The Red Dragon: Rising or Falling?
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 1/6/2006
Behind China's economic successes, technological progress and military advances are latent weaknesses that are set to converge soon.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 1/6/2006
Behind China's economic successes, technological progress and military advances are latent weaknesses that are set to converge soon.
Worshipping in Spirit and in Truth
Sermonette; Given 12/24/2005
If the substance of Christmas is from a false or pagan source, it is impossible—even with the utmost sincerity—to worship in spirit in truth.
Sermonette; Given 12/24/2005
If the substance of Christmas is from a false or pagan source, it is impossible—even with the utmost sincerity—to worship in spirit in truth.
The Rea$on for the Season
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/16/2005
If there is indeed a 'war on Christmas,' then let Rome defend it, for it was pagan Rome that co-opted the winter solstice and inserted the presumed birth of Jesus.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/16/2005
If there is indeed a 'war on Christmas,' then let Rome defend it, for it was pagan Rome that co-opted the winter solstice and inserted the presumed birth of Jesus.
Fiddling While Europe Burns
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 11/29/2005
The recent riots in the Paris suburbs draw attention to a Europe-wide problem: Two very different cultures are battling for supremacy.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 11/29/2005
The recent riots in the Paris suburbs draw attention to a Europe-wide problem: Two very different cultures are battling for supremacy.
Fulfilling the Law
Sermonette; Given 11/12/2005
Many Protestants want to suggest that all of the law is done away. God's Commandment to love God and love one's neighbor includes the Sabbath Commandment.
Sermonette; Given 11/12/2005
Many Protestants want to suggest that all of the law is done away. God's Commandment to love God and love one's neighbor includes the Sabbath Commandment.
Seeds and Seasons
Sermonette; Given 10/25/2005
Most of the seeds that God has planted have been lying dormant, but the potential for growth, with the right water or precipitation, will germinate exponentially.
Sermonette; Given 10/25/2005
Most of the seeds that God has planted have been lying dormant, but the potential for growth, with the right water or precipitation, will germinate exponentially.
Awaiting Release
Sermonette; Given 10/4/2005
Until Joseph was released, he made good use of his time demonstrating diligence and resourcefulness while refraining from taking on a sullen attitude.
Sermonette; Given 10/4/2005
Until Joseph was released, he made good use of his time demonstrating diligence and resourcefulness while refraining from taking on a sullen attitude.
Every Which Way But Up
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/9/2005
In all the shouting, one kind of voice is noticeably absent - or perhaps downed out. How many commentators have troubled to retain God in their thoughts?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/9/2005
In all the shouting, one kind of voice is noticeably absent - or perhaps downed out. How many commentators have troubled to retain God in their thoughts?
Power
Article; Posted 8/29/2005
The church of the Philadelphians has a 'little strength', suggesting that Christ commends them for being 'faithful in little' and will reward them with much.
Article; Posted 8/29/2005
The church of the Philadelphians has a 'little strength', suggesting that Christ commends them for being 'faithful in little' and will reward them with much.
The Three Witnesses of Christ
Sermonette; Given 8/6/2005
When we dismiss the spurious words in I John 5:7-8, there are three things that bear witness and illustrate the process of begettal and growth..
Sermonette; Given 8/6/2005
When we dismiss the spurious words in I John 5:7-8, there are three things that bear witness and illustrate the process of begettal and growth..
The Temple of the Lord
Sermonette; Given 7/23/2005
Judah placed greater trust in the temple of the Lord than the Lord of the Temple. Assuming that being 'in the church' excused sin follows the same pattern.
Sermonette; Given 7/23/2005
Judah placed greater trust in the temple of the Lord than the Lord of the Temple. Assuming that being 'in the church' excused sin follows the same pattern.
God's Jealousy
Sermonette; Given 7/2/2005
We need to be cautious that we do not incur God's anger and inevitable scattering by worshipping Him in forms and patterns He has not commanded.
Sermonette; Given 7/2/2005
We need to be cautious that we do not incur God's anger and inevitable scattering by worshipping Him in forms and patterns He has not commanded.
Dependence Day
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/1/2005
The Founders were optimists. The weakness of a constitutional republic is that people did not, and do not, have the heart to govern themselves.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/1/2005
The Founders were optimists. The weakness of a constitutional republic is that people did not, and do not, have the heart to govern themselves.
Is Europe Dying?
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 7/1/2005
Analysts have been ready to file the EU's obituary, as Europe's demographics, Constitution, and economy have languished. Can the Beast arise from Europe?
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 7/1/2005
Analysts have been ready to file the EU's obituary, as Europe's demographics, Constitution, and economy have languished. Can the Beast arise from Europe?
Generations in America
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 5/31/2005
Every society has multiple generations living at the same time, and the way they interact has a tremendous impact on culture and events.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 5/31/2005
Every society has multiple generations living at the same time, and the way they interact has a tremendous impact on culture and events.
Power
Sermonette; Given 5/28/2005
Through His Spirit, God augments the meager power and aptitude of His called out ones in order to fulfill His will and purpose.
Sermonette; Given 5/28/2005
Through His Spirit, God augments the meager power and aptitude of His called out ones in order to fulfill His will and purpose.
Growth
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/20/2005
The Western emphasis on growth has taken root within Christianity. 'Success' for a church is measured in income and membership, which are deceptive metrics.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/20/2005
The Western emphasis on growth has taken root within Christianity. 'Success' for a church is measured in income and membership, which are deceptive metrics.
Are We Losing Our Children?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/29/2005
The demands of life leave most adults gasping for breath and struggling to shoulder the load. But what effect is this pace having on the next generation?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/29/2005
The demands of life leave most adults gasping for breath and struggling to shoulder the load. But what effect is this pace having on the next generation?
A Bondmaid and a Freewoman
Sermonette; Given 4/23/2005
Paul never denigrates law but warns against depending on them to justify us. The New Covenant provides a means of internalizing the law to live as God lives.
Sermonette; Given 4/23/2005
Paul never denigrates law but warns against depending on them to justify us. The New Covenant provides a means of internalizing the law to live as God lives.
Whither the EU?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/15/2005
For decades, we have watched and waited for Europe to unite to form the last revival of the Holy Roman Empire. Yet systemic weakness undermines the EU.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/15/2005
For decades, we have watched and waited for Europe to unite to form the last revival of the Holy Roman Empire. Yet systemic weakness undermines the EU.