Good News Magazine: November - December 1996

As the nations of mainland Europe become tightly bound together politically, economically and militarily, what are the consequences of England's more...

Which ingredients make an effective leader? And what makes some leaders take tragic courses for themselves and their fellowmen?

Although doubters will always scoff at the truth of God's Word, fewer and fewer now doubt the Bible's historical basis.

A large part of growing up is facing difficulties, setbacks and disappointments. What can you do to help your children through those traumatic times?

Many think that under the New Covenant they have freedom to worship God however they want, including deciding on their own days of worship. But what...

Gentleness, so sadly lacking in this world, should be evident in the life of a Christian. What is gentleness, and how can it be a part of your life?

The apostle Paul wrote of the Sabbath and Holy Days as being "a shadow of things to come." Did he mean to tell us that these observances are now...

How do we show that we love God? Many believe that Jesus Christ came to bring a new way to worship God. But what does the Bible say?

How can we learn to exercise faith in our everyday lives? I learned an important lesson from my granddaughter!

In the book of the Bible bearing his name, Nehemiah records his memoirs. He tells how, against tremendous odds, he accomplished an unimaginably...

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia explains why a cupbearer was such an important official in the royal courts of antiquity.

How did Nehemiah accomplish the Herculean task of rebuilding Jerusalem when other governors had failed? As a leader, he knew how to encourage and...

God uses a form of spiritual technology, a system of communication that may seem baffling at first to many people. It's called prayer. Effective...

What's wrong with just doing whatever you want? Find out how to get your kicks in life-but not those that kick you in the teeth!

The overall drop in income affects almost 100 countries and nearly a third of the world's population, according to the report.

Studies reveal that second hand smoke causes the same diseases as smoking.

Arab-Israeli dispute continues to grow, leaving little room for peace talks.

The situation in Northern Ireland fares no better than that of the Middle East.

A father's attention pays off in more education and less delinquent behavior, according to an 11-year study of 584 intact American families

The archbishop of Canterbury told 20,000 people in Corby, England, that Christians should stand up for traditional moral values and not be sidelined...

Microscopic waterborne organisms are replacing potential cancer-causing chemicals as the primary threat to drinking water in some U.S. cities...

The debate over values continues to grow. Are values changing? Are there moral absolutes? Is there a source we should go to to determine right values...

All of us have to deal with sin and its tragic consequences in our lives. Understanding why we sin is a first step in overcoming and avoiding sin.

The Bible offers Christians many examples of faith from which we can learn and be encouraged. One of the most remarkable examples is that of Queen...