A question on many believer’s minds is where are we in the end times, timeline. Are we in the birth pang phase that Jesus warned about in Matthew 24:8? Or have we entered the days portrayed in the Book of Revelation?

I am not sure. But, here are a few stories to peak your end times’ interest:

The Rise of AI, Even in Christian Circles

In a recent Instagram Post, Forrest Frank, a popular Christian artist, pointed that the top Christian album on iTunes chart is actually AI, the Christian Post reports.

In addition, a single song from this album is now second on the charts behind Brandon Lakes, “Elevation.”

AI refers to Artificial intelligence. This means that there is not a real Christian person singing the song. It has been generated by a computer program.

Forrest doesn’t specifically mention the song or AI artist. The Christian Post pointed out that a Christian album called Faithful is topping the iTune charts. It involves an AI singer called Solomon Ray created by Christopher Jermaine Townsend, an artist based in Mississippi. A song on this album, Faithful Soul is topping the charts.

Forrest expressed his concerns stating, “AI does not have the Holy Spirit inside it”.

What About All Those Volcanoes?

When the prophet Joel described the end times, he saw columns of smoke pouring up into the sky. The prophet warned that there would be so much smoke that it would actually darken the sun (Joel 2:30-31).

Columns of Smoke is the trademark sign of volcanic activity as they spew clouds of gas and smoke thousands of feet into the sky.

Charisma News just posted an article on the recent volcanic activity taking place around the world.

It pointed to the eruption of a volcano in Indonesia on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025. It ejected ash 6,500 feet into the sky. It has received a level 4 classification, which means it is an active volcano.

People have not only been evacuated from the area, but the Indonesian government has put a 12 mile no-go zone around the volcano.

In addition, alarms were raised about a potential eruption at America’s Mount Rainier located in the State of Washington. This was because of “thousands of tiny tremor-like bursts” being recorded in the area.

These are often indicators that lava is moving beneath the surface. In this instance it’s believed that they may have been caused by shifting in nearby glaciers.

Because of its size and nearby urban centers, Wikipedia reports that, “Mount Rainier is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, and it is on the Decade Volcano list.”

The Holy Spirit is on the Move at Clemson University

As we enter the End Times, the Apostle John said an odd thing would take place. He saw an Angel flying in the sky and preaching the Gospel in midheaven (Revelation 14:6). I believe this will result in millions of people turning to Christ in end times (Revelation 14:14-16).

I am not saying that is happening right now, but CBN is reporting that over 6,000 people turned out at a gospel rally at South Carolina’s Clemson University.

According to reports hundreds of people came forward. Many were saved, hundreds rededicated their lives to Christ and 78 were water baptized.

It was put on by UniteUS that’s holding evangelistic outreaches at universities across the US. Since it initiated these rallies in September 2023, It has ministered to over 110,000 students at 18 universities.

YouVersion Bible App Reports One Billionth Download

Interest in the Bible is at an all time high, according to YouVersion CEO, Bobby Gruenewald. The popular Bible App just announced its one billionth download earlier this year.

Along with this, it also reported an 18% increase in downloads over the previous year. This is 50% higher than its 12% average annual increase over the past few years.

“We’re seeing incredible global momentum around Bible engagement, and it’s humbling to be part of what’s happening,” Gruenewald said in an interview with Premier Christian News.

The YouVersion Bible app was created in in 2008 by Life.Church, a multi-site church pastored by Greg Groeschel based in Edmond, Oklahoma. 

It now provides Bible translations in over 2,300 languages.

Middle East Drought Affecting the Euphrates

Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, is warning that country’s capital city, Tehran, may have to evacuated, The Sun reports.

The reason is because of the massive drought hitting the region. According to reports, the reservoirs that supply drinking water to the city only have a nine day reserve.

The drinking water supply in Mashad, Iran’s second largest city, has dropped to only 3%.

The area has been experiencing a drought for the past six years. If the winter rains do not return in full this year, the results will be devastating.

But not all the problems can be blamed on the drought.

There have been repeated warnings over the past decade, about the corrupt Iranian government’s mismanagement of the country’s water supply. The drought is only exposing the serious problems in the water system.

But in his vision of the end times, the Apostle John saw a strange thing taking place. He said the Euphrates River will dry up (Revelation 16:12).

This is already starting to happen. Though, the massive river system does not flow through Iran, the river is equally being affected by the drought. This has resulted in the Euphrates River hitting historic lows.

This is a serious concern as it is a major water source for large swaths of the Middle East.