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Commentary: Where Can We Find Hopeful News?

September 2, 2010 - 3:48pm
There are plenty of sources of depressing news. But where can you find good, hopeful news to inspire and encourage you?

This is the Way: Faithful Wounds or Cruel Blows

September 2, 2010 - 11:07am
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful” (Proverbs 27:6). A friend finds it hard to say anything that might hurt a friend, but is willing to do so if it is for the long-term benefit of his or her friend. God loves mankind and corrects His children (Hebrews 12:6). He shows us how loving parents ought to correct those they love when that is needed.

Cruel blows from enemies are only designed to inflict pain and suffering upon us. That sort of brutality and cruelty usually springs from hard-heartedness and weakness. The blows of a friend may seem cruel, but they lead to health and a better life. Knowing the difference lets us respond correctly. Pain can be positive.

A World Held Captive: Soon to Be Set Free!

September 1, 2010 - 11:18am
Most Bible believers think this is God's world—but how can we reconcile that with all the crime, violence, wars, oppression, starvation and disasters we see all around us? The surprising fact is that, in terms of human society and its impact, this is not God's world, but a world that has been kidnapped by an unseen enemy. Here's the story of how it was kidnapped and how it will be set free!

Coming Soon: The Magnificent Millennium

September 1, 2010 - 11:18am
The fact that a large portion of Bible prophecy describes the Millennium proves it is extremely important to God. And the more you understand it, the more important it will be to you!

Has America Lost Its Way?

September 1, 2010 - 11:17am
Increasingly it seems that the United States cannot solve its problems—whether it be the economy, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, illegal immigration or the Gulf oil spill. Previous generations seemed to know what to do. Has America lost its way?

The "American Century": What Was Really Behind It?

September 1, 2010 - 11:17am
Seldom has a nation dominated an era as the United States dominated much of the 20th century. Its remarkable achievements transformed the world for decades. But what was really behind its amazing accomplishments? Is there more than meets the eye?

Could Jesus Christ Return Tomorrow?

September 1, 2010 - 11:17am
A little-noticed prophecy in the biblical book of Revelation shows that Jesus Christ's return couldn't take place without a revolutionary change in global mass communications—a change that has taken place only in the last few years.

Ezekiel's Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones: What Does It Mean?

September 1, 2010 - 11:16am
The prophet Ezekiel saw a vision of vast numbers of people resurrected to live again as physical human beings. What is the meaning of this mystifying vision, and what does it teach us about God's plan?

Bible FAQ: Do Leviticus 19:19 and Deuteronomy 22:11 condemn wearing mixed fabrics?

August 31, 2010 - 11:32am
Why did God say not to mingle linen and wool? What does this mean for us today?

This is the Way: Silence Is Golden

August 31, 2010 - 9:11am
There are times to speak and times to remain silent. Knowing the difference between these moments demonstrates our ability to have wisdom. Many people seem to put their feet in their mouths all too often. Silence is a wonderful tool for living when it is applied in the right situation. It gives us time to think before we speak, and it does not introduce an interruption in a conversation while others are trying to express themselves.

There are some people who are very nervous when silence appears. They feel a need to fill the gaps. Obviously the silence that is golden is not the kind that makes everyone uncomfortable, but rightly used, it has great value. The Bible tells us to be slow to speak and quick to hear (James 1:19). It’s important for us all to remember that sometimes the best thing to say is nothing.

Beyond Today Commentary: We Won the War Didn't We?

August 30, 2010 - 1:06pm
When discouraged by the battles of everyday life remember—there's a war to be won.

Beyond Today Program: God's Holy Day Plan: Blueprint for Salvation

August 30, 2010 - 1:06pm
If you want to deeply understand God's mind and His purpose for your life, don't miss this program!

Commentary: Will You Celebrate Jesus Christ's Return?

August 26, 2010 - 1:54pm
Thousands of Christians are preparing to celebrate a day picturing Jesus Christ's second coming. Have you ever explored the meaning of the biblical Feast of Trumpets?

This is the Way: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

August 26, 2010 - 10:35am
An old saying is, “Yesterday is but a dream, tomorrow but a vision…” There is some truth in this when we apply it to how we live today. Our yesterdays and tomorrows have everything to do with today! Our past experiences affect us today—for good or for bad. Our hopes and dreams for tomorrow dictate the steps we need to take now.

Life each day is interwoven with the strands and threads of yesterday and tomorrow. We can learn to remove the strands that hinder us or that are hurtful, and search for the strands that are positive and uplifting. The experiences of yesterday ought to teach us where to go and what to avoid. That should make today more profitable. Hope is the anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19)—and hope always rests in tomorrow. So focus on today, within the experiences of yesterday and the hope of tomorrow.

Bible FAQ: Why didn't Jesus Christ heal the gentile woman's daughter immediately in Matthew 15:22-28?

August 24, 2010 - 11:15am
Was Jesus disrespectful to the Syro-Phoenician woman?

This is the Way: Mere Coincidence?

August 24, 2010 - 9:39am
The timing of some things that happen to us in life gives us reason to wonder if they truly were mere coincidences. Coincidences seem to go both ways in life—good and bad. God promises to care for us every day of our lives so that our feet will not slip (Psalm 94:18). That does not mean He blesses carelessness, but it does mean He is always aware of our situation.

Often a coincidence in our lives is a small miracle in which God chooses to remain anonymous. A believer will often thank God for these small miracles. Even a nonbeliever sometimes utters that phrase. God does not wave a flag to let us know He has intervened in our lives, but we know that time and chance can take some most unusual twists and turns. Being thankful to Him for little miracles is never wrong. Don’t think everything is just a mere coincidence.

Beyond Today Commentary: Leading by Example

August 23, 2010 - 2:49pm
True Christianity is more than professing a faith in Jesus. It is exhibited by following Jesus' example in everything we do.

Beyond Today Program:For Heaven's Sake?

August 23, 2010 - 2:48pm
Many believe they will spend eternity with God in heaven after death. But is this idea biblically true? Plan to be challenged!

Good News Radio Program: Is Baptism Important?

August 23, 2010 - 2:48pm
How did you become a member of your church? Did you know that the new testament Church had a ritual a person had to go through to be considered a member?

Commentary: Spend, Cut or Change Our Thinking?

August 19, 2010 - 11:54am
Britain's new government is making radical efforts to rein in government debt. Will other nations follow? What got us into this mess? What will it take to eventually solve our economic problems?

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