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• Faith and Politics – How to Mix

  By Michael Griego on October 14, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  Though we are certainly not a theocracy, as we angst over the election of our next President/King we may gain some perspective by looking at historic Israel at a culturally similar time. ♦ Imagine one living in the mid 7th century BC… Read More ›

• Knowing Your Spouse, Really

  By Michael Griego on October 7, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  To know someone is a good thing. To really know someone beyond friendship and accumulated knowledge is even better. What about knowing someone in a Godly sense? It’s beyond what you may think. ♦ I had an epiphany of sorts this week… Read More ›

• How Can You Be So Sure?

  By Michael Griego on September 30, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Is your faith built on faulty assumptions? Do you have blind faith? How can Christianity be true? Is it the only way? How can you be so sure? Got a 2 minute answer? ♦ Good questions. Certainly ones that can easily… Read More ›

• A Christian View of Pornography (Part 3 of 3)

  By Michael Griego on September 23, 2016 • ( 6 )

  

  Pornography brings guilt and shame, but not to all. Some have no issue with it whatsoever. My goodness, what have we become? ♦ I once heard a pastor talk about the time he was counselling a young Christian college student who… Read More ›

• A Christian View of Pornography (Part 2)

  By Michael Griego on September 16, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Porn is a male problem, right? Wrong. Women can be ensnared as well. Certainly women are impacted by a boyfriend or husband who engages with pornography. ♦ For men and women the human sex drive is profoundly strong and compelling. Like… Read More ›

• A Christian View of Pornography (Part 1)

  By Michael Griego on September 9, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Here’s a topic often left behind closed doors, particularly in church settings. Certainly not in mixed company. Why? Because it’s embarrassing and well, private. It shouldn’t be. ♦ Men do it. Women now do it. Even children are doing it. Doing… Read More ›

• 3 Phases of a Growing Christian

  By Michael Griego on September 2, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  Why do we Christians vary in our Christianity? It depends on where we see ourselves in 3 Growth Phases. It’s easy to miss the distinctions. ♦ I wasn’t always like this. I’ve changed over a lifetime. And it’s taken longer than… Read More ›

• The Spiritual vs Religious Index

  By Michael Griego on August 26, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  Everybody is spiritual at some level. At least seeking answers and meaning. Some have checked out. Where are you on the spiritual vs. religious index? ♦ We’ve all heard people say it, even with unguarded pride, that they are “more spiritual… Read More ›

• The Religious French Connection

  By Michael Griego on August 19, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  History repeats itself in interesting ways. Reviewing what we may vaguely remember from our high school or college lessons can help us have new perspectives on modern issues impacting our fellow man. ♦ Quick question: When was the Reformation? The 1800’s?… Read More ›

• Clean Heart? Oh God.

  By Michael Griego on August 12, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Is your heart clean? Are you innocent or guilty? Do you judge yourself? Are you being judged by others? Do you think that God can ever forgive you? Do you care? ♦ Big questions you may not think much about. For some… Read More ›

• The Marriage Question-List

  By Michael Griego on August 5, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Marriage is a juggling act of daily actions, responsibilities and obligations. The one-to-one communication beyond the activity is what enhances the relationship. Consider the Marriage Question-List. ♦ If you read the top Christian and secular books on the topic of marriage,… Read More ›

• Strategically Selling the Gospel

  By Michael Griego on July 29, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  The effective ability to discuss and engage on spiritual matters goes beyond heart and conviction. It involves sensitivity, tact, and even strategic wisdom. The Bible gives us a blueprint for doing so. ♦ In Athens, Greece, Mars Hill (also called the… Read More ›

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