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 ›
Marriage
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 ›
For Dads Only
Happy Father’s Day weekend 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 30 years ago at the age… Read More ›
Winning the Race
“The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all.” 1 ◊… Read More ›
For Daughters Only
While fathers have a crucial role in the upbringing of their sons, they have a particularly significant role and impact in the healthy development of their daughters. ◊ I’ve noted in the past that “as the father goes, so goes… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 7
What does the Bible really say about divorce? Am I still beholden to anything in Old Testament law? Can I lose my salvation if I keep sinning? ◊ There are 3 major items that come to the forefront when one… Read More ›
Mother on Your Mind?
On Mother’s Day, our Mothers need more than a day off. They need something they don’t often receive. ◊ Why do children cry out for their Mommy when they get hurt? Why do soldiers cry out for their Mother when… Read More ›
The Proof in ROMANS 4
The concept of faith or belief in Jesus of the New Testament is anchored to an Old Testament proof point: Abraham. The significance of this connection should not be lost on anyone. ◊ I once heard a pastor at our… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 3
Is faith something we do or something we believe? Are you laden with guilt from your past and feel that you need to do more than merely believe? ◊ I had a conversation one day with another businessman about Christianity…. Read More ›
The Faith in ROMANS 3
What is the one unifying solution to our sin and guilt problem with God? Faith. That’s it? There’s got to be more to it than that, right? Not if you’re a Jew or a Gentile. ◊ If you were a… Read More ›