Letters From Our Readers: May/June 2025

A Turning Point to Ruin or Resurgence?

I was reading the editorial by Tom Robinson, and as always it was spot on. America and the world are in danger, as Mr. Robinson tell us. The danger is imminent [unless] Mr. Trump leads his people to a national repentance. Knowing him, do we think that there will be an epiphany? I hope so, but it will be unlikely. What I think is that Mr. Trump was saved by our God to bring peace. If he fails the nation, the world will drop on their knees. But then it will be too late. I hope I am wrong and pray that our Lord be merciful with us. Thank you for your literature. -- From the Internet

The Unadvertised Side Effects of Pornography

Thank you for this article. I can appreciate that the Scripture in Psalm 139:14, which says that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made,” applies to both men and women. -- From the Internet

Current Events & Trends: “A daily walk or equivalent could add 11 years to one’s life”

This discouraged me. 160 minutes a day is 21/2 hours a day. I get 20-30 a day as I am able. That’s a tall order if I need to increase to 160 per day! -- From the Internet

Sorry the intent was not clear. This did not mean to say 160 minutes of straight walking or some other exercise is needed. It meant broken up throughout the day, staying active and moving about the home or office or grocery store as you're able. While the increments may not total up to the figure given in the study, any increased activity will be beneficial.

Readers expressing thanks for Beyond Today

I just wanted to thank each one of you at Beyond Today and everyone that makes it possible for people to receive the magazine, literature and other things. I enjoy everything I receive, and then I pass it on to others. Prayers to each one of you that contributes to make this possible to do what you do! Please keep me on your mailing list. -- Subscriber in Texas

I have been getting Beyond Today magazine for several years now and would like to know if it's possible to get all the magazines since the beginning. They have helped me get a better understanding of the Bible. My understanding of the Bible now is like day and night. I still have a ways to go and was hoping there was a way to receive all the magazines since the beginning. I appreciate everything you have done to help me understand the Bible better. I look forward to improving my understanding and being a better person in the eyes of God. -- From the Internet

We’re glad to hear our material has been helpful! We don’t have back issues in print, but every article and PDFs of every issue going back to 1995, including when our title was The Good News, are available for free on our website UCG.org/learn.

Prisoners learning from Beyond Today resources

I have learned quite a lot about what has been happening around the world, through a biblical view and in general, through Beyond Today. I would like to thank you for helping me to see world events properly and to be preparing for the world to come after I am released from my incarceration. I hope that someday you would be able to do a few articles on how the Spirit of God has been moving though the world, and especially here in correctional institutions. Many people have turned to God during our incarceration in prisons through Christian educational programs. Thank you. -- Reader in prison

Please keep sending me Beyond Today magazine! I’ve never seen the Bible taught so plainly or with the depth that you all do. I’ve never learned so much in such a short time. I am fully convinced that the Christianity I grew up in withheld a lot of stuff from me. All the topics in your material are complex of themselves, but it’s wonderful because I can follow every train of thought you give. I am an army vet, but I experienced a very traumatic event while serving. The problem was that I didn’t allow Jesus to heal me a long time ago. Instead, I took matters into my own hands, as broken and limited as I was. But trying to figure out God’s way isn’t easy. All of you make this task easier. Having Beyond Today on the Edovo platform, and all the free literature—I can tell, you guys really do care! Thank you! Yours in Christ. -- Reader in prison

Question about fellowship

I would like to observe the Sabbath day of worship and associate myself with other believers in Christ Jesus. -- Reader in Arkansas

We have congregations all around the world. Visit UCG.org/congregations to find the one closest to you and reach out to the pastor to find out when services are. He’ll be glad to hear from you!