Compass Check: Spring 2019

This issue is all about personal development, self-improvement, character growth—you get the idea. There’s a lot in the Bible on this subject (in fact, you could say it’s one of the major themes across the whole book), and the articles in this issue are meant to supplement and expand on that wisdom, with specifics for you in mind.

“Recognizing Yourself in the Mirror” focuses on how easy it is to overlook personal failings while noticing the weaknesses of others. The article provides ideas on how to remove that blindness and make progress toward personal and spiritual transformation. And “The Parasitic Nature of Sin” describes how easy it is for sin to take hold in our lives, with suggestions for making sure that doesn’t happen, and what to do if it has.

If you ever question your purpose or direction in life, know that you’re not alone. “By Chance or By Design” offers encouraging scriptures and the reassurance that God takes a personal interest in your life and sees your potential as part of His plan.

Learn about two enriching events that can aid in personal growth and boost your relationship with God and others in “First Time at Camp” and “What Is ABC?”

And before getting too caught up in imagining the kind of person you’d like to marry, it’s helpful to take an honest look at what kind of spouse you would be for someone else. This is what David Jones did and shares in his article, “Have You Made Your Ideal Girl or Guy List?”

We also answer a reader question about the role of women in church services and what the Bible says about women ministers, with two articles on that topic.

If you have questions, suggestions or interest in participating in the creation of Compass Check magazine, e-mail compasscheck@ucg.org. We’d love to hear from you!

Table of Contents

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This issue is all about personal development, self-improvement, character growth—you get the idea. There’s a lot in the Bible on this subject (in fact...
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Threefold Cord
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Have you ever been emotionally hurt and needed to talk to a good friend? Have you ever prayed to God to ask Him to intervene for you? Have you ever...
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Ideal Mate
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What kind of person do you want to marry someday? And what kind of person would that person want to marry?
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Recognizing Yourself In the Mirror
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Have you ever visited someone you care about and couldn’t wait to spend time with, but noticed by the end of your trip that certain things about them...
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The Parasitic Nature of Sin
4 minutes
How does a parasite survive? By feeding off its host in a manner that is damaging to the host. If it doesn’t have anything to feed on, it dies...
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The Universe: Cradle for Life
8 minutes
When we look around, can we still wonder and appreciate the amazing Creation from the microcosm to the macrocosm?
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The High Calling of Women
8 minutes
When Loma Armstrong¹ was called to understand the Sabbath in the 1920s, God used her to teach her husband, Herbert W. Armstrong. Though he did his...
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By Chance or by Design?
3 minutes
Have you ever wondered what has led you to the point where you are in life? Why did you go to the college you did or why do you have the job you have...
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Let’s Talk About Sex
11 minutes
In a sex-driven world, how can we resist the temptations we face?
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“My first time at camp”
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There is no better way to get excited about attending one of the five summer camps across the U.S. and beyond than to read the actual stories of other...
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What is ABC?
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You might even wonder what exactly is ABC. What happens there? Well, you have questions, and I have answers!