This essay, “Elisha and the Double Portion,” appeared in CGG Weekly on February 5, 2016. “Elisha said, ‘Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.’” —II Kings 2:9 Most of us, when we begin a new job or a new project, want to know all we can …
A version of this essay, “Christ as Redeemer,” ran in CGG Weekly on May 11, 2012. “Sit still, my daughter, until you know how the matter will turn out; for the man will not rest until he has concluded the matter this day.” —Ruth 3:18 The book of Ruth’s Boaz …
CGG Weekly published this essay, originally titled “Is British-Israelism Racist?” on February 4, 2005. “‘You are My witnesses,’ says the LORD, ‘and My servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He.’” —Isaiah 43:10 A fairly common accusation leveled at believers …
This essay, originally “The Honor Due to Parents,” appeared in the CGG Weekly on June 25, 2021. “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you.” —Exodus 20:12 Honor is a word that often fails to receive its …
This essay was published in the CGG Weekly as “Remember the Sabbath Day” on June 18, 2021. “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” —Exodus 20:8 The fourth commandment is not only the longest of the Ten Commandments, but it also begins differently from the other nine. The other nine start with …
This CGG Weekly essay was first published on January 24, 2002, as “Welfare and Christianity.” “For even when we were with you, we command you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.” —II Thessalonians 3:10 It is beyond question that Christians should be compassionate. We are to …
I wrote this essay on November 18, 2005, when it was published in the CGG Weekly. In 2020, we have even more reason to give God the thanks He deserves. I made a couple of minor edits to make it a little more timely. The Thanksgiving holiday has crept up …
This Random Bible Verse was first published as a CGG Weekly essay, “Addiction and Self-Control,” on June 14, 2019. “All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” —I Corinthians 6:12 People the world over are plagued by addiction. Countless individuals struggle with their …
