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“And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.”—Hebrews 10:24-25

Volume 5 Number 7

August 2003

Archaeology in Acts, Part 2: The Message Spreads
By Mario Seiglie

Thanks to the modern tools of archaeology, researchers have found much cultural, historical and geographical background material that supports the biblical account of Paul’s trips through the Mediterranean world.

The New Intolerance
By Gary Petty

The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles has allowed license plates that read “Hot Dam,” “Witches,” “2Sexy” and “2Hot4U,” yet denied a person who wanted to put “Pray” on her plates because it would violate separation of church and state. We see similar trends all over the United States. Has political correctness, touted to promote tolerance, actually created a new intolerance towards Christianity?

How to Make Right Choices
By Larry Greider

Some of the many decisions we make every day turn out well—others not so well. What can we do to make better decisions?

What’s My Purpose Here?
By Gary Petty

There must be meaning to humanity’s mixture of awesome abilities and awful atrocities. What is the ultimate purpose and meaning of your life?

Why Were You Born?
By Robert Berendt

Time and chance have a part in who we are. But God is not so concerned about where we came from as where we can go.

Virtual Christian Magazine Editorial
Who’s Behind VCM?
By Lorelei Nettles

Virtual Christian Magazine has been a part of my life for some time now and I wanted to take a moment to share with you some of what goes into each issue and introduce those who bring it to you.

Letters to the Editor

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