Gorsuch's Nomination
Commentary; Given 2/4/2017
The prospect of originalist Judges who eschew using the court to make social policy terrifies 'progressive' lawmakers.
Esther (Part Three)
Sermon; Given 1/21/2017
Haman was the treacherous offspring of King Agag, and Mordecai was the godly descendant of King Saul. Their pairing in Esther provides a sequel to I Samuel 15.
Inauguration
Commentary; Given 1/14/2017
Regardless of the media trying to paint Trump as someone who has used his money and influence to skirt the law, what he has allegedly done is not part of his presidency.
Our Historical Myopia
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/30/2016
Most people's window of experience and knowledge—their perspective on life—does not stretch beyond their own memories.
Esther (Part Two)
Sermon; Given 12/17/2016
Just as Mordecai conceals Esther, God conceals His people in secret places under the shadow of His wings, in the sanctuary—the fellowship of the church.
Zika: A Real Health Emergency?
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 12/15/2016
All the sensational headlines obscured the fact that the relative handful of infections by the Zika virus did not make it true a threat.
The Names of Christmas
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/9/2016
Christmas is also called Yule, Noel, the Nativity, Advent, and the Feast of the Incarnation. Many were borrowed from other languages; all come from paganism.
Not Being Taught
Commentary; Given 12/3/2016
Liberals ignore the fact that 'progressive' education has failed to teach basic skills and knowledge and principles of sound reasoning.
Esther (Part One)
Sermon; Given 11/26/2016
In post-exilic times in Persia, God used concealed Jews (exampled by Mordecai and Esther) to ascend to levels of prominence on behalf of their people.
A Telling Reaction
Commentary; Given 11/12/2016
Some demonstrators called for Donald Trump's assassination, as they 'peacefully' smashed windows, beat white people, and taunted the police.
Conforming to This World
Sermon; Given 11/5/2016
It is far easier to conform to the world than to Christ. We must yield to God to renew our minds, living in the spirit rather than in the flesh.
The Third Day (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/24/2016
As a biblical motif, the third day indicates a colossal turn-around from hopelessness to victory. The third day revival motif recurs throughout Scripture.
Principles of Church Leadership
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/20/2016
A major responsibility for the fracturing of the WCG rested with the leadership, based on a philosophy of authoritarianism Christ warned against.
The Third Day (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/17/2016
Biblically, the third day carries much historic and prophetic significance.
Grateful For Reconciliation
Sermonette; Given 10/12/2016
We must remember what we were and how far God has brought us out of that place, pulled out of the muck and brought into His glory.
A Political Hurricane
Commentary; Given 10/8/2016
Mass media and social media have been deliberately poking political hot buttons, purposely dividing the people of this nation to take adversary positions.
Reconciliation (Part Two): Christ's Work
Sermon; Given 10/3/2016
After reconciliation, there can finally be a meeting of minds as we are fashioned into a new creation, invited to sit in heavenly places, created for good works.
The 'Hidden' Scroll
Commentary; Given 10/1/2016
The Ein Gedi scroll, going back to the first century A.D., assures us that God Almighty has carefully preserved His Word.
Reconciliation (Part One)
Sermon; Given 9/24/2016
Jesus Christ placed a high priority on reconciliation, warning us that before we engage God at the altar, we had better make peace with our brother.
Rebellion as Witchcraft
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/23/2016
God looks more favorably on a person who single-mindedly follows His Word than on someone who excuses his failures as "opportunities" to bring God glory.