Did you get a good education? How about your children or grandchildren? What’s the key to a good education? I don’t believe we’re all on the same page. ◊ I had an opportunity this past month to attend the year-end “graduation”… Read More ›
Purpose
God’s Happy Ending
Most children’s bedtime stories have a happy ending. But they’re just stories. What about real life? Eventually, I do believe things all work out for good. Just not necessarily per our script. ◊ We read that “they lived happily ever… Read More ›
Consider the Lilies of the Field
While we’re told in the Bible that “God loves us” and “don’t be anxious,” we’re still very anxious even though God may love us. How do we get through this? ◊ Sarah’s broken bathroom pipe was not what she needed…. Read More ›
Billy Graham’s Son in the Silicon Valley
The son of an American icon came to the Silicon Valley this week. An amazingly simple message was communicated to thousands. ◊ I remember hearing about Billy Graham’s rebellious son, Franklin, when I was a high school kid myself growing… Read More ›
God and Normal People
If we even believe in God, we may think that He is only concerned about our Do’s and Don’ts and is cringing at our failures. Is that how it really works? ♦ Apart from all of creation around us, we… Read More ›
An Investment Success Story
How can one claim firm belief in God in the midst of such personal tragedy? How can this highly successful investor claim Jesus as the best investment you’ll ever make? ◊ I heard a very successful businessman today say that… Read More ›
Teaching Children Christian Apologetics
Elementary-age children can be prepared to know, understand, and defend their Christian faith. It’s time to go beyond Sunday School. ◊ My granddaughter told me the other day that the 10 plagues of Egypt during the time of Moses were… Read More ›
22 Years Ago
Tragedy, fear, faith, and prayer came together that morning and changed a family’s trajectory for generations to come. ◊ On this day 22 years ago our family endured an experience that changed each of us. While enjoying our annual family… Read More ›
Nehemiah’s Prayer of Anguish
Here’s a Biblical model for prayer that has application for each of us today facing hurt, pain, confusion, and remorse. ◊ A man cries out in anguish and weeps. He mourns for days. He’s received news that fellow citizens are still… Read More ›
Transforming and Renewing the Mind
There’s a Bible verse that says that we should “not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind….” What does that mean and how do you really do it? ♦ In my day job I consult… Read More ›
A Family Vision
Can one get a glimpse of the future? Are visions of things unseen possible? Is it God or is it all just in our head? I believe God loves us and has great plans. Sometimes we’re given a preview. ♦ The… Read More ›
Who’s Your Real Champion?
To many along the faith spectrum, the natural question may be “What’s God have to do with it?” That’s a great question. As it turns out, He actually has much to do with everything. ♦ I heard a friend speak this past… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 