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

• Truth on the 4th of July?

  By Michael Griego on July 1, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Beyond barbeques and fireworks, we will be faced again this 4th of July weekend with stories of America’s past and origins. Is it true? What is truth? Here are 5 keys to effectively discern truth, on anything. ◊ So what is… Read More ›

• The Enemy in NEHEMIAH 6

  By Michael Griego on June 24, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  There is a lying and conniving enemy opposed to the work of Nehemiah and the Jewish people in Jerusalem. One can read it literally as well as spiritually. How do you approach this topic of spiritual opposition in life? ◊ Most… Read More ›

• The Good Father Model – Abraham

  By Michael Griego on June 17, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  On Father’s Day, here’s a model of a good father. Not a perfect one, only good. Abraham, the one in the Bible, the Father of the Hebrew nation, was normal and imperfect. An excellent good father model. ♦ If you’ve… Read More ›

• The Disaffection in NEHEMIAH 5

  By Michael Griego on June 10, 2022 • ( 1 )

  

  When people of wealth and civic leadership are in a position to lend money or provide wages in challenging times, they have a choice: be fair, greedy or generous. How does Nehemiah handle it? ◊ Product shortages, inflationary prices, and social… Read More ›

• The Opposition in NEHEMIAH 4

  By Michael Griego on June 3, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Have you ever felt like someone is literally whispering in your ear that you are a loser or a failure? How do you respond? How do you defend yourself from spiritual bullying? ◊

• Missing the Point

  By Michael Griego on May 27, 2022 • ( 4 )

  

  Our young, in the absence of strong and yes, God-fearing Christian parenting, are highly susceptible to corrupting forces in their early years. ◊ It seems obvious to me that we’re missing the point in the aftermath of another horrific school… Read More ›

• The Impact You Have

  By Michael Griego on May 20, 2022 • ( 9 )

  

  You never know the impact your prayers and friendship can have, sometimes well beyond what you can even imagine. Truth has a way of catching up with all of us. ◊ Sometimes you just don’t know. The small group of… Read More ›

• The Rebuilding in NEHEMIAH 3

  By Michael Griego on May 13, 2022 • ( 3 )

  

  Nehemiah leads the rebuilding of broken walls with people who are broken in spirit, mind, and emotions. Indeed, the rubble of their past (and ours) can be resurrected. ◊

• A Mother’s Legacy

  By Michael Griego on May 6, 2022 • ( 2 )

  

  All mothers leave their mark or imprint on a child and family. How wondrous is the impact of one mother’s loving, encouraging, and devoted touch on her son? ◊ She grew up in Los Angeles and lived her whole life… Read More ›

• The Request in NEHEMIAH 2

  By Michael Griego on April 29, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Nehemiah is moved to ask his powerful employer, the King, for favor. He prays and then makes a very bold request. Fortunately, he has God’s favor. ◊

• The Sorrow in NEHEMIAH 1

  By Michael Griego on April 22, 2022 • ( 2 )

  

  Some teach that Nehemiah is an object lesson in good planning and project management. That may be true. I believe that there is an even more profound lesson here for everyone. ◊

• Happy Good Friday/Easter?

  By Michael Griego on April 15, 2022 • ( 1 )

  

  Actually that Friday was one of great mourning for the first Jesus-followers. Then came Easter Sunday. We now can look back on that weekend in Jerusalem 2000 years ago with a broader perspective. Actually, everyone should. ◊ Even while a woefully… Read More ›