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Good News Magazine: November - December 1996

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In This Issue

England's Growing Isolation

  • by Melvin Rhodes
As the nations of mainland Europe become tightly bound together politically, economically and militarily, what are the consequences of England's more-independent path?
Winston Churchill raising hat - What Is True Leadership?

What Is True Leadership?

  • by Jerold Aust
Which ingredients make an effective leader? And what makes some leaders take tragic courses for themselves and their fellowmen?
A man sitting with the sun in the background.

Gentleness: The Mark of a Christian

  • by Noel Hornor
Gentleness, so sadly lacking in this world, should be evident in the life of a Christian. What is gentleness, and how can it be a part of your life?
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Are All Spiritual 'Shadows' Obsolete?

  • by Rod McQueen
The apostle Paul wrote of the Sabbath and Holy Days as being "a shadow of things to come." Did he mean to tell us that these observances are now obsolete and meaningless?

'This Is the Love of God'

  • by Duane Abler
How do we show that we love God? Many believe that Jesus Christ came to bring a new way to worship God. But what does the Bible say?

Faith and the Balance Beam

  • by Andrea West
How can we learn to exercise faith in our everyday lives? I learned an important lesson from my granddaughter!

The Trusted Cupbearer

  • by Good News
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia explains why a cupbearer was such an important official in the royal courts of antiquity.

Building Relationships

  • by Good News
How did Nehemiah accomplish the Herculean task of rebuilding Jerusalem when other governors had failed? As a leader, he knew how to encourage and instill confidence in others to get the job done.
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Understanding God's Word - Teach Us to Pray

Understanding God's Word... 'Teach Us to Pray'

  • by Randy D'Alessandro
God uses a form of spiritual technology, a system of communication that may seem baffling at first to many people. It's called prayer. Effective prayer also requires training.
Lighthouse with light shining in dark - Right Values: Light in an Age of Confusi

Right Values: Light in an Age of Confusion

  • by Jerold Aust
The debate over values continues to grow. Are values changing? Are there moral absolutes? Is there a source we should go to to determine right values? Many wonder what happened to the traditional values that brought us through a tumultuous century—and worry about what lies ahead.
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A young man holding a Bible.

Why Do We Sin?

  • by Roger Foster
All of us have to deal with sin and its tragic consequences in our lives. Understanding why we sin is a first step in overcoming and avoiding sin.

Esther: A Woman of Faith and Courage

  • by Donna Butler
The Bible offers Christians many examples of faith from which we can learn and be encouraged. One of the most remarkable examples is that of Queen Esther.