News and Trends

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...

Syria: A War Against Uncivilized War?

by Eddie Foster
September 4, 2013 • 3 minute read

The use of chemical weapons in Syria has shocked the world. As we debate what uncivilized warfare is, a plan is in motion that will end warfare altogether. With the evidence that Syria used...

Egypt erupting reveals growing unrest in the muslim world

Egypt: Growing Unrest in the Muslim World

by Tim Groves
August 16, 2013 • 5 minute read

Despite peace talks, the recent violence in Egypt makes peace seem like an impossible dream. What can bring peace to the volatile Middle East? Just this week over 600 people were killed in...

Pope Francis: The Pope for Everyone?

by Erik Jones
August 2, 2013 • 6 minute read

Pope Francis was called a “rock star” pope during his recent visit to Brazil. What is behind his apparent desire to be “a pope for everyone”? Just four months into...

Middle East Peace: Back on the Table?

by Ralph Levy
July 25, 2013 • 4 minute read

John Kerry recently announced a potential breakthrough in peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. Could these talks lead to peace in the Middle East? The talk about “peace...

When Will Disasters End?

by Tim Groves
July 12, 2013 • 5 minute read

In the past two years catastrophic U.S. natural disasters have cost more than twice as much as the previous five years combined. How can we find protection? Wildfires in the American West...

Protesters in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt (2011, Wkikmedia Commons)

Update: Morsi Ousted in Egypt

by Mike Bennett
July 3, 2013 • 2 minute read

After days of mass protests, the Egyptian army declared it was removing Mohammed Morsi and creating a new roadmap for Egypt. Where will it all lead? As we have reported over the last year,...

When Will Protests End?

by Mike Bennett
June 28, 2013 • 5 minute read

Protests planned in Egypt June 30 are only the latest in the parade of riots and unrest around the world. When will the underlying causes be solved? Egypt is again on edge, 2½ years...

Is the Definition of Marriage Really Ours to Change?

by Joel Meeker
June 27, 2013 • 5 minute read

The U.S. Supreme Court’s rulings on same-sex marriage give support to efforts to change the definition of marriage. But can we really do that? On June 26 the Supreme Court of the...

Update: U.S. to Arm Syrian Rebels

by Mike Bennett
June 14, 2013 • 4 minute read

The U.S. has reluctantly agreed to send arms to Syrian rebels after confirming that the Assad regime used chemical weapons. What’s next in this volatile crisis? As a follow up to our...

What Does Genetically Modified Wheat Portend?

by David Treybig
June 13, 2013 • 5 minute read

Unapproved Roundup Ready wheat has been found in Oregon. Is there more to this than the fight between health-conscious consumers and big business? Unlike some stories, the facts in this...

Why-the-Continuing-Cracks-in the-British-EU-Relationship?

Why the Cracks in the British/EU Relationship?

by Erik Jones
June 4, 2013 • 4 minute read

Britain has been notoriously at odds with the EU. Will the British people vote to withdraw from the EU? What is the prophetic significance of these trends? Life, Hope & Truth has...

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