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Commentary: The Religion Factor in Marriage

8 hours 48 min ago
How important are your religious beliefs—to you? Would you be willing to compromise them for that "special someone"? Interfaith relationships raise especially important questions for young adults.

Commentary: Fair Justice

August 27, 2010 - 8:57am
How long must you wait for justice—and will the penalty actually be fair?

Commentary: Who Knows?

August 20, 2010 - 1:02pm
We have to decide between believing people who are still struggling to understand the world's complexities or believing the God who designed them. What will you choose?

Commentary: The Power of Inception

August 12, 2010 - 4:05pm
Safeguard your mind (conscious and subconscious) against the Devil's inception and hold fast to the roots of God's truth found in His living Word, the Holy Bible!

Commentary: Rest for the Weary

August 6, 2010 - 10:39am
It's impossible to find time for everything. What do you give up when your schedule gets tight?

Commentary: When Canes and Wheelchairs Will Be Museum Pieces

July 29, 2010 - 6:59pm
Will there ever be a time when there will be no more disabilities? The answer is, Yes!

Commentary: Grading on a Curve: The Danger of Comparison

July 23, 2010 - 11:45am
Instead of evaluating ourselves based on how our own actions stack up to God's standards, we simply compare how we're doing with those around us.

Commentary: Where Does Modesty Matter?

July 16, 2010 - 1:18pm
Modesty--outward and inward--matters to God. Remember that no matter the circumstances, we are modeling a way of life.

Commentary: Shifting the Blame

July 9, 2010 - 10:39am
In a world that seems increasingly intent on shifting the blame, reflect on your Christianity and try another tactic: No matter who is to blame, admit your mistakes, take them to God and seek His forgiveness.

Commentary: The Power of the Earth

July 2, 2010 - 1:40pm
God wants us to realize the great power of this little planet--and His immeasurably larger power as earth's Creator.

Natural Attraction or Lust?

July 1, 2010 - 11:39am
What's the difference between lust and natural attraction? How do we control our minds when we see a beautiful girl or a handsome guy?

The Difference Between Infatuation and Love

July 1, 2010 - 11:38am
In the heady world of male-female relationships, how can one know the difference between love and infatuation?

The Big Deal About Dating

July 1, 2010 - 11:38am
Some don't think it matters whom one dates. What about you?

Girls & Romance Novels

July 1, 2010 - 11:38am
Why is this genre of literature so appealing to women? Is it harmless fun?

Love Run Amok

July 1, 2010 - 11:37am
How can you know in advance whether someone will become an abusive mate?

In Defense of an Ancient Universe

July 1, 2010 - 11:37am
Why do we believe, contrary to young-earth creationism, that the heavens and the earth are significantly older than the 6,000-year history of man?

How Old Is the Earth?

July 1, 2010 - 11:37am
If you've explored this question, you've probably encountered conflicting messages—even among those who believe in the Creator. What does the Bible indicate?

Caught! On Facebook

July 1, 2010 - 11:36am
Even if you remove material from a Web site, it is cached by search engines and Internet archives. Once you post a picture, a video or text, it is out there, and you cannot get it back. Ever!

How to Make a Good First Impression

July 1, 2010 - 11:36am
You may have heard the warning, "You never get a second chance to make a good first impression." Here's how to avoid mistakes.

God's Feasts Answer the Big Questions -- Part 2

July 1, 2010 - 11:36am
Just as teachers prepare lesson plans for their students, God, through His feasts, provides a lesson plan for humanity.

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The Breaking Free Web site exists to help our membership break free of various social ills affecting their lives and prepare them for service to God through the sharing of knowledge and experience. Read more at http://breakingfree.ucg.org

 

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The goal of The Good News is to provide understanding. Many other magazines report the news, whether current events, social trends or the lighter fare of sports or personalities. They provide information, but not answers. They don't address the really big, really important questions: Why are we here? What is our purpose in life? Where are we going? What lies ahead for our families, loved ones and friends? Read online articles at http://www.gnmagazine.org


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Vertical Thought—a magazine of understanding for tomorrow's leaders—strives to serve up relevant content to help young people ages 12-22 discover and live God's way of life. Read the online version at http://www.verticalthought.org

 

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The mission of World News and Prophecy (WNP) is to provide United Church of God members and other interested persons with commentary and analysis of selected world news topics in the light of Bible prophecy. Its purpose is to help readers discern the times and increase their awareness and understanding of the answers Christ gave to His disciples' question: "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?" (Matthew 24:3). Read the online version at http://www.wnponline.org

 

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Marriage & FamilyMarriage & Family: The Missing Dimension
Middle EastThe Middle East in Bible Prophecy

Revelation UnveiledThe Book of Revelation Unveiled
After DeathWhat Happens After Death?

Understand ProphecyYou Can Understand Bible Prophecy
Time of the EndAre We Living in the Time of the End?

United Church of GodThis Is the United Church of God
Why Does God Allow Suffering?Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Is the Bible True?Is the Bible True?
Church Jesus BuiltThe Church Jesus Built

What Does the Bible Teach About Clean and Unclean Meats?What Does the Bible Teach About Clean and Unclean Meats?
Creation or EvolutionCreation or Evolution - Does It Really Matter What You Believe?

Fundamental BeliefsFundamental Beliefs
Does God Exist?Life's Ultimate Question: Does God Exist?

Gospel of the KingdomThe Gospel of the Kingdom
Holy DaysGod's Holy Day Plan: The Promise of Hope for All Mankind

Holidays or Holy DaysHolidays or Holy Days: Does It Matter Which Days We Observe?
Heaven and HellHeaven and Hell: What Does the Bible Really Teach?

Jesus Christ: The Real StoryJesus Christ: The Real Story
Living FaithYou Can Have Living Faith

Making Life WorkMaking Life Work
Managing Your FinancesManaging Your Finances

Is There Really a Devil?Is There Really a Devil?
Eternal LifeThe Road to Eternal Life

Sunset to SunsetSunset to Sunset - God's Sabbath Rest
The Ten CommandmentsThe Ten Commandments

Transforming Your LifeTransforming Your Life - The Process of Conversion
Understand the BibleHow to Understand the Bible

United States and Great Britain in ProphecyThe United States and Britain in Bible Prophecy
What is Your Destiny?What Is Your Destiny?

Who Is God?Who Is God?
What Does the Bible Teach About TithingWhat Does the Bible Teach About Tithing?

The New Covenant The New Covenant: Does It Abolish God's Law?



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