THE RING IS CLOSING: AMERICA 2040, by M.A. Duncan
The peace dividend was spent. Reagan’s gains were lost. And the country that emerged as the lone superpower after the Berlin Wall fell -now had company. Russia and China -who once had a brief border conflict in 1969 -were now allies. The two of them together with Iran now looked to control the Eurasian landmass -with only tiny Israel in their way. At least Belshazzar never codified depravity or confused genders. But America had been feasting for three decades since its Cold War victory and was now blinded to the point it could not see the writing on the wall. Like Solomon following David, prosperity had proven to be a more subtle and deadly foe. So, when Russian “peacekeepers” poured across the Ukrainian border in early 2022, if we still had food and comfort, and could indulge our entertainments, the need was not felt to repent. The prophets called it the beginning of a new kingdom age: a time when entire regions would become habitations for the glory of almighty God. And the...