Kingdom of God

The Kingdom of God is the fulfillment of God's plan for humanity. In order to take part in it, we must let the Holy Spirit work in us, helping us to know Jesus Christ and God the Father.

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Tengo Famiglia (Reflections on Our Spiritual Family)

During my parents' 50th anniversary we saw a play that got me thinking more about our heavenly Father and His family.
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What Is SUCCESS to You?

He Who Dies With the Most Toys--WINS! Do you define happiness by "things"?
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Book of Acts—The Message Spreads

Thanks to the modern tools of archaeology, researchers have found much cultural, historical and geographical background material that supports the biblical account of Paul's trips through the Mediterranean world.
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Martyrs for a Homeland

Teenage girls are the best candidates for suicide bombers among the Tamil Tigers.
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"Sometimes You Have to Break the Rules"?

Deep down inside everyone likes to break rules. But is doing so really in our best interest?
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A World in Need of Hope

Many people are searching for real hope in this life, but cannot seem to find it.
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If a Billionaire Was Coming to Your Town...

What do we really want in life? Are we looking for it in the right places?
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Your Destiny: Teacher, Administrator

You might be working in a job field you don't expect...
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“Even So, Come, Lord Jesus!”

Facing family tragedy, there was a haunting familiarity in my grief. What I ’ve learned has changed my outlook on the world, and the future.
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Christ in Us Our Hope of Glory

Major denominations are trying to figure out how non-Christians might be saved apart from Jesus Christ. But can it be done?
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Your Mission...

"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind...."
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In Psalm 139: 13-16, it reads "In your book were written all the days that were formed for me, when none of them as yet existed" implies that our lives are predetermined by God? If not, why not?

In the article on abortion in the most recent issue, you quote Psalm 139:13-16 to demonstrate God's concern for the unborn. Is free will just an illusion?
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Hope for Unbelieving Loved Ones

What does one say at the funeral of an atheist especially when that atheist is one's own father?
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The Ominous GNR Revolution

The Biotech Age brings new and terrifying scenarios. How might the explosion of knowledge of genetics, nanotechnology and robotics (GNR) change our world?
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Preparing to Be Christ's Bride

The Bible tells how we can be ready for the greatest wedding ever!
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Pentecost Speaks to the "Heart" of Being Firstfruits

In revealing His plan for mankind, God chose Holy Days focused on the harvest seasons of Palestine (Exodus 23:14-17).
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Even So, Come, Lord Jesus!

Facing family tragedy, there was a haunting familiarity in my grief. What I've learned has changed my outlook on the world, and the future.
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The Metamorphosis of Firstfruits

God has ordained a witness in creation that illustrates the transformation needed for humans to become spirit.
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True Freedom

If you were as rich as billionaire Howard Hughes, you would enjoy great freedom. Wouldn't you?
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This Is the Way, Walk in It: A Different Kind of King of the South

The Middle East is a very tough neighborhood when it comes to nations dealing with nations. There is the continual challenge between Israel and her Arab or Islamic neighbors. There is the geopolitical quagmire of many of these nations sitting...