The son of an American icon came to the Silicon Valley this week. An amazingly simple message was communicated to thousands. ◊ I remember hearing about Billy Graham’s rebellious son, Franklin, when I was a high school kid myself growing… Read More ›
Calling
God and Normal People
If we even believe in God, we may think that He is only concerned about our Do’s and Don’ts and is cringing at our failures. Is that how it really works? ♦ Apart from all of creation around us, we… Read More ›
An Investment Success Story
How can one claim firm belief in God in the midst of such personal tragedy? How can this highly successful investor claim Jesus as the best investment you’ll ever make? ◊ I heard a very successful businessman today say that… Read More ›
An Atheist Knocks Billy Graham
Two men, both held in high regard by the world, one held in high regard by God. ◊ I read a recent article by political pundit, George Will, written after the death of 99-year-old evangelist Billy Graham. Clearly George Will was… Read More ›
Jonah – So Judgmental and True
The Book of Jonah provides intriguing insight into the heart of God and His patience and ultimate judgment on those who would reject and deny Him. ◊ Everyone knows the story in the Bible of Jonah and the big fish… Read More ›
Nehemiah’s Prayer of Anguish
Here’s a Biblical model for prayer that has application for each of us today facing hurt, pain, confusion, and remorse. ◊ A man cries out in anguish and weeps. He mourns for days. He’s received news that fellow citizens are still… Read More ›
Transforming and Renewing the Mind
There’s a Bible verse that says that we should “not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind….” What does that mean and how do you really do it? ♦ In my day job I consult… Read More ›
Facing the Truth
How do you respond when your ideas or beliefs are challenged or exposed as false or wrong? Do you wilt, get defensive, deny? Fight back? Do you turn and walk away? Do you listen and engage? ◊ A Young Man… Read More ›
A Family Vision
Can one get a glimpse of the future? Are visions of things unseen possible? Is it God or is it all just in our head? I believe God loves us and has great plans. Sometimes we’re given a preview. ♦ The… Read More ›
Who’s Your Real Champion?
To many along the faith spectrum, the natural question may be “What’s God have to do with it?” That’s a great question. As it turns out, He actually has much to do with everything. ♦ I heard a friend speak this past… Read More ›
Guard Your Heart?
The modern advice to “guard your heart” is often used outside of the original Biblical context, even in the area of romance. What does it really mean? ♦ I remember watching a TV episode of “The Bachelorette” (my wife makes… Read More ›
Proverbs 4 – Father to Son on Wisdom
The 4th chapter of Proverbs presents the wise and urgent secret for a successful life. ♦ King Solomon lived large and small. As the son of King David, he reigned over a united Israel for over 40 years in the… Read More ›