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Rebels With a Cause
'WorldWatch' by Joseph B. BaityIt is not unusual for various groups to protest, but increasingly, we are witnessing frequent, passionate, and violent demonstrations all over the world.
Dealing With Change (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeHow we react to trials and change demonstrates what our foundation is. Agitation, anxiety, or pessimism indicate that we are not doing God's sayings in some area.
Unprepared
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityOnly those close to God will be able to handle the turmoil. No carnal solutions offered by survivalists will ultimately save us from these calamities.
How Much Does the Snowflake Matter?
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsAs one snowflake does not cause an avalanche by itself, wisdom dictates that we cogently size up potential cause-effect relationships.
Living in Limbo
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityThe year 2020 made the lesson plans for the walk of faith heavier and has greatly increased the uncertainty for the entirety of the world's populace.
Peace With God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsLike the restless motions of the sea, man will always have conflict without God's intervention and without the guiding influence of God's Holy Spirit.
Count Your Blessings
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughThe fact that God has handpicked us from the billions that live on the earth should give us a quiet confidence that God is providentially caring for us.
Prepare to Meet Your God! (Part Seven): The Prophesied Blow Falls
Article by John W. Ritenbaugh and Richard T. RitenbaughIsrael's profound instability arises from their failure to adhere to God's absolute standards, leading to a society marked by insecurity, bitterness, and death. When society becomes unstable, as seen in the shift from unlocked homes to constant fear, violence fills the news, creating a pervasive sense of worry that breeds further instability. In such a nation, unstable factors multiply as confusion reigns, with everyone acting according to their own desires due to the lack of clear moral and ethical standards. This results in increased violence, divorce, deviance, suicide, and mental illness, evident in daily life across modern societies. Natural disasters, too, reflect this instability, with earthquakes and other calamities causing a deep sense of uncertainty, mirroring the societal upheaval where one is unsure if structures—both physical and social—will hold. Amos paints a vivid picture of this instability, showing a people staggering in panic, desperately seeking stability, hope, or a functioning society, only to find anarchy as God's judgment looms.
What Restrains the Man of Sin?
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerII Thessalonians 2 speaks about a force restraining the man of sin, the lawless man. Such a leader cannot rise and dominate in a law-abiding culture.
Four Warnings (Part Four): Founded on the Rock
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMixing the solid foundation of Christ's teachings with the sand of worldly philosophies and traditions ends in calamity. We must build on the Rock.
Character Matters
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughUnlike America's presidents, in God's kingdom only those who have God's approval, those who have developed iron-clad character, will be qualified to rule.
The Ambiguous Mind
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsWe cannot vacillate between allegiance to the world's standards and God's perfect standards. As one asks for wisdom, one must relinquish doubt.
Habakkuk: A Prophet of Faith (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAll of God's people should be watchmen like Habakkuk, living continually by faith, discerning, listening to, and responding to God's instructions.
Is All Fair in Love and War?
Article by David F. MaasGod gives us a great deal of freedom under His law, but do we have the authority to bend or break the rules under extenuating circumstances?
A Portable Peace
Article by David F. MaasPeace is less of an external situation than an internal state. We can create this state by occasionally getting away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.