We’re supposed to make disciples. What is a disciple, really? Is it a convert, a follower, or one who is obedient to Christ? How do we really make disciples? ◊ I’ve been hearing about making disciples since I became a professing… Read More ›
Devotion
Making Heaven on Earth?
There’s a lot of emphasis on human effort and initiative to bring harmony and peace on earth. Even “heaven on earth.” Is this possible? What would Jesus say? ◊ If you think about it, it’s actually easier for a non-Christian to… Read More ›
Being Biblically and Politically Correct
On the topic of our reaction as Christians to Government and Society around us: Should we care? Should we ignore? Should we engage and campaign? Should we vote? How should we vote? ◊ There’s a proverb in the Bible (Proverbs 29:27) that… Read More ›
Lessons from Ahab and Jezebel
The Bible is replete with historical stories that can inspire us and instill wonder and even fear in a Higher-Power God that moves in the lives of real people, good and evil. This one particularly. ◊ An innocent man with coveted… Read More ›
Christian Love Spawned this Silicon Valley Story
A Silicon Valley venture capitalist tells his story at a recent Prayer Breakfast. Interesting how a simple act of Christian love can impact the destiny of a Prime Minister and his son. ◊ Nic’s high school friend tried to invite him… Read More ›
The Proverbial Fork in the Road
Is God involved in your decision-making? Here are 6-Steps when confronted with the proverbial fork in the road. ◊ I had a friend this week tell me that he got laid off from his job. It was quite a shock to… Read More ›
Just Enough – Daily
Besides one word, consider other key words in a simple sentence we’ve all most likely recited countless times in our life. This view might change your entire perspective on God. ◊ It’s clear that we all have a tendency to get… Read More ›
“Help, I’m Struggling and I Can’t Go On.”
Sometimes we stumble and need to regain our footing. Sometimes we fall and need to be helped up. Sometimes we struggle while just trying to get through life. How does God help us with THAT? ◊ You might be familiar with… Read More ›
The Misunderstanding of Good News
They call the Gospel the Good News. The news that Jesus brought about the coming Kingdom of God was not necessarily easy to take in by the people of His day. It’s equally hard to swallow for many today. ◊ If… Read More ›
Jesus Means Business
Jesus doesn’t mess around. He’s very serious, even businesslike if not calculated in how he engages and challenges his inner circle of followers and the masses. ◊ I was speaking to a pastor friend this week about the whims of culture… Read More ›
A Blessed Near Miss
Have you ever had a brush with death? A near miss that given an inch here or a second there and your life would be altered permanently or even extinguished? Such an experience is sobering and troubling. Was God there… Read More ›
Getting It Right With God
“Now that I get it – that is, I believe that God exists and Jesus was who He said He was – how does it really impact my life? I’ve been even going to church. It doesn’t seem to really… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 