Terror strikes again in the land of the Bible. What does this mean for Israel? What does this mean for Christians? What does it mean for the world? ◊ A truly terrible thing happened this past week in the Middle… Read More ›
Suffering
Born to Fly?
Yes, that and then some. Beyond what we can imagine. How do we live like that? How do we ever really believe that? Here’s the way. ◊ This week during soccer practice, I told the following story to the girls… Read More ›
Are You Living a Healed Life?
Are you a different person than you were years ago? Have you cleaned up or moved away from a dark past? Are you fully recovered? Are you living a healed life? ◊ We all know people who have survived dark,… Read More ›
Joseph – a Good Man Wronged
Every life can have purpose and be restored. Amazing what can happen in the lifetime of one fully surrendered under the authority of God. ◊ Ever see a good man wronged? You know what I mean. An innocent man railroaded… Read More ›
The Question of Jesus
We all need to face the Jesus Question: Was Jesus God or simply a good man? The answer should dictate how one approaches the rest of their life. Why doesn’t it? ◊ Wouldn’t it be easier if Jesus was just a… Read More ›
God and the Discipline of Disillusionment
Feeling let down by people and life? Are you discouraged and disappointed as expectations fall short? Does it cause you self-doubt and disengagement? Consider God and the Discipline of Disillusionment. ◊ This issue of dealing with life’s day-to-day big and… Read More ›
The Last King
Who was the last King of Israel? He reigned and died during Daniel’s lifetime. It’s helpful to understand these events that bring credibility to the historic truth of the Bible. ◊ I was taught long ago to learn and remember… Read More ›
The Happy Atheist
This atheist always thought Christians were foolish, deluded, and even evil. One day she met a friend who talked about God in a way she’d never heard before. ◊ I heard a young atheist share her story. She was quite… Read More ›
Sound of Freedom – the Movie
Here’s a movie worth seeing in a movie theater. It’s a true story about child sex trafficking and one man’s heroic effort to confront evil. ◊ There’s a point in the film Sound of Freedom where the hero, actor Jim… Read More ›
Women, Wives, Mothers – Happy Day!
Sunday is Mother’s Day! Call your Mom. Pamper the Mother of your children. The Bible has much to say about Mothers and Women in general. Men, and Women, take heed. ◊ I’ve now been married over 4 decades. I had… Read More ›
One Woman’s Spiritual Questioning
While traveling on a plane, a friendly conversation turns curiously deep and reveals the underlying questions about life in the hearts and minds of all of us. ◊ The woman seemed quietly assured and comfortable with herself sitting next to me… Read More ›
The God of Mercy in JONAH 4
Have you ever been angry with God? How did that work out for you? Regardless of our stance or reasoning, God always has the last word. Even with prophets and people like you and me. ◊ I’ve been asked if I… Read More ›