One third of the US adult population believe in some higher power that is not God of the Bible. 100% of the US and global population needs to be schooled by Jesus. ◊ There is a pervasive theme in today’s global… Read More ›
Abundant Living
Good Works or Good Character?
“God’s probably not very happy with me. I need to work on my character and personal conduct. I really need to try harder to be a better person.” Right? Not necessarily. ◊ The idea that a fully mature Christian is… Read More ›
A Holy Intervention
God works in ways that do seem odd and mysterious. This situation involved the convergence of 2 distinct Bible passages strangely presented to me one evening in answer to a heartfelt question. ◊ This very month 17 years ago God… Read More ›
The One Thing
Are you focused on the One Thing or all the things the world offers? Is there a good yield from your work? Is there joy and peace regardless of circumstances? Consider the journey of a once worldly young woman. ◊… Read More ›
The 4 Spiritual Responses
You may recall the 4 Spiritual Laws originated in the 20th century by Bill Bright in the United States. Consider the 4 Spiritual Responses originated in the 1st century by Jesus in the Middle East. ◊ I was first taught… Read More ›
4 Steps to a Spiritual Epiphany
Faith-journey stories shared with 1,000 people at a Silicon Valley breakfast reveal a common thread, in fact, 4 Steps to a Spiritual Epiphany. Compare this to your own journey. ◊ I heard two very unique but similar Christian testimonial stories… Read More ›
The Rubble of Our Past
Our own perspective of past errors, mistakes, sins, and brokenness can haunt us and distort the truth of how God actually sees us. And what He is restoring and rebuilding in us. ◊ Jim carried the burden of his mistakes… Read More ›
Biblical History a Thing of the Past?
History is old news to many. Bible history is even worse for some who would say it’s boring and irrelevant. Actually Jesus had a very high expectation of our understanding of history. ◊ So you think you know your history?… Read More ›
How to Handle a Man (Husband)
If a man is to “love” the woman, what’s a woman to do for the man? The Bible is clear on this. But how this is actually done is not delineated. Here’s some guidance. ◊ As that classic movie Camelot… Read More ›
Get Good by Seeking God?
Are we seeking Good or seeking God? Do we get Good or get God? Or do we get Good by Seeking God? ◊ In Matthew 6, Christ tells the crowd of people to not be anxious for food, drink and… Read More ›
“How to Handle a Woman?”
Today the very question is offensive to some and is certainly quite loaded, laden with sexist tones and implications that women are to be managed or even “handled” like a piece of property. What’s the Bible say about it? ◊ I… Read More ›
When Things Go Bad to Worse
When personal disaster strikes, the natural inclination is to question God in our anguish. “Why, God, are you doing this to me?” That wasn’t the case in this man’s story. ◊ I heard a story this week about a man who… Read More ›