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January—February 1997

What kind of utopian world does this Being foretell? He speaks of a world that addresses all the stated threats to human survival. According to the Worldwatch Institute, civilization faces three imminent limits...

Utopia Fantasy or Future Reality

What kind of utopian world does this Being foretell? He speaks of a world that addresses all the stated threats to human survival. According to the Worldwatch Institute, civilization faces three imminent limits...

New Name For an Ancient Concept

Mankind has sought, but never attained, a perfect society ever since. Utopia is a dream that has never died.

Why a Human Utopia Won't Happen

There is a fundamental reason for our inability to implement a system in which we can live in peace and happiness with ourselves, and few understand what the problem is.

The Crisis at the Close

"We have reached a point of historic crisis." - Eric Hobsbawm, British author

A World in Perpetual Crisis!

The real truth is that we are now approaching a transition period between two ages, our age and the one Jesus Christ called "the age to come" (Matthew 12:32).

A Warning to Be Alert

"To those who do not wish to understand, all news is a surprise."- William Rees-Mogg, Times (of London) columnist

Growth of Knowledge Predicted in the Bible

Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase" (Daniel 12:4).

When Was Jesus Christ Born?

Much of the world celebrates December 25 as the date of Christ's birth. The historical and biblical evidence shows this date cannot be accurate.

A New Hypothesis Proposed

Could the shepherds be tending sheep in the fields on December 25?

A Word Not Spoken

In our relationships with friends and family, we are often concerned with saying exactly the right thing at the right time. However, in a difficult situation sometimes the best thing to say is nothing at all.

Aging With Grace

Growing old can, and should, be a positive experience. Here's how you can make the golden years truly golden.

The Gospel From Abraham to Paul

Do you understand what the gospel really is? Many have never comprehended this most important truth.

Does It Really Matter What You Believe?

Beliefs determine human behavior, and history shows that if beliefs are wrong the results can be catastrophic.

Christian Living: Ordeal or Adventure?

Perhaps you've marveled at great feats of physical endurance. But many lead lives of daily, often unrecognized adventure!

How Do You Know It's Bad?

When faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles and difficulties, keep in mind that things may not always be as bad as they seem.

Why Tithe in the 20th Century?

Is tithing obsolete, hopelessly out of date in today's world, or does it teach timeless principles and lessons? You need to understand God's perspective on this vital issue.

World News and Trends: Illegal-drug trade builds worldwide economic powerhouse

The trade in illegal drugs has grown to a $500 billion annual business, according to a report by Freedom House tracking the meteoric rise of the trade.

Profiles of Faith: Shadrach, Meschach & Abed-Nego - Faith in God's Will

The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego is a dramatic testimony to some who truly were conquerors, willing to risk all for their love of—and faith in—God.

Just for Youth... Advice From Death Row

The headlines are filled with shocking stories of violent crime. What's behind it? How does it occur? Listen to the words of an expert-written from death row.

World News and Trends: Conflict sharpens over European Middle East role

In the first half of this century European involvement figured heavily in the Middle East during both world wars and their aftermath.

World News and Trends: British rule over Gibraltar threatened

At the beginning of 1947 most of the British Empire was still intact, but the next 40 years saw a rapid unraveling of the empire on which it once could be said the sun never set. Threatened now are its vestiges.

World News and Trends: Major species in jeopardy

What must God think of mankind's stewardship of the earth and that so many major animal species are now in danger of extinction?

World News and Trends: Pope discusses evolution

Nearly 140 years after the publication of Charles Darwin's Origin of Species, the pope has recently written about the theory of evolution.

World News and Trends: Sexually transmissible diseases plague America

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sexually transmissible disorders were the three most commonly reported infectious diseases in 1995.

The Danger of Being Double-Minded

The apostle James warns against being double-minded. What is double-mindedness, and what are its consequences?

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