In our own lifetime, Bob Dylan once profoundly noted in song: “You’re going to have to serve somebody.” Almost 3500 years earlier, Joshua, the great successor to Moses, made the original call to action: “Choose this day whom you will serve.” People… Read More ›
Devotion
Prodigal Sons, Daughters, and Parents
We’re all prodigals at some level – reckless, selfish and rebellious. There’s a good news gospel thread in the popular Bible story of a wayward child that gives hope and assurance to all of us whether a son, a daughter,… Read More ›
An Ambitious but Foolish King
Power is fleeting. As is fame, fortune and far-reaching influence. Here’s a story of an high-performing king who lost his way, reputation, and life. Though his name is never mentioned, he is clearly identified in prophetic Scripture. ♦ God is not… Read More ›
Modern Fatherhood – Good or Great?
It’s easy to be a good father, or so it would appear. But what does it really take to be a great father? ♦ On the heels of a Father’s Day weekend, it struck me that the bar for acceptable fatherhood… Read More ›
Small and Too Proud: the Atheists
There is widespread secularism if not growing atheism. Their position is understandable yet woefully misguided and even ignorant of that which they criticize or choose to ignore. ♦ There is a modern-day assumption that atheism is on the rise and that… Read More ›
Peace that Surpasses Understanding. Really?
Many believe that a life following God is supposed to be without struggles and stress. Where is real peace? Here’s a 3-Way Peace Plan. ♦ There’s much anxiety in every productive life. Pressures to produce, to perform, to create, to earn, to… Read More ›
Evil – Nature or Nurture?
A mass killing in Santa Barbara revives the longstanding debate on evil. Is evil in our nature or is it developed and nurtured? Yes and yes; of course it is. ♦ We’ve all now heard the horrific story of the deranged… Read More ›
Seek What First?
Some people believe if we “seek God’s kingdom and righteousness” then everything will work out well. After all, God works all things out for good, right? ♦ In Matthew 6, Christ tells the crowd of people to not be anxious for… Read More ›
Essentials for Mothers
“As is the mother, so is her daughter.” This Bible verse from Ezekiel 16 reads like a Hallmark card. But it’s not what you may think. In His strong rebuke, God implies 6 key essentials for mothers. ♦ This past weekend… Read More ›
The Number 40 in the Bible
Numbers have symbolic meaning in the Bible. The number “40” is pervasive and connected to the fulfillment of God’s promises, not all of them positive. ♦ I have my High School 40th Reunion coming up this month. Seems like a lifetime… Read More ›
God, Careers and Pivots
We will have many jobs throughout our careers. What does God have to do with the choices we make? Good question. What about major career pivots? ♦ It used to be simple for one to select their career or vocation. You… Read More ›
Faith vs. Works and Personal Reformation
Biblical precepts and principles are never lost, they are only covered and distorted over human history. When rediscovered, the impact is profound. ♦ Imagine if you saw a church leader selling tokens each week to his congregation with a promise that… Read More ›