The Christmas Story is full of critical decision points where characters have a choice to make that have implications. Some are obedient. Some are not, and have to live with the consequences. How does this relate to us today? ◊ One… Read More ›
Prophecy
Christmas and John the Baptist
The Bible tells of another miraculous birth that happened at Christmastime. This one doesn’t get as much attention, but also was profoundly predicted centuries earlier. Read all about it in Luke 1. ◊ It’s interesting that we don’t really celebrate the… Read More ›
Taking the Bible Literally at Christmastime?
The Chistmas Season is a time of beauty, wonder, giving and receiving, and the Biblical story of Jesus’ birth. But are we to really take the Christmas Story literally? ◊ When I was a new Christian in high school, 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 11
With even further escalation of hostilities between Israel and its surrounding enemies, many Christians today believe it’s the beginning of the end. It might be better to read and study ROMANS 11 to put modern Israel in proper context. ◊… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 