July/August 2019
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10 Questions to Ask Before You Get Married
Whether you have someone special in your life right now or not, here are 10 questions to consider when it comes to choosing your future spouse. Listen
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Big Data Meets Big Brother in China
Repressive dictatorships around the globe today are fusing emerging digital technologies to model the massive “social credit” project emanating from Beijing. What are the prophetic implications of these coercive technologies that seek to quash dissent and change behavior? Listen
Columns
“The Things of the Spirit Come First”
The speech foresaw the future and correctly identified the core issue, but fell short of explaining what to do about it. We need a new declaration! Listen
God’s Anger Questionnaire (Learning the Difference Between Righteous and Unrighteous Anger)
Tired of your anger hurting yourself and others? God’s questions about anger may be helpful in dealing with this timeless human problem. Listen
Did Jesus Teach All 10 Commandments? Part 2
Last issue we explored the first four commandments and showed that Jesus taught all of them. Did He also teach and practice all of the last six? Listen
By the Way: They Shall Carry Out Great Exploits
One of the great military exploits of World War II was carried out on a cliff top on the coast of Normandy. It reminded me of an end-time prophecy that might well concern us all. Listen
Departments
Discern What You Need to Know About the Sexual Revolution
One of the big trends that has shaped our modern world is the sexual revolution. How is it impacting you, and what does God say about it? What did God intend, and how will He solve the problems this revolution has brought about? Listen
Prophecy What Is Eschatology? (And Why Do You Need to Know?)
The study of events that will happen from now through the return of Christ and what will follow thereafter is vitally important. Why is learning about these end-time events so crucial for Christians? Listen
Bible The Uniqueness of the Bible
How is the Holy Bible different from other religious books? Do Christians need additional writings to augment their spiritual growth? Listen
Life Inhumanity: Are Evil People Animals?
We are repulsed when we see barbaric acts of inhumanity committed against other human beings. But the sad truth is we all are capable of violence and evil. What is the solution to the wickedness in our hearts? Listen
Life “When Our Creator Decides It Is Time”
We’re suffering. Humanity is hurting. And no solution is in sight. Is it ever going to stop, and is there anything you can do? Listen
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