Greetings, Scholars have long scratched their heads trying to figure out the exact location of the garden God planted eastward in Eden. That it is a physical place is not in doubt. Out of the ground the Eternal made trees grow that were pleasing to the sight and good for food. The garden was watered…

the update this week we have a report from Cliff Veal on his Madagascar and Rwanda visits: On the 24th of July I set out from London’s Heathrow Airport on a trip to Madagascar and then Rwanda, which was to change my perspective on the world we live in. Madagascar is a very large island…

are in a populist moment” – so began an article in the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday August 6. The statement was in reference to the political situation in the U.S. Middle America is a force waiting to be tapped by anyone who can rally the common people by creating a positive view of the…

he Good News magazine of October 1957, Herbert Armstrong wrote to the church warning of the danger of local congregations becoming little more than social clubs. He wrote from the perspective of traditional churches where the ritual elements of music, singing, inspirational messages and fellowship could be more important than a personal relationship with God.…

cripture that as God raised up a nation to be His people, He intended for those people to provide leadership by example to the other nations around about. God’s law was to be the basis of their leadership example. Their conduct in the sight of the other nations was to be such that it would…

her very disturbing week on the world scene. With our attention divided between two major events which took place within a short space of time, we are left with a strong feeling that this world is continuing to destabilize. Lasting peace is something we can only hope for in the context of Christ, the Prince…

owing the ministerial meeting last Sunday, Cliff Veal “penned” the following report: “On the 6th of July the Advisory Council of Elders along with a few others and wives gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn in Arcadia, California for a one day informal conference to discuss topics relevant to the operation and direction of God’s…

his coming Sunday, July 6, a ministerial meeting will be conducted to discuss various issues of importance to our continued development. We need to discuss website development for both the church and the preaching of the gospel, how to populate these sites with material to accomplish both goals as well as address our ongoing relationship…

ady many of us are beginning to focus towards the Feast of Tabernacles – just 14 or so weeks away. This Festival is an important celebration for God’s people. It is a time to reinforce our relationship with the Father, “… that you may learn to fear the Lord your God always.” It is also…

rding to God’s plan as understood through the Holy Days, we are, at this time, in a new covenant Church period – that period between entering into a covenant with God and receiving His Holy Spirit and the time when Christ will return to this earth. It is the time of the firstfruits. “Of His…

Holy Days are wonderful markers of God’s Plan of Salvation. They provide us with a constant reminder of important key elements for our spiritual growth and development. This Pentecost was no exception. Many have commented on a growing sense of just how much responsibility goes with being firstfruits at this time. It is encouraging to…

law of God requires us to focus very heavily on relationships. Our reconciled relationship with the Father dominating obviously. However, from our close relationship with Him flows our relationship with other people. All people are created in the image of God and with the potential to be members of God’s family. We should never lose…

ts continue to move with speed. No doubt there are many currents below the surface that we know very little about. However what we can see is enough to indicate the importance of events which are shaping the world. One particular trend can be observed by watching and listening to the present Pope. His message…