At a time when the world is experiencing so much anger, chaos, lawlessness, frustration and such a bleak future, God's overarching plan for humanity is more vital and critical for us to understand and apply individually than ever before. The Gospel is a message of hope and encouragement that highlights Godâs love and mercy for everything He has created. It emphasizes His desire for the creation, the earth and all its inhabitants to dwell in peace and harmony with Him. It also highlights … [Read more...] about The Gospel: God’s Plan for Humanity
God's Plan
Pentecost, the Spiritual Connection
There are many things that we can learn and understand in our walk with God when we observe Godâs walk with the nation of ancient Israel. Thereâs much about the nation of Israel that sets a pattern for us to learn from. By covenant, they became a called-out people who were destined to live according to the will of God as expressed by His law. The feature of the special relationship was the fact that God would dwell among them: âAnd let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among … [Read more...] about Pentecost, the Spiritual Connection
Unequitable Trading
Coronavirus fears caused global panic. The financial institutions, speculative markets, manufacturing, retail outlets, travel, supply chains â pretty much anything that is the basis of our modern economy and trading infrastructure were affected. It canât help but remind us of the volatility and complexities of this worldâs forms of trade. Trade is such a foundational part of how any society operates and, by extension, how each of us operates. Whether we like it or not, nearly … [Read more...] about Unequitable Trading
Belief in Action
In the world of Psychology, a prominent figure, Doctor Jordan Peterson, has made quite a name for himself as an online influencer. Renowned for his insightful perspectives, he's gained recognition through his YouTube presence with classroom lectures, particularly those where he dissects classical tales. Notably, the timeless story of Pinocchio. You can really gain popularity debating on panels and in one-on-one news debates, notably regarding the compelled speech laws that they're passing in … [Read more...] about Belief in Action
Leaven and Reconciliation
The original instructions given to ancient Israel regarding the first two Holy Days of the annual Holy Day cycle clearly emphasize the isolation of leaven. This applied to both the restriction of eating it and its removal from their dwellings (Exodus 12:15-20). The fact that the days of Unleavened Bread follow immediately after the Passover is important. Christâs sacrifice paid the penalty for our sins and opened the way for us to come into a close, reconciled relationship with Christ and the … [Read more...] about Leaven and Reconciliation
Time of Christ’s Death and Resurrection
We know that the Biblical details of Christâs death and resurrection are central components of the gospel message. The early New Testament Church kept the Passover as a remembrance of Christ's death. The details surrounding His death and resurrection are also an anchor of our faith. To rehearse some of the timing around the events of the week of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, we need to begin with statements Christ gave us and the prophecies in the Old Testament that say He would be … [Read more...] about Time of Christ’s Death and Resurrection
The Decline of the American Empire
A cursory examination of history reveals that the United States is mired in the same process that precipitated the collapse of the great empires of the past. Empires are defined as great military and economic powers encompassing large occupied or controlled land areas. The foibles and failures of human nature and their impact on the rise and fall of empires is amazingly consistent and the end result always inevitable. In 1976, Sir John Glubb, a distinguished British diplomat and general, … [Read more...] about The Decline of the American Empire