Do you think of yourself as wise? Who in your life would you call wise? Have you seen this kind of wisdom in another person you admire? What is THIS wisdom all about? ♦ There’s a general consensus that wisdom goes… Read More ›
Prayer
Is Your World(view) Changing?
As the world turns, the world is changing. Did you think it would change this much? What’s going on? Maybe you’re changing as well. ♦ Have you noticed, perhaps, that fewer of your friends are attending church on a regular basis?… Read More ›
Grandchildren Essentials
As grandparents, it’s not simply that “you get to spoil them and then give them back.” It’s so much more than that. ♦ This past week in the middle of that intense 9th inning of Game 7 of the World Series between the… Read More ›
Pious Fraud or the Real Deal?
We tell ourselves and others that we really love and trust God. But we really love and trust ourselves more. Are we a fraud or the real deal? ♦ Many Christians have wonderful intentions and live even pious lives. We go… Read More ›
Religion and Politics – Why Not?
We may as well face it. Religion and politics do mix. Why shy away from it? Can we now be honest? Here’s some perspective gained by looking at historic Israel and contemporary America at a culturally similar time. ♦ Remember when… Read More ›
The Male Growth Model – Update
Is there a model for ideal male growth and development? Yes. Have we lost our way? Not necessarily. Review this updated 5-stage male maturity model and be encouraged. ♦ All around us today are models of strong men, weak men, good… Read More ›
The Charlie Kirk Effect (vis a vis Jesus)
In the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, there continues to be a natural human dynamic that drives people to one extreme or another. It’s actually an attraction or repulsion of Jesus. ◊ There seems to be an interesting shift across… Read More ›
The Rich Man
Some think our status, money, sincerity, good actions, and even respectable acknowledgement of God can earn us credibility and points in this life and beyond. Not quite. ◊ A young and successful man of stature and faith seeks guidance from a… Read More ›
Charlie Kirk, the Martyr
While gentle, humble, fiercely bold and courageous, Charlie Kirk possessed a wisdom that could articulate a point of view that cost him his life. Much like another martyr with similar characteristics. ◊ With the killing of conservative Christian activist, Charlie Kirk,… Read More ›
Are You Hearing God? Yeah, Right.
Can we really hear from God or do you have to be some kind of modern-day prophet? Are you listening to God or man? Is God really even talking to anyone? ◊ Have you ever heard someone say that they “heard… Read More ›
And Who Would Jesus Blame?
All are horrified by the killings of innocents. Why such hate? Why such evil inflicted on others? What do we do? How do we pray? Who would Jesus blame? ◊ Another tragic school shooting. This time at a Catholic school… Read More ›
Why the Confusion over EZEKIEL?
Ever notice how most people think the BOOK of EZEKIEL is about the future? Many pastors don’t help by claiming Russia (Rosh) is going to attack Israel and usher in Armageddon. It’s actually a lot simpler than that. ◊ Try… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 