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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Absolute Power Corrupts
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/4/2002
Many point to 9/11 as the beginning of the end of our free society. Since then, the government has restricted American's freedoms in the name of security.
An Abundance of Living Water
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/28/2002
Water has great metaphorical significance on the Last Great Day of the Feast, symbolizing God's Holy Spirit given without measure.
A Thoughtful Offering
Sermonette; Given 9/28/2002
We should be thoughtful, careful and reflective regarding tithes and offerings, remembering the needs of God's work and His bountiful blessings to us.
Not Just a Better America
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/21/2002
God does not endorse the American system any more than any other system not based on God's Laws. The Millennium will not resemble America.
Sacrifice and Offering
Sermonette; Given 9/16/2002
Christ's sacrifice eliminated the need for animal sacrifices, but not the need for sacrificing. There is no way we can do the will of God without sacrificing.
September 11 One Year On
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/11/2002
As the nation remembers the victims of terrorism, it is fitting to ask, 'Has the tragedy of September 11, 2001, changed us for the better?'