by Jim Patterson | May 1, 2019 | Articles, Events Articles
INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS I have in front of me a one page article in Beyond Today, an outreach periodical published by the United Church of God (UCG) (March-April 2017 issue) that discusses world news and prophecy. The author uses Brexit and a romantic quotation from...
by Jim Patterson | Nov 9, 2019 | Articles, Events Articles, home page
Anyone will become aware of the various contentions that arise over doctrine; often surrounding points of view about the nature of God or proper worship. Although in this article we will touch on a couple of specific teachings that give birth to contentions and...
by Jim Patterson | Jun 23, 2019 | Events Articles
In his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul puts our struggle against evil in a proper perspective: For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts...
by Jim Patterson | Jun 22, 2019 | Events Articles
Through our increasing abilities for observation, we learn more about the nature of the world around us and the universe. We begin to realize the intricate balances that exist so that life can survive on this planet. Centuries of study have gone into understanding the...
by Jim Patterson | Jun 8, 2019 | Events Articles
Jesus Christ well recognized that many would make their claim on Him. The sensitive reader may detect that the word “claim” is being used here in the not so positive sense of the word. “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say? (Luke...
by Jim Patterson | Jun 8, 2019 | Events Articles, Uncategorized
Looking at things from another perspective often helps give insights not otherwise easily understood. Growing in grace and knowledge will give the believer the benefit of seeing life and creation from new vantage points as God reveals Himself. As large as our God is,...