Search form

Search
United Church of God

United News: December 2007

You are here

UCG.org / Members / United News / United News: December 2007

In This Issue

Lessons From the Canna Lilies

  • by Skip Miller
Canna lilies are taller; calla lilies are shorter. Both produce incredible blossoms that today are here and tomorrow are cast upon the compost pile.

The Military Meaning of the Term to Stand

  • by Derrick Smith
"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand" (Ephesians 6:13, emphasis added throughout).

I'm Not Married-Is There Something Wrong With Me?

  • by Carol Taylor
"My mate hasn't been called—is there something wrong with me?" "I'm married but can't have children—is there something wrong with me?" "I was married but my mate died—is there something wrong with me?"
A Little Tent Talk

A Little Tent Talk

  • by Stuart Segall
When Jan and I were first married, we went camping four or five times.

Southern Africa Holds Leadership Workshop

by André van Belkum

ABC Continuing Education on the Move

by David Johnson
Gerald Seelig

U.S. Holy Day Offerings Reported

by Gerald Seelig

Challenger II Attendees Selected

by James Capo

Magazine Print Advertising Results

by Peter Eddington

E-Letter Subscriptions Increase

by United News

Online Ad Impressions Skyrocket

by United News

Lessons of the Snake and Toad

  • by Gary Jacques
It was a beautiful summer day. Not too hot and not too cool. A perfect day just made for mowing the lawn. I had been mowing for about an hour when I noticed a toad directly in my path. I stopped walking and waited for the toad to get out of the way of the noisy gas-eating monster I was pushing.
2

Snakes, Serpents and Satan

  • by Don Hooser
The serpent plays a part in many cultural traditions around the world. But unlike Genesis 3, in many of the traditions the snake is the hero instead of the villain! That's exactly what Satan would like for people to believe!

Go to the Ant

  • by Gregory Dullum
When I see Noah in the resurrection, I may ask him why he didn't swat the last two flies and mosquitoes when he had the chance.

Life Lessons From the Birds

  • by Sharon VanSchuyver
Recently, while reading a book by Christian psychologist Dr. James Dobson, I was introduced to a lesson that I won't soon forget.

To Soar Like Eagles!

  • by Randy Vild
The majestic eagle can teach us much about rising above the storms of life and preparing to soar.

You Are What You Eat

  • by United News
Eating is one of our most pleasurable activities, and God intended it to be so.

New Members.ucg.org Site "Looks Awesome"

by United News

Look Upward and Outward

  • by Jay Turner
As we go through life's trials and tribulations, we can easily fall prey to discouragement.

Regional Pastors Hold Annual Meeting

by Ken Giese

House Rules

  • by Phyllis Newton
As I was straightening and picking up around the house, I thought about house rules.
The Much-Anticipated Harvest

The Much-Anticipated Harvest

  • by Tina Rupp
There is such joy and gratitude in picking a red, ripe, juicy tomato from the plant, a refreshing, crisp cucumber from the vine or a beautiful, fragrant rose from the bush growing in your own garden!

Council Approves Purchase of Texas Property

by Clyde Kilough