Not long ago, most people assumed that slavery was a thing of the past, and that the idea of one person holding another as property—to be used involuntarily, by coercion, for the master's benefit and profit—had disappeared as human civilization had become more civilized and enlightened.

Imagine that you have almost reached the pinnacle of your life's ambition, but a painful dilemma stands between you and your goal. What choices do you really have—and what are the consequences?

Does a united Europe sound plausible to you? It did to the ancient Romans, whose empire provides a model that many Europeans appreciate even today. A look at ancient Rome's techniques can help us understand Europe's very near future.

Are you afraid? Are you frustrated? Millions find the stress of daily living almost unbearable. Can we have faith in the midst of challenges, dangers and anxieties? Yes, we can! God's word shows us how.

More than a quarter of your Bible is prophecy. Do you know how to make sense of it? There are principles that can illuminate God's word for you, and help you know the truth about your future—and the future of the whole world!