Whoa to any who think themselves beyond the reach of God. Whoa to any who won’t seek the will of God. Whoa to any who won’t surrender their life to God. ◊ Once upon a time there was a man… Read More ›
Evil
Halloween and Demons
Demons are such fun, right? It’s only Halloween. Don’t be a killjoy. The masks are finally coming off on what’s really going on in the spiritual realm. ◊ It’s curious how magic spells and witchcraft and spirits abound in modern… Read More ›
Should Christians Vote? Of Course.
Should we make a statement by not voting? No. Should we care? Yes. How should we vote? Be wise. ◊ There’s a proverb in the Bible (Proverbs 29:27) that claims a simple truth: The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest… Read More ›
God is Not Random
A tragic accident after a series of premonitions and anxious prayer. Is God real or is life coincidental? Does God care or are all things just random? ♦ The young teenager believes in God but struggles with teenage angst and rebellion…. Read More ›
A Spiritual Breakdown
Broken with guilt? Real healing and restoration comes not from therapists, medication, and good intentions, but rather from depths of one’s spirit. How do you do that? ♦ We all know the feelings and impact of guilt, in ourselves and in… Read More ›
Healing and Prayer – Does It Work?
Does it really work? What does the Bible say? What is truth and what is myth when it comes to sickness, healing and prayer? ♦ The text came in at 5:00 in the morning. My otherwise healthy wife was admitted… Read More ›
The Strange Lure of Socialism
Can a Christian be attracted to Socialism? Depends on what is defined as “Christian” and “Socialism.” Karl Marx, raised as a Christian, certainly strayed as a Christ-follower and as a productive human. ◊ Does anybody even care who and what… Read More ›
The Bible and The Odyssey – the Movie
It’s a movie worth seeing if you like these types of epic adventure films. It’s clever and well done. What’s it have to do with the Bible? It opens the door to plenty. ◊ Christopher Nolan, director of the blockbuster movie… Read More ›
A Woman on a Plane
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 ›
Renewing and Transforming the Mind?
There’s a Bible verse that says that we should “not conform to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” What does that mean and how do you really do it? ◊ In my day job I consult and… 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 ›