A friendly conversation turns curiously deep and reveals the underlying questions about life in the hearts and minds of all of us. ◊ She was a quietly assured woman sitting next to me on a 4-hour flight. As is the case… Read More ›
Evidence
Selling the Gospel
The effective ability to discuss and engage on spiritual matters goes beyond heart and conviction. It involves sensitivity, tact, and even strategic wisdom. The Bible gives us a blueprint for doing so. ◊ I’m reminded by a friend currently visiting Athens,… Read More ›
Good Friday Gone Bad
An exciting week turning into a disaster. As these two people well know, no one was prepared for what happened on that Friday, and then with them on Sunday. ◊ The two people were absolutely devastated as they walked toward… Read More ›
Is REVELATION Relevant Today?
Yes and No. The BOOK of REVELATION is highly relevant but is still widely misunderstood. But it is not being played out in the conflict with Iran. So why still the last days madness? Here’s why. ◊ There’s another book of… Read More ›
Is ESTHER Relevant Today?
Some see the BOOK of ESTHER as simply a nice but obscure Bible story. Yet a real understanding of historical Esther may devastate your tightly held beliefs about the Antichrist and Armageddon. ◊ There are many Christians confused by world… Read More ›
Is EZEKIEL Relevant Today?
Some people think the BOOK of EZEKIEL is about the future. Some think it’s about World War III and Armageddon. It’s actually about Israel’s disobedience and God’s dealing with them and their enemies. ◊ Once again, the world is abuzz… Read More ›
Still Prophetically Confused?
Remember this? As usual, world events always trigger another wave of Bible prophecy updates. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Who cares? Should we care? Actually, yes. ◊ A Christian politician (Ted Cruz) quotes the Bible and expresses his belief. A Christian… Read More ›
Sports, Wins, Losses & Jesus
Those Christian sports celebrations: some love it, some loathe it and cringe. Does God care about our sporting wins and losses? There’s a story in the Bible that shows us how God feels. We’ve all seen it. We may have… Read More ›
Good Works and God’s Answer
Are good works and acts of service real or manufactured Christianity? I took my question directly to God in earnest prayer. He answered me on Highway 280. Several years ago, I was driving home from a Mega church leadership meeting… Read More ›
Believe It or Not – It’s Christmastime
Whether people honor the birth of the world’s savior or celebrate a secular culture’s happy holiday season, it’s Christmas nonetheless and a time of reckoning. ♦ In a casual conversation she initiated about religions, I once asked a young Jewish coworker what she thought… Read More ›
The Charlie Kirk Effect (vis a vis Jesus)
In the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, there continues to be a natural human dynamic that drives people to one extreme or another. It’s actually an attraction or repulsion of Jesus. ◊ There seems to be an interesting shift across… Read More ›
The Rich Man
Some think our status, money, sincerity, good actions, and even respectable acknowledgement of God can earn us credibility and points in this life and beyond. Not quite. ◊ A young and successful man of stature and faith seeks guidance from a… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 