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Faith

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1).

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Surviving the Financial Crisis

Surviving the Financial Crisis

  • by Ruth Bailey
The financial crisis around the world has become a great concern. Banks, loan companies, car dealerships and state and local governments all have their hands out for bailout money. Job layoffs are common practice. The housing market is in shambles.
I Resolve

I Resolve

  • by Jon Pinelli
"I resolve to lose weight this year." "I resolve to quit smoking this year." "I resolve to stop drinking this year." New Year's resolutions.

Wasted Worry

  • by United Church of God
Focusing on what we can affect is important.

A Cycle for Christian Growth

  • by Preston Buchanan
How can we be spiritually fruitful and avoid falling off the path on our way to the Kingdom? Peter gives us eight traits that are guaranteed to help.

Plan for the Future, Even If You Don't Want To!

  • by Rex Sexton
We don't like to think about dying, but if we don't plan now, our families will suffer. Here are some tips on how to show true love by wisely preparing—even if you are young.

Greetings! From Grand Bahama Island!

  • by Vertical Thought
Teenagers attending the United Church of God congregation in Freeport recently provided insight into what it's like to be a teen living on Grand Bahama Island in the nation of the Bahamas. Ariel, Ashley, Daniel, Destiny, Gabriel, Hubert and Kevera range in age from 12 to 17. Here are their answers to questions posed by Vertical Thought.
Happiness and the Secret Path

Happiness and the Secret Path

  • by Stuart Segall
So few find the way to happiness, it must be a well-hidden secret. But today's your lucky day—the secret will be revealed!

Hold on to Your Christian Values... Even in College

  • by Ken Treybig
You may have carefully planned your class load or electives, but you probably have not considered the need for help in keeping your Christian perspective intact. Here's a discussion by three Christian professors giving their best advice for students

Less Stress Stop Flapping

  • by Corbin Rose
When we trust in and wait on the Lord, we can know that He will take care of all our needs. God through the eloquent Isaiah tells us that we will then rise up and soar like eagles.

Wrestling-in Prayer

  • by Graemme Marshall
In hearing our prayers God sometimes makes decisions we wouldn’t normally expect.
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Remembering Answered Prayers

Remembering Answered Prayers

  • by Judy Swanson
When we were serving in the ministry in the Bay Area in 1963, my husband bought me a lovely coat, but there were no extra buttons.

The Scarlet Cord

  • by Graemme Marshall
A colored rope hanging from a window held great meaning for a woman in Jericho thousands of years ago. It also has special significance for us as Christians.
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Five Smooth Stones

  • by Glenn Harrell
David, the youth who would become king of Israel, faced Goliath with sling in hand and stones he selected to use as ammunition. What can we today use in handling the challenges and difficulties we come up against?
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Being Christian in Nigeria

  • by Oludare Akinbo
In Nigeria it is extremely difficult for young people to become independent and able to live on their own.

Seeking Security in a Dangerous Age!

  • by John Ross Schroeder
Global economic and financial turbulence stalk the world—along with a growing food and energy crisis. Apocalyptic doomsaying is seen in newspapers everywhere. Can you survive whatever perils may come your way? What or who will be your anchor?