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 ›
Faith
Grandparents – 3 Ways to Leave a Legacy
At Grandparents Day at a local bay area Christian school this week, my wife and I were asked to speak about “Leaving a Legacy.” We did not talk about money, but rather 3 ways to leave a truly lasting legacy… Read More ›
24 Years Ago
A reminder of how a family is impacted for generations when chance, tragedy, fear, faith, and prayer come together, as it did that fateful morning now 24 years ago. ◊ That’s a recent picture of my daughter with her husband… Read More ›
Pick a Religion, Any Religion?
Why there are global trending movements away from Christianity is not disheartening in a God-seeking world. Fortunately, the ultimate focus of such a search is what can’t ultimately be denied. ◊ It would seem that the world is still fairly… Read More ›
“From Your Valentine”
We do loving things for those we love on Valentine’s Day. There’s a fascinating Christian story behind the centuries-old tradition. May we be challenged this day (and beyond) to think and act beyond our normal routine. ◊ You may or… Read More ›
Was the Biblical Flood Real?
A so-called consensus of opinion does not necessarily follow truth. Many whole groups of people have believed lies and falsehoods. Even with sincerity. Take the fascinating case study of the Biblical Flood. ◊ The realm of faith involves the teaching… Read More ›
Football Christianity
Football is a game of wins and losses. Christianity, while not a game, is also full of wins and losses. It’s just backwards, even upside-side down in comparison. Christianity is about losing to win. ◊ According to FIFA, last year’s… Read More ›
So Where Did Cain Get His Wife?
When people consider Genesis as fact or creative narrative, the issue of Cain and the source of his wife is a common question raised by Christians and skeptics alike. Can anyone effectively answer this one? ◊ I’ve had this very… Read More ›
Reading Genesis Literally?
Have you read Genesis chapters 1 and 2, or through chapter 11? How about all 50 chapters? Do you read it literally or non-literally? Here’s a perspective to help avoid confusion. ◊ I was researching an issue raised this week… 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 ›
Here We Go Again
We’re already days into a New Year and we promised ourselves to be different. How’s it going so far? Here are 3 directives to help you effectively establish and execute on life-changing resolve. ◊ The holiday season is over and… Read More ›
“Mother, I’m Here”
The holiday season brings families together. Sometimes there is past and present pain and brokenness that require love and forgiveness. Here’s a touching story of a love reborn two days after Christmas. ◊ How long should it take to forgive… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 