Tue // Fuel :: Listen
He says, Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. – Psalm 46:10a To actively listen, we have to stop talking, and usually stop what we are doing. God tells us to “be still” because he knows that’s usually not our […]
VIDEO :: MLK 2015
It’s time for Real Men to stand up for racial reconciliation! What are you doing to bring peace and unity to your world? I HAVE A DREAM / Martin Luther King Jr. / August 28, 1963 I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as […]
Mon // Surrender :: Pride
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall – Proverbs 3:5 WARNING! WARNING! PROCEED WITH CAUTION!!! That is what I hear when I read this verse. Everyone has seen the guy trying to show off to his friends and fails miserably. It never fails when I begin to think that I am more […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Worship
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1 Sacrifice was common place in first century Jewish culture and it was done as an act of worship. God invited his people […]
Sat // Build :: Kingdom
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. – Matthew 6:33 May him with the most toys win. I think for many men this could sum up their lives, get the most stuff and enjoy life. Do you know what happens to stuff? It […]
Fri // Steel :: Truth
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.– John 8:32 A few years ago I went to Disneyland with my family. At one point they were all off doing something, riding rides, shopping, whatever. I sat on a bench under a shade tree in the middle of the park for […]
Thu // Warrior :: Engage
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. – Ephesians 6:12 A few years ago I read a series of books entitled The Chronicles of the Door by Gene […]
Wed // Grit :: Influence
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 11:1 Influence: The power to cause changes without direct force. By the definition, as Christian men, we should be having a positive affect on the lives of others that is affecting change. For men, this should be seen in every relationship we […]
Tue // Fuel :: Listen
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; Psalm 46:10a I am amazed at how many people don’t seem to like quiet. They always have something going on. Ear buds in, iPod on, smart phone, computer, TV, always something. Is that you? With all that noise, are you able to hear God’s voice? […]
Mon // Surrender :: Control
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Proverbs 3:5Because I didn’t have a Dad when I was a boy, a lot of times I had to do things on my own and for myself. It was a sign of weakness to ask for help. The result: I […]