Articles by Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle

Someone appropriately said that when Lucifer fell from Heaven he landed in the church choir loft. There aren't a lot of choirs today, so today he might have landed in the midst of the church worship team somewhere between the drums and bass guitar. Not all contemporary music is inappropriate and unsound. Not all of it is too noisy. Still, music in the church is the great divider and has created the worship wars. I have just completed a two-week series on "Understanding the Times" radio and in almost 19 years, have never struck such a chord -- no pun intended. My radio guests and I -- Pastor Brandon Holthaus and Eric Barger -- have dealt with calls and e-mail responses non-stop. Many people are heartsick about today's music in the church. Catch the two-part series here.

A Disturbing Trend: Does Anybody Care? By Jan Markell

Interest in Israel is waning. Does anybody care? In recent weeks, several publications have put out alarming stories that evangelical support for Israel is sinking -- and especially among young people.The periodicals state that a new survey reveals that there is confusion about, or indifference to, the world's only Jewish state.

Summoning Up Demons By Jan Markell

I have to be honest: This is an article I wish I didn't have to write. The Christian walk is about good news, not bad. So I promise to take some bad news and turn it into good news before I am finished. But some of the paragraphs about which I write contain the inconvenient truth.

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About Understanding the Times

A compelling look at current events, Bible Prophecy and apologetics with interviews of well-known authors and prominent leaders from around the world.

About Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle

Pastor Josh Schwartz: Has served in MN, CA, & CO. He has a deep love for the Lord, the Word, and the church. His passion is weaving apologetics and a Biblical worldview in light of current events and has a strong belief that as believers, we must not live with our heads down, we must faithfully follow Jesus.

Ken Mikle: Is a former detective and security consultant from Minneapolis, MN. Ken specializes in relating God’s Word to the facts and evidence about what is happening in our world today.

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