Good News Magazine: July - August 2013

Table of Contents

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Good News Magazine - July/August 2013 cover
3 minutes
Why is marriage so important? Unlike other relationships, it is one that God Himself created when He joined together the first human beings, Adam and...
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a married couple's hands layered over a pink bouquet of flowers and wearing wedding rings
13 minutes
The institution of marriage has never been more under attack. About half of all newly married couples end up in divorce. Are there keys that can open...
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Wedding rings on top of Bible scripture - Ephesians 5:22-21
7 minutes
Our current age of instant gratification can wreck a marriage. Marriage was designed with a great purpose and goal. Knowing the ultimate purpose for...
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An opened Bible.
2 minutes
The prophet Malachi prophesied against modern societies that would exist shortly before the return of Jesus Christ. Speaking through him, God...
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Photo after the bomb in Boston.
8 minutes
The cold-blooded attack on innocent bystanders at the Boston Marathon didn't come out of nowhere. It's one of many tragedies that should give us pause...
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Example FAFSA form collecting parental information for 2013-2014.
9 minutes
A war is under way against marriage and family. Who is behind it? How is the battle being waged? What are the stakes? And who will ultimately win?
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Digital images of brain
10 minutes
U.S. President Barack Obama recently announced plans to spend millions on mapping the human brain—labeled "the next great American project"—perhaps on...
2 minutes
The spirit in man is not animate of itself. It is not a spirit entity that consciously lives on when we die.
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Photo of the Dome of the Rock and the Wailing Wall
11 minutes
The conflict between Israelis and Arabs is profoundly affecting your daily life. As world history heads towards a crisis point at Ground Zero...
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A hiker on top of a mountain pass.
9 minutes
What motivates you? Does the opportunity for adventure excite you? If so, coming soon is an adventure you won't want to miss. It will pale into...
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Outerspace with clouds of dust
7 minutes
It's difficult for us to comprehend the concept of "before time began," much less what took place then. But Scripture reveals that God laid out His...
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A man praying while holding a Bible.
7 minutes
Do you have difficulty finding motivation to pray? Do you find it hard to communicate with God? Consider this simple solution to enriching your prayer...
8 minutes
Those things that are true and right are not purchased at any price. In fact, they have no material value. But that which is most valuable in this...
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Geese flying.
9 minutes
Everyone needs encouragement. Are we following Christ's example in giving this precious gift?
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Upclose photo of an ant.
6 minutes
Consider the ant, Solomon urged, and learn wisdom from her ways (Proverbs 6:6).
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A hand reach out of the sky delivering a message envelope.
9 minutes
Every day we have to make decisions. Many of them we make without thinking. But some are big decisions in life that might make us stop and wonder...
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A baby playing with a stacking ring toy - Rock-a-stack
5 minutes
Puzzled about relationships, love and marriage? For keys to understanding, take a new look at a child's favorite toy!
3 minutes
Successful containment of any major difficulty normally means a much better chance of concluding it.
2 minutes
It is time to remind ourselves of just who remains ultimately in control over all these frightening world events.
2 minutes
As this report indicates, Western nations accept immigrants who can turn against them.
2 minutes
The American dollar has long reigned as easily the largest percentage of the global currency supply.
2 minutes
Week-long nighttime rioting in Stockholm, Sweden, and a surrounding suburb plunged Scandinavia into the chaotic social unrest that has already...
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A woman reading the Bible
4 minutes
Jesus Christ Himself upheld the practice of tithing in the New Testament.
2 minutes
Whatever the direction of the nation as a whole, you individually can live a lawful life filled with hope.
7 minutes
Readers of the Good News share their thoughts in the July/August 2013 issue.