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Compass Check: Winter 2018

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Consider a new approach to dating in our feature article for this issue, including understanding God's timing and your role to play in preparation for a relationship. Hear one member's take on the joy and peace she experiences through keeping the Sabbath each week. And get answers about everything from the truth about December 25th, considerations around homosexuality, and what "the appearance of evil" really means.

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Compass Check

Compass Corner: Winter 2018

2 minutes
Welcome to the winter issue of Compass Check. Each article has been written with you in mind.
Sri Lanka

Dear Readers

4 minutes
For the Feast of Tabernacles this year I traveled with my husband, father, sister, her husband and his parents (Mr. and Mrs. Schreiber) to Sri Lanka...
Making the Climb

Making the Climb

3 minutes
Ever since I can remember, I have had fears or challenges that sometimes become obstacles along my path.
Why I Call the Sabbath a Delight

Why I Call the Sabbath a Delight

5 minutes
I walked into the house, and something smelled so mmm, mmm good! Mom was cooking dinner. It wasn’t just any dinner. It was Sabbath dinner.
When Was Jesus Christ Born?

When Was Jesus Christ Born?

3 minutes
Was Jesus born on December 25—Christmas Day? The Bible doesn’t give us the date of Jesus’ birth.
Dating Doesn't Have to Break Your Heart

Dating Doesn't Have to Break Your Heart

5 minutes
We might not always understand God’s timing, but we do know His will for us never requires us to sin.
The Appearance of Evil: What Does It Mean For Me?

The Appearance of Evil: What Does It Mean For Me?

6 minutes
“Abstain from the appearance of evil” (1 Thessalonians 5:22, King James Version). Perhaps this is a phrase you’ve heard before.
God’s Unending Love and Forgiveness

God's Unending Love and Forgiveness

2 minutes
Recently I was reading a book called Unspoken by Dee Henderson, and she brought out an important question I had never thought of before: How can God...
Should We Be Friends With Homosexuals?

Should We Be Friends With Homosexuals?

8 minutes
Many people in today’s society have decided to accept all people no matter what they do, say or how they live. People can put heavy pressure on us to...