Whoa to any who think themselves beyond the reach of God. Whoa to any who won’t seek the will of God. Whoa to any who won’t surrender their life to God. ◊ Once upon a time there was a man… Read More ›
Calling
Halloween and Demons
Demons are such fun, right? It’s only Halloween. Don’t be a killjoy. The masks are finally coming off on what’s really going on in the spiritual realm. ◊ It’s curious how magic spells and witchcraft and spirits abound in modern… Read More ›
Should Christians Vote? Of Course.
Should we make a statement by not voting? No. Should we care? Yes. How should we vote? Be wise. ◊ There’s a proverb in the Bible (Proverbs 29:27) that claims a simple truth: The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest… Read More ›
God is Not Random
A tragic accident after a series of premonitions and anxious prayer. Is God real or is life coincidental? Does God care or are all things just random? ♦ The young teenager believes in God but struggles with teenage angst and rebellion…. Read More ›
The Strange Lure of Socialism
Can a Christian be attracted to Socialism? Depends on what is defined as “Christian” and “Socialism.” Karl Marx, raised as a Christian, certainly strayed as a Christ-follower and as a productive human. ◊ Does anybody even care who and what… Read More ›
Praying for Teenage Children
It’s difficult being a teenager. How do we pray for them, really? Here’s an epiphany my wife and I stumbled upon that I believe changed our lives and the lives of our children. ◊ The topics of marriage and family are… Read More ›
The Memorable Note of Deborah Ruth
An uncanny reunion with a waitress, after an encouraging note and generous tip given years earlier, reminds us all of the impact of our words and actions. ◊ The husband and wife had not been back to their favorite island… Read More ›
Real Christianity for Today
Have we complicated Christianity beyond its basic elements, or have we over-simplified it? Have things gotten distorted along the way? Here are 2 keys to getting it right. ◊ It seems like there is some resurgence in Christianity these days. Now… Read More ›
Who Do You Really Serve?
Almost 3500 years ago, Joshua, the great successor to Moses, made this original call to action: “Choose this day whom you will serve.” People have been waffling ever since. ◊ Beyond political, social, regional and cultural allegiances, all humanity throughout history has been… Read More ›
Still a Light to the World
While the principles of America’s founding 250 years ago were right and noble, the ongoing spirit of a nation is reflected in its people. A nation that stays humble before God can still be a light to the world. ◊… Read More ›
We’re All Prodigals
We’re all prodigals at some level – reckless, selfish and rebellious. Regardless of who we are or what we’ve done, there’s good news in the popular story of a wayward child that gives hope and assurance to all of us. ♦… Read More ›
A Good Father Model
On Father’s Day, here’s a model of a good father. Not a perfect one, but a good one. Abraham, the one in the Bible, was normal and imperfect. An excellent good father model. ♦ If you had kids and went to… Read More ›
