by Mike Bennett October 22, 2012 • 5 minute read
An assassination in Lebanon and border clashes in Jordan and Turkey demonstrate the continuing spread of the Syrian conflict. When will peace finally come? The assassination of an...
by Joshua Travers October 17, 2012 • 5 minute read
Through the course of her life, Alice touched the lives of the many people she came into contact with. What do we do now that she’s gone? On Feb. 29, 2012, Alice died. Many people did...
by Mike Bennett October 16, 2012 • 3 minute read
Is the peace prize a reminder of the European Union’s noble goals? Or is it a joke, as anger and disunity threaten man’s best efforts at preventing another world war? “At a...
by Mike Bennett October 15, 2012 • 4 minute read
Iran’s nuclear threat and Israel’s possible response remain important news items to watch. Here are a few recent news reports about the Iranian situation. As a follow-up to...
by Eddie Foster September 27, 2012 • 4 minute read
Many people face money worries and increasing financial pressures. Smart thinking involves asking some tough questions and turning to God for the answers. With the ever-looming financial...
by Debbie Pennington September 24, 2012 • 4 minute read
Aug. 24 in Pompeii was a day that began like any other but ended in disaster. Though I knew the story, I wasn’t quite prepared for its full impact.
by Tim Groves September 24, 2012 • 4 minute read
It seems natural disasters are constantly in the news around the world. Is there a reason such disasters seem to be increasing in frequency and intensity? Today in the United States, one...
by Mike Bennett September 20, 2012 • 5 minute read
This week a group of 11 foreign ministers, capping nine months of work, presented their plan for strengthening the integration of Europe, perhaps including an EU army. A crisis is a terrible...
by Mike Bennett September 18, 2012 • 4 minute read
Will a massive show of force in the Persian Gulf deter Iranian plans or create more dangers? Consider these recent news items. As a follow-up to our posts “Strait of Hormuz: A...
by Mike Bennett September 13, 2012 • 4 minute read
Diplomats have valiantly tried to protect American interests in troubled areas. The anti-American attack in Libya shows the failure of these efforts. The killing of U.S. Ambassador...
by Lori Bryant McEachern September 11, 2012 • 6 minute read
As the one-year anniversary of my husband’s death approaches, I realize I have learned many painful lessons. Here’s what I’m learning about hope. In the last year since my...
by Mike Bennett September 6, 2012 • 4 minute read
Tiny islands have become the focus of heated disputes between Asian countries great and small. What might it mean for the United States and the world? Over recent weeks, long-simmering...