We want answers when bad things happen. We wonder who to blame, why it happened, and how could God allow such tragedy. Let’s see how Jesus addressed the issue. ♦ Several years ago there was a horrific slaughter of people worshipping… Read More ›
Faith
Brokenhearted – A Silicon Valley Testimony
In her desperation in the privacy of her hotel room, she simply spoke out loud to no one specifically and said: “I give up. I can’t fix this.” ♦ I heard a compelling faith story this week. It was shared by… Read More ›
The Lure of Theistic Evolution
The Theory of Evolution is appealing to some Christians. It’s easy to see how people settle for this. At one point, I did too. ♦ I actually used to think just like this student thinks. Can you relate to this reasoning… Read More ›
The Moses Plan
We have our plans and ideas of what we should be doing. Even what God would have us do. Ever have your plans upended? Is it possible, like Moses, our plans are short-sighted? ♦ Jeff could see all the pieces coming… Read More ›
The Darwinian House of Cards
Taking on Darwin’s Theory of Evolution these days is a challenging task. It shouldn’t be. At closer examination the underpinnings of this popular theory is a proverbial house of cards. ♦ While one wouldn’t know it from the media headlines or… Read More ›
The Executive Shepherd
Jesus, of course, was a good leader. He’s also referred to as the Good Shepherd. What’s a shepherd have to do with leadership? How can we be better leaders today? ♦ What is leadership? It’s a common question that the business… Read More ›
Praying for Your Teens
Our teens are struggling. Christian or otherwise. How do we pray for them, really? Here’s an epiphany we stumbled upon that I believe changed our lives and the lives of our children. ♦ It’s clear that the Christian youth culture is… Read More ›
The Fulton Street Meeting
Could it happen again? Why not? Man and nature have not changed. Nor has the need to reach out in humble search of spiritual revival. Whether 160 years ago or today, God hasn’t changed either. ♦ The placard outside the… Read More ›
Christian Devotion to Service?
There’s an easy blending of good Christian service and works with deep devotion and faith. Is there a distinction? Ask yourself 4 questions. ♦ It’s a wonderful thing when people respond to the needs of others. We’re seeing it in flooded… Read More ›
Unwanted Pregnancy Dilemma
What does one do when really faced with the ultimate proverbial choice in life? Particularly when facing strong expectations from unexpected sources. ♦ When Dynah was raped her life turned upside down. The trauma was bad enough. Then came the guilt… Read More ›
Who Needs Personal Transformation?
So who needs personal transformation? We all do, each one of us. There is none too smart, educated, good, sweet, powerful, noble, well-intended, or gifted that is spared. Even a would-be saint. ♦ Of course, I too have become convinced that… Read More ›
Saints and Bumblers – All of Us
Many assume a wide gap between those we hold up to be saints or pillars of the faith and the masses. The truth is that they are fundamentally no different from any of us. ♦ There’s this natural tendency among Christians… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 