Good Fences
Commentary; Given 4/6/2019
Robert Frost's poem, 'Mending Wall,' dramatizes the tension between those who encourage 'open borders' and those who seek to enforce border controls.
Commentary; Given 4/6/2019
Robert Frost's poem, 'Mending Wall,' dramatizes the tension between those who encourage 'open borders' and those who seek to enforce border controls.
Denying God From the Pulpit
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 4/4/2019
A United Church of Canada minister openly proclaimed her atheism recently — and retained her pulpit.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 4/4/2019
A United Church of Canada minister openly proclaimed her atheism recently — and retained her pulpit.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Six): Sardis
Sermon; Given 3/30/2019
The letter to the church in Sardis reads like an obituary, warning us who are alive but lacking zeal to repent and become serious about our calling.
Sermon; Given 3/30/2019
The letter to the church in Sardis reads like an obituary, warning us who are alive but lacking zeal to repent and become serious about our calling.
Cheating in School
Commentary; Given 3/16/2019
Some parents will engage in unethical, even felonious practices, to position their offspring to enter privileged places within the 'establishment.'
Commentary; Given 3/16/2019
Some parents will engage in unethical, even felonious practices, to position their offspring to enter privileged places within the 'establishment.'
An Unequal Comparison
Commentary; Given 3/9/2019
While the sacrifice in life or limb is commendable and worthy of honor, to compare it with Christ's work on the stake trivializes Christ's sacrifice.
Commentary; Given 3/9/2019
While the sacrifice in life or limb is commendable and worthy of honor, to compare it with Christ's work on the stake trivializes Christ's sacrifice.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Five): Thyatira
Sermon; Given 3/2/2019
The Thyatira epistle carries a central theme for all seven churches, namely the tendency to syncretize or mix worldly ideas with the truth of God.
Sermon; Given 3/2/2019
The Thyatira epistle carries a central theme for all seven churches, namely the tendency to syncretize or mix worldly ideas with the truth of God.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Four): Pergamos
Sermon; Given 2/9/2019
Cultural compromise, such as found in Pergamos, brings judgment from Jesus. To those who refuse to compromise their convictions, Christ promises eternal life.
Sermon; Given 2/9/2019
Cultural compromise, such as found in Pergamos, brings judgment from Jesus. To those who refuse to compromise their convictions, Christ promises eternal life.
Part of the Narrative
Commentary; Given 2/2/2019
Narratology posits the existence of a contract between author and reader to adhere to a predisposed belief system with fixed rules and explanations.
Commentary; Given 2/2/2019
Narratology posits the existence of a contract between author and reader to adhere to a predisposed belief system with fixed rules and explanations.
A Pattern of Persecution
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/1/2019
Just as the child of the flesh persecuted the child of promise, the spiritual children of God can expect persecution from those living according to the flesh.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/1/2019
Just as the child of the flesh persecuted the child of promise, the spiritual children of God can expect persecution from those living according to the flesh.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Three): Smyrna
Sermon; Given 1/19/2019
Christ prepared the members of Smyrna for martyrdom, promising them eternal glory for enduring a relatively short time, looking at things from a hopeful perspective.
Sermon; Given 1/19/2019
Christ prepared the members of Smyrna for martyrdom, promising them eternal glory for enduring a relatively short time, looking at things from a hopeful perspective.
Refuting a False Proverb
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/18/2019
In the book of Ezekiel, God exposes the falsehood behind a common Israelite proverb that earlier generations should be blamed for the present pitiful state.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/18/2019
In the book of Ezekiel, God exposes the falsehood behind a common Israelite proverb that earlier generations should be blamed for the present pitiful state.
Eternal Torment?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/11/2019
The Bible does not teach that hell is a place of eternal torment. Instead, God will eradicate all sin and wickedness, not punish the wicked forever.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/11/2019
The Bible does not teach that hell is a place of eternal torment. Instead, God will eradicate all sin and wickedness, not punish the wicked forever.
An Atheist Minister?
Commentary; Given 1/5/2019
The United Church of Canada accepts the credentials of Greta Vosper, a self-professed atheist and non-believer of the Bible, confirming her position as a minister.
Commentary; Given 1/5/2019
The United Church of Canada accepts the credentials of Greta Vosper, a self-professed atheist and non-believer of the Bible, confirming her position as a minister.
What the Holy Spirit Does
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 12/29/2018
The Holy Spirit always inspires loving, wise, sound-minded actions according to God's will. This helps us discern true guidance from other spirits.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 12/29/2018
The Holy Spirit always inspires loving, wise, sound-minded actions according to God's will. This helps us discern true guidance from other spirits.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Two): Ephesus
Sermon; Given 12/29/2018
The Ephesus church effectively battled various heresies, for which Christ commends it. However, the members lost sight of the reason, having left their first love.
Sermon; Given 12/29/2018
The Ephesus church effectively battled various heresies, for which Christ commends it. However, the members lost sight of the reason, having left their first love.
This Generation Shall Not Pass
Commentary; Given 12/8/2018
The World War II generation witnessed the horror of nuclear war and therefore begins the time of 'if time were not cut short, no flesh would be saved alive.'
Commentary; Given 12/8/2018
The World War II generation witnessed the horror of nuclear war and therefore begins the time of 'if time were not cut short, no flesh would be saved alive.'
Letters to Seven Churches (Part One): Introduction
Sermon; Given 12/1/2018
We must keep the spiritual lessons of the letters, not just figure out prophecies. There are several ways to view them, but the most important is personally.
Sermon; Given 12/1/2018
We must keep the spiritual lessons of the letters, not just figure out prophecies. There are several ways to view them, but the most important is personally.
Is Comparative Religion Forbidden?
Commentary; Given 11/24/2018
The law against learning the way of the pagans was to prevent practicing their ways. Being aware of and being wary of idolatrous practice is not idolatry.
Commentary; Given 11/24/2018
The law against learning the way of the pagans was to prevent practicing their ways. Being aware of and being wary of idolatrous practice is not idolatry.
Metaphors of God's Word
Sermon; Given 11/10/2018
Christ says His words are Spirit and Life; they have a quality above human words because their source is divine. If ingested, these words lead to eternal life.
Sermon; Given 11/10/2018
Christ says His words are Spirit and Life; they have a quality above human words because their source is divine. If ingested, these words lead to eternal life.
Not To Reason Why
Commentary; Given 11/3/2018
Why did God allow this tragedy? Why do the good suffer and the evil prosper? We want answers to these questions, but Jesus points us in another direction.
Commentary; Given 11/3/2018
Why did God allow this tragedy? Why do the good suffer and the evil prosper? We want answers to these questions, but Jesus points us in another direction.