by United Church of God
The wise writer of the book of Ecclesiastes noted that for all toil and every skillful work, a man is envied (Ecclesiastes 4:4).
The New Covenant: Does It Abolish God's Law?
by United Church of God
The Bible represents Satan as the master manipulator of human nature.
by Sydney L Hawkins
“Who does she think she is?” I thought angrily. I was looking through a friend’s endless smiling photos with my crush on Facebook. I went to another friend’s page, where I saw that he was currently enjoying a wonderful and exotic trip out...
Transforming Your Life: The Process of Conversion
by United Church of God
When God formed our first human parents Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, they were part of a created order that was "very good" (Genesis 1:31). Clearly they were not bent on evil.
by Robert H Berendt
Immanuel Kant wrote that the natural state of man is war. Jesus Christ, however, wants us to learn the way of peace. What does it take to overcome our natural state and become peacemakers?
by Amanda Stiver
What are the implications of gender confusion in society?
by Gary Petty
You may not realize it, but your life is likely going in a very different direction than God intended. Yet your Creator wants to heal the damaged aspects of your life and lead you to a more fulfilling way of living. First, though, you have...
by Darris McNeely
A recent book puts forth an intriguing idea that the ancient gods of the pagan world have returned to haunt our modern societies. Have the pagan deities returned? Or could it be something else, something most do not understand?
by Steve Myers
The devil is much wilier and may be much closer than you think. The Bible reveals that he deceives the whole world—meaning he has even duped churches and religious figures. How is this possible? Could you be deceived too?
by Cecil Maranville
As the jarring accusations, arguments and harangues between political parties and their chosen candidates continue at full-throated volume in the U.S. election races, I have been reflecting on why the positive traits of character are so...
by Howard Davis
Is there any admirable trait which characterizes God that most people would accept? Certainly love must be that universally acclaimed divine trait. But is that the way religions really define God in practice?
by Good News
Eighteenth-century British economist Adam Smith (1723-90) first wrote of the connection between freedom and national economic success. In his monumental work An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, published in 1776...
Life's Ultimate Question: Does God Exist?
by United Church of God
Why does man reject the God of the Bible and the divine laws that define His standards?
by Cecil Maranville
"Have you repented of your sins and accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?" Most will immediately recognize these words as part of our baptismal ceremony. Repentance is an essential prerequisite to becoming a Christian. But what do...
by Katherine Rowland
In today’s world of instant communication so many seem bent on provoking others with emotionally charged language, but the Bible shows a better way.