To discover our true purpose in life we must reach beyond our own thinking of purpose and reach for the supernatural. ♦ In his best-selling book, The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren establishes that one’s life on this planet is… Read More ›
Theology
The Sower and the Vine
What we do and how we are “deployed” in this world is really a function of our response to the Word of God. ♦ Deployment. Several years ago this word was puzzling to me as I was hearing this term used… Read More ›
‘Last Days’ Understanding
Confusion abounds when fulfilled prophecy is interpreted as if it were unfulfilled prophecy. This error was made by the 1st century Jews and is being made today by many 21st century Christ-followers. ♦ With ongoing unrest in the Middle East,… Read More ›
More Rapture Miscalculations
The Rapture is a human construct. This need not be a controversial statement amongst Christians. Look past dogmatic schematics and study the Scriptures in context of historic Hebrew prophets, Jesus’ own words and historic evidence before us. ♦ When it… Read More ›
The Real Secret
Many still discuss the popular book “The Secret” which promotes a fix to all life’s problems through one’s thoughts and the “Law of Attraction.” What’s the problem with thinking positive? Be careful what you think. ♦ For many people, even believers… Read More ›
A Singular Calling
One’s calling is often confused with vocation or life purpose and path in worldly terms. This is actually a great distortion that has led many people astray. ♦ There is but one calling: His calling, His purpose. Yes, you may be… Read More ›
King Josiah’s Amazing Discovery
While it might be disconcerting to witness a once godly nation stray so far from its roots and original moorings, the story of King Josiah and his amazing discovery gives hope to renewal and righteous reforms. ♦ Josiah was eight years old… Read More ›
Living a Healed Life?
Our heart wounds are a source of shame and a great cover-up from which we construct a false self. We can enter healed into a new journey and initiation with God. ♦ If we’re honest with ourselves and each other, we’re all… Read More ›
Living in Spiritual Warfare
The Enemy is real and destructive. But even many Christians have trouble accepting the reality of “the Devil.” If Christ acknowledged him, why not us? ♦ While many will acknowledge the spiritual realm in our lives (“I’m a very spiritual person”… Read More ›
The Bible and Cultural Whims
A judicial decision shakes and divides a nation once again. What is the bigger context of cultural trends, pressures and opinions in light of Biblical history? ♦ The Bible is full of historical accounts of cultural shifts led by strategic… Read More ›
Joshua, Decisions and Devotion
While intentions are noble and we yearn to be obedient, it is common to succumb to choices in life that are not of God or consistent with His Word. ♦ Joshua led the people of God, the Israelites, into the… Read More ›
Praying for Your Family
Here is a simple framework that will help direct specific prayers for you and your family and quite possibly redirect your personal prayer life. ♦ The first nine chapters of the first book of Chronicles is that part of the Bible that… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 