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Earthquakes and Volcanoes—Their Role in Prophecy

Why are earthquakes and volcanic activity on the rise? The Bible speaks of “earthquakes in various places” at the end of the age. Has that time arrived?

Throughout history, God has used earthquakes in many ways for various reasons. The Bible shows that God used earthquakes in history to show His presence, His deliverance, His wrath and His power. God will also use earthquakes yet in the future to announce Christ’s Return, accompany prophetic events, and reshape the earth’s surface.

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The Haiti Earthquake — Why Did God Allow This?

Thirty-five seconds. In just over half a minute, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake levels much of Haiti. Its capital, Port-au-Prince, is demolished. Homes, schools, hospitals, churches topple, crushing most everyone inside.

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• AMERICAS

America’s “House of Cards” If It Falls, What Comes Next?

Generally, human beings are wary of change—particularly change that is uncertain or negative. Such is the common sentiment among Americans in recent months. Several polls show that the vast majority of the U.S. population is unhappy, concerned and otherwise gloomy about the country’s current and future status.

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• Religion

The True Meaning of Lent

The smell of baked haddock wafts through a parish as local families attend a church-sponsored Friday night dinner together. Heaps of coleslaw, macaroni salad and mashed potatoes fill diners’ plates, yet no trace of meat products such as beef are to be found. The Lenten season has begun.

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• EUROPE

New Face of the EU What Does the Future Hold?

Amid fireworks, pomp and celebration, the European Union has finally taken a giant step toward full political integration. After a decade of mis-starts, political wrangling, failed referendums and several modifications, the Lisbon Treaty took effect on December 1, 2009, streamlining the European bloc’s decision-making process.