Whether people honor the birth of the world’s savior or celebrate a secular culture’s happy holiday season, it’s Christmas nonetheless and a time of reckoning. ♦ In a casual conversation she initiated about religions, I once asked a young Jewish coworker what she thought… Read More ›
Israel
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 ›
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 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 ›
Why the Confusion over EZEKIEL?
Ever notice how most people think the BOOK of EZEKIEL is about the future? Many pastors don’t help by claiming Russia (Rosh) is going to attack Israel and usher in Armageddon. It’s actually a lot simpler than that. ◊ Try… Read More ›
Corrupted Leadership
The leader was arrogant, self-serving, and surrounded by other corrupt officials. But God did not let them get away with it. A Biblical lesson for any generation. ◊ Do you ever get frustrated that corrupt behavior conducted by government or… 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 ›