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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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Super Bowl Greatness?
Should be a great game this weekend. If you care. Who defines what is Great? Is it about accomplishment and personal triumph? Then what about great personal loss? What, in fact, is truly greater? ◊ I used to care more… Read More ›
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A Call from God?
There is still some heated debate, even among Christians, as to whether God calls some people and not others. At the risk of driving further debate, I think this discussion misses the point. God is calling all of us. ◊… Read More ›
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A New Day? What’s Your Belief System?
The US has gone through another transfer of power. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Depends on your own personal point of view or belief system. ◊ This week President Donald Trump has replaced President Joe Biden… Read More ›
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The Farewell in ROMANS 16
Beyond the warm greeting and goodbyes, the final chapter of ROMANS ends with a bang. It’s only seen that way if you understand the full weight of Paul’s message about Jesus. ◊ As this profound BOOK of ROMANS comes to… Read More ›
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Viewpoints on ROMANS 15
There remains a common misunderstanding about Christianity that impacts Christians and those who are critical of Christians. Let’s use Chapter 15 of ROMANS to highlight the point. ◊ As mentioned in the previous post, there’s that common cultural question that… Read More ›
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The Example in ROMANS 15
Christians say they we should all try to act like Jesus. Is this even possible? Is it even still relevant? Interesting to see what the Apostle Paul actually says about this in the BOOK of ROMANS. ◊ It’s almost trite… Read More ›
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Best of New Year’s Viewpoints
Happy New Year! Another year winds down and a new one starts up. Select and read here a set of thought-provoking new year perspectives. ♦ As the holiday season comes to an official end this week, we are all once… Read More ›
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Year End Reset – The AAA Plan
We’re now in that quiet period. The new year looms and we sit quietly between Christmas and New Year’s Day. It’s a wonderful time and a tremendous opportunity to prepare for an even greater year. ◊ It’s that wonderful time of… Read More ›
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Best of Christmas Viewpoints
Merry Christmas! The details in and around Christmas invoke awe and wonder. They can calm and awaken our heart, mind, and spirit. Select and read here from a variety of thought-provoking stories and perspectives. ◊ Each year at this time I… Read More ›
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Mary’s Magnificent “Magnificat”
The story of Mary, mother of Jesus, is an interesting case of faith, devotion, obedience, and praise. Amazing depth for one so young. ◊ Many people will be reading the Christmas story over this week. Most will focus on Luke… Read More ›
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Christmas and Obedience
The Christmas Story is full of critical decision points where characters have a choice to make that have implications. Some are obedient. Some are not, and have to live with the consequences. How does this relate to us today? ◊ One… Read More ›
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Christmas and John the Baptist
The Bible tells of another miraculous birth that happened at Christmastime. This one doesn’t get as much attention, but also was profoundly predicted centuries earlier. Read all about it in Luke 1. ◊ It’s interesting that we don’t really celebrate the… Read More ›
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