Why is our world plagued with so many problems? If God exists and is really in charge, why doesn't He put an end to all these evils?

Readers of The Good News share their thoughts in the July/August 2012 issue.

I have a severe back problem, which keeps me from doing construction work. I am also unable to collect unemployment, unable to find work and have a mortgage on my house and bills to pay.

As reported by William Chase in The American Scholar, "Every study over the decades has concluded that cheating at American colleges and universities is rampant" ("A Question of Honor," Spring 2012). Most likely partially due to widespread cheating and dishonesty...

Will traditional capitalism prevail, or will America choose to go even further down the dangerous road of socialism? Never before has the country faced such a clear-cut choice.

Back in 1992, then-Vice President Dan Quayle was widely ridiculed in the media for denouncing the trend of women having children out of wedlock and taking aim at its affirmation by the TV sitcom Murphy Brown - about a divorced...

Will Greece exit the European common currency zone?

It usually takes a hugely charismatic leader to unite countries that have been in serious conflict over time. And the Bible foretells that just such a personality will arise in Europe and bring order out of chaos - though at...

What's the best course for Europe to take to emerge from its ongoing crisis?

Sex sells in the popular culture, and many young Christians are buying. But outside the right context, sex brings consequences. What does the One who designed sex say on the matter?

This mini-study looks at questions related to suffering that have troubled people throughout the ages. God does not ignore our heartfelt pleas for understanding. His answers are real, hopeful and life-changing!

Archaeologists excavating near Jerusalem's Temple Mount have discovered an ancient stone seal that helps to confirm the accuracy of Scripture.

Khirbet Qeiyafa, also known as the Elah Fortress, is the site of an ancient city about 20 miles southwest of Jerusalem.

How can we be used by God in obeying Christ's instruction to "Follow Me"? It starts with three simple steps.

On a cold wintry day in November 1993, my daughter and I experienced one of the saddest days of our life together, a day that will be etched in our minds forever.

Reflecting on the "good old days" can bring back warm thoughts and fond memories. But could longing for a lost past diminish the joy of the present and the hope God has in store for your future?

What's really behind Iran's nuclear program? Is something much bigger at work, something that becomes clear when we look more deeply into the Iranian president's religious beliefs? And does the Bible provide us with understanding regarding the future of the...

America's leaders are making history—but not in a good way. Rejecting biblical values that long strengthened the nation, some are now pursuing a treacherous path earlier leaders warned of long ago.

Political leaders aren't the only hypocrites when it comes to claiming to be Christian while acting far differently.

From Genesis to Revelation the Bible is full of godly warnings. Prior to punishing His people, God has always warned them beforehand of His intentions. Tragic occurrences normally come after people have first been warned.