I am a new member and have heard (not sure of the spelling) Naustisism, Naustic, mentioned in a couple of sermons in a negative way, and am embarrassed to admit I have no idea what it is.

Below are three letters the Council of Elders approved Dec. 13 to be used by the Personal Correspondence staff in dealing with questions from members on Sabbath observance.

Should members of the Church of God own businesses that remain open on the Sabbath?

For centuries people have read the Bible and concluded that the world will come to an end. But will it? If so, how? What do the Scriptures teach about the end of the world?

The Bible speaks of "the time of the end." But exactly what will come to an end?

Sometimes cultural differences can give you a new perspective on God's Word. Maybe there's more we can learn about what it means to "redeem the time."

All across the United States people are involved in a debate about the biblical Ten Commandments. It's ironic that while some Christians vehemently defend the posting of the Ten Commandments, many other Christians believe that these laws have no application...

Most people today think being a Christian is easy, but the surprising truth is, the real Christianity of the Bible is challenging and difficult. Do you have the courage and conviction to be a real Christian?

You, the next generation, can accept the challenge to prepare yourselves for your ultimate role in leadership.

Do Messianic Jews believe and live as we do in the Church of God?

Do you observe Christmas because you think it's Christ's birthday? Was He born on or anytime near Dec. 25? If Jesus lived on earth today, would He celebrate Christmas at all?

Angels are in the movies, on cards, everywhere—at least the popular conceptions of angels are. But what does the Bible really say about how we should think about angels?

Many see it as law or grace. Are you prepared to show how law and grace together demonstrate the love and mind of God?

Some have concluded that United does not put a high enough value on preaching the gospel. But take a closer look at what the work is and what we are doing.

Untimely deaths of family and friends brought home the truth that time is far too precious to waste.

When we get the wonderful gifts for which we pray, do we really appreciate them... or abuse them?

God designed the human body. Shouldn't we pay attention to what He says to put into it and what to avoid?

The Bible has a surprising number of things to say about your health. In recent years researchers are discovering that its health advice is sound—and far ahead of its time.

Editorial note from Scott Ashley

World News and Trends: This June, the 14th annual international AIDS conference, in Barcelona, Spain, led to the usual calls for the United States and other wealthy nations to spend more to fight AIDS.