Men With Friends: Choosing Them Wisely
People influence who we are and who we become. If you want to become a better person, you need better friends. Why? Because you will begin to adapt the habits and practices of those guys you spend time with.
Stop Thinking About God…
My Jesus was an American Jesus. I loved Him, and was happy that others in the world got to know about Him, but the truth was, He belonged to America. In my mind’s eye, Jesus carried Old Glory and rode a screaming bald eagle across the sky.
Tracks And Trophies: Neither Brings Dad Back Home
I didn’t know any better. Maybe you’ve been there and know how crappy it is. Of course, when you’re just a little dude, you don’t know that it’s crappy. You think you’re being a lil man, all tough and everything.
Social Landmines In Today’s Spiritual Battlefield
This is where social pariah feed. Because, just as the crowd did to the contest’s winner; people without foundation will applaud you before they feast upon you.
Talking About: Christians to LGBTQ: “Our sins Are Better Than Yours”
I sorta figured my latest article was going to grab attention. It did. Lots of attention, but I’m so appreciative of people sharing their heart along with their opinion.
Christians To LGBTQ, “Our Sins Are Better Than Yours.”
The idea isn’t to knock fellow Christians, but to nudge them to stop leering over the fence, and start looking into the mirror. Believe it or not, no one has or will ever earn their way into heaven by pointing out everyone else’s sin.
Methodist Church Makes Stand | Will It Fall?
What are your thoughts about this? Has the United Methodist Church messed up by not changing with the times to remain culturally relevant?
March Madness: Day 4 | Some Days Are Diamonds
I was an empty vessel that was never going to be filled by Leah, no matter how much she poured into me. She knew that too, and this is where the beauty of a spouse comes to life.
KEY TO FOLLOWING JESUS
KEY TO FOLLOWING JESUS
Pride is not always conscious arrogance. Mostly it’s subconscious self-sufficiency.
It’s when we cease walking in our own strength that we follow Christ.
Let Christ Hold The Pieces Of Your Life Together | Jeff Walthers
Let Christ Hold The Pieces Of Your Life Together
Your Greatest Days Start Right Now
Brothers, that doubt is from darkness. Look to the Light of Christ & those old alibis that keep you shackled will shatter to your feet!
Dry Creeks In Your Life
Have you found yourself in a season where what was once good, has dried up,and you look around asking God what happened?
Intentional | Life the Way God Designed It
We naturally respond to situations through emotion and action. Often times, the outcomes aren’t what we expected or wanted. Yet, we find ourselves unable to apologize, afraid of the consequences or just ashamed of what we’ve done.
Sin Transference | Do You Do It?
Sin Transference | Do You Do It? Do we take responsibility for our actions, or throw others under the bus like Adam did to Eve?
Pain. Time Does Not Heal It
My oldest brother sent me an email. It broke my heart. He’s not far from 70 years old. He, like me and […]
ANXIETY?? QUICK WORD ABOUT STRESS RELIEF
ANXIETY?? QUICK WORD ABOUT STRESS RELIEF: There is a direct correlation between humility and stress relief. Only when we humbly surrender every […]
Choose Life..You Have The Power:
Be intentional in your decisions. God gives us power to choose life, real real, so let’s make an intentional effort to choose wisely – choose life.
What Is God Trying To Say To You This Year?
What Is God Trying To Say To You This Year? Start the year out with purpose and intentionality in everything you do.
God’s Words For Your New Year: Purposeful and Intentional
Two words God gave me for 2019 are Purposeful and Intentional. You may grow tired of hearing them, but I know they were meant for you too.
Approaching The New Year Happily
The frenzy to make resolutions is more about traditions than realistic expectation to uphold the silent pledge just before the stroke of midnight.
Building A Better Man
Many religions no longer feed the masculine soul of a man. Why? Because the shift toward single moms and grandparents raising their progeny has tilted the church’s focus toward our wonderful sisters.
It wasn’t their choice—it was our absence.
I Am Who You Say I Am: Are You Really?
Who cares? Let’s only focus only on who God says we are.
23 Days of 31: You Can Fix That
Everyone has hurt in their life. I mean, how can you not. This doesn’t mean everyone was abused or abandoned, or suffered through childhood. Maybe it was the loss of a parent or child, or divorce.
22 Days of 31: I Don’t Belong
Therein lies my plight. Although I’ve spent my entire career being in the center, I never felt that I belonged wherever it was I found myself. I’m not an introvert by any stretch of the imagination, but there’s always this nagging tick of inferiority.
21 Days of 31: Candle in the Wind
Keeping our candle lit is the difference between cold extinguished and setting life ablaze. Like any candle, we first need a spark, and the oxygen to fuel the flame.
19 Days of 31: Rough is Relative
Being aware of the seasons in our life are important. I especially become aware during the mountaintop moments. Not because they’re incredible and I’m on an emotional high. But, because I know what’s to come.
17 Days of 31: If I Told You My Story
So many people want to wade into the muck and offer advice and opinions across the social streams. They become e-experts with safe responses and pre-calculated comments.
16 Days of 31: Falling In The Gap
See, we’ve not progressed too far beyond that fateful day when mankind fell because of temptation. We’re disobedient and willful. Of course, God allows us free will so that we do have a choice. Otherwise, how could we actually show love if we didn’t have the choice to not show love?
14 Days of 31: Put Product On It
This goes all the way back to the beginning – Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve lived in paradise, and that they were naked was of no shame. They had no secrets or need to put “product” on anything.
13 Days of 31: Eye Opener
13 Days of 31: Eye Opener Have you ever read something, and loved it so much that you came to know it […]
11 Days of 31: The Ebb and Flow
One of my most beloved pastors, Ronnie Melancon once explained why we get so exhausted after attending worship service. There’s a spiritual drop off after the mountain top experience. It’s not a bad thing he said, because we need the time to refresh.
10 Days of 31: Going Too Far
10 Days of 31 Days: Going Too Far We’ve been allowing the puppy the freedom to roam throughout the house of late. […]
Men, Sex & Marriage
Has sexual sin trapped you the darkness of pain, shame or regret? The light of Christ will set the captive free!!!
Unforgiveness: It’s Your Jailer
It’s sort of a pain prison where the ones we refuse to forgive are our jailers.
Sun Tan & Son Can
Sun Tan & Son Can I don’t know why I do it every year. It’s not like I’m a teenager or college […]
Not Our Battle To Fight: God Has Won The War
It’s easy and comfortable to stay self-contained with fellow believers, but that’s not what God called us to do. It’s also not my fight to engage this woman’s vile comments.
3 Greatest Needs In Life & Only One Place To Find Them
We cannot and will not ever be able to replace the role God intended to play. His LOVE is unending. His SECURITY is uncompromising. His SIGNIFICANCE is incomparable.
Wilderness Walk: Have You Run Out Of Graves?
Having an open hand with a closed heart gets you nothing but an empty palm. God didn’t lead them into the wilderness to die. He led them there so they might have eternal life.
Looking For Loopholes In The Bible?
Looking for Loopholes Just before his death in 1946, famous actor, comedian and alley cat, W. C. Fields was visited by a […]
Sowing Seeds Of Words That Matter
People are watching us. Mostly it’s our kids who will learn their first impressions of God by watching their dads. What seeds are we planting in the souls of those watching us?
Forget Sticks And Stones; Your Words Will Break You
When I was a kid with six siblings, I loved to fight, mock and tease all of them no matter how much older some were. My goal was to torment them until they attacked. I didn’t care about the outcome, but I did care about the battle.
Unity Is The Key To Community: Brick Breakers Men’s Ministry
Unity is the key for relationships. There is nothing we cannot accomplish when we come together as a body of believers.
De Nile is a River in Egypt: Are You A Captive?
Sometimes we find ourselves so mired down in the muck of denial, that even the most shining truth is missed. Then we dig down deep to dredge up some tired old excuse that we’ve used as a crutch time and time again.