The Fractured Middle East
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 8/8/2006
Westerners tend to put all Muslims in a box as a unified front. The reality, though, is that Islam is as fractured and sectarian as any other religion.
The Wars of Israel and Judah
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/4/2006
Where God's people are concerned, military might is far less of a factor in the outcome of a war than morality. Do we still have God's favor?
What is a False Prophet?
Sermonette; Given 7/22/2006
The fruits of a false prophet show his true self. If the words of the prophet are counter to scripture or he turns people from God, he is a false prophet.
Global Financial Instability
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 6/30/2006
Predicting economic activity is about as tricky as forecasting the weather. Even so, the stage is set for economic instability around the world.
The Meaning of 'Today'
Sermonette; Given 6/24/2006
The idiomatic term, "This day," or "Today," does not mean a 24 period, but is an intensifier of solemnity. Jesus Himself did not go to paradise that very day.
The Beginning of Heresies
Sermonette; Given 6/3/2006
Satan's pattern of deception can be seen from the very first temptation. He has been recycling three basic patterns of heresy from the Garden of Eden.
Dan Brown's Thirty Pieces of Silver
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/26/2006
The Word of God requires more than most people are willing to give up. It is easier to find a new way of looking at things than to submit to truth.
Illegal Immigration and the American Crisis
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 5/26/2006
Immigration trends in American history are cyclical, and in fact, can be a good indicator of how close the next crisis is.
Whatever Happened To Gnosticism?
Sermonette; Given 5/6/2006
Gnosticism is alive and well and just as much a threat to faith and overcoming as it was in the first century. We need to counter Gnosticism with the truth.
Has Your Heart Been Healed? (Part Two)
Sermonette; Given 4/15/2006
Even though God has done the heavy lifting in releasing us from bondage, we have an obligation to cooperate and work hard in putting sin out of our lives.
Without Bitterness
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/7/2006
In the New Testament examples and instructions regarding Passover, the emphasis is on Christ Himself rather than on the bitterness of our sins.
Has Your Heart Been Healed? (Part One)
Sermonette; Given 3/18/2006
Billions are spent annually to treat anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders, yet what is really broken has not been fixed.
March 12, 2005: One Year Later
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/17/2006
On March 12, 2005, Terry Ratzmann entered a church meeting room and opened fire. After 22 rounds had been fired, four people were wounded, and eight lay dead.
The Culture War and the Cartoon Ruckus
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 3/10/2006
The initial reaction to the cartoons was mild and non-violent. That it took five months for rage and offense within the Muslim world to be stirred.
A Snapshot of European Sentiment
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 3/1/2006
Lines of conflict are forming across Europe between the Western populations and Islamic minorities, as illustrated by these telling anecdotes.
How Do You 'Work Out' Your Salvation?
Sermonette; Given 2/18/2006
As our spiritual weight trainer, God is the author and finisher of salvation, giving us the will and the power to accomplish or complete our salvation.
Israel After Ariel Sharon
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 2/15/2006
With Ariel Sharon incapacitated by a debilitating stroke, what course will the State of Israel take in the months ahead?
Is the Tide Turning?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/3/2006
There are indicators that momentum is gaining against abortion. Recently, even the Washington Post admitted as much in its coverage of the annual March for Life.
Cain, Messiah?
Sermonette; Given 1/21/2006
Knowing the prophecy of Eve's seed bruising Satan, perhaps Adam, Eve, and/or Cain believed Cain to be the Messiah, causing rage when his offering was rejected.
What 'The Bible and Its Influence' Will Teach
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/20/2006
The liberal media and National Education Association strive to banish every hint of Christianity from public school. Surprisingly, one 'Bible class' is allowed.