1. World News and Trends - January/February 2007 - World news. January 2007.

1. Will God Continue to Bless America? If Not, Why Not? - After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, many Americans, including people of faith, continue to ask, "Why did God let this happen?" A year later, let's reflect on the terrorist attacks and their aftermath from a biblical perspective.

1. World News and Trends - May/June 2006 - An overview of conditions around the world.
2. The Special Relationship Reaffirmed - The close historic ties between Britain and the United States continue, yet a cloud hangs over the alliance. Britain is increasingly caught in the middle between the United States and Europe.
3. God Blessed America - The "special relationship" between America and Great Britain has been a great benefit to the world. But could it have been much more? What if the two had never divided? Will history correct this great event of modern times?
4. The Queen Mother, the Mideast and the War on Terror - These news items may not seem to fit together; but by reflecting on the life and death of Queen Elizabeth's beloved mother, we can see important interconnections.
5. The Global Reach of America and Britain -- Prophesied in the Bible? - Margeret Thatcher: "The great lesson of the 20th century is that whenever the American and British peoples stand together, they always win."
6. Pride of America's Power: How Long Will It Last? - A prophecy in Leviticus 26:19 foretells a national decline in power for disobedience to God's law. First Great Britain declined in power. Will America be next?
7. Why the Anglo-American Brotherhood? - Just within the last three years, four major books, all by distinguished authors, have been published about the unique relationship between Britain and the United States. Why have these two countries changed the modern world? Only the Judeo/Christian Bible contains the master key to discovering the true answer.
8. Will the EU Split the Special Relationship? - Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once observed that the great lesson of the 20th century was that whenever the United States and Britain fight together, they always win. But now Britain has to make a crucial decision on its future -- a future that could mean the demise of the special relationship with the United States, ending a formidable, long-lasting alliance.

1. Trade Winds Blow Canada Toward EU - Although inextricably linked with the United States by geography and economics, Canada has been increasingly voting and trading with Europe.

1. Why the Jews? The Reason for Antisemitism - Dennis Prager and Joseph Telushkin look at the implications of anti-Semitism.

1. America's Revolution and the Bible - Prior to the American Revolution, the American colonists were the most enthusiastic royalists in the English-speaking world. Why that changed is a fascinating story and a fulfillment of Bible prophecy.

1. Separation of Church and State? - The meaning of the First Amendment.
2. America's Religious Roots - America has a deeply rooted religious past.
3. Christians in Name Only? - What we have is a Christianity in which millions accept Christ in name but know little about Him, what He did and what He taught. Or, worse yet, perhaps they do know what He taught but choose to ignore or reject it!
4. American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation - Jon Meacham writes an insightful book about America's historic relationship with God (2006, ISBN 1-4000-6555-0).

1. Our Cultural Battlegrounds - In this edition we focus on the unspoken issue at the heart of all these debates -- the battle over the Bible. Is it the holy, truthful and authoritative Word of God, or is it only human tradition and stories? It's crucial that you examine the evidence.
2. Ronald Reagan: In His Own Words - In the wake of his recent death, hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles have been written about former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. We focus here on the religious beliefs that shaped his character and ultimately influenced the world.

1. A Brief History of America at War - Nothing divides the American people like war. From its inception as a nation, the prospect, and in two or three cases the reality, of war has usually been a source of damaging division in the United States. The period prior to the recent conflict in Iraq was no different. How does this historic theme fit into America's divine destiny?

1. Greed Is the News of the Day - A warning for American business leaders: Don't give in to the selfish pulls of personal ambition and vanity. Don't look only at the bottom line of profit or stock value as the measure of success.

1. Liberte! Egalite! Fraternite! - More than 200 years ago these three French words reverberated through the streets of Paris during the French Revolution. If only every society could truly practice the biblical version of liberty, equality and brotherhood! Yet the time is coming when they will.

1. World News Review January 2007 - World news review, January 2007.
2. A Downsized Lifestyle Is Coming - Will You Make the Adjustment? - Our world is changing in ways we never considered. The dominance that affluent nations have enjoyed is about to end. Will peoples of the rich world downsize their lifestyle? Will people who have rarely if ever had to "tighten their belts" be able to make the painful change?

1. World News Review January 2000 - World news - Jan 2000

1. Coping With a Growing Economic Crisis - Last year was the worst year for U.S. home foreclosures since 1932, at the height of the Great Depression. The economy may be in trouble, but you can take steps to prepare for the growing downturn.
2. World News & Trends - November/December 2008 - An overview of conditions around the world. Nov/Dec 2008
3. Is America in Financial Decline? - The turn of the year saw a rapid decline in the value of the American dollar as international confidence in the United States and its currency declined. What is the meaning of this for Americans, and what does it portend for the future?
4. Gross Domestic Product: Is It the Measuring Stick of Success? - If you look only at GDP, things might seem pretty good for the U.S. economy. But there are other factors to consider.
5. Coping With the Current Housing Crisis - Last year was the worst year for U.S. foreclosures since 1932, at the height of the Great Depression. And 2008 looks set to be even worse. The economy may be in trouble, but there are steps you can take to prepare for the coming downturn.
6. World News Review February 2008 - World News review. Feb. 2008
7. What's Behind the Falling Dollar? - With a barrel of oil near $100 and the dollar falling 16 percent against other currencies, Americans need to understand what's behind the falling dollar and what the consequences will be for them.
8. Are We Living in a "9/10" Economy? - Global financial markets were rocked last month following rising defaults affecting mortgage-backed securities. What does this mean for the world's money supply and confidence in Western financial institutions? Are we on the verge of a major upheaval in the world economy?
9. Mortgage Bubble About to Burst? - Millions of Americans are heavily burdened with first and, in many cases, second mortgages. People reached for "the American dream" of owning their home -- but often a home somewhat beyond the reach of their incomes. Additionally, they pulled needed cash out of home equity through refinancing. Who controls these loans? What do creditors receive in return for their money? Are we about to experience a financial restructuring on a world scale with shocking consequences for the United States?
10. World News Review Aug 2001 - World news review. August 2001.
11. 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?
12. Hope Beyond the Headlines - Major news stories of the summer of 2002.

1. The U.S. Election: The Value of Political Stability - Political uncertainty over the presidency is to be expected in some of the poorer,less political stable nations. People do not expect to see the same in the richest nation on the world.
2. Different Elections -- Same Issues - Outside the United States, the same issues confront candidates in other elections.

1. World News Review July 2004 - Summary of world news - July 2004.

1. When the Gas Pumps in Europe Run Dry - Because of its dependence on imported energy, the EU is an economic giant standing on feet of clay.

1. The Coming Clash Between Europe and America - While the United States is focused on its war on terror and conflict with Iraq, new threats continue to emerge of which Americans are largely oblivious.

1. The Source of America's Bounty - Today the world still comes to Joseph. It was American ships, helicopters and troops that were among the first to provide aid and comfort for tsunami victims.

1. The U.S. Election: The Value of Political Stability - Political uncertainty over the presidency is to be expected in some of the poorer,less political stable nations. People do not expect to see the same in the richest nation on the world.
2. U.S. Election Crisis - End of Political Stability? - Political stability is rare. It's essential that those countries that have found the way to enduring stability hold fast. Has the historical stability of the U.S. form of government begun to wane?

1. 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.
2. A Brief History of America at War - Nothing divides the American people like war. From its inception as a nation, the prospect, and in two or three cases the reality, of war has usually been a source of damaging division in the United States. The period prior to the recent conflict in Iraq was no different. How does this historic theme fit into America's divine destiny?
3. History and Prophecy Coincide in Louisiana Purchase - One of history's greatest bargains was a step forward in one of the Bible's most significant physical promises.

1. The Global Reach of America and Britain -- Prophesied in the Bible? - Margeret Thatcher: "The great lesson of the 20th century is that whenever the American and British peoples stand together, they always win."

1. 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?

1. Why U.S. Population Growth Has Produced Little Joy - Throughout most of its history, a growing population was considered the United States’ most treasured national resource. Yet the news about America’s population reaching the 300 million mark has caused almost no celebration among the populace. Why?

1. Imagine a World Without the United States - Sometimes it is necessary to imagine the unimaginable.
2. Pride of America's Power: How Long Will It Last? - A prophecy in Leviticus 26:19 foretells a national decline in power for disobedience to God's law. First Great Britain declined in power. Will America be next?

1. What Do You Know -- and What Will You Do? - While America slept, the nation was caught unprepared for the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Some have questioned how much advance information the government had -- and whether that could have prevented the terrorist attack. But there is a larger question to consider: What does it take for a people to awaken to the urgency of the times?
2. Intelligence Failure -- From Listening to the Wrong People? - Sept. 11 and the war in Iraq have both been partially blamed on bad intelligence. It came as no surprise to this World News and Prophecy writer.

1. Intelligence Failure -- From Listening to the Wrong People? - Sept. 11 and the war in Iraq have both been partially blamed on bad intelligence. It came as no surprise to this World News and Prophecy writer.

1. Is American Isolationism on the Rise? - Americans show growing signs of wanting to withdraw from an increasingly complex and frightening world. Is the isolationism of earlier decades about to return? And what would the consequences be?

1. Jails Overflow, While Justice Flags - "Do the crime. Do the time." This popular slogan slathered over billboards and bumper stickers reflects a politically popular approach toward crime. The approach is partially effective, but the cost is choking states, counties and municipalities -- and more importantly, it is not rehabilitating criminals.
2. Ever Increasing Crime -- Will It Ever End? - "Make a chain, for the land is filled with crimes of blood, and the city is full of violence" (Ezekiel 7:23). Must we accept crime as a way of life? Why aren't prisons solving it, and is there anything we can do about it personally?

1. How Significant Is the Race for the White House? (2000) - Some consider the 2000 contest for top American leadership to be unispired and lackluster. Yet the stakes are high when we consider the domestic and international implications.
2. 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.
3. Imagine a World Without the United States - Sometimes it is necessary to imagine the unimaginable.

1. A Reluctant Empire - America has fallen into the position of a world empire. No other nation today can stand on the same pedestal and claim the same status. This role was not consciously sought nor, perhaps, fully realized. How America handles itself on the world stage in coming months will have a lasting impact on world affairs.
2. U.S. Troop Withdrawals -- What Do They Mean? - President George W. Bush has announced significant U.S. troop withdrawals from Germany, Japan and South Korea. What's behind this development and what will it mean a few years from now?
3. After Kosovo - What Then? - Now that the alliance, while celebrating its 50th anniversary, has used its troops to help resolve another nation's internal problems, which country will be next?

1. Enduring Words - Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is one of the great speeches of American history. Lincoln's words restored a sense of mission for a profound human effort. God's enduring Word offers the path for restoring lasting freedom for every human.

1. Our Cultural Battlegrounds - In this edition we focus on the unspoken issue at the heart of all these debates -- the battle over the Bible. Is it the holy, truthful and authoritative Word of God, or is it only human tradition and stories? It's crucial that you examine the evidence.
2. Ronald Reagan: In His Own Words - In the wake of his recent death, hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles have been written about former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. We focus here on the religious beliefs that shaped his character and ultimately influenced the world.
3. Could We Lose the War on Terror? - A quarter century ago a nation in some ways not that different from the United States and Britain lost a war on terror. What lessons can we learn from that conflict so history does not repeat itself?
4. World News and Trends - Jul/Aug 2004 - World news and trends. July/August 2004.
5. America at a Dangerous Crossroads - The mass media's relentless emphasis on bad news from Iraq has led to a major shift in U.S. political fortunes and demands for withdrawal. But this hasn't happened in isolation. Let's review some aspects of 20th-century warfare, diplomacy and current affairs—and most important of all, where the Bible indicates America is headed.
6. United States Morality - What Lies Ahead? - Does morality matter? What are the long-term consequences to a people and a nation when its moral foundation crumbles?
7. 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?

1. In the News Oct/Dec 2006 - In the news. October 2006

1. The Role of a Watchman, Part 2: Who Are Today's Watchmen? - In ancient times, watchmen stood guard on a city's walls to see to the welfare of its citizens and to warn of coming trouble. Who is to do that job today in a dangerous world moving closer to the crisis of the close of the age?

1. Map: Captivity Routes - The United States doubled its size with the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and within a few decades expanded across the continent.

1. The U.S. Election: The Value of Political Stability - Political uncertainty over the presidency is to be expected in some of the poorer,less political stable nations. People do not expect to see the same in the richest nation on the world.

1. World News Review Dec 2000 - World news and trends. December 2000.

1. Why U.S. Population Growth Has Produced Little Joy - Throughout most of its history, a growing population was considered the United States’ most treasured national resource. Yet the news about America’s population reaching the 300 million mark has caused almost no celebration among the populace. Why?

1. A Small Port in a Larger Storm - Today's global order is only the latest attempt to bring about world peace through human economic systems.

1. Symbolism Abounds in Transfer of Hong Kong - Now, almost 50 years to the day since divesting itself of its Indian Empire, the British will hand over control of Hong Kong, the last major possession of the British crown. It's not just the end of an era for Hong Kong. It's the end of an era for Asia and Europe.
2. America and Britain's Global Reach -- Prophesied in the Bible? - The United States and Britain combined to defeat European tyranny in two world wars, then Iraqi tyranny twice in the last 12 years. Why has it fallen to them to police the world?
3. Major International Challenges Confront President Bush's Second Term - The world looks very different four years after President Bush took office. What challenges lie ahead for the second Bush administration?
4. World News and Trends - July/August 2006 - An overview of conditions around the world. Jul/Aug 2006
5. America at a Dangerous Crossroads - The mass media's relentless emphasis on bad news from Iraq has led to a major shift in U.S. political fortunes and demands for withdrawal. But this hasn't happened in isolation. Let's review some aspects of 20th-century warfare, diplomacy and current affairs—and most important of all, where the Bible indicates America is headed.
6. The Rise and Fall of Empires - With the relative stability the Western world has enjoyed over recent decades, it's hard to imagine that we could be on the verge of another earthshaking shift, a transition from one dominant empire to the next.
7. World News and Trends - January/February 2008 - An overview of conditions around the world. Jan. 2008
8. Pride of America's Power: How Long Will It Last? - A prophecy in Leviticus 26:19 foretells a national decline in power for disobedience to God's law. First Great Britain declined in power. Will America be next?
9. A Reluctant Empire - America has fallen into the position of a world empire. No other nation today can stand on the same pedestal and claim the same status. This role was not consciously sought nor, perhaps, fully realized. How America handles itself on the world stage in coming months will have a lasting impact on world affairs.
10. Will Iraq Be America's Suez? - Until 1956 Great Britain was the dominant power in the Middle East. The Suez Canal crisis led to British withdrawal from the region. Could Iraq be America's Suez, forcing the United States out of the world's most volatile neighborhood?
11. 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?
12. Five Significant Trends of 2006 - What are some of last year’s really important benchmark events and trends? How does the Bible pass judgment on these happenings today?
13. The Global Reach of America and Britain -- Prophesied in the Bible? - Margeret Thatcher: "The great lesson of the 20th century is that whenever the American and British peoples stand together, they always win."
14. Panama: Another Major Sea Gate Relinquished - The Panama Canal is an engineering marvel and a symbol of "The American Century." What is the significance of America's decision to turn it over to Panamanian control?
15. 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.
16. Why America? - Why America? "The only answer is because destiny put you in this place in history in this moment in time, and the task is yours to do."

1. How Significant Is the Race for the White House? - The man Americans choose as their president Nov. 2 [204] "will affect the way we live in America for generations to come"
2. America's Revolution and the Bible - Prior to the American Revolution, the American colonists were the most enthusiastic royalists in the English-speaking world. Why that changed is a fascinating story and a fulfillment of Bible prophecy.
3. World Watches U.S. Post-Election Predicament - The United States will continue to dominate the world in the immediate future because of God's will. When God withdraws His sustaining hand - and He surely will - the jealousy and anger of the nations hinted at in the above commentaries will be unleashed with a passion.

1. Wrestling With God: A Political and Moral Dilemma - The founding father envisioned a nation rooted in biblical values. What lies ahead if its roots are destroyed?

1. World News and Trends - January/February 2007 - World news. January 2007.

1. Broken Cisterns - More than 25 percent of American adults have left the faith of their childhood for another religion or no religion at all.
2. God's Mandate to America - In light of President Bush's reelection, what should be the real focus of America's vision? What can we learn from the message God sent to Israel and Judah through the prophets? The message, or mandate, is radically different from what anyone really wants to consider.
3. Is American Isolationism on the Rise? - Americans show growing signs of wanting to withdraw from an increasingly complex and frightening world. Is the isolationism of earlier decades about to return? And what would the consequences be?
4. World News Review March/April 2008 - World news review. Feb. 2008

1. America's Revolution and the Bible - Prior to the American Revolution, the American colonists were the most enthusiastic royalists in the English-speaking world. Why that changed is a fascinating story and a fulfillment of Bible prophecy.

1. Why America? - Why America? "The only answer is because destiny put you in this place in history in this moment in time, and the task is yours to do."

1. A Growing Confederacy Against Modern Israel - Somalia is the latest nation to fall to the forces of radical Islam. Militant Muslims have also made advances elsewhere. Additionally, it's becoming clear that the Russians and the Chinese are acting against U.S. interests, even inviting Iran's leader to the Shanghai Cooperation Council meeting, while denying the United States observer status. Are we seeing a growing confederacy against the United States and Britain?

1. Gross Domestic Product: Is It the Measuring Stick of Success? - If you look only at GDP, things might seem pretty good for the U.S. economy. But there are other factors to consider.

1. U.S. Election Crisis - End of Political Stability? - Political stability is rare. It's essential that those countries that have found the way to enduring stability hold fast. Has the historical stability of the U.S. form of government begun to wane?

1. World Watches U.S. Post-Election Predicament - The United States will continue to dominate the world in the immediate future because of God's will. When God withdraws His sustaining hand - and He surely will - the jealousy and anger of the nations hinted at in the above commentaries will be unleashed with a passion.

1. The U.S. Supreme Court: Presidential Decisions Impact National Morality - The president's appointments to the Supreme Court may prove more important in the long run than trying to root out and find terrorists.
2. Restoration...Let Justice Run - Many feel the courts abandoned their role as neutral observers in the culture wars. Major Supreme Court decisions, along with many others made by federal courts, are determining the social behavior and framework of the nation.

1. The Global Economy's Uncertain Future - What lessons should we learn from Asia's economic difficulties?
2. U.S. Troop Withdrawals -- What Do They Mean? - President George W. Bush has announced significant U.S. troop withdrawals from Germany, Japan and South Korea. What's behind this development and what will it mean a few years from now?
3. A Looming EU-U.S. Trade War? - Recently articles like "Europe Plans Huge Trade War" and "Costs...Will Soar in a Trade War" hit the headlines in Britain again. What is their ultimate significance?
4. Deutschland AG Versus Corporate America - No other country but the United States could get away with overspending on such a monumental scale.

1. U.S. Troop Withdrawals -- What Do They Mean? - President George W. Bush has announced significant U.S. troop withdrawals from Germany, Japan and South Korea. What's behind this development and what will it mean a few years from now?

1. America's Handwriting of Warning - In fulfilling His overall purpose, God has brought nations to their knees with one quick unexpected strike. He overthrew Babylon in one night through the Persian army. Egypt was crippled when its army went to the bottom of the Red Sea. Could America's global dominance end in similar fashion?

1. The Source of America's Bounty - Today the world still comes to Joseph. It was American ships, helicopters and troops that were among the first to provide aid and comfort for tsunami victims.

1. World News Review July 2004 - Summary of world news - July 2004.

1. When Do I Get a Break? - Are you working more and relaxing less? Doing more but never getting everything done? Running here and there but only running yourself down? Maybe it's time you took a break!

1. Map: Captivity Routes - The United States doubled its size with the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and within a few decades expanded across the continent.

1. Dealing With Fear - "Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes".

1. 'Mr. Smith' Takes on Washington - Perception is reality. People in the developing world often have an unrealistic view of America. The results can be deadly, as America pursues its foreign policy goals.

1. Is There Life Out There? - Will humanity's salvation come from outer space or does God have other plans?

1. World News Review Nov 2000 - World news review - Nov. 2000

1. World News and Trends - March/April 2006 - An overview of conditions around the world. Mar/Apr 2006

1. Letters From Ukraine - Diary of LifeNets' Chernobyl Trip 2003.
2. The Russian Bear Has Awakened - While the world was distracted by the Olympic games in Beijing, Russia suddenly invaded Georgia, a staunch Western ally and possible future NATO member. What's behind Russia's muscle-flexing?
3. Europe's Growing Energy Worries - To what extent should the European Union be dependent on foreign sources of energy? That question is a matter of growing concern for EU leaders. Case in point: Natural gas.
4. People in the Streets - The quest for freedom; Common people, rising against tyranny and unjust government. It is a picture of people yearning for freedom to live and to love in peace and dignity, without another human depriving them that privilege
5. World News Review August 1999 - World news - August 1999
6. Ghana's Election Signifies Progress for Africa - In Ukraine and Iraq there are problems with the electoral process. But in Ghana's recent election, the Fourth Republic seems to be working. Why does democracy work in some countries but not in others?

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

1. World News Review September/October 2000 - World news - Sept 2000

1. When God Doesn't Make Sense - Why does God allow children to get cancer? Why does He allow innocent people to be murdered in drive-by shootings? Why are good people sometimes killed in car accidents? Why doesn't God always answer prayers? Why can it seem that God is ignoring us when we're trapped in the pit of despair? What do we do when God just doesn't seem to make sense?
2. When Things God Does Just Don't Make Sense - Why can it seem that God is ignoring us when we're trapped in the pit of despair? What do we do when God just doesn't seem to make sense?

1. Accepting Personal Responsibility - In terms of Christian morality, what are some of our fundamental responsibilities?

1. What Is Money? - Explains that riches must not be the primary goal of a Christian; that generosity and serving God must be the Christians' goal.

1. Relying on God in an Uncertain World! - The apostle James also reminds us that we "do not know what will happen tomorrow". His sobering declaration underlines the natural state of our material world. It is an uncertain world.
2. From the Editor - Good News Magazine Jan/Feb 2003 - Why does God reveal what's going to happen? One reason is so we can be motivated to change. God doesn't want us to be caught on the wrong side of events as they unfold. Some will be, and they will suddenly be trapped like an animal caught in a snare (Luke 21:34-36).
3. Going Safely Into the Unknown - The year 2001 is now history and the world anxiously awaits the events of 2002.

1. Which Animals Does the Bible Designate as 'Clean' and 'Unclean'? - God reveals which animals-including fish and birds-are suitable and unsuitable for human consumption in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14. Although the lists aren't exhaustive, He reveals guidelines for recognizing animals that are acceptable for food.
2. Not Only Matter of Diet - Well into the time of the early Church we find Christ's followers scrupulously avoiding eating animal flesh that God had revealed as being unclean (Acts 10:14; 11:8). Prophecies of the time of the end make the same distinctions (Revelation 18:2; Isaiah 66:15-17).
3. God's Food Laws - God is concerned for the day-to-day welfare of His people.

1. What Does the Bible Teach About Clean and Unclean Meats? - Many people have misconceptions about the biblical teaching on clean and unclean meats. What does Scripture really reveal on this subject, and what principles lie behind this teaching?

1. Eating Choices - Does God Care? - Vertical Thought discusses God's involvement in our eating habits with Hope Egan, author of Holy Cow! Does God Care About What We Eat? In her book, Ms. Egan invites readers to look at their eating habits by examining the meat-related biblical food laws and God's overall design for healthy eating.

1. In the News Jul/Sep 2006 - World news - July 2006.

1. What Does the Bible Teach About Clean and Unclean Meats - Clean and Unclean Meats: What Does the Bible Teach?
2. Understanding 'Unclean' in Romans 14 - Understanding 'Unclean' in Romans 14.
3. What Does the Bible Teach About Clean and Unclean Meats? - Many people have misconceptions about the biblical teaching on clean and unclean meats. What does Scripture really reveal on this subject, and what principles lie behind this teaching?
4. Does the New Testament Abolish Meat Distinctions? - Some people believe that certain New Testament scriptures remove all distinctions between clean and unclean meats. But what do these passages really say?
5. Did Jesus Declare All Meats Clean? - Many assume Jesus' statements in Mark 7 did away with the dietary restrictions recorded in the Old Testament. How should we understand Christ's words?
6. Does Romans 14 Abolish Laws on Unclean Meats? - Many believe Romans 14 says that Christians are free from all former restrictions regarding the meats they may eat.

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

1. What Does the Bible Really Say? - Common suppositions about the Bible, versus what it really says.

1. Our Window of Opportunity - In our information age we sadly lack the most vital information of all, the knowledge of God. He wants to reveal it to us, but we must be willing to accept it and do some digging ourselves.
2. Knowledge and Understanding - Or Meaningless Information - The inspired Word of God stands as the solid source of all right knowledge. The Bible provides the proper framework of the essential knowledge through which all other useful information is properly understood.
3. Ambassador Bible Center - ABC is a program designed to throughly cover basic biblical doctrines and lead students systematically through the Bible.
4. Take a Listening Heart to the Feast - When you see or hear the word "feast," what comes to mind? To members of our Church, the word relates to a wonderful yearly festival, the biblical observance of the Feast of Tabernacles.
5. 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?
6. Seven Keys to Understanding the Scriptures - Here are some of the keys to a better understanding of God's Word. Because traditional churches have lost so many of these seven keys, it is no wonder they have fragmented into so many denominations, each holding a different view of what the Bible says, all the while failing to understand much of its true message.

1. A Prophecy Lesson: What Manner of Person Should You Be? - Why are you interested in prophecy? Is your goal to decipher all the obscure biblical prophecies that await fulfillment? If so, be careful-God's purpose for prophecy may be different from yours.
2. What Manner of Person Should You Be? - Why are you interested in prophecy? Is your goal to decipher all the obscure biblical prophecies that await fulfillment? Be careful. God's purpose for prophecy may be different than yours.

1. How Should We Understand Scripture? - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

1. Keys to Unlocking Understanding of the Bible - Here are some guidelines to serious study of God's word.
2. Learn, Live and Love the Bible - God’s Word discusses several tools we can use to grow spiritually and build our relationship with our Creator. In this second article in a series on tools for spiritual growth, we examine the foundational tool of Bible reading and study.
3. Fourth Key: Consider the Context - Another key to understanding the Bible: consider the context.
4. Second Key: Obedience Brings Understanding - Another key to understanding the Bible: obedience brings understanding.

1. What Guys Should Know Before Marriage - If you don't know what you want in life, how will you know if you found the person to join you on this journey?

1. The Holy Spirit in the Church - Only those who have God the Father and Jesus the Son dwelling in them through the power of the Holy Spirit are considered "children of God."

1. Germany's Record Unemployment and Political Change - Reaching the 5 million unemployed mark had an immediate impact on Germany's national confidence. In a poll taken a couple of days after the unemployment figures were released, 85 percent of the Germans surveyed expressed concern for their personal future.

1. God is Always Fair - Recognizing that all is not fair in this life is vastly different from accusing God of being unfair.

1. Noah's Flood: Did the Noachian Flood Cause Global Catastrophe? - when the geologic strata and the fossil record are interpreted in light of what the Bible reveals, it becomes plain that many of the layered sedimentary rocks were in fact deposited in rapid succession rather than over eons of time (as evolutionists have long claimed).

1. A Small Port in a Larger Storm - Today's global order is only the latest attempt to bring about world peace through human economic systems.
2. World News Review June 2000 - World news review - June 2000

1. Chapter 1: What Does Our Name Signify? - The name of the United Church of God, an International Association, signifies that we are united in our commitment to faithfully follow the way of life and mission for the Church revealed and established by God and His Son, Jesus Christ, in the Holy Scriptures.
2. Chapter 3: Responsible Stewardship and Accountability - The Bible repeatedly emphasizes that God's servants are to be wise stewards and managers over the resources He provides.
3. Reader Helps - An offer of personal correspondence to help with Bible study.
4. What Now? - Is God calling you to His Church? Following up on the Bible Study Course.
5. What Next? - If you desire personal counseling, you may contact a minister in your area.
6. Questions and Answers - Jul/Aug 2003 - Here are some comments and letters from readers of the Good News.
7. Questions and Answers - Sep/Oct 2005 - Questions and answers from readers of the Good News magazine; Sept 2005

1. Who Will Be the Next Superpower? - The rise and fall of empires isn't a dry subject only for acedemics and historians-epsecially when the nexy collapsing empire maybe today's Superpower, the United States.
2. An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Nov/Dec 2002 - Here is an overview of conditions around the world.
3. The Rise and Fall of Empires (5/2004) - Europeans have worked toward a united Europe. Dreams of it go back 2,000 years to the Roman Empire, and regular efforts have been made to revive that empire along with its might and glory.
4. 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.
5. The New Treaty of Rome -- Why a Dangerous Document? - "This [E.U.] constitution shall have primacy over the laws of the Member states". If that isn't a formula for ceding of national sovereignty to Brussels, what is?
6. Who Will Be the Next Superpower? (2008) - Bible prophecy shows the United States will not be the world's preeminent power indefinitely. A new superpower is rising to challenge the United States and the other English-speaking nations.

1. The Scottish Question - Scotland has voted to establish its own national parliament. What does this mean for the future of the United Kingdom?

1. World News and Trends - Mar/Apr 2003 - 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?
2. DisUnited Nations: Why Can't Man's Best Efforts Bring Peace? - British statesman Winston Churchill, soon after its creation, wondered whether the United Nations would be "a true temple of peace" or "a cockpit in a Tower of Babel." Sixty years after its creation we still wonder whether it will fulfill its lofty goals and whether mankind will ever find lasting peace.
3. UN's Millennium Goals: How Do They Compare to God's? - In 2000 the United Nations established "Millennium Development Goals" to eliminate extreme poverty and hunger; reduce disease, child mortality and malnutrition; and to improve education, personal incomes and opportunities, housing and sanitation worldwide by the year 2015. All 191 UN member states have pledged to meet these goals. While admirable aspirations, how do they compare to what God promises for the future?
4. The Coming Clash Between Europe and America - While the United States is focused on its war on terror and conflict with Iraq, new threats continue to emerge of which Americans are largely oblivious.
5. When Is Enough...Enough? - Continuing to ignore the fundamental laws of God creates a state of unrighteousness for which God will demand an accounting. God is a God of judgment. At some point He will say, "Enough is enough!"
6. 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?

1. An Overview of Conditions Around the World - May/Jun 2001 - A brief synopsis of world events. May/June 2001
2. Where Is the Europe-U.S. Divide Leading? - Much of Europe has long chafed at the United States' global preeminence. In recent decades Europe has dreamed of a European superpower to challenge U.S. dominance—now coming to fruition in the European Union. Three recent books help explain European thinking and resentment toward the United States, and Bible prophecy shows where it will ultimately lead.
3. The United States of Europe - A Growing Threat to American Interests - Americans remain largely unaware of the European Union, now the world's biggest single economy and most powerful trading system. Bible prophecy shows that a closer union of European nations will soon be upon us.

1. Why I Serve at United Youth Camps - Each year around 400 staff positions at United Youth Camps are filled by volunteers, including many young adults. United Youth Camps owe them a debt of gratitude for their willing service. Here are a few responses from young adults to the question of why they take the time off from work or classes and volunteer their time to serve at camp.

1. "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 . . ."

1. Peace and Unity in Christ - All man-made barriers must be "broken down" before mankind can enjoy the peace and unity for which Christ died.

1. Was There Enough Water? - Some critics of a universal flood have claimed that sufficient water simply wasn't available to cover the mountains as the Bible describes. "And the waters prevailed exceedingly on the earth, and all the high hills under the whole heaven were covered" (Genesis 7:19).

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

1. Making Sense of a Fragmenting World - Terrorist alerts...war with Iraq...the "axis of evil." How can we make sense of it all?

1. God's Purpose for Mankind - God's purpose for mankind is to prepare those whom He calls to possess God's Kingdom and become kings and priests reigning with Christ at His return. We believe that the reason for mankind's existence is literally to be born as spirit beings into the family of God
2. The Last Great Day - The eighth day is the Last Great Day of the fall festival season, and it represents the final, or seventh, step in God's plan of salvation.
3. God's Promise of a New Era - God has a long-range plan for changing human nature and reopening the door for all of humanity to receive His Spirit.

1. The Beginning of the Universe - Has the universe always existed, or at some definite point in time, did it have a beginning?
2. The Case for a Creator - Many excellent books have been published in recent years detailing scientific findings and conclusions that point to a Creator.
3. Evidence in Plain Sight - The precision of our universe is not the result of an accident. It is the product of a meticulous Creator and Lawgiver, the universe's Master Watchmaker.
4. Meet God - The Bible claims to be the Word of God Himself. This is where He has revealed Himself as the Creator and shown the purpose for His creation.
5. The Grandeur of Almighty God - When the prophets of the Old Testament Scriptures and the apostles of the New Testament experienced God, to a man they saw themselves as utterly inadequate in comparison.
6. Coming: Heaven on Earth - The latest research of science and the Bible shows God has big plans for planet earth.
7. Our Privileged Place in the Universe - A Good News Interview With Dr. Jay Richards.
8. A Long Time From Now in a Galaxy Far, Far Away... - Science fiction movies portray intelligent life already living on other planets and in other galaxies. Could it be true? If not, then why did God create such a vast universe?

1. Science and Discomfiting Discoveries - The scientist's pursuit of the past ends in the moment of creation. This is an exceedingly strange development, unexpected by all but the theologians.

1. An Incredible Universe - I might only be dust, but I am dust with a purpose. What an incredible opportunity! What an incredible universe -- and what an incredible mind behind it!

1. Creation or Evolution - Does It Really Matter What You Believe? - Why has evolution become so widely accepted, and why has the Bible come to be viewed with such hostility? What has changed?
2. Asking the Crucial Questions - Evidence of God's existence is available. Let's look at some of the evidence, asking and answering questions so basic to our search for meaning and purpose.
3. The Giver of Life - When you understand that God is the Lifegiver who created man for His own special purpose, with the potential of immortality, life takes on meaning far greater than the empty purposelessness inherent in a faith in evolution.
4. The Bible and Astronomy - The origin of our universe and its role in providing a place for mankind to dwell.
5. Evolution or Creation: Does It Really Matter? - Is Evolution true?

1. Grasping the Vastness of Our Universe - Robert Jastrow, a former head of NASA's Goddard Center, once used a clever comparison to help us grasp the immensity of the universe.

1. Christian Through College - Many young people have successfully retained their Christian beliefs while obtaining a degree. Here's how.

1. Can You Believe the Bible? - Both God and the Bible have long been under attack. What are some of the motives of critics? And, far more important, what does the evidence dug from the dust of the Middle East reveal?

1. Known But to God - Until the time of the resurrection God has commissioned us to walk a walk of honor and respect towards Him, who alone knows each of them and each of us.

1. TheKeys to Humanity's Future: Feast of Unleavened Bread - The Feast of Unleavened Bread, the second of God's annual festivals, represents the second step in God's plan for our redemption. Its main focus is on Christ as our Deliverer, our Savior. Therefore it is a thoroughly Christian festival.
2. The Lesson of the Feast of Unleavened Bread - The road to true freedom.
3. Jericho: The Lesson of Not Coming Into Sin - Ancient Israel had to learn a painful tragic lesson at Jericho. What should Christians today learn from their experience?
4. What Does the Feast of Unleavened Bread Mean for Christians? - Central to our understanding of the biblical Feast of Unleavened Bread is the realization that the resurrected Jesus Christ lives His life in every individual Christian.
5. The Feast of Unleavened Bread - Millions of people celebrate Easter in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus never observed Easter, but there are a series of special days He celebrated while on earth. These days included the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. What relevance do these days have for Christians today?
6. Less Than Perfect - Spiritual growth is serious business. Our Christian calling requires striving for perfection.

1. The Lesson of the Feast of Unleavened Bread - The road to true freedom.

1. World News and Trends - January/February 2007 - World news. January 2007.

1. Will the Wicked Be Tormented Forever? - Will the wicked be tormented forever in hell?

1. 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

1. Thankless Self-Absorption: One for Whom the World Was Not Enough - Alexander the Great's life was marked by the constant craving for more. Impossible as it seems, the entire world was not enough for him.

1. Don't Stand on Your Head! - A recent cellular phone commercial shows a man hanging upside down. This metaphor of our modern world goes all the way back to the first century, when the apostle Paul showed that the truth could turn things around.

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

1. World News Review March/April 2008 - World news review. Feb. 2008

1. 'Watch Therefore, and Pray Always' - These words of Jesus Christ underscore the importance of a right understanding of Bible prophecy and show the need for action on our part-beginning with personal repentance.
2. Why World News and Prophecy? - When the sense of urgency diminishes from the message of the church, the zeal of the people fades accordingly.
3. The Element of Surprise - Included in the many end-time prophecies is an often-overlooked element that stands as a powerful warning in addition to the events to take place. Why is it people will be absolutely stunned by the suddenness of prophecies being fulfilled, and what can we learn from this lesson?

1. Discovering the Great Unknown: Our Incredible Human Potential - The Bible tells us that the converted servants or "saints" of God will participate in the management of His creation! Restoration and right rulership of this earth are an integral part of God's master plan!
2. Utopia: Fantasy or Future Reality? - The idea of a perfect human society has intrigued and excited visionaries and philosophers for centuries. Mankind has tried many kinds of governments throughout history, but utopia remains an elusive dream, seemingly forever out of reach. Will a perfect world remain an unattainable fantasy, or is it part of our common human destiny?
3. Why a Human Utopia Won't Happen - Humanity has long dreamed of creating a utopia on earth, but all our efforts have crumbled. But Why? Few understand the reason human attempts to form a lasting utopian society have always failed.
4. A Return to Eden: An End to Hunger and Disease - The plight of the sick, poor and hungry makes us long for the day when a real utopia will spread around the earth!
5. The Kingdom of God: Not by Human Might or Power - The ideal of a "peaceable kingdom" has held men's imaginations for centuries. Many efforts have been made to create a perfect utopia. How will it come-by human effort or by the power of God?
6. Jeremiah's Commission From God - Bible prophecy is twofold in nature. It promises punishment for transgressions of divine law. But it also encourages mankind by promising a golden age of peace, prosperity and plenty.
7. The Coming 'Utopia' - The changing world order. December 2001.
8. The Millennium, an Eternal Idea - The teaching of the Millennium, which dates from the earliest statements in the Bible, continues to hold the imagination of many despite the attempts to stamp out and destroy it.
9. Future Visions: The Wonderful World Beyond Today - Will science create a gleaming utopia of peace and happiness for all? Or does a nightmarish world await us? Futurists offer a variety of conflicting visions. But is there a way to foresee what it will really be like in the world beyond today?

1. Not by Might or by Power - The ideal of a "peaceable kingdom" has held men's imaginations for centuries. Many efforts have been made to create this perfect utopia. How will it come - by human effort or by the power of God?

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