Conflicts and War

"And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet" (Matthew 24:6).

Conflict and war has been a recurring theme for most of mankind's brief stay on this earth. Read on to discover why, and how it will be stopped.

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Restoration... Going Safely Into the Unknown

This generation is facing a time of testing unlike any it has seen. Already many from all walks of life have stepped forward to provide a stabilizing influence. The days ahead will require further resolve and heroic actions.
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America's Astounding Destiny: A Nation Losing Its Way

In parts 1 and 2 of this series we saw the birth and expansion of the United States fulfilling Bible prophecy. We end with a look at America's replacement of Britain as global protector and how a nation's turning its...
Satellites.
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Modern Conditions Were Foretold in Scripture Many Centuries Ago

Bible prophecy has foretold a number of circumstances that have been realized or made possible only in modern times.
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Pathogens, Poisons and Other Weapons of Terror

Just as the United States was recovering from the Sept. 11 attack, a wave of envelopes containing anthrax spread through its mail system—conjuring fears of even direr prospects for the future.
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How to Seek God's Will

Many leaders are imploring us to pray for God's help. Indeed we should. But let's be realistic enough to realize that God will hear us only if we are willing to hear Him.
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The World Has Changed Forever

Since September 11 our world has changed dramatically, and the need to proclaim Christ's message of hope has become more urgent.
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Religion of War or Peace?

We must realize that Islam itself has undergone many changes in modern times-with particular philosophies coming to the fore while others have fallen into disrepute.
Chess pieces on a board.
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This Is the Way, Walk in It: When "The Great Game" Is Over

Nearly 100 years ago, the famous British author Rudyard Kipling wrote of "The Great Game." Kipling, known for many a verse addressed to young people, was alluding to something far more complex than any child's pastime. He was speaking of...
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God's Wake-Up Call

The United States and most other nations are at war against terrorism! In this crisis many people are returning to their churches in search of peace and comfort. Some religious leaders claim that God is displeased with the United States...
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Next on the Agenda: Mideast Peace

Wars change the world-often in unexpected ways. Their consequences can be far reaching, even "to the third and fourth generations" (Exodus 20:5) and beyond.
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A Different World

The terrible events of Sept. 11 may have forever altered life for much of the world. That day's atrocities underscored the grim reality that the cultural clash between Islamic extremism and the West is a clash of different worlds.
Why Do We Blame God for Catastrophes?
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Why Do We Blame God for Catastrophes?

When an accidental death occurs or a weather disaster or earthquake demolishes buildings and injures or kills people, is it fair to classify such troubling events as deliberate acts of God?
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Where Was God?

If God is all powerful and all knowing, the source of all that is good and kind and right, how could He allow evil human beings to snuff out the lives of people who have done them no harm? Why...
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A Rising Tide of Islamic Fundamentalism

What fuels Islamic fundamentalism? An article in the November-December 1998 issue of Foreign Affairs helps us understand the roots of the motivation that probably lies behind the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.
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What Lies Ahead for America?

The world stood transfixed in the wake of a carefully planned series of hijackings that destroyed the World Trade Center, crippled the Pentagon and took the lives of more than 5,000 men, women and children. On a sunny September morning...
Firefighter
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This is the Way, Walk in It: Running Toward the Flame

The job of a fireman is "to run toward fire, while everyone else is running away."
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In Brief... World News Review: Bioterrorism: Americans Poorly Prepared

The United States has gotten used to an intangible veil of protection.
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In Brief... World News Review: America's Need to Rediscover Biblical Values

Outwardly one may certainly blame the tragic loss of so many lives on sheer complacency and a disturbing lack of airport security, but the behind-the-scenes culprit may be declining American values.
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The Paradox of Modern America: Both Strong and Vulnerable

At the dawn of the new millennium, the United States is enjoying a preeminence unrivaled by even the greatest empires of the past.
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September 11, 2001--Where Do We Go From Here?

It was a day that will forever be remembered.
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