Be Kind
Sermonette; Given 3/8/2025
The seemingly benign advice to 'Be Nice' falls short of a truly virtuous approach to life. It is associated with pleasant but superficial behavior.
Sermonette; Given 3/8/2025
The seemingly benign advice to 'Be Nice' falls short of a truly virtuous approach to life. It is associated with pleasant but superficial behavior.
Desert Wind and Fire
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/7/2025
Amid danger or desperate times, a person discovers how little material possessions matter and, conversely, what things will last and need to be cherished.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/7/2025
Amid danger or desperate times, a person discovers how little material possessions matter and, conversely, what things will last and need to be cherished.
Glory Days
Sermonette; Given 1/4/2025
Looking back can teach lessons but can also be harmful if it leads to disobedience or dwelling on the past. Our focus should be on the glory that lies ahead.
Sermonette; Given 1/4/2025
Looking back can teach lessons but can also be harmful if it leads to disobedience or dwelling on the past. Our focus should be on the glory that lies ahead.
'Follow Me'
Sermonette; Given 11/9/2024
Christ's usage of 'Follow Me' is vastly superior to all definitions under the sun, rendering politics and social media vain, foolish, and vaporous.
Sermonette; Given 11/9/2024
Christ's usage of 'Follow Me' is vastly superior to all definitions under the sun, rendering politics and social media vain, foolish, and vaporous.
Notes from the Trail
Sermonette; Given 10/18/2024
At the Feast of Tabernacles, we live in temporary dwellings, mirroring our temporary lives. Hiking and backpacking can teach us valuable things about this journey.
Sermonette; Given 10/18/2024
At the Feast of Tabernacles, we live in temporary dwellings, mirroring our temporary lives. Hiking and backpacking can teach us valuable things about this journey.
Maieutics
Sermonette; Given 9/14/2024
Deriving knowledge by asking questions is called maieutics, referring to the birthing of ideas. We must know the intent of questions before answering.
Sermonette; Given 9/14/2024
Deriving knowledge by asking questions is called maieutics, referring to the birthing of ideas. We must know the intent of questions before answering.
The Road Not Taken
Sermonette; Given 6/29/2024
After standing still, waiting for God's decision for us, we must diligently move forward as God draws us, taking the opportunity of acquiring more of God's Spirit.
Sermonette; Given 6/29/2024
After standing still, waiting for God's decision for us, we must diligently move forward as God draws us, taking the opportunity of acquiring more of God's Spirit.
Mephibosheth
Sermonette; Given 4/13/2024
When confronted with the treachery of Absalom, Ziba and Mephibosheth seemed to express divided loyalties just as we do when we yield to our carnal minds.
Sermonette; Given 4/13/2024
When confronted with the treachery of Absalom, Ziba and Mephibosheth seemed to express divided loyalties just as we do when we yield to our carnal minds.
Self-Confidence
Sermonette; Given 12/23/2023
This world in general touts self-confidence as a key indicator of capability and success, even if one has to 'fake it' until he makes it.
Sermonette; Given 12/23/2023
This world in general touts self-confidence as a key indicator of capability and success, even if one has to 'fake it' until he makes it.
Walking to Emmaus
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/27/2023
The resurrected Jesus' walk to Emmaus with Cleopas and an unnamed disciple pictures His constant presence with each Christian, teaching and guiding them.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 10/27/2023
The resurrected Jesus' walk to Emmaus with Cleopas and an unnamed disciple pictures His constant presence with each Christian, teaching and guiding them.