To the UCG staff: Thank you for unselfishly contributing to the magazine. From the moment I read your articles, it slowly changed my life. I also have shared the magazine to many others and they liked it! Keep up the good work! I believe and trust you are on the side of the truth. More power and thank you. Mabuhay!

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… I am very amazed with the section in your Good News magazine “God, Science, and the Bible” and also with all the topics being featured on your publications. Truly, our family has learned more about God and Jesus Christ. Just like your featured article, “Horses that Keep the Sabbath.” Our family also believes in the Sabbath day as a sign between God and man. Thus, I am very much curious about your church, the United Church of God.

J.C.B., General Santos City

Thank you! As of now, I am reading and learning much from your magazine, “Why Does God Allow Disasters?” I am amazed at your featured articles…

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I find reading your magazines very interesting! In fact, many of my classmates here in UP Tacloban are already subscribers!

M.R., Tacloban City

Your magazine is the best… Continue your job…

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…Certainly a big help to my spiritual life.

C.A. Pila, Laguna

Thank you so much for your help. We have one Good News magazine at home and my family liked it a lot. We learned a lot from it and it helped us grow to be better individuals. Thank you so much. You are a great help. God bless.

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… This is my first letter to The Good News Magazine. My first magazine I read is your January-February issue, which is “You Can Win The War Against The Family”… After I have read all the articles, I found it so very interesting and inspiring. My mind has really been enlightened and I have learned a lot of things. Before, I always ask God that hopefully He will help me to become more strong because… I easily get tempted. Maybe its because I am so lazy in reading the Gospel. And now, it comes to the point that I realize that maybe this magazine will help me in having or gaining strength. (I have already e-mailed you some questions.)

… I plan to visit your office and hope I am welcome!

D.D.A.R., Butuan City

Thank you so much for sending me your magazine, it really encourages me to be a better person.

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… [Your] magazine helps me broaden my knowledge with lots of very astonishing information not only in the Bible itself but the current issues as well, which I impart during my class discussions in Values Education. Before, I find difficulty in teaching this subject because I had well experienced doubts when faith is concerned. I told my students to follow what I say, not what I do. But as time goes by as I read [your] magazine, I was slowly enlightened by the facts and slowly changed me a little for what I am now. And you know what, I received the distinction as the teacher of the year! Thank you and God bless the Good News!

J.Y.V., Tagum

… I appreciate the work of God entrusted to you. I am an avid subscriber of The Good News magazine and I am so thankful for sending me an issue monthly. Please subscribe my friend too…

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… It does not only guide me in my everyday undertaking but also nourishes my spiritual life.

C.T.S., Mandaluyong, MM

…Your magazines help me learn more on what is going on around the world. Thank you & God bless!

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… I saw a man handling The Good News Magazine in the bus terminal waiting for his scheduled trip. I asked him to let me borrow it for a short time while he was waiting for his trip. At first, I presumed that it is only an ordinary magazine containing international news and some other political issues; however, I was surprised when I read it because it is not what I expected… I am a Catholic by faith since my childhood and I pictured Jesus Christ with long hair. Only through your magazine did I know that it was not so. I turned to the page dealing with the prophecy in Revelation concerning the black and the pale horsemen. I was in the 1st or 2nd paragraph when the owner whispered that he was about to depart. How I wished that I could continue reading it, however time did not permit me to do so. I handed back the magazine and gave him a lot of thanks but tacitly with a great dismay. However, I was surprised that he hastily detached the inside coupon and gave it to me together with the address. Then the bus went on its way, on board the lordly guy, leaving my mind wondering who he was. Sir, I beg for a copy of The Good News because perhaps it could feed the soul who suffered a long-time spiritual hunger like mine.

M.R.V., Cadiz City

Good evening. I have seen The Good News magazine thrown, then I picked it up. I read it cover to cover although the issue is November-December 2003. If subscription is free, I wish to avail of this opportunity.

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How nice to know that there is somebody who renounced his atheistic views and succumbed into the idea about a magnificent Creator (referring to The Good News issue March-April 2005). Perhaps he did not find it difficult to dig some recent scientific evidence concerning the existence of an intelligent Being behind creation…

M.E.C., Bunawan, Agusan del Sur

…I would like to renew my subscription to continuously update myself of the good news in life, which really helps me to live my life in the right path. I really learned a lot with your magazines and I am proud to share it with my colleagues in the office. Through it, I was able to know more about God and about his plan for me and [also I was able to] preach His good news to others.

A.E., Iligan City

Hi, good afternoon. I just like you to know that I successfully received the magazine that I requested, Why Does God Allow Suffering? For that, I really thank you. In fact these words are not enough to express my gratitude. I really appreciate what you could do to people by the help of these magazines. In my case, I really hope of drawing myself closer to God and increase my faithfulness and belief in Him. I hope that you will continue to do your wonderful job and may God bless you more. As for now, I am looking forward to receiving more from you and especially the booklet that I requested, The Book of Revelation Unveiled. Thank you very much!

J.G.S., Internet

…I would like to thank you for sending me a copy of your Good News magazine entitled, “Marital Happiness.” Please continue my free subscription because it is a big help to me and to my family. God bless you. Please include us in your prayers.

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I am profoundly grateful for sending me The Good News for free. Your magazines are truly God-inspired and informative.

L.B.I., Lapu Lapu City, Cebu

Hi! Good morning. I read your magazine and I found everything inside was interesting. I just borrowed it from my friend. She told me that I should request for a free copy… I hope you are able to read my message…

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Thank you very much for sending me your magazine always. I enjoy reading it because it helps me a lot and inspires me day by day.

V.R.M., Polomolok, S. Cotabato

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Thank you for helping me understand the Bible more than I could ever imagine. May I request monthly magazines for free? This will guide me to understand more about God’s love and the beauty of His works.

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I wish to continue my subscription to the Bible Study Course; I already received lesson 4. Your publication is very helpful to me in understanding the Bible. I want to have and in-depth study in the Word of God and to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). The Bible Study Course has answered my many questions in life, especially lesson 4: “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” I want to finish my lessons in the Bible Study Course. I will be very happy if I will receive my continuing lessons.

K.M., Davao City

Thank you UCG for sending me eight inspiring booklets. I never thought you would send me many since the postage costs a lot of money. Again, thank you very much. Your words I read in your literature inspire me especially the magazine, Why Does God Allow Suffering?

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… Being a student, it doesn’t hinder me from reading God’s word, that’s why reading God’s word isn’t so tough. In fact your two booklets, The Church Jesus Built and Creation or Evolution, I had read it within three consecutive nights. I wish to receive the other books that I had requested in a shorter period of time because the topics are really very much interesting. Also, through it, it makes me learn God’s words and plans further.

M.U., Bontoc, Mountain Province

…I had read the April-June issue of the Vertical Thought. As a youth, to have read it was a blessing.

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Please send me some of your free Bible correspondence course and literature for I do believe this will draw me nearer to God. Please do consider my request for I am eager to learn from you. Please have it by mail. I am engaged in sharing the Word of God with a multitude of students here in our town, but my understanding of the Scripture requires more of studying and search. Please help me to accomplish this earnest desire of mine. May I be sent of some of your printed literature. Thank you very very much!

A.C., Internet

Good News of the World Tomorrow Radio Program

I am always listening to your program. I never miss it because it is very interesting. Where is your office?

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Indeed, your program is fair, that’s why I lend my ears to it. May GOD bless you! HAPPY EVENING!

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The broadcast a while ago was very touching. Hope you can send me the booklet for free as soon as possible.

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About United Church of God…

… Do we have a United Church of God assembly here in Calbayog City? Please let me know. I am a sheep away from the flock. Of course we have an anchor, Jesus Christ, but with the presence of my brothers, back me up in the faith when I see the works of God in them, which speaks the same thing.

F.V. II, Calbayog City

—Compiled by Isis Macaraeg