A fun story of identity impersonation. But then, are we really who we project or want to be? Do we know or remember who we really are? ◊ I once was on a business trip to Southern California and had… Read More ›
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Setting Us Captives Free
Many Christians have as many ongoing issues and hangups as non-Christians. Why is that? Why are so many of us still struggling as captives or oppressed prisoners? How are we captives set free? ◊ I spoke with a fairly mature… Read More ›
Our Worldly Identity
What is your identity? Is it what you have, what people think of you, or what you do? Interesting to hear what a Silicon Valley high tech engineer has to say on the matter. ◊ It’s an interesting question: What is… Read More ›
Are We Being Told the Truth?
In all matters of religion, business, science, politics, history, and even current events around the world, are we really being told the truth? Here are 5 keys to help ensure that you are not being inadvertently misinformed or purposely deceived…. Read More ›
Good Works or Good Character?
“God’s probably not very happy with me. I need to work on my character and personal conduct. I really need to try harder to be a better person.” Right? Not necessarily. ◊ The idea that a fully mature Christian is… Read More ›
A Holy Intervention
God works in ways that do seem odd and mysterious. This situation involved the convergence of 2 distinct Bible passages strangely presented to me one evening in answer to a heartfelt question. ◊ This very month 17 years ago God… Read More ›
The One Thing
Are you focused on the One Thing or all the things the world offers? Is there a good yield from your work? Is there joy and peace regardless of circumstances? Consider the journey of a once worldly young woman. ◊… Read More ›
Selling Like Jesus
Most people strive to be good and fair in their personal and professional lives. Christians and even non-Christians try to model the so-called Golden Rule as proclaimed by Jesus. But what would Jesus be like in today’s modern marketplace as… Read More ›
4 Steps to a Spiritual Epiphany
Faith-journey stories shared with 1,000 people at a Silicon Valley breakfast reveal a common thread, in fact, 4 Steps to a Spiritual Epiphany. Compare this to your own journey. ◊ I heard two very unique but similar Christian testimonial stories… Read More ›
When Things Go Bad to Worse
When personal disaster strikes, the natural inclination is to question God in our anguish. “Why, God, are you doing this to me?” That wasn’t the case in this man’s story. ◊ I heard a story this week about a man who… Read More ›
Jesus Masculinity
Without wise filters and guidance it’s easy to get our cues from the world around us. What’s the right way to look at this topic? ◊ A sensitive topic today in the culture is the issue of masculinity. In some circles… Read More ›
The Christmas Bygone Era?
The “War on Christmas” has been waged and, some believe, may already have been lost. I believe the war will continue indefinitely. And it’s not at all about “Season’s Greetings.” ◊ At the passing of an American president this week and all… Read More ›