In the July 30 issue, LinC looks at multibillionaire Warren Buffet, who recently made headlines when he donated $37 billion to various philanthropic causes, mostly through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. While few of us will ever have billions of dollars to give away, Buffet's large donation gives us occasion to discuss generosity and how to make use of the resources God haas given us. Key Scriptures: Deuteronomy 14:22-27; Malachi 3:8-12; Matthew 6:19-21, 24; John 6:1-13. In the August 6 issue, LinC explores the escalating violence in the Middle East, which has taken many victims and left the international community wondering how to act. The church often helps young people find ways to respond to global problems, but how can you make an impact on a war that is part of a conflict that is older than you are? Next week LinC helps equip you with constructive Christian responses to the Middle-East crisis.