More than two decades after the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia is very much back in the news—and not in a good way. Recent aggressive moves are raising fears of a renewed Russian expansionism. How might this play...

For half a century after World War II the world was divided in two in terms of international power—split between the American-led free world and the Russian-led Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc.

We should give attention to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine—what’s behind it, where it may lead and the terrible human toll being paid. Here is some needed perspective from one with personal ties to the region.

Russia often doesn’t make sense to the West.

Russia’s recent actions in Ukraine follow a long history of imperialist oppression. Are these events leading the world back to the brink of nuclear extinction?

Bruised by two long wars, America began a retreat. Not surprisingly, others rushed into the vacuum.

When you lose hope, how do you manage to regain confidence and purpose in life?

Jesus Christ said He would be entombed for three days and three nights. Can this be reconciled with a “Good Friday” crucifixion and burial and an “Easter Sunday” resurrection, which allows for barely a day and a half in the...

The life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are key facts of history for a Christian. As the apostles testified, Christ’s resurrection was the culmination of the events of His first coming—and enables the remaining steps in God’s plan to...

Could it be that Easter traditions leave something missing in the story of Jesus Christ?

God has given us two connected annual festivals in early spring (in the northern hemisphere) that we definitely are to observe as Christians, even as Jesus and the apostles did—Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread.

Soon up to 2 billion people will celebrate one of the world’s most popular religious holidays—Easter. But curiously, the Bible nowhere promotes such an observance. Where did this day come from? How did it become so popular? And is it...

Readers of the Good News share their thoughts in the March/April 2015 issue.

The attacks in the French headquarters of satirical publication Charlie Hebdo dominated news around the world in a matter of moments.

In a recent interview on Irish television, British actor and comedian Stephen Fry, a famous atheist, was asked what he would say to God if God turned out to be real and he were confronted by Him.

The harsh reality of the unbelievably brutal tactics employed by ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) continues to shock the world’s sensibilities.

Belief in God is waning in most Western countries, along with a general increase in atheism.

The philosophy of secular humanism is the leading belief system in entertainment, journalism and science.

A dangerous and darkening world can lead to constant anxiety. How do we cope?