Reading can be an invaluable tool in gaining wisdom and knowledge.
God has given us a magnificent creation; we need to get out and appreciate it.
As we strive to get back to "normal" following the pandemic, the world is going through massive changes. The Bible can give us guidance on how to navigate these changes.
The truth of God is like a vein of gold, waiting to be extracted. It takes diligence, sacrifice, and knowledge to identify and extract it.
Being quiet can give us the opportunity to appreciate what God is doing in our lives.
United Church of God Sabbath services: Cincinnati East, Ohio PM congregation — June 18, 2022.
Antisemitism is on the rise in the U.S. and around the world. At the heart of antisemitism is hatred of God and His ways. Those that choose to obey Him may suffer the same persecution that we are seeing today.
The biggest lesson from the Middle East is that we must get our lives together and follow God. Judgment is coming, we must prepare ourselves.
God's faithfulness is everlasting, and His promises endure to this day.
Despite political claims to the contrary, Jewish people have a long history in the land of Israel. Israel existed in the past, and for prophecy to be fulfilled they must exist in the future. [EDIT: The temple referred to at the 3:40 minute mark should be the second temple, not the first temple.]
The Middle East in general, and Israel specifically are an integral part of the biblical story.
United Church of God Sabbath services: Cincinnati East, Ohio PM congregation — June 11, 2022.
In the book of Revelation there are thunderings and loud voices from heaven; we have to hear the words of God and must respond with fervor.
Eternal life is a gift, but we can disqualify ourselves from receiving that gift if we aren't diligent in our obedience to God.
Anxiety is a part of life; but we can manage the mild anxieties that life offers by relying on God and drawing close to Him.
Running a race is a common metaphor in the Bible for our Christian journey.
United Church of God Holy Day services: Orlando, Florida congregation - June 5, 2022
Pentecost AM services will start at 11:30 AM Eastern.
Watch the the LIVE webcast at https://www.youtube.com/user/UCGOrlando
Pentecost is a time of beginnings, a reset to remind us to be God's firstfruits.
We have a responsibility to care for the poor, the widows, and the orphans, but this doesn't negate our responsibility to worship God and live godly principles in our lives.
United Church of God Holy Day services: Cincinnati Area, Ohio congregation - June 5, 2022
Pentecost PM services will start at 2:30 PM Eastern.
There is value in work, and the Bible admonishes us to work and have a strong work ethic.
We have a finite number days in our lives; the key is to use each one wisely. We don't want to leave those projects unfinished as the number of our days shortens.
We may not fully understand every prophecy in the Bible, but what we can know fully is that we must be becoming people of character now.
