We hold up our civic leaders to great celebration and honor while they are truly only mere mortals of great stature. is there a Biblical ideal regarding these instruments of human and divine power? ◊ We just celebrated President’s Day in… Read More ›
Calling
Valentine’s Day – For Men and Women Only
While the Bible is clear on love and respect between a man and a woman, it does not provide detailed guidance on the subject. Here’s what some research shows us. ◊ Beyond the traditional Valentine’s Day gestures of cards, chocolates, and… Read More ›
The Vital Christian Life
There’s a fine line between one’s personal motivation in life and one’s motivation as a Christian or follower of Jesus. How do you have a vital personal Christian life? ◊ Everyone wants to do well in life. We want to thrive… Read More ›
Love Never Fails?
“How could God ever love a person like me?” It’s a common question with serious implications. She ultimately answered her question with a personal epiphany. ◊ I heard the story today of a young girl whose parents were biracial, white… Read More ›
The New Day (a New Year’s Story)
He hated himself and what he’d become. He felt like a failure. To everyone. Even God. ◊ It’d been so long since he’d seen them that he almost thought he might not recognize them when he drove into his small… Read More ›
What Did Mary Know?
On Christmas Day many years ago, imagine the fear, wonder, uncertainty and hopeful expectation of Mary, the young mother of Jesus. Mary, did you know? I believe she knew something. ◊ It was bad enough that Mary had to deal… Read More ›
The Great Thanksgiving Debate
Did you know that America once had a President who did not even want to recognize Thanksgiving as a national holiday? His efforts to explain solidified his famous doctrine. ◊ A Christian group sought the protection of religious freedom from the… Read More ›
Faith and Truth in a Dark World
Who do we believe? The challenge is that in all manners of faith and life we are surrounded by falsehoods, distortions, and even wrongdoing that can leave us confused and off base. It raises a question that only Jesus can… Read More ›
Changing Our Beliefs and Opinions
Ever change your mind about a person? Ever been so set against someone or something that only a miracle could change your point of view? Watch what God does here. ◊ We are all familiar with religious differences, and racial divisions,… Read More ›
Another Silicon Valley Turnaround Story
Sue was a disciplined high-achiever who grew up in a non-religious home with a strong distaste for religion. The perfect set-up for a transformed life. ◊ One can listen to a very compelling story on Saturday morning, (October 3rd) at… Read More ›
Is This the Purpose of Life?
Do you have an opinion on the purpose of your life? Of course you do. It may be little fuzzy and evolving, but we each certainly have a particular perspective. But is it right? ◊ Anne says her purpose in life… Read More ›
Are You Wise Counsel?
Are you a person that others look to for wisdom and guidance? Are you grounded enough to be wise counsel to young and old alike? You could be. What makes a person wise? ◊ I’ve been thinking lots about wisdom… Read More ›