We now call it Good Friday. It was actually a disaster for many people who had such high hopes going into that weekend 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem. ◊ Often things look so different in retrospect. So is the case… Read More ›
Abundant Living
Pandemic Heartiness vs. Heartlessness
As this Coronavirus continues to impact our modern society, how is it impacting you spiritually? More specifically, how are you acting toward God and others? ◊ My wife and I are now spending time each day reading the classic devotional… Read More ›
Prayer and the Coronavirus
We have a very active role in ushering in God’s hand and response to our cries about anything, including the Coronavirus. ◊ Several years ago, I was awakened by text message at 5:00 in the morning. I was 3,000 miles… Read More ›
“So, Why Would a Good God Allow This?”
It’s the same question on many people’s mind: Why would a good God allow a global pandemic like the Coronavirus? How do you deal with this question? ◊ As this virus spreads further throughout the globe this week and many… Read More ›
God’s Virus Apocalypse?
What is God’s perspective on judgment? Is disease a judgment of God because of unhappiness with our behavior? Perhaps. He’s done it in the past. But is this pandemic a sign of the Apocalypse? ◊ This week I read an… Read More ›
Grandparents – 3 Ways to Leave a Legacy
At Grandparents Day at a local bay area Christian school this week, my wife and I were asked to speak about “Leaving a Legacy.” We did not talk about money, but rather 3 ways to leave a truly lasting legacy… Read More ›
24 Years Ago
A reminder of how a family is impacted for generations when chance, tragedy, fear, faith, and prayer come together, as it did that fateful morning now 24 years ago. ◊ That’s a recent picture of my daughter with her husband… Read More ›
Pick a Religion, Any Religion?
Why there are global trending movements away from Christianity is not disheartening in a God-seeking world. Fortunately, the ultimate focus of such a search is what can’t ultimately be denied. ◊ It would seem that the world is still fairly… Read More ›
“From Your Valentine”
We do loving things for those we love on Valentine’s Day. There’s a fascinating Christian story behind the centuries-old tradition. May we be challenged this day (and beyond) to think and act beyond our normal routine. ◊ You may or… Read More ›
Football Christianity
Football is a game of wins and losses. Christianity, while not a game, is also full of wins and losses. It’s just backwards, even upside-side down in comparison. Christianity is about losing to win. ◊ According to FIFA, last year’s… Read More ›
Proverbs 6 – The 7 Deadly Sins?
You may have heard of the 7 Deadly Sins. While these from the Catholic tradition are not specifically laid out in the Bible, the 6th chapter of Proverbs contains a curious list of seven things which God hates, one even… Read More ›
Here We Go Again
We’re already days into a New Year and we promised ourselves to be different. How’s it going so far? Here are 3 directives to help you effectively establish and execute on life-changing resolve. ◊ The holiday season is over and… Read More ›