The events of this week in the U.S. where we have seen the inauguration of a President surrounded by a massed security force and protests, should have made us look for God’s hand. Not His hand in the disorder and angst, but His hand in the progress toward the establishment of His Kingdom. King Nebuchadnezzar…

The book of Lamentations is not the usual go-to book when we think of encouragement. Lamentations is written by Jeremiah and features the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. Jeremiah begins by depicting Jerusalem as a widow in mourning. ”She weeps bitterly in the night, her tears are on her cheeks …“.  He laments her…

The prayer given by the guest US House of Representatives chaplain for the opening of the 117th Congress is a good window into how God is being regarded today. Not only did he include references to a “monolithic god, Brahma” but the prayer concluded by reference to a “god known by many names and by…

The one commandment that is a major stumbling block to the human mind is the command to keep the Sabbath. Many of the other commandments are reasonably accepted as part of a civil society and the concepts have been built into the rule of law of western society. But the Sabbath is a law that…

Life has always been interesting in terms of dealing with the present – there is always something new to learn or to experience. God gave us the capacity to (if we will) grow in knowledge, wisdom and understanding all through life. So, the present has always been interesting whether in or out of trials ­–…

As we struggle in attempts to form a message for the world, it is increasingly obvious just how different the mind with God’s Spirit is to the mind of the world. Of course, we know that – at least intellectually. But it becomes hard reality when trying to create a message based on God’s truth…

We in the Church of God, The Father’s Call hold the deep belief that God has an essential and very special focus on the family and we see that permeating how He works within His Church in every facet. The body of Christ operates as a family. The recent ministerial conference held in St. George,…

The Apostle John spoke from the heart when he said, “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” (3 John 1:2). Good health and prospering (especially on the spiritual level) mean a great deal to each one of us. Wellness, of course, is relative…

In the book of Matthew, we can read about many of the events that will occur in the “time of the end”, previous to the return of Jesus Christ. Our elder Brother and Savior will, in full adherence to the plan that He and the Father have worked out, return to this earth and bring…

Credibility – being able to count on the veracity of another’s word – is a huge factor in the potential quality of human relationships. The polarity that exists between political parties in the United States today very plainly paints that picture for us. So much distrust exists that there is scarcely any potential for even…

It has been difficult this week to think about much else than the state of the world. The US election is just one of the issues pressing in from all quarters. We are forcibly made aware of how much God’s revealed truth through the scriptures provides comfort for us. Take for example, Daniel 2:21-23. Daniel…

“We are what we think.” It is pretty much an accepted truth just as, “We are what we eat.” There is no logical way to deny the truth of such statements. In regard to thought, then, the logical follow up question would obviously be, “Then, what am I?” Why is it that this question is…

In these uncertain days, the Sabbath is becoming more meaningful as time goes by. With so much of “the world” to deal with for six days, the Sabbath beckons as a needed respite. The Sabbath has always been a special delight. It is a day that God set aside for us and we recognize His…