ARTICLES ***
dot The Erosion of Our Moral Ozone - Michael Josephson, founder and president of the Josephson Institute of Ethics and a founder of the Character Counts Coalition, describes the devastating erosion of moral values and its tragic consequences.
dot What Is True Leadership? - In a world filled problems, effective leaders seem to be a thing of the past. We need good leaders more than ever, but where have they gone? And what was it that made them such effective leaders?
dot England's Growing Isolation - As the nations of mainland Europe strive for inceasing political, economic and military unity. England appears to be taking a path to isolation.
dot Archaeology and Genesis: What Does the Record Show? - Some believe that the Bible is little more than myth. Archaeological finds, however, verify many details of the biblical accounts. We continue our survey of discoveries that illuminate the book of Genesis.
dot How to Comfort Your Children in Time of Need - A part of growing up is facing difficulties, setbacks and disappointments large and small. What can you do to help your children through those inevitable traumatic times? Here are practical tips you can use.

*** REGULAR FEATURES ***
  • World News and Trends
    dotAn Overview of Conditions Around the World

  • Profiles in Faith
    dotNehemiah: Portrait of a Leader - In the book bearing his name, Nehemiah records his memoirs. He tells how, against tremendous odds, he accomplished an unimaginably difficult undertaking.

  • Understanding God's Word
    dot"Teach Us to Pray"

  • Just For Youth
    dot Is Life Only About Fun! Fun! Fun? - What's wrong with just doing whatever you want? Find out how to get your kicks in life - but not those that kick you in the teeth!

  • *** EXPANDED EDITION ***
    dot Does God Allow Us to Choose Our Own Religious Holidays? - What does the Bible say about instiuting our own days of worship? It's been tried before, with tragic results recorded as an example.
    dot Why Do We Sin? - Understanding why we sin can help us understand and avoid sin.
    dot Gentleness: The Mark of a Christian - What is gentleness, and how can it be a part of your life?
    dot Are All Spiritual "Shadows" Obsolete? - How God uses physical acts to teach spiritual lessons.
    dot "This Is the Love of God..." - What does the Bible say about how we show love to God?
    dot Esther: A Woman of Faith and Courage - What can we learn from the remarkable example of Esther?
    dot Faith and the Balance Beam - How I learned a lesson in faith from my granddaugher.


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