New believers often ask, “What now?” I wrote New in Christ: A Simple Guide for New Christians to answer that. It’s short, clear, and biblical, – designed to help you grow strong in your faith.
My men’s discipleship book, Warrior Disciple, is available. Warrior Disciple is a fully-developed program for your church’s men’s ministry or for your men’s small group study.
Leading a men’s ministry can feel like a big challenge – I’ve been there. You have probably wondered, How on earth do you get busy guys excited about church? How do you move beyond the token monthly pancake breakfast and really impact men’s lives? How do you get men to be committed to showing up and being regular disciple makers? Luckily, we don’t have to figure it out alone. I’ve gathered five nuggets of wisdom from seasoned men’s ministry experts…
Every Christian wants to be led by God. We all want to know which way to go, which decision to make, and how to be sure we are walking in His will. But so many believers freeze up waiting for some kind of “sign.” They want a dream, a voice, a confirmation, or a coincidence that will remove all doubt. That kind of thinking feels spiritual, but it can actually reveal a misunderstanding of how God leads His people. God…
Anger is one of the most explosive emotions men face. Every man feels it when disrespected, ignored, misunderstood, or pushed too far. But while anger itself is not always sinful, what we do with it usually is. Ephesians 4:26 says, “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” That verse draws a line between godly anger and sinful anger. Godly anger defends what is right and honors truth. Sinful anger defends ego, pride,…
There is something quietly tragic about standing in a room full of men on Sunday morning and hearing mostly the sound of women singing. Not to sound overly judgmental, but I’ve seen it far too often. Rows of husbands and fathers stand motionless, hands in pockets, eyes on the screen, and lips barely moving, if even at all. Their silence speaks louder than any note could. Of course, this issue is not just about singing. It is about the condition…
There’s an old story about a young apprentice who worked under a skilled carpenter. Day after day, he watched his master shape rough timber into beautiful tables and chairs. But one morning, while sanding a board, the apprentice winced in pain. A tiny splinter had embedded itself in his finger. Frustrated, he muttered, “Why do we always get hurt doing good work?” The carpenter overheard him and smiled. “You’ll never shape wood,” he said, “without sometimes feeling what it feels.”…
You may not like what I’m about to tell you, but it’s the truth… Imagine a hot air balloon completely filled, supplied with a constant stream of warm air. It should take off. But it doesn’t move. Why? Because the four corners of the basket are tied down with ropes. This balloon doesn’t need more hot air or more fuel. The ropes need to be cut. That’s how a lot of people live their lives. They keep trying to add more –…
Big idea: A church-based rite of passage. Texts: Proverbs 1-9; 1 Corinthians 13:11. Hook: Ceremony outline plus a one year mentorship track. There is a moment when a boy needs to know he is becoming a man. In our culture, outside of the Jewish ceremony of Bar Mitzvah, that moment is completely blurry. Most young men drift from childhood into their twenties with no clarity on what it means to take responsibility, to lead with courage, and to walk in…
Why Christians no longer keep the Old Covenant Sabbath – and how the Lord’s Day honors the risen Christ. If you love Jesus, you love His Word. You also want to obey what He actually commands under the New Covenant. The weekly seventh-day Sabbath was a covenant sign given to Israel, fulfilled in Christ, and not imposed on Gentile believers. The apostolic church gathered on the first day in celebration of the resurrection, without binding consciences to a Saturday rest…
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