The View from 1526
- 1st July 2026
- William Bowmer
The fall of the ancient kingdom of Israel was about as distant from the reign of King David as Americans are today from the founding of their nation. Much can change in 250 years.
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The fall of the ancient kingdom of Israel was about as distant from the reign of King David as Americans are today from the founding of their nation. Much can change in 250 years.
Many have heard allegations in the news recently that a two-tiered justice system exists in the United Kingdom, although the concept is hardly new, nor are such complaints limited to any one particular country. The United States has certainly had its share of controversy. Should some get preferential treatment over others? What does God say about justice?
The Declaration of Independence, written in Philadelphia in 1776 after months of debate and negotiation, contains a beautiful statement of principle. It was “heard around the world” and continues to resonate with people today. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable...
It seems like no matter where you look, scenes of crime, war, insanity, and brutality might make the days feel gloomy and cloudy. You may even wonder: Will there ever be a time when things will get better?
Freedom from God’s law is not truly freedom at all, but merely a different form of slavery. What is the true liberty promised by Christ the Savior and the gospel of peace?
God rewarded King Solomon for an admirably unselfish request. What was it, and would you ask for the same?
Does it feel sometimes like division is everywhere you look? Can you find the key to bringing together individuals, families, and even nations—and learn to use it?
Tiny little bats can hear far better than humans, and their survival depends on their unique abilities. But mankind’s future depends on “hearing” a truth far beyond the understanding of any beast, through a power that comes from God alone.
God doesn’t forget about all who have ever lived and died—young and old. Learn the truth about the resurrections written of in the Bible.
We don’t hear the word prudence much these days. Perhaps that’s because it is lacking in society. Are you prudent?
Search the Internet for the phrase “what happened to the quality of prudence in everyday life,” and you will get results saying that prudence is the most underrated virtue—or that it is no longer even considered a virtue.