All are horrified by the killings of innocents. Why such hate? Why such evil inflicted on others? What do we do? How do we pray? Who would Jesus blame? ◊ Another tragic school shooting. This time at a Catholic school… Read More ›
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The Personal Reset
Do you need a personal reset or even transformation? Actually, we all do. There is no one too good, smart, educated, powerful, or gifted that is spared. Not even a well-known saint. ◊ We all know that there are no… Read More ›
A Mother’s Day Reminisce
It’s been almost a decade since my mother died. Upon reflection this Mother’s Day weekend, how wondrous is the impact of a mother’s loving, encouraging, and devoted touch on a son? ◊ She grew up in Los Angeles and lived… Read More ›
The Example in ROMANS 15
Christians say they we should all try to act like Jesus. Is this even possible? Is it even still relevant? Interesting to see what the Apostle Paul actually says about this in the BOOK of ROMANS. ◊ It’s almost trite… Read More ›
The Respect in ROMANS 14
When discussing topics like politics and religion, sometime it’s best to “agree to disagree.” Did you know this is actually Biblical? It’s in the 14th chapter of the BOOK of ROMANS. ◊ While it’s common to disagree on a variety… Read More ›
The Personal Surrender Plan
How does one reconcile a personal life plan or aspiration with the transformation of the mind mentioned in ROMANS 12? Here’s the answer I’d give to any person of any age. ◊ You’ve got a plan. We all have a… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 5
The Gospel of Christianity is actually a twofold choice. Most Christians really only experience half of it. ◊ Alright, let’s be clear. We’re in need of forgiveness because we’re sinful, and everyone is sinful in God’s eyes since the beginning… Read More ›
The Results in ROMANS 5
So what’s so good about faith? And what does a man dying on a cross 2,000 years ago have to do with it? How does that relate to me and my life? ◊ Christians have been told that there is good… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 4
Do you have a faith that merely saves or a faith that brings you life? Not a routine humdrum life, but one that thrives? ◊ If you’ve been tracking with us through ROMANS Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4, it… Read More ›
The Proof in ROMANS 4
The concept of faith or belief in Jesus of the New Testament is anchored to an Old Testament proof point: Abraham. The significance of this connection should not be lost on anyone. ◊ I once heard a pastor at our… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 3
Is faith something we do or something we believe? Are you laden with guilt from your past and feel that you need to do more than merely believe? ◊ I had a conversation one day with another businessman about Christianity…. Read More ›
The Faith in ROMANS 3
What is the one unifying solution to our sin and guilt problem with God? Faith. That’s it? There’s got to be more to it than that, right? Not if you’re a Jew or a Gentile. ◊ If you were a… Read More ›