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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 northern California with his wife of 43 years. He has 3 married children and 10 grandchildren.

• The State Religion in DANIEL 3

  By Michael Griego on March 24, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Do you support a nation or state that mandates practice of a certain religion? Here’s what happened to Daniel’s friends who opposed the mandate in Babylon. ◊ At the end of Chapter 2 in the Book of Daniel, young Daniel, the devout Hebrew… Read More ›

• The King’s Dream in DANIEL 2

  By Michael Griego on March 17, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Does God control the rise and fall of nations? Did the Book of Daniel really predict over 500 years of accurate history in subsequent years? Yes. ◊ While Chapter 1 of the Book of Daniel is fairly straightforward, Chapter 2… Read More ›

• A Test of Obedience in DANIEL 1

  By Michael Griego on March 10, 2023 • ( 2 )

  

  Do you go along with the crowd and do what others tell you to do? Do you have set behavioral standards in life? Would you do what Daniel did? ◊ Daniel was only a teenager (most scholars place him between… Read More ›

• An Intro to the Book of DANIEL

  By Michael Griego on March 3, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  The Book of DANIEL is a highly popular book due to memorable Sunday School stories and its prophetic intrigue. Most profound is that it’s grounded in measurable history. ◊ Even if one (like me) did not grow up going to… Read More ›

• Godly Decision-Making?

  By Michael Griego on February 24, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Have you ever had a dream, a nudge, or idea about something that you thought might be from God? Are you wrestling with a big decision in your life? How do you process? ◊ I believe I’ve made some good and… Read More ›

• The God of Mercy in JONAH 4

  By Michael Griego on February 17, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Have you ever been angry with God? How did that work out for you? Regardless of our stance or reasoning, God always has the last word. Even with prophets and people like you and me. ◊ I’ve been asked if I… Read More ›

• The Reluctant Prophet in JONAH 3

  By Michael Griego on February 10, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  After what happened in Chapters 1 and 2, Jonah is now on a revived and effective mission in Chapter 3. But something is still not right. Have you ever questioned God about the path you’re on? ◊ As seen in Jonah… Read More ›

• The Repentant Prophet in JONAH 2

  By Michael Griego on February 3, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Have you ever erred greatly and then came to a full remorse-filled recognition of your mistake and foolishness. Did you respond like Jonah? ◊ As noted at the end of Jonah chapter 1, during the violent storm at sea he offered… Read More ›

• The Disobedient Prophet in JONAH 1

  By Michael Griego on January 27, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  There are some spectacular occurences in the Book of Jonah, starting in chapter 1. Weaved in the midst of these are 4 keys lessons for all of us today. ◊ Have you ever overtly rebelled against God? It could simply… Read More ›

• An Intro to the Book of JONAH

  By Michael Griego on January 20, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  The Book of Jonah provides intriguing insight into the heart of God, His patience, judgment, and interaction with secular and religious nations. ◊ The Book of Jonah in the Bible is tricky for some Christians. Most know the story of… Read More ›

• The Yellow Kite

  By Michael Griego on January 13, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Is your new year starting out well? Do you have troubles and challenges facing you? Does God care about the details of our life? Does God even listen? ◊ Are you coming off a hard year? Do you anticipate a… Read More ›

• Yes, Prayer and Football

  By Michael Griego on January 6, 2023 • ( 1 )

  

  A very public sports calamity moves a whole nation to a sudden collective urge to pray for one man in crisis for his life. The US is a praying nation indeed. ◊ After a New Year’s weekend of spectacularly entertaining… Read More ›