Good News Magazine: July - August 2012

One of America's most famous landmarks is Mount Rushmore, a testament to four of the nation's most renowned presidents. What made them great leaders...

What characteristics distinguish a true leader from someone merely occupying a leading position? What makes a person a true leader?

Past leaders of the United States often expressed sincere devotion to God and Christian principles—in contrast to today's marginalization of biblical...

As Britain and the Commonwealth celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the festivities overshadow the dramatic changes that have taken place during...

World events continue to muddle on without any clear sense that leaders hold the key to effective solutions. Threat of large-scale war in the Middle...

Human lust for power seems to be a prime cause of misgovernment within leaders—the will of one person to exert rule over others, no matter what form...

Although some observers are still predicting a substantial national recovery, a more sobering factual analysis clearly points in the opposite...

From Genesis to Revelation the Bible is full of godly warnings. Prior to punishing His people, God has always warned them beforehand of His intentions...

Has God already begun to break the pride of American power?

What lessons does this hold for America in terms of the British decline experience?

America's leaders are making history—but not in a good way. Rejecting biblical values that long strengthened the nation, some are now pursuing a...

Political leaders aren't the only hypocrites when it comes to claiming to be Christian while acting far differently.

What's really behind Iran's nuclear program? Is something much bigger at work, something that becomes clear when we look more deeply into the Iranian...

Reflecting on the "good old days" can bring back warm thoughts and fond memories. But could longing for a lost past diminish the joy of the present...

On a cold wintry day in November 1993, my daughter and I experienced one of the saddest days of our life together, a day that will be etched in our...

How can we be used by God in obeying Christ's instruction to "Follow Me"? It starts with three simple steps.

Khirbet Qeiyafa, also known as the Elah Fortress, is the site of an ancient city about 20 miles southwest of Jerusalem.

Archaeologists excavating near Jerusalem's Temple Mount have discovered an ancient stone seal that helps to confirm the accuracy of Scripture.

This mini-study looks at questions related to suffering that have troubled people throughout the ages. God does not ignore our heartfelt pleas for...

Sex sells in the popular culture, and many young Christians are buying. But outside the right context, sex brings consequences. What does the One who...

What's the best course for Europe to take to emerge from its ongoing crisis?

It usually takes a hugely charismatic leader to unite countries that have been in serious conflict over time. And the Bible foretells that just such a...

Will Greece exit the European common currency zone?

Back in 1992, then-Vice President Dan Quayle was widely ridiculed in the media for denouncing the trend of women having children out of wedlock and...

Will traditional capitalism prevail, or will America choose to go even further down the dangerous road of socialism? Never before has the country...

As reported by William Chase in The American Scholar, "Every study over the decades has concluded that cheating at American colleges and universities...

I have a severe back problem, which keeps me from doing construction work. I am also unable to collect unemployment, unable to find work and have a...

Readers of The Good News share their thoughts in the July/August 2012 issue.