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The History and Future of Jerusalem

by Isaac Khalil
June 8, 2017 • 6 minute read

Jerusalem is one of the world’s quagmires. Contested by multiple religions and site of much division and violence, what is the past and future of this city? During his presidential...

Germany Sees U.S. as Unreliable

by Mike Bennett
May 31, 2017 • 4 minute read

German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her frustration with the U.S. and the U.K. this week. Will NATO survive the growing divisions? “The times in which we could...

Will the North Korean Crisis Lead to the Great Tribulation?

Will North Korean Crisis Lead to Tribulation?

by Isaac Khalil
April 24, 2017 • 4 minute read

World news has recently been punctuated by tensions between North Korea and the U.S. Could a war between these nations lead to the Great Tribulation? Tensions are rising on the Korean...

Will a Multispeed Europe Lead to “Ever Closer Union”?

by Isaac Khalil
March 8, 2017 • 5 minute read

The goals of the European Union have been challenged recently by a number of issues. How might Europe unite despite these challenges? Europe seems to be falling apart. Recently external...

The Queen’s Sapphire Jubilee

by Paul Suckling
February 6, 2017 • 4 minute read

This year people around the world will recognize Queen Elizabeth’s sapphire jubilee. Her reign is the latest episode in the long history of a special throne. Feb. 6 marks the 65th...

What’s Behind Pope Francis’ Ecumenical Efforts?

by Isaac Khalil
November 28, 2016 • 5 minute read

Pope Francis has been transforming the tone and approach of the Catholic Church. What’s behind his ecumenical overtures to other churches? In the last 40 years, the Roman Catholic...

The Real Change Facing America

by David Treybig
November 9, 2016 • 5 minute read

The long, drawn-out campaign has mercifully come to an end, and the president-elect faces formidable challenges. What can he do to heal our divided nation? Yesterday Donald John Trump, an...

The European Union vs. the Europeans: Inside Today’s Battle for Europe

EU vs. Europeans: Inside Today’s Battle for Europe

by Erik Jones
September 2, 2016 • 8 minute read

A number of challenges to Europe have led to many Europeans rejecting “the European dream” and turning inward. Where will this battle for Europe lead? Europe is at war. No,...

Watch Events in Turkey

by Mike Bennett
July 15, 2016 • 4 minute read

Update: The attempted coup by some Turkish military forces has been put down. President Erdogan vows those responsible will pay a heavy price as he cracks down even harder. News agencies are...

The European Dream and the Papacy

by Eddie Johnson
July 15, 2016 • 5 minute read

Pope Francis recently joined past popes in calling for Europe to unite and “rediscover its vocation.” What’s behind the pope’s dream of a united Europe?...

Violence Hits the Streets of Dallas: Will It Ever End?

by Erik Jones
July 10, 2016 • 6 minute read

On July 7, 2016, rising racial tensions in America erupted into horrible violence in Dallas, Texas. Why does this keep happening, and when will it end? We are not used to warfare in our...

Sniper in Dallas: When Will the Violence End?

by Jim Franks
July 8, 2016 • 6 minute read

After the deadliest day for law officers since Sept. 11, 2001, Dallas and America wonder what’s next. Is there hope for an end of violence? What is happening in America—or in the...

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