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September/October 2003
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Cover Feature

Coming: Heaven on Earth!

Scientific research shows that the universe and everything about our planet is finely tuned for life on earth-a discovery that is right in line with what the Bible has revealed all along. The Bible also tells us that God has big plans for planet earth-plans that will lead to a transformed, renewed earth to rival anything we could imagine.

From the Editor :
Heaven on Earth?

God's Harvest Feasts: His Assurance of Hope for Mankind
Although humanity faces enormous problems that have defied our best efforts at solutions, mankind has great hope for the future. Proof of that hope lies in the meaning of God's harvest celebrations laid out in the Bible.

Sidebar: Why Not Join Us for the Feast Jesus Kept?

'I Hope We've Learned Our Lesson..'
Survivors of brutal ethnic cleansing in Rwanda recount the slaughter of family members at th ehands of formerly peacable neighbors. Their tragic story cuts to the heart of humanity's inability to find lasting peace.


Behind the Headlines

Same-Sex Marriage: Does It Meet God's Approval?
Homosexuality is steadily gaining acceptance in Western nations, with same-sex marriage the next major barrier poised to fall. But what does the Bible say about such trends, and what's at the root of same-sex attraction?

Hope for Homosexuals
The Good News interviews Dr. Joseph Nicolosi, clinical psychologist and president of the National Association of Research and Theraphy of Homosexuality, on the causes of and effective treatment for homosexuality.

The Biblical Festivals That Teach Us About Jesus Christ
Few people are aware of the seven festivals God reveals in the Bible, and most who are consider them exclusively "Jewish." However, a closer look shows that they teach us a great deal about Jesus Christ and His mission.

Sidebar: The 'Feasts of the Lord' in the Book of Acts

Living Christianity...

'Some Things Are Better Than Money'
A father writes of how a discouraging turn of events thoroughly demoralized his young daughter, dashing her hopes of attaining a long-held goal. However, another unexpected development teaches an important lesson.

Regular Features

World News and Trends

Letters From Our Readers

Questions and Answers

Just for Youth ...

Making Peace



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