Bernard Madoff, a name once connected with integrity, wealth, admiration and opportunity, is now sullied; the now-infamous Wall Street swindler having been convicted for a fraud so massive, words fail to do it justice. Read More »

It is going to take awhile, but I may be able to eventually forget the North Carolina newspaper picture of a man, his smiling wife and their four young sons grouped together for a swearing-in photo. The shock of seeing this seemingly happy scene in relation to the story it highlighted resulted in a sigh and sudden blur of tears. Read More »

Deeply loved by his fans, Michael Jackson was nevertheless a polarizing figure. Will he be remembered for the wide-eyed exuberance he showed as a pre-teen sensation in The Jackson 5? Will he be lauded for “We Are the World” and its charitable outreach to starving Africa? Or will he simply be “Wacko Jacko”—a confused narcissist and alleged pedophile who literally seemed uncomfortable in his own skin, who by the end of his life had become a walking advertisement for the dangers of too much plastic surgery? Read More »

For thousands of years, mankind has been fascinated with the roles of real or imagined conspiracies in the lives of individuals and societies.  It’s no different today. When we look at the evils and failings of our present Western societies, it’s easy to wonder if some variety of conspiracies are involved in perpetuating things as they are.  The rich seem to get richer; the poor seem only to get poorer.  Food prices rise rapidly; gasoline prices rise even faster. Could it be that some master “Oz” character hides behind the curtains somewhere, manipulating prices for the benefit of some cabal of the rich and powerful? Read More »

Over the past several years, there has been much debate as to whether Iraq’s former malevolent dictator, Sadaam Hussein, possessed Weapons of Mass Destruction prior to the U.S.-led invasion by a “coalition of the willing.” Read More »

Tehran is boiling and world opinion is hardening over Iran’s recent presidential election.  What is happening inside Iran today?  How are the great powers reacting?  Do recent events align with Bible prophecy?  Could these events accelerate the emergence of the prophesied end-time king of the South?  What are the implications for Europe, America and the world?  Read More »