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What Is Your Social Credit Ranking?
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsSocial scoring is the rating of a person's influence by such criteria as the number of social media followers. The effect will be to create a caste system.
No More Secrets
Commentary by Ryan McClureThe governmental intrusions into privacy, depicted by the movie Sneakers, have become a grim reality. With life online, nothing is secret.
Staying On Point
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We need to carefully consider whether TV and the Internet are really a blessing or a potentially life-threatening curse—another pull we are forced to resist.
The Blame Game
Commentary by Joseph B. BaityPeople revere doctors and technology above God. We are obsessed with negative and fake news, all assigning blame and pointing critical fingers.
A Famine of The Word (Part One)
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsBillionaires have commandeered Apple, Twitter, Google, and Facebook, all ostensibly created for promoting free speech, for the purpose of censoring comments.
A Christian's Information Filter
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughPeople make judgments—sometimes consciously, but probably more often unconsciously—about what goes into their minds, and this has an effect over time.
What's Your Source?
Commentary by David C. GrabbeNo matter how finely tuned is one's baloney detector, wrong-headed thinking etches wrong concepts into minds around the world, even in the church of God.
Where Is Cancel Culture Headed?
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe political and cultural Left has allied with giant tech corporations to sideline people and institutions who do not espouse the 'right' ideas and beliefs.
Human's Replacement
Sermonette by Bill OnisickA robot has been developed with self-awareness and able to recombine knowledge, providing an artificial intelligence which could make humans obsolete.
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 Light To The World
Commentary by Mark SchindlerExposure to more than two hours per day on digital screens lowers scores on thinking and language tests. We must not abandon our children to smartphones.
A Political Hurricane
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughMass media and social media have been deliberately poking political hot buttons, purposely dividing the people of this nation to take adversary positions.
The Usual Chaos
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughMichael Crichton predicted the disinformation age we are living through right now, warning that it would be difficult to separate reality from fantasy.
Another Mark of the Beast
Commentary by David F. MaasBig Tech is creating a new mode of governance through which data analytics are used to create algorithms that decide rewards and punishment for targeted behaviors.
Christians and Politics
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughEven though conservative views seem to be more compatible with the Bible, neither Republican nor Democrat standards are consistent with God's standards.
Think First of What We Say
Commentary by Bill OnisickThe information from media and the internet have demonstrated various degrees of inaccuracy. Consequently, we are vulnerable to spreading false reports.
Where Hope Lies
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityJesus Christ is the only solution; catastrophic steps in God's plan may be the painful road back to normalcy, while consequences of sins must come to the forefront.
Our Historical Myopia
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughMost people's window of experience and knowledge—their perspective on life—does not stretch beyond their own memories.
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.
Indistractable
Commentary by Bill OnisickSocial media, text messages, e-mails, websites and blogs are competing for our time, eroding our attention spans and exhausting our ability to concentrate.
Take the Red Pill
Sermonette by Bill OnisickIf we were to consciously monitor our thoughts, we would be appalled about the percentage of our day that we are exclusively wrapped up in ourselves.
Are We Happy?
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamThe inalienable right to the pursuit of happiness can only be realized when we live in gratitude for Our Creator's purpose for us.
Faith and Technology
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeAs technology becomes more available, the material world threatens to crowd God out of the picture. The information age will destroy us unless we manage it.
Points of Reference
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityAncient mariners recognized they were off course due to stormy weather, unlike those of us today who may be unaware that we are off course on our journey.
Are We Mentally Fit?
Commentary by Bill OnisickPeople are now battling sleep difficulty, anxiety, depression, and loneliness as never before in history.
Dating (Part 1): The Purposes of Dating
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsA key ingredient in dating is faith in God's purpose. The relationship one has with God takes precedence over any relationship with any other human being.
Housing and Property Redistribution
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsThe United Nations Agenda 21 plan recommends the confiscation of private property for the sake of an equitable economic and social system.
Are You Happy? (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Ronny H. Grahamonly one in three Americans reports being very happy. American unhappiness has increased over the past decade as American life deteriorates.
Invisible Algorithms
CGG Weekly by Steven SkidmoreUsing data such as website history, social media friend lists, and click behavior on news headlines, algorithms make guesses about what content to show us.
The Fifth Teacher (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe fifth teacher in Corinth was not a person but the 'wisdom' of the time, whispered by countless voices, overriding the truth that God had revealed to them.
What is Truth?
Sermonette by Ryan McClureTruth is a fundamental base of a relationship between God and His people. As the days grow evil, God's people must cling to the truth and love His holy law.
Beware the Second Flood (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe immediate danger lies not as much in the specific teachings of the flood from the serpent but in their sheer volume. The peril lies in being swept away.
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?
Day of Deception
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughOur vulnerability to deception has been increased with the exponential explosion of information, via Facebook, Twitter, and other internet sources.
Cancel Culture
Commentary by Ryan McClureOffense will be common in the end times, and many will attempt to cancel those who disagree, as the Pharisees cancelled Jesus Christ by execution.
The Same Mind, Judgment, and Speech (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe Loch Ness monster can represent any knowledge: In the uncertainty, what is adamantly held by some to be true may be rejected by others as preposterous.
Follow the Herd?
Commentary by Mark SchindlerGreed has caused panic buying and selling of pharmaceutical stocks and has spawned a booming vaccine industry coupled with shameless scientific fraud.
One Answer to Distractions
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Distractions and interruptions caused by phone, e-mail, computers, or texting are detrimental to productivity and to the operating a business at a profit.
More On Lying - An Apology
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We need to be careful absorbing articles and blogs which may conform to our preconceived view of things, but do not necessarily conform to the truth.
The Same Mind, Judgment, and Speech (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeDespite our differences, Jesus Christ is our commonality. As we pursue His image, we will have greater harmony with those seeking the same thing.
The Flood Is Upon Us!
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughRevelation 12 pictures a flood proceeding from the mouth of the dragon, sweeping many away in a torrent of information that drowns out the truth.
The Same Mind, Judgment, and Speech
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWith the mind of Christ, we can agree with our spiritual siblings. We do not receive the fullness of Christ's mind at baptism; we must continue to seek it.
Can You Handle the Truth?
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloWe must be willing to allow God to make changes in our thinking, even when those changes discomfort the beliefs to which we have acclimated ourselves.
The End Is Not Yet
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's people do a disservice to the cause of truth when they allow the media-hype to trigger a false hope about Jesus Christ's return being imminent.