The burgeoning financial crisis spreading through the nations of the European Union is generating increasing calls for the creation of a real federal government for Europe—a United States of Europe! For many in the media and secular government circles, this is a fresh new development in the ongoing quest for a politically unified Europe. However, Bible prophecies have long foretold that such an event would occur at a critical time in human history—a time referred to as the "end of the age" and just before the return of Jesus Christ to this earth. These remarkable events in Europe bear watching, as ancient Bible prophecies come alive in our headlines today!

Is this crazy stuff? Why would I ask a question like this?

The charred and blackened timbers of buildings have been removed, but the scars will remain in the minds of some Londoners for a long time to come. For four nights last August, thousands of rioters ran amok through the streets of London. Copycat outbreaks took place in Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham and Bristol. After looting and vandalising shops, hooded youths proceeded to torch what remained. Well-organized thugs deliberately attacked police and fire-crews.

Nearly all successful people have had the experience of coming to a turning point in their lives. Faced with a difficult decision, and at serious risk of failure, they must make a choice. Will they give up and fail, letting circumstances get the best of them? Or will they set goals that will lead them to success in spite of adversity? At the moment when you or I are facing our greatest challenges, it may seem almost impossible to rise above them and work toward success. But it can be done—as many have demonstrated!

When you look at yourself, what do you see?