Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! On Mother’s Day our Mothers need more than a day off from the norm. They need an encouraging word not often received. ♦ Been thinking about mothers. I had a mother for 6 decades and have… Read More ›
Manhood
Key Essentials for Sons
There is no doubt of a father’s role in the wise emotional and spiritual upbringing of their children. There are some universal essentials particularly for all of us sons. ◊ I moderated a Connect Silicon Valley Engage interview this week… Read More ›
Making Good Godly Decisions?
We’re sometimes faced with very difficult choices. Decisions to go through one door or another can have tremendous implications for our life and others. Where is God in your decision-making? ◊ Working through some major decision? Many just want it… Read More ›
Parable of the Double-Minded Sons
If you think the gates of heaven are closed to those with a less than stellar past, think again. Consider this intriguing little Jesus parable. ◊ Remember that kid in school who always told the teacher about some mischief someone else… Read More ›
Valentine’s Day – For Men and Women Only
While the Bible is clear on love and respect between a man and a woman, it does not provide detailed guidance on the subject. Here’s what some research shows us. ◊ Beyond the traditional Valentine’s Day gestures of cards, chocolates, and… Read More ›
The New Day (a New Year’s Story)
He hated himself and what he’d become. He felt like a failure. To everyone. Even God. ◊ It’d been so long since he’d seen them that he almost thought he might not recognize them when he drove into his small… Read More ›
A Thanksgiving Story I Didn’t Learn in School
Here’s a story to share today. An intriguing Thanksgiving story I never learned in school. ◊ I think we’d all be better off if we had been taught this part of the Thanksgiving story in elementary school and then reiterate this… Read More ›
Making Big Decisions as Husband and Wife
A wise friend asked me, “What does your wife say about this?” I told him that she actually was not in favor of it. He said, “This is a problem.” ◊ My wife and I were recently facing a big decision… Read More ›
God and Ethics: A Forgivable $9.5M Sin?
A “Christian” man confesses illegal activity to the authorities and becomes a heralded Whistleblower. His next actions lead to great personal disaster and unexpected blessings. ◊ The Christian wife of a brilliant 32-year-old senior executive of a global corporation was… Read More ›
So Really, What is Truth?
Our actions arise from our convictions. Our convictions stem from our beliefs. Our beliefs reflect our view of truth. Wrong truth yields wrong beliefs, which yield wrong convictions and actions. So, what is truth? ◊ It’s an interesting thought. If… Read More ›
A Father and His Islamic, Jewish, Catholic Daughter
As we engage with people of different ethnic background experiences and even religious perspectives, know that we all want the same thing: to raise our children to be happy and good people. How we do that is the big question…. Read More ›
Father’s Day – 5 Essentials for Fathers
As a young father, I did not fully take on the mantle of spiritual leadership in the home. Fortunately, our Good Father is patient and forgiving. These 5 Essentials for Fathers is what I would do differently today. ◊ As I’ve… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 