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Natural Disasters

"...and behold, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became like blood. And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its late figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind. Then the sky receded as a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved out of its place" (Revelation 6:12-14).

As the frequency of natural disasters seems to increase, it's time to look at what the Bible says about these awe-inspiring events and what they mean for your future.

  • by John Ross Schroeder
Even before Hurricane Sandy the United States was already suffering from an enormous national debt crises, measured in the trillions of dollars. Sandy adds another $50 billion to the frightening total.
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  • by Bill Bradford, John Ross Schroeder, Scott Ashley
Hurricane Katrina was the most costly natural disaster the United States had ever experienced. Yet in some respects Hurricane Sandy had an even greater impact. Why is America experiencing major national catastrophes, whether from nature or inflicted by enemies, such as the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001? Does the Bible provide answers?
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  • by Luke Przeslawski
When things in the world go bad, perhaps it's time to mourn.
  • by John Ross Schroeder, Tom Robinson
Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey have warned about the prospects of a superstorm hitting California at some point.
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  • by Mario Seiglie
When the ground beneath your feet begins to tremble, it can be terribly unsettling, especially with lives in jeopardy. Why do we live in a world of earthquakes - and will we always?
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  • by Michael Kelley
Over recent months America has been repeatedly stricken by devastating tornadoes, floods, wildfires and drought. Is there a message for us in these events? What is the biblical perspective on such disasters?
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  • by Howard Davis
Massive natural, environmental and economic disasters have defined the first half of 2011. Bible prophecy identifies events like these as one of the identifying signs of the end times. Where will all these things lead?
  • by Victor Kubik
The book of Ecclesiastes tells us that there is a time for all things. As Christians we need to be sensitive to how we act and react.
  • by Rodney Hall
Millions of beleaguered and traumatized inhabitants of Japan are still struggling to come to terms with a staggering disaster—the world's costliest thus far. What is the fallout? And what can the Bible tells us about such calamities?
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  • by John Ross Schroeder
Recently Newsweek magazine wrote of “a pileup of disasters, crises and wars.” The world appears to be entering a meltdown mode. Astute observers are now asking questions like “What on earth is happening to us?” Does the Bible tell us how to cope with this uncertain world?
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  • by Larry Walker
The devastating triple-tragedy of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown has the world on high alert. People are stocking up on iodine pills to help ensure safety from radiation. But is there another, more effective form of protection from disaster?