Good News - May/June 2015

Good News Magazine: May - June 2015

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In this issue, read a personal perspective about what's going on in Russia and Ukraine and what your response should be in the light of Bible prophecy. In the "Exploring God's Word" section, learn more about the power of the Holy Spirit and how your life can be transformed by knowing your future destiny. Also, understand the conditions of God's gift of salvation and the gift of forgiveness.

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An Age of Growing Chaos

3 minutes
Bruised by two long wars, America began a retreat. Not surprisingly, others rushed into the vacuum.
A young woman waits outside a building in Kurakhove, Eastern Ukraine.

The Russian Bear Reawakens

17 minutes
Russia’s recent actions in Ukraine follow a long history of imperialist oppression. Are these events leading the world back to the brink of nuclear...
Russia is huge, spanning 11 time zones and thus stretching halfway around the world.

Russia's Geographic Outlook

3 minutes
Russia often doesn’t make sense to the West.
Victor Kubik with his aunt Vera Kubik

Ukraine: A Personal Look at a Country in Crisis

10 minutes
We should give attention to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine—what’s behind it, where it may lead and the terrible human toll being paid. Here is some...
Map featuring Jerusalem at the center.

Where Does Russia Fit in End-Time Bible Prophecy?

14 minutes
More than two decades after the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia is very much back in the news—and not in a good way. Recent aggressive moves...
Old photo Nazi Germany

Are We in a Dangerous Age of Appeasement?

12 minutes
Two significant powers, Russia and Iran, are throwing their weight around and taking over nearby territory. But rather than stand up to them, Western...
God’s Spirit is a very potent power, much like fire.

The Power of the Holy Spirit

11 minutes
Is your life ruled by fear and uncertainty? Do you feel disconnected from God and unsure of how to improve your life? Learn how God’s Spirit can...
A old man sitting in a pew in an old church.

God's Spirit and Our Destiny

13 minutes
Many people, believing that God is a Trinity, are confused about what the Holy Spirit really is and the future God intends for us as part of His...
Person reading a Bible

Is Belief All That's Required for God's Gift of Salvation?

9 minutes
Eternal life is God's gift, not something any of us deserve or can in any way earn. But does God set conditions for us to receive this gift? It's...
Filling in circles on a standardized test.

Choose the Best Answer

10 minutes
Much of traditional Christianity believes that the law of God no longer applies to Christians. There are several different arguments against keeping...
"Forgiven" engraved on a tombstone.

Follow Me: Christianity 101: Forgiven & Forgiving

9 minutes
God offers us the priceless gift of forgiveness—but requires us to forgive others in return. What does this mean, and how can we put it into practice?
Fruiting head of darnal, fruiting head of wheat.

Lessons From the Parables: The Parable of the Tares: God's Field

9 minutes
I’ve written about the gardens I used to plant and what I’ve learned through the many seasons and plantings. Let’s consider that God, too, has a...
A young woman getting a tattoo.

Think Before You Ink

6 minutes
Tattoos have become very popular among teens and young adults. But are they a good idea? Here are some questions to make you think before you ink!

Current Events & Trends: Russian and American dominance predicted by character assessment

2 minutes
For half a century after World War II the world was divided in two in terms of international power—split between the American-led free world and the...

Current Events & Trends: Atlanta educators guilty of cheating

2 minutes
In early April 2015 a group of educators in Atlanta, Georgia, were found guilty in one of the largest cheating scandals in U.S. history.

Current Events & Trends: Religious freedom law decried

3 minutes
The state of Indiana recently passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) to ensure that people operating businesses are not compelled to act...

Current Events & Trends: Iraq pushes back against ISIS, regains some ground

2 minutes
Recently the Iraqi army recaptured the town of Tikrit, which had been controlled by the Islamic State (IS or ISIS) since last year. The pushing back...

Current Events & Trends: Nuclear Iran could lead to nuclear Saudi Arabia

2 minutes
Israel, Europe and the United States are not the only world powers with an intense interest in the outcomes of the international talks over Iran’s...

Current Events & Trends: California drought conditions becoming critical

2 minutes
There’s been much news in the last few months about the drought in California. This American state has a population of nearly 39 million, and the...