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1968-2008: Forty Years to a Lukewarm
Society
"The year 1968 is considered one of the most turbulent, and pivotal, twelve
month periods in American history...a flashpoint for many of the social, political,
and cultural transformations for which the overall decade of the 1960s is known".
A commentary by Randy Stiver
United Church of God pastor, Columbus and Cambridge, Ohio
Posted May 1, 2008
"When Their Eyes Glaze Over, We Know
We Have Lost Them"
What is happening to our children? During the development years—which
are so critical to successful maturing and proper development—an ever
increasing number are indulging in what is likely the most damaging mental addiction
of our modern times.
A commentary by Rex Sexton
United Church of God pastor, Tacoma and Olympia, Washington
Posted April 24, 2008
Easter, Seder or Neither?
You also may wonder, why am I writing about Easter, several weeks after the
celebration date has passed? This year, the dates of Easter and Passover are
several weeks apart. Many if not most people are probably unaware of how this
came about.
A commentary by Larry J. Walker
United Church of God pastor, Bend, Medford and Roseburg, Oregon
Posted April 17, 2008
Of Rice, Men and God
Have you noticed that you now pay more for your food? The reasons are many.
Part of the cause is the subprime mortgage crisis, strange as that might seem!
A commentary by Cecil E. Maranville
United Church of God Elder, Phoenix, AZ
Posted April 10, 2008
Does God Have Any Real Interest in
Jerusalem?
What about the future of Jerusalem and the land of Israel? Many Jews and Christians
are convinced that God has restored the Jews to their homeland for a prophetic
purpose. What do the Scriptures reveal? Will that city ever receive the permanent
peace promised to it by the God of the Bible?
A commentary by Jerold Aust
Senior Good News writer, Mobile, Alabama
Posted April 3, 2008
What Should You Ask Your Pastor?
Why do we attend the church we do? Are we hearing there the words of God or
simply the opinions of a man? The bottom line is where could Jesus comfortably
attend services in today's world? How would He react to the words coming from
the pulpit at your church?
A commentary by Robin Webber
United Church of God pastor, Redlands and San Diego, California
Posted March 27, 2008
Who Has a Problem with Morals?
We humans don't want to change our behavior and we don't want anyone
to judge us. Human nature says, "I'm in charge of my own moral compass. I'll
do what is right for me." But there is a Judge to whom we will all eventually
answer.
A commentary by David Treybig
United Church of God pastor, St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida
Posted March 20, 2008
Africa, Yesterday and Today:
A Study in Contrasts
In 1960 British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan addressed the South
African parliament and talked of a "wind of change sweeping across Africa." The
rapid changes in Africa that followed have led to dictatorships, anarchy, economic
and political upheaval.
A commentary by Melvin Rhodes
Good News writer and regional pastor, Ghana
Posted March 13, 2008
The Changing Face of American Religion:
Its True Significance
According to a recent feature article in USA Today, "The U.S. Religious
Landscape Survey released today by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life,
documents new peaks, deepening valleys and fast-running rivers of change in
American religion" (February 26).
A commentary by John Ross Schroeder
Good News magazine senior writer, United Kingdom
Posted March 6, 2008
Lost and Found—Our National Identity!
We see an identity crisis as we British seem to be lost—not knowing
what really makes us British. Our culture and our people are changing.
A commentary
by Peter Hawkins
Pastoral co-ordinator, the British Isles
Posted February 28, 2008
When Wall Street Plays God—Everybody
Gets Hurt!
God gives no one the right to rewrite the laws of basic prosperity.
Anyone trying to change His rules is playing God—trying to usurp
His authority.
A commentary
by Howard Davis
United Church of God elder, Portland, Oregon
Posted February 21, 2008
All Spiritual Experiences Are Not
of God
Many people mistakenly assume that any supernatural experience is of God. This
is simply not true. Some experiences may be self induced. Others may come from
external influences, but even these are not all from God.
A commentary by Larry
J. Walker
United Church of God pastor, Bend, Medford, Roseburg, Oregon
Posted February 14, 2008
Fifty Years of Space Race
The space race has brought great advancements in scientific understanding. The
world enjoys innumerable inventions as spin-offs of space age technology,
but the costs have been incredibly high.
A commentary by Don Hooser
United Church of God Pastor, Sedro-Woolley, WA
Posted February 7, 2008
Rambo Speaks Out on World Peace
So Rambo did speak out about world peace, saying this "savage world" isn't
going to have it no matter how much wishful thinking or singing it does.
The reason that it won't work is human nature.
A commentary by Randy Stiver
United Church of God pastor, Columbus and Cambridge, OH
Posted January 31, 2008
Are We Borrowing Away Our Freedom?
A wise man named Solomon wrote these words many years ago: "The borrower is
servant to the lender" (Proverbs 22:7). If his words are still true, are we
as a nation gradually becoming the servant of foreign governments?
A commentary by Rex Sexton
United Church of God pastor, Tacoma and Olympia, WA
Posted January 24, 2008
Can Science Give Us Eternal Life?
The mere possibility of a scientific breakthrough of such magnitude
is already raising questions and creating a stir of interest and controversy.
One newspaper article on the subject posed the question, "Will
we need religion any more?"
A commentary by Larry J. Walker
United Church of God pastor, Bend, Medford and Roseburg, Oregon
Posted January 17, 2008
The 2008 Dinner Plate Has Less, Costs
More
Have you noticed the phrase, "food inflation" in news
reports lately? It refers to a worldwide phenomenon of sharply increasing
food prices, a trend that will mean less food for many and higher
costs for all in 2008.
A commentary
by Cecil Maranville
United Church of God elder, Phoenix, Arizona
Posted January 10, 2008
Bhutto Assassination: Blow to War on Terror!
If America's global influence should be drastically weakened in the near future,
how greatly would it affect your life?
A commentary by Melvin Rhodes
Good News writer and regional pastor, Ghana
Posted January 3, 2008
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Who
Will Remember Your Name?