In 2018, 70.8 million people were displaced by conflicts and violence worldwide, according to the UN Refugee Agency, up from a record 38 million in 2014. Despair has driven many to risk dangerous and life-threatening journeys just to find some type of relief. This is Satanās world, and he is the author of confusion, depression, and negativity. But our Creator, the One True God, is positive! Depression is like a two-sided coin, so letās flip it over and look at the other side, the coin of … [Read more...] about A Coin of Hope
God's Plan
3-D Sabbath
One of the pillars of our calling is the Sabbath day and failing to keep it can pave the way to losing our identity. Letās look at three important dimensions of the Sabbath. āAnd we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose,ā (Romans 8:28). Not only is this an encouraging verse, it also helps us to understand a deeper dimension of the Sabbath. We know from 1 John 5:3 that the love of God is, ā...that we keep His … [Read more...] about 3-D Sabbath
What is Human Greatness?
What is human greatness to you? What sort of definition comes to your mind when you think of someone being āgreatā? Some might think of personality, intellect, wealth or physical prowess as something that sets someone in the realm of the āgreat.ā Obvious and publicized accomplishments that make oneās name widely recognized would surely be markers of greatness. Alexander the Great conquered all the known world by the age of 33. Thomas Edison held over 1,000 patents for his many inventions in … [Read more...] about What is Human Greatness?
Getting Out of the Mess Weāre In
There is one thing we have in common with everyone else. And itās not just something we have in common with people who are just like us or our friends, but itās something we have in common with people we donāt even knowāwith people very much unlike us. Make no mistake; we all have a mess in our lives. And even if youāre lucky enough to be between messes right now, youāre still just a decision away from creating a brand-new mess. We are all good at hiding our messes. In fact, we usually are … [Read more...] about Getting Out of the Mess Weāre In
God’s Goyim
There are numerous words that we use in our daily vocabulary that have changed meaning over the years. Have we allowed ourselves to appropriate a meaning to the word āGentileā that was not intended? In Galatians, the second chapter we see Paul giving the account of Peterās example as a Jew when he separated himself from the Gentiles fearing what other Jews would think. The Jews regarded Gentiles as inferior. Eastonās Bible Dictionary states the definition of "Gentile" as (Hebrew, usually in … [Read more...] about God’s Goyim
The Years Ahead
In the coming years, the members of Godās Church will face increasing pressure against maintaining a firm position on Godās truth. It will be a year of challenge and change. The change will be all around us and the challenge will be āholding fast.ā We will have reason to be very mindful of the Apostle Paulās admonition to āWatch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strongā (1 Corinthians 16:13). We are not making predictions, but simply trying to watch. Watchfulness is a spiritual condition … [Read more...] about The Years Ahead
Expressions of Tribalism
It is difficult to escape the feeling that our world is becoming more divided by the day. For example, we are hearing more about political identity. While it has been quite customary to identify with some political party in terms of general policy, the term has now developed a sharper edge. Amy Chua writing in The Guardian newspaper notes: āWhen groups feel threatened, they retreat into tribalism. When groups feel mistreated and disrespected, they close ranks and become more insular, more … [Read more...] about Expressions of Tribalism