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Legacy

Article by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God tells us that a good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children. What kind of legacy will we leave our descendants?


Vision (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

'I Dreamed a Dream' from Les Miserables is a poignant reminder of the personal devastation that comes from not committing to a long-term vision of a good life.


Christian Myopia

Article by Staff

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is not just an eye condition. It also describes a worldview that is quite limited and limiting.


The Elements of Motivation (Part Two): Vision

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The Kingdom of God is our goal, and our vision of what it means gives us compelling motivation to overcome, grow, and bear fruit in preparation for eternal life.


Do You Feel Lucky?

Article by Mike Ford (1955-2021)

Is there such a thing as luck? Is the world subject to pure coincidence or blind fate? When it comes to His chosen people, God leaves nothing to chance.


Elements of Motivation (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Vision is a picture in the mind's eye that is undergirded by faith and scriptural revelation, enabling one to anticipate events that have not yet occurred.


Fast-Forwarding the Tape

'Ready Answer' by David F. Maas

Some of us fast-forward to catch a glimpse of the ending of a story. This curiosity is similar to God's showing us how life's experiences can turn out.


Sight to the Blind

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus' mission was to recover both physical and spiritual sight to the blind, liberating them from those false beliefs that had previously imprisoned them.


Seeking God's Will (Part Six): Forethought

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Pilgrims were unprepared for the bitter New England winters. They had very little practical foresight, paying a heavy toll for not counting the cost.


The Great Unknown

Sermonette by Joseph B. Baity

Man's greatest fear is of the unknown. Since there is more unknown than known, it is little wonder that we thirst for knowledge because we fear not knowing.


Dealing With Change (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Those who call Christ 'Lord, Lord' yet fail to do what He says face ruin when disaster strikes, while those who do what He says will weather the storm.


Deuteronomy (Part 2)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We need to develop vision (the ability to see in the mind's eye) so that by living the statutes of Deuteronomy, we may become a witness to all of mankind.


Fast-Forwarding the Tape

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. Maas

People cannot live without hope. To cope with trials, we should metaphorically fast-forward the tape to what comes later.


The Providence of God (Part Three)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We have to exercise faith, realizing the timing will be right for us, enabling us to accept His provisions and decisions for us without fear or anxiety.


Preparing for Bad Times (Part 1)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Both the watchman and the one who hears have a responsibility to make preparations for bad times, helping themselves and others through the tough times.


Prudence

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

We should not bring about needless persecution on ourselves or on the body of Christ because of our foolish texting, posting, tweeting, or e-mailing.


Parable of the Ten Virgins (Part Two)

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

The Parable of the Ten Virgins is prophetic concerning the attitude of Christians at the end time. The wise and foolish virgins each have things to teach us.