Herbert W Armstrong

Thousands of readers have written us for advice in meeting the serious problems which children face in public schools. Should children join clubs, take part in Christmas and Easter plays, participate in sports after school hours? ALMIGHTY God, our Creator, wants our children to live happy, joyous li ...

The children of God's people are challenged in this world's schools. This is specially true in the holiday seasons. Most people believe in observing Halloween, Christmas and Easter, and they expect their children to learn something of these days in school. It is natural for teachers to use these ...

Where did CHRISTMAS come from? How did NEW YEAR'S Day celebration start? How did we come to observe EASTER? What is the true origin of Hallowe'en, St. Valentine's Day, and other so-called "Christian" holidays? Where did we get SUNDAY? IN THE seventh chapter of the Book of Daniel is an amazing ...

Unreported on the front pages of daily newspapers is a startling new calendar revision - a change that would abolish the weekly cycle, and alter the day of worship! Vatican Council II has voted its willingness to consider it. Vatican council II, in its third session, has spoken out on a proposed uni ...

Ambassador College enters its 27th year - Easter n Ontario, Quebec regions hold conference - A Personal Letter from Garner Ted Armstrong - The Official Grapevine - Plain Truth correspondent explains East Europe magazine distribution - Strikes in Canada to cause newspaper shortage in U.S. - Dr. Hoeh ...

Where and when did the custom of observing Lent get started? I have heard that Jesus Christ, between the ages of 12 and 30, was in a foreign nation. Where does the Bible say He lived during those years? ...

Where and when did the custom of observing Lent originate? Here are amazing FACTS about this 40-day period of penitence that will surprise you! Believe it or not, Lent was observed 2,000 years before Jesus was born! It was still being observed during the lifetime of Jesus and in the days of the apos ...

Where and when did the custom of observing Lent originate? Here is an article revealing amazing FACTS hidden for centuries - facts that will surprise you! BELIEVE it or not, Lent was observed 4000 years ago! It was still being observed when Christ was born - during His ministry - and in the days of ...

Where and when did the custom of observing Lent originate? Here is an article revealing amazing FACTS hidden for centuries - facts that will surprise you! Believe it or not, Lent was observed 4000 years ago! It was still being observed when Christ was born - during His ministry - and in the days of ...

Question: "Where and when did the custom of observing Lent originate?" Answer: Believe it or not, Lent was observed 4000 years ago! The apostle Paul commanded the Gentile-born Christians to cease observing it! Many have supposed Lent is taught in the Bible. But they have never looked into ...

It's time you met the real Jesus. It's time you knew Him as He was: sometimes brusque, abrupt and authoritative. Always thoughtful, philosophical and profound. It's time you knew that Jesus could be the kindest and most gentle human being on earth, showing boundless love, mercy and forgiveness ...

Many continue to ask the question: "Who wrote the Apostles' Creed and where can I find it in the Bible?" The Apostles' Creed was not written by the apostles and is not part of the Bible. It is a mixture or truth and error and is absolutely uninspired. It is one of many religious frauds ...

QUESTION: "In your booklet 'After Death - Then What?' it states that the stories about 'boiling pots' [in hell] or the 'pearly gates' are sheer myth. But the Bible is clear. In Revelation 21:21, it is written: 'The twelve gates were made of pearls, each gate from a single pearl. ...

A letter from a Plain Truth reader brings up this basic question: How clearly must God speak on a subject before we obey Him? Most churchgoers refer to God as "the Lord." Did you ever wonder why? Even people who are not religious talk about the "Lord," if only when some major cri ...

Question: What Booklets Do WE Publish? Answer: Perhaps you have recently been approached by one of your relatives or interested friends about your belief and you found it difficult to answer the questions. Then here is the solution for you! There are seventeen booklets now being published, plus the ...