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Volume 5 Number 5

June 2003

Virtual Christian Magazine Editorial
Diligence—A Key To Success
By Lowell Crosby

Almost everyone dreams of one day “having it all.” By applying a simple value, you can improve your everyday life and reap lifelong rewards.

When Will the Middle East Find Peace?
By John Ross Schroeder

Why does it seem that the Middle East is always in turmoil, perpetually on the brink of another war? Will this troubled region ever see lasting peace?

Whatever Happened to Father in Children’s Literature?
By Jean Jantzen

The absent father in literature is a reminder of the intense need children have for their parents.

Youth Violence: Where Does the Blame Really Lie?
By Howard Davis

Violence has come to roost in the nation’s youth. A biblical prophet envisioned a time when children would be our oppressors (Isaiah 3:12). Are we living in those days?

Successful Parenting Begins With the Brain
By Howard Davis

Young children are virtual learning machines, eagerly absorbing information from everything around them. Researchers have discovered that parents play a crucial role in properly “wiring” their children’s brains for success.

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