Upcoming Programs

Does God really exist? And if He does, do you think He is paying attention as we hurtle through space on this little planet, or is He more like an absentee landlord who started the planet a long time ago and then forgot about us? Join Pastor Boonstra, as he looks to an ancient book that gives startling evidence for the existence of God, and proves that not only does He notice us, but His hand is still steering history toward one incredible final event.

Perhaps you have wondered if you would have what it takes to be a martyr, to die for your faith. Join Pastor Boonstra for this special program as he shares a discovery he made while digging through the prophecies of the Bible, a key that can give hope to a faltering heart.

For many years, school textbooks have taught the evolutionary theory, which states that the human race is the product of a brutal battle for the survival of the fittest. Those who are the biggest and toughest will go on, while those who are weak will simply pass off the scene. In spite of the fact that many people believe that this is the way nature works, we still think it's uncivilized, and instinctively, we know that people who trample on the weak never really achieve greatness. But if this dog-eat-dog mentality isn't true greatness, then what is? This week, Pastor Boonstra will open the Bible to the book of Daniel to find the answer to this question.

It is just a word, not even an English word, but it's rich with meaning for English-speaking people. We use it to describe disasters and catastrophes of apocalyptic proportions. Newscasters have used it to describe the horrors of war. Movie producers have used it to describe what might happen if a giant meteor were to collide with the earth. But the Apostle John used it to describe the battle of all battles, and with tensions rising in the Middle East, many students of Bible prophecy are wondering: Are we poised on the eve of Armageddon?

The great composer Antonio Salieri, in addition to his number of impressive works of music, holds the distinction of having taught music to famous composers like Beethoven and Liszt. However, everything he did was overshadowed by the popularity of a young prodigy named Mozart. While there is little to support the rumor that he killed Mozart, history seems to tell us that he was, at times, incredibly jealous. Sadly, that is something with which we can all identify. Tune in today as Pastor Boonstra looks at one of the most incredible stories of professional jealousy ever told.

Tsunamis, earthquakes, fires, floods...what in the world is going on?

The book of Revelation speaks of a final conflict. How does it affect you?

What ancients saw, you will experience! What will the Second Coming be like?

With thousands of ideas and theories about the end of the earth, many Christians bitterly disagree with each other about the Appearing. But what does the Bible say? Can we look to the past to find answers for the future? Will history repeat itself?

Where will you be one day after the Second Coming?

Here’s a question I’ll bet you haven’t asked yourself in a while: What right do you have to get mad when someone does something evil? You might be surprised, but some people might argue that you have no right to feel upset at all, and on this telecast, you’ll find out why. Join Pastor Boonstra for this first program in his “In Tables of Stone” Ten Commandments series.

You know, on paper, sometimes the theory of evolution makes pretty good sense, but don’t you find there’s this nagging doubt in your heart that tells you this place can’t have possibly come into existence by accident? How in the world does a cosmic accident develop to the point where we can generate nuclear power? What can we learn from a literal chunk of Einstein’s brain?

I’m guessing that you’ve never been tempted to worship a picture of the Egyptian God Horus or the Babylonian God Ishtar—but is it possible, here in the 21st century, that most of us are doing exactly the same thing without knowing it?

If there’s one thing that’s becoming evident in the 21st century, it’s that the world is getting just a little tired of religious know-it-alls who love to point their fingers at everybody else—and then wouldn’t you know it, when the cat gets out of the bag, it turns out they were worse than the rest of us. In this program, you’ll learn what the Bible has to say about it.

The speed of life is just getting way too fast, and it is taking a toll on us. And here’s the really strange part—even though we’re moving at speeds our ancestors would have deemed miraculous, most people still complain about the same thing. They just don’t have enough time. But there is hope. Did you realize that thousands of years ago, God gave us a commandment specifically created to protect us from the tyranny of time? Tune in this week to learn more.

Today on It Is Written, we’re going to look at family relationships and ask some really tough questions: What if your family doesn’t fit the normal mold? If you’ve suffered from family breakdown, is there anything you can do to put a stop to the cycle? What does God expect from you if you have a tough time liking your dad?

Dogs can often pick up on the anger and bitterness felt by their owners—even to the point of acting it out. And if that can happen with a bunch of dogs, what do you think happens when our anger and bitterness spill over onto other people? What are the full implications of the sixth commandment?

The marriage relationship adds levels of intimacy passion and love that clearly demonstrate a God who wanted to give us a wonderful gift. However, in some peoples’ experience, it’s a huge source of misery and suffering. If it’s really a gift from God, then why does it turn out wrong so much of the time? (Note: Since this program deals with the issue of adultery, it may not be appropriate for young ears.)

Here’s a question I’ll bet you haven’t considered: What can the executives from Enron teach you that can make your life a little bit better right now? The answer might surprise you. Join Pastor Boonstra this week as he opens the Bible to explore the eighth commandment.

Maybe it’s happened to you. A salesperson promises that if you’re not 100% satisfied with their product when you bring it home, they’ll give you all your money back. There’s just one little problem. Sometimes, you later discover that they were exaggerating—and when you try to return it, you find that the return policy isn’t as liberal as they had promised. So why is it that so many people tell one story before they have your money, and another story after they get it? What is it about lying that really makes us mad, and what in the world can you do to stop it? Tune in this week and we’ll look to the Bible to find out!

Have you ever been happy with something new—right up until the moment you saw someone who had something newer? Or maybe you have desperately wished you could live like the people down the street—the ones with the gourmet kitchen and the three-car garage. Well, on today’s It Is Written program, you’ll learn how to solve that problem forever.