The Kingdom of Heaven is not just referring to the hereafter. It is now, in this world, in this life. The implications and directives, according to Jesus, are significant. ◊ After the heralding cry of John the Baptist of the… Read More ›
Forgiveness
Treasure Lost and Found
The Bible is anachronistic or old-fashioned to some. Yet the fascinating story of what happened to an 8-year old King is very relevant and applicable to any nation in this world today. ◊ I was chatting recently with a young… Read More ›
Recovering Well?
In a real sense, spiritually we are all victims in need of rehabilitation and recovery. It’s in the healing of the heart, mind, and soul, that one experiences personal breakthroughs and wholeness. ◊ When we consider the rehab and recovery… Read More ›
Forgiven for What You Want to Forget?
Guilt, shame, insecurity, doubt, fear, even self-loathing – no one is immune from the consequences of our own brokenness and sin, current and past. How does God practically help us here? ◊ While many people put on a pretty good front,… Read More ›
The Rubble of Our Past
Our own perspective of past errors, mistakes, sins, and brokenness can haunt us and distort the truth of how God actually sees us. And what He is restoring and rebuilding in us. ◊ Jim carried the burden of his mistakes… 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 ›
A Lot to Learn From
There’s a person in the Bible that we’ve all heard of and know basic elements of his story. What’s interesting is the insight we get about God when dealing with a man’s many mistakes in life. ◊ Most of us are… Read More ›
Jesus and Stone Throwing
Corrupt religious and political systems have been with us a long time. If you throw stones at others, you wouldn’t want to encounter Jesus in the public square. ◊ Ever see an angry group of people rise up against another person?… Read More ›
Lessons from Ahab and Jezebel
The Bible is replete with historical stories that can inspire us and instill wonder and even fear in a Higher-Power God that moves in the lives of real people, good and evil. This one particularly. ◊ An innocent man with coveted… Read More ›
Christian Love Spawned this Silicon Valley Story
A Silicon Valley venture capitalist tells his story at a recent Prayer Breakfast. Interesting how a simple act of Christian love can impact the destiny of a Prime Minister and his son. ◊ Nic’s high school friend tried to invite him… Read More ›
The Real Woman at the Well
How like Jesus to handpick the lost, discarded, and brokenhearted. A fascinating new way to experience an old but true story. ◊ Most people are familiar with the Bible story of Jesus meeting the woman at the well. It’s early in… Read More ›
God and Personal Purity
How do we look at a word that seems out of step with the times? With a new vision. ◊ The word “purity” is enough to make most people roll their eyes or run for the hills either in shame… Read More ›
