What does God want from us? Our time, our money, our good and just actions? Is it just our faith or belief or acknowledgment? What do we need to do to win God’s favor? ◊ There’s a commonly debated topic… Read More ›
Forgiveness
A Mother’s Prayer for Her Children
Are we applying this power to the little ones we love and hold dear? Have you ever prayed words of Scripture over your children? This mother does. ◊ A couple of years into her marriage, my daughter shared with me… Read More ›
A Silicon Valley Reboot – Life, Career, and Faith
They say God can make a way, even when there seems be no way, or hope, or direction. Where there once was only fear, anger, separation, and brokenness, meet Ana Gonzalez. ◊ A young girl growing up in northern California… Read More ›
Father’s Day – 5 Essentials for Fathers
As a young father, I did not fully take on the mantle of spiritual leadership in the home. Fortunately, our Good Father is patient and forgiving. These 5 Essentials for Fathers is what I would do differently today. ◊ As I’ve… Read More ›
So, What Would Jesus Do?
While this question may seem trite in the eyes of many today and even irrelevant among a certain non-believing set, it provides an interesting approach from beyond the sullied fray. So, really, what do you think Jesus would do? ◊ This… Read More ›
Who Would Jesus Blame?
We are all touched and impacted by the sordid events of our current day. What should we do? What would Jesus do? Who should we blame? Who would Jesus blame? ◊ Virtue signaling is defined as “the action or practice of… Read More ›
Favored, Wronged, Blessed – Joseph’s Life of Dreams
There’s a story in the Bible that is almost unbelievable. A teenager goes from favored to hated status, to one deeply wronged and punished, to magnified stature, power, and blessing. All within 13 years. ◊ The Bible may seem confusing… Read More ›
7 Biblical Lessons About Justice
An innocent man is targeted and tricked by powerful forces. A wicked political leader and accomplice are seemingly spared punishment for their evil deed. This tragic story of King Ahab and Jezebel reveals 7 clear lessons about God’s justice. ◊… Read More ›
A Life in Search of Meaning?
If Christianity is untrue, or merely a religious crutch for weak and needy people, then why are Millennials coming around in droves to a newfound belief in the Lord of Lords? ◊ Christianity is so often misconstrued. Yes, it gets… Read More ›
So, What Was Said?
We understand Jesus studied the Hebrew Scriptures. We know He once had a very specific conversation in which He explained what the Scriptures said concerning Himself. So, what did Jesus really say? ◊ Tom had a very pointed question about… Read More ›
Pandemic Heartiness vs. Heartlessness
As this Coronavirus continues to impact our modern society, how is it impacting you spiritually? More specifically, how are you acting toward God and others? ◊ My wife and I are now spending time each day reading the classic devotional… Read More ›
Prayer and the Coronavirus
We have a very active role in ushering in God’s hand and response to our cries about anything, including the Coronavirus. ◊ Several years ago, I was awakened by text message at 5:00 in the morning. I was 3,000 miles… Read More ›
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