They say God can make a way, even when there seems be no way, or hope, or direction. Where there once was only fear, anger, separation, and brokenness, meet Ana Gonzalez. ◊ A young girl growing up in northern California… Read More ›
Purpose
The First Real Christian Sermon
Then Peter, the brute fisherman-turned Christian spokesman, suddenly steps forward and presents to the befuddled crowd what I believe to be one of the greatest sermons ever delivered. ◊ With all due respect to Jesus and His Sermon on the… Read More ›
So Really, What is Truth?
Our actions arise from our convictions. Our convictions stem from our beliefs. Our beliefs reflect our view of truth. Wrong truth yields wrong beliefs, which yield wrong convictions and actions. So, what is truth? ◊ It’s an interesting thought. If… Read More ›
A Father and His Islamic, Jewish, Catholic Daughter
As we engage with people of different ethnic background experiences and even religious perspectives, know that we all want the same thing: to raise our children to be happy and good people. How we do that is the big question…. Read More ›
Father’s Day – 5 Essentials for Fathers
As a young father, I did not fully take on the mantle of spiritual leadership in the home. Fortunately, our Good Father is patient and forgiving. These 5 Essentials for Fathers is what I would do differently today. ◊ As I’ve… Read More ›
So, What Would Jesus Do?
While this question may seem trite in the eyes of many today and even irrelevant among a certain non-believing set, it provides an interesting approach from beyond the sullied fray. So, really, what do you think Jesus would do? ◊ This… Read More ›
Who Would Jesus Blame?
We are all touched and impacted by the sordid events of our current day. What should we do? What would Jesus do? Who should we blame? Who would Jesus blame? ◊ Virtue signaling is defined as “the action or practice of… Read More ›
For Men Only. What is Transforming Prayer?
There are scant few excuses for ignorance, waywardness, or idleness. Men can change and be transformed. Anything short of going all out is simply missing the mark. ◊ There have been many good books and programs for Christian and non-Christian… Read More ›
Favored, Wronged, Blessed – Joseph’s Life of Dreams
There’s a story in the Bible that is almost unbelievable. A teenager goes from favored to hated status, to one deeply wronged and punished, to magnified stature, power, and blessing. All within 13 years. ◊ The Bible may seem confusing… Read More ›
A Happy, Humble Mother’s Life
On Mother’s Day weekend, here is a Best of Biblical Viewpoint tribute to my Mother, originally posted on March 4, 2016.* ◊ My mother died this week after a slow and long wind down. Upon reflection, how wondrous is the… Read More ›
Surviving or Thriving?
How are you really doing? With varying degrees of ongoing shelter-in-place mandates and real economic havoc, are you merely surviving or are you thriving? How does God really fit into this? ◊ To thrive means to flourish or prosper, to… Read More ›
A Life in Search of Meaning?
If Christianity is untrue, or merely a religious crutch for weak and needy people, then why are Millennials coming around in droves to a newfound belief in the Lord of Lords? ◊ Christianity is so often misconstrued. Yes, it gets… Read More ›
