American Conservatism (Part One)
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughA large number of individuals are hopelessly confused about the terms liberal and conservative.
Is Conservatism Dead?
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughThe decline of orthodox teaching in the churches has led to an tolerant approach to moral degeneracy, with standards in a constant state of flux.
American Conservatism (Part Two)
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughAmerican conservatism is judged more harshly because its tenets took root in biblical principles advanced by the Puritans.
What If ... ?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's advice is, 'Seek the LORD and live,' a call to return to godliness and truth. He does not say, 'Vote Republican!' or 'Vote Democrat!'
American Conservatism (Part Three)
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughThe partisan interview conducted by ABC's David Muir is an example of how shamefully low the media have stooped to destroy the reputation of a public official.
Shifting American Values
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughAmerican cultural and political standards, no longer fixed in Scripture, also have only a tenuous hold on the principles in the founding documents.
Four More Years
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughPresidents' second terms have historically failed to live up to expectations, whether because of scandal, stiff congressional opposition, or lame-duck status.
Bloodshed Upon Bloodshed
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughPhilosophically, the belief in the innate goodness of human nature has been a part of the liberal mind at least as long as the ideas of Mencius, Confucius, and Plato.
Divided We Fall
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe social indicators are not improving as a whole, and as each year goes by, behaviors that were once thought beyond the pale are accepted into the mainstream.
Who Gets Jesus' Vote?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus' Kingdom is still not of this world today. Therefore, His servants still should not be involved in the political battles of this world either.
Another Supreme Court Nomination
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughThe upcoming Supreme Court appointment could possibly tilt the court in favor of conservatives for the first time in decades.
Biden's 'Battle for the Soul of the Nation' Speech
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughPresident Joseph Biden's condemnatory rhetoric matched the strange, blood-red lighting of the background, evoking the typical depictions of hell.
Socialism is Mob Rule (Part Two)
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughMany religious people realize that liberals threaten adherence to the moral principles taught in God's Word, and that Satan is the poster child of liberalism.
Liberalism and Education (Part Two)
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughLiberalism is much easier to push than conservatism because the latter requires discipline, while the former caters to self-interest and emotion.
Liberalism, in the News Again
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughConservatism is a political philosophy that calls for stability and the protection of established institutions. Liberals think conservatives are stuck in the past.
'Christianity Today' and Trump
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughDonald Trump is not a paragon of virtue but is a change from the doctrines entrenched in Washington. Personal morality is not enough to remove anyone from office.
Liberalism and Legalism
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe conventional wisdom is that conservatism is restrictive while liberalism is liberating, but consider that a more liberal America is becoming less free.
Liberal Lunacy (Part One)
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughProgressive humanists are neither satisfied with God's standards nor common sense, but strive to replace them with something they deem to be 'better.'
The Only Path to Reconcliation
Commentary by Mark SchindlerWe must avoid being drawn into political conflicts because resolution and reconciliation is only available through yielding to Jesus Christ.
Reinterpreting History
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughThe New York Times asserts that Charles Manson was a precursor to the alt-right movement. Yet there was nothing conservative about Manson.
Gorsuch's Nomination
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughThe prospect of originalist Judges who eschew using the court to make social policy terrifies 'progressive' lawmakers.
The Abuse of Freedom
Commentary by Joseph B. BaityChange agents in the United States are engaging in a deliberate assault on free speech, which the Founding Fathers protected through the Bill of Rights.
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.
The Real Science-Deniers
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughThe media portrays conservatives as 'science deniers,' yet proclaims that gender is not a matter of observable, testable biology. Who is denying science?
Today's Christianity (Part Two): Southern Christianity Moves North
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Contrary to the intention to marginalize Christianity through the Immigration Reform Act of 1965, it instead gave rise to a new strain of conservative Christianity.
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.
Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Thirteen): Hebrews 2 and the Next Five Years
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughWe must keep God's Word fresh in our minds through diligent study and practice of His way of life to keep from drifting spiritually during perilous times.
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.
Everything Is Politics
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughWhatever a person says automatically places him on the political spectrum, accruing judgment, scorn, or rejection from those who practice identity politics.
Disintegration
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeOur advanced communications, which have allowed globalism, are also bringing about tribalism. Rather than uniting everyone, they are dividing.
Handwriting on the Wall: Forgetfulness
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAmerica once had national greatness, but because of the ignorance of youth, forgetting the lessons from history, they will soon pay for their forgetfulness.
Patriotism, the Summer Soldier, and Our Times (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus Christ was not a sunshine patriot, but sacrificed everything He had for the sake of God's people and the Kingdom of God—His holy nation.
Implications of the Gospel of the Kingdom
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeMark 1:14 describes Jesus' gospel as "the gospel of the kingdom of God." This statement has far-reaching implications for our beliefs and conduct.
Liberalism and Education (Part Three)
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughMuslims, duplicating the methods of the leftists, are attempting to control the direction of American education, establishing centers for Islamic Studies.
Jesus, Paul, and the Christian Right
CGG Weekly by John W. RitenbaughWhat did Jesus and Paul do politically and/or socially to change people's lives in their times? The answer to that question is 'nothing.'
Politics and Christ's Return
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBecause we are set apart by God, we are not to become involved in the world's political, judicial, or military systems. Our term in office has yet to begin.
What to Do in Babylon
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)There is nothing to be desired in the Babylonish system, but we can grow spiritually in spite of the downward pulls.
Human Nature: Good or Evil?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughProgressives tend to believe that human nature is perfectible and evolving. Conservatives tend to believe that human nature is evil and must be controlled.
The Wilderness Trek and Judgment Begins
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's people must learn to trust Him for their survival, remembering that the eating of Unleavened Bread is a reminder that only God has the power to rescue.
Implications of the Gospel of the Kingdom
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeGod's people must let go of the world's solutions, involving party spirit, revolutions, and power struggles, placing their trust in the sovereignty of God.
Self-Government
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughSubmitting to a human government is a work that requires self-government. Paul thoroughly disciplined his body as he followed the example of Jesus Christ.
The Torment of the Godly (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)God wants His people to have an emotional yet entirely rational response—to sigh and cry—to the lawlessness and idolatry round them in the world.
Unleavened Bread and the Holy Spirit (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's command to eat unleavened bread teaches that He rescued His people from the bondage of sin, something they had no power to accomplish of themselves.