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Natural Disasters

"...and behold, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became like blood. And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its late figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind. Then the sky receded as a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved out of its place" (Revelation 6:12-14).

As the frequency of natural disasters seems to increase, it's time to look at what the Bible says about these awe-inspiring events and what they mean for your future.

  • by Ronald Kelley
As we see heart-wrenching photos and video of the Haitian earthquake disaster, we are once again left to ponder the age-old questions: "Where was God? How could a loving God let this happen?" These questions seem to have no answer—but do they?
  • by Edmond Macaraeg
There is a substantial error in the common use of the term "acts of God." Why?
  • by Becky Sweat
Worried health officials have declared the latest swine flu outbreak to be a worldwide epidemic, though so far it has proven not to be as deadly as first feared. But is this a warning of greater dangers to come? Does Bible prophecy give any indications?
  • by Darris McNeely
We pray for the people of Haiti in their present suffering. May God speed the day of His intervention and the coming of the Kingdom of God.
  • by Rick Shabi
Not long ago, a newscaster commented on the financial struggles facing the United States in the wake of yet another venerable financial institution failing. He said, "Just when we think we've recovered from the storm, another wave comes and knocks us off our feet."
  • by Cecil Maranville
Every time I saw them, they asked the same question, "What's going to happen next in prophecy?" But time proved they truly didn't want to know the answer! They wanted only to observe. What about you? Are you a spectator or a player?
  • by Don Hooser
Every time we hear of catastrophic events, we are reminded of how vulnerable we are to injury and death. Life is indeed very fragile. And the Bible reveals that disasters will increase. In describing events of the end time, Jesus warned that "there will be great earthquakes in various places" as well as other destructive disasters (Luke 21:11).
  • by Amanda Stiver
Common sense and practicality will outlive political movements and trendy packaging of any color, including "green."
  • by Dan Anderson
In 2007 there was a terrible bridge collapse in Minnesota. This tragedy was just one of many events that have occurred in recent years. How can we deal with these types of incidents and other trials in our lives?
  • by Edmond Macaraeg
If the scientists are correct concerning the magnitude of the future calamities that they are predicting, no human organization, government or system will be able to rescue all of us. Their predictions are very similar to what the Bible predicts for the troublesome time that will precede the return of Jesus Christ. And they give us cause to think seriously about what Jesus and His apostles said...
  • by Bruce Gore
What measures are needed to address climate-related emergencies not only in America but also globally? Is it possible that the gravest issue is not entirely physical but spiritual?
  • by Larry Walker
God placed Adam and Eve in the garden "to work it and take care of it " (Genesis 2:15, NIV). This obviously sets a sound precedent. Every generation of mankind should care for and manage properly our global environment.