A young man comforting his younger brother.
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The Fruit of the Spirit - Kindness: From the Heart to the Helping Hand

God's nature is that of incredible loving-kindness toward all people. And He will kindly help His followers cultivate the much-needed fruit of godly kindness.
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Good News Magazine: January - February 2009

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Hold on to Your Christian Values...Even in College

You may have carefully planned your class load or electives, but you probably have not considered the need for help in keeping your Christian perspective intact. Here's a discussion by three Christian professors giving their best advice for students.
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God, Science and the Bible: Seal impression of prophet Jeremiah's accuser found

An impression from the seal of an official in the court of the biblical King Zedekiah has been found during an archaeological excavation in Jerusalem 's ancient City of David area in strata dated to the time of Jerusalem's destruction...
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World News and Trends: America and amorality

Far too many Americans have chosen a path of make-it-up-as-you-go morality or even amorality. Amorality admits no moral distinctions or judgments and lacks moral sensibility, not caring about right and wrong.
photo of impatiens flowers
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The Fruit of the Spirit - Longsuffering: A Fusion of Patience and Power

The popular impatiens flowers are so named from seeming to be highly impatient! When their seed pods mature, they explode when touched, sending seeds several yards away. See how this picture illustrates the need for longsuffering, an important fruit of...
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World News and Trends- India and China: the diplomatic conflict

What may help America in countering Chinese ambitions, at least temporarily, is the current diplomatic conflict between China and India.
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World News and Trends: China's growing naval ambitions

While it is currently far from matching or surpassing U.S. naval power, China has a much longer history and the historic patience to pursue a long-term strategy with the view to eventually surpassing American dominance of the sea. (Sources: Stratfor...
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World News and Trends: Why human governments don't and won't last

Why don't human governments last? They always run their course and leaders are replaced by other human beings.
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World News and Trends: Stress and anxiety afflict U.S. citizens

Some in the United States are suffering from acute anxiety attacks and other forms of worry because of the recent financial setbacks.
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World News and Trends: Massive domestic and international challenges confront the next president

Richard Holbrooke, a former U.S. ambassador to the UN, observed that "the Presidency of the United States is the most extraordinary job ever devised"—with the one assuming this position "tested by pressures unimaginable to anyone who has not held the...
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The Longsuffering of God

God's longsuffering toward His human creatures means two things. He patiently continues to provide for us and serve us even while He suffers from our sins and stupidity. And God doesn't "lose His temper." Our very existence depends on God...
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How the Christmas Date Was Set

Although it is difficult to determine the first time anyone celebrated Dec. 25 as Christmas, historians are in general agreement that it was sometime during the fourth century.
What does the Bible really say about the night Jesus was born?
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The Real Nativity Story: Surprising Truths You May Not Know!

The biblical accounts of Jesus Christ's birth present some surprising differences from popular ideas and traditions. Do you know the facts from the fiction?
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The Growing Economic Crisis: A Biblical Perspective

The recent turmoil in U.S. financial markets has drawn the attention of the entire world. What's behind the crisis? Where could it lead? A look from a biblical perspective helps us understand.
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Australia's Identity Crisis: A Foretaste of What's to Come?

Australia's new Labor government is committed to greater ties with Asia, while increased immigration from the Asian continent is rapidly changing demographics in the country. What do these trends mean for Australia 's future and the future of the West?
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Christianity: Burden or Blessing to Mankind?

Christianity has been under increasing assault from those who believe it to be a source of oppression, ignorance, prejudice and superstition. But the facts show that Christianity has had the most beneficial influence on humanity of any religion or philosophy...
An open Bible.
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10 Things You Should Know About God

Let's briefly look at 10 major attributes and qualities of God that the Bible teaches.
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"Know God, Know Peace."

An editorial note from Scott Ashley
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Leadership: A Biblical Perspective

What does God look for in a leader? Does He expect certain standards and behavior in a person chosen for a role of leadership and service to others?