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Good News Magazine: July - August 2013

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Good News Magazine - July/August 2013 cover

Marriage: What's the Point?

  • by Scott Ashley
Why is marriage so important? Unlike other relationships, it is one that God Himself created when He joined together the first human beings, Adam and Eve.
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a married couple's hands layered over a pink bouquet of flowers and wearing wedding rings

5 Keys to a Happy Marriage

  • by Jerold Aust
The institution of marriage has never been more under attack. About half of all newly married couples end up in divorce. Are there keys that can open the door to a happy or happier marriage?
Wedding rings on top of Bible scripture - Ephesians 5:22-21

The Ultimate Purpose of Marriage

  • by Jerold Aust
Our current age of instant gratification can wreck a marriage. Marriage was designed with a great purpose and goal. Knowing the ultimate purpose for marriage can help you change your marriage for now and forever.
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An opened Bible.

What About Divorce?

  • by Good News
The prophet Malachi prophesied against modern societies that would exist shortly before the return of Jesus Christ. Speaking through him, God expressed his view of the modern miscarriage of marriage.
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Photo after the bomb in Boston.

The Boston Marathon Bombing Opens a Window on All Time

  • by Darris McNeely
The cold-blooded attack on innocent bystanders at the Boston Marathon didn't come out of nowhere. It's one of many tragedies that should give us pause and cause us to contemplate several lessons about life.
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Digital images of brain

Mapping the Brain: The Missing Dimension

  • by John Ross Schroeder
U.S. President Barack Obama recently announced plans to spend millions on mapping the human brain—labeled "the next great American project"—perhaps on a par with going to the moon. But is there a largely unrealized component residing in the brain itself that cannot be studied or mapped by neuroscientists? What does the Bible reveal about the mystery of the human mind?
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Photo of the Dome of the Rock and the Wailing Wall

Ground Zero Jerusalem

  • by Gary Petty
The conflict between Israelis and Arabs is profoundly affecting your daily life. As world history heads towards a crisis point at Ground Zero Jerusalem, what should our focus be?
A hiker on top of a mountain pass.

Here's How You Can Be Part of the Greatest Adventure

  • by John LaBissoniere
What motivates you? Does the opportunity for adventure excite you? If so, coming soon is an adventure you won't want to miss. It will pale into insignificance every past exploit or achievement and will completely surpass anything you have ever imagined!
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Outerspace with clouds of dust

What Did God Plan "Before Time Began"?

  • by Mario Seiglie
It's difficult for us to comprehend the concept of "before time began," much less what took place then. But Scripture reveals that God laid out His amazing purpose and plan for mankind before time began!
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A man praying while holding a Bible.

How Can I Find It Easier to Pray?

  • by Ken Murray
Do you have difficulty finding motivation to pray? Do you find it hard to communicate with God? Consider this simple solution to enriching your prayer life!

Lessons from the Parables: Selling All for the Kingdom of God

  • by Darris McNeely
Those things that are true and right are not purchased at any price. In fact, they have no material value. But that which is most valuable in this life requires that we be willing to give up everything in exchange for it. Most find this very difficult, if not impossible.
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A hand reach out of the sky delivering a message envelope.

Mini-Bible Study: What Is God's Will for You?

  • by Good News
Every day we have to make decisions. Many of them we make without thinking. But some are big decisions in life that might make us stop and wonder: What does God want me to do here? Is there a way to understand what God's will is and how we can accomplish it?

Current Events & Trends: Nation-states struggle with immigration

  • by Jerold Aust, John Ross Schroeder
Week-long nighttime rioting in Stockholm, Sweden, and a surrounding suburb plunged Scandinavia into the chaotic social unrest that has already afflicted a number of other European regions, including France and Greece.