Worldly Ways

by Brandy Webb

Why are Christians so quick to judge the world? Why do some become even hateful towards the world? Don’t we realize that we are not perfect either, and that all of us “have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom 3:23)? Seriously, right now the world is ruled by Satan (1 John 5:19). It is not ever going to be a righteous place until God’s Kingdom overthrows the current ruler. Therefore, the world will do only what the world knows. Continue reading

It is Possible!

By Brandy Webb

This week I saw a news article that I am glad I didn’t miss. I don’t watch the news on a regular basis because it usually isn’t edifying but, thankfully, I read a news article that was very much edifying. It was about Charleston, SC and how they reacted to a horrendous attack on their community. Their way of fighting back against violence was beautiful. Continue reading

Are We a Liberal or Conservative Church?

by Murray Palmatier

As we assess the panorama of the Church of God groups, The Church of God International (CGI) is often tagged with the label “liberal” while others are known as “conservative.” In a recent conversation with a fellow minister, this topic came up and we discussed both the misfortune and misuse of these labels. Continue reading