In “How to Think about God Promoting His Own Glory,” Amy K. Hall takes on a tricky subject. If a sinful human were to make the kind of claims God makes in His Word, we would rightly judge the person as proud, vain, and dangerously self-absorbed. Yet God does not …
I wrote this essay, “The Unique Greatness of Our God (Part Four),” for CGG Weekly on January 28, 2011. “Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will.” —Matthew 10:29 For decades, economists have been debating …
This essay was published in the CGG Weekly on my fortieth birthday, February 10, in 2006. If you will, please indulge me, as I am about to give some advice. Today, I begin my fifth decade, and since this opportunity presents itself so rarely, I want to take advantage of …
I wrote this essay, “Somewhere in the Middle,” for CGG Weekly on January 27, 2006. “And Elijah came to all the people and said, ‘How long will you falter between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, then follow him.’ But the people answered him …
This essay, “The Way of Get,” was published in the CGG Weekly on July 16, 2021. “You shall not steal.” —Exodus 20:15 It is in no way shocking to claim that people own things. It is a fact of human existence. People possess money, land, homes, businesses, vehicles, jewelry, stocks …
This essay, “Divine Intervention,” appeared in the CGG Weekly on September 3, 2004. “. . . in order that the living may know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men . . ..” —Daniel 4:17 On Thursday afternoon’s show, Rush Limbaugh joked about Hurricane Frances bearing down …
This essay, “Some Thoughts on Healing,” was published in the CGG Weekly on April 16, 2004. “For I am the LORD who heals you.” —Exodus 15:26 Few things are more personal and vital to people than their health. Americans spend multiple billions of dollars each year trying to find cures …
This essay, originally titled “I Will Come Again,” appeared in the CGG Weekly on September 26, 2003. “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” —John 14:3 Too few understand …
