Being a grandparent is one of the best “jobs” in the world. Children and grandchildren are truly a blessing, a gift, a heritage, and a reward. They are our posterity, and they are an “inheritance” from God. Have you talked to your grandparents recently?

In 2001, the United States declared the “War on Terror” and began fighting against the Taliban in Afghanistan.  Twelve years later, the U.S. has spent more than $1.1 trillion dollars, and lost 2,000 American lives (ABC News, October 1, 2012).

Many paintings depict groups of happy people gathered around a table, eating a meal. The feeling is of comrades sharing together in peace and good will. Today, however, fewer families than ever seem to be eating together and sharing those comforting feelings of family togetherness.

During an interview in London last week, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak conceded that an attack on Iran may have been delayed for eight to ten months. He “predicted that sanctions and diplomacy would still fail to resolve the stand-off.

On November 6, the citizens of the United States of America re-elected President Barack Obama. Throughout the campaign, the President promised a better America for its citizens, and his campaign slogan was simple: “Forward.”  Will the President be able to fulfill his promises?  Is there reason to have faith in America’s ability to move forward?  Does the Bible have anything to say about the challenges facing a reconfirmed President and the ailing country he will lead?