A friendly conversation turns curiously deep and reveals the underlying questions about life in the hearts and minds of all of us. ◊ She was a quietly assured woman sitting next to me on a 4-hour flight. As is the case… Read More ›
Fathering
Selling the Gospel
The effective ability to discuss and engage on spiritual matters goes beyond heart and conviction. It involves sensitivity, tact, and even strategic wisdom. The Bible gives us a blueprint for doing so. ◊ I’m reminded by a friend currently visiting Athens,… Read More ›
Are We Even Praying Right?
People are asked to pray for a variety of needs and requests by friends, family, and others. While praying, do you ever wonder “am I even doing this right?” ◊ There’s a dual challenge when friends and family ask us to… Read More ›
A Great Awakening – The Movie
A fascinating movie introduces many to a man they’ve never heard of and reveals the faith development of a man they thought they knew. Either way, it is true that “God does govern in the affairs of men.” ◊ It’s… Read More ›
Got What It Takes?
There is a common level of insecurity in many today. It is one thing to struggle in a competitive world. It is worse when it carries over into perceptions of our worth before God. ◊ I’ve ceased to be amazed…. Read More ›
Good Friday Gone Bad
An exciting week turning into a disaster. As these two people well know, no one was prepared for what happened on that Friday, and then with them on Sunday. ◊ The two people were absolutely devastated as they walked toward… Read More ›
Renewing and Transforming the Mind?
There’s a Bible verse that says that we should “not conform to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” What does that mean and how do you really do it? ◊ In my day job I consult and… Read More ›
Is REVELATION Relevant Today?
Yes and No. The BOOK of REVELATION is highly relevant but is still widely misunderstood. But it is not being played out in the conflict with Iran. So why still the last days madness? Here’s why. ◊ There’s another book of… Read More ›
Is ESTHER Relevant Today?
Some see the BOOK of ESTHER as simply a nice but obscure Bible story. Yet a real understanding of historical Esther may devastate your tightly held beliefs about the Antichrist and Armageddon. ◊ There are many Christians confused by world… Read More ›
Is EZEKIEL Relevant Today?
Some people think the BOOK of EZEKIEL is about the future. Some think it’s about World War III and Armageddon. It’s actually about Israel’s disobedience and God’s dealing with them and their enemies. ◊ Once again, the world is abuzz… Read More ›
Predestination – Yes or No?
The Bible clearly teaches that we are saved only by the grace of God. But why does God choose to save some and not others? Isn’t that unfair? ♦ Have you ever talked to someone, Christian or otherwise, about predestination?… Read More ›
Believe God or Believe in God?
There’s a very subtle distinction in how we think about spiritual matters. Regardless of how we appear in social circles (“I’m a spiritual person” or “I believe in God”), do you actually believe God? ♦ It’s one thing to be… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 