Many people remember math as a subject they hated in high school. Maybe they found it difficult or dull. Maybe they just thought it was not relevant to their lives. Mathematicians, however, often find math not only beautiful, but also profoundly meaningful. Why? And what does this mean for Christians?

Many Bible prophecies describe specific signs that will arise on the world scene as we approach the end of the age—the period of time just before Jesus Christ returns to this earth to establish the Kingdom of God. Jesus told His disciples to watch for these, so they would recognize when His return was near (Matthew 24:32–44).

Warm greetings to all our Tomorrow’s World subscribers! Our Editor in Chief, Dr. Roderick C. Meredith, asked me to write this “Personal” message, while he works on other writing projects and prepares for some upcoming travel. Despite turning 83 in June of this year, Dr. Meredith continues to work at a pace that would challenge many younger men. I am continually inspired and encouraged by his example of going “all out” to do the Work of God. He knows that it is not about him; he likes to encourage the Tomorrow’s World staff with the words of the Apostle Paul: “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1). Jesus Christ dedicated His life to preaching the true gospel message given by God the Father, and that is what Dr. Meredith—and all of us at Tomorrow’s World—are striving to do.

Margaret Thatcher, the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Britain, became a worldwide phenomenon—a symbol of national revival and restored values. Perhaps only Winston Churchill—Britain’s World War II leader against Nazi tyranny—bears comparison. Many came to love and respect what they accomplished and both were patriots who came to the fore at crucial times.With her death in April, at age 87, many are considering her legacy to Britain and the other English-speaking nations.

When Steve Jobs died in 2011 at age 56, he was the famous CEO of Apple Inc., one of the world’s most successful technology companies. Widely regarded as the visionary behind landmark Apple products such as the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone and iPad, Jobs’ passion for technology might not have been discovered were it not for two crucial influences in his youth.