The CGG Weekly originally published this essay as “The True Gospel (Part Three)” on August 17, 2001. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” —Romans …
This essay first appeared on August 10, 2001, as “The True Gospel (Part Two)” in the CGG Weekly. “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” —I Corinthians 1:30 Whether in English or Greek, gospel means “good news” or “good …
“Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.” —I Peter 4:19 Many look to religion—especially Christianity—as a sanctuary from trouble, as a refuge of comfort, peace, and safety. While thinking of God’s way in …
The following CGG Weekly essay was originally titled “Thanks for Everything” and was published on November 27, 2020. “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” —I Thessalonians 5:18 Thanksgiving Day is already diminishing in the rearview mirror, perhaps even all but …
This essay came into being on September 11, 2020, in the CGG Weekly as “Jihad in Our Streets.” “And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. . . . For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.” —Matthew 24:6-7 Today is the nineteenth anniversary of what …
This essay appeared in the CGG Weekly on June 12, 2020, as “Our Way Forward.” “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” —Psalm 11:3 As God’s instruction manual for His people, the Bible contains the answers and guidance Christians need in times of trouble. Scripture reflects His …
This essay was first published in the CGG Weekly on March 6, 2020, as “Ditching Tithing? Consider Carefully.” “And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD’s. It is holy to the LORD.” —Leviticus 27:30 Times are hard. Money is short. …
This essay, “Making the Cut (Part Six),” was first published in the CGG Weekly on August 23, 2019. “He who does not put out his money at usury, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.” —Psalm 15:5 In Part …
