Editorials

Below are some editorials written by various people discussing relevant topics for listeners of Christianity For Today.

Editor's Thoughts on War - Pastor ArtHow tragic it is that our world is plagued by war. In my lifetime I have felt the impact of four great conflicts: World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and now Iraq. Besides these four major wars, there have been countless minor conflicts, which are not minor at all in that they have taken human lives. Whether the wars have been major or minor, they have been started by the acts of wicked... read more	Editor's Thoughts on War
Editor's Thoughts on Pavarotti - Pastor ArtHow saddened we were to hear of the death of Luciano Pavarotti: 1935 - 2007. Dead in his hometown of Modena, Italy at the age of 71, losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. Certainly all lovers of opera mourn his loss. He has been characterized by many as the greatest tenor since Enrico Caruso. I never had the privilege of hearing Pavarotti live and up close in concert. I did hear him on television... read more	Editor's Thoughts on Pavarotti
Editor's Thoughts on Sitting in Church - Pastor ArtHave you ever thought to yourself, why am I sitting here in church. There has to be a very good reason to go to church week after week. Why am I here? As a pastor for many years, I tried to help my congregation to understand the main reasons, why it was important for each of them to sit in the pew. It doesn't matter whether the church is traditional or contemporary or ... read more	Editor's Thoughts on Sitting in Church
Editor's Thoughts on Sharing Christ with Atheists - Pastor ArtDo you know any real live atheists? I don't, right now at least. Actually, the statistics show that most people believe in God. Granted, they may define “God” a little differently, nevertheless, they believe in a “Higher Power”. However, there are atheists out there. I, for one, believe in God--the God of the Bible. In the Bible God has revealed himself as one God in Three Persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)... read more	Editor's Thoughts on Sharing Christ with Atheists
Troubling Trends at Thanksgiving Time - Pastor Roots Captain, U.S. Navy Chaplain CorpsThere's only so much nonsense any society can tolerate before we either Wake up from our lethargy, or we simply collapse for want of a backbone. I'm referring to several news items that have surfaced this past week wherein our liberties are challenged and thwarted. Allow me to list a few of these for you... read more	Troubling Trends at Thanksgiving Time
Editor's Thoughts on Christmas - Pastor ArtSome years ago I had the privilege of visiting Bethlehem. I went directly to the Church of the Nativity. Descending a flight of stairs I reached a lower level. There the traditional place where Jesus was born is marked with a silver star. Was this the exact place of his birth? How could I know for sure? I couldn’t. However, it really didn’t matter to me. I... read more	Editor's Thoughts on Christmas
Peace and Harmony - Robert DocterThis list of things desired as essential was found in Old St. Paul’s Church, Baltimore, and was dated 1692. In the struggle for peace in our lives, the advice has relevance for us even today. We know it as: THE DESIDERATA Go placidly among the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly;... read more	Peace and Harmony
Editor's Thoughts on a Valentine Prayer - Pastor ArtValentine's Day is here--February 14^th. Everyone gets ready for the big day--cards, flowers, chocolates, special dinners. All this is for people we love: mom, dad, brother, sister, girl friend, boy friend, wife, husband, grandkids. It's kind of a cool thing. Once a year we say, I love you! But wait! Maybe that isn't so cool-to say it only once a year. We need to say this to those close to us often... read more	Editor's Thoughts on a Valentine Prayer
Resurrection From The Dead - Pastor ArtI am a Christian believer. You might wonder, why. There are many reasons. I was born into a Christian family. From my earliest days, my parents and my church taught me the basic facts of the Christian faith. I grew up in a nation that is mostly Christian. I have studied the Bible from childhood. But all of this was not enough... read more	Resurrection From The Dead
Looking For a New Church? - Pastor ArtIt is hard to find a new church! Yes, I know, there are plenty of them around - all shapes and sizes, stripes and colors. But to find the right one, well, that is the real challenge. I have known some Christian people who recently moved to a new community. Having lived in their previous community for a number of years, they were quite comfortable and settled into a church life. ... read more	Looking For a New Church?
Thoughts on Mother - Pastor ArtEvery May we celebrate Mother's Day. It is a time to tell Mom we love her and how special she is. Many give her flowers and take her out to Sunday dinner. If one lives a distance from Mother, a phone call is made. Moms wait for the phone to ring on this special day. Sometimes at church, a flower is given to all the Mothers on Mother's Day. In the past, the men used to wear a red carnation on the lapel of their coat if Mom was still living - a white carnation if she had... read more	Thoughts on Mother
Leadership That Works - Dr. David A. Rupert, Retired Minister and Adjunct Professor Photo Credit: Sebastian Fissore, Cordoba, ArgentinaLeadership is the process of influencing others to accomplish desired objectives. Leadership involves relationships as well as self-development. Different people have said that everything rises or falls on leadership. Why? Because leadership is critical to the life of any organization.... read more	Leadership That Works
A Lesson On Faith - Dr. Chuck Roots Pastor and Captain, U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps Photo Credit: Jason Nelson, OhioThe past several months have been filled with visits to the hospital for the Roots family. It all began with the birth of our first grandchild, Alyssa Grace. Due to complications during birth, she was kept in the ICN (Intensive Care Nursery) for nine days, hooked up to electrodes and an IV (intravenous). She came home in early December and has done beautifully. We enjoy her so much!... read more	A Lesson On Faith
Personal Growth For the Chronically Ill - Jonnie Wright Bible teacher and Author of The Silver Bullet: God's Rx for Chronic Pain; Choices: Managing Chronic Pain Photo Credit: Julie Freeman-Woolpert, Concord, NHChronic illness affects nearly one out of every two Americans (133 million people). Impossible you say? 96% of all chronic illness is invisible: no canes, wheelchairs, or other paraphernalia. So despite the hundreds of people you might see in a day, every other person is suffering from some ... read more	Personal Growth For the Chronically Ill