Compass Check: Fall 2018

Ramp up for the Feast of Tabernacles with this issue of Compass Check, including a feature article that lays out God's Holy Days and what they say about the future of the world. Meet a sister in Christ from Jamaica, consider how music can influence your emotions, and discover how to improve your talks with God, along with even more stories and insights from fellow UCG members. And don't miss our guide to the part you play in becoming a powerful tool that God can use in service of the good news of His Kingdom. 

Table of Contents

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Compass Corner
4 minutes
You’re at a “crossroads”—a point at which a critical decision must be made that will have far-reaching consequences. What will you do? You can’t avoid...
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Dear Readers
3 minutes
My college experience resulted in me tackling three majors (that’s a long story). I studied English, journalism and music.
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The Songs We Sing and How They Influence Our Lives
6 minutes
People across time have loved music, and although the harmonies have changed, the general messages have not. Some may think the content of today’s...
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Guilty or Forgiven?
7 minutes
We cannot undo the past, but we can move forward from where we are.
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How Can I Talk to God?
6 minutes
If you are going to be one of His sons or daughters forever, then it is important for you to learn how to communicate with your Heavenly Father.
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The End of the World
8 minutes
Predictions abound about massive worldwide upheaval and the end of the world. They are found in popular sci-fi movies and books, religious figures...
5 minutes
As a teen I began to read Bible verses that describe the Great Tribulation. I had never heard this term before. Then as I began to receive literature...
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Let Go
7 minutes
You’ve just seen something that you know isn’t right. You try to ignore it and turn away. But your heart is burning within you.
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My Island Home
3 minutes
My name is Oraina Campbell, and I am a member of the United Church of God attending the Kingston, Jamaica, congregation. Let me tell you a bit about...