Catastrophe to Blessing
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/19/2021
Paul says 'all things work together for good.' His words indicate a situation in which matters seem dire, but things will work out for God's people in the end.
The Crowns of Success (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/8/2021
Each victorious Christian in this age will be given immortality and crowned at the return of Jesus Christ.
The Crowns of Success (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/1/2021
In the New Testament, the Bible speaks of five crowns God promises to faithful Christians that He will give them after Christ's return as King of kings.
The Importance of Appreciation
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/20/2020
In addition to thanking God for all He does, it is a godly principle to take time to consider the kind acts of others and let them know we appreciate them.
Reciprocity (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/4/2020
What can we give God despite His owning everything? It is not possible to repay what God has done for us, but there are ways we can seek to reciprocate.
Reciprocity (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/28/2020
If you do something for someone first, they are more likely to reciprocate. And, the ‘favors' don't have to be equivalent—a small favor can beget a bigger return favor.
The Sacred Name Movement
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/24/2020
The name of God plays an important role in our beliefs, but some people associated with the church of God have made it the central focus of their religion.
Soldier On! (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/5/2020
God does not want us to allow hardships to paralyze us. Instead, He wants us to learn the lessons inherent in the trial and move forward in faith.
Soldier On! (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/29/2020
People often give up when tragedy or adversity strikes. We all make mistakes. But God does not want His people to think that failure is the end of the road.
The House of Annas
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/1/2020
The most powerful Sadducee in the first century was Annas, who was appointed high priest. Accumulating impressive power at an early age, Annas used it well.
Deliverance and Unleavened Bread
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/20/2020
The spring festivals memorialize the redemption and exodus of the children of Israel from Egyptian slavery, as well as our own spiritual redemption.
A City on a Hill (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/31/2020
We may never be featured in a museum, receive a Medal of Honor, or be the subject of a movie, but we can still be outstanding examples with our own lives.
A City on a Hill (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/24/2020
The eyes of the world are on those who seek to be God's servants. Consider these stories of people whose inspiring examples serve as witnesses to God's character.
Put God First
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/15/2019
It is easy to be distracted by things other than prayer, Bible study, and our relationship with God. He rarely zaps us to remind us to study and pray.
Submission (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/11/2019
Those trained in the home to dishonor parents will resist authority on every front, whether civic authorities, supervisors on the job, or teachers in school.
Submission (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/4/2019
Regardless of which political party is in power, God counsels His children in Romans 13:1-7 on how to have peace in an anything-but-peaceful world.
Lessons From a Worm
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/12/2019
In Psalm 22, which prophesies of Christ's suffering, He says 'But I am a worm...." His reference is to a tola worm, which is rich in symbolism and meaning.
Friends of the Friendless (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/8/2019
True worship of God is more than just not sinning but also visiting the widows and the fatherless. These categories represent all who are weak and lack support.
Friends of the Friendless (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/1/2019
God exhorts His children to be friends of the friendless, and reach out to others in our fellowship who may be experiencing difficult times.
'Let Brotherly Love Continue'
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/8/2018
Brotherly love should be a significant part of a Christian’s life, and the Bible instructs us how we can show this love for one another.