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TABLE OF CONTENTS

January/February 2007
Vol. 12, Num. 1

Editorial: Rise and Fall of Empires
A Good News editorial

Cover Story

America at a Dangerous Crossroads
The mass media's relentless emphasis on bad news from Iraq has led to a major shift in U.S. political fortunes and demands for withdrawal. But this hasn't happened in isolation. Let's review some aspects of 20th-century warfare, diplomacy and current affairs—and most important of all, where the Bible indicates America is headed.

The New Nuclear Arms Race: Will Man Destroy Himself?
Iran seems intent on joining North Korea in the nuclear club. Uneasy neighbors will likely soon start their own nuclear programs. What does the proliferation of nuclear weapons mean for the rest of us?

North Korean Nukes: What's Next?
After years of deception and disinformation, dictator Kim Jong Il has officially brought North Korea into the nuclear club. Now that North Korea has nuclear devices, what can the rest of the world expect?

What Are You Doing With Your Time?
Rich or poor, old or young, male or female, we all have the same amount of one thing—time. How we use it will largely determine how far we'll go in life and in our relationship with our Creator.

Before You Ask Someone to Be Your Valentine
Each year millions send Valentine's Day cards to express their affection for someone special. But how did this holiday and its customs origi nate? And does Valentine's Day represent what true love is all about?

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What Kind of Love Does Valentine's Day Promote?

The Church: Help for Greater Growth
Just exactly what is the Church? What is its purpose? What does it look like today? Why do you need it? The Church that Jesus Christ founded and directs is a priceless tool for aiding personal growth.

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The Church Behind The Good News

Correction With a Gourmet Flair
Giving someone else needed correction is never easy. However, this method can make it less stressful and more effective. Using it will usually help make the process productive and lead to better results.

How Does God Expect His Work to Be Financed Today?
What is the biblical method for funding the preaching and publishing of the message of the gospel of the Kingdom to the world? Can we really know? Let's examine the Scriptures to discover the answer.

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Tithing and the Priesthood

Regular Features

God Science and the Bible
News from the world of science about God and the Bible.

World News and Trends
An overview of conditions around the world.

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

Questions and Answers
Answers to readers' questions.

Youth Focus From Vertical Thought
Comfort Zones: Meant to be Broken