Even with our sincere and honest confession of sin to God, we will often drift back into old patterns and ways. How does God deal with this? ◊ At some point in our lives, we all have what many refer to… Read More ›
Marriage
On Death and Dying
Two friends died this week. With death and dying comes perspective and holy homage to God for the breath of life. ◊ It seems that death is more palpable in recent years. Of course we’ve all had people we know… Read More ›
Christian All Stars
Given Major League Baseball’s All Star game was played this week in beautiful Dodger Stadium, I’m reminded of a game several years ago and an event featuring Christian ballplayer testimonies. ◊ (from Biblical Viewpoint, 07/04/15, Christian Ballplayers) When professional ballplayers share… Read More ›
The Muslim, Jewish, Catholic Family
This very week I was reminded of an encounter 7 years ago while at the same restaurant in southern California. Fleeting are the moments and opportunities we all have to share our faith and lives. ◊ Seven years ago while… Read More ›
The Good Father Model – Abraham
On Father’s Day, here’s a model of a good father. Not a perfect one, only good. Abraham, the one in the Bible, the Father of the Hebrew nation, was normal and imperfect. An excellent good father model. ♦ If you’ve… Read More ›
Missing the Point
Our young, in the absence of strong and yes, God-fearing Christian parenting, are highly susceptible to corrupting forces in their early years. ◊ It seems obvious to me that we’re missing the point in the aftermath of another horrific school… Read More ›
A Mother’s Legacy
All mothers leave their mark or imprint on a child and family. How wondrous is the impact of one mother’s loving, encouraging, and devoted touch on her son? ◊ She grew up in Los Angeles and lived her whole life… Read More ›
Redeeming Love – the Movie
A movie called Redeeming Love, inspired by the story of the Biblical prophet Hosea, was released last week in movie theaters. Like the God-inspired book by Francine Rivers, this too brought me to tears. ◊ I can only recall… Read More ›
The Couple in ACTS 18
This couple is mentioned several times in the Bible. They seem like people we all could know and love. What makes them different? ◊ After the Apostle Paul’s famous oratory event in Athens (see The Greeks in ACTS 17), we… Read More ›
A Thankful Husband’s Prayer
My wife is recovering from a frightening event last week. People ask about fear, doubt, denial, depression, and if I blame God. No, I am thankful to God. ◊ After 7 days in the hospital my wife is back home… Read More ›
A Husband’s Prayer for His Wife
We have our little lives lived so nicely and then comes the great disruption. Or so it appears. But it is very real, and so hard and painful. And where is God? ◊ I took my beautiful wife of 42… Read More ›
The Discipline in ACTS 5
There’s a shocking event that occurs in the 5th chapter of the Book of ACTS. Is this how God works? Doesn’t sound very nice and loving to most people. What’s really going on here? ◊ Here’s a nice little story… Read More ›
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