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Beyond Today Magazine: January–February 2017

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In This Issue

A man reading a Bible in a grassy field.

Above All Else, Guard Your Heart

  • by John LaBissoniere
While protecting your family and belongings is important, discover why Proverbs 4:23 says you should safeguard your heart more than anything else.
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A man holding his Bible with his back propped against a wall - with eyes close and head down praying.

Does God Pick National Leaders?

  • by United Church of God
God has a purpose for humanity, a purpose for current events, and He will accomplish that purpose through the leadership that He either puts in place or allows.
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Stars in the night sky.

God and Astronomy

  • by Mario Seiglie
Recent discoveries have taught us a great deal about the universe. How do these finding compare with what we find revealed in the Bible?
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Soldiers in Israel overlooking a valley new Gush Eziyon.

What’s Behind the Chaos in the Middle East?

  • by Dan Taylor
The world is seeing an increasing number of growing trouble spots. Yet one remains consistent in its ability to dominate the headlines—the Middle East. What’s behind its constant turmoil?
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A lectern with a Trump poster on the front.

Trump Takes Over—Now What?

  • by Michael Kelley
After eight years of liberal policies and programs dominating the American political and social scene, could a new presidential administration make a difference in America’s direction?
An American flag in a storm.

A Prophet, a President and a People

  • by Darris McNeely
The leading nations of the Western world stand at a crossroads. Which path will they take? What are the stakes? Could an ancient biblical prophet give us any insight?
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A green road sign with the words "Turning Point: Just Ahead".

Turning Points

  • by Scott Ashley
Our hope is that all nations might experience some kind of positive turning point and not experience the continuing, escalating problems we have brought on ourselves due to turning from God.
Old Russian aircraft carrier.

Current Events & Trends: A weaker but bolder Russia

  • by Beyond Today Editor
Recently The Wall Street Journal reported that Russia’s involvement in the Syrian conflict—helping President Bashar al-Assad in fighting against Islamist forces seeking his ouster—has given some insight into Russian military capabilities.
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany

Current Events & Trends: Europe pulled apart and together at the same time

  • by Beyond Today Editor
The Brexit vote in Britain to leave the European Union has provoked a great deal of anger at Britain by many in Europe, but it has also served as encouragement to many other Europeans to focus on preserving their own individual nations and cultures against pan-Europeanism and immigration from the Muslim Middle East and North Africa—and it has led to growing support for nationalist or “far right”...
A basket almost covering the light of a small oil lamp.

Follow Me: The Spirit-Led Sacrificial Life

  • by Robin Webber
With the indwelling presence of God the Father and Jesus Christ, Christians must proceed forward with diligence, faith and virtue—pursuing God’s will above their own.