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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 40 years. He has 3 married children and 10 grandchildren.

• The Martyr in ACTS 7

  By Michael Griego on July 30, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  The arrest and interrogation of Stephen results in his death by stoning in ACTS 7. Was it something he said? Absolutely. ◊  Many people have been killed as martyrs for their cause, be it religion, politics, or something they hold… Read More ›

• Cuba’s Christian Rebellion?

  By Michael Griego on July 23, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Is Cuba a Christian nation? No. Are there Christians in Cuba? Yes. Is there hope for a rebelling people? Maybe. ◊ Heard anything about the people’s uprising in Cuba over the past couple of weeks? Whatever happened over there? In… Read More ›

• The Deacons in ACTS 6

  By Michael Griego on July 16, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  The new Christ-following Church formed the first ministry support team. (Interesting how the structure got so complicated over the years.) But outside opposition began early as well. ◊ As the early Christian church was growing and blossoming in those first… Read More ›

• The Discipline in ACTS 5

  By Michael Griego on July 9, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  There’s a shocking event that occurs in the 5th chapter of the Book of ACTS. Is this how God works? Doesn’t sound very nice and loving to most people. What’s really going on here? ◊ Here’s a nice little story… Read More ›

• Christianity and America – July 4, 1776

  By Michael Griego on July 2, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  We seem to be a nation that now pays lip service to God and Christian principles. We have certainly strayed quite far from our humble origins. Should we even care? Absolutely. ◊ John Quincy Adams, the 6th president of the… Read More ›

• The Opposition in ACTS 4

  By Michael Griego on June 25, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Roadblocks and opposition often come up just when it seems that things are going well. Sometimes life goes off the rails. What do you do when you’re faced with strong opposition to what you believe is so good? ◊ Just… Read More ›

• Thanks, Dad. Happy Father’s Day!

  By Michael Griego on June 18, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Happy Father’s Day weekend to all Dads who mean well and do the best they know how. May God be patient with us all, just like He was with my father. ◊ My father died 27 year ago at the… Read More ›

• The Healing in ACTS 3

  By Michael Griego on June 11, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  The momentum keeps building as the new Christian Way is taking root in Jerusalem months after Jesus was killed and resurrected. Now another amazing miracle occurs with a strong word of explanation. ◊ The Apostle Peter continues to be moved… Read More ›

• The Spirit of ACTS 2

  By Michael Griego on June 4, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Jesus spoke of a coming promise. The promise shows up in the 2nd chapter of ACTS when the Spirit of God becomes manifestly available to all people. As we know now, this changed the world. ◊ We read in the… Read More ›

• The Implications of ACTS 1

  By Michael Griego on May 28, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Jesus founded the real first Christian Church in Jerusalem with repercussions for Jews and Gentiles. Even today the profound implications of ACTS 1 in the New Testament are for all people to consider. ♦ After the four Gospel accounts of… Read More ›

• The Kingdom of God is Now?

  By Michael Griego on May 21, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Yes, actually it is. Surprising how much confusion there is over the what, when, and where of the kingdom of God. The Bible is pretty clear on this. ♦ Have you ever heard a Christian say that they’re tired of… Read More ›

• Key Essentials for Daughters

  By Michael Griego on May 14, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  While pivotal in the upbringing of their own sons, fathers have an equally significant role and impact in the healthy development of their daughters. ♦ In a previous post, Key Essentials for Sons (4/30/21), the importance of parents and particularly… Read More ›