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God's Holy Days

"These are the feasts of the LORD, holy convocations which you shall proclaim at their appointed times" (Leviticus 23:4).

Is it possible to know what the future holds? The Creator of mankind has an incredible plan for us, and He reveals it through an annual cycle of festivals described in the Scriptures.

FORWARD! 9/11 Reminds Us Why We Need 9/30

  • by Clyde Kilough
Next month commemorates another anniversary of the horrific deaths of nearly 3,000 people seven years ago on "9/11," as it has come to be simply known.

Europe and the Church Part 4: Union of Church and State

  • by Melvin Rhodes
Even in this very secular age, many European countries continue a tradition established in the fourth century of a close relationship between church and state. The origins of this system take us back to one of the most significant leaders in history—Roman Emperor Constantine the Great.

Not by Might or by Power

  • by Darris McNeely
The ideal of a "peaceable kingdom" has held men's imaginations for centuries. Many efforts have been made to create this perfect utopia. How will it come—by human effort or by the power of God?
Trumpets - Trumpets, Trumpets Everywhere

Trumpets, Trumpets Everywhere

  • by Randy Stiver
The reverberating echo of a distant trumpet stirs deep emotions and moves us to conviction and action. What does the Bible say about this instrument?

My Father's Saw

  • by Hector Earle
The feel of it in my hands brought back memories of a hard-working man who cared for his family. It also reminded me of the hope for the future.

Restoration: Joel and the Start of the Church

  • by Darris McNeely
The prophecy of Joel is one of the most dire in the entire Bible. The bad news definitely outweighs the good. The book ends on an uncharacteristically blunt note by speaking of the desolation of Egypt and Edom. I have to admit, Joel's prophecy is hardly the message I would first think of for the inaugural sermon for a Church based on brotherly love and mercy.

The Beauty of Restoration

  • by Sharon VanSchuyver
I rarely schedule time to watch television, but one of my greatest media indulgences is to watch one of the Hallmark Hall of Fame movies.

Amazing Ancient Accuracy

  • by United Church of God
The Hebrew calendar is amazing. But even more incredible is the meaning of the biblical Holy Days it contains.

Who Will Remember Your Name?

  • by Paul Suckling
Your name is important to God. When Christ returns, will you have a good name before God? Will your name be in God's book of remembrance?

Between the Harvests

  • by David Baker
As I was preparing for the Feast, I studied the harvest seasons of the Holy Land, and I tried to visualize the life of an Israelite living in the land of Canaan.

FORWARD! Teens Who Helped Make It "the Best Feast Ever"

  • by United News
It's inspiring to hear of brethren and young people serving and making a difference in others' lives. We'd like to share one such story with you, from Ralph Redline of the Bismarck, North Dakota, congregation. He's the father of Britton Redline, who was added to the prayer list Sept. 18, 2007, because of a brain tumor.
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Snakes, Serpents and Satan

  • by Don Hooser
The serpent plays a part in many cultural traditions around the world. But unlike Genesis 3, in many of the traditions the snake is the hero instead of the villain! That's exactly what Satan would like for people to believe!

Is Christ in Christmas?

  • by Jerold Aust
"Ho! Ho! Hoax! This could be considered a belly-laugh warning from a corpulent red-coated and white-bearded ole' St. Nick. Santa Claus is putting one on us again. Do we know why and how?
The Much-Anticipated Harvest

The Much-Anticipated Harvest

  • by Tina Rupp
There is such joy and gratitude in picking a red, ripe, juicy tomato from the plant, a refreshing, crisp cucumber from the vine or a beautiful, fragrant rose from the bush growing in your own garden!

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