The end times ... what do these words spark in your mind? Confusion? Anxiety? Excitement?
For many of us, thinking about the end times can leave us with mixed emotions. But what if prophecy was not included in the Bible to create fear, but to give us hope for the future — to anchor us in the greater story God is working in and through us, now and forever?
When considering how to prepare for the end times, it helps to start by shifting our perspective. Prophecy is a gift from God; it's a way of sharing His plan to restore all things. |
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As billions tune in this summer, turn a global soccer moment into local mission. Hosting a simple, fun watch party creates opportunities for connection and conversation with your neighbors. This free host kit offers 7 ready-to-use resources delivered straight to your door so you can host with purpose and confidence. |
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Infamous "Wicked Bible" on Display at Yale Library — Mar. 16: A Yale exhibition exploring the history of typos includes the infamous 1631 "Wicked Bible," which mistakenly printed the Seventh Commandment as "Thou shalt commit adultery." This error led to major fines and the destruction of most copies. The exhibit, featuring artifacts like mislabeled maps, errata sheets, and a "corrected" version of Copernicus's On the Revolutions, runs at Yale's Sterling Memorial Library through November 2026. (Smithsonian Magazine) |
| Award-Winning Film Presents the Gospel in Five Minutes — Mar. 18: The Swiss short film The Life presents the gospel in five minutes without words, using a first-person perspective to depict a journey through birth, love, conflict, and a life-changing decision. The film transcends language and culture, making it ideal for global evangelism and digital sharing, much like the Oscar-nominated short Forevergreen (see Mar. 10, below). Since its release, The Life has garnered over 100,000 views and won 24 international awards. (Evangelical Focus) |
| Cuban Pastor Arrested After Posting YouTube Bible Lesson — Mar. 18: Pastor Rolando Pérez Lora was arrested in Cuba shortly after uploading a Bible lesson to YouTube from a public park in Matanzas. The park, one of the few places with public Wi-Fi, was often used by the pastor for his ministry. Although released after a few hours, Pastor Pérez Lora reported ongoing government harassment of his ministry. Advocacy group CSW condemned the arrest and urged Cuban authorities to cease targeting religious leaders. (Christian Today) |
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For two thousand years, the words of the Great Commission have echoed through the corridors of church history: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19, NIV). Few commands are more familiar to Christians. Often quoted, yet so misunderstood in practice.
Statistically, most Christians would say they believe in making disciples, yet nearly 80% confess to not experiencing it in practice — that's on either side of the divide, whether being discipled themselves or discipling someone else.
Despite our churches preaching about it, building programs around the principle, and including "disciple making" in their values, few Christians even know where to practically begin. |
| Peace is one of the most cherished promises in the Bible. In a world filled with uncertainty, conflict, and anxiety, Scripture repeatedly reminds believers that true peace comes from God. The biblical concept of peace — often represented by the Hebrew word shalom — means far more than simply the absence of conflict. It speaks of wholeness, restoration, harmony, and right relationship with God and others.
From the Old Testament prophets to the teachings of Jesus and the letters of the apostles, the Bible reveals God as the ultimate source of peace. He calls His people to pursue peace with others, promises peace to those who trust Him, and foretells a future when His kingdom will bring lasting peace to the entire world. |
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