How do we hold up in a world gone awry? Many hope, act and pray. While it may be clear as day, the real answer might be considered an unheeded secret. ◊ While the world and its people recoil and… Read More ›
Manhood
What’s Going On?
Terror strikes again in the land of the Bible. What does this mean for Israel? What does this mean for Christians? What does it mean for the world? ◊ A truly terrible thing happened this past week in the Middle… Read More ›
Born to Fly?
Yes, that and then some. Beyond what we can imagine. How do we live like that? How do we ever really believe that? Here’s the way. ◊ This week during soccer practice, I told the following story to the girls… Read More ›
Are You Following a Great Leader?
Characteristics and qualities of great leadership should not be debatable. The Bible actually presents an ideal profile of great business and civic leadership. How do our leaders stack up? ◊ As the American nation moves fully into its process for… Read More ›
Are You Living a Healed Life?
Are you a different person than you were years ago? Have you cleaned up or moved away from a dark past? Are you fully recovered? Are you living a healed life? ◊ We all know people who have survived dark,… Read More ›
The Thinker
Who thinks and asks the timeless questions that beg for answers already given? Actually, we all do. Are you settled in your thinking or still wrestle with questions in your own mind? ◊ The Question: I asked a Thinker the… Read More ›
The Question of Jesus
We all need to face the Jesus Question: Was Jesus God or simply a good man? The answer should dictate how one approaches the rest of their life. Why doesn’t it? ◊ Wouldn’t it be easier if Jesus was just a… Read More ›
Driven by Devotion or Good Works?
Do you do good works and service because you’re devoted to God or because you’re compelled by others, even your church? To help with this distinction, ask yourself 4 questions. ◊ There’s that intriguing incident involving a wealthy young man who encounters… Read More ›
Uber Chicago
Have you ever experienced a God-blessed encounter that leaves you as encouraged as the other party? Such is the case in this simple Uber car ride. ◊ Summer is a time of travel and my travels this week to Chicago… Read More ›
A First Class Bible Conversation
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 ›
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 ›
Biblical Viewpoint 