There are scant few excuses for ignorance, waywardness, or idleness. Men can change and be transformed. Anything short of going all out is simply missing the mark. ◊ There have been many good books and programs for Christian and non-Christian… Read More ›
Manhood
Favored, Wronged, Blessed – Joseph’s Life of Dreams
There’s a story in the Bible that is almost unbelievable. A teenager goes from favored to hated status, to one deeply wronged and punished, to magnified stature, power, and blessing. All within 13 years. ◊ The Bible may seem confusing… Read More ›
Grandparents – 3 Ways to Leave a Legacy
At Grandparents Day at a local bay area Christian school this week, my wife and I were asked to speak about “Leaving a Legacy.” We did not talk about money, but rather 3 ways to leave a truly lasting legacy… Read More ›
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 ›
Got Doubts or Convictions?
Do you really believe what you say you believe? if so, then, why do doubts about God still creep into your life? Could it be you are double-minded? ◊ I actually believe that we are all double-minded to some extent…. Read More ›
Re-Focus on the Family
“Family” is not a western term, so says Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family. It’s Biblical and is found to be the unifying standard across all nations of the world. ◊ I met Jim Daly this week on… 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 ›
Setting Us Captives Free
Many Christians have as many ongoing issues and hangups as non-Christians. Why is that? Why are so many of us still struggling as captives or oppressed prisoners? How are we captives set free? ◊ I spoke with a fairly mature… Read More ›
God as Your Father-in-Law
Most of us go into marriage with good intentions but selfish hearts. If you want to change your marriage, spend some time thinking about God as your Father-in-Law. ◊ From a worldly perspective, if you review even a portion of… Read More ›
A Good Fathering Prayer
It’s unfortunate that the subject of good and poor fathering is not taught or even discussed much in schools. Who would set the standard? Fortunately, the Bible provides very clear guidance, if not a checklist, for good fathering. ◊ As another… Read More ›
The Rubble of Our Past
Our own perspective of past errors, mistakes, sins, and brokenness can haunt us and distort the truth of how God actually sees us. And what He is restoring and rebuilding in us. ◊ Jim carried the burden of his mistakes… Read More ›