Those Christian sports celebrations: some love it, some loathe it and cringe. Does God care about our sporting wins and losses? There’s a story in the Bible that shows us how God feels. We’ve all seen it. We may have… Read More ›
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Good Works and God’s Answer
Are good works and acts of service real or manufactured Christianity? I took my question directly to God in earnest prayer. He answered me on Highway 280. Several years ago, I was driving home from a Mega church leadership meeting… Read More ›
Now What Do I Do?
It wasn’t until my mid-40’s that I awoke to a deeper understanding of full surrender in the area of one’s vocation. At this point in the year, many people are rethinking their vocational direction. Some are starting a new job; some… Read More ›
New Year Reset – for All
And now it’s time for New Year’s – a fun celebration and then the reality of a great opportunity for a fresh new start. Here are some thoughts and viewpoints to help make this the best year ever. So another… Read More ›
Christmas Stories – for All Generations
Storytelling and Christmas go well together. Some stories are familiar, and some are newly told. Some are classic, and some are very old. Taking 10 minutes to read a short story is rejuvenating – at any age. ♦ The work… Read More ›
The REAL Reason for the Season
While the popular explanation of the reason for the Christmas season is known by most Christians and non-Christians, few would say that it’s because of spiritual warfare. It’s that time again when people may indirectly declare their own Christian or… Read More ›
Believe It or Not – It’s Christmastime
Whether people honor the birth of the world’s savior or celebrate a secular culture’s happy holiday season, it’s Christmas nonetheless and a time of reckoning. ♦ In a casual conversation she initiated about religions, I once asked a young Jewish coworker what she thought… Read More ›
Is Your World(view) Changing?
As the world turns, the world is changing. Did you think it would change this much? What’s going on? Maybe you’re changing as well. ♦ Have you noticed, perhaps, that fewer of your friends are attending church on a regular basis?… Read More ›
Religion and Politics – Why Not?
We may as well face it. Religion and politics do mix. Why shy away from it? Can we now be honest? Here’s some perspective gained by looking at historic Israel and contemporary America at a culturally similar time. ♦ Remember when… Read More ›
The Male Growth Model – Update
Is there a model for ideal male growth and development? Yes. Have we lost our way? Not necessarily. Review this updated 5-stage male maturity model and be encouraged. ♦ All around us today are models of strong men, weak men, good… Read More ›
The Charlie Kirk Effect (vis a vis Jesus)
In the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, there continues to be a natural human dynamic that drives people to one extreme or another. It’s actually an attraction or repulsion of Jesus. ◊ There seems to be an interesting shift across… Read More ›
The Rich Man
Some think our status, money, sincerity, good actions, and even respectable acknowledgement of God can earn us credibility and points in this life and beyond. Not quite. ◊ A young and successful man of stature and faith seeks guidance from a… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 