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“When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside.”—Matthew 13:19

Volume 6 Number 5

June 2004

First the End of an Empire—Now, the End of Britain?
By Melvin Rhodes

Are we witnessing the end of the nation whose people, “relative to their numbers, contributed more to civilization than any other people since the ancient Greeks and Romans”?

Rejoice in Life!
By Jean Jantzen

Life often seems to be a daily struggle. We forget to delight in daily events that seem insignificant—until we look back upon our life. Rejoice in life for it passes quickly. Rejoice for your future, which includes an incredible inheritance from God in His Kingdom!

How Did Life Begin?
By Doug Horchak

Science has long sought answers to several important questions: What is life? Where did it come from? How did it begin? But you won’t find the answers while peering into a microscope, telescope or test tube.

Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles
By Jerold Aust

How much do you really know about the apostle Paul? Why did God choose Paul and who was he? Many factors in his background—his family, intelligence, hometown, Roman citizenship, education and zeal—appear to have marked him for God’s use.

Coming: An End to Suffering
By Larry Walker

Why is the world awash in suffering? How did the world come to be in such sad shape? Most important, what will bring about the end of pain?

Letters to the Editor

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