The other day, I posted, “Does Jesus Need You?” about how, on one level, God the Father and Jesus Christ need us. The intense desire for them to have a larger family is so great that it could be classified as a need. If they need companionship and fellowship, then…
At first glance, the idea that an omnipotent God needs anything at all strikes one in an odd way. In fact, it is sometimes used as a “proof” that God does not exist. It boils down to what a “need” is. I need to eat. I need to sleep. I…
When you think of “Philadelphia”, what image comes to mind? When you think of “Laodicea”, what comes to mind? Do you want to be part of the first group or the second? Irony #1: Throughout history, people have put together timelines to try and prove they were part of the…
Laodicea = “the people judge” or “judgment of the people”. If your organization is constantly engaged in a superior, holier-than-thou, we-are-better-than-everyone-else type of attitude, then its love is already growing cold. It is already lukewarm. As the saying goes, be careful pointing the finger, as the other four are pointing…
One of the online dictionaries gives an example of “the era of the Romans”. Of course, Rome fell. It came to an end. COG people often talk about “church eras”. Many believe the “Philadelphia era” has come to an end. Yet, some still claim that the Philadelphians are around. How…
Death. Not a fun topic. Death has been on my mind lately. All people die. All animals die. All plants die. Death really is part of life. All living things die, right? Well, all physical living things die. However, we say that the Church is a spiritual organism. So, can…
Generalization is always wrong ~ A T-shirt slogan While some are reflecting upon the Church this week, it might be a good idea to review some history. When a person looks back upon their past, it is easy to either: 1. Look at everything through rose colored glasses, as though…
2Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy. (Leviticus 19:2, King James Version) It seems that there are some within organizations that have the name “Church of God’ as well as critics…
Prevail Magazine often has some interesting articles. I think this week, with some focusing upon the state of the Church, the article “Jesus Christ is Building an Organization” is of particular interest. Also, perhaps you have heard by now of Dennis Luker’s video sermon, “God’s Sovereignty in the Church and…
I noticed that eHow.com has an article on “How Do Farmers Sift Wheat?“. It covers the difference between pre-industrial age and how it is done with combines. It goes into how winnowing involves throwing the grain up into the air and allowing the lighter chaff to blow away with the…