Table of Contents

May 8, 2000

Land Mines—What Can Be Done?

Land mines kill or maim some 26,000 people each year. Most victims are civilians—even children. Will the threat of land mines ever be eliminated?

3 A Footstep Away From Death

4 Land Mines​—Weighing the Cost

8 An Earth Free of Land Mines

10 A Sailing-Ship Extravaganza

12 “You Are Going to Die!”

14 When “Little Brother” Comes Home

16 The Dramatic History of a “Land of Contrasts”

25 What Can a Bird Teach a Prisoner?

26 Are You Lactose Intolerant?

28 Watching the World

30 From Our Readers

31 AIDS in Africa​—What Hope for the New Millennium?

32 How to Enjoy a Happy Family Life

How to Cope With Despair 20

Despair is common to all humans. How can the Bible help you to deal with intense feelings of despondency?

Loida’s Journey out of Silence 22

From birth, Loida could not communicate. What helped her to break through her 18-year silence?

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Cover: Copyright Adrian Brooks Photography

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