United Church of God

BT Daily: What is Pentecost?

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:50:49 -0400

What does Pentecost mean?

Sermon: Fruit of Gentleness

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:50:08 -0400

Gentleness is one of the fruits of the Spirit. It is a characteristic that God says we, as His people, must possess. Not just possess—we must demonstrate. It’s one that we are to allow others to see and witness in our lives. It’s a very important fruit.

Britain’s Jubilee Year: A Time of Muted Celebration

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:49:38 -0400

As one of the world’s most influential and powerful nations reaches a jubilee celebration, the nation faces many challenges. The Queen represents a memory of great glory for Britain. What is the future for this former world empire?

Blog: Becoming More Bountiful

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:31:03 -0400

When we bought a new house last summer, I was delighted by the enormous rose bush in the front yard. All summer long, it boasts bright pink blossoms that spread their scent across the entire yard. The only time that the rose bush isn't a delight to me is when I have to prune it, a task that must be done regularly.

BT Daily: Clean Up Your Language?

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:46:13 -0400

Would you curse your father and mother? Then why curse God?

This is the Way:Black and White

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:45:47 -0400

There are times when we could wish that a clear answer was available.

Blog: Counting Pentecost

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:08:13 -0400

Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread are seven weeks past and we are almost finished in the counting toward Pentecost. God’s Holy Days are rich in meaning and anticipation as we rehearse them once again – each of them unique in what they picture and adding to what has gone before. The upcoming Feast of Pentecost is no different in these regards.

BT Daily: Homosexuality - Jesus never said?

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:42:06 -0400

Is it true that Jesus never condemned homosexuality?

Sermon: Pentecost Pictures Freedom

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:39:38 -0400

Understanding why we count 50 days to Pentecost illustrates the biblical significance of this number. Mr. Mickelson discusses how this Holy Day ultimately pictures freedom in God's plan.

BT Daily: The True Foundation of Marriage

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:23:49 -0400

Should marriage be debated in the political realm or the Biblical? The answer makes all the difference.

Blog: Getting out of Debt: Teaching our Children

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:35:23 -0400

Every parent wants their child to have a healthy financial future. Telling a child about the difficulties that debt will bring into their life may not make as great an impact as teaching the child through example. At times parents can say one thing, but teach another through their own actions.

Blog: Same-Sex Marriage: Out of the Closet, Into the Spotlight

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:24:34 -0400

Having just returned from a three week vacation, I was out of touch with world events. As I was musing on what to write about, it soon became obvious what is currently a hot button topic—at least in the United States.

Good News Magazine: Questions and Answers: The issue of keeping the Sabbath causes me great concern...

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:49:41 -0400

I know what the Bible says, and I want to follow God's Word, but our church worships on Sunday, as all churches seem to. I am worried about not following God's Word.

This is the Way: Absolute Certainty

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:48:17 -0400

Scientists will strongly tell you that there is no such thing as an absolute.

Beyond Today: If we pray over a meal, can we eat anything?

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:26:18 -0400

Does 1 Timothy 4:4-5 show that New Covenant Christians can eat whatever they want? Are Old Testament dietary food laws done away?

Beyond Today: Marriage: Soon Obsolete?

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:25:18 -0400

Is marriage outdated and antiquated? Some people think so. But what does your Creator say? Discover the vital truth.

Sermon: Contentment: That Search Inside Us for "It"

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:05:08 -0400

We live in a world full of riches to desire and material wants. Mr. Apartian shows ultimately how fulfillment only comes from God.

Blog: Whatever happened to the comics?

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:04:47 -0400

What's so funny about two homosexual boys shutting down a school?

Virtual Christian Magazine: You Can Have Anything You Want

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:58:58 -0400

In today’s world we’re taught that if we want it, we can get it. But do we need it or should we have it? And what does God have to say about it?

BT Daily: The Coming Beast Power

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:07:12 -0400

How can a modern mind "worship" the Biblically prophesied "beast".

Blog: A Valuable Cliché

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:10:36 -0400

“Put God First” is a catch phrase commonly used in the Church of God to describe a Christian’s life decisions to set their spiritual priorities straight. Many, including myself, have used this as a motto for my life. But I believe this expression means so much more than we have given it credit for.

Sermon: The Wrath of God

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:09:28 -0400

The word "wrath" has a very powerful meaning and occurs often in the Bible. It's important that we come to understand what it means.

Blog: Putting Hope Back in God

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:52:18 -0400

I've really been overwhelmed with motherhood lately. Taking care of an almost three year old and an almost one year old is a lot of work! I’ve had times lately when I find it very hard to stay happy and positive.

Blog: Getting Out of Debt

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:23:51 -0400

Have you ever asked yourself what you would do with a million dollars? I have played that game many times over the years. Would you like to play along? What would you do if someone gave you a million dollars?

Blog: Venus: What Science & the Bible Tell Us About this Fascinating Planet

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:33:55 -0400

Venus has been called the “jewel of the sky” and “Earth’s sister planet.” The more I learn about Venus, the more amazed and inspired I am! The special cyclical relationships between Venus and Earth are like an intricate but graceful dance! God gave our solar system a complex and beautiful design!

Blog: Greece Sails On

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:14:17 -0400

One of our BT Dailies this week focused on the Eurozone crisis and the impact of a Greek departure should their debt crisis remain unrelieved. The exit of Greece from the Eurozone would have unknown consequences on the future of the union, especially for the other nations like, Spain and Portugal who are struggling with debt problems. The humiliation of the Greek people is another incalculable matter. Leaving the neighborhood association and striking out alone creates another set of problems.

BT Daily: The Long View of the Greek/Euro Crisis

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:02:05 -0400

The Greek debt crisis is threatening to reshape the EU. Keep in mind what Bible prophecy tells us.

This is the Way: A Good Book

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:56:09 -0400

Books tend to supply us with material for new thought, and they often give us the summation of years of study by another person.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Did Jesus cancel dietary food laws?

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:47:36 -0400

What did Jesus Christ say in Mark 7:18-19? Did He annul the Old Testament dietary food laws?

Good News Magazine: Bible Mini-Study: Will the Dead Live Again?

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:15:32 -0400

Is there life after death? If so, how is that possible, and what will it be like? Will it last forever?

Sermon: Family

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:14:37 -0400

Having a strong family is the foundation of a strong church and ultimately a strong society. In today's society, the family structure is lacking a biblical foundation.

Blog: The Mule and the Well

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:57:42 -0400

The parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule, and one day the mule fell into the farmer’s well.

Blog: Obama's Evolution

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:17:48 -0400

Newsweek magazine has crowned President Obama as the "first gay president". Not that he is gay but his support of gay marriage has earned him the honorary title. The President's announcement that he supports legalization of gay marriage is a major development in America's culture wars.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - How do you lose $2 billion?

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:16:03 -0400

A lesson in financial stewardship in the wake of the massive trading loss at JP Morgan.

Good News Magazine: Ossuary verdict: Experts testify to its authenticity

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:51:30 -0400

Almost 10 years have passed since the world of archaeology was stunned by the announcement of the discovery in Israel of a limestone burial box for bones inscribed in Aramaic with the words "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus."

Virtual Christian Magazine: Anger Explosion

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:48:36 -0400

If you notice a pattern of anger in your life, you have the opportunity to learn how to control it.

This is the Way: Never Stop Learning

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:47:59 -0400

Learning takes place in a whole lot of different ways every day.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Finding Our Way

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:06:03 -0400

What direction are you going in life and what shows you the way?

Beyond Today: You Are What You Eat

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:20:45 -0400

Most agree that to be fit and healthy you need to eat good food. But what should you do to stay spiritually fit and strong?

Good News Magazine: The Lesson of the Brown Paper Bag

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:20:21 -0400

Long ago I learned an important lesson that's stuck with me ever since. And soon the time is coming when the entire world will be blessed as everyone comes to learn that same lesson!

Sermon: The Spirit of Pentecost

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:19:37 -0400

Peter spoke on Pentecost in Acts 2 when Christ's disciples first received the Holy Spirit. Mr. McNeely discusses the significance of this day and the monumental meaning for God's firstfruits.

Good News Magazine: Follow Me... Seeing What God Sees

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:19:05 -0400

Jesus Christ's encounter with a blind man holds important lessons for us as to what it means to accept His invitation of "Follow Me."

Good News Magazine: The Biblical Feast of Firstfruits: How It Explains a Great Mystery

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:18:34 -0400

A little-understood festival commanded in the Bible helps us understand a key aspect of God's plan and why most of the world doesn't know or understand Him.

Blog: The Beauty of the Small Things

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:18:15 -0400

This past weekend was my first year to observe and be involved at the General Conference of Elders. The GCE is a gathering of the elders and ministers of the United Church of God to focus and improve on the Church’s mission to preach the gospel and prepare a people.

Blog: Learning to be a Godly Wife - The Blessings of Prayer

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:40:50 -0400

I am new to this institution called marriage and a novice when it comes to saying and doing all the “right” things in this covenant relationship.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - What does the Bible say about homosexuality?

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:45:33 -0400

Sexual immorality is not a new problem. The Word of God gives the ultimate perspective

Sermon: The Gift of Friendship

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:43:58 -0400

God gave us the gift of friendship. But not everybody uses friendship the way God intended it to be used. In this sermon, we are going to discuss friendships and look into it a little more deeply.

Good News Magazine: Imprisoned and Faithful

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:58:22 -0400

Do you feel imprisoned by afflictions and hardships that seem to have no end? If so, how can you stay faithful to God and His way of life?

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Gay Marriage

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:14:57 -0400

Is marriage only a political issue? What does God's Word - the Bible - say about marriage and what is God's vision for marriage?

Blog: Nails In A Board

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:29:30 -0400

A primary outlook that God expects of His called out ones is to consider the impact (consequences) of our sins. As we grow in God’s grace (2 Peter 3:18, His Holy Spirit) we should also consider the impact our sins can have on others.

Good News Magazine: Assistance Programs Offering a Hand Up, Not Just a Handout

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:29:05 -0400

In addition to sharing biblical teaching and the hope of the coming Kingdom of God, the publishers of The Good News support practical programs to improve the lives of many.

This is the Way: 40 Winks

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:28:44 -0400

Almost 10 percent of our citizens are not getting enough sleep.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Election -- Who Does the Choosing?

Wed, 9 May 2012 13:27:04 -0400

Political elections are upon us, but the Bible speaks of a much more important election for His people.

Good News Magazine: Why The Good News Has No Subscription Price

Wed, 9 May 2012 12:10:44 -0400

For more than 16 years The Good News has given its readers insight and understanding into how a world of such incredible technological achievement and advances can at the same time be afflicted with seemingly unsolvable age-old problems.

Good News Magazine: Accept the Challenge

Wed, 9 May 2012 12:10:01 -0400

Our greatest challenge for this age is to live as God commands, to proclaim the gospel of the Kingdom of God throughout the entire world, to make disciples in all nations and to care for the disciples God adds to His Church today (Matthew 28:19).

Good News Magazine: The Story Behind the Magazine

Wed, 9 May 2012 12:09:34 -0400

With this edition, The Good News has reached a special milestone - our 100th issue!

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Baptize - How?

Tue, 8 May 2012 15:29:39 -0400

How should you be baptized? Did you know that Jesus set the example. What was it?

This is the Way: Living in Unity

Tue, 8 May 2012 11:24:54 -0400

"A house divided against itself cannot stand," said Jesus Christ (Matthew 12:25).

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Bible Contradictions

Tue, 8 May 2012 11:23:42 -0400

What should you do when the Bible seems confusing or contradictory?

Beyond Today: Living in Modern Babylon

Tue, 8 May 2012 11:22:58 -0400

Learn how you can remain faithful to God while confronting the confusion, rebellion and corruption of our present age.

Virtual Christian Magazine: Good Seed Produces Good Fruit - Good Fruit Produces Good Seed

Tue, 8 May 2012 11:13:14 -0400

A planted seed may or may not grow into a fruitful tree. How can we make sure we are good fruit?

United News: The Modesty Question: How Far is Too Far?

Tue, 8 May 2012 10:51:26 -0400

Feminine modesty is a recurring topic of debate in God's Church. Are we shopping in the wrong department?

United News: What's Our Vision?

Tue, 8 May 2012 10:50:48 -0400

The Vision Statement of the United Church of God has been revised and submitted to the GCE for approval. What's the vision of the church? What part do we each have to play?

United News: Entering in the Middle of the Movie

Tue, 8 May 2012 10:40:34 -0400

I love movies. Ever since I can remember from the first time I watched a movie I was fascinated.

Good News Magazine: Egypt in Bible Prophecy

Tue, 8 May 2012 10:35:18 -0400

The key Middle Eastern prophecy of Daniel 11 clearly states that "the land of Egypt shall not escape" the military invasion by the king of the North (verse 42), launched in retaliation to provocation by the leader of an end-time Muslim alliance known as the king of the South (verse 40).

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Bin Laden's Death - One Year Later

Fri, 4 May 2012 12:57:21 -0400

The world's #1 terrorist has been dead for a year. But the war on terror continues.

United News: Forward: Factual Foresight of Fictitious Hindsight?

Fri, 4 May 2012 10:49:24 -0400

The world is full of information produced en masse by anyone anywhere and available to all.

Blog: God Makes Sense

Fri, 4 May 2012 10:48:02 -0400

"If there is not a God, nothing makes sense—not even chance." In our first of the Fundamental Theology module classes at the Ambassador Bible Center, Dr. Ward gave these words of wisdom.
The Bible says in Isaiah 45:18: "For this is what the Lord says—he who created the heavens, he is God; he who fashioned and made the earth, he founded it; he did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited—he says: 'I am the Lord, and there is no other'" (NIV).

Blog: Ahmadinejad's Aims for Iran

Fri, 4 May 2012 10:47:47 -0400

Iran’s former president Hashemi Rafsanjani, predecessor of current president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, was considered a moderate leader. But regarding nuclear weapons and Israel, he said: “If one day, the Islamic world is also equipped with weapons like those that Israel possesses now . . . the use of even one nuclear bomb inside Israel will destroy everything. However, it will only harm the Islamic world. It is not irrational to contemplate such an eventuality.”

Sermon: The True Meaning of Legalism

Fri, 4 May 2012 10:44:54 -0400

If somebody called you a legalist, how would you respond? What would you say and how would you answer them? What does the Bible say about legalism? In this sermon we will take a look at how do you apply God’s law? How do you live it?

Good News Magazine: The Middle East: Focus of End-Time Prophecy

Fri, 4 May 2012 10:43:28 -0400

We often see the Middle East catapulted to the forefront of news programs around the world. Even faraway nations are deeply affected by what happens in this volatile region. You need to understand what has been prophesied to occur there and why.

Blog: Is There Anything Else I Can Do?

Thu, 3 May 2012 12:00:45 -0400

I will ask a question for all of us to consider in our calling – Is There Anything Else I Can Do?

Beyond Today: BT Daily - The Path of Wisdom - Part 3

Thu, 3 May 2012 11:26:15 -0400

What could be better than gold, silver or jewels?

Good News Magazine: Closing the Strait of Hormuz: A Serious Iranian Threat

Thu, 3 May 2012 10:28:42 -0400

Tehran has coveted complete control over the narrow Strait of Hormuz—only 24 miles wide at its narrowest point—for many years. How important is this crucial Middle Eastern waterway?

This is the Way: Living In a Crazy World

Thu, 3 May 2012 10:15:22 -0400

We can live in a world that has gone a little crazy without joining in on being crazy ourselves.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - The Path of Wisdom - Part 2

Wed, 2 May 2012 13:50:40 -0400

Looking for a new job? You will want to employ the key of wisdom.

Virtual Christian Magazine: Not How I Am

Wed, 2 May 2012 11:18:33 -0400

Knowing who you are now is important. Knowing what you may become can change your life

Good News Magazine: What Would a Nuclear Iran Mean for the World?

Wed, 2 May 2012 11:14:47 -0400

While politicians and pundits debate what to do about the matter, Iran continues its pursuit of nuclear weapons, threatening Israel and the world. How does the Bible guide us in understanding Middle Eastern events and gaining a proper global perspective?

Beyond Today: BT Daily - The Path of Wisdom - Part 1

Tue, 1 May 2012 12:27:35 -0400

The theory of wisdom from the book of Proverbs.

This is the Way: Myths We Live By

Tue, 1 May 2012 09:44:03 -0400

A myth is a non-truth that we hear from others.

Good News Magazine: Ahmadinejad's Apocalypse

Tue, 1 May 2012 09:43:09 -0400

How do you negotiate with people whose desire is to start a global war so that their messiah will come to save them and win the war for them?

Blog: The Wondrous Works of God

Tue, 1 May 2012 09:42:37 -0400

Some of the trials we face in this life, we just can’t explain. When we face these trials, it can be hard for our human eyes to see God’s divine and loving hand. But I believe sometimes these trials are a test of our character and strengthen our appreciation of the righteousness and goodness of God.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Would Jesus Have An App?

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:18:47 -0400

Churches around the world use apps and social media to spread their message. Do these methods do a complete job?

Sermon: God's Love for Mankind

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:59:37 -0400

The choice Adam and Eve faced in the Garden of Eden illustrated God's desires for us to follow His ways. Let's explore God's love and His plan to give us eternal life.

Beyond Today: Revival?

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:58:19 -0400

Genuine, God-centered revival involves vital changes in one's thinking and actions. Learn how you can experience true spiritual renewa

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Why Baptism?

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:19:09 -0400

Is it important and necessary to be baptized? Is there precedence in the Bible for us to be baptized?

Sermon: Little Sins

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:50:35 -0400

There are things in our lives that if we are not careful we will allow in our lives and ultimately they can be extremely spiritually dangerous because in reality, there is no such thing as "little sins". Lets look at five major ways that we perform presumptuous sins and three basic ways to learn to deal with these sins.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - How do I have a successful Bible study?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:06:38 -0400

How can you have a meaningful Bible study? Here are two more tips to get more out of your study.

This is the Way: Lift Up Your Eyes

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:59:41 -0400

There are times in our lives when we feel discouraged.

Sermon: Spiritual Conversation

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:58:10 -0400

The story near the end of the book of Luke about the two disciples on the road to Emmaus begs the question of how much of our own conversation is of Spiritual matters.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Is loving Jesus enough?

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:41:24 -0400

Is loving Jesus all we need to do? Does loving Him mean that you can have eternal life?

Sermon: A Godly Principled Person

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:40:20 -0400

There is more to being "in the church" than just attending and keeping His commandments. Developing God's character can assist us in our journey to the Kingdom of God.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - What is Armageddon?

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:22:35 -0400

What does the Bible say about Armageddon?

This is the Way: Like It or Leave It

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:28:59 -0400

The pursuit of happiness is a journey we all take in one way or another.

Sermon: A Godly Principled Person

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:27:20 -0400

There is more to being "in the church" than just attending and keeping His commandments. Developing God's character can assist us in our journey to the Kingdom of God.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Do You Fear God?

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:10:24 -0400

Why does a loving God tell us to fear Him?

Blog: Beyond Our Limits

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:49:54 -0400

In Christ, we can and do go far beyond our simple human threshold... so what boundaries are there to fear?

Beyond Today: The Ten Commandments

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:35:18 -0400

Although God gave His laws to humankind thousands of years ago, they have decisive relevance in your life today. Learn how.

Blog: Build the Temple

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:33:29 -0400

We all need to take time to be honest with ourselves and to consider our ways. What areas of your life do you need to build and change by the power and grace of God? What parts of you, the Temple of God, are in ruins or in need of maintenance? Ask God and read His Word.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - What Secret Service Agents Do

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:22:18 -0400

Secret Service agents are supposed to protect the President of the United States not embarrass him.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Peace of Mind

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:12:45 -0400

How can you have real peace in this confusing, frustrating and angry world?

This is the Way: Less Talk, More Action

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:37:50 -0400

Charles de Montesquieu once noted, "The less men think, the more they talk."

Virtual Christian Magazine: Women of Faith

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:37:11 -0400

Of all the faithful listed in Hebrews 11, only two are women: Sara and Rahab the harlot. But are there other faithful women in the scriptures and, if so, what can we learn from their examples?

Blog: Are you living in a "reality distortion field"?

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:34:45 -0400

What happens when people step away from perceived reality for a moment?

Commentary: Sexual Immorality: Prophesied, Proliferating and Pernicious

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:27:45 -0400

"For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money... without self-control... lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God" (2 Timothy 3:2-4).

Sermon: What Would Jesus Do?

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:26:49 -0400

We've all heard the phrase WWJD, but do we know how to follow through with what Christ would do in our own life?

Vertical Thought: Men of Valor: Lewis and Clark & Joshua and Caleb

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:26:19 -0400

How do you boldly move forward in faith when faced with challenge and adversity? Consider these American and Israelite men of valor when you need extra courage!

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Pray to the Saints?

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:24:46 -0400

Should a Christian pray to the saints? What is a saint and to whom should we pray?

This is the Way: They Are Not Sheep

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:32:33 -0400

One of the frequent warnings that the New Testament carries is about "wolves in sheep's clothing" (Matthew 7:15).

Vertical Thought: The Bible and the Brain

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:32:08 -0400

You can read your way to a better working brain—and build moral character at the same time.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Paid Your Taxes Yet?

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:30:05 -0400

Why should I pay my taxes?

Blog: "Taxmageddon" Day in America

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:17:04 -0400

Tax Day in America, normally April 15, has been extend this year to April 17—the day all tax returns are due to the IRS. My household returns are filed and I'm waiting for a refund. In fact quite a number of American households are waiting for a refund, and likely we have designs on just how to use the money.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Do you have an Etch A Sketch character?

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:49:32 -0400

Is your word your bond or do you change with the wind?

Vertical Thought: Prove the Bible Is True - the Easy Way!

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:49:15 -0400

The Bible is in the crosshairs at school and in the media. Can you be sure it's inspired?

Sermon: The Message To The Romans

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:47:53 -0400

Paul's letter to the Romans has a common thread throughout the entire book. Mr. Mickelson discusses Paul's instructions to be unified and how we can apply this lesson today.

Vertical Thought: Add Some Service to Your Summer

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:47:33 -0400

Finding ways to serve others this summer can be a very rewarding and fun activity. Let's look at three areas where you can personally get involved. Discover how to serve within your regular routine. Service opportunities are all around us!

Beyond Today: Who Really Killed Jesus?

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:26:15 -0400

This question has been fervently debated for centuries. But why should it matter and what does it have to do with you?

Blog: Out-Giving God

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:25:21 -0400

This spring Holy Day season, I have been blessed by God to be able to spend my spring break with my family in Michigan. After Passover, an elderly woman in our congregation shared with me a unique story about God that I will never forget.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Study the Bible

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:24:26 -0400

How can you have a profitable Bible Study?

Vertical Thought: Keep Your Brain Engaged This Summer

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:45:15 -0400

As warm weather approaches those in the northern hemisphere, thoughts of class work deadlines and final exam dates are replaced by two words - summer break.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Be Prepared

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:44:40 -0400

What does the Boy Scout motto and a day mentioned in the Bible have in common?

Blog: Your Defining Moment

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:56:35 -0400

Christians around the world are ending the observance of the Days of Unleavened Bread tomorrow. For the many who observe this festival of God's deliverance of mankind from the slavery of sin it is a most refreshing and meaningful experience.

This is the Way: Seasoning

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:54:09 -0400

We put a variety of spices into our foods and call that "seasoning."

Sermon: To Prepare a People

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:53:05 -0400

How do you prepare to become a spiritual soldier, or a saint of God, for the spiritual combat or the war that the Bible clearly shows that you are engaged in?

Beyond Today: BT Daily - What's Up with the Flat Bread?

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:18:41 -0400

The bread of sincerity and truth is a key to a successful life.

Blog: Saved By His Life

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:31:15 -0400

Have you noticed this in your Bible before? The New Testament records details about a very important festival that the early Church of God observed during the spring of each year. It wasn't Easter or any of the other unbiblical, modern festivals that churches observe today. It was called the Feast of Unleavened Bread .

Sermon: The Real Lesson of Unleavened Bread

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:53:53 -0400

The lesson of Unleavened Bread is not to give up...don't ever give up!

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Sin: Do We Know It When We See It?

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:07:04 -0400

The Bible gives us a symbol to recognize sin when we see it.

Vertical Thought: Whom Would Jesus Vote For?

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:06:46 -0400

Conservative, liberal, third party, Tea Party or write-in candidate - which would Jesus support? Which should you

This is the Way: The Dollar

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:05:51 -0400

Will Rogers once said, "Our problem is not what the dollar is worth at home or abroad—it is how to get hold of it, whatever it's worth."

Beyond Today: BT Daily - What Does Unleavened Bread Symbolize?

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 10:56:29 -0400

The next step beyond Passover.

Vertical Thought: Atheism is Dead - God

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 10:55:44 -0400

What is the attraction of atheism, and why has is become so evangelistic? Are we missing something, or is the atheist philosophy missing something?

Sermon: Unleavened Bread Preparation

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 10:53:17 -0400

In our preparation for the upcoming festivals we have spent a lot of time talking about the Passover. But Passover is not the only festival that we need to be focusing on at this time. We need to also start our preparation for the Days of Unleavened Bread.

Vertical Thought: The Questions of Life and God's Holy Days - Part 1

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 10:53:00 -0400

What is the purpose of life? Why were we born? What is man's destiny? What happens after death? Can we answer the big questions of life—and if so, who has the answers?

Blog: Forgetting God

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 10:50:17 -0400

When I read the stories of ancient Israel, I sometimes find myself astonished at how, after all God would do for them, they would still forget and forsake God.

Blog: Growing Up in God's Church

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 10:49:39 -0400

I am a fifth-generation Christian and have spent my entire life growing up in God’s Church.

Beyond Today: Moses, Faith and You

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 10:48:38 -0400

God blessed Moses because he faithfully trusted Him to fulfill His promises. Learn how you can exercise deep, lively faith.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Three Days and Three Nights

Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:40:02 -0400

How do you come up with three days and nights from Friday to Sunday? Do the math.

Sermon: Sincerity and Truth

Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:36:56 -0400

During these days of Unleavened Bread we need to focus on sincerity and truth.

Virtual Christian Magazine: The Corruption of Good Habits

Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:24:17 -0400

If we are not on guard, the world can degrade our good habits.

Blog: Why Religious Persecution in Modern Britain?

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 10:40:26 -0400

The persecution of Christians in the developing world has increased rapidly during the last decade.

Sermon: Passover & Baptism: Part 2

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 10:38:32 -0400

Mr. Dowd compares the Passover symbols to what we are to be reminded of in our individual baptism.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - What Does Passover Cost You?

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 10:37:31 -0400

What is the personal cost, to you, of the death of the Son of God?

This is the Way: Morse Codes

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 10:37:07 -0400

Many of the things we say have more than one meaning, and even if that is not intended, the one who listens can add another meaning to our words.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Which Passover Should You Observe?

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:10:37 -0400

We find the original Passover in Exodus 12 and the one kept by Christ in the Gospels. Which should you observe today?

Sermon: Passover & Baptism: Part 1

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:08:41 -0400

As we approach Passover, let's take a look at what Christ instituted in the New Testament for the Passover symbols.

Blog: Learning to Play and to Pray

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:06:53 -0400

Prayer has been on my mind a lot lately. For some reason when life gets frustrating, when I need God the most, is when I drift further away and my prayer life (aka my relationship) with God suffers.

Vertical Thought: The End of the World: Is It Real, and If So, What Can You Do About It?

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 16:24:56 -0400

Opinions are split on what will happen in 2012. Will it be the end of the world, or will the doomsday theorists have egg on their faces? Is it even possible that the world could really end?

Beyond Today: BT Daily - The True Cost of Passover

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 11:06:14 -0400

The "cost" of Passover is very high. It cost the death of the Son of God.

This is the Way: Pure Motives

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 10:40:17 -0400

Some people are committed to helping others and doing good to a degree that we marvel at.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Is "holy week" really holy?

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 11:03:06 -0400

For many this week is looked on as "holy" because of the events observed. But what makes anything "holy"?

Beyond Today: Christ's Resurrection: Our Hope of Life

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 09:46:47 -0400

Religious traditions have obscured the truth of the resurrection. You need to discover its real meaning.

Sermon: Becoming Unleavened

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 09:42:41 -0400

As we begin the Days of Unleavened Bread, it is important that we focus on becoming unleavened spiritually. We have put out the physical leaven and now we are to truly become unleavened spiritually. God the Father has given us our Savior, Jesus Christ, the true bread that comes down from heaven. Are you allowing Jesus Christ to live in you? In this sermon, four principles are given to aid you in becoming unleavened.

Blog: Run With Patience and Faith

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:52:10 -0400

As Christians we have been set out to run a race. This isn’t just any old race—it’s a race to receive eternal life in a Kingdom that belongs to the everlasting God. Whether we have recently began our journey in following Christ or have been in training for years, I believe that this race needs to be run with the virtues of patience and faith.

Commentary: Lessons From the NFL Bounty Scandal

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:50:11 -0400

Scandal has once again hit the world of professional sports. This controversy displays a moral failure in the way we as a society approach competition. Is there a better way of sportsmanship available to us?

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Passover: Washed By the Word

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:07:10 -0400

Do we allow Christ to wash us completely?

Sermon: Emotional Healing

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:03:14 -0400

We all realize there are areas of our lives that need special healing from God. How does God respond to those kinds of problems and issues?

Blog: How Can I Find It Easier to Pray?

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:01:47 -0400

From visiting tours into India and recently in Sri Lanka with my wife Ruth, we are finding increasing numbers of people feel spiritually starved by the false religions and philosophies of this world.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Gas Prices - Fear or Faith?

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:45:20 -0400

Gas prices are just one big worry we face today. How can we have a better perspective?

This is the Way: First Impressions

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:44:59 -0400

We are all capable of forming impressions about people we meet within a very short space of time.

Virtual Christian Magazine: The Good Friday Dilemma

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:44:34 -0400

Early Christianity became divided over the Passover/Easter Sunday controversy. What are the Biblical proofs? Which should Christians observe?

BT Daily: The Hunger Games and the Bible?

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:55:59 -0400

Hollywood's latest action packed survival drama, The Hunger Games , has caught the attention of movie goers everywhere. Is there a biblical connection?

Sermon: Why Did Jesus Have to Die by Crucifixion?

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:57:31 -0400

When you hear the expression "animal sacrifices" what comes to mind? Today most people think of animal sacrifices as brutal, barbaric, out of date and un-necessary in this modern age. As Christians preparing for the upcoming Passover, we might ask why did Jesus have to die by Crucifixion? Why was such a brutal form of death needed in order to pay for our sins?

Beyond Today: BT Daily - A Life Changing Event

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:15:35 -0400

What experience has impacted your life the most? The Bible identifies the most significant happening we can experience.

This is the Way: Why Did I Say or Do That?

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:14:48 -0400

Almost all people have come to the point when they have said or done something and when asked why—could not find an answer.

Blog: Suffering With Egypt

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:14:27 -0400

We are, of course, only a week away from Passover (next Thursday evening, April 5th) and the beginning of God’s Holy Day season for 2012.

Beyond Today: Easter Exposed

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:13:27 -0400

What do colored eggs, baskets, bonnets and sunrise services have to do with the Bible? Nothing! Discover the truth about Easter.

Blog: My Books of Remembrance

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:03:32 -0400

When I was called to God’s truth, I was in my early 20’s. At the time we believed Christ’s return would be soon, so I thought I would surely still be in my youth when the end came. Amazingly, 42 years after my baptism, we are still here. Time can get away from you before you know it, but I have wondered why I have stayed, believing God for those 42 years when so many others have left. My three Books of Remembrance are what have made the difference for me.

Sermon: Malachi

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:01:42 -0400

What the Bible say about God's Laws? Studying the book of Malachi reveals many suprising truths that were foretold in the Old Testament.

Blog: Ambassador "Baptism" Center

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:16:50 -0400

In Acts 8 there is a magnificent story about a man who was at one time the treasurer for the queen of Ethiopia. This man, who is also known as the “Ethiopian eunuch”, was searching for understanding of God’s word, when God specifically sent his servant Philip to help him along in His calling from God.

Blog: Alter Your Course

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:15:42 -0400

There is a human tendency to resist change; however, God commands us to be different. A quote from one of the great debates of American history speaks to the need to periodically assess our lives and make corrections.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Mark of the Beast

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:05:26 -0400

Bible prophecy describes a mysterious mark that impacts commerce. What could it be?

Sermon: Getting a Grip on Our Life

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:28:30 -0400

Five points on how to get a grip on life as a Christian

Beyond Today: BT Daily - What's Missing with C & E Christians?

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:40:25 -0400

How can you put your finger on what is missing in religion? How can you find a way to deeper meaning and understanding?

This is the Way: Deliver the Goods

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:50:36 -0400

We all know how disappointing it is when people make promises upon promises, and keep very few if any.

Virtual Christian Magazine: Broken Laws, Broken Dreams

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:46:12 -0400

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.

Blog: How Should We Relate to Our Maker?

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:02:38 -0400

Perhaps there is no more crucial matter that humans face when they arise every day than the matter of whether God exists. The seminal issue that has been for decades a spirited issue of discussion between those who believe that all things are here because of the Master creative strokes of an omnipotent God and those who believe that somehow it all just occurred by blind chance, is not limited to matters of academics.

UCG Recipe: Cottage Cheese Crescent Rolls

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:02:07 -0400

A delicious and convenient crescent roll, can be made in advance.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Should Christians Observe Easter or Passover?

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:56:23 -0400

Should Christians celebrate Easter or Passover? To find the right answer, you must look to the right source.

Sermon: Go the Ant

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:52:48 -0400

Advertising tells us what we "need" and what we deserve, yet God has given us many examples on how to manage our finances. Let's explore the biblical advice God has laid out to help provide for ourselves.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Communion or Passover?

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:58:04 -0400

What is communion and how does it relate to the New Testament Passover?

Blog: Change or Die

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:54:23 -0400

Life is full of change – whether we like it or not.

This is the Way: Nobody Cares

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:40:12 -0400

One great fear most humans have is that they are not wanted, accepted and liked.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - March Madness - A Spiritual Connection?

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:24:05 -0400

NCAA Basketball's excitement can remind us of a greater spiritual lesson summarized in one word!

Sermon: What Is Your Lot in Life?

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:23:02 -0400

Exploring the example of Lot and Abraham in the Bible helps to draw a significant lesson for our own lives. Have we responded to God's calling to come out of the sin of this world?

Beyond Today: The Millennium: Christ's Rule on Earth

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:21:31 -0400

We live in a deeply troubled age. Yet a magnificent 1,000 year period of peace and prosperity is coming.

United News: Giving "Luck" the Credit

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:18:49 -0400

Are your thoughts, actions and speech reflective of luck or true blessings from God?

Blog: How To Be A Good Dude

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:17:56 -0400

I was recently asked a question the other day, “How can I be a good dude?”. It made me ponder what that really means. I know that the answers will vary depending on the person that you ask, but I have a few points about what really makes a dude “good”.

Blog: Tradition, Lifestyle or Religion?

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:17:06 -0400

Last week in my Comparative Religions class at ABC, John Miller came in to give a special presentation about the Amish and Mennonites.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Christ Our Passover

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:53:59 -0400

Christians are taught to remember Christ's death through a key event - the Passover.

Blog: Mr. Fixit

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:45:07 -0400

Recently I went through a trunk of my toys and such from my childhood. One forgotten treasure I found was the book Mr. Bell’s Fixit Shop by Ronne Peltzman.

Virtual Christian Magazine: Surviving the Serpent - Part Two

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:41:52 -0400

Encountering a serpent today can be risky, but there will come a time when that will change.

Good News: Prove Evolution Is False Even Without the Bible

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:38:56 -0400

There are logical reasons apart from Scripture's direct testimony to reject the theory of evolution and accept creation and a Creator.

Sermon: Preaching the Gospel from Spiritual Strength

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:38:05 -0400

We need to be preaching the gospel to this world and we need to do so from spiritual strength.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Should Christians Observe the Passover?

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:18:02 -0400

How does a Christian observe and understand the death of Jesus Christ?

Good News: Bible Mini-Study: How to Find Things in the Bible

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:48:01 -0400

Why do we need to study the Bible? And how should we go about it?

This is the Way: Help Yourself

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:47:18 -0400

There was never any doubt that God could do everything for mankind.

United News: Access to God

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:10:10 -0400

Because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we have direct access to God. It’s a big privilege and also a big responsibility.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Teach Us to Pray - Part 8

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:13:45 -0400

"Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."

Sermon: Two Trees, Two Children, Two Choices

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:01:57 -0400

Adam and Eve faced two choices. God wants us to make the right decisions in our daily lives. Find out what God's plan is for you.

Good News: Would Jesus Attend Your Church?

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:00:36 -0400

If Jesus walked the earth today, what church would He attend? One that opens its doors to people of all religions? A politically active church trying to influence who's elected to public office? What kind of people would make up the church Jesus would attend? Would He attend your church?

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Spiritual Free Agency

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:15:14 -0400

Are you an individual who can step up and fill the gap?

Good News: Follow Me... Christ, Deep Water and You

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:46:08 -0400

Jesus' disciples learned a lesson about having faith when the storms of life suddenly strike. Their lesson is just as important to each of us when we face our own storms.

This is the Way: Life Is Short

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:45:48 -0400

Eternity existed before the day of our birth, and eternity exists after the day of our death.

United News: Forward: Saved by His Life

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:45:17 -0400

We are fast approaching the Passover season and Days of Unleavened Bread.

United News: Teaching Children to Sing Hymns in a Church Service

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:45:01 -0400

Singing hymns in a church service is an excellent way to worship God.

Blog: Rational Thinking?

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:27:28 -0400

CBS News' 60 Minutes last night ran an interview with former Mossad chief Meir Dagan. Mr. Dagan said, "The regime in Iran is a very rational regime."

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Teach Us To Pray - Part 7

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:26:34 -0400

What does it mean to pray "thy kingdom come"? Can you make an impact on today's culture?

Beyond Today: Angels Among Us

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:44:05 -0400

Many popular ideas form our concepts and beliefs about angels. But where can we find the real truth on this fascinating subject?

Good News: The Chronology of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:43:32 -0400

What is the biblically accruate chronology of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection?

Good News: What Does Easter Really Commemorate?

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:43:16 -0400

You might be surprised! Discover the truth of the surprising story behind one of the world's most popular religious holidays.

Sermon: Beware the Modern Day Leaven

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:39:25 -0400

Jesus was very straightforward about what the Pharisees were teaching. Using His instructions to avoid the leavening of the Pharisees today, we can fully understand the meaning of the Days of Unleavened Bread.

United News: Why the Church Should Keep Passover as Jesus Instruct

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:38:50 -0400

The greatest meaning of Jesus Christ's life and the future of the human race is embedded in the Passover ceremony instituted by Jesus. Why did He say to keep the Passover service exactly as He did?

Book Review - Leadership 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:38:23 -0400

Why would you want to learn about leadership? I submit that one reason is to enhance your ability to positively influence others with the knowledge of God and His truth.

Blog: Changing My Outlook

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 16:09:40 -0400

I’m sure everyone has had a bad day. Acknowledging our blessings can help keep our focus and our reactions to others positive.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Teach Us To Pray - Part 6

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 11:39:49 -0400

How is God's name hallowed?

Blog: The Thunderings of God

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 11:37:44 -0400

On Friday, March 2, 2012, I was able to witness a remarkable display of God’s power in what is known as a supercell thunderstorm, outside the windows of the ABC lecture hall at the home office of UCG IA. The sky was deep and dark as strong southern winds came blowing in below the strong winds from the west.

Commentary: Encouraging Assurances for Troubled Times

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 10:00:59 -0400

A glance at news reports shows a world of increasing trouble and difficult times. Good news can be hard to come by, but the Bible has the best news of all in telling of the answer to the world's problems.

Blog: Is a Solar Storm in Your Future?

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 09:40:30 -0400

The Bible speaks of great celestial events—some on the magnitude of or greater than that of current CMEs—that God uses to punctuate and underscore the importance of key events, often accompanying statements He wants people to pay attention to.

Good News: Why Is Jesus Christ Called "Our Passover"?

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 09:39:49 -0400

In 1 Corinthians 5:7 we learn that "Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us." What is the specific connection between the Passover and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ? For that matter, what is the Passover?

Good News: "Christ, Our Passover, Was Sacrificed for Us"

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 09:39:36 -0400

The apostle Paul compared Jesus Christ to the lamb slain at Passover. At His last Passover with His disciples, Jesus told His followers to continue to partake of the Passover symbols of unleavened bread and wine as representative of His sacrifice. What are we to learn from these things?

Sermon: The Spell of the Kingdom

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 09:35:42 -0400

Wanting to keep the Feast and keeping it is the key to understanding the Kingdom of God.

BT Daily: Beyond Today Production Update

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 13:50:40 -0400

The BT boys are in the studio this week taping new programs.

Good News: Helps in Dealing With Evolutionary Teaching

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 11:14:15 -0400

To help our readers cope with the avalanche of evolutionary doctrines brainwashing our present world, the publishers of The Good News have produced two booklets that directly confront the theory of evolution.

Good News: Did Adam and Eve Really Exist?

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 11:13:25 -0400

Many modern theologians and nominal Christians seriously question whether our first parents, Adam and Eve, really lived.

Good News: Why Was Jesus Christ Crucified?

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 11:12:30 -0400

When even some religious magazines ask people to reassess the most basic of Christian doctrines through an evolutionary lens, society is clearly drifting farther and farther from biblical truth. Can we - will we - continue to rely on sound Bible doctrine?

This is the Way: The Face of a Friend

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 10:31:21 -0400

A true friend is not easy to find.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - God, Science and the Bible

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:46:09 -0400

Good News writer Mario Seiglie talks about articles that focus on God, science and the Bible in the latest issue of the Good News magazine.

Blog: The Silent Scientific Revolution

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 10:27:41 -0400

A revolution is taking place in several scientific fields right now. But it's a silent revolution, and you won't hear or read much about it unless you search diligently for it. It's silent because a lot of people don't want you to know about it!

Good News: Remembering the Titanic: Looking Back and Looking Ahead

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 10:04:26 -0400

April 15, 2012, marks the 100th anniversary of the most famous peacetime maritime disaster in history—which was also one of the deadliest. The sinking of the British ocean liner Titanic continues to fascinate people today. And it still holds important lessons for tomorrow.

Virtual Christian Magazine: God Condemns Idolatry and Greed

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 10:01:00 -0400

Many people do not realize that popular holidays are negative influences in their lives

Sermon: Are We Ready to Come Out of Egypt?

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:53:40 -0400

The call across the ages has been for God's people to move away from the ways of the world. Let's examine how we can be spiritual ready to come out of Egypt.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Good News Magazine - March/April 2012

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 12:11:13 -0400

Managing Editor Scott Ashley discusses articles in the latest issue of the Good News magazine.

Good News: Is Europe Going Under?

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 10:54:52 -0400

Continual financial crisis in Europe naturally raises the question, "Is Europe falling apart?" Bible prophecy shows that sudden and unexpected change is coming to the continent.

Blog: Patience in the Face of Tragedy

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 10:54:01 -0400

Patience is a key to eventually understanding why bad things happen to good people. Do not abandon God in your moment of suffering.

Blog: Pillar of Cloud and Fire Still Used Today!

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 10:51:47 -0400

I believe one of the greatest miracles God performed in the Old Testament was when He sent a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night to lead the Israelites on their journey to the Promised Land.

This is the Way: Study Nature

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 10:51:23 -0400

It is difficult for anyone living close to the land and close to nature to believe there is no Creator.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - When Winds Blow

Mon, 5 Mar 2012 16:31:15 -0400

Tornadoes swept though the Midwest last week leaving behind destruction and death. A reminder of what can be learned at a time of calamity.

Beyond Today: Chasing the "Good Old" Days

Mon, 5 Mar 2012 11:49:56 -0400

Nostalgia may be comforting but can it rob you of the joy of your present life and the hope God has for your future?

Good News: Prove There Is a God Even Without the Bible

Mon, 5 Mar 2012 11:49:35 -0400

There are logical reasons to accept the existence of a divine Creator apart from relying on the authenticity of Scripture.

Sermon: Divisions

Mon, 5 Mar 2012 11:45:53 -0400

Divisions should not happen in the Church, but Christians should view them in the light of encouragement.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Semper Fi

Sat, 3 Mar 2012 11:47:45 -0400

A visit to the house of mourning always teaches wisdom and faithfulness.

Blog: Lessons from the House of Mourning

Sat, 3 Mar 2012 11:47:28 -0400

Every time I visit the house of mourning I walk away sobered and tempered about life. Death is the inevitability we never want to face. But when we do there are great lessons to learn.

Good News: Why Charles Darwin Rejected the Bible

Sat, 3 Mar 2012 11:47:08 -0400

Charles Darwin, more than any other man, is responsible for the prevalent view in the Western world that science should be enthroned above God's Word.

Good News: Do Science and the Bible Conflict?

Sat, 3 Mar 2012 11:46:29 -0400

Many believe that science and the Bible conflict and that they're mutually exclusive. The big question is, must we accept the view that the Bible and science can't both be true?

Sermon: Sing Praises to God

Sat, 3 Mar 2012 11:45:30 -0400

How can we deepen our worship for God at church services?

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Check Your Mirrors

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 17:33:45 -0400

Do we realize how short life really is? Now is the time to live your life with a right sense of urgency

Good News Magazine: Planet Earth: Lucky Accident or Master Handiwork?

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 15:14:19 -0400

Is our world with its teeming variety of life the result of chance, a series of lucky accidents? Or is it, as more and more scientific discoveries are revealing, a perfect habitat finely tuned for life? What does the evidence show?

Good News Magazine: The Debate Over God

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 15:09:06 -0400

In this issue we give you a look at some of the evidence for the existence of God.

This is the Way: Envy Seems Natural

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 10:26:46 -0400

The wise writer of the book of Ecclesiastes noted that for all toil and every skillful work, a man is envied (Ecclesiastes 4:4).

Virtual Christian Magazine: The Restorative Powers of Camping

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 10:24:47 -0400

Enjoying God’s creation brings peace.

Virtual Christian Magazine: Here Comes the Judge

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 10:24:15 -0400

The verb "to judge" has become a word with a loaded meaning to many of us today.

Bible FAQ: Can one be a Christian and still suffer depression?

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 10:11:16 -0400

No Christian is immune from depression. Is there anything we can do when anxiety, worry or depression threaten to engulf us?