Tomorrow's World Commentary

“Un” is a prefix in English meaning “not.” Added to a word, it changes the word to the opposite meaning. For example, “fair” becomes “unfair.” Some “un” words describe negative behavior or character, but some describe desirable traits. Full text at - http://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/gooduns-and-baduns

Have you ever wondered why, if the righteous go to heaven when they die, that the Bible speaks of a resurrection of the dead? Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/when-are-the-dead-resurrected

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—physi...

Walls are good things, keeping us safe and comfortable and being a place to hang pictures. Walls define space and provide privacy and protection. But you can’t always trust a wall. Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/insecure-walls

Many are excited when a new leader takes the reins of government. But, a study of mankind’s history leads to the inevitable conclusion: mankind is incapable of governing itself. Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/is-man-capable-of-self-government

To “follow the crowd” means to go along with the majority—to “go with the flow.” It is conformity. Is following the crowd a good idea? Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/do-you-follow-the-crowd

A familiar companion to all of us, who live in this world, is our own personal conscience. It goes with us no matter where we go or what we do or how we act. Our conscience should be able to regulate our thoughts, our actions, our outlook on life, our relationships with others and who we really are inside. Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/do-you-have-a-willing-heart

In the Bible, in the part known to many as the Old Testament, the ancient patriarch Noah is famous for building the ark to save his family from a great flood that destroyed mankind. The ancient city of Sodom was dramatically destroyed for its wickedness. What do they have in common with today? Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/noah-sodom-and-today

Some expressions in the vernacular, that is “words used on the street,” express an idea in a way that more formal expressions just can’t match. Such an expression is “on Easy Street.” Someone who has just received a great windfall that transforms their economic circumstances from being meager to being set for life might use the expression, “I’m on Easy Street now!” Full text here - https://www.tom...

In the recent movie Arrival, enormous spaceships settle in the atmosphere above twelve locations around the world. There is a purpose for the coming of the visitors from an extraterrestrial place—but that purpose remains unknown! The authorities obtain the services of a linguistics specialist in order to communicate and find that purpose. Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/...

“And they lived happily ever after. The end" is the way many children’s stories conclude. Other books, some movies, plays and narrated stories announce the end with just those words—“The end.” All physical things have a beginning and an end. Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/the-end

Does it frustrate you that so many things are made with “planned obsolescence” built in? You know, the product falls apart or quits working soon after the warranty expires? As you walk the aisles of your favorite store, are you appalled at the flood of cheaply made merchandise that becomes worthless soon after being put to use? Then, there are activities that soak up a lot of our time without resu...

In modern, Western society, heavy-laden with materialism and secularism, the sense of deep trust in the accuracy of the Bible and its prophecies has become dull. Have deep, personal beliefs in God and willingness to trust the Bible become obscure and old-fashioned? Where will a downward tumble of morals and the rise of liberal skepticism and agnosticism lead us? Full text here - https://www.tomorr...

Like most boys born in the last few decades, my sons love Star Wars. Each new movie is greeted with enthusiasm, and Rogue One is no exception. As a fan of the movies myself, I usually look forward to sharing this cultural experience with them. Nevertheless, Rogue One gave me some pause as the reviews described it being a darker story and more focused on war than on the more traditional coming-of-a...

On September 21, 1897, the New York Sun published an editorial which began with: “Dear Editor—I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?” The letter was from a little girl named Virginia O’Hanlon. What was the response? Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/comm...

Having endured several long (and ongoing) political battles here in the United States in the wake of acrimonious and divisive national elections, with political opponents still attacking each other in speeches and ad campaigns, we could all do with a more gracious kind of talk. Full Commentary Here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/what-you-think-you-heard

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

When I was a Boy Scout, many years ago, going to Summer Camp was a great adventure. Living in a tent with other boys, hiking forest trails, and learning new skills were memorable experiences. One class that was useful then—and which I still find useful today—was how to safely handle a hatchet or small axe. These hand tools are essential in camping and being a woodsman. Our counselor showed us how...

Although many people argue over whether the universe developed on its own billions of years ago or was created just 6,000 years ago, the truth is that it was created...billions of years ago! Learn more by reading on... Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/galaxy-cluster-cl-j1001-the-gap-theory-and-your-future

Music plays a role in countless human lives. Emotions, memories, and even spirituality can be bound up in music. God is a lover of good songs, too. Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/sad-songs

Does your conscience ever bother you? Maybe it should. God's love is defined by the ultimate moral values found in the Bible. Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/scruples

Most people don't really know the plan and purpose of God, but there are a real set of annual holy days that spell it out—and you can learn what they are, and when they take place! Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/for-signs-and-seasons

Is gender really a matter of choice? God’s teachings tell us it isn’t, and for some very important reasons that will help you understand His plan for humankind. Full Commentary - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/why-gender-confusion

Is the "evil eye" some weird curse, or is it an attitude that we should strive to overcome? How do you look on those less fortunate than you? Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/an-evil-eye

How far will you go to get healthy? Maybe the best medicine isn't the kind you get from a doctor or a vitamin store... Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/a-healthy-dose-of-spirituality