Sermons and Biblical Studies

by Staff Forerunner, January 6, 2006 A number of years ago at a business conference, my eyes caught a rather humorous poster in one of the breakout rooms, featuring a group of single-file, Alaskan sled dogs tugging vigorously at the harness lines connecting them together. The caption read: “If you aren't the lead dog, the … Continue reading “Taking Our Lead From God”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "WorldWatch," January 6, 2006 Recently, the media—intentionally or not—have sketched an image of China as a bold, tenacious contender in the present uni-polar world. Its roaring market economy is growing at double-digit rates. The current high price of oil is due in large part to the increased demand from developing … Continue reading “The Red Dragon: Rising or Falling?”

by Staff Forerunner, "Ready Answer," January 6, 2006 “Now therefore, listen to me, my children, for blessed are those who keep my ways.” —Proverbs 8:32 Are you teachable? Are you learning? Do you have a burning desire to learn? Do you know the keys to being teachable? Why is it so difficult for Christians to … Continue reading “Are You Teachable?”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," November 29, 2005 “The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To speak of many things: Of gold—and oil—and souls of men— Of frankincense—and slaves— And why the faith of men is not— And whether folk are knaves.” Adapted by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson from Through the Looking Glass Part … Continue reading “The Zeitgeist of Suicide (Part Four): A Soup Tureen of Trouble”

by Mike Ford (1955-2021) Forerunner, "Ready Answer," November 29, 2005 “Go to the ant, you sluggard!” —Proverbs 6:6 In the fourteenth century, a man called Tamerlane rose from the breeding ground of conquerors, Central Asia. He had many titles, including Conqueror of the Earth and Lord of the Sun. He swept across Asia and Europe, … Continue reading “Tamerlane’s Ant”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "WorldWatch," November 29, 2005 In late October and early November, the suburbs of Paris literally burned with riots. The trigger was the accidental electrocution of two boys of North African descent fleeing from police. But what ensued from the Muslim sons of African and Arab immigrants—who have not integrated into … Continue reading “Fiddling While Europe Burns”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "WorldWatch," November 4, 2005 A Case Study of Canada and the United States Canada and the United States share more than space on the same continent and a long boundary. Their peoples also enjoy a common language, a similar European heritage, and comparable democratic institutions. Of course, both nations descend … Continue reading “Stats and Sin: Measuring Peoples’ Morals”

by Staff Forerunner, November 4, 2005 On March 3, 1977, the life of a young Canadian man changed course forever. The young man had been diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma, a cancerous tumor that makes bone go soft. This resulted in him having to have his right leg amputated six inches above the right knee. This … Continue reading “Our Spiritual Marathon of Hope”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," November 4, 2005 Part Two of this series focused on the causes and consequences of the new demographics, paying special attention to the “graying” exhibited by virtually all industrialized and industrializing nations. Societal aging and the economic difficulties it engenders appear to be waxing in both depth and … Continue reading “The Zeitgeist of Suicide (Part Three): Answers That Miss the Mark”

by Ronny H. Graham Forerunner, "Ready Answer," November 4, 2005 While thumbing through the Dictionary of Biblical Imagery, I came across an intriguing subject. At first, it seemed strange and far-out, but after reading through it, I found it to be not only fascinating, but also quite appropriate for the season. The subject of the … Continue reading “The Refuser of Festivities”