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- The Making of Emperor and Empire - The fact that Charlemagne continued to make Aachen, not Rome, his capital, underlined the passage of political power from the Mediterranean to northern Europe, from the Latin peoples to the Teutons. Above all, the coronation established the Holy Roman Empire.
- Abbas and Sharon: Showdown Over Jerusalem - How to resolve the opposing claims over the world's most controversial city, Jerusalem, was to be part of the international efforts to bring peace to the Middle East this year. The Sharon administration yanked it out of the end of the "Roadmap for Peace" and is making it an issue now. Barely established in office, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has to get help from the Bush administration, or else Abbas' ability to lead - and his ability to make peace - will end before it begins.
- World News Review July 2004 - Summary of world news - July 2004.
- One Mile Away From Terror - It is one thing to read about a terrorist bombing thousands of miles away from our comfortable homes. It is altogether different to be in the same city when a bomb blast goes off, killing dozens. It changes your perspective.
- God, Science and the Bible (1/06) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible. Jan/Feb 2006
- Does the New Covenant Abolish the Commandments? - The popular belief that the New Covenant abolishes God's law reflects a misunderstanding of both covenants.
- Peace and Unity in Christ - All man-made barriers must be "broken down" before mankind can enjoy the peace and unity for which Christ died.
- Freedom: The Unfinished Struggle - A decades-long struggle bought freedom for slaves in America. But the struggle from slavery is not over.
- What Is the "Abomination of Desolation"? - We can learn a great deal about this end-time prophecy of "the abomination of desolation" from the original one Daniel foretold.
- Just What Is the Abomination of Desolation? - In one of the Bible's best known prophecies, Jesus spoke of a coming "abomination of desolation." What did He mean? Has that prophecy come to pass?
- Just What Is the Abomination of Desolation - In Jesus Christ's best known prophecy, he spoke of a coming "abomination of desolation,"in Jerusalem. What does this mean? In this prophecy, the past helps up understand the future.
- Syria in the Crosshairs - World opinion is that Syria appears to have gone one step too far in its deadly game of sponsoring terrorism. The assassination of Rafiq Hariri will have far-reaching consequences for Syria, as well as for the entire Middle East.
- Abomination of Desolation - "Therefore when you see the 'abomination of desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (whoever reads, let him understand)."
- The End of 'This present Evil Age' - Describes the very last days of this present-day world, before Christ descends and puts an end to this present society.
- The Abortion Quagmire: Who Will Speak for the Children? - Since the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision in 1973, the abortion issue in the United States has been a political hot potato polarized into two campes stamped pro-choice and pro-life.
- A Gory Harvest - Technology has inspired and made possible a nightmarish controversy over the use of aborted embryonic and and fetal parts in medical research.
- Is God Pro-Life or Pro-Choice? - Confusion and misunderstandings often occur over definitions of words and terms. What does pro-life mean? What does pro-choice mean?
- The Media's Alternative Gospel - The major media news organizations and outlets, says jounalist William Proctor, have their own lists of rights and wrongs that they support or condem through their editorials and reporting.
- America's Child Sacrifice - Child sacrifice is horrifying to even contemplate. Yet it remains with us in the form of abortion, practiced millions of times a year.
- The U.S. Supreme Court: Presidential Decisions Impact National Morality - The president's appointments to the Supreme Court may prove more important in the long run than trying to root out and find terrorists.
- World News and Trends - Jan/Feb 2005 - An Overview of Conditions Around the World, Jan/Feb 2005
- World News and Trends - Sep/Oct 2005 - An overview of conditions around the world. Sept, 2005.
- The Abortion Controversy - What are the facts about abortion? Is it really murder? What does the Bible say?
- Questions and Answers - Oct/Dec 2005 - The following questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice. Oct/Dec 2005.
- Feminism's Fatal Flaw - The feminist minority: Why do women reject a movement that claims to advance their rights?
- Questions and Answers - Oct/Dec 2002 - Questions and answers on issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
- Can God Forgive Me? - What do you do when life has turned upside down and you've gone completely the wrong way in life? Can God still forgive you?
- That They May Have Life! - If you are not rooted in a value system based on the sanctity of life, I can appreciate how you might consider aborting a child. But wait a minute!
- Can a Woman Forget? - The psychological community does not recognize post-abortion syndrome (PAS). But it is real and does seriously affect many women -- and men. What is it? Can someone heal from this traumatic experience? How? How can others help?
- World News Review August 1999 - World news - August 1999
- United States Morality - What Lies Ahead? - Does morality matter? What are the long-term consequences to a people and a nation when its moral foundation crumbles?
- Are Things Really Better Than We Think? - How are we doing in the Western world? Clearly there is more than one viewpoint: Some scenarios are fairly rosy and others pretty gloomy. Which is the closest to the truth? Moreover, are people overlooking the most important judgment factor?
- Restoration...Let Justice Run - Many feel the courts abandoned their role as neutral observers in the culture wars. Major Supreme Court decisions, along with many others made by federal courts, are determining the social behavior and framework of the nation.
- The Abortion Debate - More Heated, More Divisive Than Ever - Violence, anger and argument tear at the country's soul over the unresolved issues surrounding abortion. Can we refocus the debate on more fundamental determinants?
- Is Abortion the Answer to Unwanted Pregnancy? - Many countries around the world permit abortion. Yet there is also much dissent over this supposedly enlightened practice.
- World News Review September/October 2000 - World news - Sept 2000
- Pope Benedict XVI Puts His Church "on Edge" - In the last two years, Pope Benedict's clear positions on controversial issues appear to have given the Roman Catholic Church an "edgy" new decisiveness.
- The Sons of Abraham - The towering historical figures behind three religions -- Moses, Jesus Christ and Muhammad -- were all direct descendants of Abraham.
- Did Abraham Keep the Same Commandments God Gave to Moses? - Most religious teachers say that God's commands given through Moses applied only to ancient Israel and are not for us today. But in drawing that conclusion, most of them overlook what God said about Abraham: "Abraham obeyed me and kept my requirements, my commands, my decrees and my laws".
- God's Magnificent Series of Covenants - Special covenants made with Noah, Abraham, Moses and David began to reveal important details of God's plan to produce for Himself an enduring holy people. The promised New Covenant is the capstone of that revelation process.
- What Is a Biblical Covenant ? - Covenants are simply binding agreements between two or more parties. God Himself designed the covenant He made with Abraham and his descendants. When God makes a covenant, He will always perform what He has bound Himself to do.
- How God Shaped Israel's Future - From Abraham God miraculously formed a nation to illustrate to every other nation the benefits that come from obeying Him and the tragedies that come from disobeying Him. Israel has been an example of both.
- How Jacob Became Abraham's Heir - Isaac passed on the key covenant promises to Jacob: "May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and numerous, that you may be a company of peoples. May he give to you the blessing of Abraham, to you and to your offspring with you, so that you may take possession of the land where you now live as an alien-land that God gave to Abraham" (Genesis 28:3-4, NRSV).
- Who Was Melchizedek? - Melchizedek is discribed as being "without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, [and one who] remains a priest continually."
- The Beginning of God's Chosen People - Through Abraham and his descendants, God would begin a temporary physical kingdom, the nation of Israel. It would be the forerunner of God's eternal spiritual Kingdom.
- God's Promises to Abraham - God made many promises to Abraham. Great and far-reaching promises.
- Abraham: God's Friend - Christians are encouraged to walk in the steps of Abraham, the father of the faithful. God called Abraham His friend. In the same way, Christ calls us His friends.
- Palestine/Israel -- Whose Land Is It, Really? Part 2 - When the people who have divine right to Palestine receive the land from God, He will require them to be a model nation and a benefactor to all other nations. Nations will neither terrorize nor conquer each other any more.
- Examples of Living Faith - When we learn how other people have succeeded, we are encouraged that we can triumph as well.
- Western Thinking About Middle East Misses Key Factor - Say "Middle East" to people in other parts of the world, and they will think in terms of countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, etc. Recent events have forced the average Westerner to become aware of the factor of religious sects within these countries. There is yet another factor about which we need to be aware in order to anticipate future events.
- How Is the Work of the Church Supported? - Christ has commissioned His church to carry on the work He started. God's tithe funds that effort. As Christians, we are called to be coworkers with Christ.
- God's Commitment to Abraham and His Descendants - The United States of America and the British Commonwealth of nations fit exacting criteria for the promises to Abraham's descendants. We embark on a study of historical evidence of the tribes of Israel from their beginning as a nation down to our day.
- The Future of Jerusalem - Jerusalem, although holy to three major religions, is a city of seemingly endless strife with no equitable solutions. What does the future hold for this long-troubled city?
- God's Promises to Abraham - God made many promises to Abraham. Great and far-reaching promises.
- How Jacob Became Abraham's Heir - Isaac passed on the key covenant promises to Jacob: "May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and numerous, that you may be a company of peoples. May he give to you the blessing of Abraham, to you and to your offspring with you, so that you may take possession of the land where you now live as an alien-land that God gave to Abraham" (Genesis 28:3-4, NRSV).
- The Sons of Abraham - The towering historical figures behind three religions -- Moses, Jesus Christ and Muhammad -- were all direct descendants of Abraham.
- How God Shaped Israel's Future - From Abraham God miraculously formed a nation to illustrate to every other nation the benefits that come from obeying Him and the tragedies that come from disobeying Him. Israel has been an example of both.
- How Jacob Became Abraham's Heir - Isaac passed on the key covenant promises to Jacob: "May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and numerous, that you may be a company of peoples. May he give to you the blessing of Abraham, to you and to your offspring with you, so that you may take possession of the land where you now live as an alien-land that God gave to Abraham" (Genesis 28:3-4, NRSV).
- Praying More Than Ever - We need to pray for the strength and perseverance to endure the times that are coming upon this world. God has promised us protection, and we will receive that deliverance by remaining dedicated to Him and seeking first His Kingdom.
- One Mile Away From Terror - It is one thing to read about a terrorist bombing thousands of miles away from our comfortable homes. It is altogether different to be in the same city when a bomb blast goes off, killing dozens. It changes your perspective.
- What Is Truth? - Americans like to see themselves as free thinkers...independent and unencumbered by the philosophies of the Old World. It would appear that in the last few decades capitalism defeated communism, and the United States proved itself to be the world leader in economics and human rights. In reality, many Americans have been undergoing profound changes in religion, political views and concepts of morality that will affect this nation's future.
- Absolute Truth: A Matter of Opinion? - As a college student, I found that my core beliefs were seriously challenged. How would you respond to the question of whether there is absolute truth or not?
- Absolutely No Absolutes! - Are there absolutely no absolutes, or does our faith in God show us that there absolutely are?
- The Biblical Solution for Africa's Biggest Crisis - At the recent International AIDS Conference held in Bangkok, Thailand, delegates repeatedly condemned abstinence programs. The African continent has been particularly devastated by AIDS. Interestingly, abstinence programs are the only ones that are really working there.
- Why Isn't Sex Safe? - An estimated 45 million people in the United States are infected with genital herpes. The number is growing by a million new cases a year. This year one in four sexually active teens will contract a sexually transmitted disease. Young people are encouraged to practice "safe sex"--but is there such a thing?
- Smart Youth Avoid Sex - More and more young people in the United States and around the world are deciding to not have sex. Many have decided that abstinence is better. Why are so many making this decision in the face of all the pressures to have sex?
- African AIDS Epidemic: Made Worse by Political Correctness - Abstinence programs in Uganda and Ghana have proven successful in stemming the progression of this dreaded disease. So why do many in the United States oppose programs like this?
- Restoration...'We Proceeded On' - The phrase, "we proceeded on," sums up the attitude that allowed Lewis and Clark to endure hardship and hold together. The Kingdom of God looms before us. To reach that time of refreshing, in a walk worthy of Jesus Christ we, too, must "proceed on."
- Grace: How God Interacts With Us - God's attitude and approach of loving care and concern-even correction for us is summed up in the term grace.
- Are We Thriving or Just Coping? - Each daily activity we undertake shapes and molds us in preparation for our part in the awesome future of all mankind.
- "Would You Believe...?" - Rumors have kept many from Jesus Christ and His Church. Sometimes you have to get past the rumors to get to the truth.
- Surviving the Bullies: A Story of Answered Prayer - God can sometimes answer the simplest of prayers in the most surprising of ways.
- Restoration...Let Justice Run - Many feel the courts abandoned their role as neutral observers in the culture wars. Major Supreme Court decisions, along with many others made by federal courts, are determining the social behavior and framework of the nation.
- Did Paul Tell the Romans One Thing and the Corinthians the Opposite? - Did Paul write to the church members in Rome to tell them Sabbath-keeping was irrelevant, while simultaneously teaching Jews and gentiles alike "every Sabbath" in Corinth?
- Acts Shows What the Early Church Believed and Practiced - A common view today is that Jesus came to abolish the Old Testament laws. But what does the book of Acts reveal about what the early Church thought and did?
- Why Is the Sabbath Commandment Not Repeated in the New Testament - Throughout the book of Acts -- written by Luke, a gentile -- the Sabbath and the annual Sabbaths described in Leviticus 23 are mentioned quite routinely. Whether to observe them simply wasn't a question.
- Chapter 3: What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice? - There are some major differences between the Christianity of Jesus and the apostles and the Christianity commonly practiced today.
- Chapter 3: Following in the Footsteps of the Apostles - Paul informs us of an important characteristic of the Church that Christ built. With Christ as its foundational cornerstone, the Church's foundation also rests on the teachings of the apostles and -- not to be overlooked -- the prophets of the Old Testament (Ephesians 2:19-20)
- The Bible & Archaeology - The Book of Acts: The Church Begins - After decades of examination, Sir William Ramsay concluded that the Book of Acts is trustworthy, with a true historic sense.
- The Bible & Archaeology - The Book of Acts: The Message Spreads - Researchers have found much material that supports the biblical account of Paul's trips through the Mediterranean world.
- Profiles of Faith - Luke: Paul's Beloved Friend and Companion - Luke was faithful to Paul as a trusted and loyal friend, standing by him in good times and bad. We, too, can aspirer to this kind of faithfulness and loyalty.
- Can You Believe the Bible? (3/2002) - When we objectively examine the evidence for the Bible's accuracy and veracity, the only conclusion we can reach is that the Bible is true.
- The 'Feasts of the Lord' in the Book of Acts - We find not an inkling in the book of Acts -- a chronicle of the first 30 years of Church history -- that the feast days had been changed or abolished, or other days substituted in their place. Rather, they assumed a much greater meaning to the Christian community.
- Archaeology in Acts, Part 1 - After decades of examining the details mentioned in the book of Acts, Sir William Ramsay concluded: "Luke is a historian of the first rank; not merely are his statements of fact trustworthy, he is possessed of the true historic sense... In short this author should be placed along with the very greatest of historians."
- What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice? - These are some of the major differences between the Christianity of the time of Christ and the apostles and that commonly practiced today. Look into your Bible to see if your beliefs and practices square with what Jesus Christ and the apostles practiced and taught.
- Questions and Answers - Apr/Jun 2001 - Questions and answers representing issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
- Answers from Genesis -- Part 3 - Understanding how God made things in the beginning can help us understand things now.
- Questions and Answers - Jan/Mar 2001 - Questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
- God's Plan of Redemption - God's Plan of Redemption
- God's Instruction Manual for Marriage - When it comes to putting together a marriage, many couples have used the same approach. They do it without bothering to read the instructions. Sadly, the result is that many marriages aren't working.
- We Hold These Truths... - Even though America has not restored freedom to the entire earth -- only God's Kingdom will do that -- it may well be a type of the time to come when we'll see the restoration of all things.
- Red, Blue and God - "What colors my heart?" When it's all said and done, you and I must be judged on our own merits. I hope and pray that what colors my heart is what emerges from the words of Jesus Christ.
- Are You a Leader? - "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader."--John Quincy Adams
- Are You Lurking or Living? - "If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them." -- Henry David Thoreau, Walden
- In the News Jul/Sep 2006 - World news - July 2006.
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jul/Aug 1998 - brief synopsis of world events
- Alarming Facts About Smoking Addiction - A study conducted by Dr. Joseph Di Franza of the University of Massachusetts Medical School and an international team of researchers showed how dangerously addictive tobacco can be.
- My Experience With Smoking - Even if many in your family smoked, you don't have to become addicted.
- Smoking and Health: The Often-Overlooked Key - Smoking is devastating to one's health. Where can you find the extra help to kick the habit?
- The Greatest Addiction of All - Most people know about common addictions to drugs and alcohol. These are difficult enough to face and manage. But the one addiction that is greater than all others is unrecognized by most people. Thankfully, it can be overcome.
- Addictions and Interventions - This issue of the Good News focuses in large part on helping those battling various addictions.
- An Addict's Story: What's at the Root of Addictions? - What are the factors that can lead a person into addiction? Understanding those factors and how they reinforce each other is a first step to breaking free of many addictions.
- Becoming Resensitized - If we have prolonged or repeated exposure to something, we get used to it. So what happens when that something is wrong -- something we don't want to be comfortable with? It takes a lot of commitment -- and God's help -- but we can restore our sensitivity to sin.
- Breaking Free from Addictions - The curse of addictions takes an enormous toll on people and society as a whole. Addictions take many forms and often are very destructive. How can a person break free?
- The Resurrection Connection - How did worship of an ancient god and goddess come to be associated with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? Although the details are lost in time, a closer look at the ancient mythology surrounding their worship will help us understand how pagan practices have survived in popular Easter customs.
- Christians Who Don't Celebrate Easter: What Do They Know? - Easter is the most important holiday for hundreds of millions of believers around the world. Yet thousands of Christians don't observe it. Do they know something that others don't?
- Adoption or Sonship? - Scripture makes clear that God actually begets us spiritually in His own image-with the intention that we ultimately become the same kind of beings He and Jesus Christ now are.
- Adrift No More - As a boy I loved to launch little wood chip boats, but I learned I didn't want to be like them, at the mercy of the whims of the stream.
- Adultery: No Longer Sinful or Shameful - What does habitual and rampant adultery tell us about a person and a nation?
- Sex Outside of Marriage: What's the Big Deal? - The sexual revolution of the 60's encouraged us to liberate ourselves from sexual taboos. Millions did. What have we learned?
- World News and Trends - May/June 2007 - An overview of conditions around the world. May 2007
- Does Unfaithfulness Disqualify Leaders? - Should a leader's conduct in private life be considered part of his or her job qualifications? Is there any connection between one's personal life and public duties?
- God's Instruction Manual for Marriage - When it comes to putting together a marriage, many couples have used the same approach. They do it without bothering to read the instructions. Sadly, the result is that many marriages aren't working.
- Comfort Zones: Meant to be Broken - A monthlong solo backpacking trip through Europe took me far out of my comfort zone -- and brought a profound realization about our Christian calling.
- Here's to New Adventures... - Some people call them trials. I call them adventures because they give us the opportunity to learn and to take a step forward.
- Satan's Role in Causing Suffering - Satan is a major reason for people's suffering.
- God and Satan: Truth and Life vs. Lies and Murder - The Scriptures draw sharp contrasts between God and Satan that help us better understand the profound differences between their character, motivations, goals and actions.
- Learning from the Suffering of Job - The suffering of a man named Job explains much about why character is more important in God's eyes than the discomfort and pain we experience in this life.
- Listening--A Lost Art? - Improving our listening skills can improve our relationships as well.
- To My Loving Children (To Be Opened If I Die) - A father shares advice he wrote to his children when he was at death's door.
- A Better Way - Like a bird that's flown into a building, sometimes we can have troubles getting out of difficult situations. Sometimes we simply cannot do it on our own.
- A High Priest Eager to Help Us - Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:15-16, NRSV).
- The Amazing Engineering of the Dragonfly - Some of the greatest aeronautical engineering has yet to be discovered. Here's an amazing flying machine in nature.
- Behind the Headlines ... America vs. Iraq or America vs. the World? - One year after Sept. 11, in the debate on terrorism, America is often seen as the villain, no longer as the victim. Why do so many people around the world hate America?
- Will America Run Away From Iraq? - Does America have the will to endure a protracted conflict in the Middle East? Or will it follow its pattern of withdrawing in the face of determined resistance from both inside and outside the country?
- World News & Trends Jan 2009 - An overview of conditions around the world. Jan. 2009
- Afghanistan: What's Behind a Seemingly Unwinnable War? - Many on both sides of the Atlantic are saying the Afghan conflict - which has already lasted twice as long as World War I - is unwinnable. Why are the allies finding it so difficult to win this war in a backward third world country?
- How Long Will the NATO Alliance Last? > November 2009 > World News & Prophecy - The 50th anniversary of the NATO alliance in 1999 was a celebration of the successful defense of the free world. Just 10 years later there are signs of serious trouble within the alliance.
- Key to the Middle East-Seek First to Understand - The poor of the world will suffer one more time before Christ intervenes with His form of government that will bring a lasting and secure peace.
- When 'The Great Game' Is Over - A warrior culture has become entrenched in the minds and hearts of the everyday man. "On the ground" in Afghanistan there are no games, only the reality of day-to-day survival.
- Any Room at the Inn? - Would I have opened my door to save the life of another person?
- Africa: Still the Heart of Darkness? - Why is Africa, an enormous continent blessed with great wealth, plagued with such pervasive problems? When will it find solutions?
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - May/Jun 2000 - A brief synopsis of world events.
- A Firsthand Account: Africa's Deadly AIDS Crisis - A personal account of the devestation that the AIDS epidemic has wrought on Africa.
- New African Union Founded to Copy EU Success - Formation of the Organization of African Unity
- The Biblical Solution for Africa's Biggest Crisis - At the recent International AIDS Conference held in Bangkok, Thailand, delegates repeatedly condemned abstinence programs. The African continent has been particularly devastated by AIDS. Interestingly, abstinence programs are the only ones that are really working there.
- What's Behind the Growing Food Crisis? - Growing shortages around the world are driving up the price of food. For hundreds of millions this could lead to hunger or starvation. What's behind the global food crisis, and how can it be resolved?
- A World in Need of Hope - Many people are searching for real hope in this life, but cannot seem to find it.
- AIDS Can Be Stopped -- Now! - Ignorance has accompanied many of humanity's worst diseases. With AIDS, the same tragic story is unfolding once again. But you don't have to be a victim.
- Africa's AIDS Crisis: A Doctor's Firsthand Account - "Then it hit me, 'I'm playing God,'" writes a doctor treating AIDS patients in Africa. Read the doctor's sobering account of the horrors of the unending calamity.
- The Little Country That Could - A small nation in Africa that is setting a remarkable example to the larger nations around it.
- Money Won't Solve These Problems - The recent International AIDS Conference in Barcelona called on rich nations to spend still more money on AIDS. Governments spending more money won't solve this or any other problem.
- Is Africa Dying Before Our Eyes? - Entire countries are struggling for survival. Does the world want to help? Is it too late? Has God cursed the continent?
- Fifty Years of the African Queen - Britain's Queen Elizabeth will celebrate 50 years on the throne this year. Few could have imagined the astounding changes in the nations of the British Commonwealth-particularly those in Africa-during her lifetime.
- Reversal of Fortune for Two African Countries - Once one of the most unstable of African countries, Ghana is now a model of stability and success. What turned Ghana around in the past 20 years? What lessons are there in its success story for the other struggling African nations?
- Democracy Is More Than a Word - President George W. Bush recently declared America's commitment to democracy in the Middle East. But democracy in this and other regions of the world has not had much success. There are good reasons for this failure.
- The World Is Watching Nigerian Elections - What happens in Nigeria, the world's sixth largest producer of oil, is of strategic interest to a host of nations. Internal issues also make the country a target for terrorist recruiting and a possible new front in the war on terror. These factors have the world's powers watching the April presidential election closely.
- African Debt--Is Wiping the Slate Clean a Good Idea? - Britain's finance minister, Gordon Brown, is proposing that the G7 countries cancel Africa's debts to Western banks. Will this move give Africa the economic boost it needs to finally get off the ground?
- Ghana at 50 - Fifty years ago, on March 6, 1957, Ghana became the first independent black African nation. Expectations were high. What followed was decades of corruption, political instability and economic collapse. Today Ghana is finally on the road to recovery.
- 10 Million Orphans - an AIDS Holocaust in Africa - AIDS has taken a horrible toll in Africa. And the plague is far from over. If not conquered, it will take an increasing toll around the world. What will stop this horror?
- World News Review Dec 2002 - World news review. December 2002.
- African AIDS Epidemic: Made Worse by Political Correctness - Abstinence programs in Uganda and Ghana have proven successful in stemming the progression of this dreaded disease. So why do many in the United States oppose programs like this?
- 'Mr. Smith' Takes on Washington - Perception is reality. People in the developing world often have an unrealistic view of America. The results can be deadly, as America pursues its foreign policy goals.
- Ghana's Election Signifies Progress for Africa - In Ukraine and Iraq there are problems with the electoral process. But in Ghana's recent election, the Fourth Republic seems to be working. Why does democracy work in some countries but not in others?
- World News Review March/April 2001 - An overview of world events.
- How One of Today's 'Bad Guys' Ended the Scourge of Slavery - Two hundred years ago, Great Britain became the first major nation to abolish the slave trade. By the end of the century slavery had been abolished around the world. Here is the remarkable story of the abolition of the slave trade-and of its tragic return to plague the world.
- United Youth Camps in French Speaking Africa - Having previously served on the staff of United Youth Camps in the United States, my husband Daniel and I wondered what camp would be like in Togo and Cameroon.
- She Used to Be Our Queen, Too... - When Elizabeth II ascended the throne 50 years ago in 1952, Britian's African possessions were larger than the entire United States of America.
- Africa: Still the Heart of Darkness? - Why is Africa, an enormous continent blessed with great wealth, plagued with such pervasive problems? When will it find solutions?
- World News Review March 2000 - World news - March 2000
- 10 Million AIDS Orphans: A Disaster for Africa - AIDS has taken a terrible toll and the plague is far from over. What will stop the horror?
- The Promise of Life After Death - We now focus on what happens after death. Even though we will all eventually die, God has planned for us much more than just this temporary, physical existence.
- Humanity's Fruitless Quest for Life's Purpose - Most people long to know if their lives have purpose and meaning and whether they have any reason to hope in their future.
- Letters From Our Readers - Jul/Aug 2003 - Some letters and comments from readers of the Good News.
- What Is Life's Meaning and Purpose? - God has a purpose for man, but few grasp what it is. Knowing that transcendent purpose, and really believing it, can infuse meaning into our lives. But we can understand our purpose only if we seek answers from the One who created life.
- The Different Kinds of Love Mentioned in the Bible - The New Testament uses several words translated "love." Understanding their meanings helps us better comprehend God's expectations of us.
- What Is True Love? (7/2002) - Love is the most popular theme of songwriters and poets, yet many do not know what love really is.
- The Different Kinds of Love Mentioned in the Bible - The New Testament uses several words translated "love." Understanding their meanings helps us better comprehend God's expectations of us.
- At What Age Should We Marry? - Just as everyone matures at a different rate, determining the best time for marriage will vary according to each individual.
- The Coming Age of Grace - What will it take to rid the world of violence, prejudice, and hatred? What will the inhabitants of the world have to agree on the create a climate of peace and cooperation?
- A Great Light Has Shined - The great question is not whether a great light has shined, but whether we have embraced, internalized and, in turn, displayed that light of hope for others.
- The Feast of Prosperity - Our world is wracked by poverty,injustice and turmoil. But a little known biblical festival reveals how a new world of peace and prosperity will dawn.
- The Feast of Prosperity - Our world is wracked by poverty,injustice and turmoil. But a little known biblical festival reveals how a new world of peace and prosperity will dawn.
- Earth's Age: Does the Bible Indicate a Time Interval Between the First and Second Verses of Genesis? - An explanation of the probability that there is a lapse of time, perhaps several million years, between Genesis 1 and Genesis 2.
- Questions and Answers - Jul/Aug 2006 - Answers to readers' questions. Jul/Aug 2006
- Where Do the Dinosaurs Fit? - Figuring out when the dinosaurs lived relative to man isn't really difficult.
- The World Before Man: The Biblical Explanation - Can the Bible explain the fossil record, evidence pointing to an ancient earth and divine creation at the same time? Yes, it can.
- Day of Rain, Day of Sun - In early June America laid to rest its 40th president, Ronald Reagan. The weeklong remembrance and celebration of this man's life was a welcome pause in the political season.
- The End of the Age - Jesus Christ spoke of a coming "end of the age." What did He mean? What age did He say would come to an end?
- Growing Older Gracefully - Emma was the sweetest lady I knew, and Miles brings warmth and smiles to everyone he comes in contact with. They are the role models I want to follow as I grow older.
- Positives for Older People, Part 1 - When the United Nation's General Assembly designated 1999 as the International Year of Older Persons, it was long overdue.
- Positives for Older People: Appreciating Old Age, Part 2 - If we live out our natural lives, one thing is sure: We will all get old. It's a 100 percent certainty with no exceptions other than for those who die prematurely. Aging has its trials, but it also has many benefits.
- Aging Gracefully in an Uncertain World - Growing old should be positive experience. How can we make those positive and productive?
- Atheistic Scientists Who Play God - Where It Might Lead - For science to work properly it has to be governed by moral values and ethical standards.
- Introduction (bsc4) - How do we reconcile anguish and suffering with the Bible's portrayal of a loving God? Why would He allow the horrendous miseries that afflict humanity? Does the Bible explain suffering?
- Should America Play Ball With Iran? - We were told in a major cover article recently published by Newsweek, a popular American news magazine, that "they may not want the bomb... Iran isn't a dictatorship...[and] Iran may be ready to deal." Are these points basically true? Should the United States negotiate with the present leadership of this wayward nation -- regardless of its radical conduct in office?
- How Serious a Threat Could Iran Pose? - President Ahmadinejad has warned that the West would feel the consequences of pressing for sanctions against Iran much more than Iran would suffer. What could he have in mind? How could Iran strike at the West?
- The Next Holocaust - The ugly specter of anti-Semitism was on display again last month in Iran. It should send a shudder up and down your spine, and serve as a warning that this disease has not been eradicated and threatens world peace.
- What Motivates Ahmadinejad? - The president of Iran appears intent on developing nuclear weapons and has repeatedly threatened to wipe Israel off the face of the earth. In the West he is at times portrayed as a madman, but few realize the real motivating force behind his dream of triumphant Islam.
- A Stunning Memorial - Hatred still exists in our world, the kind of hatred that could again erupt into another holocaust.
- Could Ahmadinejad Be Daniel's "King of the South"? - American President Bush and Iranian President Ahmadinejad. That there could be any comparison at all initially seems improbable to say the least! But making the comparison yields both parallels and paradoxes, and it may predict a colossal confrontation in the making.
- Will Iran Provoke Nuclear War in 2006? - How far will Iran go with its nuclear program? Will diplomacy curtail it? Will the Israelis knock it out from the air? Will the United States soon be involved in another war?
- World News Review July 2005 - World News summary - July 2005.
- World News Review November 1998 - World news - Nov 1998
- A Look at the Current State of the World - Significant Developments on the World Scene
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Sep/Oct 1997 - A brief synopsis for world events. September/October 1997.
- World News and Trends - Jan/Feb 1998 - Overview of world events. January/February 1998.
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jul/Aug 1999 - A brief synopsis of world events. July/August 1999
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World Nov/Dec 1999 - A brief synopsis of world events. November/December 1999.
- AIDS: How a Killer Plague Can Be Stopped - The AIDS epidemic is increasing and continues to threaten more millions of lives. Yet, tragically, we ignore the only real solution to this deadly plague.
- 10 Million AIDS Orphans: A Disaster for Africa - AIDS has taken a terrible toll and the plague is far from over. What will stop the horror?
- Letters From Our Readers - Jan/Feb 2001 - Letters from Good News readers, Jan/Feb 2001.
- A Firsthand Account: Africa's Deadly AIDS Crisis - A personal account of the devestation that the AIDS epidemic has wrought on Africa.
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jul/Aug 2001 - A bried synopsis of world events. July/August 2001.
- The Dark Shadow Over Illicit Sex - Statistics show that the only really safe sex is between two committed married people.
- The High Cost of Ignorance - Throughout the Bible are priceless laws and principles that would save millions of lives every year.
- 2004: The World's Superpower Faces Powerful Challenges - As a new year begins, the United States faces a disunited world with dangers both external and internal.
- The Biblical Solution for Africa's Biggest Crisis - At the recent International AIDS Conference held in Bangkok, Thailand, delegates repeatedly condemned abstinence programs. The African continent has been particularly devastated by AIDS. Interestingly, abstinence programs are the only ones that are really working there.
- World News and Trends - Mar/Apr 2005 - An Overview of Conditions Around the World; Mar/Apr 2005
- Why Isn't Sex Safe? - An estimated 45 million people in the United States are infected with genital herpes. The number is growing by a million new cases a year. This year one in four sexually active teens will contract a sexually transmitted disease. Young people are encouraged to practice "safe sex"--but is there such a thing?
- God, Science and the Bible (11/05) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible. Nov/Dec 2005.
- World News and Trends - Nov/Dec 2005 - An overview of conditions around the world. Nov/Dec 2005.
- It's My Life, and It Isn't Hurting Anyone! - How many times have you heard people make this statement? Is it true, or do our deeds affect others?
- AIDS Can Be Stopped -- Now! - Ignorance has accompanied many of humanity's worst diseases. With AIDS, the same tragic story is unfolding once again. But you don't have to be a victim.
- Africa's AIDS Crisis: A Doctor's Firsthand Account - "Then it hit me, 'I'm playing God,'" writes a doctor treating AIDS patients in Africa. Read the doctor's sobering account of the horrors of the unending calamity.
- World News Review March 2005 - Survey of world events; Mar/Apr 2005.
- World News Review Dec 2000 - World news and trends. December 2000.
- World News Review Dec 2003 - World news review. December 2003.
- World News Review Jun 2001 - Survey of world news. June 2001.
- World News Review August 1998 - World news - August 1998
- World News Review March/April 2001 - An overview of world events.
- World News Review August 1999 - World news - August 1999
- 10 Million Orphans - an AIDS Holocaust in Africa - AIDS has taken a horrible toll in Africa. And the plague is far from over. If not conquered, it will take an increasing toll around the world. What will stop this horror?
- Money Won't Solve These Problems - The recent International AIDS Conference in Barcelona called on rich nations to spend still more money on AIDS. Governments spending more money won't solve this or any other problem.
- Is Africa Dying Before Our Eyes? - Entire countries are struggling for survival. Does the world want to help? Is it too late? Has God cursed the continent?
- World News Review Sep/Oct 2001 - World news review. September/October 2001.
- African AIDS Epidemic: Made Worse by Political Correctness - Abstinence programs in Uganda and Ghana have proven successful in stemming the progression of this dreaded disease. So why do many in the United States oppose programs like this?
- Doctor's Firsthand Account of South African Aids Crisis - "Then it hit me, 'I'm playing God,' " writes a doctor treating AIDS patients in South Africa. Read the doctor's emotional account of the horrors of the unending calamity.
- World News and Trends - Mar/Apr 2000 - A brief synopsis of world events. March/April 2000
- 10 Million AIDS Orphans: A Disaster for Africa - AIDS has taken a terrible toll and the plague is far from over. What will stop the horror?
- AIDS Can Be Stopped -- Now! - Ignorance has accompanied many of humanity's worst diseases. With AIDS, the same tragic story is unfolding once again. But you don't have to be a victim.
- Understanding Al Jazeera - Would it surprise you to learn that Al Jazeera is highly controversial in the Arab world? Is this new type of Arab media a threat to the peace and stability of the Middle East? Is it a threat to the West? Read on to understand what Al Jazeera is and what it can do.
- Alarming Increase of Anti-Americanism in Latin America - The war in faraway Iraq has fueled rising resentment against the United States much closer to home.
- Can We Win the War on Terror? - The world is at war. It's not the long-envisioned nuclear exchange, but don't count nuclear weapons out. This is a shadowy war of principle, one the United States, Britain and their allies are ill-equipped to win.
- World News Review Aug 2002 - World news review. August 2002.
- Is Peace in Palestine Possible? - The current U.S. administration is embarking on a familiar path followed by several previous administrations -- attempting to bring genuine peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. It's a joint effort, involving many nations. Dubbed the "road map" to peace, will this succeed where numerous previous attempts failed? Bible prophecy gives us a different kind of road map to help us sort out these events.
- Terror by Chemical Bombs - Is a chemical bomb the next weapon of choice that al-Qaeda groups will use on the United States, the United Kingdom and continental Europe? There are strong indications that it is!
- World News Review Nov 2002 - World news review. November 2002.
- World News and Trends - March/April 2008 - An overview of conditions around the world. Mar/Apr 2008
- A Page on the World: Secrets of the Kingdom - Gerald Posner gives "the inside story of the Saudi-U.S. connection" (2005, ISBN 1-4000-6291-8).
- One Mile Away From Terror - It is one thing to read about a terrorist bombing thousands of miles away from our comfortable homes. It is altogether different to be in the same city when a bomb blast goes off, killing dozens. It changes your perspective.
- The Balkans: A Violent Century - The battle for the Balkans. Where is it leading? Why are the Balkans such a trouble spot? What's behind the current conflict?
- Crisis In Kosovo - A Mixture of Iron and Clay? - The Balkans has a long and complex history. What is the story behind the headlines?
- Keys to a Healthy, Long Life - Let's consider seven important health principles. Practicing these will help you live a longer and healthier life. These principles are backed by extensive research in the health-care field and by the Bible
- Why a Loving God Allows Suffering - Most people fail to recognize that God doesn't have to directly intervene every time we sin; the spiritual laws He set in motion are self-enforcing, bringing their own punishment when we break them.
- World News and Trends - Nov/Dec 1998 - An overview of conditions around the world. November/December 1998.
- Should You Drink Wine? - According to the bible and leading experts of today; what are the benefits and risks of alcohol consumption?
- Questions and Answers - Mar/Apr 2004 - Questions and answers from the March/April 2004 Good News magazine.
- Breaking Free from Addictions - The curse of addictions takes an enormous toll on people and society as a whole. Addictions take many forms and often are very destructive. How can a person break free?
- Questions and Answers - Jan/Mar/2005 - Questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
- Borderline Christians: A New Generation - Being indecisive is a common affliction today. Why is it that so many want to be part of the world and part of the Church at the same time?
- What Does God think About Drugs? - Through the principles found in the Bible, we can know what He thinks about this modern issue.
- Maturity: Coming Soon to a Mind Near You - Alcohol and drugs can arrest the mind's normal development. That is, if impaired thinking doesn't kill you first!
- Teens and Alcohol - Teens are consuming larger amounts of alcohol than in the past, and it is often done illegally. Is this just a harmless way to fit in with the crowd?
- Why a Loving God Allows Suffering - Most people fail to recognize that God doesn't have to directly intervene every time we sin; the spiritual laws He set in motion are self-enforcing, bringing their own punishment when we break them.
- World News and Trends - Jan/Feb 1998 - Overview of world events. January/February 1998.
- World News and Trends - Nov/Dec 1998 - An overview of conditions around the world. November/December 1998.
- Coming: An End to Suffering - Why is the world awash in suffering? How did the world come to be in such sad shape? Most important,what will bring the end to human misery?
- The Bible's Keys to Mental Health - Why are mental problems and disabilities on the rise? Could it be that we overlook the Bible's keys to healthy, positive thinking?
- Should You Drink Wine? - According to the bible and leading experts of today; what are the benefits and risks of alcohol consumption?
- When History and Prophecy Converge - What happens when key events of history have a connection to Bible prophecy? The result is a better appreciation for God's guiding hand in all of history.
- The Intertestamental Period: Daniel's Prophecies Come to Pass - The inpart fulfillment of the prophecies in Daniel.
- Alexander Reads About Himself in the Book of Daniel - Modern historians have little to say of Alexander the Great visiting the Holy Land. Yet ancient history says that he had a most remarkable encounter there.
- Alexander Reads About Himself in the Book of Daniel - Modern historians have little to say of Alexander the Great visiting the Holy Land. Yet ancient history says that he had a most remarkable encounter there.
- Thankless Self-Absorption: One for Whom the World Was Not Enough - Alexander the Great's life was marked by the constant craving for more. Impossible as it seems, the entire world was not enough for him.
- Alexander the Great: The Man Who Would Be God - Millions remain fascinated by one of history's most intriguing and successful conquerors. An ancient source sheds new light on his achievements and his downfall. That ancient source is Bible prophecy!
- Alexander Reads About Himself in the Book of Daniel - Modern historians have little to say of Alexander the Great visiting the Holy Land. Yet ancient history says that he had a most remarkable encounter there.
- Key Events in History: Were They Linked to Bible Prophecy? - Have key events of history had a connection to Bible prophecy? A brief look at three transforming events reveals God's guiding hand at work to bring to pass what He had foretold.
- Alexander, the Man Who Would Be God - Millions remain fascinated by one of history's most intriguing and successful conquerors. An ancient source sheds new light on his achievements -- and his downfall.
- Another Brick in a New World - I wonder when filmmakers will take a bold step away from sex and finally tell a story without major emphasis on the sexual preferences of the main characters. Maybe not in my lifetime, but I can always hope.
- Alexander the Great: The Man Who Would Be God - Millions remain fascinated by one of history's most intriguing and successful conquerors. An ancient source sheds new light on his achievements and his downfall. That ancient source is Bible prophecy!
- Alexander, the Man Who Would Be God - Millions remain fascinated by one of history's most intriguing and successful conquerors. An ancient source sheds new light on his achievements -- and his downfall.
- World News Review Jan 2002 - World new review. January 2002.
- Infidel - Ayaan Hirsi Ali has written a remarkable book about her experiences as a Somali Muslim woman in Kenya, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands.
- Planet Hunters: The Search for Life in Outer Space - Using incredible technological advancements, astronomers are expanding their search for life in the universe. Could they be looking for right answers in the wrong places?
- Extraterrestrial Life: What Does the Bible Say? - Humans have long searched the heavens for signs of other life. Is there life out there? Is there a way to know for sure?
- War of the Worlds - War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells is considered a science-fiction classic. It has been read by millions, its 1938 enactment on radio caused a nationwide panic, and it has spawned two popular movies. Is an invasion from outer space a possibility? Did you know that the Bible actually predicts an invasion of this earth from beyond?
- How Did a Pagan Holiday Become a 'Christian' Celebration? - Fewer understand the connection between Halloween and the next day on the calendar, the festival of All Hallows' or All Saints' Day.
- Halloween: a Celebration of Darkness - Why would anyone celebrate a holiday emphasizing the morbid and macabre? Where did such strange customs originate?
- How Did a Pagan Holiday Become a 'Christian' Celebration? - Fewer understand the connection between Halloween and the next day on the calendar, the festival of All Hallows' or All Saints' Day.
- 'Let Freedom Reign' - Hopes for freedom in Iraq. God speed the day when freedom reigns upon the whole world.
- The Greek Concept of Creation - Origen and Augustine began to interpret much of the book of Genesis as allegory. They viewed the Genesis account as filled with symbolic fictional figures representing truth, human conduct or experience.
- Can You Believe the Bible? (5/2002) - Before the new television season started last fall, writers and producers pressured network cenors to again lower standards as to what would be aired over American television.
- You Can Win the War Against the Family - Modern pop culture is robbing children of their innocence while undermining their character growth by addicting them to random violence, filthy language and explicit sex. In spite of this subtle brainwashing, you can still win the war being waged against your family.
- Today's Music: What's the Message to Our Kids? - Parents who care about their children will screen their media diet and will teach their children by word and example a much healthier way to think and live.
- The Worst Disease of Our Time - "Of all the diseases I have known, loneliness is the worst."--Mother Teresa
- The Sons of Abraham - The towering historical figures behind three religions -- Moses, Jesus Christ and Muhammad -- were all direct descendants of Abraham.
- Preparing for Ambassador Bible Center - Are you curious about ABC? Read a firsthand report by someone who has been there, done that.
- Questions and Answers - Apr/Jun 2006 - The following questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
- After Kosovo: Power Shift Taking Place? - Is America surrendering its leadership of the Western World?
- America's Astounding Destiny: Was It Foretold in the Bible? - The rise of the United States of America from British colony to superpower is an incredible story worth retelling. Equally incredible is the fact that the rise of the United States and the British Empire was foretold thousands of years ago.
- America's Astounding Destiny: Rise to Greatness - Now we examine the foretelling of the United States' rise to greatness and its dramatic fulfillment.
- America's Forgotten Inheritance - The Bible is America's forgotten inheritance.
- Flash: Americans Believe in Prayer! - A new survey shows high interest and participation in prayer by Americans. But are they praying in the way the Bible speaks of Christians praying -- or more like "consumers"?
- Separation of Church and State? - The meaning of the First Amendment.
- America's Religious Roots - America has a deeply rooted religious past.
- One Nation - Under God? - The Pledge of Allegiance, long recited by U.S. school children, acknowledges the United States as "one nation under God." But does God have a place in America today?
- A Page on the World...The United States of Europe - T.R. Reid makes the case for the EU being the United States' greatest threat.
- A Brief History of America at War - Nothing divides the American people like war. From its inception as a nation, the prospect, and in two or three cases the reality, of war has usually been a source of damaging division in the United States. The period prior to the recent conflict in Iraq was no different. How does this historic theme fit into America's divine destiny?
- A Nation Losing Its Way - A look at America's replacement of Britain as global protector and how a nation's turning its back on God threatens its existence.
- What Lies Ahead for America? - The world stood transfixed in the wake of a carefully planned series of hijackings that destroyed the world trade center, crippled the Pentagon and took the lives for more than 5,000 men women and children. On a sunny September morning, the world dramatically changed. What is the long term significance?
- America: Uninformed and Unaware - After the September 11 attacks, many countries view America more as the villain than the victim. Many analysts say anti-Americanism is higher now than at any time since the Viet Nam War.
- World News Review Nov 2001 - World news review. November 2001.
- 'Mr. Smith' Takes on Washington - Perception is reality. People in the developing world often have an unrealistic view of America. The results can be deadly, as America pursues its foreign policy goals.
- Britain and the United States Inherit Joseph's Birthright - "And the Lord has declared... that he will set you in praise, fame and honour high above all the nations...as he promised" (Deuteronomy 28:15).
- History and Prophecy Coincide in Louisiana Purchase - One of history's greatest bargains was a step forward in one of the Bible's most significant physical promises.
- Britain and the United States Inherit Joseph's Birthright - "And the Lord has declared... that he will set you in praise, fame and honour high above all the nations...as he promised" (Deuteronomy 28:15).
- God's Commitment to Abraham and His Descendants - The United States of America and the British Commonwealth of nations fit exacting criteria for the promises to Abraham's descendants. We embark on a study of historical evidence of the tribes of Israel from their beginning as a nation down to our day.
- 'Mr. Smith' Takes on Washington - Perception is reality. People in the developing world often have an unrealistic view of America. The results can be deadly, as America pursues its foreign policy goals.
- Why America? - Why America? "The only answer is because destiny put you in this place in history in this moment in time, and the task is yours to do."
- What Do We Do Now? - In the wake of the war with international terrorism and the subsequent Allied response, a new kind of protracted conflict is shaping up. We are threatened with the shadows of an apocalypse of long duration. How do we cope?
- Why Do People Hate Us So Much? - There is much hatred and resentment directed toward the United States throughout the world, not just in the Middle East. One scripture helps us to understand why the problem has worsened in recent decades: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people"
- 'Mr. Smith' Takes on Washington - Perception is reality. People in the developing world often have an unrealistic view of America. The results can be deadly, as America pursues its foreign policy goals.
- What Lies Ahead for U.S. Leadership? - The nexy four years could bring thorny problems for America's leadership in the world. The next president will face the consequences fo missed oportunities in the 1990's.
- Christians in Name Only? - What we have is a Christianity in which millions accept Christ in name but know little about Him, what He did and what He taught. Or, worse yet, perhaps they do know what He taught but choose to ignore or reject it!
- World News and Trends - Jan/Feb 2003 - An overview of conditions around the world. January/February 2003.
- World News Review February 2004 - World News Review. February 2004.
- The Cost of Immorality in the War on Terror - Pictures of abuse of Iraqi prisoners of war by American servicemen and servicewomen have shocked the world. What are the implications for America and the war on terror?
- When the Angel Leaves the Storm - In his inauguration, George W. Bush,referrred to an observation by a founding father that an angel was directing the storm surrounding the United States. Today the storm is here, but is the angel?
- World News and Trends - Jul/Aug 1997 - A brief synposis of world events (July/August 1997).
- The City That Will Not Fade - There is one city that will not fade away -- the city on a hill, the city that will shine forth in light, the city that will be inhabited by those who take Jesus at His word to be the "light of the world."
- World's Greatest Nation? - Is America the world's greatest nation? President Bush and many other national leaders think so and have been vigorously proclaiming such in recent weeks. The nation is riding a wave of patriotism unlike any seen in this generation. In the midst of all the flag waving, this is a good question to ask.
- 'I Will Fight No More, Forever' - American and Indian cultures clashed on a shrinking North American continent.
- America's Growing Isolation - America's commitment to the War on Terror is increasingly in conflict with European and Asian interests.
- What Lies Ahead for U.S. Leadership? - The nexy four years could bring thorny problems for America's leadership in the world. The next president will face the consequences fo missed oportunities in the 1990's.
- Society's Slide Into Immorality - We are now some 30 years into the sexual revolution that began in the 1960's. What has been the impact on society? What are the implications for the future?
- America's Moral Downturn: What Lies Ahead? - Does morality matter? Wnat are the long-term consequences when a nation's moral foundation crumbles?
- Is the United States Still a Moral Nation? - The recent election showed that almost half of the U.S. electorate is uncomforta ble with a president who is open about his religious faith and has stated that J esus Christ is the Person he most admires. What about the other half? They may c laim to get their values from the Bible, but do they really?
- Controversies Concerning Homosexuality Hound the Anglican Community - Gay issues are troubling the Church of England and its Episcopal community in America. Its evangelical wing takes issue with liberal clergy who promote acceptance of openly gay priests. What is the true biblical approach?
- World News Review Nov 2001 - World news review. November 2001.
- Mass Culture's Horrendous Consequences - The 21st century sees the entertainment-centered culture of the Western world spread around the globe through movies, television, music and the Internet. Rather than genuinely "entertaining" in a wholesome sense, the effect appears to encourage self-indulgence of the crudest and rawest elements of human nature.
- Bin Laden's Letter Offers Insight Into Islamic Fundamentalism - Osama bin Laden's "Letter to America" emphasizes the role religion plays in the growing conflict between Islam and Western secularism.
- America's Culture War: Threat to Homeland Security? - While the war on terror continues worldwide, another war -- one of colliding cultures -- heats up in the courts of America. Where will this lead the country? Is this war a greater threat than terrorists?
- Has America Lost Its 'Moral Mind'? - While You Were Sleeping was a movie several years ago about dramatic developments in a family when one of its members was in a coma. Were you sleeping last summer? Do you know what happened in the "American family"?
- America and Britain's Global Reach -- Prophesied in the Bible? - The United States and Britain combined to defeat European tyranny in two world wars, then Iraqi tyranny twice in the last 12 years. Why has it fallen to them to police the world?
- Is This the End of the American Empire? - Is This the End of the American Empire? President George W. Bush's trips to Europe during the month of June attracted significant anti-American demonstrations. At the same time, the United States announced troop withdrawals from Europe and Korea as the handover in Iraq took place. Analysts speculate what would happen if America withdrew from its international role.
- World News Review Nov 2001 - World news review. November 2001.
- America's Growing Isolation - America's commitment to the War on Terror is increasingly in conflict with European and Asian interests.
- Why America? - Why America? "The only answer is because destiny put you in this place in history in this moment in time, and the task is yours to do."
- A Good Soldier - If Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, and Benjamin Franklin conceived the framework of a new nation, George Washington navigated it through is greatest crisis. Few know how well he shouldered the heavy task that fell on him in 1775.
- God Blessed America - The "special relationship" between America and Great Britain has been a great benefit to the world. But could it have been much more? What if the two had never divided? Will history correct this great event of modern times?
- A Page on the World: The Faith of the American Soldier - Book review of "A Page on the World: The Faith of the American Soldier" By Stephen Mansfield, 2005, ISBN 1-58542-407-2
- World News Review June 2004 - World News Review for June, 2004.
- Global Economics: From Kosovo to McDonalds - When all is said and done, it all goes back to money. The world has entered a new stage of homogenization never before seen.
- Americans in Jordan - What would it be like to get married in the American Midwest, then move halfway around the world to spend a year working in the Muslim Middle East? We asked Matthew and Mary Ann Bates, who did just that!
- The Rapture - A Popular but False Doctrine! - The rapture, often called "the blessed hope," is sadly more hoax than hope, even though the man who started it had no intention of deceiving anyone. You need to know what the Bible actually says!
- The Queen Shows Importance of the Monarchy in History of English-Speaking World - The movie, The Queen, concentrates on the events surrounding the death of Princess Diana, a week of severe trial for the British monarchy.
- One Mile Away From Terror - It is one thing to read about a terrorist bombing thousands of miles away from our comfortable homes. It is altogether different to be in the same city when a bomb blast goes off, killing dozens. It changes your perspective.
- World News & Trends - November/December 2008 - An overview of conditions around the world. Nov/Dec 2008
- Prophecies of Israel's Resettlement in Northwestern Europe - Biblical passages indicate that the captive Israelites would eventually move on from their land of exile in northern Mesopotamia to ultimately settle in Northwestern Europe-the major maritime and coastal region north and west of their Middle Eastern homeland.
- The Ancient Prophecies of Amos: Applicable to the 21st Century? - Does what we see happening to our Western world today relate to Bible prophecy? Will we eventually exhaust God's longsuffering and patience if we persist in our transgressions of His laws? What are some of the main principles we should learn from the Old Testament book of Amos?
- Syria, Small but Significant - Why should we be concerned with this small Middle Eastern nation? A prophecy in the small biblical book of Amos answers that question!
- The Ancient Prophecies of Amos: Applicable to the 21st Century? - Does what we see happening to our Western world today relate to Bible prophecy? Will we eventually exhaust God's longsuffering and patience if we persist in our transgressions of His laws? What are some of the main principles we should learn from the Old Testament book of Amos?
- God's Way -- An Adventure Abroad - Ever think God's way of life was cramping your style? Keeping you from doing all those fun things in life? Or maybe limiting your success? Think again. I interviewed two former exchange students, both of whom are striving to live God's way, and found quite the opposite to be true. Following God's way actually contributed to the success of their trips.
- World News and Trends - May/Jun 1998 - Brief headlines of events around the globe, June 1998
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Sep/Oct 2001 - A brief synopsis of world events. September/October 2001
- Linguistic Links: What's in a Name? - This linguistic journey ties together a few of the many labels applied to the exiled 10 tribes as the "House of Omri" and the "Sons of Isaac."
- Set Your Anchors! - Several precarious boating experiences brought home the spiritual lessons of having a strong and secure anchor! Here are six ways to stay firmly attached to God's anchor.
- The Greek Concept of Creation - Origen and Augustine began to interpret much of the book of Genesis as allegory. They viewed the Genesis account as filled with symbolic fictional figures representing truth, human conduct or experience.
- An Ancient Inscription Proves King David Was Real - Archaeological excavations continue to uphold the events of the Bible.
- Gideon: When a Few Make a Majority - Spiritual exercise in overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
- The Mysterious Scythians Burst Into History - Many historians have concluded that the Celts and Scythians have a common background.
- When the Angel Leaves the Storm, Part 2 - How much longer can we count on God's material blessings on America?
- Satan: The Great Seducer - Satan uses people to deceive other people. He especially likes to use people who seem, from outward appearances, to be trustworthy.
- An Angel of Light? - if you were to meet the devil, you would find him attractive, engaging and persuasive. Though he is really the prince of darkness, Satan successfully presents himself as "an angel of light" (2 Corinthians 11:14).
- Is There Really a Spirit World? - Both popular culture and religion bombard us with references to the spirit world. But is it real? What's it all about? Where can you turn to sort out fact from fable?
- Kissed by an Angel - Could a chance encounter with a stranger be something more? Whether we're helping an angel or helping a fellow human being made in God's image, God wants us to be kind, merciful and loving -- just as He is.
- Answers from Genesis - Part 4 - We continue exploring the book of Genesis and the common questions asked about it. Here are the answers as we best understand them in light of the Bible.
- Answers From Genesis — part 5 - How do we dispel doubts in our personal lives? The example of a former king is insightful.
- Are There Saved Human Beings in Heaven? - The popular teaching is that when Christians die they immediately go to heaven, where they take up residence in their permanent abode. But can we find such a teaching in the Bible?
- Did God Create the Devil? - Where did the devil come from? How did such a creature come to be? Did God purposefully create an evil being?
- Love and Marriage - Interview with Gary Smalley on love and marriage
- What Does It Take to Be a Successful Single Parent? - Today's epidemic of divorce and single parenthood affects many people, Christians included. How can you be successful as a Christian single parent?
- Questions and Answers - Apr/Jun 2001 - Questions and answers representing issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
- Coping With Depression - What are the causes of depression? How can we overcome it?
- Longsuffering: A Fusion of Patience and Power - The popular impatiens flowers are so named from seeming to be highly impatient! When their seed pods mature, they explode when touched, sending seeds several yards away. See how this picture illustrates the need for longsuffering, an important fruit of God's Spirit!
- The State of the Nation: Britain in Serious Moral Decline - Tawdry events, past and present, have shaken popular confidence in both governmental and religious authority figures in the United Kingdom. Overall, they reflect the gradual decline of traditional values caused in part by the combination of spreading secularism and growing ignorance of true biblical morality. Can current trends be halted and then reversed?
- Troubling Times for Three British Institutions! - To comprehend the significance of what is now happening to Britain and why, you need to understand the intriguing history of the grand old British race.
- World News and Trends - May/June 2007 - An overview of conditions around the world. May 2007
- Will the Special Relationship Survive? - The unique relationship that America and Great Britain have forged for more than a hundred years has done much to foster freedom, open markets and good will. When it passes, the world will be a different place.
- Britain and the United States Inherit Joseph's Birthright - "And the Lord has declared... that he will set you in praise, fame and honour high above all the nations...as he promised" (Deuteronomy 28:15).
- The Special Relationship Reaffirmed - The close historic ties between Britain and the United States continue, yet a cloud hangs over the alliance. Britain is increasingly caught in the middle between the United States and Europe.
- "'Peace, Peace!' When There Is No Peace - After somehow surviving perhaps the bloodiest 100-year period in all of human history, is the peace process finally going to work in the 21st century?
- Helping Your Angry Child Learn Control - Every child gets angry occasionally, but when anger, aggressive acts and negative comments become the norm, it is important for parents to take action to help their children. You can help your child learn to cope with his feelings and express anger in appropriate ways.
- Eating Choices - Does God Care? - Vertical Thought discusses God's involvement in our eating habits with Hope Egan, author of Holy Cow! Does God Care About What We Eat? In her book, Ms. Egan invites readers to look at their eating habits by examining the meat-related biblical food laws and God's overall design for healthy eating.
- Did God Give Animals Rights? - What is the difference between human beings and animals? Why did God make animals? How should a vertical-thinking person treat animals?
- World News Review March 2000 - World news - March 2000
- Foot-and-Mouth Disease: A Virus with Global Reach - A serious problem has spread from Britian to Europe and South America with potenial worldwide effects. What lessons can we learn from this costly epidemic?
- Duke: Lessons From a Cat's Life - "There is nothing in the animal world, to my mind, more delightful than grown cats at play. They are so swift and light and graceful, so subtle and designing, and yet so richly comic." -- Monica Edwards, children's book author
- A Telling Event From Jesus' Ministry - Many people assume Jesus Christ abolished the distinctions between clean and unclean meats, even though, as we have seen, no evidence for this exists in the Scriptures.
- A Kinder, Gentler Hell? - As public opinion about hell changes, so have the teachings of many churches. But what does the Bible really say?
- How to Observe God's Holy Days - After we come to realize that the Holy Days are vitally important to mankind and eminently applicable to our modern world, we naturally want to learn more about how to observe them.
- Was Jesus the Promised Messiah? - What was Jesus Christ's purpose? Why did he come to earth? Why will he come again?
- Who Was Jesus Christ? (1/2002) - What was Jesus' identity? Was he truly the Christ?
- Your Responsibility in Healing - We all have experienced health issues in our lives -- as have many we know and love. But just what is our role in the healing process?
- Whose Prayers Does God Hear? - While Americans mourned and prayed for God's comfort and strength, passionate religious extremists offered prayers of thanks for what they saw as a great victory. Whose prayers does God hear?
- Additional conditions for answered prayers - Conditions of answered prayer.
- I Was a Stranger and You Took Me In - "The rest of you, who are my eager companions, wait here, while I, with my own ship and companions that are in it, go and find out about these people, and learn what they are, whether they are savage and violent, and without justice, or hospitable to strangers and with minds that are godly"--The Odyssey of Homer
- In Contact With God: Answered Prayer on the Coeur d'Alene River - But does God care about and give answers to help with the little things in our lives?
- Lessons Learned During the San Diego Fires - The Santa Ana winds were howling, and the smoke became so thick you couldn't see. Then you could feel the ashes falling! Through the terror of October's wildfires we learned some vital lessons.
- Question and Answers - VT Oct/Dec 2003 - The following questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
- Questions and Answers - Nov/Dec 2006 - Answers to readers' questions. Good News, November 2006
- Pathogens, Poisons and Other Weapons of Terror - Just as the United States was recovering from the Sept 11 attack, a wave of envelopes containing anthrax spread through its mail system-conjuring fearsof even direr prospects for the future.
- The Intelligent Design Revolution - A new movement is starting to shake a scientific establishment built on the assumptions of Darwinian evolution. What is intelligent design, and why is it gaining so much ground?
- Why Do People Hate Us So Much? - There is much hatred and resentment directed toward the United States throughout the world, not just in the Middle East. One scripture helps us to understand why the problem has worsened in recent decades: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people"
- America: Uninformed and Unaware - After the September 11 attacks, many countries view America more as the villain than the victim. Many analysts say anti-Americanism is higher now than at any time since the Viet Nam War.
- World News and Trends - Jul/Aug 2003 - With so much happening so quickly in today's world, how can you keep up? The Good News staff reviews dozens of news sources every day to bring you what's truly important.
- Major International Challenges Confront President Bush's Second Term - The world looks very different four years after President Bush took office. What challenges lie ahead for the second Bush administration?
- World News and Trends - May/June 2007 - An overview of conditions around the world. May 2007
- A Growing Confederacy Against Modern Israel - Somalia is the latest nation to fall to the forces of radical Islam. Militant Muslims have also made advances elsewhere. Additionally, it's becoming clear that the Russians and the Chinese are acting against U.S. interests, even inviting Iran's leader to the Shanghai Cooperation Council meeting, while denying the United States observer status. Are we seeing a growing confederacy against the United States and Britain?
- Alarming Increase of Anti-Americanism in Latin America - The war in faraway Iraq has fueled rising resentment against the United States much closer to home.
- Hatred Rising - Why do seemingly civilized people seethe with unreasonable hatred? America wastes its time and energy to try to understand why it is hated. What does the truth mean to you?
- The Coming Clash Between Europe and America - While the United States is focused on its war on terror and conflict with Iraq, new threats continue to emerge of which Americans are largely oblivious.
- Anti-American Sentiment Increases in South America - This month's Summit of the Americas highlighted the change in attitude toward the United States.
- Letters From Our Readers - May/Jun 2004 - Letters from the readers of the Good News magazine, May/June 2004
- Rediscovering Christianity: Scholars Have Second Thoughts - For centuries an ingrained bias has influenced scholars' and theologians' views of both the Old and New Testaments. Some are now realizing and correcting that error.
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Nov/Dec 2002 - Here is an overview of conditions around the world.
- World News and Trends - Jul/Aug 2003 - With so much happening so quickly in today's world, how can you keep up? The Good News staff reviews dozens of news sources every day to bring you what's truly important.
- The New (Anti-Semitic) World Order - Anti-Semitism is nothing new. It's been around since ancient times. Even within living memory of the deaths of 6 million Jews in the Holocaust, anti-Semitism is back, with an increasing number of violent threats and attacks directed at Jewish targets.
- World News and Trends - Jan/Feb 2004 - An Overview of Conditions Around the World, Jan/Feb 2004.
- What's on the Front Page of Your Mind? - What's on the Front Page of Your Mind?
- The Rising Specter of Anti-Semitism - European countries are experiencing a rise in anti-Semitic acts unlike any seen since World War II. Has the haunted past come knocking on the door again? The number of hate attacks has increased since the latest Mideast "intifada" began in September 2000. Where will it lead and what lies behind such deep-seated anger toward Jews and supporters of the nation of Israel?
- Debate About Islam Continues: Is It a Religion of Peace? - Muslim officials have declared their peaceful intentions through messages at their annual hajj. U.S. President Bush and British Prime Minister Blair have publicly praised Islam as a religion of peace. Others challenge that assertion, as the debate goes on.
- The Profit Motive and Meat Production - Sometimes unhealthy food products are placed on the market because suppliers take short cuts to save money. The results can be tragic.
- A Modern Menace: Emerging and Reemerging Diseases - Worried health officials have declared the latest swine flu outbreak to be a worldwide epidemic, though so far it has proven not to be as deadly as first feared. But is this a warning of greater dangers to come? Does Bible prophecy give any indications?
- Questions and Answers - Apr/Jun 2003 - Questions and answers on issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
- The Founder of the Situation Ethics Movement - An Anglican theologian developed situation ethics in the 1960s after critiquing legalism and antinomianism.
- What Is the "Abomination of Desolation"? - We can learn a great deal about this end-time prophecy of "the abomination of desolation" from the original one Daniel foretold.
- The Intertestamental Period: Daniel's Prophecies Come to Pass - The inpart fulfillment of the prophecies in Daniel.
- Just What Is the Abomination of Desolation - In Jesus Christ's best known prophecy, he spoke of a coming "abomination of desolation,"in Jerusalem. What does this mean? In this prophecy, the past helps up understand the future.
- The North-South Struggle for the Middle East - An end-time prophecy in the book of Daniel describes a conflict between two kings. Who might they be in today's world?
- The Feast of Hanukkah: Testimony to Bible Prophecy - The Jewish community worldwide lights candles in celebration of the Hanukkah festival. The dramatic story behind this festival not only shows us God's faithfulness, but also the certain reliability of prophecy!
- What Is the "Abomination of Desolation"? - We can learn a great deal about this end-time prophecy of "the abomination of desolation" from the original one Daniel foretold.
- The Corruption of Apostolic Christianity - In the centuries following the apostles, the entire way of life taught by the apostles was steadily abandoned until what most considered the Christian religion bore little resemblance to the original apostolic teachings.
- A Coming Divine Deliverance for Israel - Regional forces arrayed against the modern state of Israel are very formidable. It may alarm some to learn that Bible prophecy says things are going to go awry in the long run.
- World News and Trends - November/December 2006 - An overview of conditions around the world. November 2006.
- Anti-Semitism Now Directed Against Israel as a Nation - the new anti-semitism focuses not on Judaism as a religion, nor on Jews as a race, but on Jews as a nation.
- When Will the West Wake Up? - Islamic extremism is back-not that it ever went away. Following the terrorist attacks in Mumbai and the continuing threats from Iranian proxy Hamas, the question must be asked: When will the West wake up?
- World News & Trends March/April 2009 - An overview of conditions around the world. March/April 2009
- From Sabbath to Sunday: How and Why the Change? - When did Sunday, the first day of the week, come to be seen as a substitute for the seventh-day Sabbath commanded in Scripture?
- Hatred Rising - Why do seemingly civilized people seethe with unreasonable hatred? America wastes its time and energy to try to understand why it is hated. What does the truth mean to you?
- The Next Holocaust - The ugly specter of anti-Semitism was on display again last month in Iran. It should send a shudder up and down your spine, and serve as a warning that this disease has not been eradicated and threatens world peace.
- A Page on the World: Secrets of the Kingdom - Gerald Posner gives "the inside story of the Saudi-U.S. connection" (2005, ISBN 1-4000-6291-8).
- Why the Jews? The Reason for Antisemitism - Dennis Prager and Joseph Telushkin look at the implications of anti-Semitism.
- A Coming Time of Martyrdom - Many don't grasp the fact that true Christianity is deeply rooted in the writings of the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament. The last generation of Christians will not escape the same burdens that the Jews have had to bear for centuries.
- Ants - Ants are a nuisance we all deal with at times. Yet there's a lot we as Christians can learn from the little ant.
- The Bible's Keys to Mental Health - Why are mental problems and disabilities on the rise? Could it be that we overlook the Bible's keys to healthy, positive thinking?
- Biblical Solutions to Anxiety - What the Bible says about worry and anxiety.
- Australia: An Underappreciated Nation - World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and Iraq. Only one nation has fought in all these wars from beginning to end--Australia.
- The Train Ride - We're all passengers on a metaphorical express train. Why are so few concerned about the destination?
- Overcoming Apathy - There are times in our lives when we lose our way, become stationary and cannot seem to move forward. What can we do?
- World News Review November 1999 - World news - Nov 1993
- The Resurrection Connection - How did worship of an ancient god and goddess come to be associated with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? Although the details are lost in time, a closer look at the ancient mythology surrounding their worship will help us understand how pagan practices have survived in popular Easter customs.
- The Book of Revelation's Divine Authority - Too many scholars and critics place the book of Revelation, the Apocalypse of the Bible, in the same class as other apocalyptic writings. They don't realize that the book of Revelation is in a class of its own.
- The Book of Revelation's Divine Authority - Too many scholars and critics place the book of Revelation, the Apocalypse of the Bible, in the same class as other apocalyptic writings. They don't realize that the book of Revelation is in a class of its own.
- Turning Swords Into Plowshares: Starting Now - A nation ahead of its time in repairing the breaches.
- Profiles of Faith - Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles - The Apostle Paul was a chosen vessel of God to bear His name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel.
- John: An Apostle of Godly Love - John's Gospel and his three epistles focus on love. In his gospel he refers to himself as that disciple whom Jesus loved.
- Biblical Holy Days in the New Testament - Paul's ministry included observing the Holy Days with the Church. In defending the gospel he preached, Paul said he brought the same message the other apostles taught.
- Paul's Desire to 'Depart and Be With Christ' - The interval from Paul's last thought as a human being to the time of his seeing Christ in the resurrection will seem instantaneous, since the Bible shows that the dead know nothing (Ecclesiastes 9:5). This is why Paul wrote as he did in his letter to the Philippians.
- Introduction (SS) - Was the Sabbath condemned and changed in the early New Testament Church, or confirmed? Did God sanctify the Sabbath at the time He created Adam and Eve, or did He first set it apart as holy time at the Exodus more than 2,000 years later? Was the Sabbath changed from the seventh day of the week to another day, and, if so, when?
- Profiles of Faith - Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles - The Apostle Paul was a chosen vessel of God to bear His name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel.
- The Sabbath in the Scriptures - The Sabbath is mentioned 117 times in the Bible (King James). Christ's custom was to keep the Sabbath, as well as the apostles many years after His death. Not one scripture indicates that the Sabbath has been changed or abolished.
- Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles - How much do you really know about the apostle Paul? Why did God choose Paul and who was he? Many factors in his background--his family, intelligence, hometown, Roman citizenship, education and zeal--appear to have marked him for God's use.
- Is Today the Only Day of Salvation? - Paul in no way meant to contradict the many passages in the Bible that show that many others will have an opportunity for salvation in future ages.
- Changes in Christian Scholars' Perspective on God's Law - Christian scholars are changing their views of the status of God's laws in New Testament. One cannot help but hope that many others will be encouraged by their example to change their prejudices against obeying the Ten Commandments.
- Profiles of Faith - Peter: From Fisherman to Fisher of Men - We are to become fishers of men and women. There is no greater work or priviledge on the face of the earth, as a man called Peter learned.
- Why Is the Sabbath Commandment Not Repeated in the New Testament - Throughout the book of Acts -- written by Luke, a gentile -- the Sabbath and the annual Sabbaths described in Leviticus 23 are mentioned quite routinely. Whether to observe them simply wasn't a question.
- Chapter 3: What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice? - There are some major differences between the Christianity of Jesus and the apostles and the Christianity commonly practiced today.
- Chapter 3: Following in the Footsteps of the Apostles - Paul informs us of an important characteristic of the Church that Christ built. With Christ as its foundational cornerstone, the Church's foundation also rests on the teachings of the apostles and -- not to be overlooked -- the prophets of the Old Testament (Ephesians 2:19-20)
- The New Testament Writers - It is through the apostles, men chosen for a unique role that God brought about the creation of the 27 books comprising the New Testament. Their accounts were preserved as the New Testament. Fundamentally they were apostolic writings.
- The Bible & Archaeology - The Book of Acts: The Church Begins - After decades of examination, Sir William Ramsay concluded that the Book of Acts is trustworthy, with a true historic sense.
- 'Church' and 'Congregation' in the Scriptures - The Church of God, the term most generally applied to God's people in English translations of the New Testament, is the body of people who are special to God because they obey His Word and accept His Son, Jesus Christ, as the Messiah.
- What is the True Gospel? - The ancient prophets, Jesus and His apostles all spoke of a literal kingdom that will supersede the world's governments. When these prophecies become a reality, a triumphant cry will ring out: "The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!" (Revelation 11:15).
- What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice? - These are some of the major differences between the Christianity of the time of Christ and the apostles and that commonly practiced today. Look into your Bible to see if your beliefs and practices square with what Jesus Christ and the apostles practiced and taught.
- Introduction (CJ) - I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in . . . the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth" (1Timothy 3:15).
- The Apostles, the Old Testament and God's Law - It is crucial to set the record straight on what Christ's apostles really taught concerning the laws given to define righteousness found in the Old Testament.
- The Apostles: A Case Study in Conversion - The coming of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4) transformed the apostles of Jesus Christ from a group of ordinary men into some of the most remarkable and dynamic leaders the world has known. To appreciate the magnitude of their transformation, we need to take a closer look at the same men before they received God's Spirit.
- Did Paul Expect to be conscious in Heaven Right After Dying? - Did the Apostle Paul expect to go to heaven?
- The Corruption of Apostolic Christianity - In the centuries following the apostles, the entire way of life taught by the apostles was steadily abandoned until what most considered the Christian religion bore little resemblance to the original apostolic teachings.
- Teachings and Practices of the Early Church - Teaching and practices of the early church.
- Did Paul Expect to be conscious in Heaven Right After Dying? - Did the Apostle Paul expect to go to heaven?
- What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice? - These are some of the major differences between the Christianity of the time of Christ and the apostles and that commonly practiced today. Look into your Bible to see if your beliefs and practices square with what Jesus Christ and the apostles practiced and taught.
- Like Hiking With God - If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. -- Henry David Thoreau
- What Your Appearance Says About You - Some people don't think clothes matter or that it makes any difference how they wear their hair. The Bible says differently. Read this article to find out how and why.
- What Are They Thinking of Me? - Making a good first impression is about more than your appearance - it's about giving!
- Appeasement in the Face of Danger: Deadly Parallels - Following the July 7 terror bombings in London, many evoked memories of the blitz in World War II. Regrettably, that's not the only analogy with the Second World War that is appropriate.
- Europe in Crisis -- Is This the End of the European Union? - Following the July 7 terror bombings in London, many evoked memories of the blitz in World War II. Regrettably, that's not the only analogy with the Second World War that is appropriate.
- Relating the Bible to Life - We hope will help you relate the Bible with everyday life. After all, if we don't understand how to relate God's Word to life, how can we benefit from its timeless truths?
- What Are They Thinking of Me? - Making a good first impression is about more than your appearance - it's about giving!
- Discover Your Unique Gifts and Talents - Learning about yourself can make your life happier and healthier.
- Prophecy of an Arab Confederation - The Psalms contain an intriguing prophecy that foretells a confederation of Arab nations that are determined to eliminate Israel.
- Key to the Middle East-Seek First to Understand - The poor of the world will suffer one more time before Christ intervenes with His form of government that will bring a lasting and secure peace.
- The Creation of the Modern Middle East - In the 20th century Arabs were to become independent -- not one nation but more than 20. One great frustration for the Arab world today is that there are 22 Arab countries and little immediate prospect of Arab unity.
- A Rising Tide of Arab Nationalism - One of the most significant developments in the Middle East following the Treaty of Versailles ending World War I was rising Arab nationalism.
- Iraq and the Middle East: A Century of Turmoil Continues - God has had a standard of righteous conduct that began at the time of the creation of Adam and has not changed since
- Suez - Important Lessons From an Event 50 Years Ago - When Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal 50 years ago, it started a chain of events whose results are still being felt today.
- Iraq and the Middle East: A Century of Turmoil Continues - God has had a standard of righteous conduct that began at the time of the creation of Adam and has not changed since
- Palestine/Israel -- Whose Land Is It, Really? Part 2 - When the people who have divine right to Palestine receive the land from God, He will require them to be a model nation and a benefactor to all other nations. Nations will neither terrorize nor conquer each other any more.
- The Creation of the Modern Middle East - In the 20th century Arabs were to become independent -- not one nation but more than 20. One great frustration for the Arab world today is that there are 22 Arab countries and little immediate prospect of Arab unity.
- Behind the Headlines ... America vs. Iraq or America vs. the World? - One year after Sept. 11, in the debate on terrorism, America is often seen as the villain, no longer as the victim. Why do so many people around the world hate America?
- World News Review January 2007 - World news review, January 2007.
- The Biblical Origins of the Arab Peoples - Why is there so much unrest in the Middle East? Why is there constant strife between the Israelis and Palestinians? The answers to these questions didn't begin with the formation of the state of Israel in 1948. The history of these conflicts goes back 4,000 years and is recorded in a place many people would never think to look-the Bible!
- World News Review August 2003 - world news review. August 2003.
- Not Enemies Forever - Europeans, Arabs and Jews could gain much from cooperation. In the coming reign of the Messiah, the Christ, the descendants of all three groups will learn to flourish in cooperation and peace.
- Western Thinking About Middle East Misses Key Factor - Say "Middle East" to people in other parts of the world, and they will think in terms of countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, etc. Recent events have forced the average Westerner to become aware of the factor of religious sects within these countries. There is yet another factor about which we need to be aware in order to anticipate future events.
- World News and Trends - Nov/Dec 1998 - An overview of conditions around the world. November/December 1998.
- Retreat From Gaza - Israel has completed its pullout from Gaza, a piece of territory it has controlled since 1967. Is this the start of a final road to peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis? Or will it be a futile gesture that leaves Israel vulnerable to further terrorist attacks?
- After Arafat - A second contentious dispute between Yasir Arafat and a second prime minister over the control of the Palestinian Security Services shows the world what kind of leader Arafat is -- and what the Palestinian Authority will be like when he is gone.
- The Bible and Archaeology - The Bible is the inspired Word of God, and its accuracy continues to be validated by the spade of archaeology.
- The Mighty Assyrian Empire Emerges from the Dust - Recent archeology confirms the existence of the former city of Nineveh, and it's demise as God punished it for the sins of its inhabitants.
- History Proves the Accuracy of Bible Prophecy - History provides proof of the reliablity of Bible prophecies.
- Celts and Scythians Linked by Archaeological Discoveries - The archaeological evidence shows that the Celts and Scythians both freely shared and mingled. Russian and Eastern European excavations plainly reveal the blending of these two groups.
- The Geography of Celtic-Scythian Commerce - Both the eastern Scythians and the western Celts had the waterways of the continent-the "highways" of that day-at their disposal for trade. And they used them effectively.
- Archaeology and the City of David - Almost 160 years of excavations have confirmed many details of biblical accounts of the city's history. The Bible continues to be verified.
- King David: Man or Myth? - Was David, Israelite warrior-king, a historical figure? Archaeological discoveries show that he was a real ruler of ancient Israel.
- Archaeology and Genesis: What Does the Record Show? (9/96) - Is the Bible historically accurate? Some believe that it is little more than myth. Archaeological discoveries, however, verify many details of the biblical accounts.
- Archaeology and Genesis: What Does the Record Show? - Although doubters will always scoff at the truth of God's Word, fewer and fewer now doubt the Bible's historical basis.
- Archaeology and the Book of Exodus: Exit From Egypt (3/97) - Archaeologists have made many significant discoveries that make the book of Exodus and the Israelites time in Egypt come alive.
- Archaeology and the Book of Exodus: Exit From Egypt - Discoveries confirm the Exodus account of the Bible.
- Archaeology and the Book of Judges - During this period of 300 years, God periodically raised up judges to rescue and rule over Israel as Israelites struggled with indigenous peoples over control of the land.
- King David's Reign: A Nation United - Secular historians once questioned the historicity of King David. However, recent archaeological discoveries confirm the evidence of his existence and reign.
- King Solomon's Reign: Israel's Golden Years - What has archaeology revealed about King solomon's reign in the 10th century B.C.? Remarkably,there is much evidence to corroborate the biblical accounts.
- The Early Kings of Israel: A Kingdom Divided - History and archaeological evidence of the early kings of Israel.
- The Later Kings of Israel: A Kingdom's Downfall - Archaeological evidence of the fall of the Kingdom of Israel.
- The Early Kings of Judah: Miraculous Deliverance - Archaeological evidence of Judah defeating Assyria.
- Jesus Christ's Early Ministry - Historical and archaelogical evidence that supports the Bible's record of Christ's ministry.
- Jesus Christ's Later Ministry - Archaeological findings shed light on and confirm the accuracy of historical details recorded for us in the Gospels.
- The Bible and Archaeology: Jesus Christ's Arrest, Trial and Crucifixion - In the four gospels no period of Christ's ministry is more detailed than the last few days when he was arrested, tried, and crucified as a common criminal.
- The Bible & Archaeology - The Book of Acts: The Church Begins - After decades of examination, Sir William Ramsay concluded that the Book of Acts is trustworthy, with a true historic sense.
- The Bible & Archaeology - The Book of Acts: The Message Spreads - Researchers have found much material that supports the biblical account of Paul's trips through the Mediterranean world.
- Archaeology and the Epistles - How accurate are the Epistles from an archaeological and historical point of view? We can be thankful that much background information is available about these writings that confirms their authenticity.
- The Book of Revelation: History and Prophecy - Many people view Revelation, sometimes called the Apocalypse, as a mysterious book of strange symbols and images. Yet is has a clear and definite historical background.
- An Ancient Inscription Proves King David Was Real - Archaeological excavations continue to uphold the events of the Bible.
- The Bible: Myth or History - Can you believe the Bible? Many historical and archaeological finds prove it to be true.
- Jericho: Does the Evidence Disprove or Prove the Bible? - The archaeological evidence from Jericho supports the accuracy of the Bible.
- A Good News Interview with Bryant Wood, Ph.D. - There are many archaeological and historical proofs of the Bible, but they are very difficult to publish in academic journals, because of the anti-Bible bias they hold to.
- Surprising Archaeological Find: Proof of Jesus' Existence? - Have scholars found firm evidence of the existence of Jesus Christ, His earthly father and one of His half brothers? An intriguing find bears their names.
- Noah's Flood: Serious Problems With Dating Methods - Why do geologists so frequently fail to understand that the biblical Flood was the force that created some geologic formations? One important answer lies in the way they date these formations.
- Noah's Flood: Did It Really Happen? - The story of Noah's Flood in the book of Genesis is astounding. Can we find evidence it happened?
- The Bible Was Right After All - Bible critics and skeptics abound, but there are inspiring cases of some who have changed their minds. What kind of evidence brought about their surprising turnarounds?
- God, Science and the Bible (7/05) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible.
- God, Science and the Bible (11/05) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible. Nov/Dec 2005.
- God, Science and the Bible (1/06) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible. Jan/Feb 2006
- A Place Called Megiddo - In northern Israel lies a legendary site, perhaps the world's most contested piece of territory. Bible prophecy tells us it will once again be a focal point for a battle almost beyond comprehension.
- God, Science and the Bible (1/07) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible
- God, Science and the Bible (7/07) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible.
- God, Science and the Bible (9/07) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible.
- In the News... Jan 1999 - News items - Jan 2009.
- Darwinism in the Classroom - When you believe God created the heavens and earth, what strategies can you use when confronted with Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?
- The Exodus Controversy - Did the Exodus really happen? Did God deliver the ancient Israelites from Egyptian slavery as the Bible describes? Contrary views have generated much publicity, but the facts of the Bible's side of the argument are seldom considered.
- Archaeology in Acts, Part 1 - After decades of examining the details mentioned in the book of Acts, Sir William Ramsay concluded: "Luke is a historian of the first rank; not merely are his statements of fact trustworthy, he is possessed of the true historic sense... In short this author should be placed along with the very greatest of historians."
- Archaeology in Acts, Part 2: The Message Spreads - Thanks to the modern tools of archaeology, researchers have found much cultural, historical and geographical background material that supports the biblical account of Paul's trips through the Mediterranean world.
- Archaeology in Acts, Part 3: Paul's Later Travels - Luke provides us with a detailed and accurate account of Paul's apostolic missions during the first decades of the Church
- Does Archaeology Confirm the Existence of Specific People Mentioned in the Bible? - Since the Bible claims to be real history, its credibility rests on its historical accuracy. If the people, places and events mentioned in the Bible are part of factual accounts, we should expect to find evidence to support those accounts. So what does the evidence show? Do archaeology and history confirm the Bible or disprove it?
- Archaeology and Genesis: What Does the Record Show? - Although doubters will always scoff at the truth of God's Word, fewer and fewer now doubt the Bible's historical basis.
- The Fish That Shoots Down Evolution - This unusual fish uses a specialized system to blast insects out of the air. How could this evolve slowly over time when there is no survival advantage without the whole system working perfectly?
- The Falkland Islands: One of Great Britain's last colonial possessions - A brief war was fought in 1982 between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands.
- A Colossal Testimony to God - For many decades Noah witnessed to the world by building his huge ship away from the water.
- Was Noah's Flood Universal? - Was the Flood of Genesis universal, covering all the earth? Or was it merely a regional inundation engulfing only a small area ? This question has troubled many readers of the Genesis story. How can we discover the truth?
- War and Peace in the Middle East - More than 2,500 years ago God revealed to the prophet Daniel that the land of His people, the land of Palestine, would be fought over throughout the centuries.
- Armageddon: The End of the World? - What does the Bible really say about Armageddon?
- Armageddon and Divine Intervention - God will intervene to stop humanity from destroying itself.
- A War of Two Worlds - What's behind Islamic religious extremists' war against the West?
- What Does the Bible Say About Armageddon? - The common notion is that Armageddon will be the last, climatic battle to be fought on earth between the powers of good and evil. This is not quite right in several crucial respects.
- Are We Living in the Time of the End? (3/2005) - A Newsweek report notes that more scholarship has been devoted to the study of end-time biblical prophecies in the past 30 years than in the previous 300. A series of novels based on biblical end-time prophecies have sold more than 9 million copies. Is there a way to tell if we are nearing the end?
- A Place Called Megiddo: The World's Battleground - In northern Galilee of the state of Israel lies a legendary site, the world's most contested piece of territory. Bible prophecy tells us it will once again be a focal point for a battle almost beyond comprehension.
- Are We Living in the Time of the End? - A Newsweek report notes that more scholarship has been devoted to the study of end-time biblical prophecies in the past 30 years than in the previous 300. A series of novels based on biblical end-time prophecies have sold more than 9 million copies. Is there a way to tell if we are nearing the end?
- Waiting for the "End of the World"? - We are on the very threshold of a brand new millennium. But how does the Bible advise those who count on the "end of the world" around New Year's Day, 2000 ?
- A Place Called Megiddo, Part 2 - In last month's article on Megiddo, we raised the question, "How could today's political leaders be deceived by spiritual powers to move armed forces to Jerusalem to fight Christ at His second coming?" Is there something at the site of Megiddo that can lead to an answer?
- Global War Will Strike Again - Wars have been the sad reality of human history, just as predicted by Jesus.
- Are We Living in the Time of the End? (8/2001) - A Newsweek report notes that more scholarship has been devoted to the study of end-time biblical prophecies in the past 30 years than in the previous 300. A series of novels based on biblical end-time prophecies have sold more than 9 million copies. Is there a way to tell if we are nearing the end?
- Visions of Judgment: The Red Horse of War - Worried eyes are fixed upon the Middle East where yet another war seems imminent. What unknown forces will be unleashed should America, Britain and their allies invade Iraq? The horses are saddled and prepared. Will this be the war symbolized by the ominous red horse of Revelation 6?
- Armageddon: Countdown to Global Peace - Writings on Armageddon have proliferated in the past 50 years. The term Armageddon has morphed into an end-of-the-world symbol, forecasting a catastrophic image for the future of mankind. In truth, the events attached to and following Armageddon will usher in global peace for all mankind! Few have ever understood what the term Armageddon actually means.
- Christian Warfare - The Bible describes Christians as soldiers. Like any other soldier, they must learn to survive the inevitable battle to fight another day. What are the weapons of a Christian soldier, and how does a soldier for Christ define victory?
- To Prevail Against the Enemy - People today don't believe Satan exists or don't take him seriously. But he is a real enemy, and we need real armor to overcome him.
- "Son, You Never Quit" - Three time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong's battle for his life teaches a powerful lesson of persistence.
- Your Mission... - Jesus' second coming plays a pivotal role in the Bible. It will be a truly giant leap for mankind!
- The Road to Infamy - He was a successful businessman and a war hero. But then something went terribly wrong.
- Does Arrogance Really Work? - The lowly house cat has what appears to be an arrogant demeanor. It seems to get what it wants from its unsuspecting owners. What lesson can Christians learn from the relationship between a cat and its owner?
- Artificial Intelligence: Building a Better Brain? - Scientists predict astounding advancements in artificial intelligence in the coming years. Can AI help us solve our chronic problems?
- Artificial Intelligence: Improving on God's Creation? - Scientists predict astounding advancements in artificial intelligence in the coming years. Can it help us solve our chronic problems?
- Colossians 2:16-17: Are God's Laws Obsolete? - Many people assume from Colossians 2:16-17 that Paul is saying that God's laws about the Sabbath, Holy Days and clean and unclean meats are no longer necessary.
- The Ascetic Philosophy Affecting the Colossians - The philosophy Paul was warning against in Colossians was of ascetic claims to superiority were based on their deceptive "appearance of wisdom in promoting self-imposed piety, humility, and severe treatment of the body"
- Are All Spiritual 'Shadows' Obsolete? - The apostle Paul wrote of the Sabbath and Holy Days as being "a shadow of things to come." Did he mean to tell us that these observances are now obsolete and meaningless?
- 'This Is the Love of God...' - How do we show that we love God? Many believe that Jesus Christ came to being a new way to worship God. But what does the Bible say?
- Archaeology and the Book of Judges - During this period of 300 years, God periodically raised up judges to rescue and rule over Israel as Israelites struggled with indigenous peoples over control of the land.
- A Place Called Megiddo, Part 2 - In last month's article on Megiddo, we raised the question, "How could today's political leaders be deceived by spiritual powers to move armed forces to Jerusalem to fight Christ at His second coming?" Is there something at the site of Megiddo that can lead to an answer?
- The Resurrection Connection - How did worship of an ancient god and goddess come to be associated with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? Although the details are lost in time, a closer look at the ancient mythology surrounding their worship will help us understand how pagan practices have survived in popular Easter customs.
- Can You Believe the Bible? - Both God and the Bible have long been under attack. What are some of the motives of critics? And, far more important, what does the evidence dug from the dust of the Middle East reveal?
- The Global Economy's Uncertain Future - What lessons should we learn from Asia's economic difficulties?
- The Global Economy's Uncertain Future - What lessons should we learn from Asia's economic difficulties?
- The Enormous Expansion of Chinese Influence: What Does It Portend? - Recent news reports strongly suggest that China's military, economic and political influence continues to expand aggressively both in Asia and the world at large. What are the long-term implications?
- The Achilles' Heel of Global Banking - One has to wonder what would happen if this "house of cards" based on derivatives finally collapses.
- A Modern Menace: Emerging and Reemerging Diseases - Worried health officials have declared the latest swine flu outbreak to be a worldwide epidemic, though so far it has proven not to be as deadly as first feared. But is this a warning of greater dangers to come? Does Bible prophecy give any indications?
- International Power Shifts Threaten the Western World - Western global supremacy is definitely on the wane as key Asian nations make significant economic progress while Middle Eastern conflicts trouble the West politically and militarily. We are in desperate need of a biblical compass so we can grasp the tragic implications of how these potentially massive political power shifts will impact the West's way of life.
- Where Are China and India Really Headed? - Western foreign policy increasingly has to take the Asian nations into account. As one astute observer recently put it, "The center of geostrategic gravity has shifted eastwards." So an important question lies before us: Is another Eastern axis power going to emerge on the world scene and dominate all of Asia just as Japan did during the Second World War?
- Technical Support for Your Mind and Soul - What if you could get personal support for the most important questions? Questions about life and its meaning.
- Determining Your Net Worth - Here is a list of possible assets and liabilities to help you determine your net worth.
- World News Review January 2000 - World news - Jan 2000
- How do You Think? - Our heartfelt emotions are an important part of being human, but these feelings are incomplete as a method of making judgements when not guided by godly principles.
- The Mighty Assyrian Empire Emerges from the Dust - Recent archeology confirms the existence of the former city of Nineveh, and it's demise as God punished it for the sins of its inhabitants.
- Were All the People of the Northern Kingdom Deported? - Many scholars have challenged the Bible's claim that the entire population of the northern kingdom went into Assyrian captivity. Some think most of the Israelites fled south and assimilated into the population of the kingdom of Judah. What really happened? Let's examine the record.
- The Early Kings of Israel: A Kingdom Divided - History and archaeological evidence of the early kings of Israel.
- The Later Kings of Israel: A Kingdom's Downfall - Archaeological evidence of the fall of the Kingdom of Israel.
- The Early Kings of Judah: Miraculous Deliverance - Archaeological evidence of Judah defeating Assyria.
- The Mighty Assyrian Empire Emerges From the Dust - The excavations at Nineveh and other cities in the area yielded a staggering wealth of evidence that confirmed many details of the Bible account.
- Can You Believe the Bible? - Both God and the Bible have long been under attack. What are some of the motives of critics? And, far more important, what does the evidence dug from the dust of the Middle East reveal?
- When History and Prophecy Converge - What happens when key events of history have a connection to Bible prophecy? The result is a better appreciation for God's guiding hand in all of history.
- Key Events in History: Were They Linked to Bible Prophecy? - Have key events of history had a connection to Bible prophecy? A brief look at three transforming events reveals God's guiding hand at work to bring to pass what He had foretold.
- The Resurrection Connection - How did worship of an ancient god and goddess come to be associated with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? Although the details are lost in time, a closer look at the ancient mythology surrounding their worship will help us understand how pagan practices have survived in popular Easter customs.
- What Are the Real Origins of Easter? - Millions assume that Easter, one of the world's major religious holidays, is found in the Bible. But is it? Have you ever looked into Easter's origins and customs and compared them with the Bible?
- Galatians 4:9-10: Are God's Laws Bondage? - Some view Galatians 4:9-10 as condemning Old Testament laws.
- Questions and Answers - Jan/Mar/2005 - Questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
- The Bible and Astronomy - The origin of our universe and its role in providing a place for mankind to dwell.
- The Bible Was Right After All - Bible critics and skeptics abound, but there are inspiring cases of some who have changed their minds. What kind of evidence brought about their surprising turnarounds?
- The Story of the Stars and Matter - Scientific studies of the heavens and the world around us reveal fascinating details about the earth's history and destiny.
- Science and Discomfiting Discoveries - The scientist's pursuit of the past ends in the moment of creation. This is an exceedingly strange development, unexpected by all but the theologians.
- The Beginning of the Universe - Has the universe always existed, or at some definite point in time, did it have a beginning?
- How Big is Big? - The size of our solar system alone - not to mention the Milky Way galaxy - is so large that it defies imagination. Let's try to visualize it on a scale we can begin to comprehend.
- World News and Trends - Mar/Apr 1998 - A brief synopsis for world events. March/April 1998
- Letters From Our Readers - Jan/Feb 2003 - Letters from readers of the Good News Magazine, Jan/Feb 2003.
- World News and Trends - May/Jun 2004 - An Overview of Conditions Around the World, May/June 2004
- The Battle Over God - I hardly expected to witness such a sudden rise of militant atheism that boldly denounces both Bible and believer alike.
- The Debate Over Life's Ultimate Question: Does God Exist? - A reemergence of aggressive atheism has helped focus people's attention on that most crucial of all questions: Does God exist?
- New Discoveries Challenge Darwin's Deceitful Theory - Are we being told the whole story when it comes to evolution and creation? If Darwin's theory of evolution is truly scientific, why are evolutionists so reluctant to let it be questioned?
- The God Debate - Can atheistics "prove" there is no God?
- Evolution: A Published Obituary - The theory of evolution has been the fundamental basis of much of the scientific thought for the last century and a half, but its influence extends far beyond science.
- Five Significant Trends of 2006 - What are some of last year's really important benchmark events and trends? How does the Bible pass judgment on these happenings today?
- Atheism and Secularism Grow: Religion Wanes In Britain and Europe - In Europe Christianity and biblical knowledge are on the wane.
- Britain Debates Life's Ultimate Question - Especially in the last year, the reemergence of media coverage about aggressive atheism has helped focus British attention on that most crucial of all questions: Does God exist? Even scientists are arguing the question. In spite of a rather vigorous defense, atheism certainly appears to be gaining ground in Britain and Europe.
- Atheistic Scientists Who Play God - Where It Might Lead - For science to work properly it has to be governed by moral values and ethical standards.
- In the News Jul/Sep 2005 - In the News - July 2005
- God, Science and the Bible (3/05) - The remains of the biblical Pool of Siloam. DNA evidence "has shown, by the almost unbelievable complexity of the arrangements which are needed to produce life, that intelligence must have been involved."
- The God Debate - Can atheistics "prove" there is no God?
- The Bible & Archaeology - The Book of Acts: The Message Spreads - Researchers have found much material that supports the biblical account of Paul's trips through the Mediterranean world.
- The Olympic Ideal - Sports seem to bring out the highest aspirations and the worst attitudes. Many of its lessons apply equally well to other aspects of life.
- The Day of Atonement: Removal of Sin's Cause and Reconcilitaion to God - The Day of Atonement symbolizes the reconciliation of God and all humanity.
- The Day of Atonement - The Day of Atonement: a picture of the reconciliaton of all mankind to God.
- The Biblical Festivals That Reveal Christ's Role in God's Plan - Jesus Christ celebrated seven festivals every year that most Christians today can't even name, yet they have His imprint all over them. He is the reason for each of these seasons, and they have great meaning for anyone who would like to follow Him better. What are these festivals, and what do they reveal about our Savior and King?
- God's Plan to End Evil and Suffering - Is God blind to evil and human suffering? Why doesn't He intervene to put a stop to it? Or could it be that it's we who are blind to what God is doing and that humankind must learn some major lessons before He puts an end to evil?
- Shadows of the World to Come - Each article of this publication seeks to point the way to God's view of today's world and the spiritual solutions to its problems.
- Reconciliation: A Vital Part of Christ's Message - A major theme of Christ's message is reconciliation. But how does reconciliation fit into God's plan for you and me?
- The Biblical Map to Jesus Christs Return - Maps show the way from where you are to your final destination. The Bible provides the only spiritual map to our ultimate destiny. Doesn't it make good sense to plan your life's journey by learning how to read the genuine biblical map?
- The Binding of Satan Pictured on the Day of Atonement - The Day of Atonement featured two goats: the first as a type of Christ's atoning sacrifice and the second to represent the removal of Satan.
- The World Stood by as Hundreds of Thousands Died in Darfur - In spite of some pressure from the United Nations, the United States, the European Union and the African Union, the murdering in Darfur and of refugees from there has continued unabated.
- To Tell the Truth - It will be difficult for some people to acknowledge the unsavory truth about their nation's sins.
- "The Exception to the Rule" - Do you sometimes find it difficult to be different from others because of your religious beliefs? Don't be discouraged! I faced the problem and so can you.
- In the News Jul/Sep 2006 - World news - July 2006.
- The Resurrection Connection - How did worship of an ancient god and goddess come to be associated with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? Although the details are lost in time, a closer look at the ancient mythology surrounding their worship will help us understand how pagan practices have survived in popular Easter customs.
- Why Bible Study Is Necessary for Spiritual Growth - Paul scolded the Corinthian Christians for their unspiritual attitudes and conduct (1 Corinthians 3:1-4). He explained that their problems were caused partly by some of them having too little knowledge of God's ways.
- Why We Must Change Our Way of Thinking - A change in the way we think is the most important aspect of real repentance. After we receive the Holy Spirit, we are better able to sustain right behavior as the fruit of our new way of thinking.
- Joy: Foundation for a Positive Life - Jesus said to His disciples, "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full" (John 15:11). That sounds almost too good to be true! How can we experience this fullness of joy?
- Paul's Example of Joy - Even in Persecution - oy comes not from what happens to us, but how we respond-the kind of attitudes we have about those experiences.
- Man's Endless Quest for Happiness - How can you find real happiness? Many people look for it by acquiring more and more or doing more and more. But that's not where the key to real happiness lies.
- The Quest for Happiness - A man in a concentration camp discovered some keys to real happiness.
- Catch the Disease of Optimism - Why are some people overwhelmed by their problems, while others are simply challenged by them? Why do some draw back, give up and quit when facing obstacles, trials and difficulties while others with similar backgrounds, facing the same troubles, bounce back and keep working toward success? It all boils down to your frame of mind. Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.
- The World's a Mess: Can You Be Positive? - There is a way to be positive in spite of troubling news.
- God and Satan: Truth and Life vs. Lies and Murder - The Scriptures draw sharp contrasts between God and Satan that help us better understand the profound differences between their character, motivations, goals and actions.
- The Millennium: The Vision That Won't Die - What does the Bible really say about the millennium, the prophisied 1,000-year reign of Jesus Christ? Is it a fantasy or a promise on which you can stake your future?
- Australia: A Nation Changes Direction - The winds of change are blowing strong in australia. Once a bastion of the British Empire, Australia is shifting its focus away from Europe and America.
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Sep/Oct 2000 - A brief synopsis of world events. September/October 2000
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Sep/Oct 2001 - A brief synopsis of world events. September/October 2001
- Australia: An Underappreciated Nation - World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and Iraq. Only one nation has fought in all these wars from beginning to end--Australia.
- World News and Trends - January/February 2008 - An overview of conditions around the world. Jan. 2008
- Australia's Identity Crisis: A Foretaste of What's to Come? - Australia's new Labor government is committed to greater ties with Asia, while increased immigration from the Asian continent is rapidly changing demographics in the country. What do these trends mean for Australia 's future and the future of the West?
- World News & Trends Jan 2009 - An overview of conditions around the world. Jan. 2009
- The View From Down Under - The world looks different from "down under." Recent changes in the region are pressuring Australia to rethink its policies.
- The Growing Menace of Gambling - Compulsive gambling can and does destroy lives just like drug addiction and alcoholism. It is just one more sign of the moral decline currently gripping our Anglo-Saxon nations.
- World News Review Jan 2002 - World new review. January 2002.
- World News Review Dec 2002 - World news review. December 2002.
- Massive Drought Grips Australia - Years of drought have taken Australia to the edge of massive water redistribution that threatens vital agricultural interests. Many blame it all on global warming, but is there something deeper to consider?
- The Enormous Expansion of Chinese Influence: What Does It Portend? - Recent news reports strongly suggest that China's military, economic and political influence continues to expand aggressively both in Asia and the world at large. What are the long-term implications?
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Nov/Dec 2002 - Here is an overview of conditions around the world.
- World News Review November 1999 - World news - Nov 1993
- Five Trends to Watch in Europe - From Santa Maria de Feira, Portugal, site of the latest major meeting of the European Commission, a report on what's ahead.
- Fascism Returns to Europe - Today, no extremist party calls itself fascist, but whatever the name, fascism is still the game.
- World News Review February 2000 - World news - February 2000
- Extreme Right Reappears in Central Europe - A disillusionment with democracy and worries about immigrants are fueling the growth of right-wing parties.
- Question Whose Authority? - Questioning authority has been a human activity for a long time. But have you ever wondered just whose authority should be questioned?
- Lesson in Wisdom - How often do we, when we are in a position of power, lack wisdom in using authority?
- World News and Trends - Jan/Feb 2006 - An overview of conditions around the world. Jan/Feb 2006.
- World News and Trends - July/August 2006 - An overview of conditions around the world. Jul/Aug 2006
- World News Review March 2005 - Survey of world events; Mar/Apr 2005.
- Chaotic Start to a New Century: What Does It Mean? - In many ways 2000 was not a good year. What does that tell us about where the world is headed?
- After Iraq, What Next? - As the world focuses its attention on the conflict between the United States and Iraq, it's easy to overlook the many other threats facing the United States. What are these threats, and what do they portend?
- Iran: Why Part of the "Axis of Evil"? - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon considers Iran to be as dangerous as Iraq and a "center of world terror." Why should this be so?
- America's Growing Isolation - America's commitment to the War on Terror is increasingly in conflict with European and Asian interests.
- The Binding of Satan Pictured on the Day of Atonement - The Day of Atonement featured two goats: the first as a type of Christ's atoning sacrifice and the second to represent the removal of Satan.
- Mr. Sharon Comes to Washington - and Iran Is on His Mind - Whether there is any way to deter Iran from producing nuclear weapons is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. The U.S. administration has hinted broadly that it might take military action to prevent Iran from joining the nuclear club. The EU is attempting to negotiate Iran away from nuclear ambitions through a generous package of economic benefits, which the struggling nation desperately needs. For the time being, the United States and the EU appear to be working together to try to resolve the situation.
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