Tomorrow's World Commentary

Storms, wildfires, earthquakes, and other natural disasters have frequently dominated the news over the past several years. These catastrophes cause massive power outages, food shortages, and billions of dollars in damages to personal lives and property. Natural disasters are going to happen, and sometimes they come without warning. Will you be ready when more disaster comes? Are you preparing like the ant? - Full Commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/consider-the-ant-and-be-wise

According to various polls, a substantial proportion of Americans have not been in the mood to celebrate the semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and foundation of the United States of America. Why? And what does it tell us about the state of the union? - Full commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/no-mood-to-celebrate-america-at-250

Citizens become excited when hearing the promises of those running for political office: jobs, lower taxes, economic prosperity, and peace and safety. Slogans offer bright promises, and documents like the Magna Carta, the Bill of Rights, and the Gettysburg Address plead for fair, just, and equal treatment of citizens in eloquent words. But do those in power follow them? Why do they sooner or later fall into corruption? - Full commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/is-humanity-capable-of-self-government

As the United States prepares to observe its semiquincentennial on July 4—the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which announced the founders’ intent to separate from Great Britain—Americans are reflecting on the ways their nation has changed since then. But can you imagine yourself, in 1776, looking back 250 years before the birth of your nation? - Full commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/the-view-from-1526

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? - Full commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/a-two-tiered-justice-system

The Declaration of Independence, written in Philadelphia in 1776 after months of debate and negotiation, contains a beautiful statement of principle: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” It is an uplifting concept—recognizing, of course, shared equality in the eyes of the law and before our Creator. Yet, from that starting point, equality often seems to evaporate. - Full commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/its-your-choice

Liberty is defined as the power to act as one pleases. It is a state of independence and autonomy, of being free from restrictions and of having the right to self-determination. Liberty may be defined in different ways when speaking of it politically, philosophically, or religiously. Some may define liberty as the right to do whatever they want, whenever they want, with whomever they want! But most of us realize that true and lasting liberty comes with moral and ethical restrictions. - Full commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/true-liberty

Most people have probably been victims of a “divide and conquer” strategy at some point, in some theatre of life. Often, we do not realize it because we are too close to the emotion and postured wrangling of charges and countercharges, of arguments and personal attacks. This takes place in homes, churches, businesses, and even entire nations. What can we do? - Full commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/are-you-a-victim-of-divide-and-conquer

If you have ever stood in an empty warehouse or at the entrance of a cave, you have likely shouted your name or “Hello!” and then listened as the empty space echoed back to you. One of God’s amazing, though often misunderstood, creatures that uses echoes to its advantage is the bat—and there is an important lesson to learn from them! - Full commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/echoes

Don’t gamble your future away on unstable markets and apps. Understand where world events are really heading through the lens of Bible prophecy. - Full commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/gambling-on-the-future

Do you know why Jesus Christ taught of a coming resurrection, or when it will occur? But why should it be necessary at all? - Full Commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/at-his-appearing

The real idols may not be so easy to see, even when they’ve been right in front of you all along. - Full commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/this-is-not-a-golden-calf

Can that little shaker of tasty salt on your dinner table teach you a big lesson about how to treat others? - Full commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/a-lesson-from-salt

Are the laws and commandments of God a burden to keep you down… or a railing to keep you from falling? - Full commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/because-i-said-so

Is happiness life’s most important goal—or simply the result of knowing what is? - Full Commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/are-you-happy

"Leaving Stephen Behind" - Thomas White by Living Church of God (International), Inc.

What important lessons can we learn from the smallest of God’s creatures? - Full Commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/critter-wisdom

Some names live in infamy. The memory and names of those individuals have been seared into the historical fabric of the countries and cultures in which they did treacherous deeds. It seems that no country or region has lacked ignominious characters whose names have become reviled, used as synonyms for traitor. How does someone get to the state of mind to betray others? - Full Commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/a-look-at-betrayal

Years ago, as I was visiting an older gentleman in his home, he shared something that shocked me deeply. He described a falling out with his son and how he simply could not forgive his son’s treatment of him if he didn’t get an apology. It was, he believed, impossible. He mentioned a passage in scripture that, sadly, he had misunderstood. What he needed was the truth regarding the passage and a desire to reconcile. - Full Commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/the-cost-of-withheld-forgiveness

There were three other students waiting as I arrived at the school principal’s office door. All of them had the look of convicted dread on their faces as they anticipated the punishment for the wrongs they had committed. Drowning in personal guilt, I, too, took my place in line. - Full Commentary Here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/the-big-office-at-the-end-of-the-hall

Some people are helpers by nature. It is part of their personality to be caring, helpful, and insightful regarding the needs of other people. Being a helper is an important aspect of God’s nature, and one to which we should all aspire. How can we help, and why is it important? - Full Commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/how-can-i-help

Growing up, we may have let peer pressure get us involved in something without thinking it through fully. When our moms found out, they would ask, “If everyone was going to jump off the bridge, would you go jump, too?” Mom was sincerely looking out for our well-being. She said this to make us think, Why am I about to do this thing everyone else is doing? But how much of society still follows the crowd every year? - Full commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/woman-to-woman/following-the-crowd

There was a large crowd gathered at the funeral home, including politically prominent men and women, professionals, and working-class folks, to pay their respects. The deceased had been a successful lawyer for decades, even serving in the state legislature, before becoming a circuit judge, where he served with distinction for many years. But time is relentless, and the judge died “in a good old age, full of days” (1 Chronicles 29:28). - Full Text Here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/does-god-welcome-us-on-our-own-terms

Most people are familiar with British author Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which indirectly became associated with Easter through the familiar children’s song “Here Comes Peter Cottontail.” But where did Easter come from, and what does any rabbit have to do with celebrating Christ’s resurrection? - Full Text Here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/easter-bunny-or-eostre-hare

What will be the cost and consequence of the latest war in the Middle East? What does the Bible say about Iran, the U.S., and the possibility of a coming world conflict centered on Israel? - Full Text Here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/war-against-iran

In the well-known biblical account of the prophet Jonah, God instructed His reluctant Israelite servant to deliver a warning to the city of Nineveh. Jonah unwisely attempted to shirk his duty and flee from his responsibility. To get away, he booked passage on a ship in Joppa and promptly went below for a nap—but God had plans to wake him up to reality. - Full Text Here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/the-sleeper

“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” was a hit song originally written for the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The song promoted the value of looking at the bright side even in the face of endless slights and struggles. - Full Text Here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/complaining-wont-stop-the-rain

This commentary is non-GMO, all natural, gluten free, and contains no cholesterol, antibiotics, hormones, trans-fats, or high-fructose corn syrup. There is no extremely fine print filled with legalese at the end, and no guy unintelligibly talking at 90 miles per hour to cover all of the exceptions, ifs, ands, and wherefores. But false labels are everywhere. - Full Text Here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/false-labels

Have you noticed a proliferation of swearing? Political candidates and elected officials are “dropping F-bombs” (obscenities) increasingly without fear of public disapproval. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has regulations prohibiting obscenity and profanity on TV and radio, but the broadcast moderators today must be busier than ever “bleeping” out the cursing! - Full Text Here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/bleep-bleep-language

A young woman once went to her grandmother and told her about the difficulties of her life and the hardships she was facing. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling—whenever one problem was solved, a new one seemed to pop up. - Full Text Here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/carrots-eggs-or-coffee

Recently, there have been news accounts of several high-profile figures who have been seriously injured by falling while doing routine tasks around their home or workplace. In a moment of distraction or carelessness, debilitating and life-changing consequences can occur when one falls. What could cause you to stumble unexpectedly, and how can you be safe? - Full Text Here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/avoid-the-consequences-of-falling

“Come with me if you want to live” is a famous line from the sci-fi movie The Terminator and its sequels, repeated by various characters. It has become a catchphrase and trope in stories about trust and rescue from danger or death. While not everyone is a fan of sci-fi movies, the phrase or its general meaning has been used in many other stories and movies where a hero rescues someone from peril to save their life. Often the rescuer is unknown to the one being rescued, who must decide whether to trust their unlooked-for “savior.” - Full Text Here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/come-with-me-if-you-want-to-live

The church auditorium was full of friends and relatives that had come to pay respects and to comfort the grieving family. A dear lady had died of an illness that was unresponsive to treatment. She was a beloved mother and grandmother as well as a staunch supporter of her husband in a successful family business. She was not young, but not old either, and her loss was keenly felt by all who knew her. - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/a-beautiful-lie

Those who endure great obstacles are inspiring. The movie Rocky tells a story about an amateur boxer who endures extremely demanding training to last fifteen exhausting rounds against the reigning heavyweight boxing champion. Soldiers must endure the rigors of war, and a few become inspiring war heroes by enduring extreme danger to save their comrades-in-arms or to seize a crucial battleground. - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/endurance-a-difficult-but-essential-quality

One of the favorite themes of literature is deliverance. We are thrilled by stories of daring and bravery, as one person or groups of people or whole armies are rescued, delivered from harm’s way, sometimes at the last moment with great risk of danger. - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/expect-a-miracle

We learn and communicate so much more when we meet face to face. Words are a big part of communication, but the face expresses much of what is in the heart. King David of Israel, the Psalmist, spoke of seeking God’s face. How can we seek God’s face if we can’t see Him? - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/face-to-face

When the weather warms and the wind blows at a constant pace, a wide variety of kite kit displays are sure to appear in the stores. The winter chill is gradually being pushed aside, along with those fluffy white clouds. Your local park becomes a good destination for a lazy Sunday adventure in flight. - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/tips-on-kite-flying

For as far back as I can remember, I’ve heard people say “I hope so” to express their desire for something to become a reality. They hoped they would pass the test, get the job, win the game, be accepted to college, or have success at whatever was their endeavor. How great is your hope? - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/i-hope-so

You may have noticed that the use of profanity and other vulgar language seems to have increased in recent years. A Saturday Evening Post article from November 5, 2024, reported, “If you think American speech has slid from a ‘PG’ to an ‘R’ rating, you’re not alone. It appears that profane speech is becoming more common in America.” In March of 2025, the New York Times ran an article that asked, “Is There Too Much Cursing These Days?” Is this the natural progression of a decades-long trend of worsening language? What might this mean for the overall moral condition of the United States and other countries? - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/increasing-profanity-and-declining-dignity

Memorials are some of the “foundation stones” upon which the concept of society is built. Memorial Day in the United States has been officially observed since 1868. With the “COVID years” a receding memory and with an acrimonious election year behind us, many Americans are as eager as ever for the opportunity that national holidays provide—whatever the plans may be. Memorial Day, however, as is often noted, is not just a day for barbecues and beaches. - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/an-everlasting-memorial

Cartoon depictions of extraterrestrials have often shown them standing by their flying saucer, asking an earthling to “take me to your leader.” Such scenes have long characterized the idea of earth’s first contact with extraterrestrials. - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/attention-rulers-of-earth

A December 2024 TechCrunch article titled “What are AI ‘world models,’ and why do they matter?” addresses a technology poised to significantly advance artificial intelligence. These “world model” systems aim to train AI by simulating real-world actions and their consequences, enabling machines to predict outcomes with increasing accuracy. Will these efforts create technological “prophets” able to foretell the future? - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/ai-world-models-producing-technological-prophets

Sugar gets a “bad rap” in many circles, but there is a nutritiously sweet substance that seems to get universally good press and approval. It comes from an unusual source and in a wide variety of colors and flavors. Health-conscious folks use it regularly in coffee or tea, since this sticky liquid is considered a valuable food source. You have probably surmised that I am referring to honey. - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/lessons-from-the-hive

For those hurt by verbal abuse, especially from someone close, the old “sticks and stones” adage is little consolation. While negatively charged language may not “break bones,” it does leave indelible marks on young minds, damaging development and creating problems echoing throughout their lives. What is the impact of cruel or abusive language from an early age? And, what can help to prevent or overcome it? - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/the-enduring-quality-of-kindness

Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is growing exponentially and changing our world at a dizzying pace. Almost every sector of society is making use of this technology, including manufacturing, government, military, transportation, banking, education, healthcare, and agriculture. Beneficial and wonderful applications and uses for A.I. are being implemented, but like any other invention, it can also be turned to harmful endeavors. - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/the-truth-behind-ai-deception

As the conclave to select the next Roman Catholic pontiff begins, many Vatican-watchers are wondering: Where will Francis’ successor fit in the panorama of end-time prophecy? For centuries, each new pope has been eyed against a document known as the “Prophecy of St. Malachy,” first published in 1595—said to be the Irish monk Malachy’s twelfth-century vision of 112 men who would lead the Roman church, with each given a brief motto—often tied to a birthplace, heritage, or coat of arms—beginning with Celestine II in 1143 and ending with a man called Petrus Romanus, “Peter the Roman.” - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/malachy-or-malachi

Pope Francis, formerly Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina before being elected to the papal office, died this Monday morning. He had appeared at St. Peter’s Basilica the day before, too weak to deliver the traditional Easter message but able to pronounce a blessing on the assembled crowd of thousands and to meet with United States Vice President JD Vance. - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/after-pope-francis-whats-next-for-the-roman-catholic-church

Throughout history, many millions of people have lived in nations where a state religion was enforced. Some of these religions have been relatively mild in their influence, while others have been severe. Even today, despite the trend toward secularism, dozens of nations have at least a nominal state religion. Modern generations have grown up during a period of secularism in Western nations, and many may be tempted to think that the country in which they live will never be under a state religion. But such thinking naïvely ignores thousands of years of history, as well as Bible prophecies concerning the end-times. - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/is-a-state-religion-in-your-future

It’s the Easter season, and the pastel colors are coming out! Beautiful dresses for little girls hang in the department stores, kits for coloring eggs appear on the shelves, and that elusive species of hare—the chocolate bunny—comes once again into season. - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/hard-questions-for-easter

Easter traditions, cherished by millions as important parts of their religious lives, have no basis in the Bible. In fact, there is no command to observe the Messiah’s resurrection as a specific holy day in Scripture. Of course, the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is essential to our Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation, and there are instructions in the New Testament for a solemn observance commanded for Christians today, which was instituted centuries before Jesus Christ walked the dusty roads of Galilee and Judea. - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/a-splash-of-blood