On Mother’s Day our Mothers need more than a day off from the norm. They need something they don’t often receive. ♦ Why do children cry out for their Mommy when they get hurt? Why do soldiers cry out for… Read More ›
Purpose
Praying For This and That? Try This.
Christians are often asked to pray for any variety of needs and requests by friends, family members, and others. While praying for this or that, one may be wondering “Is there a better way?” ♦ There’s a dual challenge when friends… Read More ›
Faith Integrated with Your Behavior?
Over 100 million Americans claim to have a Biblical Worldview and would call themselves Christians. New research shows that only 20% actually have integrated their faith with their behavior. ♦ Jesus once asked his own disciples a very straight-forward question: “Who… Read More ›
A Stay-at-Home Mom I Know
Does the Bible have an issue with working women? Shouldn’t all Christian mothers stay at home with their children? The answer may surprise you. ♦ My own wife was a working woman. (Of course, she still is a very hard-working woman!)… Read More ›
As the Father Goes…
A father’s impact is significant on any child and family. He may be present or absent, positive or negative, God-fearing or not. Either way, his impact is profound. ♦ We all have a father. He may be known to us and… Read More ›
A Person’s Right to Choose
Human history is replete with debate over social, political, and religious issues. While a “right to choose” is a celebrated ideal on the social front, it applies as well to one’s faith journey. ♦ In a recent discussion about abortion, a woman emphasized… Read More ›
Blinded by Idols and Speculations?
Is your view of life influenced by your own idols and speculations? Of course it is. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. Depends on if it blinds you. ♦ A father gets on a plane for another day trip across the… Read More ›
“Funny You Should Ask…”
Does God care about our business and marketplace success? Does God get involved in our products and design? Funny you should ask… ♦ I heard a story this week with elements that sound familiar and even seem standard around these parts:… Read More ›
Whose Truth is Right?
Our thoughts, ideas, and beliefs develop over time. Is there absolute truth regardless of our maturity? Absolutely. ♦ True confession: I used to be Pro-Choice. Yes, I used to believe that abortion was alright. I did not have any problem with… Read More ›
Making Big Decisions
Do you have a job decision to make? A business to build? A relationship to end, or begin? A family to start, or expand? A house or apartment to buy or rent, or not? ♦ I’ve had this image in my… Read More ›
Daniel’s New Year
Is your new year starting out well? Do you have troubles and challenges facing you? Hard to match the upheaval faced by a young teenager named Daniel. ♦ If you grew up going to Sunday School, you’re familiar with the popular… Read More ›
The New Year Plan
How about doing the New Year’s Resolution thing different this year? Here’s a New Year Planning Tool that’s easy, quick, but profoundly powerful in resetting your course in life. ♦ So here it comes again. Another New Year and another opportunity… Read More ›