It is such a comfort to know that God is a Being of perfect goodness. Reflect on these aspects of his goodness.

The parable of the Good Samaritan has echoed down the corridors of time for the past 2,000 years. What makes it so memorable?

The prophet Hosea described ancient Israel’s goodness as like the morning dew. What did he mean by this strange analogy?

Speech is a very special gift from our Creator. It is a fresh challenge each day to channel our words for good.

Some have suggested that certain accounts within the Old Testament appear to depict God not as holy, kind, good, and merciful, but instead as unjust, mean, vengeful, and unmerciful. How can God be called “good” in light of such events?

Do you love living? Are your days “good” ones or “bad” ones? Your manner of living and your attitude can make a difference.

Have you ever heard of a good person who has done a very bad thing? Why does this happen?

When adversity strikes, how does one cope? People respond differently; some valiantly — others not so. For those who have confidence in the Scriptures, Christ provides the answer. Jason Jackson comments on this in this week’s Penpoints.

The nation’s attention was riveted to the testimony of nine coal miners who had been trapped deep beneath the earth’s surface in Pennsylvania. One miner expressed concern for his soul, since he’d never been baptized. Another assured him that he was okay — but was he? Jason Jackson discusses this episode in this week’s Penpoints.

By way of a parable, Jesus instructed that a respect and desire for truth is integral to one’s accepting the Gospel message.

Romans 8:28 has been a tremendous comfort to Christians for twenty centuries. In this article, Wayne Jackson does a textual study of this amazing passage.

The New Testament depicts three attitudes/practices relative to “good works.” This makes for a fascinating study.

If God blesses his people, why are there so many Christians who are sick or poor?

If one believes in the ultimate conquest of good over evil, he can see, even in factiousness, something of the good, the positive, and the noble.

Are there good, logical reasons to believe that there is a God?

Is the doctrine of eternal punishment in hell consistent with the idea of a good and loving God?

Influence is powerful for good or evil. Are you striving to enhance your influence for the honor of Christ?

When is a friend a real “friend”? Solomon offers several spiritual values of a good friend.

How can God be viewed as good, when the Bible suggests that he created evil?

Have you considered the significance of “small things” — both good and evil?