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TABLE OF CONTENTS

January/February 2006
Vol. 11, Num. 1

Editorial: A Tale of Two TV Commercials
A Good News editorial

Cover Story

God's Guide to Sex
Does God have some major hang-ups about sex? After all, the Bible has a lot of "don'ts" when it comes to sex. Yet He is the one who created sex, who made us male and female and told our first parents to "be fruitful and multiply." So shouldn't we give the Bible's instructions about sex a closer look to see what we may be missing?

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What If You've Made a Mistake?

Just What Is True Love?
Are physical attraction and true love the same thing? Many assume they are—which leads to all sorts of problems. You need to understand what true love is and how you can apply it to your marriage.

The Abortion Controversy
What are the facts about abortion? Up to 53 million abortions are carried out each year. Is it a legitimate form of birth control, or is it murder of the unborn? What does God, the Creator of life, say about it?

Has World War III Already Begun?
What's behind the call by Iran's new president for the United States and Israel to be wiped off the face of the earth? Are Western leaders and nations blind to the growing threat from radical Islam?

The Intelligent Design Revolution
Intelligent design is shaking a scientific establishment built on the assumptions of Darwinian evolution. Why is it gaining ground to the point that many are calling for it to be taught alongside evolution?

The Privilege and Power of Prayer
The Bible discusses several tools we can use to grow spiritually and build our relationship with our Creator. In this first article in a series, we examine the tool of prayer—a key to communication with God.

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Additional conditions for answered prayer

How Can We Pass Our Faith on to Our Children?
God expects us to teach our children about Him and His way of life. But how do we do that? Let's look at some practical methods of teaching and consider a good general approach to instructing our children.

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Handling Difficulties Discreetly
Teach Your Children How to Pray

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God, Science and the Bible
News from the world of science about God and the Bible

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