We’re now in that quiet period. The new year looms and we sit quietly between Christmas and New Year’s Day. It’s a wonderful time and a tremendous opportunity to prepare for an even greater year. ◊ It’s that wonderful time of… Read More ›
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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 ›
Best of Thanksgiving Stories
Relax, pull up a chair, and read some Thanksgiving stories with elements you may have never heard before. Pass them on to your children and friends. Happy Thanksgiving! ◊ Here we go again. That beautiful time of year when we… Read More ›
The Gift – a Thanksgiving Story
Here’s a modern family Thanksgiving story that never gets old. It does seem to be from a different era. It’s true though and simply reflects heartfelt giving, love, and thankfulness. ◊ A man, at his wife’s urging, agreed to spend… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 14
ROMANS chapter 14 is about being civil with others who have habits, practices, or opinions that are different from yours. Don’t judge, be respectful, full of grace. How’s that going? ◊ My wife and I learned a long time ago… Read More ›
The Respect in ROMANS 14
When discussing topics like politics and religion, sometime it’s best to “agree to disagree.” Did you know this is actually Biblical? It’s in the 14th chapter of the BOOK of ROMANS. ◊ While it’s common to disagree on a variety… Read More ›
A Viewpoint on the US Presidential Election
The 2024 US election is now over and left for history to analyze. Regardless of whether your side won or lost, all might fairly agree on 4 significant truths that emerged out of this election cycle. ◊ It occurred to… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 13
What should Christians do when their own government leaders or agencies are evil or corrupt? Should Christians quietly acquiesce or stand in bold opposition? What does the Bible say about this? ◊ It is established in ROMANS Chapter 13 that… Read More ›
The Government in ROMANS 13
What should be a Christian’s conduct in relation to the state or government authorities? ROMANS 13 provides some very clear instructions with huge implications that may surprise some people. ◊ Since the beginning of organized civilization, people have had to… Read More ›
The Personal Surrender Plan
How does one reconcile a personal life plan or aspiration with the transformation of the mind mentioned in ROMANS 12? Here’s the answer I’d give to any person of any age. ◊ You’ve got a plan. We all have a… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 12
The call to be transformed by the renewing of your mind in ROMANS 12 implies a better way to live. It also begs the obvious question: How do you do that? ◊ I heard a phrase when I was very… Read More ›
The Transformation in ROMANS 12
The two keys to a vital life are contained in this particular chapter of the BOOK of ROMANS. I’m so glad I finally figured out what is essentially a simple daily exercise. ◊ So now we get to the final… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 