A Growing Divide
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/10/2003
America and Europe have been moving away from each other politically, economically, and culturally. How does this affect our understanding of prophecy?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/10/2003
America and Europe have been moving away from each other politically, economically, and culturally. How does this affect our understanding of prophecy?
No Work, No Eat
Sermonette; Given 1/4/2003
Both God the Father and Christ provide examples of work, exertion, and industry. To become idle is to deny the faith.
Sermonette; Given 1/4/2003
Both God the Father and Christ provide examples of work, exertion, and industry. To become idle is to deny the faith.
'Like All the Nations'
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/3/2003
If we use Israel as our guide, America's rejection of her exceptionalism will have grave consequences, for it is a repudiation of her means to greatness.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/3/2003
If we use Israel as our guide, America's rejection of her exceptionalism will have grave consequences, for it is a repudiation of her means to greatness.
The Perfect Marriage
Sermon; Given 12/28/2002
Under the best of conditions, marriage takes work to make it succeed. Next to baptism, marriage is the most important decision we could ever make.
Sermon; Given 12/28/2002
Under the best of conditions, marriage takes work to make it succeed. Next to baptism, marriage is the most important decision we could ever make.
A Year of War
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/27/2002
Many column writers look back the year, trying to gain some perspective on it all. When I look back, all I see is 'wars and rumors of wars.'
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/27/2002
Many column writers look back the year, trying to gain some perspective on it all. When I look back, all I see is 'wars and rumors of wars.'
Celebrating a Lie
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/20/2002
The true story of Jesus' birth has been syncretized into a non-Christian festival, and even that has been obscured by a wrong date and a phony crèche scene.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/20/2002
The true story of Jesus' birth has been syncretized into a non-Christian festival, and even that has been obscured by a wrong date and a phony crèche scene.
Much Ado About Lott
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/13/2002
Politicians and pundits may bring up moral arguments to buttress their positions, but they are not trying to make America more moral.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/13/2002
Politicians and pundits may bring up moral arguments to buttress their positions, but they are not trying to make America more moral.
Born of a Woman
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 12/11/2002
Though the church of God has emphasized His death over His birth, the prophecies of Christ's first advent are vitally important in establishing our faith.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 12/11/2002
Though the church of God has emphasized His death over His birth, the prophecies of Christ's first advent are vitally important in establishing our faith.
Sin Against God
Sermonette; Given 11/30/2002
More important than our offense against another human being is the offense we have committed against Almighty God.
Sermonette; Given 11/30/2002
More important than our offense against another human being is the offense we have committed against Almighty God.
Thanksgiving and Entropy
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/29/2002
Thankfulness for God's bounty upon us and our land has fallen to gluttony, football games, and planning one's strategy for the next day's shopping.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/29/2002
Thankfulness for God's bounty upon us and our land has fallen to gluttony, football games, and planning one's strategy for the next day's shopping.
The Perfect Wife
Sermon; Given 11/23/2002
Biblically ordained marriage roles are at odds or in conflict with cultural expectations, especially the influences of radical feminism and postmodernism.
Sermon; Given 11/23/2002
Biblically ordained marriage roles are at odds or in conflict with cultural expectations, especially the influences of radical feminism and postmodernism.
The Shallowness of Pop Culture
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/22/2002
Popular culture can easily become an escape from the pressing issues of life and of this world, and in this sense, it becomes a trap as problems continue.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/22/2002
Popular culture can easily become an escape from the pressing issues of life and of this world, and in this sense, it becomes a trap as problems continue.
What Does Election 2002 Mean for America?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/8/2002
With objectivity comes the realization that the election results of Tuesday night are not as monumental as the media are making them to be.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/8/2002
With objectivity comes the realization that the election results of Tuesday night are not as monumental as the media are making them to be.
Why We Do Not Vote
Sermon; Given 11/2/2002
Christians have been called out of this world's politics, voting included. As ambassadors of Christ, we cannot participate in the politics of another country.
Sermon; Given 11/2/2002
Christians have been called out of this world's politics, voting included. As ambassadors of Christ, we cannot participate in the politics of another country.
Clash of Cultures
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 11/1/2002
Europe has seen millions of migrants, mostly Muslims, stream into their nations to the point that it has become a primary topic politically.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 11/1/2002
Europe has seen millions of migrants, mostly Muslims, stream into their nations to the point that it has become a primary topic politically.
Why We Do Not Vote
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/1/2002
In America, where the political process is hailed as free and democratic, it is considered somehow "un-American" not to vote whenever the polling stations open.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/1/2002
In America, where the political process is hailed as free and democratic, it is considered somehow "un-American" not to vote whenever the polling stations open.
Connecting the Dots
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/25/2002
What has changed in America so that we are no longer safe walking our own streets? Why has terror come to our soil? What can the individual do to stop it?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/25/2002
What has changed in America so that we are no longer safe walking our own streets? Why has terror come to our soil? What can the individual do to stop it?
Lessons from a Stiff Neck
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/18/2002
The imagery comes from the honor one would give someone of higher rank by bending the neck. A stiff neck is a refusal to give honor or deference to another.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/18/2002
The imagery comes from the honor one would give someone of higher rank by bending the neck. A stiff neck is a refusal to give honor or deference to another.
The Perfect Husband
Sermon; Given 10/12/2002
Husbands need to imitate God's behavior as reflected through the life of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 54 reveals Yahweh (who became Jesus Christ) as the Husband of Israel.
Sermon; Given 10/12/2002
Husbands need to imitate God's behavior as reflected through the life of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 54 reveals Yahweh (who became Jesus Christ) as the Husband of Israel.
The Peace Prize
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/11/2002
Over the century in which the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded, more people have died in armed conflict and human rights tragedies than in any previous century.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/11/2002
Over the century in which the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded, more people have died in armed conflict and human rights tragedies than in any previous century.