This essay, “Marriage—A God-Plane Relationship (Part One),” appeared in CGG Weekly on January 22, 2010. “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” —Genesis 1:27 In the United States, marriage has been under assault for many years, at least …
This essay, “What Is Real Conversion? (Part Four),” appeared in the December 25, 2009, issue of CGG Weekly. “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit …
“What Is Real Conversion? (Part Three)” appeared in CGG Weekly on December 18, 2009. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” —I John 1:9 Parts One and Two of this series considered the questions of …
This essay, “What Is Real Conversion? (Part Two),” was published in CGG Weekly on December 11, 2009. “When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.” —Acts 11:23 In Part One, …
This essay, “Comfort-Zone Christianity?” appeared in CGG Weekly on November 13, 2009. “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Over the past several days, I have been very uncomfortable. Since my adrenal fatigue set in during the summer …
This essay, “The Prayer Conundrum,” first appeared in the CGG Weekly on January 19, 2007. “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” —Colossians 4:2 To many people, it is a head-scratcher to consider the vagaries of answered prayer—or should I say “unanswered prayer”? That is precisely the …
This essay, “Business as Usual,” first appeared in CGG Weekly on December 8, 2006. “Thus says the LORD: ‘For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment, because they sell the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of sandals.’” —Amos 2:6 …
I wrote a version this essay, “A Polluted National Landscape,” for the CGG Weekly on November 3, 2006. “The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faints.” —Isaiah 1:5 Church of the Great God is strictly apolitical. We do not endorse any party or any candidates, and we teach …
