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The Vicissitudes of Old Age

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The indiscretions we commit in our youth have the invariable tendency to whip our hind ends. Even when God forgives, the piper will demand his fee.


Good Old Age

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

Always understanding that it is God who orders life, our success at a good life depends on our yielding to His direction. We will reap what we sow.


Consider the End!

'Ready Answer' by Staff

Even in death, we should show love toward our survivors, which we can do by taking certain legal and organizational steps now to cover this eventuality.


Deadlines

Sermonette by Joseph B. Baity

In a recent study, scientists declared that, regardless of lifestyle or environmental factors, each human being has a clock with its own expiration date.


The Purposes of Aging

Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Modern society is obsessed with youth and staying young, but aging is a natural process God intended as part of life. Aging is a process for gaining wisdom.


The Joy of Aging

Commentary by David F. Maas

Studies show that instead of deteriorating, the senior brain, if it has been sufficiently exercised, actually grows stronger as it reaches 70 years old.


Precious Human Treasures

Article by Staff

We live in a youth-oriented culture, yet the elderly have a great deal to offer — if we will only pay attention and not push them to the margins of society.


Increasing Your Life Span

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

People entering retirement often experience degrees of depression brought about by deteriorating health status and the feeling of no longer being needed.


The Days of Our Lives

'WorldWatch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The world's population is aging, along with their leaders. Will they be wise "hoary heads" or become old fools suffering diminished mental capacity?


Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part Four)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. Maas

We must respond to our precious calling, choosing permanent eternal spiritual treasures, such as knowing God.


Ecclesiastes and the Feast of Tabernacles (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God emphasizes Ecclesiastes during the Feast of Tabernacles to show the result of doing whatever our human heart leads us to do. The physical cannot satisfy.


Leadership and the Covenants (Part Nine)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Neither Satan nor his demons cause us to sin; we chose to sin, and we die as a result. We were created upright, but bring judgment on ourselves.


The W's and H's of Meditation (Part Two)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. Maas

Meditating on God's Law produces profound peace and vivid memory. Meditation fosters tranquility, safeguarding the integrity of our emerging spiritual body.


Without Me, Nothing! (Part Two)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The first and last words of Jesus Christ in the book of John are to 'follow Me,' directed at His disciples then and now.


Don't Stop, Keep Moving

Sermon by Mike Ford

The priest Eli is a tragic example of someone who began his tenure with energy, but coasted into complacency, eventually winking at flagrant sin in his sons.


Psalms: Book Two (Part Three)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Book II of the Psalms was written largely by David and shows how he reacts to some gruesome trials by surrendering to God's redemption.


Are the Blood Moons Significant? (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

When the lights in the heavens are darkened, it indicates that the time is up, and judgment is at hand. Something—such as a nation—is coming to an end.


Lamentations (Part Six; 1989)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Lamentations 3 looks at the horrible affliction of the people and sees good coming from tribulation because it has been God's tool of correction.