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Planning and Preparation (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

Poor planning and preparation, and no prayer, leads to a poor performance.

Planning and Preparation (Part One)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

Should we even bother with plans? After all, God is in charge. Proverbs 16:9 answers: 'A man's heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.'

Vision (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

'I Dreamed a Dream' from Les Miserables is a poignant reminder of the personal devastation that comes from not committing to a long-term vision of a good life.

Our Final Performance Review

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

Without well-defined plans, projects become quickly derailed. Both time and energy are wasted in the absence of carefully established goals.

Do You Feel Lucky?

Article by Mike Ford

Is there such a thing as luck? Is the world subject to pure coincidence or blind fate? When it comes to His chosen people, God leaves nothing to chance.

Make Every Day Count

'Ready Answer' by Mike Ford

As the tragic story of the Donner Party's journey to California teaches, we must make wise use of the time we have left because it is inexorably running out.

Vision (Part Two)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We must protect ourselves from toxic information overload by keeping the vision of our calling in front of us, living for the future. We cannot be distracted.

Seeking God (Part Two): A Foundation

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Christians need to have a conscious plan in seeking God. Here are several essential qualities that must be included in any successful course of action.

The Spiritual Hard Hat Zone

'Ready Answer' by David F. Maas

Christian's lives are constantly under construction. It is this point of view that makes it easier for us to deal with both setbacks and progress.

Christianity Is a Fight! (Part 4)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The sanctification process requires us to cooperate with God in order to produce Christian works and character, preparing us for the Kingdom of God.

Legacy

Article by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God tells us that a good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children. What kind of legacy will we leave our descendants?

How Much Does the Snowflake Matter?

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

As one snowflake does not cause an avalanche by itself, wisdom dictates that we cogently size up potential cause-effect relationships.

Setting Spiritual Goals

'Ready Answer' by Staff

Business advisors and self-help books recommend that we set goals and make plans to succeed in our endeavors. Why do we not do this to help us overcome sin?

The Present and Future Crisis (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We need to exercise diligence, acquiring economic stability by submitting to God's counsel, sacrificing now before forces usurp our economic substance.

Preparing for Bad Times (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

To assume that God will take care of us without our making an effort to provide for ourselves is a dangerous presumption.

Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Eight): Ecclesiastes 11:1-8

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Solomon counsels us to exercise diligence, work hard, plan for disruptions, obstacles, and roadblocks, spreading risk to work within this futile world.

Be Prepared

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God has given us clear records of what has occurred in the pass, enabling us to bind time, profiting from the past and preparing for the future.