The Day of Calamity
Two weeks ago, we began to assess the biblical foundations of the rapture. Many Christians believe that Jesus will suddenly snatch his people safely away to heaven while those who…
People From the Earth, For the Earth
Last week we turned page on 2022 and ushered in the new year. The new year can certainly be a time of hope. But it won't be long before folks…
The Nations Shall be Your Inheritance
Last week we began investigating the concept of Christian nationalism. We've looked at two pertinent passages in the book of Daniel which help us understand the Jewish expectation for the…
To Sleep, Perchance to Dream
Once upon a time, there was a mighty king who ruled over much of the known world. His dominion extended to the most distant parts of the earth. The king…
The Powerless World
The human population of the planet earth is now approaching 8 billion. This is a remarkable fact because for many centuries the world's population barely grew at all. Scholars estimate…
The Mysterious Allure of Royalty
This past weekend the United Kingdom celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Elizabeth began her reign on February…
The Coming Kingdom of God
The book of Revelation is the last book in the Bible. But we might also say that Revelation is 'last' in the sense of being the least understood part of…
Heat Wave
Phoenix, Arizona - located in the Sonoran Desert of the Southwestern United States - experienced a scorching hot summer last year. The city notched a record 145 calendar days with…
Tempest in a Teapot
Hurricane Katrina was one of the worst natural disasters of my lifetime. On the morning of August 29, 2005, Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast near New Orleans, Louisiana. This…
Carbon, Carbon Everywhere
We learned last week that levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) have risen steadily from 280 ppm in 1750 - before the industrial revolution - to 419 ppm in 2021.…