Most of us cannot imagine choosing to live near the world’s most active volcano. We can shake our heads at the foolishness of such people. Or we can learn an important lesson from their intrepid courage.
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Lightning Kills 15 Worshippers in Rwanda, as Government Cracks Down on Unsafe Churches
As the Rwandan government continues to shut down houses of worship it deems unsafe and dissenters charge it with trampling on religious rights, lightning struck and killed 15 worshippers in the country’s south.
Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Fears for West Coast
The news consistently reminds us that we are not the captains of our fate.
21 Top News Stories of 2017 Christians Should Know About
We are already nearly at the end of 2017. It has been a year packed full of events, both good and bad. The world has rejoiced and also mourned. Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States, ISIS lost control of key territory, and senseless violence left us reeling more than once. Read these 21 newsworthy stories to refresh your memory on the major events of 2017.
Looking back on this eventful year will hopefully give us greater clarity for the future and instill in us the desire to move forward with renewed energy in 2018.
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Death Toll from California Wildfires Reaches 23
Wildfires continue to cause destruction in California’s wine region. The death toll from the fires is also rising.
At Least 11 Have Lost Lives in California Wildfires
Northern California wildfires have consumed thousands of homes and businesses and have taken at least 11 lives.
Hurricane Maria Causes Devastation in Puerto Rico, St. Croix
Hurricane Maria has flooded parts of the Dominican Republic after the storm pushed through Puerto Rico and St. Croix.
America is ‘Overdue’ for Catastrophic Earthquake
When disasters strike, it’s human nature to ask why God allowed them and to wonder how he is relevant to our suffering.
Disaster Strikes and God Seems Silent: 3 Options
The Bible claims that God “rules over the nations” (Psalm 22:28). Where is he in Puerto Rico and Mexico today?
Where is God in the Storms? Christ and the Problem of Natural Evil
With so much devastation in the news, it’s hard not to ask God, “Why?” Here’s some help for responding to questions about natural disasters and God.
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