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- Wise Men Still Seek His Star - Wise men did the smartest thing of all. They remained open to God's lead. They made sure they were available to follow the sign when it did come, and they were willing to go wherever it led them.
- The Feast of Tabernacles - The joyful Feast of Ingathering represents the time during which God will gather the great harvest of humanity into His family.
- 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?
- The Better Travel Plan - God set up a financial system that allows us to have maximum enjoyment while keeping His annual Feast of Tabernacles.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- Answers from Genesis - Part 7 - Here are more frequently asked questions about Genesis, the book of origins.
- A Word Not Spoken - In our relationships with friends and family, we are often concerned with saying exactly the right thing at the right time. However, in a difficult situation sometimes the best thing to say is nothing at all.
- China: The Lotus Flower Is Blossoming Again - China only occasionally appears in the daily news in the United States, but it actually deserves much more attention. The road ahead is a rocky one, but leading inexorably toward colossal power.
- Will America Go to War Over Taiwan? - Is Taiwan significant in the broad picture of world events? Or is its future merely a local concern?
- The China-Taiwan Tinderbox - The Korean War showed how easily a local war in Asia, like the brewing China-Taiwan conflict, can escalate.
- Choosing to Suffer... - Frightening circumstances which developed in Tajikistan in 1996-1997 evolved into the necessary evacuation of about 200 Sabbatarians to Ukraine.
- Conviction or Preference? - As you face your battles over spiritual principle, be courageous. Be strong. Stand firm. If need be, be willing to prove that your spiritual beliefs truly are convictions.
- You've Got to Stand for Something! - Many today have embraced tolerance for everything, mistakenly thinking they haven't taken a stand. But no stand is often also a stand. How can you decide what you will stand for?
- Is It Ok To Have Secrets? - Everybody has secrets, and the Bible tells us that this is okay, especially when it comes to private matters and confidences that others share with us
- Thoughts From Dad - Three letters of wisdom from a pastor to his three children about using your talents, honoring your parents and overlooking the mistakes of others.
- Who Me? I Have Nothing to Offer - Like me, you may have felt you were passed by when talents were handed out. But with God's help you can make a difference in this world
- Gifts We Fail to Use - When we get the wonderful gifts for which we pray, do we really appreciate them... or abuse them?
- Mentors Promote Success - Success can be as close as someone helping you through an obstacle... and your helping someone else through his or her obstacle.
- Any Room at the Inn? - Would I have opened my door to save the life of another person?
- Martyrs for a Homeland - Teenage girls are the best candidates for suicide bombers among the Tamil Tigers.
- 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?
- Brick by Brick - "We could not have done anything single-handedly. In our culture, when you lose someone in the family, people come to stay with you. The Israelis have come to stay with us."
- The Spirit World's Dangerous Dark Side - Strange practices and religions such as Wicca, Santeria, voodoo and channeling are growing in popularity. What's behind them? Are such things harmless, or is there more to them than meets the eye?
- Who Will Go to Hell? - What is hell? In the Bible the word hell is mentioned 54 times. It is translated from four different words. The only one in the Old Testament -- sheol in the Hebrew -- and one in the New Testament -- hades in Greek -- have the meaning of the grave, a pit or the abode of the dead. Sheol is the only word in the Old Testament from which hell is translated in the King James Version of the Bible. It is translated "hell" 31 times. Hades is translated "hell" 10 times in the New Testament.
- To Hell and Back -- for a Popsicle - The story is real. The Popsicle was sweet. The understanding is priceless.
- The Biblical View of 'Hell' - The Biblical view of 'hell'.
- In the News Oct/Dec 2006 - In the news. October 2006
- In the News Jan/Mar 2008 - News of interest to young people. Jan. 2008
- Questions and Answers - Apr/Jun 2002 - Questions and answers on issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
- Profiles of Faith: Matthew - From Serving Mammon to Serving God - We abruptly meet Matthew in the Gospel that bears his name. What more can we learn about this disciple?
- Does the Bible Describe More Than One Tithe? - How many tithes are mentioned in the Bible? What are the purposes for the tithes described in God's Word?
- Meekness and Gentleness: Strength With a Tender Touch - The biblical qualities of meekness and gentleness are misunderstood and undervalued in today's society of extremes-where all too often people tend to angrily overreact or passively underreact.
- The Value of Student-Teacher Relationships - "Faculty are supposed to make the sparks fly intellectually, and from time to time, we're supposed to make lightning strike." -- Ross Thomas
- Teacher, Teacher - Ultimately, we are all teachers. How can we become good teachers who inspire our "students" to great things?
- Finding Good Professors - Finding good professors is not that difficult when you know how to do it.
- The Value of Student-Teacher Relationships - "Faculty are supposed to make the sparks fly intellectually, and from time to time, we're supposed to make lightning strike." -- Ross Thomas
- When Is the Sabbath to Be Kept? - The Sabbath, then, was a time for religious instruction, for teaching and learning of God's wondrous acts and laws. Customary work was prohibited and God's great miracles were to be remembered on this day. "
- 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.
- Home Is Where Our School Is - Being the teacher at home is not easy, but it has been rewarding!
- Standing on a Chair - Let us reason together. Focus on vision, involvement and commitment.
- Child Rearing: Building the Right Foundation - Our attitude toward our children is perhaps the single most important consideration in proper child rearing. Do we really love our children? Do our words and actions show our children we love them? Will we, and do we, sacrifice for them? Do we make time to show we care for them?
- Teach Your Children God's Ways - Jesus Christ recognized that children must be included in the spiritual life of His followers. Are we teaching them to love God's ways and especially His Sabbath?
- Passing on Our Faith to Our Children - Teaching our children about God and leading them into a relationship with God can be intimidating. Nonetheless, all parents have a responsibility to teach their children about God and His Word.
- Overcome Obstacles to Instruction - God places a high priority on parents teaching their children. But we may find there are obstacles that hinder our intent to fulfill this duty.
- How Can We Pass Our Faith on to Our Children - In a previous article we covered the basic reasons why we should teach our children about God. Now we'll look at the actual mechanics as well as a good general approach to instructing our children.
- Help Your Child Refute Evolution - Your children are likely being indoctrinated almost continuously with evolutionary teachings and ideas not only at school, but just about everywhere. Here are some tips for helping them deal with these false concepts.
- Bible Education for Our Little Ones - What we're teaching our children is not just for our little ones. One day they are each going to grow up and possibly have little ones of their own. What we need to be doing now with our young people should have a lasting positive impact for generations to come.
- Reading Together - When family members read aloud together, lots of good things happen including learning, laughter and love.
- Teacher, Teacher - Ultimately, we are all teachers. How can we become good teachers who inspire our "students" to great things?
- Your Destiny -- Teacher, Administrator? - You might be working in a job field you don't expect...
- Children of War - Working with children whose lives have been devastated by war today provides some clues about how we can prepare to help people heal when peace finally does come.
- Shaping the Heart and Soul - Working with young people effectively requires skill. Some are especially gifted. Read about those gifts.
- Working Together - We all need a little help sometimes. We hope this issue's articles will work together to provide our readers some useful assistance.
- How to Be a Part of God's Team - Hockey depends on teamwork. So does God's way of life. While God values us as individuals, He also requires a surrender of self that we might accomplish His purpose.
- Real Men Don't Cry - Society has drilled into our heads that "real men" don't show emotions. Is that really what the Creator intended?
- Why Would Paul Cry? - Close to God, a leader in the Church, loved by so many -- what could bring a man like him to tears?
- No More Tears - The good news is that your Bible reveals an incredible prophetic promise about a future time when things will be dramatically different from anything that exists now or ever has.
- 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.
- Child Abuse: What Kids Are Doing to Kids - Children are hurting each other but what can be done? See how God says we should handle ourselves.
- Staying on the Cutting Edge - Wouldn't it be great if we had something that didn't need to be upgraded or thrown out every couple of years? Something dependable that would help us stay up to date with life and its changes and challenges?
- 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.
- News for Youth - Apr 2003 - Fun News of the Past; Evolution Challenged in the Classroom?; Teen Abortion Rate Dropping; Tips for On-line Safety
- Alternative Entertainment 101 - So what are you going to do Saturday night? Another DVD? Another movie? Time to think outside the block, buster!
- Family Resources for You and Your Children - Subscribe to the Good News or Vertical Thought magazines for regular advice on marriage and family. The church of God also provides Sabbath School lessons for younger children and Teen Bible Study Guides available for parents.
- Divorce's Devastating Impact on Children - The consequences of divorce on children are far reaching. Among these are depression, increased rates of drug and alcohol abuse, and inability to forge close relationships.
- World News Review Aug 2001 - World news review. August 2001.
- In the News Apr/Jun 2004 - News items. April-June 2004
- Don't Leave Home Without It - Learning about finances is important business for young people. Do you know how to get the most out of your money?
- "You're Not Wearing That -- !" - The scoop on kids' clothing styles and what parents can and should do.
- Courage in an Age of Apathy - In this issue of Youth United, we're going to focus on this important subject in an effort to help all of us become more courageous Christians.
- Don't Leave Home Without It - Learning about finances is important business for young people. Do you know how to get the most out of your money?
- World News Review August 2006 - World news review - Sept 2006.
- The Dating Debate - With all the bad results, should a Christian give up on dating altogether? Or is there a better way?
- To Date, or Not to Date? - I encourage all young teenagers to think twice before throwing themselves into superserious relationships.
- 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.
- God's Light at the End of the Tunnel - There is light at the end of the tunnel even if it takes 14 years to reach it.
- What Will Tomorrow's Mothers Be Like? - As you look at the girl "tweens" (8- to 14-year-olds) of today, what kind of mothers do you think they will make for tomorrow? What type of young woman is our Western culture producing? Girls have a clear choice between two wildly contrasting possibilities.
- The Mothers of 2015 - As you look at the girl "tweens" (8- to 14-year-olds) of today, what kind of mothers do you think they will make for tomorrow? What type of young woman is our Western culture producing? Each girl has a clear choice between two wildly contrasting possibilities.
- 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?
- 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?
- World News & Trends Sept. 2009 - An overview of conditions around the world. September 2009.
- In the News Apr/June 2005 - In the news -- Spring 2005.
- In the News... - Jul 2008 - Items in the news - July 2008.
- To See or Not to See: That New Horror Film - Have you ever found yourself hanging out with friends who wanted to see a horror film? How can you decide what to do?
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jan/Feb 1999 - A brief synopsis of world events. January/February 1999
- Dealing With Fear - "Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes".
- Money & Teens - Here's some advice for making money and putting it to work so you'll be able to meet your long-term goals.
- Can You Pass the Marshmallow Test? - Everyone likes to enjoy life, but are you willing to deny yourself a little pleasure now for a lot more, later? That decision is more important than you may think.
- In the News Jul/Sep 2006 - World news - July 2006.
- Questions and Answers - Jan/Mar 2003 - Questions and answers on issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
- A Look at the Current State of the World - Significant Developments on the World Scene
- World News and Trends - September/October 2008 - An overview of conditions around the world. Sept/Oct 2008
- News for Youth - Jan 2003 - Video Violence Affects the Brain; Teens Try Real Cases; New Way to Prepare for the SAT; Teen Pregnancy: Behind the Stats
- Make the Most of Summer Break - Make the most out of your free time.
- Who Would You Follow? - Everyone chooses role models. Sometimes we emulate people who are older than us. At other times, it is people our own age or even younger than us. How can we decide whom to follow?
- Don't Leave Home Without It - Learning about finances is important business for young people. Do you know how to get the most out of your money?
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jan/Feb 2002 - An overview of world conditions. January/February 2002
- World News and Trends - Mar/Apr 2002 - An overview of conditions around the world.
- How Mass Media Sells Sex - The idea of sexual freedom is kept alive and well by what Dr. Meg Meeker considers a major cause of the current epidemic of teen sex -- mass media and the sexually charged world our kids see.
- Teen Sex: The Silent Epidemic That's Killing Our Kids - Sweeping the world, this silent epidemic is largely ignored by most Western governments -- except for misguided programs that often make this devastating problem even worse. Most parents have little idea how bad this epidemic is, much less how to fight it -- yet solid biblical solutions exist.
- 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.
- What Will Tomorrow's Mothers Be Like? - As you look at the girl "tweens" (8- to 14-year-olds) of today, what kind of mothers do you think they will make for tomorrow? What type of young woman is our Western culture producing? Girls have a clear choice between two wildly contrasting possibilities.
- World News and Trends - Nov/Dec 2004 - An Overview of Conditions Around the World, Mov/Dec 2004
- World News and Trends - Jan/Feb 2005 - An Overview of Conditions Around the World, Jan/Feb 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?
- In the News Oct/Dec 2003 - "Devil's Highway" at a Dead End. Study Finds Sexually Active Teens More Likely to Suffer Depression.
- A Touchy Subject - The time to make decisions about physical contact is before you get in a touchy situation. Making a decision on the fly with no forethought is a recipe for going too far.
- In the News Jan/Mar 2005 - In the news ... Jan-March 2005
- In the News Apr/June 2005 - In the news -- Spring 2005.
- Sex, Dating and You! - Misunderstandings about God's instructions are contributing to some tragic heartaches. Learn how you can enjoy life to the fullest -- God's way
- Can You Pass the Marshmallow Test? - Everyone likes to enjoy life, but are you willing to deny yourself a little pleasure now for a lot more, later? That decision is more important than you may think.
- Dancing With Indecency - Are you aware of the latest dance craze? Freak dancing is sweeping the western world, thanks to the promotion MTV has given it over the past several years. Kids and school administrators clash over whether it's acceptable. Parents seem uncertain how to deal with the situation.
- Sharp Rise in Teenage Promiscuity Afflicts Britain - As many as 150,000 British girls have been infected with a sexually transmissible disease primarily transmitted by promiscuous sexual activity.
- The Mothers of 2015 - As you look at the girl "tweens" (8- to 14-year-olds) of today, what kind of mothers do you think they will make for tomorrow? What type of young woman is our Western culture producing? Each girl has a clear choice between two wildly contrasting possibilities.
- Teenage Success Stories - Teenage success stories - yours could start today.
- News for Youth - Jul 2003 - News for youth, July/Sept 2003
- Teenage Success Stories - Teenage success stories - yours could start today.
- Just For Youth: Tests: Who Needs Them? - You can learn more from tests than you might think.
- In the News Oct/Dec 2003 - "Devil's Highway" at a Dead End. Study Finds Sexually Active Teens More Likely to Suffer Depression.
- Born to Succeed! - When loneliness and depression beat you down, remember, there is Someone to help you up. Don't accept the label "loser," because you were born to succeed!
- A Lesson From Tony - What can we do to help direct our children on the right path -- the path that leads to happiness, instead of self-destruction?
- Don't Leave Home Without It - Learning about finances is important business for young people. Do you know how to get the most out of your money?
- Only 17: Broken Laws--Broken Dreams - On a cold, wintry day in November of 1993, my daughter and I experienced one of the saddest days of our life together -- a day that will be etched in our minds forever.
- Teenage Success Stories - Teenage success stories - yours could start today.
- Living With Siblings - Tips to get along with siblings.
- Just For Youth: What Teens Wish Their Parents Knew - Parents, did you know your teens often want you to say no?
- 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.
- Questions and Answers - Jan/Feb 2004 - Questions and answers. Good News Magazine, Jan/Feb 2004.
- Christian Values Under Attack: Will Yours Survive the College Challenge? - Will you be leaving home for college this autumn? If so, your Christianity is sure to be tested. Read on for advice on how to stay faithful.
- Handling Difficulties Discreetly - We should not overreact or lash out verbally. All young people are sorting through complex and confusing issues in life.
- To See or Not to See: That New Horror Film - Have you ever found yourself hanging out with friends who wanted to see a horror film? How can you decide what to do?
- Dancing With Indecency - Are you aware of the latest dance craze? Freak dancing is sweeping the western world, thanks to the promotion MTV has given it over the past several years. Kids and school administrators clash over whether it's acceptable. Parents seem uncertain how to deal with the situation.
- 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?
- Looking Good - In this issue of Youth United, we want to help young people become more like King David in the sense of honoring God through their thoughts and their appearance.
- You Want to Pierce Your What? - Body piercing has become quite fashionable today. But is this practice wise and, more importantly, what does God think about it?
- Is the Bible Study Course for Young People? - Many people don't realize that the United Church of God's free Bible Study Course was designed with young people in mind. Here is the story behind its development.
- Teenage Success Stories - Teenage success stories - yours could start today.
- Planning for Life: Two Crucial Keys for Success - What steps can you take to make your life a success? How do you begin?
- Planning Your Career -- Part 2 - What will you be doing for the rest of your life? In this segment, we'll explore your fit in six basic career areas.
- Diligence--A Key To Success - Almost everyone dreams of one day "having it all." By applying a simple value, you can improve your everyday life and reap lifelong rewards.
- Career Tips - Knowing that many of our readers are trying to decide what careers to embark upon, Vertical Thought asked for suggestions from those who have recently found jobs about how they decided on a career or got the job. Here is some information that can be of help when you make these important decisions.
- Teaching Values to Your Child: How to Make Wise Media Choices - It's no secret that much of the media our children are exposed to promotes values contrary to Christian values. How can we teach them how to decide what music to listen to and which movies to see?
- Some Young Adults Are Leaving Church - What's their gripe? And what can you learn from this exodus from church?
- Courage Under Fire - Do you do what is right and good even if it is difficult? Many today are more interested in personal happiness than personal goodness. Is it possible to have both?
- Drug Abuse: A Major Health Problem - Facts from the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
- In the News Oct/Dec 2006 - In the news. October 2006
- Handling Difficulties Discreetly - We should not overreact or lash out verbally. All young people are sorting through complex and confusing issues in life.
- 'What I Expect From My Parents!' - Essays from teens about what they expect from their parents.
- Looking Good - In this issue of Youth United, we want to help young people become more like King David in the sense of honoring God through their thoughts and their appearance.
- Too Young to Lead? - Being a leader can seem tough and demanding. How old do you have to be before you can lead?
- Money & Teens - Here's some advice for making money and putting it to work so you'll be able to meet your long-term goals.
- A Forgotten Treasure - Many young people don't realize the value of talking with older people. Consider what this man discovered. Perhaps you can recognize this treasure before you grow old.
- When You and Your Parents Don't See Eye to Eye - The battle between parents and teens has existed through many generations for many centuries. How can such a trend be changed?
- Speaking of Family... - Could you use some advice about how to better get along with members of your family -- your parents, your brothers, your sisters? This issue of Youth United focuses on these very issues.
- How to Raise YOUR Parents! - Have you considered how you as a teen could positively influence your relationship with your parents (or parent)?
- Teach Your Children How to Pray - Teaching children to pray is a vital part of passing on our faith.
- A Pentecost Message: It's Your Church Too! - Did you realize that this biblical Holy Day has special significance for young people?
- Act Without Thinking - It seems like strange advice, but come along and you'll see what I mean.
- Shaping Your Future - How should we live our lives? Does it really matter what we say, do or even think? There is a way that is best to follow, but you must make the choice.
- Some Young Adults Are Leaving Church - What's their gripe? And what can you learn from this exodus from church?
- Teens Pursue Spirituality, But Without God? - Many teens want to live in ways that are healthy and moral, in spite of the example set by the adult generation. But are they choosing spirituality without God?
- Significant Developments Dot the World Scene - New Three-pronged axis on the rise in Europe? Adult men and teen pregnancy.
- World News and Trends - May/June 2006 - An overview of conditions around the world.
- The Gift of Sex - Sex is a beautiful gift from God. But when misused, it can bring tragic consequences.
- Living With One Parent - Single-parent households have increased dramatically in recent years. While God's intent was for young people to live with both parents, due to various factors, many don't have this luxury. What can young people do if they live with only one of their parents? What have teens and parents of single-parent households discovered?
- A Special Friend - Friendships don't have to just be with people our own age. Read this heart-warming story about a friendship that spanned the generations.
- When You and Your Parents Don't See Eye to Eye - The battle between parents and teens has existed through many generations for many centuries. How can such a trend be changed?
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jul/Aug 2001 - A bried synopsis of world events. July/August 2001.
- Before You Turn on the TV - Technology can undermine the human values that promote good mental and physical health.
- Building a Solid Foundation--Part 3 - Current television fare compromises true family values such as respect for authority and elders and displays violence and sex as the norm. But, as parents, we possess tools we should utilize to provide a decent foundation for our children.
- In the News... - Items in the new. January 2010.
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - May/Jun 2002 - A brief synopsis of world events. May/June 2002
- The Value of Reading - Sadly, more and more people today are giving up the printed word in favor of being entertained and informed by the talking head and crystal clear imagery of the ever-larger TV set that sits as a throne in the center of their living space.
- Television Facts - By the time most Americans are 18 years old, they have spent more time in front of the television set than they have spent in school, and far more than they have spent talking with their teachers, their friends or even their parents.
- Television Facts - By the time most Americans are 18 years old, they have spent more time in front of the television set than they have spent in school, and far more than they have spent talking with their teachers, their friends or even their parents.
- 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"
- A Front-Row Seat for Suffering - Repeated exposure to violence - real and feigned - in news and entertainment hardens us to the real suffering of others.
- The Battle for Your Mind (3/97) - Why do you think the way you do? Are the choices you make truly your own, or do influences beyond your control unduly sway your opinions?
- Lead Us Not Onto Temptation Island - A titilating television show pushes the bounds of accepted morality even further while presenting only the seamy and steamy side of the story.
- 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.
- Michael Medved on Media and the Family - An interview with Michael Medved.
- Is Your Family Manipulated by Mass Media? - Does your family properly use electronic mass media? Or do you let the media abuse you? Here are 10 principles to help you regain control and stamp out media abuse.
- Who's Telling You What to Think? - Some people accept the news they read in newspapers and watch on television as the gospel truth. Is such trust in our mass media justified? Do you really know who's telling you what to think and why?
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - May/Jun 2002 - A brief synopsis of world events. May/June 2002
- Choosing Movies and Music: What's Going Into Your Mind? - Young people just want to have fun. But how should one decide what kind of music to listen to and which movies and television shows to watch?
- How Mass Media Sells Sex - The idea of sexual freedom is kept alive and well by what Dr. Meg Meeker considers a major cause of the current epidemic of teen sex -- mass media and the sexually charged world our kids see.
- The Culture of Narcissism - Consumerism has gotten a lock on the American psyche through the drowning in mom entary pleasures and trivial pursuits.
- 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.
- Television Facts - By the time most Americans are 18 years old, they have spent more time in front of the television set than they have spent in school, and far more than they have spent talking with their teachers, their friends or even their parents.
- In the News Jan/Mar 2005 - In the news ... Jan-March 2005
- World News Review Jun 2001 - Survey of world news. June 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.
- World News Review August 2003 - world news review. August 2003.
- 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"?
- 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?
- The High Priest Essential to Salvation - Hebrews covers the distinctions between the Sinai Covenant and the New Covenant--and the role of God's law in each.
- Paul Imprisoned Over a Man-Made Taboo - Paul's imprisonment resulted from a false charge that he had taken a gentile with him past a forbidden checkpoint in the temple compound.
- Does Prophecy Tell Us When Christ Will Return? - Since the days of the apostles,people have predicted Jesus Christ's return. Does Bible prophecy indicate when this long awaited event will at last come to pass?
- Not One Stone! - We, like Jesus' disciples in 31AD, can call a spiritual time-out and become bedazzled by what seems so big, so beautiful, so very permanent.
- Signs of the End Times - Every generation has its prophets of doom who claim that the end of the world is right around the corner. Christians, who read the Old Testament prophets and the book of Revelation in the New Testament, often lead the charge. Could Jesus come back at any time, or are there events that must happen before He returns?
- The Middle East: Worlds in Collision - Who will write the next chapter in the history of this troubled city, Jerusalem? Believe it or not, the final chapters are already written -- prophesied centuries ago in the pages of the Bible.
- Signs of the End Times -- Only Possible in Our Day - Every generation has its prophets of doom who claim that the end of the world is right around the corner. Could Jesus return at any time, or must certain events take place prior to His return?
- The Middle East: Worlds in Collision (2002) - Why does the Middle East so often dominate our headlines?
- 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)."
- Return to Jerusalem - In Jerusalem there is a mixture of many old things that never change along with some new features that create major change.
- Jerusalem's Temple Mount: Center of Conflict Today - A Good News Interview With Leen Ritmeyer, Ph.D. about Jerusalem's Temple Mount.
- The Tearing of the Temple Veil - "The temple was torn in two from top to bottom ..." What did this mean, this event that was so important that three of the Gospel writers mentioned it?
- The Tearing of the Temple Veil - "The temple was torn in two from top to bottom ..." What did this mean, this event that was so important that three of the Gospel writers mentioned it?
- A New Covenant for Transforming the Heart - God's "new" covenant is a "better covenant" that offers the "better promises" related to eternal life that were not included in the Sinai Covenant. A key objective of those better promises is to set in motion the process of transforming the hearts and minds of those who respond to God's call.
- Papal Visit Highlights Middle East Problems - Much of the state of Israel's history in the 20th century is a chronicle of wars and other conflicts with her Arab neighbors. The recent visit of the pope highlighted some of these still simmering animosities and and hints as to what may lie ahead in this troubled region.
- 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).
- How We Are Tempted - Paul cautioned Christians, having turned from Satan's influence, not to surrender again to it.
- Why Do We Sin? - All of us have to deal with sin and its tragic consequences in our lives. Understanding why we sin is a first step in overcoming and avoiding sin.
- Adultery: No Longer Sinful or Shameful - What does habitual and rampant adultery tell us about a person and a nation?
- Lead Us Not Onto Temptation Island - A titilating television show pushes the bounds of accepted morality even further while presenting only the seamy and steamy side of the story.
- I Dare You! - "I dare you! I double dare you!" Then what? Those words are often followed by actions that are dangerous, illegal, embarrassing or risky in one way or another.
- Jesus Christ's Profound Example of Suffering - Jesus endured profound suffering for our benefit.
- How We Are Tempted - Paul cautioned Christians, having turned from Satan's influence, not to surrender again to it.
- The Ten Commandments: Keys in a Law of Love - God is love, and His laws, particularly as summarized in the Ten Commandments, show us the actions that demonstrate love toward others - first toward God, and then toward our fellow man.
- How Can We Obey God's Commandments? - In peoples' minds, keeping God's commandments is an unattainable goal. But these commandments can be obeyed, at least in the outward letter of the law, by ordinary people.
- The Ten Commandments in the New Testament - Did Jesus abolish the Ten Commandments? On the contrary, the New Testament teaches obedience to them.
- Grace, Faith and Law - Obedience and works related to God's work within us.
- Christ's New Commandment - Did Jesus replace the clear definitions of the Ten Commandments?
- 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.
- Does the New Covenant Abolish the Commandments? - The popular belief that the New Covenant abolishes God's law reflects a misunderstanding of both covenants.
- 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.
- What Is God Like? - The Second Commandment goes to the heart of our relationship with our Creator.
- Life Is a Precious Gift - What makes human life precious? Consider it from God's point of view. He made us in His own image for the purpose of creating us in His own character.
- Must We Obey God's Commandments? - We have a natural tendency to resent having our fleshly desires limited by rules, even God's rules.
- The Foundation of True Values - From beginning to end the Bible is a book of spiritual instruction. Its main focus is on God's spiritual law, embodied in the Ten Commandments. They are a reflection of God's mind and character.
- Which Commandments Did Jesus Break? - Jesus was accused of breaking God's law - did He?
- Did Jesus Christ Abolish the Law? - Many believe that Jesus Christ came to do away with the law. But what did He say?
- 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.
- Could Jesus Christ Be Elected President? - As the United States enters the final weeks of a hotly contested presidential election campaign, this is a good time to ask a crucial question: Could Jesus Christ be elected president?
- An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jul/Aug 2001 - A bried synopsis of world events. July/August 2001.
- Questions and Answers - Jul/Aug 2002 - Questions and answers from the Good News magazine on the fourth commandment and biblical inspiration and translation.
- Is It Anti-American to Criticize the Moral Conduct of the United States? - Is It Anti-American to Criticize the Moral Conduct of the United States? Like our forefathers in ancient Israel, we have an obligation to live up to our heritage and godly calling as a nation.
- 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?
- The Spread of Freedom: Foretaste for the Entire World? - In recent months we've witnessed a trend away from oppression and toward freedom in some countries. Encouraging though this is, it doesn't compare with what God has in store for the entire world!
- Whatever Happened to Sin? - It used to be common to hear messages condemning sin and warning of its consequences. Now most religious messages pass over the uncomfortable reality of sin to focus on "feel-good" themes. What is happening to Christianity--and is it missing a crucial part of Christ's message?
- Wanted: Morality - Parents must come to grip with the fact that they have a serious responsibility -- a responsibility that too many are leaving unfulfilled.
- If Everyone Kept God's Commandments - Think of the world that would exist if everyone suddenly realized and acted upon the promise of our Savior.
- Posting the Ten Commandments Is Not Enough - It is certainly a start, but the Ten Commandments must also be written on the hearts of parents and taught to our children.
- Written by the Finger of God - God is looking for people who recognize the importance of His law -- who want to have God write it on their hearts.
- Who Determines Right From Wrong? - All across the United States people are involved in a debate about the biblical Ten Commandments. It's ironic that while some Christians vehemently defend the posting of the Ten Commandments, many other Christians believe that these laws have no application to modern Christianity.
- What's at the Heart of National Problems? - In the Bible we find page after page of God's warnings to ancient Israel of the inevitable negative consequences of national and individual sins. But are we any different? Is there a message here for us today?
- 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?
- Follow Jesus Christ's Example of Commandment Keeping - Jesus said, "if you want to enter life, obey the commandments".
- Promises to Abraham - God's enduring righteousness is demonstrated by his faithfulness in fulfilling all the promises He made to the father of the faithful, Abraham.
- Connecting the Dots - We cannot see that the freedoms we cherish draw their basis from the spiritual laws outlined in the simple yet profound document known as the Ten Commandments.
- Written in Stone or on the Heart? The Controversy Over the Ten Commandments - Over 80 percent of Americans surveyed in one poll said they favored keeping the Ten Commandments on display in the Alabama Judicial Building. That's good. Whether they would want to see Alabamans -- or all Americans -- truly living under the moral dictates of all God's commandments is another question entirely.
- Don't Worry, You Won't Miss the Parade - The apostle Paul describes the ultimate parade of the ultimate Independence Day when man is freed from the self-imposed tyranny of death.
- Partitioning Morality - "Does having an extramarital affair mean that a government official is unfit to hold office?" This and related questions have been the focus of the U.S. news media throughout the summer of 2001. Is the subject newsworthy, or is it just gossip? The debate swirling around the subject illustrates a growing phenomenon - partitioning morality. What does it portend for the future?
- Questions and Answers - Jul/Aug 2002 - Questions and answers from the Good News magazine on the fourth commandment and biblical inspiration and translation.
- Europe and the Church, Part 6: The First of the Seven Mountains on Which the Woman Sits - After the uprooting of the three little horns (Daniel 7:8), with the growing power of the papacy, Europe was now set to witness the first attempted restoration of imperial Rome under the Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian. This was to be the first of the "seven mountains on which the woman sits" (Revelation 17:9).
- Berlin - Europe's Future Political Capital? - British correspondent Gerhard Marx visited the German capital in mid-June. Here is his timely historical and prophetic analysis.
- 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.
- Are All Israelites Jews? - The northern coalition of tribes, the kingdom or house of Israel, had already become an independent nation, separate from the house of Judah, by the time the word Jew first appears in the biblical narrative. In fact, the first time the term appears in the King James Version of the Bible, Israel was at war with the Jews (2Kings 16:5-6).
- The Tribe Tracker's Guide to the Future - What in the world has God been doing? What will God do with the world in the future? Here's how you can track ancient tribes through history to understand prophecy. Think of it as a portal to God's plan for all mankind and your personal guide to the future.
- Pride of America's Power: Approaching the Breaking Point? - Last month in part one of this series we showed the vast power currently held by the United States. Could we see a time when this power, in all its forms, will be broken, no longer able to influence world events? The answer is found in Bible prophecy.
- Is America Living Up to God's Standards? - The Bible is clear about basic morality. How is the United States doing?
- 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."
- 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 Mysterious Scythians Burst Into History - Many historians have concluded that the Celts and Scythians have a common background.
- 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).
- 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.
- WNP--10 Years On - Keep reading WNP to help you stay current with news and trends analyzed in the light of Bible prophecy. It is better than any other source to which you can go.
- True Righteousness Comes From the Heart - Our transgressions of God's law of love begin in the heart. From within come the desires that tempt us and lead us astray.
- Coming Calamities: Does God Offer Protection? - Where will you be when terror strikes the nations? Does God offer safety for anyone? Will He care about you when your fellow man doesn't?
- 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?
- Islamic Fundamentalism Resurges - Inadvertently, American culture threatens the traditional way of life of all the Islamic peoples. This is a major cause of resentment if not outright hatred toward the United States.
- 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.
- Armageddon and Divine Intervention - God will intervene to stop humanity from destroying itself.
- Seeing the World Scene Realistically - The historic continuum and religious war between militant Islam and secularism.
- Spiritual Warfare Behind the Scenes - Deeply entrenched religious issues are at the heart of the war on terrorism. They are inflamed by a power greater than either the worldwide terrorist network or the combined military might of the United States, Britian the rest of NATO and Russia. You need to understand what that power is.
- A War of Two Worlds - What's behind Islamic religious extremists' war against the West?
- One Year After Sept. 11: What Have We Learned? - September ll should be seen, above all, as a warning - a call to national repentance.
- 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?
- 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?
- What's Behind Today's Worldwide Wave of Terrorism? - Passenger jets blown out of the sky, suicide bombings that deliberately target innocent civilians, men who shoot fleeing children in the back -- what do these horrors have in common, and why?
- 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.
- Five Years After 9/11 - Five years have now elapsed since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks stunned the entire world. So far no similar terrorist attacks have occurred in the United States, and only a few have impacted the rest of the Western world. Could there be more than meets the eye as to why?
- The End of War, Terror and Other Bad Stuff - Many young people today fear for their personal safety. Most everyone can document the problems, but this article dares to aim for the solution.
- The World Has Changed Forever - Since September 11 our world has changed dramatically, and the need to proclaim Christ's message of hope has become more urgent.
- 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?
- U.S. Not Secure Against Bioterrorist Attacks - Is the U.S. vulnerable to attack by terrorists using biological agents? How likely is it that such attacks would be launched in the next five to ten years?
- World News Review August 2000 - World news review - Aug 2000
- Restoration: Will We Heed the Warning? - Be glad that some political leaders have the courage to sound an alarm. But most of all, be thankful for the promise that Jesus Christ will return to restore all things.
- 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!
- Hope Beyond the Headlines - Major news stories of the summer of 2002.
- Is There "Just Cause" for Nations to Intervene in the Affairs of Other Nations? - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon considers Iran to be as dangerous as Iraq and a "center of world terror." Why should this be so?
- Will European Unity Be Forged in Fear? - The recent terrorist attack in Spain has impacted elections and policies in Europe. Is this a trigger for future events that will create a larger cohesive continental power?
- World News Review February 2004 - World News Review. February 2004.
- 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."
- World News Review May 1999 - World news - May 1999
- Terrorism in the 21st Century - A World News and Prophecy interview with Christopher Dobson, an expert on terrorism.
- Dealing Effectively With a World of Terrorism and Tragedy - From Sept. 11, 2001, until now and unfortunately on into the foreseeable future, we have lived and are living in a different world -- too often blighted by the specter of fear. How does our Creator advise us to respond to the fears within us all?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- World Heading Into the Perfect Storm - World conditions are developing like "the perfect storm," warned former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright in a recent speech. Placing her comments alongside biblical revelation provides us with unique insight into what is about to happen in the world -- and what to do about it.
- 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.
- 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.
- A Cure for Code Orange - I can't stop living. And, for sure, I can't stop believing that there is a cure for the Code Oranges of this lifetime.
- War on Terrorism Is Spiritual Warfare - Al Qaeda terrorists labor to define the war on terrorism as the West vs. Islam-a definition that Western leaders throw off. Yet deeply entrenched religious issues are at the heart of the current war. And they are inflamed by a power greater than either the worldwide terrorist network or the combined military might of the United States, Britain, the rest of NATO and Russia.
- "Without Blood on My Hands" - We are called to live today by the laws of the coming Kingdom of God. We will meet our Maker without any blood on our hands.
- Getting Underneath the Skin - Many of us are simply not aware of the devastating reality of what happens when a bomb goes off.
- From Farm to Fork - How Safe Is the Food Supply? - "Farm to Fork" is the catchphrase repeated throughout the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and EU documents on the issue of securing the food supply against intentional contamination. How safe is the food supply?
- 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.
- World News Review September/October 2003 - World news review. September/October 2003.
- God's Wake-Up Call - The United States and most other nations are at war against terrorism! Is there a message from God to all peoples in the midst of all this suffering and uncertainty?
- 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.
- Islamic Extremists Attack the West in Many Countries - "Wars and rumors of wars" (Matthew 24:6) were prophesied by Jesus Christ to be a major area of concern at the time of "the end of the age" (verse 3). Interestingly, false religion was prophesied to precede these conflicts: "For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many" (verse 5).
- 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.
- Brick by Brick - "We could not have done anything single-handedly. In our culture, when you lose someone in the family, people come to stay with you. The Israelis have come to stay with us."
- Disasters to Hit the United States - The United States has faced its greatest national health emergencies in the past five years. What do they show about America's ability to handle national disasters? What is yet to come?
- What's Behind Today's Worldwide Wave of Terrorism? - Passenger jets blown out of the sky, suicide bombings that deliberately target innocent civilians, men who shoot fleeing children in the back -- what do these horrors have in common, and why?
- Nov. 2 -- A Sobering Lesson for Us All - Election Day in the United States was a day of great significance around the world, but not just because of the election results.
- War & Peace - War and peace have been constant themes throughout history. Wars are fought and peace follows. Eventually, other wars come along, followed by peaceful interludes. Man seems unable to learn the lessons.
- Focus on Sudan -- More Than a Humanitarian Crisis - The disaster in the Darfur region of Sudan is called "the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today." Why doesn't the United Nations simply stop it? Why don't the world's powerful nations step in to end the crisis? This article separates the tangled issues to show what is happening and why, as well as what to expect next.
- Terror Alarm in Germany - An unsuccessful train bombing in Germany reveals a changing public mood on domestic security.
- 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.
- From Farm to Fork - How Safe Is the Food Supply? - "Farm to Fork" is the catchphrase repeated throughout the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and EU documents on the issue of securing the food supply against intentional contamination. How safe is the food supply?
- Homeland Security: What Crucial Piece Is the United States Missing? - After the devastating terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, homeland security became a top priority for the United States. Yet, at the same time, it seems to be overlooking the most important aspect of its safety, and the risk is incalculable. What is this crucial component of any people's long-term security?
- Beware of Prophecies! - Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world" (1 John 4:1).
- 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 End of the World: What Does the Bible Say? - Our main focus should be to seek God to be spiritually prepared for the times that are coming. "But keep on the alert at all times," said Jesus, "praying in order that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man" (Luke 21:36)
- The Middle East in Prophecy - What is the long term significance of the happenings on September 11?
- Christmas Before Christ: The Surprising Truth! - If you discovered that Christmas had nothing to do with Jesus Christ's birth and actually predates that event by centuries, would you still celebrate the holiday? And if you realized that the Bible reveals Holy Days commanded by God, would you celebrate them instead?
- Jesus Christ: The Early Years - A survey of historical and archeaological evidence that supports the biblical account of Jesus.
- The Importance of Godly Character - When we face difficult choices, God can see how committed to Him we are. Only when we obey Him under duress is the depth of our character fully evident.
- Just For Youth: Tests: Who Needs Them? - You can learn more from tests than you might think.
- In the News Oct/Dec 2007 - In the news. Nov. 2007
- In the News... Jan 1999 - News items - Jan 2009.
- 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.
- Thoughts for Thanksgiving - A Thanksgiving Day in Thailand opened my eyes to things I'd taken for granted
- Two Men and a Valley - The world will never have lasting peace so long as men reserve for war the finest human qualities. (John Foster Dulles)
- Four Words That Can Transform a Troubled Marriage - Four short words can make big improvements in any marriage.
- 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.
- Thanksgiving: A Timeless Lesson - Are we aware of the true source of blessings and wealth?
- "This Is the Will of God" - The Bible lists three specific actions we can do that fulfill the "will of God."
- Say Thanks and Say It Often! - Too often we do not take the time to thank others for their kindness. Let's remember and appreciate those who make an extra effort to help us.
- What About Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Purim? - What About Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Purim?
- Thanksgiving: A Timeless Lesson - Are we aware of the true source of blessings and wealth?
- Thanksgiving Day: More Than Just Being Thankful - Americans celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday every November. Perhaps this is the appropriate season to wonder if there is a difference between being thankful and giving thanks.
- The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving - What is the origin of the Thanksgiving holiday? What biblical lessons should we learn from it?
- Thoughts for Thanksgiving - A Thanksgiving Day in Thailand opened my eyes to things I'd taken for granted
- Thanksgiving Day, Not "Be Thankful" Day - Americans celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday every November. Perhaps this is the appropriate season to wonder if there is a difference between being thankful and giving thanks
- Our "Little House on the Prairie" Thanksgiving - No football. No turkey. No pumpkin pie or heat or water. A mildly challenging Thanksgiving reminded us of daily life in the past, and of all we have to be truly thankful for.
- Feasting With a Focus - The physical harvest serves to remind us of the spiritual blessings we enjoy.
- An American Thanksgiving - Every year Americans gather on the fourth Thursday of November to give thanks for a land of plenty and a year of blessings. What if Americans truly gave thanks to God for their blessings? Could it make a difference for the future?
- The Ageless 'Heart Steps' of a Pilgrim's Walk - This coming Thanksgiving in America, the exploits of the Pilgrims and the lessons of pilgrimage can be lost in the holiday shuffle.
- The Wealth of a Nation - The U.S. economy is very large, very deep and very entrenched in the global world. It is not going away overnight, and it will be around for some time yet, even if in a different role in relation to the rest of the world.
- The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving - What is the origin of the Thanksgiving holiday? What biblical lessons should we learn from it?
- The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving - What is the origin of the Thanksgiving holiday? What biblical lessons should we learn from it?
- 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?
- The 144,000--A Promise Kept - The 144,000 reminds us that in His time and way, God cares for people who have spiritual integrity.
- 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.
- Can You Believe Both the Bible and Evolution? - A number of the world's mainstream religions have come to accept Darwinian evolution as the explanation for our existence. But does Darwinism really square with the Scriptures?
- Early Theologians on Becoming Divine - While the biblical concept of deification or divinization - exaltation to godhood - is commonly ignored or dismissed in modern Christian teaching, this doctrine was well established among early theologians of mainstream tradition.
- The Thief on the Cross - As Christ hung dying, He told a convicted criminal being crucified with Him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise" (Luke 23:43). Many people think Jesus assured the man he would go to heaven with Him that very day. But is this really what He said? Where is the paradise of which Christ spoke?
- Questions and Answers March/April 2009 - "Today you will be with Me in Paradise." Many people think Jesus assured the man he would go to heaven with Him that very day. But is this really what He meant?
- Right Dating: What Guys and Girls Want - Like a perfect rose blooming in a pockmarked battlefield is the fine art of proper dating. Most of what you've learned about dating in popular culture is like the battlefield. Want to keep your emotions, body and spirit flying safely above the bombs bursting in air? Then read on!
- Right Dating: What Guys and Girls Want - Like a perfect rose blooming in a pockmarked battlefield is the fine art of proper dating. Most of what you've learned about dating in popular culture is like the battlefield. Want to keep your emotions, body and spirit flying safely above the bombs bursting in air? Then read on!
- 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.
- A Beautiful, Vertical Mind - Mentally speaking, are you all there? Many people don't realize they're missing a critical nonphysical component.
- 'The Third Day' - Do you remember when you learned that Santa Claus wasn't real? Guess what? Good Friday and a Sunday resurrection aren't either. Discover the real story from the pages of the Bible itself!
- Jacob: A Third-Generation Man of God - If Jacob, grandson of Abraham and son of Isaac, were alive today, we might call him a third-generation Christian. What lessons does his story hold for young people today?
- Europe and the Church, Part 11: Germany's Dream of Conquest - At the end of the Napoleonic Wars, the country of Germany did not even exist. But a century later it had risen to seriously challenge the greatest European empires and forever change the history of the world.
- "Waiting on the World to Change" - "Me and all my friends, we're all misunderstood They say we stand for nothing, there's no way we ever could Now we see everything is going wrong with the world and those who lead it We just feel like we don't have the means to rise above and beat it So we keep waiting, waiting on the world to change . . ."
- The Crisis of Third World Debt - Since the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank began their "debt relief" programs, most Heavily Indebted Poor Countries have moved more deeply into debt.
- How to Live on $25 a Month - Try to imagine living on $25 a month - less than $1 a day. That's how much the average worker earns in the West African county of Ghana.
- The Message of Mitch - A tragic example of the poor's vulnerability to natural disasters.
- A Blueprint for Prosperity - No one has designed an economic system capable of eliminating poverty among nations.
- The G8 and the Elephant in the Living Room - Any potential good that might have come from the recent summit of the world's economic giants was overshadowed by the death of two rioters among approximately 100,000 who gathered in Genoa to protest the talks. Widespread international poverty remains unresolved, and the United States grows increasingly unpopular.
- Has the Third World War Already Begun? - A provocative new book by a French journalist says today's clash of civilizations constitutes the opening phases of a devastating global conflict.
- Increasing Poverty In Today's Technological World? - The poor continue to lag behind the spiraling pace of technology.
- Searching, Thirsting, Wishing - If only we could be millionaires, all of our problems would be gone! Or would they? All of us have deep needs we seek to satisfy. But most of the things we try don't really work. What can fill your yearning?
- Are You Caught in a Thistle? - What does God want us to learn from this tenacious weed that tends to choke out surrounding plants?
- Life Is a Precious Gift - What makes human life precious? Consider it from God's point of view. He made us in His own image for the purpose of creating us in His own character.
- 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.
- Good Thoughts and Your Computer - Playing computer games is a common pastime for many young people. Unfortunately, there are pitfalls to some cyber fun.
- Threats to Physical Survival - The nuclear menace remains the most obvious threat to human survival. But by no means is it the only one. Authorities cite several ways in which human actions or natural disasters could eliminate most -- if not all -- human life.
- 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?
- Jesus Wasn't Crucified on Friday - or Resurrected on Sunday! - How can we fit three days and three nights between a Friday afternoon crucifixion and an Easter Sunday sunrise? The fact is, we can't. So what is the truth about when Jesus was crucified and resurrected?
- The Length of Jesus' Time in the Tomb Proves He Was the Messiah - Jesus gave one sign that would be proof of His resurrection as our Savior--the amount of time He would spend in the tomb. Jesus stated: "For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth".
- When Was Jesus Christ Crucified and Resurrected? - How can we fit "three days and three nights" between a Friday-afternoon crucifixion and a Sunday-morning resurrection?
- Good Friday -- Easter Sunday: It Didn't Happen That Way! - Do you remember when you learned that Santa Claus wasn't real? Guess what? Good Friday and a Sunday resurrection aren't either. Discover the real story from the pages of the Bible itself!
- 'The Son of Man Will Be Three Days and Three Nights in the Heart of the Earth' - Jesus Christ plainly said He would be entombed for three days and three nights. Can this be reconciled with a "Good Friday" crucifixion and burial and an "Easter Sunday" resurrection, which allows for barely a day and a half in the tomb? Or do the Gospels spell out a surprising, simpler solution that fits perfectly with what Jesus foretold?
- Three of the First Horns Plucked Out by the Roots - Who, then, are the three horns plucked up by the roots before the rise of the papacy?
- All Men Are Created Equal - All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Here in one sentence is a summation that God would desire each of us to have the same start in life.
- Making the Most of Your Dough - In light of the current financial crisis that has deeply affected most of the world, it's time to reassess some underlying philosophies about money. Make sure you understand sound financial principles.
- 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.
- When I Die Will I Go to Heaven? - A few years ago a Time-magazine poll relvealed that 81% of Americans believe in a heaven where people live forever with God after they die. But do these beliefs square with the Bible?
- Throwing Stones - I carry a little stone with me -- as a reminder ...
- 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.
- If Children Could Choose Their Parents - The value of having an engaged involved parental team of mom and dad.
- Waiting for the End of the World - A we approach the threshold of a new millinneum, what does the Bible to those who count on the end of the world occurring around New Years Day 2000?
- Why Suffering? - 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".
- When Time and Chance Happen to You - The reality that time and chance happen to everyone.
- Time and Chance - We live in a world where tragedies abound. We read of them in the newspaper and see them reported on television. But we think they happen to other people.
- God--Our Protector - In 2007 there was a terrible bridge collapse in Minnesota. This tragedy was just one of many events that have occurred in recent years. How can we deal with these types of incidents and other trials in our lives?
- God's Time Machine - During this age of science, many have dreamed of traveling to the past or to the future as in the famous novel The Time Machine. But could there exist a time machine we are not aware of? Read on to find out!
- Duality in Bible Prophecy - We must carefully examine the context of prophecies to understand their meaning and discern whether the prophecy seems incomplete after its first fulfillment. It is equally important to avoid reading duality into passages that do not support such interpretation.
- The Apocalyptic Prophetic View: A Coming Time of Great Distress - Verses from the Bible that tell about the "time of the end."
- 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?
- 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?
- What Is the Time of the End? - Ungodly attitudes will prevent the vast majority of humanity from believing God and the biblical warning signs until all havoc breaks loose. Like the people in Noah's time who laughed and mocked his building an ark, the end of this age will come when the overwhelming majority are unprepared.
- 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?
- The Time of the End: The End of What? - The Bible speaks of "the time of the end." But exactly what will come to an end?
- Biblical Terms for the Coming End of Man's Age - Biblical terms for the coming end of man's age.
- Apocalyptic Prophecy - the End of Time? - Or is it the end of the beginning? The popular media portrays apocalyptic prophecy in an overtly negative light. Is this the whole story of God's wonderful plan for restoring peace to the earth?
- Lessons From Daniel - An extraordinary event thrust Daniel onto a meteoric rise to power that even the slickest political schemer could never have contrived.
- In the Aftermath of Katrina: What Can We Learn? - Another major hurricane has slammed into the United States. The devastation has shut down cities and left hundreds of thousands homeless. Is there a spiritual lesson to learn from this tragedy?
- Going Down for the Third Time - Trying to be superwoman didn't work for her. Are you drowning in life too?
- Time-Out! - A time-out is not only useful in sports, it can be a time of rejuvenation you call for yourself.
- The Number of Our Days - What if we knew the number of our days? How would that influence the way we lived our lives?
- Timothy: Paul's Son in the Faith - The young evangelist Timothy will always be remembered for his genuine faith. May you be remembered likwise.
- Timothy Was Blessed for His Mother's and Grandmother's Faithfulness - The apostle Paul reminds us that even one parent or grandparent can have great influence on a family.
- Titanic: A Lesson For Today - From the publisher: the Titanic is a lesson to be on gurard.
- Lessons From the Titanic - A lifeboat for humanity.
- Titanic: The Unfinished Voyage - Story of the sinking of the Titanic.
- Prepare Yourself: Icebergs Ahead - Like the Titanic, we must navigate dangerous waters. But God shows how we can make it through safely.
- Titanic: A Lesson For Today - From the publisher: the Titanic is a lesson to be on gurard.
- Does the Bible Describe More Than One Tithe? - How many tithes are mentioned in the Bible? What are the purposes for the tithes described in God's Word?
- 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.
- Practicing Giving Rather Than Getting - The spiritual intent of the eighth commandment: practice giving rather than getting
- Does the Bible Describe More Than One Tithe? - How many tithes are mentioned in the Bible? What are the purposes for the tithes described in God's Word?
- Question and Answers About Tithing - Questions and answers about the law and practice of tithing.
- Why Tithe in Today's World? - Does tithing teach timeless principles and lessons even in today's modern world? You need to understand God's perspective on this vital issue.
- How Is the Work of God Accomplished Today? - Jesus Christ gave His Church a commission in which each member has a vital part to play. How is that mission being carried out in our modern world?
- 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.
- Why Tithe in the 20th Century? - What is the biblical perspective on this practice?
- Letters From Our Readers - Sep/Oct 2003 - Letters from the readers of the Good News magazine, Sep/Oct 2003.
- How Does God Expect His Work to Be Financed Today? - What is the biblical method of funding the preaching and publishing of the gospel of the Kingdom? Let's examine the Scriptures to discover the answer.
- Tithing and the Priesthood - We still have a High Priest--Jesus Christ. Did the law of tithing pass away? No, it did not originate with the codification of the law at Mt. Sinai and it did not end with Christ's crucifixion and subsequent resurrection.
- What Does Jesus Want From You? - If you believe Jesus truly was the Son of God, do you know what He wants you to do? And what He wants to do for you?
- Tithing - Tithing is a way of honoring God with our substance and is a means of serving Him in the preaching of the gospel, the care of the Church, attending the festivals and helping the needy
- The Right Use of Money - . The Bible gives directions and principles about the way we should use our financial resources.
- Tithing - Tithing is a way of honoring God with our substance and is a means of serving Him in the preaching of the gospel, the care of the Church, attending the festivals and helping the needy
- Question and Answers About Tithing - Questions and answers about the law and practice of tithing.
- Question and Answers About Tithing - Questions and answers about the law and practice of tithing.
- "She's Ours" - The example of a WWII Serbian orphan.
- 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?
- 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?
- Are You Dying to Smoke? - What effect does the use of tobacco in movies have on viewers? The answer is . . .
- Puff, Puff...Cough, Cough! - "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke that cigarette. Puff! Puff! Puff--and if you smoke yourself to death, ...
- 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.
- Moral Leadership: Does It Really Matter? - America has been led into an acceleration of its moral decline.
- America's Values War - The war on terrorism, uncertainty, in the economy, worries over unemployment. In recent months, people have begun to reconsider some of the values they thought archaic not that long ago-values like courage and personal sacrifice for the good of others.
- The New Intolerance - The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles has allowed license plates that read "Hot Dam," "Witches," "2Sexy" and "2Hot4U," yet denied a person who wanted to put "Pray" on her plates because it would violate separation of church and state. We see similar trends all over the United States. Has political correctness, touted to promote tolerance, actually created a new intolerance towards Christianity?
- The Intolerance of the Tolerant - Traditional tolerance is a godly virtue, but subtly the concept has been redefined today. When respectfully standing up for godly values is branded "intolerance" -- which is seen as the worst of evils today -- then something has gone sorely wrong.
- Tomorrow Never Comes - How often have you said, "I'll do it tomorrow," or "I'll think about it tomorrow"?
- Good News/Tomorrow TV & GN Radio Logs: May/June 2004 - Good News/Tomorrow TV & GN Radio Logs for 2004
- A Word Not Spoken - In our relationships with friends and family, we are often concerned with saying exactly the right thing at the right time. However, in a difficult situation sometimes the best thing to say is nothing at all.
- Fire, Ready, Aim -- Huh? - It's been said of old that "there are three items that don't come back -- a spent arrow, a spoken word and a lost opportunity." Is this simply a trite phrase of days gone by or is there a powerful lesson for us to consider?
- Tongues and Slaying in the Spirit - What are the gifts of the Spirit and will they be obvious to those around us?
- God's 'Laws, Statutes and Judgments' - God's laws are categorized as laws, statutes and judgments.
- The Books of the Bible - The list and organization of the books of the Bible.
- The Five Books of Moses - Moses was the author of the first five books of the Bible. There is much corroborating evidence.
- Red Cross Warns of "Super Disasters" - Increasingly natural disasters are raising concerns of man's impact upon the ecological balance. Is there cause for concern? What lies ahead in the next century?
- Comfort One Another - God sends hope and comfort in powerful ways -- including through us.
- Lessons from Jonesboro - Helping Our Children Express Their Feelings - In the aftermath of the Jonesboro, Arkansas children's massacre we are confronted with the WHY questions. Here are some answers to what went went wrong with relationships... and what we can do to build proper ones.
- Comfort Zone - What to say and what not to say when your child is upset.
- 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?
- The Touch of Man and the Hand of God - Humans have an innate need for contact -- for physical touch. But is there greater spiritual significance to touching?
- Does God Believe in Tough Love? - Both Dr. Phil and Dr. Laura advocate it. There's even an organization -- Tough Love International -- to help parents deal with out-of-control children. A practicing family psychiatrist has written a book calling for parents to use tough love. But the concept of tough love originated back in the first few pages of the Bible -- long before the creation of any support group or self-help manual. Our Creator offers tough love to those He loves.
- What's Next for the World Economy: Possible Trade War? - Clearly, the most important news around the world today is the serious financial crisis and its consequences as growing unemployment strikes family and friends near and far. News articles around the world are now focusing on another dangerous economic bubble bursting before our very eyes. Where could these latest financial woes lead, and how can we best prepare?
- Globalization Reviews - Reviews of The Lexus and the Olive Tree and The Great Betrayal.
- World News and Trends - March/April 2008 - An overview of conditions around the world. Mar/Apr 2008
- What's Next? A Looming Trade War? - News articles around the world are now focusing on another economic bubble that is bursting before our very eyes.
- What's Next for the World Economy: Possible Trade War? - Clearly, the most important news around the world today is the serious financial crisis and its consequences as growing unemployment strikes family and friends near and far. News articles around the world are now focusing on another dangerous economic bubble bursting before our very eyes. Where could these latest financial woes lead, and how can we best prepare?
- Trade With China - Road to Utopia or Conflict? - Free trade has been hyped as the solution to almost everything. But how will peace really come?
- 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.
- Values Turned Upside Down in a Generation's Time - A major movement is underway to redefine "family". A militant secularism prevails in our society today.
- The Label Celt and Celtic Secrecy - Enough history was recorded for us to come to the conclusion that the Celts and Scythians came from a common Israelite heritage. Their migrations had taken them in different directions. In the end, however, these descendants would find themselves together again in Europe.
- Would Jesus Keep Easter? - For millions of people Easter Sunday is the most important religious observance of the year. But, if Jesus walked the dusty roads of Galilee today, would he keep Easter?
- America's Tragedies: What Would Jesus Christ Say? - Only by surrendering to God - through repentance and living according to His laws - will it be possible for us to gain victory over death and participate in the coming era when horrors such as Sept 11 will never again be repeated.
- America's Tragedies: What Would Jesus Christ Say? - Only by surrendering to God - through repentance and living according to His laws - will it be possible for us to gain victory over death and participate in the coming era when horrors such as Sept 11 will never again be repeated.
- Letters From Our Readers - May/Jun 2003 - Letters from readers of the Good News, May/June 2003.
- Kids Killing Kids: What Does It Mean? - WHY? Couldn't God have stopped this senseless murder? Good News editor Scott Ashley helps us come to grips with some of the tough questions.
- Time and Chance - We live in a world where tragedies abound. We read of them in the newspaper and see them reported on television. But we think they happen to other people.
- Why Did Pamela Die? - God notices, cares, and gives us the help we need when we ask for it.
- Even So, Come, Lord Jesus! - Facing family tragedy, there was a haunting familiarity in my grief. What I've learned has changed my outlook on the world, and the future.
- In Memory - Unfortunately, when people go through periods of deep despair, they often don't realize the support system that is available to them.
- The Death of Innocence - Terrorism continues to strike America's schools. How can we understand such tragedy?
- Where was God? - If God is all powerful and all knowing, the source of all that is good and kind and right, how could He allow evil human beings to snuff out the lives of people who have done them no harm? Why would He allow such things?
- When Time and Chance Happen to You - The reality that time and chance happen to everyone.
- Where was God? - If God is all powerful and all knowing, the source of all that is good and kind and right, how could He allow evil human beings to snuff out the lives of people who have done them no harm? Why would He allow such things?
- The Train Ride - We're all passengers on a metaphorical express train. Why are so few concerned about the destination?
- Proverbs and Proper Training - Sometimes, especially when their children are teenagers, parents feel as if they're not getting through. They may wonder whether all their efforts are wasted. But experience shows that if they stick with a good game plan, they will eventually realize the desired results.
- Respect: Is It a Dying Virtue - Learning to respect others starts when we're young. Sadly, many today aren't learning this vital lesson.
- Turning Your Own Life Around: Where to Start - In the face of spiraling national problems, what can you personally do to protect yourself from the present morally adverse atmosphere?
- In the News Jan/Mar 2007 - News stories. January 2007
- Another Crack in the Transatlantic Alliance? - Will the U.S. national missile defense plan, which does not protect Europe, goad the Europeans toward independence from any U.S. military shield?
- Misguided and Mystical Meditation - Oriental meditation in general is an attempt to empty the mind, while Christian meditation fills the mind.
- 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.
- Peter: From Fisherman to Faithful Fisher of Men - What can we learn from this man who almost walked on water?
- We Shall See Him as He Is - Our future God-given, immortal bodies will enable us to experience God in fullness once and forever.
- Who Are God's 'Called, Chosen and Faithful' People? - Jesus Christ exclaimed, "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven". His warning should cause all of us to carefully consider our religious beliefs and assumptions.
- The Holy Spirit: God's Transforming Power - None of us can overcome our sins and shortcomings without God's help. Even if we could by our own will alter our actions, only God can change our hearts.
- Our Final Transformation - If we have God's Spirit, what is our destiny when Jesus returns? A final transformation to glorious, immortal spirit bodies.
- Introduction (bsc9) - Scripture tells us that we need to undergo a transformation -- a change, with God's help, from "the old man" to "the new man". Conversion.
- A New Creation in Christ - God predetermined, in His master plan, that His Son should be the model for our development.
- Introduction (TL) - The word conversion is heard often in religious circles. People commonly speak of their "conversion," or how they came to be "converted." What do these words mean?
- The Millennial Reign of Jesus Christ - When Jesus Christ returns to earth He will initiate "the time of universal restoration that God announced long ago through his holy prophets"
- The Holy Spirit: God's Transforming Power - None of us can overcome our sins and shortcomings without God's help. Even if we could by our own will alter our actions, only God can change our hearts.
- How Does the Bible Define Sin? - understanding sin and how the Bible defines sin
- What Did Jesus Teach About Sin? - Jesus taught that actions that led to sins were to be stopped.
- Translated Into the Kingdom? - We, as modern-day saints, also exchange systems of government when we are converted. We now give our allegiance and obedience to the Kingdom of God, even though that Kingdom has not yet fully come.
- 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.
- A Pan-German Plan - Transnational regions are key to Germany's masterplan for its six-month EU presidency.
- Spiritual Lessons From Glass - Glassmaking is an amazing and ancient art. Would you believe some properties of glass offer an interesting analogy for the Christian life?
- Bomb Squad: Removing War's Deadly Aftermath - Long after wars end, land mines continue to kill and maim innocent victims. How will this world be cleared of this deadly scourge?
- 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.
- Spanish and More - I thought I knew exactly what I was doing, but my trip to Spain yielded some unexpected results.
- 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
- Do You Have a Treasure? - I had viewed it as ordinary and unremarkable, but this experience showed me what a priceless gift I have.
- Biblical Holy Days Offer Wealth of Long-Lost Knowledge - What my "Lost Adams" treasure hunt taught me about even more valuable riches.
- World News & Trends: July/August 2009 - An overview of conditions around the world. July 2009
- 50 Years After the Treaty of Rome: From the Battlefield to the Conference Table - After a long and bloody history, Europe has made amazing strides in the last 50 years. But now the European Union is at a crossroads. Where will it go from here, and what do Europe's choices portend for the future of the rest of the world?
- Out of Sight -- Out of Mind! - What is the European Union (EU)? This is not such a strange question when you realize that many, if not most, Americans are largely unaware of vitally important EU activities such as the signing of the new Treaty of Rome. Yet Bible prophecy shows that future events in Europe will shock America and the world -- perhaps in the not-too-distant future.
- The Warnings Are Loud and Clear--But Are You Listening? - Are warnings being given now that people are intentionally choosing not to listen to?
- The Everlasting Kingdom of God - What is the Kingdom of God that it should be our highest priority in life?
- The Need for a Redeemer - God denied access to the tree of life to Adam and Eve and their descendants until the promised Seed, the Messiah, would appear and redeem them and permanently reconcile them to God.
- The Real Star Wars - A struggle for control of the universe.
- Apocalyptic Prophecy - the End of Time? - Or is it the end of the beginning? The popular media portrays apocalyptic prophecy in an overtly negative light. Is this the whole story of God's wonderful plan for restoring peace to the earth?
- Seeing Through the Trees - One man in the jungle, working with a plan that involves trees, monkeys, bugs, roots and vines. Not too close to the trees to truly see the forest; and beyond the forest to future generations.
- Waiting to Be Picked - The clear intent of God's kingdom is that of peace and safety. Yes, of being able to sit in your garden or orchard in peace without missiles or mortars screaming overhead.
- God's Plan of Redemption - God's Plan of Redemption
- Trees of Righteousness - Trees are a part of our lives. There are few places without them, and they provide us with so much. What can God teach us using trees?
- The Concepts of Sin in the New Testament - examining the many Greek words defining the concepts of sin expands our understanding of sin and how it affects us
- 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.
- Walking Through the Valleys of Life - In this life we face trials. We are constantly exposed to a range of strains and stresses. However, we can call on several strategies to lessen the load. Here are a few effective steps.
- 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.
- How Do You Know It's Bad? - Look for greater lessons when facing trying times.
- An American Patriot - Lessons from the life of Thomas Jefferson
- 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.
- What Cancer Cannot Do - Cancer is a hideous, fearsome thing seeking to rob us of what we love. But there are many things that cancer cannot take away from us.
- "Son, You Never Quit" - Three time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong's battle for his life teaches a powerful lesson of persistence.
- When Life Knocks You Down...Get Up! - Life begins with a struggle for some creatures. Be glad you're not a baby giraffe!
- Meaningful Hope for Christians With Chronic Illnesses - Through the ages people have sought comfort from the Psalms, finding their messages as soothing as a loving touch. But for a person dealing with chronic physical or emotional pain, the Psalms present another level of comfort. In this article you will read an overview of those songs that relate to chronic pain, fatigue, depression, disability and anxiety.
- Close to God's Heart - When we're feeling the most lonely, God can be close to us. If you're going through trials, know that God is just a prayer away.
- Count It All Joy - "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials" (James 1:2). When you have a trial in your life, is it a joyful occasion? Are you happy when things are not going well in your life?
- Overcoming Adversity Requires Perseverance - While mustering human perseverance can pay off, most people are still not as successful as they could be because they fail to utilize one additional critical key in becoming a successful overcomer. Do you have what it takes?
- The Leveling Field: What Does God Want Us to Learn? - After years of education, experience and achievements, why do so many of God's servants end up facing a "wilderness" phase?
- Jacob and Joseph - God's calling and purpose is sure. Through trials and suffering, we learn to trust God and build character, just as the patriarchs in the Bible did. They trusted God to guide their lives and followed Him through all circumstances in life in order to gain their reward of eternal life.
- God--Our Protector - In 2007 there was a terrible bridge collapse in Minnesota. This tragedy was just one of many events that have occurred in recent years. How can we deal with these types of incidents and other trials in our lives?
- Smoke Signal - When all the options we can see go up in flames -- what then?
- Five Smooth Stones - David, the youth who would become king of Israel, faced Goliath with sling in hand and stones he selected to use as ammunition. What can we today use in handling the challenges and difficulties we come up against?
- Greater Than Gold - Throughout the ages, gold has had an incredible pulling power. In 1855, it called men across continents and oceans to the gold fields of Otago, New Zealand. Is it possible that there exists something more powerful than gold?
- Five Tools for Dealing With Trials - What can you do when you have tried everything to solve a problem? Here are five tools to help turn trials into godly character.
- Why All the Thorns and Thistles? - Why all the challenges in life? Parents naturally try to make life as easy as possible for their children. But is this really the best approach?
- 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.
- Staying the Course - Baptism and the related steps we must take are only the beginning of the road to eternal life. Before we arrive at our ultimate destination, however, there are miles of road to travel.
- Who Is My Neighbor? - Growing reality of globalization is pushing us together with people we have never dealt with before.
- Vacuum of Leadership Grips Kenya - Stable, tourist-friendly Kenya turned violent after a disputed presidential election. This highlights a crisis in leadership in today's world.
- 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 Crisis at the Close - The biblical prophet Daniel, as well as Jesus Christ, warned of an unprecedented time of world trouble and turmoil. But when will this time come? And, more important, what does it mean for you?
- How Long is the Great Tribulation? - The great tribulation refers to the time of crisis at the close of the age of man.
- One Year After Sept. 11: What Have We Learned? - September ll should be seen, above all, as a warning - a call to national repentance.
- Coming Calamities: Does God Offer Protection? - Where will you be when terror strikes the nations? Does God offer safety for anyone? Will He care about you when your fellow man doesn't?
- Natural Disasters: Will We Ask the Crucial Questions? - A native of New Orleans assesses what happened there with Hurricane Katrina -- and why.
- 'When You See These Things, Know That It Is Near...' - Jesus Christ instructed His followers to watch for a sequence of trends and events that would culminate in His second coming at the end of the present age. Are you attentive to the signs of the times?
- The Rapture Is Wrong: The Saints Don't Rise to Run Away - The Bible says the saints rise to meet Christ at His return. But they aren't snatched away to heaven. They rise in the air to perform a fitting salute to the King of Kings and then join Him, not in heaven, but on the earth. If this is different from what you have heard or believed, you need to prove what the Bible actually says!
- Much More Than a Man - Jesus claimed to be God -- and from the record was able to support that claim. How was Jesus God? If Jesus was God, then who was the Father He spoke of so often? How could Jesus and the Father both be God at the same time?
- Is the Holy Spirit a Person? - The apostle Paul states clearly that "there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things ... and one Lord Jesus Christ ..." (1 Corinthians 8:6). He makes no mention of the Holy Spirit as a divine person.
- Why Can't Theologians Explain the Trinity Doctrine? - One cannot prove something from the Bible that is not biblical. The Bible is our only reliable source of divine revelation and truth, and the Trinity concept simply is not part of God's revelation to humankind.
- `The LORD Our God Is One' - it is clear that God is a plurality of Beings -- a plurality in unity. In other words, God the Father and Jesus the Son form a family perfect in its unity.
- The Holy Spirit: Not a Personal Being - The Holy Spirit is spoken of in many ways that demonstrate that it is not a divine person.
- What About Matthew 28:19? - At baptism, repentant sinners enter into a personal family relationship with God the Father and the Son through the Holy Spirit, thereby receiving the name of God.
- Is God a Trinity? - The fact that the word Trinity appears nowhere in the Bible also gives us reason to reflect. We must not cling to long-held religious traditions if they contradict the Scriptures.
- Just What Is the Holy Spirit? - Is it the third person of the Trinity, or something altogether different? You might be surprised at what the Bible really says!
- Letters From Our Readers - Sep/Oct 2001 - Letters about resurrection, heaven and hell, trinity, Harry Potter
- Questions and Answers - Jan/Feb 2005 - Answers to readers' questions; Jan/Feb 2005
- Questions and Answers - Mar/Apr 2005 - Question about the Trinity doctrine; Good News magazine; Feb/Mar 2005
- Questions and Answers - Jan/Mar/2005 - Questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
- Ecumenism Gears Up for Year 2000 - The drive toward uniting Christian religions is gathering momentum.
- God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit - Is God a trinity?
- Why Can't Theologians Explain the Trinity Doctrine? - One cannot prove something from the Bible that is not biblical. The Bible is our only reliable source of divine revelation and truth, and the Trinity concept simply is not part of God's revelation to humankind.
- `The LORD Our God Is One' - it is clear that God is a plurality of Beings -- a plurality in unity. In other words, God the Father and Jesus the Son form a family perfect in its unity.
- What We Don't Know Can and Will Hurt Us - While technology expands exponentially, the kind of knowledge we urgently need to survive ebbs and wanes.
- Calming the Waters - Everyone experiences problems with relationships. What can we do to restore happy, peaceful, respectful ones?
- Avoiding the Whatever Syndrome - Whatever does not work with God. He alone makes the rules and determines truth. We only get to decide wether we will accept His authority and live by His instructions or not.
- Finding God in a World of Religious Confusion - Most people say they believe in God, but do all roads lead to the same place?
- Live What You Learn - Some study the Bible and enjoy great spiritual growth and maturity. Others study it but grow little if at all. What makes the difference? How can you be one who grows in spiritual understanding? The key is to live what you learn!
- Not One Stone! - We, like Jesus' disciples in 31AD, can call a spiritual time-out and become bedazzled by what seems so big, so beautiful, so very permanent.
- Light the Candle! - In a world of darkness, we need to come to the light to become lights ourselves.
- 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.
- What Is True Love? - Many young couples would say their feelings are true love. But are they? Does the Bible offer guidance to understand what true love really is?
- 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.
- What Kind of Love Does Valentine's Day Promote? - What many people call love is actually only infatuation.
- 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!
- If You Love Me ... - How do you show your love for others?
- The Truth About Love - A Good News interview with Dr. Pat Love.
- Choose Your Love Story - God's beautiful picture of sexuality is for us to refrain from having sex until we are married and then to only enjoy sex with the person to whom we are married.
- Many Paths to God? - Sincere people worship God in so many different ways. Does a loving God look at all these paths as equal? If not, what does He have in mind?
- How Can a Leader Assure Peace, Prosperity and Protection? - What should a good and wise ruler do to guide his people to the right path? Let's learn from the message God sent through one of His prophets.
- 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?
- What's 'Left Behind' in the Rapture Theory? - Is there any biblical validity to the rapture teaching?
- The Feast of Trumpets: A Turning Point in History - The Feast of Trumpets introduces the autumn festivals - representing the culmination of the present age of man and the beginning of an incredible time during which God will play a much more direct part in world events.
- God's Festivals in the New Testament - God's festivals, which began in the Old Testament, are also observed by New Testament Christians. Here are a number of New Testament scriptural references to this fact.
- The Feast of Trumpets - The Feast of Trumpets points us to the Day of the Lord, to the events that will occur just before and at the return of Jesus as King of Kings. But it also points us to the joyous time when Christians, living or dead, will receive God's gift of eternal life in the first resurrection.
- 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?
- Trumpets, Trumpets Everywhere - The reverberating echo of a distant trumpet stirs deep emotions and moves us to conviction and action. What does the Bible say about this instrument?
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- Don't You Trust Me? - Why would we care whether our parents trust us or not?
- Four Ways to Patch Up Trust - After you goof and your parents lecture or punish you, there is something that you still need to do.
- Coping With Worry - You worry. I worry. We all worry about all kinds of things. But why do we allow ourselves to worry so much? Does our worrying accomplish anything? And are we concerning ourselves with the right things?
- Esther: A Woman of Faith and Courage - The Bible offers Christians many examples of faith from which we can learn and be encouraged. One of the most remarkable examples is that of Queen Esther.
- Faith and the Balance Beam - How can we learn to exercise faith in our everyday lives? I learned an important lesson from my granddaughter?
- Lessons From a Penny - A penny may not be worth much, but the messages on it remind us of some valuable life lessons. Is there a message for you?
- Family Honor - While our family name is important, it is not the only name that we must honor and protect.
- Your Job and the "Joseph Effect" - God gives us a wonderful promise about security. We are promised that regardless of our circumstances, God has not abandoned us.
- Is It Ok To Have Secrets? - Everybody has secrets, and the Bible tells us that this is okay, especially when it comes to private matters and confidences that others share with us
- Trustworthiness in the Marriage Relationship - A woman once quipped: "Never trust a husband too far or a bachelor too near." Being trustworthy isn't a quality much on the minds of the average person, but it is a crucial element in the marriage relationship.
- Letters From Our Readers - Nov/Dec 2002 - Letters from Good News readers, Nov/Dec 2002.
- 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?
- How "Fair Dinkum" Are You? - Why do you do the things you do? Why do you say the things you say? Are you hiding behind a facade of fears and false values? How real are you?
- 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.
- 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?
- What Is the Fate of Those Who Refuse to Repent? - "They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea" (Isaiah 11:9).
- 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.
- Liar, Liar - How important is being truthful and just how much lying will we accept into our lives?
- No Fishin' Allowed in School - Mixing history with lies can mess up people's minds. This story is about telling the truth the first time around.
- Why Does God Allow Disasters? - The Indian Ocean tsunami stunned people the world over. How can we make sense of this horror? Does God's Word give us any guidance?
- God and the Tsunami - Two months removed from the tsunami tragedy, perhaps we can look at it more objectively and consider God's perspective.
- The Indian Ocean Tsunami: Foretaste of Things to Come? - Where do major catastrophes like the Indian Ocean tsunami fit in the long train of prophetic events?
- The Quiet Mind - Where do major catastrophes like the South Asian tsunami fit in the long train of prophetic events?
- A Small Link of Hope - The South Asian tsunami tragedy has deeply affected all of us. Our writers are trying to give understanding to the incomprehensible. We believe the key is found in the Bible.
- Waves of Devastation and Disaster: What Do They Mean for You? - As we struggle to come to terms with the worst earthquake in 40 years and the Indian Ocean tsunamis that followed in its wake, we should be asking important questions like "Where is God?" and "What spiritual lessons should we learn?"
- Who'll Stop the Rain? - Large-scale disasters highlight man's inability to control the environment or to prevent catastrophes that can bring suffering to thousands. The question "Where is God when people suffer?" needs a satisfying answer. Could the answer be found in a source many want to deny?
- The South Asian Tsunami: Foretaste of Things to Come? - Where do major catastrophes like the South Asian tsunami fit in the long train of prophetic events?
- World News and Trends - November/December 2006 - An overview of conditions around the world. November 2006.
- World News Review September/October 1999 - World news - Sep/Oct 1999
- World News and Trends - Sep/Oct 2003 - An overview of conditions around the world. September/October 2003
- World News and Trends - November/December 2007 - An overview of conditions around the world. November 2007
- News and Trends That Affect Your Life - Selected news stories from December 2009
- Who's Afraid of Turkey? - The recent European Union summit conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, resulted in an agreement to admit 10 new members by May 2004. Turkey, however, continues to knock on the door to the EU, as it has for some 15 years.
- Turkey, a U.S. Ally, Threatens to Widen War in Iraq - Kurdish rebels, seeking an autonomous Kurdistan, have been attacking Turkish troops from the sanctuary of northern Iraq. Turkey now threatens to send troops into the most peaceful region of Iraq. Complicating the problem was an attempt in the U.S. Congress to condemn Turkey for a massacre that took place almost a century ago.
- On the European Union Menu: Turkey - Though many in Europe oppose Muslim Turkey's admission to the European Union, the EU has agreed to begin official negotiations. Where will this lead? What does Bible prophecy reveal?
- Turkish Prime Minister in Germany: Compliments and Controversy - Will Turkey become a full member of the European Union? The underlying debate centers on whether it would bring too much Islamist influence into the EU.
- What's Ahead for America? - Sensing a weakness of will, hostile nations appear to be ganging up on America. Some consider the United States a second-rate power. What are some of the specific problems, internationally and domestically, and how will they affect America's future?
- 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.
- World News Review August 1999 - World news - August 1999
- World News & Trends March/April 2010 - An overview of conditions around the world. March 2010
- Depression: Is There a Cure? - Even people in the Bible experienced depression. God was there for them, and He is there for us. Never give up hope!
- Choosing Movies and Music: What's Going Into Your Mind? - Young people just want to have fun. But how should one decide what kind of music to listen to and which movies and television shows to watch?
- Before You Turn on the TV - Technology can undermine the human values that promote good mental and physical health.
- Building a Solid Foundation--Part 3 - Current television fare compromises true family values such as respect for authority and elders and displays violence and sex as the norm. But, as parents, we possess tools we should utilize to provide a decent foundation for our children.
- In the News... April 2009 - Items in the news - April 2009
- What Will Tomorrow's Mothers Be Like? - As you look at the girl "tweens" (8- to 14-year-olds) of today, what kind of mothers do you think they will make for tomorrow? What type of young woman is our Western culture producing? Girls have a clear choice between two wildly contrasting possibilities.
- The Mothers of 2015 - As you look at the girl "tweens" (8- to 14-year-olds) of today, what kind of mothers do you think they will make for tomorrow? What type of young woman is our Western culture producing? Each girl has a clear choice between two wildly contrasting possibilities.
- 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?
- Twilight on the Land - I was 17 when I saw my first vampire film. I laughed till I cried. Today I am 57 and I do not laugh at images and stories of vampires. Today I shudder.
- Restoration: Dealing With World 2.0 - In today's world you cannot fully censor and control the flow of information.
- The Day of the Lord Finally Arrives - The seven trumpets of Revelation provide us with a summary of what will happen during the time known as the Day of the Lord.
- The Acts of Moses, Elijah and the Two Witnesses - Your Bible reveals there will be two witnesses in the end time who will turn the world upside down, testifying for Christ against sin and sinners. Some of the miracles they will perform will parallel those of Moses and Elijah. There's an enlightening lesson in these similarities.
- The Two Witnesses and You - Why will God select two witnesses and what will be offered to them in their moment of greatest need?
- Parenting: The Terrible Twos or the Terrific Twos? - With all the stereotypes about 2-year-old children, what strategies can parents follow to help make this year terrific?
- William Tyndale: He Gave His Life to Give Us the Bible - "William Tyndale's Bible translations have been the best-kept secrets in English Bible history. Many people have never heard of Tyndale; very few have (knowingly) read him. Yet no other Englishman -- not even Shakespeare -- has reached so many."
- William Tyndale and the Apostle Paul - A letter written from prison by William Tyndale lay buried in the archives of the Council of Brabant in Belgium for some 300 years. The contents are heartbreaking.
- William Tyndale: Biographical Timeline - The biographical timeline of William Tyndale.
- Tyndale as Translator - William Tyndale's competence in Greek may well be due to William Croke's lectures. Tyndale perhaps learned Hebrew in Worms, the main center of Jewish learning in Germany.
- The Wonderful World Beyond Today! Part 3, Refreshing News: God's Government Is Coming! - After thousands of years of abuse, corruption and misrule, finally there will be a government that is always for the people -- truly serving with everyone's best interest in mind.
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