A discussion turns to religion and someone states their viewpoint about God, the Bible, Jesus, or religion in general. Their thinking is very different from yours. How do you respond? How about at 36,000 feet? ◊ I recall a cross-country… Read More ›
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God and the Discipline of Disillusionment
Feeling let down by people and life? Are you discouraged and disappointed as expectations fall short? Does it cause you self-doubt and disengagement? Consider God and the Discipline of Disillusionment. ◊ This issue of dealing with life’s day-to-day big and… Read More ›
The Last King
Who was the last King of Israel? He reigned and died during Daniel’s lifetime. It’s helpful to understand these events that bring credibility to the historic truth of the Bible. ◊ I was taught long ago to learn and remember… Read More ›
The Happy Atheist
This atheist always thought Christians were foolish, deluded, and even evil. One day she met a friend who talked about God in a way she’d never heard before. ◊ I heard a young atheist share her story. She was quite… Read More ›
Sound of Freedom – the Movie
Here’s a movie worth seeing in a movie theater. It’s a true story about child sex trafficking and one man’s heroic effort to confront evil. ◊ There’s a point in the film Sound of Freedom where the hero, actor Jim… Read More ›
Confronted with Truth
How do you respond when your ideas or beliefs are challenged or exposed as false or wrong? Do you get defensive or deny or fight back? Do you turn and walk away? ◊ How do you discern if you’ve been… Read More ›
5 Essentials for Great Fathering
As a young father, I did not fully take on the mantle of spiritual leadership in the home. I wish someone had taught me these 5 essentials for great fathering. ◊ On Father’s Day Weekend, I’m reminiscing on fathering. If… Read More ›
The 70 Weeks Prophecy in DANIEL 9 (Part 3)
So how does the math work for Daniel’s “70 Weeks” and how does it fit with the “Rapture” and the “Second Coming” of Jesus? Actually, it doesn’t. ◊ So how do you get 490 years out of Daniel’s dream/vision interpreted… Read More ›
The Decree in DANIEL 9 (Part 2)
How do you interpret this famous prophetic passage in DANIEL 9? One thing is clear: this prophecy was for the people of Israel and culminates with Christ. It was not directed to others, certainly not us living 2,000 years later…. Read More ›
Confessional Prayer in DANIEL 9 (Part 1)
Have you ever come to God in complete humility and brokenness, not asking for anything other than mercy and leniency? This is what Daniel did on behalf of the entire people of Israel. ◊ Everyone prays. Or at least most… Read More ›
Women, Wives, Mothers – Happy Day!
Sunday is Mother’s Day! Call your Mom. Pamper the Mother of your children. The Bible has much to say about Mothers and Women in general. Men, and Women, take heed. ◊ I’ve now been married over 4 decades. I had… Read More ›
Alexander the Great in DANIEL 8
Two years later comes another dream/vision for Daniel. Though given an explanation, it is not surprising he is still confused and troubled by what he is told. ◊ Chapter 8 unveils another dream that Daniel experiences two years after his… Read More ›
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