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The Good News magazine

A quality, bi-monthly Christian magazine focused on issues relevant to life in the modern world and is the flagship publication of the United Church of God.

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How Can You Help Restore the Disappearing Family?
June-July 2008	Editorial: Searching for Hidden Treasure A Good News editorial Cover Story How Can You Help Restore the Disappearing Family? The state of marriage and family in the Western world is breaking down in the face of relentless onsluaghts from many directions. Some have even concluded that marriage and family are destined to become obsolete. What about marriage and family—are they endangered? What practical steps can you take to strengthen them? -Sidebar- Before You Turn on the TV *Career, Home and Family: Can Women Really* Do It All? Family workloads have increased a great deal from several decades ago. Millions of moms work outside the home by choice or necessity. How can families—wives and mothers in particular—handle the juggling act? -Sidebar- The Day Care Dilemma What's Behind the Growing Food Crisis Growing shortages around the world are driving up the price of food. For hundreds of millions this could lead to hunger or even starvation. What's behind the global food crisis, and how can it be resolved? Courageous Olympic Moments—and the Race We Run The world's greatest athletes pit their skill and strength against others in the Olympic Games. The apostle Paul reminds us that such competitions teach us crucial lessons about aspects of the Christian life Joy: Foundation for a Positive Life Jesus Christ said to His disciples, "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full." How can we experience a life filled with the kind of joy of which He spoke? -Sidebar- Paul's Example of Joy—Even in Persecution and Prison! What's the Answer to a Better Life Do you feel like your problems have reached a dead end? You can have hope for something better. But you can't solve today's problems with the same old solutions; you'll simply arrive at the same old problems. Are You a Slave to Debt Millions have allowed themselves to become enslaved to a harsh taskmaster—debt. Are you one of the many millions caught in this trap? What can you do to break free? The solution isn't easy, but it's worth it! Regular Features World News and Trends An overview of conditions around the world. Letters From Our Readers** Readers of The Good News share their thoughts. Questions and Answers Answers to readers' questions. Youth Focus From Vertical Thought Situation Ethics = Pig + Lipstick

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Can Israel Survive?
May-June 2008	Editorial: Israel—Hope Beyond Today A Good News editorial Cover Story Can Israel Survive? Israel is geographically tiny, especially when measured against its massive impact on the world. Slightly smaller than New Jersey, it remains the unceasing target of hostile criticism, with some countries openly threatening its extinction. Only 60 years old, Israel's survival remains at stake today. What does Scripture say about its future? -Sidebar- The State of Israel: Small but Significant Are All Israelites Jews? Anti-Semitism Now Directed Against Israel as a Nation Jerusalem's Bright Future Will Jerusalem survive? Ongoing conflict, threats from many quarters and senseless terrorism suggest it won't. Yet the Bible reveals that Jerusalem will thrive forever in the greatest destiny imaginable! 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 concrete steps to prepare for the growing downturn. The Moses Code: New Truth or Recycled Deception? The new book and DVD The Moses Code promises the power to transform your world through a secret method supposedly revealed to Moses and suppressed ever since. But what's the real story behind this secret? -Sidebar- Discerning the Truth From Lies New Discoveries Challenge Darwin's Deceitful Theory A new documentary film again raises the issue of whether we're being told the whole story about evolution. If Darwin's theory is truly scientific, why are its proponents so reluctant to let it be questioned? Where Do the Dinosaurs Fit? Figuring out when the dinosaurs lived in relation to man's time on earth isn't really all that difficult. A closer look at and proper understanding of several Bible passages helps make the answer clear. Love: The Ground From Which Spiritual Fruit Springs When God's Spirit is at work in a person, amazing things happen. The person's whole life blossoms and bears beautiful fruit. And the most wonderful fruit of all is the giving and receiving of true love. -Sidebar- The Bible's "Love Chapter" 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. Regular Features World News and Trends An overview of conditions around the world. Letters From Our Readers Readers of The Good News share their thoughts. Youth Focus From Vertical Thought God, Goths and Emos

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» Redefining Morality: A Torrent of Trouble Threatens to Engulf Us
Mar-Apr 2008	Editorial: The War on Morality A Good News editorial Redefining Morality: A Torrent of Trouble Threatens to Engulf Us The major English-speaking nations watch as a storm of problems draws ever nearer, a storm created by forces that blurred and weakened their sense of morality. When and how did this push to redefine morality begin? Does the Bible indicate where we will go from here? Turning Your Own Life Around: Where to Start 10 Practical Ways to Teach Your Children Right Values Most parents recognize the need for their children to have right values. But how do you teach them? Where do you start? Here are 10 practical pointers parents can use to instill right standards, starting today! '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 the crucial first step of personal repentance. Would Jesus Christ Celebrate Easter? For millions of people Easter Sunday is the most important religious holiday of the year. But if Jesus walked the dusty roads of Galilee today, would He observe Easter? What do history and the Bible show us? The Resurrection Connection God's Spirit: The Power to Transform Your Life Jesus Christ is cultivating supernatural 'fruit' in the lives of His disciples. To understand that miraculous effect, we must first understand the awesome cause and ultimate source of that fruit—the Spirit of God. God's Greatest Gifts Jesus Christ, the Supreme Servant Prophecies in the book of Isaiah foretold that Jesus Christ first would come to serve humanity by dying for our sins, and come again to rule over the earth. What does His suffering and death mean for mankind? Europe Moves Closer to Fulfilling Its Grand Design Europe continues its march toward its destiny, moving rapidly toward a time of transition that will surprise and shake the entire globe. How prepared are you for the changes that are coming to our world? "Borderless" Europe Now Encompasses 400 Million People

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» Seven Prophecies That Must Be Fulfilled Before Jesus Christ Returns
Jan-Feb 2008	Editorial: Can We Know When? A Good News editorial Seven Prophecies That Must Be Fulfilled Before Jesus Christ's Return Previous generations have thought that Jesus Christ would return in their lifetimes, but they were proven wrong. Many people alive today think that Christ's return is imminent. Certainly, the Bible contains prophecies that could not have been fulfilled until this generation. Key Events in History: Were They Linked to Bible Prophecy? Have key events in world history had a connection to Bible prophecy? A brief look at three events that shaped the world reveals God's guiding hand at work to bring to pass what He had foretold. The Coming European Superpower After the tearing down of the Berlin Wall, the United States became the undisputed military, economic and political heavyweight. But is another superpower forming that will lead the Western world? What's Behind the Falling Dollar? With a barrel of oil near $100 and the dollar recently falling 16 per-cent against other currencies, Americans need to understand what's behind the falling dollar and what the consequences will be for them. Help Your Child Refute Evolution Your children are likely being indoctrinated 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. Wars of Religion: A Scourge Reborn God and religion are certainly not dead, despite all the rumors. The front lines of religion crisscross our globe, telling us that religion will play a major role in the 21st century. How will that impact your life? Christ's Command to Us: Bear Good Fruit and Much Fruit Jesus Christ taught important spiritual lessons regarding the “fruit” we should bear in our lives. What are those lessons, and how well are we applying them? Our eternal life depends on this understanding! The Parable of the Sower

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