“Claiming to be wise, they became fools…” – Romans 1:22 Today we will close out the week talking about the difference between wisdom and knowledge. The world we live in is explained in Romans 1:22: “Claiming to be wise, they became fools…” Our culture and cultural leaders know nothing about sex, money, gender, family, government, … Read more
“So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.” – Romans 14:12 When I was 45, I resigned from my job in obedience to God, and our family moved to Arizona in faith. I felt God was calling us into a new season, and I didn’t know what was going to … Read more
“And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction.” – Malachi 4:6 Yesterday, I told you men need to get a job. Today, I want to encourage you men to get activated … Read more
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward.” – Colossians 3:23-24 This week, we will continue to speak to the men and today’s topic is about the importance of getting and keeping a job. Jesus worked His … Read more
“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” – Ephesians 6:12 As we end the week, we must address the conflict between the Word of God and the world. There … Read more
“Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.” – 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NLT) Yesterday, I challenged you … Read more
“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children…” – Proverbs 13:22 In today’s devotional, I want to tell you a secret: Being a man of God is not hard; it’s impossible. An entire generation of young men is living with their mother rather than moving out or moving in with their girlfriend, who … Read more
“Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.” – Proverbs 12:11 Today, I want to share a few words on work especially for the young guys and their dads. First, the educational system is broken, and we are preparing victims and voters, not workers and worshipers. … Read more
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” – 1 Corinthians 16:13 This week, we’ll continue our series on building up men. If you believe the storyline of the Bible, all of human history is a battle between good and evil and between God and Satan. Everything really fell apart when … Read more
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her…” – Ephesians 5:25 As we close out the week, we must remember the importance of pursuing our wives if married. Genesis 2 says to “hold fast” (some older Bible translations will say “cleave”). Have you ever seen a sports team … Read more
“Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant…” – Isaiah 55:3 As a man and as a steward, you have to pray, plan, and pivot. A couple of years ago, I taught through the book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah is a classic … Read more
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” – Romans 12:2 Now that we’ve established our identify and who/how we worship, we need to consider what we tolerate. … Read more