And more importantly, WHAT LEADER IS HE FOLLOWING? The Christian God Let’s start at the beginning “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any... Continue Reading →
The Battle For Our Children’s Minds
Not so long ago I was doing a chair massage event at an elementary school, and in between massages, I had some time to watch the kids out playing at recess. If you have never watched a bunch of kids under eleven playing together, it’s very entertaining. They are so cute, boys being boys and... Continue Reading →
Oh, For The Love Of God!
It doesn't take very long when among evangelical Christians, especially in the environment of a religious service, that a passionate love for God, primarily the person of Jesus, comes to the fore. 'Praise and Worship' is structured around what is often a profuse outpouring of expressed heartfelt love of the Lord. Not to suggest in... Continue Reading →
Is The God You Serve The Sun Or The Son?
Your answer may determine your destiny! There are only two powers on earth. One is legitimate, one is illegitimate. One is the great deceiver, a master counterfeiter. The other is the creator and the rightful ruler of the universe. Like it or not, believe it or not, we find ourselves serving one or the other;... Continue Reading →
The At Large Christian
Forces Acting within the Church of God over the Last Several Decades have Created a Genre of what are Regarded as “Independent” Christians. How should we Regard those who Sidestep Strict Organizational Loyalty? In the middle decades of the twentieth century, a movement within the Churches of God began to gain a momentum not seen... Continue Reading →
What Must I Do?
Is Any “PERFORMANCE” Required of the Christian? The Typical Christian, Understanding that We are not Saved BY Works is then Disinclined to Accept ANY Suggestion that Works are in any way Required under the New Covenant. A Number of Scriptures Address the Subject Directly. Many, it seems, Would Prefer they be Left Unmentioned. An instinctive... Continue Reading →
A Light Upon A Hill
A LIGHTHOUSE is a high tower or building; the upper part is called “the lantern.” So let your light shine before men so that through you they may see Christ. Remember that someone is watching, and your example may be the light that sets them on the right path. Look for opportunities to be a light to people and let it shine.
AMERICANS, “NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE” CHAMPIONS
In the Western World...who do you think spends the most time at work? It's Americans! On average, we take only about 10 days of vacation each year. In Europe, the British average about 3 or 4 weeks, the French about 4 weeks, the Italians... 5 weeks or more, the Germans about 4 weeks, the Scandinavians...... Continue Reading →
Doom And Gloom, That’s Not The Christian Church Of God
Indeed, “the end” (of man's misguided, unrighteous rule) is soon coming, praise to God. The world is in turmoil, there is a worldwide economic crisis, unemployment, and disease epidemics are forecasted. False religious prophets and National news media play on people's fears... America's enemies are many. Could things get any worse...? sadly, yes, they can! SO,... Continue Reading →
The Abrahamic Covenant
On a spring night a few miles northeast of what would later become Jerusalem, two individuals engaged one another in a conversation that led to an event that would impact the world in the most profound way. Few throughout history would realize the significance of this seemingly unexplainable event or its unusual accompanying ceremony, nor understand its deep prophetic significance, not only as it involved the children of Israel but all God’s people throughout time.