As this Coronavirus continues to impact our modern society, how is it impacting you spiritually? More specifically, how are you acting toward God and others? ◊ My wife and I are now spending time each day reading the classic devotional… Read More ›
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Prayer and the Coronavirus
We have a very active role in ushering in God’s hand and response to our cries about anything, including the Coronavirus. ◊ Several years ago, I was awakened by text message at 5:00 in the morning. I was 3,000 miles… Read More ›
“So, Why Would a Good God Allow This?”
It’s the same question on many people’s mind: Why would a good God allow a global pandemic like the Coronavirus? How do you deal with this question? ◊ As this virus spreads further throughout the globe this week and many… Read More ›
God’s Virus Apocalypse?
What is God’s perspective on judgment? Is disease a judgment of God because of unhappiness with our behavior? Perhaps. He’s done it in the past. But is this pandemic a sign of the Apocalypse? ◊ This week I read an… Read More ›
Proverbs 6 – The 7 Deadly Sins?
You may have heard of the 7 Deadly Sins. While these from the Catholic tradition are not specifically laid out in the Bible, the 6th chapter of Proverbs contains a curious list of seven things which God hates, one even… Read More ›
Living Like One Set Free?
If God is real and supposed to be evident in the lives of Christians, then why do Christians vary in their love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control? ◊ Ever see an unhappy Christian? Sure you have…. Read More ›
Setting Us Captives Free
Many Christians have as many ongoing issues and hangups as non-Christians. Why is that? Why are so many of us still struggling as captives or oppressed prisoners? How are we captives set free? ◊ I spoke with a fairly mature… Read More ›
Daniel’s Friends in High Places
The 3rd chapter of the Book of Daniel highlights the arrogance and corruption of government leadership. This behavior contrasts with Godly obedience even in the face of dire consequences. Does goodness and truth prevail? ◊ At the end of Chapter… Read More ›
Romans for Americans and All World Citizens
There is a carefully crafted letter written 2,000 years ago to a group of people living in the leading cultural center of the world. It was as profound then as it is to anyone who would read it today. ◊ Many… Read More ›
Praying for Your Whole Family
Of course we pray for family members to be healthy, happy, and terrific. What about taking our prayers beyond the basics? ◊ As noted in the previous post, how we pray for our children (as well as ourselves) is a… Read More ›
Our Struggle with Goodness
It’s easy to expect criticism of lifestyle, sexual-orientation, and hypocritical behavior from Christians. But most people are good people. Jesus would agree. But with a twist. ◊ Kristen is so respected by her peers. She has a great paying job… Read More ›
Christian Wheat and Weeds
The Kingdom of Heaven is not just referring to the hereafter. It is now, in this world, in this life. The implications and directives, according to Jesus, are significant. ◊ After the heralding cry of John the Baptist of the… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 