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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...

The Pope vs. Donald Trump: What Exactly Is a “Christian”?

Pope vs. Donald Trump: What Is a “Christian”?

by Erik Jones
February 19, 2016 • 7 minute read

The pope inserted himself into America’s divided political atmosphere by declaring Donald Trump is not a Christian. What exactly is a Christian anyway? Pope Francis dominated news...

England Considers a New Anthem

by Erik Jones
January 27, 2016 • 7 minute read

The House of Commons is debating a proposal to establish a new English national anthem. One leading candidate for the anthem may come as a surprise. An interesting debate is currently being...

The Real State of the Union: A Warning for America

by Tim Groves
January 14, 2016 • less than one second ago; {verse_6}). A nation losing pride In his address, President Obama also said that “the United States of America is the most powerful nation on Earth. Period.” By many measures, that statement is still true. But there are many signs that we are in decline. America doesn’t seem to be able to use its military effectively to bring change to troubled spots on earth, and it is increasingly not feared by other nations (such as Russia, Syria and North Korea). God declared that another curse for rejecting Him would be a loss of the pride of our power ({verse_7}). America’s only hope The United States experienced great blessings in its prime. But the issues we are facing now indicate that God may be removing the protective hedge He has given to America (and other English-speaking nations). God wants to help America, and He will “if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land” ({verse_9}). Yes, the future state of our union is at stake. If we continue to reject God’s laws and pride ourselves on our self-reliance, then destruction and military defeat will be our end ({verse_8}). But if we humbly turn to the true God with a repentant heart, then He will help us, protect us and restore us. But even if the nation does not repent, we can each individually turn to God in repentance and seek to do His will. Our loving God wants to hear from us. Will we turn to Him before it’s too late? To learn more about the prophetic identity of the United States and where we are heading, read “Who Are the United States and Britain in Prophecy?” and “What Is Going to Happen to America?” Video still from "The 2016 State of the Union Address:Enhanced" on www.youtube.com/whitehouse" future="%s" about="" single="y"} read

President Obama’s last State of the Union address described a healthy and vibrant nation with a bright future. But a closer look reveals we face major problems. Each year,...

Gun Violence in America: God Isn’t Fixing This?

by Erik Jones
December 4, 2015 • 8 minute read

After another mass shooting, the Daily News ran a provocative headline directed at politicians for not solving the gun problem. What is the solution?

When the Stranger in Your Gates Wants You Dead

by Jeremy Lallier
November 20, 2015 • 8 minute read

With the world growing increasingly turbulent, opinions are plentiful on what to do with Syrian refugees—but what’s the right thing to do, and how can we do it? “If I gave...

The Paris Attacks: Why Is Evil Increasing?

by Tim Groves
November 18, 2015 • 5 minute read

The recent massacre in Paris is yet another act of evil that has become disturbingly more frequent. Why is evil increasing around the world, and how can it be stopped? There have been a lot...

Terrorism in Paris, Coldness in Heart

by Clyde Kilough
November 14, 2015 • 5 minute read

While watching the coverage of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, I was tempted to turn the news off and not allow it to ruin my evening. Here’s why I didn’t. Friday night....

Putin in the Arctic: Cold War II Gets Colder

by Erik Jones
September 4, 2015 • 6 minute read

Tensions between Russia and the West indicate we have entered a second cold war. Recent news from the Arctic shows relations may be getting even colder. Relations between the U.S. and Russia...

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