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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Why the Western World Uses an Awkward Calendar

Many have attempted to change the calendar in common use, due to peculiarities that complicate trade and commerce. Yet through all attempts to alter the calendar, God has seen to it that the seven-day week cycle was preserved.
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Utopian Prophecies of Our Future Dwelling Place

Bible prophecy is not just about gloomy future happenings belonging to this present evil age. It also encompasses Christ's coming millennial rule on earth and the Kingdom of God. This article focuses on our futuristic dwelling place in that glorious...
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Restoration: 'We Proceeded On'

Pictures of abuse of Iraqi prisoners of war by American servicemen and servicewomen have shocked the world. What are the implications for America and the war on terror?
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The Cost of Immorality in the War on Terror

Pictures of abuse of Iraqi prisoners of war by American servicemen and servicewomen have shocked the world. What are the implications for America and the war on terror?
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This is the Way Walk in It: The Godly Gift of "Forever Eyes"

Some issues that confront us must be stacked up against nothing less than eternity.
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The Intolerance of the Tolerant

Traditional tolerance is a godly virtue, but subtly the concept has been redefined today. When respectfully standing up for godly values is branded "intolerance"—which is seen as the worst of evils today—then something has gone sorely wrong.
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In Brief... World News Review: Southern Africa in Water Crisis

Africans are again among the world's citizens suffering more than most.
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In Brief... World News Review: The Slave Trade of 2004

Slavery is something of the past, isn't it?
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In Brief... World News Review: Terrorist Threat to Sea Gate

Where will the next big terrorist strike occur?
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Radical Islam a Threat to Freedom of Speech

Prominent media personalities on both sides of the Atlantic are in trouble for recent comments made about Islamic countries. Is freedom of speech threatened?
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Restoration: "Without Blood on My Hands"

I am very glad I will not have to meet God with blood on my hands.
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Is Mars the Next Frontier?

Americans are by nature a restless, inquisitive, pioneering-type people. Little wonder that their president would articulate their ambitions in space with his vision of a manned mission to Mars. But what is the biblical verdict on space exploration? And what...
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Running Dry

Worldwide consumption of water is doubling every 20 years. Aquifers are already overexploited, creating serious shortages; the future looks even bleaker.
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God's Prophetic Plan for the Nations

God is and always has been in overall control.
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Krakatoa-Preparing for the Future?

Just over 120 years ago, a terrible catastrophe occurred that can help us fathom end-time warnings.
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Democracy Is More Than a Word

President George W. Bush recently declared America's commitment to democracy in the Middle East. But democracy in this and other regions of the world has not had much success. There are good reasons for this failure.
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In Brief... World News Review: "Disease of Mass Destruction"

"In two short decades HIV/AIDS has tragically become the premier disease of mass destruction," said Dr. Jack Chow of the World Health Organization
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In Brief... World News Review: Germany's Environmental Policy Increases Dependence on Russia

Clean-burning natural gas is the logical choice for Germany's looming energy gap.
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Will the EU Split the Special Relationship?

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once observed that the great lesson of the 20th century was that whenever the United States and Britain fight together, they always win. But now Britain has to make a crucial decision on its...
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A Looming EU-U.S. Trade War?

Recently articles like "Europe Plans Huge Trade War" and "Costs...Will Soar in a Trade War" hit the headlines in Britain again. What is their ultimate significance?