Make Every Day Count Time is perhaps our most precious commodity, and once it passes, it is lost forever. Even so, we tend to waste it at a profligate rate. With the tragic story of the Donner Party's journey to California as a background, Mike Ford encourages us make wise use of the time we have left because it is inexorably running out.

Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen The subjects of God's calling and predestination can be confusing at times, especially the idea that many are called but few are chosen. Why does God not just choose everyone? John Reid explores the Parable of the Wedding Feast to discover some answers to these vital questions.

Meet the Minor Prophets (Part Four) Most of the books of the Minor Prophets were written before the exile of the people of Judah to Babylon, but the final three—Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi—come from the years after their return to the land. Richard Ritenbaugh summarizes the final two books, showing how they create a bridge to the New Testament and the coming of the Son of Man.

Meet the Minor Prophets (Part One) The twelve small books at the end of the Old Testament are often overlooked in the shadow of the much longer prophetic books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. However, Richard Ritenbaugh argues that the Minor Prophets contain vital messages for today's Christians facing the time of the end.

Meet the Minor Prophets (Part Three) The lives of the Minor Prophets span the latter part of the history of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah and extend into the post-Exilic period. As witnesses to the decline and fall of these two unrepentant nations, the prophets report the conditions and attitudes that led to their defeat, captivity, and exile. In Part Three, Richard Ritenbaugh focuses on Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, and Haggai.

Meet the Minor Prophets (Part Two) The twelve books of the Minor Prophets are often overlooked, squeezed between the "important" books of the Major Prophets—Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel—and the "vital" four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Richard Ritenbaugh summarizes four more of these brief but intriguing and helpful books: Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah.

Men and Women, Hats and Hair Should women wear hats to church? What is the correct hair length for men and women? Earl Henn expounds on Paul's teaching on these subjects in I Corinthians 11.

Mercy: The Better Option In our interactions with others, it is easy to fall into the traps of judgmentalism, gossip, and unforgiveness. John Reid explores a better, more Christian option: mercy. It is time for us to overcome our natural, carnal reactions and implement patience and forbearance in our relationships.

Milk and Meat Does the church of God practice the Jewish dietary laws of not eating milk and meat products together? Here is the correct understanding of Exodus 23:19.

Misconceptions and Malarkey About the Holy Spirit (Part One) Most of Christianity, both presently and historically, believes firmly in the Trinity as the structure of the Godhead, but a slim minority holds to a much older belief, one that hearkens back to the earliest Christians. David Maas analyzes some of the proofs offered in support of this doctrine and finds them lacking.

Misconceptions and Malarkey About the Holy Spirit (Part Two) Among all the Christian doctrines, the nature of the Holy Spirit is among the most difficult to understand—and thus the one that is most easily manipulated and misconstrued. David Maas continues his exposure of historical and contemporary attempts to explain the Holy Spirit as something other than what the Bible reveals.

More Than a Game of Chinese Checkers China, the Asian "sleeping giant", has awakened and begun to make its presence felt in world politics. Could this be a precursor to the sixth trumpet plague of Revelation 9:13-19?

Moses' Sin at Kadesh During our trials, we tell ourselves, "I wish God would just tell me what to do!" We want him to appear to us in a dream or give us a clear sign of His will. But He has instructed us thoroughly in Scripture, where He reveals His will. Even great men of faith like Moses and Aaron failed in this regard, not following His instructions in detail and going beyond what He says. Mike Ford presents the story of Moses' sin at Kadesh to teach us some valuable spiritual lessons.

Murder? The position of the Church of the Great God on the subject of abortion. Counters some of the major arguments used by pro-abortionists.

My House or God's? In a revealing passage (John 7:53-8:1), the apostle John contrasts Jesus Christ to the Jews, particularly the chief priests and Pharisees. While they returned to their homes as night began to fall, Jesus turned His steps toward the Mount of Olives, where He often prayed to His Father and where He will return. Noticing a parallel in Haggai 1, David Grabbe explains that God wants His people to prioritize His work of salvation above their physical comforts and desires.

My Parents Won't Let Me! Keeping the Sabbath definitely marks a person as different. Perhaps the feeling of being odd that comes from Sabbath observance affects young people most of all. Clyde Finklea recounts the story of a friend's momentous choice regarding his keeping of the Sabbath, a decision he had to make all on his own.