We’re well into summer now. Vacation time is a break for everyone. What about a break from church? Reminds me of a lesson I wished someone had taught me. ♦ Nothing like a long weekend or vacation plans to really let… Read More ›
Parenting
Gold Medal Dad/Husband/Grandfather?
It’s Father’s Day weekend. Time to be honored and enjoy our family with picnics and/or watching sports or reading the paper in peace. But beyond that, how are we really doing? ♦ It’s that great time of year with sports finals… Read More ›
Great Fathers and Grandfathers
Who doesn’t want to be a great father? Or if you’re fortunate to be a grandfather, who doesn’t want to do that well? Here’s what the best ones do. It’s not necessarily what you might think. ♦ Most of us men… Read More ›
Do You Have What It Takes?
There’s a common undercurrent of insecurity in many men, and women. It’s bad enough as we struggle with our place or role in the world. It’s worse when it carries over into our perceptions of worth before God. ♦ I’ve ceased… Read More ›
A Humble Mother’s Life
My mother died this week after a slow and long wind down. Upon reflection, how wondrous is the impact of a mother’s loving, encouraging, and devoted touch on a son? ◊ She grew up in Los Angeles and lived her… Read More ›
Know a Proverbs 31 Woman?
So what is the profile of a good woman? The Bible makes some very clear comments about the feminine ideal in the context of a family and a community. ♦ I do know a Proverbs 31 Woman. Do you? She’s a special… Read More ›
A Christmas Miracle
A touching story of a prolific American author’s own most wondrous Christmas. ♦ Taylor Caldwell wrote many novels throughout her career. This one short Christmas story has always touched me greatly for its elements of financial fear, selflessness, a child’s… Read More ›
When Bad Things Happen
“How can I believe in God when bad things happen?” Christians seem less and less able to articulate answers that satisfy a growing, skeptical public. ♦ “How can I believe in God when bad things happen? Why does God allow this?… Read More ›
Boys to Men – a Growth Model
All men progress, or should progress, through 5 growth stages: Boyhood, Apprentice, Journeyman, Master and Sage. What does the Bible say about this? ♦ It is quite the privilege to watch a boy come of age. Think of a young son… Read More ›
Praying 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. ♦ The first nine chapters of the first book of Chronicles is that part of the Bible that… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 