Historical Events

World War I Lessons: The Danger of Greed

by Joshua Travers
July 28, 2014 • 4 minute read

Greed helped to drive Europe—and the world—to war 100 years ago. What is it driving us to today? What does the Bible say about greed? (Part 3 in a series.)

World War I Lessons: The Value of Human Life

by Joshua Travers
July 21, 2014 • 4 minute read

God has blessed us with the gift of life. Studying World War I can help us see how little value men have placed on that precious gift. (Part 2 in a series.)

World War I Lessons: The Importance of History

by Joshua Travers
July 14, 2014 • 4 minute read

One of the most destructive wars in human history started 100 years ago. What have we learned—or failed to learn—since “the war to end all wars”?

The War That Could Not End All Wars

by Neal Hogberg
June 27, 2014 • 9 minute read

One hundred years ago an assassination in Europe sparked World War I and began a seismic shift in human history. The parallels with today are chilling. When will war end? European nations...

What Can We Learn From the Life of Shirley Temple?

by Erik Jones
February 11, 2014 • 6 minute read

One of the most successful child stars in film history has died. Is there anything we can learn from Shirley Temple’s extraordinary 85 years of life? On Feb. 11 Americans woke up to...

Europe Celebrates Charlemagne: The Father of Europe

by Erik Jones
January 23, 2014 • 5 minute read

This year marks 1,200 years since the death of Charlemagne. Europeans still look on him as a symbol of European unity. But is Charlemagne more than a symbol? The major historical...

Nelson Mandela and the Quest for Peace

by Tim Groves
December 10, 2013 • 4 minute read

Nelson Mandela devoted much of his life to the pursuit of freedom and equality for all people. But can we really achieve lasting peace by our own efforts? The world is paying tribute to...

A Thanksgiving Message to America

by Erik Jones
November 28, 2013 • 5 minute read

In a world of ingratitude, Thanksgiving reminds us to give thanks for blessings. What should Americans be thankful for this Thanksgiving? Every year on the fourth Thursday of November,...

The JFK Assassination 50 Years Later

by Erik Jones
November 20, 2013 • 6 minute read

This year is the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s assassination. Many focus on conspiracy theories, but is there a greater legacy we should focus on? On Nov. 22, the United...

Remembering Gettysburg: The Cost of Liberty

by Tim Groves
November 15, 2013 • 4 minute read

Abraham Lincoln spoke about the sacrifices made for liberty and freedom in his Gettysburg Address. What does the Bible say is required for real liberty? Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg...

The European Dream: “Bound by Fate”?

by Eddie Johnson
October 18, 2013 • 4 minute read

What does the future hold for today’s German-led European Union? Bible prophecy and history enlighten us to long-planned dreams for mainland Europe. Could Europe fall again for a...

The Syrian Crisis: Putin to the Rescue?

by Erik Jones
September 11, 2013 • 5 minute read

With America on the brink of striking Syria, Russia has intervened with a possible diplomatic solution. What’s behind this geopolitical turn of events? In the past few weeks the...

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