Compass Check: Fall 2020

With everything that's been going on in the news and society and the world around us, now's a good time to slow down a bit, especially as we prepare for the Feast. This issue of Compass Check includes a special supplement with three articles particularly focused on getting ready for and making the most out of the Feast of Tabernacles this year. 

You'll also see two articles written by fellow teens, plus find out why becoming a runner might be in your future. Delve into what "social justice" means and how it compares to the biblical definition of justice. And enjoy the last part of our iHuman series, about the mind-blowing "hardware" and "software" that God has created and planned for us. Lastly, read about three reasons to feel better about life, even when things get tough.

Questions, comments, suggestions? Email compasscheck@ucg.org. We’d love to hear from you! 

Table of Contents

Compass Corner Fall 2020, a boardwalk leading to the beach
3 minutes
Feast fever differs from COVID-19 in important respects: no fever, no loss of smell or taste, and instead of illness, it's characterized by a palpable...
The Way Compass Check Fall 2020, a bridge shot from a low angle
4 minutes
One of our main goals as Christians is acquiring a better relationship with our heavenly Father. When that means we have to give up things in our life...
Protester with can of smoke
4 minutes
People calling for social justice, re-thinking historical figures, and protesting in the streets—all of it begs the question: just what is justice?
Girl with hand over her mouth superimposed on broken wall exposing rebar
2 minutes
A simple technique to help you maintain self-control.
iHuman 2.0 Final Upgrade, a vector illustration of an iPhone with a red update available dot with an infinity in it
10 minutes
Vastly more advanced than any technology available today, your human body and spirit still pale in comparison to the un-imagined glory of the future...
You Can Be a Successful Runner, a cropped image of a man's legs running on pavement
6 minutes
If you've ever wanted to become a runner, but find it's just too hard to start, this article is for you.
A girl smiling, eyes closed, against an outdoor scene
11 minutes
Even though we know that in the ultimate end things will work out, and we believe in the goodness of God, it can still be easy to get discouraged and...