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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 Finale in ACTS 28

  By Michael Griego on April 8, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  In this final chapter of ACTS, Paul doesn’t miss the opportunity to explain the kingdom of God and the evolution of it from the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and now Jesus. Once again, then as now, some buy in… Read More ›

• The Shipwreck in ACTS 27

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

  

  God always has a short and long term plan, though it is difficult for us to see it and believe it. Paul did, and in ACTS 27 was so compelling that a literal boatful of people believed it too. ◊ We… Read More ›

• The King in ACTS 26

  By Michael Griego on March 25, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Paul has no fear, even before very powerful Roman and Jewish leaders who have his fate and life in their hands. Here he boldly speaks to King Agrippa. ◊ Recall that Paul had his first come to Jesus moment way back in… Read More ›

• The Handoff in ACTS 25

  By Michael Griego on March 18, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  If “all things happen for a reason,” one might ask why is all this happening to the Apostle Paul? Despite any worldly philosophy, the Spirit of God is at work. ◊ We’ve all heard the common refrain from people, even with… Read More ›

• The Trial in ACTS 24

  By Michael Griego on March 11, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  In ACTS chapter 24, Paul is put on trial before Felix, the Roman governor of Judea. Here is a Biblical example of cruel and indecisive leadership. ◊ Recall in ACTS chapter 23, Paul is protected and escorted by Roman soldiers to… Read More ›

• The Rescue in ACTS 23

  By Michael Griego on March 4, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  From a Biblical perspective, some are chosen, hand-picked by God to carry out a sequence of events and circumstances purposed by God. Does this really happen to normal people? ◊ Does God intervene in the affairs of man? Absolutely. Though beyond… Read More ›

• The Defense in ACTS 22

  By Michael Griego on February 25, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Fellow citizens can become so angrily opposed to one another. Beyond politics and health policies, religious faith can also cause major divisions. Sometimes even the best oral arguments don’t hold up. ◊ If you’re human, you’ve had disagreement with other… Read More ›

• “Last Days” Understanding Revisited

  By Michael Griego on February 18, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Do “Last Days” references in the Bible always mean the future, like our own 21st century? Good question. Confusion over this matter occurred with 1st century Jews and with many Christ-followers today. ◊ A group of friends was studying the… Read More ›

• The Super Bowl, Olympics and the Blessed

  By Michael Griego on February 11, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Whether the Super Bowl or the Olympics, this week we are watching wins and losses on large public stages. The Christian life, while not a game, is also full of wins and losses. Can one be happy in losing? ◊… Read More ›

• The Accommodation in ACTS 21

  By Michael Griego on February 4, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Religion can cause such a divide between people equally devoted to their God, even the same God. Sometimes wisdom involves flexibility and accommodation. ◊ Have you ever had an argument with a fellow believer in God over certain acts of… Read More ›

• Redeeming Love – the Movie

  By Michael Griego on January 28, 2022 • ( 2 )

  

  A movie called Redeeming Love, inspired by the story of the Biblical prophet Hosea, was released last week in movie theaters. Like the God-inspired book by Francine Rivers, this too brought me to tears. ◊   I can only recall… Read More ›

• The Farewell in ACTS 20

  By Michael Griego on January 21, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  He seems to me like a football coach, motivational speaker, entrepreneurial CEO, and charimastic politician all wrapped up with the Love of God. ◊ The Apostle Paul really was a pastor-teacher-mentor that is beyond reproach. Yes, he was tough and bold,… Read More ›