Fiddling While Europe Burns
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 11/29/2005
The recent riots in the Paris suburbs draw attention to a Europe-wide problem: Two very different cultures are battling for supremacy.
Fulfilling the Law
Sermonette; Given 11/12/2005
Many Protestants want to suggest that all of the law is done away. God's Commandment to love God and love one's neighbor includes the Sabbath Commandment.
Seeds and Seasons
Sermonette; Given 10/25/2005
Most of the seeds that God has planted have been lying dormant, but the potential for growth, with the right water or precipitation, will germinate exponentially.
Awaiting Release
Sermonette; Given 10/4/2005
Until Joseph was released, he made good use of his time demonstrating diligence and resourcefulness while refraining from taking on a sullen attitude.
Every Which Way But Up
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/9/2005
In all the shouting, one kind of voice is noticeably absent - or perhaps downed out. How many commentators have troubled to retain God in their thoughts?
Power
Article; Posted 8/29/2005
The church of the Philadelphians has a 'little strength', suggesting that Christ commends them for being 'faithful in little' and will reward them with much.
The Three Witnesses of Christ
Sermonette; Given 8/6/2005
When we dismiss the spurious words in I John 5:7-8, there are three things that bear witness and illustrate the process of begettal and growth..
The Temple of the Lord
Sermonette; Given 7/23/2005
Judah placed greater trust in the temple of the Lord than the Lord of the Temple. Assuming that being 'in the church' excused sin follows the same pattern.
God's Jealousy
Sermonette; Given 7/2/2005
We need to be cautious that we do not incur God's anger and inevitable scattering by worshipping Him in forms and patterns He has not commanded.
Is Europe Dying?
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 7/1/2005
Analysts have been ready to file the EU's obituary, as Europe's demographics, Constitution, and economy have languished. Can the Beast arise from Europe?
Generations in America
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 5/31/2005
Every society has multiple generations living at the same time, and the way they interact has a tremendous impact on culture and events.
Power
Sermonette; Given 5/28/2005
Through His Spirit, God augments the meager power and aptitude of His called out ones in order to fulfill His will and purpose.
Growth
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/20/2005
The Western emphasis on growth has taken root within Christianity. 'Success' for a church is measured in income and membership, which are deceptive metrics.
Are We Losing Our Children?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/29/2005
The demands of life leave most adults gasping for breath and struggling to shoulder the load. But what effect is this pace having on the next generation?
A Bondmaid and a Freewoman
Sermonette; Given 4/23/2005
Paul never denigrates law but warns against depending on them to justify us. The New Covenant provides a means of internalizing the law to live as God lives.
Whither the EU?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/15/2005
For decades, we have watched and waited for Europe to unite to form the last revival of the Holy Roman Empire. Yet systemic weakness undermines the EU.
Franco-German Divergence
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 3/31/2005
World news, events, and trends highlighting biblical prophecy for March-April 2005: Franco-German Divergence.
The Intended Result of Calamity
Sermonette; Given 3/19/2005
The Brookfield, Wisconsin mass shooting brought forth innumerable unanswered 'whys,' including, 'Why did God not intervene?'
The Gospel of Freedom and Democracy
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/11/2005
For good or ill, John Winthrop's 'city on a hill' imagery has come to pass in the United States -- but the light it is emitting is feeble at best.
Immigration and the Kingdom of God
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 3/1/2005
Unlike Europe and the United States, God ensures that all His potential citizens will conform to His culture.