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World News and Trends: Bacteria, parasites, viruses threatening U.S. water

Microscopic waterborne organisms are replacing potential cancer-causing chemicals as the primary threat to drinking water in some U.S. cities, according to health officials.
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World News and Trends: Do-it-yourself morality Do-it-yourself morality condemned

The archbishop of Canterbury told 20,000 people in Corby, England, that Christians should stand up for traditional moral values and not be sidelined by a do-as-you-please philosophy.
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World News and Trends: Northern Irish peace also in jeopardy

The situation in Northern Ireland fares no better than that of the Middle East.
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World News and Trends: Middle East peace process in deep trouble

Arab-Israeli dispute continues to grow, leaving little room for peace talks.
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World News and Trends: Nonsmokers in jeopardy

Studies reveal that second hand smoke causes the same diseases as smoking.
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World News and Trends...UN describes worsening world economic conditions

The overall drop in income affects almost 100 countries and nearly a third of the world's population, according to the report.
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Esther: A Woman of Faith and Courage

The Bible offers Christians many examples of faith from which we can learn and be encouraged. One of the most remarkable examples is that of Queen Esther.
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Why Do We Sin?

All of us have to deal with sin and its tragic consequences in our lives. Understanding why we sin is a first step in overcoming and avoiding sin.
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What Is True Leadership?

Which ingredients make an effective leader? And what makes some leaders take tragic courses for themselves and their fellowmen?
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Right Values: Light in an Age of Confusion

The debate over values continues to grow. Are values changing? Are there moral absolutes? Is there a source we should go to to determine right values? Many wonder what happened to the traditional values that brought us through a tumultuous...
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Understanding God's Word... 'Teach Us to Pray'

God uses a form of spiritual technology, a system of communication that may seem baffling at first to many people. It's called prayer. Effective prayer also requires training.
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The Bible and Archaeology: Archaeology and Genesis - What Does the Record Show? Part 2

Although doubters will always scoff at the truth of God's Word, fewer and fewer now doubt the Bible's historical basis.
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Profiles of Faith: Nehemiah - Portrait Of a Leader

In the book of the Bible bearing his name, Nehemiah records his memoirs. He tells how, against tremendous odds, he accomplished an unimaginably difficult undertaking.
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The Battle for Your Mind

Why do you think the way you do? Are the choices you make truly your own, or do influences beyond your control unduly sway your opinions?
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Reexamining the Roots of Christianity

Although education is valuable, is everything we learn worthy of acceptance at face value? Do our teachers always tell us the truth? Or do they sometimes pass on preconceived ideas learned from their teachers?
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Just for Youth... Is Life Only About FUN! FUN! FUN?

What's wrong with just doing whatever you want? Find out how to get your kicks in life-but not those that kick you in the teeth!
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Building Relationships

How did Nehemiah accomplish the Herculean task of rebuilding Jerusalem when other governors had failed? As a leader, he knew how to encourage and instill confidence in others to get the job done.
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The Trusted Cupbearer

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia explains why a cupbearer was such an important official in the royal courts of antiquity.
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Faith and the Balance Beam

How can we learn to exercise faith in our everyday lives? I learned an important lesson from my granddaughter!
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'This Is the Love of God'

How do we show that we love God? Many believe that Jesus Christ came to bring a new way to worship God. But what does the Bible say?