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Good News Magazine: January - February 2013

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The Good News magazine

Signs of the Times

  • by Scott Ashley
Could disbelief and lack of spiritual understanding leave us blind to dangers that should be obvious?
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Statue of Liberty with dark sky

Where Does America Go From Here?

  • by Scott Ashley
As the American president takes his oath of office with his hand on the Bible, proclaiming to faithfully fulfill his responsibilities "so help me God," should we not take into consideration how God views the "state of the union" of the United States?
Unites States flag

Will America Cease to Lead the World?

  • by John Ross Schroeder
From the time of its founding, this unique nation sought to base its future success on the efforts of free individuals, not on class distinctions and hereditary status. America became undisputed world leader because it was set apart not only by the Declaration of Independence, but by its destiny set forth in the Bible. Why, then, is America gradually forfeiting world leadership?
Hand on top of a Bible

Duality in Bible Prophecy

  • by Good News
Prophetic statements sometimes apply to more than one fulfillment, a principle called duality. A prime example of duality is Christ's first coming to atone for our sins and His second coming to rule on earth as King of Kings.
What Could America and Britain Learn From Rome's Fall?

What Could America and Britain Learn From Rome's Fall?

  • by Eric Snow
The fall of Rome is one of the most important and world-shaping events in history. But it provides more than an interesting study of the past. It also holds many important lessons for the Western world today.
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Holy Bible on laying on top of United States flag

Is America Identified in Bible Prophecy?

  • by Noel Hornor
The Bible identifies a number of nations that are relatively minor players on the world scene. Does it make sense that the most powerful nation in the world would go unnoticed and unmentioned in Bible prophecy? Can we know America's identity in Bible prophecy?
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Aerial image of the damage by Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy, the Bible and You

  • by Bill Bradford, John Ross Schroeder, Scott Ashley
Hurricane Katrina was the most costly natural disaster the United States had ever experienced. Yet in some respects Hurricane Sandy had an even greater impact. Why is America experiencing major national catastrophes, whether from nature or inflicted by enemies, such as the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001? Does the Bible provide answers?
An hour glass almost empty on top of US bills.

When Will America Run Out of Resources?

  • by John Ross Schroeder
Even before Hurricane Sandy the United States was already suffering from an enormous national debt crises, measured in the trillions of dollars. Sandy adds another $50 billion to the frightening total.
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A man pressing the snooze button on an alarm clock.

Are You Pressing the Spiritual Snooze Button?

  • by John LaBissoniere
What does your to-do list look like? Is it full of tasks, chores and other physical worries? Where does your spiritual life fit in? Stop hitting the snooze button for your spiritual growth!
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Photo of Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln's Qualities of Leadership

  • by Noel Hornor
A major new movie examines the life and accomplishments of President Abraham Lincoln. What was it that made him an effective and inspirational leader?
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Close up of a fishing net.

Bible Mini-Study: Train Now to Help Jesus Christ Rule

  • by Good News
Jesus Christ is coming back to earth as King of the Kingdom of God to save the human race from destroying itself. How will the rebellious and traumatized citizens of this world become the peaceful subjects of God's Kingdom? Who will help serve and teach the people? What does the Bible say about the citizens of the Kingdom of God?
A man looking through binoculars.

Current Event & Trends: Outlook for the year ahead

  • by John Ross Schroeder
What will the year 2013 bring mankind? Present trends indicate that we may be locked into a period of prolonged uncertainty, along with increasing social unrest and intensified conflicts.
3D image of dollar sign with Unites States that's cracking.

Current Event & Trends: Severe economic uncertainty and anxiety

  • by John Ross Schroeder
In another Financial Times article a year ago, Gideon Rachman predicted: "Efforts to rescue the world economy in 2012 will be afflicted by a perilous political paradox. The more that international co-operation is needed, the harder it will be to achieve" ("The Big Questions for 2012," Jan. 2, 2012). Again, this prophecy could easily extend into 2013 and well beyond.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi

Current Event & Trends: Israel's encirclement crisis continues

  • by John Ross Schroeder
End-time prophecy focuses primarily on two regions of the globe—Europe and the Middle East. European leaders are certainly dogged by many knotty difficulties at present, but the Middle East has been beset by one major crisis after another recently—some occurring simultaneously.
Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the US.

Current Event & Trends: Christendom losing ground

  • by John Ross Schroeder
After Christ returns, people everywhere will learn and follow true religion—leading at last to world peace. But today religion seriously divides the planet. And whatever goes by the name of Christianity continues to be relentlessly persecuted in many parts of the world—especially in some Middle Eastern countries and particularly in the wake of the Arab Spring.