Happy Father’s Day to all dads who mean well and do the best they know how. May God be patient with us all, just like He was with my father. ◊ My father died 24 years ago at the age… Read More ›
Family
A Man and His Son
What are keys to raising respectful, wise and disciplined children in today’s distracting modern culture? It’s not a big secret. ♦ I heard a story recently of a local high-tech executive who, as a busy father, was frustrated with the snarky,… Read More ›
Christianity and the Hookup Culture
Today’s hookup culture is driving trends of delayed marriage, an increase in empty sexual encounters, and an increase in emotional unhappiness. How’s it working for you? ♦ Sara attends a well-known big city university on the west coast. A 21-year… Read More ›
Proverbs 5 – Instruction on Marriage
The 5th chapter of Proverbs highlights sexual sin that is devastating and long-lasting. ♦ What does the Bible say about sex? Plenty actually. And it’s pretty interesting. There are references to wanton lust and base behavior as well as guidance… Read More ›
An Investment Success Story
How can one claim firm belief in God in the midst of such personal tragedy? How can this highly successful investor claim Jesus as the best investment you’ll ever make? ◊ I heard a very successful businessman today say that… Read More ›
Teaching Children Christian Apologetics
Elementary-age children can be prepared to know, understand, and defend their Christian faith. It’s time to go beyond Sunday School. ◊ My granddaughter told me the other day that the 10 plagues of Egypt during the time of Moses were… Read More ›
22 Years Ago
Tragedy, fear, faith, and prayer came together that morning and changed a family’s trajectory for generations to come. ◊ On this day 22 years ago our family endured an experience that changed each of us. While enjoying our annual family… Read More ›
A Family Vision
Can one get a glimpse of the future? Are visions of things unseen possible? Is it God or is it all just in our head? I believe God loves us and has great plans. Sometimes we’re given a preview. ♦ The… Read More ›
The Thanksgiving Challenge
Thankfulness comes out of giving, for both sides. Are you giving in surrendered expectation? Are you thankful? What would you do with the Thanksgiving Challenge? ♦ A man, at his wife’s urging, agreed to spend a few hours before Thanksgiving… Read More ›
Dads and Daughters – a Special Bond
For Dads, there is something special about our daughters. Of course we love our sons, but there’s a special bond with our little girls. As I reminisce, here are 6 critical points of engagement. ♦ We visited my daughter, her husband,… 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 ›
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 ›
Biblical Viewpoint 