The Divinity Debate and the Megiddo Mosaic

Whenever Halloween approaches, questions arise about its pagan origins. But we might be surprised at how many other pagan traditions have impacted our culture and faith. How should Christians decide which holidays are appropriate to celebrate?

As another chapter opens in the decades-long conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians, Jews and Christians alike continue to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem” (Psalm 122:6). Does the Bible really predict peace for this earthly city?

The powerhouse Christian film company Angel Studios claims that its new film, “After Death,” offers evidence that life goes on even after the body dies. But is that what really happens according to the Bible—or are people being deceived? If so, what can God’s people do about it?

Powerful earthquakes hit Afghanistan, Mexico, and Papua New Guinea within hours of each other—reminding us that Jesus is coming soon. What should Christians do when there are millions we have yet to reach with the gospel?

On Sabbath morning, the world woke up to the deadliest terrorist assault on Israel in history. Israel is now responding to that violence with a counterattack. How should Christians understand this latest tragedy—and is it a sign that we are living in the last days?

The sales of diet soda continue to rise—despite a new study linking aspartame to learning disabilities. Should we use artificial sweeteners to control our sugar cravings?

Thousands are dead and missing following severe flooding in Libya precipitated by Storm Daniel. Rescue efforts have been hampered by politics and finger-pointing. What is our safety in these troublesome times when two opposing parties are battling for our allegiance?

According to a recent poll, millions of Americans are claiming to have communicated with the dead. But can the dead really communicate with us? If not, with whom have the living been talking? And what does it mean in these last days?

The most recent hurricane to hit the United States is stoking the fire on climate change. How can we survive the spiritual storm in these last days?

When a Christian posted a comment about her faith on social media, she sparked a fiery debate on religious liberty in which she was accused of bigotry. How long will America respect its principles enshrined in the First Amendment?

Wildfires have devastated huge swaths of Maui, most notably the historic tourist town of Lahaina. Why did this catastrophe happen, and what lessons can we draw from it as we prepare for the return of Jesus?

A woman was getting her children ready for school when police arrived at her doorstep, surprising her with an arrest warrant based on a false computerized facial match. How does God’s facial recognition software work?

A biotechnology company and the descendants of a long-deceased woman just reached an out-of-court settlement over her cancerous cells. Who was this woman, and what do her cells have to do with your eternal life?

Congress has officially heard personal testimony on unidentified anomalous phenomena. What information does the Bible reveal about UAPs?

More than 400 bodies have been exhumed from a Kenyan forest—all victims of a cultic pastor who held his congregation spellbound. Why must even Christians be guarded against such deceivers?

Whoever thinks humanity is improving morally merely needs to read the latest headlines regarding human trafficking—including that of children, a scourge recently put into the public consciousness by the controversial independent film “Sound of Freedom,” which stars Jim Caviezel. What does modern-day slavery say about the human condition?

After three Jeopardy! gameshow contestants couldn’t answer a simple question about the Lord’s Prayer, many conservatives decried America’s increasing biblical illiteracy. Can cultural Christianity save the country?

On June 18, a submersible carrying five passengers to view the Titanic wreckage was reported missing. What followed was four days of terror, complicated by media bias and public reaction. What can Christians learn from this tragedy?

Canadian forests are being decimated by ongoing, horrific wildfires. Although authorities have issued reports revealing the cause of the fires, conspiracy theorists have different ideas. What are they saying really caused the fires—and what lessons can we take from their claims?

A parent’s complaint resulted in the Bible’s removal from all elementary and middle school libraries in Utah’s second-largest public school district. How do Christians respond?

Target is just one of many companies being boycotted by political and religious conservatives for 2023 LGTBQ+ collections, particularly those items targeted at children. Why is this year’s backlash stronger than usual—and how should Christians respond?

As new technology increases at astonishing speeds, some want to use it to solve an age-old problem: death. What are their chances?

For the first time ever, an institution of psychology releases a health advisory on social media use for adolescents. What can Christian parents learn from the advisory’s recommendations?

A recent federal court allowed a self-proclaimed satanic club to meet in a public school, basing its ruling on U.S. First Amendment rights. How are Christians to respond?

Recently released on DVD, Jesus Revolution is being hyped as a new evangelism tool. Does the popularity of this film among Christians say anything about their true spiritual condition?

A study discovered that the most popular Christian worship songs of recent years came from a handful of megachurches. Does contemporary Christian music affect your relationship with God?

When the planet Mercury goes into retrograde, appearing to move backward in an optical illusion, astrologers prepare for disruptions in communication and travel. But for McDonald’s, one such period of retrograde was good for business.

At $30 to $50 million, the Codex Sassoon is the highest estimated historical manuscript to ever be auctioned. What does the current enthusiasm for this precious artifact tell us about the Word of God?

When a Silicon Valley bank recently went bust, it sent jitters around the world. Does this economic turmoil have anything to do with end-time prophecy?

While hosting an interfaith breakfast in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams made some startling remarks about public school prayer and the separation of church and state. Should the government help shape our children’s faith?