Broken with guilt? Real healing and restoration comes not from therapists, medication, and good intentions, but rather from depths of one’s spirit. How do you do that? ♦ We all know the feelings and impact of guilt, in ourselves and in… Read More ›
Does it really work? What does the Bible say? What is truth and what is myth when it comes to sickness, healing and prayer? ♦ The text came in at 5:00 in the morning. My otherwise healthy wife was admitted… Read More ›
Jesus, of course, was a good leader. He’s also referred to as the Good Shepherd. What’s a shepherd have to do with leadership? How can we be better leaders today? ♦ What is leadership? What is good, even great leadership? It’s… Read More ›
Yes, that God has “plans to prosper and not harm us” is the typical interpretation of this famous passage. But do you know what it says immediately before and after this verse? ♦ When our now adult daughter was 9-years old… Read More ›
Are you trying to raise good, healthy, whole, wise, and productive children of faith? Beware of the real Christian parent trap. ♦ Many of us remember that classic Disney movie, The Parent Trap, starring Lindsay Lohan. Many old-timers may remember the… Read More ›
This is the skeptic’s favorite question. Ever wonder about it yourself? Are you prepared to answer it? ◊ It’s a fair question. It’s actually a common question that has rocked the faith of many people over the years. It’s the… Read More ›
Can a Christian be attracted to Socialism? Depends on what is defined as “Christian” and “Socialism.” Karl Marx, raised as a Christian, certainly strayed as a Christ-follower and as a productive human. ◊ Does anybody even care who and what… Read More ›
The Bible has stories that inspire and instill wonder and even fear in a Higher-Power God that sees all good and evil. Trust that God is not mocked. ◊ An innocent man with coveted property is targeted, tricked, and murdered by… Read More ›
It’s difficult being a teenager. How do we pray for them, really? Here’s an epiphany my wife and I stumbled upon that I believe changed our lives and the lives of our children. ◊ The topics of marriage and family are… Read More ›
An uncanny reunion with a waitress, after an encouraging note and generous tip given years earlier, reminds us all of the impact of our words and actions. ◊ The husband and wife had not been back to their favorite island… Read More ›
It’s a movie worth seeing if you like these types of epic adventure films. It’s clever and well done. What’s it have to do with the Bible? It opens the door to plenty. ◊ Christopher Nolan, director of the blockbuster movie… Read More ›
Relationships are built on emotional connection that comes through understanding of each other’s hopes, and dreams, and sources of deep brokenness. Most couples only get two out of three right. ◊ As married couples we all have a story to tell –… Read More ›
