Is your view of life influenced by your own idols and speculations? Of course it is. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. Depends on if it blinds you. ♦ A father gets on a plane for another day trip across the… Read More ›
Marketplace
“Funny You Should Ask…”
Does God care about our business and marketplace success? Does God get involved in our products and design? Funny you should ask… ♦ I heard a story this week with elements that sound familiar and even seem standard around these parts:… Read More ›
President Nehemiah
I understand that the US President-Elect will hear a sermon about the Biblical character Nehemiah in a morning prayer service prior to his Inauguration. How appropriate. ♦ Regardless whether you like or voted for the man, the newly elected US President,… Read More ›
Making Big Decisions
Do you have a job decision to make? A business to build? A relationship to end, or begin? A family to start, or expand? A house or apartment to buy or rent, or not? ♦ I’ve had this image in my… Read More ›
Christianity in Cuba
I had the opportunity to visit Cuba in 2002 and meet persecuted Christians. I got a glimpse of what life must have been like for the 1st century Christian church. ♦ With the death of Fidel Castro this past week, it’s… Read More ›
Upsetting Your Belief System
The American presidential election has had a jarring effect on people across the nation and world. What may be upset is actually one’s belief system or program of belief. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. ♦ I read this week that… Read More ›
A Presidential Prayer
There are Biblical implications that God is pleased or displeased by the choices of leadership. We would do well to present our petitions and prayers to God. ♦ Leaders are mere people like any of us, therefore anyone can rise up… Read More ›
Strategically Selling the Gospel
The effective ability to discuss and engage on spiritual matters goes beyond heart and conviction. It involves sensitivity, tact, and even strategic wisdom. The Bible gives us a blueprint for doing so. ♦ In Athens, Greece, Mars Hill (also called the… Read More ›
Kids and Church
We’re well into summer now. Vacation time is a break for everyone. What about a break from church? Reminds me of a lesson I wished someone had taught me. ♦ Nothing like a long weekend or vacation plans to really let… Read More ›
Brexit – Sovereignty Reigns
Much is being made this week of the vote going on in Great Britain over “Brexit” (Britain + Exit), the referendum asking if the UK should stay or leave the European Union. Should we care? ♦ Absolutely. The vote this week… Read More ›
Gold Medal Dad/Husband/Grandfather?
It’s Father’s Day weekend. Time to be honored and enjoy our family with picnics and/or watching sports or reading the paper in peace. But beyond that, how are we really doing? ♦ It’s that great time of year with sports finals… Read More ›
Great Fathers and Grandfathers
Who doesn’t want to be a great father? Or if you’re fortunate to be a grandfather, who doesn’t want to do that well? Here’s what the best ones do. It’s not necessarily what you might think. ♦ Most of us men… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 