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Divorce Revolution Spawns Cohabitation Generation

Results of a Rutgers University study are sobering and disconcerting-the majority of today's young adults are inclined toward living together outside of marriage.
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What Does the Church Teach on Tithing?

One of the "winds of doctrine" that has been blowing around the Church is that tithing is not required. Some even claim that assertion doesn't contradict our fundamental belief as stated in the Constitution of the United Church of God.
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Never on Sunday?

Germany wrestles with its "store closing law."
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The Quest for Immortality

In recent years major museums have played host to a special exhibition that spotlights pre-Christian Chinese civilization. The most spectacular facet of the exhibit features the concept of the afterlife and to what extent the ancient Chinese tried to ensure...
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The Resurrection: The Astounding Biblical Truth

The hope of the resurrection comes alive in the midst of a tragic death. This moving account underscores the reality of the moment when we will be reunited with our loved ones.
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Serving From the Bench

When Anne's love of sports and love of God conflicted, she spent more time on the bench. Even there she inspired her team.
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Comfort One Another

God sends hope and comfort in powerful ways--including through us.
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Pope John Paul II Advocates Sunday Keeping

Could the recent apostolic letter revive historic precedent and lead to enforcement of Sunday worship?
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...And Children Are From Pluto

If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, sometimes it seems children are from even farther out!
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Individual Rights Vs. Societal Rights

In the wake of the tragedy at Columbine High School, people naturally try to determine who is to blame in an effort to prevent future tragedies. After all, something went dreadfully wrong. At stake in the raging debate over culpability...
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Parenting and Social Responsibility

The tragedy at Columbine high school took the lives of 15 people. What does this say about the state of modern families?
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Terror and Tragedy at Columbine High School

"I live in Denver, and I would love to kill almost all of its residents. You all better hide in your houses because I'm coming for everyone and I will shoot to kill and I will kill everything."—Internet message attributed...
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May the Force God's Power Be With You

In the Star Wars series, some of the movies' heroes draw on a supernatural power called The Force, which enables them to perform feats that would normally be impossible. Did you know that a similar power really exists?
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The Dark Side: Its Effect on Humanity

Humanity has had thousands of years to build societies and civilizations and experiment with governments, administrations and lifestyles. So why haven't we been able to solve our problems? Why does suffering still exist?
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The Real Star Wars

Discover a surprising truth that will affect your future.
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The Origin of Evil and Suffering

the senseless massacre at Columbine High School is an unnerving reminder of the unease we feel deep inside, the unexpressed fear for our personal safety and security and that of our loved ones. We want life to be predictable and...
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The Rock Which Followed Them

What does the "rock" symbolize in scripture and did a rock really follow the children of Israel?
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The Intrinsic Word of God

For many months now God has used the intensity of trial, suffering, and circumstance to teach me some of the most profound lessons of my life. Many of these lessons were ones I thought I already knew. Other lessons I...
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Battle Fatigue: Don't Let It Undermine You!

The movie Saving Private Ryan vividly portrayed the trauma, pain and suffering associated with war. Many soldiers experience battle fatigue from the constant physical, emotional and psychological pressures of combat. In World War I this condition was called shell shock—it...
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The Most Important Thing

What would you say if someone asked: What one thing would your church want people to come away with?