Do you need a personal reset or even transformation? Actually, we all do. There is no one too good, smart, educated, powerful, or gifted that is spared. Not even a well-known saint. ◊ We all know that there are no… Read More ›
Calling
Making Right Choices
Life is full of difficult choices. Our decisions to go through one door and not another – for a job, a relationship, for anything – can have tremendous implications for our life and others. Where is God in our decision-making? ♦… Read More ›
Corrupted Leadership
The leader was arrogant, self-serving, and surrounded by other corrupt officials. But God did not let them get away with it. A Biblical lesson for any generation. ◊ Do you ever get frustrated that corrupt behavior conducted by government or… Read More ›
Logical History and Prophecy
How we extrapolate the words of Old Testament prophets to apply to our own modern day nations and events is actually dubious logic and worth a reset in thinking. ♦ While rich and deep and dense with recurring themes and… Read More ›
The Good Boy King
A evil king reigns for 55 years. His evil son reigns only 2 years. His grandson becomes king at the age of 8, rules for 31 years and is considered one of the greatest kings of the land. What’s it… Read More ›
Princeton & July 4, 1776
Almost 250 years ago, a pastor gave a stirring sermon at a small university that paved the way for the American Declaration of Independence. Half the sermon was political; the other half was not. ♦ Princeton University was founded in 1746,… Read More ›
Evolving Truth
Our thoughts, ideas, and beliefs develop and evolve over time. Yet, is there absolute truth regardless of our maturity? Absolutely. ♦ True confession: Through my college years and into my early twenties, I used to be Pro-Choice. Yes, I used… Read More ›
Living in Obedience?
Are you living in obedience and freedom or guilt and bondage? Many Christians mix these up and operate life in shackles of their own making. ♦ Just the very mention of the word ‘obedience’ can cause a quiet, internal stir… Read More ›
Thank You, Dad
Happy Father’s Day to all dads who mean well and do the best they know how. May God be patient with us all, just like He was with my father. ◊ My father died 31 years ago at the age… Read More ›
“As the Father Goes…”
A father’s impact is significant on any child and family. He may be present or absent, positive or negative, God-fearing or not. Either way, his impact is profound. ♦ June is a good month for Fathers. Summer time, vacations, barbecues…. Read More ›
Who Do You Follow?
We make choices reflecting our values in whom and what causes we follow. How committed are you to whom or what you follow? Is it truly worthy of your devotion and attention? In the social media realm we all “follow”… Read More ›
Putting It All Together
How does one really apply these prayer ideas into something sustainable and real? In this final installment of The Prayer Series, I model a practical approach to prayer anyone can use. ◊ So after the previous series on practical prayer,… Read More ›