Leading To Life

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An Initiative of Church of God, the Fatherā€™s Call

Godly Attributes

The Sabbath and Agape Love

The 10 Commandments continued to be revered by segments of the population even today. Traditionally esteemed by the founders of this country, they have been displayed in government buildings, courtrooms, and in homes across the country. Just recently, Louisiana proposed requiring the 10 Commandments to be displayed in every public classroom. Christians and Jews alike recognize the 10 Commandments as the source of the Westā€™s broader moral values and the foundation of many of our laws and legal … [Read more...] about The Sabbath and Agape Love

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The Administration of JusticeĀ 

Mohammed Bouazizi is an example of the destructive consequences of injustice. He was a street vendor in Tunisia in the early 2000s. It was a dusty and poor place, and he sold fruits and vegetables from a wooden cart. It was all he could do to sustain his family. The political system in Tunisia was very corrupt and the police used their position of power to extract tolls and bribes that were not legal. But they had the power to do it. He endured this practice over many years. But, eventually he … [Read more...] about The Administration of JusticeĀ 

The Decline of the American Empire

Steve McCann takes us on a journey through American history by applying the causes that led to the decline and fall of ancient empires. He enumerates six stages that have precipitated the rise and the current decline of the American empire. If we don't learn from the past, it will likely repeat itself, this time in the American nation. Mr. McCann draws heavily from Sir John Glubb's essay on the Fate of Empires: "A cursory examination of history reveals that the United States is mired in … [Read more...] about The Decline of the American Empire

Which Laws To Keep?

Christians have been really blessed in this nation to have had the freedom to be able to live a lifestyle based on the law of God. However, that trend is seemingly coming to an end. That freedom is going to move on; it is slowly being taken away from us. Here is an interesting quote: ā€œ...it is a sign of the times. As John Daniel Davidson compellingly argues in Pagan America, the nature of the American state has fundamentally changed. After decades of decline and retreat, Christianity is no … [Read more...] about Which Laws To Keep?

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Anger Incubator

In June 2020, Elizabeth Chang's comments were printed in The Washington Post. Sadly, her words still ring true over 4 years later. She wrote: ā€œAmericans are angry. The country erupted into the worst civil unrest in decades after the death of George Floyd, and anger about police violence and the countryā€™s legacy of racism is still running high. At the same time, weā€™re dealing with anger provoked by the coronavirus pandemic: anger at public officials because theyā€™ve shut down parts of society, or … [Read more...] about Anger Incubator

Why Does Man Exist?

In an article dated September 21, 2018, titled ā€œThe Human League: What Separates Us from Other Animals?ā€ the British Newspaper The Guardian states the following:   "What a piece of work is a man! marvels Hamlet. How noble in reason! How infinite in faculty! ā€¦ In action how like an angel!  In apprehension how like a god! ā€¦ The paragon of animals!  Hamlet then ponders the paradox at the heart of humankind: what is this quintessence of dust?  We are special, but we are … [Read more...] about Why Does Man Exist?

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Godā€™s Law Has Consequences

Processing the unfolding events ā€“ both worldwide and locally i difficult. By processing, I mean taking the individual components and analyzing them to reach a wise conclusion. It is important that people use a ā€œsound mindā€ to assess the developments around us which impact us by degrees. We would also do well to keep in mind that Godā€™s law has consequences. Those consequences can be good or bad depending on whether the law is applied or rejected. Sin is the cause of our current crisis and … [Read more...] about Godā€™s Law Has Consequences