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 ›
Manhood
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 ›
How to Handle a Man (Husband)
If a man is to “love” the woman, what’s a woman to do for the man? The Bible is clear on this. But how this is actually done is not delineated. Here’s some guidance. ◊ As that classic movie Camelot… Read More ›
“How to Handle a Woman?”
Today the very question is offensive to some and is certainly quite loaded, laden with sexist tones and implications that women are to be managed or even “handled” like a piece of property. What’s the Bible say about it? ◊ I… Read More ›
Jesus Masculinity
Without wise filters and guidance it’s easy to get our cues from the world around us. What’s the right way to look at this topic? ◊ A sensitive topic today in the culture is the issue of masculinity. In some circles… Read More ›
Thanks, Dad
Happy Father’s Day to all dads who mean well and do the best they know how. May God be patient with us all, just like He was with my father. ◊ My father died 24 years ago at the age… Read More ›
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