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Map of the South China Sea showing the disputed Paracel Islands and Spratly Islands (Wikimedia Commons).

South China Sea Dispute

Mike Bennett by Mike Bennett
September 6, 2012 • 4 minute read

Tiny islands have become the focus of heated disputes between Asian countries great and small. What might it mean for the United States and the world? Over recent weeks, long-simmering...

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called Israel “a cancerous tumor” that will “soon be excised.” (Wikimedia Commons photo by Daniella Zalcman)

Will Israel Attack Iran Before November?

Jim Haeffele by Jim Haeffele
August 23, 2012 • 4 minute read

Is Israel about to make a preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities? If so, what will that mean to the Middle East region and to the world? When Israel became a nation in 1948,...

The prophetic puzzle has clues to what's in it for you.

Prophetic Puzzle: What’s in It for Me?

by Barry Richey
August 16, 2012 • 5 minute read

There are many hard times ahead for this world and for God’s people. But the Bible shows it will all be worth it. Can you put the puzzle pieces together? Living the Christian life is...

Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula from space (NASA photo).

Sinai Attack Leads to Power Shift in Egypt

Mike Bennett by Mike Bennett
August 14, 2012 • 5 minute read

Islamist President Mohammed Morsi boldly forced out the old military guard in the aftermath of an al-Qaeda–like attack that killed 16 Egyptian soldiers. What does this portend for the...

Globe illustrating the prophetic puzzle.

Prophetic Puzzle: Can You Connect the Dots?

by Barry Richey
August 1, 2012 • 5 minute read

It’s daunting to figure out what is truly important in the news and how it all fits together. Bible prophecy can help you understand what it all means for you. Consider these July 2012...

Sign showing Apocalypse 2.2 km. How close is it really? (photo by Joel Meeker)

The Apocalypse Was Closer Than I Thought…

Joel Meeker by Joel Meeker
July 26, 2012 • 5 minute read

A visit to the isle of Patmos sparked thoughts about the Apocalypse (Revelation) the apostle John wrote there—and how God wants us to respond to it. My wife and I just visited Patmos...

Satellite image of the Persian Gulf with the Strait of Hormuz marked (from the CIA World Factbook).

Strait of Hormuz: Sea Gate Gets More Dangerous

Mike Bennett by Mike Bennett
July 20, 2012 • 6 minute read

The world’s lifeblood flows through a narrow passage from the Persian Gulf. Will America’s military prevent Iran from blocking the Strait of Hormuz? Since nearly 20 percent...

Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Whose capital will Jerusalem be?

“Our Capital Shall Be Jerusalem!”

Ralph Levy by Ralph Levy
July 12, 2012 • 5 minute read

On June 23 Egyptian cleric Safwat Higazi declared that Jerusalem would be “our capital” as he introduced the Muslim Brotherhood candidate for Egypt’s presidency. Safwat...

Dead end sign illustrating the need for the end to cruelty.

Coming: An End to Cruelty!

Ralph Levy by Ralph Levy
July 6, 2012 • 4 minute read

Disturbing reports of torture centers in Syria add to man’s overwhelming history of inhumanity to other men, women and children. When and how will the cruelty end? Warning: This blog...

America is approaching a fiscal cliff.

IMF Warns U.S. About Economic Risks and Fiscal Cliff

Mike Bennett by Mike Bennett
July 6, 2012 • 5 minute read

On the eve of America’s birthday, the IMF warned about the fragile U.S. recovery that threatens not only America’s, but the world’s, economy. If most Americans think about...

Happy birthday, America! July 4 fireworks at the Statue of Liberty.

Happy Birthday, America! And Many More?

Joel Meeker by Joel Meeker
July 3, 2012 • 5 minute read

Independence Day marks the anniversary of the beginning of the United States of America. But in the midst of troubling trends, what will its future be? Happy birthday, America! Now 236 years...

In God We Trust? Is this true for America anymore?

Has America Crossed the Line?

by Adam Sanders
June 29, 2012 • 5 minute read

Are America’s days of greatness over? Have we tested God’s mercy and patience and crossed the line? Has America had her Manasseh moment? Many may wonder what I mean by that....

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