November 2014 – Church of God Perspective

Giving Thanks

John D 26 November 2014 26 November 2014Gratitude

92 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High: ~ Ps 92:1 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. ~ 1Th 5:18

On Whose Authority?

John D 25 November 2014 25 November 2014Church

I simply find it fascinating. One guy who claims to go strictly by the Bible for the calendar, who claims that is is so crystal clear for all to see, recently proclaimed, “I will announce the New Moon as soon as the observers see it.” Really? Where does he get…

New COG Resource: Spiritual Snacks

John D 25 November 2014 25 November 2014COG News

I have to admit that there are times when I read or view something from certain organizations, and I have to clear my mind of all of the stuff that I’ve seen and/or heard about them in order to get through the article or the video. There are organizations that…

Should We Make Others Thankful?

John D 21 November 2014 21 November 2014Gratitude

23 The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!” ~ Ps 50:23 (ESV) I received one of those marketing emails this morning that had an odd subject line. “Make Them Thankful”, it said. They…

New Forum for Winter Family Weekend

John D 20 November 2014 20 November 2014Person To Person

I have started a new forum for discussion of various winter family weekends. If you know of one not posted and would like to share it (and especially the URL to any registration sites), please feel free to post it. Usual forum rules apply.

Are We People of Truth?: Part 5, Why Do You Beleive What You Believe?

John D 18 November 2014 18 November 2014Truth

Do you ever stop to think why people believe what they believe? Different religions believe whatever their religion is. Practically all the people in Thailand believe in Buddhism. Why do they all believe in Buddhism? Why is it nearly all Arabs believe in the Moslem religion? Why is it that…

Are We People of Truth?: Part 4, Who Decides What Is True?

John D 14 November 2014 14 November 2014Truth

10 They say to the seers, “Do not see,” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy the truth to us. Tell us flattering things. Prophesy illusions. ~ Isa 30:10 (HCSB) OK, I’ve avoided the definition thus far, but now it it time to whip out the dictionary and have a…

Because the Struggle IS the Thing

John D 12 November 2014 12 November 2014Suffering and Trials

This life is a test. It is only a test. 9 Satan answered the Lord , “Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 Haven’t You placed a hedge around him, his household, and everything he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in…

Faith Is Looking Beyond the Struggle

John D 7 November 2014 7 November 2014Faith and Hope, Suffering and Trials

God is love, but must His children struggle? 33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.” ~ Jn 16:33 (HCSB) It is interesting that Jesus promised His followers they…

Are We People of Truth?: Part 3, Deception

John D 6 November 2014 6 November 2014Integrity, Truth

What is our part in being deceived? 8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived… ~ Lk 21:8 “Be not deceived” is a thread that runs throughout the Bible. I count five instances where it is outright stated in the imperative, but many take it as anything…

Month: November 2014