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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.

• 5 Essentials for Fathers

  By Michael Griego on June 19, 2015 • ( 2 )

  

  Dads are imperfect although we can lean toward greatness. This Father’s Day reflect on 5 essentials for truly effective fathering. ♦ If I had to do it all again I’d be a different Dad. I got better at it as I… Read More ›

• America Founded as a City Upon A Hill?

  By Michael Griego on June 12, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  There is disagreement these days over whether America was founded as a Christian nation. In actuality, the topic is very debatable with ample support for both sides of the argument. Does it really matter? Yes, it does. ♦ It’s important to… Read More ›

• Are you Double-Minded?

  By Michael Griego on June 6, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  Are you unstable in your life? Even if a Christian, are you a walking contradiction at times? If so, you may be “double-minded” and up against something stronger than imagined. ♦ Do you have a compromised faith? Do you ever… Read More ›

• The Islamic, Jewish, Catholic Daughter

  By Michael Griego on May 29, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  As humans we find a common bond of unity and love for our families and those around us, even strangers, yes even restaurant waiters with divergent worldviews. ♦ The two couples and one child sat down for a sunset dinner… Read More ›

• The Bible and Mount St. Helens

  By Michael Griego on May 22, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Just 35 years ago this month, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook Mount St. Helens and triggered a colossal eruption which devastated over 230 square miles within a few minutes. Lessons abound challenging time-elements of Darwinian evolution and supporting the Genesis… Read More ›

• God and Career Decisions

  By Michael Griego on May 15, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Does God care about our jobs, promotions, career choices and business development strategies? Perhaps not in the way you may think. ♦ Susan was thriving in her work but the workload and long commute were putting pressure on her marriage and… Read More ›

• Are You Driven by Competency or Desperation?

  By Michael Griego on May 9, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  The Christian community is made up of many resource rich, capable and competent people. Unfortunately God wants people who are simply desperate for Him. ♦ There is a popular trend in the Christian church to “get involved” and “serve in the… Read More ›

• Jesus and the Book of Revelation

  By Michael Griego on May 1, 2015 • ( 2 )

  

  The evangelical church is fairly confused about the Book of Revelation. Some teaching is so complex and didactic that it turns off  both Christians and non-Christians. By aligning what Jesus predicted with historical record can actually bring clarity to a perplexing… Read More ›

• God, Anger, Sex, and Idolatry

  By Michael Griego on April 24, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  Our behavior reflects our mindset. Our mindset reflects our heart. Our heart reflects our spirit. Our spirit reflects our relationship with God. How’s it going? ♦ A couple lashes out at each other in anger, spewing harsh words of criticism and rebuke…. Read More ›

• Evolution and Politics

  By Michael Griego on April 17, 2015 • ( 4 )

  

  Many Christian leaders, pastors and teachers, have surrendered to the so-called “overwhelming evidence for evolution” and settled for a culturally safe “middle-of-the-road” position. Don’t you wish someone would stand up and give a very clear answer to the confusion? ♦ I’m convinced that… Read More ›

• A Mother’s Prayer for Her Children

  By Michael Griego on April 10, 2015 • ( 6 )

  

  We all often acknowledge a belief in the power of prayer. Are we applying this power to the ones we hold dearest? Have you ever tried praying specific words of Scripture over your children? This one mother does. ♦ A couple… Read More ›

• Easter – The Shot Heard ‘Round the World

  By Michael Griego on April 3, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Christianity is nothing without Easter. It’s the historic event of all events. To varying degrees, the global human community pays homage to the supernatural incident of the resurrection of Christ after his death by crucifixion. For many, it’s still a… Read More ›