No one man or religion or belief system has so impacted the world as this one. Can’t ignore it. Can’t get around it. What do we do with it? ◊ What would you say to someone who told you they believed… Read More ›
Devotion
What is a Classical Education?
Did you get a good education? How about your children or grandchildren? What’s the key to a good education? I don’t believe we’re all on the same page. ◊ I had an opportunity this past month to attend the year-end “graduation”… Read More ›
Asking a Thinking Man
Who thinks and asks the timeless questions that beg for answers already given? We all do. ♦ The Question: I asked a Thinking Man if God was true. He said, “Yes.” “How do you know?” I asked. He said, “Look around, isn’t… Read More ›
Learning to Really Study the Bible
It was fairly intense but I loved it. For the first time in my life, the Bible was starting to make sense to me. ♦ About 25 years ago I signed up for a weekly inductive Bible study class at… Read More ›
Easter Should Cause Pause
Like no other holiday, Easter should give one pause as to what really happened in Jerusalem 2000 years ago. Being born is one thing; rising from the dead is quite another. ◊ Someone asked me last week why Easter is not… 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 ›
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 ›
The Magnificent Song of Mary
The story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, is an interesting case of faith, surrender, devotion, and obedience. Amazing depth for one so young. ♦ Many people will be reading the Christmas story over the next couple of weeks. Most will… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 