Once, a US Senate Chaplain prayed: “Our Father God, …. in this volcanic hour of history save us, we beseech Thee, from panic and despair” (Frederick Brown Harris). Those words capture our inner fears and longings in today’s frightening world of uncertainties: Terrorism, unpredictable political upheavals, economic turbulence, convulsive natural calamities, religious mutations and realignments, obliteration of moral and ethical boundaries, massive corruption, explosive racial tensions, unprecedented lawlessness, violence and bloodshed. There’s the feeling globally that everything is in turmoil, that nothing is normal anymore, and that no one is really in charge. Never has there been valid reason for the feeling that something unpredictable and ominous is about to happen. Is there any help for history’s volcanic hour? Jesus said: “Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near” (Luke 21:25-28).—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 