Here’s a story to share today. An intriguing Thanksgiving story I never learned in school. ◊ I think we’d all be better off if we had been taught this part of the Thanksgiving story in elementary school and then reiterate this… Read More ›
Discipleship
The Great Thanksgiving Debate
Did you know that America once had a President who did not even want to recognize Thanksgiving as a national holiday? His efforts to explain solidified his famous doctrine. ◊ A Christian group sought the protection of religious freedom from the… Read More ›
Faith and Truth in a Dark World
Who do we believe? The challenge is that in all manners of faith and life we are surrounded by falsehoods, distortions, and even wrongdoing that can leave us confused and off base. It raises a question that only Jesus can… Read More ›
Changing Our Beliefs and Opinions
Ever change your mind about a person? Ever been so set against someone or something that only a miracle could change your point of view? Watch what God does here. ◊ We are all familiar with religious differences, and racial divisions,… Read More ›
Mix Religion and Politics? Yes!
While there is value in avoiding arguments, I do believe there’s a place for fair discussion today. And religion and politics necessarily mix very well whether we like it or not. ◊ Wise advice given to me when I was… Read More ›
Another Silicon Valley Turnaround Story
Sue was a disciplined high-achiever who grew up in a non-religious home with a strong distaste for religion. The perfect set-up for a transformed life. ◊ One can listen to a very compelling story on Saturday morning, (October 3rd) at… Read More ›
Making Big Decisions as Husband and Wife
A wise friend asked me, “What does your wife say about this?” I told him that she actually was not in favor of it. He said, “This is a problem.” ◊ My wife and I were recently facing a big decision… Read More ›
The Shifting Sands of Education
It’s Back-to-School time and everything has shifted. For Moms, Dads, Kids, Teachers and Administrators. It’ll never be the same again. Is there a problem with that? Absolutely not. ◊ Now that children around the world are back to school at… Read More ›
Is This the Purpose of Life?
Do you have an opinion on the purpose of your life? Of course you do. It may be little fuzzy and evolving, but we each certainly have a particular perspective. But is it right? ◊ Anne says her purpose in life… Read More ›
What Wins God’s Favor?
What does God want from us? Our time, our money, our good and just actions? Is it just our faith or belief or acknowledgment? What do we need to do to win God’s favor? ◊ There’s a commonly debated topic… Read More ›
Are You Wise Counsel?
Are you a person that others look to for wisdom and guidance? Are you grounded enough to be wise counsel to young and old alike? You could be. What makes a person wise? ◊ I’ve been thinking lots about wisdom… Read More ›
Church, Church, Where Are You?
The Christian Church is being challenged to adjust to new pressures. To some this is a problem. But is it really? It might actually be a much needed wake-up call. ◊ Julie and Tom were so tired and busy that… Read More ›
