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“But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. Therefore He says: ‘Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.’ See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”—Ephesians 5:13-16

Volume 10 Number 4

April/May 2008

Leaven: Seeing Ourselves in the Story
By Graemme Marshall

God can show us the leavening—the sin—in our lives. But we must be open and receptive to His correction.

Lessons From the Beatitudes
By David Palmer

Sometimes referred to as the “beautiful attitudes,” the Beatitudes offer a study of the qualities and characteristics the “blessed of God” must develop.

Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
By Hector M. Earle

We all want to do good—we want to think we would be the one to step up when needed. But often we find ourselves bowing out, when we should be stepping up.

Unknown God
By Hector M. Earle

Study the history of any human society down through the ages and you will find some kind of belief in a supernatural god or a multitude of gods intertwined into the culture.

The Covenant of Salt
By Jim Anderson

Salt is and has been an important part of people’s life. It was even used at one time as currency. But does its value go deeper?

Mentors Promote Success
By John Elliott

Success can be as close as someone helping you through an obstacle… and you helping someone else through his or her obstacle.

Letters to the Editor

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