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Commentary: No Saviors Among U.S. Presidential Candidates

February 3, 2012 - 1:11pm
It happens every four years in the United States - national elections, preceded by "politics as usual." The public is bombarded daily with a barrage of political propaganda promoting each candidate and against putting down opposing candidates, all ending with "I am... and I approve this message."

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth

February 3, 2012 - 12:43pm
Topics covered this week in our Beyond Today taping highlighted the need to "get it right".

Sermon: Patience

February 3, 2012 - 11:03am
Most people don't have a least favorite scripture, but I certainly have one. Today I'm going to talk about James 1:4.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Cliches of the Bible

February 2, 2012 - 12:39pm
People think things are in the Bible when they really aren't. Don't always assume you have the quote right.

This is the Way: Stubbornness

February 2, 2012 - 11:01am
We have all encountered stubborn and obstinate people, and maybe we were or are one of them.

Sermon: Four Views of God

February 2, 2012 - 10:58am
According to a recent survey, there are four common views of God. What is your view of God? Distant, Critical, Authoritarian or Benevolent?

Blog: A Joyful Morning

February 1, 2012 - 7:31pm
One of my husband’s favorite things was to get our daughter out of her crib in the morning. Have you ever gotten a little kid out of bed in the morning? They are so super excited to see you and just plain excited for a new day. I’m sure we all wake up every morning so super excited and happy for a new day.

Book Review - Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs

February 1, 2012 - 7:31pm
Understanding and implementing unconditional love and unconditional respect can reap the benefits of marriage that God intended.

Virtual Christian Magazine: Are We Pleasing to God?

February 1, 2012 - 7:30pm
Does our Father have expectations of Christian behavior? If so, what are they?

Beyond Today: BT Daily - This Week's Beyond Today Taping

February 1, 2012 - 7:28pm
Beyond Today presenters Steve Myers, Gary Petty and Darris McNeely describe this week's taping.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Will There Be Faith?

January 31, 2012 - 12:10pm
Faith is more than what we think.

This is the Way: Little Things

January 31, 2012 - 10:25am
Life is made up of little things.

Beyond Today: BT Daily - Who are the 144,000 of Revelation?

January 30, 2012 - 1:45pm
Focus on what scripture says when it comes to these parts of prophecy. You will always be on safe ground.

Beyond Today: You Have a Destiny

January 30, 2012 - 1:44pm
You were created for a magnificent future. Discover the profound purpose for your life and what you should be doing about it.

Sermon: Marriage: The Key to A Fulfilling Life

January 30, 2012 - 11:56am
As Christians, we need to deepen our intimacy and our longterm relationship with the family of God. By studying the example of marriage given to us by God, let's discover how we can learn more about our personal relationship with God and Jesus Christ.

United News: From the Council: Choose to Grow

January 30, 2012 - 11:55am
Are you the same person today as you were one year ago? Are you the same person today as you were six months ago? The answer to both questions is no. You have either grown or regressed.

Virtual Christian Magazine: Who Cares?

January 30, 2012 - 11:45am
Are you feeling unnoticed? Feeling like no one cares whether you exist or not?

Sermon: Triumph and Tragedy

January 27, 2012 - 2:08pm
What do we do when we're faced with challenges and tragedies? If we are focused on God then He can bring every tragedy to triumph.

Commentary: God Says, "I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You"

January 27, 2012 - 1:48pm
At times we endure trials so difficult we wonder how we'll come through it. The Bible offers two powerful examples of ordinary people placed in extraordinarily difficult circumstances. Both stories show that God will stand right by us when we place Him first.

Blog: He is God

January 27, 2012 - 1:22pm
Do you ever feel like your whole world is spinning constantly? Well, it is, and at amazing speeds. The earth, at the point of the equator, spins at approximately 1,000 miles per hour about its axis and at about 67,000 miles per hour around the sun!

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The mission of World News and Prophecy (WNP) is to provide United Church of God members and other interested persons with commentary and analysis of selected world news topics in the light of Bible prophecy. Its purpose is to help readers discern the times and increase their awareness and understanding of the answers Christ gave to His disciples' question: "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?" (Matthew 24:3). Read the online version at http://www.wnponline.org

 

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Marriage & FamilyMarriage & Family: The Missing Dimension
Middle EastThe Middle East in Bible Prophecy

Revelation UnveiledThe Book of Revelation Unveiled
After DeathWhat Happens After Death?

Understand ProphecyYou Can Understand Bible Prophecy
Time of the EndAre We Living in the Time of the End?

United Church of GodThis Is the United Church of God
Why Does God Allow Suffering?Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Is the Bible True?Is the Bible True?
Church Jesus BuiltThe Church Jesus Built

What Does the Bible Teach About Clean and Unclean Meats?What Does the Bible Teach About Clean and Unclean Meats?
Creation or EvolutionCreation or Evolution - Does It Really Matter What You Believe?

Fundamental BeliefsFundamental Beliefs
Does God Exist?Life's Ultimate Question: Does God Exist?

Gospel of the KingdomThe Gospel of the Kingdom
Holy DaysGod's Holy Day Plan: The Promise of Hope for All Mankind

Holidays or Holy DaysHolidays or Holy Days: Does It Matter Which Days We Observe?
Heaven and HellHeaven and Hell: What Does the Bible Really Teach?

Jesus Christ: The Real StoryJesus Christ: The Real Story
Living FaithYou Can Have Living Faith

Making Life WorkMaking Life Work
Managing Your FinancesManaging Your Finances

Is There Really a Devil?Is There Really a Devil?
Eternal LifeThe Road to Eternal Life

Sunset to SunsetSunset to Sunset - God's Sabbath Rest
The Ten CommandmentsThe Ten Commandments

Transforming Your LifeTransforming Your Life - The Process of Conversion
Understand the BibleHow to Understand the Bible

United States and Great Britain in ProphecyThe United States and Britain in Bible Prophecy
What is Your Destiny?What Is Your Destiny?

Who Is God?Who Is God?
What Does the Bible Teach About TithingWhat Does the Bible Teach About Tithing?

The New Covenant The New Covenant: Does It Abolish God's Law?



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