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The day I stopped double-thinking

By Melanie Ann Wahlberg

George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four portrays a futuristic society few would opt to live in. Many, though, inadvertently observe one of its fundamental practices—"doublethink." Do you?
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WHAT KEEPS ME FROM BEING CYNICAL

Harriet Barry Schupp

"In my dictionary the word optimist has your picture by it," my friend said.
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Terrorism: what do we do now?

By Jon G. Harder

As this author points out, "Violence naturally disgusts us." Yet the senseless slaughter of innocent victims must do more than repulse us. We need to rededicate our efforts to end hatred. We need to strengthen our resolve to "pray without ceasing." Have you done something about terrorism today?
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Raising Children

By Barbara Beth Whitewater

What a comfort to parents to know that we are all always in the palm of God's high and holy hand.

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Angels at exam time

By Fay Kallos Fahs

Whether you're facing a big test at school or striving to top your own "personal best," you'll find good ideas here about how to prepare.
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Seeking approval?

By David C. Driver

We all like to feel a sense of accomplishment, to hear the words "Job well done!" If you work doesn't always earn such high praise, remembering whom you're out to please may help.
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SPIRITUAL PEACE INSTEAD OF EMOTIONAL CHAOS

Carol Rockhold Miller

Emotional crises.
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Which way to the lion's den?

By Robert Dennison Wright

The path of least resistance isn't always the right path. At those times when what's needed is to head into a den of disagreement, you can move through it fearlessly—toward harmony.
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Spiritual pioneers meet in Boston

A recent conference for college and university faculty, staff, and students from around the world highlighted the need for healing on campuses. As this report indicates, those who attended were eager to meet that need.
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Grief dissolved

By Marilyn Crawford Jones

Sometimes nature speaks volumes. In this case the light of the moon led to a spiritual journey that brought comfort and healing.
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JESUS RAISES JAIRUS'S DAUGHTER

And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, and besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.
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Love that wipes out fear

By Rosalie E. Dunbar

It may sometimes feel as though the well-meaning counsel "Don't be afraid" deserves little more than the curt reply "Easier said than done." Think again, though. Countless times the Bible urges "Fear not" and "Be not afraid." Taking Jesus' ministry as her guide, this author explains how we can conquer fear—even in the face of alarming symptoms.