If you’re under the age of 35, do you know this about Christianity and July 4, 1776? If you’re over the age of 35, do you remember this? ◊ John Quincy Adams, the 6th president of the United States, once… Read More ›
Parenting
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 ›
The Challenge of Mount St. Helens
43 years ago this month, Mount St. Helens erupted before our eyes. Just as with many things these days, the war on Truth rages on. ◊ Most adults over the age of 50 recall the eruption of Mount St. Helens… Read More ›
Women, Wives, Mothers – Happy Day!
Sunday is Mother’s Day! Call your Mom. Pamper the Mother of your children. The Bible has much to say about Mothers and Women in general. Men, and Women, take heed. ◊ I’ve now been married over 4 decades. I had… Read More ›
One Woman’s Spiritual Questioning
While traveling on a plane, a friendly conversation turns curiously deep and reveals the underlying questions about life in the hearts and minds of all of us. ◊ The woman seemed quietly assured and comfortable with herself sitting next to me… 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 ›
Question: What Did Mary Know?
Mary, the mother of Jesus, knew only what she could trust but not fully understand. Imagine her fear, wonder, uncertainty and hopeful expectation. Reconsider her story voiced in a beautiful song. ◊ It’s actually an interesting question. Did Mary, the… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 