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 ›
Family
Praying for Your Children
People pray for their children to be happy, safe, and successful. My wife and I eventually learned to pray for God’s intersection into the lives of our children in tangible ways. ◊ The young school girl was devastated when she… Read More ›
God as Your Father-in-Law
Most of us go into marriage with good intentions but selfish hearts. If you want to change your marriage, spend some time thinking about God as your Father-in-Law. ◊ From a worldly perspective, if you review even a portion of… Read More ›
The Love Chapter in Context
I used to think very differently about the 13th chapter of 1st Corinthians in the Bible. Time and maturity have a way of developing a deeper appreciation of the timeless Word of God. ◊ Of course, many weddings include a… Read More ›
A Good Fathering Prayer
It’s unfortunate that the subject of good and poor fathering is not taught or even discussed much in schools. Who would set the standard? Fortunately, the Bible provides very clear guidance, if not a checklist, for good fathering. ◊ As another… Read More ›
How to Handle a Man (Husband)
If a man is to “love” the woman, what’s a woman to do for the man? The Bible is clear on this. But how this is actually done is not delineated. Here’s some guidance. ◊ As that classic movie Camelot… Read More ›
“How to Handle a Woman?”
Today the very question is offensive to some and is certainly quite loaded, laden with sexist tones and implications that women are to be managed or even “handled” like a piece of property. What’s the Bible say about it? ◊ I… Read More ›
The 45-Minute Christian
The essentials of a good Christian life are not necessarily just about church attendance, good behavior, and attention to social good. It’s about you and God alone. How do we do that? ◊ Several years ago, I proposed that many of… Read More ›
The Christmas Bygone Era?
The “War on Christmas” has been waged and, some believe, may already have been lost. I believe the war will continue indefinitely. And it’s not at all about “Season’s Greetings.” ◊ At the passing of an American president this week and all… Read More ›
The Woman on the 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 an older woman. She looked tired but quietly assured and comfortable with herself sitting next to… Read More ›
Thanksgiving Stories
Looking for a good Thanksgiving story to read or share? Here are 6 true and intriguing stories to inform, encourage, and enlighten during this wonderful holiday. Happy Thanksgiving! ◊ #1 A man, at his wife’s urging, agreed to spend a few hours before… Read More ›
Deborah Ruth’s Note
A thoughtful note of encouragement needed and given leaves a lasting impression on all parties involved of the impact of our words and actions. ◊ The husband and wife had not been back to the popular island vacation spot in over… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 