A father’s impact is significant on any child and family. He may be present or absent, positive or negative, God-fearing or not. Either way, his impact is profound. ♦ We all have a father. He may be known to us and… Read More ›
Family
Blinded by Idols and Speculations?
Is your view of life influenced by your own idols and speculations? Of course it is. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. Depends on if it blinds you. ♦ A father gets on a plane for another day trip across the… Read More ›
Whose Truth is Right?
Our thoughts, ideas, and beliefs develop over time. Is there absolute truth regardless of our maturity? Absolutely. ♦ True confession: I used to be Pro-Choice. Yes, I used to believe that abortion was alright. I did not have any problem with… Read More ›
The Yellow Kite
In this season of hope, a touching story of answered prayer when hope runs out. ♦ A young child’s small request causes a mother to not give up on life. I read this short story every year at Christmas time… Read More ›
Thanksgiving – an Economic Story
You know the Pilgrim story about the first Thanksgiving. Did you ever hear it as a lesson in human nature and economics? ♦ We all know the Thanksgiving story about the Pilgrims and their first bountiful harvest of 1621. We are… Read More ›
Knowing Your Spouse, Really
To know someone is a good thing. To really know someone beyond friendship and accumulated knowledge is even better. What about knowing someone in a Godly sense? It’s beyond what you may think. ♦ I had an epiphany of sorts this week… Read More ›
A Christian View of Pornography (Part 3 of 3)
Pornography brings guilt and shame, but not to all. Some have no issue with it whatsoever. My goodness, what have we become? ♦ I once heard a pastor talk about the time he was counselling a young Christian college student who… Read More ›
A Christian View of Pornography (Part 2)
Porn is a male problem, right? Wrong. Women can be ensnared as well. Certainly women are impacted by a boyfriend or husband who engages with pornography. ♦ For men and women the human sex drive is profoundly strong and compelling. Like… Read More ›
A Christian View of Pornography (Part 1)
Here’s a topic often left behind closed doors, particularly in church settings. Certainly not in mixed company. Why? Because it’s embarrassing and well, private. It shouldn’t be. ♦ Men do it. Women now do it. Even children are doing it. Doing… Read More ›
The Marriage Question-List
Marriage is a juggling act of daily actions, responsibilities and obligations. The one-to-one communication beyond the activity is what enhances the relationship. Consider the Marriage Question-List. ♦ If you read the top Christian and secular books on the topic of marriage,… Read More ›
Kids and Church
We’re well into summer now. Vacation time is a break for everyone. What about a break from church? Reminds me of a lesson I wished someone had taught me. ♦ Nothing like a long weekend or vacation plans to really let… Read More ›
Gold Medal Dad/Husband/Grandfather?
It’s Father’s Day weekend. Time to be honored and enjoy our family with picnics and/or watching sports or reading the paper in peace. But beyond that, how are we really doing? ♦ It’s that great time of year with sports finals… Read More ›
