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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...

The Coming Dystopia—and Beyond

by Joshua Travers
February 8, 2016 • 4 minute read

The dystopian genre has dominated books and movies, but the coming dystopia will be much worse—and the end of the story, much better—than anyone can imagine. When we think of the...

What an Invisible Planet Can Teach Us About an Invisible God

Invisible Planet Teaches Us About an Invisible God

by Jeremy Lallier
January 29, 2016 • 7 minute read

Researchers at Caltech now have reason to believe in a planet no one has ever seen. Is it really so impossible to believe in an unseen God as well? Great news, astronomy fans! We might have...

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 Dream Is Certain

by David Treybig
January 19, 2016 • 5 minute read

Martin Luther King Jr. said that he had a dream of a time when people would respect each other no matter their race. Will his dream come true? If so, how? On Aug. 28, 1963, in the shadow of...

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,...

WorldWatch Extras for January/February 2016

by Mike Bennett
December 21, 2015 • 4 minute read

Jesus told us to watch the world around us. Here are some brief news items and trends that could have prophetic significance. We take Jesus’ admonition to “watch”...

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