Has this ever happened to you? 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?♦… Read More ›
There’s a very simple Spiritual Self-Assessment Test embedded in the New Testament. It’s in one of the parables or stories told by Jesus. It reflects much about us and our response to God, even over a lifetime. ♦ The Parable of… Read More ›
Every year the case for the Resurrection of Christ is questioned. Let’s get past speculation and deal with facts, both real and even circumstantial. The proof points are overwhelming. ♦ They should teach this stuff in school. Not to promote religion,… Read More ›
Do you believe in coincidences? How about miracles? How about in a God who loves us and sometimes shows us in uncanny, mysterious ways? ♦ Have you ever had something happen that goes beyond coincidence? An event or circumstances that line… Read More ›
Easter is approaching. Oddly, this means different things to different people. As for Jesus, He approached this season, and the culmination of final events in His life, very curiously and deliberately. ♦ Depending on your locale, sometime between Spring Break and… Read More ›
Managing the public sector is difficult and fraught with corruption, incompetence, and no shortage of varied opinions and approaches. How would Jesus perceive this political storm? Who would Jesus vote for? ♦ I’m prompted to step in the murky realm of… Read More ›
Valentine’s Day is almost too easy these days. The retailers make it so. At least for those men somewhat paying attention. What’s it got to do with Jesus? ♦ Valentine’s Day is this Sunday. This year men have to think about… Read More ›
Christianity as a religion (Catholicism and Protestantism) is man’s attempt to meet, connect and know God. Religion is actually part of the problem in developing this relationship to its fullest. Are you merely accepting it or pursuing it? ♦ There seems to be… Read More ›
Atheists are intellectually honest and consistent, given the confinements of their worldview. Beyond that, they are like all of us, seeking meaning and purpose with a yearning for something more. ♦ In one of my very first Biblical Viewpoints posted January… Read More ›
Have you ever considered the situation of Mary, the young mother of Jesus? Imagine the fear, the wonder, the uncertainty, the hopeful expectation. Did she know what was really happening? Reconsider her story voiced in a beautiful song. ◊ It… Read More ›
Is it my imagination or do we just not hear as much “Happy Hanukkah” these days? And what’s the real story behind Hanukkah anyway? ♦ I remember as a kid how we used to say “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!” everywhere… Read More ›
The stories around the birth of Jesus are filled with supernatural dreams and visions. How do we deal with this? Did these really happen or are they all nice fairy tales? ♦ Most people welcome and celebrate Christmas even as they… Read More ›
