As grandparents, it’s not simply that “you get to spoil them and then give them back.” It’s so much more than that. ♦ This past week in the middle of that intense 9th inning of Game 7 of the World Series between the… Read More ›
Marriage
Pious Fraud or the Real Deal?
We tell ourselves and others that we really love and trust God. But we really love and trust ourselves more. Are we a fraud or the real deal? ♦ Many Christians have wonderful intentions and live even pious lives. We go… Read More ›
The Jew & Gentile Reconciled?
Jew and gentile, Christian and secularist, conservative and liberal – is it possible to align? Sure it is. But only God’s way. ♦ With a negotiated peace agreement in the Middle East, there might be some reason to hope that a… Read More ›
Evolution of a Lesbian Professor
She transitioned from an outspoken lesbian activist and tenured university professor to a Christian full-time mother and pastor’s wife. How does that happen? ♦ In her recent book, Five Lies of our Anti-Christian Age, Dr. Rosaria Butterfield, addresses an upside-down world… Read More ›
Religion and Politics – Why Not?
We may as well face it. Religion and politics do mix. Why shy away from it? Can we now be honest? Here’s some perspective gained by looking at historic Israel and contemporary America at a culturally similar time. ♦ Remember when… Read More ›
The Male Growth Model – Update
Is there a model for ideal male growth and development? Yes. Have we lost our way? Not necessarily. Review this updated 5-stage male maturity model and be encouraged. ♦ All around us today are models of strong men, weak men, good… Read More ›
The Rich Man
Some think our status, money, sincerity, good actions, and even respectable acknowledgement of God can earn us credibility and points in this life and beyond. Not quite. ◊ A young and successful man of stature and faith seeks guidance from a… Read More ›
Making Right Choices
Life is full of difficult choices. Our decisions to go through one door and not another – for a job, a relationship, for anything – can have tremendous implications for our life and others. Where is God in our decision-making? ♦… Read More ›
Evolving Truth
Our thoughts, ideas, and beliefs develop and evolve over time. Yet, is there absolute truth regardless of our maturity? Absolutely. ♦ True confession: Through my college years and into my early twenties, I used to be Pro-Choice. Yes, I used… Read More ›
Thank You, Dad
Happy Father’s Day to all dads who mean well and do the best they know how. May God be patient with us all, just like He was with my father. ◊ My father died 31 years ago at the age… Read More ›
“As the Father Goes…”
A father’s impact is significant on any child and family. He may be present or absent, positive or negative, God-fearing or not. Either way, his impact is profound. ♦ June is a good month for Fathers. Summer time, vacations, barbecues…. Read More ›
Putting It All Together
How does one really apply these prayer ideas into something sustainable and real? In this final installment of The Prayer Series, I model a practical approach to prayer anyone can use. ◊ So after the previous series on practical prayer,… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 