It feels like the world is spiraling out of control. Scandals, division, natural disasters - every day brings more evidence of civilizational collapse. As a Christian investigative journalist, I can't help but wonder: Are these the prophetic birth pangs Jesus warned about in Matthew 24?

The Epstein Files Expose Widespread Corruption Just when you thought the political landscape couldn't get any more dystopian, the Jeffrey Epstein scandal erupts. Shocking details continue to emerge about the dark underbelly of the global elite, with connections reaching into the highest levels of government, business, and even the British royal family.

The level of criminal depravity and cover-up is staggering. It's enough to make even the most stoic believer question whether there's any hope left for our society. As I waded through the disturbing Epstein documents, I had to repeatedly stop and pray, fighting the urge to lose all faith in humanity.

Societal Breakdown and a "Falling Away" from God But the Epstein case is just one thread in the unraveling of our culture. Political division, the sexualization of children, the normalization of occult practices - it's as if the forces of darkness are advancing on every front. The Bible warns of a great "falling away" from the faith in the end times. Is that what we're witnessing now?

Jesus said there would be "wars and rumors of wars" as the world hurtles towards His return. From government shutdowns to mass deportations, it certainly feels like we're experiencing those birth pangs. The enemy seems to be making his final stand, desperate to take as many souls with him as possible.

A Call to Watchfulness and Preparation So what are believers to do in the face of such darkness? We must remain vigilant, fixed on Christ and His promises rather than the chaos all around us. This is no time for passivity or complacency. We must be alert, prepared, and ready to give an account for the hope that lies within us.

The days ahead may grow even more tumultuous. But take heart, for our Lord is coming soon to make all things new. Now is the time to strengthen our faith, store up spiritual provisions, and lead others to the only source of true and lasting hope.

"The truth doesn't hide. It waits for those brave enough to look."

The Wise Wolf