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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.
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A Prayer for Your Children
Consider the impact of calling upon the real power of all things to be directed upon your precious little ones. This just might change how you pray going forward. ◊ In last week’s post, A Prayer for Your Family, a… Read More ›
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A Prayer for Your Family
Here is a simple framework that will help direct specific prayers for you and your family and quite possibly redirect your personal prayer life. It does come with a very important caveat. ♦ I was with a group of men this week… Read More ›
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Easter and Popular Jesus
There’s a spiritual shift underway – led by younger people in the US. Yes, Jesus is growing in popularity quite a bit this Easter. Truth, like cream, has a way of rising to the top eventually. ◊ There is some fresh… Read More ›
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RUTH 4 – An Obedient Resolution
God’s plans are not thwarted. The Bible reveals a long-term play of God’s plans for this world and mankind. A key theme is obedience. We get a further glimpse of this as this 4 chapter BOOK of RUTH closes out. ♦… Read More ›
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RUTH 3 – A Big Decision
Marriage in God’s eyes is a big deal. God created this human institution with a purpose and to plan. The strange events in Chapter 3 of the BOOK of RUTH give us but a glimpse of the seriousness of the… Read More ›
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RUTH 2 – A New Opportunity
The story of Ruth continues with the kindness of wealthy man demonstrating compassion for what he sees before him. He is but a man in the hand of a loving God who has a plan well beyond what anyone can… Read More ›
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RUTH 1 – A Bad Decision
There are always implications for the decisions we make. Sometimes things work out well; sometimes they don’t. For this one Jewish man and family, his poor decision ended up in disaster. ♦ I used to proudly say that my philosophy was… Read More ›
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An Intro to the BOOK of RUTH
A 5-part study of the BOOK of RUTH details a touching Bible story that moves from tragedy and sadness to heart-warming kindness, love, and personal restoration. There are 4 key lessons that have relevance to us today. ♦ Here’s a touching… Read More ›
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Sons of God and the Nephilim?
Here’s a topic that seems to be getting more attention these days. What’s going on and what does this really mean for us today? ◊ There’s a very controversial passage in Genesis that can lead Christians and non-Christians into fascinating discussions… Read More ›
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A Prayer and 2 Answers
I was reminded this week of an episode where God answered a heartfelt question raised up in a simple prayer. The answer came within minutes in 2 parts, both strange and profoundly enlightening. ◊ The journey to understand the world and… Read More ›
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Decision Making – Revisited
We all struggle with decision making. Even supposedly with God on our side as Christians, in many situations we actually make decisions like non-Christians. What’s the problem here? ◊ For anyone who considers themselves to be a Christian, decision making is… Read More ›
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On Valentine’s Day (For Men and Women Only)
While the Bible is clear on love and respect between a man and a woman, it does not provide detailed guidance on the subject. Here’s what some research shows us. ◊ Beyond the traditional Valentine’s Day gestures of cards, chocolates, and… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 