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“Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.”—John 17:17

Volume 11 Number 9

October/November 2009

What Is Truth?
By Gary Petty

Americans like to see themselves as free thinkers…independent and unencumbered by the philosophies of the Old World. It would appear that in the last few decades capitalism defeated communism, and the United States proved itself to be the world leader in economics and human rights. In reality, many Americans have been undergoing profound changes in religion, political views and concepts of morality that will affect this nation’s future.

Resisting the Roaring Lion
By John LaBissoniere

Fear—that raw emotion of dread, terror, fright or panic—can be pervasive. If uncontrolled, fear can drown out reason, facts and faith. Can it be defeated?

Becoming Resensitized
By Jeremy Lallier

If we have prolonged or repeated exposure to something, we get used to it. So what happens when that something is wrong—something we don’t want to be comfortable with? It takes a lot of commitment—and God’s help—but we can restore our sensitivity to sin.

Five Tools for Dealing With Trials
By Nick Lamoureux

What can you do when you have tried everything to solve a problem? Here are five tools to help turn trials into godly character.

Helping Your Angry Child Learn Control
By Linda LaBissoniere, M.Ed.

Every child gets angry occasionally, but when anger, aggressive acts and negative comments become the norm, it is important for parents to take action to help their children. You can help your child learn to cope with his feelings and express anger in appropriate ways.

Can a Woman Forget?
By Elissa Kroeger

The psychological community does not recognize post-abortion syndrome (PAS). But it is real and does seriously affect many women—and men. What is it? Can someone heal from this traumatic experience? How? How can others help?

Letters to the Editor

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