Here we go again. World events trigger another wave of Bible prophecy. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Who cares? Should we care? Actually, yes. ◊ A Christian politician quotes the Bible and expresses his belief. A Christian news pundit questions him… Read More ›
Old Testament
A Prayer for Your Family
Here is a simple framework that will help direct specific prayers for you and your family and quite possibly redirect your personal prayer life. It does come with a very important caveat. ♦ I was with a group of men this week… Read More ›
RUTH 3 – A Big Decision
Marriage in God’s eyes is a big deal. God created this human institution with a purpose and to plan. The strange events in Chapter 3 of the BOOK of RUTH give us but a glimpse of the seriousness of the… Read More ›
RUTH 2 – A New Opportunity
The story of Ruth continues with the kindness of wealthy man demonstrating compassion for what he sees before him. He is but a man in the hand of a loving God who has a plan well beyond what anyone can… Read More ›
RUTH 1 – A Bad Decision
There are always implications for the decisions we make. Sometimes things work out well; sometimes they don’t. For this one Jewish man and family, his poor decision ended up in disaster. ♦ I used to proudly say that my philosophy was… Read More ›
An Intro to the BOOK of RUTH
A 5-part study of the BOOK of RUTH details a touching Bible story that moves from tragedy and sadness to heart-warming kindness, love, and personal restoration. There are 4 key lessons that have relevance to us today. ♦ Here’s a touching… Read More ›
The Example in ROMANS 15
Christians say they we should all try to act like Jesus. Is this even possible? Is it even still relevant? Interesting to see what the Apostle Paul actually says about this in the BOOK of ROMANS. ◊ It’s almost trite… 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 ›
Mary’s Magnificent “Magnificat”
The story of Mary, mother of Jesus, is an interesting case of faith, devotion, obedience, and praise. Amazing depth for one so young. ◊ Many people will be reading the Christmas story over this week. Most will focus on Luke… Read More ›
Christmas and Obedience
The Christmas Story is full of critical decision points where characters have a choice to make that have implications. Some are obedient. Some are not, and have to live with the consequences. How does this relate to us today? ◊ One… Read More ›
Christmas and John the Baptist
The Bible tells of another miraculous birth that happened at Christmastime. This one doesn’t get as much attention, but also was profoundly predicted centuries earlier. Read all about it in Luke 1. ◊ It’s interesting that we don’t really celebrate the… Read More ›
Taking the Bible Literally at Christmastime?
The Chistmas Season is a time of beauty, wonder, giving and receiving, and the Biblical story of Jesus’ birth. But are we to really take the Christmas Story literally? ◊ When I was a new Christian in high school, I… Read More ›