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The Sabbath in the Scriptures

Most people have given little thought to what God says about the Sabbath in His Word. Here are some highlights:
An open Bible on top of a table.
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God's Test Commandment

God described one of His commandments as a "test" command. Which command is that? What was he testing? How has mankind fared with that test —and what about you?
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America's Values War

The war on terrorism, uncertainty in the economy, worries over unemployment. Every day it’s more bad news. In recent months people have begun to reconsider some of the values they thought archaic not that long ago—values like courage and personal...
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America's Child Sacrifice

Child sacrifice is horrifying to even contemplate. Yet it remains with us, practiced millions of times every year.
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What Do You Know And What Will You Do About It

While America slept, the nation was caught unprepared for the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Some have questioned how much advance information the government had—and whether that could have prevented the attacks. But a larger...
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The Transforming Power of Forgiveness

Jesus preached forgiveness upon repentance. If sexual sin has been a problem in anybody's life, if they truly repent and turn their ways around, they will be forgiven.
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The Dark Shadow Over Illicit Sex

The fact of the matter is that sex in any context other than marriage is damaging and the statistics prove it.
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Illicit Sex: The Threat to Children

The major consequences of sex before marriage include the problems of disease, premarital pregnancies, single mothers and fatherless children. Since 1960 in the United States, 'out of wedlock births have skyrocketed 511 percent, and the percentage of single-parent families has...
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Divorce's Devastating Impact on Children

Children of divorce often experience the same hardships suffered by children born out of wedlock. Because divorce typically slashes the mother's financial resources, "mothers and children in families that were not poor before separation suffered an average decline in income...
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Sex Outside of Marriage: What's the Big Deal?

The sexual revolution of the '60s encouraged us to liberate ourselves from old sexual taboos. Millions did. What have we learned?
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Living Together: What Aren't They Telling You?

Millions of people choose to live together outside of marriage, thinking that will bring them happiness and a stable relationship. The truth, however, is far different.
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What Is True Love?

"What Is This Thing Called Love?" is a popular song by the late Cole Porter. Love is the most popular theme of songwriters and poets. Yet, as the title of Mr. Porter's song suggests, many—perhaps most—do not know what love...
God's Purpose for Sex and Marriage
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God's Purpose for Sex and Marriage

We live in a world saturated with sex. But are we missing an unrealized dimension when it comes to sex and marriage? When and how did sex originate—and why?
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Sex Is Intended for Pleasure

God created sex- and He pronounced it very good.
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Does Marriage Matter?

The Good News magazine is dedicated to showing solutions to our problems. No doubt some of our greatest challenges lie in today's marriages and families. Almost everywhere you look, the family is in trouble.
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Good News Magazine: July - August 2002

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World News and Trends: TV viewing and violence

Watching as little as one hour of television a day can lead teenagers and young adults to engage in violence such as fistfights and other assaults later in life, according to researchers who conducted a study that tracked more than...
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World News and Trends: Germany wants a European army

The German ambassador to Washington has called for a European army "as a logical step toward integration after the successful launch of a new single currency [the euro]."
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World News and Trends: The President sets America a good example

George Bush has tried to restore spiritual leadership to the American presidency.
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World News and Trends- The world: more dangerous than ever

More than half a year has passed since the cataclysmic events of Sept. 11—a day that lives in infamy. Yet, in spite of American and British efforts to corral terrorism, the world appears as dangerous as ever.