Wyatt Ciesielka

From its inception, Islam has been a conquering religion, and Sharia law has become established as the code under which all aspects of conquered societies must submit. As the winds of the "Arab Spring" grow stronger, as political and financial pressures force the United States to "draw down" its Mideast military presence and as Islam becomes a more prominent force throughout the world, many Westerners worry about the growing influence of Islam and of Sharia law. So, what does Islam say about Christianity? And what does your Bible reveal about a coming war with Islam?

More than 6.5 million children die from malnutrition and hunger-related diseases each year. About 925 million humans suffer malnourishment (wfp.org, Fact Sheet: Hunger, 2011). In February 2011, food costs increased "the most in two and a half years" and "more food and gas price increases are in the pipeline" (New York Times, March 17, 2011).  In the face of these grim realities, many do not realize just how close the world is to unprecedented global famine. Many are not prepared for the ride of the black horse.

Few understand that God gave the prophet Amos warnings not only for ancient Israel and Judah, but also specifically for "modern Jacob" (their combined descendants) in our present day.

France, Britain and the U.S. are brother nations—much more literally than most people understand! But just how is their history connected? What is ahead for them?

What vital family lesson can we learn from "man's best friend"?