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“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”—Proverbs 1:7

Volume 6 Number 10

December 2004

Let’s Keep on Going!
By Hector M. Earle

The adventures of the great Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton carry meaning and inspiration for those on the Christian journey.

Kissed by an Angel
By Robert Berendt

Could a chance encounter with a stranger be something more? Whether we’re helping an angel or helping a fellow human being made in God’s image, God wants us to be kind, merciful and loving—just as He is.

What Are They Thinking of Me?
By Becky Bennett

Making a good first impression is about more than your appearance—it’s about giving!

Same-Sex Marriage Threatens Civilization
By Larry J. Walker

Many fail to realize the dangerous path that same-sex marriage is leading us down. Far more is involved than the opportunity for two members of the same sex to marry.

Virtual Christian Magazine Editorial
Confusion Over Noah
By Lorelei Nettles

Was the story of Noah based on other mythical stories, or were these stories actually a retelling of a real historic event?

Letters to the Editor

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