Was the Logos Melchizedek?
(Copyright 2008) by Bryan T. Huie (Dennard, Arkansas) There has been a lot of confusion over the meaning of the seventh chapter of Hebrews. The recent position of most of the Churches of God has been that the Logos was Melchizedek before his human incarnation as Jesus (Yeshua) in the first century C.E. A close […]
Why Must Satan Be Released?
(Copyright 2022) by David C. Grabbe (Charlotte, North Carolina) The great hope of Christians—and the essence of the gospel message—is that Jesus Christ will return to establish His Kingdom on earth. He will be King of kings and Lord of lords, governing mankind in a way that has never happened before. In addition, He will depose Satan from his current rulership of this world, […]
‘Tis the Season: Help for Our Young People
(Copyright 2022) by Staff (Charlotte, North Carolina) Almost everyone knows that members of God’s church do not celebrate Christmas or New Year’s Day for several reasons. Among them are the absence of a biblical command to do so and the divine command to have nothing to do with pagan practices, something these holidays possess in great […]
Mishandling Marriage & The Sin of Uzzah
(Copyright) by Gary Johnson (Arkansas) The divorce rate has skyrocketed. Kids are shooting up schools. Homosexuality is taught as an “alternative lifestyle” and promiscuity among teenagers and even pre-teens is commonplace. The family is definitely under attack. As a result, the last decade and a half has seen the rise of the pro-family Christian message. […]
Spiritual Power
(Copyright 2022) by Zac Poonen (Bangalore, India) One great danger of the last days is that of having “a form of godliness without the power” (2 Tim.3:5). It is very easy to be satisfied with the power that we have because of our gifts and talents. Soul power is manifested in intellectual power, emotional power […]
Benjamin Franklin’s Wisdom
(Copyright 2023) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) Lance Wallnau covers Benjamin Franklin’s appeal to seek God’s guidance in their efforts to draft a Constitution for their new nation. Likewise, the Declaration of Independence was also an appeal to God for guidance and protection. As Lance reads and comments on Franklin’s appeal, it becomes self-evident of the wisdom […]
The Red Skelton you never knew about – Fabulous interview!
(Copyright 2023) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z2ojfveL-I 44 min. Best of Dini Petty: Red Skelton (80 years old) June 19, 1992: This is the only in depth sit down interview Red Skelton did in his entire career. This interview won the Iris Award for Best International Show.
“Fruits Before Suits”
(Copyright 2021) by Rich Traver (Clifton, Colorado) Perhaps we haven’t given adequate scrutiny to aspects of Physical Appearance. While Paul admonishes ‘Modest Apparel’, and more importantly, that we not look to a person’s dress as reason to show them preference, yet we occasionally see that very response happening in so many societal situations. In a number […]
Transhumanism in Genesis
Honoring Same Sex Marriage is – Devil – Worship
(Copyright 2022) by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) Devil-Media – High priest of Lawmakers and Judges: Take to themselves authority to dictate “evil is good”: Submit and worship the Devil. Psalm 12:8 NIV “The wicked freely strut about when what is vile is honored among men.” Sexual perverts: Two men or two woman, publicly mock […]
Who Could it Be? …SATAN?
(Copyright 2004) by Wayne Schatzle (West Chester, Ohio) I have watched the phenomenon of the Christmas celebration from the outside for over 25 years now. I have studied and wrote many articles on the subject as well as discussed the origins of the many strange traditions involved in the celebration. It is interesting how people […]
The party of war; the party of surrender
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “He kept us out of war.” – Woodrow Wilson reelection slogan, 1916 RONALD REAGAN said that none of the wars during his lifetime were started because America was too strong. Democrats usually run as peaceniks, and then when we get backed into a corner, they have to act tough, too […]
Deer Video
(Copyright 2023) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) A short video but powerful in love and mercy – and in thankfulness. If an animal can do this how about we humans?! (Psa_100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. 1Ch 16:34 O give thanks unto […]
Seventeenth of Tammuz
(Copyright 2023) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) I did not send this to you yesterday as I was not sure I wanted it to go out in today’s News from you guys. I did send this out to many who know nothing about the history of America and its connection to Israel. If nothing happens […]
Simplify Your Life!
(Copyright 2022) by John W. Ritenbaugh (Lancaster, South Carolina) Isaiah 57:15 proclaims: For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of […]
The Sound of a Christian Home
(Copyright) by Sunil Poonen (San Jose, California) If a “fly on the wall” or a “digital assistant” reported back on conversations in our home, what would the report find? What if a listening device recorded our thoughts and attitudes of our heart, what would it say? Would it be the sound of complaining and grumbling? […]
Proving God’s Perfect Will
(Copyright 2022) by Zac Poonen (Bangalore, India) “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect” (Romans 12:2).“Who among you fears the Lord and obeys His servant (the Lord […]
New Fractures in the ‘Special Relationship’
(Copyright 2021) by Richard T. Ritenbaugh (Charlotte, North Carolina) For many decades, the United States and Britain have enjoyed what has been called the Special Relationship. While the two countries have quarreled in the past, particularly over the matter of independence, they settled into a mostly cordial association, recognizing their shared language, history, and political […]
Are We Blind to Design
(Copyright 2022) by David Rives (Lewisburg, Tennessee) When we look into the night sky, we see a vast expanse too large to fathom. Through the use of telescopes and advanced optics, we have discovered magnificent galaxies and nebula, showing that the heavens declare the glory of God. As we look around on Earth below, we […]
Who Started the War in Iraq?
(Copyright 2023) by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota) and Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota) Ray Daly writes:I think your “warning” may be accurate. But is your assessment of the US going into Iraq and starting the war? For if you go back further, before the US entered, the Russians had been at war against the “terrorists” […]
Back to the Nephilim
(Copyright 2023) by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota) Gen 6:1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, Gen 6:2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all […]
21 Things a Man Needs to Know About Marriage
(Copyright ©2014 FamilyLife. All rights reserved.) by Jeff Kemp (Orlando, Florida) Guys have been blindsided in our culture. We don’t see the path to manhood, and we often don’t know how to view women, sex, relationships, marriage, and our role as husbands. A key to the problem guys face is that we don’t understand the North Star […]
Tithing on the “Increase”
(Copyright 2022) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) What is Biblical “increase”? Money earned, agricultural produce? The most common belief is that any money earned is Scriptural increase and must be tithed on; ten percent given to someone or a group. This belief crosses most religious lines and is often emotionally charged when challenged. Another, perhaps […]
Did Noah’s Flood Cover the Himalayan Mountains?
(Copyright 2003) by John D. Morris (Dallas, Texas) Few doctrines in Scripture are as clearly taught as the global nature of the Great Flood in Noah’s day. Genesis clearly teaches that “the waters . . . increased greatly . . . and the mountains were covered” (Genesis 7:18-20). Through the centuries, few Christians questioned this doctrine. The Bible […]
The Money Balloon
(Copyright 2022) by James McBride (United Kingdom) As a child I could travel several miles into town by bus for half of an ‘old penny’, and ‘sixpence’ bought my weekly comic and sweets. The home in which I grew up cost £450 (new), and an aunt paid seven shillings and sixpence weekly rent. My Dad […]