Posts from March 2023
Why Aren’t More Men Involved in Men’s Ministry?
In the 5+ years that I’ve been directly involved with men’s ministry leadership, it’s often disheartening to see a general lack of interest from Christian men in any type of spiritual focus on them. Books have been written on it (Pastoring Men by Patrick Morley is an excellent read), and men’s ministry proponents are regularly confounded about why men aren’t engaged more. Often, the average Christian man sees that attending a Sunday service is adequate…that is if he even makes…
God’s Way Of Peace
In the book of Philippians 4:7, the apostle Paul writes about a peace that surpasses all understanding, a peace that can only be found in God. This peace differs from the temporary peace that the world can offer us. It is a peace that is grounded in the knowledge and trust of God’s character and promises. God’s version of peace is not the absence of conflict or hardship but rather the presence of calmness, assurance, and trust, even in the…
2 Kings Chapter 23 – A Picture of Revival
This chapter details the reforms Josiah, King of Judah, made in response to the finding, reading, and rededicating himself to the Book of the Covenant. What immediately sticks out is that this adequately depicts what revival looks like. One revivalist said, “revival is nothing more than a recommitment to God in obeying Him in all things He has revealed.” In other words, revival starts in the heart of a man or woman who commits to doing things God’s way. It’s…
How Can a Husband Forgive His Wife
Marriage is a sacred bond that God designed to be a lifetime commitment between a man and a woman. However, marriages are not perfect, and couples will inevitably face challenges and conflicts. When these challenges arise, forgiveness becomes an essential ingredient for a healthy and thriving marriage relationship. Forgiveness is the foundation of reconciliation and restoration. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how a husband can forgive his wife from a biblical, Christian perspective. First and foremost, it is essential…
How To Be Sexually Pure As A Man
Sexual purity is an essential aspect of any man’s life, and it is a concept that is emphasized throughout the Bible. God has created sexual intercourse to be a wonderful, holy, and precious thing in a marriage between one man and one woman. But anything that deviates from that is outside of what God intended and fits in the broad category of sexual immorality. Sexual immorality includes any sexual activity outside of marriage, including pornography, premarital sex, adultery, homosexuality, and…
Invited To Be Ignored
“Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, ‘Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.’” – Luke 10:38-40 [ESV] Luke, the…
How to Hear the Voice of God and Learn to Obey Him
In Isaiah 30:21, the Bible states, “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” This verse serves as a reminder of God’s guidance and encouragement for us to take action in our lives. God wants us to be active and proactive in our faith, for us not to sit back and wait for things to happen. He desires us to trust Him,…
Small Groups – How to Start and Run a Discipleship Group
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” – Matthew 28:19a [ESV] Jesus’ call to make disciples wasn’t merely to do a quick, one-time job of evangelizing and making converts. It was a full-fledged directive to build up lifelong followers of Himself, who love Him, listen for Him, and obey His every command. One of the best ways for us as believers is to get together into smaller groups where we can learn and grow together by studying God’s Word,…
Our Forgetfulness; His Faithfulness
“Do you have eyes, and not see, and do you have ears, and not hear? And do you not remember?” – Mark 8:18 [HCSB] There is a distinct contrast between God’s faithfulness and man’s forgetfulness. I believe it’s easy for us to be forgetful because we don’t have the benefit of eternity. God knows the end from the beginning, but not so with us. We occupy time and space in a limited format, where the past to us is the…
Lord, I Hate Buttermilk!
Here’s a famous tale of a pastor visiting some of his church members, who happened to be a young family of simple farmers, along with some other congregants, for a big Saturday morning breakfast. The pastor asked the farmer man, who was decked out in well-worn bib overalls, to say grace for the meal. “Lord, I hate buttermilk,” the farmer began. The visiting pastor opened one eye to glance at the farmer and wonder where this was going. The farmer…
How to Fall in Love with the Bible Again
The Bible is an essential part of the Christian faith, as it is the very words of God Almighty! Scripture contains the overall story of God and how He interacted with the human race – the teachings and life of Jesus Christ, the history of God’s people, and the promises of salvation. However, in today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get distracted and lose touch with our spiritual side. If you find yourself struggling to connect with God’s Word, don’t…
True Religion is a Response
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” – Romans 12:1 [KJV] In this age of modernity, a time frame after traditional values are discarded for pluralism, the notion of religion is commonly rejected. As modernists understand it, religion is a system of regulation that marks one as acceptable to a god or religious organization, such as Christianity. They denote that…
How to Replace the Cares of the World with Cares of the Kingdom
Living in today’s world can be overwhelming, with the constant barrage of negative news, financial stresses, and personal problems that can all weigh heavily on our minds. It is easy to get caught up in our worries and fears and become consumed by them. However, as Christians, we have a unique opportunity to replace our cares with the cares of the Kingdom. What does it mean to replace our cares with the cares of the Kingdom? It means that we…
The Burden of the Lord
“The burden which the prophet Habakkuk saw.” – Habakkuk 1:1 [NKJV] “The burden against Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.” – Nahum 1:1 [NKJV] “The burden of the word of the Lord to Israel by Malachi.” – Malachi 1:1 [NKJV] On the subject of prayer, I’m moved to remind myself and others that prayer is a two-way street. Through the spiritual avenue of prayer, we connect with our Heavenly Father. We bequeath to His care and…
The Dangers Of Unjust Scales
As Christians, we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves and treat everyone with fairness and justice. However, when it comes to issues like homosexuality, some Christians may have a tendency to use unjust scales by covering and ignoring one sin, but then condemning another. On one hand, many Christians are quick to condemn homosexuality as a sin, often citing verses from the Bible that speak against it. They may believe that homosexuality goes against God’s design for human…
No Better Than Judas
“Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.” – Matthew 26:46 [ESV] I understand everyone isn’t blessed to work with a coworker who’s a believer. Working alongside someone who understands the Christian struggle and can provide fellowship throughout an otherwise hectic work schedule is refreshing. They’re like a fresh breeze in sweltering heat and water in a drought. I was conversing with my coworker, whom I shall call “Brother E,” and he mentioned how disconnected people could…
How Christian Men Can Be Better Leaders in the Home
Christian men play a vital role in leading their families. As leaders in the home, they are called to love, protect, and provide for their families while also modeling a Christ-like character. The Bible offers numerous examples and instructions for how Christian men can be better leaders in the home. Below are some biblical verses and principles that can help men fulfill this important role. Love your wife as Christ loves the Church Ephesians 5:25 states, “Husbands, love your wives,…