Table of Contents

December 8, 2005

Homelessness​—Will It Ever End?

What is behind the widespread plague of homelessness? What is the best way to help the homeless? Is there a real hope for a solution to the problem?

3 Homelessness—A Worldwide Problem

4 Homelessness—What Is Behind It?

8 Homelessness—What Is the Solution?

16 A Brief History of Purple

18 Braving the Surf on Reeds

19 Crossword Puzzle

20 Tombs—Windows to Ancient Beliefs

25 Come With Us to Pick Mushrooms!

28 Watching the World

30 From Our Readers

31 “Welcome to Jehovah’s Organization”

32 Precious Memories Awakened

Determined Despite Disabilities 11

Read about the remarkable faith and endurance of a young man combating a severe illness in his war-torn homeland.

Does God Favor Some Nations Above Others? 14

Many people believe that God favors their own nation, but is such a belief supported by the Bible?