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• “God Used Evolution!”

  By Michael Griego on October 14, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  While this statement may be a safe and acceptable compromise for many Christians, there are some inherent issues with it. ◊ Carl was proud to be recently asked to speak at the local community college symposium on Climate Change for the… Read More ›

• Teens and Jesus

  By Michael Griego on October 7, 2022 • ( 3 )

  

  In a post-Covid world, teens are seeking, and finding, someone trustworthy, wise, and peaceful. This is a good thing. ◊ In the 1970’s, Jesus Christ Superstar was a musical and then movie targeted at a young and growing Baby Boomer generation. There… Read More ›

• The Vanity of ECCLESIASTES

  By Michael Griego on September 30, 2022 • ( 1 )

  

  The simple read on Ecclesiastes is that all is vanity. Life is meaningless. You live, then you die. A deeper read reveals the purpose of life. ◊ My wife and I are in the midst of a 2-year Bible study series… Read More ›

• The Reforms in NEHEMIAH 13

  By Michael Griego on September 23, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  The final chapter in Nehemiah ends with his anger and rebuke once again direct toward the people who have drifted back into ungodly ways. Does the Holy Spirit act like this? ◊ Ever have to be reprimanded again for something you’ve… Read More ›

• If God is Good, Why Do I Feel Bad?

  By Michael Griego on September 16, 2022 • ( 1 )

  

  It’s a question pondered by many. Even Christians. Put another way: “If God is so good and great, then why am I not happy and my life seems off-kilter?” ◊ Christians are supposed to be happy and joyful, right? And full… Read More ›

• One Year Ago

  By Michael Griego on September 9, 2022 • ( 1 )

  

  Going to memorial services for two friends this month gives one pause. One year ago, this week, my family faced our own crisis. It was a startling opportunity to practice what I preach. ◊ First of all, I am not a… Read More ›

• The Dedication in NEHEMIAH 12

  By Michael Griego on September 2, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Even with our sincere and honest confession of sin to God, we will often drift back into old patterns and ways. How does God deal with this? ◊ At some point in our lives, we all have what many refer to… Read More ›

• On Death and Dying

  By Michael Griego on August 26, 2022 • ( 1 )

  

  Two friends died this week. With death and dying comes perspective and holy homage to God for the breath of life. ◊ It seems that death is more palpable in recent years. Of course we’ve all had people we know… Read More ›

• The Reopening in NEHEMIAH 11

  By Michael Griego on August 19, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  The walls have been rebuilt and the people are now settling in a coordinated plan. What can we derive by reading apparently non-essential details? Only historic, instructive, and spiritual context. ◊ The Bible can be read as a sequential book,… Read More ›

• The Recommitment in NEHEMIAH 10

  By Michael Griego on August 12, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  After understanding God’s standards, people’s heart and soul get convicted. But then what? They rededicate and recalibrate their focus. Do these 3 areas of life focus resonate with you? ◊ Once convicted of the waywardness of your past or present ways,… Read More ›

• The Reminding in NEHEMIAH 9

  By Michael Griego on August 5, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Have you strayed from God over time? Have you forgotten something God did in your life? Have you ever expressed that remorse or sorrow to God? Sometimes we need to be reminded. ◊ Have you ever been reminded of some actions… Read More ›

• The Reading in NEHEMIAH 8

  By Michael Griego on July 29, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Reading the Law books in the Old Testament can be either very boring or very convicting. When Nehemiah had Ezra read the Scriptures aloud to the Jewish people, their reaction was dramatic. What’s in this for us? ◊ Have you ever… Read More ›

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