1. The Bible and Work - Being idle or lazy is not in step with God's expectations of our behavior.

1. Oskar Lafontaine - Radical reforms: a personality to watch

1. Are Some Tortured Forever in a Lake of Fire? - Satan, a spirit being, will indeed suffer torment long after the wicked are burned to ashes. The evil angels-demons-will share with Satan his torment (Matthew 25:41). The beast and false prophet will have ceased to exist.
2. Questions and Answers - Jan/Mar 2002 - Questions and answers on issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice

1. The Passover - The New Testament Passover
2. The Passover - The apostles Paul and Peter understood that the slain Old Testament Passover lamb foreshadowed the death of Jesus Christ as our sacrifice for sin
3. Why We Need a Redeemer - Sin has built a wall that separates mankind from God. That barrier must be torn down before we can have a relationship with Him. But how can we remove this barrier?

1. Reengineering Babel - Language is tricky business. Global corporations and the European Union have turned to translation technology to bring breakthroughs in the language barriers laid down at Babel.

1. The Culture of Narcissism - Consumerism has gotten a lock on the American psyche through the drowning in mom entary pleasures and trivial pursuits.

1. The Last Great Day - The eighth day is the Last Great Day of the fall festival season, and it represents the final, or seventh, step in God's plan of salvation.
2. 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?
3. 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.

1. Biblical Terms for the Coming End of Man's Age - Biblical terms for the coming end of man's age.

1. 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?

1. Anti-American Sentiment Increases in South America - This month's Summit of the Americas highlighted the change in attitude toward the United States.
2. Increasing EU Presence in Latin America - The people of Latin America are voting for leaders whom they hope can lift the region's millions from the grips of poverty. The gap between rich and poor has become the main issue throughout the region and therefore a primary theme of regional leaders, whether conservative or liberal.
3. World News Review December 1998 - World News Review - Dec. 1998
4. 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.
5. Venezuela - Six More Years of Chavez - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez won reelection Dec. 3 to another six-year term. Should the world take him seriously? Should the United States be concerned about his rhetoric? Yes!
6. Free Trade Area of the Americas - What Will Happen to Latin America? - The United States can no longer take its superiority in the economy of the western hemisphere for granted. The EU's economic reach grows ever longer and its influence ever stronger.
7. World News Review Jan 2005 - World News Review - January 2005

1. Biblical Terms for the Coming End of Man's Age - Biblical terms for the coming end of man's age.

1. The Books of the Bible - The list and organization of the books of the Bible.
2. The Latter, or Major, Prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel are known as the major prophets and wrote the books that bear their names. Each man told of his own fascinating contribution to the Bible.

1. 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.

1. Did Jesus Do Away With the Law? - Did Jesus do away with the commandments of God? Many turn to the Sermon on the Mount to point to "conclusive proof" that Jesus retired the Ten Commandments en masse by fulfilling our need to keep them by His death.
2. Did the Ten Commandments Exist Before Moses? - A close look at the Scriptures reveals that breaking the Ten Commandments was a sin before the covenant at Mt. Sinai.
3. Current Confusion Over Christian Freedom - Paul's reasoning regarding grace, law, justification and freedom has been so twisted out of context that today his meaning is rarely correctly understood.

1. God's Law: Is It a Burden or a Blessing? - Common teaching about the law God gave to ancient Israel is that it was a burden — one that Jesus Christ had to remove. That God freed the Israelites from Egyptian slavery merely to enslave them again to a system of law so strict and unreasonable that they claim it is actually oppressive. Is something seriously wrong with this reasoning?

1. Grace, Faith and Law - Obedience and works related to God's work within us.
2. Grace and Law: Why Are They Inseparable? - The word grace is regularly used by some religious people as if it replaces all need to obey God's law. That conclusion is not only inaccurate, it is also diabolical!

1. 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?

1. God's Law: Is It a Burden or a Blessing? - Common teaching about the law God gave to ancient Israel is that it was a burden — one that Jesus Christ had to remove. That God freed the Israelites from Egyptian slavery merely to enslave them again to a system of law so strict and unreasonable that they claim it is actually oppressive. Is something seriously wrong with this reasoning?

1. 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".
2. Did the Ten Commandments Exist Before Moses? - A close look at the Scriptures reveals that breaking the Ten Commandments was a sin before the covenant at Mt. Sinai.

1. Circumcision vs. a 'New Creation' in Christ - The Jewish practice of requiring gentiles to be circumcised to be accepted into their fellowship threatened the unity of the early Church.
2. Key Elements of the Sinai Covenant - The Sinai Covenant's total package of law, the entire five books written by Moses, was designed to cover in principle every major aspect of national life in ancient Israel.

1. Do You Know the Real Secret? - Could you be affected by a popular but deceptive New Age teaching? What's at the heart of The Secret and The Law of Attraction? Does the Bible offer any insight and guidance?

1. The Rise of a Counterfeit Christianity - The apostles repeatedly warned Jesus' followers to beware of false teachers who would introduce counterfeit-Christian beliefs.
2. Just What Is Legalism? - It is not legalistic to obey God's laws correctly. To be legalistic is to misuse God's laws in a way never intended.
3. The Ten Commandments in the New Testament - Did Jesus abolish the Ten Commandments? On the contrary, the New Testament teaches obedience to them.
4. Grace, Faith and Law - Obedience and works related to God's work within us.
5. What Is Sin? - We are sinners. But how does the Bible define sin? What is it?
6. The Letter and the Spirit of Law - Jesus of Nazareth expanded the laws of God, showing their spiritual intent.
7. Which Commandments Did Jesus Break? - Jesus was accused of breaking God's law - did He?
8. Were the Ten Commandments Known Before Mount Sinai? - Many say that the Ten Commandments were simply the "old covenant." They also say that when the old covenant passed away, so did the need for obeying the Ten Commandments, unless they were specifically repeated in the new covenant. Others say that God has had a standard of righteous conduct that began at the time of the creation of Adam and has not changed since. What is the truth?
9. How Do We Know That We Love God? - The Bible states over and over again exactly how we are to demonstrate our love to God. The simple answer may surprise you!
10. Did Jesus Christ Abolish the Law? - Many believe that Jesus Christ came to do away with the law. But what did He say?
11. Who Is the Center of Our Worship? - Traditional Christianity claims to focus its worship on Jesus Christ. But didn't Jesus ChristHimself direct our attention, including even our prayers, to God the Father?
12. Develop Your Spiritual Senses - Many want to avoid sin but don't know where to begin. By understanding the process of how sin occurs, you can better avoid it in your life.
13. Right Values: Light in an Age of Confusion - As the 20th century draws to a close, many wonder what happened to the values that brought us through a tumultuous century - and worry about what lies ahead.
14. '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?
15. Why Tithe in the 20th Century? - What is the biblical perspective on this practice?
16. Why Is the New Covenant Better? - How does the new covenant differ from the God's previous covenant with ancient Israel?
17. Is God's Law Bondage? - Some theologians associate God's law with slavery. But the Bible presents it as the missing key to true freedom.
18. Are You Putting Off Your Salvation? - Should anyone put off being baptized after they have come to understand God's truth?
19. Do You Know Why Christ Died? - Christians generally agree that Jesus Christ died for their sins. But how many really understand the significance of that sacrifice?
20. 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.
21. Christ's New Commandment - Did Jesus replace the clear definitions of the Ten Commandments with a new religious principle, that love alone can guide our lives?
22. Is the World Ready for a Prophet of God? - How old would people expect a prophet to be? How would they expect him to dress? What national background would they expect him to come from? What religion would they expect him to represent? Would they expect him to speak commandingly or with a more mellow tone?

1. What Does It Mean to Have Freedom in Christ? - Jesus Christ spoke often of the freedom humankind would find through him. But exactly what is the freedom that He promised His followers?

1. Does Life Have Greater Meaning and Purpose? - Most people don't have the understanding that God is involved with mankind and that He has a plan for us. To be at peace, human beings must realize what God has in mind for them.
2. Christ's New Commandment - Did Jesus replace the clear definitions of the Ten Commandments?
3. A Royal Law of Love - God's law of love must inspire us to appreciate His wisdom and look to His commandments for our standard of behavior.
4. Christ's New Commandment - Did Jesus replace the clear definitions of the Ten Commandments with a new religious principle, that love alone can guide our lives?

1. 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.

1. What Did Paul Mean by 'Christ Is the End of the Law'? - Jesus Christ is a perfect replica of what God's law teaches. Pointing us to His character and work is the aim" of the law. Rendering Christ as "the end of the law" distorts Paul's intended meaning.

1. What Did Paul Mean by 'Christ Is the End of the Law'? - Jesus Christ is a perfect replica of what God's law teaches. Pointing us to His character and work is the aim" of the law. Rendering Christ as "the end of the law" distorts Paul's intended meaning.

1. Jesus and Paul Emphasize the Law's Correct Focus - By the time of Jesus and Paul, some Jewish religious leaders had distorted the focus of God's law.

1. Follow Jesus Christ's Example of Commandment Keeping - Jesus said, "if you want to enter life, obey the commandments".
2. Other Important Ways Jesus Fulfilled the Law - Jesus fulfilled everything prescribed in the offerings for sin in the law of sacrifices.

1. 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.

1. God's 'Laws, Statutes and Judgments' - God's laws are categorized as laws, statutes and judgments.

1. Water Baptism and Laying On of Hands - After one repents, one's next step toward eternal life is water baptism.
2. Why We Need the Holy Spirit - Within ourselves we possess neither the power nor the faith to keep our commitment as we should. We desperately need divine power to assist us in fulfilling God's wonderful calling. That strength comes as a gift from God.
3. What the Bible Says About Baptism - Baptism is one of the most important beliefs of Christianity, but why? What is this ceremony all about? Is baptism merely an archaic symbol, or does it hold a deep meaning for the modern Christian? Does it matter which method of baptism is used: sprinkling, pouring, immersion or some other technique? When should one be baptized?

1. Lazarus and the Rich man: Proof of Heaven and Hell? - "... In Christ's story God was the beggar's only source of help, for the rich man was certainly not going to do a single thing for him! ... It is important to see this parable of Jesus as a continuation of His conflict with the Pharisees over riches. Christ had said, 'You cannot serve God and Money' (16:13).
2. Christ and Biblical Writers Compare Death to Sleep - The plain teaching of the Bible is that the dead are unconscious, waiting in the grave. They are, as Jesus and Paul put it, sleeping. They will not awake until the resurrection.
3. When God Doesn't Make Sense - Why does God allow children to get cancer? Why does He allow innocent people to be murdered in drive-by shootings? Why are good people sometimes killed in car accidents? Why doesn't God always answer prayers? Why can it seem that God is ignoring us when we're trapped in the pit of despair? What do we do when God just doesn't seem to make sense?

1. Does the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Men Prove Some Will Suffer in Hell? - This parable teaches us that choosing to reject God's instruction will bring disastrous consequences - everlasting destruction in a lake of fire.
2. Lazarus and the Rich man: Proof of Heaven and Hell? - "... In Christ's story God was the beggar's only source of help, for the rich man was certainly not going to do a single thing for him! ... It is important to see this parable of Jesus as a continuation of His conflict with the Pharisees over riches. Christ had said, 'You cannot serve God and Money' (16:13).

1. Lessons From Two Resurrections - John's gospel details two instances in which individuals were resurrected from the dead. The first astonished its witnesses, but the second transformed Jesus' disciples' lives giving them power and conviction to face trial, persecution and even martyrdom for an astounding truth.

1. The Bible and Work - Being idle or lazy is not in step with God's expectations of our behavior.

1. In the News Apr/June 2008 - Items of interest in the news. April-June 2008

1. Food Insecurity in a Hungry World - Starvation, malnutrition and consequent diseases are an all-too-familiar fixture in today's world. This article reports on the current situation and looks through the window of prophecy at the future. The present is bleak, but the future is fabulous!

1. Where Have All the Leaders Gone? - In an ocean of six billion people,humanity is awash with a surpluse of sinners and a shortage of saints. What the world needs now are leaders who rise above the tide to improve human conditions.

1. What Is True Leadership? - Which ingredients make an effective leader? And what makes some leaders take tragic courses for themselves and their fellowmen?
2. Nehemiah: Portrait of a Leader - In the book bearing his name, Nehemiah records his memoirs. He tells how, against tremendous odds, he accomplished an unimaginably difficult undertaking.
3. Moses: Leader of a Nation - With a humble attitude, Moses was able to be a true servant of his people.
4. What Is Godly Rulership? - What's wrong with human rulership? How can we follow Christ's example?
5. Leadership: A Biblical Perspective - Editorial: a Biblical perspective of leadership.
6. Moral Leadership: Does It Really Matter? - America has been led into an acceleration of its moral decline.
7. 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.
8. Where Have All the Leaders Gone? - In an ocean of six billion people,humanity is awash with a surpluse of sinners and a shortage of saints. What the world needs now are leaders who rise above the tide to improve human conditions.
9. A Lesson in Leadership From a Much-Loved Lady - Important qualities of good leaders are exemplified by Britain's queen mother.
10. Will A New Leader Solve Our Problems? - Why after the political leaders perennial promises to fix all our problems, are the obstacles still with us? Why when so many hope and labor for positive change, does it remain tantalizingly out of reach?
11. A Contrast in Leadership - The one who is a true leader is not the one who gets the most, amassing power and wealth for himself, his family and his cronies, but the one who gives the most of himself to serve his people and to better their lives.
12. 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
13. Golda Meir and Deborah the Judge - The biographies of Deborah and Golda Meir provide lessons in leadership for all of us.
14. The Heart of a King - People are easily impressed by the way someone looks, but real leadership comes from what's inside a person—from the heart. Consider the shepherd who became king David.
15. Exceptional Leadership Practices - Not all leaders display the charisma and personal power often associated with leadership. Some leadership practices may produce few followers now, but will pay off in the long term.
16. Molding Your Personality for Leadership - Have you ever considered what personality type is best for leaders? More importantly, what can you do about yours to become a more effective leader?
17. Join the Few, the Called, the Chosen - The great moral code of the universe reveals that God is preparing His team for leadership of the world. Here's how to be part of the team.
18. Leadership... Is It for You? - You, the next generation, can accept the challenge to prepare yourselves for your ultimate role in leadership.
19. Too Young to Lead? - Being a leader can seem tough and demanding. How old do you have to be before you can lead?
20. Seeking Security in a Dangerous Age - Global economic and financial turbulence stalk the world—along with a growing food and energy crisis. Apocalyptic doomsaying is seen in newspapers everywhere. Can you survive whatever perils may come your way? What or who will be your anchor?
21. Leadership Under Siege Around the World - Top Western leaders are under severe attack by the world's media. It is but another baleful sign of the times. This article assesses the prophetic meaning for our future.
22. What Lies Ahead for U.S. Leasership? - End-time events can take place without warning. We are told to watch and to love the truth. If we do, we'll have the context to understand events of the coming years.
23. In Search of Heroic Leadership - God places great and grave responsibility on the shoulders of the leadership. We must all share the responsibility for the condition of the world, our nation, our church, our families.
24. One Moment in Time - The United States will continue to dominate the world in the immediate future because of God's will. When God withdraws His sustaining hand - and He surely will - the jealousy and anger of the nations hinted at in the above commentaries will be unleashed with a passion.
25. 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?

1. A Contrast in Leadership - The one who is a true leader is not the one who gets the most, amassing power and wealth for himself, his family and his cronies, but the one who gives the most of himself to serve his people and to better their lives.

1. Nehemiah: Portrait of a Leader - In the book bearing his name, Nehemiah records his memoirs. He tells how, against tremendous odds, he accomplished an unimaginably difficult undertaking.
2. 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.
3. A Lesson in Leadership From a Much-Loved Lady - Important qualities of good leaders are exemplified by Britain's queen mother.

1. Too Young to Lead? - Being a leader can seem tough and demanding. How old do you have to be before you can lead?

1. Leadership... Is It for You? - You, the next generation, can accept the challenge to prepare yourselves for your ultimate role in leadership.

1. A Contrast in Leadership - The one who is a true leader is not the one who gets the most, amassing power and wealth for himself, his family and his cronies, but the one who gives the most of himself to serve his people and to better their lives.

1. We All Have a Lot to Learn - He must still have been curious about the church because while we were gone for the Feast he crawled through a bedroom window of our home to get some church literature to read.

1. The Value of Consequences - To spare their children hurt feelings and disappointment, some parents try to rescue them from bad choices and decisions. While such parents may think they are being kind to their children, such actions often hurt their children by delaying their maturity and understanding of responsibility.

1. The Feast of Unleavened Bread: The Lesson of Leaving Sin - Our observance of the Days of Unleavened Bread helps us realize our need for Jesus Christ's help in overcoming our weaknesses. Yet this feast is certainly a time for rejoicing because Christ freely gives us the help we need.

1. The Middle East in Conflict: How Will It End? - In the wake of the latest war, Time magazine asked the right questions: "What is it about the Middle East that makes the conflicts so intractable? Why the hate and where's the healing?" (July 24).
2. Coming: A Massive European Intervention in the Middle East - Bible prophecy shows that the time will come when the "king of the North," the leader of an emerging European-centered superpower, will intervene in the Middle East.
3. Media Blitz Against Israel - Israel is mostly pictured in this whole scenario as the bad guy. It looks very much like the Israelis fell into a trap set by the Iranians, sponsors of Hezbollah.
4. Who Will Bring Freedom to the Middle East? - A "new Middle East" will arise - but not in the way world leaders might imagine.
5. World News Review August 2006 - World news review - Sept 2006.
6. 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.
7. People in the Streets - The quest for freedom; Common people, rising against tyranny and unjust government. It is a picture of people yearning for freedom to live and to love in peace and dignity, without another human depriving them that privilege
8. New Middle Eastern Conflicts: A Wake-up Call for Mankind - Michael Elliott of Time magazine asked some of the right questions: "What is it about the Middle East that makes the conflicts so intractable, such that one summer's guns ineluctably conjure up so many early spasms of violence? Why the hate and where's the healing?" (July 24, 2006).

1. What's 'Left Behind' in the Rapture Theory? - Is there any biblical validity to the rapture teaching?
2. What's "Left Behind" in the Rapture Theory? - Millions have read novels structured around the idea of the rapture of Christians. Why this religious fad? Why do people believe there will be a rapture?

1. Serving in Thailand - Teaching in exotic Thailand for a year brought unexpected challenges and personal changes. The experience gave us broader perspectives and deeper insights into other cultures, ourselves and God's way.

1. Just What Is Legalism? - It is not legalistic to obey God's laws correctly. To be legalistic is to misuse God's laws in a way never intended.
2. 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?
3. '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?
4. The Founder of the Situation Ethics Movement - An Anglican theologian developed situation ethics in the 1960s after critiquing legalism and antinomianism.
5. Global Power Shifts - Not All Change Is Good - Nations are drifting more and more towards becoming one world, but the result will not be the utopia that many expect!
6. Confusion Over Legalism: What It Is and Isn't - The religious authorities who accused Jesus Christ of breaking the Sabbath have been described as having a legalistic approach. But what does the term "legalism" mean?

1. Why This Death Didn't Count - Examples like this and many more, that can be found through searches of alternative media sources on the Internet - demonstrate that most major media outlets often aren't reporting the full spectrum of the news, but only the news they want you to hear.

1. Are We Living in a '9/10' Economy? - Global financial markets were rocked recently following rising defaults affecting mortgage-backed securities. What does this mean for the world's money supply and confidence in Western financial institutions? Are we on the verge of a major upheaval in the world economy?

1. 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.
2. The Good Friday-Easter Sunday Question - How do three days and three nights fit between Good Friday and Easter Sunday? Or do they?

1. A Page on the World...Why Europe Will Run the 21st Century - Mark Leonard makes the case for a Europe that few Americans will regard as reality.

1. How Good Can Come From Suffering - As Christ explained, His followers can expect to suffer. But God sometimes allows us to suffer because pain teaches us to refrain from sin even under the most difficult circumstances.

1. Letters from Our Readers - Jul/Aug 2005 - Readers of The Good News share their thoughts. July 2005
2. Letters From Our Readers - Sep/Oct 2005 - Letters from readers of the Good News magazine; Sept 2005
3. Letters From Our Readers - Nov/Dec 2005 - Letters from the readers of the Good News magazine. Nov/Dec 2005.
4. Letters from Our Readers - Nov/Dec 2006 - Letters from readers of the Good News magazine. November 2006
5. Letters from Our Readers - Mar/Apr 2007 - Letters from readers of the Good News. March 2007
6. Letters from Our Readers - Jul/Aug 2007 - Readers of The Good News share their thoughts. Jul/Aug 2007
7. Letters from Our Readers - Jan/Feb 2008 - Readers of The Good News share their thoughts. Jan 2008
8. Letters from Our Readers - May/Jun 2008 - Letters from readers of the Good News magazine. May 2008
9. The Lost Art of R.S.V.P. - As a way to help make your friendships last, put into practice this important aspect of etiquette.
10. Letters From Our Readers - Letters from readers of Vertical Thought, April 2007

1. Letters from Our Readers - Nov/Dec 2007 - Readers of The Good News share their thoughts. November 2007

1. Letters from Our Readers - Mar/Apr 2008 - Readers of The Good News share their thoughts. Mar/Apr 2008

1. Letters From Our Readers - May/Jun 2000 - Letters from readers of the Good News magazine. May/June 2000.
2. Letters From Our Readers - Sep/Oct 2000 - Letters from the readers of the Good News magazine. September/October 2000.
3. Letters From Our Readers - Nov/Dec 2000 - Letters from Good News readers, Nov/Dec 2000.
4. Letters From Our Readers - May/Jun 2001 - Letters from Good News readers, May/June 2001
5. Letters From Our Readers - Jul/Aug 2001 - Letters from readers of the Good News magazine, Jul/Aug 2001.
6. Letters From Our Readers - May/Jun 2002 - Letters from readers of the Good News magazine, May/June 2002.
7. Letters From Our Readers - Jul/Aug 2003 - Some letters and comments from readers of the Good News.
8. Letters From Our Readers - Jan/Feb 2004 - Letters to the editor. Good News magazine, Jan/Feb 2004.
9. Letters From Our Readers - Mar/Apr 2004 - Letters from the readers of the Good News magazine. January/February 2004.
10. Letters From Our Readers - Jul/Aug 2004 - Letters from the readers of the Good News magazine. July/August 2004.
11. Letters From Our Readers - Sep/Oct 2004 - Letters from the readers of the Good News, Sept/Oct 2004.
12. Letters From Our Readers - Jan/Feb 2005 - Readers of The Good News share their thoughts; Jan/Feb 2005
13. Letters From Our Readers - May/Jun 2005 - Letters from readers of the Good News magazine, May/June 2005.
14. Letters from Our Readers - Jan/Feb 2006 - Readers of The Good News share their thoughts. Jan/Feb 2006
15. Letters from Our Readers - Mar/Apr 2006 - Readers of The Good News share their thoughts. Mar/Apr 2006
16. Letters from Our Readers - May/Jun 2006 - Letters from Good News readers; May/June 2006
17. Letters from Our Readers - Jul/Aug 2006 - Readers of The Good News share their thoughts. Jul/Aug 2006
18. Letters from Our Readers - Sep/Oct 2006 - Readers of The Good News share their thoughts. Good News Sept 2006
19. Letters from Our Readers - Letters from the readers of the Good News. January 2007
20. Letters from Our Readers - May/Jun 2007 - Readers of The Good News share their thoughts. May 2007
21. Letters from Our Readers - Sep/Oct 2007 - Readers of The Good News share their thoughts. Sept/Oct 2007
22. From Our Readers - Jul/Sep 2006 - Letters from readers of Vertical Thought. July 2006.
23. From Our Readers... - Letters from readers of Vertical Thought magazine. October 2006.
24. Letters From Our Readers - Letters from readers of Vertical Thought. January 2007
25. Letters from Our Readers - Letters from readers of the Good News. July 2008

1. Restoration: Restoring Moral Levees - Without careful maintenance levees can fail. It's the same for character and self-restraint. The type of character that can withstand depravation and upheaval must be built and maintained one brick at a time over years of careful living.

1. Giving An Answer - Giving an answer about how and why I observe the Holydays of God.

1. 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."

1. Give and Forget - We've heard we should "forgive and forget." But we also need to learn to give and forget.
2. We Read to Know We Are Not Alone - When C.S. Lewis experienced the pain of losing a "special someone," he came to understand the weight of shared emotional experience.

1. Determining Your Net Worth - Here is a list of possible assets and liabilities to help you determine your net worth.

1. Radical Liberalism - Lawyers argue in U.S. courts that pornography falls under the constitutional right of free speech. There is a strong movement to replace Judeo-Christian influences in schools with extreme multiculturalism. Radical feminists denounce concepts of the traditional family. Homosexuals want to totally redefine marriage. What is happening to America?

1. Radical Liberalism - Lawyers argue in U.S. courts that pornography falls under the constitutional right of free speech. There is a strong movement to replace Judeo-Christian influences in schools with extreme multiculturalism. Radical feminists denounce concepts of the traditional family. Homosexuals want to totally redefine marriage. What is happening to America?

1. Choosing a Future Over Fear - They didn't have a choice where they started, but they made a choice as to how to grow from whence they were planted. They chose to be bitter, not better. And that, my friends, is a choice before us all.

1. From Punishment to Destiny - God has not forgotten - nor will He ever forget - His promises to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The pages of history and prophecies yet to be fulfilled show God remaining true to every detail of His word.
2. Behind the Headlines - A World Without the United States - The prophecies of the Bible concerning the rise of a new end time super power will come to pass.
3. Profiles of Faith: James: Half Brother of Jesus - James understood that only by obeying God's laws can mankind experience true freedom- freedom from want, sorrow and suffering, from the degrading and painful consequences of sin. He encourages each of us to be a "doer of the law" (James 4:11).
4. Liberte! Egalite! Fraternite! - More than 200 years ago these three French words reverberated through the streets of Paris during the French Revolution. If only every society could truly practice the biblical version of liberty, equality and brotherhood! Yet the time is coming when they will.
5. Liberty Through God's Law - Biblical freedom is both defined and guaranteed by law. Without law, there can be no effective or lasting liberty

1. A Royal Law of Love - God's law of love must inspire us to appreciate His wisdom and look to His commandments for our standard of behavior.

1. God's Grace and Forgiveness - Forgiveness carries with it obligations. It is not license to sin.

1. Discerning the Truth From Lies - In our culture that has been influenced by the Bible for centuries, it is a religious belief that people should tell the truth. Why?

1. Following the Footsteps of a Different God - The Bible makes it clear that civilizations and societies are influenced by Satan. John writes that "the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one" (1 John 5:19).

1. Why Man Rejects the Knowledge of God - There is a spiritual ultimate source of all misinformation and disinformation -- whether about scriptural or secular knowledge.

1. Words of Encouragement - Even though we will all eventually die, God has planned for us much more than just this temporary, physical existence.
2. What About Reported Life-After-Death Experiences? - In the Bible death is described as a state of total unconsciousness devoid of awareness, knowledge or perception (Psalm 6:5; Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10). If we accept the Bible's description of death, we realize that those who returned to consciousness or were revived and later related their experiences were not really dead but in some unconscious state
3. 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.
4. Is Heaven the Reward of the Saved? - Is there any biblical basis for the common idea that they will be playing harps somewhere in heaven for eternity?
5. 'Dust to Dust' - The truth about life and death is out there, but not in our stars or ourselves. Our revealed future is far greater than the stuff of dreams.
6. Where Do We Go From Here? - Editorial: Life after death?
7. A Message of Hope Following the Death of a Loved One - Losing any loved one is difficult. But what hope can we look to when a child is lost to sudden tragedy?
8. A Holy Day Provides Comfort - I'd enjoyed a wonderful Feast of Tabernacles and Last Great Day with my family and friends. Little did I know how important the meaning of this final Holy Day was going to be when I returned home.
9. Questions and Answers - Jan/Mar 2001 - Questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
10. Questions and Answers - Jul/Sep 2001 - Questions and answers on issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.

1. Aging Gracefully in an Uncertain World - Growing old should be positive experience. How can we make those positive and productive?

1. 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?

1. Determining Your Net Worth - Here is a list of possible assets and liabilities to help you determine your net worth.

1. Editorial: Life is Fragile - It was one of those moments when I felt overwhelmed by the vastness of the universe. Why are we here? What is the purpose of life?

1. How Did Life Begin? - Science has long sought answers to several important questions: What is life? Where did it come from? How did it begin? You won't find the answers by peering into a microscope, telescope or test tube.

1. 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.

1. Prepare for a Long, Healthy Life - Most teens assume they will always be healthy, but research shows that modern teens are starting to have serious health problems. What can you do to increase your odds for a lifetime of good health?

1. The Foundation - The key to living a way of life different from the ways of the world is to allow God's Spirit to work in us so we think like Jesus Christ.

1. The Giver of Life - When you understand that God is the Lifegiver who created man for His own special purpose, with the potential of immortality, life takes on meaning far greater than the empty purposelessness inherent in a faith in evolution.
2. Evolution or Creation: Does It Really Matter? - Is Evolution true?
3. How Did Life Begin? - Science has long sought answers to several important questions: What is life? Where did it come from? How did it begin? You won't find the answers by peering into a microscope, telescope or test tube.
4. 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?

1. Make the Most of Life! - This issue of Youth United focuses on information that can help young people, both guys and girls, have better lives in many ways.

1. Lessons From the Titanic - A lifeboat for humanity.

1. Letters From Ukraine - Diary of LifeNets' Chernobyl Trip 2003.

1. 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."

1. Living As Lights in the World - Christians have a responsibility to display the fruit of God's Spirit and His love toward others through their behavior and example.

1. The Limitations of Technology - A world of science and technology without a core reliance on God creates a bleak existence. As people become dependent on scientific and technical achievements to the exclusion of the true spiritual values, we are in danger of creating a world without God.

1. Forgiving the Unforgivable - Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address challenges the nation to "forgive the unforgivable and offer dignity to those in the throes of defeat."

1. Book Review: The Great Republic: A History of America - Few really grasp the importance of Winston Churchill's incredible relationship with the United States. A recent compilation of his most essential writings about America fills this void.
2. Forgiving the Unforgivable - Why is it easier not to forgive than to forgive? Why is it we want to go on poking at people, "eye for an eye," rather than looking them in the eye and seeking solutions?
3. Thank God for the Common Man - When we remember who we are and where we came from and never forget who God is and where He wants to take us - the future is ours in Him.
4. Forgiving the Unforgivable - Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address challenges the nation to "forgive the unforgivable and offer dignity to those in the throes of defeat."
5. A Heart Beyond the Hurt - They made the choice that each of us has to make - we either exercise our hurts or we exercise our hearts. Our choice will dramatically affect our present and future lives.

1. 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."

1. Daniel: God Is My Judge - Why would a beloved prophet of God want God to judge him? Doesn't the Bible show that God's judgment is reserved for evil people? Read God's view on this seeming paradox.

1. EU Pressures Poland and the Czech Republic - The Continent's leaders are refusing to accept that the Lisbon treaty is dead, and are determined to persuade the Czechs and the Poles to complete the process.
2. The EU Versus the Irish Republic: What Does It Mean? - Most Irish citizens simply do not want a European superstate. This is the basic message of Ireland's startling "no" vote on the Lisbon Treaty. But the much more powerful European elites clearly want it very badly! Bible prophecy strongly indicates that forces for federal unification ultimately will prevail in Europe -- bringing about a new superpower.

1. Ten Things You Can Say to Make Someone's Day - By offering some words of encouragement, we can help others face their present and future with courage!

1. Lessons Learned From Little League - As parents, we have a responsibility to teach our children. But keep in mind we can learn a lot from them too.

1. Do Not Despise 'Little Ones' - Jesus Christ tells us to carefully consider our attitudes toward those who aren't as well off. A lot is riding on it -- for them as well as for us.

1. Seeking Security in a Dangerous Age - Global economic and financial turbulence stalk the world—along with a growing food and energy crisis. Apocalyptic doomsaying is seen in newspapers everywhere. Can you survive whatever perils may come your way? What or who will be your anchor?

1. When It Seems God Doesn't Hear or Answer - God does not always answer our prayers to our immediate satisfaction and instantly deliver us from our trials. But He will always do what is best for us.
2. In-Depth Answers to Crucial Questions - You need to discover what the Bible really says for yourself. And don't take our word for it -- look it up in the pages of your own Bible and prove for yourself what it really teaches.

1. Divorce Revolution Spawns the Cohabitation Generation - Hoping to avoid the difficulties they saw in their parents'marriages, many young adults are skipping marriage in favor of living together outside of marriage. But does this solve problems or create new ones?
2. Living Together: What Aren't They Telling You? - Does living together outside of marriage really bring happiness and stability? What is the real truth about the results of living together?
3. Divorce Revolution Spawns Cohabitation Generation - Results of a Rutgers University study are sobering and disconcerting-the majority of today's young adults are inclined toward living together outside of marriage.
4. World News Review Jan. 1999 - World news - Jan. 1999

1. When There Is No Road - Livingston: "If you have only men that will come when there is a good road, I do not want them. I want men who will come if there is no road at all."

1. 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.
2. Terrorism in the 21st Century - A World News and Prophecy interview with Christopher Dobson, an expert on terrorism.
3. 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.
4. Terrorism in the 21st Century - A World News and Prophecy interview with Christopher Dobson, an expert on terrorism.

1. The Loneliness Trap - Loneliness truly is a common human experience. The earliest pages of the Bible reveal a lonely man and a loving God who said, "It is not good that man should be alone."

1. 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

1. A Reminder - A reminder to look up the scriptures when studying this Bible course.

1. Peering Into the Future - The way ahead may seem dark and unknown. All the more need for our paths to be lit by the knowledge of God. Use your time now to understand the world from God's viewpoint.

1. Was Sunday the New Testament Day of Worship? - The New Testament was written over a time of more than 60 years after Jesus' death and resurrection, and nowhere does it show the day of rest being moved to Sunday.
2. What Is 'the Lord's Day'? - Shows us the error of understanding "the Lord's Day" as Sunday, the first day of the week.
3. From Sabbath to Sunday - How and why was the seventh day Sabbath changed to Sunday observance? Is this practice supported by the Bible itself, or by some other authority?

1. Is the Kingdom Here Now? - Although God's people today experience a foretaste of God's coming Kingdom in their lives (see " How Are We 'Translated Into the Kingdom'?"), many scriptures make it clear that the Kingdom of God has not arrived, but will be established on earth in the future.
2. 'Teach Us to Pray' - Effective prayer also requires training. Even Christ's disciples, knowing they needed to pray, asked Him to teach them how.
3. A Woman's View of the Lord's Prayer - Do you have trouble with prayer? How should we pray? For what should we pray? What lessons should we learn from prayer? Let's consider Christ's lesson on the subject.
4. How's Your Prayer Life? - We all make time for what we value the most. Have you gotten into the habit of praying to God on a regular basis? Need some instruction and encouragement? Here it is!

1. Questions and Answers - Mar/April 2000 - Qustions about the Passover and the relationship of the three races to each other.
2. Questions and Answers - Mar/Apr 2008 - Answers to readers' questions. Mar/Apr 2008

1. Couldn't Get It Out of My Head - Ezekiel 9:4 speaks of God separating to Himself a people "who sigh and cry over all the abominations that are done within it." Christ picks up this thought during His earthly ministry when He comments in Matthew 5:4, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

1. Make Your Resolution a Solution - In the United States it is common for many people to make resolutions as the new year begins, and each year the number one resolution is to lose weight.

1. Coping With Depression - What are the causes of depression? How can we overcome it?

1. World News Review November 1998 - World news - Nov 1998

1. In the News Apr/Jun 2006 - In the news - April 2006

1. 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.

1. Lourdes, Fatima and Medjugorje Show Modern Attraction of Signs - In today's skeptical world, and on the most secular continent, there is still evidence of man's innate attraction to signs and miracles. Consider three European sites that attract millions of visitors.

1. The Church of God Today - The church of God today keeps God's commandments and holds fast to all that Jesus taught.
2. God's Church Is Like a Loving Mother - By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for on another.
3. Practicing Love, Honor and Respect - The Scriptures summarize the way we should interact with other people: practice love, honor and respect
4. 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.
5. Love is the Basis of God's Relationship - God's Word reveals that He listens to us and answers our requests according to His will and our best interests. He wants us to respond to His love.
6. How Do We Know That We Love God? - The Bible states over and over again exactly how we are to demonstrate our love to God. The simple answer may surprise you!
7. John: The Apostle of Love - John wrote so extensively about love that Bible scholars call him the apostle of love. Why did he write so much about the subject? And what can we learn from the writings of John?
8. Love and Marriage - Interview with Gary Smalley on love and marriage
9. 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.
10. What Is True Love? - Love is the most popular theme of songwriters and poets, yet many do not know what love really is.
11. God's Purpose for Sex and Marriage - When and how did sex and marriage originate and for what purpose?
12. Just What Is True Love - Are physical attraction and true love the same thing? Many people assume they are. You need to understand what true love is and how you can apply it to your marriage.
13. Love: The Ground From Which Spiritual Fruit Springs - When God's Spirit is at work in a person, amazing things happen. The person's whole life blossoms and bears beautiful fruit. And the most wonderful fruit of all is the giving and receiving of true love.
14. Infatuation or Love? - What is love, and what is infatuation? Do you think you know? Before you assume you're in love, you should be sure you know what it is!
15. God's Feelings About Emotions - Why did God give us such a vast array of emotions? Can our emotions help us develop strong connections with Him and our fellow man?
16. 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.

1. Sex Is Intended for Pleasure - A loving sexual relatioship is one of the benefits of marriage. God views the married sexual relationship as beautiful.

1. Infatuation or Love? - What is love, and what is infatuation? Do you think you know? Before you assume you're in love, you should be sure you know what it is!
2. Questions and Answers - Jul/Sep 2001 - Questions and answers on issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.

1. The Bible's "Love Chapter" - 1 Corinthians 13 is aptly known as the love chapter since it gives us a beautiful description of what godly love is like!

1. Personality Differences and Temperament - Because each child is a unique human being in terms of the way he or she thinks and acts, parents often wonder whether these differences should affect their parenting.

1. Infatuation and the Human Body - Infatuation is an obsessive focus on one particular person. How does it work from a scientific point of view?

1. Who Is My Neighbor? - How you view "others" is very telling as to how you view yourself, and ultimately how you view God. Let's look through the lens of Scripture and see how Jesus Christ and His followers dealt with their own multicultural world.

1. Being a Good Neighbor to Others - A sincere interest in caring for and serving others is essential to the godly way of life.

1. Individual Rights Vs. Societal Rights - Weighing individual vs. societal rights.

1. What's Going on Under the Skin: What Touch Can Trigger - Is it real love, or are you just feeling powerful brain chemicals stoked by the touch of that special someone?

1. What's Going on Under the Skin: What Touch Can Trigger - Is it real love, or are you just feeling powerful brain chemicals stoked by the touch of that special someone?

1. Rekindle the Romance - 'I love you' is only the beginning and not the end of an ever-enriching love.

1. Rekindle the Romance - 'I love you' is only the beginning and not the end of an ever-enriching love.
2. Divorce-Proof Your Marriage - Because so many marriages - particularly in modern Western countries - end in failure, couples trying to live godly lives and make their relationships last will look for ways to protect and preserve their marriages.

1. God's Church Is Like a Loving Mother - By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for on another.

1. Personality Differences and Temperament - Because each child is a unique human being in terms of the way he or she thinks and acts, parents often wonder whether these differences should affect their parenting.

1. The Hesed Factor - How does the Old Testament principle of hesed -- "covenant loyalty" -- apply to Christians today? The love story of Ruth shows the way.

1. The Origin of Evil and Suffering - Editorial: Where did evil come from?

1. Time and Chance - Many good and bad things occur to people regardless of whether they are good or evil. The Bible refers to the working of "time and chance".

1. 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.

1. An Overview of Conditions Around the World - May/Jun 2001 - A brief synopsis of world events. May/June 2001

1. What's Wrong With Our Human Nature? - Our fleshly weaknesses are what we call human nature. Satan takes advantage of our weak and greedy nature by persuading us to rely even more on our emotions, needs and wants than we normally would.
2. Men's and Women's Vulnerabilities - When it comes to temptations to have sex, men and women, in general, face different challenges.

1. 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.
2. The Book of James: An 'Epistle of Straw'? - Paul wrote, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith," and we are "created in Christ Jesus to do good works" (Ephesians 2:8, New International Version). James summarized this concept simply and concisely, telling us that "faith without works is dead" (James 2:20).

1. Truth as a Way of Life - How important is truth? To fully appreciate the Ninth Commandment, with its prohibition of lying, we must realize how important truth is to God.

1. Signs and Lying Wonders: Will You Be Deceived? - Bible history and prophecy show that not all miracles are from God. At the end time, there will be counterfeit miracles to deceive the nations and, if possible, even God's people.

1. Do Lyrics Matter? - What goes into your head can affect your thoughts and actions.

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