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Turning the Hearts . . .Gifts Show Care, Concern and Love!

  • by Gary Antion
As I write this, the stores abound with Christmas shoppers—buyers trying to find the perfect gift or just any gift to help in their celebration. While we do not celebrate Christmas, gift giving is something that we need to include in our families.

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.

A Cloak of Zeal

  • by Newton Baker
In Ephesians we read of the armor of God. It speaks of the various parts of the armor of a Roman soldier of the time of Paul, relating each piece to a necessary part of our defense against Satan and his influence. The only offensive weapon is the sword of truth. This is the weapon we use against the lies and deceits of Satan.

Career Choice and the 21st-Century Christian

  • by United News
It is a wonderful blessing to enjoy one's work, and since most adults with full-time jobs spend about half their waking hours at work, that's all the more reason to find work you enjoy. While much can be said about this subject, there are several guiding principles that may be helpful for a Christian.

Open House 24/7

  • by Stuart Segall
The real-estate sign draped with a few balloons says, "Open house today." At once, my mind is tempted to stop and see it.

Pulling Together

  • by Dan Dowd
In 1885, the World Series of Mule Team Competition was held in Chicago, Illinois.

Minister Hired to Serve in Australia

by Bill Eddington

Strategic Planning Timeline Given

by United News

Canadian National Council Meets in Toronto

by Linda Wasilkoff

Elder Ordained

by Larry Greider

14 Attend Second Annual Pastoral Training Classes

by United News

2007 Statistics at a Glance

by United News

Elder Hired Into Full-Time Ministry

by United News

Laughter Is the Best Medicine

  • by Janet Treadway
"Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritations and resentments slip away and a sunny spirit takes their place."

Airtime Added on 50,000-Watt Radio Station

by United News

Deborah, the Judge and Mother in Israel

  • by Judy Swanson
Have you ever wondered what it must have been like to have been the children or grandchildren of Deborah? She was placed in the highest position of power, with the consent of the people. She was one of very few women in history to have ever attained such public dignity and supreme authority.

English GN Print Run Reaches New High

by United News

Serving With an Attitude

  • by Milan Janicich
It is a privilege and a blessing to be able to serve in the Church of God. As human beings we don't always see it that way because serving is not typically convenient and may not even be fun.

More Is Better

  • by Robert H Berendt
A passage in Ecclesiastes reminds us of the need to work together with synergy.

90 Young People Enjoy Summer Camp in Chile

by Saul Langarica
John Foster

Council Discusses Relocation, Strategic Planning and More

by John Foster

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.

Texas Property Purchased

by Larry Salyer
Mike Bennett

Profile: Rainer Salomaa, Canadian Council Chairman

by Mike Bennett