Jesus Christ is the ultimate man. He is the One every believing man wants to emulate. We are bombarded daily with images and impressions and attitudes from society's popularized men, but none of them are worthy to loosen Jesus' sandal strap. (6 Minutes/1600 Words)
Read moreBook Excerpt: No-Nonsense Biblical Man
Paul learned how to be content in every condition of life. He had been well loved, but he had also experienced a deep poverty. He had been healthy, but he had also been sick. He had been exalted, but he had also been brought low. In the midst of these extreme highs and lows, Paul learned a wonderful secret— contentment. (2 Minutes/400 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Intoxication Hurts People
Tortured children. Abused wives. Threats and murder. Unfinished jobs. Shattered lives. Broken vows. Rampant STDs. Abounding hurt. The results of drunkenness are all around us. Don’t be deceived by the ad campaigns. It isn’t all happy times. It's not all "Dilly Dilly." Impairment of the senses leads to unchecked evil. The dangers of alcohol abuse are all around us. (2 Minutes/250 Words)
Read moreBook Excerpt: Dear New Dad
The funny thing about fathering is that even though the influence is so great and the responsibility so intense, billions of us have done it. Some have fathered well and some have fathered poorly, but it isn’t exactly a role you go to school for. There is no small segment of professional fathers for the rest of us amateurs to look up to. No, we all have to figure it out and learn and grow as this role in life comes our way. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read moreArchival Post & Podcast: One Woman Man
One error that floated around the Roman Empire was men should have three women in their lives — a wife, a soul-mate, and a mistress. The Song of Solomon paints a picture of married love where one woman is everything the man needs. She is his lover, his sister, and his friend. (2 Minutes/400 Words)
Read moreBook Excerpt: The No-Nonsense Biblical Man
It all starts with the Gospel. Far too much teaching on the life of a Christian man centers around the actions of his life instead of on the heart that beats within him. The no-nonsense biblical man must have a deep-seated heart for the Gospel. (3 Minutes/800 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: The Cool Spirited Know What's Up
Restraining your words does not mean you have knowledge. It might just mean you’re shy. A cool spirit does not mean you have understanding. It might just mean you’re reserved. But those with knowledge, those with understanding, always display these characteristics. (1 Minutes/200 Words)
Read moreArchival Post & Podcast: Something to Believe In
Dave hated being at church. It wasn’t the music or even the preaching; it was the people. His wife always wanted him to know other men, but if just shaking their hands in the lobby was awkward, how painful would it be trying to force a friendship? And what good would come of it anyhow? Dave had his experiences and insights he'd gained through time, his code, to guide him through life. So, week after week, small group after small group, Dave avoided believers. (1 Minute/300 Words)
Read moreBook Excerpt: Dear New Dad
You and I are called to a great and incredible work. The building of love of family and the raising of a child are incomparably exciting endeavors. Should God in His grace and providence allow you to father a child, rejoice! This is the opportunity of a lifetime. No matter what your past has looked like, your future, because of Christ, can be so bright. ( 1 minute/400 Words)
Read moreArchival Post & Podcast: Clean Manger or Abundant Crops? The Choice Is Yours
As usual, the Proverbs demand a choice. Which do you prefer: a clean manger or abundant crops? The proverb teaches that you cannot have both. (2 minutes/600 Words)
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