The 'Success' of Pragmatism
CGG WeeklyThis election season exposed two elements of Satan's way: the use of pragmatism to achieve success and pragmatism's destructive nature in competition.
The Pragmatic Japanese
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughJapan has a history of abrupt changes in policy when the geopolitical situation alters against their self-interests. It is starting to do so once again.
What Is a Liberal?
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughWhile the term 'liberal' used to stand for generosity, the Democrat party has hijacked the term, applying it to murder (abortion) and sexual immorality.
Conspiracy Theory (Part Fourteen)
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughPragmatism relies on what is convenient rather than what is right, cowardly kicking the can down the road for future generations to pick up.
A House Built on Sand
CGG WeeklyHarvard postgraduates, Yale Law School professors, and countless others support policies that to the average citizen seem an affront to common sense.
Beware of Philosophy
Article by Mike Ford (1955-2021)In the end, philosophy is merely man's search for answers without God. Real truth is found in God's Word, not in the minds of self-important, fallible men.
It's All Relative
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughWe frequently hear our culture labeled as postmodern. What is postmodernism? How is it related to relativism? Most importantly, what does God think?
Trump, Comey, and Theology
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughRichard Ritenbaugh, reflecting on a recent article in Christianity Today analyzing "The Theology Beneath the Trump-Comey Conflict" reveals that James Comey's favorite philosopher—theologian is moral "pragmatist" Reinhold Niebuhr, the subject of the former FBI director's master's thesis. Niebuhr, who …
Navigating the Third Wave
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Third Wave is the Information Age, highlighted by instant communication, rapid transportation and ready information on any conceivable topic.
A Gift Opens Doors
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughJohn Ritenbaugh, reflecting on the shameless government 'bailout' last week, suggests that blatant extortion and bribery were the raw motivating forces behind this unconscionable economic debacle. Prominent United States Senators deferred their 'moral' principles in order to get tax breaks for their constituents (for improving …
America's Conscience Seared with a Hot Iron
Commentary by David F. Maas'Righteous' Lot represents those who become accustomed to the sin around them, progressively searing their consciences, similar to spiritual neuropathy.
Joshua and the Gibeonites (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe Gibeonites fashioned masterful disguises and played their parts exactly right to achieve their goal. God warns us about deception because it works!
In the Wake of an Unnatural Disaster (Part One)
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughJohn Ritenbaugh, comparing human behavior in the wake of natural disasters, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, to unnatural disasters, such as bombs and military attacks, suggests that in the latter devastations people become dispirited, listless, as though they had lost their reason for living. Sadly, what has happened to our …
The First Commandment
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughIdolatry is probably the sin that the Bible most often warns us against. We worship the source of our values and standards, whether the true God or a counterfeit.
The Perils of Populism
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughAmericans have rushed to support various populist candidates for President, but history proves that populism has a tendency to spin out of control.
The Same Plumb Line
Commentary by David C. GrabbeA former president was sexually immoral, lied with impunity, and misused his position. The same is true of the current one. Will we apply God's standard equally?
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe emerging, new paradigm, purpose driven, outcome-based churches emphasize that the ends justify the means, glorifying relativistic human philosophy.
The First Commandment: Idolatry
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIdolatry is the most frequently committed sin, seen in five commandments. God challenges us to either defend our body of beliefs or drop them in favor of His.
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?