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 ›
Marriage
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 ›
Love Never Fails?
“How could God ever love a person like me?” It’s a common question with serious implications. She ultimately answered her question with a personal epiphany. ◊ I heard the story today of a young girl whose parents were biracial, white… 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 ›
What Did Mary Know?
On Christmas Day many years ago, imagine the fear, wonder, uncertainty and hopeful expectation of Mary, the young mother of Jesus. Mary, did you know? I believe she knew something. ◊ It was bad enough that Mary had to deal… Read More ›
Another Silicon Valley Turnaround Story
Sue was a disciplined high-achiever who grew up in a non-religious home with a strong distaste for religion. The perfect set-up for a transformed life. ◊ One can listen to a very compelling story on Saturday morning, (October 3rd) at… 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 ›
Are You Wise Counsel?
Are you a person that others look to for wisdom and guidance? Are you grounded enough to be wise counsel to young and old alike? You could be. What makes a person wise? ◊ I’ve been thinking lots about wisdom… Read More ›
Church, Church, Where Are You?
The Christian Church is being challenged to adjust to new pressures. To some this is a problem. But is it really? It might actually be a much needed wake-up call. ◊ Julie and Tom were so tired and busy that… Read More ›
A Mother’s Prayer for Her Children
Are we applying this power to the little ones we love and hold dear? Have you ever prayed words of Scripture over your children? This mother does. ◊ A couple of years into her marriage, my daughter shared with me… 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 ›