Faith

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1).

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Credit Where Credit Is Due

How much better would it be if the whole world acknowledged God for the gifts that He gives us, instead of seeking only success for self?
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Balancing Faith and Wisdom

According to God's inspired words, wisdom isn't a matter of analyzing things and arriving at your own conclusion of whether they look smart to you.
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Row by Row

Gardening is a great hobby—good for us mentally and physically.
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You Can Survive

Watching today's news is a scary experience!
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Questions and Answers

The Good News answers questions from our readers.
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Are You Full of Fervent Heat?

Warmth was on my mind as I looked at the thermometer this morning and saw a temperature reading zero degrees Fahrenheit. The Wisconsin winter is fully upon us, and I wish it were warmer.
War and Peace
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War and Peace

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?
Reflections From Behind Bars
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Reflections From Behind Bars

On Oct. 8, 2008, UCG member Jed Sy and her brother Jong Pilapil were sentenced to life imprisonment for a crime they say they never committed. In the following article, which first appeared in the United News Asia July/August 2007...
Facing Hard Times With Brutal Optimism
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Facing Hard Times With Brutal Optimism

When we face hard times, it is easy to focus on our problems to the point that we become discouraged.
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Blind Faith

Although you may have splendid physical vision could you be suffering from spiritual blindness? Is it time for a spiritual eye exam?
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Turning the Hearts... Sharing vs. Selfishness

Our families did not come into existence by happenstance.
Surviving the Financial Crisis
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Surviving the Financial Crisis

The financial crisis around the world has become a great concern. Banks, loan companies, car dealerships and state and local governments all have their hands out for bailout money. Job layoffs are common practice. The housing market is in shambles.
I Resolve
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I Resolve

"I resolve to lose weight this year." "I resolve to quit smoking this year." "I resolve to stop drinking this year." New Year's resolutions.
Stephen: A Martyr for God
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Stephen: A Martyr for God

What lessons can we learn from one of the Bible's most tenacious examples?
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Saved From Self-Pity

Cry if you must—then go forward.
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Wasted Worry

Focusing on what we can affect is important.
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A Cycle for Christian Growth

How can we be spiritually fruitful and avoid falling off the path on our way to the Kingdom? Peter gives us eight traits that are guaranteed to help.
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Plan for the Future, Even If You Don't Want To!

We don't like to think about dying, but if we don't plan now, our families will suffer. Here are some tips on how to show true love by wisely preparing—even if you are young.
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Greetings! From Grand Bahama Island!

Teenagers attending the United Church of God congregation in Freeport recently provided insight into what it's like to be a teen living on Grand Bahama Island in the nation of the Bahamas. Ariel, Ashley, Daniel, Destiny, Gabriel, Hubert and Kevera...
Happiness and the Secret Path
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Happiness and the Secret Path

So few find the way to happiness, it must be a well-hidden secret. But today's your lucky day—the secret will be revealed!