Letters From Our Readers: March/April 2026

The Rise of AI: Is There Hope for Mankind?

Our November–December 2025 issue explored how artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping life, work and belief—offering both promise and peril—and calls us to discernment, highlighting true hope in Christ’s return amid a troubled world.

Currency of content

Peace be with you. Your magazines have been covering excellent and very up-to-date topics. Thank you for the content, which has cleared up many doubts and been very enlightening. -- Reader in Portugal

Response to Q&A about heaven and hell

In regard to your Questions & Answers page in the November–December issue about what happens when we die, I was disturbed by your answer. I have always believed that upon death my soul would rise and be received in heaven.

Evidently, I am wrong, and I do appreciate the clarification of what happens upon death. Yet I have to admit a newfound fear of dying. I have tried to live a good, Christian life in hopes of an everlasting reward. To know that I may be rewarded someday after my death—but only “may be”—is now distressing to me, and am now more afraid of death than ever before. -- Reader in Florida

An everlasting reward still awaits us! The Bible offers a very real hope of eternal life that will be offered to all people. There is no need to fear death. It is only temporary and will be followed by a resurrection to eternal life for those who choose to accept Jesus Christ and live God’s way!

The fact that we sleep in death until the time of the resurrection should not frighten us. When we go to sleep each night, we fully expect to wake up the next morning. And while we sleep, we are unaware of the passing hours. The same holds true for death. When Christ awakens us from death, it will seem to us as if no time has passed.

Rest assured that if we are willing to take the necessary steps, God promises to grant us immortality. Jesus tells us, “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). We cover this subject and related scriptures in our free study guide, Heaven and Hell: What Does the Bible Really Teach?. We hope this is a helpful resource to assuage your fears.

Readers thankful for video studies and magazine

I just wanted to drop a note and say how much I have been enjoying the video studies, including the Ambassador Bible College courses. They are a part of my morning study every day, and I have learned so much. I look forward to getting out of bed each day with my cup of coffee, Bible and UCG. Again thank you so much for the knowledge, background and resources you give. It makes the Bible come alive to me so much more. I also enjoy listening to your radio station. With love and prayers for your continued work. -- From the Internet

We’re glad you’re finding the video Bible study courses helpful. We have so far produced three courses: the Book of Acts, the Epistles of Paul and World News & Prophecy, covering current events and history through the lens of Daniel and Revelation.

Thank you all so very much for always sending me my Beyond Today magazines and for anything else I may request. I have enclosed a donation to help you with your printing costs. My sincere best wishes to you all. Thank you for the good work for the glory of God. -- Subscriber in Australia

Thank you so much for Beyond Today magazine. It is the only thing sane I get in my letterbox these days, and it is free. -- Subscriber in Australia

Thank you for your wonderful magazine, it is always passed on to other believers. May God bless you in the work you do. Please find an offering to help with postage. -- Subscriber in Australia

Readers looking for a congregation

I saw your program for many years on television and have ordered your study aids. I would like to come visit a service. -- From the Internet

Good afternoon, dear friends, please let us know if you have a congregation in Lima, Peru, so that we can gather on the Sabbath. -- From the Internet

My family and I are looking for a congregation and fellowship to be a part of and were wondering if you could help us. Our family are Sabbath-keepers, we keep to traditional faith values and to the Old and New Testaments and avoid any new age religious practices. We are seeking Bible study classes to help us grow in our faith, and as we are also looking for fellowship we need to find a place to learn, study and worship as soon as possible. -- From the Internet

The United Church of God, which publishes Beyond Today, has congregations throughout the world! Just visit our web page ucg.org/congregations to find the one closest to you.