Beyond Today Magazine - January/February 2017

Beyond Today Magazine: January–February 2017

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As Donald Trump assumes the office of President of the United States, he must lead a deeply divided nation in a deeply divided world. With the nation at a crossroads, which path will it take? What are the stakes?

Table of Contents

Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany

Current Events & Trends: Europe pulled apart and together at the same time

4 minutes
The Brexit vote in Britain to leave the European Union has provoked a great deal of anger at Britain by many in Europe, but it has also served as...
President Harry Truman awarding the Medal of Honor on conscientious objector Desmond Doss.

Hacksaw Ridge: The Story of a Different Breed of Warrior

11 minutes
A new Hollywood movie recounts the astounding story of a man who stood by his religious convictions and whose love for his country and fellow man led...
A man walking alone on a sidewalk.

Current Events & Trends: Ohio State knife attack proves ISIS tactics working

2 minutes
The “lone wolf” terrorist attack seen often in Israel and Europe of late has spread to America. This time the scene was Ohio State University in...
A man holding his Bible with his back propped against a wall - with eyes close and head down praying.

Does God Pick National Leaders?

4 minutes
God has a purpose for humanity, a purpose for current events, and He will accomplish that purpose through the leadership that He either puts in place...
A young Iraqi girl and her sister in the Christian village of Qaraqosh, outside of Mosul, Iraq.

Current Events & Trends: Mideast Christians face fears, questions following ISIS occupation

2 minutes
Even if Iraqi forces and their supporters are able to push the Islamic State or ISIS out of its foothold in Iraq, prospects are not good for one of...
A man reading a Bible in a grassy field.

Above All Else, Guard Your Heart

9 minutes
While protecting your family and belongings is important, discover why Proverbs 4:23 says you should safeguard your heart more than anything else.
Old Russian aircraft carrier.

Current Events & Trends: A weaker but bolder Russia

2 minutes
Recently The Wall Street Journal reported that Russia’s involvement in the Syrian conflict—helping President Bashar al-Assad in fighting against...
A basket almost covering the light of a small oil lamp.

Follow Me: The Spirit-Led Sacrificial Life

8 minutes
With the indwelling presence of God the Father and Jesus Christ, Christians must proceed forward with diligence, faith and virtue—pursuing God’s will...
A green road sign with the words "Turning Point: Just Ahead".

Turning Points

4 minutes
Our hope is that all nations might experience some kind of positive turning point and not experience the continuing, escalating problems we have...
A photo of the Earth from space.

Current Events & Trends: Astrophysicist - Earth, humans are special in the universe

2 minutes
Continued forays into astrophysics and the laws underlying the universe lead to the conclusion that our world and the human race are special.

Bible Prophecy and You: Christ’s First Coming Was Prophesied in Detail!

10 minutes
Bible prophecies foretold in great detail two great events, one in the past and one in the future. Those events are the first coming of Jesus Christ...
An American flag in a storm.

A Prophet, a President and a People

17 minutes
The leading nations of the Western world stand at a crossroads. Which path will they take? What are the stakes? Could an ancient biblical prophet give...
Letters From Our Readers: January/February 2017

Letters From Our Readers: January/February 2017

6 minutes
Readers of Beyond Today magazine share their thoughts in the January/February 2017 issue.
A lectern with a Trump poster on the front.

Trump Takes Over—Now What?

9 minutes
After eight years of liberal policies and programs dominating the American political and social scene, could a new presidential administration make a...
Soldiers in Israel overlooking a valley new Gush Eziyon.

What’s Behind the Chaos in the Middle East?

16 minutes
The world is seeing an increasing number of growing trouble spots. Yet one remains consistent in its ability to dominate the headlines—the Middle East...
A woman walking in the dark with her head down, sad, thinking.

The Radical New Morality: Where Will It Lead?

13 minutes
The Western world is seeing dramatic shifts that are reshaping society in powerful ways. What’s going on, and why? Where is it leading?
Stars in the night sky.

God and Astronomy

8 minutes
Recent discoveries have taught us a great deal about the universe. How do these finding compare with what we find revealed in the Bible?