Have you ever wanted something so much that it crushed you when things fell through? Does that loss cause you to question God? ◊ In the afterglow of the Olympics, one might consider one’s own big dreams that were met… Read More ›
Prayer
A City on a Hill?
Actually, there should be little doubt that America was founded as a Christian nation. Why do we argue this? Does it really matter? Yes, it does. ◊ On another 4th of July, this one now 248 years after the founding… Read More ›
For Sons Only
There is no doubt of a father’s role in the wise emotional and spiritual upbringing of their children. Here are some universal essentials and teaching principles particularly for all of us sons. ◊ I’m going on a camping trip this… Read More ›
Got Spiritual Pluck?
The Christian life is really a choice between a spirited, abiding life with God or one that settles for something less, then wonders why there’s something less. ◊ Have you been discouraged or depressed? Maybe just sad? Have you been let… Read More ›
For Dads Only
Happy Father’s Day weekend to all Dads who mean well and do the best they know how. May God be patient with us all, just like He was with my father. ◊ My father died 30 years ago at the age… Read More ›
Winning the Race
“The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all.” 1 ◊… Read More ›
Assessing for New Year’s Blessing
A year winds down and another starts immediately. What did we learn this past year that helps us prepare and leads us to tomorrow? ◊ It happens like clockwork. Just like that, as we’re still in the afterglow of the Christmas… Read More ›
Best of Christmas STORIES
Take the time to rest and read a short Christmas story that stirs and warms your heart. Then share these with a child or friend. Merry Christmas! ◊ I’ve always loved reading short stories that tugged at my heart. During the… Read More ›
MORE Best of Christmas QUESTIONS
It’s a good thing to keep asking questions and seeking answers. Here are 4 more good Christmas questions and answers that go deeper than the standard popular seasonal stories. ◊ Again, over the past 10 years I’ve written and posted many… Read More ›
Best of Christmas QUESTIONS
During the Christmas season people raise up good questions that warrant good answers. Here are 4 good Christmas questions and answers. ◊ Throughout our lifetime, we’ve all had questions about Christmas. When we’re young the questions are about Santa Claus and… Read More ›
Jesus and the Jews
Jesus was Jewish, right? Two different Jesus genealogies are presented in the New Testament writings of Matthew and Luke. Is this still relevant for Jews (and Gentiles) today? Yes! ◊ The very opening lines of the Book of Matthew (written… Read More ›
Christmas Light and Dark
Christmas is a time of joy and giving. Yet the birth of Jesus was fraught with mystery, uncertainty, danger, fear and hardship. The story ends well. How’s your story? ◊ When you think about it, most people associated with the… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 