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“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.”—Exodus 20:12

Volume 5 Number 4

May 2003

Reflections on Loneliness
By Robert Berendt

You can be lonely even in a crowd, but God offers hope for the lonely—now and for eternity.

My Service Was a Waste!
By Janet Treadway

Have you ever felt that what you tried to do to serve others turned out to be a waste? It's easy to get weary doing good. Is it really worth it?

"This Is the Will of God"
By Robert Curry

The Bible lists three specific actions we can do that fulfill the "will of God."

The Jealousy of Reuben
By Don Hooser

Knowing history helps us understand the present and future. Reading biographies helps us understand people in general, and especially the people who are similar in some ways to the people we read about. The experiences and attitudes of Reuben are certainly relevant to today.

Lessons From Babylon: God's Still in Charge
By Jay Turner

The ancient city of Babylon provides a reminder that men's flawed systems and governments will give way to God's mastery of world events.

Virtual Christian Magazine Editorial
Real Peace Is More Than the Absence of War
By Larry J. Walker

War and peace both begin in the heart. The Creator of the human heart has much to say about how real peace will be achieved.

Letters to the Editor

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