Letters From Our Readers

Readers of the Good News share their thoughts

The Good News

I really do appreciate your wonderful Good News magazine, which a friend introduced to me a couple of years ago. I especially appreciate the way you provide such easily understood information supporting the Bible, Christian belief, etc. This is very helpful in view of the great stampede in today's world to belittle the Bible and Christianity. Although I don't always agree with every interpretation you have of the Bible, I am blessed greatly by reading your magazine and some of the materials you have sent me.

T.D., Spokane,Washington

This is just an acknowledgment to let you know what a great job you are doing. It is really good to learn about the goodness of God and to know that there is a better life to look forward to. Your organization has been a new learning experience for me and has opened my mind to a whole new perspective about God's goodness and Christianity in general. It has helped me to build a stronger foundation for my life in Christ. I appreciate all of the free literature that you provide me with from time to time. I would just like to say thanks.

J.A.W., Trinidad,West Indies

I was very happy to read The Good News because I am attending a congregation in Saudi Arabia. It is very useful for my preaching. I request you to kindly accept this letter as a subscription renewal.

G.J., Saudi Arabia

I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your magazine. As soon as it arrives, I devour it and really feel I have much to reflect on and new ammunition for daily life.

A.L., Albuquerque, New Mexico

Creation or evolution?

I am a prisoner in Texas. Recently someone showed me a copy of your booklet Creation or Evolution: Does it Really Matter What You Believe? I found it to be one of the best arguments for creation that I have ever encountered. The evolution-vs.-creation debate is one that has enthralled me for years. Unfortunately, I had to return the booklet to its owner. Would it be possible for you to send me a copy?

J.T., Midway, Texas

Your free copy has already been mailed. Why not also request the companion booklet Life's Ultimate Question: Does God Exist?

Managing Your Finances

I have recently received a copy of your booklet Managing Your Finances. This booklet is good source material for Christians in resolving financial challenges. It also teaches how to maintain righteousness in a world that is entangled with lust for money and earthly treasures. I commend the efforts of the church that God has inspired as a vessel to accomplish this task.

J.O., Nigeria,West Africa

Bible Reading Program

I am studying your new Bible Reading Program, and it is wonderful! I print it out from my computer and put it in a loose-leaf notebook so when I am through I can go back and read it any time. I have read the Bible through several times, and there is always something new. This course explains things in ways I had never thought of.

L.P., White Oak, Texas

Holy Days or holidays?

I saw my first Good News magazine, which was the March-April 2001 issue. I found a lot of interesting stories about Easter holidays and festivities that are pagan in origin. I believe they are a threat to Christianity. I am writing to ask for a copy of the booklet Holidays or Holy Days: Does It Matter Which Days We Keep?

M.S.Z.K., Malawi, Central Africa

Thank you so much for sending Holidays or Holy Days. I notice that you didn't ask for an offering, but I am grateful and am sending what I can. It's well-researched material. I've always wanted to know the truth about a lot of our traditions.

P.D., Greensboro, North Carolina

Readers seek to attend church services

Just a note to thank you for your magazine. It is truly the most complete and truthful information I have ever received in the Christian field. I enjoy and have passed your information on to many of my Christian friends and coworkers. I wish you had a church in my area.

M.D.C., Houma, Louisiana

I have been reading your magazine for some time now and find that many of the beliefs I have been brought up with may not be God's will according to Scripture. Do you have church congregations to attend?

A.I., Internet

I'd like to know if you have a minister near Butte, Montana. I wish to be baptized.

S.S., Butte, Montana

I would like to be able to talk to someone in the Portland, Oregon, area about going to the United Church of God. It is hard being a Christian with no help. I went to a Sabbath-keeping church because I believe in the Saturday Sabbath, but I did not like following their pagan rituals (Christmas, Easter, etc.). I need help because the world is hard enough without trying to fight it alone with none who have the same basic beliefs. The United Church of God has helped me to find what I was searching for, and that is the truth.

D.L.H., Portland, Oregon

We deeply appreciate reader interest in attending our church services, being baptized or contacting a United Church of God minister. Our reader-services staff and personal correspondents gladly communicate with all who request help. We have sent telephone numbers of the nearest pastors to those above.

Your magazine The Good News is excellent, and I truly appreciate your sending it to me. God bless the work you are doing. I have attended some Sabbath services and am impressed at the display of unity and harmony in the group.

D.C., Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Published letters may be edited for clarity and space. Address your letters to The Good News, Box 541027, Cincinnati, Ohio 45254, U.S.A., or E-mail gninfo@ucg.org (please be sure to include your full name, city, state or province, and country).