A Christian's Information Filter
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughPeople make judgments—sometimes consciously, but probably more often unconsciously—about what goes into their minds, and this has an effect over time.
The Rise of AI
Sermonette by Ryan McClureWith each new development of AI, God's people must exercise caution, realizing that access to truth will be in short supply, requiring vigilance and guarding.
Always on Call
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughMust I have a cell phone? Do I really need the extra expense? Do I have to relate information right now? Can I not wait until I tell the person directly?
No More Secrets
Commentary by Ryan McClureThe governmental intrusions into privacy, depicted by the movie Sneakers, have become a grim reality. With life online, nothing is secret.
What to Believe?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe absolute flood of words available to digest every day can make us a little crazy, carried this way and that by persuasive rhetoric or a new fact or angle.
What Is Your Social Credit Ranking?
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsSocial scoring is the rating of a person's influence by such criteria as the number of social media followers. The effect will be to create a caste system.
Beating the Rat Race (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughPeace is almost impossible to achieve, much less to find, in hectic times. We must come out of that confused, pulsating lifestyle before we can have real peace.
Children in the Era of AI (Part One)
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsArtificial intelligence devices interact with children, filling the gap left by near-absentee parents. We must be aware of the potential abuse of AI.
Staying On Point
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We need to carefully consider whether TV and the Internet are really a blessing or a potentially life-threatening curse—another pull we are forced to resist.
A Famine of The Word (Part One)
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsBillionaires have commandeered Apple, Twitter, Google, and Facebook, all ostensibly created for promoting free speech, for the purpose of censoring comments.
Following the Bean
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughKeeping an eye on the news in order to 'watch world events' can be both time-consuming and maddening. Is it distracting us from more important pursuits?
News Is In The News
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughSatan is the author of slander and fake news. We must be diligent, not allowing out minds to be twisted along with a sizable portion of our fellow citizens.
Think First of What We Say
Commentary by Bill OnisickThe information from media and the internet have demonstrated various degrees of inaccuracy. Consequently, we are vulnerable to spreading false reports.
Let No One Deceive You
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughIncreasing knowledge and other modern factors lend themselves to deception, yet this is one of the primary end-time trends that Jesus warns us against.
Man's Greatest Creation?
Sermonette by Bill OnisickThe current focus on fusing human brains with computerized intelligence threatens to put applied science on a collision course with God's plan for mankind.
Vision (Part Two)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We must protect ourselves from toxic information overload by keeping the vision of our calling in front of us, living for the future. We cannot be distracted.
Navigating the Third Wave
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Third Wave is the Information Age, highlighted by instant communication, rapid transportation and ready information on any conceivable topic.
Human's Replacement
Sermonette by Bill OnisickA robot has been developed with self-awareness and able to recombine knowledge, providing an artificial intelligence which could make humans obsolete.
Remember the Luddites!
Commentary by Joseph B. BaitySome accept any innovation without calculating the damage it might bring to the culture, while others find it difficult to accept any technological changes.
Children in the Era of AI (Part Two)
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsAs AI toys befriend children, parents should be alarmed about the values these virtual assistants are teaching them. AI has officially become a religion.
No Time to Think!
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsThe media attempt to hypnotize the citizenry to hate Donald Trump and love Hillary, pretending to explain complex situations by two second sound-bites.
Day of Deception
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughOur vulnerability to deception has been increased with the exponential explosion of information, via Facebook, Twitter, and other internet sources.
Another Mark of the Beast
Commentary by David F. MaasBig Tech is creating a new mode of governance through which data analytics are used to create algorithms that decide rewards and punishment for targeted behaviors.
A Light To The World
Commentary by Mark SchindlerExposure to more than two hours per day on digital screens lowers scores on thinking and language tests. We must not abandon our children to smartphones.
What's Your Source?
Commentary by David C. GrabbeNo matter how finely tuned is one's baloney detector, wrong-headed thinking etches wrong concepts into minds around the world, even in the church of God.
Indistractable
Commentary by Bill OnisickSocial media, text messages, e-mails, websites and blogs are competing for our time, eroding our attention spans and exhausting our ability to concentrate.
Beware the Second Flood (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe immediate danger lies not as much in the specific teachings of the flood from the serpent but in their sheer volume. The peril lies in being swept away.
How Many Wars?
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus tells us not to be troubled about the wars and rumors of wars, for they are like false labor pains. We are now at the beginning of sorrows.
Are We Mentally Fit?
Commentary by Bill OnisickPeople are now battling sleep difficulty, anxiety, depression, and loneliness as never before in history.
Faith and Technology
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeAs technology becomes more available, the material world threatens to crowd God out of the picture. The information age will destroy us unless we manage it.
Globalism (Part One): Founded on Fear and Faithlessness
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerWhat is globalism? Where is it headed? Does it have a balancing counterpart? Who is driving it? What does it have to do with the prophecies of the end time?
How to Combat Future Shock
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAlvin Toffler described a phenomenon known as Future Shock, a stressful malady caused by an inability to adjust to rapid change and over-stimulation.
Submitting to Sin?
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughWe must analyze and evaluate everything that enters our minds from the media sources that primarily promote a leftist, secular humanist agenda.
What Is Truth?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughOur problem is more difficult than Pilate's was only in the fact that we are faced with a tsunami of information each day, as compared to his trickle of news.
Disintegration
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeOur advanced communications, which have allowed globalism, are also bringing about tribalism. Rather than uniting everyone, they are dividing.
The Flood Is Upon Us!
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughRevelation 12 pictures a flood proceeding from the mouth of the dragon, sweeping many away in a torrent of information that drowns out the truth.
Beware the Second Flood (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeOur minds adapt to what we focus on. We can damage or even destroy faith through abuse or neglect. Without being refreshed in what He says, faith weakens.
Don't Be Indifferent
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The frightful Trumpet Plagues are coming on the world because of the breaking of covenants on the part of people who should have known better.
Our Trusted Source of Truth (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Olivet Prophecy lists deceit as the first danger confronting Christians who will be living in the disinformation age, strong enough to deceive the elect.
Cancel Culture
Commentary by Ryan McClureOffense will be common in the end times, and many will attempt to cancel those who disagree, as the Pharisees cancelled Jesus Christ by execution.
Christ Our Wisdom
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsRegardless of knowledge, true wisdom can only be attained through the fear of the Lord and keeping His Commandments through the power of His Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy: Hearing
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBy listening, taking heed, and drinking in of God's Word daily, we take on the wisdom of God, upending and making foolish the wisdom of man.
The Gun Lap Is Looming
Sermon by John O. ReidAs we near the conclusion of our spiritual journey, the more dangerous obstacles we will face. Satan will pull out all stops to destroy us.
Communication and Leaving Babylon (Part One)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughWe are open to invisible communication from the spirit world—communication designed to conform us to the course of this world. Recognizing it is vital.