Are you a different person than you were years ago? Have you cleaned up or moved away from a dark past? Are you fully recovered? Are you living a healed life? ◊ We all know people who have survived dark,… Read More ›
Marriage
The Question of Jesus
We all need to face the Jesus Question: Was Jesus God or simply a good man? The answer should dictate how one approaches the rest of their life. Why doesn’t it? ◊ Wouldn’t it be easier if Jesus was just a… Read More ›
Driven by Devotion or Good Works?
Do you do good works and service because you’re devoted to God or because you’re compelled by others, even your church? To help with this distinction, ask yourself 4 questions. ◊ There’s that intriguing incident involving a wealthy young man who encounters… Read More ›
Uber Chicago
Have you ever experienced a God-blessed encounter that leaves you as encouraged as the other party? Such is the case in this simple Uber car ride. ◊ Summer is a time of travel and my travels this week to Chicago… Read More ›
Sound of Freedom – the Movie
Here’s a movie worth seeing in a movie theater. It’s a true story about child sex trafficking and one man’s heroic effort to confront evil. ◊ There’s a point in the film Sound of Freedom where the hero, actor Jim… Read More ›
Confronted with Truth
How do you respond when your ideas or beliefs are challenged or exposed as false or wrong? Do you get defensive or deny or fight back? Do you turn and walk away? ◊ How do you discern if you’ve been… Read More ›
5 Essentials for Great Fathering
As a young father, I did not fully take on the mantle of spiritual leadership in the home. I wish someone had taught me these 5 essentials for great fathering. ◊ On Father’s Day Weekend, I’m reminiscing on fathering. If… Read More ›
Godly Decision-Making?
Have you ever had a dream, a nudge, or idea about something that you thought might be from God? Are you wrestling with a big decision in your life? How do you process? ◊ I believe I’ve made some good and… Read More ›
An Intro to the Book of JONAH
The Book of Jonah provides intriguing insight into the heart of God, His patience, judgment, and interaction with secular and religious nations. ◊ The Book of Jonah in the Bible is tricky for some Christians. Most know the story of… Read More ›
The Yellow Kite
Is your new year starting out well? Do you have troubles and challenges facing you? Does God care about the details of our life? Does God even listen? ◊ Are you coming off a hard year? Do you anticipate a… Read More ›
Yes, Prayer and Football
A very public sports calamity moves a whole nation to a sudden collective urge to pray for one man in crisis for his life. The US is a praying nation indeed. ◊ After a New Year’s weekend of spectacularly entertaining… Read More ›
A Different New Year Plan
How about doing the “New Year’s Resolution” thing differently this year? Here’s a New Year Planning Tool that’s easy, quick, but profoundly powerful in resetting your life. ◊ So it’s New Year’s time again and another opportunity to clean the slate… Read More ›