Growing Up: Becoming a Real Man

Growing Up: Becoming a Real Man

Biblical manliness is about authentic character. It’s not about bravado, and it’s not about boyishness. Going out into the woods with a bunch of other men, putting on war paint, making animal noises, telling scary stories around a campfire, and then working up a good...
For I Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight

For I Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight

Ironically, I saw it right away. The chaplain read a passage in the last chapter of Deuteronomy where we read a brief summary statement about Moses at the end of his life. In describing this great man of God (which was a self-description, because Moses wrote the first...
Holy Week Timeline

Holy Week Timeline

A Chronological Bible Reading Often, we celebrate Easter simply because it is Easter. We listen to what our pastor teaches from the pulpit and are immensely grateful for the grace provided from the sacrifice of God’s Son. But how often do we take the time to study...
Choosing to Have Peace

Choosing to Have Peace

To put my own spin on the “Where’s the Beef?” lady from Wendy’s commercials: “Where is the peace?” I know some families that are struggling with some unexpected and painful events. Numerous Americans are struggling in the continued aftermath of hurricanes and...
Courage: What Men Need to Know #12

Courage: What Men Need to Know #12

Why We Need Courage When The Way Is Tough You’ve done everything they asked you to do. You’ve worked and sacrificed to be a good son, a diligent worker, a faithful husband, or a loving father who’s in the picture. You want to “keep the faith.” You don’t want to lose...