Episodes
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"Would YOU Rather Fight Than Switch?" - Richard Franz
The most widespread war being waged today isn’t on any battlefield shown on the nightly news; it’s not a war of high-tech weaponry. In fact, its combatants often wear no uniforms and carry no bullets, and they seldom shed any blood. The main thing these warriors share is their unwritten…
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"Bread and Milk" - J. Davy Crockett III
As a huge winter storm once bore down on the midwestern United States, the media continually broadcast urgent warnings to be prepared for the worst. Snow, freezing rain, sleet, ice, and high winds were predicted. When such warnings are made, it seems certain that every supermarket, neighborhood...
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"A Lesson from Amos" - Roger Meyer
The prophets of old were sent by God to warn Israel, Judah, and other nations that their sins would bring about God’s punishment. This happened over and over again. Could it happen today? And more importantly, will it? Consider the warnings of the prophet Amos. - Full commentary here:...
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"Red Words and Every Word" - Roger Meyer
Many people have a “red letter” edition of the Bible, which prints in red ink the words spoken by Jesus. But even with Jesus’ words printed in red to draw attention to them, some seem to misunderstand the things Christ actually said and taught. How well do YOU understand? - Full commentary here:...
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"The Old Man on the Porch" - J. Davy Crockett III
In my childhood days, an elderly man named Mr. Gill lived across the road from my home. Daily, he sat on the porch of his house with a cane in his hand. From his location on the corner of a busy residential intersection, he watched people come and go up and down the road. Yet what he enjoyed the...
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"Fine Linen: A Biblical Symbol" - Roger Meyer
For millennia, fibers of the flax plant have been spun into thread and used to make linen cloth. Fine linen has been a very useful fabric since ancient times. Today, linen is used to make clothing, bedding, tablecloths, napkins, dish towels, and many other things. It is a durable, lightweight,...
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"Solomon and Serpico" - Richard Franz
Some may be familiar with the case of Frank Serpico, a former New York detective whose experiences facing police corruption were dramatized in the Hollywood film Serpico (1973) starring Al Pacino. But we need no Hollywood blockbuster to understand the life and times of a man who faced extreme...
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"The High Side" - J. Davy Crockett III
Something very interesting was once related to me by an avid and successful collector of Native American relics. He pointed out that when on the hunt, he looks along the higher banks of creeks and streams, since indigenous peoples often located their campsites near sources of water but would…
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"'The Pride of Your Power'—25 Years After 9/11" - William Bowmer
This year, as God’s people ushered in the annual Feast of Trumpets at sunset on September 11, many were also thinking of a momentous September 11 that shook the world 25 years ago. God warned long ago that the pride of a modern superpower grown from ancient Israel’s descendants would be broken…
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"The Lunch Pail" - J. Davy Crockett III
Becoming dissatisfied with our circumstances starts early in many people. Even children, rather than being thankful, will sometimes grouse about the things provided for them. There is a story of a little boy from a time when children in small rural schools would bring their lunch from home in…
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"Further Reflections on the End of 'Pax Americana'" - Michael Heykoop
A little more than 15 years ago, at the height of the Arab Spring and shortly after the war in Afghanistan officially became the longest war in American history, we here at Tomorrow’s World commented on America’s decreasing capacity (and desire) to serve as a referee or policeman on the world...
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"The Importance of Covenants" - Roger Meyer
Bible students are generally familiar with two covenants in the Bible: The Old Covenant and the New Covenant. But there are more covenants in the Bible than one might think. In fact, in the New King James Version of the Bible the word covenant appears 315 times. What can we learn about the value…
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"Social Influence and Godly Wisdom" - Jonathan McNair
In 2016, American psychiatrist and distinguished professor at Johns Hopkins University Dr. Paul McHugh wrote an article for the Wall Street Journal titled “A New Semester, a New Approach to Campus Turmoil.” Though he may not have realized it, Dr. McHugh touched on an important biblical principle…
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"Rushing to Judgment" - Roger Meyer
Many people today are quick to condemn others when they hear or see an accusation, even if proof is lacking. Social media lights up like an electrical storm, filled with hateful and vitriolic comments and horrific threats, including bodily harm and death, toward the accused. How are we to make...
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"The White Line" - Richard Franz
Technological advancement usually trends toward increasing what we can do and where we can go. But we might benefit even more when we develop technology that shows us what not to do and where not to go—as we see from a brilliant 1950s invention that still saves lives to this day. - Full…
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"Beware the Marketplace!" - J. Davy Crockett III
A free and open marketplace can be an engine for prosperity. People have the need and desire for goods and services, which in turn provides endless opportunities for entrepreneurs to meet the demand. And yet, unregulated commerce is fraught with unwanted risks and potential hazards, which you can...
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"The Cities of Tomorrow" - Ryan Dawson
From the Jetsons’ flying cars to Marty McFly’s self-tying shoes, we all have desired to see a glimpse of what the future will be like. Yet, where are the flying cars? Where are my self-tying shoes? Will men soon set foot on Mars? Perhaps most importantly, what are the communities of tomorrow…
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RM_Confession_WLWRec
Have you heard the saying, “Confession is good for the soul”? This exact statement is not in the Bible, but the principle of confessing our sins is. What and to whom do we confess, and why? - Full commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/is-confession-good-for-the-soul
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"Take One Now or Wait for Two" - Richard Franz
Have you ever found yourself waiting in line, online, or for something big in your life to come down the line, and had to remind yourself that, whatever the situation, the hoped-for object would be “worth the wait”? No one likes to wait (especially when we’re young), but it’s very nearly a...
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"What Is FOMO?" - Joseph Bernard
We live in a world that is constantly telling us we are missing out on the best life has to offer. Whether it’s a limited-time sale, a short theatrical run of a movie, or even a chicken sandwich promoted with “get it while it lasts,” the message is the same: We must get what we feel we need now…
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"Is National Pride in the Bible?" - Roger Meyer
How should a Christian—one who believes and follows the true teachings of Jesus Christ—view national pride? Is “Christian nationalism” God’s intent? Should we celebrate national holidays? What are our obligations as citizens or residents of the country we call home? - Full commentary here:...
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"Consider the Ant and Be Wise" - Justin D. Ridgeway
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...
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"No Mood to Celebrate America at 250?" - Roger Meyer
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? -...
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"Is Humanity Capable of Self-Government?" - Roger Meyer
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...
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"The View from 1526" - William Bowmer
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...
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"A Two-Tiered Justice System?" - Roger Meyer
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...
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"It's Your Choice" - J. Davy Crockett III
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,...
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"True Liberty" - Roger Meyer
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...
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“Are You a Victim of ‘Divide and Conquer’?” - Roger Meyer
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,...
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"Echoes" - Richard Franz
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…
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RF Gambling_on_Future_WLWRec
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
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"At His Appearing" - Roger Meyer
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
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"This Is Not a Golden Calf" - Mark Sandor
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
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"A Lesson from Salt" - Irv Woelfle
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
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"Because I Said So" - Richard Franz
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
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"Are You Happy?" - Roger Meyer
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
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"Leaving Stephen Behind" - Thomas White
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"Critter Wisdom" - J. Davy Crockett III
What important lessons can we learn from the smallest of God’s creatures? - Full Commentary here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/critter-wisdom
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"A Look at Betrayal" - J. Davy Crockett
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…
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"The Cost of Withheld Forgiveness" - Adam J. West
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...
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"The Big Office at the End of the Hall" - Lehman B. Lyons Jr.
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...
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"How Can I Help?" - Roger Meyer
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...
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"Following the Crowd" - Richard Franz
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...
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"Does God Welcome Us On Our Own Terms?" - J. Davy Crockett III
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…
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"Easter Bunny or Eostre Hare?" - Roger Meyer
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...
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"War Against Iran" - William R. Bowmer
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
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"The Sleeper" - J. Davy Crockett III
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…
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"Complaining Won't Stop the Rain" - Richard Franz
“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:...
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"False Labels" - Roger Meyer
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…
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"'Bleep Bleep' Language!" - Roger Meyer
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...
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