News and Prophecy

Wars, politics, crimes- it seems like all the news is bad news. When times are turbulent, we can remember our hope and anchor is the good news of the Kingdom of God.

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Connecting the Dots in a Disconnected World

Remember the puzzles we played where you connect the dots to reveal a picture of an object or a person? I have been thinking recently about this game and applying it to our current world. A new image is appearing...
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Mr. Berlusconi and The Two Souls of Europe

The European Parliament is now under the leadership of the Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, and the next six months will likely see passionate debate as Europe strives to assume a major role in world affairs...
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World News and Trends: Resounding Polish vote for EU membership

Poland has opted to enter the European Union in a national referendum that ended in an 82 percent "yes" vote.
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World News and Trends: Is France dying?

Strange as it may sound, France may be dying.
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World News and Trends: The disparity of two different worlds

The recent G8 Conference in Evian, France, reminded us of the shocking disparity extant in our world, particularly when comparing most Western countries with the continent of Africa.
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World News and Trends: Distrust of United States increases around globe

In the wake of the Iraq war anti-American feelings have grown stronger in the Muslim world, according to an extensive new survey conducted in April and May of 20 countries and the areas governed by the Palestinian Authority.
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World News and Trends: Church controversy over same-sex relationships

The Anglican Church is experiencing its most serious crisis since the controversy over ordaining women into the priesthood.
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This is the Way Walk in It: When the Really Big One Doesn't Get Away

Some fish stories are true. Very true! And, in the turbulent and troubled waters of our current age, there are some really "big ones" still out there.
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Book Review...The Great Republic: A History of America

Few really grasp the importance of Winston Churchill's incredible relationship with the United States. A recent compilation of his most essential writings about America fills this void.
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In Brief...World News Review: Gay-Themed TV Gains a Wider Audience

A growing prime-time roster of gay-themed programming reflects a major shift in attitudes about gay subjects.
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In Brief...World News Review: Constitutional Convention Is Unknown to Most European Citizens

A poll conducted directly after the draft Constitution was ceremoniously handed over to EU leaders at the Thessaloniki Summit (June 20 to 21), found that 55 percent of the 25,000 surveyed had never heard of the convention.
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In Brief...World News Review: North Korea Says It Will Start Testing Nuclear Bombs

North Korea has raised the stakes threatening to conduct its first underground nuclear test.
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In Brief...World News Review: Pentagon Report Cites Buildup of China's Missiles

China has about 450 short-range ballistic missiles but is expected to increase its inventory by more than 75 missiles each year.
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In Brief...World News Review: The Future Arab World

The population of 22 Arab nations doubled in the past 50 years and will nearly double again in less than 20 years.
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In Brief...World News Review: New York City Establishes Gay High School

Controversy exploded in the United States when New York City public education officials announced the opening of a new high school for "gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered youth," which they designate by the acronym GLBT.
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Middle East Amnesty Produces Chaos

Many observers applaud a move to release Palestinian criminals from Israeli jails. Contrasting this with an October 2002 release of prisoners in Iraq exposes fatal flaws in the U.S.-sponsored road map to peace. What is the biblical answer?
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Saddam, Hitler, and Stalin: Beyond Satan's Slaves

People today blithely stumble along in their lives, ignorant of the fact that there is a "god of this world", Satan the devil, who is in control behind the scenes and behind much of what happens on earth. Although most...
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Controversies Concerning Homosexuality Hound the Anglican Community

Gay issues are troubling the Church of England and its Episcopal community in America. Its evangelical wing takes issue with liberal clergy who promote acceptance of openly gay priests. What is the true biblical approach?
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Restoration... Why America?

Destiny put you in this place in history in this moment in time, and the task is yours to do.
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African AIDS Epidemic: Made Worse by Political Correctness

Abstinence programs in Uganda and Ghana have proven successful in stemming the progression of this dreaded disease. So why do many in the United States oppose programs like this?