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Virtual Christian Magazine Editorial
Working Together
By Patrick Kansa

We all need a little help sometimes. We hope this issue's articles will work together to provide our readers some useful assistance.

n today's society, it is becoming increasingly difficult to "go it alone." Educational institutions, as well as businesses, are well aware of this -- hence their focus on teamwork and team-building exercises. And the fact of the matter is, working with one another is not some great new idea -- it can be found in the very pages of the Bible (see Ecclesiastes 4:9-10).

In much the same way, this issue of Virtual Christian Magazine reflects this concept of working together. The articles themselves could, and do, stand on their own merits quite well. When read in conjunction, however, their benefit increases.

In "Building a Solid Foundation -- Part 3," we conclude a series of articles that relate to child rearing (please refer to the June and July issues for the previous installments). All three installments combine to show the tools and support structures in place to guide children as they grow and develop.

Eventually, we (or our children) will take that very foundation, and begin making decisions for ourselves. In the world in which we live, choosing the correct entertainment from our pop culture can be a tricky task. "Choosing Music, TV and Movies" provides you with some basic guidelines to help you make right decisions.

Entertainment, in all its various forms, can be used to help us relax at the end of the day. In moderation, this rarely presents an issue. However, if you find yourself using these "escapes" on a regular basis, you may need to seek better ways to deal with the pressure. In "Are You Feeling Overwhelmed?" several options for managing and coping with stress are covered, as well as a major cause of much of the anxiety we experience.

These three articles are quite edifying -- and education itself can be a very rewarding pursuit. As with all things, though, issues can arise in school that can cause frustration or confusion -- especially when it comes to the debate of creation versus evolution. In "Coming Soon to a School Near You," some of the popular underpinnings of Darwinism and how to refute them are presented.

Nevertheless, this is something you must prove for yourself, and you will need to draw your own conclusions. In "Belief in God Is a Choice We Must Make," we see how God's hand can be seen every day in His creation -- and was even remarked upon by a surprising source!

Much as these articles work together, supporting one another through the various topics, it takes the work of dedicated volunteers to bring it together -- and the final member of that team is you. Take these articles, share them with others and help to sharpen one another. As you do so, remember Jesus Christ's promise to us: "For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them" (Matthew 18:20).

Copyright 2005 by United Church of God, an International Association All rights reserved.

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				Virtual Christian Magazine Editorial Working Together By Patrick Kansa We all need a little help sometimes. We hope this issue's articles will work together to provide our readers some useful assistance. n today's society, it is becoming increasingly difficult to "go it alone." Educational institutions, as well as businesses, are well aware of this -- hence their focus on teamwork and team-building exercises. And the fact of the matter is, working with one another is not some great new idea -- it can be found in the very pages of the Bible (see Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). In much the same way, this issue of Virtual Christian Magazine reflects this concept of working together. The articles themselves could, and do, stand on their own merits quite well. When read in conjunction, however, their benefit increases. In "Building a Solid Foundation -- Part 3," we conclude a series of articles that relate to child rearing (please refer to the June and July issues for the previous installments). All three installments combine to show the tools and support structures in place to guide children as they grow and develop. Eventually, we (or our children) will take that very foundation, and begin making decisions for ourselves. In the world in which we live, choosing the correct entertainment from our pop culture can be a tricky task. "Choosing Music, TV and Movies" provides you with some basic guidelines to help you make right decisions. Entertainment, in all its various forms, can be used to help us relax at the end of the day. In moderation, this rarely presents an issue. However, if you find yourself using these "escapes" on a regular basis, you may need to seek better ways to deal with the pressure. In "Are You Feeling Overwhelmed?" several options for managing and coping with stress are covered, as well as a major cause of much of the anxiety we experience. These three articles are quite edifying -- and education itself can be a very rewarding pursuit. As with all things, though, issues can arise in school that can cause frustration or confusion -- especially when it comes to the debate of creation versus evolution. In "Coming Soon to a School Near You," some of the popular underpinnings of Darwinism and how to refute them are presented. Nevertheless, this is something you must prove for yourself, and you will need to draw your own conclusions. In "Belief in God Is a Choice We Must Make," we see how God's hand can be seen every day in His creation -- and was even remarked upon by a surprising source! Much as these articles work together, supporting one another through the various topics, it takes the work of dedicated volunteers to bring it together -- and the final member of that team is you. Take these articles, share them with others and help to sharpen one another. As you do so, remember Jesus Christ's promise to us: "For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them" (Matthew 18:20). Copyright 2005 by United Church of God, an International Association All rights reserved.