There is still some heated debate, even among Christians, as to whether God calls some people and not others. At the risk of driving further debate, I think this discussion misses the point. God is calling all of us. ◊… Read More ›
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The Farewell in ROMANS 16
Beyond the warm greeting and goodbyes, the final chapter of ROMANS ends with a bang. It’s only seen that way if you understand the full weight of Paul’s message about Jesus. ◊ As this profound BOOK of ROMANS comes to… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 15
There remains a common misunderstanding about Christianity that impacts Christians and those who are critical of Christians. Let’s use Chapter 15 of ROMANS to highlight the point. ◊ As mentioned in the previous post, there’s that common cultural question that… Read More ›
Best of New Year’s Viewpoints
Happy New Year! Another year winds down and a new one starts up. Select and read here a set of thought-provoking new year perspectives. ♦ As the holiday season comes to an official end this week, we are all once… Read More ›
Year End Reset – The AAA Plan
We’re now in that quiet period. The new year looms and we sit quietly between Christmas and New Year’s Day. It’s a wonderful time and a tremendous opportunity to prepare for an even greater year. ◊ It’s that wonderful time of… Read More ›
Best of Christmas Viewpoints
Merry Christmas! The details in and around Christmas invoke awe and wonder. They can calm and awaken our heart, mind, and spirit. Select and read here from a variety of thought-provoking stories and perspectives. ◊ Each year at this time I… Read More ›
Selecting a President…Again
Two Christian leaders disagree strongly over the US presidential election. One says one way to vote; the other says another way to vote. I would add a different perspective when looking at this issue. ◊ Four years ago there was… Read More ›
What’s the Real Purpose of Your Life?
Do you have an opinion on the purpose of your life? Of course you do. While it may be a little fuzzy and evolving, we each have a particular perspective. But is it right? ◊ Anne says her purpose in life… Read More ›
When Goals & Dreams Fall Short
Have you ever wanted something so much that it crushed you when things fell through? Does that loss cause you to question God? ◊ In the afterglow of the Olympics, one might consider one’s own big dreams that were met… Read More ›
A City on a Hill?
Actually, there should be little doubt that America was founded as a Christian nation. Why do we argue this? Does it really matter? Yes, it does. ◊ On another 4th of July, this one now 248 years after the founding… Read More ›
For Sons Only
There is no doubt of a father’s role in the wise emotional and spiritual upbringing of their children. Here are some universal essentials and teaching principles particularly for all of us sons. ◊ I’m going on a camping trip this… Read More ›
Got Spiritual Pluck?
The Christian life is really a choice between a spirited, abiding life with God or one that settles for something less, then wonders why there’s something less. ◊ Have you been discouraged or depressed? Maybe just sad? Have you been let… Read More ›
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