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Are you attending "the church of your choice"? Is this just a matter of personal preference, or did Jesus Christ give clear guidelines for the Church that His people would attend?

In our high-tech world, do human beings really understand their true potential?

On May 8, 1945, millions of civilians and armed forces personnel exuberantly celebrated on the streets of London. After years of nightly blackouts to lessen the threat of bombing raids, public buildings like Buckingham Palace and the Houses of...

Many people today are concerned that world events are heading in a dangerous direction. Spreading violence, global brutality and widespread corruption in governments and society dominate the news. Many see the erosion of Western society'...

Every image of every moment we witness throughout our lives will be collected for our appreciation by two small miracles from God we can too easily take for granted: our amazing eyes. Have you considered the startling wonder of design...

From ancient Babylon to modern Europe, 6,000 years of civilization have seen the ebb and flow of once-great and newly great world powers—with one prophesied yet to come.

Are you a pessimist, or a realist? Or should you simply stop worrying?

For most young people today, church and religion has little importance in daily life. Compared to school, social media, popular entertainment, sports and other diversions, church is neither attractive nor relevant.

It has been fascinating in my 84 years of life to observe the various "worlds" people live in. Most people are consumed by—and often limited by—the particular narrow world they inhabit.

Hundreds of millions inhabit the "media" world and...

On the rolling Saskatchewan prairie, about 70 miles east of the city of Saskatoon, sits the pleasant community of Humboldt, population: 6,000. It was here that in the late 1970s and early 1980s, a remarkable scientist conducted...

Are you among the millions who have been tricked into worshiping a false Jesus? Read this article to be sure you have not been deceived!

Many do not realize that Christianity in Ireland has a history that precedes the famous Roman Catholic evangelist.

Could the United Kingdom be facing the end of an era of stable government? For months, many political pundits and media commentators in Britain have been saying just that. The May 2015 general election could well mark a watershed in the way...

The last several decades have witnessed a remarkable emergence and growth of forces hostile to biblical truths and Christian beliefs—especially among more affluent, educated members of society. While some view this change as the...

When a mother gently places her hands upon her growing belly, contemplating the new child developing within, she is truly touching one of the great wonders of life. The creation of new human life is, indeed, a miracle. And more than a miracle—it...

From wars to pandemics to astronomical marvels, what does God's Word tell us to watch for in the year ahead?

A simple piece of advice also reveals a principle central to Christian living.

In the struggle between labor and management, can both sides come out ahead—together?

The highly regarded modern philosopher, Søren Kierkegaard, in his Attack Upon Christendom, wrote: “The Christianity of the New Testament simply does not exist. Millions of people through the centuries have little by little cheated God...

In Kingston, Ontario, at the old Cataraqui Cemetery, one could miss an unpretentious granite marker engraved with a simple inscription: John Alexander MacDonald, 1815–1891, At Rest.

Why are some beliefs called "mainstream" and others cursed as abominable or worse? How can you tell a heretic from a true Christian? History reveals some surprising ironies!

Many observers lament the "commercialization" of Christmas. What exactly is the real "reason for the season"? Can we put Christ into Christmas? Was He ever there?

Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson is one of Britain’s most respected national heroes. His twice-life-sized statue is perched high aloft “Nelson’s Column,” dominating Trafalgar Square that was named in his honour. His remains lie in the centre of...

While world attention has focused on the civil war in Ukraine, the armed struggle between Israelis and Hamas in Gaza, the declaration of an Islamic Caliphate in Syria-Iraq and the expansive actions of China in the South China Sea, ...

Should a "soldier of Jesus Christ" (2 Timothy 2:3) fight in the wars of this world?

Deceived people do not know they are deceived. Is it really possible that billions may be deceived about the true Jesus Christ? You need to know, and to protect yourself from deception!

Why are some beliefs called “mainstream” and others cursed as abominable or worse? How can you tell a heretic from a true Christian? History reveals some surprising ironies!

Have you ever thought about what improvements you would make if you ruled the world? That is the task Prospect Magazine, a British general-interest periodical, sets for itself each issue. In a column entitled “If I ruled the...

Bible prophecies have long stated that just before the return of Jesus Christ, a series of terrible events—portrayed as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse—will sweep over the earth. These coming calamities will include: increasing reports of...

What is the most complex object in the cosmos? This is a big question—galaxies comprise hundreds of billions of stars and planets, and could be considered complex, as could many other natural structures. Among mankind’s creations...

Is God real to you? Is He a vital presence in your life, or just some abstract concept that makes no difference? Are you applying the vital scriptural tools that can draw you closer to Him?

When activity is buzzing all around you, how can you keep your focus?

Have you ever thought of yourself as being less intelligent than others? Did other kids at school call you “dumb”? If so, how did this make you feel about your ability to learn and be considered a good student?

If you have been following world news, you surely know that the seeds are now being sown to bring about the prophesied “Beast” of Revelation! As Russian-sponsored men in black masks occupy and hold police stations and other key facilities in the...

North of the city of Victoria, on Vancouver Island, a famous landmark tells a story of transformation and hard work, showing how even in this troubled world, mankind is capable of amazing achievements.

"Use it or lose it" is a vital principle for Christian living!

Bible prophecy is not just a mystery when you learn the vital principles for uncovering truths hidden in the pages of your Bible!

Is Hunger Games a good influence on Christians, or should the movie series give us pause to reflect on our own values?

Most young people are interested in new: new styles, new trends, new music, new technology. In those realms, “old” is rarely if ever “cool.”  But what about people? Are any “old people” an important part of your life? If not, why not?...

As I have written in the past, I had a fairly “ordinary” upbringing, like many of you who read this magazine. I grew up in southwest Missouri, and for 19 years was a member of a very respectable “mainstream” church. My parents graduated from a...

Some know the truth but fear to preach it. Others do not even know the truth. What can you do to find out for yourself?

Jesus Christ staked His entire ministry on a key prophecy that most professing Christians ignore or even deny!

“A Uachtarain agus a chairde” (“President and friends”). These warm words of respect were spoken by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, at a state banquet speech in Dublin Castle during her first historic visit to the Republic of Ireland in...

Are we really living in the “last days” before the return of Jesus Christ? While critics scoff, many professing Christians believe that is the case, but how would you know? The obvious answer is to consult the source that addresses these...

Most of mankind has no idea what God is doing in our world today. In the Bible, God reveals His Plan for our future and eternity!

Are your dreams just idle fantasies, or are they giving you hope for the very real future God has promised?

I remember witnessing a baffling phenomenon when I was a teen in the mid-1970s. An enterprising California advertising man marketed and sold what he called “the perfect pet”—the Pet Rock. Packaged in a small cardboard carton perforated with...

If you honestly look at the facts, most of our Western, formerly professing “Christian nations” are swiftly turning away from almost every vestige of biblical morality.

Around the world, museums have been established to preserve some of mankind’s greatest works of art. At the Louvre, in France, you can walk the halls and discover the genius of Leonardo da Vinci in the face of the Mona Lisa and the skill of...

Why are so many Protestant churches in crisis? What does prophecy reveal will happen to them as the end of this age approaches?

Is there any hope for peace in our war-weary world?

Do you want to make something of your life? Do you want to be a success? Success in life does not happen by accident. Success is the result of time-tested principles. Here is an example: “The fear of the L...

Your Bible tells us that Satan is the “god” of this present world (2 Corinthians 4:4). He is called the “prince of the power of the air” (Ephesians 2:2).

King David, the warrior-poet of ancient Israel, once gazed at the night sky and asked, “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained, what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son...

We live in a world of instant gratification at Internet speeds. Pornography is easy to find, and many find it hard to escape. With God's help, you can be free!

With violence and war all around us, will the International Day of Peace on September 21 make any difference?

Those who believe the Bible understand that Jesus revealed that our world will face very traumatic times in the years leading to His Second Coming. Today, hundreds of millions of people around the world are suffering, and although many agencies...

Seven centuries before Christ, the prophet Daniel interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream about a great image picturing four kingdoms that would dominate the Middle East (Daniel 2). The fourth kingdom is widely recognized as the Roman Empire,...

Are Halloween celebrations a treat—or a trick—for Christians?

Where has the push for same-sex marriage come from, and what effect will it have on society? Do not let yourself be fooled!

Are you achieving your brain's full potential? Are you making the most of the mind-power God has given you?

Margaret Thatcher, the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Britain, became a worldwide phenomenon—a symbol of national revival and restored values. Perhaps only Winston Churchill—Britain’s World War II leader against Nazi tyranny—bears...

Many Bible prophecies describe specific signs that will arise on the world scene as we approach the end of the age—the period of time just before Jesus Christ returns to this earth to establish the Kingdom of God. Jesus told His disciples to...

Do you know where to find Jesus Christ in the Old Testament?

Can you imagine a world with no war, poverty, crime or corruption? That world is coming sooner than you may think!

When we worship God, does He care how—and with what symbols—we honor Him?

Did you hear the joke about the beef burger that went into the pub to ask for a pint? “I can’t hear you,” complains the bartender. “Sorry” replies the burger, clutching his throat. “I’m a little horse.”

Today, my friends, most of you realize that the majority of people have virtually no fear or profound respect for the God of the Bible! They seem not to care about what His inspired word says—about abortion, same-sex marriage,...

What if we could travel through the microscopic world and enter the amazing environment of a single, solitary, minuscule human cell—just one of the trillions in your body? What an amazing world of wonder we would...

What does God think of human sexuality? Should it be a source of shame? Is it that "anything goes"—or does your Bible reveal important truths regarding Christians and sex?

As the annual observances of Easter and Passover approach, a second-century controversy remains relevant for Christians today.

The facts reveal what most Britons have known for some time—the Christian religion in Great Britain is in decline—and in particular the role of the Church of England as the voice of Christianity in the country.

What does the future hold for the United States, Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the other English-speaking British-descended nations—the so-called “Anglo-Saxon” nations of the world? And what does the future hold for...

In our world, science and the Bible seem constantly pitted against each other, and it is true that there certainly are outstanding questions to be resolved. But many such “conflicts” are illusions, arising either from misunderstanding the...

Your Bible warns of a time, at the end of this present age, when almost the whole world will be united in opposition to God Himself! What will you do when that time comes?

Is it realistic to hope for a world of peace, freedom and prosperity?

The Bible warns, “In the last days, perilous times will come.” Today, we see perils of every sort increasing all around the world. But we also see a lie. To believe the lie is to deny the clear warnings of Scripture and...

News reports from around the world proclaim that record heat waves, major droughts, floods and on-going violence have seriously reduced harvests in normally productive regions of the United States, Australia, South Africa and Russia. As a result...

The spirit world is real, and there is a very evil side of it. God warns that Satan is the god of this current age. How can you resist the temptations of Satan and his demons?

How can you prepare for trouble without giving in to fear?

The year 2012 has been a remarkable year for Great Britain. Many events have taken place that have turned the year into a veritable cavalcade of special moments. The Shakespeare World Festival at Stratford-upon-Avon, for example, was followed by...

What is happening to the United States and Great Britain? These two nations, along with their Anglo-Saxon cousins, have dominated the world for the last 200–400 years. Yet, today, these nations are degenerating morally, divided politically,...

If you listen to the right people—or, perhaps more accurately, the wrong people—you may have heard that in December of this year mankind will either experience the end of the world or the dawn of a new age.

World War II ended more than 60 years ago, but World War III may be coming sooner than many expect. Yet your Bible foretells of good news after the troubles ahead!