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Life simply isn't working for many people. They need help with the many problems, challenges and stresses of everyday life, but aren't sure where to turn.

You may not realize that most families already own the best self-help book ever published. Millions of copies have been published. Its words have been around for thousands of years. This book is your Bible.

Although it's a perpetual best-seller, few people take the time to read and study it. But those who do take the time find that it's a timeless book, filled with practical, downto- earth advice from our Creator. It records vital and profound lessons from real people. It can help us see and avoid the pitfalls that come with doing things our way.

It's filled with sound counsel on how to have happy families, marriages and friendships, how to properly rear children, how to manage family finances and succeed on the job, how to maintain your health, and so much more. In short, it tells us how to make life work.

In this booklet we've gathered and summarized some of the Bible's best advice on these topics. Be sure to request your free copy of Making Life Work today!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

July/August 2001
Vol. 6, Num. 4

The Danger of Forgetting God
A Good News editorial

Cover Story

America's Astounding Destiny: Was It Foretold in the Bible?
Few people today can remember a time when the United States didn't dominate the world scene. But America wasn't always a major power. Its humble beginnings as a British colony gave no hint of the national greatness that would lie ahead. What is equally incredible is the fact that America's ascent was foretold thousands of years ago in the Bible.

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America's Religious Roots

Feature Articles

Pornography: Definitly Not for Adults
Pornography has grown to become a huge business, grossing $10 billion a year in the United States alone. What has fueled its explosive growth? How did this modern-day plague arise? What is its effect on participants?

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The Growing Plague of Child Pornography

Do You Know How to Use a Credit Card?
A slowing economy and skyrocketing consumer debt make for a bad combination. Many people find themselves spending more than they earn. If you're caught in the credit-card trap, here's a quick guide for getting out.

A Firsthand Account: Africa's Deadly AIDS Crisis
The numbers-millions dead, millions more infected, infection rates of 10, 20, 30 percent-are numbing, beyond human comprehension. This eyewitness account reveals the heartless, deadly face of AIDS in Africa.

Successful Parenting Begins With the Brain
Young children are virtual learning machines, eagerly absorbing information from everything around them. Researchers have discovered that parents play a crucial role in properly "wiring" their children's brain for success.

The Book of Revelation: History and Prophecy
The last book of the Bible, Revelation, is one of its best-known prophetic books. At the same time, it bears considerable historical detail. What do findings from history and archaeology tell us about this fascinating book?

Regular Features

World News and Trends
An Overview of Conditions Around the World

Profiles of Faith
John: An Apostle of Godyly Love

Just for Youth
Planning for Life: Be Sure Your Career Path Fits God's Goals

Letters From Our Readers
Readers of The Good News share their thoughts

Questions and Answers
Brief answers to your question about the Bible


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