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August 2006

Blood​—Why So Valuable?

A doctor might say that blood is valuable because of its use in medicine. Why, though, do many doctors now hesitate to transfuse blood? What truly makes this unique fluid so valuable?

3 What Is the Most Precious Fluid of All?

5 Transfusion Medicine​—Is Its Future Secure?

10 The Real Value of Blood

13 The Galilean Boat​—A Treasure From Bible Times

16 Waders​—The World’s Greatest Wanderers

19 Watching the World

20 I Will ‘Climb Up Just as a Stag Does’

26 A Child’s Faith

30 From Our Readers

31 How Would You Answer?

32 “It Is Fabulous!”

How Can I Help Those in Need? 23

Many young people today are getting involved in volunteer work. What motivates them? And what kind of giving helps the most?

Do Humans Become Angels When They Die? 28

That is a popular notion, but what does the Bible say on the matter?

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Colorized electron-microscope image of blood. See page 8 for more details

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Copyright Dennis Kunkel Microscopy, Inc.