The Clarity of Compromise How clearly do we see what is actually happening all around us? We may think that our modern civilization is collapsing in terms of moral clarity -- knowing the difference between right and wrong. That is how it may … [Read more...]

The Failure of Traditional Religion Spirituality Spirituality in the world is taking on a deeper rationality. As a younger group matures, they are showing a growing tendency to reject organized religion. They are claiming to still desire some kind … [Read more...]

“You must first be a believer if you would be an achiever.” That statement should raise a couple of questions in our minds upon the initial reading of it. What is meant by a “believer”? And what is meant by an “achiever”? To many, a believer is … [Read more...]

Ministerial Retreat and Picnic This week we report on two events which took place over the past weekend – the Church picnic and the ministerial retreat. All COG Church PicnicLast weekend we helped organize this year’s annual “all-COG” picnic in … [Read more...]

A Heart Enlarged “A heart enlarged by compassion has never yet killed anyone.” Many, many hearts have been enlarged by compassion in recent days in the aftermath of thedeadly flooding in Texas. Accounts of children being suddenly swept away to … [Read more...]

Enduring “Endurance only comes from enduring.” This self-truth – something that seems so blatantly obvious you could wonder why it needs to be stated. Yet it stuck in my mind and I was later drawn back to the article in which the statement … [Read more...]

God’s Blessing to Us God exerts His power and love in our lives in many exceptional ways. He blesses us for humble obedience. Those blessings come in many forms: understanding His will in a matter, correction to get us back on track, wealth, rain … [Read more...]

The Middle East Conundrum One commentator wrote about current events in the Middle East as “… this crucial, combustible showdown”. Are we witnessing the spark that will ignite the Middle East? The Church has long understood the importance of … [Read more...]

Wait on God God condemns His people for their lack of trust and faith in Him. The prophets were constant in their warnings of the consequences of not trusting God (Isaiah 30:1-4). The entire book of Hosea is directed toward this aspect of Israel’s … [Read more...]

Deception “A lie goes halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get it’s pants on.” Winston Churchill Churchill’s words are a lighthearted way of acknowledging a sobering biblical truth. “So the great dragon was cast out, … [Read more...]