United States

"He also shall become a people, and he also shall be great..." (Genesis 48:19).

The United States' history is tied to Great Britain's by more than just a revolution. The story begins with a promise to a patriarch, passed down to two brothers—the ancestors of two of the world's greatest superpower nations. Find out more below.

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Once Upon a Time

Once upon a time there was a kingdom that was the most favored land on earth. This kingdom hadn't always enjoyed this position, and its very existence was an amazing—even miraculous—story.
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Why Are the Big Issues Not Being Discussed?

The Bible warns of economic consequences when a nation's citizens turn away from God.
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Restoration: WNP 10 Years On

This issue marks the 10th anniversary of World News and Prophecy. It is hard to believe that we have published 100 issues and that a decade has swept by.
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Who Will Be the Next Leader of the Free World?

The Bible shows us that at the climax of this age—immediately before the second coming of Jesus Christ—another superpower will exist, a modern successor to the ancient Roman Empire.
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Europe and the Church, Part 2: What Led to Rome

Two thousand years ago the Roman Empire held sway over Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Its legacy was to continue down through the centuries and is with us to this day. (The first part in this series ran...
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Coping With a Growing Economic Crisis

Last year was the worst year for U.S. home foreclosures since 1932, at the height of the Great Depression. The economy may be in trouble, but you can take steps to prepare for the growing downturn.
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World News and Trends: A tipping point: Muslims outnumber Catholics

The goal of Muslims is to take control of the world--and it's gaining strength every day.
God Blessed America
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God Blessed America

The "special relationship" between America and Great Britain has been a great benefit to the world. But could it have been much more? What if the two had never divided? Will history correct this great event of modern times?
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Thoughts on Memorial Day

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Bush Promises Israel Will Not Fall

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Optimism and Power

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Who Will Be the Next Superpower?

Bible prophecy shows the United States will not be the world’s preeminent power indefinitely. A new superpower is rising to challenge the United States and the other English-speaking nations.
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God Save Jerusalem!

Jerusalem has known precious little peace in its long history. People call it the holy city, but does God view it that way now? What does He say about the future of this disputed capital and religious center?
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Food Shortages Coming

Food shortages can lead to civil unrest and the untimely deaths of the innocent.
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World News and Trends: Al-Qaeda spreading beyond Iraq

Al-Qaeda keeps on keeping on.
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World News and Trends: Trade war coming between Europe and the United States?

Threats of a trade war between America and the European Union have emerged from time to time over the last 50 years. But so far all potential outbreaks have receded.
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Redefining Morality: Why a Torrent of Trouble Threatens to Engulf Us

Today the major English-speaking nations watch as a storm of problems draws ever nearer, a storm created by hostile forces that blurred and weakened their sense of morality. Does the Bible indicate where we will go from here?
Winding Down the Week
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Winding Down the Week

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In Brief... Is a World Recession Now Possible?

Recent headlines and dropheads (directly under those headlines) in USA Today are not encouraging. For instance: "Inflation, Falling Home Prices Fuel Anxiety. Home sales decline again; prices tumble as inventories swell; reports add to case that US is at the...
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In Brief... One Dreadful Week in America

It could be argued by secular observers that there is nothing at all we can do about destructive, death-dealing tornadoes (killing 59 in the South), but most disturbing of all is human anger completely out of control.
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