Summer 2004

Summer 2004
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Through Holy Baptism you have been clothed with Christ. Will you dress like a wise virgin or a belly dancer?
Sex. Such a little word, but such a big deal. Funny how something can be so wonderful, and in other ways, terribly destructive.
tags: sex
What would convince a twenty two year old recent college graduate to enter into holy matrimony? Hear the story of from David about how he and his fiancée decided to get married.
tags: marriage, wedding
Read about Jenny, Jacob, and Aubrey, three teens who struggle with mental illnesses. How can a Christian teen respond to family members, friends, and classmates with these difficulties?
Have you ever heard the Gospel's voice? It sounds more familiar than you might think.
I DON'T WANT TO DO IT! Why has Pastor reinstituted private confession and absolution? Is it worth it?
Should you tell Dad when your bad choices cause bad problems? An innocent basketball game leads to a mangled curtain rod, some tough consequences, and some thoughts on confession and forgiveness.
A rumor, a betrayal, and snot-flavored ice cream—don't miss Kathy's latest adventures!
What is God's purpose for your life? Some would suggest that we are here to worship God or to serve Him through our works. Is that how God sees it?
tags: pulse, reality tv
This issue's issues: believing in ghosts, dating non-Christians, and normal bodies.