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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In Brief...World News Review: Famine Stalks Africa

The black horse of Revelation already riding in Africa.
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In Brief...World News Review: Iran's Latest Long-Range Missiles

Iran, a Mideast state that is clearly a part of the "axis of evil."
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In Brief...World News Review: Echoes of an Old German Nightmare: the Weimar Republic

"As Chancellor Schröder grapples with a seriously sick economy, he is making the same mistakes which led to the 1930s crisis that opened the door for Hitler."
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In Brief...World News Review: A United States of Europe?

EU constitution has been in planning for years.
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Excerpts From Good News Radio: The Great Disappointment

In American history it's known as "The Great Disappointment." In 1844 tens of thousands of people thought that Jesus Christ was returning to the earth in visible glory. Jesus didn't arrive and thousands were left disillusioned. Over the years many...
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Troubling Times for Three British Institutions!

"Even I never dreamed of a moment in history when the Tory [Conservative] Party, the Monarchy, and the Church would be locked in internecine battles at the same time" (Joan Smith, Independent on Sunday columnist).
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Bin Laden's Letter Offers Insight Into Islamic Fundamentalism

Osama bin Laden's "Letter to America" emphasizes the role religion plays in the growing conflict between Islam and Western secularism.
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Restoration...Will One Good Man Stand Up?

Must the innocent die with the guilty?
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Praying More Than Ever, "Thy Kingdom Come"

In this Nov. 22 letter E-mailed to United Church of God elders, Roy Holladay, president of the United Church of God, discussed many issues that we feel would benefit our subscribers.
Cars going through a checkpoint from Ramallah, Palestine to enter Israel.
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Palestine-Israel: Whose Land Is It, Really? - Part 2

We ran an article on this subject in our June issue. Due to the response we received, we're following up with Part 2 about this complex question. Both Israelis and Palestinians claim legal and religious rights to the land. But...
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Worldwide Weather Chaos: What Does It Mean?

Devastating floods and summer storms have bombarded parts of Europe, Asia and America. Simultaneously, severe droughts afflict several areas of the globe. What does the Bible tell us about the significance of these natural disasters?
Bullets
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This Is the Way, Walk in It: The Enemy Became a Human

Senator John McCain's prisoner of war experience.
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In Brief... World News Review: Rabbis Sanction Gay "Marriages"

Rabbis in America's largest Jewish movement have declared that they can officiate at same-sex unions.
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Do We Want to Live Forever?

Futuristic thinking about possible medical advances brings an interesting dilemma: Is living longer really better?
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In Brief World News Review Zimbabwe a Crisis Torn Country

Zimbabwe, a once prosperous African nation, is seriously short of food.
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An Outline of Future History

King Nebuchadnezzar's dream.
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Just What Is Happening in Europe?

Prophecies in Daniel 2 can help us make sense of the rapid changes in Europe. Here are some things to watch.
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The China-Taiwan Tinderbox

The Korean War showed how easily a local war in Asia, like the brewing China-Taiwan conflict, can escalate.
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"Civil Unions": The Genesis of Untold Controversy

Canada, the European Union and the small state of Vermont have all introduced laws that seek to rewrite social mores and customs about marriage. Some believe the proposed revisions correct wrongs and promote justice; but, to the contrary, they will...
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Pope's Spiritual Journey Very Political

Thought by some to be the most important visit Israel had ever hosted, Pope John Paul II's "personal spiritual journey" to the Holy Land turned out to be one of the most political of his 22-year pontificate.