Tomorrow's World Commentary

The atheistic philosopher Karl Marx, an evolutionist and a contemporary of Charles Darwin, once called religion the "opium of the people." In our day, however, Darwin's theories and their successors have become the "opium of the people"—dulling the mindset of the educated and uneducated alike. https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/the-opium-of-the-people

True Christians are at war and are therefore soldiers. True Christians must fight. But who is the enemy, and how must a Christian fight? Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/warring-with-evil

There it is, the rainbow flag, proudly waving at “Gay Pride” celebrations throughout the Western world, as the homosexual and transgender community demonstrates its political and social clout. This small demographic has pressed for recognition, shattering millennia of societal taboos and resulting in a forced acceptance of behavior that is universally acknowledged to be a high-risk lifestyle—physically and psychologically. Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/whither-the-rainbow

Fifty-five years ago, I was sitting in a high school classroom when a news broadcast came over the intercom. Soon enough, the enormity of the event became apparent. President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated! Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/fifty-years-after-kennedy-assassination

Thoughts are powerful. Our thoughts produce words and actions, which bring either positive or negative consequences. Thoughts do have real power, as is demonstrated in the Bible. Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/the-power-of-thought

The mystery of the future is one of the captivating elements in the mind of a young person as he or she imagines life ahead. Children come to wonder about their personal futures. A young boy may declare that when he grows up, he wants to fly jet aircraft. One of my own sons wanted to operate heavy earth moving equipment. My granddaughter wants to be a princess. As it so often happens, the desires of youth shift to different goals as the youngster becomes more familiar with his or her talents and skills. But, one thing usually remains the same—concerns about the future. A young person will want to know about his or her personal future. Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/mr-know-it-all

Hurricane Michael, a powerful Category 4 storm, recently roared ashore in the Florida Panhandle before veering northeast with high winds, record breaking rainfall, widespread flooding, astounding amounts of property damage, and power outages for millions of people. Vacationers scattered, residents evacuated, and emergency crews prepared for the worst. There were scenes of heroic rescues and the dramatic pictures of the devastation in the affected areas dominated the news for days. Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/a-special-sweetness

As millions across the United States prepare to gather around their tables for Thanksgiving Day feasts on this upcoming fourth Thursday in November, we should take a moment to consider the blessings we have received—and the source of those blessings! Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/are-you-thankful

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 text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/how-can-i-help

Before he secured his fame as “Mark Twain,” the iconic American writer Samuel Langhorne Clemens started out seeking the wild and adventurous life of a Mississippi riverboat pilot. However, when Clemens discovered that piloting a riverboat was as much a demanding science as an adventure, he almost became too discouraged to continue, fearing that the demands of the job might steal the glory of the life he envisioned. Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/vision-and-reality

I suppose most people have entertained the fantasy of winning the lottery. How about you? What would you do with all of that sudden wealth? Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/the-fantasy-of-winning-the-lottery

On Saturday, October 6, Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the United States Supreme Court. His confirmation has brought up a question that seemed totally out of the question just a few years ago: Could the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade? Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/the-end-of-roe-v-wade

Many extol the virtues of compromise, especially in politics. Some historical compromises were made to avoid conflicts, wars, and loss of life. But, is compromise always a good idea? Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/compromisegood-idea-or-bad-idea

British archeologist and historian Professor Ian Morris of Stanford University once gave an interview to a German magazine, in which he was asked about the meaning of war. He had recently published a book entitled War! What Is It Good For? in which he proposed that wars have made the world a better place (Der Spiegel, January 6, 2014). Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/the-way-of-peace-they-have-not-known

In the coming weeks, tens of millions of children the world over will be getting ready to dress up in strange costumes and scary-faced masks to go door to door and beg for candy treats by saying, "Trick or treat!" At the same time, teens and adults are also getting ready to attend parties and gatherings to celebrate this strange holiday by donning costumes that are ghoulish, bizarre, or risqué. Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/halloween-%E2%80%93-a-treat-or-a-trick

My Dad was a hard and dedicated worker. He always had ongoing projects around the house and made sure his sons in particular were contributors to those projects. He knew how to work hard, but also cherished play and instruction time with his children. He had little schooling, only achieving second grade, but he had an educated heart. Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/memories-of-my-dad

This is the story of God’s faithfulness triumphing over ancient king Ahaz’ faithlessness. This is the story of God giving temporary deliverance to Judah despite Ahaz. This is also the story of God promising future deliverance by Another. Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/delivering-ahaz-the-immanuel-prophecy

Television and Internet news is littered with images of demonstrators holding “hater” signs and chanting a mantra of “Don’t be a hater!” Is it wrong to disagree with the beliefs and the ways some people live and act, and even to hate things that are wrong? Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/are-you-a-hater

The uses of words in our language changes and evolves constantly. Our burgeoning technology brings with it new words, some of which seem meaningless. Who knew what a “selfie” was until the ubiquitous smart phone made digital cameras and the transmission of photos so popular—particularly in conjunction with social media and YouTube, where one’s everyday activities are shared with the world? What else has changed? Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/what-is-hot-what-is-not

My wife and I were patiently standing shoulder to shoulder on the crowded upper level of the Eiffel Tower, waiting to take a picture of the exhilarating view as the sun slowly dipped into the horizon. I suddenly felt a slight tug at my pocket, and in a flash my wallet was gone—I had been pickpocketed! Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/letting-go-of-hate