During the seven-year Tribulation, every city and nation will look like Maui. Can you imagine? I cannot. The city of Lahaina is a preview of things to come.

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The Statue and The Stone: The Beginning And End Of Human Government

For thousands of years, human government has failed mankind. Government cannot keep war, poverty, hunger, and disease at bay. Corruption quickly rots its once noble core, and many of its leaders fall into villainy.

The Restrainer

‘Sharing God’s Love’: Crisis-Trained Chaplains Deploy to Nashville After Elementary School Shooting

"We are sending our crisis-trained chaplains to comfort people, listen and cry with them, pray with them, and share God’s love with those who have been impacted by this horrific tragedy.”

Distress of Nations

Demonstrations Continue In Iran, After Young Woman, Arrested For Violating Hijab Mandate, Dies In Police Custody

Demonstrations have erupted in most of the country‘s 31 provinces over the death of the Kurdish woman, which reignited anger over issues including restrictions on personal freedoms in Iran.

Wars and Rumours of Wars

China’s Threats Against ‘US-Taiwan Collusion’ Are Not The Reaction Of a Confident Superpower

It was not the reaction of a confident superpower, but of a nervous child trying to hide its impotence behind the bluster of shaking fists and threatening pronouncements.

Globe

Russia Claims To Discover Massive Arctic Oil Reserve, Tells Allies To Get On Their ‘Ark’ to Escape Biblical-Style Economic ‘Cataclysm’

“But we have to do it before the Flood," Rosneft's CEO, Igor Sechin stated, adding that Russia "will be happy to see all friends joining us in building of this new Ark of the world economy.”

Distress of Nations

Billy Graham Rapid Response Chaplains Comfort TX Community After Gut-Wrenching School Shooting

“We are sending our crisis-trained chaplains to comfort people, listen and cry with them, pray with them and share God’s love with those who have been impacted by this horrific tragedy.”

Distress of Nations

The World Is ‘Bankrolling Its Own Destruction’

Convinced of their own brilliance, they assure the rest of us that everything will turn out okay. Meanwhile, they willingly risk long-term catastrophe for short-term gain.

Europe

Jack Hibbs: Are There More Wars In Our Future After Ukraine?

Wars and rumors of wars can be a frightening prospect to those who have no idea what’s coming. But for the Christian who has studied the Bible, the escalation of aggression we are seeing is just one more indicator that we draw closer to the end.

Wars and Rumours of Wars

Explosions In Ukraine as Russia Begins Invasion; G7 To Meet To Discuss ‘Global Peace & Security’

“The United States and our Allies and partners will impose on Russia for this needless act of aggression against Ukraine and global peace and security“

Distress of Nations

Ukraine Crisis Escalates: Russian Plot To Oust Ukraine Leaders Exposed

UK releases statement revealing "Russian activity designed to subvert Ukraine," specifically intelligence indicating they are "looking to install a pro-Russian leader in Kyiv"

Distress of Nations

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: ‘We Are Not Afraid Of Anyone, Not Even The U.S.’

As the US and Russia met in Geneva, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister took the opportunity to tell the press, gathered at the event, "we are not afraid of anyone, not even the U.S."

Distress of Nations

Families Of US Embassy Personnel In Ukraine Ordered To Begin Evacuating As Soon As Monday: Officials

Next week, the State Department is also expected to encourage Americans to begin leaving Ukraine by commercial flights, "while those are still available," one official said.

Distress of Nations

US Raises Concerns About Russian Troop Movements To Belarus

The Biden admin. is watching with concern Russian troop movements to Belarus, which they fear could be used to attack Ukraine from the north, a senior State Department official said Tuesday.

Corruption

Hong Kong’s ‘Patriots Only’ Election Will Further Erode Political and Civil Liberties

"This is not a typical free and fair election. It’s a selection process—with no meaningful participation from the opposition (not least because many are in jail)"

Asia

Philippines Tells China To ‘Back Off’ After South China Sea Clash, Increased CCP Vessel Aggression

The Philippine National Security Adviser described the presence of Chinese boats within Manila’s sovereign maritime territory as “very aggressive.”

Middle East

Iraqi PM Escapes Attempted-Assassination After Armed Drone Strikes On Leaders Home

“Cowardly terrorist attack that targeted the home of the PM with the aim of assassinating him, is a serious targeting of the Iraqi state by criminal armed groups"

Distress of Nations

French Fear Rise In Price Of Baguettes as Cost Of Wheat Increases 30% Worldwide Since September

The price hike fears are linked to a 30% worldwide increase since September in the price of wheat — one of the baguette's key ingredients.

Asia

China Criticizes UK Over ‘Evil Intentions’ After Warship Sails Through Taiwan Strait

"This kind of behaviour harbours evil intentions and damages peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," Chinese military officials wrote.

Wars and Rumours of Wars

Huckabee: China Is Cozying Up To The Taliban, Iran, Russia… And ‘I’m Tired Of Being Lied To’

Investigative reporter Lara Logan made a good point about the fiasco in Afghanistan on last night’s Tucker Carlson show. She said that “this doesn’t...

Berean Review

Destabilizing The World

The US debacle in Afghanistan further destabilizes an already unstable world. Planet earth is being rapidly prepared for the coming leader known as Antichrist

Distress of Nations

Don’t Blame Trump For Afghanistan’s Collapse, Blame The Obama/Biden Playbook

As we study what’s happened, let’s first dispense with the canards: that this fiasco was inevitable and that it’s all Donald Trump’s fault.

Christian Persecution

Report: Taliban Killing People Found with Bibles on Their Phones

“We’re hearing from reliable sources that the Taliban demand people’s phones, and if they find a downloaded Bible on your device, they will kill you immediately"

Israel & Middle East

Jerusalem Blaze Leads To Emergency Mobilization, Thousands Evacuated

Although officials couldn't confirm the fire was an act of arson, the blaze comes amid months of Hamas' incendiary balloons sparking numerous fires

Distress of Nations

Afghan President Flees – UK Calls For NATO And UN To Convene

The Taliban said there will be no transitional government and demanded immediate control while Afghan president Asraf Ghani fled the country.

Distress of Nations

‘Biblical Catastrophe’ as Wildfires Rip Through Greece, Southern Europe, Turkey

Dozens of fires were burning across Greece Saturday, blazes that one official described as “a biblical catastrophe.”

Israel & Middle East

Severe Water Shortages In Iran Cause Wave Of Protests

Amir Tsarfati: This is what happens: "when a regime invests in rockets and nuclear bombs rather than in caring for [its] own citizens..."

Distress of Nations

Thousands Nationwide Take To Streets In Cuba Against Communism: This Is What Socialism Breeds

Thousands of Cubans in at least 16 cities took the streets peacefully on Sunday to demand an end to the 62-year-old communist regime, chanting...

Distress of Nations

Haitian President Assassinated In ‘Hateful, Inhumane, And Barbaric Act,’ Official Says

According to Fox News, frustration against Moïse has grown partly because his government has refused to hold elections.

Lawlessness

Lawlessness: Terrorist Mobs Burn Police Alive in Colombia

Eyewitnesses say the assailants were attempting to burn police officers alive and, in some cases, succeeded in setting them on fire.

Middle East

Jordanian Authorities Arrest Member of Royal Family Over plot to Unseat King Abdullah

Jordanian authorities arrested a member of the royal family among some 20 plotters conspiring to unseat King Abdullah II

Europe

Russia’s Lavrov Warns Efforts to Escalate Conflict In East Ukraine Could ‘Destroy’ It

Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov warned that any efforts to escalate the conflict in eastern Ukraine could eventually "destroy" the country.

Distress of Nations

Israel Accused by Iran After Recent Explosion on Cargo Ship

An Investigator is suggesting that Israel was behind this week’s attack on an Iranian vessel in the Mediterranean Sea

Europe

6.3 Earthquake Hits Croatia Leaving Widespread Damage & Multiple Dead

Strong earthquake in Croatia destroys buildings and kills at least 7 Tuesday southwest of the capital, displacing scores of area residents

Distress of Nations

Protesters In Guatemala Break into Congress Building, Set Fire

Hundreds of Guatemalans partly burned the Congress building in a protest demanding the resignation of President Giammattei.

Distress of Nations

Hurricane Eta Wreaks ‘Shocking’ Central America Devastation, Death Toll Surges

The remnants of Hurricane Eta unleashed torrential rains and catastrophic flooding on Central America, with fatalities sharply up on Thursday

Asia

Chile, Colombia, Ecuador & Peru Warn China to Stay Out of Their Waters

The gov'ts of Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, & Peru issued a joint statement warned Chinese ships to stop fishing illegally within their territory

Distress of Nations

UK Raises Terror Threat Level to ‘Severe’ Following Deadly Attacks in Europe

The threat level of severe means an attack is considered highly likely. It is the country’s second-highest level.

Israel & Middle East

Turkish Lira Plunging Amid Arab World’s Boycott on Erdogan’s Economy

Turkish Lira faces dangerous depreciation in value in the wake of Arab boycott; Erdogan’s controversial military activity also plays role

Distress of Nations

US Threatens to Destroy Iranian Missiles Shipped to Venezuela

Senior admin. official: US warns it will destroy potential Iranian long-range missile shipments delivered to the Maduro regime in Venezuela

Asia

China Warns Americans Could be Arrested over DOJ Prosecution of Chinese Scholars: Report

China officials warn US counterparts they may detain US nationals in response to DOJ prosecution of Chinese military-affiliated scholars

Distress of Nations

France Opens Terror Probe After Teacher Beheaded in Paris Suburb

A man armed with a knife beheaded a school teacher in front of his school in Paris in an attack that was being treated as terrorism

Distress of Nations

Dozens Stage Attack on Police Station in Paris Suburb

About 40 people armed with metal bars and using fireworks as projectiles tried to storm a police station in the Paris suburbs Saturday night

Distress of Nations

Violent Floods In Italy, France Sweep Dead Bodies From Cemeteries To Shores Of Mediterranean

Severe flooding in Italy and France have left 12 dead so far, but rescuers are also finding corpses long dead that washed down to shore.

Distress of Nations

French Prosecutors Treating Machete Attack Near Former Charlie Hebdo Offices as Terrorism

French prosecutors are investigating a machete attack near the former offices of Charlie Hebdo as terrorism, according to reports.

Distress of Nations

Dozens Killed in Bloodiest Afghanistan Clashes Since Peace Talks Began

At least 57 members of the Afghan security forces were killed & dozens injured in overnight clashes with Taliban fighters across Afghanistan.

Middle East

Huge Blaze at Beirut Port Alarms Residents a Month after Massive Blast

A large fire erupted at Beirut Port on Thursday, engulfing parts of the Lebanese capital in a pall of smoke weeks after a massive blast devastated...

Distress of Nations

102 Wildfires Rage in the West: ‘It Looks Like the Apocalypse Right Now’

+50% of the fires are across California, Oregon & Washington; Estimated 4.4 Million acres have burned due to the wildfires across 12 states

Asia

Hundreds of Hong Kong Protesters Arrested After Gov’t Delays Elections for One Year

Hong Kong police have arrested hundreds of people at anti-government protests over the decision to postpone elections.

Lawlessness

Police Dodge Firebombs as Portland Protesters Mark 100 Straight Days

Portland erupted in a new round of violence Saturday night as rioters engaged in a street battle with police, throwing firebombs at officers.

Berean Review

Hal Lindsey: As the Day Approaches

An atmosphere of desperation has made the world ripe for the Antichrist’s plucking. The signs go on and on and on.

Lawlessness

Lawlessness: Chicago BLM Organizer Defends Looting: ‘That Is Reparations’

A Chicago Black Lives Matter organizer defended widespread looting in the Windy City over the weekend, calling it “reparation.”

Distress of Nations

Lebanese Prime Minister Announces Resignation of Government

Lebanon’s prime minister announces he and the entire cabinet were stepping down in wake of the Beirut explosion that triggered public fury, mass protests.

Lawlessness

Lawlessness: Nearly 18,000 California Inmates Could be Released Early Due to COVID

National Association of Police: "more violent offenders on the street plus reduced law enforcement equals death and destruction in our communities."

Middle East

Pair of Explosions that Shook Beirut, Lebanon Tied to Hezbollah Weapon Production

2 explosions erupted in Beirut on Tuesday evening; Early reports suggested a fireworks warehouse, though newly surfaced information reveals otherwise

Lawlessness

Homicides Skyrocket in Dozens of Nation’s Largest Cities, Analysis Finds

In total, 36 of 50 of America’s largest cities examined saw a double-digit rise in homicide rates, with Austin and Chicago’s homicide rates increasing +50%.

Asia

Islamic State Storm Afghan Jail, Freeing Hundreds of Prisoners

More than 300 prisoners were at large on Monday after an attack by Islamic State on an Afghan prison, the governor's spokesman said on Monday.

Distress of Nations

Massive Explosion at Iraqi Base Linked to Iranian-Backed Militias

An Iraqi military base that has a large ammunition dump exploded on Sunday; In this context the explosion adds fuel to the fire of tensions.

Asia

US Officials Raid Chinese Consulate in Houston Believed to be Spy Hub

US officials pried open the doors of the Chinese consulate in Houston Friday, taking over the building shortly after Chinese officials vacated the facility.

Middle East

Iran Condemns US After Warplane Fly-by Panics Iranian Airliner Passengers

Iran said a US fighter jet "harassed" a civilian airliner in an act of terrorism, dismissing US account that the jet was conducting a visual inspection

Asia

China Harboring Military-Linked Biologist Fugitive at San Francisco Consulate, FBI Says

FBI: Chinese consulate in San Francisco is harboring biology researcher who falsely denied connections to Chinese military to obtain visa, gain access to US

Christian Persecution

Christians Around Globe Forced To Choose Between Abandoning God Or Being Refused Aid

Persecution watchdog says it is “inundated” with reports of Christians worldwide who are asked to renounce their faith in exchange for emergency COVID aid.

Asia

China Threatens Retaliation After US Serves Eviction Notice to Chinese Consulate in Houston

China condemns what it called an “unprecedented escalation" by the US & threatened to retaliate after it was ordered to close Chinese consulate in Houston.

Middle East

Fire Engulfs Factory in Iran’s 2nd Industrial Incident Within Hours

Footage of a large factory fire in Iran was being widely shared on social media Sunday, just hours after an explosion was reported at a power station.

Middle East

Large Fires Break Out at Iranian Shipyard & Aluminum Factory

Large fire brakes out at Iranian shipyard in the port city of Bushehr in southeastern Iran on Wednesday, reportedly spreading to seven ships within the yard

Middle East