Dexter B. Wakefield

From the days of slavery, to the Civil War, through Jim Crow to the Civil Rights Movement, the United States has contended with racism. What is the state of race relations in the U.S. today—and what does your Bible say about racism?

The world economy is reeling from the effects of the "sub-prime mortgage crisis." Financial experts are worried that fragile global economic institutions may be in serious peril. Why has this happened, and is there anything we can do about it?

If the United States cannot create a democratic regime in Iraq, will militant Islam gain the upper hand? What do world history and Bible prophecy tell us about the consequences of U.S. failure in this troubled region?

China is becoming a world power, challenging the U.S. and other capitalist nations, and starting to flex its military and economic muscle. How will this affect the U.S., and what does it mean for end-time prophecy?

A thousand years ago, Islam was a powerful force in parts of Europe. Today, Islam is once again making itself felt, in ways that trouble many Europeans. Will we see an Islamic Europe—and what will it mean for end-time prophecy?