There’s a story in the Bible that is almost unbelievable. A teenager goes from favored to hated status, to one deeply wronged and punished, to magnified stature, power, and blessing. All within 13 years. ◊ The Bible may seem confusing… Read More ›
Calling
Surviving or Thriving?
How are you really doing? With varying degrees of ongoing shelter-in-place mandates and real economic havoc, are you merely surviving or are you thriving? How does God really fit into this? ◊ To thrive means to flourish or prosper, to… 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 ›
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 ›
6 Thanksgiving Stories
Looking for a good Thanksgiving story to tell or share at your Thanksgiving dinner? Here are 6 intriguing stories to inform, encourage, and enlighten you about this wonderful holiday. ◊ The Thanksgiving Holiday is a beautiful slow build into the Christmas… Read More ›
4 Steps to Real Spiritual Freedom
Physical freedom implies that one has been held in physical bondage. Spiritual freedom implies release from spiritual or psychological (non-physical) bondage or captivity. How do we get to real spiritual freedom? ♦ I was speaking to a group of men… Read More ›
A Male Growth Model
What’s the ideal model for male growth and development? Here’s a simple 5-stage model that sets a standard for all men, overlaid with a Biblical twist. ♦ I was reminded this week of the Male Growth Model which I lay… Read More ›
Re-Focus on the Family
“Family” is not a western term, so says Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family. It’s Biblical and is found to be the unifying standard across all nations of the world. ◊ I met Jim Daly this week on… Read More ›
Remember Who You Are?
A fun story of identity impersonation. But then, are we really who we project or want to be? Do we know or remember who we really are? ◊ I once was on a business trip to Southern California and had… Read More ›
Setting Us Captives Free
Many Christians have as many ongoing issues and hangups as non-Christians. Why is that? Why are so many of us still struggling as captives or oppressed prisoners? How are we captives set free? ◊ I spoke with a fairly mature… Read More ›
Our Worldly Identity
What is your identity? Is it what you have, what people think of you, or what you do? Interesting to hear what a Silicon Valley high tech engineer has to say on the matter. ◊ It’s an interesting question: What is… Read More ›