As grandparents, it’s not simply that “you get to spoil them and then give them back.” It’s so much more than that. ♦ This past week in the middle of that intense 9th inning of Game 7 of the World Series between the… Read More ›
Forgiveness
Pious Fraud or the Real Deal?
We tell ourselves and others that we really love and trust God. But we really love and trust ourselves more. Are we a fraud or the real deal? ♦ Many Christians have wonderful intentions and live even pious lives. We go… Read More ›
The Jew & Gentile Reconciled?
Jew and gentile, Christian and secularist, conservative and liberal – is it possible to align? Sure it is. But only God’s way. ♦ With a negotiated peace agreement in the Middle East, there might be some reason to hope that a… Read More ›
Evolution of a Lesbian Professor
She transitioned from an outspoken lesbian activist and tenured university professor to a Christian full-time mother and pastor’s wife. How does that happen? ♦ In her recent book, Five Lies of our Anti-Christian Age, Dr. Rosaria Butterfield, addresses an upside-down world… Read More ›
Religion and Politics – Why Not?
We may as well face it. Religion and politics do mix. Why shy away from it? Can we now be honest? Here’s some perspective gained by looking at historic Israel and contemporary America at a culturally similar time. ♦ Remember when… Read More ›
The Male Growth Model – Update
Is there a model for ideal male growth and development? Yes. Have we lost our way? Not necessarily. Review this updated 5-stage male maturity model and be encouraged. ♦ All around us today are models of strong men, weak men, good… Read More ›
The Charlie Kirk Effect (vis a vis Jesus)
In the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, there continues to be a natural human dynamic that drives people to one extreme or another. It’s actually an attraction or repulsion of Jesus. ◊ There seems to be an interesting shift across… Read More ›
The Rich Man
Some think our status, money, sincerity, good actions, and even respectable acknowledgement of God can earn us credibility and points in this life and beyond. Not quite. ◊ A young and successful man of stature and faith seeks guidance from a… Read More ›
Charlie Kirk, the Martyr
While gentle, humble, fiercely bold and courageous, Charlie Kirk possessed a wisdom that could articulate a point of view that cost him his life. Much like another martyr with similar characteristics. ◊ With the killing of conservative Christian activist, Charlie Kirk,… Read More ›
Are You Hearing God? Yeah, Right.
Can we really hear from God or do you have to be some kind of modern-day prophet? Are you listening to God or man? Is God really even talking to anyone? ◊ Have you ever heard someone say that they “heard… Read More ›
Logical History and Prophecy
How we extrapolate the words of Old Testament prophets to apply to our own modern day nations and events is actually dubious logic and worth a reset in thinking. ♦ While rich and deep and dense with recurring themes and… Read More ›
The Good Boy King
A evil king reigns for 55 years. His evil son reigns only 2 years. His grandson becomes king at the age of 8, rules for 31 years and is considered one of the greatest kings of the land. What’s it… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 