You may have heard of the 7 Deadly Sins. While these from the Catholic tradition are not specifically laid out in the Bible, the 6th chapter of Proverbs contains a curious list of seven things which God hates, one even… Read More ›
Fathering
4 Steps to Real Spiritual Freedom
Physical freedom implies that one has been held in physical bondage. Spiritual freedom implies release from spiritual or psychological (non-physical) bondage or captivity. How do we get to real spiritual freedom? ♦ I was speaking to a group of men… Read More ›
A Male Growth Model
What’s the ideal model for male growth and development? Here’s a simple 5-stage model that sets a standard for all men, overlaid with a Biblical twist. ♦ I was reminded this week of the Male Growth Model which I lay… Read More ›
Remember Who You Are?
A fun story of identity impersonation. But then, are we really who we project or want to be? Do we know or remember who we really are? ◊ I once was on a business trip to Southern California and had… Read More ›
Praying for Your Whole Family
Of course we pray for family members to be healthy, happy, and terrific. What about taking our prayers beyond the basics? ◊ As noted in the previous post, how we pray for our children (as well as ourselves) is a… Read More ›
Praying for Your Children
People pray for their children to be happy, safe, and successful. My wife and I eventually learned to pray for God’s intersection into the lives of our children in tangible ways. ◊ The young school girl was devastated when she… Read More ›
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 ›
