Compass Check: Fall 2022

Saturating the news this spring and summer has been the topic of abortion. In this issue, Tarra Scott writes the cover article, considering many of the arguments made that advocate for abortion rights in the light of both scientific findings and the teachings of the Bible.

Elsewhere in the issue you'll find the story of a man's relationship with alcohol, and the signs of his descent into addiction he wished he'd have taken notice of along the way.

You'll also read basic yet profound truths about romantic relationships that will help you orient your thinking about your future spouse, and a lesson from ancient Israel's decline and fall that can impact your life in the here and now.

Rounding out the issue is the latest Notes on the Way column, featuring an interview with Church member Matt Miller who's built his own general contracting business. He shares how he became a business owner, how he handles potential conflicts with his faith and suggestions for how someone can go out and start earning money on a job site right away.

Table of Contents

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silhouette of man proposing to woman on a beach seen through a ring up close
8 minutes
God is building a spirit family for the future, an important part of which is that His family will have godly character. He helps us develop that...
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a road a twilight leading into the fog
7 minutes
As I traveled my highway to addiction, there were certain road signs that, in hindsight, documented my downward spiral. As we progress through my...
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illustration of a woman with baby in womb
11 minutes
Are you unsure whether abortion is right or wrong? Do you find yourself justifying abortions? Are you basing that from the Bible, or what you hear in...
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man in wheat field under gorgeous sunset gradient sky looking contemplatively upwards
5 minutes
A practical life lesson from a surprising and underrated book of the Bible.
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Matthew Miller general contractor in Work With Miller jacket
8 minutes
A strong advocate for working with your hands, Matt Miller has turned his own love of building and fixing things into a successful business as a...
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road under a canopy of trees with a beam of light shining down
2 minutes
So, how did you enjoy your summer?
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girl with her lips shut
6 minutes
Saying things that don’t do much to “improve on the silence,” as one Spanish proverb states, is a common occurrence in our conversations.