Does God really guide the course of history? Few today realize that Moses, the Exodus and the Israelite kings (David and Solomon) were part of one of the most significant turning points in the history of the world. That turning point affected other powerful nations during a 500-year period from 1400 to 900bc. The "trigger" for this historic change was a spectacular series of events that occurred around 1200bc. Those dramatic events provide a remarkable confirmation that God guides the course of human history—just as the Bible states: "He makes nations great, and destroys them" (Job 12:23), and "He removes kings and raises up kings" (Daniel 2:21).

Have you seen the slogan, "No Boundaries"? "No Boundaries" is a pop-culture catchphrase that has a bold sound and a big problem. Even though it sounds gung-ho, it actually contradicts a Biblical principle that is fundamental to success in life. A proper understanding of "boundaries" is one of the most critical lessons for a young person to learn.

Suppose for a moment that your employer came to you with the news that you would henceforward be required to work longer hours for a lower wage. Indeed, everyone in your industry would have to make the same sacrifice. And unless you would accept these new working conditions you would be "locked out" of your job and prevented from working—your job would cease to exist.

Forty years ago, on June 26, 1976, the CN Tower in Toronto was opened to the public. For 31 years it held the title of the world's tallest free-standing structure in the Guinness Book of World Records, until September 2007 when Dubai's Burj Khalifa surpassed its height of 553.33 meters (1,815.4 feet).

Are you trying to run in two directions at once?