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Good News Magazine: May - June 2015

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Burst of light on abstract background.

An Age of Growing Chaos

  • by Scott Ashley
Bruised by two long wars, America began a retreat. Not surprisingly, others rushed into the vacuum.
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A young woman waits outside a building in Kurakhove, Eastern Ukraine.

The Russian Bear Reawakens

  • by Victor Kubik
Russia’s recent actions in Ukraine follow a long history of imperialist oppression. Are these events leading the world back to the brink of nuclear extinction?
Victor Kubik with his aunt Vera Kubik

Ukraine: A Personal Look at a Country in Crisis

  • by Victor Kubik
We should give attention to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine—what’s behind it, where it may lead and the terrible human toll being paid. Here is some needed perspective from one with personal ties to the region.
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Map featuring Jerusalem at the center.

Where Does Russia Fit in End-Time Bible Prophecy?

  • by Mario Seiglie
More than two decades after the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia is very much back in the news—and not in a good way. Recent aggressive moves are raising fears of a renewed Russian expansionism. How might this play out in Bible prophecy?
Old photo Nazi Germany

Are We in a Dangerous Age of Appeasement?

  • by Michael Kelley
Two significant powers, Russia and Iran, are throwing their weight around and taking over nearby territory. But rather than stand up to them, Western powers—especially the United States—meekly acquiesce. The parallels with the pre–World War II appeasement of Adolf Hitler are striking.
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God’s Spirit is a very potent power, much like fire.

The Power of the Holy Spirit

  • by Darris McNeely
Is your life ruled by fear and uncertainty? Do you feel disconnected from God and unsure of how to improve your life? Learn how God’s Spirit can powerfully transform your life.
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A old man sitting in a pew in an old church.

God's Spirit and Our Destiny

  • by Peter Eddington, Tom Robinson
Many people, believing that God is a Trinity, are confused about what the Holy Spirit really is and the future God intends for us as part of His family. What does the Bible really say? Astonishingly, the Holy Spirit is key to understanding God’s future for you!
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Person reading a Bible

Is Belief All That's Required for God's Gift of Salvation?

  • by Scott Ashley
Eternal life is God's gift, not something any of us deserve or can in any way earn. But does God set conditions for us to receive this gift? It's vitally important to your relationship with God and to your future that you understand!
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Filling in circles on a standardized test.

Choose the Best Answer

  • by Josh Harms
Much of traditional Christianity believes that the law of God no longer applies to Christians. There are several different arguments against keeping the commandments, but are these biblical? Which approach gives the best answer from the Bible? 
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A young woman getting a tattoo.

Think Before You Ink

  • by Janet Treadway
Tattoos have become very popular among teens and young adults. But are they a good idea? Here are some questions to make you think before you ink! 

Current Events & Trends: Religious freedom law decried

  • by Rudy Rangel III, Tom Robinson
The state of Indiana recently passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) to ensure that people operating businesses are not compelled to act against their religious convictions.