“Now that I get it – that is, I believe that God exists and Jesus was who He said He was – how does it really impact my life? I’ve been even going to church. It doesn’t seem to really… Read More ›
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Consider the Lilies of the Field
While we’re told in the Bible that “God loves us” and “don’t be anxious,” we’re still very anxious even though God may love us. How do we get through this? ◊ Sarah’s broken bathroom pipe was not what she needed…. Read More ›
Billy Graham’s Son in the Silicon Valley
The son of an American icon came to the Silicon Valley this week. An amazingly simple message was communicated to thousands. ◊ I remember hearing about Billy Graham’s rebellious son, Franklin, when I was a high school kid myself growing… Read More ›
Easter Should Cause Pause
Like no other holiday, Easter should give one pause as to what really happened in Jerusalem 2000 years ago. Being born is one thing; rising from the dead is quite another. ◊ Someone asked me last week why Easter is not… Read More ›
22 Years Ago
Tragedy, fear, faith, and prayer came together that morning and changed a family’s trajectory for generations to come. ◊ On this day 22 years ago our family endured an experience that changed each of us. While enjoying our annual family… Read More ›
An Atheist Knocks Billy Graham
Two men, both held in high regard by the world, one held in high regard by God. ◊ I read a recent article by political pundit, George Will, written after the death of 99-year-old evangelist Billy Graham. Clearly George Will was… Read More ›
Best of New Year’s Biblical Viewpoints
Gearing up for the big count-down, or let-down? Here are 6 thought-provoking and motivating notions, resolutions and perspectives to help launch you into the New Year. ♦ Happily, before us is a long weekend of New Year’s fun and celebration…. Read More ›
Best of Christmas Biblical Viewpoints
Need to get in the Christmas mood and awaken yourself spiritually and emotionally? Here are 8 thought-provoking and heart-moving stories and perspectives to inform and encourage you this week. ♦ Each year at this time I love to read Christmas short… Read More ›
The Magnificent Song of Mary
The story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, is an interesting case of faith, surrender, devotion, and obedience. Amazing depth for one so young. ♦ Many people will be reading the Christmas story over the next couple of weeks. Most will… Read More ›
Merry Christmastime Culture
How do we reconcile this secularized holiday season with the reality of what we’re really celebrating? How do we deal with the Jesus thing? ♦ It’s once again Christmastime and the world moves easily into the holiday season. Of course there’s… Read More ›
Sex, Drugs, Sin, and Heaven
Does our sinful past doom us from entry into heaven? If you think the doors are closed due to a sullied past, think again. Consider the Parable of the Two Sons. ♦ Remember that kid in school who always told the… Read More ›
So Where is God When Tragedy Strikes?
We want answers when bad things happen. We wonder who to blame, why it happened, and how could God allow such tragedy. Let’s see how Jesus addressed the issue. ♦ Several years ago there was a horrific slaughter of people worshipping… Read More ›
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