Professor Judith Adler, of Memorial University of Newfoundland, had grown concerned that many of her students might be lacking an awareness of geography that would enable them to comprehend course issues about global cultural traditions. She gave her students a quiz consisting of a blank map of the world, with instructions to indicate where places and features such as Africa, Europe, Great Britain and the Atlantic Ocean were. To her surprise, many students lacked even the most rudimentary geographic awareness. Some did not know where the Atlantic Ocean was, even though they could see it from their university (“Lost without a map” The National Post, January 13, 2013).

Today, my friends, most of you realize that the majority of people have virtually no fear or profound respect for the God of the Bible! They seem not to care about what His inspired word says—about abortion, same-sex marriage, sex outside of marriage or practically anything else! Yet the God of the Bible tells us, “For I am the Lord, I do not change” (Malachi 3:6). As Almighty God severely punished ancient Israel, so He will punish us unless our peoples truly repent and turn to Him!

Earlier this year, the world watched as Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio—now Francis I—was elected as the leader of his church and its 1.2 billion adherents. Many wondered about the election process, and have asked themselves the question, “How does God show His will about who should lead His people?”

Did you hear the joke about the beef burger that went into the pub to ask for a pint? “I can’t hear you,” complains the bartender. “Sorry” replies the burger, clutching his throat. “I’m a little horse.”

Do you ever wonder if you are “missing out”? You know what I mean. You have grown up with parents who would not let you go out and party. They have always insisted on knowing where you were, and are not “okay” with you coming in at all hours of the night. They want to know who your friends are. They make you share your Facebook password with them and do not believe in “computer privacy” for kids. Maybe they even home-school you!