A terrible calamity was thrust upon mankind over the past year. Our thoughts ran the gamut. Has there been a cultural shift in human will? How about Christian faith and hope? ◊ You cannot say that before the Coronavirus (Covid)… Read More ›
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Trust in the Lord?
There’s a popular verse in the Bible that encourages one to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” What does that really mean and how does one practice this today in our modern lives? ◊ We’ve all had people… Read More ›
22 Years Ago
Tragedy, fear, faith, and prayer came together that morning and changed a family’s trajectory for generations to come. ◊ On this day 22 years ago our family endured an experience that changed each of us. While enjoying our annual family… Read More ›
The Future-Spouse-Prayer Treatment
It’s sometimes hard to see beyond your children’s here and now. But they do grow up and the visions you convey to young minds have powerful implications. All the more so if you’re a person of prayer. ♦ In her broken… Read More ›
Pilgrims’ Process
Acknowledging that their purpose was to glorify God, the Pilgrims had a clear vision and staked their very lives on following it. ♦ I heard some late night comedy shows conduct “Man on the Street” interviews about Thanksgiving. Some people… Read More ›
Essentials for Grandchildren
As grandparents, it’s not simply that “you get to spoil them and then give them back.” It’s so much more than that. ♦ Now I get it. We really don’t fully grasp or appreciate the value and significance of being… Read More ›
Mentor Max
Mentoring is common in circles of business and faith. Max Rondoni was a mentor to me on biblical study and personally walking with Jesus. ♦ It’s been almost 5 years since I last spoke to Max. For almost 20 years he… 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 ›
Living a Vision
Our life reflects our vision. Consider the vision that compels you forward each day – is it an idle vision of your own ideals or a God-inspired vision in a larger story? ♦ What are we really doing in our lives… Read More ›
Abraham’s God of Promises Kept
We believe God yet will take matters into our own hands because we lack trust or are outright disobedient. Fortunately sovereign God is faithful and keeps His promises in spite of us and our behavior. ♦ What is amazing about the… Read More ›
