Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)

One vital aspect of true Christianity remains almost unknown—and widely misunderstood. Is the missing "R" word in your vocabulary?

The very real God of the Bible is certainly hearing the literal "groans" of the suffering people of Southeast Asia. As they—and we—are deeply humbled by the awesome forces of creation that God has set in motion, we will begin to realize that human life apart from the true God is futile. This may seem "cruel" or "unfair" to those who lack understanding of the awesome power and glory that God has in mind for those who truly serve and obey Him. But it is often the only way human beings are willing and able to learn.

Is there meaning in your life? Do you know what your future will hold? Even most who call themselves Christians do not understand the full reason why God created and sustains the universe. But you can understand!

In our desire to be "nice" or "tolerant," we may unwittingly water down our entire concept of right and wrong. In this "tolerant" spirit, some assume that all religions are equal—that God has not revealed unique truth through His Word or through Jesus Christ. However, if you truly believe the Bible, you will understand that this is wrong.

For more than 200 years, other nations have looked to the United States as a bastion of democracy. In recent years, however, former allies have distanced themselves, and the spread of Islam has challenged Western values. Does democracy have a future? Your Bible reveals the surprising answer!