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Current Events & Trends: Revisiting the Iranian nuclear threat

Will a surprising turn in Tehran, bringing an ostensibly more moderate president to the fore, slow down Iran's march to possess a nuclear bomb?
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Current Events & Trends: Disappointment and disorder: the Middle East a prime example

End-time events continue to escalate. The trends of our time regress steadily from bad to worse. Yet another decade of pronounced world disorder seems inevitable.
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Letters from Our Readers - July/August 2013

Readers of the Good News share their thoughts in the July/August 2013 issue.
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Questions and Answers: Is tithing really a part of New Testament teaching?

Jesus Christ Himself upheld the practice of tithing in the New Testament.
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Stacking the Ultimate Relationship

Puzzled about relationships, love and marriage? For keys to understanding, take a new look at a child's favorite toy!
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Mini-Bible Study: What Is God's Will for You?

Every day we have to make decisions. Many of them we make without thinking. But some are big decisions in life that might make us stop and wonder: What does God want me to do here? Is there a way...
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God, Science and the Bible: More to Consider About the Ant

Consider the ant, Solomon urged, and learn wisdom from her ways (Proverbs 6:6).
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Follow Me... "Be of Good Cheer!"

Everyone needs encouragement. Are we following Christ's example in giving this precious gift?
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Lessons from the Parables: Selling All for the Kingdom of God

Those things that are true and right are not purchased at any price. In fact, they have no material value. But that which is most valuable in this life requires that we be willing to give up everything in exchange...
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How Can I Find It Easier to Pray?

Do you have difficulty finding motivation to pray? Do you find it hard to communicate with God? Consider this simple solution to enriching your prayer life!
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What Did God Plan "Before Time Began"?

It's difficult for us to comprehend the concept of "before time began," much less what took place then. But Scripture reveals that God laid out His amazing purpose and plan for mankind before time began!
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Here's How You Can Be Part of the Greatest Adventure

What motivates you? Does the opportunity for adventure excite you? If so, coming soon is an adventure you won't want to miss. It will pale into insignificance every past exploit or achievement and will completely surpass anything you have ever...
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Ground Zero Jerusalem

The conflict between Israelis and Arabs is profoundly affecting your daily life. As world history heads towards a crisis point at Ground Zero Jerusalem, what should our focus be?
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The Spirit in Man Is Not an Immortal Soul

The spirit in man is not animate of itself. It is not a spirit entity that consciously lives on when we die.
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Mapping the Brain: The Missing Dimension

U.S. President Barack Obama recently announced plans to spend millions on mapping the human brain—labeled "the next great American project"—perhaps on a par with going to the moon. But is there a largely unrealized component residing in the brain itself...
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"Parent One" and "Parent Two": The Unraveling of the Traditional Family

A war is under way against marriage and family. Who is behind it? How is the battle being waged? What are the stakes? And who will ultimately win?
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The Boston Marathon Bombing Opens a Window on All Time

The cold-blooded attack on innocent bystanders at the Boston Marathon didn't come out of nowhere. It's one of many tragedies that should give us pause and cause us to contemplate several lessons about life.
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Current Events & Trends: Christianity on the wane in America

Whatever the direction of the nation as a whole, you individually can live a lawful life filled with hope.
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Current Events & Trends: Nation-states struggle with immigration

Week-long nighttime rioting in Stockholm, Sweden, and a surrounding suburb plunged Scandinavia into the chaotic social unrest that has already afflicted a number of other European regions, including France and Greece.
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Current Events & Trends: In danger: the status of the U.S. dollar

The American dollar has long reigned as easily the largest percentage of the global currency supply.