The Good News Article Reprint

The following series of articles have appeared in past issues of The Good News and are available below in PDF format.

Marriage and Family
Many would have you believe that the marital union is unnecessary and hopelessly out of date. Yet the Creator of mankind designed marriage as the ideal relationship for men and women. What are some of the key principles you can put into practice to build a happy marriage? And what is God's ultimate goal for that relationship? In this special 44 page online edition of The Good News we'll examine true love, God's purpose for sex and marriage, keys to a lasting marriage and much more.

Successful Parenting
The chances for successful parenting are aided by a deep commitment to the biblical principle that children are truly a blessing, well worth the time and energy that will be required. In this special 28 page online edition of The Good News, we'll review several ways to help you improve your parenting skills based on sound Biblical advice.

Biblical View on Homosexuality
Is there a logical and biblically supportable solution to the gay rights battle? The gay agenda is steadily gaining ground in Western nations, with same-sex marriage finding acceptance. But what does the Bible say—and why? And what's at the root of same-sex attraction? In this 12 page online edition of The Good News, we'll learn what the Bible says about homosexuality.

Same Sex Marriage: Does It Meet With God's Approval
The gay agenda is steadily gaining ground in Western nations, with same-sex marriage finding acceptance. But what does the Bible say—and why? And what’s at the root of same-sex attraction?

The Privilege and Power of Prayer
The Bible reveals and discusses several tools we can use to grow spiritually with our Creator. In this first article in a series on these tools for spiritual foundational tool of prayer—a key to communication with God. (January/February 2006 Good News)

Learn, Live and Love the Bible
God's Word discusses several tools we can use to grow spiritually and build our relationship with our Creator. In this second article in a series on tools for spiritual growth, we examine the foundational tool of Bible reading and study. (March/April 2006 Good News)

Meditation: What's on Your Mind?
The Bible teaches us about tools we can use to grow spiritually and build our relationship with God. In this third article in a series, we examine the importance of godly thoughts and meditation. (May/June 2006 Good News)

Fasting: A Spiritual Power Tool!
Three earlier articles in this series covered prayer, Bible study and thinking or meditation. Along with those spiritual tools, we need to frequently combine this fourth tool—fasting. (July/August 2006 Good News)

Repentance: A Profound Turnaround!
Previous articles in this series showed how we attain biblical understanding and spiritual growth through prayer, Bible study, meditation and fasting. What do we do then? This article shows how we must further use and apply that understanding! (September/October 2006 Good News)

Baptism: Beginning of a New Life
Previous articles in this series have covered the vital spiritual tools of prayer, Bible study, meditation, fasting and repentance. But to receive the greatest gifts of God, there is another step you must take—the commitment of water baptism. (November/December 2006 Good News)

The Abortion Quagmire
Two unmarried teenagers agonize about the girl's pregnancy. Afraid to confide in their families, the couple manages to deliver the baby in a motel room. They wrap the newborn in plastic and throw her in a trash bin. They are convicted of manslaughter. If they had procured an abortion just a few weeks—or even a few days—earlier, they would not have faced a trial and jail terms. This is just one of hundreds of news stories appearing over the past few years in a nation mired in the moral quagmire of abortion. (May/June 2000 Good News)

AIDS: How a Killer Plague Can Be Stopped
The AIDS epidemic, increasingly compared to the dreaded black death of the 1300s, has taken millions of lives and promises to take millions more. Yet, tragically, we ignore the only real solution to this deadly plague. (November/December 2000 Good News)

America's Child Sacrifice
Child sacrifice is horrifying to even contemplate. Yet it remains with us, practiced millions of times every year. (July/August 2002 Good News)

The Bible's Keys to Mental Health
Why are mental problems and disabilities on the rise? Could it be that we overlook the Bible's keys to healthy, positive thinking? (November/December 2002 Good News)

Dealing with Abuse
The publisher of The Good News magazine prepared these articles to inform, educate and provide understanding of abuse issues.

Depression: Ways to Win the Battle
How widespread is depression? What are its causes? Most important, what are the weapons in the struggle against depression? (July/August 1998 Good News)

The Growing Menace of Gambling
Compulsive gambling can and does destroy lives just like drug addiction and alcoholism. It is just one more sign of the moral decline currently gripping our Anglo-Saxon nations.

The Horsemen of Revelation
The "four horsemen of the Apocalypse"—this latter term being the Greek name for the book of Revelation—have intrigued Bible readers for centuries. What do they represent? The implications for mankind are staggering.

Is the Spirit World Real?
Do you know for sure whether there really is an evil spirit named Satan? What about his minions called demons? How does all of this affect young people? (October-December 2007 Vertical Thought)

Has the Bible Been Preserved Accurately?
Some Bible critics argue that we should disregard the Bible because it's impossible that our modern versions could match the original texts. But how does this argument stand up to scrutiny? (July/August 2004 Good News)

Have You Been Misled by the Rapture Theory?
Millions of people have read novels structured around the idea of the rapture of Christians. Why do people believe in a rapture? Is there any biblical validity to this teaching? (March/April 2000 Good News)

Whose Prayers Does God Hear?
While Americans mourned and prayed for God's comfort and strength, passionate religious extremists offered prayers of thanks for what they saw as a great victory. Whose prayers does God hear? (November/December 2001 Good News)

Smoking and Health: The Often Overlooked Key
We all know that smoking is devastating to one's health. Would you or a loved one like to quit for good? Where can you find the extra help to kick the habit? (November/December 2002 Good News)

What Is Repentance?
Most people have only a vague idea of what the word means. What exactly is repentance? (November/December 2001 Good News)

What Is Salvation?
Millions of professing Christians believe they are "saved." But from what are they saved? How and when does salvation take place? Let's cut through the confusion and understand the truth. (May/June 2002 Good News)

What Is a True Christian?
What does it take to be a Christian? According to the Bible, there is much more to being a true follower of Jesus Christ than most people realize. How does God's Word define a true Christian? (May/June 2004 Good News)

Which Bible Translation Should I Use?
Many questions have been raised regarding which Bible translations are the best ones to use. This question usually revolves around which translations are the most accurate. Some may argue that a particular version isn't good, while others may think that same version is the best.