August 22, 2023 – Triumphant Love

August 22, 2023 – Triumphant Love

A friend of mine shared a touching story of boots-on-the-ground love. Fred was a pastor at a large church. A fringe couple in his church was very needy and often came to the church asking for financial aid. Both parents were disabled, though ambulatory, and they had...
July 18, 2023 – No Wasted Time

July 18, 2023 – No Wasted Time

Many men I know struggle with priorities and balance. As they measure their passion for success considering God’s Word, they begin to question their perspective. Some highly successful business leaders have shared with me their personal stories about the price they...
July 4, 2023–Battle-Ready

July 4, 2023–Battle-Ready

Lately, it has become more and more apparent to me that we are in a spiritual battle, and I was reminded of God’s faithfulness to His people almost 3,500 years ago. Under the leadership of Moses, God had enabled the Israelites to endure many hardships during their 40...
June 27, 2023 – A Renewed Mind

June 27, 2023 – A Renewed Mind

Life has a way of throwing curve balls at us. What I have found is that our response to what happens to us is as important, if not more so, than the actual trials we face. Because we know that God’s presence and power are with us, it makes total sense that we can...
June 6, 2023 – Be Ready

June 6, 2023 – Be Ready

We talked last time about deception, especially in the context of Jesus’ return. Jesus also urges us to “be ready” and to “keep watch” for His return. The concept of being ready also has ties to outdoor sports as well as team sports. The player on the field of a...
May 30, 2023 – Do Not Be Deceived

May 30, 2023 – Do Not Be Deceived

Have you ever noticed how often we use deception in various sports? Whether we’re talking about hunting, fishing, football, or some other competitive sport, there’s always some degree of deception involved in playing that sport. With hunting, it’s camouflage, a blind,...