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Michael Griego is an active Silicon Valley businessman, consultant, author and speaker. He has undergraduate and graduate degrees from Occidental College and Stanford University. For the past 25 years he has also studied the Scriptures and taught and developed Bible study coursework for churches, seminars and home groups. He resides in the south bay with his wife of 38 years. He has 3 married children and 10 grandchildren.

• Deborah Ruth’s Message

  By Michael Griego on November 16, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  A thoughtful note of encouragement needed and given leaves a lasting impression on all parties involved of the impact of our words and actions. ◊ The husband and wife had not been back to the popular island vacation spot in over… Read More ›

• Managing Behavioral Landmines

  By Michael Griego on November 9, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  God’s commands are designed to help us live healthy and fruitful lives. He is actually not a Cosmic Killjoy. He’s trying to guide us safely through behavioral minefields. ◊ The big bold assumption here is that the Bible is true and… Read More ›

• Discipleship. Really.

  By Michael Griego on November 2, 2018 • ( 6 )

  

  We’re supposed to make disciples. What is a disciple, really? Is it a convert, a follower, or one who is obedient to Christ? How do we really make disciples? ◊ I’ve been hearing about making disciples since I became a professing… Read More ›

• Making Heaven on Earth?

  By Michael Griego on October 26, 2018 • ( 6 )

  

  There’s a lot of emphasis on human effort and initiative to bring harmony and peace on earth. Even “heaven on earth.” Is this possible? What would Jesus say? ◊ If you think about it, it’s actually easier for a non-Christian to… Read More ›

• Being Biblically and Politically Correct

  By Michael Griego on October 19, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  On the topic of our reaction as Christians to Government and Society around us: Should we care? Should we ignore? Should we engage and campaign? Should we vote? How should we vote? ◊ There’s a proverb in the Bible (Proverbs 29:27) that… Read More ›

• Religiously Confused

  By Michael Griego on October 12, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Religion is a haven for confusion and misunderstanding. It’s Jesus that’s the real point of contention. What He says seems at odds with our common thinking and reality. ◊ I never went to church as a kid. I only heard about… Read More ›

• Jesus and Stone Throwing

  By Michael Griego on October 5, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Corrupt religious and political systems have been with us a long time. If you throw stones at others, you wouldn’t want to encounter Jesus in the public square. ◊ Ever see an angry group of people rise up against another person?… Read More ›