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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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Faith Integrated with Your Behavior?
Over 100 million Americans claim to have a Biblical Worldview and would call themselves Christians. New research shows that only 20% actually have integrated their faith with their behavior. ♦ Jesus once asked his own disciples a very straight-forward question: “Who… Read More ›
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Good Friday Disaster
Things could not have turned more cruel or ugly on the cusp of such a promising weekend. No one was prepared for what happened on that Friday and then on Sunday. ♦ The two men were devastated as they walked toward… Read More ›
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What Was Jesus Thinking?
Regardless of your Easter season traditions, it’s interesting to consider the central figure of the holiday. Jesus’ behavior was significantly odd and noteworthy that week. ♦ Like many other Jews of the day, Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover,… Read More ›
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Silicon Valley Prayer People
People pray even in sophisticated places like the Silicon Valley. What are they praying about and what does it matter? A lot, actually. ♦ I attended a breakfast meeting this morning. It was not an intimate gathering – there were over… Read More ›
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A Stay-at-Home Mom I Know
Does the Bible have an issue with working women? Shouldn’t all Christian mothers stay at home with their children? The answer may surprise you. ♦ My own wife was a working woman. (Of course, she still is a very hard-working woman!)… Read More ›
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Christianity is a Learned Experience
We’ve all got to start somewhere. Many have misconstrued ideas about the Christian faith. Are you open to give and receive new information? ♦ I met a man once who told me he was a Christian because he always went to church… Read More ›
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As the Father Goes…
A father’s impact is significant on any child and family. He may be present or absent, positive or negative, God-fearing or not. Either way, his impact is profound. ♦ We all have a father. He may be known to us and… Read More ›
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Effective Prayer – Is It Even Possible?
With the best of intentions, many of us actually pay lip-service to prayer. Literally. Can one learn to be effective in prayer? Yes, but not without conditions. Here are 4 keys. ♦ Prayer is one of those socially acceptable topics and… Read More ›
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Redeeming Love – an Old Modern Story
A modern story highlights human pain, struggle, and restoration while it mirrors the rich imagery of an Old Testament prophet. It’s enough to make one weep. ♦ I can only recall two times that I literally cried after reading a book…. Read More ›
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A Person’s Right to Choose
Human history is replete with debate over social, political, and religious issues. While a “right to choose” is a celebrated ideal on the social front, it applies as well to one’s faith journey. ♦ In a recent discussion about abortion, a woman emphasized… Read More ›
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Blinded by Idols and Speculations?
Is your view of life influenced by your own idols and speculations? Of course it is. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. Depends on if it blinds you. ♦ A father gets on a plane for another day trip across the… Read More ›
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“Funny You Should Ask…”
Does God care about our business and marketplace success? Does God get involved in our products and design? Funny you should ask… ♦ I heard a story this week with elements that sound familiar and even seem standard around these parts:… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 