CGG Weekly published a version of this essay, “A Christian’s Information Filter, on December 21, 2012. “To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.” —Isaiah 8:20 We live in the Information Age. The …
A version of this essay, “Christ as Righteous Judge,” ran in CGG Weekly on May 4, 2012. “The LORD repay your work, and a full reward be given you by the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge.” —Ruth 2:12 The book of Ruth contains multiple analogies or …
Take a few moments to read this insightful article, “Three Different Ways to Dismiss Divine Commands” by Alan Shlemon, a speaker and writer for Stands to Reason, a Christian apologetics website. There’s a temptation in all of us to dismiss prescriptions and prohibitions in Scripture. After all, God is asking …
CGG Weekly published this essay, “What Is Real Conversion? (Part Six)” on January 8, 2010. “Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble . . ..” —II Peter 1:10 We have learned that conversion is …
I wrote this essay, “What Is Real Conversion? (Part Five),” for CGG Weekly on January 1, 2010. “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” —Romans …
I wrote this essay, “Balls and Strikes,” for the CGG Weekly on February 28, 2003. “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” —Judges 21:25 When I awoke this morning, I actually remembered my dream. Since that does not happen …
This essay, originally “Lesson Learned,” was published in CGG Weekly on May 10, 2002. “When wisdom enters your heart, And knowledge is pleasant to your soul, Discretion will preserve you; Understanding will keep you.” —Proverbs 2:10-11 Yesterday evening, my nine-year-old son, John, learned an important life lesson, “courtesy” of our …
This essay, originally titled “For Teens Too!” was first published in CGG Weekly on March 29, 2002. “Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; …
