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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...

The British Chose “Brexit”

by Erik Jones
June 23, 2016 • 3 minute read

The world just learned that the British people have voted to leave the European Union by a narrow margin. What is the significance of this historic vote? Today the citizens of the United...

The Dedicated Queen Turns 90

by Peter Hawkins
April 21, 2016 • 5 minute read

As Queen Elizabeth II turns 90 years old April 21, we consider her story of dedication and touch on the biblical significance of her throne. Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was not...

Terror in Belgium

by Erik Jones
March 22, 2016 • 4 minute read

Europe has been jolted by terrorism once again—this time in Brussels, Belgium. What are the implications of this attack on the symbolic capital of Europe? Once again the world has...

The “Brexit” Debate: Britain vs. the European Dream

by Peter Hawkins and Eddie Johnson
March 4, 2016 • 7 minute read

David Cameron recently secured a deal to give the U.K. a special status within the EU. Will this be enough to keep the U.K. in the EU? What does the future hold? In 2013 European Commission...

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