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“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Likewise the Spirit also helps our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”—Romans 8:25-26

Volume 12 Number 2

February 2010

Do You Want to Join the Club?
By William Miller

There are groups or clubs set up for just about everything in life. All have leaders, and many people seek those positions. But which position should we strive for?

Why All the Thorns and Thistles?
By Robert Berendt

Why all the challenges in life? Parents naturally try to make life as easy as possible for their children. But is this really the best approach?

Prayer for the Routine Times
By Rick Clowdus

Prayer is an important part of Christian life. We’ve heard it emphasized in church, we hear sermons about it, and we know the scriptures that talk about it, but what happens when it becomes a challenge?

God Is My Helper
By Walter Zamonsky

Does God place conditions on receiving His help?

Do We Have to Keep God’s Commandments?
By Carol Taylor

We all know the laws of our city or state and how they apply, but what about God’s laws? Are they relevant for today?

Scientism Infects Darwinian Debates
By Joseph Sheperd

Now there is not only one theory of evolution, but twelve! Shouldn’t they first get the original theory right?

Letters to the Editor

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